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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jenik Krejza (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Beaumont McHale (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McHale has chosen Half of Fame as his entrance music. Jenik Krejza has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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259 lbs
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215 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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
6 - 19 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jenik Krejza!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
43 - 23 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Beaumont McHale!
The judges for this bout are Konstantin Menshow, Aleksei Zolotukhin and Viktor Lagutenko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Krejza tries to sprawl but McHale drives through with a takedown into half guard.
McHale sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Krejza defending well though.
McHale not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Krejza blocking the ground and pound attempt from McHale.
McHale has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
McHale missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
McHale working Krejza over with strikes.
McHale stops Krejza from getting back to his feet.
McHale throwing shots but Krejza is blocking nicely.
McHale controlling the pace.
McHale missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
McHale landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McHale sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Krejza is looking to escape.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. McHale connects with a nice short shot to Krejza's temple.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McHale looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Krejza trying to hold on to McHale's head to control him but McHale postures up.
Krejza on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
McHale working over Krejza with some ground and pound. Krejza looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Krejza is trying to get back to full guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. McHale lands a nice short elbow.
Krejza is trying to stand up here but McHale is controlling him well.
Krejza landing strikes from the bottom.
McHale slips a nice elbow through Krejza's hands, connecting with Krejza's forehead.
McHale seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Well, if McHale 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.
McHale prevents Krejza from improving his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McHale stops Krejza from getting back to his feet.
McHale lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
McHale lands with a punch from half guard.
McHale is controlling the pace.
Krejza is looking to escape.
McHale scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
McHale is controlling the pace.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McHale lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
McHale scoring with strikes to the body and head.
McHale working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
McHale working Krejza over with strikes.
McHale takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Ground and pound from McHale.
Krejza is rocked!
McHale looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Krejza is staying active underneath McHale, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
McHale lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
McHale lands strikes from half guard.
Oh Krejza is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McHale landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
McHale is sitting in half guard. He's postured up and lands a nice elbow. Oh, Krejza is hurt! He's hurt bad - McHale fires away with more strikes and the referee jumps in to save Krejza from any more punishment! Congratulations to McHale! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Beaumont McHale!
An intense looking Beaumont McHale took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'All of my career ive been an underdog for all of my fights.. I will either find a way to win and shock the world or I will lose but simply put on a great performance. Title shot NOW?'.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Vladimir Rozov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Guilhaume Prevot (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rozov comes to the cage accompanied by Лобода - К Чёр&. Guilhaume Prevot has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Vladimir Rozov's chin.
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155 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Vladimir Rozov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 10 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Guilhaume Prevot!
The judges for this bout are Illya Tyunina, Fedor Mirinova and Aleksei Zolotukhin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Prevot tries to clinch but Rozov is having none of it.
Rozov throws a left and a right that both miss
and Prevot counters with a takedown into side control.
Prevot is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Rozov has escaped the position, nice work there.
Prevot is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Rozov has escaped the position, nice work there.
Rozov is trying to control Prevot's posture but Prevot avoids it.
Prevot tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Rozov is trying to control Prevot's posture but Prevot avoids it.
Prevot in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Prevot thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Prevot trying to control the action but Rozov is working from the bottom.
Rozov is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Prevot is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Rozov is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Rozov tries to buck Prevot off but Prevot is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rozov defending against the ground and pound.
Prevot working the ground and pound.
Prevot trying to control the position but Rozov is working away.
Prevot throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Prevot decides to stand back up. Prevot steps back and let's Rozov get back to his feet.
Rozov drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Rozov trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Prevot manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Prevot throwing strikes but missing.
Rozov is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Prevot wants to get up but he can't break Rozov's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Prevot accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Prevot throws a big elbow that misses.
Prevot trying to control but Rozov is working from the bottom.
Rozov is breathing heavily.
Rozov being controlled here, momentarily.
Prevot is pushing down on Rozov's leg trying to pass to half guard. Rozov is fighting to maintain full guard but Prevot has managed to sneak the leg through.
Prevot landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Prevot stands up from half guard.
Prevot closes the distance and clinches.
Prevot pulls guard.
Prevot has his hands on Rozov's head, controlling the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rozov controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Rozov looking to sit in guard and control but Prevot gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Prevot throwing strikes from guard but Rozov blocks nicely.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Prevot sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Rozov's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Guilhaume Prevot dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Prevot closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Prevot lands in his opponent's guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Prevot accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Prevot lands a couple of elbows.
Prevot won't allow Rozov to sweep him here.
Rozov keeping moving, preventing Prevot from controlling successfully.
Prevot distracts Rozov with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Prevot stands up and waves to Rozov to follow him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab from Rozov does it's job there.
Prevot throws a series of strikes that have Rozov backpedaling.
Prevot throws a series of strikes that have Rozov backpedaling.
Rozov is rocked!
Vladimir Rozov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Prevot throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Rozov.
Oh Rozov is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rozov tries to keep at a distance but Prevot has taken the fight into the clinch.
Rozov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Prevot gets the takedown into side control.
Prevot has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Prevot throws an elbow but Rozov slips to the side and avoids it well.
Prevot works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Prevot scores with a couple of short elbows.
Prevot is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Rozov looks calm but he's in trouble here. Prevot gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Rozov is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Prevot lets go of the hold and Rozov can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Guilhaume Prevot!
Our winner, Guilhaume Prevot, 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 lightweight MMA rules bout between Temudjin Khaan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Steve Vega (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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169 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Temudjin Khaan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 18 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Steve Vega!
The judges for this bout are Dmitry Maklakov, Sergei Dronov and Igor Prikhodko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Khaan bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Vega's head.
Vega tries to clinch but Khaan moves out of range.
Khaan lands with a right hand.
Khaan has been working on his boxing with his coaches at RCJ Machado Jiu-Jitsu in the buildup to the fight.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Khaan lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Vega has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Vega and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Vega has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Khaan.
Vega moves out of range of the leg kick from Khaan.
Vega throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Khaan counters with a stiff right hand.
Khaan buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Vega takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Khaan misses with a looping right.
Khaan moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromVega.
Vega takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Vega moves out of range as Khaan strikes.
Vega doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Good standup being displayed there by Vega as he connects with a hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Khaan scores with a kick to the body.
Khaan scoring well with a low kick there.
Vega jabs Khaan right on the nose. Khaan blinks but takes it well.
Vega rushes Khaan and presses him up against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Khaan.
Khaan breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Vega doesn't manage to clinch there - Khaan circles away.
Khaan plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Khaan tries to bum rush Vega with a series of wild strikes but Vega uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Vega steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Khaan throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Khaan takes a swing at Vega's ribcage but misses.
Khaan misses with a head kick.
Vega dives in and scores a takedown into Khaan's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vega throwing strikes from guard but Khaan blocks nicely.
Vega pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Khaan is keeping the position for now.
Vega is in close to Khaan's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Khaan has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Khaan keeping moving, preventing Vega from controlling successfully.
Vega stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Khaan swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Khaan wants to sweep but no luck.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vega stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Khaan swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Vega looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Vega with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Khaan working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Vega.
Khaan is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Khaan keeping full guard, as Vega tries to pass.
Khaan looking for a sweep. Not yet Khaan, not yet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Vega throws a big right hand that misses.
Vega throwing strikes from guard but Khaan blocks nicely.
Khaan is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Khaan throws a body punch but Vega moves out of range.
Khaan throws a jab but it's blocked by Vega.
Vega scores with a spinning back kick!
Vega fails with an attempt to clinch.
An attempted straight right counter from Khaan misses the target.
Khaan avoids a kick to the body.
Khaan lunges at Vega with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Vega's hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Temudjin Khaan 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.
Khaan throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Khaan turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Khaan is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Vega can do to turn this around?
Vega tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Khaan manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Khaan thows a leg kick but Vega checks it
and Vega counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Vega on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Vega avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Vega blocks a jab.
It seemed like Vega was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Khaan wants to slow Vega down by chopping away at his legs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vega fails in his attempt to clinch.
Vega slips under a jab from Khaan.
Khaan scores with a punch to the head.
The fighters circling - Khaan throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A little jabbing left from Vega on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vega throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Temudjin Khaan is winning the standup battle so far.
Khaan lands with a good body shot.
Khaan swats away the attempt to clinch by Vega.
Khaan ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Vega has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Khaan.
Khaan keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Vega tries to clinch up but Khaan circles away and keeps his distance.
A quick step to the side and Khaan tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Khaan misses with a wild body shot.
Vega swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Vega slips under a jab.
Vega thinks about the counter body kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vega loads up on a big right hand but Khaan slips the punch.
A punch lands to the side of Vega 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Vega moves in looking to clinch but Khaan pushes him off.
Khaan misses with a body punch
and Vega counters with a left to the body.
Temudjin Khaan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Khaan connects with an inside leg kick.
Vega uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Khaan.
Khaan takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Khaan connects with a solid leg kick.
Vega misses with the body kick
and Khaan counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Khaan lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Donk. Khaan catches Vega right on the button with a cross.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vega throws a leg kick but Khaan checks it.
Khaan throws a lazy right hand but Vega sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Vega steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Khaan.
A lazy body kick from Vega
and Khaan counters with an inside leg kick.
Khaan connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A jab from Vega misses.
Khaan lands a nice hook to Vega's body. Vega takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Khaan missing with a left hand there. Vega was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Vega throws a lazy right hand but Khaan sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A punch lands to the side of Vega 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Vega missing with a left hand there. Khaan was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vega throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Khaan fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Vega on the side of the head.
Vega bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Vega closes the distance but Khaan moves to the side
and Khaan connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Vega gets cracked there but stands up to it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vega throws a shot from downtown. Khaan moves away and avoids it.
Vega swings for the body but Khaan moves out of range.
Khaan misses with a body shot.
Vega tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Khaan paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A chopping leg kick lands by Khaan.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Temudjin Khaan dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Vega shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Khaan defends it nicely.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Vega is defended easily by Khaan.
Khaan throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Khaan lands a leg kick that knocks Vega off balance momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vega ducks under a wild hook from Khaan.
Vega misses with a kick to the body.
Khaan delivers a nice body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Khaan scores with a decent looking hook.
Vega keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Khaan.
Khaan lands a nice looking kick to the body. Vega takes a step back to recover.
Vega ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Khaan lands with a hook. Vega tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Vega stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Khaan.
Khaan misses with a wild body shot.
A little jabbing left from Vega on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Vega misses with a kick to the body
and Khaan counters with a stiff right hand.
Khaan throws a body kick that misses.
Vega moves into range and clinches up with Khaan.
Khaan is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Khaan lands a right hand that snaps the head of Vega backwards.
Steve Vega has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Temudjin Khaan is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vega throws an elbow that misses.
Khaan blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Khaan misses with a punch to the body.
Khaan scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Khaan blocks the elbow strike.
Vega tries to break free but Khaan pushes him back against the cage.
Vega's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Vega throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Khaan breaks the clinch.
Khaan feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Vegas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
A swing and a miss from Khaan.
Khaan scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vega misses with a double jab.
Khaan ducks under a wild hook from Vega.
Khaan thinks about countering with a head kick.
Vega gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Khaan scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Vega misses the jab.
Khaan throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Khaan thumps Vega with a low kick.
Vega fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Temudjin Khaan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Steve Vega.
Vega takes a body punch but keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Khaan misses with a body kick.
Vega is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Khaan lands a jab to the nose.
Vega misses with a leg kick.
Vega misses with a hook
and Khaan counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Khaan connects with an inside leg kick.
Khaan misses with a body shot.
Vega misses with a body shot.
Vega throws a sloppy head kick and Khaan moves out of range easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Temudjin Khaan showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Khaan, 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 Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 30:27
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Temudjin Khaan!
Temudjin Khaan 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 super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Leif Eirikson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Daniel Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Eirikson kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is If I had a heart. Silva has chosen LL CoolJ - Headsprung as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
7 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Leif Eirikson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
43 - 34 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Daniel Silva!
The judges for this bout are Aleksei Zolotukhin, Aleksandr Martynov and Vladimir Khabensky.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A cross from Eirikson lands.
It looks like Daniel Silva has been cut.
Silva throws a leg kick
and Eirikson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Eirikson fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Silva looks winded!
Eirikson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Silva appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Eirikson changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Eirikson uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Silva gets tagged by a hook that puts him to sleep! Eirikson points and yells something to his unconcious foe before strutting off. Silva wakes up just in time to hear Eirikson thank his coaches in the post fight interview.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Leif Eirikson!
Post fight, Leif Eirikson took to the microphone: 'Cattle die
kinsmen die
all men are mortal.
Words of praise
will never perish
nor a noble name. '.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Phil Harrass (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fireaway Flanagan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Harrass comes to the cage accompanied by Tomorrow. Flanagan has chosen For Heavy Metal we will die! as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Phil Harrass 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 bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Phil Harrass!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Fireaway Flanagan!
The judges for this bout are Valeri Chadov, Viktor Lagutenko and Konstantin Menshow.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Flanagan motions for Harrass to come forward. Flanagan throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Harrass tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Flanagan manages to circle out of the way.
Flanagan throws a sloppy head kick and Harrass moves out of range easily.
A little feinted left hand from Harrass on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Flanagan drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Harrass has control of Flanagan's left arm, preventing Flanagan from doing any damage.
Harrass has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Flanagan should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Harrass has tightened it up now! Flanagan 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 0:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Phil Harrass!
After the fight, Phil Harrass was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between John Fadden (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Roland Moore (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fadden comes to the cage accompanied by Bring The Noise by Anthrax & Public Enemy. John Fadden could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Roland Moore's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
23 - 19 - 2, fighting out of Hilo, John Fadden!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Roland Moore!
The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Valeri Chadov and Vladimir Khabensky.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fadden misses with a looping left.
Fadden throws a push kick but Moore slaps the foot to one side.
Moore throws a lazy right hand but Fadden sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Moore has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Fadden is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Moore swings away with a body shot that misses
letting Fadden counter with a right hand.
Fadden goes for a double leg but Moore avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Moore continues to drive forward.
Moore tries to keep at a distance but Fadden has taken the fight into the clinch.
Fadden drags the fight down to the ground.
Fadden is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Moore trying to control but Fadden is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fadden is adopting a defensive guard.
Fadden tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Moore sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Fadden's guard.
Fadden is looking to escape.
Moore missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Fadden trying to control from the bottom.
Fadden is controlling Moore's trapped leg to prevent Moore from advancing to side control.
Moore sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Fadden defending well though.
Moore trying to mount his opponent but Fadden defends it.
Fadden is trying to maintain the position but Moore is very close to passing his half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Moore lands a nice short elbow.
Moore wants to take a breather but Fadden is having none of it.
Fadden looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Moore trying to control the pace.
Moore prevents Fadden from improving his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fadden controlling the position for now.
Fadden is looking for a sweep. Moore is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Moore is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Fadden is trying to maintain the position but Moore is very close to passing his half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fadden is trying to get back to full guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
The fighters are battling for position here. Fadden manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Fadden keeping moving, preventing Moore from controlling successfully.
Fadden has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moore won't allow Fadden to sweep him here.
Moore with a flurry of punches that miss.
Moore pushes down on Fadden's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Fadden trying to hold on to Moore's head to control him but Moore postures up.
Fadden is trying to stand up here but Moore is controlling him well.
Fadden is looking to improve his position.
Fadden trying to hold on to Moore's head to control him but Moore postures up.
Fadden gets full guard.
Fadden keeping moving, preventing Moore from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fadden seems keen to control Moore's posture.
Fadden has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Fadden keeping moving, preventing Moore from controlling successfully.
Fadden working a defensive guard here.
Moore forces his way into half guard.
Fadden controlling the position for now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Fadden is looking to control Moore's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Fadden avoid being mounted?
Moore missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Roland Moore will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Moore takes a swing at Fadden's ribcage but misses.
Moore scores with a crisp jab that stopped Fadden in his tracks.
Moore gets tackled into the cage by Fadden. Fadden maintains the clinch.
Fadden tries to work over Moore's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Fadden scores with a hook to the body.
Moore is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Fadden pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Fadden has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Moore is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Fadden blocks an uppercut.
Fadden is pressed up against the cage. Moore has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Fadden down to the mat. Fadden avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
A head kick misses from Fadden.
Moore uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Fadden.
Fadden throws a lazy body kick
and Fadden takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Moore misses with an uppercut
and Fadden counters with a nice double leg into side control. Moore won't be happy with that.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fadden trying to control the action but Moore is working from the bottom.
Fadden throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Moore taking punishment in the form of punches.
Fadden controls the position.
Fadden is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Moore can do to turn this around?
Moore is looking for a sweep.
A lull in the action here as Fadden stalls from top position.
Fadden tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Fadden working the body and head with strikes.
Moore gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Moore is in all sorts of trouble here.
Fadden working the ground and pound effectively.
Moore is rocked!
Fadden cracks Moore with a big head shot that has him covering up instantly! He's rolled onto his side and the referee has seen enough - this one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). John Fadden!
Jumping up and down and very excited, John Fadden waved his t-shirt featuring Nuggetori's Nutritionals 's logo in front of the cameras.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Juan Santiago Sorias (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yuri Sorokov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sorias comes to the cage accompanied by Fight - Future World Music . Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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146 lbs
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146 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Juan Santiago Sorias!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 13 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Yuri Sorokov!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Dmitry Maklakov and Konstantin Menshow.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice body kick there by Sorias.
Sorias gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Sorokov lands with a right hand.
Good leg kick by Sorias there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Sorias takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Sorokov checks the leg kick nicely there.
Sorokov works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Sorias throws a right and a left that Sorokov avoids nicely.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Sorokov.
Sorias wants to get back to his feet but Sorokov is dominant here and he's now got Sorias's back!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sorokov somehow managing to miss with a strike from the back.
Will Sorokov go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Sorias trying to get back to his feet but Sorokov is in full control for now.
Sorias avoids the strikes from Sorokov.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sorokov lands a punch that was close to the back of the head but the ref thinks it's OK.
Sorias wants to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sorokov is landing with strikes. Sorias can't take much more of this.
Sorias trying to get back to his feet but Sorokov is in full control for now.
Our spies down at at St Petersburg MMA Gym inform us that Sorokov has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Sorokov is throwing strikes but Sorias counters by rolling into a better position. After a scramble, Sorias regains half guard.
Sorias blocking the ground and pound attempt from Sorokov.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sorias wants to get back to his feet.
Sorokov wants to control but Sorias is keeping him busy.
Sorokov throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Sorokov thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Sorokov connects with a nice short shot to Sorias's temple.
Sorias on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Sorokov thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sorokov throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Sorias is trying to stand.
Sorias keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Sorokov prevents Sorias from standing back up.
Sorokov thows a huge punch but Sorias dodges it nicely.
Sorokov slips a nice elbow through Sorias's hands, connecting with Sorias's forehead.
Sorokov throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Sorias is trying to stand.
Sorokov is trying to control the action in half guard but Sorias is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Sorokov is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Sorias has managed to free his arm - good work.
Sorokov is working for a submission of some sort.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sorias has hold of Sorokov's hands but Sorokov slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Sorokov throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Sorokov not doing much here.
Sorokov is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Sorokov is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Sorias is just riding it out for now. Sorokov eventually gives up the hold.
Sorokov working over Sorias with some ground and pound. Sorias looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yuri Sorokov dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Sorias thuds his right hand into Sorokov's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Sorias throws a right and a left that Sorokov avoids nicely.
Sorias on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Sorokov lands with a cross.
Sorias fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A telegraphed right hand from Sorias misses the target.
Sorias connects with a good right hand that stumbles Sorokov. Sorokov circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Sorokov lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Sorias backs up against the cage.
Sorokov swats away the attempt to clinch by Sorias.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sorokov works Sorias's body with a nice hook.
Sorokov shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Sorias napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Sorias is trying to get back to his feet.
Sorokov landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Sorokov in side control, throwing shots but Sorias defends.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sorokov landing a few strikes.
Sorias pushes Sorokov away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Sorokov gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Sorokov is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Sorias looks calm but he's in trouble here. Sorokov gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Sorias is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Sorokov lets go of the hold and Sorias can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:30 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Yuri Sorokov!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Luke Pratchett (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Julio Madrigal (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Madrigal has chosen Lil Jon-Throw it Up as his entrance music. Luke Pratchett is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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Abu Dhabi Champ
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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
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Luke Pratchett!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
32 - 20 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Julio Madrigal!
The judges for this bout are Valeri Chadov, Aleksandr Martynov and Aleksei Zolotukhin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A slow jab from Madrigal misses its intended target.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Pratchett checks a leg kick.
Madrigal ducks under a wild hook from Pratchett.
Madrigal throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Madrigal takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Madrigal feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Madrigal working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Madrigal postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Pratchett might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Madrigal throwing strikes but missing.
Pratchett working a defensive guard here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pratchett wants to sweep here but Madrigal controlling him for the moment.
Madrigal works over Pratchett with some ground and pound from guard.
Madrigal is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pratchett manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Madrigal manages to get himself to full guard.
Pratchett tries to free his leg and advance position but Madrigal is retaining full guard.
Pratchett with a flurry of punches that miss.
Madrigal is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Pratchett's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Pratchett wants to control from the top but Madrigal keeps moving.
Madrigal trying to keep a closed guard but Pratchett is proving a slippery customer.
Madrigal had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Pratchett defends it easily.
Pratchett is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Wilder MMA that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Pratchett throwing strikes but missing.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Madrigal looking to hit a scissor sweep but Pratchett is one step ahead there.
Madrigal is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Pratchett postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Pratchett pushes down on Madrigal's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Madrigal tries to roll over but Pratchett keeps him under control.
Madrigal is refusing to be controlled, as Pratchett sits in half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pratchett not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Pratchett is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Madrigal is in trouble now - Pratchett has advanced to mount!
Madrigal wants to control but Pratchett is having none of it.
Madrigal is flailing around, obviously not happy about being mounted. Pratchett locks hold of one of his arms and spins for an armbar. He's got it! Madrigal is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Luke Pratchett!
Luke Pratchett made sure to mention his sponsor, M.O. Fight Wear in his post fight interview.
Julio Madrigal was interviewed post fight and said 'Props to him, he beat me fair and square this time. I will go back to the gym and get better, I'm going to win my belt back.'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Mr Universe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paljas Uneksija (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Uneksija has chosen Ozzy Osbourne - Hellraiser as his entrance music. Paljas Uneksija 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 welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
20 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mr Universe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Paljas Uneksija!
The judges for this bout are Aleksandr Martynov, Illya Tyunina and Igor Prikhodko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Uneksija blocks the body kick.
Uneksija works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
A right-left combo lands from Universe.
Universe looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Universe tries to close the distance and clinch but Uneksija swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Uneksija throws out a counter right but Universe avoids it with no problem.
Uneksija throws an off balance right hand
and Universe counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Uneksija looks to land a combination. Universe sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
It looks like Mr Universe has been cut.
Uneksija scores with a jab to the head.
Universe checks a low kick from Uneksija.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Uneksija misses with a body shot.
A slow jab from Uneksija misses its intended target.
Universe scores with a jab to the body.
Universe closes the distance and pushes Uneksija back into the cage.
Universe landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Uneksija looks winded!
Uneksija looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Universe landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
A nice left hand lands by Universe.
Universe's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Universe slips a jab and a cross from Uneksija.
Universe throws a head kick that Uneksija semi-blocks.
It looks like Paljas Uneksija has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Uneksija takes one to the chin there.
Left hook, right uppercut from Universe.
Uneksija throws a leg kick that misses.
Nice shot by Universe.
Uneksija scores with a crisp jab that stopped Universe in his tracks.
Uneksija throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Universe throws a series of punches but Uneksija moves out of range.
Uneksija sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Universe slips a jab from Uneksija.
Universe lands with a nice combination. Uneksija backs away looking to recover.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Uneksija takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Universe closes the distance and pushes Uneksija back into the cage.
Uneksija is trying to break free.
Uneksija takes a knee to the side of the body.
Uneksija tries to break the clinch but Universe is controlling the position.
Uneksija being controlled against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Universe slowing the pace effectively.
Universe tries to land knees in the clinch but Uneksija avoids the damage to the body.
Universe breaks from the clinch.
Uneksija throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Universe chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Uneksija throws a low kick, looking for Universe's leg but Universe calmly moves out of range.
Uneksija thows a leg kick but Universe checks it
and Universe counters with a one-two to the body.
Uneksija tries to work over Universe's front leg with a kick but Universe checks it.
Universe uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Uneksija.
Uneksija throws a jab but it's blocked by Universe.
Good exchange - Universe coming out on top.
Universe lands a jab to the head.
Universe dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Universe is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Uneksija throws a predictable looking body shot
and Universe counters with a nice leg kick.
Universe uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Uneksija.
Uneksija just misses with a punch to the body.
Universe darts in and clinches Uneksija up against the cage.
Uneksija avoiding damage as Universe throws knees to the body.
A short right from Universe.
Universe trying to land knees to the body.
Uneksija is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Universe tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Universe lands an elbow just above Uneksija 's eye.
Uneksija working hard to break the clinch.
Universe throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Universe is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Uneksija is defending well for now.
Universe leaning his opponent against the cage.
Uneksija has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Uneksija has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A hook to the body from Universe.
Universe pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Paljas Uneksija seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A solid body kick from Universe.
Universe misses with a wild combination.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Universe takes the fight into the clinch.
Universe lands an elbow just above Uneksija 's eye.
That has opened up Paljas Uneksija's cut even more.
Uneksija is trying to force a seperation but Universe has the dominant position.
Uneksija is trying to break free.
Universe is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Uneksija is defending well for now.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Knees to the body from Universe.
Universe missing with knees to the body.
Universe is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Universe lands a damaging elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mr Universe dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
A looping hook to the body misses from Uneksija. Universe does a little dance to reset his feet.
Universe closes the distance and pushes Uneksija back into the cage.
Universe avoiding damage.
Universe trying to land knees to the body.
Uneksija wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Universe trying to land knees to the body.
Universe scores with a knee to the head.
Universe tries to land knees in the clinch but Uneksija avoids the damage to the body.
Universe keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Uneksija's efforts to push away.
Uneksija wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Universe has him pressed against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Uneksija managing to block the knees to the body from Universe.
Universe lands an elbow that stopped Uneksija in his tracks for a moment.
Universe pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Universe is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Universe takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Uneksija throws a right hand that misses
and Universe counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
The cut above Paljas Uneksija's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
A shot to the body from Uneksija misses
and Universe makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Universe defending well as Uneksija loads up on a big left hand.
Uneksija throws a shot from downtown. Universe moves away and avoids it.
Uneksija throws a low kick but it's checked well by Universe.
Uneksija throws a leg kick but Universe sees it coming and moves out of range.
Universe was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Good work by Universe as he checks the leg kick.
Uneksija thows a leg kick but Universe checks it
and Universe moves into the clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Universe.
Uneksija is breathing heavily.
Universe has Uneksija pushed against the cage.
Universe has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Universe lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Paljas Uneksija's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
The referee calls for Universe to work.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Universe.
Universe avoiding damage.
Universe gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Universe has Uneksija pressed against the cage, preventing Uneksija from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Uneksija has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Uneksija on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Universe keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Uneksija's efforts to push away.
Uneksija is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Universe tries to land knees in the clinch but Uneksija avoids the damage to the body.
Uneksija has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Uneksija looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Universe lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Paljas Uneksija's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:50 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Mr Universe!
A victorious Mr Universe thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Kid Fireball (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paul Kruger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kid Fireball!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 2 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Paul Kruger!
The judges for this bout are Sergei Dronov, Ivan Kurochkin and Dmitry Maklakov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fireball throws a nice looking combination but Kruger bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Fireball throws a right and a left that Kruger avoids nicely.
A head kick misses from Kruger.
Kruger throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Fireball stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Fireball wants it to stay on the feet.
Paul Kruger seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fireball looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Fireball takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Kruger throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nice body punch from Kruger.
Fireball throws the left hand but Kruger avoids the punch easily.
Kruger lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Kruger drives through and clinches with Fireball against the cage.
I was talking to Fireball's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Fireball avoiding damage as Kruger throws knees to the body.
Fireball avoiding damage as Kruger throws knees to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fireball manages to break the clinch.
Kruger tries to clinch but Fireball is having none of it.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Still in the clinch, Kruger scores with a nice short uppercut.
Kruger with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
A short right from Kruger on the inside.
Kruger lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
It looks like Kid Fireball has been cut.
Fireball is looking to break free of the clinch but Kruger has double underhooks.
Kruger tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Fireball avoids it.
Fireball wants to get back to striking at distance but Kruger won't allow it.
Kruger working aggressively here.
Fireball wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Fireball wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Kruger has him pressed against the cage.
Kruger trying to land knees to the body.
Fireball pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Fireball bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
It looked like Fireball wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Fireball throws a body shot but no joy.
Kruger ducks right into an uppercut from Fireball.
Kruger lands with a hook. Fireball tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Kruger looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Kruger ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fireball throws the left hand but Kruger avoids the punch easily.
Fireball sets himself, and Kruger steps forward looking for the clinch! Fireball avoids it this time.
Kruger throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Fireball on the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kruger tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Fireball misses with the combination.
Kruger moves into range and clinches up with Fireball.
Kruger misses with the head strike.
Fireball breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Fireball keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kruger.
Kruger slips under a jab from Fireball.
A little jabbing left from Kruger on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Fireball fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kruger manages to avoid it.
Kruger lands an overhand right.
Kruger takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Kruger misses with an uppercut.
Kruger scores with a head kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fireball takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Fireball lands a nice shot to the body.
Fireball will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Fireball moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Kruger shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Kruger throws a hook to the side of Fireball's head but Fireball sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Decent striking displayed by Kruger there.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Kruger.
Fireball throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kruger sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Fireball lands a jab to the head.
Kruger misses with a double jab.
Fireball is looking to counter punch.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Fireball throws a hook but Kruger avoids it easily.
Fireball looks to score with a jab to the body but Kruger is just out of range.
Kruger has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Fireball scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Kruger is defended easily by Fireball.
Kruger has a takedown stuffed.
Kid Fireball has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Paul Kruger.
Kruger moves forwards but Fireball connects with a nice, crisp jab.
A chopping leg kick lands by Kruger.
Kruger misses with a head kick.
Kruger wants to clinch.
Kruger jabs Fireball to the body, keeping him at a distance.
A slapping leg kick lands for Kruger.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paul Kruger dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kid Fireball's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Kruger bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Kruger has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Fireball connects with a body shot that sends Kruger's belly button to the back.
Kruger misses with a series of wild punches.
Kruger clinches with his opponent.
Fireball can't break the clinch.
Kruger misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Fireball.
Kruger misses with a body punch.
Fireball breaks the clinch.
Fireball misses with a looping right.
Fireball moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromKruger.
Paul Kruger seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A punch combination from Kruger misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kruger scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Kruger throws a leg kick that is checked
and Fireball counters with a straight right hand.
Fireball throws a hook to the side of Kruger's head but Kruger sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Fireball moves into range and connects with a jab.
Kruger has closed the distance and engaged Fireball in a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fireball blocks an elbow strike from Kruger.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kruger creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Fireball breaks the clinch.
Kruger just misses with a punch to the body.
Fireball throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Fireball swings for the body but Kruger moves out of range.
Kruger throws out a counter right but Fireball avoids it with no problem.
Kruger tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Fireball takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Kruger is looking to clinch.
Fireball lands with an uppercut that bounces Kruger off the cage and back into range.
Kid Fireball is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kruger 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.
Kruger throws a jab when Fireball was well out of range.
Donk. Fireball catches Kruger right on the button with a cross.
Kruger scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Kruger defending well as Fireball loads up on a big left hand.
Fireball fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kruger slips a jab from Fireball.
Kruger misses with a wild combination.
Fireball works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Kruger lands with a kick to the temple. Fireball shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Fireball circles away from the clinch attempt.
Fireball bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Kruger's head backwards.
Fireball throws out a loose jab but Kruger uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kruger misses with a lunging right hand
and Fireball counters with a nice body shot.
Kruger moves to clinch but Fireball breaks away
letting Fireball counter with a right hand.
Fireball fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kruger manages to avoid it.
Kruger looks to land a left hand but Fireball moved out of range nicely.
Kruger has closed the distance and engaged Fireball in a clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fireball breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Fireball throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Kruger lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Kruger lands a nice shot that snaps Fireball's head back.
Kruger misses with a kick to the body
letting Fireball counter with a right hand.
Fireball keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Kruger is rocked!
Fireball swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
And Kruger responds with a good body kick, but Fireball manages to step out the way in time.
Kruger is still on wobbly legs! Can Fireball finish him?
Kruger misses with a wild combination.
Fireball misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kruger misses with a hook. Fireball ducked under it nicely.
Kruger seems to have recovered his senses.
Kruger tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Fireball swivels and escapes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kruger tries to clinch up but Fireball circles away and keeps his distance.
Fireball is looking to counter punch.
Kruger gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Kruger prevents Fireball from breaking the clinch.
Fireball breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kruger throws a looping overhand right but Fireball ducks down to avoid it.
It looked like Fireball wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Fireball throws a lazy right hand but Kruger sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kruger throws a nice head kick!
Fireball fails to land with a series of punches.
Kruger is looking to land body kicks.
Kruger throws a leg kick which misses Fireball's front leg but catches the back leg as Fireball tries to avoid it.
Fireball misses with a looping right.
Fireball chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Kruger can pounce on him.
Fireball throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kruger clinches up against the cage.
Fireball breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Fireball swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A swing and a miss from Fireball.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fireball is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kruger.
Kruger closes the distance and clinches.
Fireball breaks from the clinch.
Fireball throws a series of punches but Kruger moves out of range.
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 Kid Fireball will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Kid Fireball's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Kruger dips to his left and cracks Fireball with an uppercut!
Fireball takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Kruger dodges the punch combination from Fireball.
Fireball with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Kruger to score with a decent uppercut.
Kruger looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Fireball tests Kruger's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Fireball lands with a straight right. Kruger didn't see that one coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kruger throws a nice outside leg kick.
Fireball slips a jab and a cross from Kruger.
Fireball throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
No joy there for Fireball, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fireball moves out of range of the body kick from Kruger.
Kruger waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Fireball.
Kruger pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Fireball was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Kruger tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
It looked like Fireball was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Fireball looks to score with a jab to the body but Kruger is just out of range.
A nice side step and Kruger releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Kruger misses with a straight right.
Fireball throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kruger.
A punch combination from Fireball misses.
Kruger tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Fireball paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Fireball bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Fireball circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kruger tries to bum rush Fireball with a series of wild strikes but Fireball uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Fireball misses with a jab, cross combination.
A little jabbing left from Kruger on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Fireball takes one to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fireball throws a big shot that misses.
Fireball swats away the attempt to clinch by Kruger.
Kruger tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Fireball appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Kruger connects with an inside leg kick.
Kruger throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kruger throws an overhand right that lands on Fireball's shoulder, as Fireball tries to avoid the shot.
Fireball keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kruger goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
A slow jab from Fireball misses its intended target.
Fireball misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kruger throws a head kick that misses
and Fireball counters with a straight right hand.
Kruger misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Kruger rushes Fireball and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fireball blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Fireball breaks the clinch.
Kruger throws a body punch but Fireball moves out of range.
Fireball stuffs the takedown attempt from Kruger. Kruger gets slowly back to his feet.
Kid Fireball has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Paul Kruger.
Kruger avoids the body shot from Fireball.
Fireball throws a hook but Kruger avoids it easily.
Fireball tries to bum rush Kruger with a series of wild strikes but Kruger uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kruger scores with a nice strike.
Fireball slips a jab and a cross from Kruger.
A counter left hand to the body from Fireball misses its target.
Kruger tries to bum rush Fireball with a series of wild strikes but Fireball uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Fireball misses with a hook to the body
letting Kruger counter with a right hand.
Kruger takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Fireball blocks a head kick by Kruger.
Fireball throwing a counter right hand but Kruger manages to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kruger avoids the head kick by Fireball.
Kruger throws an overhand right that lands on Fireball's shoulder, as Fireball tries to avoid the shot.
Kruger forces Fireball back against the cage and clinches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kruger keeps control of Fireball as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Fireball has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Kruger with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Fireball's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kruger pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kruger takes a swing at Fireball's ribcage but misses.
Fireball lands with a shot to the body.
Fireball keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Fireball moves out of range of the strikes.
Fireball misses with a few strikes there.
Kruger misses with a hook. Fireball ducked under it nicely.
Kruger misses with a body kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Paul Kruger just about did enough to take it.
The cut man is working on Kid Fireball'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.
Kruger tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Fireball quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Kruger fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kruger throws a big shot that misses.
The fighters circling - Fireball throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Fireball slips a jab from Kruger.
Fireball is looking to land body kicks.
Kruger misses with a two punch combination.
Fireball takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Nice shot by Kruger.
Kruger throws a right hand that Fireball ducks under and follows up with a left that Fireball also avoids with ease.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kruger tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Fireball connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kruger. Fireball does a little dance to reset his feet.
Fireball closes the distance and lands a one-two.
It looks like Paul Kruger has been cut.
Kruger takes a shot to the body in his stride.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fireball ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kruger moves away.
Fireball misses with a wild body shot.
Nice straight punches there by Kruger. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Kruger.
Kruger ducks under a wild hook from Fireball.
Fireball avoids the body shot from Kruger.
Fireball is looking to counter punch.
Fireball throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Kruger counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kruger throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Fireball on the side of the head.
Kruger throws a lazy head kick
and Fireball counters with a right hand to the body.
Kruger lands with a straight right. Fireball didn't see that one coming.
Fireball swats away the attempt to clinch by Kruger.
Kruger uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fireball.
Kruger throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Fireball's waist but Fireball gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Kruger off to one side.
Kruger rushes Fireball and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kruger tries to land a knee to the head but Fireball blocks with his arms.
Fireball has had enough of the clinch but Kruger keeps him there for the moment.
Fireball tries to break free but Kruger pushes him back against the cage.
Kruger misses with a punch on the inside.
Kruger lands with a short punch from the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fireball breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kruger on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Good shot there by Fireball.
Fireball takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Fireball scores with a punch to the head.
Fireball misses with a wild body shot.
Fireball misses with a low kick.
Kruger wants to clinch up but Fireball keeps it at a distance.
Kruger moves out of range of the leg kick from Fireball.
Kruger misses with a straight left.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fireball keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kruger closes the distance looking to clinch
and Fireball makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Kruger doesn't manage to clinch there - Fireball circles away.
Kruger swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Fireball displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Kruger.
A quick step to the side and Fireball tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kruger moves into range and connects with a jab.
Kruger fails with the takedown.
Fireball is looking to counter punch.
Kid Fireball has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Paul Kruger.
Fireball avoids the body shot from Kruger.
It looked like Fireball wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Kruger uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Fireball.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fireball takes a swing at Kruger's ribcage but misses.
Kruger misses with a takedown attempt
and Fireball counters with a three punch combo that has Kruger backing up. Kruger nods at Fireball to acknowledge the strikes.
Fireball slips under a jab from Kruger.
A little feinted left hand from Fireball on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A decent looking cross lands there for Fireball.
Fireball is really turning it up, unleashing another crisp combination which drops Kruger like a ton of bricks! The referee dives in to stop the fight, saving Kruger from another fist facial!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:25 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kid Fireball!
Kid Fireball retains his lightweight title!
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