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DFC 20: Unleashed PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tommy Bruce (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Risto Rautio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tommy Bruce has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Tommy Bruce!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Risto Rautio!
The judges for this bout are Illya Tyunina, Vladimir Khabensky and Valeri Chadov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rautio thuds his right hand into Bruce's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Rautio lands a big head kick that sends Bruce tumbling to the mat! Rautio takes a step backwards and waves Bruce back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Bruce is rocked!
It looks like Tommy Bruce has been cut.
Rautio drops Bruce with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Bruce looks back up at him and smiles so Rautio waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Oh Bruce is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rautio connects with a picture perfect right hand that knocks Bruce out cold! This one is over in a flash!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Risto Rautio!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Pari Jakh (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Des James (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). James has chosen Engine no 9 as his entrance music. The key to victory for Pari Jakh has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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
0 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Pari Jakh!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Des James!
The judges for this bout are Illya Tyunina, Igor Prikhodko and Ivan Kurochkin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jakh fails with a takedown attempt.
Jakh throws the kick towards the body but James avoids it.
Jakh is looking to clinch.
James was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
James dives in and grabs Jakh's left leg, looking for a takedown. Jakh pushes down on James's head and hops out.
Jakh is looking to counter the offense by James and move into the clinch.
James throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Jakh's waist but Jakh gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing James off to one side.
An inside leg kick lands from Jakh.
Jakh darts in looking for a takedown but James gets double underhooks and turns Jakh into the cage.
James keeps the fight on the outside.
A countering left hand to the body from James misses.
James stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pari Jakh. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
James misses with a head kick.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Jakh enables James to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Jakh manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
James won't allow Jakh to sweep him here.
James gets to his feet - Jakh follows without any prompting.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jakh stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Jakh wants it to stay on the feet.
James fails to land with a series of punches.
James shoots in for a double leg but Jakh sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
James stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and James wants it to stay on the feet.
Jakh tries to clinch up
and James counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
James gets a clinch.
James tries to land knees in the clinch but Jakh avoids the damage to the body.
James pulls Jakh into guard.
Jakh being controlled here momentarily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
James is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
James keeping moving, preventing Jakh from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jakh stays in close to James's body and controls the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
James pulls Jakh in close to prevent any damage.
Jakh throws a strike but James rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jakh escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. James gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
James lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Jakh is trying to keep James in close.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
James slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Jakh will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
James sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Jakh's guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jakh is looking for a sweep. James is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Jakh is trying to maintain the position but James is very close to passing his half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Des James dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
The fight stays on the outside here - Jakh looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
James forces Jakh back against the cage and clinches.
James pulls Jakh into guard.
Jakh trying to control the position from guard on top but James is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jakh looking to sit in guard and control but James gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
James stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jakh swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
James landing some decent shots from guard.
Jakh is working an open guard so James takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
James swats away the attempt to clinch by Jakh.
Jakh scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
James clinches up with Jakh and pushes him back against the cage.
Jakh is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Jakh breaks from the clinch.
Jakh scores with a jab to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
James shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Jakh's guard.
James showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
James postures up.
Jakh can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as James controls the pace.
James postures up and lands a big shot to Jakh's brow.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jakh is looking for a triangle but James pushes his legs off easily.
Jakh wants to stand up but James is controlling him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
James working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Jakh's head.
Jakh is trying to control the position but James postures up.
James looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
James is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Nice sprawl there from James as Jakh shoots in.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
James fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Jakh to the ground. James is now in Jakh's guard.
James forces his way into half guard.
James is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
James is looking to advance position but Jakh won't allow it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
James stalling.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
James escapes and gets back to his feet.
Jakh clinches with his opponent.
James drops down looking for an ankle pick but Jakh pulls his leg out and moves away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Des James showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
James shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Jakh's guard.
James passes Jakh's left leg - he's now in half guard.
James controlling the action here.
Jakh slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
James not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jakh is trying to keep James in close.
James's corner is telling him to maintain position.
James won't allow Jakh to sweep him here.
James landing with the ground and pound.
James tries to free his leg and advance position but Jakh is retaining full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
James slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
James fails with a takedown attempt.
James has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Jakh looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? James is fending him off so far but Jakh persists. Nope, James circles away and we're back to standing.
Jakh misses with the combination.
Jakh gets off balance looking for a body kick
and James counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Jakh manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
James shoots for a takedown but Jakh saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
James darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
James seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Jakh trying to hold on to James's head to control him but James postures up.
Jakh looks like he's trying to stand up.
James scoring with strikes to the body and head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
James is figuring out what he wants to do next.
James stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Nice takedown defense from James. No joy for Jakh on that attempt.
A little jabbing left from James on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Jakh defending well as James loads up on a big left hand.
Jakh feinted with a counter takedown.
Jakh blocks the body kick.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jakh doesn't manage to clinch there - James circles away.
James fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Jakh to the ground. James is now in Jakh's guard.
Pari Jakh has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Des James is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
James makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Des James comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got James 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 Illya Tyunina scores the fight for Des James!
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight for Des James!
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight for Des James!
Des James wins by unanimous decision!
A relieved looking Des James thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Oleg Romanov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Butch Harris Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Oleg Romanov could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Butch Harris Jr's chin.
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250 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Oleg Romanov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Butch Harris Jr!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Konstantin Menshow and Igor Prikhodko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Romanov shoots and misses
and Harris Jr counters with a left and a right... And another left! Romanov is down! He's done! The ref dives in to save him and that's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Butch Harris Jr!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Diego Hageman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Luke Dawson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Diego Hageman has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Diego Hageman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Luke Dawson!
The judges for this bout are Aleksei Zolotukhin, Valeri Chadov and Illya Tyunina.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dawson doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Dawson tries a head kick but it misses.
Dawson wants to land a leg kick but Hageman is out of range.
It looked like Hageman wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Dawson throws a head kick that misses
and Hageman counters with a right hand to the body.
Hageman gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Hageman softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Hageman lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Dawson wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Hageman blocks the elbow strike.
Hageman avoiding damage as Dawson throws knees to the body.
Dawson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dawson wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Hageman scores with a shot to the side of Dawson's head.
Dawson tries to break the clinch but Hageman is controlling the position.
Dawson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dawson wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Hageman avoids a wild elbow strike from Dawson.
Hageman blocks an elbow strike from Dawson.
Hageman blocks the elbow strike.
Hageman blocks the elbow strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dawson has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Dawson misses with an elbow strike.
Dawson blocking some punches.
Dawson working hard to break the clinch.
Dawson's coach down at Barbell Brigade - $1000 was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Dawson's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Hageman blocks the elbow strike.
Dawson is trying to break free.
Hageman working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Hageman lands a nice uppercut.
A short uppercut from Hageman.
Hageman prevents Dawson from breaking the clinch.
Hageman throws a head punch that misses.
Dawson tries to break free but Hageman pushes him back against the cage.
Dawson creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Hageman.
Hageman lands a shoulder strike.
Good body shot from Hageman.
Dawson is looking to break free of the clinch but Hageman has double underhooks.
Hageman misses with a punch on the inside.
Hageman lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Dawson can't break the clinch.
Hageman lands a body shot in the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
With the fighters up against the cage, Dawson throws an elbow but misses.
Dawson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hageman rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Dawson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Dawson keeps the fight on the outside.
Dawson throws a head kick that misses.
Hageman scores with a nice head shot.
We've been told by Hageman's head coaches at Savage Empire that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Dawson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Dawson throws a head kick but Hageman moves out of range.
Hageman is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Hageman avoids the head kick by Dawson.
Hageman wants to clinch.
Hageman misses with a hook
and Dawson counters with an inside leg kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Dawson.
Dawson throws a nice outside leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dawson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hageman.
Dawson connects with a solid leg kick.
Hageman throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Dawson throws a head kick that half lands.
Hageman changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Hageman tries to close the distance and clinch up but Dawson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Dawson takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Dawson 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 Hageman has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Hageman and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Dawson takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Hageman has managed to clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Hageman.
Dawson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hageman prevents Dawson from breaking the clinch.
Hageman lands a nice shot to the body.
Hageman lands with a short shot to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hageman has Dawson pressed against the cage, preventing Dawson from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Dawson looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A short right from Hageman.
A nice left hand lands by Hageman.
Hageman dodges an elbow strike from Dawson.
Hageman dodges an elbow strike from Dawson.
Dawson is trying to push Hageman away but Hageman has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Hageman lands with a left to the head.
Dawson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Dawson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hageman throws a head punch that misses.
Hageman working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Dawson tries to circle away but Hageman has him pinned against the cage.
Dawson misses with an elbow strike.
Hageman misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hageman blocks an elbow strike from Dawson.
Dawson is trying to break the clinch but Hageman is controlling him.
Hageman scores with a shoulder strike.
Hageman prevents Dawson from breaking the clinch.
Hageman misses with the head strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Diego Hageman 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.
Dawson throws a head kick but Hageman moves out of range.
Dawson throws a leg kick that misses.
Hageman is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
A head kick misses from Dawson.
Dawson lands a front kick.
A head kick from Dawson lands but Hageman takes it in his stride.
Dawson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hageman throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hageman misses with a series of wild punches.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Dawson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dawson throws a wild body kick that Hageman sees coming a mile off.
Hageman is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dawson can do to turn this around?
Dawson takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Dawson slips under a jab from Hageman.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Dawson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hageman scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Dawson scores with a leg kick.
Dawson tries a head kick but it misses.
Dawson throws a head kick but Hageman moves out of range.
The fighters circling - Hageman throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Dawson throws a counter combo.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Hageman's jab looks to have found its range, popping Dawson under the eye.
Jab from Hageman.
Dawson throws a front kick aimed at Hageman's knee but Hageman avoids it well.
A head kick misses from Dawson.
Hageman scores with a jab. Dawson acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Dawson will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Luke Dawson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Dawson lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Dawson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hageman.
As Hageman backs off Dawson throws a huge counter combo but Hageman manages to avoid it all.
Hageman misses with a straight left.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dawson throws a sloppy head kick and Hageman moves out of range easily.
Hageman throws a big counter combination but Dawson scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Dawson throws a half hearted mid kick.
Diego Hageman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hageman getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Hageman fails to land with a series of punches.
Hageman cracks Dawson with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Dawson takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Dawson throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Dawson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hageman lands with a right hand.
Dawson throws a low kick but Hageman moves out of range easily.
Hageman moves into the clinch.
Nice body punch from Hageman - that landed with a thud.
Hageman lands with a light punch inside.
Hageman lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hageman has Dawson pressed against the cage, preventing Dawson from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A nice left hand lands by Hageman.
Dawson is trying to push Hageman away but Hageman has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Hageman tries to work over Dawson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hageman swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dawson wants to break the clinch but can't.
Dawson working hard to break the clinch.
Dawson looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Dawson just misses with a elbow thrown towards Hageman's brow.
Hageman misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dawson tries to break free but Hageman pushes him back against the cage.
Dawson working hard to break the clinch.
Hageman lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Dawson throws an elbow but it misses.
Hageman blocks an elbow strike from Dawson.
Hageman lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Hageman working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Hageman takes an elbow to the forehead.
Dawson throws an elbow that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hageman lands a body punch in the clinch.
Hageman blocks an elbow strike from Dawson.
Dawson lands a nice elbow.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Hageman.
Hageman has Dawson pressed against the cage, preventing Dawson from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Dawson is trying to force a seperation but Hageman has the dominant position.
Dawson is looking to break free of the clinch but Hageman has double underhooks.
Dawson creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dawson tries to circle away but Hageman has him pinned against the cage.
Hageman scores with a shoulder strike.
Dawson wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Hageman has him pressed against the cage.
Hageman scores with a hook to the body.
A short uppercut from Hageman.
It looks like Luke Dawson has been cut.
Hageman lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Hageman avoids a wild elbow strike from Dawson.
Hageman scores with a nice hook to the head.
Dawson is rocked!
Hageman misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dawson tries to circle away but Hageman has him pinned against the cage.
Hageman misses with a short punch on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Diego Hageman dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Luke Dawson's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
A shot to the body from Hageman misses
and Dawson counters with a head kick.
Hageman lands a body shot.
Dawson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Hageman throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hageman is looking to clinch but Dawson is avoiding it.
Sloppy strikes from Hageman. Those never looked like landing.
Hageman doesn't manage to clinch there - Dawson circles away.
Dawson fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Hageman.
Hageman misses with a looping left.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hageman wants to clinch but Dawson slips to the side
and Dawson counters with a low kick, right behind Hageman 's knee.
Dawson ducks under a wild hook from Hageman.
Hageman connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Hageman avoids the head kick by Dawson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hageman fails to land with a series of punches.
Dawson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Dawson throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Dawson misses with a head kick.
Hageman tries to clinch up but Dawson circles away and keeps his distance.
Dawson takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Hageman throws a body punch but Dawson moves out of range.
Hageman lands a jab-cross combination.
Hageman lands a nice looking body shot.
A cross from Hageman lands.
Hageman throws a right and a left that Dawson avoids nicely.
Hageman looks to land a combination but Dawson avoids it well.
Hageman throws a series of punches but Dawson moves out of range.
Diego Hageman is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hageman misses with a series of wild punches.
Hageman throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Dawson counters with a head kick.
Dawson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hageman was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Hageman checks a leg kick.
Hageman moves out of range of the body kick.
Hageman swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Dawson throws a leg kick but Hageman sees it coming and moves out of range.
Hageman moves out of range as Dawson throws a body kick.
Hageman fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Dawson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Dawson wants to land a leg kick but Hageman is out of range.
Dawson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Dawson throws a low kick but Hageman moves out of range easily.
Luke Dawson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hageman misses the shot to the body.
Dawson throws a low kick, looking for Hageman's leg but Hageman calmly moves out of range.
Hageman is looking to counter punch.
Dawson is the more experienced fighter here and he's going to need to draw on some of that experience if he's going to pull this one out the bag.
Dawson throws a sloppy head kick and Hageman moves out of range easily.
Hageman throwing a counter right hand but Dawson manages to avoid it.
Dawson throws a sloppy head kick
and Hageman counters with a stiff right hand.
Hageman works the jab nicely.
Hageman lands with a hook. Dawson tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Dawson looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Dawson takes a jab right on the kisser.
Dawson delivers a nice body kick.
Dawson on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Dawson throws a wild body kick that Hageman sees coming a mile off.
Hageman misses with a few strikes there.
Dawson closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hageman takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hageman thuds his right hand into Dawson's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Dawson has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Dawson tries a head kick but it misses.
Dawson drops his hands momentarily and Hageman takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Luke Dawson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Dawson throws a sloppy head kick and Hageman moves out of range easily.
Dawson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Hageman blocks a head kick by Dawson.
Dawson gets tackled into the cage by Hageman. Hageman maintains the clinch.
Dawson misses with an elbow strike.
Dawson can't break the clinch.
Hageman blocks an elbow strike.
Dawson wants to get back to striking at distance but Hageman won't allow it.
Hageman lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Hageman lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Hageman blocks the elbow strike.
And that's the end of the fight!
Diego Hageman showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Hageman has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight for Diego Hageman!
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight for Diego Hageman!
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight for Diego Hageman!
Diego Hageman wins by unanimous decision!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Down Out (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sam Peterson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sam Peterson will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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27
223 lbs
4 - 2 - 0 |
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23
205 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Counter fighter
Granite chin |
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Excellent boxer
Determined |
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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
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Down Out!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Sam Peterson!
The judges for this bout are Ivan Kurochkin, Konstantin Menshow and Igor Prikhodko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Peterson throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Out counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Out winds up and cracks Peterson with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Out drops an elbow to the side of Peterson's head.
Out looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Out throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Out looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Out thows a huge punch but Peterson dodges it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Out landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Nice strikes from Out there.
Peterson is rocked!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Out unloads with some huge strikes here! Peterson is out! Out wins by brutal knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Down Out!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Down Out waved his t-shirt featuring FinnFighter Nutrition (Five 160Q supps!)'s logo in front of the cameras.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Sexton Hardcastle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ryan McCarthy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hardcastle comes to the cage accompanied by How I Could Just Kill a Man- Rage Against the Machine. Sexton Hardcastle could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Ryan McCarthy's chin.
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151 lbs
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160 lbs
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Counter fighter
Good chin |
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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
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Sexton Hardcastle!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ryan McCarthy!
The judges for this bout are Konstantin Menshow, Igor Prikhodko and Vladimir Khabensky.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McCarthy misses with a shot to the body
and Hardcastle counters with a left to the body.
Ryan McCarthy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McCarthy lands with a good body shot.
Hardcastle connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between McCarthy's hands.
McCarthy jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
McCarthy moves forwards but Hardcastle connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Hardcastle keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hardcastle misses with a combination
and McCarthy counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Hardcastle shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
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!
McCarthy is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Hardcastle is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hardcastle is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Hardcastle looking to pass the guard.
Hardcastle has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Hardcastle preventing the sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hardcastle working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Hardcastle with a flurry of punches that miss.
McCarthy has his hands on Hardcastle's head, controlling the position.
Hardcastle knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for McCarthy on the ground.
Hardcastle trying to control the position from guard on top but McCarthy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
McCarthy pulls Hardcastle in close to prevent any damage.
Hardcastle tries to free his leg and advance position but McCarthy is retaining full guard.
McCarthy controlling the position.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Hardcastle trying to control but McCarthy is working from the bottom.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Hardcastle shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in McCarthy's guard.
McCarthy bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Hardcastle's guard.
Hardcastle throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
McCarthy is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McCarthy stands and throws Hardcastle's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Hardcastle is looking to reverse the position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Hardcastle wants to control but McCarthy postures up.
The referee asks McCarthy politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. McCarthy prefers to stall for the moment though.
Hardcastle is not content to let McCarthy control the position.
McCarthy thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
McCarthy wants to control but Hardcastle is keeping him busy.
Hardcastle is trying to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McCarthy wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hardcastle keeps working.
McCarthy might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Hardcastle haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hardcastle is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but McCarthy is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ryan McCarthy 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.
A good leg kick by McCarthy.
McCarthy cracks a nice hook into Hardcastle's ribs.
Hardcastle tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Left hook, right uppercut from Hardcastle.
Hardcastle fails with the takedown
and McCarthy counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Hardcastle has been working on his balance at Bruize Brothaz, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by McCarthy.
McCarthy misses with a hook.
McCarthy turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Hardcastle checks a low kick from McCarthy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McCarthy tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hardcastle was well out of range. Poor timing from McCarthy.
McCarthy misses with an uppercut. Hardcastle saw that one coming.
Hardcastle throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Ryan McCarthy seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hardcastle takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hardcastle throws a combination but it was largely blocked by McCarthy.
Hardcastle misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
McCarthy misses with a two punch combination.
McCarthy has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
McCarthy thuds a left hand into Hardcastle's body.
Hardcastle on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
McCarthy lands a two punch combo.
Hardcastle misses the jab.
Hardcastle takes a body punch but keeps moving.
McCarthy scores with a one two! Hardcastle had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McCarthy takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Left hook, right uppercut from McCarthy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hardcastle keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A counter left hand to the body from Hardcastle misses its target.
McCarthy lands with a nice body punch.
Hardcastle takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A head kick misses from Hardcastle.
McCarthy is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Hardcastle rather than just go for the knockout.
McCarthy misses with a body shot.
Hardcastle appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
An inside leg kick lands from Hardcastle.
McCarthy looks to score with a jab to the body but Hardcastle is just out of range.
McCarthy scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
McCarthy tries a head kick but it misses.
McCarthy tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
McCarthy misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Sexton Hardcastle is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hardcastle thows a leg kick but McCarthy checks it
and McCarthy counters with a stiff right hand.
Hardcastle dives in and scores a takedown into McCarthy's guard.
McCarthy bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Hardcastle's guard.
McCarthy trying to control but Hardcastle is working from the bottom.
Hardcastle is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
McCarthy advances position into side control!
McCarthy controlling the position.
McCarthy tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no McCarthy has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McCarthy is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Hardcastle knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
McCarthy moves into full mount!
Hardcastle is looking to get to half guard.
McCarthy tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
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!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ryan McCarthy showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
McCarthy scores with a jab.
Hardcastle takes one on the button.
Hardcastle shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as McCarthy sprawls well. McCarthy wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Hardcastle gets slowly back to his feet.
McCarthy misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
McCarthy takes a swing at Hardcastle's ribcage but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McCarthy lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
McCarthy takes one on the button.
McCarthy moves into range and connects with a jab.
McCarthy misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hardcastle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McCarthy tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hardcastle was well out of range. Poor timing from McCarthy.
A little feinted left hand from Hardcastle on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Hardcastle moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
McCarthy bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Donk. McCarthy catches Hardcastle right on the button with a cross.
McCarthy has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
McCarthy swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McCarthy looks to score with a jab to the body but Hardcastle is just out of range.
Hardcastle is looking for a counter combo.
McCarthy tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hardcastle was well out of range. Poor timing from McCarthy.
McCarthy dodges the punch combination from Hardcastle.
McCarthy swinging wildly here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hardcastle throws the left hand but McCarthy avoids the punch easily.
A kick lands to the mid section there for McCarthy.
Hardcastle takes a shot right to the bread basket.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hardcastle shoots in for a takedown but McCarthy shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Hardcastle doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
McCarthy fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
McCarthy swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Hardcastle counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Ryan McCarthy is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
McCarthy keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hardcastle takes one to the chin there.
McCarthy changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McCarthy scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
McCarthy goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
McCarthy throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
As McCarthy looks to move away, Hardcastle throws a big counter combo but McCarthy just gets out of the way.
McCarthy avoids the body shot from Hardcastle.
McCarthy connects with a body shot.
Hardcastle throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
McCarthy lands a jab to the head.
McCarthy looks to score with a jab to the body but Hardcastle is just out of range.
The fighters circle momentarily. McCarthy darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Hardcastle takes a jab right on the kisser.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McCarthy throws a quick inside leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McCarthy stalks Hardcastle and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Hardcastle's face. Hardcastle staggers backwards, shaken.
Decent striking displayed by McCarthy there.
Hardcastle misses with a lunging right hand
and McCarthy counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Sexton Hardcastle has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hardcastle misses with a body shot.
McCarthy punishes Hardcastle's body with a nice straight punch.
McCarthy slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
McCarthy lands a head shot.
Hardcastle closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Hardcastle misses with an uppercut
and McCarthy cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hardcastle misses with a wild body shot.
Ryan McCarthy is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
McCarthy connects with a nice looking jab.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ryan McCarthy comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well McCarthy has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight for Ryan McCarthy!
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight for Ryan McCarthy!
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight for Ryan McCarthy!
Ryan McCarthy wins by unanimous decision!
A victorious Ryan McCarthy thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Carlos Ferreira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tod Truck (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Carlos Ferreira has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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28
180 lbs
6 - 1 - 0 |
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175 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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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
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Carlos Ferreira!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Tod Truck!
The judges for this bout are Konstantin Menshow, Vladimir Khabensky and Fedor Mirinova.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ferreira checks the leg kick nicely there.
Truck 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.
Ferreira swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Truck looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Truck avoids a punch combination nicely.
Ferreira lands a right hook to the body.
Ferreira tries to keep at a distance but Truck has taken the fight into the clinch.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Ferreira.
Ferreira lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Truck.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ferreira lands a body shot.
Truck can't find room to land a body shot as Ferreira controls the action.
Ferreira softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Truck trying to land knees to the body.
Ferreira lands with a short shot to the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Ferreira.
Ferreira escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ferreira seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ferreira connects with a single shot there.
Ferreira connects with a jab.
Truck drops his hands momentarily and Ferreira takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Truck is rocked!
Truck gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Ferreira gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Carlos Ferreira!
Carlos Ferreira decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Spanky Edgar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hotaka Yoshida (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Edgar comes to the cage accompanied by Kick In The Door. Yoshida comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Arsone kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Spanky Edgar has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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27
157 lbs
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156 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
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Spanky Edgar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Hotaka Yoshida!
The judges for this bout are Aleksei Zolotukhin, Vladimir Khabensky and Ivan Kurochkin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Yoshida pulls out of a head kick attempt.
We've been hearing reports that Edgar has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Yoshida lands a high kick!
Yoshida takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Edgar lands a really nice looking cross but Yoshida seems unphased.
Edgar misses with a hook.
Yoshida pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A head kick misses from Yoshida.
Yoshida lands a jab to Edgar's midsection.
Yoshida shoots in and drives through. Edgar sprawls well.
Yoshida connects with an inside leg kick.
Yoshida misses with a body shot
and Edgar counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Yoshida misses with a body kick.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Edgar enables Yoshida to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Edgar manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
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!
Edgar not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Yoshida slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Yoshida looking to sit in guard and control but Edgar gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yoshida not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Edgar in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Yoshida is pulling down on Edgar's head to control his posture.
Yoshida is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Yoshida is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Edgar has managed to free his arm - good work.
Edgar knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Yoshida on the ground.
Edgar tries to get to full guard but Yoshida has control of the leg.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yoshida not doing much here.
Yoshida is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Edgar wants to get back to full guard.
Edgar wants to control but Yoshida is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Yoshida is looking to take a break and control but Edgar is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Yoshida is taking a breather. Edgar 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.
Yoshida trying to mount his opponent but Edgar defends it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yoshida frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Yoshida is working for a guillotine from mount but Edgar frees his head quite easily.
Edgar is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Yoshida controlling his opponent.
Edgar on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Edgar tries to get out of the position.
Edgar is desperately trying to improve his position but Yoshida has a good base and remains in mount.
Edgar wants to hold on but Yoshida pushes him away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yoshida trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Yoshida has control of Edgar's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Edgar regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Yoshida looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Yoshida fails to move to back control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Yoshida controlling his opponent.
Yoshida looking to control but Edgar is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hotaka Yoshida dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Yoshida throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Edgar's waist but Edgar gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Yoshida off to one side.
Yoshida blocks a jab.
Yoshida misses with a looping left.
Edgar jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Edgar misses with a straight left.
Yoshida throws a quick inside leg kick.
Edgar 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.
Yoshida lands a nice leg kick that just misses Edgar's sensitive parts.
Edgar misses with an uppercut.
Yoshida steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Edgar.
Yoshida chopping away at his opponent's legs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Edgar misses the shot to the body.
Yoshida has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Edgar misses with a hook.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Yoshida.
Edgar looks to throw the jab but Yoshida is out of range.
Edgar slips a straight right by Yoshida.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Edgar jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Yoshida with a poor takedown
and Edgar counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Yoshida bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Edgar throws a good cross that connects.
Yoshida throws a sloppy head kick and Edgar moves out of range easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Edgar misses the target.
Edgar looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Yoshida scores with a jab to the body.
Yoshida avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Hotaka Yoshida seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Yoshida looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Edgar is fending him off so far but Yoshida persists. Nope, Edgar circles away and we're back to standing.
Spanky Edgar has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hotaka Yoshida.
Yoshida throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Edgar sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Edgar was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Yoshida looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Yoshida fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Edgar checks it well.
Yoshida feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Edgar's calf.
Yoshida throws a nice inside leg kick.
Yoshida blocks a jab.
Yoshida with the counter takedown but Edgar avoids it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Yoshida shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Edgar defends it nicely.
It looked like Edgar wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Yoshida throws a big shot that misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Edgar misses the target.
Edgar throws a poor cross that misses
so Yoshida counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Yoshida preventing the sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Edgar being controlled here, momentarily.
Edgar controls Yoshida momentarily but Yoshida frees himself.
Yoshida trying to control but Edgar is working from the bottom.
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.
Edgar bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Yoshida's guard.
Yoshida lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Yoshida thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Yoshida has gone for a leg lock! Edgar slips out almost immediately though and dives into Yoshida's guard.
Yoshida is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Yoshida keeping full guard, as Edgar tries to pass.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yoshida pulls Edgar in close to his closed guard and prevents Edgar from doing any damage or advancing position.
Edgar throws an elbow that misses. Yoshida uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Edgar's guard. Nice move by Yoshida!
Yoshida passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Edgar is not content to let Yoshida control the position.
Yoshida looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Hotaka Yoshida will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. And we move into the final round!
Yoshida jabs Edgar right on the nose. Edgar blinks but takes it well.
Yoshida is looking to slow Edgar down with leg kicks.
Edgar tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Yoshida was well out of range. Poor timing from Edgar.
Edgar throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Yoshida sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Yoshida uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Edgar.
Yoshida throws a body kick that misses.
Edgar tests Yoshida's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Yoshida scoring well with a low kick there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yoshida throws a hook but Edgar avoids it easily.
Hotaka Yoshida seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Yoshida gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Edgar is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Edgar tries to bum rush Yoshida with a series of wild strikes but Yoshida uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A slapping body kick lands there for Yoshida.
Yoshida moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Edgar lands with an overhand left.
Yoshida lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Nice sprawl there from Edgar as Yoshida shoots in.
Yoshida shoots for a takedown but Edgar saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Edgar is looking to counter punch.
Nice shot by Edgar.
Yoshida scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Yoshida shoots and misses
letting Edgar counter with a right hand.
Spanky Edgar has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hotaka Yoshida.
A good leg kick by Yoshida.
Edgar throws a hook but Yoshida blocks it.
Yoshida feints and then cracks Edgar's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Edgar down.
Edgar ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Yoshida moves away.
Yoshida misses with a body punch
and Edgar cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Yoshida.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Yoshida ducks under a wild hook from Edgar.
Edgar is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Yoshida.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yoshida throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Edgar's waist but Edgar gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Yoshida off to one side.
Yoshida dodges the punch combination from Edgar.
Edgar moves away from the strike by Yoshida.
Edgar has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Yoshida.
Yoshida displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Edgar throws out the jab.
Yoshida chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Edgar throws a series of punches but Yoshida moves out of range.
Edgar chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Yoshida can pounce on him.
Yoshida gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
enabling Edgar to counter with a crisp jab.
A nice inside leg kick there by Yoshida. That's going to slow Edgar down.
Yoshida lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Edgar is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Yoshida lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Edgar misses with a body kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Edgar drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Yoshida wants to control but Edgar postures up.
Yoshida tries to improve position but can't.
Yoshida has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Yoshida parries the strikes from Edgar easily there. Edgar is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Yoshida to escape.
Edgar in side control, throwing shots but Yoshida defends.
What's Yoshida going to do here then? He's in a bit of a pickle.
An elbow from Edgar crashes against the mat.
Edgar fails to land a wild elbow strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Edgar with the ground and pound but Yoshida regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Edgar prevents Yoshida from improving his position.
Hotaka Yoshida has got the better of the ground game so far.
Edgar thows a huge punch but Yoshida dodges it nicely.
Yoshida wants to improve his position but Edgar is controlling well.
Yoshida is trying to maintain the position but Edgar is very close to passing his half guard.
Edgar not doing much here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Spanky Edgar showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Yoshida 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight for Hotaka Yoshida!
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight for Hotaka Yoshida!
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight for Hotaka Yoshida!
Hotaka Yoshida wins by unanimous decision!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Alexander Koreshkov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rico Cole (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rico Cole will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Alexander Koreshkov!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 1, fighting out of London, Rico Cole!
The judges for this bout are Fedor Mirinova, Aleksandr Martynov and Ivan Kurochkin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Koreshkov walks into a jab.
Cole's jab looks to have found its range, popping Koreshkov under the eye.
Cole lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Koreshkov slips a jab from Cole.
And Koreshkov counters with a quick kick to the body but Cole blocks it.
Cole throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Cole goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Cole scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Cole lands a head shot.
Cole misses with a hook.
Cole throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Cole chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Cole throws a head kick that misses.
A slapping leg kick lands for Cole.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cole misses the jab.
Koreshkov throws a leg kick but Cole checks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Koreshkov gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Koreshkov moves out of range as Cole throws a body kick.
Koreshkov slips a jab from Cole.
Koreshkov was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Cole pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Cole swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Cole just misses with a punch to the body.
Koreshkov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Cole sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Koreshkov slips under a jab from Cole.
Koreshkov seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Cole looks to throw the jab but Koreshkov is out of range.
Rico Cole is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A slapping leg kick lands for Cole.
Koreshkov with a poor takedown
and Cole counters with a nice body kick.
Koreshkov fails with a takedown attempt.
Cole swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Koreshkov misses with a hook. Cole ducked under it nicely.
Cole takes a swing at Koreshkov's ribcage but misses.
Koreshkov takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Koreshkov moves out of range of the strikes.
Koreshkov drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cole tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Cole regains half guard.
Koreshkov landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Koreshkov lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Cole tries to get to full guard but Koreshkov has control of the leg.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Koreshkov thows a huge punch but Cole dodges it nicely.
Koreshkov is trying to work for a kimura but Cole is defending well.
Koreshkov sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Cole defending well though.
Koreshkov thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Cole is looking for a sweep. Koreshkov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Koreshkov is looking for a kimura but Cole is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Koreshkov to get the leverage.
Koreshkov throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Cole is looking for a sweep. Koreshkov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Koreshkov lands with a punch from half guard.
Koreshkov seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Cole does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Koreshkov 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.
Koreshkov looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Cole with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Koreshkov scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Koreshkov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Cole keeps working.
Cole trying to control here.
Koreshkov not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Koreshkov winds up and cracks Cole with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Cole taking some punishment here, with Koreshkov in his half guard.
Cole avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Koreshkov.
Koreshkov not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Cole is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Koreshkov is trying to control. Cole wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Koreshkov is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Koreshkov scoring with strikes to the body and head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rico Cole dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Koreshkov scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Koreshkov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Koreshkov on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Koreshkov slips under a jab from Cole.
Koreshkov was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Cole throws a body punch but Koreshkov moves out of range.
Cole steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Koreshkov.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Koreshkov.
A combination from Cole does no damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cole swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cole's coach down at ~T~ Troid - Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Cole's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Cole throws a body shot but no joy.
Koreshkov shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Koreshkov throws the left hand but Cole avoids the punch easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jab from Cole.
Rico Cole seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Cole swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Koreshkov.
Rico Cole seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Koreshkov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cole loads up on a big right hand but Koreshkov slips the punch.
Koreshkov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
An attempted straight right counter from Koreshkov misses the target.
Cole swings for the body but Koreshkov moves out of range.
Cole throws a shot to the body.
Koreshkov connects with a single shot there.
Cole keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Koreshkov walks into a straight right hand from Cole.
Cole lands a jab.
Nice defenses there by Cole.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Koreshkov takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Koreshkov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Koreshkov was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Cole thuds a left hand into Koreshkov's body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cole cracks Koreshkov with a good jab.
Cole jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Koreshkov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cole throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Koreshkov slips a straight right by Cole.
A punch lands to the side of Koreshkov 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Cole lands a head kick!
Cole fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Koreshkov manages to avoid it.
Nice body punch from Cole.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cole looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Cole defending well as Koreshkov loads up on a big left hand.
Cole appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Koreshkov fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Cole avoids it really well and circles away.
A nice side step and Cole releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Cole scores with a kick to the midsection.
Koreshkov takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Koreshkov tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Cole paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Cole connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Koreshkov swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Cole counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Koreshkov tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Cole defends well and Koreshkov ends up having to push Cole into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alexander Koreshkov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cole leaves Koreshkov with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Cole throws out a counter right but Koreshkov avoids it with no problem.
Koreshkov moves out of range of the strikes.
Cole lands a nice looking body shot.
Koreshkov avoids the head kick by Cole.
Cole connects with a body shot.
Cole stuffs the takedown attempt from Koreshkov. Koreshkov gets slowly back to his feet.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Cole! But no joy.
Cole swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Koreshkov.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cole thows a leg kick but Koreshkov checks it
and Koreshkov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rico Cole showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Koreshkov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Koreshkov ducks under a wild hook from Cole.
Koreshkov swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Cole is looking to slow Koreshkov down with leg kicks.
Koreshkov lands a nice hook to Cole's body. Cole takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A looping hook to the body misses from Koreshkov. Cole does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cole fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Koreshkov manages to avoid it.
Cole throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Cole scores with a hook.
A shot to the liver by Cole. Beautiful body shot.
Koreshkov shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Cole is trying to defend but Koreshkov finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Koreshkov working Cole over with strikes.
Cole wants to control but Koreshkov is keeping busy.
We've been hearing good reports from Koreshkov's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Alexander Koreshkov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cole is pressing down on Koreshkov's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Koreshkov postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Koreshkov throws a big elbow that misses.
Cole utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Koreshkov throwing strikes from guard but Cole blocks nicely.
Cole looking to hit a scissor sweep but Koreshkov is one step ahead there.
Koreshkov is working Cole over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Koreshkov scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Koreshkov trying to control but Cole is working from the bottom.
Koreshkov trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Koreshkov works a leg free and moves into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Koreshkov looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Koreshkov thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Cole's head.
Cole has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Koreshkov not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Cole avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Koreshkov.
Cole is refusing to be controlled, as Koreshkov sits in half guard.
Koreshkov takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Cole on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Koreshkov lands a nice short elbow.
Cole is trying to stand.
Koreshkov looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Koreshkov missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Cole keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cole wants to control but Koreshkov is keeping busy.
Cole makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Cole.
Cole wants to sweep here but Koreshkov controlling him for the moment.
Koreshkov throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Koreshkov postures up and lands a big shot to Cole's brow.
Koreshkov throwing strikes from guard but Cole blocks nicely.
Koreshkov postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Koreshkov postures up and lands a big shot to Cole's brow.
Koreshkov lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Koreshkov preventing the sweep.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Koreshkov cracks Cole with a solid left hand.
Cole is rocked!
Koreshkov working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Cole is still in real trouble! Can Koreshkov finish him?
Koreshkov makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Koreshkov scoring with some ground and pound.
Koreshkov in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Koreshkov wants to control from the top but Cole keeps moving.
Cole is controlling Koreshkov's posture.
Cole looking to control.
Cole seems to have recovered his senses.
Koreshkov in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alexander Koreshkov clearly takes that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Koreshkov slips a jab from Cole.
Cole misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Koreshkov.
Koreshkov lands a right hook to the body.
Koreshkov slips a straight right by Cole.
Cole looks to land a right hand but Koreshkov moved out of range.
Cole throws a body punch but Koreshkov moves out of range.
Koreshkov fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Koreshkov takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Koreshkov showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Cole.
Koreshkov shoots in looking for a takedown. Cole tries to sprawl out of it but Koreshkov keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Cole manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Koreshkov looks to throw the jab but Cole is out of range.
Cole misses with a straight right.
Koreshkov fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alexander Koreshkov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Koreshkov looks to score with a jab to the body but Cole is just out of range.
Koreshkov drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Koreshkov wants to control but Cole is keeping him busy.
Cole tries to improve position but can't.
Koreshkov lands a few punches from side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cole wants to control but Koreshkov postures up.
Cole manages to get back to half guard.
Cole is trying to maintain the position but Koreshkov is very close to passing his half guard.
Koreshkov with the ground and pound but Cole uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Cole keeping moving, preventing Koreshkov from controlling successfully.
Koreshkov throws an elbow that misses. Cole uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Koreshkov's guard. Nice move by Cole!
Koreshkov 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.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Koreshkov trying to keep a closed guard but Cole is proving a slippery customer.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cole controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Cole must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Cole trying to control the position from guard on top but Koreshkov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Koreshkov wants to hit a switch here but Cole passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Koreshkov there!
Koreshkov is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Koreshkov can't escape the position.
Koreshkov tries to hold on but Cole postures up.
Koreshkov working to try and regain half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Koreshkov tries to hold on but Cole pushes him away.
Cole controlling from mount.
Koreshkov is squirming around, avoiding Cole's attempts to control the action.
Koreshkov working to try and regain half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cole sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Cole trying to control but he's not successful this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rico Cole dominated that fourth round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Cole steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Koreshkov.
Koreshkov throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Cole tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Koreshkov is in Cole's guard.
Koreshkov with a flurry of punches that miss.
Cole is trying to keep Koreshkov in close.
Koreshkov trying to control the position from guard on top but Cole is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Koreshkov landing some decent shots from guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cole keeping moving, preventing Koreshkov from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Koreshkov lands a couple of elbows.
Cole looking for a sweep. Not yet Cole, not yet.
Koreshkov showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Koreshkov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cole swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Koreshkov is looking to work some ground and pound but Cole has wrist control.
Koreshkov working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Koreshkov lands a couple of elbows.
Cole is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Koreshkov advances position into side control!
Koreshkov in side control lands a decent elbow.
Cole is looking to regain half guard here but Koreshkov keeps moving and retains side control.
Cole is not content to let Koreshkov control the position.
Koreshkov working the strikes but Cole uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Cole is looking for a sweep. Koreshkov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Koreshkov thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Cole's head.
Koreshkov throwing shots but Cole is blocking nicely.
Cole has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Koreshkov is working away from the top position though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Koreshkov lands strikes from half guard.
Koreshkov missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Cole is defending against the submission attempts here by Koreshkov.
Cole desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Koreshkov throwing shots but Cole is blocking nicely.
Koreshkov working the head and body with strikes.
Cole moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Koreshkov trying to control but Cole is working from the bottom.
Koreshkov is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Koreshkov's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Koreshkov pushing down on Cole's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Koreshkov slips a nice elbow through Cole's hands, connecting with Cole's forehead.
Koreshkov prevents Cole from improving his position.
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. Koreshkov connects with a nice short shot to Cole's temple.
Cole is trying to maintain the position but Koreshkov is very close to passing his half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Koreshkov misses with a head shot. Cole uses the momentum to regain guard.
Alexander Koreshkov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Koreshkov pushing down on Cole's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
And that's the end of the fight!
Alexander Koreshkov showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Cole 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 Fedor Mirinova scores the fight for Rico Cole!
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight for Rico Cole!
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight for Alexander Koreshkov!
Rico Cole wins by split decision!
Rico Cole is the new lightweight champion!
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