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GFC 31: Hardon vs Carter PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Grigory Pechorin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shane Wilson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pechorin kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Alexander Alyabyev - The Tempest. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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198 lbs
15 - 11 - 0 |
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World class MT
Insanely flexible |
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Excellent MT
Good gas tank |
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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
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Grigory Pechorin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 11 - 0, fighting out of London, Shane Wilson!
The judges for this bout are Sergei Dronov, Aleksandr Martynov and Valeri Chadov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pechorin throws an overhand right that lands on Wilson's shoulder, as Wilson tries to avoid the shot.
Pechorin keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
It looks like Shane Wilson has been cut.
Pechorin lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Pechorin scores with the left hand. Wilson knows he should have avoided that one.
Pechorin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Wilson.
Pechorin scores with a nice right hand.
Wilson is rocked!
Wilson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Wilson is still on wobbly legs! Can Pechorin finish him?
No joy there for Pechorin, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Pechorin clinches up against the cage.
Wilson tries to land a knee to the head but Pechorin blocks with his arms.
Wilson seems to have recovered his senses.
Come on Wilson - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Pechorin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Wilson drops down looking for an ankle pick but Pechorin pulls his leg out and moves away.
Pechorin tries to close the distance and clinch but Wilson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pechorin stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Wilson.
Pechorin looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Pechorin gets caught flat footed, as Wilson shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Wilson is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Wilson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wilson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Pechorin has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Wilson has managed to get both his arms back between Pechorin's legs - danger averted.
My spies in Power Quest inform me that Wilson has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Pechorin looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Wilson controls from within his opponent's guard.
Wilson looking to pass the guard.
Wilson stopping the sweep attempt from Pechorin.
Pechorin is working hard here to advance position.
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.
Pechorin looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Pechorin working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Wilson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Wilson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Wilson is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Pechorin looking for a sweep. Not yet Pechorin, not yet.
Pechorin looking for a guillotine here but Wilson defends easily.
Pechorin keeping moving, preventing Wilson from controlling successfully.
Pechorin is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Wilson gets full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wilson will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Pechorin accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wilson looking for a sweep. Not yet Wilson, not yet.
Wilson has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Wilson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Wilson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Wilson pulls Pechorin in close to prevent any damage.
Pechorin not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Pechorin stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Wilson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Pechorin pushes down on Wilson's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Wilson gets full guard.
Wilson lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Wilson trying to control but Pechorin is working from the bottom.
Wilson showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Wilson passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Pechorin is looking for a sweep.
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 Grigory Pechorin will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Shane Wilson's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Pechorin misses with a straight right.
Pechorin loads up on a big right hand but Wilson slips the punch.
Pechorin looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Pechorin lands a leg kick that knocks Wilson off balance momentarily.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Pechorin enables Wilson to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Pechorin manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Pechorin is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Wilson is aware though and is defending well.
Pechorin throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Wilson trying to control but Pechorin is working from the bottom.
Pechorin is trying to keep Wilson in close.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wilson content to stall in guard here.
Pechorin looking to control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pechorin isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Wilson stacks Pechorin on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Wilson!
Wilson just content to control the position.
Pechorin tries to bench press Wilson off him but Wilson keeps the position.
Pechorin is letting Wilson control him for a moment.
Pechorin tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Wilson cracks Pechorin with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Pechorin tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Wilson slows the pace down.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pechorin on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Pechorin is trying to get back to half guard.
Wilson trying to control the action but Pechorin is working from the bottom.
Pechorin manages to get back to half guard.
Wilson looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Wilson is looking to take a break and control but Pechorin is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Wilson controlling the pace.
Wilson is continuing to stall.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pechorin gets back to full guard.
Pechorin had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Wilson defends it easily.
Pechorin wants to sweep but no luck.
Wilson wants to control from the top but Pechorin keeps moving.
Pechorin wants to sweep but no luck.
Wilson looking to sit in guard and control but Pechorin gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pechorin is pushing down on Wilson's leg trying to pass to half guard. Wilson is fighting to maintain full guard but Pechorin has managed to sneak the leg through.
Wilson keeping control of the position.
Wilson tries to get to full guard but Pechorin has control of the leg.
Wilson gets back to full guard.
Wilson keeping full guard, as Pechorin tries to pass.
Pechorin throws a big elbow that misses.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Pechorin preventing the sweep.
Pechorin postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Shane Wilson will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Shane Wilson's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Pechorin is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Wilson.
Wilson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Wilson closes this distance looking for a takedown but Pechorin circles away.
A big left from Pechorin misses.
Wilson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pechorin was well out of range. Poor timing from Wilson.
Wilson shoots in and drives through. Pechorin sprawls well.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Wilson.
Grigory Pechorin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shane Wilson.
A big right from Pechorin misses.
Pechorin comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pechorin tries to land a front kick but Wilson steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Pechorin stuffs the takedown attempt from Wilson. Wilson gets slowly back to his feet.
Shane Wilson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Pechorin looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Grigory Pechorin is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wilson throws a lazy right hand but Pechorin sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Wilson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Pechorin counters with an outside leg kick.
Pechorin closes the distance and clinches.
Pechorin content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Wilson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Wilson can't get the takedown.
Pechorin scores a nice knee to the body.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Wilson gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Wilson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Pechorin looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Wilson prevents Pechorin from improving his position.
Wilson trying to control from half guard but Pechorin is working away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wilson not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Pechorin is not content to let Wilson control the position.
Wilson working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Wilson drops an elbow to the side of Pechorin's head.
Pechorin is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Wilson stalling.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wilson is keen to just control but Pechorin is a slippery customer.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Pechorin wants to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wilson is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Pechorin has managed to free his arm - good work.
Wilson wants to control but Pechorin is keeping him busy.
Wilson working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Pechorin manages to get to full guard.
Wilson engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Pechorin is trying to control the position but Wilson postures up.
Wilson sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Pechorin throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Pechorin is looking for a triangle but Wilson pushes his legs off easily.
Wilson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Pechorin is keeping the position for now.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pechorin manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Wilson manages to get himself to full guard.
Wilson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Pechorin doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Pechorin manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
And that's the end of the fight!
Grigory Pechorin showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Pechorin has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 29:28
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 30:27
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Grigory Pechorin!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Vladimir Penzenskiy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Athanasios Konstantoulakis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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300 lbs
6 - 0 - 0 |
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300 lbs
1 - 4 - 0 |
Good takedowns
Counter fighter
KO power |
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Powerful |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Vladimir Penzenskiy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Athanasios Konstantoulakis!
The judges for this bout are Sergei Dronov, Viktor Lagutenko and Aleksandr Martynov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Good exchange - Konstantoulakis coming out on top.
Nice uppercut lands for Konstantoulakis. That snapped Penzenskiy's head back.
Konstantoulakis misses with a left hand
and Penzenskiy counters with a single leg into guard. Konstantoulakis didn't expect that.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Penzenskiy forces his way into half guard.
Penzenskiy is trying for a kimura here. Konstantoulakis looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Penzenskiy wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Vladimir Penzenskiy!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Paul Kruger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Manny Stone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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164 lbs
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Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Excellent MT
Good gas tank |
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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
10 - 1 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Paul Kruger!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Manny Stone!
The judges for this bout are Aleksei Zolotukhin, Dmitry Maklakov and Konstantin Menshow.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stone throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Stone lands a leg kick that knocks Kruger off balance momentarily.
Stone has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Kruger.
Stone displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kruger throws out the jab.
Stone misses with a hook
and Kruger cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kruger misses with a hook.
Kruger is looking to land body kicks.
Kruger darts in and clinches Stone up against the cage.
Kruger using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Stone working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Kruger lands a nice knee to the body.
Stone swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kruger tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
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!
Stone lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kruger backwards.
Kruger blocking some punches.
Kruger has a couple of punches blocked by Stone.
Kruger tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Stone avoids it.
Kruger swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kruger is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Stone is defending well for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stone swings wildly with an uppercut but Kruger uses good head movement to avoid it.
Stone misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch on the inside from Kruger fails to land.
Stone can't find room to land a body shot as Kruger controls the action.
Kruger lands with a left to the head.
Kruger throws a head punch that misses.
Stone blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kruger misses with the head strike.
Stone managing to block the knees to the body from Kruger.
Kruger trying to land knees to the body.
Stone lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kruger backwards.
Kruger scores a nice knee to the body.
Stone blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kruger tries a knee to the head but Stone blocks it.
Stone can't find room to land a body shot as Kruger controls the action.
Kruger lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Stone backwards.
Stone lands with a left to the head.
Kruger lands with a left to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stone wants the takedown. Kruger is fighting it off but Stone persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Kruger's guard against the cage.
Stone is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Kruger is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Kruger is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Stone presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Kruger crunches a lovely knee into Stone's ribcage.
Kruger takes a shot to the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Kruger.
Kruger tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Kruger fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kruger throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Stone blocks it with crossed arms.
Kruger lands a left hand that snaps the head of Stone backwards.
Stone is working for takedown but Kruger is calmly controlling the position for now.
Stone misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kruger using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Stone has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stone tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kruger's elbow.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Stone.
Kruger lands a knee to the head.
Stone blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kruger misses with the head strike.
A nice right hand lands inside from Stone.
Kruger blocks a body shot from Stone.
Kruger scores a nice knee to the body.
Kruger tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Stone avoids it.
Stone lands a shoulder strike.
Kruger trying to land knees to the body.
Stone tries to work over Kruger's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Stone misses with a body punch.
Nice body punch from Stone.
Stone tries to throw a body punch but Kruger avoids it by throwing Stone back against the cage.
Kruger blocks a body shot from Stone.
Stone misses with a hook from the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kruger.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stone scores with a hook to the body.
Kruger lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kruger tries a knee to the head but Stone blocks it.
Kruger trying to land knees to the body.
Kruger throws a knee to the head but misses.
Stone tries a body shot but Kruger blocks it.
Kruger blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kruger lands a shoulder strike.
Stone misses with a punch to the body.
Kruger throws a punch but it's blocked by Stone.
Stone tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kruger fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kruger takes a shot to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Stone throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Stone scores with a shot to the side of Kruger's head.
A head punch on the inside from Stone fails to land.
Kruger's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paul Kruger dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Stone closes the distance and clinches.
Kruger is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Stone can do to turn this around?
Kruger blocks a body shot from Stone.
Kruger swings wildly with an uppercut but Stone uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kruger is pressed up against the cage. Stone has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Kruger down to the mat. Kruger avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Stone stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Some wild striking there from Kruger.
Kruger goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Jab by Kruger.
Kruger fails to land with a series of punches.
A swing and a miss from Stone.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kruger pivots, looking for a leg kick but Stone is out of range and Kruger settles back down.
Stone wants to counter with a clinch but Kruger pushes him away.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Kruger, right into the meat.
Kruger throws a right and a left that Stone avoids nicely.
Stone throws a solid leg kick but Kruger takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Stone.
Stone throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kruger scores with a nice strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stone circles away from the clinch attempt.
Stone shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Kruger as he jumps to the side.
Stone works the jab nicely.
Kruger keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Paul Kruger has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Manny Stone.
Kruger will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Stone takes one to the side of the head.
Kruger plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
A swing and a miss from Kruger.
Kruger throws a hook to the side of Stone's head but Stone sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kruger avoids the body shot from Stone.
Kruger tries a head kick but it misses.
Kruger connects with a crisp jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stone plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Kruger is rocked!
It looks like Paul Kruger 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!
Kruger looks to land a combination but Stone avoids it well.
Kruger tries to close the distance and clinch up but Stone swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kruger is looking to score with low kicks.
Stone pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kruger uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Stone has time to react.
Kruger throws a leg kick which misses Stone's front leg but catches the back leg as Stone tries to avoid it.
Paul Kruger is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Stone chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Kruger can pounce on him.
Kruger misses with a straight right.
Kruger comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Kruger lands with a nice body punch.
Stone misses with a straight left.
Stone lands a jab to Kruger's midsection.
Kruger misses with a double jab.
Donk. Kruger catches Stone right on the button with a cross.
Kruger lands a jab to the head.
Kruger misses the shot to the body.
Paul Kruger seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kruger lands with a nice body kick.
Stone pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kruger throws a shot from downtown. Stone moves away and avoids it.
Kruger moves away from the strike by Stone.
Kruger lands a jab to the head.
Kruger ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Stone moves away.
Kruger lands a jab to Stone's midsection.
Kruger lands a front kick.
Stone pushes Kruger up against the cage in a clinch.
Kruger tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Kruger prevents a body shot from Stone.
Kruger lands an uppercut.
Stone tries a body shot but Kruger blocks it.
Kruger lands a right hand that snaps the head of Stone backwards.
Stone misses with the head strike.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stone throws a head punch that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kruger misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kruger blocks a body shot from Stone.
Kruger throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Kruger lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Stone managing to block the knees to the body from Kruger.
Stone lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Stone works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kruger.
Stone tries a body shot but Kruger blocks it.
Kruger being controlled against the cage.
Kruger throws a knee to the head but misses.
Stone misses with a hook from the clinch.
Stone has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Kruger is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Kruger looking to throw knees to the head but Stone is blocking nicely.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paul Kruger dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Paul Kruger's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! 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.
Stone looks to land a left hand but Kruger moved out of range nicely.
Stone is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Kruger connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Stone moves into the clinch.
Kruger lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Stone tries a body shot but Kruger blocks it.
Kruger blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Stone misses with a body punch.
Kruger with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Stone managing to block the knees to the body from Kruger.
Stone tries to work over Kruger's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Stone.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stone misses with a hook to the ribs.
Stone wants to take the fight to the mat but Kruger manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Stone misses with the head strike.
Kruger misses with the head strike.
Still in the clinch, Kruger scores with a nice short uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stone goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kruger goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Stone misses with some punches.
Kruger throws a head punch that misses.
Stone misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch on the inside from Stone fails to land.
Kruger blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Stone doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kruger throws a head punch that misses.
Stone wants a takedown but no success here.
Stone works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Stone misses with a hook from the clinch.
A body shot lands from Stone.
Knees to the body from Kruger.
Stone lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Kruger blocks a body shot from Stone.
Still in the clinch, Kruger scores with a nice short uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stone goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kruger misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Stone.
Kruger tries a knee to the head but Stone blocks it.
Stone tries to throw a body punch but Kruger avoids it by throwing Stone back against the cage.
Kruger lands a hook to the side of the head.
Stone goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kruger looking to throw knees to the head but Stone is blocking nicely.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stone swings wildly with an uppercut but Kruger uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short right from Kruger.
Stone blocking some punches.
Kruger fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kruger tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
A nice left hand lands by Stone.
Kruger lands with a light punch inside.
Kruger misses with a hook to the ribs.
Stone managing to block the knees to the body from Kruger.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kruger throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Stone blocks it with crossed arms.
Stone misses with a hook from the clinch.
Stone scores with a hook to the body.
Stone misses with a punch to the body.
Stone misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kruger misses with a knee strike.
Stone misses with a punch on the inside.
Stone swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kruger misses with a hook from the clinch.
Stone managing to block the knees to the body from Kruger.
Kruger utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Kruger blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Stone doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Stone.
Paul Kruger is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Kruger working aggressively here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stone gets through Kruger's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Stone tries to work over Kruger's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Stone working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Stone misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kruger misses with some punches.
Stone lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Stone swings wildly with an uppercut but Kruger uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short left from Kruger.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kruger lands with a light punch inside.
Kruger tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Stone lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Stone.
Kruger gets through Stone's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Manny Stone has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kruger misses with a knee to the head.
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 Paul Kruger.
Well Kruger 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 Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 30:28
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Paul Kruger!
After the fight, Paul Kruger was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Duke Newell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Homer Jaysimpson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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29
220 lbs
11 - 3 - 0 |
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31
203 lbs
12 - 16 - 0 |
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Excellent MT
Insanely flexible |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Duke Newell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 16 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Homer Jaysimpson!
The judges for this bout are Aleksei Zolotukhin, Vladimir Khabensky and Igor Prikhodko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Newell throws a leg kick but Jaysimpson moved away.
Newell closes the distance and pushes Jaysimpson back into the cage.
Jaysimpson struggles to land a body shot inside as Newell controls his hands.
Newell misses with a short punch on the inside.
Newell throws a head punch that misses.
Newell blocks an uppercut.
Newell has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Newell lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Jaysimpson backwards.
Jaysimpson digs a right hand into Newell's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Newell's gas tank.
Jaysimpson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Newell's elbow.
Jaysimpson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Newell's elbow.
Jaysimpson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Newell gets a trip takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Newell looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Newell wants to control but Jaysimpson is keeping him busy.
Newell stops Jaysimpson from getting back to his feet.
Newell seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Jaysimpson does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Jaysimpson manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Newell keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Newell manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jaysimpson drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Jaysimpson is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Newell takes a shot to the head.
Newell prevents a body shot from Jaysimpson.
Newell blocks a body shot from Jaysimpson.
Newell tries to pull guard but Jaysimpson holds him up against the cage and eventually Newell drops back down to his feet.
Newell stops a takedown attempt from Jaysimpson.
Duke Newell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Homer Jaysimpson.
Newell can't find room to land a body shot as Jaysimpson controls the action.
Newell tries to work over Jaysimpson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Newell lands with a short shot to the head.
Jaysimpson tries to work over Newell's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Jaysimpson is looking for a takedown.
Jaysimpson has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Newell after a bit of a struggle.
Jaysimpson is working for takedown but Newell is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jaysimpson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jaysimpson is trying to drag Newell to the mat but Newell just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Jaysimpson drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A hook to the body from Newell.
Jaysimpson drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Newell gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Newell lands a nice shot to the body.
Jaysimpson tries to work over Newell's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Newell swings wildly with an uppercut but Jaysimpson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Newell has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Jaysimpson is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Newell works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Newell tightens his grip and picks Jaysimpson up, before dumping him to the ground. Jaysimpson manages to land in guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Newell trying to control the position from guard on top but Jaysimpson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are working up against the cage. Jaysimpson manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Newell struggles to land a body shot inside as Jaysimpson controls his hands.
A hook to the body from Jaysimpson.
Jaysimpson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jaysimpson has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Newell is trying to keep an underhook but Jaysimpson manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Newell trying to control here.
Jaysimpson thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Newell is looking for a sweep. Jaysimpson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Jaysimpson throwing shots but Newell is blocking nicely.
Jaysimpson has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Newell wants to control but Jaysimpson is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Newell might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Newell looking for submissions off his back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Newell is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Jaysimpson pulls his head out easily.
Jaysimpson is pressing down on Newell's thigh, looking to free his foot. Newell is holding on for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Newell is looking for a sweep. Jaysimpson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Newell wants to control but Jaysimpson is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Newell is trying to get back to full guard.
Newell is trying to control but can't.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Newell throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Homer Jaysimpson will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Newell takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Jaysimpson takes one to the chin there.
Jaysimpson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Newell.
Jaysimpson shoots in but no luck this time.
Newell was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Jaysimpson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Newell counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jaysimpson fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Newell sprawls well initially but Jaysimpson persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Jaysimpson sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Newell defending well though.
Newell gets full guard.
Jaysimpson is working Newell over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Jaysimpson forces his way into half guard.
Newell is looking to improve his position.
Jaysimpson tries to pass the half guard into mount. Newell knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Newell keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Jaysimpson is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Newell is looking for a sweep. Jaysimpson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Jaysimpson is thwarting Newell's attempts to control the position.
Newell is pressing down on Jaysimpson's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Jaysimpson trying to control but Newell is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Newell looking for a sweep. Not yet Newell, not yet.
Jaysimpson postures up in Newell's guard and throws a big left but Newell blocks it.
Jaysimpson works over Newell with some ground and pound from guard.
Newell working a defensive guard here.
Jaysimpson with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Newell is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Jaysimpson shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Newell defends it nicely.
Duke Newell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Homer Jaysimpson.
Jaysimpson tries for a takedown but Newell sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Jaysimpson looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Newell!
Newell can't do much from the bottom here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jaysimpson tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Jaysimpson lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Jaysimpson scoring with punches from side control.
Newell tries to buck Jaysimpson off but Jaysimpson is having none of it.
Jaysimpson tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Newell is looking for a sweep.
You can see the frustration on Newell's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Newell tries to improve position but can't.
Jaysimpson lands a few punches from side control.
Newell looking for a sweep but Jaysimpson has passed into full mount! Oh no!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jaysimpson tries to control but Newell wriggling away.
Jaysimpson is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Newell bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Jaysimpson wants to stand but Newell is controlling the position.
Newell looking to pass the guard.
Newell wants to control from the top but Jaysimpson keeps moving.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jaysimpson wants to stand but Newell is controlling the position.
Newell working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Jaysimpson's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Homer Jaysimpson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Jaysimpson dives in and grabs Newell's left leg, looking for a takedown. Newell pushes down on Jaysimpson's head and hops out.
Jaysimpson is looking to clinch.
Jaysimpson shoots in and drives through. Newell sprawls well.
Jaysimpson clinches up against the cage.
Jaysimpson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Newell prevents a takedown attempt there.
Duke Newell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Homer Jaysimpson.
Jaysimpson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Newell misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jaysimpson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nice body punch from Jaysimpson - that landed with a thud.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jaysimpson prevents a body shot from Newell.
Newell leaning against his opponent.
Jaysimpson cracks Newell with a nice body shot.
Jaysimpson gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Jaysimpson working the head and body with strikes.
Jaysimpson looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jaysimpson drops an elbow to the side of Newell's head.
Jaysimpson wants to control but Newell is keeping him busy.
Homer Jaysimpson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Newell is looking to control Jaysimpson's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Newell avoid being mounted?
Jaysimpson lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Newell is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Jaysimpson scores with a couple of nice shots.
Jaysimpson sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Jaysimpson missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Jaysimpson frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Newell regains half guard.
Homer Jaysimpson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Newell looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Jaysimpson scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Jaysimpson is looking to take a break and control but Newell is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Jaysimpson sitting and controlling from the half guard.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Jaysimpson working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
Jaysimpson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Jaysimpson lands a nice short elbow.
Newell tries to get to full guard but Jaysimpson has control of the leg.
Jaysimpson looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jaysimpson landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Newell moves into full guard.
Jaysimpson controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Newell is trying to keep Jaysimpson in close.
Jaysimpson controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Newell keeping moving, preventing Jaysimpson from controlling successfully.
Jaysimpson pushing down on Newell's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
That's four 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.
Newell is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Jaysimpson scores with a couple of nice shots.
Jaysimpson trying to control the action but Newell is working from the bottom.
Newell tries to get to full guard but Jaysimpson has control of the leg.
Jaysimpson stalling.
Newell wants to get back to full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jaysimpson scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Jaysimpson is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Duke Newell has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Newell tries to get to full guard but Jaysimpson has control of the leg.
And that's the end of the fight!
Homer Jaysimpson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Jaysimpson winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 27:30
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Homer Jaysimpson!
Homer Jaysimpson bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Roland Begovic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bill Timmons (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Begovic might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Cavoglave. Timmons comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Johnny Cash - Hurt kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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29
210 lbs
8 - 6 - 1 |
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234 lbs
19 - 8 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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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
8 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Roland Begovic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bill Timmons !
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Fedor Mirinova and Aleksandr Martynov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Begovic takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Timmons dips to his left and cracks Begovic with an uppercut!
Timmons misses with an uppercut
and Begovic counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Begovic.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Timmons .
Timmons can't find room to land a body shot as Begovic controls the action.
Timmons blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The referee is keeping an eye on Timmons - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Begovic has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Begovic pushes Timmons back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Timmons dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Begovic breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Begovic scores with a jab to the jaw.
Timmons looks for a takedown but Begovic sprawls well.
Timmons throws the left hand but Begovic avoids the punch easily.
Begovic blocks a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Timmons misses with an uppercut.
Begovic digs a good hook to Timmons 's body.
Timmons lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Timmons has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Begovic cracks Timmons with a right hand to the side of the head.
It looks like Bill Timmons has been cut.
Begovic jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Begovic throws an overhand right that lands on Timmons 's shoulder, as Timmons tries to avoid the shot.
A swing and a miss from Timmons .
Timmons scores with a jab.
Timmons looks to score with a jab to the body but Begovic is just out of range.
Begovic scores with a nice strike.
Begovic moves away from the strike by Timmons .
Timmons motions for Begovic to come forward. Timmons throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Timmons tries to land a leg kick but Begovic saw it coming and moves away.
Timmons misses with a straight left.
As Timmons tries to get set, Begovic tries to push him back and clinch up but Timmons manages to avoid the attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Begovic scores with a jab. Timmons acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Begovic scores with a sloppy right hand. Timmons should have avoided that one.
Begovic scores with a shot to the body.
Timmons throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Begovic was covering up waiting for the punch and Timmons finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Begovic pulls Timmons in close to prevent any damage.
Begovic avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Timmons controlling from the top position.
Timmons trying to control but Begovic is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Timmons keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Begovic's head.
Timmons throws an elbow that misses. Begovic uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Timmons 's guard. Nice move by Begovic!
Begovic sitting in guard here, content to control.
Timmons has Begovic pulled in close to control his posture.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Begovic won't allow Timmons to sweep him here.
Timmons has control of Begovic's left arm, preventing Begovic from doing any damage.
Timmons is continuing to stall.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Begovic decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Timmons , up you get!
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 Roland Begovic will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Bill Timmons 's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Timmons tries to work over Begovic's front leg with a kick but Begovic checks it.
Timmons connects with a body shot.
Begovic thuds a left hand into Timmons 's body.
Timmons misses with a looping left.
Begovic throws a series of punches but Timmons moves out of range.
A little jabbing left from Timmons on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Begovic fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Timmons looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Timmons throws a lazy right hand but Begovic sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Timmons cracks Begovic with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Timmons lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Begovic clinches.
Timmons tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Begovic's elbow.
Begovic scores with a nice hook to the head.
Begovic lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Timmons backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Timmons has a couple of punches blocked by Begovic.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Begovic digs a right hand underneath Timmons 's ribcage. Timmons let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A bit of stalling here from Timmons .
Good body shot from Begovic.
A right hand to the body from Begovic.
Begovic blocks a body shot from Timmons .
Begovic lands a left hand that snaps the head of Timmons backwards.
Timmons fails to pull guard.
A shot in the inside from Begovic.
Begovic lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Begovic swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Begovic works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Timmons swings wildly with an uppercut but Begovic uses good head movement to avoid it.
Timmons blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Begovic takes an elbow to the forehead.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Still in the clinch, Timmons scores with a nice short uppercut.
Timmons swings wildly with an uppercut but Begovic uses good head movement to avoid it.
Begovic scores with a hook to the body.
Roland Begovic has scored more points in the clinch so far.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Timmons is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Begovic lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Timmons tries to throw a body punch but Begovic avoids it by throwing Timmons back against the cage.
Timmons jumps guard but Begovic turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Begovic goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Timmons lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Begovic digs a right hand into Timmons 's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Timmons 's gas tank.
Timmons slowing the pace effectively.
Timmons lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Begovic.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Timmons .
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Begovic displaying some good clinch control by pressing Timmons up against the cage.
Begovic tries to work over Timmons 's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Begovic struggles to land a body shot inside as Timmons controls his hands.
Timmons misses with a hook from the clinch.
Begovic blocks a body shot from Timmons .
Timmons tries to pull guard but Begovic holds him up against the cage and eventually Timmons drops back down to his feet.
Roland Begovic has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bill Timmons .
Begovic misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Timmons .
Begovic breaks the clinch.
Timmons 's corner calls for a 1-2. Timmons obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
A left lands for Begovic.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Timmons takes a swing at Begovic's ribcage but misses.
Begovic is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Timmons .
A looping hook to the body misses from Begovic. Timmons does a little dance to reset his feet.
Timmons lands a jab to the nose.
Timmons showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Begovic.
Roland Begovic is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Good shot there by Timmons .
Timmons throws a big shot that misses.
A slow jab from Begovic misses its intended target.
Timmons misses with a right hand
and Begovic counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Timmons misses with a wild body shot.
Begovic steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Timmons .
Timmons on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Begovic. Begovic obviously looking to wear him down.
Timmons lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Begovic circles away quickly and effectively.
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 Roland Begovic will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Bill Timmons 's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Begovic cracks Timmons with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Begovic swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Timmons dives in and scores a takedown into Begovic's guard.
Begovic keeping full guard, as Timmons tries to pass.
Begovic is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Timmons looking to sit in guard and control but Begovic gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Timmons is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Timmons looking for a sweep. Not yet Timmons , not yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Timmons is trying to keep Begovic in close.
Timmons controlling Begovic's posture.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Timmons keeping moving, preventing Begovic from controlling successfully.
Timmons controlling Begovic's posture.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Timmons cracks Begovic with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Timmons has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Begovic.
Timmons waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Begovic.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Timmons fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Begovic manages to avoid it.
Begovic seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Timmons moves out of range of the strikes.
Begovic misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Timmons .
A looping hook to the body misses from Begovic. Timmons does a little dance to reset his feet.
Timmons pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Begovic misses with an uppercut. Timmons saw that one coming.
Timmons throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Roland Begovic is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Timmons lands with an uppercut that bounces Begovic off the cage and back into range.
A big left from Timmons misses.
Begovic seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Begovic uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Timmons .
A punch lands to the side of Begovic 's head but he takes it in his stride.
A slow jab from Begovic misses its intended target.
Timmons misses with an uppercut
and Begovic counters by clinching up.
Timmons is trying to force a seperation but Begovic has the dominant position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Begovic blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Begovic breaks the clinch.
Timmons takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Timmons looks to throw the jab but Begovic is out of range.
Timmons needs to keep his hands up - Begovic had a free shot at his head there.
Bill Timmons has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Begovic throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Timmons misses with a body shot.
Timmons avoids the body shot from Begovic.
Begovic avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Begovic works the jab nicely.
Begovic cracks Timmons with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Begovic feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Timmons s jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
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 Roland Begovic.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Begovic, 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 Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 30:27
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 30:27
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Roland Begovic!
After winning the bout, Roland Begovic 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 featherweight MMA rules bout between Andre Souza (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jo Ballinger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Souza comes to the cage accompanied by Brazil National Anthem. Ballinger has chosen Cheese Scones as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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25
145 lbs
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27
156 lbs
3 - 2 - 0 |
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Lethal high kicks
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Excellent 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
6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Andre Souza!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jo Ballinger!
The judges for this bout are Igor Prikhodko, Valeri Chadov and Aleksei Zolotukhin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Ballinger.
Souza is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Souza scores with a punch to the head.
Souza gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Souza lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Ballinger misses with a short punch on the inside.
Souza lands a left hand.
Ballinger tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ballinger tries to pull guard but Souza forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Souza creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Ballinger is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Ballinger prevents a takedown attempt there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Souza.
Souza scores with a shoulder strike.
Souza working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A shot in the inside from Souza.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ballinger tries a body shot but Souza blocks it.
Ballinger escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Ballinger.
Souza lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Ballinger misses with a lunging right hand
and Souza counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Ballinger thinking.
Souza scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Ballinger misses with a looping right.
Ballinger throws a nice head kick!
A kick lands to the mid section there for Ballinger.
Ballinger scores with a decent looking hook.
Ballinger throws a leg kick
so Souza counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ballinger is looking for a triangle but Souza pushes his legs off easily.
Ballinger is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Souza is aware though and is defending well.
Ballinger working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Souza doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Souza manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Souza trying to control but Ballinger is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Souza 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.
Souza's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Souza tries to free his leg and advance position but Ballinger is retaining full guard.
Souza sitting in guard here, content to control.
Ballinger is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Souza is aware though and is defending well.
Ballinger is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Souza trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Souza is working hard here to advance position.
Souza trying to control but Ballinger is working from the bottom.
We've been hearing that Souza has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Ballinger is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Souza tries to free his leg and advance position but Ballinger is retaining full guard.
Souza wants to control from the top but Ballinger keeps moving.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Souza slips a straight right by Ballinger.
Souza connects with a leg kick. Ballinger looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Ballinger throws a hook but Souza blocks it.
Souza avoids the head kick by Ballinger.
Ballinger throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Souza stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Souza slips under a jab.
Souza staying out of range there.
Souza stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Souza ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A jab from Souza does it's job there.
Ballinger throws a hook to the side of Souza's head but Souza sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ballinger throws a push kick but Souza slaps the foot to one side.
Ballinger throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Ballinger takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Souza steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ballinger.
A chopping leg kick lands by Souza.
Souza scores with a jab.
A big right from Ballinger misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andre Souza dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Ballinger throws a head kick that misses
and Souza counters with a low kick, right behind Ballinger 's knee.
Souza punishes Ballinger's body with a nice straight punch.
Ballinger ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Souza moves away.
A counter left hand to the body from Souza misses its target.
Souza defending well as Ballinger loads up on a big left hand.
Souza connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Ballinger's hands.
A big left from Ballinger misses.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Ballinger enables Souza to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Ballinger manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Ballinger is trying to control the position but Souza postures up.
Souza pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ballinger is keeping the position for now.
Souza postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ballinger looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Souza not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Souza forces his way into half guard.
Souza is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ballinger can do to turn this around?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Souza looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Ballinger is defending against the submission attempts here by Souza.
Souza is working for a submission of some sort.
Ballinger looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Souza looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Souza moves into full mount! Ballinger won't be happy about that!
Ballinger prevents Souza from taking his back.
Souza swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Ballinger is now in Souza's guard. A big mistake from Souza there, giving up the dominant position!
Ballinger throws a big elbow that misses.
Ballinger is posturing up here but Souza has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Ballinger tries to roll out but it's too tight and Ballinger has to tap! Slick submission there by Souza!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Andre Souza!
A less than humble Andre Souza misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
In defeat, Jo Ballinger stepped up to the mic, saying 'You must defeat Sheng Long to stand a chance!'.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Vasily Tymoshenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sam Urai (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tymoshenko comes to the cage accompanied by Hearts On Fire. Urai has chosen Sever the Wicked as his entrance music. This should be fireworks!
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164 lbs
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170 lbs
16 - 9 - 2 |
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Lethal high kicks
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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
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Vasily Tymoshenko !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 9 - 2, fighting out of London, Sam Urai!
The judges for this bout are Aleksei Zolotukhin, Valeri Chadov and Dmitry Maklakov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tymoshenko throws a body kick that misses.
Tymoshenko misses with a straight left.
Tymoshenko keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Urai throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Tymoshenko counter with a right hand.
It looks like Sam Urai has been cut.
Urai uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tymoshenko .
Urai steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Tymoshenko misses the jab.
Tymoshenko throws a hook but Urai avoids it easily.
Tymoshenko throws a body shot but no joy.
Urai fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Urai clobbers Tymoshenko with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Urai connects with a looping right hand.
Urai slips under a jab from Tymoshenko .
A big right from Tymoshenko misses.
Urai darts in and clinches Tymoshenko up against the cage.
Tymoshenko looking for a takedown.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tymoshenko is looking for a takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Urai manages to break the clinch.
Urai fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Tymoshenko has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Urai slips a jab from Tymoshenko .
Urai moves out of range as Tymoshenko throws a body kick.
Tymoshenko dives in and grabs Urai's left leg, looking for a takedown. Urai pushes down on Tymoshenko 's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vasily Tymoshenko . That's going to take a lot out of him.
An inside leg kick lands from Urai.
Urai takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Tymoshenko slips under a jab from Urai.
A chopping leg kick lands by Urai.
A chopping leg kick lands by Urai.
Urai uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tymoshenko .
Urai throws a nice inside leg kick.
Urai jabs at Tymoshenko 's body.
Tymoshenko misses with a hook.
Tymoshenko thumps Urai with a low kick.
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!
Urai connects with a vicious head kick that knocks Tymoshenko to the floor! Urai dives in looking for the finish!
Urai not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Urai is working for a submission of some sort.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Urai is looking to stall here but Tymoshenko recovers full guard.
Tymoshenko wants to improve his position but instead Urai has moved into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tymoshenko is looking to control Urai's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Tymoshenko avoid being mounted?
Urai looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Tymoshenko with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Tymoshenko is trying to control but can't.
Urai is trying to control the action in half guard but Tymoshenko is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Urai thows a huge punch but Tymoshenko dodges it nicely.
Tymoshenko is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
My spies in Dr Hatsumi's Clinic inform me that Urai has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Tymoshenko is staying active underneath Urai, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Tymoshenko trying to control but Urai postures up.
Urai has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Urai keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Urai wants to pass to mount but Tymoshenko is defending the position.
Tymoshenko blocking the ground and pound attempt from Urai.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Tymoshenko takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Tymoshenko - that will leave a mark!
Tymoshenko moves out of range of the body kick.
Urai changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Tymoshenko cracks Urai with an open hand slap.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sam Urai dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Sam Urai's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Tymoshenko throws a body punch but Urai moves out of range.
Urai connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Tymoshenko throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Urai uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tymoshenko .
Tymoshenko throws a leg kick but Urai checks it.
Tymoshenko throws a lazy uppercut
and Urai connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
An inside leg kick from Tymoshenko misses.
Urai feints a counter leg kick.
Urai throws a chopping leg kick but Tymoshenko manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
A nice inside leg kick there by Urai. That's going to slow Tymoshenko down.
Tymoshenko throws a shot from downtown. Urai moves away and avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tymoshenko swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Tymoshenko uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Urai.
Tymoshenko throwing a counter right hand but Urai manages to avoid it.
Tymoshenko misses with a low kick.
Tymoshenko missing with a left hand there. Urai was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Urai slips a jab from Tymoshenko .
Sam Urai seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tymoshenko rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Urai counters with a stiff right hand.
Tymoshenko swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Urai steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Tymoshenko .
Tymoshenko is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Urai has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Urai there as he acknowledges the shot.
Tymoshenko throws a right hand that misses
and Urai counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Urai swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Tymoshenko swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Tymoshenko bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Tymoshenko throws a hook but Urai blocks it.
Urai has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Tymoshenko throws a right hand that Urai ducks under and follows up with a left that Urai also avoids with ease.
Tymoshenko avoids a kick to the body.
Urai comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Urai on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Tymoshenko looks to throw a body kick
and Urai cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
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!
Urai throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Urai is looking to score with low kicks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Urai throws an overhand right that lands on Tymoshenko 's shoulder, as Tymoshenko tries to avoid the shot.
Tymoshenko misses with a leg kick
and Urai counters with a straight right hand.
Tymoshenko misses with a right hand
and Urai cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Urai doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Tymoshenko misses with a shot to the body
and Urai counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Tymoshenko thinking.
Urai checks a leg kick.
Tymoshenko slips under a jab.
Tymoshenko looks to score with a jab to the body but Urai is just out of range.
A slapping leg kick lands for Urai.
Urai misses with a body shot.
Urai keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Tymoshenko misses with a body shot.
Urai throws a leg kick but Tymoshenko sees it coming and moves out of range.
It looked like Tymoshenko wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Tymoshenko throws a nice outside leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tymoshenko connects with a crisp jab.
Urai lands with a nice body kick.
Good leg kick by Urai there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Urai bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Tymoshenko scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Vasily Tymoshenko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sloppy strikes from Urai. Those never looked like landing.
Urai uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tymoshenko .
Urai counters with a body kick.
Tymoshenko misses the jab.
Tymoshenko misses with a hook
and Urai cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Urai uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tymoshenko .
Urai slips under a jab.
Tymoshenko motions for Urai to come forward. Tymoshenko throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Tymoshenko throws a head kick that misses
and Urai counters with a stiff right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Urai takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Urai goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Tymoshenko is looking to counter punch.
Urai checks a leg kick nicely.
Urai misses with a leg kick
and Tymoshenko counters with a slapping leg kick.
Urai is looking to land body kicks.
Tymoshenko misses with a straight right.
That kick from Urai tenderised Tymoshenko 's leg. Tymoshenko is trying to keep his angry face on.
Urai takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Urai takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Urai connects with the punch.
Urai scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Urai moves out of range as Tymoshenko strikes.
Urai shapes to counter with a head kick.
Urai stuns Tymoshenko with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Urai throws out a loose jab but Tymoshenko uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Sam Urai will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Sam Urai's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
The crowd cheers as Urai lands an impressive looking overhand right. Tymoshenko doesn't seem phased though.
A solid body kick from Urai.
Urai tried to score with a low kick but Tymoshenko checks it.
Urai slips under a jab from Tymoshenko .
Urai counters with a body kick.
Tymoshenko on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A jab from Tymoshenko misses.
Urai looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Urai fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Tymoshenko on the side of the head.
Urai is looking to slow Tymoshenko down with leg kicks.
Urai takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Tymoshenko takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Tymoshenko lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Urai moves out of range as Tymoshenko strikes.
Tymoshenko takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Tymoshenko misses with a lunging right hand
and Urai counters with a nice uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Urai 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 Tymoshenko has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Tymoshenko and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
The fighters circling - Tymoshenko throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Tymoshenko throws a jab but it's blocked by Urai.
Urai throws a lazy right hand but Tymoshenko sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
An inside leg kick lands from Tymoshenko .
Tymoshenko misses with a body kick.
Tymoshenko ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Urai moves away.
Urai thumps Tymoshenko with a low kick.
Tymoshenko takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Tymoshenko tries to move into range but Urai moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Urai scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Tymoshenko is rocked!
Urai tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tymoshenko was well out of range. Poor timing from Urai.
Urai connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Urai throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Urai throws a leg kick but Tymoshenko moved away.
Tymoshenko throws a low kick, looking for Urai's leg but Urai calmly moves out of range.
Urai throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Tymoshenko on the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tymoshenko misses with a straight right.
Urai misses with a kick to the body
and Tymoshenko counters with a left to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Urai. Tymoshenko does a little dance to reset his feet.
Urai checks a leg kick.
Tymoshenko is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Urai.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Urai! But no joy.
Urai lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Urai checks a leg kick.
Urai throws a leg kick that misses.
Urai lands a lovely overhand right.
Urai lands a nice looking body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
An inside leg kick lands from Urai.
Urai uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tymoshenko .
A lazy left from Urai finds it's target.
Tymoshenko throws a hook but Urai blocks it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Urai! But no joy.
Urai lets loose with a powerful body kick. Tymoshenko will feel that in the morning.
Urai comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Urai keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tymoshenko .
Tymoshenko looks to score with a jab to the body but Urai is just out of range.
A countering left hand to the body from Urai misses.
Urai just misses with a punch to the body.
Tymoshenko throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Urai on the side of the head.
Tymoshenko connects with a body shot that sends Urai's belly button to the back.
Urai connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Urai dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Tymoshenko . That did some damage!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Urai gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Tymoshenko .
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A jab from Tymoshenko misses.
Vasily Tymoshenko has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tymoshenko throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tymoshenko thows a left - swing and a miss!
Urai doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Tymoshenko takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Urai changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Tymoshenko connects with a crisp jab.
Tymoshenko looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
No luck for Urai with that takedown attempt.
Tymoshenko throwing a counter right hand but Urai manages to avoid it.
Tymoshenko takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Tymoshenko checks a low kick from Urai.
Urai misses with a head kick.
It looked like Tymoshenko wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sam Urai comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Urai has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sam Urai!
A very excited looking Sam Urai made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Lyman Kissell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pako Laine (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Laine is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Nikke Ankara - Värifilmi. Pako Laine will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Lyman Kissell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Pako Laine!
The judges for this bout are Aleksandr Martynov, Sergei Dronov and Dmitry Maklakov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kissell throws a push kick but Laine slaps the foot to one side.
Laine uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kissell.
Laine throws an overhand right that lands on Kissell's shoulder, as Kissell tries to avoid the shot.
Kissell moves out of range as Laine throws a body kick.
Kissell attempts a counter takedown but Laine avoids it well and moves away.
Laine is looking to land body kicks.
Laine misses with a double jab.
Kissell misses with a kick to the body.
Kissell closes the distance and clinches up with Laine, looking for a takedown. Kissell pushes Laine against the cage but Laine circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Laine! But no joy.
Kissell misses with a low kick.
Laine steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Kissell.
A good leg kick by Kissell.
Laine takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Kissell.
A chopping leg kick lands by Laine.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Laine 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.
Laine keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Laine fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Kissell looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Laine misses the target.
Laine misses with a hook. Kissell ducked under it nicely.
Kissell's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Laine connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Kissell scrambles back to his feet.
Laine darts in and clinches Kissell up against the cage.
Kissell jumps guard but Laine turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lyman Kissell. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Laine connects with a nasty looking knee right to Kissell's face.
Kissell is trying to push Laine away but Laine has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Kissell is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Laine is defending well.
Laine tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kissell's elbow.
Laine misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kissell tries to break the clinch but Laine is controlling the position.
Kissell tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Laine just stands there and leans against the cage.
Kissell can't break the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kissell is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Kissell tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Laine lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Kissell.
I was talking to Kissell's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Kissell is trying to drag Laine to the mat but Laine just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Laine lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Kissell tries to score a body lock takedown but Laine shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Laine presses Kissell against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Laine lands with a short shot to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Laine lands a right hand.
Laine using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Laine scores a nice knee to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kissell is looking to break free of the clinch but Laine has double underhooks.
Kissell managing to block the knees to the body from Laine.
Laine using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Kissell has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Kissell blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A short uppercut from Laine.
Laine lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kissell backwards.
Kissell breaks from the clinch.
Kissell blocks a leg kick.
Kissell on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Laine tries a head kick but it misses.
Kissell appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Kissell tries to score with a low kick but Laine moves his leg out of the way.
Laine connects with a body shot.
Kissell throws a hook to the side of Laine's head but Laine sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kissell tries a head kick but it misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kissell shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Laine but Laine pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Laine feints and then cracks Kissell's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Kissell down.
Pako Laine seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
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!
Kissell fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Laine avoids it really well and circles away.
Kissell is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Laine.
Laine lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Laine.
Laine connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Laine throws a low kick but it's checked well by Kissell.
Kissell tries to counter with a takedown but Laine is quick to defend against it.
Kissell looks for the body kick but Laine saw that one coming.
Kissell throws a sloppy head kick and Laine moves out of range easily.
Kissell sets himself, and Laine steps forward looking for the clinch! Kissell avoids it this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pako Laine dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
An inside leg kick lands from Laine.
Laine lands a nice leg kick that just misses Kissell's sensitive parts.
Laine has managed to clinch.
Kissell tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Laine smiles and moves away.
Laine lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kissell circles away quickly and effectively.
Kissell connects with a nice looking jab.
Laine lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Kissell misses the shot to the body.
Laine wants to slow Kissell down by chopping away at his legs.
Kissell looks to land a right hand but Laine moved out of range.
Laine was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
A telegraphed right hand from Kissell misses the target.
Laine misses with a combination
and Kissell counters with a single leg into guard. Laine didn't expect that.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kissell throws a big elbow that misses.
Laine trying to keep a closed guard but Kissell is proving a slippery customer.
That's one minute gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Laine is on top in guard.
Laine won't allow Kissell to sweep him here.
Kissell can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Laine controls the pace.
Laine got a little sloppy there for a moment and Kissell has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Laine has managed to get both his arms back between Kissell's legs - danger averted.
Kissell wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Laine is now in half guard.
Laine content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Laine uses his free foot to push down on Kissell's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Kissell.
Laine controlling from mount.
Laine fails to move to back control.
Kissell is working to get back to half guard.
Kissell wants to hold on but Laine pushes him away.
Kissell gets back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Still in half guard, Laine seems content to control.
Laine tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Kissell.
Laine is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Kissell sees it coming and defends easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Well, if Laine 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.
Kissell manages to get to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Laine is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Kissell might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Pako Laine has got the better of the ground game so far.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Laine throws a body punch but Kissell moves out of range.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Laine forces Kissell back against the cage and clinches.
Kissell tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kissell jumps guard but Laine turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Laine utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pako Laine showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Laine connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Good work by Laine as he checks the leg kick.
Pako Laine seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Laine swinging wildly here.
Kissell shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Kissell showed some decent athleticism there.
Kissell throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kissell throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Kissell is pressing down on Laine's thigh, looking to free his foot. Laine is holding on for now.
Kissell wants to lay and pray for a moment but Laine keeps working.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kissell tries to pass the half guard into mount. Laine knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Laine is trying is best to control the position here.
Laine is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Laine actively working from the bottom here.
Kissell drops an elbow to the side of Laine's head.
Laine looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Laine is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Lyman Kissell has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
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.
Kissell is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Laine still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Laine has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Kissell manages to work his way to half guard, despite Laine's best efforts.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Laine in particular looking to stall.
Laine's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Laine wants to stand up but Kissell has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Kissell is looking for a sweep. Laine is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Laine controlling the action here.
Kissell is looking to improve his position.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Laine looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Laine tries to pass to full mount but Kissell defends it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Laine controlling the pace.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Pako Laine.
Well Laine has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 28:29
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 28:30
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pako Laine!
After the fight, Pako Laine was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Darius Miller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mamed Khalidov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Khalidov's choice of entrance music: Rick Astley - Never Gonna Give You Up. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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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
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Darius Miller!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mamed Khalidov!
The judges for this bout are Aleksei Zolotukhin, Konstantin Menshow and Aleksandr Martynov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Miller closes the distance looking to clinch
and Khalidov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Mamed Khalidov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Khalidov moves away from the strike by Miller.
Miller looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Miller throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Miller throws a right and a left that both miss.
Miller comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Miller throws a poor cross that misses
and Khalidov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
It looks like Darius Miller has been cut.
Miller takes the fight into the clinch.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Miller.
Khalidov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Khalidov tries for a takedown but Miller sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Miller misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Khalidov.
Miller is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Khalidov feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Miller's calf.
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!
Khalidov shoots in but Miller avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Miller throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Khalidov on the side of the head.
A punch combination from Khalidov misses.
Miller circles away from the clinch attempt.
Khalidov scoring well with a low kick there.
Miller scores with a jab.
It looks like Mamed Khalidov has been cut.
Miller avoids a kick to the body.
Miller connects with a good right hand that stumbles Khalidov. Khalidov circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Miller drops Khalidov with a big left hand! Khalidov is injured, injured bad! Miller jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Darius Miller!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Little Hardon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rubin Carter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hardon kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Gouryella - Tenshi. Carter has chosen The Hurican-Bob Dylan as his entrance music. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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154 lbs
19 - 7 - 0 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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World class MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Little Hardon!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Rubin Carter!
The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Igor Prikhodko and Fedor Mirinova.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Carter chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Hardon can pounce on him.
Carter takes one on the button.
Carter misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hardon throws a leg kick but Carter checks it.
Carter just misses with a punch to the body.
We've been told by Hardon's head coaches at IMMA Gym of Elite ASS that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Carter throws a body punch but Hardon moves out of range.
Hardon thinks about countering with a head kick.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Carter.
Hardon throws a low kick but it's checked well by Carter.
Hardon throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hardon cracks Carter with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hardon throws a body punch but Carter moves out of range.
Hardon throws the kick towards the body but Carter avoids it.
Hardon moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromCarter.
Hardon blocks a head kick by Carter.
Hardon throws out a loose jab but Carter uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hardon misses with a low kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hardon moves into range and clinches up with Carter.
Hardon presses Carter against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Carter with a knee to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Hardon.
A shot in the inside from Carter.
Carter lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Carter misses with a short punch on the inside.
Carter crunches a lovely knee into Hardon's ribcage.
Hardon misses with a body punch.
Carter taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Hardon tries a body shot but Carter blocks it.
Hardon tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hardon misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Carter is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Hardon is defending well for now.
Hardon scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hardon misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hardon lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Carter.
Carter prevents a body shot from Hardon.
Carter tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Carter scores a nice knee to the body.
Carter tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Hardon avoids it.
Hardon working aggressively here.
Knees in the clinch landing for Carter.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hardon.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Carter.
Hardon misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Carter obliges.
Carter throws a punch but it's blocked by Hardon.
Carter unloads a knee to the mid-section.
A body shot lands from Carter.
Hardon tries to work over Carter's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Carter is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Carter unloads a knee to the mid-section. Hardon lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Carter throws a knee to the head but misses.
Carter blocks an uppercut.
Carter lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Carter lands a hook that snaps the head of Hardon backwards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Carter is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Hardon is defending well for now.
Carter tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Carter blocks an uppercut.
Carter misses with some punches.
Carter tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hardon's elbow.
A shot in the inside from Hardon.
Hardon on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Carter missing with knees to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Carter obliges.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Carter.
Carter misses with a knee strike.
Carter lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Hardon struggles to land a body shot inside as Carter controls his hands.
Carter breaks from the clinch.
Carter throws a poor cross that misses
and Hardon counters with a low kick, right behind Carter 's knee.
Carter moves into the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Carter.
Carter is leaning against Hardon and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A body shot lands from Carter.
Hardon is breathing heavily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hardon takes a knee right on the jaw!
Carter misses with the head strike.
Hardon managing to block the knees to the body from Carter.
Carter throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Hardon blocks it with crossed arms.
Carter gets through Hardon's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Hardon looking to throw knees to the head but Carter is blocking nicely.
Carter lands a left hand.
Hardon lands a nice shot to the body.
Hardon scores with a nice hook to the head.
Carter drops down looking for an ankle pick but Hardon pulls his leg out and moves away.
Carter misses with an uppercut. Hardon saw that one coming.
Little Hardon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Carter punishes Hardon's body with a nice straight punch.
Carter misses with a wild body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A swing and a miss from Carter.
That kick from Hardon tenderised Carter's leg. Carter is trying to keep his angry face on.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rubin Carter dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Carter throws a head kick but Hardon moves out of range.
Hardon misses with a head kick.
Carter misses with a hook.
Carter tries to land a front kick but Hardon steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Carter tries a head kick but it misses.
Carter defending well as Hardon loads up on a big left hand.
Carter takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Hardon misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Carter counters with a head kick. That will keep Hardon thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Carter throws a head kick that Hardon semi-blocks.
Carter plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Carter shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Hardon throws a head kick that misses
and Carter counters with a series of strikes. Hardon will be more careful next time no doubt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hardon takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Carter throws a head kick but Hardon moves out of range.
A solid leg kick lands there for Hardon.
Hardon thows a leg kick but Carter checks it
and Carter counters with a nice low kick that buckles Hardon's knee momentarily.
Hardon scores with a punch to the head.
Hardon looks to land a left hand but Carter moved out of range nicely.
Carter connects with an inside leg kick.
Carter fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Good work by Hardon as he checks the leg kick.
Hardon goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Carter displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hardon throws out the jab.
The fighters circling - Hardon throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Carter has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hardon jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hardon lands with an overhand left.
A head kick misses from Hardon.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Carter checks a leg kick.
Carter lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Hardon forces Carter back against the cage and clinches.
A right handed body shot lands from Carter.
Carter tries to land a knee to the head but Hardon blocks with his arms.
Hardon misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Carter fails to land.
Hardon goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hardon missing with knees to the body.
Carter avoiding damage.
Carter works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Hardon can't find room to land a body shot as Carter controls the action.
A short uppercut from Hardon.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Carter missing with knees to the body.
Carter tries to throw a body punch but Hardon avoids it by throwing Carter back against the cage.
Carter on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Hardon misses with some punches.
Hardon works on Carter's body with a couple of short punches.
Hardon tries to land a knee to the head but Carter blocks with his arms.
Hardon lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Carter using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Hardon works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Carter prevents a body shot from Hardon.
Carter is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Carter prevents a body shot from Hardon.
Hardon managing to block the knees to the body from Carter.
Carter wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A short left from Carter.
Hardon on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Carter escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Carter takes a jab right on the kisser.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hardon darts in and clinches Carter up against the cage.
Carter lands an uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A nice left hand lands by Carter.
Good body shot from Hardon.
Hardon breaks the clinch.
Carter uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hardon.
A shot to the body from Hardon misses
and Carter counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Hardon swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hardon pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Hardon.
Hardon lands a lovely overhand right.
Carter moves to clinch but Hardon breaks away
and Hardon counters with an inside leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Rubin Carter will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Hardon swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Carter thinks about the counter body kick.
Carter displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hardon throws out the jab.
Hardon avoids the body shot from Carter.
Hardon throws out a leg kick but Carter moves out of range and Hardon only half commits.
Carter takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Hardon throws a push kick but Carter slaps the foot to one side.
Carter throws a head kick that Hardon semi-blocks.
Hardon swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Carter is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Hardon with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Carter avoids the head kick by Hardon.
Carter shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Hardon eats them both and turns towards Carter to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Carter displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hardon throws out the jab.
A good leg kick by Hardon.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hardon throws a sloppy body shot
and Carter counters with a slapping leg kick.
Hardon just misses with a punch to the body.
Carter scores with a head kick. Hardon tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Hardon throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Carter makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Carter throws a head kick but Hardon moves out of range.
Carter misses with a wild combination.
Carter lets loose with a powerful body kick. Hardon will feel that in the morning.
Hardon scores with a sloppy right hand. Carter should have avoided that one.
Hardon misses the shot to the body.
Carter throws a counter combo.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Carter tries to keep at a distance but Hardon has taken the fight into the clinch.
Carter misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Hardon.
Carter tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Hardon avoids it.
A short left from Hardon.
Carter taking a breather.
Rubin Carter seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Carter is trying to stall.
Carter seems frustrated at his inability to get double underhooks.
Hardon works on Carter's body with a couple of short punches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Carter fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Carter lands a knee to the body.
Hardon avoiding damage as Carter throws knees to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Carter.
Hardon is working Carter over against the cage.
Carter takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Carter tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Hardon avoids it.
Carter is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Hardon is defending well for now.
Hardon lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Carter tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hardon tries a knee to the head but Carter blocks it.
Carter working aggressively here.
Carter goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hardon lands a shot to the body.
Carter using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Hardon doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Carter tries to throw a body punch but Hardon avoids it by throwing Carter back against the cage.
Carter with a knee to the head.
Hardon makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A right hand to the body from Hardon.
Carter putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Hardon in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Hardon tries to throw a body punch but Carter avoids it by throwing Hardon back against the cage.
Hardon goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hardon blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Carter tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Carter avoiding damage.
Hardon doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hardon misses with the head strike.
Hardon tries to throw a body punch but Carter avoids it by throwing Hardon back against the cage.
Hardon prevents a body shot from Carter.
Carter tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Carter with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Hardon stops a takedown attempt from Carter.
Hardon lands a body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hardon avoiding damage as Carter throws knees to the body.
Carter prevents a body shot from Hardon.
Hardon lands with a right to the head.
Carter tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Hardon avoids it.
Good body shot from Carter.
Nice elbow from Hardon.
Carter misses with a hook to the ribs.
Carter lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Carter goes for a takedown in the clinch but Hardon prevents it.
Hardon scores with a shoulder strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Rubin Carter just about did enough to take it.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Hardon throws a body shot but no joy.
Hardon throws a leg kick
and Carter counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Hardon throws a push kick but Carter slaps the foot to one side.
Hardon throws a leg kick
and Carter counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hardon. Carter does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hardon gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Hardon attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Carter is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Hardon rather than just go for the knockout.
Carter lands with a good body shot.
Rubin Carter seems to be getting the better of the standup.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Carter chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Hardon can pounce on him.
Carter lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Hardon will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hardon takes one on the button.
Hardon just misses with a punch to the body.
A little jabbing left from Carter on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Decent striking displayed by Hardon there.
Hardon misses with a left hand
and Carter counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hardon lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Carter pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Carter slips a straight right by Hardon.
Hardon swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Carter scores with a leg kick.
Hardon pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hardon scores with a hook to the body. Carter takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hardon clinches.
Hardon tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Carter's elbow.
Hardon misses with a punch to the body.
Hardon scores with a hook to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Hardon.
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!
Still in the clinch, Carter scores with a nice short uppercut.
Hardon avoiding damage as Carter throws knees to the body.
Carter tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hardon's elbow.
Hardon can't find room to land a body shot as Carter controls the action.
Carter lands a shot to the body.
Carter lands a hook that snaps the head of Hardon backwards.
Hardon tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hardon pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Hardon's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Hardon has a couple of punches blocked by Carter.
Hardon scores with a shoulder strike.
Carter doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hardon.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Carter landing knees to the head.
Hardon lands a body punch in the clinch.
Carter swings wildly with an uppercut but Hardon uses good head movement to avoid it.
Carter misses with a knee to the head.
Hardon misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Carter blocks an uppercut.
Carter tries to land knees in the clinch but Hardon avoids the damage to the body.
Hardon on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Carter swings wildly with an uppercut but Hardon uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hardon lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Carter trying to land knees to the body.
Hardon lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A short right from Carter.
Carter misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hardon pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Carter pivots, looking for a leg kick but Hardon is out of range and Carter settles back down.
Hardon thinks about countering with a body kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Carter takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Carter takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A head kick misses from Carter.
Carter works Hardon's body with a nice hook.
Hardon bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Carter's head backwards.
Carter tries to clinch but Hardon is having none of it.
Hardon scores with a shot to the body.
Carter connects with a jab.
Hardon misses with a straight right.
Hardon throws a big shot that misses.
Carter unleashes a big counter combination but Hardon bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Little Hardon will probably get the nod.
That's time! Hardon's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Hardon clinches.
Hardon managing to block the knees to the body from Carter.
A head punch on the inside from Carter fails to land.
Carter can't find room to land a body shot as Hardon controls the action.
Hardon stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Hardon lands with a light punch inside.
Carter wants to get back to striking at distance but Hardon won't allow it.
Hardon on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Hardon on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Carter lands a hook that snaps the head of Hardon backwards.
Hardon lands a left hand that snaps the head of Carter backwards.
Carter lands an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Carter working Hardon over with knees to the body.
Hardon tries to throw a body punch but Carter avoids it by throwing Hardon back against the cage.
Carter gets through Hardon's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Hardon.
Carter stalling in the clinch but Hardon improves position.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Carter obliges.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Carter tries to land a knee to the head but Hardon blocks with his arms.
Carter is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Carter tries to land knees in the clinch but Hardon avoids the damage to the body.
Hardon tries a body shot but Carter blocks it.
Hardon breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Carter fails with an attempt to clinch.
Hardon lands with a thumping leg kick.
Hardon lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
A thudding body kick lands there by Hardon!
Carter fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hardon manages to avoid it.
Hardon throws a predictable looking body shot
and Carter counters with a leg kick.
Hardon swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Carter takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
A nice inside leg kick there by Carter. That's going to slow Hardon down.
Rubin Carter is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hardon throws a right hand that misses
and Carter counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Hardon throws a hook to the side of Carter's head but Carter sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hardon pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Carter tries to counter by closing the distance.
Hardon throws a poor cross that misses
and Carter counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A head kick misses from Carter.
Hardon chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Carter pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Carter gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Hardon throws an elbow but it misses.
Carter's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Nice body punch from Hardon.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hardon tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Carter blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hardon goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hardon fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hardon misses with a body punch.
Hardon is working Carter over against the cage.
A knee to the head by Carter.
Carter prevents a body shot from Hardon.
Hardon misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hardon wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Carter blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hardon doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hardon lands with a left to the head.
Hardon swings wildly with an uppercut but Carter uses good head movement to avoid it.
Carter prevents a body shot from Hardon.
Hardon misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hardon scores with a hook to the body.
Hardon misses with a body punch.
Hardon with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Little Hardon has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hardon lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
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 Little Hardon.
Well Carter has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 46:49
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 46:49
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 47:48
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rubin Carter!
Rubin Carter is the new lightweight champion!
Our winner, Rubin Carter, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
Little Hardon spoke after the fight, saying 'He was the better man tonight but I'll be back fir that belt!'.
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