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HFC 80:Braz vs Bangist PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Giorgi Pandahammer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alexander Rewell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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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
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Giorgi Pandahammer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Alexander Rewell!
The judges for this bout are Dmitry Maklakov, Vladimir Khabensky and Valeri Chadov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pandahammer tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Rewell counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rewell. Pandahammer does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rewell throws an off balance right hand
and Pandahammer counters by moving into the clinch.
Pandahammer is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Pandahammer definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Pandahammer goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Pandahammer fails to land.
Pandahammer pushes Rewell back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A shot in the inside from Pandahammer.
Rewell tries to stall but Pandahammer uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Pandahammer misses with a punch on the inside.
Pandahammer misses with a body punch.
Rewell blocks an uppercut.
Rewell misses with a hook to the ribs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pandahammer blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rewell looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Rewell lands a left hand.
Rewell is trying to maintain a safe position but Pandahammer gets an underhook and turns Rewell into the cage.
Pandahammer lands a left hand.
Pandahammer taking a breather.
Rewell misses with some punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pandahammer lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Rewell or not.
Pandahammer lands a body shot.
Rewell looks winded!
Pandahammer lands with a left to the head.
Rewell taking a breather.
Pandahammer lands a right hand.
Pandahammer escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jab by Pandahammer.
It looks like Alexander Rewell has been cut.
Pandahammer tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Pandahammer clinches up against the cage.
Rewell tries to throw a body punch but Pandahammer avoids it by throwing Rewell back against the cage.
Rewell misses with some punches.
A shot in the inside from Pandahammer.
Pandahammer scores with an uppercut up the middle.
The referee calls for Pandahammer to work.
Pandahammer manages to break the clinch.
Rewell misses with a kick to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pandahammer rushes Rewell and presses him up against the cage.
Pandahammer breaks from the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rewell thows a leg kick but Pandahammer checks it
and Pandahammer counters with a nice right hand that sends Rewell toppling to the canvas! Rewell scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Pandahammer finish him?!
Rewell is rocked!
Pandahammer uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rewell.
Pandahammer appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Pandahammer cracks Rewell's jaw with two stiff jabs then ducks low and throws a soul-severing right uppercut to the mouth!! Rewell slumps to the ground with blood on his lips. The referee steps in before Pandahammer can do further damage! This one is done, son!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Giorgi Pandahammer!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tito Griffin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Billy Bob Holley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Griffin comes to the cage accompanied by Blessed. Holley has chosen Beer - Ou its good as his entrance music. 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 heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Tito Griffin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Billy Bob Holley!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Valeri Chadov and Ivan Kurochkin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Holley uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Griffin.
Billy Bob Holley seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Griffin scores with a jab. Holley acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Holley pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Griffin seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Holley throws the left hand but Griffin avoids the punch easily.
Holley closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
It looks like Billy Bob Holley has been cut.
Holley tries a head kick but it misses.
Holley fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Griffin manages to avoid it.
Holley throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
An attempted straight right counter from Griffin misses the target.
Holley cracks Griffin with an open hand slap.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Holley bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Griffin's head backwards.
Griffin takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Holley.
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!
Griffin lands with a straight right. Holley didn't see that one coming.
Holley misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Griffin counters with a right hand to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Holley with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Griffin is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Holley lands with a hook. Griffin tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Holley misses with a jab to the body
enabling Griffin to counter with a crisp jab.
Griffin blocks a head kick by Holley.
Griffin listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Holley goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Griffin has been working on his boxing with his coaches at HFC Training Center in the buildup to the fight.
Griffin slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Holley is rocked!
Griffin is looking for an opening here. He's unloaded a big left hand that catches Holley flush on the jaw and sends him tumbling to the canvas! Holley is out cold! Griffin holds back from landing any unnecessary shots to his unconscious opponent, as the referee reacts slowly to the situation. A brutal knockout and then some excellent sportsmanship - this guy is my new favorite fighter!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Tito Griffin!
An out of breath Tito Griffin thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Kelvin Bang (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Taylor Powell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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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
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kelvin Bang!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Taylor Powell!
The judges for this bout are Aleksei Zolotukhin, Sergei Dronov and Fedor Mirinova.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bang tries to clinch but Powell moves out of range.
Bang drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Bang misses with the ground and pound.
Powell is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Bang is controlling him well.
Powell felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Bang trying to control the action but Powell is working from the bottom.
Bang thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Powell wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bang looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Powell is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Powell explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Powell connects with a solid leg kick.
Powell connects with a body shot.
Bang displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Powell throws out the jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Powell stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Powell wants it to stay on the feet.
Powell looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Bang looks for a takedown but Powell sprawls well.
Bang shoots in for a takedown but Powell shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
A little jabbing left from Powell on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kelvin Bang. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bang looks to land a combination but Powell avoids it well.
Bang takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
A good leg kick by Powell.
Bang shoots in for a double leg but Powell sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bang shoots in for a takedown but Powell shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Bang on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Powell fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
The fighters circling - Bang throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bang takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Powell defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Bang.
Powell feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Bangs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Powell's jab looks to have found its range, popping Bang under the eye.
A head kick misses from Bang.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bang throws a body kick that misses
and Powell counters with a stiff right hand.
Bang looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Powell appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Bang is breathing heavily.
Powell will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Bang pivots, looking for a leg kick but Powell is out of range and Bang settles back down.
Powell leaves Bang with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Powell jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Bang fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Powell looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Nice cross by Powell.
Bang is rocked!
Bang with a poor takedown
and Powell counters with a huge overhand right that connects right on the temple, sending him crumpling, face first to the floor! This one is all over! What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Taylor Powell!
Taylor Powell tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Max Tauer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Franklin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Franklin is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Tron Cat- Tyler, The Creator. Max Tauer has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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145 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 8 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Max Tauer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, James Franklin!
The judges for this bout are Igor Prikhodko, Valeri Chadov and Aleksandr Martynov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tauer's jab looks to have found its range, popping Franklin under the eye.
Tauer swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Tauer throws a hook but Franklin blocks it.
And Franklin tries to counter it with a takedown but Tauer pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Tauer throws a body shot but no joy.
Franklin tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Franklin throws a hook but Tauer blocks it.
Franklin fails in his attempt to clinch.
Tauer throws a looping overhand right but Franklin ducks down to avoid it.
Tauer keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Franklin.
Tauer jabs Franklin right on the nose. Franklin blinks but takes it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tauer throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Franklin with the counter takedown but Tauer avoids it easily.
Tauer misses with a looping left.
Franklin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tauer listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tauer scores with a kick to the body.
Franklin looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Max Tauer is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Franklin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tauer moves away.
Tauer misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Franklin misses with a wild body shot.
Franklin fails with a takedown attempt.
Franklin avoids the head kick by Tauer.
Tauer misses with a straight right.
Franklin feints the counter takedown.
Franklin on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Nice shot by Tauer.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Franklin moves out of range of the strikes.
Tauer misses with a looping right.
Franklin ducks under a wild hook from Tauer.
Tauer jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Franklin tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Tauer throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Tauer sizes up Franklin with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tauer throws a head kick but Franklin moves out of range.
Tauer waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Franklin.
Franklin throws a big shot that misses.
A little feinted left hand from Tauer on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Franklin uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tauer.
Franklin blocks a head kick by Tauer.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Tauer.
Tauer misses the shot to the body.
Franklin walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Franklin tries for a takedown but Tauer sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Max Tauer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James Franklin.
Franklin shoots in but Tauer avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Franklin keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tauer.
Tauer ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Franklin moves away.
Franklin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tauer tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
And Franklin tries to counter it with a takedown but Tauer pushes his down on his head and steps out.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Franklin. Tauer does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tauer scores with the left hand. Franklin knows he should have avoided that one.
Franklin shoots in but Tauer avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Tauer throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
so Franklin counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tauer is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Franklin is controlling him.
Franklin in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Franklin 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.
Tauer on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Tauer tries to get out of the position.
Franklin keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Tauer's head.
Franklin stops Tauer from standing up.
Franklin working some strikes from top position.
Franklin distracts Tauer with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Max Tauer 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.
Franklin uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tauer.
Tauer is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Tauer smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Franklin uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tauer.
Franklin steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tauer.
Franklin with the counter takedown but Tauer avoids it easily.
Tauer misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Tauer scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Nice shot lands for Franklin.
Tauer throws a hook to the side of Franklin's head but Franklin sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tauer throws a series of punches but Franklin avoids them all with ease.
Franklin gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Franklin is working for takedown but Tauer is calmly controlling the position for now.
Tauer is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Franklin can do to turn this around?
Tauer manages to break the clinch.
Max Tauer is winning the standup battle so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tauer connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
A slow jab from Tauer misses its intended target.
Franklin manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Tauer on his heels. He'll look to pass Tauer's guard now, I'm sure.
Franklin throws a big elbow that misses.
Franklin has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Tauer lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Franklin has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Tauer can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Franklin working for a triangle but Tauer defends it easily.
Tauer sitting in guard here, content to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Franklin looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tauer got a little sloppy there for a moment and Franklin has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Tauer has managed to get both his arms back between Franklin's legs - danger averted.
Tauer is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Tauer avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Franklin escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Tauer gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Franklin is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Franklin working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Tauer doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Franklin is tightening it up a little... Tauer has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Tauer reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Tauer taps out! Nice BJJ there by Franklin!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). James Franklin!
During a confident post fight interview, James Franklin thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Rashid Magomedov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rickey Scheiner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Magomedov's entrance music is Chris Brown - See You Again Feat. Tyga & Wiz Khalifa. A fine choice. Scheiner has chosen Rob Zombie - Living Dead Girl (REMIX) as his entrance music. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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200 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rashid Magomedov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Rickey Scheiner!
The judges for this bout are Fedor Mirinova, Valeri Chadov and Igor Prikhodko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice shot lands for Scheiner.
Magomedov gets a double leg takedown into Scheiner's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Magomedov trying to control the position from guard on top but Scheiner is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Scheiner controlling the position.
Magomedov drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Magomedov jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Magomedov wants to control from the top but Scheiner keeps moving.
Magomedov drops back looking for a leg! Scheiner is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Scheiner manages to kick Magomedov off! Magomedov jumps back into Scheiner's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magomedov is stalling in the full guard.
Scheiner wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Scheiner keeping full guard, as Magomedov tries to pass.
Scheiner pulls Magomedov in close to prevent any damage.
Scheiner looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Scheiner working a defensive guard here.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Magomedov moves into the clinch.
Scheiner swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Magomedov manages to pull guard.
Scheiner keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Magomedov's head.
Scheiner avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Scheiner pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Magomedov is keeping the position for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Scheiner distracts Magomedov with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Magomedov is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Magomedov escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Scheiner gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Scheiner is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Magomedov is looking for a triangle but Scheiner pushes his legs off easily.
Scheiner pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Magomedov is keeping the position for now.
Magomedov working for a triangle but Scheiner defends it easily.
Scheiner pushing down on Magomedov's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Scheiner is controlling the pace.
Magomedov looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Scheiner winds up and cracks Magomedov with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Magomedov is trying to stand up here but Scheiner is controlling him well.
Magomedov tries to get to full guard but Scheiner has control of the leg.
Scheiner wants to pass to mount but Magomedov is defending the position.
Scheiner scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Scheiner seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Scheiner seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Scheiner stalling.
Magomedov wants to control but Scheiner is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Scheiner is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Scheiner has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Magomedov moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Scheiner looking to pass the guard.
Magomedov seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Scheiner landing some decent shots from guard.
Scheiner trying to control but Magomedov is working from the bottom.
Magomedov is trying to keep Scheiner in close.
Magomedov working for submissions but it's allowed Scheiner to get to half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ground and pound from Scheiner.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Rickey Scheiner will probably get the nod.
That's time! Magomedov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Scheiner slips under a jab from Magomedov.
Magomedov fails with an attempt to clinch.
Scheiner uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Magomedov.
Scheiner throws a body shot but no joy.
Scheiner misses with a double jab
and Magomedov counters with a good low kick that Scheiner was not able to check.
Magomedov throws a hook to the side of Scheiner's head but Scheiner sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Scheiner swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Magomedov avoids the body shot from Scheiner.
No joy there for Scheiner, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
It looked like Magomedov wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Scheiner ducks under a wild hook from Magomedov.
Scheiner thows a left - swing and a miss!
Scheiner thows a left - swing and a miss!
Magomedov shoots in and bounces Scheiner off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Scheiner tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Magomedov has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Scheiner not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Scheiner has a closed guard, preventing Magomedov from standing up.
Magomedov wants to pass the guard but Scheiner is keeping the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Scheiner is controlling Magomedov's posture.
Magomedov trying to control but Scheiner is working from the bottom.
Scheiner pulls Magomedov in close to prevent any damage.
Scheiner looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Magomedov trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Scheiner manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Magomedov wants to sweep but no luck.
Magomedov not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Magomedov is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Magomedov is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Scheiner postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Scheiner wants to control from the top but Magomedov keeps moving.
Scheiner is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Scheiner trying to control but Magomedov is working from the bottom.
Scheiner controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Magomedov has his foot on Scheiner's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Scheiner works his way back into a safe position though.
Scheiner won't allow Magomedov to sweep him here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Scheiner working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Magomedov looking for subs off his back but Scheiner has passed one foot through into half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Scheiner lands a nice short elbow.
Scheiner is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Magomedov looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Scheiner seems to be working for a kimura but Magomedov defends the submission attempt.
Magomedov trying to hold on to Scheiner's head to control him but Scheiner postures up.
Magomedov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Scheiner pulls his head out easily.
Magomedov has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Scheiner is working away from the top position though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Scheiner working the head and body with strikes.
Scheiner prevents Magomedov from improving his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Scheiner lands a nice short elbow.
Scheiner is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Magomedov looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Scheiner with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Magomedov moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
My spies in Savage Empire inform me that Scheiner has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Scheiner wants to control from the top but Magomedov keeps moving.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Scheiner looking to pass the guard.
Magomedov has momentary wrist control but Scheiner slips an elbow through the middle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rickey Scheiner showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
No joy there for Scheiner, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A looping hook to the body misses from Scheiner. Magomedov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Magomedov looks to land a combination but Scheiner avoids it well.
A looping hook to the body misses from Scheiner. Magomedov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Scheiner scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Magomedov cracks Scheiner with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Magomedov clinches up with Scheiner and pushes him back against the cage.
Magomedov lands with a left to the head.
Magomedov lands with a right to the head.
Magomedov manages to break the clinch.
A chopping leg kick lands by Magomedov.
Scheiner moves out of range of the body kick from Magomedov.
A jab from Magomedov does it's job there.
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!
Scheiner lands a nice hook to Magomedov's body. Magomedov takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Magomedov throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Scheiner.
Magomedov misses with an uppercut.
Scheiner misses with a body shot.
Rashid Magomedov is winning the standup battle so far.
Scheiner fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Magomedov on the side of the head.
Magomedov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Scheiner tests Magomedov's chin there with a solid looking shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Horrible takedown attempt by Magomedov or perhaps it was just good defense by Scheiner, which made it look bad.
Scheiner has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
A looping hook to the body misses from Scheiner. Magomedov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Scheiner digs a good hook to Magomedov's body.
Scheiner displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Magomedov throws out the jab.
Scheiner uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Scheiner moves into range and connects with a jab.
Scheiner throws a body shot but no joy.
Magomedov misses the shot to the body.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Scheiner catches Magomedov with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Magomedov takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Scheiner uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Magomedov.
A slow jab from Magomedov misses its intended target.
Scheiner is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Magomedov with a body shot.
A lazy left from Scheiner finds it's target.
Scheiner lands with a nice body punch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Scheiner throws a body punch but Magomedov moves out of range.
Scheiner waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Magomedov.
Magomedov fires out a quick counter leg kick but Scheiner just manages to avoid it.
Scheiner tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Magomedov was well out of range. Poor timing from Scheiner.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Magomedov dives in and grabs Scheiner's left leg, looking for a takedown. Scheiner pushes down on Magomedov's head and hops out.
Scheiner is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Magomedov with a body shot.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Magomedov shoots in for a double leg but Scheiner sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rashid Magomedov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Magomedov takes a shot right to the bread basket.
A combination from Scheiner does no damage.
Scheiner just misses with a punch to the body.
Magomedov pushes Scheiner up against the cage in a clinch.
Magomedov cracks Scheiner with a nice body shot.
Scheiner leaning his opponent against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Scheiner fails to land.
Magomedov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Scheiner throws a right and a left that both miss.
Scheiner throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Magomedov has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Magomedov there as he acknowledges the shot.
Scheiner avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Magomedov is trying hard to land a takedown here. Scheiner sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Magomedov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Scheiner.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Scheiner avoids the body shot from Magomedov.
Scheiner throws a shot to the body.
Magomedov showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Scheiner.
Scheiner lands with a cross.
Magomedov shoots in but no luck this time.
Scheiner swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Scheiner swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Magomedov tries to clinch up but Scheiner circles away and keeps his distance.
Scheiner steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Magomedov.
Scheiner lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Scheiner lands with an uppercut that bounces Magomedov off the cage and back into range.
Magomedov walks into a jab.
Scheiner stuns Magomedov with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Magomedov shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Scheiner defends it nicely.
Scheiner cracks a nice hook into Magomedov's ribs.
Rickey Scheiner is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Scheiner stuns Magomedov with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Magomedov looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
The fight stays on the outside here - Magomedov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Magomedov throws an overhand right that lands on Scheiner's shoulder, as Scheiner tries to avoid the shot.
Magomedov misses the shot to the body.
Magomedov's corner calls for a 1-2. Magomedov obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Scheiner.
Magomedov just misses with a punch to the body.
Scheiner drops his hands momentarily and Magomedov takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Magomedov throws a hook to the side of Scheiner's head but Scheiner sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Scheiner is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Magomedov rather than just go for the knockout.
Magomedov gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Scheiner.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Magomedov dives in and grabs Scheiner's left leg, looking for a takedown. Scheiner pushes down on Magomedov's head and hops out.
Scheiner blocks a low kick nicely.
Scheiner misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Magomedov.
Rashid Magomedov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A jab lands there for Scheiner.
Scheiner connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rickey Scheiner comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Scheiner winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 27:30
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 27:30
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rickey Scheiner!
A very excited looking Rickey Scheiner made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Brian Jensen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jimmy Pritchard (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
11 - 7 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Brian Jensen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jimmy Pritchard!
The judges for this bout are Igor Prikhodko, Illya Tyunina and Konstantin Menshow.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jensen shoots in but no luck this time.
Pritchard throws a low kick, looking for Jensen's leg but Jensen calmly moves out of range.
Pritchard lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Pritchard cracks the inside of Jensen's front leg.
Pritchard throws out a powerful jab.
Pritchard throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Jensen counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Pritchard!
Jensen looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pritchard is not content to let Jensen control the position.
Jensen goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Pritchard has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Jensen but great work by Pritchard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pritchard stands up and beckons Jensen to his feet.
Pritchard fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Jensen doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Pritchard counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Jimmy Pritchard is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Pritchard throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jensen dives in and grabs Pritchard's left leg, looking for a takedown. Pritchard pushes down on Jensen's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brian Jensen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pritchard connects with a body shot that sends Jensen's belly button to the back.
Jensen looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Pritchard drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Jensen right on the button. Jensen goes down! Pritchard follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Pritchard gets the win via TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jimmy Pritchard!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Chris Bellum (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bon Odori (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bellum comes to the cage accompanied by Daddy Yankee - Limbo . Bon Odori 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 light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Chris Bellum!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bon Odori!
The judges for this bout are Aleksei Zolotukhin, Valeri Chadov and Igor Prikhodko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bellum avoids the head kick by Odori.
An attempted straight right counter from Bellum misses the target.
A head kick misses from Odori.
Odori tries to clinch there but Bellum circles away.
A head kick misses from Odori.
Bellum fires out a quick counter leg kick but Odori just manages to avoid it.
Odori goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Odori slips under a jab from Bellum.
We've been told by Bellum's head coaches at Lucky Liam's MMA Academy that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Odori looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Odori scores with a shot to the body.
Bellum uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Odori.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bellum circles away from the clinch attempt
and Bellum counters with a left and a right that stings Odori.
Odori pulls out of a head kick attempt.
An attempted straight right counter from Bellum misses the target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bellum throws the left hand but Odori avoids the punch easily.
Odori throws a head kick that misses.
Bellum swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Odori looks for the body kick but Bellum saw that one coming.
It looked like Bellum was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Odori.
Odori takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Odori slips under a jab from Bellum.
Odori tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bellum was well out of range. Poor timing from Odori.
A head kick by Odori misses
and Bellum counters with a nice uppercut.
Bellum takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A looping hook to the body misses from Odori. Bellum does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bellum avoids a kick to the body.
Odori misses with an attempted mid kick.
Bellum fakes the leg kick and cracks Odori in the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Odori just misses with a punch to the body.
Bellum fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Odori throws a combination that misses
letting Bellum counter with a right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Odori throws a poor cross that misses
letting Bellum counter with a right hand.
Odori throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bellum appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Odori throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Bellum counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bellum drops Odori with a beautiful combination! Odori stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Bellum is looking for the KO!
Odori is rocked!
It looks like Bon Odori has been cut.
Odori misses with a right hand
and Bellum counters with an outside leg kick.
Odori is still on wobbly legs! Can Bellum finish him?
Odori throws a sloppy head kick
and Bellum counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Odori looks winded!
Bellum fakes the body blow, causing Odori to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Odori goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Chris Bellum!
A very excited looking Chris Bellum made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Alka Mangrove (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Teemu Karjalainen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Karjalainen's choice of entrance music: Poisonblack - Sun Shines Black. 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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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
13 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Alka Mangrove!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Teemu Karjalainen!
The judges for this bout are Valeri Chadov, Sergei Dronov and Fedor Mirinova.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Karjalainen looks to land a combination but Mangrove avoids it well.
Mangrove swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Karjalainen blocks the body kick.
Mangrove throws a body kick that misses
and Karjalainen counters with a straight right hand.
Mangrove throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Karjalainen's head.
Mangrove smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Karjalainen looks to throw the jab but Mangrove is out of range.
Karjalainen takes one on the chin but seems OK.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mangrove jabs Karjalainen right on the nose. Karjalainen blinks but takes it well.
Mangrove throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Karjalainen on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Karjalainen tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Mangrove tries to land a body kick
letting Karjalainen counter with a right hand.
It looks like Alka Mangrove has been cut.
Mangrove with a lazy takedown attempt
and Karjalainen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Mangrove delivers a nice body kick.
Mangrove fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A shot to the body from Mangrove misses
and Karjalainen counters with a nice uppercut.
Karjalainen takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Mangrove throws a lazy body kick
and Karjalainen counters with a stiff right hand.
Donk. Mangrove catches Karjalainen right on the button with a cross.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Karjalainen tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Mangrove is able to avoid easily.
Mangrove steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Karjalainen.
Karjalainen moves out of range of the body kick from Mangrove.
Karjalainen sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Mangrove throws a push kick but Karjalainen slaps the foot to one side.
Mangrove scores with a jab.
Mangrove with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Karjalainen lands a leg kick that knocks Mangrove off balance momentarily.
Mangrove is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Karjalainen shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mangrove looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Karjalainen is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Mangrove with a body shot.
Mangrove throws a half hearted mid kick.
Mangrove lets loose with a powerful body kick. Karjalainen will feel that in the morning.
Karjalainen misses with a body kick.
Mangrove misses with a looping right.
Mangrove clinches up with Karjalainen and pushes him back against the cage.
Karjalainen trying to stall but Mangrove improves his position.
Karjalainen misses with the head strike.
Mangrove blocks a body shot from Karjalainen.
Mangrove lands an elbow that stopped Karjalainen in his tracks for a moment.
Mangrove throws an elbow but it misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mangrove throws an elbow that misses.
Karjalainen lands a left hand.
Karjalainen lands a body punch.
Karjalainen blocks an elbow strike from Mangrove.
Karjalainen manages to break the clinch.
Mangrove misses the shot to the body.
Karjalainen is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Mangrove dives in for a single leg takedown but Karjalainen sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alka Mangrove. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mangrove throws a shot from downtown. Karjalainen moves away and avoids it.
It seemed like Karjalainen was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Donk. Karjalainen catches Mangrove right on the button with a cross.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mangrove throws a body kick that misses.
Mangrove connects with a nice looking jab.
Karjalainen moves into range and connects with a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alka Mangrove dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Alka Mangrove's cut.
That's time! Mangrove's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Mangrove paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Nice jab there from Karjalainen.
Mangrove feints and then cracks Karjalainen's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Karjalainen down.
Karjalainen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mangrove.
Karjalainen appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Karjalainen takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Mangrove is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Karjalainen can do to turn this around?
Mangrove tries to clinch but Karjalainen is having none of it.
Karjalainen appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Karjalainen on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Some wild striking there from Karjalainen.
Mangrove is looking to counter with a body kick.
Mangrove moves out of range of the strikes.
Mangrove throws a quick counter kick to the body but Karjalainen avoids it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mangrove misses with a wild body shot.
Karjalainen swings for the body but Mangrove moves out of range.
Karjalainen looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Mangrove, right into the meat.
Karjalainen misses with an uppercut. Mangrove saw that one coming.
Mangrove throws a quick counter kick to the body but Karjalainen avoids it.
Karjalainen keeps Mangrove at a distance using the push kick.
Karjalainen rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Mangrove counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Alka Mangrove is winning the standup battle so far.
Karjalainen tries to move into range but Mangrove moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mangrove lands a nice shot to the body.
Karjalainen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Karjalainen throws a lazy uppercut
and Mangrove cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Mangrove swings for the body but Karjalainen moves out of range.
Mangrove swings and misses with a hook to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mangrove swings for the body but Karjalainen moves out of range.
Teemu Karjalainen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mangrove connects with the punch.
A head kick misses from Mangrove.
Mangrove throws a shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Karjalainen dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Mangrove. That did some damage!
A chopping leg kick lands by Karjalainen.
Karjalainen misses with a lunging right hand
and Mangrove counters with a left to the body.
Mangrove waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Karjalainen.
Mangrove looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Mangrove misses with a takedown attempt - Karjalainen sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Mangrove has his takedown stuffed
and Karjalainen counters with a nice uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mangrove shoots in looking for a takedown but Karjalainen manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Mangrove's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Karjalainen unleashes a big counter combination but Mangrove bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alka Mangrove. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Karjalainen scores with a hook to the body. Mangrove takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Karjalainen lands a left and a right that send Mangrove crashing to the mat, dazed. Karjalainen thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mangrove throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Karjalainen counters with a nice body kick.
Karjalainen cracks Mangrove with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Mangrove looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Karjalainen finish him?
Mangrove is rocked!
Karjalainen lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Oh Mangrove is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Mangrove throws a sloppy body shot
and Karjalainen counters with a big right hand! Oh Mangrove is in trouble here! Karjalainen follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:51 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Teemu Karjalainen!
Teemu Karjalainen is the new lightweight champion!
An out of breath Teemu Karjalainen thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Shoei Braz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andy Bangsit (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 light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 9 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Shoei Braz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Andy Bangsit!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Illya Tyunina and Sergei Dronov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bangsit scores with a takedown into Braz's guard.
Braz avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Bangsit drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Braz dives on top into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Braz looking to pass the guard.
Braz has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Bangsit is looking for a triangle but Braz pushes his legs off easily.
Braz wants to pass the guard but Bangsit is keeping the position.
Bangsit had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Braz defends it easily.
Bangsit looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bangsit is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Braz pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bangsit is keeping the position for now.
Braz has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Bangsit had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Braz defends it easily.
Braz thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Braz advances position into side control!
Bangsit is looking to regain half guard here but Braz keeps moving and retains side control.
Braz thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Braz working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Bangsit manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Braz is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Bangsit is just riding it out for now. Braz eventually gives up the hold.
Braz wants to work for an arm triangle but Bangsit is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bangsit is looking to control Braz's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Bangsit avoid being mounted?
Bangsit works his way to full guard. Good work.
Braz thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Braz avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Bangsit is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Bangsit has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Braz can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Bangsit tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Braz postures up.
Braz passes Bangsit's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Braz is working for a submission of some sort.
Braz is working for a kimura but Bangsit is defending it quite comfortably.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bangsit manages to get to full guard.
Bangsit bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Braz's guard.
Bangsit in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Braz working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Bangsit.
Bangsit throws a strike but Braz rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Bangsit lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Bangsit lands a couple of digs.
Bangsit slips nicely into half guard.
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.
Bangsit is trying to work for a kimura but Braz is defending well.
Braz moves into full guard.
Bangsit throws an elbow that misses. Braz uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Bangsit's guard. Nice move by Braz!
Bangsit has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Bangsit is on top in guard.
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!
Braz can't keep his opponent in guard - Bangsit advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Bangsit seems to be looking for submissions.
Bangsit has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Braz defend it? Bangsit steps over the head and cranks it - Braz is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Bangsit!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Andy Bangsit!
Shoei Braz was interviewed post fight and said 'I`ll be back'.
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