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RVFL 1 New Year, New Beginning PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Helio Filgueiras (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yoel Matienzo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Helio Filgueiras!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Yoel Matienzo!
The judges for this bout are Aleksandr Martynov, Viktor Lagutenko and Igor Prikhodko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Matienzo misses with a wild body shot.
Matienzo connects with a body shot.
Matienzo cracks Filgueiras with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
It looks like Helio Filgueiras has been cut.
Matienzo looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Filgueiras keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Matienzo.
Filgueiras tries to keep at a distance but Matienzo has taken the fight into the clinch.
Filgueiras is looking to break free of the clinch but Matienzo has double underhooks.
Matienzo scores with a shot to the side of Filgueiras's head.
Matienzo scores with a shoulder strike.
Filgueiras wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Matienzo lands a body punch.
Filgueiras is breathing heavily.
Filgueiras wants to get back to striking at distance but Matienzo won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matienzo lands a shot to the body.
Matienzo throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Matienzo lands a left hand that snaps the head of Filgueiras backwards.
Matienzo drops Filgueiras onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Filgueiras is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Filgueiras is rocked!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A short uppercut from Matienzo.
Oh Filgueiras is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Matienzo lands a big right hand that drops Filgueiras! The killer instinct kicks in and Matienzo finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Matienzo!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Yoel Matienzo!
Yoel Matienzo seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Osama Bin Laden (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andrey Selderey (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
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Osama Bin Laden!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Andrey Selderey!
The judges for this bout are Fedor Mirinova, Aleksei Zolotukhin and Viktor Lagutenko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bin Laden throws a left and a right that both miss
and Selderey counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Selderey sitting in guard here, content to control.
Selderey trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Selderey trying to control the position from guard on top but Bin Laden is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Selderey 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.
Bin Laden has his foot on Selderey's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Selderey works his way back into a safe position though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bin Laden had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Selderey defends it easily.
Selderey drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Selderey jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Selderey thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bin Laden is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Selderey is aware though and is defending well.
Bin Laden looking for a guillotine here but Selderey defends easily.
Selderey wants to control from the top but Bin Laden keeps moving.
Bin Laden escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Selderey gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Selderey trying to control the position from guard on top but Bin Laden is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Selderey pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bin Laden is keeping the position for now.
Selderey drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Selderey jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Bin Laden keeping moving, preventing Selderey from controlling successfully.
Selderey stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bin Laden swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Bin Laden is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Bin Laden is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Selderey trying to control the position from guard on top but Bin Laden is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bin Laden looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Selderey thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Bin Laden controls Selderey momentarily but Selderey frees himself.
Selderey seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bin Laden is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Selderey is aware though and is defending well.
Selderey thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Selderey trying to control but Bin Laden is working from the bottom.
Bin Laden working for a triangle but Selderey defends it easily.
Selderey looking to pass the guard.
Bin Laden is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Bin Laden working a defensive guard here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Bin Laden keeping moving, preventing Selderey from controlling successfully.
Selderey controlling from the top position.
Selderey passes Bin Laden's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Selderey seems to be looking for submissions.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Selderey is looking for a kimura but Bin Laden is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Selderey to get the leverage.
Selderey looks winded!
Bin Laden trying to control but Selderey postures up.
Bin Laden looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Selderey is thwarting Bin Laden's attempts to control the position.
Selderey looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andrey Selderey 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.
Bin Laden sizes up Selderey with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Bin Laden misses with a shot to the body
and Selderey counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Selderey wants to work for an arm triangle but Bin Laden is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Selderey is looking for a kimura here.
Selderey seems to be working for a kimura but Bin Laden defends the submission attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bin Laden looking for submissions off his back.
Selderey is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Selderey is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Selderey is breathing heavily.
Bin Laden is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Selderey pulls his head out easily.
Bin Laden looking for submissions off his back.
Selderey is working for a submission of some sort.
Selderey is thwarting Bin Laden's attempts to control the position.
Andrey Selderey has got the better of the ground game so far.
Selderey is trying to work for a kimura but Bin Laden is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Selderey is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Bin Laden defends it well.
Selderey seems to be looking for submissions.
Selderey is working for a kimura but Bin Laden is defending it quite comfortably.
Bin Laden is trying to maintain the position but Selderey is very close to passing his half guard.
Bin Laden looking for submissions off his back.
Bin Laden is not content to let Selderey control the position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Bin Laden manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Selderey avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Selderey got a little sloppy there for a moment and Bin Laden has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Selderey has managed to get both his arms back between Bin Laden's legs - danger averted.
Selderey trying to control but Bin Laden is working from the bottom.
Bin Laden looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Selderey thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Selderey pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bin Laden is keeping the position for now.
Bin Laden keeping moving, preventing Selderey from controlling successfully.
Bin Laden working for a triangle but Selderey defends it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bin Laden working a defensive guard here.
Bin Laden will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Selderey avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Bin Laden working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Selderey doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Selderey manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Selderey has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bin Laden has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Selderey can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Selderey seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Selderey wants to control from the top but Bin Laden keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andrey Selderey showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Bin Laden falls off balance throwing a combination
and Selderey counters with a takedown into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bin Laden is not content to let Selderey control the position.
Bin Laden can't do much from the bottom here.
Selderey working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Selderey advances to full mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Selderey is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Bin Laden is surviving well by controlling Selderey's body position as best he can.
Selderey moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Bin Laden has worked his arm free - good work by Bin Laden!
Selderey takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Selderey tries for a kimura but Bin Laden is defending well.
Bin Laden is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
You can see the frustration on Bin Laden's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Selderey trying to control the action but Bin Laden is working from the bottom.
You can see the frustration on Bin Laden's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Selderey is looking to take a break and control but Bin Laden is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Bin Laden tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Selderey wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Bin Laden is not content to let Selderey control the position.
Selderey is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Bin Laden knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Selderey working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Selderey is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Bin Laden has escaped the position, nice work there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Selderey working away.
Selderey goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Bin Laden has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Selderey but great work by Bin Laden.
Bin Laden working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Bin Laden wants to lay and pray for a moment but Selderey keeps working.
Bin Laden tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Bin Laden is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Selderey knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Bin Laden has an Americana. Selderey didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Bin Laden is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Bin Laden hooks up with any of them at the after show party.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Osama Bin Laden!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Wesley Correira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rick Tyler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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274 lbs
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265 lbs
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Wesley Correira!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Rick Tyler!
The judges for this bout are Valeri Chadov, Sergei Dronov and Igor Prikhodko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Correira missing with a left hand there. Tyler was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Tyler fails with the takedown
and Correira connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
It looks like Rick Tyler has been cut.
Tyler shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Correira counters with a nice uppercut.
Nice uppercut there from Correira.
A big right from Correira misses.
Correira catches Tyler with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Tyler misses with a takedown attempt - Correira sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Wesley Correira has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rick Tyler.
Tyler shoots in and gets a takedown into Correira's guard.
Correira is looking to stand up but Tyler isn't so interested in that idea.
Correira pulls Tyler in to control the position.
Correira looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Correira has his feet on Tyler's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Correira scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Tyler looks winded!
Good exchange - Correira coming out on top.
That has opened up Rick Tyler's cut even more.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tyler looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Tyler prevents Correira from standing back up.
Correira on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Correira tries to get out of the position.
Tyler scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Correira makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Tyler tries to move into range but Correira moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Correira scores with a shot to the body.
Tyler tries to score a power double leg takedown but Correira sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Tyler somewhat.
Correira drops Tyler with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Tyler looks back up at him and smiles so Correira waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Correira seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Correira finds Tyler's off switch, with a big overhand right that connects perfectly to the side of the head! Tyler flops back against the cage, eyes gazing into the distance. Correira lands an unnecessary shot before the referee has time to step in and end the fight. Brutal stuff but I'm sure Tyler will be OK.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:06 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Wesley Correira!
After winning the bout, Wesley Correira thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Eugene Backslash (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tyrone Spijkers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Eugene Backslash has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Eugene Backslash!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Tyrone Spijkers!
The judges for this bout are Igor Prikhodko, Aleksei Zolotukhin and Vladimir Khabensky.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Backslash bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Spijkers looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Backslash happy to just control the position for now.
Backslash looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Spijkers is avoiding damage well.
Backslash creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Spijkers sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Backslash is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Spijkers is trying to escape and Backslash transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Spijkers is forced to tap! Nice work there by Backslash! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Eugene Backslash!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Chernobyk Citybus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eigi Takagi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Takagi has chosen Welcome to the Jungle as his entrance music. Eigi Takagi acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Chernobyk Citybus!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Eigi Takagi!
The judges for this bout are Aleksei Zolotukhin, Konstantin Menshow and Vladimir Khabensky.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Citybus tries to close the distance and clinch up but Takagi swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Citybus looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Nice body punch from Takagi.
Takagi cracks Citybus with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Takagi lands a jab.
Takagi displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Citybus.
Citybus tries a head kick but it misses.
The crowd cheers as Takagi lands an impressive looking overhand right. Citybus doesn't seem phased though.
Takagi getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Takagi cracks Citybus with a big right hand and Citybus goes down!
Citybus is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Takagi postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! Citybus covers up, he's hurt! Takagi keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from Takagi and the ref steps in to end the fight! Takagi can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Eigi Takagi!
An out of breath Eigi Takagi 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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Bulgarian Kickboxer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ron Swanson (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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188 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Bulgarian Kickboxer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ron Swanson!
The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Sergei Dronov and Konstantin Menshow.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Swanson throws a body shot but no joy.
Kickboxer avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kickboxer feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Swanson's calf.
Swanson misses with a low kick.
Swanson clinches.
Swanson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kickboxer backwards.
Kickboxer tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Swanson slowing the pace effectively.
A left hand lands to the body for Swanson.
Swanson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Kickboxer lands a left hand that snaps the head of Swanson backwards.
Swanson blocks a body shot from Kickboxer.
Kickboxer is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Swanson to keep the fight standing.
Kickboxer ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Kickboxer no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Kickboxer 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.
Kickboxer looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Swanson is defending well. Kickboxer quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Swanson has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Kickboxer celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Bulgarian Kickboxer!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Martin Perry (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Professor Green (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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180 lbs
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Solid boxing
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Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Martin Perry!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Professor Green!
The judges for this bout are Illya Tyunina, Ivan Kurochkin and Aleksandr Martynov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Perry slips a jab and a cross from Green.
It looked like Perry wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Green takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Perry circles away from the clinch attempt
and Perry counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Green thinking.
Green uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Perry.
Green misses the shot to the body.
It looked like Perry was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Green.
Green tries to clinch up.
Perry is looking for a counter combo.
Green has taken the fight to the clinch.
Green lands a right hand that snaps the head of Perry backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Green scores with a nice hook to the head.
Perry can't find room to land a body shot as Green controls the action.
Perry struggles to land a body shot inside as Green controls his hands.
Green working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Green.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Green lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Green blocks a body shot from Perry.
Perry doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Green digs a right hand underneath Perry's ribcage. Perry let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Green lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Perry or not.
Green lands a right hand that snaps the head of Perry backwards.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Green.
Green lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Perry is breathing heavily.
Green scores with a shoulder strike.
Perry is rocked!
Green working aggressively here.
Oh Perry is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Perry blocking some punches.
Perry doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Green misses with a punch on the inside.
Green swings wildly with an uppercut but Perry uses good head movement to avoid it.
Perry blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Green fails to land.
Perry seems to have got his legs back now.
Green lands a big right hand that drops Perry! The killer instinct kicks in and Green finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Green!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Professor Green!
Professor Green is the new welterweight champion!
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