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GFC 44: Fireball vs Urai PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Spartacus Halo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sirius Dacke (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 10 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Spartacus Halo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sirius Dacke!
The judges for this bout are Dmitry Maklakov, Igor Prikhodko and Konstantin Menshow.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dacke fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Dacke fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Halo on the side of the head.
Halo ducks under a wild hook from Dacke.
Halo moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Dacke closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Dacke works his way into side control.
Halo is looking for a sweep.
Dacke slows the pace down.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Halo wants to control but Dacke postures up.
Dacke looks up at the clock and then as Halo takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Dacke smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dacke wants to stand but Halo is controlling his arm.
Dacke tries for a kimura but Halo is defending well.
Dacke wants to stand but Halo has his arm trapped.
You can see the frustration on Halo's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Dacke controlling the position.
Halo wants to control but Dacke postures up.
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.
Dacke decides to take the fight back to the feet.
A shot to the liver by Halo. Beautiful body shot.
Dacke has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Dacke changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Halo looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Dacke avoids the strikes from the bottom by Halo.
Dacke wants to take a breather but Halo manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Dacke.
Dacke lands a couple of elbows.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Halo is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Dacke's corner is telling him to maintain position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Halo wants to stand and escape but Dacke is having none of it.
Halo seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Dacke looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Halo is looking to sweep but instead, Dacke has passed into half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Halo tries to roll over but Dacke keeps him under control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Dacke slows the pace down in half guard.
Dacke wants to pass to mount but Halo is defending the position.
Dacke tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Dacke shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Dacke seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dacke trying to control the pace.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sirius Dacke dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Halo closes the distance but Dacke moves to the side
and Dacke counters with a stiff right hand.
Dacke is trying hard to land a takedown here. Halo sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Halo is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dacke.
Nice sprawl there from Halo as Dacke shoots in.
Dacke closes this distance looking for a takedown but Halo circles away.
Spartacus Halo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sirius Dacke.
Dacke shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Halo pinned against the cage. Halo gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Halo. Dacke shrugs it off though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dacke shoots for a double leg takedown but Halo sprawls well. He's pushed Dacke's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Dacke gets caught napping as Halo dives in and scores a takedown. Dacke manages to retain guard.
Halo is in close to Dacke's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Halo trying to control the position from guard on top but Dacke is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dacke is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Halo throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Dacke works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Halo landing with the ground and pound.
Halo is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Halo working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Halo missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Halo is in close to Dacke's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Halo scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Halo wants to control from the top but Dacke keeps moving.
Halo won't allow Dacke to sweep him here.
Halo distracts Dacke with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Dacke wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Halo wants to control from the top but Dacke keeps moving.
Halo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dacke swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Dacke has control of Halo's left arm, preventing Halo from doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Halo chips away with some ground and pound.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Dacke holds on and takes a little breather.
Dacke working a defensive guard here.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Halo tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Dacke swivels and escapes.
Dacke swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Halo has a takedown stuffed.
Dacke scores with a jab to the body.
Dacke fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Halo avoids it really well and circles away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dacke gets a double leg takedown into Halo's guard.
Halo keeping moving, preventing Dacke from controlling successfully.
Dacke might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Halo haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Halo controls Dacke momentarily but Dacke frees himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Spartacus Halo dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Dacke closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Halo quickly recovers to half guard.
Dacke perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Dacke trying to control from Halo's half guard. Halo has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Halo looking to control.
Dacke controlling from the top position.
Halo trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dacke trying to control the position from guard on top but Halo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dacke stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Halo swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dacke trying to control but Halo is working from the bottom.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Dacke shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Halo pulls Dacke in to control the position.
Dacke sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Dacke won't allow Halo to sweep him here.
Dacke wants to control from the top but Halo keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Halo keeping full guard, as Dacke tries to pass.
Dacke trying to control but Halo is working from the bottom.
Dacke slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Dacke wants to pass the guard but Halo 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.
Dacke wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A combination from Halo does no damage.
Dacke shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Dacke was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dacke wants to control but Halo is keeping him busy.
Halo is trying to control Dacke's posture but Dacke avoids it.
Halo is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Dacke wants to stand but Halo is controlling his arm.
Dacke is staying tight to Halo's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Halo tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Dacke wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
You can see the frustration on Halo's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Dacke decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Halo stuns Dacke with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Dacke gets the takedown into side control.
Sirius Dacke has got the better of the ground game so far.
Halo tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Dacke wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Halo wants to control but Dacke postures up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Halo tries to improve position but can't.
Halo is trying to control Dacke's posture but Dacke avoids it.
Dacke wants to stand but Halo is controlling his arm.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sirius Dacke comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Dacke 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 Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 28:29
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 28:29
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sirius Dacke!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Yuri Sorokov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Juan Santiago Sorias (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sorias has chosen Fight - Future World Music as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Juan Santiago Sorias has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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146 lbs
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146 lbs
6 - 3 - 0 |
Great wrestler
World class boxer
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Excellent MT
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 12 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Yuri Sorokov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Juan Santiago Sorias!
The judges for this bout are Aleksandr Martynov, Konstantin Menshow and Viktor Lagutenko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sorokov lands with a nice body punch.
Sorias avoids the body shot from Sorokov.
Sorokov lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Sorias misses with a left hand
and Sorias takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sorokov throws a right hand that Sorias ducks under and follows up with a left that Sorias also avoids with ease.
Sorokov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sorias sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sorias jabs Sorokov right on the nose. Sorokov blinks but takes it well.
Sorokov moves out of range as Sorias strikes.
Sorokov lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Sorias misses with a hook.
Sorokov appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Sorias with a hook.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sorias staying out of range there.
Sorokov misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Sorokov tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Sorokov misses with a straight left.
Sorias swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Sorokov paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sorokov tries for a takedown but Sorias circles away easily
and Sorias counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Sorias dodges the punch combination from Sorokov.
Sorokov tries for a takedown but Sorias sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yuri Sorokov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sorokov takes a swing at Sorias's ribcage but misses.
Sorokov throws a hook to the side of Sorias's head but Sorias sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sorokov's corner calls for a 1-2. Sorokov obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Sorokov definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
A swing and a miss from Sorokov.
Sorias lands with a straight right. Sorokov didn't see that one coming.
Sorias moves into the clinch.
Sorokov is looking for a takedown.
Sorias misses with a knee strike.
Sorokov lands a body punch in the clinch.
A short left from Sorias.
Sorias stops a takedown attempt from Sorokov.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sorias is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sorias misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Sorias fails to land.
Sorokov is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Sorias pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Sorokov wants to clinch.
Sorokov jabs at Sorias's body.
Sorokov swings for the body but Sorias moves out of range.
Sorokov takes the fight into the clinch.
Sorokov keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Sorias's efforts to push away.
A short body shot lands from Sorokov as the two fighters clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sorokov lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sorias is pressed up against the cage. Sorokov has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Sorias down to the mat. Sorias avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Sorokov clinches with his opponent.
Sorokov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sorias looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Sorokov working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Sorokov tries to score a body lock takedown but Sorias shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Sorias wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Sorokov lands a body punch in the clinch.
Sorias tries to throw a body punch but Sorokov avoids it by throwing Sorias back against the cage.
Sorias throws a knee to the head but misses.
Sorias misses with a punch on the inside.
Sorokov tries to throw a body punch but Sorias avoids it by throwing Sorokov back against the cage.
Sorias working aggressively here.
Sorias is trying to break the clinch but Sorokov is controlling him.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sorias.
Sorokov is working for takedown but Sorias is calmly controlling the position for now.
Sorokov is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Sorias gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sorias presses Sorokov against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Sorias throws a head punch that misses.
Sorokov swings wildly with an uppercut but Sorias uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sorias is trying to break the clinch but Sorokov is controlling him.
Sorias escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Sorokov takes one to the side of the head.
Sorias uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sorokov.
Juan Santiago Sorias is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sorias smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Sorokov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sorias.
Sorias pushes Sorokov up against the cage in a clinch.
Sorokov is looking for a takedown.
Sorokov struggles to land a body shot inside as Sorias controls his hands.
Sorias tries to throw a body punch but Sorokov avoids it by throwing Sorias back against the cage.
Sorias misses with a knee strike.
Sorokov turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Sloppy strikes there by Sorokov.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Yuri Sorokov will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Sorokov takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Sorias takes the fight into the clinch.
Sorias prevents a body shot from Sorokov.
Sorokov drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Sorias gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Sorias trying to control the position but instead, Sorokov has worked for underhooks and has pushed Sorias into the cage.
Sorias misses with a knee to the head.
Still in the clinch, Sorokov scores with a nice short uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sorias doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sorokov keeps control of Sorias as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Sorias misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sorokov looking to stall.
Sorokov just leaning against Sorias, taking a breather.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sorias breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Good exchange - Sorokov coming out on top.
Sorokov on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Sorias takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Sorokov paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Sorokov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sorokov with a lazy takedown attempt
and Sorias counters with a nice uppercut.
Sorokov walks into a jab.
Good exchange - Sorokov coming out on top.
Sorokov shoots in for a double leg but Sorias sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Sorias is looking for the big counter here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yuri Sorokov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sorias scores with a leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Sorokov misses the target.
Juan Santiago Sorias is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sorias tries to land a front kick but Sorokov steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Sorias blocks a jab.
Sorokov tries to move into range but Sorias moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Sorias scores with a nice right hand.
Sorokov is rocked!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sorokov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sorias.
Oh Sorokov is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Sorias throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Sorokov.
Sorias dances in with a quick combination. Sorokov is being worked over with jabs and crosses. Oooh, a right straight from Sorias snaps Sorokov's head back. Sorokov stumbles backwards against the cage. Sorias steps forward and delivers a right cross that connects with Sorokov's jaw, simultaneously knocking him out and sending his mouthpiece into the crowd! There's a worthy souvenir for the fans. This one is over folks. Sorokov just didn't come prepared.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:10 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Juan Santiago Sorias!
During a confident post fight interview, Juan Santiago Sorias thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Steve Martin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ben Lauzon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Martin comes to the cage accompanied by 8 Mile. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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145 lbs
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 17 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Steve Martin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ben Lauzon!
The judges for this bout are Aleksei Zolotukhin, Valeri Chadov and Viktor Lagutenko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lauzon moves into the clinch.
Lauzon tries to land knees in the clinch but Martin avoids the damage to the body.
Lauzon keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Martin's efforts to push away.
Martin is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Lauzon just leaning against Martin, taking a breather.
Martin pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Lauzon throws a lazy head kick
and Martin counters with a good, hard body kick but Lauzon shrugs it off.
Lauzon shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Martin counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Lauzon gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Martin takes a knee right on the jaw!
Martin breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ben Lauzon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lauzon fails with the takedown
and Martin counters with a series of strikes. Lauzon will be more careful next time no doubt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lauzon fails with an attempt to clinch.
Lauzon just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromMartin.
Lauzon gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Lauzon landing knees to the head.
Lauzon scores a nice knee to the body.
Lauzon prevents Martin from breaking the clinch.
A short left from Martin.
Lauzon tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Lauzon is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Martin breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Martin pushes Lauzon away with a front kick.
Lauzon tries to clinch but Martin is having none of it.
Lauzon darts in and clinches Martin up against the cage.
Lauzon is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Martin is trying to break free.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A body shot lands from Lauzon.
Lauzon just leaning against Martin, taking a breather.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Martin is looking to break free of the clinch but Lauzon has double underhooks.
A frustrated look appears on Martin's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Lauzon stalling the fight.
Lauzon blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Martin breaks from the clinch.
Nice sprawl there from Martin as Lauzon shoots in.
Steve Martin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ben Lauzon.
Lauzon wants to clinch.
Lauzon tries to close the distance and clinch up but Martin swats him away and circles back towards the center.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Martin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lauzon.
Martin throwing a counter right hand but Lauzon manages to avoid it.
Lauzon moves into the clinch.
Lauzon with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
It looks like Steve Martin has been cut.
Lauzon tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Lauzon drops down looking for an ankle pick but Martin pulls his leg out and moves away.
Lauzon takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Lauzon dives in and grabs Martin's left leg, looking for a takedown. Martin pushes down on Lauzon's head and hops out.
Martin thinks about countering with a body kick.
Lauzon tries to clinch up.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Martin.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lauzon moves to clinch but Martin breaks away
and Martin counters with a straight right hand.
Lauzon tries to close the distance and clinch but Martin swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Lauzon shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Martin pinned against the cage. Martin gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Lauzon lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Ben Lauzon will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Steve Martin's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Martin stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Martin wants it to stay on the feet.
Lauzon throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Martin's waist but Martin gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Lauzon off to one side.
Lauzon changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Martin tries to avoid it but Lauzon manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Martin to the ground. Martin escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Steve Martin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ben Lauzon.
Lauzon misses the shot to the body.
Lauzon wants to clinch but Martin slips to the side
and Martin counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Lauzon is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Lauzon gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Martin breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big right from Lauzon misses.
Lauzon just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromMartin.
Lauzon looks to clinch
and Martin counters with a left and a right that stings Lauzon.
Lauzon tries to clinch but Martin moves away
and Martin counters with a nice uppercut.
Steve Martin is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lauzon misses with a hook
and Martin counters with a nice body kick.
Martin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lauzon.
Lauzon tries to clinch up
and Martin counters with a nice uppercut.
Martin slips a jab from Lauzon.
Lauzon is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Lauzon is defended easily by Martin.
It looked like Martin was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lauzon with a poor takedown
and Martin counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Lauzon blocks a head kick by Martin.
Lauzon looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Lauzon takes the fight into the clinch.
Martin tries to break the clinch but Lauzon is controlling the position.
Ben Lauzon seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Lauzon is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Martin can't break the clinch.
Lauzon makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Martin wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Lauzon has him pressed against the cage.
Lauzon with a knee to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Martin escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Martin swats away the attempt to clinch by Lauzon.
Martin is looking to counter punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Martin steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lauzon.
And Martin counters with a quick kick to the body but Lauzon blocks it.
Lauzon moves into the clinch.
Lauzon will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Martin up against the cage.
Martin blocks an uppercut.
Lauzon tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Martin avoids it.
Martin pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Lauzon closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Lauzon trying to control the action but Martin is working from the bottom.
Martin sneaks back into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Martin trying to control here.
Lauzon is looking to take a break and control but Martin is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Lauzon seems to be working for a kimura but Martin defends the submission attempt.
Lauzon is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Steve Martin will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Steve Martin's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Martin misses with a kick to the body
and Lauzon counters with a straight right hand.
Lauzon throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Martin tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Lauzon is in Martin's guard.
Lauzon throws a strike but Martin rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Martin throws a strike but Lauzon rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Lauzon being controlled here momentarily.
Lauzon wants to control from the top but Martin keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Lauzon accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Martin is controlling Lauzon's posture.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lauzon wants to control from the top but Martin keeps moving.
Lauzon is looking to work some ground and pound but Martin has wrist control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Martin trying to control the position.
Martin preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Lauzon postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Lauzon accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Martin keeping moving, preventing Lauzon from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Lauzon is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Martin is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Martin has escaped and now he's on top!
Martin working some strikes from top position.
Martin wants to stand and escape but instead Lauzon has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Lauzon throws an elbow that misses. Martin uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Lauzon's guard. Nice move by Martin!
Martin wants to control from the top but Lauzon keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Martin is looking to stand up but Lauzon won't let him.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Martin's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Lauzon is looking for a triangle but Martin pushes his legs off easily.
Lauzon had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Martin defends it easily.
Martin stands and steps away. Lauzon gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Lauzon tries to clinch
and Martin counters with a stiff right hand.
Lauzon rushes Martin and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lauzon tries a knee to the head but Martin blocks it.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Lauzon obliges.
Martin is trying to break the clinch but Lauzon has him pressed against the cage.
Martin has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Lauzon using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Martin has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Lauzon looking to throw knees to the head but Martin is blocking nicely.
Lauzon tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Lauzon prevents Martin from breaking the clinch.
Lauzon looking to throw knees to the head but Martin is blocking nicely.
Martin pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Martin connects with a high kick.
Steve Martin is winning the standup battle so far.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lauzon wants to clinch
and Martin counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Lauzon is lucky that one didn't land flush.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Ben Lauzon.
I think Lauzon 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 29:29
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 28:29
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Ben Lauzon!
Ben Lauzon decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
The defeated Steve Martin had this to say: 'I'm surprised the fuck'.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between El Matador (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ronnie Darrow (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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140 lbs
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26
155 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, El Matador!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 1, fighting out of London, Ronnie Darrow!
The judges for this bout are Sergei Dronov, Viktor Lagutenko and Konstantin Menshow.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Darrow gets a clinch.
Darrow misses with some punches.
Matador has Darrow pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Darrow manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Matador lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Matador working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Darrow's thigh. Darrow counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Matador has gone for a leg lock! Darrow slips out almost immediately though and dives into Matador's guard.
Matador keeping moving, preventing Darrow from controlling successfully.
Matador manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Matador is working for takedown but Darrow is calmly controlling the position for now.
Darrow misses with the head strike.
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!
Darrow is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Matador is defending well for now.
Darrow has a couple of punches blocked by Matador.
Darrow prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for El Matador. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Darrow lands a body punch.
Darrow lands a shoulder strike.
Matador goes for a takedown in the clinch but Darrow prevents it.
Matador throws a head punch that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Darrow trying to land knees to the body.
Matador drags the fight down to the ground.
Darrow is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Darrow chips away with some ground and pound.
Matador is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Darrow content to stall in guard here.
Matador is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Hammer and fickle that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Matador wriggles free and stands up.
Darrow throws a quick inside leg kick.
Darrow chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Ronnie Darrow seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Matador closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Darrow did well to prevent Matador getting side control.
Matador scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Matador is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Darrow has managed to free his arm - good work.
Matador is looking to pass Darrow's guard but actually Darrow recovers to full guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Darrow is trying to control the position but Matador postures up.
Matador lands a couple of elbows.
Matador throws a big elbow that misses.
Matador drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Darrow manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Matador has Darrow in his guard.
Darrow stops Matador from standing up.
Matador 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.
Darrow missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Darrow is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Matador is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Darrow presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Matador is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Darrow pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Matador blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Matador fails to pull guard.
Matador is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Matador tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Darrow tries to work over Matador's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Darrow pushes Matador back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Darrow lands with a right to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Darrow.
Darrow lands with a short shot to the head.
Darrow misses with a short punch on the inside.
Matador has a couple of punches blocked by Darrow.
Darrow misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Matador has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Darrow avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Matador wants a takedown.
Darrow scores with a nice hook to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Darrow is defending well against a takedown attempt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Darrow makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Matador managing to block the knees to the body from Darrow.
Darrow lands a body shot.
Matador is breathing heavily.
Matador wants a takedown but no success here.
A short right from Darrow.
Matador takes a shot to the head.
Matador has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Darrow is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Darrow scores with a shoulder strike.
Darrow lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Matador backwards.
Matador wants a takedown but no success here.
Matador is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Darrow obliges.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Darrow.
A left hand lands to the body for Darrow.
Darrow scores with a shot to the side of Matador's head.
A nice left hand lands by Darrow.
Matador has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Darrow after a bit of a struggle.
Darrow is leaning against Matador and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Darrow lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Darrow lands a right hand.
Matador blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ronnie Darrow 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.
Darrow throws a nice outside leg kick.
Darrow has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Matador on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Darrow throws a nice outside leg kick.
Darrow scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Matador tries to score a power double leg takedown but Darrow sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Matador somewhat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Matador is defended easily by Darrow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Darrow scores with a jab to the body.
Matador tries to score a power double leg takedown but Darrow sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Matador somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for El Matador. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Matador takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Darrow misses with a series of wild punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Matador fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Matador takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Matador has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Darrow.
Darrow connects with a crisp jab.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Matador.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Matador closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Darrow did well to prevent Matador getting side control.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Darrow is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Matador's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Matador's back!
Darrow controlling the position well here. Matador rolled but Darrow kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Darrow lands with a big left hand that may well have hurt his opponent. Can Matador hold on?!
Darrow trying to control momentarily.
El Matador overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Darrow just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Matador is keeping busy.
Darrow missing with strikes.
Matador is trying to stand back up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Darrow is riding his opponent, not letting Matador buck him off.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Darrow is landing with strikes. Matador can't take much more of this.
Matador is trying to get back to his feet but Darrow has full control of the position and if anything, Matador has just worked his way into a worse spot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Matador is trying to shake Darrow off. He's managed it and has hopped back to his feet! Darrow won't be happy about giving up the dominant position.
Matador fails with a takedown attempt.
Darrow appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Darrow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ronnie Darrow showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Darrow with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A chopping leg kick lands by Darrow.
Darrow looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Darrow fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Matador.
Darrow scoring well with a low kick there.
Darrow takes the fight into the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Darrow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matador on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Darrow tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Matador avoids it.
Darrow on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Darrow lands a body punch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Darrow lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Matador backwards.
Darrow lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Matador backwards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Matador is working for takedown but Darrow is calmly controlling the position for now.
A nice right hand lands inside from Darrow.
Darrow pushes Matador back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Matador.
Darrow crunches a lovely knee into Matador's ribcage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Darrow.
Darrow scores with a shot to the side of Matador's head.
Nice body punch from Darrow - that landed with a thud.
Matador tries for a takedown but Darrow manages to get underhooks.
Darrow lands an uppercut.
A short uppercut from Darrow.
Darrow lands with a left to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Matador.
Matador blocking some punches.
Darrow working aggressively here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Darrow misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Matador drops down looking for an ankle pick but Darrow pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for El Matador. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Darrow throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Matador.
A solid leg kick lands there for Darrow.
Ronnie Darrow seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Matador misses with a takedown attempt
and Darrow counters by moving into the clinch.
Darrow lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Matador jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Darrow walks away with a smile on his face. Matador gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Darrow lands the left hand.
A nice inside leg kick there by Darrow. That's going to slow Matador down.
Matador moves out of range of the body kick from Darrow.
Matador drops down looking for a counter takedown but Darrow sprawls and moves away.
Matador moves forwards but Darrow connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Darrow connects with a solid leg kick.
Darrow fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Darrow throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Matador.
Matador moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Matador shoots for a double leg takedown but Darrow sprawls well. He's pushed Matador's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Matador closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Ronnie Darrow is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Darrow lands with a nice body punch.
Darrow swinging wildly here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Darrow ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Darrow lands a nice shot that snaps Matador's head back.
Darrow defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Matador.
Matador takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Darrow scores with a nice strike.
Matador misses with a takedown
and Darrow counters with a head kick. That will keep Matador thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
El Matador has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Darrow lands a leg kick that knocks Matador off balance momentarily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ronnie Darrow comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Darrow 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 Sergei Dronov scores the fight 26:30
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 26:30
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ronnie Darrow!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Hendo Riggs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dick Stern (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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28
200 lbs
13 - 6 - 0 |
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30
196 lbs
12 - 5 - 0 |
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 6 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Hendo Riggs!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Dick Stern!
The judges for this bout are Ivan Kurochkin, Fedor Mirinova and Illya Tyunina.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stern works the jab nicely.
Riggs just misses with a punch to the body.
Stern misses with a looping left.
Riggs has Stern up against the cage in a clinch.
Riggs using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Stern has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Riggs breaks from the clinch.
Stern connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Riggs moves into the clinch.
Riggs dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Stern.
Stern creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Riggs's defenses.
It looks like Hendo Riggs has been cut.
Stern looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Stern lands an elbow that stopped Riggs in his tracks for a moment.
Riggs breaks the clinch.
Stern keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Stern moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stern lands a right hook to the body.
Riggs displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Stern throws out the jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Riggs tries to bum rush Stern with a series of wild strikes but Stern uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Stern throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Riggs stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Riggs tries to clinch but Stern is having none of it.
Stern looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Riggs tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Stern fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Stern lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Stern is looking to slow Riggs down with leg kicks.
Riggs darts in and clinches Stern up against the cage.
Stern breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Stern lands with a nice body punch.
Stern feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Riggs sprawling to the canvas! Riggs rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Stern finish him?!
Riggs is rocked!
Dick Stern is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stern connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Oh Riggs is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Stern moves in close and cracks Riggs with a massive right hand! Riggs, frozen momentarily in time, tumbles to the canvas, already out cold! A brutal knockout by Stern!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Dick Stern!
During a confident post fight interview, Dick Stern thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jamey Jasta (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Walian (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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146 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 8 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jamey Jasta!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jack Walian!
The judges for this bout are Dmitry Maklakov, Vladimir Khabensky and Igor Prikhodko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jasta throws a body shot but no joy.
Walian throws a head kick that misses.
Jasta connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Jasta definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Walian just misses with a punch to the body.
Walian lands a head kick!
Jasta throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Walian misses the shot to the body.
Walian swings for the body but Jasta moves out of range.
Walian gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Jasta stalling against the cage.
Jasta escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Walian tries a head kick but it misses.
Walian throws a head kick that misses.
Walian tries a head kick but it misses.
Walian takes one to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Walian walks into a left hand.
Walian throws a leg kick that misses.
Jasta just misses with a punch to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Walian throws a sloppy head kick
enabling Jasta to counter with a crisp jab.
Walian just misses with a punch to the body.
Walian misses with a head kick.
Jasta throws the left hand but Walian avoids the punch easily.
Walian misses with a head kick.
Jasta lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Walian lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Jasta blocks a jab.
Jasta throws a hook to the side of Walian's head but Walian sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jasta tries to bum rush Walian with a series of wild strikes but Walian uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Jasta throws a looping overhand right but Walian ducks down to avoid it.
Jasta misses the shot to the body.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Walian, right into the meat.
Walian throws a head kick that misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Walian forces Jasta back against the cage and clinches.
Jasta tries to circle away but Walian has him pinned against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jasta.
Jasta misses with a punch on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Walian tightens his grip and picks Jasta up, before dumping him to the ground. Jasta manages to land in guard.
Walian trying to control but Jasta is working from the bottom.
Jasta 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.
Walian trying to control the position from guard on top but Jasta is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jasta is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Walian trying to control but Jasta is working from the bottom.
Jasta working a defensive guard here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Walian trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Jasta manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Walian looking to control.
Walian has his foot on Jasta's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Jasta works his way back into a safe position though.
Jasta 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.
Walian 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.
Jasta throws a strike but Walian 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.
Jasta is pulling down on Walian's head. It's preventing any offense from Walian, at least for the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jasta looking to hit a scissor sweep but Walian is one step ahead there.
Jasta working a defensive guard here.
Walian tries to free his leg and advance position but Jasta is retaining full guard.
Walian trying to control but Jasta is working from the bottom.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Walian throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jack Walian will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Walian, right into the meat.
Walian darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Walian thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Jasta has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Walian is working away from the top position though.
Walian is pressing down on Jasta's thigh, looking to free his foot. Jasta is holding on for now.
Walian lands strikes from half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Walian perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Walian throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Jasta to regain full guard.
Jasta is pulling down on Walian's head to control his posture.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Walian missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Walian throwing strikes but missing.
Walian wants to control from the top but Jasta keeps moving.
Walian postures up.
Walian wants to control from the top but Jasta keeps moving.
Jasta keeping full guard, as Walian tries to pass.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Walian won't allow Jasta to sweep him here.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
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.
Jasta throws a looping overhand right but Walian ducks down to avoid it.
Walian throws a head kick that misses
and Jasta counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Walian misses with a hook. Jasta ducked under it nicely.
Walian misses with a head kick.
Walian moves in looking to clinch but Jasta pushes him off.
A counter left hand to the body from Jasta misses its target.
Jasta throws a nice looking combination but Walian bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Walian lands a nice looking body kick.
Walian shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Jasta is trying to control but can't.
Ground and pound from Walian.
Walian is working for a kimura here but Jasta manages to reverse the position and he's now in Walian's guard.
Jack Walian has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Walian is adopting a defensive guard.
Jasta won't allow Walian to sweep him here.
Walian manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Jasta manages to get himself to full guard.
Jasta is pulling down on Walian's head. It's preventing any offense from Walian, at least for the moment.
Jasta is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Walian throwing strikes but missing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Walian is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Jasta looking for a sweep. Not yet Jasta, not yet.
Walian has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Jasta is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Walian trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Jasta is looking for a triangle but Walian pushes his legs off easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Walian lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Walian throws a big right hand that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Walian showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Walian shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Jasta but Jasta pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Walian misses with the body kick
and Jasta counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Walian ducks under a wild hook from Jasta.
Jasta digs a good hook to Walian's body.
Jasta cracks a nice hook into Walian's ribs.
Jamey Jasta is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Walian throws a right and a left that Jasta avoids nicely.
Walian misses with a straight left.
Walian gets a clinch.
Jasta escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Walian waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jasta.
Walian throws a body shot but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jasta connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Jasta throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Walian stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Jasta scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Walian throws a head kick but Jasta moves out of range.
Walian slips a jab and a cross from Jasta.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Walian throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Jasta bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Jasta swats away the attempt to clinch by Walian.
Jasta avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Walian throws a sloppy head kick and Jasta moves out of range easily.
Jasta ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Walian moves away.
Walian raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Jasta throws a shot from downtown. Walian moves away and avoids it.
Jasta misses with an uppercut. Walian saw that one coming.
Walian bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jasta blocks a head kick by Walian.
Walian fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Jasta.
A swing and a miss from Jasta.
Walian steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Jasta.
Walian tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jasta lands with a straight right. Walian didn't see that one coming.
Nice shot by Jasta.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Walian misses the shot to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Walian looks to score with a jab to the body but Jasta is just out of range.
Jasta throws a big counter combination but Walian scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Jasta misses the jab.
Jasta on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Walian is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Jasta rather than just go for the knockout.
Jasta pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Walian throws a low kick but it's checked well by Jasta.
Jasta throws a body punch but Walian moves out of range.
Jasta throws an overhand right that lands on Walian's shoulder, as Walian tries to avoid the shot.
A left lands for Jasta.
The fight stays on the outside here - Walian looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Jasta lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Walian at a distance.
Jasta throws a hook but Walian blocks it.
Walian fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jasta manages to avoid it.
Nice defenses there by Jasta.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jasta throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Walian.
Jasta misses with a jab, cross combination.
Walian now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Walian digs a good hook to Jasta's body.
Jasta throws a body punch but Walian moves out of range.
Walian throws a hook but Jasta avoids it easily.
Walian throws a low kick, looking for Jasta's leg but Jasta calmly moves out of range.
Jamey Jasta is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jasta keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jasta blocks a head kick by Walian.
Jasta looks to land a left hand but Walian moved out of range nicely.
Jasta scores with a jab to the head.
The fight stays on the outside here - Walian looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Jasta throws an overhand right that lands on Walian's shoulder, as Walian tries to avoid the shot.
Jasta scores with a one two! Walian had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Jasta throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Walian wants to counter the offense by Jasta and move into the clinch position.
Walian 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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Walian throws a head kick that misses.
Walian tries a head kick but it misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jasta looks to land a left hand but Walian moved out of range nicely.
A jab from Jasta finds it's way through Walian's defenses.
Walian on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Walian looks to throw the jab but Jasta is out of range.
Walian tries to bum rush Jasta with a series of wild strikes but Jasta uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Jasta appears to be looking for a big counter.
Jack Walian is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Walian gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Jasta connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Jamey Jasta has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jasta misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Walian.
Jamey Jasta is winning the standup battle so far.
Jasta looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Jab, jab by Jasta - just one landing.
Jasta looks to land a left hand but Walian moved out of range nicely.
Walian swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Walian has closed the distance and engaged Jasta in a clinch.
Walian lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Jasta or not.
Walian tries a body shot but Jasta blocks it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jamey Jasta showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Walian 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 Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 28:29
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 28:29
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jack Walian!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Brenden Abbott (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marek Koltun (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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177 lbs
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World class 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
40 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Brenden Abbott!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Marek Koltun!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Fedor Mirinova and Aleksei Zolotukhin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Abbott misses with a straight left.
Koltun shoots in but no luck this time.
Abbott throws a body punch but Koltun moves out of range.
Brenden Abbott seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Koltun gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Koltun blocks an uppercut.
Koltun scores with a shot to the side of Abbott's head.
Abbott lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Abbott lands an uppercut.
Koltun lands with a left to the head.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Abbott.
Koltun is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Koltun is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Abbott to keep the fight standing.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Abbott.
Koltun stops a takedown attempt from Abbott.
Koltun pulls guard successfully.
Abbott throws a strike but Koltun rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
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!
Abbott is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Koltun is looking to advance position but Abbott has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Koltun tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Koltun is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Abbott thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Abbott unloading with bombs!
Abbott thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Koltun gets back to half guard.
Koltun trying to hold on to Abbott's head to control him but Abbott postures up.
Koltun preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Koltun is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Koltun controlling the position for now.
Abbott performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Abbott thows a huge punch but Koltun dodges it nicely.
Abbott thows a huge punch but Koltun dodges it nicely.
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. Abbott connects with a nice short shot to Koltun's temple.
Koltun is staying active underneath Abbott, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Abbott is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Abbott trying to control the pace.
Koltun blocking the ground and pound attempt from Abbott.
Ground and pound from Abbott.
Abbott is trying to control the action in half guard but Koltun is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Abbott is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Koltun is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Koltun is looking for a sweep. Abbott is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Abbott is just content to waste time from the top position. Koltun takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Abbott missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Abbott working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Koltun's head.
Koltun looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Koltun avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Abbott pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Koltun is keeping the position for now.
Abbott postures up in Koltun's guard and throws a big left but Koltun blocks it.
Abbott is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Abbott with a flurry of punches that miss.
Koltun utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brenden Abbott dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Abbott moves out of range of the strikes.
Abbott lunges at Koltun with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Koltun's hand.
Abbott leaves Koltun with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Abbott throws out a loose jab but Koltun uses good head movement to avoid it.
A big right from Abbott misses.
Koltun looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Koltun tries to land a leg kick but Abbott saw it coming and moves away.
Abbott takes a swing at Koltun's ribcage but misses.
Abbott is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Koltun can do to turn this around?
Koltun misses with an uppercut.
Abbott slaps away a takedown attempt from Koltun, before circling back to the center of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Abbott tries a head kick but it misses.
Nice defenses there by Koltun.
Koltun moves out of range as Abbott throws a body kick.
Abbott scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Abbott digs a good body shot into Koltun's ribs.
Abbott misses with a wild body shot.
Koltun keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Abbott.
Abbott throws a body punch but Koltun moves out of range.
Abbott shoots in and drives through. Koltun sprawls well.
Koltun lands a jab to Abbott's midsection.
Koltun tries to sprawl but Abbott drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Abbott not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Koltun is trying to control but can't.
Abbott working over Koltun with some ground and pound. Koltun looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Koltun regains full guard. Nicely done.
Abbott throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Abbott avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Koltun 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.
Abbott in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Koltun is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Abbott accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Abbott trying to control the position from guard on top but Koltun is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Koltun not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Koltun is controlling Abbott's posture.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Koltun lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Koltun throws an elbow that misses. Abbott uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Koltun's guard. Nice move by Abbott!
Abbott has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Abbott throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Abbott trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Abbott is looking to work some ground and pound but Koltun has wrist control.
Abbott trying to control but Koltun is working from the bottom.
Abbott throws a big elbow that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Koltun throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Koltun keeping moving, preventing Abbott from controlling successfully.
Abbott throws a big elbow that misses.
Koltun is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Abbott is looking to work some ground and pound but Koltun has wrist control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Abbott throws a strike but Koltun rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Abbott wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
My spies in Dave's Dumb Belles inform me that Koltun has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Abbott utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brenden Abbott dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Abbott throws a hook to the side of Koltun's head but Koltun sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A head kick by Abbott misses
and Koltun counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Abbott misses with a straight left.
Koltun checks a leg kick.
Abbott throws a leg kick
and Koltun counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Abbott throws a hook but Koltun avoids it easily.
Abbott works the jab nicely.
Abbott misses with a right hand
and Koltun counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Abbott shoots in but no luck this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Abbott with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Abbott throws a leg kick
and Koltun counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Koltun misses with a straight right.
Koltun scores with a jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Abbott scoring well with a low kick there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Abbott fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Koltun wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Abbott throws a sloppy body shot
and Koltun counters with an inside leg kick.
A good leg kick by Abbott.
Koltun swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Koltun is looking to clinch.
It appears Abbott was looking to counter with a kick there.
A telegraphed right hand from Abbott misses the target.
Koltun scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Abbott doesn't seem bothered though.
Abbott fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Koltun digs a good body shot into Abbott's ribs.
Koltun throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Abbott shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Koltun but Koltun pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Marek Koltun has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A low kick from Koltun misses
and Abbott counters with a nice double leg into guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Koltun is trying to keep Abbott in close.
Koltun avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Abbott trying to control the position from guard on top but Koltun is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Abbott trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Abbott trying to control but Koltun is working from the bottom.
Abbott showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Abbott connects with a couple of short punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Abbott accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Abbott working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Koltun looking to hit a scissor sweep but Abbott is one step ahead there.
Abbott throws a big elbow that misses.
Koltun bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Abbott's guard.
Abbott working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Koltun.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Koltun's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Abbott working a defensive guard but Koltun manages to pass into side control anyway.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Koltun throwing strikes but Abbott manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Brenden Abbott is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Koltun tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Abbott lands an elbow.
Koltun sneaks back into half guard.
Abbott thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Koltun's head.
Abbott thows a huge punch but Koltun dodges it nicely.
Abbott wants to take a breather but Koltun is having none of it.
Abbott with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Koltun tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
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 Brenden Abbott.
Well Abbott 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 Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 30:28
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 30:27
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brenden Abbott!
Brenden Abbott 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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Kezz The Convict (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mr Universe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The Convict's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Locked up. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
18 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Kezz The Convict!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mr Universe!
The judges for this bout are Konstantin Menshow, Valeri Chadov and Ivan Kurochkin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Universe lands with a nice body punch.
The Convict scores with a crisp jab that stopped Universe in his tracks.
Universe swings for the body but The Convict moves out of range.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
The Convict is trying to drag Universe to the mat but Universe just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
The Convict has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Universe is trying to keep an underhook but The Convict manages to get the takedown into half guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Universe can do anything to dispel that myth.
The Convict is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Universe defends it well.
Universe is trying to maintain the position but The Convict is very close to passing his half guard.
Universe wants to get back to full guard.
The Convict working Universe over with strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Universe is trying to maintain the position but The Convict is very close to passing his half guard.
The Convict is figuring out what he wants to do next.
The Convict throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The Convict is controlling the pace.
The Convict not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The Convict trying to control the pace.
The Convict is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Universe has managed to free his arm - good work.
Universe tries to kick The Convict off but The Convict keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
The Convict tries to pass to full mount but Universe defends it.
Universe wants to improve his position but The Convict is controlling well.
The Convict is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Universe!
The Convict looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
The Convict punishing his opponent with strikes.
Universe in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Universe is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
The Convict jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Universe manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Universe takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Universe is looking to regain half guard here but The Convict keeps moving and retains side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Convict wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Universe, who protects the arm well.
Universe tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but The Convict wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Universe is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, The Convict asserts his dominance and retains side control.
The Convict working the ground and pound.
Universe takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Universe is trying to control The Convict's posture but The Convict avoids it.
Universe is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
The Convict is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Universe has escaped the position, nice work there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The Convict trying to control the action but Universe is working from the bottom.
Universe struggling a bit here.
The Convict working the ground and pound from side control.
The Convict is staying tight to Universe's torso, preventing him from escaping.
The Convict tries for a kimura but Universe is defending well.
The Convict 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.
Kezz The Convict dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
The Convict lands a nice hook to Universe's body. Universe takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
The Convict avoids a punch combination nicely.
Mr Universe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Universe defends well against a solid takedown attempt from The Convict.
Universe wants to counter with a clinch but The Convict pushes him away.
Universe tries to land a body kick
and The Convict counters with a nice double leg into side control. Universe won't be happy with that.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Universe is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but The Convict has just dragged him back down to the mat.
The Convict scoring with punches from side control.
The Convict prevents Universe from escaping the position.
The Convict tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no The Convict has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
That's one minute gone in the round.
The Convict looks up at the clock and then as Universe takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, The Convict smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
The Convict taking a breather here.
The Convict landing strikes.
Universe is looking to work his way out of this bad position but The Convict is controlling him well.
The Convict is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Universe has escaped the position, nice work there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The Convict is looking to take a break and control but Universe is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The Convict lands a nice forearm strike.
The Convict landing strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Universe is trying to get back to half guard.
The Convict is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Universe takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
The Convict scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Universe to see if he's OK.
The Convict tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
The Convict tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
The Convict looking to control but instead Universe has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Convict looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Universe makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
The Convict looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Mr Universe is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Universe throws a body shot but no joy.
The Convict is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Universe can do to turn this around?
Universe misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from The Convict.
The Convict tries to counter with a takedown but Universe is quick to defend against it.
A jab from The Convict misses.
The Convict throws the left hand but Universe avoids the punch easily.
Universe stuffs the takedown.
Universe rushes The Convict and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
The Convict looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kezz The Convict. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Universe is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. The Convict is defending well for now.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Universe.
It looks like Kezz The Convict has been cut.
The Convict tries to pull guard but Universe holds him up against the cage and eventually The Convict drops back down to his feet.
Universe is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. The Convict is defending well for now.
Universe looking to slow down the pace here.
The Convict jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Universe walks away with a smile on his face. The Convict gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Universe fails in his attempt to clinch.
Universe tries to clinch there but The Convict circles away.
The Convict appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Universe feints and then cracks The Convict's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow The Convict down.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The Convict tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Universe swivels and escapes.
Universe misses with a wild body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Kezz The Convict will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Kezz The Convict's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
The Convict cracks Universe with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
The Convict blocks a head kick by Universe.
The Convict tries to counter with a takedown but Universe is quick to defend against it.
The Convict fails to land the takedown.
Universe throws a right and a left that both miss.
The Convict connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Universe misses with a low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Universe swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
The Convict feinted with a counter takedown.
Universe connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Universe is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down The Convict rather than just go for the knockout.
Universe misses the shot to the body.
The Convict changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The Convict avoids the head kick by Universe.
Universe lands a front kick.
Universe lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but The Convict circles away quickly and effectively.
The Convict shoots in looking for a takedown. Universe tries to sprawl out of it but The Convict keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Universe manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Universe throws a right and a left that both miss.
The Convict pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Universe! But no joy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Universe fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Universe moves into range and clinches up with The Convict.
The Convict wants a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kezz The Convict. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Universe lands an elbow that stopped The Convict in his tracks for a moment.
The Convict tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Universe just stands there and leans against the cage.
The Convict is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Universe is defending well.
The Convict lands with a right to the head.
Universe using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
The Convict wants to break free but Universe has control.
Universe has The Convict pushed against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Universe tries to land knees in the clinch but The Convict avoids the damage to the body.
Universe breaks from the clinch.
The Convict lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
The Convict keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Universe avoids the body shot from The Convict.
Decent striking displayed by The Convict there.
The Convict avoids the body shot from Universe.
The Convict attempts a counter takedown but Universe avoids it well and moves away.
Universe tries to clinch up but The Convict circles away and keeps his distance.
The Convict drops down looking for a counter takedown but Universe sprawls and moves away.
Universe thuds his right hand into The Convict's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Universe stuffs the takedown.
As The Convict backs off Universe throws a huge counter combo but The Convict manages to avoid it all.
Universe jabs at The Convict's body.
Universe misses with a kick to the body.
The Convict half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The Convict avoids the head kick by Universe.
The Convict misses with a body shot.
Mr Universe seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Universe throws a head kick that misses.
The Convict feinted with a counter takedown.
Universe throws a nice looking combination but The Convict bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Universe has managed to clinch.
The Convict jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Universe walks away with a smile on his face. The Convict gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
The Convict shoots in and drives through. Universe sprawls well.
Universe now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Universe looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
The Convict drops down looking for a counter takedown but Universe sprawls and moves away.
Universe lands with a good body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mr Universe really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kezz The Convict's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
The Convict doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Universe counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Universe.
The Convict is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Universe is pushing The Convict up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Universe is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. The Convict is defending well for now.
Universe lands a nice elbow.
Universe breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
The Convict circles away from the clinch attempt.
The Convict drops down looking for a counter takedown but Universe sprawls and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Universe looks to land a combination but The Convict avoids it well.
The Convict shoots in for a takedown but Universe shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kezz The Convict. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Universe.
The Convict tries to counter with a takedown but Universe is quick to defend against it.
Universe throws a series of punches but The Convict moves out of range.
Mr Universe is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The Convict lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Universe bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
The Convict throws a hook but Universe blocks it.
Universe looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
The Convict throws a poor cross that misses
and Universe counters with a three punch combo that has The Convict backing up. The Convict nods at Universe to acknowledge the strikes.
Universe throws a body shot but no joy.
The Convict changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Universe digs a good body shot into The Convict's ribs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Universe will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Universe is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
The Convict tries to counter with a takedown but Universe is quick to defend against it.
The Convict shoots in for a double leg but Universe sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Universe misses with a double jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The Convict shoots in and drives through. Universe sprawls well.
Universe just misses with a punch to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Universe misses with a jab, cross combination.
The Convict circles away from the clinch attempt
and The Convict counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Universe kicks The Convict off and gets back to his feet.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
The Convict blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
The Convict avoiding damage as Universe throws knees to the body.
The Convict on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Universe misses with an elbow over the top.
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!
The Convict fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The Convict is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Universe goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Universe manages to break the clinch.
Universe throws a body kick that misses
and The Convict counters with a takedown into side control.
Universe tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The Convict thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
The Convict working the head and body with strikes.
Universe is trying to improve his position.
Universe wants to control but The Convict postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mr Universe dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Kezz The Convict's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Good standup being displayed there by The Convict as he connects with a hook.
The Convict fails with the takedown
and Universe counters with a nice uppercut.
The Convict closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Universe's guard.
The Convict won't allow Universe to sweep him here.
The Convict prevents Universe from getting back to his feet.
The Convict wants to control from the top but Universe keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The Convict is really struggling to control Universe but he's trying to hold on to the position.
The Convict stops Universe from standing up.
Universe trying to control the position here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The Convict advances to half guard.
The Convict seems to be working for a kimura but Universe defends the submission attempt.
Universe tries to kick The Convict off but The Convict keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
The Convict is nestled in close to Universe, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Universe trying to control but The Convict postures up.
Kezz The Convict overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The Convict prevents Universe from standing back up.
Universe is refusing to be controlled, as The Convict sits in half guard.
Universe wants to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Convict wants to pass to mount but Universe is defending the position.
The Convict scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Universe really doesn't want to stay on the ground with The Convict. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
The Convict working the head and body with strikes.
Universe wants to improve his position but The Convict is controlling well.
The Convict looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Universe is trying to stand up here but The Convict is controlling him well.
The Convict stalling.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Convict seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Universe for as long as he can get away with.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
The Convict with a nice cross.
Universe throws a head kick that misses
and The Convict counters with a nice double leg into side control. Universe won't be happy with that.
The Convict wants to lay and pray for a moment but Universe keeps working.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The Convict thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Universe tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Universe struggling a bit here.
The Convict scores with punches from side control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
The Convict lands a decent elbow from side control.
The Convict cracks Universe with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Universe is pushing The Convict's head away, looking to escape. The Convict manages to hold on to the position though.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kezz The Convict showed his dominance in that final round.
I think The Convict has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 48:47
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 48:47
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 48:47
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kezz The Convict!
A relieved looking Kezz The Convict 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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Trey Lawson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Big J Smiles (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Smiles has chosen Smile Like You Mean It as his entrance music. Trey Lawson has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Trey Lawson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Big J Smiles!
The judges for this bout are Ivan Kurochkin, Sergei Dronov and Igor Prikhodko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smiles tries to clinch up but Lawson circles away and keeps his distance.
Lawson keeps the fight on the outside.
Smiles moves into range and clinches up with Lawson.
Smiles tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Smiles scores with a knee to the head.
Knees in the clinch landing for Smiles.
Smiles is pressed up against the cage. Lawson has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Smiles down to the mat. Smiles avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Smiles tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Lawson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Smiles on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Lawson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Smiles tries to clinch up but Lawson circles away and keeps his distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lawson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lawson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Lawson swats away the attempt to clinch by Smiles.
Smiles doesn't manage to clinch there - Lawson circles away.
Lawson changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smiles ducks under a wild hook from Lawson.
Smiles tries to clinch but Lawson moves out of range.
Lawson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Smiles tries to close the distance and clinch but Lawson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Lawson throws a head kick but Smiles moves out of range.
Smiles tries to counter with a clinch but Lawson shakes him off and moves away.
Smiles fails with an attempt to clinch.
Lawson half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Smiles doesn't manage to clinch there - Lawson circles away.
Smiles is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Lawson misses with a straight left.
Smiles moves into the clinch.
Smiles is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Lawson is defending well for now.
Smiles lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Smiles prevents the takedown attempt.
Smiles crunches a lovely knee into Lawson's ribcage.
We've been hearing reports that Lawson has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Smiles tries a knee to the head but Lawson blocks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smiles landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Smiles leaning his opponent against the cage.
Lawson takes a knee right on the jaw!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Smiles stalling.
Smiles has a couple of punches blocked by Lawson.
Smiles is defending well against a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Trey Lawson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lawson has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Smiles is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Smiles misses with a knee to the head.
Lawson looking for a takedown.
Smiles is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Lawson is defending well for now.
Lawson blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Smiles has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Lawson seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Smiles can turn it around.
Smiles connects with a knee to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lawson is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Smiles is defending well.
Smiles missing with knees to the body.
Smiles connects with a knee to the head.
Smiles misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Lawson.
Smiles tries to land a knee to the head but Lawson blocks with his arms.
Smiles avoiding damage.
Lawson blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Smiles missing with knees to the body.
Smiles tries a knee to the head but Lawson blocks it.
Lawson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Smiles with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Smiles trying to land knees to the body.
Lawson avoiding damage as Smiles throws knees to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smiles misses with a knee to the head.
Smiles using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Lawson has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Lawson blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Lawson wants the takedown. Smiles is fighting it off but Lawson persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Smiles's guard against the cage.
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!
Lawson wants to control from the top but Smiles keeps moving.
Lawson scoring with punches to the head and body.
Smiles wants to stand up but Lawson is controlling him.
Lawson postures up in Smiles's guard and throws a big left but Smiles blocks it.
Lawson postures up in Smiles's guard and throws a big left but Smiles blocks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Big J Smiles dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Smiles is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Smiles has Lawson up against the cage in a clinch.
Smiles just leaning against Lawson, taking a breather.
Lawson drops down looking for an ankle pick but Smiles pulls his leg out and moves away.
Lawson lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Smiles tries to close the distance and clinch but Lawson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lawson throws a leg kick but Smiles sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Smiles wants to clinch.
Lawson tried to counter with a leg kick but Smiles avoided it.
Smiles doesn't manage to clinch there - Lawson circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smiles closes the distance looking to clinch
and Lawson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Smiles tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Lawson throws a lazy right hand but Smiles sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Smiles gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Smiles throws a head punch that misses.
Smiles throws a knee to the head but misses.
Smiles misses with a knee strike.
Smiles throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Lawson blocks it with crossed arms.
Smiles is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Lawson is defending well for now.
Lawson wants a takedown.
Smiles missing with knees to the body.
Smiles misses with a knee to the head.
A short left from Smiles.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lawson lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lawson missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Smiles is looking to escape.
Lawson is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Lawson with the ground and pound but Smiles uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Lawson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Smiles avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Lawson trying to control but Smiles is working from the bottom.
Lawson throws a strike but Smiles 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.
Smiles stands up from Lawson's guard - Smiles perhaps looking for a knockout.
Lawson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Smiles wants to clinch up but Lawson keeps it at a distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smiles tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Lawson is looking to counter punch.
Smiles tries to clinch but Lawson moves out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Lawson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Lawson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Lawson with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Lawson misses with a head kick.
Smiles fails with an attempt to clinch.
Smiles moves in looking to clinch but Lawson pushes him off.
Lawson throws the left hand but Smiles avoids the punch easily.
Smiles uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lawson.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Lawson 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 Smiles has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Smiles and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Smiles tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Lawson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Smiles takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Lawson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Lawson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Smiles.
Smiles doesn't manage to clinch there - Lawson circles away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smiles tries to clinch but Lawson moves out of range.
Smiles is looking to clinch.
Lawson keeps the fight on the outside.
Lawson was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Smiles leaves Lawson with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Trey Lawson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Smiles blocks a low kick nicely.
Lawson scores with a kick to the midsection.
Smiles keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Big J Smiles seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lawson keeps the fight on the outside.
Lawson keeps the fight on the outside.
Lawson was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Smiles is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lawson throws out a leg kick but Smiles moves out of range and Lawson only half commits.
Smiles blocks a leg kick.
Smiles tries to clinch up.
Lawson dips to his left and cracks Smiles with an uppercut!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Trey Lawson dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Smiles lands a really nice looking cross but Lawson seems unphased.
Smiles tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Lawson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Lawson appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
A cross from Lawson lands.
Lawson keeps the fight on the outside.
Lawson lands a nice leg kick that just misses Smiles's sensitive parts.
Smiles moves into the clinch.
Big J Smiles seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Smiles misses with a knee to the head.
A short body shot lands from Smiles as the two fighters clinch.
Lawson takes a knee right on the jaw!
It looks like Trey Lawson has been cut.
Smiles throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Lawson blocks it with crossed arms.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lawson blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Smiles throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Lawson blocks it with crossed arms.
Smiles tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Nice body punch from Smiles - that landed with a thud.
Smiles tries to land a knee to the head but Lawson blocks with his arms.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smiles throws a knee to the head but misses.
Smiles misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Lawson.
Smiles gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Lawson.
Smiles tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Lawson avoids it.
Smiles tries a knee to the head but Lawson blocks it.
Smiles throws a knee to the head but misses.
Smiles'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.
Smiles missing with knees to the body.
Lawson is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Smiles pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Smiles has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smiles tries a knee to the head but Lawson blocks it.
Lawson managing to block the knees to the body from Smiles.
Lawson wants a takedown but no success here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Trey Lawson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lawson is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Smiles unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Smiles is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Smiles with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Smiles missing with knees to the body.
Smiles slows down the pace here.
Lawson is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Smiles lands a knee to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lawson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Smiles misses with a knee strike.
Smiles tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Lawson avoids it.
Smiles misses with a knee strike.
Lawson takes a knee right on the jaw!
Smiles lands a good knee to the midsection. Lawson won't want to take too many of those.
Smiles throws a knee to the head but misses.
Smiles using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Lawson has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Smiles trying to land knees to the body.
Smiles throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Lawson blocks it with crossed arms.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Lawson is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Smiles prevents the takedown attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smiles lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Lawson backwards.
Smiles with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Lawson is working for takedown but Smiles is calmly controlling the position for now.
Smiles misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Lawson.
Lawson avoiding damage as Smiles throws knees to the body.
Lawson blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Smiles stalls.
Smiles throws a knee to the head but misses.
Lawson is looking to take this one to the mat.
Smiles connects with a nasty looking knee right to Lawson's face.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lawson drops down looking for an ankle pick but Smiles pulls his leg out and moves away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Big J Smiles comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Smiles 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 Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 28:29
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 27:29
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 27:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Big J Smiles!
In his post fight interview, Big J Smiles started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Kid Fireball (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sam Urai (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Urai has chosen Sever the Wicked as his entrance music. 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 lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kid Fireball!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 9 - 2, fighting out of London, Sam Urai!
The judges for this bout are Konstantin Menshow, Aleksei Zolotukhin and Viktor Lagutenko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fireball slips under a jab from Urai.
Fireball takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Urai fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Fireball, pushing him back against the cage.
Fireball escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Fireball feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Urai's calf.
Urai thuds a left hand into Fireball's body.
Urai misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fireball.
Urai scores with a takedown into Fireball's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fireball keeping moving, preventing Urai from controlling successfully.
Urai wants to pass the guard but Fireball is keeping the position.
Urai working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Fireball's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fireball wants to get back to his feet but Urai is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Urai throws a big right hand that misses.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Urai with a nice cross.
It looks like Kid Fireball has been cut.
Urai throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Urai tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Fireball defends well and Urai ends up having to push Fireball into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Kid Fireball is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Urai throws a low kick but Fireball moves out of range easily.
Fireball looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Fireball throws a head kick but Urai moves out of range.
Fireball takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Urai is looking to land body kicks.
Fireball swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Fireball fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Urai looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Urai turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Urai bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Urai tries a quick counter leg kick but Fireball is wise to it.
Urai throws a chopping leg kick but Fireball manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
It looked like Fireball was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Urai.
Good shot there by Fireball.
Urai takes a jab right on the kisser.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fireball looks to throw a body kick
and Urai counters with a nice body kick.
Urai throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Urai shoots for a takedown but Fireball saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Fireball throws a right and a left that both miss.
Urai fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Urai moves out of range of the body kick from Fireball.
Fireball lands with an overhand left.
Urai fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Fireball checks it well.
Fireball is looking for a counter combo.
Fireball will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Urai is looking to chop away at Fireball's legs.
Urai lets loose with a powerful body kick. Fireball will feel that in the morning.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Fireball.
Fireball throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Urai.
It looks like Sam Urai has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Urai lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Fireball has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Fireball and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Urai takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Urai fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Fireball swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Kid Fireball has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sam Urai.
Fireball tries to bum rush Urai with a series of wild strikes but Urai uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Urai throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Fireball takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Fireball scores with a shot to the body.
Fireball throws a left and a right that both miss
and Urai counters with a nice body kick.
Fireball connects with a good right hand that stumbles Urai. Urai circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Sam Urai will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Fireball throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fireball takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Kid Fireball is winning the standup battle so far.
Urai swings for the body but Fireball moves out of range.
Fireball keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Urai throws an overhand right that lands on Fireball's shoulder, as Fireball tries to avoid the shot.
Fireball lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Fireball moves out of range as Urai throws a body kick.
Urai takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Urai fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Fireball.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Urai misses with an uppercut.
Fireball throwing a counter right hand but Urai manages to avoid it.
Donk. Fireball catches Urai right on the button with a cross.
Fireball dips to his left and cracks Urai with an uppercut!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Urai throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Urai misses with a body shot.
Urai throws a head kick that misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Fireball misses the target.
A decent looking cross lands there for Urai.
Urai thows a body kick. Fireball tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Fireball connects with a single shot there.
Urai ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fireball moves away.
Urai walks into a left hand.
Urai fakes the leg kick and cracks Fireball in the body.
Urai throws a head kick that misses.
Urai throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Fireball stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Fireball throws a body punch but Urai moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fireball takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Urai goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Urai slips a straight right by Fireball.
Fireball sets himself, and Urai steps forward looking for the clinch! Fireball avoids it this time.
Urai throws a push kick but Fireball slaps the foot to one side.
Fireball throwing a counter right hand but Urai manages to avoid it.
Urai looks to land a right hand but Fireball moved out of range.
A quick step to the side and Fireball tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Urai keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Urai misses with a looping left.
Urai closes the distance and pushes Fireball back into the cage.
Fireball breaks from the clinch.
Fireball scores with a jab to the head.
Fireball lands with an overhand left.
Urai is looking to chop away at Fireball's legs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Urai misses the shot to the body.
Fireball lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
A jab from Urai finds it's way through Fireball's defenses.
Fireball gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Urai to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Fireball wants to get back to his feet but Urai is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Urai wants to control from the top but Fireball keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fireball is wriggling around but Urai manages to pass to half guard.
Urai throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Fireball has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Urai is on him like a limpet, forcing Fireball back against the cage.
Urai holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Fireball managing to block the knees to the body from Urai.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fireball tries to break the clinch but Urai is controlling the position.
Fireball breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Urai throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Fireball appears to be looking for a big counter.
Urai uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Fireball.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Sam Urai will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Urai ducks under a wild hook from Fireball.
Urai tries a quick counter leg kick but Fireball is wise to it.
Urai misses with a low kick.
Urai misses with a straight left.
Fireball will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Urai looks to land a body kick but Fireball moved away.
Fireball moves out of range of the body kick from Urai.
Fireball fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Urai avoids the head kick by Fireball.
Fireball misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Urai.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big right from Urai misses.
A punch combination from Urai misses.
Urai shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Fireball but Fireball pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Urai tries a head kick but it misses.
Urai ducks under a wild hook from Fireball.
Fireball keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Fireball thows a left - swing and a miss!
A big left from Urai misses.
Fireball fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Urai throws a body shot but no joy.
Fireball moves out of range as Urai strikes.
Fireball swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Urai misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Fireball throws a body punch but Urai moves out of range.
Urai misses with a hook.
Urai is trying hard to land a takedown here. Fireball sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Fireball is looking to counter punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Urai takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Urai takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Urai has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Fireball finds it's way round the side to connect with Urai's head.
Fireball throws a big shot that misses.
Fireball scores with a spinning back kick!
Fireball bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fireball looks to score with a jab to the body but Urai is just out of range.
Urai looks to land a combination. Fireball sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
A head kick misses from Fireball.
Urai shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Urai tried to score with a low kick but Fireball checks it.
Urai tries to move into range but Fireball moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Urai tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Fireball is able to avoid easily.
Fireball just misses with a punch to the body.
Danga de danga de dang - Fireball scores with a four punch combination!
Urai takes a swing at Fireball's ribcage but misses.
Urai is looking to land body kicks.
Urai scores with a hook to the body. Fireball takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Urai throws the kick towards the body but Fireball avoids it.
Fireball works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Urai looks to throw the jab but Fireball is out of range.
Fireball on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Fireball misses with a two punch combination.
Urai misses with an uppercut. Fireball saw that one coming.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fireball throws an off balance right hand
and Urai cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fireball misses with a left hand
and Urai counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Fireball tries to keep at a distance but Urai has taken the fight into the clinch.
Urai lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Fireball breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
The fighters circling - Fireball throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Urai scores with a leg kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Urai. That's going to slow Fireball down.
Fireball misses with a straight left.
Urai's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Fireball connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Urai scrambles back to his feet.
Urai tests Fireball's chin there with a solid looking shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Kid Fireball did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Urai connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Urai misses with a looping left.
No joy there for Fireball, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Urai looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A head kick misses from Fireball.
Fireball throws a body punch but Urai moves out of range.
Urai ducks under a wild hook from Fireball.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Fireball checks a leg kick.
Urai uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fireball.
Urai steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Fireball throws a body shot but no joy.
Fireball throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Urai.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Urai misses the jab.
Fireball scores with a nice strike.
Urai scores with a push kick.
Urai lands with an overhand left.
Fireball misses with a wild combination.
Urai avoids a kick to the body.
Fireball blocks a low kick nicely.
Fireball checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
It looked like Fireball was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Urai.
Fireball lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Urai circles away quickly and effectively.
Fireball checks a low kick from Urai.
A little feinted left hand from Fireball on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fireball uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Urai has time to react.
Urai is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Fireball slips a jab from Urai.
Fireball moves out of range as Urai throws a body kick.
Fireball takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
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!
Fireball catches Urai with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Nice uppercut lands for Urai. That snapped Fireball's head back.
A punch combination from Fireball misses.
A low kick from Urai is predictable there
and Fireball counters with a straight right hand.
Urai misses with a kick to the body.
Fireball appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Fireball misses the jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Urai scores with a jab to the jaw.
Fireball throws a right hand that Urai ducks under and follows up with a left that Urai also avoids with ease.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Urai! But no joy.
Urai has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Urai avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Urai unleashes a big counter combination but Fireball bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Urai fails to land with a series of punches.
Fireball misses with a looping left.
Urai misses the jab.
Fireball misses with a few strikes there.
Urai misses with a body punch
and Fireball counters with a two punch combo.
Fireball connects with the punch.
Fireball stuns Urai with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fireball misses with a lunging right hand
letting Urai counter with a right hand.
Urai misses with a kick to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Urai throws a body kick that misses.
It looked like Fireball wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Fireball lands with a cross.
Fireball connects with a body shot that sends Urai's belly button to the back.
Urai uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Fireball.
Fireball lunges at Urai with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Urai's hand.
Fireball pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Fireball swats away the attempt to clinch by Urai.
Urai throws a head kick that half lands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kid Fireball had his way with Sam Urai in that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Fireball's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
A nice combination there by Fireball.
Fireball feints a jab promting Urai to slip. Fireball then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Urai slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Urai keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Urai misses the shot to the body.
Fireball scores with a jab to the jaw.
Urai misses with a hook.
Fireball throws a half hearted mid kick.
Urai keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Urai connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Urai jabbing away but nothing is landing.
An attempted straight right counter from Fireball misses the target.
Fireball steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Urai.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Urai feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Fireball's calf.
Fireball just misses with a punch to the body.
Fireball fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Fireball pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Fireball throws a nice looking combination but Urai bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Fireball tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Some wild striking there from Fireball.
Urai swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Fireball is looking to counter punch.
Fireball uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Urai has time to react.
Urai throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Fireball.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Urai connects with a leg kick. Fireball looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Urai takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Fireball has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Fireball there as he acknowledges the shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fireball misses with a kick to the body
and Urai counters with a nice kick to the body.
Fireball throws a left and a right that both miss
and Urai makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Fireball slips a jab and a cross from Urai.
Fireball works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Fireball throws a hook but Urai avoids it easily.
Fireball throws the left hand but Urai avoids the punch easily.
Fireball lands a body shot.
Fireball works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Urai is looking to clinch but Fireball is avoiding it.
Urai scores with a kick to the body.
Fireball misses the jab.
Urai thuds his right hand into Fireball's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Urai throws a half hearted mid kick.
Urai scores with a crisp jab that stopped Fireball in his tracks.
Decent striking displayed by Urai there.
A good leg kick by Urai.
Urai lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Fireball misses with a lunging right hand
and Urai counters with a thumping low kick.
Fireball tries a head kick but it misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice sprawl there from Fireball as Urai shoots in.
Fireball tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Urai jabs Fireball to the body, keeping him at a distance.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Urai scores with a nice body kick.
Fireball moves out of range as Urai strikes.
Fireball is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Urai throws a body punch but Fireball moves out of range.
Urai throws a chopping leg kick but Fireball manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
It looked like Fireball wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Urai doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Fireball scores with a nice right hand.
Urai shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
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 Kid Fireball.
I think Fireball has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 48:48
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 50:46
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 49:47
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Kid Fireball!
Kid Fireball is the new lightweight champion!
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