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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Khabib Emelianenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Turner Hooch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Turner Hooch has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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165 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
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Excellent boxer
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Khabib Emelianenko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Turner Hooch!
The judges for this bout are Sergei Dronov, Igor Prikhodko and Fedor Mirinova.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Emelianenko shoots for a double leg takedown but Hooch sprawls well. He's pushed Emelianenko's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Hooch has managed to clinch.
Emelianenko jumps guard but Hooch stands there with Emelianenko around his waist. Emelianenko gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Hooch's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Emelianenko is trying to pull guard but Hooch has him pressed against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Khabib Emelianenko. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Emelianenko is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Hooch to keep the fight standing.
Emelianenko is trying to pull guard but Hooch has him pressed against the cage.
Emelianenko tries to pull guard but Hooch won't allow it.
Emelianenko jumps guard but Hooch turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Emelianenko jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Hooch walks away with a smile on his face. Emelianenko gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Emelianenko fails with the takedown.
Hooch gets a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Emelianenko jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Hooch walks away with a smile on his face. Emelianenko gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Hooch gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Emelianenko fails to pull guard.
Emelianenko jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Hooch walks away with a smile on his face. Emelianenko gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Emelianenko tries to keep at a distance but Hooch has taken the fight into the clinch.
Emelianenko is trying to pull guard but Hooch turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Emelianenko is trying to pull guard but Hooch has him pressed against the cage.
Emelianenko jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Hooch walks away with a smile on his face. Emelianenko gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Hooch connects with a jab.
Hooch clinches with his opponent.
Emelianenko tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Hooch just stands there and leans against the cage.
Emelianenko 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.
Emelianenko is trying to pull guard but Hooch turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Emelianenko is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Hooch to keep the fight standing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Emelianenko is trying to pull guard but Hooch turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Hooch escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Turner Hooch seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hooch fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Emelianenko, pushing him back against the cage.
Emelianenko is trying to pull guard but Hooch turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Emelianenko jumps into guard, dragging Hooch to the mat.
Hooch tries to stand but Emelianenko is controlling from the bottom.
Emelianenko keeping moving, preventing Hooch from controlling successfully.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hooch stopping the sweep attempt from Emelianenko.
Hooch wants to control from the top but Emelianenko keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hooch is posturing up here but Emelianenko has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Hooch tries to roll out but it's too tight and Hooch has to tap! Slick submission there by Emelianenko!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Khabib Emelianenko!
A very excited looking Khabib Emelianenko made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dudley Arnett (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Timothy Andrews (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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220 lbs
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255 lbs
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Good wrestling
Brawler
Granite chin |
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Brawler
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Dudley Arnett!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Timothy Andrews !
The judges for this bout are Valeri Chadov, Fedor Mirinova and Aleksandr Martynov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Arnett scores with a takedown into Andrews 's guard.
Arnett connects with a couple of short punches.
Arnett seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Arnett tries to free his leg and advance position but Andrews is retaining full guard.
Andrews wants to stand up but Arnett is controlling him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Arnett preventing the sweep.
Andrews is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Andrews looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Andrews has Arnett pulled in close to control his posture.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Arnett stuffs the takedown.
Arnett bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Andrews wants to get back to his feet but Arnett is dominant here and he's now got Andrews 's back!
You can see the frustration on Andrews 's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
What can Andrews do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Arnett seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Andrews for as long as he can get away with.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Arnett is cranking Andrews 's head sideways - that looks painful. He's managed to get his other arm under the chin and this looks bad for Andrews ! He's tightened the choke and Andrews is tapping out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Dudley Arnett!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Smokey McSmokesalot (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Devin Skrumbellos Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Devin Skrumbellos Jr told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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142 lbs
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152 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Lethal high kicks
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Excellent boxer
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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 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Smokey McSmokesalot!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Devin Skrumbellos Jr!
The judges for this bout are Konstantin Menshow, Aleksandr Martynov and Sergei Dronov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McSmokesalot throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Skrumbellos Jr was covering up waiting for the punch and McSmokesalot finishes the takedown easily into guard.
McSmokesalot sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Skrumbellos Jr is looking to stand up but McSmokesalot isn't so interested in that idea.
Skrumbellos Jr is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
McSmokesalot advances position into side control!
Skrumbellos Jr is trying to buck McSmokesalot off.
Skrumbellos Jr felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McSmokesalot is trying to get an arm triangle but Skrumbellos Jr is defending well.
Skrumbellos Jr wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
McSmokesalot wants to control but Skrumbellos Jr is keeping him busy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McSmokesalot tries for a kimura but Skrumbellos Jr is defending well.
McSmokesalot content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Skrumbellos Jr is looking to work his way out of this bad position but McSmokesalot is controlling him well.
McSmokesalot working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
McSmokesalot tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no McSmokesalot has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
McSmokesalot tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
McSmokesalot is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Skrumbellos Jr's shoulder. That is not cool.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Skrumbellos Jr is trying to buck McSmokesalot off.
Skrumbellos Jr prevents McSmokesalot from moving into mount.
McSmokesalot is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Skrumbellos Jr is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Skrumbellos Jr wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Skrumbellos Jr tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Skrumbellos Jr preventing the rear naked choke attempt from McSmokesalot.
McSmokesalot looking for the choke from the back.
Skrumbellos Jr is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Skrumbellos Jr is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get McSmokesalot off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
McSmokesalot is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Skrumbellos Jr is trying to get back to his feet but McSmokesalot has full control of the position and if anything, Skrumbellos Jr has just worked his way into a worse spot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McSmokesalot is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Skrumbellos Jr fending off the submission attempt from McSmokesalot.
What can Skrumbellos Jr do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Skrumbellos Jr is trying to get back to his feet but McSmokesalot has full control of the position and if anything, Skrumbellos Jr has just worked his way into a worse spot.
McSmokesalot wants to control but Skrumbellos Jr is keeping busy.
McSmokesalot is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Skrumbellos Jr has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Skrumbellos Jr is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by McSmokesalot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McSmokesalot is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Skrumbellos Jr defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Skrumbellos Jr is keeping busy.
Skrumbellos Jr is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
McSmokesalot is working the back position looking for the choke. Oh, he's slid into an armbar! Beautiful transition and Skrumbellos Jr taps out! Fantastic Jiu Jitsu from McSmokesalot.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Smokey McSmokesalot!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Luke Dawson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sexton Hardcastle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hardcastle has chosen How I Could Just Kill a Man- Rage Against the Machine as his entrance music. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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145 lbs
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151 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Great elbows
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Counter fighter
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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 - 7 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Luke Dawson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Sexton Hardcastle!
The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Sergei Dronov and Fedor Mirinova.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hardcastle blocks a head kick by Dawson.
Hardcastle lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Hardcastle feints and as Dawson raises his hands in defense, Hardcastle changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Dawson wants to stand and escape but Hardcastle is having none of it.
Hardcastle forces his way into half guard.
Hardcastle is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Dawson is just riding it out for now. Hardcastle eventually gives up the hold.
Dawson is trying to stand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hardcastle sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Dawson wants to get back to his feet.
Dawson avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Hardcastle.
Hardcastle passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Dawson!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dawson is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Hardcastle takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
A nice elbow there by Hardcastle.
Dawson is trying to stand up.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Hardcastle cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Hardcastle scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Dawson?
Hardcastle trying to control but Dawson is having none of it.
Hardcastle lands a nice shot to the head.
Dawson on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Dawson tries to get out of the position.
Dawson is trying to stand up.
Dawson trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Hardcastle tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hardcastle won't let Dawson get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Hardcastle dominating with strikes here.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dawson is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Hardcastle scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Dawson?
Hardcastle has control of Dawson's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Dawson regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Hardcastle working for a submission but Dawson is keeping him at bay.
Dawson wants to try and get back to his feet.
Dawson is in a horrible position here. Hardcastle smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Dawson's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Hardcastle is working close to his opponent, looking to work a submission by the looks of things. Oh, he's managed to get a guillotine from mount as his opponent reached up! That looks tiiiiight! Will he tap? YES, he's tapped! Impressive submission by Hardcastle!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Sexton Hardcastle!
Sexton Hardcastle gave a mention to Voodoo Nutrition in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Down Out (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Risto Rautio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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223 lbs
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219 lbs
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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 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 Helsinki, Risto Rautio!
The judges for this bout are Igor Prikhodko, Valeri Chadov and Dmitry Maklakov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rautio misses with a lunging right hand
and Out counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Out.
Out trying to control the position from guard on top but Rautio is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Out stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rautio swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Out landing with the ground and pound.
Rautio wants to sweep but no luck.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Out missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Out throwing strikes but missing.
Out trying to control but Rautio is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Out is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Rautio tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rautio keeping moving, preventing Out from controlling successfully.
We've been hearing good reports from Out'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.
Out loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Out working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Out chips away with some ground and pound.
Out preventing the sweep.
Out loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Rautio keeping moving, preventing Out from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Out trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Rautio keeping moving, preventing Out from controlling successfully.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Risto Rautio is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rautio scores with a jab. Out acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Out takes a kick to the side of the head.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Rautio throws an off balance right hand
and Out counters with a single leg into guard. Rautio didn't expect that.
Out throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Rautio works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Rautio avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rautio preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Out throws a big right hand that misses.
Out throwing strikes from guard but Rautio blocks nicely.
Rautio lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Rautio preventing the sweep.
Out 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.
Rautio controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Out is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Rautio must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rautio stopping the sweep attempt from Out.
Out not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Out looking for a sweep. Not yet Out, not yet.
Rautio content to stall in guard here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Out is trying to control the position but Rautio postures up.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Down Out dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Rautio throws the left hand but Out avoids the punch easily.
Out steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rautio.
Rautio swings for the body but Out moves out of range.
A big right from Rautio misses.
Rautio misses with a straight left.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big left from Rautio misses.
Rautio ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Out moves away.
Rautio has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Rautio scores with a nice strike.
It looks like Down Out has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Out moves out of range as Rautio strikes.
Out tries to counter with a takedown but Rautio is quick to defend against it.
Out tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Rautio swivels and escapes.
Rautio smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Out keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Out is looking to counter the offense by Rautio and move into the clinch.
Out wants to clinch but Rautio slips to the side
and Rautio counters with a straight right hand.
Rautio throws a shot from downtown. Out moves away and avoids it.
Out gets a takedown into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rautio avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Out.
Down Out overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Out is looking to stall here but Rautio recovers full guard.
Out connects with a couple of short punches.
Rautio working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Out.
Out throwing strikes from guard but Rautio blocks nicely.
Out throwing strikes but missing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Out throws a big right hand that misses.
Out throws a big right hand that misses.
Out seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Out working some strikes from top position.
Out postures up in Rautio's guard and throws a big left but Rautio blocks it.
Out with a flurry of punches that miss.
Rautio looking to hit a scissor sweep but Out is one step ahead there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Out scoring with punches to the head and body.
Out postures up in Rautio's guard and throws a big left but Rautio blocks it.
Rautio manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Out manages to get himself to full guard.
Rautio won't allow Out to sweep him here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Out has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Rautio stays in close to Out's body and controls the position.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Risto Rautio showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Down Out's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Out doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Rautio waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Out.
Rautio swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Rautio misses with a hook. Out ducked under it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rautio throws a sloppy head kick and Out moves out of range easily.
Rautio lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Out at a distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Out decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Out keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Rautio is looking for a sweep. Out is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Rautio controlling the position well.
Out drops an elbow to the side of Rautio's head.
Out trying to control the action but Rautio is working from the bottom.
Rautio wants to control but Out is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Out sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Rautio defending well though.
Out seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Rautio does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Rautio keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Ground and pound from Out.
Out is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Out throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Rautio to regain full guard.
Out throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Out throws a big right hand that misses.
Out throwing strikes but missing.
Out throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rautio keeping moving, preventing Out from controlling successfully.
Out wants to pass the guard but Rautio is keeping the position.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Out steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rautio.
Rautio jabs at Out's body.
Out takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Out with a poor takedown
and Rautio counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Good exchange - Rautio coming out on top.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Out staying out of range there.
Out shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Rautio defends it nicely.
Out blocks a head kick by Rautio.
Down Out has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A decent looking cross lands there for Rautio.
And that's the end of the fight!
Risto Rautio comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Rautio 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 Igor Prikhodko scores the fight for Risto Rautio!
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight for Risto Rautio!
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight for Risto Rautio!
Risto Rautio wins by unanimous decision!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Carlos Ferreira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Quinoa Smiff (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Carlos Ferreira!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Quinoa Smiff!
The judges for this bout are Aleksandr Martynov, Dmitry Maklakov and Viktor Lagutenko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smiff misses with a low kick.
Ferreira misses with the combination.
Nice straight punches there by Ferreira. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Ferreira.
Smiff throws a chopping leg kick but Ferreira manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Ferreira swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Smiff changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Smiff avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ferreira moves out of range of the leg kick from Smiff.
Smiff misses with a low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smiff shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Smiff was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Smiff fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Ferreira is trying to get back to half guard.
Ferreira on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Ferreira tries to get out of the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smiff tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Ferreira is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Smiff is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Smiff with a couple of short strikes.
Smiff scoring with strikes but Ferreira is staying in there.
Smiff can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Ferreira is looking to escape.
Smiff with a couple of short strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smiff landing strikes, looking to finish!
Smiff putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ferreira tries to hold on but Smiff pushes him away.
Smiff lands with some strikes.
Smiff lands a big elbow.
Ferreira is rocked!
Oooooh, big shot lands for Smiff! Ferreira is hurt baaadly! Smiff is firing away with more strikes - Ferreira is covering up... the ref is warning him to do something. He's just covering up though still and the ref has to step in to end the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Quinoa Smiff!
Quinoa Smiff is the new welterweight champion!
Quinoa Smiff 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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Pave Hunt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rory McDonnell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McDonnell comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Bloc Party - Ares (Remix) kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Pave Hunt!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Rory McDonnell!
The judges for this bout are Igor Prikhodko, Vladimir Khabensky and Ivan Kurochkin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McDonnell will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Hunt misses with a lunging right hand
and McDonnell connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
McDonnell slips a straight right by Hunt.
McDonnell has Hunt up against the cage in a clinch.
I was talking to Hunt's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
McDonnell throws a head punch that misses.
McDonnell misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hunt takes a shot to the head.
Hunt's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Hunt lands an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hunt misses with a body punch.
McDonnell gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Hunt wants to get back to full 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!
McDonnell keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McDonnell wants to take a breather but Hunt is having none of it.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
McDonnell landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
McDonnell trying to control the action but Hunt is working from the bottom.
Hunt is doing well to control the position and prevent McDonnell from advancing to side control.
Hunt is trying to get back to full guard.
McDonnell seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Hunt does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
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.
Hunt trying to hold on to McDonnell's head to control him but McDonnell postures up.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Hunt fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A little jabbing left from McDonnell on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
The fighters circling - Hunt throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
McDonnell tries a quick counter leg kick but Hunt is wise to it.
Hunt looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
McDonnell changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Hunt misses with a low kick.
McDonnell closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Hunt fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from Hunt.
McDonnell lands with a left to the head.
McDonnell tries to work over Hunt's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hunt swings wildly with an uppercut but McDonnell uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hunt lands a right hand that snaps the head of McDonnell backwards.
Hunt presses McDonnell against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hunt goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
McDonnell has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Hunt clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
McDonnell slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Hunt is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if McDonnell gets his way!
Hunt is trying to stand back up.
McDonnell biding his time, controlling Hunt.
Hunt tries to escape the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McDonnell looking for the RNC.
McDonnell gets his hands free as Hunt looks to control.
McDonnell goes for a risky armbar from back mount and it's not paid off. Hunt escapes and is now in half guard on top.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
McDonnell is looking to improve his position.
McDonnell is trying to stand.
Hunt slows the pace down in half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Rory McDonnell will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Hunt finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Hunt has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Hunt throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McDonnell feints a counter leg kick.
Hunt scores with a shot to the body.
Hunt avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Hunt throws a lazy right hand but McDonnell sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
McDonnell was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Hunt crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from McDonnell - the referee stops the clock and Hunt gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says McDonnell. Hunt manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Hunt walks into a jab.
Hunt looking to land some kicks to the body here.
McDonnell throws a jab but it's blocked by Hunt.
Hunt swings and misses with a shot to the body
and McDonnell counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Hunt!
McDonnell tries to advance to mount but can't.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McDonnell tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McDonnell is looking to take a break and control but Hunt is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hunt is looking to reverse the position.
McDonnell trying to control the action but Hunt is working from the bottom.
Rory McDonnell has got the better of the ground game so far.
McDonnell decides to stand back up.
Hunt misses with a kick to the body
and McDonnell counters with a single leg into guard. Hunt didn't expect that.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hunt working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from McDonnell.
Hunt working a defensive guard here.
McDonnell decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
McDonnell checks a low kick from Hunt.
Pave Hunt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hunt throws a solid leg kick but McDonnell takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Hunt.
McDonnell steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Hunt checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Hunt throws the kick towards the body but McDonnell avoids it.
McDonnell misses with an attempted mid kick.
Hunt lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but McDonnell circles away quickly and effectively.
Hunt connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between McDonnell's hands.
Hunt throws a leg kick
and McDonnell counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Pave Hunt is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hunt misses with a body kick.
McDonnell steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Hunt. That one must have hurt.
Hunt looks for the body kick but McDonnell saw that one coming.
McDonnell goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Hunt.
Hunt throws a low kick but McDonnell moves out of range easily.
Hunt tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Hunt is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
McDonnell on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Hunt. Hunt obviously looking to wear him down.
McDonnell displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hunt throws out the jab.
McDonnell uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hunt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A big left from McDonnell misses.
Hunt tries to clinch up but McDonnell circles away and keeps his distance.
Hunt moves into range and clinches up with McDonnell.
McDonnell lands a right hand.
McDonnell has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Hunt seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if McDonnell can turn it around.
Hunt lands a left hand that snaps the head of McDonnell backwards.
McDonnell breaks from the clinch.
Hunt misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McDonnell.
McDonnell looks like he wants to counter punch here.
This has been an exciting period of action!
No joy there for Hunt, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
McDonnell thinks about the counter body kick.
McDonnell throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
McDonnell pivots, looking for a leg kick but Hunt is out of range and McDonnell settles back down.
Hunt fakes a jab and throws a low kick but McDonnell checks it well.
A lazy body kick from Hunt
and McDonnell counters with a nice kick to the body.
Hunt throws a leg kick which misses McDonnell's front leg but catches the back leg as McDonnell tries to avoid it.
McDonnell gets a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Rory McDonnell will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
McDonnell misses with a looping left.
A head kick by Hunt misses
and McDonnell counters with a straight right hand.
Hunt looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Hunt backing away here, and McDonnell unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
McDonnell throws a wild body kick that Hunt sees coming a mile off.
As McDonnell tries to get set, Hunt tries to push him back and clinch up but McDonnell manages to avoid the attempt.
McDonnell connects with a single shot there.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from McDonnell.
McDonnell paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Hunt misses with a leg kick.
Hunt has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by McDonnell.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McDonnell defending well as Hunt loads up on a big left hand.
McDonnell swinging wildly here.
Hunt throws a big shot that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hunt looks to land a left hand but McDonnell moved out of range nicely.
McDonnell tries a quick counter leg kick but Hunt is wise to it.
Hunt slips under a jab from McDonnell.
Hunt lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Hunt scores with a nice right hand.
McDonnell 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.
Hunt with a hook.
McDonnell paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
A jab from Hunt misses.
Hunt scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Hunt throws a lazy uppercut
and McDonnell connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
McDonnell throws a half hearted mid kick.
McDonnell thows a left - swing and a miss!
A low kick from Hunt is predictable there
and McDonnell counters with a two punch combo.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McDonnell has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Hunt.
Hunt misses with a right hand
and McDonnell counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
McDonnell misses with a low kick.
Hunt takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A good leg kick by McDonnell.
Hunt wants to clinch.
McDonnell only half commits to the counter leg kick.
McDonnell tries to land a leg kick but Hunt saw it coming and moves away.
Hunt bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of McDonnell's head.
Hunt feints and then cracks McDonnell's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow McDonnell down.
Hunt lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McDonnell tries to work over Hunt's front leg with a kick but Hunt checks it.
Hunt drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
A jab from McDonnell misses.
Hunt listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Hunt misses with a hook
and Hunt takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
McDonnell moves out of range of the body kick from Hunt.
A left lands for Hunt.
Hunt connects with a leg kick. McDonnell looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
A left lands for Hunt.
Hunt swings for the body but McDonnell moves out of range.
And McDonnell tries to counter it with a takedown but Hunt pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Hunt lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Hunt slips under a jab from McDonnell.
McDonnell is looking to chop away at Hunt's legs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hunt swings for the body but McDonnell moves out of range.
McDonnell throws out a counter right but Hunt avoids it with no problem.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McDonnell drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
McDonnell shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
McDonnell throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Hunt does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
McDonnell follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Good work by Hunt as he checks the leg kick.
Hunt wants to clinch up but McDonnell keeps it at a distance.
McDonnell takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Hunt fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McDonnell manages to avoid it.
Hunt throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Hunt looks to land a body kick but McDonnell moved away.
McDonnell slips a jab from Hunt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Pave Hunt did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
McDonnell scores with a jab to the head.
McDonnell throws a right hand that Hunt ducks under and follows up with a left that Hunt also avoids with ease.
Hunt seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Hunt walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. McDonnell checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
McDonnell lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
McDonnell fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
McDonnell misses with a low kick.
Hunt throws the kick towards the body but McDonnell avoids it.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Hunt crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from McDonnell - the referee stops the clock and Hunt gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says McDonnell. Hunt manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Hunt fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hunt shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Hunt takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Hunt misses with an attempted mid kick.
McDonnell unleashes a big counter combination but Hunt bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
McDonnell cracks the inside of Hunt's front leg.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from McDonnell.
That kick from Hunt tenderised McDonnell's leg. McDonnell is trying to keep his angry face on.
Hunt moves out of range of the body kick from McDonnell.
Hunt throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Hunt goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
McDonnell replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Hunt blocks it well.
Nice defenses there by McDonnell.
McDonnell slips a straight right by Hunt.
Hunt misses with an attempted mid kick.
McDonnell blocks the body kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from McDonnell! But no joy.
A low kick from Hunt is predictable there
and McDonnell counters with a body kick that stops Hunt in his tracks momentarily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hunt throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
A swing and a miss from Hunt.
Hunt cracks McDonnell with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by McDonnell.
Hunt tries to clinch but McDonnell moves away
and McDonnell counters with a good low kick that Hunt was not able to check.
Crunch! Hunt slams his shin into McDonnell's torso.
McDonnell pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Hunt looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Hunt punishes McDonnell's body with a nice straight punch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hunt walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Hunt 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.
Hunt throws a leg kick
and McDonnell counters with a nice uppercut.
Hunt missing with a left hand there. McDonnell was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hunt is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by McDonnell.
A little jabbing left from McDonnell on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Hunt misses with a head kick.
McDonnell only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Hunt is looking to clinch but McDonnell is avoiding it.
McDonnell fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Hunt is out of range.
McDonnell moves out of range as Hunt strikes.
Pave Hunt is winning the standup battle so far.
McDonnell takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
McDonnell tries to land a front kick but Hunt steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Hunt doesn't manage to clinch there - McDonnell circles away.
Hunt tries a head kick but it misses.
McDonnell explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
A chopping leg kick lands by McDonnell.
Hunt scores with a punch to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hunt tries to land a front kick but McDonnell steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
McDonnell connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
McDonnell delivers a nice body kick.
Hunt checks a leg kick.
McDonnell looks to throw the jab but Hunt is out of range.
Hunt fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
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!
Hunt misses with a wild body shot.
Hunt scores with a nice body kick.
Hunt throws a nice head kick!
Hunt is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
McDonnell looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
McDonnell is rocked!
McDonnell staying out of range there.
McDonnell is still on wobbly legs! Can Hunt finish him?
A looping hook to the body misses from Hunt. McDonnell does a little dance to reset his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Rory McDonnell will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Hunt's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!
McDonnell avoids the body shot from Hunt.
McDonnell seems to have recovered his senses.
McDonnell scores with a nice right hand.
McDonnell tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Hunt prevents a body shot from McDonnell.
McDonnell is trying to stall.
McDonnell has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Hunt.
Hunt tries to throw a body punch but McDonnell avoids it by throwing Hunt back against the cage.
Hunt misses with a shot to the kidneys.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A shot in the inside from Hunt.
Hunt's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Hunt misses with a hook from the clinch.
McDonnell lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McDonnell working aggressively here.
McDonnell pulls guard effortlessly.
Hunt tries to free his leg and advance position but McDonnell is retaining full guard.
McDonnell had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Hunt defends it easily.
McDonnell being controlled here, momentarily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McDonnell wants to control the position but Hunt says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McDonnell slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
McDonnell wants to sweep but no luck.
Hunt engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Hunt wants to get up but he can't break McDonnell's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
McDonnell wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Hunt is now in half guard.
McDonnell is trying to control but can't.
Hunt takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Hunt passes the guard and advances to mount!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McDonnell is working to get back to half guard.
Hunt looking to control and managing it successfully.
Hunt has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
McDonnell manages to regain half guard. Good work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
McDonnell looks like he's trying to stand up.
Hunt content to control rather than advance.
McDonnell is trying to maintain the position but Hunt is very close to passing his half guard.
Hunt content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
McDonnell moves into full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Pave Hunt.
I think McDonnell 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 Igor Prikhodko scores the fight as a draw!
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight as a draw!
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight for Rory McDonnell!
The fight ends as a draw!
Pave Hunt retains his title. It's always disappointing when a championship fight ends as a draw but that's what happens when you leave the fight in the judges hands!
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