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HFC 73:Vane vs Grabonzo PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Hyury Freire (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chico Greyjoy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Freire might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Darude - Sandstorm. Hyury Freire has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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22
165 lbs
2 - 4 - 0 |
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23
168 lbs
6 - 7 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong |
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BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
Powerful |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Hyury Freire!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Chico Greyjoy!
The judges for this bout are Aleksei Zolotukhin, Aleksandr Martynov and Konstantin Menshow.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Freire throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Greyjoy counters with a shoot takedown. Freire fights it but they end up in guard.
Greyjoy thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Greyjoy drops back looking for a leg! Freire is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Freire manages to kick Greyjoy off! Greyjoy jumps back into Freire's guard.
Greyjoy is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Greyjoy is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Freire lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Freire wants to stand but Greyjoy is controlling his posture from full guard.
Freire stands up from Greyjoy's guard - Freire perhaps looking for a knockout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Freire throws a series of punches but Greyjoy avoids them all with ease.
Greyjoy is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Freire misses with a head kick.
Greyjoy feints the counter takedown.
Freire misses with a low kick as Greyjoy jumps back.
We've been told by Freire's head coaches at Soul Supremacy Rio that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Freire throws a left and a right that both miss
and Greyjoy counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Greyjoy.
Freire manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Freire is trying to force a seperation but Greyjoy has the dominant position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Greyjoy has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Freire avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Freire tries to circle away but Greyjoy has him pinned against the cage.
Greyjoy is trying to pull guard but Freire turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Greyjoy has Freire pressed against the cage, preventing Freire from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Greyjoy manages to pull guard.
Greyjoy throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Greyjoy working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Freire doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Freire manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Freire stands and steps away. Greyjoy gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Freire throws a body shot but no joy.
Hyury Freire seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Freire scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Freire with a jab.
Greyjoy blocks a head kick by Freire.
Greyjoy tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Freire throws a nice looking combination but Greyjoy bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Greyjoy feints the counter takedown.
A slapping body kick lands there for Freire.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Freire connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Freire uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Greyjoy has time to react.
Freire misses with a wild body shot.
Greyjoy's coach down at Barbell Brigade - $1000 was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Greyjoy's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Greyjoy looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Freire lands a high kick!
Freire connects with a right hand. Greyjoy shakes it off.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hyury Freire 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.
Freire lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Freire looks to land a right hand but Greyjoy moved out of range.
Greyjoy drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Freire defends it well.
Freire is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Freire connects with the punch.
No joy there for Freire, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
And Greyjoy tries to counter it with a takedown but Freire pushes his down on his head and steps out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Freire scores with a sloppy right hand. Greyjoy should have avoided that one.
Freire looks to throw the jab but Greyjoy is out of range.
Greyjoy drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Freire defends it well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Freire falls off balance throwing a combination
and Greyjoy counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Greyjoy is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Greyjoy passes Freire's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Greyjoy is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Freire doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Greyjoy.
Greyjoy is working for a submission of some sort.
Freire pushes Greyjoy off looking to stand but Greyjoy dives back in and keeps control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Greyjoy is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Freire doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Greyjoy.
Freire is trying to get back to full guard.
Chico Greyjoy has got the better of the ground game so far.
Greyjoy is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Freire has managed to free his arm - good work.
Freire wants to get back to full guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Freire is positioning himself well to prevent Greyjoy advancing to mount.
Greyjoy is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Freire has managed to free his arm - good work.
Freire tries to kick Greyjoy off but Greyjoy keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Greyjoy wants to work for an arm triangle but Freire is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Greyjoy seems to be looking for submissions.
Greyjoy is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Freire is just riding it out for now. Greyjoy eventually gives up the hold.
Freire is trying to stand.
The fighters are battling for position here. Freire manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Freire looking for a sweep. Not yet Freire, not yet.
Greyjoy drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Greyjoy jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Greyjoy drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Greyjoy jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Freire knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Greyjoy on the ground.
Greyjoy prevents Freire from getting back to his feet.
Greyjoy drops back looking for a leg! Freire is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Freire manages to kick Greyjoy off! Greyjoy jumps back into Freire's guard.
Greyjoy drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Greyjoy jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Greyjoy is breathing heavily.
Greyjoy won't allow Freire to sweep him here.
Greyjoy drops back looking for a leg! Freire is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Freire manages to kick Greyjoy off! Greyjoy jumps back into Freire's guard.
Greyjoy is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Freire is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Greyjoy can do to turn this around?
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Freire has his feet on Greyjoy's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
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 Hyury Freire will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Freire throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Greyjoy changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Freire looks to land a left hand but Greyjoy moved out of range nicely.
Greyjoy is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Greyjoy sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Greyjoy 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Freire lands a front kick.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Freire. Greyjoy shrugs it off though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Greyjoy doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Freire misses with a jab, cross combination.
And Greyjoy tries to counter it with a takedown but Freire pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Hyury Freire is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Freire throws a nice inside leg kick.
Freire misses with a few strikes there.
Greyjoy has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Greyjoy there as he acknowledges the shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Greyjoy 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 misses from Freire.
Greyjoy with the counter takedown but Freire avoids it easily.
Freire moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Freire misses with a jab, cross combination.
Greyjoy changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Freire connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Greyjoy momentarily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Freire looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Freire misses with a leg kick
and Greyjoy counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Greyjoy won't allow Freire to get back to his feet.
Greyjoy stands and throws Freire's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Greyjoy wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Freire, who protects the arm well.
Greyjoy tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Greyjoy has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Greyjoy is trying to get an arm triangle but Freire is defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Freire is trying to control Greyjoy's posture but Greyjoy avoids it.
Greyjoy is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Freire is trying to escape and Greyjoy transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Freire is forced to tap! Nice work there by Greyjoy! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:34 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Chico Greyjoy!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Fionn MacCumhaill (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Donald Trump (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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300 lbs
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300 lbs
9 - 9 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
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BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 6 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Fionn MacCumhaill!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 9 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Donald Trump!
The judges for this bout are Dmitry Maklakov, Aleksandr Martynov and Viktor Lagutenko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
MacCumhaill misses with a two punch combination.
Trump looks like he wants to counter punch here.
MacCumhaill definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
MacCumhaill fails to land with a series of punches.
MacCumhaill lands a lovely overhand right.
Trump misses with a body shot.
MacCumhaill scores with a decent looking hook.
It looks like Donald Trump has been cut.
Trump takes one to the side of the head.
MacCumhaill lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Trump at a distance.
Trump throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
MacCumhaill is pawing at Trump, trying to feel the distance before throwing out a cross that crashes into Trump's nose. Trump is badly hurt! MacCumhaill pounces, throwing wild strikes as both fighters end up on the ground! Trump tries desperately to hold on but MacCumhaill is relentless in his assault! As Trump receives an ever increasing number of unanswered strikes the referee pulls MacCumhaill away and this one is in the books!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Fionn MacCumhaill!
A very excited looking Fionn MacCumhaill made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
Donald Trump was interviewed post fight and said 'I may have lost this fight, but I am not a loser, I am a winner!'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Radoslaw Tomaszewski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frank Lopez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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204 lbs
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32
187 lbs
14 - 8 - 1 |
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Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Excellent MT
Good gas tank |
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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
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Radoslaw Tomaszewski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 8 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Frank Lopez!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Dmitry Maklakov and Viktor Lagutenko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tomaszewski throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Tomaszewski fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Lopez.
Tomaszewski loads up on a big right hand but Lopez slips the punch.
Tomaszewski throws a leg kick which misses Lopez's front leg but catches the back leg as Lopez tries to avoid it.
Tomaszewski scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Tomaszewski wants to land a leg kick but Lopez is out of range.
Lopez let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Tomaszewski throws a leg kick that misses.
Tomaszewski thows a leg kick but Lopez checks it
and Lopez counters by moving into the clinch.
Tomaszewski takes an elbow to the temple.
Lopez manages to break the clinch.
Tomaszewski throws a jab when Lopez was well out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tomaszewski lands the left hand.
Lopez checks a leg kick.
Tomaszewski showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Lopez.
Tomaszewski bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tomaszewski just misses with a punch to the body.
Radoslaw Tomaszewski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lopez throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Tomaszewski lands the left hand.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Tomaszewski, right into the meat.
Tomaszewski fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Lopez, pushing him back against the cage.
Tomaszewski has a couple of punches blocked by Lopez.
Tomaszewski lands a nice uppercut.
Lopez tries to throw a body punch but Tomaszewski avoids it by throwing Lopez back against the cage.
Lopez throws an elbow that misses.
Lopez manages to break the clinch.
A nice inside leg kick there by Tomaszewski. That's going to slow Lopez down.
Lopez waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tomaszewski.
Tomaszewski scores with a nice strike.
Tomaszewski pulls out of a head kick attempt.
An inside leg kick lands from Tomaszewski.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tomaszewski tries to land a leg kick but Lopez saw it coming and moves away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tomaszewski scores with a sloppy right hand. Lopez should have avoided that one.
A swing and a miss from Tomaszewski.
Tomaszewski swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Lopez misses with a wild combination.
Tomaszewski swings away with a body shot that misses
and Lopez counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Tomaszewski closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Lopez tries to work over Tomaszewski's front leg with a kick but Tomaszewski checks it.
It looked like Tomaszewski was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Lopez.
Lopez has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Tomaszewski.
A low kick from Tomaszewski misses
and Lopez counters with a nice low kick that buckles Tomaszewski's knee momentarily.
Lopez falls off balance throwing a combination
and Lopez takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Tomaszewski thumps Lopez with a low kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Lopez, right into the meat.
Lopez checks a low kick from Tomaszewski.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tomaszewski misses with a leg kick
and Lopez counters with a right hand to the body.
Tomaszewski takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Lopez catches Tomaszewski with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Tomaszewski takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Jab from Tomaszewski.
Tomaszewski avoids the head kick by Lopez.
Tomaszewski throws a low kick but it's checked well by Lopez.
Tomaszewski on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Tomaszewski scores with a crisp jab that stopped Lopez in his tracks.
Tomaszewski attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Tomaszewski lands with a cross.
A punch combination from Lopez misses.
Lopez scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tomaszewski throws a nice outside leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tomaszewski clinches.
Lopez misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tomaszewski tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lopez's elbow.
Lopez swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tomaszewski.
Tomaszewski misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tomaszewski tries a body shot but Lopez blocks it.
Lopez takes a shot to the head.
Lopez misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lopez misses with a punch to the body.
Lopez pushes off an throws an elbow but Tomaszewski leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Lopez escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Tomaszewski has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Lopez.
Tomaszewski dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Lopez. That did some damage!
Lopez swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Tomaszewski.
Tomaszewski missing with a left hand there. Lopez was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A little jabbing left from Lopez on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Nice body kick from Lopez.
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 Radoslaw Tomaszewski will probably get the nod.
That's time! Tomaszewski's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Lopez throws a head kick that misses.
Lopez throws the left hand but Tomaszewski avoids the punch easily.
Radoslaw Tomaszewski is winning the standup battle so far.
Tomaszewski misses with a low kick.
A nice side step and Lopez releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Lopez lands a leg kick that knocks Tomaszewski off balance momentarily.
Lopez misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Lopez takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Lopez tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Tomaszewski shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Tomaszewski smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Lopez misses with a low kick.
Tomaszewski is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tomaszewski catches Lopez with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Lopez avoids the head kick by Tomaszewski.
Lopez throws a counter combo.
Tomaszewski looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Lopez cracks a nice hook into Tomaszewski's ribs.
Tomaszewski lunges at Lopez with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Lopez's hand.
Tomaszewski misses with a low kick as Lopez jumps back.
Lopez is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Tomaszewski with a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tomaszewski throws a leg kick which misses Lopez's front leg but catches the back leg as Lopez tries to avoid it.
Lopez checks a low kick from Tomaszewski.
Lopez misses with a wild combination.
Lopez throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Lopez bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Tomaszewski lands with an uppercut that bounces Lopez off the cage and back into range.
Lopez checks a leg kick nicely.
Tomaszewski uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lopez.
Lopez's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Lopez moves out of range as Tomaszewski strikes.
Lopez let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Tomaszewski slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Lopez misses with a hook
and Tomaszewski counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tomaszewski feints and then cracks Lopez's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Lopez down.
Tomaszewski throws a leg kick that is checked
and Lopez counters with a thumping low kick.
Tomaszewski attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Tomaszewski misses with a jab, cross combination.
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!
Tomaszewski misses with a head kick.
Tomaszewski keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lopez.
Lopez slips a jab from Tomaszewski.
Tomaszewski lands a nice leg kick that just misses Lopez's sensitive parts.
Tomaszewski's jab looks to have found its range, popping Lopez under the eye.
Lopez throws an overhand right that lands on Tomaszewski's shoulder, as Tomaszewski tries to avoid the shot.
Tomaszewski scoring well with a low kick there.
Tomaszewski throws a leg kick but Lopez checks it.
Tomaszewski throws an off balance right hand
and Lopez connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Tomaszewski tries a head kick but it misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tomaszewski stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Lopez.
Tomaszewski fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Lopez is out of range.
Lopez checks the leg kick.
Lopez throws out a counter right but Tomaszewski avoids it with no problem.
Lopez pivots, looking for a leg kick but Tomaszewski is out of range and Lopez settles back down.
It looked like Tomaszewski wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Tomaszewski swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Tomaszewski keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lopez tries to bum rush Tomaszewski with a series of wild strikes but Tomaszewski uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A chopping leg kick lands by Tomaszewski.
Lopez throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Tomaszewski stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Tomaszewski pivots, looking for a leg kick but Lopez is out of range and Tomaszewski settles back down.
Tomaszewski rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Lopez counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Tomaszewski throws a leg kick that is checked
and Lopez counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Lopez checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Tomaszewski avoids the body shot from Lopez.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lopez uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tomaszewski.
Tomaszewski doesn't manage to clinch there - Lopez circles away.
Tomaszewski fails in his attempt to clinch.
Tomaszewski misses with a left hand
and Lopez counters with a nice body shot.
Lopez misses with a low kick.
Tomaszewski throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tomaszewski throws a sloppy head kick and Lopez moves out of range easily.
Tomaszewski throws a leg kick
and Lopez counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Lopez slips under a jab.
Lopez fails to land with a series of punches.
Tomaszewski connects with a solid leg kick.
Tomaszewski with a nice cross.
Tomaszewski misses with a combination
and Lopez counters with a straight right hand.
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 Radoslaw Tomaszewski will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Tomaszewski lands an overhand right.
Tomaszewski moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Tomaszewski misses with a low kick.
Lopez misses the jab.
Tomaszewski ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Lopez showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Tomaszewski.
Lopez lands with an overhand left.
Tomaszewski cracks Lopez with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tomaszewski thows a leg kick but Lopez checks it
and Lopez counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Tomaszewski ducks under a wild hook from Lopez.
Good work by Lopez as he checks the leg kick.
Tomaszewski misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A bone on bone clash there as Lopez blocks the leg kick.
Lopez has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Lopez jabs Tomaszewski to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Lopez throws a sloppy head kick and Tomaszewski moves out of range easily.
Lopez takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Tomaszewski missing with a left hand there. Lopez was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A decent looking cross lands there for Tomaszewski.
Tomaszewski throws a leg kick that is checked
and Lopez cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Tomaszewski shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Tomaszewski lands a lovely overhand right.
Tomaszewski throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Tomaszewski lands with a hook. Lopez tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Tomaszewski cracks Lopez with a right hand to the side of the head.
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!
Tomaszewski throws a head kick but Lopez moves out of range.
Tomaszewski throws a head kick but Lopez moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lopez lands with a straight right. Tomaszewski didn't see that one coming.
Tomaszewski throws a leg kick
enabling Lopez to counter with a crisp jab.
Tomaszewski scoring well with a low kick there.
Tomaszewski tries a low kick but Lopez avoids it.
A nice side step and Lopez releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Tomaszewski looks to land a right hand but Lopez moved out of range.
Lopez looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Tomaszewski loads up on a big right hand but Lopez slips the punch.
Lopez connects with a solid leg kick.
Lopez blocks a leg kick.
Tomaszewski misses with a looping left.
Lopez lands a nice shot to the body.
The fighters circling - Tomaszewski throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Tomaszewski needs to keep his hands up - Lopez had a free shot at his head there.
Tomaszewski throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A low kick from Tomaszewski misses
and Lopez counters with a nice body shot.
Tomaszewski misses with a lunging right hand
and Lopez counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Tomaszewski lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Tomaszewski thows a leg kick but Lopez checks it
and Lopez counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Tomaszewski thinking.
Lopez throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Tomaszewski cracks Lopez with an open hand slap.
Lopez throws an overhand right that lands on Tomaszewski's shoulder, as Tomaszewski tries to avoid the shot.
Tomaszewski lands with a right hand.
The fighters circling - Lopez throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Tomaszewski misses with a looping left.
The fight stays on the outside here - Tomaszewski looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Tomaszewski fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Lopez, pushing him back against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tomaszewski lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Lopez misses with a body punch.
Tomaszewski blocks an uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tomaszewski misses with a punch on the inside.
Tomaszewski tries to work over Lopez's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Lopez escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Lopez looks to score with a jab to the body but Tomaszewski is just out of range.
Tomaszewski throws a low kick but Lopez moves out of range easily.
A countering left hand to the body from Lopez misses.
Tomaszewski fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Lopez is out of range.
Tomaszewski fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lopez manages to avoid it.
Lopez doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Lopez moves away from the strike by Tomaszewski.
Tomaszewski thows a leg kick but Lopez checks it
and Lopez counters with a left to the body.
Lopez checks a low kick from Tomaszewski.
Tomaszewski moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Frank Lopez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lopez throws a series of punches but Tomaszewski avoids them all with ease.
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 Radoslaw Tomaszewski.
Well Tomaszewski 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 30:27
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 30:27
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Radoslaw Tomaszewski!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Oleg Nemkov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Caliman Matos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Oleg Nemkov has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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203 lbs
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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
12 - 10 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Oleg Nemkov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Caliman Matos!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Igor Prikhodko and Valeri Chadov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Some wild striking there from Nemkov.
Nemkov fails to land with a series of punches.
Matos misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Matos closes the distance and clinches up with Nemkov, looking for a takedown. Matos pushes Nemkov against the cage but Nemkov circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Nemkov throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
No luck for Matos with that takedown attempt.
Oleg Nemkov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Caliman Matos.
Matos shoots in and drives through. Nemkov sprawls well.
Nemkov lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Matos circles away quickly and effectively.
Nice takedown defense from Nemkov. No joy for Matos on that attempt.
Matos fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matos shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Nemkov sprawls well. Nemkov wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Matos gets slowly back to his feet.
Nemkov throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Nemkov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Nemkov.
Matos tries for a takedown but Nemkov sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Nemkov is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Matos fails with a takedown attempt.
Matos dives in for a single leg takedown but Nemkov sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Nemkov misses with a jab, cross combination.
Matos shoots in but no luck this time.
Matos showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Nemkov.
Matos darts in looking for a takedown but Nemkov gets double underhooks and turns Matos into the cage.
Nemkov changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Nemkov throws a lazy right hand but Matos sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nemkov fails to land with a series of punches.
Nemkov throws a right and a left that Matos avoids nicely.
Nemkov throws a body shot but no joy.
Matos looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Matos avoids a punch combination nicely.
Matos misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
As Matos looks to move away, Nemkov throws a big counter combo but Matos just gets out of the way.
Matos looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Nemkov throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Matos looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Matos fails with a takedown attempt.
Matos fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Matos shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Nemkov as he avoids it easily.
Nemkov appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Nemkov throws a series of punches but Matos moves out of range.
Matos shoots in for a double leg but Nemkov sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nemkov misses with a jab, cross combination.
Nemkov throws a head kick that misses.
Matos shoots in but no luck this time.
Nemkov changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Matos scores with a takedown into Nemkov's guard.
Nemkov throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Nemkov working a defensive guard here.
Nemkov wants to sweep here but Matos controlling him for the moment.
Nemkov pulls Matos in to control the position.
Nemkov keeping full guard, as Matos tries to pass.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nemkov has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Matos should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Nemkov has tightened it up now! Matos should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Oleg Nemkov!
Oleg Nemkov seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Marcel Capuchin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Baeddan MacAuliffe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). MacAuliffe is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Notorious by Duran Duran. Marcel Capuchin 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 featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Marcel Capuchin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Baeddan MacAuliffe!
The judges for this bout are Ivan Kurochkin, Illya Tyunina and Sergei Dronov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Capuchin's corner calls for a 1-2. Capuchin obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Baeddan MacAuliffe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
MacAuliffe avoids the body shot from Capuchin.
MacAuliffe ducks under a wild hook from Capuchin.
Capuchin doesn't manage to clinch there - MacAuliffe circles away.
Capuchin avoids a punch combination nicely.
MacAuliffe shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
MacAuliffe is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
MacAuliffe trying to control but Capuchin is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as MacAuliffe accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
MacAuliffe throws a big elbow that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
MacAuliffe drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and MacAuliffe jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
MacAuliffe lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
MacAuliffe with a flurry of punches that miss.
MacAuliffe trying to control but Capuchin is working from the bottom.
MacAuliffe loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
MacAuliffe trying to control the position from guard on top but Capuchin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Capuchin on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Capuchin tries to get out of the position.
MacAuliffe working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
That's two 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.
MacAuliffe sitting in guard here, content to control.
MacAuliffe wants to control from the top but Capuchin keeps moving.
MacAuliffe might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Capuchin haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
MacAuliffe scores with a three punch combo!
The fight stays on the outside here - Capuchin looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Capuchin rushes MacAuliffe and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
MacAuliffe fails to pull the fight into his guard.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Capuchin.
Capuchin tried to land a shot to the body but connects with MacAuliffe's elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Capuchin swings wildly with an uppercut but MacAuliffe uses good head movement to avoid it.
Capuchin lands a hook to the side of the head.
Capuchin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
MacAuliffe blocks a punch to the side of the head.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Capuchin just misses with a elbow thrown towards MacAuliffe's brow.
MacAuliffe breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
MacAuliffe misses with a takedown attempt - Capuchin sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Capuchin is looking to counter the offense by MacAuliffe and move into the clinch.
MacAuliffe swats away the attempt to clinch by Capuchin.
MacAuliffe misses with a double jab.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from MacAuliffe is defended easily by Capuchin.
Marcel Capuchin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Baeddan MacAuliffe.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Capuchin misses with a straight right.
Capuchin scores with a shot to the body.
MacAuliffe is looking to score with low kicks.
Marcel Capuchin is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Capuchin instigates a clinch.
Capuchin misses with a punch to the body.
Capuchin misses with the head strike.
MacAuliffe blocks an uppercut.
Capuchin misses with a hook from the clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
MacAuliffe taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
MacAuliffe has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Capuchin seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if MacAuliffe can turn it around.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Capuchin lands a damaging elbow.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A head punch blocked on the inside by MacAuliffe.
Capuchin lands a body punch.
Capuchin misses with a short punch on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marcel Capuchin dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Capuchin clinches.
Capuchin lands an elbow inside.
Capuchin misses with a short punch on the inside.
A left hand lands to the body for Capuchin.
Capuchin lands a nice shot to the body.
Capuchin can't find room to land a body shot as MacAuliffe controls the action.
Capuchin throws an elbow but it misses.
Capuchin tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Capuchin lands an elbow inside.
MacAuliffe avoids the elbow strike from Capuchin, against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
MacAuliffe's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Capuchin is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that MacAuliffe can do to turn this around?
Capuchin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Capuchin.
MacAuliffe blocks the elbow strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Capuchin creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through MacAuliffe's defenses.
Capuchin misses with a body punch.
Capuchin misses with the head strike.
Capuchin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
MacAuliffe prevents a body shot from Capuchin.
MacAuliffe blocks an elbow strike.
MacAuliffe jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Capuchin walks away with a smile on his face. MacAuliffe gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
A head kick misses from MacAuliffe.
MacAuliffe lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Capuchin circles away quickly and effectively.
As MacAuliffe tries to get set, Capuchin tries to push him back and clinch up but MacAuliffe manages to avoid the attempt.
Capuchin tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. MacAuliffe manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
MacAuliffe scores with a jab to the jaw.
Capuchin drives through and clinches with MacAuliffe against the cage.
A short uppercut from Capuchin.
MacAuliffe tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Capuchin just stands there and leans against the cage.
Capuchin gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Capuchin working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Capuchin misses with some punches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Capuchin misses with a punch on the inside.
Capuchin goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Capuchin creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Capuchin lands an elbow inside.
Capuchin misses with a body punch.
Capuchin misses with a body punch.
MacAuliffe decides to pull guard.
MacAuliffe not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Capuchin stands up from MacAuliffe's guard - Capuchin perhaps looking for a knockout.
A looping hook to the body misses from Capuchin. MacAuliffe does a little dance to reset his feet.
Capuchin lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as MacAuliffe backs up against the cage.
MacAuliffe is rocked!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
MacAuliffe moves forwards but Capuchin connects with a nice, crisp jab.
MacAuliffe is still on wobbly legs! Can Capuchin finish him?
Capuchin wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
MacAuliffe throws a right hand that Capuchin ducks under and follows up with a left that Capuchin also avoids with ease.
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Capuchin! MacAuliffe is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:15 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Marcel Capuchin!
Marcel Capuchin thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Shamil Abdurahimov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Giorgi Pandahammer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Abdurahimov's entrance music is Michael Jackson - Thriller. A fine choice. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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243 lbs
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240 lbs
7 - 4 - 0 |
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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
11 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Shamil Abdurahimov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Giorgi Pandahammer!
The judges for this bout are Ivan Kurochkin, Illya Tyunina and Konstantin Menshow.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Abdurahimov throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
It looks like Giorgi Pandahammer has been cut.
Abdurahimov lands a big head kick that sends Pandahammer tumbling to the mat! Abdurahimov takes a step backwards and waves Pandahammer back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Abdurahimov ducks under a wild hook from Pandahammer.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pandahammer throws a sloppy body shot
and Abdurahimov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Pandahammer is rocked!
Abdurahimov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Pandahammer.
Pandahammer throws a jab when Abdurahimov was well out of range.
Abdurahimov avoids the body shot from Pandahammer.
Abdurahimov lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Abdurahimov drops Pandahammer with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Pandahammer looks back up at him and smiles so Abdurahimov waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Pandahammer is still on wobbly legs! Can Abdurahimov finish him?
Abdurahimov lands an uppercut, right on the button! Pandahammer tumbles backwards into the cage, staring vacantly into space! He's got no idea where he is, who he is or what day it is... Poor guy.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Shamil Abdurahimov!
During a confident post fight interview, Shamil Abdurahimov 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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Jan Kriel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Emre Hussain (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kriel comes into the arena with Fokofpolisiekar - Fokofpolisiekar blaring out of the sound system. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Emre Hussain was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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158 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jan Kriel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Emre Hussain!
The judges for this bout are Illya Tyunina, Konstantin Menshow and Ivan Kurochkin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice uppercut there from Hussain.
Kriel looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Hussain slips a straight right by Kriel.
Hussain fails with a takedown attempt.
Kriel gets caught napping as Hussain dives in and scores a takedown. Kriel manages to retain guard.
Hussain is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Kriel wants to sweep but no luck.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hussain accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kriel is adopting a defensive guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kriel's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Hussain showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Hussain misses with a head kick.
Hussain uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kriel.
Hussain ducks right into an uppercut from Kriel.
Hussain fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Kriel checks it well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kriel misses with an uppercut
and Hussain makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Kriel tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hussain was well out of range. Poor timing from Kriel.
Hussain throws a shot to the body.
A chopping leg kick lands by Hussain.
Kriel cracks Hussain with an open hand slap.
Hussain tries to land a leg kick but Kriel saw it coming and moves away.
Kriel slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Kriel is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hussain.
Hussain was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Hussain moves away from the strike by Kriel.
Hussain blocks a jab.
Hussain appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Hussain walks into a jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hussain fails with a takedown attempt.
Kriel fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Hussain has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Kriel tests Hussain's chin there with a solid looking shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A low kick from Kriel is predictable there
and Hussain counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kriel misses with a hook
and Hussain counters with a slapping leg kick.
Kriel is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hussain.
Hussain moves forwards but Kriel connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Kriel swings for the body but Hussain moves out of range.
Hussain takes one to the side of the head.
Kriel connects with a solid leg kick.
Kriel lands a head kick. Hussain smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Hussain 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.
Kriel takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Kriel looks to score with a jab to the body but Hussain is just out of range.
Kriel checks a leg kick.
Hussain avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Hussain walks into a jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hussain throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hussain closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Hussain lands in his opponent's guard.
Hussain loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kriel preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Hussain is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Hussain preventing the sweep.
Hussain 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.
Hussain working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Hussain loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Kriel is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Hussain wants to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jan Kriel dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Kriel throws a body punch but Hussain moves out of range.
A jab lands there for Kriel.
Kriel lands with a thumping leg kick.
Kriel misses with a jab, cross combination.
Hussain lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Jan Kriel is winning the standup battle so far.
Hussain closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Hussain lands in his opponent's guard.
Kriel looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hussain controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kriel is trying to control the position but Hussain postures up.
Hussain loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Kriel bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Hussain's guard.
Hussain trying to keep a closed guard but Kriel is proving a slippery customer.
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.
Kriel trying to control the position from guard on top but Hussain is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kriel not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Kriel stopping the sweep attempt from Hussain.
Hussain managing to control the position.
Kriel wants to control from the top but Hussain keeps moving.
Hussain tries to strike from the bottom.
Kriel controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
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.
Hussain trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Kriel swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kriel checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Hussain tries to land a leg kick but Kriel saw it coming and moves away.
Kriel throws a body punch but Hussain moves out of range.
Hussain blocks a jab.
Kriel pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kriel throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
The fighters circling - Hussain throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hussain tries to land a front kick but Kriel steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Hussain lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Hussain tries to work over Kriel's front leg with a kick but Kriel checks it.
Jan Kriel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kriel lands with a right hand.
Hussain moves out of range of the strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hussain throws a leg kick but Kriel checks it.
Kriel fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Hussain fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Kriel takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Hussain.
Kriel throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hussain sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kriel throws a hook but Hussain avoids it easily.
Hussain swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Kriel counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kriel throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hussain looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Jan Kriel has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Emre Hussain.
Kriel throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kriel lands with a nice body punch.
Hussain takes a jab right on the kisser.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kriel uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hussain.
Hussain staying out of range there.
Kriel tries a head kick but it misses.
Kriel avoids the body shot from Hussain.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kriel takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Hussain throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Kriel was covering up waiting for the punch and Hussain finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Kriel uses the cage to get back to his feet.
An inside leg kick from Kriel misses.
Hussain tries a quick counter leg kick but Kriel is wise to it.
Hussain uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kriel.
Jan Kriel is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kriel scoring well with a low kick there.
Kriel changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Hussain pivots, looking for a leg kick but Kriel is out of range and Hussain settles back down.
An inside leg kick lands from Kriel.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jan Kriel dominated that second 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. This is the final round!
Kriel throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kriel moves out of range of the body kick from Hussain.
Hussain throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Kriel.
Hussain throws a lazy right hand but Kriel sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hussain misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Kriel misses the target.
A slow jab from Kriel misses its intended target.
Kriel throws a hook but Hussain avoids it easily.
Kriel chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Hussain can pounce on him.
Hussain ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kriel moves away.
Kriel scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Kriel swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Hussain counters with a nice kick to the body.
Hussain moves out of range of the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kriel misses the shot to the body.
Hussain only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Kriel tries a low kick but Hussain avoids it.
Kriel moves out of range as Hussain throws a body kick.
Kriel thows a left - swing and a miss!
A jab from Kriel misses.
Hussain flicks out a counter leg kick but Kriel steps away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hussain gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Kriel.
A head kick misses from Hussain.
Kriel pivots, looking for a leg kick but Hussain is out of range and Kriel settles back down.
Kriel throws a solid leg kick but Hussain takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Kriel.
Kriel is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hussain can do to turn this around?
Hussain swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hussain fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Kriel checks it well.
A swing and a miss from Kriel.
Kriel lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Kriel throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hussain looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Kriel on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Kriel lands a jab to the head.
Hussain moves forwards but Kriel connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Donk. Kriel catches Hussain right on the button with a cross.
Kriel lands an overhand right.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
An inside leg kick from Hussain misses.
Hussain tries to work over Kriel's front leg with a kick but Kriel checks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hussain throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hussain throws a hook but Kriel blocks it.
Hussain staying out of range there.
Kriel tries to bum rush Hussain with a series of wild strikes but Hussain uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Hussain throws out a counter right but Kriel avoids it with no problem.
Kriel takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Hussain looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Kriel is fending him off so far but Hussain persists. Nope, Kriel circles away and we're back to standing.
Kriel cracks Hussain with a good jab.
Kriel ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Kriel missing with a left hand there. Hussain was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hussain scores with a shot to the body.
Kriel lands with an overhand left.
Kriel lands the left hand.
Kriel misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hussain.
Kriel motions for Hussain to come forward. Kriel throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kriel blocks the body kick.
Hussain lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kriel scores with a jab to the jaw.
Kriel pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Hussain back to the cage. Kriel follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Kriel looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Good exchange - Kriel coming out on top.
Kriel is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Kriel throws a jab when Hussain was well out of range.
Kriel is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hussain.
Hussain counters with a body kick.
Kriel loads up on a big right hand but Hussain slips the punch.
Hussain has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
No luck for Hussain with that takedown attempt.
Kriel swinging wildly here.
Hussain shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Kriel napping and manages to drive through into side control!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kriel parries the strikes from Hussain easily there. Hussain is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Kriel to escape.
Hussain sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Kriel is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hussain working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Hussain has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Hussain wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kriel keeps working.
Hussain lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Kriel has one of Hussain's arms on lockdown, trying to prevent him from doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Check out the look on Hussain's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Hussain looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Kriel is avoiding damage well.
Kriel is holding Hussain down, trying to stall.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jan Kriel showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Kriel, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 30:27
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jan Kriel!
Jan Kriel 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 super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Stefan Groenveld (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Abioye Nazari (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nazari has chosen Do You Call My Name by Ra as his entrance music. On his way into the cage it seems that Stefan Groenveld has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Stefan Groenveld seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Stefan Groenveld!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 7 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Abioye Nazari !
The judges for this bout are Ivan Kurochkin, Sergei Dronov and Vladimir Khabensky.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Groenveld feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Nazari s jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Nazari has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Nazari takes a swing at Groenveld's ribcage but misses.
Nazari uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Groenveld.
Groenveld connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Nazari lands with a good body shot.
Groenveld's corner calls for a 1-2. Groenveld obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Groenveld ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nazari moves away.
Nazari throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Groenveld.
Groenveld lands an overhand right.
Groenveld is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Nazari misses with a two punch combination.
Nazari throws a leg kick but Groenveld sees it coming and moves out of range.
Groenveld fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Groenveld jabs at Nazari 's body.
Nazari fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Groenveld scores with a body shot.
Groenveld cracks Nazari with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Nazari tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Groenveld pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Nazari is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Stefan Groenveld!
Stefan Groenveld bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Augusto Azevedo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shelby Foote (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Azevedo comes to the cage accompanied by Welcome To The Jungle. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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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
10 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Augusto Azevedo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Shelby Foote!
The judges for this bout are Dmitry Maklakov, Igor Prikhodko and Valeri Chadov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Foote moves into range and connects with a jab.
Foote shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Azevedo half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Foote throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Azevedo stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Azevedo shoots in and drives through. Foote sprawls well.
Azevedo takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Foote lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Foote jabs at Azevedo's body.
Foote lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Azevedo shoots in for a double leg but Foote sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Azevedo slips a jab and a cross from Foote.
Azevedo changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Foote tries to avoid it but Azevedo manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Foote to the ground. Foote escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Augusto Azevedo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Azevedo shoots in for a takedown but Foote shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Foote throws a combination. Azevedo tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Foote throws a series of strikes that have Azevedo backpedaling.
Azevedo shoots in for a double leg but Foote sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Azevedo definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Azevedo is breathing heavily.
Foote closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Foote fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Foote fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Foote closes the distance and lands a one-two.
A right-left combo lands from Foote.
Foote throws a right hand that Azevedo ducks under and follows up with a left that Azevedo also avoids with ease.
Azevedo changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Azevedo throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Foote's waist but Foote gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Azevedo off to one side.
Azevedo takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Foote throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Azevedo on the side of the head.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Foote.
Foote smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Azevedo is rocked!
Foote rushes Azevedo with punches - Azevedo moves straight backwards instead of circling and gets clipped by the second strike... and the third... and the fourth! Oh, Azevedo goes down! Foote follows up with more strikes and the ref steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Shelby Foote!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Charles Vane (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alfonso Grabonzo (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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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
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Charles Vane!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Alfonso Grabonzo!
The judges for this bout are Valeri Chadov, Viktor Lagutenko and Fedor Mirinova.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Grabonzo fails to land the takedown.
Vane half committed to a counter leg kick.
Vane moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Vane moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Grabonzo with a poor takedown
letting Vane counter with a right hand.
Vane has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Grabonzo fails to land the takedown.
Charles Vane has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alfonso Grabonzo.
Grabonzo closes the distance and clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vane can't find room to land a body shot as Grabonzo controls the action.
Grabonzo is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Vane gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Vane scores with a shoulder strike.
Grabonzo is looking to take this one to the mat.
Vane gets through Grabonzo's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vane gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Grabonzo.
Vane is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Grabonzo wants a takedown.
Vane misses with a punch on the inside.
Grabonzo has clasped his hands together around Vane's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Vane gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Grabonzo is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Vane is just riding it out for now. Grabonzo eventually gives up the hold.
Grabonzo is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Vane doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Grabonzo.
Grabonzo is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Vane is just riding it out for now. Grabonzo eventually gives up the hold.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grabonzo is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Vane is just riding it out for now. Grabonzo eventually gives up the hold.
Vane preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grabonzo is looking for a kimura here.
Vane tries to roll over but Grabonzo keeps him under control.
Grabonzo is looking for a kimura here.
Grabonzo is thwarting Vane's attempts to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
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.
Grabonzo is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Vane sees it coming and defends easily.
Grabonzo is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Vane is just riding it out for now. Grabonzo eventually gives up the hold.
Vane keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Grabonzo seems to be working for a kimura but Vane defends the submission attempt.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Vane has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Grabonzo is working away from the top position though.
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 Charles Vane will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Grabonzo shoots in but no luck this time.
The fighters circle momentarily. Vane darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Vane is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Grabonzo on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Vane dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Grabonzo shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Vane counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Grabonzo thinking.
Grabonzo shoots in and drives through. Vane sprawls well.
Vane feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Charles Vane has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alfonso Grabonzo.
Vane cracks the inside of Grabonzo's front leg.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vane lands with a hook. Grabonzo tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
A lazy left from Vane finds it's target.
Vane is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Grabonzo can do to turn this around?
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Grabonzo takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Vane is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Vane cracks Grabonzo with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grabonzo has his takedown stuffed
and Vane counters with a straight right hand.
Grabonzo shoots in but no luck this time.
Charles Vane is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Vane.
Vane is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Grabonzo throws a leg kick that misses.
Vane cracks the inside of Grabonzo's front leg.
Grabonzo fails with the takedown
enabling Vane to counter with a crisp jab.
Nice uppercut there from Vane.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Grabonzo.
Vane cracks Grabonzo with a right hand to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vane fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Grabonzo looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Grabonzo fails with the takedown
enabling Vane to counter with a crisp jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vane lands a jab.
Grabonzo shoots in looking for a takedown. Vane tries to sprawl out of it but Grabonzo keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Vane manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Vane lands a jab.
Grabonzo has closed the distance and engaged Vane in a clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vane throws a head punch that misses.
Grabonzo tries for a takedown. No joy.
Grabonzo is working for takedown but Vane is calmly controlling the position for now.
Vane scores with a shot to the side of Grabonzo's head.
A short uppercut from Vane.
Vane pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A slapping leg kick lands for Vane.
Vane lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Vane chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Grabonzo fails with the takedown.
Vane digs a good hook to Grabonzo's body.
Grabonzo tries to clinch
letting Vane counter with a right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grabonzo takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
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!
Grabonzo shoots in for a takedown but Vane shows good takedown defense.
Vane dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Grabonzo. That did some damage!
Grabonzo closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Vane connects with a looping right hand.
Vane leaves Grabonzo with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Grabonzo tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Vane darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Grabonzo has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Vane scores with a jab. Grabonzo acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Grabonzo changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Vane looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Vane tries to get back to half guard but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Charles Vane dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Vane fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Grabonzo walks into a straight right hand from Vane.
Grabonzo fails with the takedown.
Grabonzo walks into a stiff left hand from Vane.
Charles Vane seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vane connects with an inside leg kick.
Vane slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice sprawl there from Vane as Grabonzo shoots in.
A punch lands to the side of Grabonzo 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Vane works Grabonzo's body with a nice hook.
Grabonzo shoots for a double leg takedown but Vane sprawls well. He's pushed Grabonzo's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
As Grabonzo backs away, Vane returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Charles Vane has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alfonso Grabonzo.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vane lands an overhand right.
Grabonzo takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Vane throws out a powerful jab.
Vane throws a nice inside leg kick.
Grabonzo gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Vane counters with a nice uppercut.
Grabonzo is rocked!
Grabonzo shoots in for a takedown but Vane shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Vane lands with a good body shot.
Charles Vane is winning the standup battle so far.
Grabonzo looks for a takedown but Vane sprawls well.
A quick step to the side and Vane tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Vane comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Vane throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Charles Vane is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vane digs a good hook to Grabonzo's body.
Vane lands a nice leg kick that just misses Grabonzo's sensitive parts.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Grabonzo walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Grabonzo takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Vane gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Grabonzo to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Grabonzo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Vane swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Grabonzo throwing strikes but missing.
Grabonzo throws an elbow that misses. Vane uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Grabonzo's guard. Nice move by Vane!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grabonzo can't keep his opponent in guard - Vane advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Grabonzo wants to improve his position but Vane is controlling well.
Well, if Vane is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Vane wants to stand but Grabonzo has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
That's four 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.
Well, if Vane is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Grabonzo looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Grabonzo moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Alfonso Grabonzo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Grabonzo is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Vane is aware though and is defending well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Charles Vane showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Vane, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Valeri Chadov scores the fight 30:28
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 30:27
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Charles Vane!
Alfonso Grabonzo spoke after the fight, saying 'I'll be back stronger then ever. Lots of respect to my opponent he deserves the win. To myfans thank you for the support '.
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