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HFC 61:Pulkkinen vs Bangsit PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jake Ray (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cheik Imbula (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Imbula has chosen ~Apache~ as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Jake Ray 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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jake Ray!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Cheik Imbula!
The judges for this bout are Illya Tyunina, Sergei Dronov and Valeri Chadov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ray chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Imbula can pounce on him.
Imbula throws a nice inside leg kick.
Imbula takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Imbula tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ray changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Good leg kick by Imbula there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Imbula connects with a nice looking jab.
Imbula throws the left hand but Ray avoids the punch easily.
An inside leg kick lands from Imbula.
Imbula ducks under a wild hook from Ray.
Imbula is looking to land body kicks.
Imbula throws a leg kick which misses Ray's front leg but catches the back leg as Ray tries to avoid it.
Imbula throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ray rushes Imbula and presses him up against the cage.
Ray lands a body punch in the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ray stalling the fight.
Ray content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Ray seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
Imbula working aggressively here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee calls for Ray to work.
Ray misses with a punch on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Ray.
Ray blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ray prevents a body shot from Imbula.
Ray stalling.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Imbula as Ray tries to tie him up.
Ray throws a punch but it's blocked by Imbula.
Imbula breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ray throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A jab from Imbula finds it's way through Ray's defenses.
Imbula lands a jab to the head.
Nice straight punches there by Ray. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Ray.
Imbula cracks Ray with a good jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Imbula wants to slow Ray down by chopping away at his legs.
Ray changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Imbula just misses with a punch to the body.
Ray tries to counter with a takedown but Imbula is quick to defend against it.
Imbula looks to land a left hand but Ray moved out of range nicely.
Ray gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Imbula.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ray moves out of range as Imbula throws a body kick.
Imbula connects with a solid leg kick.
Cheik Imbula is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ray takes a swing at Imbula's ribcage but misses.
Imbula throws a head kick that half lands.
Ray is rocked!
It looks like Jake Ray has been cut.
Imbula throws an overhand right that drops Ray like a sack of potatoes! Imbula dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Cheik Imbula!
Cheik Imbula thanked the fans post fight for their support.
Jake Ray was interviewed post fight and said 'Full credit to my opponent for bringing his A-game. Much respect. I got to work on things and I will get back in the gym to work my tail off and improve. '.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Chico Greyjoy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hyury Freire (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Freire has chosen Darude - Sandstorm as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Chico Greyjoy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Hyury Freire!
The judges for this bout are Konstantin Menshow, Viktor Lagutenko and Aleksei Zolotukhin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Greyjoy uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Freire.
Greyjoy feinted with a counter takedown.
Freire swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Greyjoy counters with a single leg into guard. Freire didn't expect that.
Freire keeping full guard, as Greyjoy tries to pass.
Greyjoy being controlled here momentarily.
Greyjoy is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Freire wants to stand up but Greyjoy is controlling him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Greyjoy sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Freire's guard.
Greyjoy is working for a kimura but Freire is defending it quite comfortably.
Freire is trying to stand up here but Greyjoy is controlling him well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Greyjoy is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Freire sees it coming and defends easily.
Greyjoy prevents Freire from improving his position.
Greyjoy is looking for a kimura here.
Freire is defending against the submission attempts here by Greyjoy.
Freire is trying to get back to full guard.
Freire manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Greyjoy keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Freire working hard to break the clinch.
Freire breaks from the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Greyjoy takes a kick to the side of the head.
Freire fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Greyjoy manages to avoid it.
Greyjoy half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Freire misses with a double jab
and Greyjoy counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Greyjoy is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Freire wants to get back to his feet.
Greyjoy working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Freire's thigh. Freire counters though and makes it back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Freire is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Greyjoy is looking to improve his position.
Greyjoy looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Greyjoy is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Freire pulls his head out easily.
It looks like Freire is going to stand back up.
Freire decides to stand and escape the position.
Freire listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
We've been informed that Freire has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Freire connects with a nice looking jab.
Freire falls off balance throwing a combination
so Greyjoy counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Greyjoy might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Greyjoy won't allow Freire to get back to his feet.
Greyjoy preventing the sweep.
Freire is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Greyjoy is controlling him.
Greyjoy is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Freire is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Freire has escaped and now he's on top!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Greyjoy has his foot on Freire's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Freire works his way back into a safe position though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Hyury Freire will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Freire misses with a double jab
and Greyjoy counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Greyjoy.
Greyjoy won't allow Freire to get back to his feet.
Greyjoy is fighting to break Freire's control of his arms but Freire is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Freire is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Greyjoy drops back looking for a leg! Freire is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Freire manages to kick Greyjoy off! Greyjoy jumps back into Freire's guard.
Greyjoy drops back looking for a leg! Freire is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Freire manages to kick Greyjoy off! Greyjoy jumps back into Freire's guard.
Freire seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Greyjoy stops Freire from standing up.
Greyjoy drops back looking for a leg! Freire is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Freire manages to kick Greyjoy off! Greyjoy jumps back into Freire's guard.
Greyjoy thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Freire wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Greyjoy sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Freire's guard.
Greyjoy is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Freire defends it well.
Greyjoy stops Freire from getting back to his feet.
Freire tries to get to full guard but Greyjoy has control of the leg.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Freire pushes Greyjoy off and gets back to his feet.
Freire digs a good body shot into Greyjoy's ribs.
Freire is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Freire throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Greyjoy appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Freire throws a right and a left that both miss.
Greyjoy half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Freire pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Greyjoy changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Hyury Freire seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Greyjoy dodges the punch combination from Freire.
Freire throws a sloppy head kick
and Greyjoy counters with a nice double leg into side control. Freire won't be happy with that.
Freire throws Greyjoy to one side and escapes!
Freire misses with a two punch combination.
Greyjoy changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Freire misses with the combination.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Freire throws a sloppy body shot
and Greyjoy counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Greyjoy.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Greyjoy stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Freire swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Greyjoy pushes down on Freire's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Chico Greyjoy overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Greyjoy looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Freire pushes Greyjoy off looking to stand but Greyjoy dives back in and keeps control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hyury Freire showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Greyjoy's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Freire connects with an inside leg kick.
A left and a right from Freire both land. Nice combination.
Freire lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Greyjoy really is built like a bowling ball. I wonder if he'd roll if you pushed him down a hill...
Freire looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Greyjoy appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A shot to the liver by Freire. Beautiful body shot.
Freire scores with a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Freire swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Freire tries to bum rush Greyjoy with a series of wild strikes but Greyjoy uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Greyjoy appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Freire throws a right and a left that both miss.
Greyjoy changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Freire changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Freire has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A chopping leg kick lands by Freire.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice shot lands for Freire.
Freire scores with a body shot.
Freire ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Greyjoy moves away.
Hyury Freire seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Freire jabs at Greyjoy's body.
Greyjoy takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Freire throws a push kick but Greyjoy slaps the foot to one side.
Hyury Freire is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Greyjoy is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Freire's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Freire duly obliges.
Freire cracks the inside of Greyjoy's front leg.
Chico Greyjoy is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Freire throws a nice looking combination but Greyjoy bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Freire misses with the body kick
and Greyjoy counters with a shoot takedown. Freire fights it but they end up in guard.
Freire kicks Greyjoy off and gets to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Freire throws a series of punches but Greyjoy avoids them all with ease.
Greyjoy changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Freire moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Freire tries to land a front kick but Greyjoy steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Greyjoy attempts a counter takedown but Freire avoids it well and moves away.
Chico Greyjoy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Freire bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Hyury Freire is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Freire lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hyury Freire comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Freire winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 26:30
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 27:30
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hyury Freire!
Hyury Freire thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Shamil Abdurahimov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Terryn Dall (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Abdurahimov kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Michael Jackson - Thriller. Dall has chosen Skin for Skin as his entrance music. Terryn Dall has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Shamil Abdurahimov's chin.
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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
10 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Shamil Abdurahimov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Terryn Dall!
The judges for this bout are Aleksandr Martynov, Valeri Chadov and Aleksei Zolotukhin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dall scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Abdurahimov looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Abdurahimov slips a jab from Dall.
Abdurahimov throws a series of strikes that have Dall backpedaling.
Dall has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Abdurahimov finds it's way round the side to connect with Dall's head.
A head kick misses from Dall.
Dall checks a leg kick.
Dall is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Dall tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Abdurahimov was well out of range. Poor timing from Dall.
Dall tries to move into range but Abdurahimov moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
We've been hearing reports that Abdurahimov has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Dall throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Abdurahimov's head.
It looks like Shamil Abdurahimov has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dall blocks a head kick by Abdurahimov.
Shamil Abdurahimov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Abdurahimov throws a hook but Dall blocks it.
Abdurahimov scores with a leg kick.
Abdurahimov throws a wild body kick that Dall sees coming a mile off.
Abdurahimov scores with a spinning back kick!
Abdurahimov throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Abdurahimov lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Abdurahimov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Abdurahimov's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Abdurahimov duly obliges.
Dall avoids the head kick by Abdurahimov.
Abdurahimov just misses with a punch to the body.
Abdurahimov listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Abdurahimov throws a body kick, spinning off balance
enabling Dall to counter with a crisp jab.
Abdurahimov thuds his right hand into Dall's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Dall throws an overhand right that lands on Abdurahimov's shoulder, as Abdurahimov tries to avoid the shot.
Dall steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Abdurahimov. That one must have hurt.
Dall tries to land a leg kick but Abdurahimov saw it coming and moves away.
A big right from Abdurahimov misses.
Abdurahimov scores with a push kick.
Abdurahimov is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Dall drives through with a takedown into Abdurahimov's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Abdurahimov is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Dall is aware though and is defending well.
Dall postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Abdurahimov keeping moving, preventing Dall from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dall controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Abdurahimov is looking for a triangle but Dall pushes his legs off easily.
Dall forces his way into half guard.
Dall is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Abdurahimov reverses the position - he's now on top in Dall's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Abdurahimov tries to free his leg and advance position but Dall is retaining full guard.
Dall working for submissions but it's allowed Abdurahimov to get to half guard.
Abdurahimov is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Dall wants to control but Abdurahimov is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dall actively working from the bottom here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Dall is looking to improve his position.
Dall moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Dall working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Abdurahimov has passed into half guard!
Dall is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Abdurahimov's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Abdurahimov's back!
Abdurahimov rolls, trying to escape but Dall keeps control of the position.
Abdurahimov fending off the submission attempt from Dall.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shamil Abdurahimov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Shamil Abdurahimov's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Abdurahimov scores with a nice head shot.
Abdurahimov throws a body shot but no joy.
A nice inside leg kick there by Abdurahimov. That's going to slow Dall down.
Dall avoids the body shot from Abdurahimov.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Dall checks a leg kick.
Dall with the counter takedown but Abdurahimov avoids it easily.
A slapping leg kick lands for Dall.
Abdurahimov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dall.
Abdurahimov works over Dall's head and body with a nice combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Abdurahimov is looking to slow Dall down with leg kicks.
Abdurahimov scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
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!
Dall shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Dall tries a head kick but it misses.
Dall looks to land a right hand but Abdurahimov moved out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Abdurahimov bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Dall's head.
Abdurahimov is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Abdurahimov avoids the head kick by Dall.
Dall has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Dall there as he acknowledges the shot.
Dall throws a leg kick
and Abdurahimov counters with a body kick.
Dall is breathing heavily.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Abdurahimov.
Abdurahimov connects with a nice looking jab.
Abdurahimov thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Dall if he has to take too many more of those.
Dall ducks straight into an uppercut from Abdurahimov and tumbles to the canvas! It’s a flash knockdown though - Dall manages to regain guard straight away.
Dall is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Abdurahimov stands up and waves to Dall to follow him.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Dall lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Abdurahimov has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Abdurahimov and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Abdurahimov is throwing punches like he's double parked. Oh my word! Huge right hand from Abdurahimov shuts the power down on Dall. Lights out, game over! Abdurahimov is your winner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:52 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Shamil Abdurahimov!
Shamil Abdurahimov 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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Chris Bellum (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bon Odori (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bellum comes to the cage accompanied by Daddy Yankee - Limbo . I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Bon Odori was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Chris Bellum!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bon Odori!
The judges for this bout are Sergei Dronov, Igor Prikhodko and Fedor Mirinova.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Odori throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Bellum counters with a stiff right hand.
Odori lands a nice shot to the body.
Odori swings away with a body shot that misses
and Bellum counters with a stiff right hand.
Odori looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Bellum lands with a nice body punch.
Bellum walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Bellum throws a half hearted mid kick.
Odori will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Odori throws a half hearted mid kick.
Bellum feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Odori scores with a head kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Odori displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bellum throws out the jab.
Odori misses with the body kick
and Bellum counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bellum throws a body shot but no joy.
Odori looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Bellum misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Odori.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Odori misses with a body shot.
Bellum throws a jab but it's blocked by Odori.
Bon Odori seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Odori looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Odori connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Bellum momentarily.
Bellum lands a big right hand that sends Odori crashing to the mat! Bellum stays standing though and waves Odori back to his feet!
Odori is rocked!
Odori circles to his right, straight into a beautiful hook by Bellum. Odori falls face first into the canvas - great knockout victory for Bellum!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Chris Bellum!
During a confident post fight interview, Chris Bellum thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Stefan Groenveld (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sami Vatanen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Vatanen is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Kalmah - Heros to Us. Stefan Groenveld has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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293 lbs
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300 lbs
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Stefan Groenveld!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sami Vatanen!
The judges for this bout are Illya Tyunina, Viktor Lagutenko and Fedor Mirinova.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Groenveld avoids the body shot from Vatanen.
Groenveld stuns Vatanen with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Groenveld misses with a body shot.
Vatanen tests Groenveld's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Vatanen moves out of range of the strikes.
Vatanen scores with a jab to the jaw.
Groenveld moves away from the strike by Vatanen.
The fighters circling - Vatanen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Vatanen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Vatanen misses with a wild body shot.
Groenveld ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Vatanen moves away.
Vatanen throws a body shot but no joy.
Groenveld swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Vatanen lands a nice hook to Groenveld's body. Groenveld takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
We've been informed that Vatanen has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Vatanen comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Vatanen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Groenveld.
Groenveld throws an overhand right that lands on Vatanen's shoulder, as Vatanen tries to avoid the shot.
A jab lands there for Vatanen.
Sami Vatanen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Groenveld steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Vatanen.
It looked like Groenveld wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Groenveld throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Vatanen scores with a nice strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vatanen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Vatanen looks to land a combination but Groenveld avoids it well.
Vatanen throws an overhand right that lands on Groenveld's shoulder, as Groenveld tries to avoid the shot.
Groenveld slips a straight right by Vatanen.
Vatanen scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Vatanen on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Vatanen throws a left and a right that both miss
and Groenveld counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Groenveld.
Groenveld blocking some punches.
Vatanen throws a head punch that misses.
Groenveld breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A slow jab from Vatanen misses its intended target.
Vatanen with a hook.
Vatanen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Vatanen throws a body shot but no joy.
Vatanen misses with a wild body shot.
Groenveld avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Vatanen jabs at Groenveld's body.
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!
Vatanen lands a jab to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vatanen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Vatanen throws a jab but it's blocked by Groenveld.
It looked like Groenveld was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Vatanen.
Vatanen lands a nice looking body shot.
Vatanen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Vatanen lands a nice shot to the body.
Good shot there by Groenveld.
It looks like Sami Vatanen has been cut.
Groenveld dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Vatanen lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Groenveld uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Vatanen.
Vatanen throws a right hand that misses
and Groenveld connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Groenveld pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Groenveld connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Groenveld keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Vatanen takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Groenveld keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Groenveld lands a nice hook to Vatanen's body. Vatanen takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Groenveld throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Vatanen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
It looked like Groenveld was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Vatanen.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vatanen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Groenveld.
A little jabbing left from Vatanen on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Groenveld takes a swing at Vatanen's ribcage but misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Vatanen. Groenveld does a little dance to reset his feet.
An attempted straight right counter from Groenveld misses the target.
Groenveld slips under a jab.
Groenveld takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Some wild striking there from Vatanen.
An attempted straight right counter from Groenveld misses the target.
Vatanen takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Nice defenses there by Groenveld.
Groenveld throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Groenveld moves away from the strike by Vatanen.
Groenveld just misses with a punch to the body.
Groenveld jabs Vatanen right on the nose. Vatanen blinks but takes it well.
Groenveld scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Vatanen doesn't seem bothered though.
Groenveld throws a big shot that misses.
Groenveld throws a body punch but Vatanen moves out of range.
Vatanen scores with a sloppy right hand. Groenveld should have avoided that one.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vatanen's corner calls for a 1-2. Vatanen obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Groenveld misses with a body shot.
Groenveld ducks under a wild hook from Vatanen.
Groenveld scores with a crisp jab that stopped Vatanen in his tracks.
That has opened up Sami Vatanen's cut even more.
Vatanen takes a swing at Groenveld's ribcage but misses.
Vatanen loads up on a big right hand but Groenveld slips the punch.
Groenveld moves out of range as Vatanen strikes.
Jab, jab by Groenveld - just one landing.
Vatanen throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Groenveld on the side of the head.
A shot to the body from Groenveld misses
and Vatanen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Groenveld misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Vatanen.
Groenveld throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Vatanen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Groenveld misses with a wild body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Groenveld misses with a looping left.
Vatanen throws a right and a left that both miss.
Groenveld moves out of range of the strikes.
Vatanen looks to land a right hand but Groenveld moved out of range.
Groenveld misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Vatanen.
Vatanen swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sami Vatanen dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Sami Vatanen'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.
Vatanen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Groenveld.
Groenveld staying out of range there.
Groenveld is looking to wear down Vatanen with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
A looping hook to the body misses from Groenveld. Vatanen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Vatanen fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Vatanen takes a swing at Groenveld's ribcage but misses.
Vatanen throws a body punch but Groenveld moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Groenveld. Vatanen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Vatanen misses with a double jab.
Groenveld throws a lazy right hand but Vatanen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Vatanen! But no joy.
Groenveld throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Groenveld connects with the punch.
Groenveld misses with a wild body shot.
The fighters circling - Vatanen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vatanen will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Groenveld ducks under a wild hook from Vatanen.
Groenveld cracks Vatanen with a good jab.
Sami Vatanen seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Groenveld fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Vatanen looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vatanen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Groenveld.
Groenveld throws a lazy right hand but Vatanen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Groenveld takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Groenveld works Vatanen's body with a nice hook.
Groenveld misses with a hook.
Groenveld tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Vatanen was well out of range. Poor timing from Groenveld.
Vatanen moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Groenveld ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Vatanen moves away.
Groenveld displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Vatanen throws out the jab.
Vatanen missing with a left hand there. Groenveld was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Vatanen lands a nice shot to the body.
Vatanen misses with a looping left.
A lazy left from Groenveld finds it's target.
Groenveld avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Vatanen thows a left - swing and a miss!
Vatanen throws a hook but Groenveld blocks it.
A big right from Vatanen misses.
Groenveld was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Groenveld keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Vatanen.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vatanen defending well as Groenveld loads up on a big left hand.
Vatanen now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Groenveld fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Vatanen looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Vatanen takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
The cut above Sami Vatanen's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Groenveld showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Vatanen.
Groenveld is looking to counter punch.
Vatanen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Groenveld.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Vatanen works Groenveld's body with a nice hook.
Vatanen punishes Groenveld's body with a nice straight punch.
Vatanen throws a body shot but no joy.
Vatanen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Groenveld was well out of range. Poor timing from Vatanen.
Groenveld ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Vatanen on the wrong end of a nice jab.
A big left from Vatanen misses.
Groenveld throwing a counter right hand but Vatanen manages to avoid it.
Vatanen thuds his right hand into Groenveld's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Groenveld blocks a jab.
Vatanen ducks under a wild hook from Groenveld.
Groenveld lands a nice looking body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Groenveld throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Vatanen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Groenveld.
Vatanen swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A jab from Groenveld misses.
Nice straight punches there by Vatanen. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Vatanen.
Vatanen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Vatanen takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Vatanen is breathing heavily.
Vatanen misses with an uppercut.
Vatanen ducks under a wild hook from Groenveld.
Vatanen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Groenveld scores with a shot to the body.
Vatanen swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Groenveld counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Vatanen thinking.
Vatanen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Vatanen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Groenveld misses with an uppercut
and Vatanen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Vatanen needs to keep his hands up - Groenveld had a free shot at his head there.
Groenveld thuds a left hand into Vatanen's body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vatanen takes a swing at Groenveld's ribcage but misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vatanen on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Sami Vatanen's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Vatanen misses with an uppercut. Groenveld saw that one coming.
Vatanen moves out of range as Groenveld strikes.
A jab from Vatanen misses.
Nice defenses there by Vatanen.
Groenveld with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Vatanen to score with a decent uppercut.
Groenveld ducks under a wild hook from Vatanen.
Vatanen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A combination from Vatanen does no damage.
Groenveld takes a swing at Vatanen's ribcage but misses.
Vatanen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Groenveld.
Vatanen ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
A big right from Vatanen misses.
Groenveld keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Groenveld fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Vatanen looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Vatanen takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Vatanen missing with a left hand there. Groenveld was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
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 Stefan Groenveld will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Sami Vatanen's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. 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.
Groenveld avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Vatanen throws a right hand that misses
and Groenveld counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Vatanen lands a right hook to the body.
Groenveld displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Vatanen throws out the jab.
Groenveld jabs Vatanen to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Vatanen moves out of range of the strikes.
Groenveld throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Groenveld scores with a jab.
Groenveld lands a nice hook to Vatanen's body. Vatanen takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Groenveld swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Vatanen.
Vatanen takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Nice body punch from Groenveld.
Vatanen takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Sami Vatanen's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Stefan Groenveld!
Stefan Groenveld bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Walood Kassab (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kostya Tszyu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kassab's entrance music is Merauder - Life Is Pain. A fine choice. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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195 lbs
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Solid boxing
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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
11 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Walood Kassab!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 2, fighting out of New York, Kostya Tszyu!
The judges for this bout are Sergei Dronov, Igor Prikhodko and Viktor Lagutenko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kassab shoots in looking for a takedown but Tszyu manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Kassab's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Tszyu! But no joy.
Kassab tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Tszyu manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Tszyu is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kassab.
As Tszyu tries to get set, Kassab tries to push him back and clinch up but Tszyu manages to avoid the attempt.
Kassab scores with a crisp jab that stopped Tszyu in his tracks.
Kassab shoots in looking for a takedown. Tszyu tries to sprawl out of it but Kassab keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Tszyu manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Tszyu lands a nice shot to the body.
Walood Kassab seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kassab moves into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kassab has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Tszyu avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Walood Kassab. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tszyu gets underhooks to prevent Kassab's takedown attempt.
Tszyu lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Tszyu stops a takedown attempt from Kassab.
Tszyu gets through Kassab's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Kassab 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.
Tszyu lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Tszyu.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tszyu lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kassab backwards.
Kassab wants a takedown.
Tszyu tries to circle away but Kassab has him pinned against the cage.
Tszyu fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tszyu prevents the takedown attempt.
Tszyu lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Kassab is looking for a takedown.
Kassab turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Kassab working away.
Kassab working the ground and pound but Tszyu is defending the strikes.
Sloppy strikes there by Kassab.
Tszyu dodges the ground and pound from Kassab.
Kassab tries to score with some ground and pound. Tszyu controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Tszyu told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Kassab creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Tszyu sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
The strikes coming from Kassab are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Kassab is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Tszyu is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kassab swings around for an armbar but Tszyu sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Kassab's guard.
Kassab tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kassab looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Tszyu puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Kassab is holding on to half guard well.
Tszyu is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Kassab is looking to improve his position.
Tszyu sitting and controlling from the half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kassab manages to get to full guard.
Kassab has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Tszyu has passed into side control.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Kassab is trying to control Tszyu's posture but Tszyu avoids it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Kassab gets back to half guard.
Kassab has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Kassab gets back to full guard.
Kassab tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Tszyu wants to stand but Kassab is controlling his posture from full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kostya Tszyu dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Kassab rushes Tszyu and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Tszyu wants to break the clinch but can't.
A right hook to the body lands for Tszyu.
Kassab can't get the takedown.
Tszyu lands a hook that snaps the head of Kassab backwards.
Tszyu breaks from the clinch.
Tszyu scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kassab doesn't seem bothered though.
Tszyu has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Tszyu throws a combination. Kassab tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
It looks like Walood Kassab has been cut.
A left lands for Tszyu.
Kassab shoots and misses
and Tszyu makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Tszyu lands a big right hand that sends Kassab crashing to the mat! Tszyu stays standing though and waves Kassab back to his feet!
Kassab is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kassab takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Oh Kassab is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Tszyu comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Tszyu drops Kassab with a straight right hand, right on the button! Tszyu follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kostya Tszyu!
Our winner, Kostya Tszyu, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Stones Mahones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Larry Mayflower (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mahones comes to the cage accompanied by This Is My BOOMSTICK. Stones Mahones could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Larry Mayflower's chin.
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281 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Stones Mahones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Larry Mayflower!
The judges for this bout are Dmitry Maklakov, Aleksandr Martynov and Konstantin Menshow.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mahones scores with a hook to the body. Mayflower takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A combination from Mayflower does no damage.
We've been told by Mahones's head coaches at WIGGLEBOTTOM'S that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Mahones lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Mahones moves into range and clinches up with Mayflower.
A head punch on the inside from Mahones fails to land.
Mayflower jumps guard but Mahones stands there with Mayflower around his waist. Mayflower gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Mahones.
A short right from Mahones.
Mahones tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mayflower changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Mahones fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Mahones clinches up with Mayflower and pushes him back against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mahones tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mahones lands a left hand that snaps the head of Mayflower backwards.
It looks like Larry Mayflower has been cut.
Mahones struggles to land a body shot inside as Mayflower controls his hands.
Mahones presses Mayflower against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Mahones lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Mahones lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Mahones lands an uppercut.
Mahones lands with a short shot to the head.
Mahones scores with a nice hook to the head.
Mahones controlling the action here for a moment.
A nice right hand lands inside from Mahones.
Mayflower is rocked!
That has opened up Larry Mayflower's cut even more.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mayflower fails to pull guard.
Stones Mahones has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Larry Mayflower.
A short uppercut from Mahones.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Mahones.
Mayflower is still on wobbly legs! Can Mahones finish him?
Mahones pushes Mayflower against the cage. Mahones is working some dirty boxing. Mahones pushes off with a quick right hook! Mayflower goes down! Mayflower tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Mahones moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Stones Mahones!
A less than humble Stones Mahones misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Pena Pulkkinen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andy Bangsit (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these fighters are unbeaten, so somebody's 0 has got to go!Andy Bangsit is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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209 lbs
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212 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Pena Pulkkinen!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Andy Bangsit!
The judges for this bout are Ivan Kurochkin, Konstantin Menshow and Valeri Chadov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Some bone on bone action there as Bangsit checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
No luck for Bangsit with that takedown attempt.
Pulkkinen really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Pulkkinen scores with a nice right hand.
Bangsit closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Pulkkinen takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Bangsit has a takedown stuffed.
Pulkkinen swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pulkkinen throws a low kick but it's checked well by Bangsit.
Bangsit shoots in and gets a takedown into Pulkkinen's guard.
Bangsit stands and throws Pulkkinen's legs to the side, diving into side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bangsit throws an elbow but Pulkkinen slips to the side and avoids it well.
Bangsit tries to score with some ground and pound. Pulkkinen controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Bangsit tries to advance to mount but Pulkkinen instead regains half guard.
Bangsit misses with a head shot. Pulkkinen uses the momentum to regain guard.
Bangsit postures up in Pulkkinen's guard and throws a big left but Pulkkinen blocks it.
Bangsit drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Bangsit jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Bangsit throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Bangsit accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bangsit thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Bangsit working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Pulkkinen controlling the position.
Bangsit thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Pulkkinen utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Bangsit forces his way into half guard.
Bangsit is looking to advance position but Pulkkinen won't allow it.
Pulkkinen wants to control but Bangsit is keeping busy.
Bangsit is trying to work for a kimura but Pulkkinen is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bangsit is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Pulkkinen defends it well.
Bangsit throwing shots but Pulkkinen is blocking nicely.
Pulkkinen wants to improve his position but Bangsit is controlling well.
Pulkkinen wants to control but Bangsit is keeping busy.
Bangsit thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Bangsit is looking for a kimura here.
Pulkkinen is holding on to half guard well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Bangsit missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pulkkinen is defending against the submission attempts here by Bangsit.
Pulkkinen tries to roll over but Bangsit keeps him under control.
Pulkkinen is pressing down on Bangsit's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bangsit is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Bangsit throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andy Bangsit dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Bangsit gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Pulkkinen counters with a low kick, right behind Bangsit 's knee.
Pulkkinen defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Bangsit.
Pulkkinen is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Pulkkinen thuds his shin into the meat of Bangsit's side.
Bangsit doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Pulkkinen counters with a stiff right hand.
Pena Pulkkinen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Andy Bangsit.
Pulkkinen lands with a cross.
Bangsit fails with a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bangsit tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Pulkkinen swivels and escapes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pulkkinen looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Bangsit shoots in for a double leg but Pulkkinen sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Pulkkinen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bangsit changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Bangsit fails to land the takedown.
Pulkkinen lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Pulkkinen misses with a few strikes there.
Bangsit with the counter takedown but Pulkkinen avoids it easily.
Bangsit ducks under a wild hook from Pulkkinen.
Bangsit changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Pulkkinen defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Bangsit.
Pulkkinen throws a nice inside leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pulkkinen throws the left hand but Bangsit avoids the punch easily.
Bangsit tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Bangsit takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Pulkkinen is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Pulkkinen lands a really nice looking cross but Bangsit seems unphased.
A low kick from Pulkkinen is predictable there
so Bangsit counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pulkkinen keeping full guard, as Bangsit tries to pass.
Bangsit is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Bangsit tries to free his leg and advance position but Pulkkinen is retaining full guard.
Pulkkinen seems keen to control Bangsit's posture.
Bangsit is pushing down on Pulkkinen's leg trying to pass to half guard. Pulkkinen is fighting to maintain full guard but Bangsit has managed to sneak the leg through.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bangsit maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Pulkkinen could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Bangsit has cracked it and Pulkkinen is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Bangsit!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:23 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Andy Bangsit!
Andy Bangsit is the new light heavyweight champion!
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