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GFC 28: Romanov vs Sullivan PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Kevin Durant (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Hathaway (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Kevin Durant!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 9 - 0, fighting out of London, Mike Hathaway!
The judges for this bout are Ivan Kurochkin, Sergei Dronov and Igor Prikhodko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hathaway has Durant up against the cage in a clinch.
Hathaway pressing his opponent against the cage.
Hathaway tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Durant lands a body shot.
Hathaway breaks from the clinch.
Hathaway looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
A punch combination from Hathaway misses.
Durant looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Hathaway throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kevin Durant seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Durant changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Hathaway looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Hathaway struggling a bit here.
Hathaway tries to bench press Durant off him but Durant keeps the position.
Hathaway gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Durant is trying to work for a kimura but Hathaway is defending well.
Hathaway is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Durant stalling.
Hathaway wants to control but Durant is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Durant stalling.
Durant wants to work for an arm triangle but Hathaway is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Durant seems to be looking for submissions.
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.
Hathaway is looking for a sweep. Durant is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Durant stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Hathaway to get to his feet.
Hathaway tries to clinch up but Durant circles away and keeps his distance.
Durant shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Hathaway but Hathaway pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Jab, jab by Durant - just one landing.
Durant looks to score with a jab to the body but Hathaway is just out of range.
No luck for Durant with that takedown attempt.
A combination from Hathaway does no damage.
Hathaway gets caught flat footed, as Durant shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Hathaway has Durant pulled in close to control his posture.
Hathaway wants to stand but Durant is controlling the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hathaway keeping moving, preventing Durant from controlling successfully.
Hathaway has Durant pulled in close to control his posture.
Durant is pushing down on Hathaway's leg trying to pass to half guard. Hathaway is fighting to maintain full guard but Durant has managed to sneak the leg through.
Durant is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Hathaway is looking to regain full guard. He's left an arm up in the air though and Durant has latched onto it... Big trouble! Durant pivots for an armbar - it's in tight and it Hathaway is tapping in no time flat! Great counter grappling there from Durant!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Kevin Durant!
In his post fight interview, Kevin Durant started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Big Dog (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Svyatoslav Vakarchuk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Big Dog has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Big Dog!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 7 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Svyatoslav Vakarchuk!
The judges for this bout are Sergei Dronov, Igor Prikhodko and Fedor Mirinova.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vakarchuk checks the leg kick.
Dog misses with a hook.
Vakarchuk is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Dog throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Vakarchuk unleashes a big counter combination but Dog bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Big Dog seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dog throws a right hand that misses
and Vakarchuk counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Dog is defending against the submission attempts here by Vakarchuk.
Vakarchuk wants to pass the guard but Dog is defending well.
We've been hearing good reports from Dog's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vakarchuk thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Vakarchuk thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Dog's head.
Vakarchuk thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Dog wants to improve his position but Vakarchuk is controlling well.
Vakarchuk throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dog works his way to full guard. Good work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vakarchuk throwing strikes but missing.
Dog has momentary wrist control but Vakarchuk slips an elbow through the middle.
Vakarchuk content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Dog preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Vakarchuk postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Vakarchuk makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Vakarchuk in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Vakarchuk postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Vakarchuk loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Dog avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Vakarchuk working some strikes from top position.
Vakarchuk throwing strikes from guard but Dog blocks nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vakarchuk trying to control but Dog is working from the bottom.
Dog working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Vakarchuk.
Vakarchuk postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Dog is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Vakarchuk, into his guard.
Vakarchuk looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Dog slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vakarchuk looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Vakarchuk looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Vakarchuk is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vakarchuk is looking for a triangle but Dog pushes his legs off easily.
Dog avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Vakarchuk is looking for a triangle but Dog pushes his legs off easily.
Vakarchuk is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Dog pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Vakarchuk is keeping the position for now.
Vakarchuk is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Dog pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Vakarchuk is keeping the position for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dog trying to control but Vakarchuk is working from the bottom.
Vakarchuk looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Dog passes Vakarchuk's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Vakarchuk looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Well, if Dog is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Dog has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Vakarchuk is looking for a sweep. Dog is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Svyatoslav Vakarchuk dominated that round.
That's time! Dog's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Vakarchuk staying out of range there.
And Vakarchuk tries to counter it with a takedown but Dog pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Dog throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Vakarchuk counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Vakarchuk throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Vakarchuk is nestled in close to Dog, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Vakarchuk not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Vakarchuk seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Vakarchuk is sitting in half guard. He's postured up and lands a nice elbow. Oh, Dog is hurt! He's hurt bad - Vakarchuk fires away with more strikes and the referee jumps in to save Dog from any more punishment! Congratulations to Vakarchuk! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Svyatoslav Vakarchuk!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Ed Skank (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zlatan Arshavin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Zlatan Arshavin is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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135 lbs
6 - 6 - 1 |
Good takedowns
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BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Ed Skank!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 6 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Zlatan Arshavin!
The judges for this bout are Dmitry Maklakov, Fedor Mirinova and Igor Prikhodko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Skank throws a shot to the body.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Skank!
Skank scores with a three punch combo!
It looks like Zlatan Arshavin has been cut.
Ed Skank seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Skank cracks Arshavin with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Skank scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Arshavin doesn't seem bothered though.
We've been told by Skank's head coaches at Flower Power Pillow Fighters Training Center that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Skank scores with a body shot.
Arshavin tries to score a power double leg takedown but Skank sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Arshavin somewhat.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Arshavin walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
The crowd cheers as Skank lands an impressive looking overhand right. Arshavin doesn't seem phased though.
A jab from Skank does it's job there.
Skank scores with a shot to the body.
Arshavin takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Skank lands a head shot.
Skank throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Arshavin on the side of the head.
Arshavin fails with a takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Skank stuffs the takedown.
Ed Skank has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zlatan Arshavin.
Skank jabs Arshavin right on the nose. Arshavin blinks but takes it well.
Arshavin takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Skank scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Arshavin misses with an attempted mid kick.
Arshavin shoots for a double leg takedown but Skank sprawls well. He's pushed Arshavin's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Arshavin tries to move into range but Skank moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Skank scores with a hook.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Arshavin.
Arshavin takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Skank scores with a hook to the body. Arshavin takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Skank connects with a body shot.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Skank throws out a powerful jab.
Arshavin is rocked!
Ed Skank is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Arshavin ducks into an uppercut from Skank and that's knocked him out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ed Skank!
A victorious Ed Skank thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jock Sleed (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Algot Uggla (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jock Sleed had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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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
22 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jock Sleed!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Algot Uggla!
The judges for this bout are Illya Tyunina, Dmitry Maklakov and Ivan Kurochkin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Uggla shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
My spies in Wreckshop inform me that Uggla has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Sleed is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Sleed keeping moving, preventing Uggla from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sleed being controlled here, momentarily.
Sleed keeping moving, preventing Uggla from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Uggla slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The fighters are working up against the cage. Sleed manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Uggla escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Sleed throws a leg kick that is checked
and Uggla counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Sleed, as that shot connected.
Uggla shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Sleed's guard.
Sleed wants to stand and escape but Uggla is having none of it.
Uggla trying to control but Sleed is working from the bottom.
We've been hearing good reports from Sleed's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Uggla might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Sleed haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Uggla pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sleed is keeping the position for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Uggla wants to control from the top but Sleed keeps moving.
Uggla is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Uggla won't allow Sleed to get back to his feet.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Uggla content to stall in guard here.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Uggla shoots in for a double leg but Sleed sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Sleed scores with a nice body kick.
Uggla fails with the takedown
and Sleed counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Uggla looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Uggla is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Sleed has managed to free his arm - good work.
Uggla trying to control from half guard but Sleed is working away.
Uggla prevents Sleed from standing back up.
Uggla is working for an americana but Sleed has been sneaky and has managed to get back to half guard, whilst Uggla was thinking about the submission.
Uggla tries to free his leg and advance position but Sleed is retaining full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Uggla trying to control the position from guard on top but Sleed is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Uggla looking to sit in guard and control but Sleed gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Sleed slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Sleed has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Sleed trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sleed trying to control but Uggla is working from the bottom.
Uggla manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Sleed manages to get himself to full guard.
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 Jock Sleed will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Sleed shoots in but Uggla avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Donk. Sleed catches Uggla right on the button with a cross.
Sleed misses with a wild body shot.
Sleed throws a good cross that connects.
Sleed lands with a hook. Uggla tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Sleed stuffs the takedown.
Sleed scores with a jab. Uggla acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Jock Sleed seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sleed slaps away a takedown attempt from Uggla, before circling back to the center of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Uggla slips under a jab from Sleed.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Uggla.
Jock Sleed has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Algot Uggla.
Uggla takes one on the chin but seems OK.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sleed throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jock Sleed is winning the standup battle so far.
Uggla clinches.
Uggla changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Sleed fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Uggla throws a jab when Sleed was well out of range.
Nice body punch from Sleed.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Sleed.
Good exchange - Sleed coming out on top.
Sleed throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sleed scores with a leg kick.
Sleed shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Uggla looks like he's trying to stand up.
Ground and pound from Sleed.
Sleed is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Uggla can do to turn this around?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sleed prevents Uggla from standing back up.
Sleed is looking to take a break and control but Uggla is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Sleed stops Uggla from getting back to his feet.
Sleed landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Sleed working the head and body with strikes.
Uggla is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Sleed scores with a couple of nice shots.
Uggla tries to roll over but Sleed keeps him under control.
Sleed is nestled in close to Uggla, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Sleed takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Well, if Sleed is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Uggla has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Sleed is working away from the top position though.
Sleed trying to control the action but Uggla is working from the bottom.
Sleed controlling the action here.
Uggla is trying to control but Sleed manages to pass to mount!
Sleed avoids the attempt from Uggla to control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Sleed landing strikes from the mount and Uggla is in trouble!
Uggla is working to get back to half guard.
Uggla tries to lock up and control but Sleed gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Sleed pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Sleed scoring with strikes but Uggla is staying in there.
Jock Sleed overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Uggla is looking to improve his position but Sleed isn't that keen on the idea.
Uggla takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jock Sleed dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Uggla darts in looking for a takedown but Sleed gets double underhooks and turns Uggla into the cage.
Sleed plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Uggla misses with an uppercut.
Uggla has taken the fight to the clinch.
Sleed lands with a light punch inside.
Sleed lands a shot to the body.
Uggla looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Uggla is trying to pull guard but Sleed turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Sleed.
Uggla works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sleed.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sleed gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sleed seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Uggla looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Sleed passes into side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sleed scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Uggla to see if he's OK.
Uggla is looking for a sweep.
Uggla wants to control but Sleed postures up.
Uggla holding on.
Sleed grinds an elbow into Uggla's temple.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Uggla is trying to control Sleed's posture but Sleed avoids it.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Uggla wants to control but Sleed postures up.
Sleed scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Uggla to see if he's OK.
Uggla trying to remain calm as Sleed controls from the top position.
Sleed scoring with punches from side control.
Sleed lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Uggla down.
Sleed in side control lands a decent elbow.
Sleed working the head with strikes.
Sleed throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Sleed scores with punches from side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Uggla takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Sleed connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Uggla some visible discomfort.
Sleed is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Uggla's shoulder. That is not cool.
Sleed working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Sleed trying to control the position but Uggla is working away.
Sleed is working Uggla over with some ground and pound from side control.
Sleed scoring with punches from side control.
Uggla on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Uggla is trying to get back to half guard.
Sleed working away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sleed controls the position from side control.
Algot Uggla has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sleed landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Uggla takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Sleed has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Jock Sleed is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Sleed won't let Uggla get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Uggla tries to reverse the position but Sleed maintains control.
Sleed lands a big shot there that rocks Uggla but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jock Sleed showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Sleed 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 Illya Tyunina scores the fight 29:28
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jock Sleed!
After winning the bout, Jock Sleed thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
Algot Uggla was interviewed post fight and said '*spits out blood* haven't you got something better to do than beating up 18-year olds in QFC?!'.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Yaniv Schulmann (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Waldo Claudiano (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Waldo Claudiano was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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30
145 lbs
16 - 10 - 0 |
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25
149 lbs
3 - 5 - 1 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Yaniv Schulmann!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Waldo Claudiano!
The judges for this bout are Konstantin Menshow, Aleksei Zolotukhin and Aleksandr Martynov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Claudiano wants to clinch up but Schulmann keeps it at a distance.
Claudiano closes the distance and clinches.
Claudiano misses with a hook to the ribs.
Schulmann lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Claudiano or not.
Claudiano is leaning against Schulmann and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A short right from Schulmann.
Claudiano lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Claudiano has picked Schulmann up - he's going for a ride! Claudiano dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Claudiano is keen to just control but Schulmann is a slippery customer.
Schulmann wants to get back to full guard.
Claudiano is keen to just control but Schulmann is a slippery customer.
Claudiano controlling the pace.
Claudiano prevents Schulmann from improving his position.
Claudiano is looking to take a break and control but Schulmann is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Claudiano thows a huge punch but Schulmann dodges it nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Claudiano lands strikes from half guard.
Claudiano trying to control from half guard but Schulmann is working away.
Schulmann tries to get to full guard but Claudiano has control of the leg.
Schulmann is pressing down on Claudiano's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Schulmann not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Claudiano has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Schulmann wants to sweep here but Claudiano controlling him for the moment.
Schulmann will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Claudiano slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Schulmann working a defensive guard here.
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.
Claudiano is stalling in the full guard.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Claudiano shoots in and gets a takedown into Schulmann's guard.
Claudiano keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Schulmann's head.
Claudiano working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Claudiano is sitting in close to Schulmann's body. Schulmann has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Claudiano is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Claudiano is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Schulmann.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Yaniv Schulmann!
After winning the bout, Yaniv Schulmann 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 Arzlan Bathory (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Denard Black (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bathory comes to the cage accompanied by Brain Scan. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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203 lbs
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210 lbs
27 - 27 - 2 |
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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
13 - 8 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Arzlan Bathory!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
27 - 27 - 2, fighting out of St Petersburg, Denard Black!
The judges for this bout are Dmitry Maklakov, Aleksei Zolotukhin and Igor Prikhodko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bathory connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Black momentarily.
Bathory will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Black missing with a left hand there. Bathory was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Black slips under a jab.
Black throws out a counter right but Bathory avoids it with no problem.
Denard Black seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bathory bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Black's head.
Bathory throws a head kick that misses.
Black throws a fast counter high kick but Bathory manages to duck under it in time.
Black is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Bathory.
Black goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Bathory throws a one two combo.
It looks like Denard Black has been cut.
Bathory darts in trying to clinch
and Black counters with a lovely shot to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A left lands for Black.
Bathory throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Black counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Black lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Bathory circles away quickly and effectively.
Bathory misses with a low kick.
Black is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Bathory with a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bathory forces Black back against the cage and clinches.
Bathory creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Black's defenses.
Black is trying to push Bathory away but Bathory has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Black managing to block the knees to the body from Bathory.
Bathory throws a punch but it's blocked by Black.
Bathory has a couple of punches blocked by Black.
Black wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Bathory has him pressed against the cage.
Black is trying to break the clinch but Bathory has him pressed against the cage.
Bathory doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bathory escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Black tries to land a front kick but Bathory steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Bathory swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Some wild striking there from Bathory.
Black throws out a counter right but Bathory avoids it with no problem.
Bathory slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Bathory misses with a looping left.
Black misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bathory.
Bathory gets a clinch.
Bathory lands a left hand.
Black blocking some punches.
Bathory effectively controlling the action here.
Bathory missing with knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Come on Bathory - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Black is trying to push Bathory away but Bathory has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Our sources have told us that Bathory has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Black has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Bathory dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Bathory lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Bathory throws a punch but it's blocked by Black.
Bathory breaks the clinch.
Bathory scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A combination from Black does no damage.
Bathory seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Bathory is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Black thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bathory has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Black.
Bathory takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
A head kick misses from Black.
Black looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Black lands a two punch combo.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Black gets tackled into the cage by Bathory. Bathory maintains the clinch.
Bathory misses with a hook from the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Bathory.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bathory.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Arzlan Bathory dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Denard Black's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Bathory will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Black stalks Bathory and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Bathory's face. Bathory staggers backwards, shaken.
Black ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bathory moves away.
Bathory closes the distance and clinches.
Bathory tries to work over Black's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Black dodges an elbow strike from Bathory.
Bathory tries a knee to the head but Black blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bathory leaning his opponent against the cage.
Black tries to break free but Bathory pushes him back against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bathory working aggressively here.
Black breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Arzlan Bathory is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bathory has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Black finds it's way round the side to connect with Bathory's head.
Black rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Bathory counter with a right hand.
Bathory tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A right-left combo lands from Bathory.
Bathory misses with a shot to the body
and Black counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Black checks the leg kick nicely there.
Bathory rushes Black and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Black blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Arzlan Bathory has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Bathory has a couple of punches blocked by Black.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bathory misses with a punch on the inside.
Bathory has a couple of punches blocked by Black.
Nice elbow from Bathory.
Black pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Black circles away from the clinch attempt.
Black throws a body shot but no joy.
Bathory moves into the clinch successfully.
Bathory escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Black scores with a hook to the body. Bathory takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Bathory is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Black can do to turn this around?
Bathory is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Black lands with a shot to the body.
Bathory scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bathory tries to clinch up.
A head kick from Black lands but Bathory takes it in his stride.
It looks like Arzlan Bathory has been cut.
Black tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bathory was well out of range. Poor timing from Black.
Bathory blocks a head kick by Black.
Bathory tries to bum rush Black with a series of wild strikes but Black uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Black throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Black swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bathory throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Black misses with a double jab.
Bathory jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
That has opened up Denard Black's cut even more.
Black tries to move into range but Bathory moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Bathory throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Black throws out a counter right but Bathory avoids it with no problem.
Bathory tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Black manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Black throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bathory throwing a counter right hand but Black manages to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bathory lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Black throws a lazy body kick
and Bathory counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Denard Black seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Black throws a looping overhand right but Bathory ducks down to avoid it.
Bathory scores with a body shot.
Black wants to land a leg kick but Bathory is out of range.
Bathory tries to clinch but Black moves out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Black misses the target.
Black throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Bathory counters with a series of strikes that really hurt Black! The ref looks into his eyes and sees nobody home - he's called the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:38 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Arzlan Bathory!
After the big win, Arzlan Bathory made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Spartan Nutrition 160Q with Proof and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jeffrey Miller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Harvey Specter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Miller kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Killers. Specter has chosen Greenback Boogie as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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29
156 lbs
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35
158 lbs
16 - 6 - 1 |
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World class boxer
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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
17 - 15 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jeffrey Miller!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Harvey Specter!
The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Dmitry Maklakov and Ivan Kurochkin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Specter misses with a low kick.
Nice jab there from Specter.
Miller throws a low kick but Specter avoids it.
Specter dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Miller scoring well with a low kick there.
Miller scores with a jab to the jaw.
A chopping leg kick lands by Miller.
Miller scores with a punch to the head.
Specter tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Specter on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Specter keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Miller misses with a low kick.
Miller scores with a jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Specter tests Miller's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Specter lands with a thumping leg kick.
Specter lands a jab to Miller's midsection.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Specter has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Specter throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Miller on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
We've been hearing reports that Miller has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Specter checks a leg kick.
Specter drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Miller defends it well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Specter ducks under a wild hook from Miller.
Miller is looking to chop away at Specter's legs.
Miller works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Specter doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Miller throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A jab from Specter misses.
Specter feints and as Miller raises his hands in defense, Specter changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Miller working a defensive guard here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Specter trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Miller manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Specter is looking for a triangle but Miller pushes his legs off easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Specter working a defensive guard but Miller passes into half guard.
Specter tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Miller has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Specter regains half guard.
Miller stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Specter to get to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Specter blocks a head kick by Miller.
Jeffrey Miller is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Miller throws a head kick but Specter moves out of range.
Specter throws a leg kick
and Miller counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Specter fails with a takedown attempt.
Miller jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Miller moves away from the strike by Specter.
Specter throws a lazy right hand but Miller sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Miller throws a push kick but Specter slaps the foot to one side.
Specter checks a leg kick nicely.
The fighters circling - Miller throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Miller swings for the body but Specter moves out of range.
Specter misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Miller.
Miller pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Miller checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Specter checks a leg kick.
Miller getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Specter swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Miller connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Miller ducks under a wild hook from Specter.
Miller throws a leg kick but Specter moved away.
Specter is looking to chop away at Miller's legs.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Specter just misses with a punch to the body.
Miller moves into range and clinches up with Specter.
Miller escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Specter fails with a takedown attempt.
Miller keeps Specter at a distance using the push kick.
Miller is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Specter throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Miller looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
A good leg kick by Specter.
Specter shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Miller as he jumps to the side.
Jeffrey Miller has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Harvey Specter.
Miller checks a leg kick.
Miller is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Specter misses with an uppercut. Miller saw that one coming.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jeffrey Miller dominated that round.
That's time! Miller's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Miller bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Specter's head.
Specter fails to land the takedown.
And Miller counters with a quick kick to the body but Specter blocks it.
Specter with a jab.
Miller tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Miller misses with an uppercut.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Specter checks a leg kick.
Specter walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Specter throws a leg kick but Miller moved away.
Specter throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Miller sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Specter fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Miller throws a low kick, looking for Specter's leg but Specter calmly moves out of range.
Specter 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.
Specter takes one on the button.
A leg kick checked by Specter.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Miller checks a leg kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Miller.
Some bone on bone action there as Miller checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Specter connects with a body shot that sends Miller's belly button to the back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Specter scores with a takedown into Miller's guard.
Miller manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Specter works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Miller utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Miller keeping moving, preventing Specter from controlling successfully.
Specter throws a big elbow that misses.
Miller looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Specter trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Specter postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Specter with a flurry of punches that miss.
Harvey Specter has got the better of the ground game so far.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Specter chips away with some ground and pound.
Specter trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Specter with a nice head shot there.
Specter throws an elbow that misses. Miller uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Specter's guard. Nice move by Miller!
Specter wants to sweep here but Miller controlling him for the moment.
Miller decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Specter, up you get!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
An inside leg kick from Miller misses.
Miller throws a nice inside leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Specter misses the target.
Miller looks to land a left hand but Specter moved out of range nicely.
Miller connects with a right hand. Specter shakes it off.
Miller is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Specter can do to turn this around?
Specter dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Miller misses with an uppercut. Specter saw that one coming.
Specter slips under a jab from Miller.
Specter tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Miller lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Specter has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Specter and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Specter tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Specter throws a nice inside leg kick.
Specter takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Miller throws out a leg kick but Specter moves out of range and Miller only half commits.
Specter explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Good exchange - Miller coming out on top.
Jeffrey Miller is winning the standup battle so far.
Miller tries to land a front kick but Specter steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Specter tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Specter swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Crunch! Miller slams his shin into Specter's torso.
Nice uppercut lands for Specter. That snapped Miller's head back.
Miller ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Miller throws a head kick but Specter moves out of range.
Specter shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Miller sprawls well. Miller wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Specter gets slowly back to his feet.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Specter tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Miller swivels and escapes.
Miller is looking to counter with head kicks.
Jeffrey Miller has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Harvey Specter.
Specter throws a sloppy head kick and Miller moves out of range easily.
Miller tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Specter misses the body punch
and Miller counters with a thumping low kick.
Miller slips a straight right by Specter.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Miller, right into the meat.
Specter misses with an uppercut.
Miller moves into the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Miller.
A head punch on the inside from Miller fails to land.
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 Jeffrey Miller will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Miller throws a head kick but Specter moves out of range.
Miller throws a nice outside leg kick.
Specter throws the left hand but Miller avoids the punch easily.
Miller slips a straight right by Specter.
Miller scores with a leg kick.
Specter tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Miller moves away from the strike by Specter.
Specter feints and then cracks Miller's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Miller down.
Nice takedown defense from Miller. No joy for Specter on that attempt.
Specter throws a predictable looking body shot
and Miller counters with a stiff right hand.
Miller throws a body kick that misses
and Specter counters with a straight right hand.
Specter finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
It looked like Miller was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Specter.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Specter avoids the body shot from Miller.
Miller throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Specter throws an overhand right that lands on Miller's shoulder, as Miller tries to avoid the shot.
Specter dives in and grabs Miller's left leg, looking for a takedown. Miller pushes down on Specter's head and hops out.
Specter throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Miller scores with a leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Miller throws a head kick but Specter moves out of range.
Specter needs to keep his hands up - Miller had a free shot at his head there.
Miller fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Specter has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Donk. Miller catches Specter right on the button with a cross.
Specter dives in for a single leg takedown but Miller sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Jeffrey Miller has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Harvey Specter.
Specter with a poor takedown
and Miller counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Miller wants to land a leg kick but Specter is out of range.
Specter has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Specter there as he acknowledges the shot.
Miller on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Specter. Specter obviously looking to wear him down.
Specter has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Miller.
Specter will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Specter throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Specter takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Specter on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Miller throws a chopping leg kick but Specter manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Miller misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Specter.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Specter blocks a head kick by Miller.
Specter throws a shot from downtown. Miller moves away and avoids it.
Harvey Specter has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Miller gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
An inside leg kick lands from Miller.
Miller uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Specter shoots in for a takedown but Miller shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Miller throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Specter counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Specter shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Miller as he jumps to the side.
Miller clobbers Specter with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
A clash of legs there as Miller blocks the low kick.
Miller fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Specter.
Miller fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Specter checks it well.
Miller throws a head kick that Specter semi-blocks.
Specter will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Miller feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Specters jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Miller chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Jeffrey Miller is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Specter misses with a head kick.
Miller wants to slow Specter down by chopping away at his legs.
Miller connects with a high kick.
Specter connects with a solid leg kick.
Miller lands a glancing blow to the side of Specter's head.
Miller throws a lazy head kick
and Specter counters with a shoot takedown. Miller fights it but they end up in guard.
Specter has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Miller is on top in guard.
Specter will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Specter wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Miller is now in half guard.
Specter has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Miller escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Miller!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Specter is looking to regain half guard here but Miller keeps moving and retains side control.
Specter is still trying to improve position.
Miller decides to stand back up. Miller steps back and let's Specter get back to his feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jeffrey Miller showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Miller, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jeffrey Miller!
Jeffrey Miller decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between John Fadden (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marlo Stanfield (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Fadden might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to You Will Never Be One Of Us by NAILS. Stanfield has chosen Legendary as his entrance music. John Fadden has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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155 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
21 - 17 - 2, fighting out of Hilo, John Fadden!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Marlo Stanfield!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Ivan Kurochkin and Konstantin Menshow.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fadden shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Stanfield sprawls well. Stanfield wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Fadden gets slowly back to his feet.
Stanfield throws a jab but it's blocked by Fadden.
Stanfield avoids the head kick by Fadden.
Stanfield walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Stanfield checks a low kick from Fadden.
Stanfield ducks under a wild hook from Fadden.
Fadden throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Stanfield avoids the head kick by Fadden.
John Fadden seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fadden misses with a kick to the body
and Stanfield counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Fadden throws the left hand but Stanfield avoids the punch easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fadden wants to land a leg kick but Stanfield is out of range.
Fadden loads up on a big right hand but Stanfield slips the punch.
A telegraphed right hand from Fadden misses the target.
Fadden throws a push kick but Stanfield slaps the foot to one side.
Stanfield checks a low kick from Fadden.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A low kick from Fadden misses
and Stanfield counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Fadden throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Stanfield.
Fadden misses with a wild combination.
Fadden misses with a body kick.
Stanfield appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Stanfield on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Fadden ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Stanfield moves away.
Fadden throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Stanfield tries to bum rush Fadden with a series of wild strikes but Fadden uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Stanfield avoids the body shot from Fadden.
Stanfield has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Stanfield there as he acknowledges the shot.
Fadden misses with a jab, cross combination.
Fadden fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
A chopping leg kick lands by Fadden.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fadden rushes Stanfield and presses him up against the cage.
Stanfield is trying to break free.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fadden misses with an elbow over the top.
Stanfield wants to break the clinch but can't.
Fadden throws an elbow that misses.
Stanfield wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Fadden is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Stanfield is defending well for now.
Stanfield wants to get back to striking at distance but Fadden won't allow it.
Stanfield wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Stanfield breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Fadden with a hook.
An inside leg kick lands from Fadden.
Fadden lands with a shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stanfield misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Stanfield has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Fadden uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Stanfield.
Stanfield connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Fadden's hands.
Fadden misses with a takedown attempt - Stanfield sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Fadden. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fadden's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Fadden duly obliges.
Stanfield checks the leg kick.
Some wild striking there from Fadden.
Stanfield is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Fadden throws a leg kick
and Stanfield counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Fadden misses with an attempted mid kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A punch combination from Stanfield misses.
Stanfield swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fadden throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Fadden throws a lazy uppercut
letting Stanfield counter with a right hand.
Stanfield dodges the punch combination from Fadden.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Stanfield! But no joy.
Fadden swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Stanfield throws a counter combo.
Stanfield just misses with a punch to the body.
Fadden changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Stanfield looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Fadden wants to control but Stanfield is keeping him busy.
Stanfield wants to get back to his feet.
Stanfield is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Fadden dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Fadden throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Stanfield counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Fadden attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
It seemed like Stanfield was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Fadden dodges the punch combination from Stanfield.
Fadden tries to work over Stanfield's front leg with a kick but Stanfield checks it.
Stanfield dips to his left and cracks Fadden with an uppercut!
Fadden changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Stanfield looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Fadden is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Stanfield is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Fadden trying to control the action but Stanfield is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The ground and pound from Fadden seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
An elbow from Fadden crashes against the mat.
Stanfield is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Fadden asserts his dominance and retains side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fadden is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Stanfield knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Stanfield is being controlled here.
An elbow from Fadden crashes against the mat.
Stanfield is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Fadden thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Stanfield wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Stanfield throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fadden throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Fadden throws a big shot that misses.
Stanfield tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fadden was well out of range. Poor timing from Stanfield.
Fadden throws a nice outside leg kick.
Fadden throws a half hearted mid kick.
Fadden throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Stanfield on the side of the head.
The crowd cheers as Stanfield lands an impressive looking overhand right. Fadden doesn't seem phased though.
Stanfield checks a leg kick.
Fadden rushes Stanfield and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Stanfield breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stanfield throws a right and a left that both miss.
Marlo Stanfield is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Stanfield checks a leg kick.
Fadden misses with a body kick.
Fadden shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Stanfield pinned against the cage. Stanfield gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fadden uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Stanfield.
Stanfield scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
A clash of legs there as Stanfield blocks the low kick.
Stanfield unleashes a big counter combination but Fadden bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Stanfield lands an overhand right.
Fadden darts in trying to clinch
and Stanfield counters with a nice uppercut.
Fadden fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Stanfield checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Stanfield steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Fadden.
Fadden fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Stanfield is out of range.
Fadden looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Fadden connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fadden shoots in looking for a takedown but Stanfield manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Fadden's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Fadden has his takedown stuffed
and Stanfield counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Fadden. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Stanfield checks a leg kick.
Despite the aggression on Stanfield's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Stanfield leaves Fadden with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
A nice side step and Stanfield releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
John Fadden is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A left lands for Fadden.
Fadden ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Fadden changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
A chopping leg kick lands by Fadden.
Fadden avoids a punch combination nicely.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Fadden.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Marlo Stanfield will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Stanfield looks to land a right hand but Fadden moved out of range.
Fadden finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Fadden cracks a nice hook into Stanfield's ribs.
Stanfield keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Stanfield swings for the body but Fadden moves out of range.
Fadden drops down looking for a counter takedown but Stanfield sprawls and moves away.
Fadden shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Stanfield doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
A right-left combo lands from Fadden.
Stanfield tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fadden was well out of range. Poor timing from Stanfield.
Stanfield wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Fadden thows a leg kick but Stanfield checks it
and Fadden takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stanfield swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Fadden scores with a spinning back kick!
Fadden dives in for a single leg takedown but Stanfield sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Fadden is defended easily by Stanfield.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Fadden. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fadden rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Stanfield connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Oooooh!!! Stanfield has knocked Fadden down with a huge combo! Stanfield steps away and waves a wobbly Fadden back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Fadden is rocked!
It looks like John Fadden has been cut.
Stanfield connects with a stiff jab that staggers Fadden - oh and he follows up with a huge uppercut that knocks him out cold! Man, that was brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Marlo Stanfield!
During a confident post fight interview, Marlo Stanfield thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Borg Bunting (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nango Chekananwangi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Borg Bunting had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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29
278 lbs
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33
244 lbs
10 - 4 - 1 |
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World class boxer
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 5 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Borg Bunting!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Nango Chekananwangi!
The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Aleksandr Martynov and Aleksei Zolotukhin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bunting looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Bunting tries to bum rush Chekananwangi with a series of wild strikes but Chekananwangi uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Bunting misses with a head kick.
Bunting ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Chekananwangi tries a low kick but Bunting avoids it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Chekananwangi. Bunting does a little dance to reset his feet.
A swing and a miss from Bunting.
Bunting fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Chekananwangi.
Chekananwangi with a nice cross.
Chekananwangi walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Bunting throws a lazy right hand but Chekananwangi sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Borg Bunting seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A jab from Bunting misses.
Chekananwangi is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Bunting misses with a straight right.
Bunting swings for the body but Chekananwangi moves out of range.
Chekananwangi scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
It looks like Borg Bunting has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Chekananwangi checks a low kick from Bunting.
Bunting misses with a straight right.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chekananwangi uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bunting.
Bunting throws a series of punches but Chekananwangi moves out of range.
Bunting throws a body punch but Chekananwangi moves out of range.
Bunting scores with a three punch combo!
Chekananwangi misses with an uppercut
and Bunting counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bunting throws a low kick, looking for Chekananwangi's leg but Chekananwangi calmly moves out of range.
Chekananwangi with the counter takedown but Bunting avoids it easily.
Bunting takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Bunting goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Chekananwangi scores with a jab.
Chekananwangi checks the leg kick nicely there.
Bunting throws a poor cross that misses
and Chekananwangi counters with a nice double leg into side control. Bunting won't be happy with that.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Chekananwangi wants to take a breather but Bunting manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Chekananwangi.
Chekananwangi forces his way into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chekananwangi is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Bunting is just riding it out for now. Chekananwangi eventually gives up the hold.
Bunting is looking for a sweep. Chekananwangi is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Chekananwangi is pressing down on Bunting's thigh, looking to free his foot. Bunting is holding on for now.
Chekananwangi seems to be looking for submissions.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chekananwangi is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Bunting!
Chekananwangi tries to control but Bunting wriggling away.
Chekananwangi looking to ground and pound but Bunting is blocking nicely.
Bunting holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Chekananwangi tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Chekananwangi throws a wild left hand from mount and Bunting manages to wriggle his way back to half guard.
Bunting tries to get to full guard but Chekananwangi has control of the leg.
Chekananwangi is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chekananwangi is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Bunting has managed to free his arm - good work.
Chekananwangi is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Bunting is just riding it out for now. Chekananwangi eventually gives up the hold.
Chekananwangi working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Bunting's thigh. Bunting counters though and makes it back to full guard.
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 Borg Bunting will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Borg Bunting's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Chekananwangi misses with a straight left.
Bunting throws a jab when Chekananwangi was well out of range.
Bunting circles away from the clinch attempt.
Bunting looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Bunting throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Chekananwangi lunges at Bunting with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Bunting's hand.
Bunting pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bunting misses with a body shot.
Chekananwangi tries to clinch up.
Bunting scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Chekananwangi walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chekananwangi shoots in for a takedown but Bunting shows good takedown defense.
Chekananwangi dives in and grabs Bunting's left leg, looking for a takedown. Bunting pushes down on Chekananwangi's head and hops out.
Chekananwangi throws a body shot but no joy.
Bunting ducks under a wild hook from Chekananwangi.
Chekananwangi misses with the combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bunting throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Bunting ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bunting throws a nice looking combination but Chekananwangi bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
We've been told by Bunting's head coaches at Russian Fighting Community Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Chekananwangi throws a leg kick that misses.
Chekananwangi connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Chekananwangi misses with a left hand
and Bunting counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Bunting connects with a jab.
Chekananwangi slips a straight right by Bunting.
Chekananwangi swings away with a body shot that misses
and Bunting counters with a nice uppercut.
Chekananwangi on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Chekananwangi misses with a takedown
and Chekananwangi takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Borg Bunting has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nango Chekananwangi.
Chekananwangi tries to clinch up
and Bunting counters with a nice uppercut.
Bunting is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Chekananwangi can do to turn this around?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A telegraphed right hand from Bunting misses the target.
Chekananwangi throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bunting scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Bunting swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Chekananwangi misses with a jab, cross combination.
Chekananwangi gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Bunting.
A shot to the liver by Bunting. Beautiful body shot.
Borg Bunting is winning the standup battle so far.
Chekananwangi looks to throw a body kick
enabling Bunting to counter with a crisp jab.
A jab from Bunting does it's job there.
Bunting jabs Chekananwangi to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Chekananwangi looks to land a right hand but Bunting moved out of range.
Chekananwangi misses with a hook
and Bunting finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Bunting lands a right hook to the body.
Bunting connects with a right hand. Chekananwangi shakes it off.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bunting scores with a head kick. Chekananwangi tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Nice takedown defense from Bunting. No joy for Chekananwangi on that attempt.
Chekananwangi throws a sloppy body shot
and Bunting counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Chekananwangi is breathing heavily.
Bunting misses with a head kick.
Chekananwangi moves out of range of the leg kick from Bunting.
Bunting throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bunting throws a right and a left that Chekananwangi avoids nicely.
Bunting takes one on the chin but seems OK.
No luck for Chekananwangi with that takedown attempt.
Bunting lands an overhand right.
Bunting is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Chekananwangi moves out of range of the body kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bunting fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Chekananwangi looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
An inside leg kick from Bunting misses.
A solid leg kick lands there for Bunting.
Bunting throws a hook to the side of Chekananwangi's head but Chekananwangi sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A shot to the liver by Bunting. Beautiful body shot.
Chekananwangi shoots in for a takedown but Bunting shows good takedown defense.
Bunting tried to counter with a leg kick but Chekananwangi avoided it.
Chekananwangi takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Chekananwangi swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Chekananwangi takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Bunting, as that shot connected.
Donk. Bunting catches Chekananwangi right on the button with a cross.
Bunting gets tackled into the cage by Chekananwangi. Chekananwangi maintains the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bunting working aggressively here.
Chekananwangi tries to throw a body punch but Bunting avoids it by throwing Chekananwangi back against the cage.
Chekananwangi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Chekananwangi drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Bunting gets the underhooks and prevents it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Borg Bunting dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Borg Bunting's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Chekananwangi on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Bunting connects with a leg kick. Chekananwangi looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Bunting lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Chekananwangi throws a big shot that misses.
A slow jab from Chekananwangi misses its intended target.
Chekananwangi walks into a straight right hand from Bunting.
Bunting lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Chekananwangi lands a nice shot to the body.
A slapping body kick lands there for Bunting.
Bunting tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Chekananwangi throws a series of punches but Bunting avoids them all with ease.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bunting throws a low kick but it's checked well by Chekananwangi.
Chekananwangi checks a low kick from Bunting.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bunting throws a series of punches but Chekananwangi moves out of range.
Chekananwangi has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bunting. Chekananwangi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Chekananwangi stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Bunting.
Chekananwangi pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Chekananwangi throws an overhand right that lands on Bunting's shoulder, as Bunting tries to avoid the shot.
Chekananwangi lands an overhand right.
A head kick misses from Bunting.
Chekananwangi checks the leg kick.
Bunting feints a jab promting Chekananwangi to slip. Bunting then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Chekananwangi slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Chekananwangi looks to score with a jab to the body but Bunting is just out of range.
Bunting fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Chekananwangi blocks a low kick nicely.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Chekananwangi.
Chekananwangi misses with a hook.
Bunting fires out a quick counter leg kick but Chekananwangi just manages to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chekananwangi throws a body shot but no joy.
Chekananwangi pivots, looking for a leg kick but Bunting is out of range and Chekananwangi settles back down.
A little feinted left hand from Bunting on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bunting lands a slapping body shot.
Bunting throws a low kick but Chekananwangi avoids it.
Chekananwangi avoids the body shot from Bunting.
Nango Chekananwangi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A jab from Bunting finds it's way through Chekananwangi's defenses.
Bunting moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Bunting throws an overhand right that lands on Chekananwangi's shoulder, as Chekananwangi tries to avoid the shot.
Chekananwangi tries to clinch but Bunting is having none of it.
Bunting connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Bunting throws a body shot but no joy.
Chekananwangi feints the counter takedown.
Chekananwangi scores with a jab to the head.
Bunting wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Bunting bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A bone on bone clash there as Chekananwangi blocks the leg kick.
Bunting tries to move into range but Chekananwangi moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Bunting jabs at Chekananwangi's body.
Bunting misses with a hook. Chekananwangi ducked under it nicely.
Chekananwangi on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Bunting rushes Chekananwangi and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Bunting tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Chekananwangi lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Bunting throws a head punch that misses.
Bunting misses with some punches.
Chekananwangi working aggressively here.
Bunting is pressed up against the cage. Chekananwangi has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Bunting down to the mat. Bunting avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Chekananwangi dives in and grabs Bunting's left leg, looking for a takedown. Bunting pushes down on Chekananwangi's head and hops out.
Chekananwangi takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Bunting wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Bunting scores with a body shot.
Bunting lands a glancing blow to the side of Chekananwangi's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Chekananwangi gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Bunting.
Chekananwangi throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bunting sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Borg Bunting is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Bunting cracks Chekananwangi with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Bunting keeps Chekananwangi at a distance using the push kick.
Chekananwangi has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Bunting.
Chekananwangi looks to land a right hand but Bunting moved out of range.
Bunting throws a head kick that misses.
Bunting lands a nice looking body shot.
Bunting keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Chekananwangi tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Bunting swivels and escapes.
Borg Bunting has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nango Chekananwangi.
Bunting lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Chekananwangi throws out a powerful jab.
Bunting digs a good hook to Chekananwangi's body.
Chekananwangi looks to land a combination. Bunting sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
And that's the end of the fight!
Borg Bunting showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Bunting, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 30:28
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 30:27
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Borg Bunting!
Borg Bunting gave a mention to On Tap (160Q & Laundry) in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Vyacheslav Romanov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Robert Sullivan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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300 lbs
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19 - 9 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Lethal high kicks
Insanely flexible |
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Dangerous knees
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
32 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Vyacheslav Romanov!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Robert Sullivan!
The judges for this bout are Ivan Kurochkin, Illya Tyunina and Sergei Dronov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sullivan clinches up with Romanov and pushes him back against the cage.
Sullivan tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Romanov stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Romanov tries to pull guard but Sullivan won't allow it.
Sullivan unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Nice body punch from Sullivan - that landed with a thud.
Romanov is trying to pull guard but Sullivan has him pressed against the cage.
Sullivan landing knees to the body.
Romanov is breathing heavily.
Sullivan throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Romanov blocks it with crossed arms.
Romanov fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vyacheslav Romanov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sullivan lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Sullivan tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Sullivan tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Romanov with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Sullivan using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Romanov has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Sullivan lands with a right to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sullivan tries a body shot but Romanov blocks it.
Sullivan tries to work over Romanov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sullivan using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Romanov has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Sullivan misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sullivan using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Romanov has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Romanov blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Sullivan throws a knee to the head but misses.
Sullivan misses with a knee to the head.
Romanov takes a knee right on the jaw!
Sullivan prevents a body shot from Romanov.
Sullivan tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Sullivan tries a knee to the head but Romanov blocks it.
Sullivan with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Sullivan using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Romanov has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Sullivan has a couple of punches blocked by Romanov.
Sullivan misses with a knee to the head.
We've been informed that Sullivan 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.
Romanov working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Sullivan gets through Romanov's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sullivan with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Romanov misses with a body punch.
Sullivan tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Romanov avoids it.
Romanov jumps into guard, dragging Sullivan to the mat.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sullivan stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Sullivan moves into the clinch.
Sullivan tries a body shot but Romanov blocks it.
Romanov is working Sullivan over against the cage.
Romanov lands a body punch in the clinch.
Romanov swings wildly with an uppercut but Sullivan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sullivan looking to throw knees to the head but Romanov is blocking nicely.
Romanov is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Sullivan pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Sullivan landing knees to the body.
Sullivan misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sullivan tries to land a knee to the head but Romanov blocks with his arms.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Romanov lands a knee to the head.
It looks like Robert Sullivan has been cut.
Sullivan throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Romanov blocks it with crossed arms.
Sullivan tries to land a knee to the head but Romanov blocks with his arms.
Sullivan misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sullivan with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Sullivan misses with a knee strike.
Romanov scores with a shot to the side of Sullivan's head.
Sullivan using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Romanov using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Stalling in the clinch from Romanov.
Romanov missing with knees to the body.
Sullivan working aggressively here.
Sullivan throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Romanov blocks it with crossed arms.
Romanov with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Sullivan throws a knee to the head but misses.
Sullivan with a knee to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Romanov throws a knee to the head but misses.
Sullivan misses with a short punch on the inside.
Romanov lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Romanov looking to throw knees to the head but Sullivan is blocking nicely.
Sullivan tries a body shot but Romanov blocks it.
Romanov misses with a body punch.
A nice left hand lands by Romanov.
Sullivan tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Romanov avoids it.
A short right from Romanov.
Romanov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Romanov tries to land knees in the clinch but Sullivan avoids the damage to the body.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Romanov tries to land a knee to the head but Sullivan blocks with his arms.
Romanov using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Sullivan managing to block the knees to the body from Romanov.
Sullivan misses with the head strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Robert Sullivan dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Robert Sullivan's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Sullivan throws a body kick that misses.
Sullivan clinches.
Sullivan tries a knee to the head but Romanov blocks it.
Sullivan on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A short left from Romanov.
Romanov scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A short left from Romanov.
Romanov is stalling here.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Romanov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sullivan avoiding damage as Romanov throws knees to the body.
Romanov on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Romanov with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Sullivan misses with a knee to the head.
Sullivan is defending well against a takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Romanov is trying to pull guard but Sullivan has him pressed against the cage.
Sullivan lands a good knee to the midsection. Romanov won't want to take too many of those.
Robert Sullivan seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Romanov scores with a shoulder strike.
Sullivan looking to throw knees to the head but Romanov is blocking nicely.
Sullivan tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Romanov avoids it.
Romanov with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Romanov struggles to land a body shot inside as Sullivan controls his hands.
Romanov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sullivan lands a shot to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Sullivan working Romanov over with knees to the body.
Sullivan looking to throw knees to the head but Romanov is blocking nicely.
Sullivan with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Sullivan throws a knee to the head but misses.
Romanov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sullivan managing to block the knees to the body from Romanov.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Romanov misses with a knee to the head.
Sullivan with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Romanov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sullivan throws a knee to the head but misses.
Sullivan has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Romanov lands a body shot in the clinch.
Romanov taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Romanov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sullivan's elbow.
A knee to the head by Sullivan.
It looks like Vyacheslav Romanov has been cut.
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!
Sullivan tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Nice body punch from Sullivan.
Sullivan has a couple of punches blocked by Romanov.
Romanov has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Romanov misses with a knee to the head.
Romanov working Sullivan over with knees to the body.
Romanov misses with a body punch.
Romanov lands a good knee to the midsection. Sullivan won't want to take too many of those.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sullivan is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Sullivan landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Romanov on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Sullivan blocking some punches.
Romanov tries to land a knee to the head but Sullivan blocks with his arms.
Sullivan goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Romanov works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Sullivan misses with a body punch.
Sullivan lands a hook that snaps the head of Romanov backwards.
Sullivan misses with a punch on the inside.
Sullivan scores with a knee to the head.
Sullivan tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Sullivan landing knees to the head.
Sullivan tries to throw a body punch but Romanov avoids it by throwing Sullivan back against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sullivan misses with a knee to the head.
Sullivan lands a knee to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Romanov blocks a body shot from Sullivan.
Sullivan scores with a knee to the head.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Sullivan obliges.
Romanov will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Sullivan up against the cage.
Romanov misses with a body punch.
Sullivan digs a right hand into Romanov's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Romanov's gas tank.
Sullivan throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Romanovs head.
Romanov misses with a knee to the head.
Sullivan tries to land knees in the clinch but Romanov avoids the damage to the body.
Sullivan tries to land a knee to the head but Romanov blocks with his arms.
Romanov lands a hook to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Robert Sullivan showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Sullivan instigates a clinch.
Sullivan is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Romanov is defending well for now.
Sullivan misses with a knee to the head.
Romanov is trying to pull guard but Sullivan turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Sullivan tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Romanov looking to throw knees to the head but Sullivan is blocking nicely.
Sullivan avoiding damage as Romanov throws knees to the body.
Sullivan landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Romanov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sullivan trying to land knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Romanov.
Romanov misses with a body punch.
Sullivan blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sullivan tries to land knees in the clinch but Romanov avoids the damage to the body.
Sullivan lands a nice uppercut.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Romanov missing with knees to the body.
Sullivan pushes Romanov back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Romanov lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Sullivan backwards.
Romanov is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Sullivan gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Romanov tries to pull guard but Sullivan won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vyacheslav Romanov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sullivan tries to land a knee to the head but Romanov blocks with his arms.
Sullivan tries a body shot but Romanov blocks it.
Romanov looking to throw knees to the head but Sullivan is blocking nicely.
Sullivan lands an uppercut.
Romanov missing with knees to the body.
Sullivan lands with a right to the head.
Knees to the body from Romanov.
Sullivan tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Romanov avoids it.
Sullivan misses with a knee to the head.
Romanov tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Romanov trying to land knees to the body.
Romanov lands a good knee to the midsection. Sullivan won't want to take too many of those.
Romanov lands with a light punch inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Romanov prevents a body shot from Sullivan.
Romanov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sullivan misses with a knee strike.
Romanov throws a head punch that misses.
Sullivan tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Romanov lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Romanov blocks a body shot from Sullivan.
Romanov jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Sullivan walks away with a smile on his face. Romanov gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Romanov connects with a body shot that sends Sullivan's belly button to the back.
Sullivan moves out of range of the body kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sullivan rushes Romanov and presses him up against the cage.
Sullivan lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Romanov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sullivan digs a right hand underneath Romanov's ribcage. Romanov let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Sullivan struggles to land a body shot inside as Romanov controls his hands.
Sullivan's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Sullivan fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Romanov misses with a punch to the body.
Romanov lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Sullivan or not.
Sullivan with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A nice left hand lands by Romanov.
Romanov throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Sullivan blocks it with crossed arms.
Romanov tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Sullivan avoids it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Romanov lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Sullivan or not.
Romanov misses with a knee to the head.
Sullivan misses with a knee to the head.
Romanov blocks an uppercut.
Sullivan misses with a knee to the head.
Romanov throws a punch but it's blocked by Sullivan.
Romanov tries a body shot but Sullivan blocks it.
A short uppercut from Romanov.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sullivan landing knees to the head.
Romanov struggles to land a body shot inside as Sullivan controls his hands.
A head punch on the inside from Sullivan fails to land.
Sullivan looking to throw knees to the head but Romanov is blocking nicely.
Sullivan tries to work over Romanov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Romanov missing with knees to the body.
Sullivan blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Vyacheslav Romanov did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Romanov closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Sullivan throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Romanov blocks it with crossed arms.
Romanov landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Romanov with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Sullivan with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Romanov misses with a body punch.
Romanov can't find room to land a body shot as Sullivan controls the action.
Romanov jumps guard but Sullivan stands there with Romanov around his waist. Romanov gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Romanov tries a knee to the head but Sullivan blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sullivan lands a knee to the head.
Romanov tries to land a knee to the head but Sullivan blocks with his arms.
Sullivan throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Romanov blocks it with crossed arms.
A body shot lands from Sullivan.
Romanov jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Sullivan walks away with a smile on his face. Romanov gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Romanov thumps Sullivan with a low kick.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Sullivan gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Romanov is working Sullivan over against the cage.
Romanov blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Knees in the clinch landing for Romanov.
Sullivan prevents a body shot from Romanov.
Romanov works on Sullivan's body with a couple of short punches.
Sullivan tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Romanov makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Sullivan with a knee to the head.
Sullivan misses with a punch to the body.
Sullivan misses with a body punch.
Sullivan tries a knee to the head but Romanov blocks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Romanov is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Sullivan is defending well for now.
Romanov throws a punch but it's blocked by Sullivan.
Sullivan tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Romanov's elbow.
Romanov stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Romanov working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Romanov ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Romanov no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Romanov manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Sullivan manages to get himself to full guard.
Romanov with a nice head shot there.
Romanov scoring with punches to the head and body.
Romanov wants to control from the top but Sullivan keeps moving.
Romanov is in close to Sullivan's body, working some short punches and elbows.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Romanov trying to control but Sullivan is working from the bottom.
Sullivan preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Sullivan wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Romanov manages to pass to side control.
Sullivan is trying to stand up here but Romanov is controlling him well.
Sullivan has one foot on Romanov's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Sullivan rushes Romanov and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Romanov with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Stalling in the clinch from Romanov.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Romanov scores with a nice hook to the head.
Romanov prevents a body shot from Sullivan.
Sullivan misses with a knee strike.
Romanov working Sullivan over with knees to the body.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Romanov working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Romanov is working Sullivan over against the cage.
Romanov lands a right hand that snaps the head of Sullivan backwards.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Romanov.
Sullivan is rocked!
Knees in the clinch landing for Romanov.
Sullivan is still on wobbly legs! Can Romanov finish him?
Romanov tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Romanov with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A nice right hand lands inside from Romanov.
Romanov with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Romanov lands a nice knee to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vyacheslav Romanov had his way with Robert Sullivan in that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Romanov lands with a shot to the body.
Sullivan seems to have recovered his senses.
Sullivan closes the distance and pushes Romanov back into the cage.
Romanov gets through Sullivan's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Sullivan throws a knee to the head but misses.
Romanov just leaning against Sullivan, taking a breather.
A nice right hand lands inside from Sullivan.
Sullivan misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Romanov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sullivan's elbow.
A head punch on the inside from Sullivan fails to land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Romanov using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Sullivan looking to throw knees to the head but Romanov is blocking nicely.
Sullivan blocks a body shot from Romanov.
Romanov trying to land knees to the body.
Romanov tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sullivan tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Romanov avoids it.
Romanov tries to pull guard but Sullivan holds him up against the cage and eventually Romanov drops back down to his feet.
Romanov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Romanov throws a knee to the head but misses.
Sullivan tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Sullivan throws a knee to the head but misses.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Romanov.
Sullivan misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sullivan trying to land knees to the body.
Romanov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Romanov scores with a hook to the body.
Sullivan is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Romanov is trying to pull guard but Sullivan turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vyacheslav Romanov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Romanov takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Sullivan using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Romanov has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sullivan stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Romanov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sullivan tries to land a knee to the head but Romanov blocks with his arms.
Romanov successfully pulls guard.
Sullivan is looking to stand up but Romanov won't let him.
Romanov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Romanov has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Sullivan wants to get up but he can't break Romanov's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Romanov looking for a guillotine here but Sullivan defends easily.
Romanov is looking to sweep but instead, Sullivan has passed into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sullivan decides to return to a standing position.
Romanov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Romanov misses with a double jab.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Romanov lands with a short shot to the head.
Romanov tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Romanov goes for a takedown attempt but Sullivan pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Sullivan stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Romanov.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Romanov swings for the body but Sullivan moves out of range.
Sullivan moves into the clinch successfully.
Romanov tries to work over Sullivan's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Romanov jumps guard.
Sullivan would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Romanov looking to control.
Sullivan wanted to stand there but Romanov had control of the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sullivan postures up.
Sullivan stands and steps away. Romanov gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Romanov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sullivan was well out of range. Poor timing from Romanov.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Vyacheslav Romanov.
I think Romanov has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 46:49
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 47:48
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 48:48
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Robert Sullivan!
Robert Sullivan is the new super heavyweight champion!
A relieved looking Robert Sullivan thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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