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GFC 36: Schulmann vs Waldo 2 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Rick Showtime (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jari Suomalainen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Showtime comes to the cage accompanied by Old Toms Hut. Rick Showtime has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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35
180 lbs
11 - 32 - 0 |
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170 lbs
7 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Very quick |
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Decent boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 32 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Rick Showtime!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jari Suomalainen!
The judges for this bout are Konstantin Menshow, Aleksei Zolotukhin and Ivan Kurochkin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Suomalainen moves into range and connects with a jab.
Suomalainen stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Suomalainen wants it to stay on the feet.
Showtime fails with an attempt to clinch.
Showtime is trying hard to land a takedown here. Suomalainen sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Some wild striking there from Showtime.
No luck for Showtime with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rick Showtime. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Showtime looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Suomalainen is fending him off so far but Showtime persists. Nope, Suomalainen circles away and we're back to standing.
Showtime wants to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Showtime misses with the combination.
Showtime shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Suomalainen sprawls well. Suomalainen wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Showtime gets slowly back to his feet.
Suomalainen lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Jari Suomalainen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Showtime swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
enabling Suomalainen to counter with a crisp jab.
Suomalainen throws a big shot that misses.
Showtime misses with a series of wild punches.
Showtime shoots in but no luck this time.
Showtime avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Showtime doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Suomalainen counters with a nice uppercut.
Showtime tries to clinch up but Suomalainen circles away and keeps his distance.
Showtime shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Suomalainen as he avoids it easily.
Showtime is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Suomalainen looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Showtime connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Suomalainen's hands.
Suomalainen missing with a left hand there. Showtime was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Showtime scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Showtime fails to land with a series of punches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Showtime throws a push kick but Suomalainen slaps the foot to one side.
Suomalainen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Showtime was well out of range. Poor timing from Suomalainen.
Showtime misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Showtime throws a left and a right that both miss
and Suomalainen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A combination from Showtime does no damage.
Showtime throws a body shot but no joy.
A left and a right from Showtime both land. Nice combination.
Showtime has a takedown stuffed.
Showtime is breathing heavily.
Showtime throws a left and a right that both miss
and Showtime takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Showtime shoots in and drives through. Suomalainen sprawls well.
Suomalainen is looking for the big counter here.
Suomalainen will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Showtime misses with a wild combination.
Showtime throws a body punch but Suomalainen moves out of range.
Suomalainen throws a hook but Showtime blocks it.
Showtime misses with a wild combination.
Showtime misses with a jab to the body
and Suomalainen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Suomalainen throws the left hand but Showtime avoids the punch easily.
Showtime throws a combination that misses
and Showtime takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Showtime shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Suomalainen pinned against the cage. Suomalainen gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Suomalainen unleashes a big counter combination but Showtime bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Suomalainen swinging wildly here.
Suomalainen takes a jab right on the kisser.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Showtime throws a series of punches but Suomalainen avoids them all with ease.
Suomalainen looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Showtime jabs Suomalainen right on the nose. Suomalainen blinks but takes it well.
Showtime throws a nice looking combination but Suomalainen bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Despite the aggression on Suomalainen's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Showtime tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Showtime takes one to the side of the head.
Showtime misses with a jab, cross combination.
Showtime throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Suomalainen is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Showtime with a body shot.
Showtime misses with a series of wild punches.
Showtime doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Showtime fails to land with a series of punches.
Showtime misses with a jab, cross combination.
Suomalainen appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jari Suomalainen will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Suomalainen dips to his left and cracks Showtime with an uppercut!
Showtime throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Showtime misses the body punch
and Suomalainen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Rick Showtime seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Showtime fails to land the takedown.
Showtime throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Showtime throws a big shot that misses.
Showtime pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Suomalainen swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Showtime lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Suomalainen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Showtime looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Suomalainen is fending him off so far but Showtime persists. Nope, Suomalainen circles away and we're back to standing.
Rick Showtime is winning the standup battle so far.
Showtime misses with a hook.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Good shot there by Suomalainen.
Showtime looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Suomalainen might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Showtime misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A jab from Showtime misses.
Showtime misses with a jab, cross combination.
Suomalainen is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Showtime tries to bum rush Suomalainen with a series of wild strikes but Suomalainen uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
No joy there for Showtime, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Suomalainen dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Suomalainen throws a series of strikes that have Showtime backpedaling.
Suomalainen scores with a shot to the body.
Suomalainen throws a looping overhand right but Showtime ducks down to avoid it.
Showtime appears to be looking for a big counter.
Suomalainen lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Showtime throws a right and a left that Suomalainen avoids nicely.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Showtime throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Suomalainen.
Suomalainen lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Suomalainen misses the jab.
Sloppy strikes from Showtime. Those never looked like landing.
Showtime looks to land a combination but Suomalainen avoids it well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Suomalainen slips under a jab from Showtime.
Suomalainen throws the left hand but Showtime avoids the punch easily.
Suomalainen takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Showtime shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Suomalainen pinned against the cage. Suomalainen gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rick Showtime. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Showtime throws a series of punches but Suomalainen moves out of range.
Suomalainen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Showtime sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Showtime gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Suomalainen.
Showtime uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Suomalainen.
It looked like Showtime was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Suomalainen takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Showtime tries to clinch but Suomalainen is having none of it.
Showtime throws a poor cross that misses
and Suomalainen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Showtime lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Suomalainen circles away quickly and effectively.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Showtime moves out of range as Suomalainen strikes.
A little feinted left hand from Showtime on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Showtime takes a swing at Suomalainen's ribcage but misses.
Showtime has his takedown stuffed
and Suomalainen counters with a stiff right hand.
Showtime misses with a head kick.
Suomalainen unleashes a big counter combination but Showtime bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Suomalainen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Showtime sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Showtime misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Showtime throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Showtime takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nice cross by Suomalainen.
Showtime is rocked!
Showtime walks straight into a right hand from Suomalainen - that's dropped him! Suomalainen jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Showtime from any more punishment! Showtime complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:47 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Jari Suomalainen!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Yaniv Schulmann (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Waldo Claudiano (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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30
145 lbs
17 - 10 - 0 |
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25
149 lbs
4 - 6 - 1 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Cardio machine |
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Yaniv Schulmann!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Waldo Claudiano!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Aleksandr Martynov and Viktor Lagutenko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Some wild striking there from Claudiano.
Claudiano shoots in and gets a takedown into Schulmann's guard.
Claudiano lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Claudiano stays in close to Schulmann's body and controls the position.
Schulmann wants to sweep here but Claudiano controlling him for the moment.
Claudiano looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Schulmann 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Schulmann manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Claudiano manages to get himself to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Schulmann wants to control from the top but Claudiano keeps moving.
Schulmann stopping the sweep attempt from Claudiano.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Schulmann accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Claudiano managing to control the position.
Schulmann throwing strikes but missing.
Schulmann trying to control the position from guard on top but Claudiano is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Schulmann wants to pass the guard but Claudiano is keeping the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Schulmann trying to control the position from guard on top but Claudiano is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Schulmann postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Schulmann being controlled here momentarily.
Schulmann trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Schulmann is working hard here to advance position.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Schulmann is looking to control Claudiano's arms but Claudiano gets an underhook and turns him. Now Schulmann has his back to the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Schulmann.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Claudiano tries a body shot but Schulmann blocks it.
Claudiano throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Schulmanns head.
Claudiano scores with a hook to the body.
Schulmann tries to work over Claudiano's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Claudiano lands a nice shot to the body.
Schulmann tries to stall but Claudiano uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Schulmann just leaning against Claudiano, taking a breather.
Claudiano swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Claudiano lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Schulmann.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Claudiano.
A short uppercut from Claudiano.
Claudiano is trying to trip Schulmann. He has hold of a leg but Schulmann is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Claudiano persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Schulmann looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Claudiano trying to control the position from guard on top but Schulmann is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Schulmann has Claudiano pulled in close to control his posture.
Claudiano throwing strikes but missing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Schulmann wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Claudiano is now in half guard.
Schulmann wants to get back to full guard.
Schulmann trying to control but Claudiano postures up.
Schulmann is trying to get back to full guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Claudiano is taking a breather. Schulmann says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Claudiano looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Schulmann wants to get back to full guard.
Schulmann gets full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Claudiano postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Waldo Claudiano dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Claudiano tries to clinch but Schulmann moves out of range.
Decent striking displayed by Claudiano there.
Schulmann lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Claudiano tries to clinch up but Schulmann circles away and keeps his distance.
Claudiano swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Schulmann connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
It looks like Waldo Claudiano has been cut.
Schulmann misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Claudiano.
Waldo Claudiano seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The fight stays on the outside here - Claudiano looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Claudiano has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Schulmann tries to move into range but Claudiano moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Schulmann lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Claudiano missing with a left hand there. Schulmann was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Claudiano works the jab nicely.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Schulmann.
Schulmann tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Schulmann really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
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!
Schulmann drops Claudiano with a beautiful combination! Claudiano stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Schulmann is looking for the KO!
Yaniv Schulmann is winning the standup battle so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Schulmann tries to keep at a distance but Claudiano has taken the fight into the clinch.
Claudiano lands with a right to the head.
Schulmann misses with a short punch on the inside.
A right hook to the body lands for Schulmann.
Schulmann tries a body shot but Claudiano blocks it.
A head punch on the inside from Schulmann fails to land.
A right hand to the body from Schulmann.
Schulmann lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Claudiano backwards.
Schulmann lands a left hand.
Claudiano misses with the head strike.
Claudiano misses with the head strike.
Waldo Claudiano seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Claudiano working aggressively here.
Schulmann tries to stall but Claudiano uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Claudiano has a couple of punches blocked by Schulmann.
Claudiano fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Claudiano.
Come on Schulmann - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Schulmann blocks an uppercut.
Claudiano pushes Schulmann back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Claudiano lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Schulmann working aggressively here.
Schulmann tries to throw a body punch but Claudiano avoids it by throwing Schulmann back against the cage.
Claudiano swings wildly with an uppercut but Schulmann uses good head movement to avoid it.
Schulmann working aggressively here.
Claudiano lands a shoulder strike.
A short right from Claudiano.
Schulmann stalling against the cage.
Schulmann blocking some punches.
Schulmann jumps guard but Claudiano stands there with Schulmann around his waist. Schulmann gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Schulmann lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Schulmann misses with some punches.
Claudiano working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Claudiano lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Schulmann is pushing Claudiano up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Schulmann blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Claudiano lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Schulmann backwards.
Claudiano has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Schulmann seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Claudiano can turn it around.
Schulmann struggles to land a body shot inside as Claudiano controls his hands.
Claudiano throws a punch but it's blocked by Schulmann.
Schulmann manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Claudiano being controlled against the cage.
Nice body punch from Claudiano - that landed with a thud.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Schulmann doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Claudiano blocking some punches.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Schulmann misses with a body punch.
Schulmann misses with a body punch.
Claudiano throws a head punch that misses.
Claudiano lands a nice uppercut.
A short right from Claudiano.
Schulmann stalls.
Claudiano tries to work over Schulmann's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Schulmann 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!
Claudiano lands a nice shot to the body.
Schulmann is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Claudiano misses with the head strike.
Schulmann cracks Claudiano with a nice body shot.
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 Yaniv Schulmann will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Waldo Claudiano'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.
Claudiano scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Schulmann is looking for a sweep.
Schulmann is not content to let Claudiano control the position.
Schulmann tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Claudiano trying to control the position but Schulmann is working away.
Claudiano controlling from side mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Claudiano wants to lay and pray for a moment but Schulmann keeps working.
Schulmann is looking for a sweep.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Claudiano wants to control but Schulmann is keeping him busy.
Schulmann sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Claudiano working the head and body with strikes.
Schulmann is trying to get back to full guard.
Claudiano seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Schulmann does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Claudiano working Schulmann over with strikes.
Claudiano is controlling the pace.
Schulmann is staying active underneath Claudiano, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
The fighters are battling for position here. Schulmann manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Claudiano trying to control the position from guard on top but Schulmann is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Claudiano slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Claudiano pushes down on Schulmann's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Claudiano throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Claudiano is looking to take a break and control but Schulmann is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Schulmann tries to get to full guard but Claudiano has control of the leg.
Claudiano is trying to control. Schulmann wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Schulmann is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Claudiano pulls his head out easily.
Schulmann is looking for a sweep. Claudiano is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Claudiano not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Claudiano is keen to just control but Schulmann is a slippery customer.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Claudiano lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Claudiano seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Schulmann does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Schulmann is looking to improve his position.
Nice strikes from Claudiano there.
Schulmann trying to control here.
Claudiano lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Claudiano is looking to take a break and control but Schulmann is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Schulmann trying to hold on to Claudiano's head to control him but Claudiano postures up.
Claudiano is looking to advance position but Schulmann won't allow it.
Claudiano looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Schulmann with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Claudiano working Schulmann over with strikes.
Schulmann is not content to let Claudiano control the position.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Claudiano in particular looking to stall.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Schulmann trying to control from the bottom.
Claudiano controlling the action here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Waldo Claudiano really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Waldo Claudiano's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Schulmann uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Claudiano.
The fight stays on the outside here - Claudiano looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Claudiano drops his hands momentarily and Schulmann takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Claudiano tries to clinch but Schulmann is having none of it.
Schulmann drops down looking for a counter takedown but Claudiano sprawls and moves away.
Schulmann avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Claudiano stuffs the takedown attempt from Schulmann. Schulmann gets slowly back to his feet.
Claudiano connects with a looping right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Claudiano looks to clinch
and Schulmann counters with a left and a right that stings Claudiano.
Schulmann misses with an uppercut.
Claudiano throws the left hand but Schulmann avoids the punch easily.
Schulmann fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Claudiano tries to clinch there but Schulmann circles away.
Claudiano closes the distance and clinches.
Claudiano swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Schulmann is trying to pull guard but Claudiano has him pressed against the cage.
Schulmann misses with a body punch.
Schulmann is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Claudiano is keeping busy.
Claudiano swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Schulmann misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Schulmann blocking some punches.
Claudiano throws a head punch that misses.
Schulmann has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Claudiano avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yaniv Schulmann. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Schulmann is trying to stall.
Schulmann misses with a hook to the ribs.
Claudiano swings wildly with an uppercut but Schulmann uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Schulmann throws a punch but it's blocked by Claudiano.
Schulmann misses with some punches.
Claudiano lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Waldo Claudiano has got the better of the ground game so far.
Schulmann has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Claudiano is working away from the top position though.
Claudiano has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Claudiano connects with a nice short shot to Schulmann's temple.
Schulmann manages to get to full guard.
Claudiano stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Schulmann swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Schulmann controlling the position.
Claudiano wants to control from the top but Schulmann keeps moving.
Claudiano slips nicely into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Schulmann trying to control from the bottom.
Claudiano is looking to take a break and control but Schulmann is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Claudiano seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Claudiano takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Claudiano scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Claudiano is looking to take a break and control but Schulmann is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Claudiano in particular looking to stall.
Claudiano passes into side control, despite Schulmann's attempt to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Schulmann tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Schulmann is not content to let Claudiano control the position.
Schulmann tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Claudiano wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Claudiano is looking to take a break and control but Schulmann is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Claudiano just content to control the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Schulmann takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Schulmann is trying to control Claudiano's posture but Claudiano avoids it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Waldo Claudiano dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Waldo Claudiano's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Claudiano throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Schulmann counters with a left to the body.
Claudiano drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Claudiano slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Claudiano with a flurry of punches that miss.
Claudiano stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Schulmann swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Schulmann working a defensive guard here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Claudiano working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Claudiano throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Schulmann works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Schulmann keeping moving, preventing Claudiano from controlling successfully.
Claudiano trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Claudiano engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Schulmann looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Schulmann keeping moving, preventing Claudiano from controlling successfully.
Schulmann has his foot on Claudiano's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Claudiano works his way back into a safe position though.
Claudiano looking to pass the guard.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Schulmann takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Claudiano scores with a punch to the head.
Yaniv Schulmann has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Claudiano avoids a kick to the body.
Claudiano takes a swing at Schulmann's ribcage but misses.
Claudiano closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Schulmann's guard.
Claudiano trying to control the position from guard on top but Schulmann is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Claudiano trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Schulmann is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Claudiano is aware though and is defending well.
Claudiano working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Claudiano is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Claudiano is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Claudiano trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Claudiano trying to control the position from guard on top but Schulmann is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Schulmann throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Claudiano trying to control the position from guard on top but Schulmann is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Claudiano tries to clinch up
and Schulmann counters with a one-two to the body.
Claudiano wants to clinch up but Schulmann keeps it at a distance.
A counter left hand to the body from Schulmann misses its target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Claudiano wants to clinch.
Schulmann appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Claudiano closes the distance and clinches.
Claudiano blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A hook to the body from Schulmann.
Claudiano working aggressively here.
Claudiano misses with a punch to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Schulmann.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A right hand to the body from Claudiano.
Claudiano blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Claudiano digs a right hand underneath Schulmann's ribcage. Schulmann let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Schulmann misses with a body punch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Waldo Claudiano comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Claudiano has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 46:49
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 46:49
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 45:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Waldo Claudiano!
Waldo Claudiano is the new bantamweight champion!
Yaniv Schulmann spoke after the fight, saying 'Upon completing this tournament, which ends after one more fight, Im cutting ties with my current manager.'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Marcus Warring (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Peter Batts (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Warring comes to the cage accompanied by Lick my chocolate salty balls live by chef from South Park. Batts has chosen Midnight City - By: M83 as his entrance music. 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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185 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Marcus Warring!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Peter Batts!
The judges for this bout are Igor Prikhodko, Fedor Mirinova and Aleksandr Martynov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Batts takes a swing at Warring's ribcage but misses.
Warring fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Batts checks it well.
The crowd cheers as Batts lands an impressive looking overhand right. Warring doesn't seem phased though.
Batts throws a sloppy head kick and Warring moves out of range easily.
Batts checks a low kick from Warring.
Batts darts in looking for a takedown but Warring gets double underhooks and turns Batts into the cage.
Warring looks to land a right hand but Batts moved out of range.
A head kick from Batts lands but Warring takes it in his stride.
Batts has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Batts throws a shot from downtown. Warring moves away and avoids it.
Batts misses with a hook.
Batts misses with a hook
and Warring counters with a nice low kick that buckles Batts's knee momentarily.
Batts waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Warring.
Batts takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Warring misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Batts shoots in for a takedown but Warring shows good takedown defense.
Warring throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Batts looks to land a left hand but Warring moved out of range nicely.
Batts throws a body shot but no joy.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Batts throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Warring throwing a counter right hand but Batts manages to avoid it.
Batts has a takedown stuffed.
Marcus Warring has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Peter Batts.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Batts takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Warring cracks Batts with a good jab.
Batts lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Warring circles away quickly and effectively.
Batts throws a jab but it's blocked by Warring.
Warring throws a shot from downtown. Batts moves away and avoids it.
Batts closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Warring breaks from the clinch.
Batts throws a head kick that misses.
Batts misses with a combination
and Batts takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Batts throws a series of punches but Warring avoids them all with ease.
Batts blocks a head kick by Warring.
Batts takes the fight into the clinch.
Batts has a couple of punches blocked by Warring.
Batts escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Batts gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Peter Batts seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Batts is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Warring's half guard.
Batts seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Warring is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Peter Batts!
Peter Batts seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
In defeat, Marcus Warring stepped up to the mic, saying 'I'm done in mma'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alexander Ceronne (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Otis Whittaker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Alexander Ceronne!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Otis Whittaker!
The judges for this bout are Igor Prikhodko, Fedor Mirinova and Aleksandr Martynov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Whittaker cracks Ceronne with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
It looks like Alexander Ceronne has been cut.
Ceronne fails with the takedown.
Ceronne closes this distance looking for a takedown but Whittaker circles away.
A shot to the liver by Whittaker. Beautiful body shot.
Ceronne shoots in but Whittaker avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alexander Ceronne. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ceronne chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Whittaker can pounce on him.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Whittaker enables Ceronne to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Whittaker manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Whittaker is looking to stand up but Ceronne isn't so interested in that idea.
Whittaker really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Ceronne. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Ceronne drops back looking for a leg! Whittaker is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Whittaker manages to kick Ceronne off! Ceronne jumps back into Whittaker's guard.
Ceronne trying to control the position from guard on top but Whittaker is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ceronne in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Whittaker has his feet on Ceronne's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Ceronne shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
enabling Whittaker to counter with a crisp jab.
Whittaker lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Ceronne tries to move into range but Whittaker moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Ceronne moves out of range of the leg kick from Whittaker.
Whittaker tries a head kick but it misses.
Whittaker scores with a shot to the body.
Ceronne shoots and misses
and Whittaker counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Alexander Ceronne's cut is getting worse.
Ceronne on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Whittaker jabs at Ceronne's body.
Whittaker connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Alexander Ceronne's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
No luck for Ceronne with that takedown attempt.
Ceronne is breathing heavily.
Ceronne shoots and misses
and Whittaker counters with a big right hand! Oh Ceronne is in trouble here! Whittaker follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Otis Whittaker!
A victorious Otis Whittaker thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Uri Haber (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Guy Georges (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Guy Georges enters the cage!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Uri Haber!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
24 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Guy Georges!
The judges for this bout are Ivan Kurochkin, Dmitry Maklakov and Aleksei Zolotukhin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Georges dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Georges gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Haber counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Georges just misses with a punch to the body.
The crowd cheers as Haber lands an impressive looking overhand right. Georges doesn't seem phased though.
Georges lands with a kick to the temple. Haber shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
It looks like Uri Haber has been cut.
Haber scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Georges decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Georges tries to pass the half guard into mount. Haber knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Haber trying to control but Georges postures up.
Haber tries to roll over but Georges keeps him under control.
Georges is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Haber!
Georges working for a submission but Haber is keeping him at bay.
Georges jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Haber is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Haber and Georges has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Haber wants to control but Georges postures up.
Georges tries to advance to mount but Haber denies him.
Georges looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Haber gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Haber is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Georges is looking for a kimura but Haber is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Georges to get the leverage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Georges is looking to pass Haber's guard but actually Haber recovers to full guard.
Georges looking to improve position, pressing down on Haber's thigh with his hand. Haber seems to be working to lock up a guilotine though... is Georges paying attention? Apparently not! He's locked it up tight! Georges's face has turned purple! Will he tap? Will he! YES! He's tapped! Haber picked his opening and made it count! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Uri Haber!
A very excited looking Uri Haber rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sirius Dacke (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Svyatoslav Vakarchuk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sirius Dacke!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 7 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Svyatoslav Vakarchuk!
The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Valeri Chadov and Dmitry Maklakov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice cross by Dacke.
Vakarchuk displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dacke throws out the jab.
Vakarchuk goes for a double leg but Dacke avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Dacke continues to drive forward.
Dacke was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Vakarchuk tries to score a power double leg takedown but Dacke sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Vakarchuk somewhat.
Vakarchuk has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
It looks like Svyatoslav Vakarchuk has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A slow jab from Dacke misses its intended target.
Vakarchuk with the counter takedown but Dacke avoids it easily.
Vakarchuk rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Dacke counters with a straight right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dacke ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Vakarchuk moves away.
A jab from Dacke misses.
Vakarchuk looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Dacke is fending him off so far but Vakarchuk persists. Nope, Dacke circles away and we're back to standing.
Sirius Dacke has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Svyatoslav Vakarchuk.
Vakarchuk moves out of range of the strikes.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Vakarchuk! But no joy.
Dacke throws a right and a left that both miss.
Dacke misses with a jab, cross combination.
Dacke swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dacke cracks Vakarchuk with a good jab.
A slow jab from Dacke misses its intended target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vakarchuk throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Dacke's waist but Dacke gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Vakarchuk off to one side.
Vakarchuk changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Dacke tries to avoid it but Vakarchuk manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Dacke to the ground. Dacke escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Dacke misses with a few strikes there.
Vakarchuk throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Dacke tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Vakarchuk is in Dacke's guard.
Vakarchuk looking to sit in guard and control but Dacke gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Our spies down at at Russian Top Team Elite Gym inform us that Vakarchuk has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vakarchuk has Dacke pulled in close to control his posture.
Dacke trying to move into half guard but instead Vakarchuk has managed to sweep!
Vakarchuk is looking to work some ground and pound but Dacke has wrist control.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Vakarchuk's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Vakarchuk postures up in Dacke's guard and throws a big left but Dacke blocks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vakarchuk throws a big elbow that misses.
Dacke is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Vakarchuk has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Vakarchuk accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Vakarchuk trying to control the position from guard on top but Dacke is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dacke working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Vakarchuk.
Dacke utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Vakarchuk looking to pass the guard.
Vakarchuk trying to control the position from guard on top but Dacke is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Vakarchuk controls from within his opponent's guard.
Vakarchuk trying to control the position from guard on top but Dacke is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Vakarchuk works over Dacke with some ground and pound from guard.
Vakarchuk stops Dacke from standing up.
Vakarchuk wants to control from the top but Dacke keeps moving.
Vakarchuk wants to pass the guard but Dacke is keeping the position.
Vakarchuk trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Vakarchuk is in close to Dacke's body, working some short punches and elbows.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Vakarchuk accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Vakarchuk with a nice head shot there.
Vakarchuk postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sirius Dacke dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Svyatoslav Vakarchuk's cut.
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.
Dacke scores with a decent looking hook.
Sirius Dacke is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Vakarchuk closes this distance looking for a takedown but Dacke circles away.
As Vakarchuk looks to move away, Dacke throws a big counter combo but Vakarchuk just gets out of the way.
Dacke swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Vakarchuk takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Vakarchuk moves out of range of the strikes.
Dacke scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dacke misses the shot to the body.
Dacke throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Vakarchuk drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Dacke defends it well.
Vakarchuk slips a jab and a cross from Dacke.
That's one minute gone in the round.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Dacke.
Vakarchuk moves out of range of the strikes.
Vakarchuk misses with a takedown
enabling Dacke to counter with a crisp jab.
Vakarchuk shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Dacke as he jumps to the side.
Sirius Dacke has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Svyatoslav Vakarchuk.
Dacke misses with a right hand
and Vakarchuk counters with a takedown into side control.
Dacke holding on.
Vakarchuk cracks Dacke with a big elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vakarchuk tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Vakarchuk lands a decent elbow from side control.
Dacke pushes Vakarchuk away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Vakarchuk gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vakarchuk controlling from side mount.
Dacke on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Vakarchuk trying to control the position but Dacke is working away.
Dacke is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Vakarchuk sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Dacke is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Dacke is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Vakarchuk has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Vakarchuk throws a strike aimed at the side of Dacke's head but Dacke avoids it well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vakarchuk lands some shots froms side control.
Vakarchuk grinds an elbow into Dacke's temple.
Vakarchuk working the head and body with strikes.
Vakarchuk throwing shots but missing, from side control.
The ground and pound from Vakarchuk seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Dacke pushes Vakarchuk away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Vakarchuk gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Vakarchuk wants to control but Dacke is keeping him busy.
Vakarchuk working the ground and pound.
Dacke wants to control but Vakarchuk postures up.
Vakarchuk landing strikes.
The strikes coming from Vakarchuk are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Vakarchuk tries to score with some ground and pound. Dacke controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vakarchuk scoring with punches and elbows.
Dacke is rocked!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vakarchuk wants to control but Dacke is keeping him busy.
Vakarchuk working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Vakarchuk throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Svyatoslav Vakarchuk has got the better of the ground game so far.
Vakarchuk lands a nice forearm strike.
Oh Dacke is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dacke is looking for a sweep.
Vakarchuk tries for a kimura but Dacke is defending well.
Dacke is looking to reverse the position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Vakarchuk swings around for an armbar but Dacke sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Vakarchuk's guard.
Dacke seems to have got his legs back now.
Dacke wants to control from the top but Vakarchuk keeps moving.
Vakarchuk is trying to control the position but Dacke postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Svyatoslav Vakarchuk showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Svyatoslav Vakarchuk's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
No luck for Vakarchuk with that takedown attempt.
Dacke looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Vakarchuk is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Dacke with a body shot.
Vakarchuk moves out of range of the strikes.
Dacke throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sirius Dacke is winning the standup battle so far.
Dacke fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dacke tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Vakarchuk was well out of range. Poor timing from Dacke.
Dacke misses with an uppercut
and Vakarchuk counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Vakarchuk missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vakarchuk throws a strike but Dacke avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Vakarchuk scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Vakarchuk looking to sit in guard and control but Dacke gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Vakarchuk controlling the position.
Vakarchuk working for a triangle but Dacke defends it easily.
Vakarchuk has a closed guard, preventing Dacke from standing up.
Vakarchuk working a defensive guard but Dacke manages to pass into side control anyway.
Vakarchuk tries to buck Dacke off but Dacke is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vakarchuk is trying to control Dacke's posture but Dacke avoids it.
Dacke is looking to take a break and control but Vakarchuk is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Dacke wants to stand but Vakarchuk is controlling his arm.
Vakarchuk tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Dacke tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Vakarchuk tries to improve position but can't.
Vakarchuk manages to get back to half guard.
Vakarchuk is looking to improve his position.
Vakarchuk looking for subs from the bottom but Dacke mounts him!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dacke looking to control and managing it successfully.
Vakarchuk is looking to improve his position but Dacke isn't that keen on the idea.
Vakarchuk tries to control the position but Dacke now has his back.
Dacke is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Dacke trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Vakarchuk is trying to break free.
Vakarchuk looking very determined here, making life difficult for Dacke.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vakarchuk tries to break free.
Dacke not allowing Vakarchuk to control his hands.
Vakarchuk looking very determined here, making life difficult for Dacke.
Vakarchuk trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Dacke tries to get the hooks in deep but Vakarchuk pushed the leg off.
Vakarchuk is really stuck here.
Dacke controls the position.
Dacke trying to control momentarily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Vakarchuk can't escape the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sirius Dacke showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Dacke has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 29:28
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 29:28
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sirius Dacke!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Sasha Solzhenitsyn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Neo Wiggin (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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165 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 10 - 1, fighting out of London, Sasha Solzhenitsyn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Neo Wiggin!
The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Valeri Chadov and Illya Tyunina.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A swing and a miss from Wiggin.
A big left from Wiggin misses.
Solzhenitsyn misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Wiggin.
A looping hook to the body misses from Wiggin. Solzhenitsyn does a little dance to reset his feet.
Wiggin misses with a straight right.
As Wiggin looks to move away, Solzhenitsyn throws a big counter combo but Wiggin just gets out of the way.
Neo Wiggin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wiggin loads up on a big right hand but Solzhenitsyn slips the punch.
As Wiggin backs away, Solzhenitsyn returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Solzhenitsyn on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Wiggin lands with a cross.
Wiggin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Solzhenitsyn.
Solzhenitsyn thinks about countering with a head kick.
Solzhenitsyn has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wiggin throws the kick towards the body but Solzhenitsyn avoids it.
Wiggin has his takedown stuffed
and Solzhenitsyn connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Solzhenitsyn throws a sloppy head kick and Wiggin moves out of range easily.
A little jabbing left from Wiggin on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Wiggin.
Solzhenitsyn was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Solzhenitsyn misses with a head kick.
Wiggin misses with a left hand
and Solzhenitsyn counters with a series of strikes. Wiggin will be more careful next time no doubt.
Solzhenitsyn throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Wiggin scores with a head kick.
Solzhenitsyn moves away from the strike by Wiggin.
Sasha Solzhenitsyn is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Solzhenitsyn misses with a body kick.
Wiggin misses the body punch
and Solzhenitsyn counters with a body kick.
Wiggin fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A shot to the body from Wiggin misses
and Solzhenitsyn counters with a low kick, right behind Wiggin 's knee.
Solzhenitsyn checks the leg kick nicely there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Solzhenitsyn throws a body shot but no joy.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wiggin throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Wiggin misses with a looping right.
Wiggin throws a nice looking combination but Solzhenitsyn bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Wiggin fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Solzhenitsyn throws a head kick but Wiggin moves out of range.
Wiggin looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Wiggin walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Solzhenitsyn checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Wiggin lands a jab to the head.
Wiggin finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
A little feinted left hand from Solzhenitsyn on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Solzhenitsyn scores with a crisp jab that stopped Wiggin in his tracks.
Wiggin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Solzhenitsyn was well out of range. Poor timing from Wiggin.
Wiggin tries to work over Solzhenitsyn's front leg with a kick but Solzhenitsyn checks it.
Solzhenitsyn seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Solzhenitsyn bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Solzhenitsyn throws a poor cross that misses
and Wiggin counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Wiggin throws a hook but Solzhenitsyn blocks it.
Wiggin missing with a left hand there. Solzhenitsyn was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Solzhenitsyn looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Wiggin appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Wiggin misses with an uppercut. Solzhenitsyn saw that one coming.
As Wiggin tries to get set, Solzhenitsyn tries to push him back and clinch up but Wiggin manages to avoid the attempt.
Solzhenitsyn wants to land a leg kick but Wiggin is out of range.
A slow jab from Wiggin misses its intended target.
Solzhenitsyn takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Wiggin pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Solzhenitsyn throws a counter high kick but Wiggin was just alert enough to avoid it.
Solzhenitsyn scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Wiggin doesn't seem bothered though.
Jab by Wiggin.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Solzhenitsyn misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Solzhenitsyn swings for the body but Wiggin moves out of range.
A little jabbing left from Wiggin on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Wiggin steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Solzhenitsyn.
Wiggin looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Solzhenitsyn slips under a jab.
Solzhenitsyn attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Wiggin follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Wiggin misses with a left hand
letting Solzhenitsyn counter with a right hand.
Wiggin throws a sloppy head kick and Solzhenitsyn moves out of range easily.
Solzhenitsyn fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Wiggin.
Solzhenitsyn takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Solzhenitsyn showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Wiggin.
Solzhenitsyn jabbing away but nothing is landing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Neo Wiggin will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Solzhenitsyn tries to close the distance and clinch but Wiggin swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Solzhenitsyn looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Solzhenitsyn takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Wiggin blocks a head kick by Solzhenitsyn.
Solzhenitsyn scores with a head kick.
Wiggin throws out a loose jab but Solzhenitsyn uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wiggin rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Solzhenitsyn counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Neo Wiggin seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Wiggin misses with an uppercut
and Solzhenitsyn counters with a crisp right hand that drops Wiggin! Solzhenitsyn lets Wiggin back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Wiggin is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wiggin throws a combination that misses
and Solzhenitsyn counters with a massive hook, right on the button! He's out cold! Damn, that was naaaaaasty! Hopefully he'll be OK.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Sasha Solzhenitsyn!
Sasha Solzhenitsyn decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Borg Bunting (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Spartacus Halo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Borg Bunting has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 5 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Borg Bunting!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 8 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Spartacus Halo!
The judges for this bout are Illya Tyunina, Valeri Chadov and Igor Prikhodko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bunting throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Halo's head.
Halo looking to score a takedown here. Bunting is defending well but Halo drives through and ends up in Bunting's guard.
Halo is looking to work some ground and pound but Bunting has wrist control.
Halo wants to pass the guard but Bunting is keeping the position.
Bunting 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 fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Halo in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Halo trying to control but Bunting is working from the bottom.
Halo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bunting is keeping the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Halo preventing the sweep.
Bunting seems keen to control Halo's posture.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Halo trying to control but Bunting is working from the bottom.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Bunting misses with a looping right.
Bunting jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Halo defending well as Bunting loads up on a big left hand.
Bunting just misses with a punch to the body.
Bunting buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Bunting looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Bunting throws an off balance right hand
and Halo connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bunting misses with a body shot.
Halo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bunting.
Halo replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Bunting blocks it well.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Bunting.
Bunting jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Halo throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bunting sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Halo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bunting.
Borg Bunting is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Halo misses with a body shot.
Bunting misses with a body shot.
And Halo tries to counter it with a takedown but Bunting pushes his down on his head and steps out.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Bunting throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bunting slaps away a takedown attempt from Halo, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Bunting lands an overhand right.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bunting lands with an overhand left.
Halo shoots and misses
letting Bunting counter with a right hand.
Halo shoots in looking for a takedown but Bunting manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Halo's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
It looked like Bunting was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Halo.
Borg Bunting has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Spartacus Halo.
Bunting fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Halo manages to avoid it.
Halo misses with an attempted mid kick.
Halo lands with a thumping leg kick.
Halo shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Bunting fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Halo, pushing him back against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Halo.
Bunting fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Halo.
Halo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Halo throws a punch but it's blocked by Bunting.
Halo works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Halo looking to sit in guard and control but Bunting gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Bunting not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Halo wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Bunting is now in half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bunting with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Halo is trying to get back to full guard.
Halo wants to sweep but Bunting has passed to side control!
Halo is trying to control Bunting's posture but Bunting avoids it.
A lull in the action here as Bunting stalls from top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Borg Bunting 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.
Bunting misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Bunting lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Bunting throws a body shot but no joy.
Bunting finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Halo wants to clinch up but Bunting keeps it at a distance.
Bunting stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Halo shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Bunting as he avoids it easily.
Bunting throws a big counter combination but Halo scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Halo misses with a wild combination.
Bunting throwing a counter right hand but Halo manages to avoid it.
Bunting uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Halo.
Halo steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Bunting. That one must have hurt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bunting digs a good body shot into Halo's ribs.
Halo misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Halo finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Halo moves away from the strike by Bunting.
Bunting lands a glancing blow to the side of Halo's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bunting misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Halo.
Halo moves out of range of the strikes.
Bunting misses with a looping left.
Halo with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Bunting to score with a decent uppercut.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bunting. Halo does a little dance to reset his feet.
Halo throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Bunting's waist but Bunting gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Halo off to one side.
Borg Bunting has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Spartacus Halo.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Bunting.
Bunting works the jab nicely.
Bunting connects with a high kick.
It looks like Spartacus Halo has been cut.
Bunting throws a looping overhand right but Halo ducks down to avoid it.
Bunting throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Halo to counter with a crisp jab.
Halo fails with the takedown.
Bunting looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Bunting checks the leg kick.
A bone on bone clash there as Bunting blocks the leg kick.
Bunting motions for Halo to come forward. Bunting throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Halo is trying hard to land a takedown here. Bunting sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Bunting takes one to the chin there.
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!
Nice body punch from Bunting.
Bunting takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Bunting is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Halo can do to turn this around?
Bunting goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Bunting cracks Halo with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Bunting lands a jab to Halo's midsection.
Bunting swings for the body but Halo moves out of range.
A jab from Bunting misses.
Bunting dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Halo. That did some damage!
Some wild striking there from Bunting.
Bunting scores with a kick to the body.
Bunting misses with a body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bunting throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Bunting lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Bunting motions for Halo to come forward. Bunting throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A slow jab from Halo misses its intended target.
Halo fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Bunting throws a series of punches but Halo moves out of range.
Good work by Halo as he checks the leg kick.
Halo throws a right hand that misses
and Bunting counters with a three punch combo that has Halo backing up. Halo nods at Bunting to acknowledge the strikes.
Halo instigates a clinch.
Bunting lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A nice left hand lands by Bunting.
Bunting misses with a punch to the body.
Halo is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
A short uppercut from Halo.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bunting fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Halo's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bunting is pressed up against the cage. Halo has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Bunting down to the mat. Bunting avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Halo closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Bunting cracks a nice hook into Halo's ribs.
Bunting misses with a hook to the body
and Halo counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Spartacus Halo has got the better of the ground game so far.
Halo is breathing heavily.
Bunting controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Bunting tries to roll over but Halo keeps him under control.
Bunting is not content to let Halo control the position.
Bunting holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Halo throws a strike but Bunting avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Borg Bunting dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Spartacus Halo's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Halo throws a good cross that connects.
Halo looks for a takedown but Bunting sprawls well.
Bunting throws a big shot that misses.
Bunting stuffs the takedown.
Bunting throws a lazy uppercut
and Halo counters with an inside leg kick.
Bunting stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Bunting has taken the fight to the clinch.
Halo is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Bunting is defending well.
Borg Bunting has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Spartacus Halo.
Halo working aggressively here.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Bunting.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bunting misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bunting prevents a takedown attempt there.
Bunting lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Bunting pushes Halo back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Bunting lands with a left to the head.
Halo takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A right hook to the body lands for Bunting.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bunting breaks the clinch.
Halo throws a lazy body kick
and Bunting counters with a straight right hand.
Bunting getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Halo is rocked!
Halo has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Bunting.
Halo is still on wobbly legs! Can Bunting finish him?
Bunting connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Halo seems to have recovered his senses.
Halo takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Bunting misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Halo takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Bunting has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Halo finds it's way round the side to connect with Bunting's head.
Bunting tests Halo's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Halo works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bunting throws a one two combo.
Halo has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Nice straight punches there by Bunting. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Bunting.
Halo looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Bunting!
Spartacus Halo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bunting gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Halo in particular looking to stall.
Bunting controlling the position well.
Halo missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Halo misses with a head shot. Bunting uses the momentum to regain guard.
Halo postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Halo missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Bunting bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Halo's guard.
Bunting won't allow Halo to sweep him here.
Bunting trying to control the position from guard on top but Halo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Halo is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Halo doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Halo wants to hit a switch here but Bunting passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Halo there!
Borg Bunting is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Halo is working to get back to half guard.
Halo is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Bunting content just to control the position here.
Halo is desperately trying to improve his position but Bunting has a good base and remains in mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
Borg Bunting showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Bunting, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 30:27
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 30:27
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Borg Bunting!
Borg Bunting very nearly forgot to thank On Tap (160Q & Laundry) amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Dahl Haas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brutaali Pekka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Haas comes into the arena with Ten Typ Mes - Trze'a było blaring out of the sound system. Dahl Haas had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 10 - 2, fighting out of Helsinki, Dahl Haas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Brutaali Pekka!
The judges for this bout are Fedor Mirinova, Viktor Lagutenko and Illya Tyunina.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Haas uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Pekka.
Haas scores with a punch to the head.
Pekka throws a wild body kick that Haas sees coming a mile off.
Haas throws out a loose jab but Pekka uses good head movement to avoid it.
A slow jab from Pekka misses its intended target.
Pekka lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
It looks like Dahl Haas has been cut.
Haas throws a body shot but no joy.
Pekka looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Pekka keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Haas.
Some bone on bone action there as Haas checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Haas misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pekka.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Haas listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Haas lands with a hook. Pekka tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Pekka connects with a good right hand that stumbles Haas. Haas circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Haas blocks the body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Haas throws a hook but Pekka blocks it.
Haas ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pekka moves away.
The fighters circle momentarily. Pekka darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Haas crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Pekka - the referee stops the clock and Haas gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Pekka. Haas manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Pekka stuns Haas with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A shot to the body from Pekka misses
and Haas counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Pekka misses with a straight left.
A little feinted left hand from Haas on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Pekka throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Pekka.
Haas takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Haas takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Haas is rocked!
Haas misses with a hook
and Pekka counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Oh Haas is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Haas seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Dahl Haas 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!
Haas misses with a shot to the body
and Pekka rattles Haas with a well-timed uppercut counter. - Haas tries to back away and recover but his hands are down low and he gets tagged again, sending him stumbling down to the canvas. Pekka dives in after him and quickly finishes the job with a trio of brutal punches, leaving Haas stiff and motionless on the mat!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Brutaali Pekka!
Brutaali Pekka decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Marek Koltun (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andrew Ryan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ryan has chosen Beast as his entrance music. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Marek Koltun!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Andrew Ryan!
The judges for this bout are Konstantin Menshow, Aleksei Zolotukhin and Aleksandr Martynov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Koltun fails with a takedown attempt.
We've been hearing reports that Koltun has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ryan. Koltun does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ryan pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Ryan takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Ryan.
Koltun fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ryan manages to avoid it.
Ryan looks to land a right hand but Koltun moved out of range.
Andrew Ryan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Koltun shoots in for a takedown but Ryan shows good takedown defense.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ryan throws a shot from downtown. Koltun moves away and avoids it.
Koltun jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Koltun moves out of range of the strikes.
Koltun moves out of range of the body kick from Ryan.
Koltun feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Ryan swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Koltun on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Koltun throws a body shot but no joy.
Koltun avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ryan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Koltun.
Ryan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Koltun.
Ryan's corner calls for a 1-2. Ryan obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Ryan throws a body shot but no joy.
Ryan buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Koltun gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Ryan throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Koltun sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Koltun slips a jab from Ryan.
Ryan throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Koltun counters with a straight right hand.
Nice uppercut there from Ryan.
Ryan takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Koltun feints and as Ryan raises his hands in defense, Koltun changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Koltun controlling from the top position.
Ryan looking to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Koltun trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Ryan pulls Koltun in close to his closed guard and prevents Koltun from doing any damage or advancing position.
Koltun throws a big elbow that misses.
Koltun throws a big elbow that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Koltun looking to pass the guard.
Ryan 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 fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ryan is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Koltun trying to control the position from guard on top but Ryan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Ryan throws a lazy head kick
and Koltun counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Koltun working over Ryan with some ground and pound. Ryan looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Koltun wants to pass to mount but Ryan is defending the position.
Koltun missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ryan trying to hold on to Koltun's head to control him but Koltun postures up.
Koltun winds up and cracks Ryan with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Koltun throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Koltun thows a huge punch but Ryan dodges it nicely.
Koltun trying to control the action but Ryan is working from the bottom.
Nice strikes from Koltun there.
Koltun wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ryan keeps working.
Koltun is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Ryan is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Andrew Ryan will probably get the nod.
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.
Ryan lands a nice leg kick that just misses Koltun's sensitive parts.
Ryan lands with a straight right. Koltun didn't see that one coming.
Ryan doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Koltun fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Ryan misses with an uppercut
and Koltun counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Koltun throws a body punch but Ryan moves out of range.
Ryan misses with a low kick as Koltun jumps back.
Ryan swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Koltun counters with a stiff right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ryan throws a head kick but Koltun moves out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Ryan misses the target.
It looked like Koltun was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Ryan.
Ryan throws a leg kick
and Koltun counters with a takedown into side control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Koltun is trying to ground and pound but Ryan uses the momentary lack of control by Koltun to regain half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Koltun missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Koltun missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Koltun is trying to work for a kimura but Ryan is defending well.
Koltun throwing shots but Ryan is blocking nicely.
Koltun missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Koltun throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Ryan is not content to let Koltun control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Ryan avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Koltun.
Koltun thows a huge punch but Ryan dodges it nicely.
Ryan is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Koltun throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Ryan to regain full guard.
Koltun is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Ryan is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Koltun controlling from the top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Koltun wants to control from the top but Ryan keeps moving.
Ryan working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Koltun.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Ryan tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ryan misses with an uppercut
and Koltun cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ryan digs a good hook to Koltun's body.
Koltun tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Ryan manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Ryan throws a head kick that Koltun semi-blocks.
It looks like Marek Koltun has been cut.
Koltun shoots in looking for a takedown. Ryan tries to sprawl out of it but Koltun keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Ryan manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ryan takes a swing at Koltun's ribcage but misses.
Koltun throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Ryan's waist but Ryan gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Koltun off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marek Koltun. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ryan throws a shot from downtown. Koltun moves away and avoids it.
Koltun walks into a stiff left hand from Ryan.
Ryan scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Ryan moves forwards but Koltun connects with a nice, crisp jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Koltun slips a jab from Ryan.
Koltun appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Ryan tries to score with a low kick but Koltun moves his leg out of the way.
Koltun wants to clinch but Ryan slips to the side
and Ryan counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ryan pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Koltun takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andrew Ryan showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Marek Koltun's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Ryan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Koltun.
Ryan looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Ryan takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Ryan is rocked!
Ryan misses with the combination.
Ryan is still on wobbly legs! Can Koltun finish him?
Koltun thumps Ryan with a low kick.
A punch lands to the side of Koltun 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Ryan thows a leg kick but Koltun checks it
and Koltun counters with a crisp right that sends Ryan to the canvas! Koltun follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Marek Koltun!
In his post fight interview, Marek Koltun started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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