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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Striker Accurate (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anzhor Azhiev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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BJJ White Belt
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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
1 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Striker Accurate!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 69 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Anzhor Azhiev!
The judges for this bout are Fedor Mirinova, Valeri Chadov and Viktor Lagutenko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Accurate wants to clinch up but Azhiev keeps it at a distance.
The fight stays on the outside here - Accurate looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Accurate moves into the clinch successfully.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Azhiev as Accurate tries to tie him up.
Azhiev jumps guard but Accurate stands there with Azhiev around his waist. Azhiev gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Azhiev pulls Accurate into guard.
Accurate tries to stand but Azhiev is controlling from the bottom.
Accurate really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Azhiev looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Accurate is defending well. Azhiev quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Accurate has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Azhiev celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Anzhor Azhiev!
A determined Anzhor Azhiev didn't want to dwell on this fight in his post fight interview. Instead he was more keen to state he wants a title shot. Let's see if he gets it!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hugh Rection (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Guy Hanes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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265 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Hugh Rection!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 8 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Guy Hanes!
The judges for this bout are Ivan Kurochkin, Igor Prikhodko and Aleksei Zolotukhin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hanes looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
We've been told by Rection's head coaches at He Man Women Haters Club that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Rection swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Hanes.
Hanes fails to land with a series of punches.
Hanes fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Hanes closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Rection pushes Hanes off and gets back to his feet.
Rection lands with a straight right. Hanes didn't see that one coming.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rection connects with a crisp jab.
Rection stuffs the takedown.
Hugh Rection has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Guy Hanes.
Hanes shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Rection pinned against the cage. Rection gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Rection, as that shot connected.
Oooooh!!! Rection has knocked Hanes down with a huge combo! Rection steps away and waves a wobbly Hanes back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Rection wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rection drops Hanes with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Hanes looks back up at him and smiles so Rection waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Hanes is rocked!
Rection drops Hanes with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Hanes! Rection dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hugh Rection!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Alexei Berdnikov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ed Skank (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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138 lbs
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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
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Alexei Berdnikov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Ed Skank!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Valeri Chadov and Ivan Kurochkin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Berdnikov looks to land a left hand but Skank moved out of range nicely.
Skank throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Berdnikov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nice body punch from Skank.
Berdnikov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Skank.
Skank connects with a body shot that sends Berdnikov's belly button to the back.
Skank connects with a body shot.
A lazy left from Skank finds it's target.
Skank lands with a shot to the body.
Berdnikov takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Berdnikov definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Berdnikov clinches up with Skank and pushes him back against the cage.
Skank misses with a hook to the ribs.
Berdnikov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Skank lands a left hand that snaps the head of Berdnikov backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Berdnikov stalling the fight.
Skank throws a punch but it's blocked by Berdnikov.
That's one minute gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Skank.
Berdnikov is trying to stall.
Skank tries to pull guard but Berdnikov won't allow it.
The referee calls for Berdnikov to work.
Skank misses with a hook from the clinch.
Skank lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Skank tries to pull guard but Berdnikov won't allow it.
Berdnikov lands a shot to the body.
Berdnikov is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Skank is defending well for now.
Skank escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Skank throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Skank misses with a wild body shot.
Skank dodges the punch combination from Berdnikov.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Skank misses with a hook. Berdnikov ducked under it nicely.
Skank misses with a two punch combination.
Berdnikov closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Skank's guard.
Skank looking to hit a scissor sweep but Berdnikov is one step ahead there.
Berdnikov not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Skank has his hands on Berdnikov's head, controlling the position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Berdnikov is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Berdnikov pushes down on Skank's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Skank is looking to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Skank trying to control here.
Berdnikov sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Skank wants to get back to full guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Skank trying to control but Berdnikov postures up.
Skank tries to get to full guard but Berdnikov has control of the leg.
Berdnikov trying to control from half guard but Skank is working away.
Berdnikov wants to pass the guard but Skank is defending well.
Berdnikov prevents Skank from improving his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Skank trying to control but Berdnikov postures up.
Skank moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Berdnikov preventing the sweep.
Berdnikov looking to pass the guard.
Skank really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Berdnikov. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Berdnikov slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Skank keeping moving, preventing Berdnikov from controlling successfully.
Skank preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Skank is on top in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Berdnikov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ed Skank dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Skank misses with an uppercut. Berdnikov saw that one coming.
Berdnikov takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Skank misses with a body shot.
Ed Skank seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Skank misses with a few strikes there.
Skank wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Berdnikov misses with a left hand
letting Skank counter with a right hand.
Skank fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Berdnikov manages to avoid it.
Berdnikov rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Skank moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Despite the aggression on Skank's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Skank misses the shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Skank tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Berdnikov was well out of range. Poor timing from Skank.
A little feinted left hand from Berdnikov on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Skank looks to score with a jab to the body but Berdnikov is just out of range.
Skank thows a left - swing and a miss!
Skank throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Berdnikov fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Skank ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Skank misses with a wild body shot.
Skank misses with an uppercut.
Skank rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Berdnikov counters with a nice body shot.
Berdnikov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Skank throws a body punch but Berdnikov moves out of range.
Berdnikov was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Skank cracks Berdnikov with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Berdnikov takes one to the side of the head.
Skank throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Berdnikov's waist but Berdnikov gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Skank off to one side.
Berdnikov displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Skank.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Skank takes a swing at Berdnikov's ribcage but misses.
Skank looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Berdnikov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Skank.
Berdnikov throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Skank stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Berdnikov looks to score with a jab to the body but Skank is just out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Berdnikov doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Berdnikov checks the leg kick nicely there.
Berdnikov has closed the distance and engaged Skank in a clinch.
Skank jumps guard but Berdnikov stands there with Skank around his waist. Skank gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Alexei Berdnikov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ed Skank.
Berdnikov pulls guard successfully.
Skank scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Berdnikov pulls Skank in close to prevent any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Skank throwing strikes from guard but Berdnikov blocks nicely.
Skank makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Skank throws an elbow that misses. Berdnikov uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Skank's guard. Nice move by Berdnikov!
Berdnikov stopping the sweep attempt from Skank.
Berdnikov drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Berdnikov jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Skank looking to hit a scissor sweep but Berdnikov is one step ahead there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Skank keeps trying to improve his position.
Skank has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Berdnikov has passed into side control.
Berdnikov thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Berdnikov wants to control but Skank is keeping him busy.
Berdnikov working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Skank is trying to strike from the bottom but Berdnikov has passed into full mount.
Skank is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Skank felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Berdnikov trying to control but Skank is having none of it.
Berdnikov working for a submission but Skank is keeping him at bay.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Ed Skank will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Skank bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Berdnikov blocks a leg kick.
Skank misses with a looping right.
Skank cracks Berdnikov with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Skank lands a jab.
Berdnikov ducks under a wild hook from Skank.
Skank stalks Berdnikov and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Berdnikov's face. Berdnikov staggers backwards, shaken.
Berdnikov doesn't manage to clinch there - Skank circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A looping hook to the body misses from Skank. Berdnikov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Berdnikov throws a big counter combination but Skank scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Skank missing with a left hand there. Berdnikov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Skank avoids the body shot from Berdnikov.
Skank let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Skank fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Berdnikov looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Skank lands a right hook to the body.
A jab from Skank misses.
Skank misses with an uppercut. Berdnikov saw that one coming.
Skank throws a body shot but no joy.
Skank changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Skank lands with a hook. Berdnikov tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Skank with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Skank throws a body punch but Berdnikov moves out of range.
Skank has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Skank throws a jab but it's blocked by Berdnikov.
Berdnikov appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Skank shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Skank scores with the left hand. Berdnikov knows he should have avoided that one.
Ed Skank is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Skank throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
The fighters circling - Skank throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Berdnikov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Skank moves away.
Berdnikov is looking to wear down Skank with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Skank lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
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!
A swing and a miss from Skank.
Skank shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
A counter left hand to the body from Berdnikov misses its target.
Skank looks to score with a jab to the body but Berdnikov is just out of range.
Good standup being displayed there by Skank as he connects with a hook.
Skank scores with a body shot.
Skank connects with a looping right hand.
Skank misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Berdnikov.
Skank lands with a good body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Berdnikov walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Skank stuns Berdnikov with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Skank lands with a straight right. Berdnikov didn't see that one coming.
Skank scores with a jab to the body.
Skank tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Berdnikov was well out of range. Poor timing from Skank.
Berdnikov slips under a jab.
Skank swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Skank scores with a body shot.
An inside leg kick from Skank misses.
Berdnikov is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Skank.
Skank with a nice cross.
Berdnikov misses the shot to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Skank ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Berdnikov moves away.
Skank swings for the body but Berdnikov moves out of range.
As Skank tries to get set, Berdnikov tries to push him back and clinch up but Skank manages to avoid the attempt.
Berdnikov avoids the body shot from Skank.
Berdnikov swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Alexei Berdnikov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Berdnikov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Skank.
Skank swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Berdnikov ducks right into an uppercut from Skank.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Left hook, right uppercut from Skank.
Skank gets the takedown into side control.
Berdnikov is looking for a sweep.
Berdnikov is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Skank's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Skank trying to control from Berdnikov's half guard. Berdnikov has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ed Skank comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Skank 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 Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 26:30
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 26:30
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 27:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ed Skank!
During a confident post fight interview, Ed Skank 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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Peter Batts (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alexander Pichushkin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Batts comes to the cage accompanied by Midnight City - By: M83. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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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
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Peter Batts!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Alexander Pichushkin!
The judges for this bout are Illya Tyunina, Igor Prikhodko and Sergei Dronov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pichushkin misses with a hook.
Batts thinks about countering with a body kick.
Batts misses with a looping left.
Batts is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
A head kick misses from Batts.
Pichushkin looks like he wants to counter punch here.
We've been hearing reports that Batts has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Batts missing with a left hand there. Pichushkin was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Pichushkin connects with a nice looking jab.
Batts fails with the takedown
and Pichushkin counters with a nice uppercut.
Batts lands with an overhand left.
Batts uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Pichushkin.
Batts throws an off balance right hand
and Pichushkin counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Batts misses with a hook.
The fighters circle momentarily. Pichushkin darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
It looks like Peter Batts has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pichushkin scores with a body shot.
Batts throws a sloppy head kick
and Pichushkin counters with a beautiful punch that sends Batts to the canvas!
Batts is rocked!
Pichushkin wants to control from the top but Batts keeps moving.
Oh Batts is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Pichushkin pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Batts is keeping the position for now.
Batts seems to have got his legs back now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pichushkin is looking to pass into half guard but Batts pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Batts is in guard.
Pichushkin is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Batts trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Batts is working hard here to advance position.
Pichushkin is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Batts defends well.
Pichushkin escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Batts gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Batts throws a big right hand that misses.
Pichushkin keeping full guard, as Batts tries to pass.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Batts is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Pichushkin is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Pichushkin has escaped and now he's on top!
Batts is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Pichushkin trying to control but Batts is working from the bottom.
Pichushkin controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Pichushkin has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Zero Tolerance. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Batts keeping moving, preventing Pichushkin from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Pichushkin looking to sit in guard and control but Batts gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Pichushkin is trying to control the position but Batts postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Batts throws a big elbow that misses.
Batts scoring with punches to the head and body.
Batts drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Pichushkin dives on top into guard.
Pichushkin is pushing down on Batts's leg trying to pass to half guard. Batts is fighting to maintain full guard but Pichushkin has managed to sneak the leg through.
Pichushkin trying to control the action but Batts is working from the bottom.
Pichushkin is pressing down on Batts's thigh, looking to free his foot. Batts is holding on for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pichushkin is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Batts regains full guard. Nicely done.
Batts is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Pichushkin is trying to stand back up but Batts is controlling him
Pichushkin is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Batts's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Batts's back!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pichushkin working for a choke but Batts reverses nicely into Pichushkin 's guard.
Pichushkin has Batts pulled in close to control his posture.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alexander Pichushkin dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Peter Batts's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Pichushkin avoids the head kick by Batts.
Pichushkin looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Batts throws a lazy head kick
and Pichushkin counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Pichushkin keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Pichushkin lands a body shot.
Pichushkin steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Batts.
Peter Batts seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Batts throws a sloppy head kick and Pichushkin moves out of range easily.
Batts takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Pichushkin connects with a looping right hand.
Batts slips a straight right by Pichushkin.
Pichushkin throws a right and a left that Batts avoids nicely.
Batts takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pichushkin feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Battss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Pichushkin throws a right and a left that Batts avoids nicely.
A decent looking cross lands there for Pichushkin.
Pichushkin throws a hook but Batts avoids it easily.
Pichushkin swings for the body but Batts moves out of range.
Batts fails to land with a series of punches.
Batts misses the jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pichushkin throws a poor cross that misses
and Batts counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Pichushkin loads up on a big right hand but Batts slips the punch.
Batts getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Batts throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Pichushkin throws an ugly left hook that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Alexander Pichushkin seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Batts throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Pichushkin now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Pichushkin throws a hook but Batts avoids it easily.
Pichushkin just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromBatts.
Nice defenses there by Batts.
Batts closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Batts lands in his opponent's guard.
Batts pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Pichushkin is keeping the position for now.
Batts drops back looking for a leg! Pichushkin is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Pichushkin manages to kick Batts off! Batts jumps back into Pichushkin's guard.
Pichushkin seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pichushkin keeping moving, preventing Batts from controlling successfully.
Batts lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Batts wants to pass the guard but Pichushkin is keeping the position.
Pichushkin is trying to keep Batts in close.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pichushkin looking to hit a scissor sweep but Batts is one step ahead there.
Pichushkin is pulling down on Batts's head to control his posture.
Batts postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Pichushkin is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Batts, into his guard.
Pichushkin trying to move into half guard but instead Batts has managed to sweep!
Batts loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Pichushkin has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Pichushkin wants to get back to his feet but Batts is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Pichushkin not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Batts trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Batts works over Pichushkin with some ground and pound from guard.
Batts scoring with punches to the head and body.
Pichushkin looking for a guillotine here but Batts defends easily.
Batts postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Pichushkin is controlling Batts's posture.
Batts drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Pichushkin dives on top into guard.
Pichushkin trying to control but Batts is working from the bottom.
Batts tries to land a sweep but no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Alexander Pichushkin will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Peter Batts's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Pichushkin throws a hook but Batts avoids it easily.
Batts misses with a hook
letting Pichushkin counter with a right hand.
Pichushkin might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Batts uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Pichushkin.
Pichushkin keeps the fight on the outside.
Pichushkin defending well as Batts loads up on a big left hand.
Batts misses with a takedown attempt - Pichushkin sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Batts rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Pichushkin to counter with a crisp jab.
Batts feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Pichushkin's calf.
Pichushkin works the jab nicely.
A head kick misses from Batts.
Pichushkin throws a body shot but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice defenses there by Batts.
Pichushkin has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Batts slips under a jab.
Pichushkin uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Batts.
Batts uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Pichushkin.
Pichushkin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Batts swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Pichushkin looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Pichushkin. Batts does a little dance to reset his feet.
Batts lands a head kick!
Batts ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Batts tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Pichushkin throws a shot from downtown. Batts moves away and avoids it.
Batts connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Pichushkin momentarily.
Pichushkin looks to score with a jab to the body but Batts is just out of range.
A left lands for Pichushkin.
Pichushkin slips under a jab from Batts.
Pichushkin blocks a head kick by Batts.
Batts moves into range and clinches up with Pichushkin.
Batts breaks the clinch.
Batts lands a head kick!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pichushkin looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Batts connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Pichushkin momentarily.
A left lands for Pichushkin.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Batts throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Batts looks to land a right hand but Pichushkin moved out of range.
Pichushkin takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Pichushkin throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Batts stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
The fighters circling - Pichushkin throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Batts lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Pichushkin takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Pichushkin thows a left - swing and a miss!
Batts fails in his attempt to clinch.
Pichushkin throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Alexander Pichushkin is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Batts throws an off balance right hand
and Pichushkin counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Batts throws a right and a left that both miss.
Pichushkin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Pichushkin throws a jab when Batts was well out of range.
A head kick by Batts misses
and Pichushkin counters with a left to the body.
Donk. Pichushkin catches Batts right on the button with a cross.
Pichushkin throws out a loose jab but Batts uses good head movement to avoid it.
Peter Batts has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Batts throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Batts scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Batts throws a leg kick that is checked
and Pichushkin counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Batts slips under a jab from Pichushkin.
Pichushkin swings for the body but Batts moves out of range.
Batts lands a nice shot that snaps Pichushkin's head back.
A big right from Pichushkin misses.
Pichushkin scores with a jab.
Batts lands a head kick!
Batts lands a high kick!
Batts cracks the inside of Pichushkin's front leg.
Pichushkin connects with a crisp jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pichushkin takes a swing at Batts's ribcage but misses.
Pichushkin misses with a series of wild punches.
Batts was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Batts scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Pichushkin cracks Batts with a good jab.
Batts swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Batts throws a jab but it's blocked by Pichushkin.
Batts throws an off balance right hand
and Pichushkin counters with a stiff right hand.
Pichushkin throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Pichushkin connects with a good right hand that stumbles Batts. Batts circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Pichushkin looks to throw the jab but Batts is out of range.
Batts half committed to a counter leg kick.
Batts shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Pichushkin as he avoids it easily.
Pichushkin connects with a crisp jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A telegraphed right hand from Pichushkin misses the target.
Batts throws a looping overhand right but Pichushkin ducks down to avoid it.
Batts throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Pichushkin sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Pichushkin misses with the combination.
And that's the end of the fight!
Alexander Pichushkin comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Pichushkin winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 27:30
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alexander Pichushkin!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Melcone Aisa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Miguel Gonzalez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Miguel Gonzalez enters the cage!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 7 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Melcone Aisa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Miguel Gonzalez!
The judges for this bout are Dmitry Maklakov, Igor Prikhodko and Ivan Kurochkin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A nice leg kick lands there from Gonzalez.
Gonzalez pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Gonzalez scores with a punch to the head.
Aisa thuds a left hand into Gonzalez's body.
Gonzalez shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Aisa sprawls well. Aisa wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Gonzalez gets slowly back to his feet.
Aisa throws a lazy head kick
and Gonzalez counters with a left and a right that stings Aisa.
Aisa seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Aisa throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Gonzalez avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Aisa tries a head kick but it misses.
Aisa throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Miguel Gonzalez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Aisa scores with a jab to the jaw.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gonzalez throws a right and a left that Aisa avoids nicely.
Aisa throws a big shot that misses.
Good work by Gonzalez as he checks the leg kick.
Gonzalez throws a shot to the body.
Gonzalez takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Gonzalez misses with a takedown attempt - Aisa sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aisa looks to land a left hand but Gonzalez moved out of range nicely.
Aisa throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Gonzalez sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Aisa misses with an uppercut. Gonzalez saw that one coming.
A slow jab from Aisa misses its intended target.
Gonzalez connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Aisa momentarily.
Aisa misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Aisa moves away from the strike by Gonzalez.
Gonzalez ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Aisa moves away.
Gonzalez on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
The fighters circling - Aisa throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Gonzalez swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Aisa connects with a right hand. Gonzalez shakes it off.
Aisa takes one on the button.
Gonzalez takes the fight into the clinch.
Aisa swings away with an uppercut that misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Aisa tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Aisa fails to land.
Aisa misses with some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gonzalez.
A head punch on the inside from Aisa fails to land.
Aisa working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Gonzalez throws a knee to the head but misses.
Aisa misses with the head strike.
Aisa stalling.
Gonzalez manages to break the clinch.
The crowd cheers as Aisa lands an impressive looking overhand right. Gonzalez doesn't seem phased though.
Gonzalez has taken the fight to the clinch.
Aisa misses with the head strike.
Aisa lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Aisa throws a punch but it's blocked by Gonzalez.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gonzalez blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Aisa lands with a right to the head.
Aisa misses with some punches.
Aisa stalls.
Gonzalez works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Gonzalez wants to control from the top but Aisa keeps moving.
Aisa pulls Gonzalez in close to prevent any damage.
Aisa has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gonzalez would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
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 Melcone Aisa will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Aisa loads up on a big right hand but Gonzalez slips the punch.
Aisa tries a head kick but it misses.
Aisa throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Gonzalez throws out a counter right but Aisa avoids it with no problem.
Aisa walks into a straight right hand from Gonzalez.
Aisa is rocked!
Gonzalez throws a nasty head kick that just misses. He throws another kick to the head of his opponent and almost takes it off! Aisa crumples to the floor and the fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Miguel Gonzalez!
Miguel Gonzalez looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'Thanks for the Opportunity. '.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alexander Ceronne (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Angus Maclennan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Angus Maclennan will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Alexander Ceronne!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Angus Maclennan!
The judges for this bout are Sergei Dronov, Dmitry Maklakov and Igor Prikhodko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ceronne tries to score a power double leg takedown but Maclennan sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Ceronne somewhat.
Maclennan connects with a high kick.
Maclennan drives through and clinches with Ceronne against the cage.
Maclennan lands a hook that snaps the head of Ceronne backwards.
Maclennan lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ceronne backwards.
It looks like Alexander Ceronne has been cut.
Maclennan pushes Ceronne back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ceronne being controlled against the cage.
Maclennan comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Ceronne tries for a takedown but Maclennan manages to get underhooks.
Maclennan makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Ceronne goes for a takedown in the clinch but Maclennan prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alexander Ceronne. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Maclennan.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maclennan is pressed up against the cage. Ceronne has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Maclennan down to the mat. Maclennan avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Ceronne on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
A head kick from Maclennan lands but Ceronne takes it in his stride.
Maclennan scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Alexander Ceronne's cut is getting worse.
Maclennan darts in and clinches Ceronne up against the cage.
Ceronne drops down looking for an ankle pick but Maclennan pulls his leg out and moves away.
Maclennan gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Ceronne is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Maclennan makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Maclennan digs a right hand underneath Ceronne's ribcage. Ceronne let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A hook to the body from Maclennan.
Ceronne has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Maclennan after a bit of a struggle.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Maclennan scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Maclennan breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Angus Maclennan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ceronne drives through with a takedown into guard.
Maclennan manages to escape and get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ceronne with a lazy takedown attempt
and Maclennan counters with a straight right hand.
Ceronne is breathing heavily.
Maclennan gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Maclennan scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Ceronne is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Maclennan gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Ceronne wants to take the fight to the mat but Maclennan manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Maclennan is working Ceronne over against the cage.
Ceronne is working for takedown but Maclennan is calmly controlling the position for now.
Maclennan throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Maclennan misses with a knee strike.
Maclennan is working Ceronne over against the cage.
Maclennan unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Maclennan using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Ceronne has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Maclennan throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Ceronnes head.
Maclennan manages to break the clinch.
Alexander Ceronne seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Maclennan drives through and clinches with Ceronne against the cage.
Maclennan has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Ceronne seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Maclennan can turn it around.
Ceronne is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Maclennan gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maclennan escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Maclennan stuffs the takedown attempt from Ceronne. Ceronne gets slowly back to his feet.
Maclennan clinches with his opponent.
Maclennan is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Maclennan breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Maclennan swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Ceronne.
Maclennan closes the distance and clinches.
Ceronne wants a takedown but no success here.
Maclennan lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Maclennan's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Maclennan connects with a solid leg kick.
Maclennan clinches up against the cage.
Maclennan digs a right hand into Ceronne's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Ceronne's gas tank.
A short uppercut from Maclennan.
Alexander Ceronne's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Maclennan breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maclennan gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Maclennan scores with a hook to the body.
Maclennan's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Maclennan moves into the clinch.
Maclennan lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Ceronne is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Maclennan is defending well.
Maclennan leaning his opponent against the cage.
Maclennan breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Maclennan forces Ceronne back against the cage and clinches.
Maclennan misses with a knee to the head.
Maclennan throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Maclennan pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Maclennan punishes Ceronne's body with a nice straight punch.
Maclennan lands a big head kick that sends Ceronne tumbling to the mat! Maclennan takes a step backwards and waves Ceronne back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Maclennan moves into the clinch successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Angus Maclennan dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Alexander Ceronne's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Ceronne shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Maclennan counters with a stiff right hand.
Maclennan has taken the fight to the clinch.
Ceronne goes for a takedown in the clinch but Maclennan prevents it.
Maclennan dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Maclennan lands an uppercut.
Maclennan manages to break the clinch.
Maclennan has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Maclennan takes the fight into the clinch.
Maclennan lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ceronne has Maclennan pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Maclennan manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alexander Ceronne. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Maclennan gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Ceronne.
Still in the clinch, Maclennan scores with a nice short uppercut.
Jeez, Alexander Ceronne's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Maclennan lands a right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice right hand lands inside from Maclennan.
Maclennan is working Ceronne over against the cage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Maclennan lands a hook to the side of the head.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Maclennan lands a body punch in the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Maclennan creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Alexander Ceronne's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Angus Maclennan!
Angus Maclennan decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Kevin Durant (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tomas Morato (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tomas Morato has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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192 lbs
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190 lbs
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Excellent 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
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Kevin Durant!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Tomas Morato!
The judges for this bout are Fedor Mirinova, Vladimir Khabensky and Sergei Dronov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Durant throws out a powerful jab.
Morato with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Durant to score with a decent uppercut.
Durant looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Durant tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Morato swivels and escapes.
Durant pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Durant throws a hook but Morato blocks it.
Morato has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Morato there as he acknowledges the shot.
Durant lands the left hand.
Morato catches Durant with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Morato lands a really nice looking cross but Durant seems unphased.
Durant thuds his shin into the meat of Morato's side.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Durant is defended easily by Morato.
Morato walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Morato pivots, looking for a leg kick but Durant is out of range and Morato settles back down.
Durant lunges at Morato with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Morato's hand.
Durant takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Morato misses with a looping right.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Morato missing with a left hand there. Durant was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Durant tried to score with a low kick but Morato checks it.
Morato moves forwards but Durant connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Morato cracks Durant with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Durant tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Morato pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Durant is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tomas Morato!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Arjen Overeem (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gustavo Seia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Overeem comes to the cage accompanied by Switchblade Smiles. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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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
12 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Arjen Overeem!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Gustavo Seia!
The judges for this bout are Ivan Kurochkin, Igor Prikhodko and Dmitry Maklakov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Crunch! Overeem slams his shin into Seia's torso.
Overeem lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Seia at a distance.
Seia avoids a kick to the body.
A nice side step and Seia releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Overeem swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Seia.
Overeem gets a clinch.
Overeem blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Overeem lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Seia backwards.
Overeem throws a knee to the head but misses.
Overeem working Seia over with knees to the body.
Overeem lands a knee to the head.
It looks like Gustavo Seia has been cut.
Seia swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Overeem connects with a knee to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Seia tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Overeem's elbow.
Overeem lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
A shot in the inside from Overeem.
Seia lands a left hand.
Overeem tries to land a knee to the head but Seia blocks with his arms.
Overeem working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Overeem misses with the head strike.
Overeem tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Overeem blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Seia slows down the pace here.
Overeem tries a knee to the head but Seia blocks it.
Seia lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Seia blocks an uppercut.
Overeem takes a shot to the head.
Overeem lands a right hand that snaps the head of Seia backwards.
A short left from Seia.
Seia lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Overeem backwards.
Seia blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Seia tries to throw a body punch but Overeem avoids it by throwing Seia back against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Seia.
A frustrated look appears on Seia's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Overeem escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Seia throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Overeem stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Overeem has taken the fight to the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Seia scores with a hook to the body.
Overeem using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Seia has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Seia swings wildly with an uppercut but Overeem uses good head movement to avoid it.
Overeem misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Seia tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A body shot lands from Overeem.
Seia working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Overeem manages to break the clinch.
Seia swings away with a body shot that misses
and Overeem counters with a straight right hand.
Seia throws a body kick that misses
enabling Overeem to counter with a crisp jab.
Seia throws a shot from downtown. Overeem moves away and avoids it.
Seia takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Overeem lands a jab.
Seia throws an overhand right that lands on Overeem's shoulder, as Overeem tries to avoid the shot.
Overeem wants to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Seia. Overeem does a little dance to reset his feet.
Overeem clinches with his opponent.
Overeem using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Seia has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Seia misses with some punches.
Overeem misses with a body punch.
Overeem misses with a hook from the clinch.
Overeem tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Seia avoids it.
Overeem with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Overeem misses with a hook to the ribs.
Overeem misses with a knee strike.
Overeem prevents Seia from breaking the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Overeem.
Overeem tries to land a knee to the head but Seia blocks with his arms.
Seia swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Seia misses with a punch on the inside.
Overeem lands a body punch in the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Overeem lands a right hand that snaps the head of Seia backwards.
Seia is looking to break free of the clinch but Overeem has double underhooks.
Seia lands an uppercut.
A short right from Overeem on the inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Overeem stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Seia looks winded!
Overeem lands with a right to the head.
Overeem lands a hook to the side of the head.
Overeem using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Seia has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
A short right from Overeem on the inside.
Overeem misses with the head strike.
Overeem scores with a shot to the side of Seia's head.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Overeem as Seia tries to tie him up.
Seia drops down looking for an ankle pick but Overeem pulls his leg out and moves away.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Overeem scores with a leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Arjen Overeem dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Gustavo Seia's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Overeem forces Seia back against the cage and clinches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Overeem.
Overeem lands with a left to the head.
Seia is looking to take this one to the mat.
Seia can't break the clinch.
Seia is trying to drag Overeem to the mat but Overeem just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Seia lands a shoulder strike.
Seia blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Seia blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Overeem with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Overeem misses with some punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Overeem blocks an uppercut.
Overeem throws a head punch that misses.
Overeem scores with a knee to the head.
Overeem makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Overeem scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A head punch on the inside from Overeem fails to land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Overeem lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Seia is trying to drag Overeem to the mat but Overeem just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Arjen Overeem has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gustavo Seia.
A knee to the head by Overeem.
Seia goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Overeem misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Seia.
Seia misses with a punch on the inside.
Overeem lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Overeem scores with a nice hook to the head.
Seia dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Seia changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Overeem fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Jab by Overeem.
Seia walks into a straight right hand from Overeem.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Overeem tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Seia connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
It looks like Overeem has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Arjen Overeem is winning the standup battle so far.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Seia takes a swing at Overeem's ribcage but misses.
Overeem is looking to counter the offense by Seia and move into the clinch.
Overeem pushes Seia up against the cage in a clinch.
Arjen Overeem has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Overeem working aggressively here.
Overeem lands with a right to the head.
Seia misses with the head strike.
Overeem is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Seia can do to turn this around?
Overeem doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Seia blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Knees in the clinch landing for Overeem.
Overeem lands with a light punch inside.
Overeem doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Overeem makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Overeem misses with some punches.
Overeem lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Seia backwards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short right from Overeem.
Seia is rocked!
Overeem is leaning against Seia and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Seia is still on wobbly legs! Can Overeem finish him?
Overeem blocks a body shot from Seia.
Seia seems to have recovered his senses.
Overeem is working Seia over against the cage.
Seia is breathing heavily.
Overeem lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
A nice right hand lands inside from Overeem.
Overeem drops Seia onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Seia is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Overeem lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Seia misses with a hook from the clinch.
Overeem throws a knee to the head but misses.
A head punch on the inside from Overeem fails to land.
The two fighters are battling for control here. Seia trying to break out of Overeem's Thai clinch. Overeem unloads with a massive knee right up the middle that drops Seia to the canvas! He's out cold! Wow, what a knee by Overeem!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:47 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Knee). Arjen Overeem!
Our winner, Arjen Overeem, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Waldo Claudiano (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yaniv Schulmann (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Yaniv Schulmann will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Waldo Claudiano!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Yaniv Schulmann!
The judges for this bout are Aleksei Zolotukhin, Dmitry Maklakov and Ivan Kurochkin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Claudiano cracks Schulmann with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Schulmann pushes Claudiano away with a front kick.
Schulmann connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
It looks like Waldo Claudiano has been cut.
Schulmann throws a half hearted mid kick.
Claudiano is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Claudiano misses with a body kick.
Claudiano checks a low kick from Schulmann.
Claudiano doesn't manage to clinch there - Schulmann circles away.
Claudiano misses the shot to the body.
Schulmann misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Claudiano.
Claudiano appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Schulmann.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Schulmann. Claudiano shrugs it off though.
A big left from Schulmann misses.
Claudiano dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Schulmann. That did some damage!
Nice shot by Schulmann.
We've been hearing reports that Claudiano has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Schulmann cracks Claudiano with an open hand slap.
Claudiano lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Claudiano forces Schulmann back against the cage and clinches.
Schulmann stalling against the cage.
Schulmann scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Schulmann lands with a light punch inside.
Claudiano swings wildly with an uppercut but Schulmann uses good head movement to avoid it.
Schulmann tries to throw a body punch but Claudiano avoids it by throwing Schulmann back against the cage.
Schulmann content to slow the pace in the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Schulmann.
Schulmann is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
A head punch on the inside from Claudiano fails to land.
Claudiano throws a head punch that misses.
Claudiano fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Schulmann lands a body punch.
Schulmann misses with a body punch.
Schulmann misses with the head strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Claudiano.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Claudiano misses with a body punch.
Claudiano tries a body shot but Schulmann blocks it.
Schulmann blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Claudiano struggles to land a body shot inside as Schulmann controls his hands.
Schulmann is fighting off a takedown attempt but Claudiano is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Schulmann to the mat. Schulmann regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Schulmann is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Schulmann not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Schulmann is pulling down on Claudiano's head to control his posture.
Schulmann keeping moving, preventing Claudiano from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Claudiano content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Claudiano throws a strike but Schulmann rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Claudiano looking for a sweep. Not yet Claudiano, not yet.
Schulmann scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Claudiano 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.
Schulmann missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Claudiano looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Claudiano is pulling down on Schulmann's head to control his posture.
Claudiano trying to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Schulmann trying to control but Claudiano is working from the bottom.
Claudiano pulls Schulmann in close to prevent any damage.
Claudiano trying to control the position.
Claudiano being controlled here, momentarily.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Claudiano throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Claudiano clinches up with Schulmann and pushes him back against the cage.
Schulmann blocking some punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Yaniv Schulmann will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Waldo Claudiano's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Schulmann throws a head kick but Claudiano moves out of range.
Claudiano throws a shot to the body.
Claudiano throws a hook but Schulmann avoids it easily.
Claudiano forces Schulmann back against the cage and clinches.
Schulmann works on Claudiano's body with a couple of short punches.
Claudiano misses with a hook to the ribs.
Claudiano being controlled against the cage.
Claudiano has a couple of punches blocked by Schulmann.
A short uppercut from Claudiano.
Claudiano lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Schulmann backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Claudiano has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Schulmann regains guard immediately.
Schulmann has his feet on Claudiano's thighs here. He's pushed Claudiano off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Claudiano screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Yaniv Schulmann!
Yaniv Schulmann is the new bantamweight champion!
During a confident post fight interview, Yaniv Schulmann 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 Pako Laine (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alexander Pedan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Laine comes to the cage accompanied by Nikke Ankara - Värifilmi. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Pako Laine!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 8 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Alexander Pedan!
The judges for this bout are Valeri Chadov, Konstantin Menshow and Ivan Kurochkin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pedan gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Laine misses with a wild body shot.
Pedan takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Pedan, right into the meat.
A chopping leg kick lands by Pedan.
A solid body kick from Laine.
A jab from Pedan misses.
Laine shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Laine throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pedan has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Laine is on him like a limpet, forcing Pedan back against the cage.
Laine tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Pedan lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Laine landing knees to the body.
Laine is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Pedan is defending well for now.
Pedan tries to throw a body punch but Laine avoids it by throwing Pedan back against the cage.
Laine connects with a knee to the head.
A short right from Pedan on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Laine trying to land knees to the body.
Laine is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Pedan is defending well for now.
Laine misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Pedan.
Laine blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Pedan managing to block the knees to the body from Laine.
Pedan tries to land knees in the clinch but Laine avoids the damage to the body.
Pedan blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Laine misses with a punch on the inside.
Laine tries for a takedown but Pedan manages to get underhooks.
Pedan is trying to break the clinch but Laine has him pressed against the cage.
Pedan breaks from the clinch.
Pedan blocks the body kick.
Pedan lands with a kick to the temple. Laine shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
It looks like Pako Laine has been cut.
Pedan throws a looping overhand right but Laine ducks down to avoid it.
Pedan lands a nice shot to the body.
Nice defenses there by Laine.
Laine keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Pedan.
An inside leg kick lands from Pedan.
Pedan throws a right hand that Laine ducks under and follows up with a left that Laine also avoids with ease.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pedan gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Pedan throws a low kick, looking for Laine's leg but Laine calmly moves out of range.
Alexander Pedan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Pedan takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Pedan misses with a looping left.
Laine was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Pedan throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Laine to counter with a crisp jab.
Pedan moves out of range as Laine strikes.
Laine misses with a looping right.
A head kick misses from Pedan.
Pedan catches Laine with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Laine scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Laine moves away from the strike by Pedan.
Laine changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Laine will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Pedan cracks Laine with an open hand slap.
Pedan throws a head kick but Laine moves out of range.
A nice combination there by Pedan.
A chopping leg kick lands by Laine.
Pedan takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Laine lands a glancing blow to the side of Pedan's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Pedan misses the target.
Laine keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Laine uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Pedan.
Pedan throws a leg kick that misses.
Pedan throws a hook but Laine blocks it.
And Laine counters with a quick kick to the body but Pedan blocks it.
Laine looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Pedan misses with a body kick.
Pedan tries to close the distance and clinch up but Laine swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A quick step to the side and Laine tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Alexander Pedan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A decent looking cross lands there for Laine.
Laine avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Laine, as that shot connected.
Laine clinches up against the cage.
A short right from Laine.
Laine prevents a body shot from Pedan.
Pedan escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Pedan throws a big shot that misses.
Pedan throws a looping overhand right but Laine ducks down to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pedan thows a left - swing and a miss!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Laine misses with a body shot.
Good leg kick by Laine there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Laine blocks a jab.
Laine stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Pedan.
Pedan moves out of range of the body kick.
Pedan misses with a jab, cross combination.
Pedan misses with a hook. Laine ducked under it nicely.
That kick from Laine tenderised Pedan's leg. Pedan is trying to keep his angry face on.
Pedan moves in looking to clinch but Laine pushes him off.
Laine connects with a good right hand that stumbles Pedan. Pedan circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Pedan on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Laine fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Laine checks a leg kick.
Laine tries to counter with a takedown but Pedan is quick to defend against it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Laine steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Pedan.
Laine connects with a leg kick. Pedan looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
A low kick from Pedan is predictable there
and Laine counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Laine throws a quick inside leg kick.
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 Pako Laine will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Pako Laine's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
A slapping leg kick lands for Laine.
Pedan fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Laine on the side of the head.
Pedan lands a nice looking body shot.
Pedan tries a head kick but it misses.
Pedan's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Pedan throws a jab but it's blocked by Laine.
Pedan throws a sloppy head kick and Laine moves out of range easily.
It looks like Laine has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Laine moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Laine lets loose with a powerful body kick. Pedan will feel that in the morning.
Pedan throws a solid leg kick but Laine takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Pedan.
Laine half committed to a counter leg kick.
Laine lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Laine checks a low kick from Pedan.
Pedan tried to score with a low kick but Laine checks it.
Pedan takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Pedan throws a sloppy head kick and Laine moves out of range easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Laine.
Pedan misses with an uppercut.
Laine fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Pedan has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Laine dodges the punch combination from Pedan.
Laine jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pedan throws a hook to the side of Laine's head but Laine sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Pedan throws a head kick that Laine semi-blocks.
Pedan throws a low kick but Laine avoids it.
Alexander Pedan seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Pedan drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Laine ducks under a wild hook from Pedan.
Laine throws a good cross that connects.
Pedan takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Pedan misses with an uppercut.
Pedan sizes up Laine with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Pedan tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Laine manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Pedan tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Laine ducks under a wild hook from Pedan.
Pedan tried to score with a low kick but Laine checks it.
Pedan takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Pedan is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Laine uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Pedan.
Pedan is still on wobbly legs! Can Laine finish him?
Pedan throws the left hand but Laine avoids the punch easily.
Pedan misses with a few strikes there.
Pedan needs to keep his hands up - Laine had a free shot at his head there.
Laine checks a leg kick nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A combination from Laine does no damage.
Laine scores with a push kick.
Laine fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Pedan has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Laine fails with an attempt to clinch.
Pedan tries a quick counter leg kick but Laine is wise to it.
Pedan turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Laine pushes Pedan up against the cage in a clinch.
A shot in the inside from Laine.
Laine tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Laine digs a right hand underneath Pedan's ribcage. Pedan let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Knees in the clinch landing for Laine.
Laine with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
A nice right hand lands inside from Laine.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Pedan.
Laine working Pedan over with knees to the body.
Pedan is breathing heavily.
Pedan lands a left hand that snaps the head of Laine backwards.
Pedan is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Pedan escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nice jab there from Laine.
Laine has closed the distance and engaged Pedan in a clinch.
Laine tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Pedan misses with the head strike.
Laine working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Pedan with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Laine scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Laine lands a nice knee to the body.
Laine dips a shoulder and cracks Pedan with a mighty uppercut! Pedan falls back against the cage and Laine unloads with a barrage of strikes! Pedan is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Laine screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Pako Laine!
Pako Laine retains his featherweight title!
Pako Laine spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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