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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Tommy Truck (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mateusz Biernat (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Biernat is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Hustler. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
4 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Tommy Truck!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Mateusz Biernat!
The judges for this bout are Aleksandr Martynov, Ivan Kurochkin and Vladimir Khabensky.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Truck connects with an inside leg kick.
Truck thows a body kick. Biernat tries to catch it but that hurt him.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Biernat has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Truck defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Biernat.
Truck misses with a wild body shot.
A little jabbing left from Biernat on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Truck throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Biernat shoots in and drives through. Truck sprawls well.
Biernat walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Tommy Truck seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Truck stuffs the takedown.
Truck throws a quick counter kick to the body but Biernat avoids it.
Tommy Truck has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mateusz Biernat.
Truck swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Truck loads up on a big right hand but Biernat slips the punch.
Biernat tries to clinch up.
Truck looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Biernat is trying hard to land a takedown here. Truck sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
A good leg kick by Truck.
Biernat shoots in and drives through. Truck sprawls well.
Biernat fails with the takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Truck with a jab.
Truck throws a leg kick which misses Biernat's front leg but catches the back leg as Biernat tries to avoid it.
A shot to the liver by Truck. Beautiful body shot.
A punch combination from Truck misses.
Biernat uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Truck.
Truck dives in and scores a takedown into Biernat's guard.
Truck wants to control from the top but Biernat keeps moving.
Truck knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Biernat on the ground.
Truck won't allow Biernat to sweep him here.
Biernat is trying to control the position but Truck postures up.
Biernat is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Truck defends well.
Truck 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 two minutes gone in the round.
Biernat will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Biernat is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Truck rolls with it to try and escape but Biernat cranks on the arm and Truck is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Mateusz Biernat!
A relieved looking Mateusz Biernat thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ludo Lefebvre (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ryan Ethan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ryan Ethan has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Ludo Lefebvre's chin.
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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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ludo Lefebvre!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ryan Ethan!
The judges for this bout are Konstantin Menshow, Aleksei Zolotukhin and Aleksandr Martynov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ethan on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Lefebvre has been working on his boxing with his coaches at IMMA Gym of Elite ASS in the buildup to the fight.
Lefebvre lands with a kick to the ribs.
Ethan tries to clinch up.
Ethan tries to close the distance and clinch but Lefebvre swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Ethan tries to keep at a distance but Lefebvre has taken the fight into the clinch.
Lefebvre misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lefebvre lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Lefebvre lands a shot to the body.
Ethan prevents a body shot from Lefebvre.
Lefebvre lands a left hand.
Lefebvre tries to work over Ethan's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Lefebvre is pressed up against the cage. Ethan has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Lefebvre down to the mat. Lefebvre avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Ethan tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Lefebvre swivels and escapes.
Ethan tries to close the distance and clinch up but Lefebvre swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Lefebvre feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Lefebvre lands with a good body shot.
Lefebvre lands a glancing blow to the side of Ethan's head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Lefebvre drives through and clinches with Ethan against the cage.
Lefebvre lands a body punch in the clinch.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Ethan has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Lefebvre breaks from the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ethan shoots in for a takedown but Lefebvre shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Lefebvre appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Ludo Lefebvre has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ryan Ethan.
Lefebvre looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Lefebvre throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Ethan doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Lefebvre counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ethan looks winded!
Lefebvre lands with a cross.
Lefebvre fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Good standup being displayed there by Lefebvre as he connects with a hook.
Lefebvre lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Ethan closes the distance looking to clinch
and Lefebvre counters with a nice uppercut.
Lefebvre turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ethan has a takedown stuffed.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ethan tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Lefebvre connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ethan shoots in looking for a takedown but Lefebvre manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Ethan's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Lefebvre moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Lefebvre wants to land a leg kick but Ethan is out of range.
Ethan tries to counter by closing the distance.
Ethan doesn't manage to clinch there - Lefebvre circles away.
Ethan doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Lefebvre throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Ethan gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Lefebvre counters with a nice body shot.
Ludo Lefebvre is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lefebvre clobbers Ethan with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Ethan moves in looking to clinch but Lefebvre pushes him off.
Lefebvre seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Lefebvre swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ethan blocks a low kick nicely.
Ethan tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ethan tries to close the distance and clinch but Lefebvre swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ethan tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Lefebvre counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Lefebvre is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Lefebvre misses with a kick to the body.
Lefebvre gets caught napping as Ethan dives in and scores a takedown. Lefebvre manages to retain guard.
Ethan stands up over Lefebvre, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Lefebvre pulls Ethan in close to prevent any damage.
Lefebvre is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Ethan is controlling him.
Ethan tries to free his leg and advance position but Lefebvre is retaining full guard.
Ethan stops Lefebvre from standing up.
Lefebvre pushes Ethan off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Ethan with a lazy takedown attempt
and Lefebvre counters with a left to the body.
Ethan avoids the head kick by Lefebvre.
Ethan shoots in but Lefebvre avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Lefebvre is looking to counter punch.
Lefebvre lands a nice looking kick to the body. Ethan takes a step back to recover.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lefebvre looks to land a body kick but Ethan moved away.
Ethan steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Lefebvre.
Ethan bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ethan dives in and grabs Lefebvre's left leg, looking for a takedown. Lefebvre pushes down on Ethan's head and hops out.
Ethan wants to clinch up but Lefebvre keeps it at a distance.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Lefebvre pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Lefebvre throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Lefebvre looks to land a body kick but Ethan moved away.
Lefebvre lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Lefebvre lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Ethan on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Lefebvre. Lefebvre obviously looking to wear him down.
Ethan has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Lefebvre.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lefebvre does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Lefebvre fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ludo Lefebvre dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Lefebvre attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Ethan is defended easily by Lefebvre.
Ethan dives in and grabs Lefebvre's left leg, looking for a takedown. Lefebvre pushes down on Ethan's head and hops out.
Lefebvre lands a slapping body shot.
Lefebvre closes the distance and clinches.
Ethan tries for a takedown. No joy.
Ludo Lefebvre has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ryan Ethan.
Lefebvre lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ethan backwards.
Lefebvre misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lefebvre lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ethan backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A right hand to the body from Lefebvre.
Lefebvre scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Lefebvre presses Ethan against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Lefebvre lands a body shot in the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Lefebvre.
A left hand lands to the body for Lefebvre.
Lefebvre lands a nice shot to the body.
Ethan is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lefebvre lands with a short shot to the head.
Lefebvre misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lefebvre lands with a light punch inside.
Lefebvre stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Lefebvre lands with a light punch inside.
Ethan misses with a punch on the inside.
Lefebvre lands a right hand.
Lefebvre tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ethan's elbow.
Lefebvre lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ethan backwards.
Nice body punch from Lefebvre - that landed with a thud.
A right hook to the body lands for Lefebvre.
Lefebvre tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ludo Lefebvre has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Lefebvre is leaning against Ethan and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Lefebvre.
Lefebvre tries to throw a body punch but Ethan avoids it by throwing Lefebvre back against the cage.
Lefebvre throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Ethans head.
Lefebvre is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ethan can do to turn this around?
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lefebvre throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Ethans head.
Ethan is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Lefebvre gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
A right hand to the body from Lefebvre.
Lefebvre lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A short body shot lands from Lefebvre as the two fighters clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lefebvre lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ethan backwards.
Ethan swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lefebvre scores with a nice hook to the head.
Lefebvre is working Ethan over against the cage.
A right hand to the body from Lefebvre.
Lefebvre lands a body shot in the clinch.
Lefebvre lands a right hand.
A left hand lands to the body for Lefebvre.
Lefebvre scores with a shot to the side of Ethan's head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Lefebvre creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A short right from Lefebvre.
Lefebvre lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Ethan is rocked!
A hook to the body from Lefebvre.
Lefebvre lands a shot to the body.
Ethan misses with the head strike.
Lefebvre misses with a body punch.
Lefebvre goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lefebvre tries a body shot but Ethan blocks it.
A short uppercut from Lefebvre.
Ethan goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short right from Lefebvre on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Lefebvre creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Lefebvre lands with a short shot to the head.
Lefebvre struggles to land a body shot inside as Ethan controls his hands.
Lefebvre tries to throw a body punch but Ethan avoids it by throwing Lefebvre back against the cage.
Lefebvre gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Ethan.
Ethan's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Lefebvre pushes Ethan back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Lefebvre doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ethan fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lefebvre lands with a left to the head.
Lefebvre working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Ethan has a couple of punches blocked by Lefebvre.
Ethan prevents a body shot from Lefebvre.
Lefebvre lands with a right to the head.
Lefebvre scores with a shot to the side of Ethan's head.
Ethan has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Lefebvre is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
A short left from Lefebvre.
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!
Ethan wants a takedown.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Lefebvre.
Lefebvre lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ethan backwards.
Lefebvre doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lefebvre struggles to land a body shot inside as Ethan controls his hands.
A right hook to the body lands for Lefebvre.
Lefebvre blocks an uppercut.
Lefebvre misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lefebvre scores with a shoulder strike.
Ethan throws a punch but it's blocked by Lefebvre.
Lefebvre struggles to land a body shot inside as Ethan controls his hands.
A right hand to the body from Lefebvre.
Lefebvre tries a body shot but Ethan blocks it.
Ethan tries to throw a body punch but Lefebvre avoids it by throwing Ethan back against the cage.
Lefebvre scores with a shot to the side of Ethan's head.
Lefebvre working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Lefebvre tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ethan's elbow.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lefebvre misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lefebvre lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Lefebvre working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Ethan is still on wobbly legs! Can Lefebvre finish him?
Ethan is trying to drag Lefebvre to the mat but Lefebvre just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Lefebvre lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ludo Lefebvre dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!
Ethan closes this distance looking for a takedown but Lefebvre circles away.
Ethan seems to have recovered his senses.
Lefebvre digs a good hook to Ethan's body.
Ethan takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Ethan wants to clinch.
Lefebvre rushes Ethan and presses him up against the cage.
Lefebvre lands with a short punch from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ethan fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lefebvre doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ethan changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Lefebvre fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Nice body kick from Lefebvre.
Ethan takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice inside leg kick there by Lefebvre. That's going to slow Ethan down.
Lefebvre tries a head kick but it misses.
Ludo Lefebvre is winning the standup battle so far.
Ethan shoots in but Lefebvre avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Ludo Lefebvre has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ryan Ethan.
Ethan takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Lefebvre lands with a thumping leg kick.
Ethan takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Lefebvre clinches with his opponent.
Lefebvre tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lefebvre scores with a nice hook to the head.
Ethan tries a body shot but Lefebvre blocks it.
Ethan misses with some punches.
Ethan is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Lefebvre pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Ethan misses with a punch to the body.
Ethan tries to work over Lefebvre's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ludo Lefebvre is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A short uppercut from Lefebvre.
Lefebvre misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lefebvre lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ethan backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lefebvre tries to work over Ethan's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A hook to the body from Lefebvre.
Ethan is the more experienced fighter here and he's going to need to draw on some of that experience if he's going to pull this one out the bag.
Lefebvre lands a nice uppercut.
Lefebvre lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Lefebvre stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Ethan has a couple of punches blocked by Lefebvre.
A shot in the inside from Lefebvre.
A nice right hand lands inside from Lefebvre.
Lefebvre lands a nice shot to the body.
Lefebvre misses with a hook to the ribs.
Good body shot from Lefebvre.
A short body shot lands from Lefebvre as the two fighters clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Lefebvre.
Lefebvre pushes Ethan back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Lefebvre stalls.
A short left from Lefebvre.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lefebvre lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Lefebvre throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Lefebvre tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ethan's elbow.
Nice body punch from Lefebvre - that landed with a thud.
Lefebvre lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Lefebvre lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Ethan or not.
Lefebvre softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Lefebvre lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Ethan's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Lefebvre creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Ethan with a big uppercut! Ethan tries to clinch up but Lefebvre pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Ethan to the mat! Ethan covers up and Lefebvre unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:34 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Ludo Lefebvre!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Stanislav Guschin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gwynfor Jones (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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Stanislav Guschin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Gwynfor Jones!
The judges for this bout are Igor Prikhodko, Konstantin Menshow and Aleksandr Martynov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Guschin is looking to clinch but Jones is avoiding it.
Guschin checks the leg kick nicely there.
Guschin swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Guschin misses with a double jab
and Jones counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Guschin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jones moves away.
Jones takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Guschin throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Jones counters with a slapping leg kick.
Good shot there by Guschin.
Guschin missing with a left hand there. Jones was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Guschin lands with a nice body punch.
Guschin takes a swing at Jones's ribcage but misses.
Jones throws out a counter right but Guschin avoids it with no problem.
Guschin misses with a double jab
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Guschin ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
We've been hearing reports that Guschin has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones takes one on the button.
Guschin fails with the takedown.
Jones connects with a looping right hand.
Guschin throws a right hand that misses
and Jones counters with a low kick, right behind Guschin 's knee.
Guschin punishes Jones's body with a nice straight punch.
Guschin misses the body punch
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Guschin shoots in looking for a takedown but Jones manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Guschin's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Good exchange - Jones coming out on top.
Guschin throws a sloppy body shot
and Jones counters with a nice body shot.
A good leg kick by Jones.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Guschin drops his hands momentarily and Jones takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Guschin connects with a right hand. Jones shakes it off.
Jones throws a body kick, spinning off balance
enabling Guschin to counter with a crisp jab.
Jones chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Jones has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Guschin throws a right hand that misses
and Jones counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Guschin misses with a lunging right hand
and Jones counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Guschin tries to clinch there but Jones circles away.
Guschin misses with a body shot
and Jones counters with a body kick.
Guschin is breathing heavily.
Jones smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Guschin drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Guschin working away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones dodges the ground and pound from Guschin.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jones is trying to get back to his feet.
Jones tries to bench press Guschin off him but Guschin keeps the position.
Jones takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Jones pushes Guschin away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Guschin gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Guschin throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Sloppy strikes there by Guschin.
Guschin is working Jones over with some ground and pound from side control.
Jones on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Jones is not content to let Guschin control the position.
Jones really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Guschin. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Guschin throws a strike aimed at the side of Jones's head but Jones avoids it well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Guschin cracks Jones with a big elbow.
Guschin lands a nice forearm strike.
Guschin misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Jones is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Guschin scores with a couple of short elbows.
Guschin creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Jones sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Guschin working the ground and pound.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Guschin is chipping away with strikes.
Jones is rocked!
Guschin lands a huge shot from side control! Jones is out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Stanislav Guschin!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Turner Hooch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mason Jiller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jiller has chosen Japanese Mix as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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165 lbs
1 - 2 - 0 |
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163 lbs
3 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
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Decent boxing
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Turner Hooch!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mason Jiller!
The judges for this bout are Dmitry Maklakov, Illya Tyunina and Sergei Dronov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jab, jab by Hooch - just one landing.
Jiller gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Hooch takes one to the side of the head.
Hooch fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jiller manages to avoid it.
Jiller looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Hooch needs to keep his hands up - Jiller had a free shot at his head there.
Hooch tries to clinch up
and Hooch takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
It looks like Turner Hooch has been cut.
Hooch misses with a body shot.
Jiller misses the shot to the body.
Jiller with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Hooch to score with a decent uppercut.
Hooch gets clipped by a big right hand and goes down spinning to the canvas! Jiller gets the back mount and begins to drop bombs on his rocked foe! Hooch is too out of it to defend against the strikes and the referee jumps in to save him from the beatdown!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mason Jiller!
Mason Jiller was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ludo Van Veen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eric Offord (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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178 lbs
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180 lbs
7 - 5 - 0 |
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Lethal high kicks
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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
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ludo Van Veen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Eric Offord!
The judges for this bout are Aleksandr Martynov, Ivan Kurochkin and Dmitry Maklakov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Offord fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Offord slips under a jab.
Offord tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Van Veen keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Van Veen misses with a looping left.
Decent striking displayed by Offord there.
Eric Offord seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Van Veen misses with a body shot.
Offord misses with a straight right.
Van Veen swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Offord shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
It looks like Eric Offord has been cut.
Offord tests Van Veen's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Van Veen misses with a low kick.
Van Veen swings for the body but Offord moves out of range.
A slapping body kick lands there for Van Veen.
Offord lands with a shot to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Van Veen avoids the body shot from Offord.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Good work by Van Veen as he checks the leg kick.
It appears Van Veen was looking to counter with a kick there.
Van Veen cracks Offord with an open hand slap.
Van Veen throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Offord stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Offord darts in and clinches Van Veen up against the cage.
Offord blocks a body shot from Van Veen.
Still in the clinch, Van Veen scores with a nice short uppercut.
Offord is rocked!
Van Veen is trying to force a seperation but Offord has the dominant position.
Offord's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Offord is still on wobbly legs! Can Van Veen finish him?
Van Veen cracks Offord with a nice body shot.
A head punch on the inside from Offord fails to land.
Offord tries to throw a body punch but Van Veen avoids it by throwing Offord back against the cage.
Offord seems to have recovered his senses.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Offord.
Van Veen working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Van Veen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Offord's elbow.
Offord blocking some punches.
Offord looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Van Veen tries to throw a body punch but Offord avoids it by throwing Van Veen back against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Offord doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Offord presses Van Veen against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Van Veen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Van Veen blocks an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Van Veen.
Offord lands with a left to the head.
Van Veen can't find room to land a body shot as Offord controls the action.
Offord tries to work over Van Veen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Van Veen blocks a body shot from Offord.
Offord has Van Veen pressed against the cage, preventing Van Veen from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Van Veen working aggressively here.
Van Veen breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Offord uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Van Veen has time to react.
Offord scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Offord clinches with his opponent.
Offord tries a body shot but Van Veen blocks it.
Van Veen misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Offord blocks an uppercut.
Offord lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Van Veen tries to work over Offord's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Offord lands a shoulder strike.
Van Veen is rocked!
Van Veen lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Oh Van Veen is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Van Veen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Van Veen seems to have got his legs back now.
Offord misses with some punches.
Van Veen misses with a body punch.
Van Veen tries to work over Offord's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Van Veen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Offord's elbow.
Offord lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A hook to the body from Offord.
Offord lands a right hand.
A head punch on the inside from Van Veen fails to land.
Offord digs a right hand into Van Veen's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Van Veen's gas tank.
A left hand lands to the body for Offord.
Van Veen misses with a hook to the ribs.
Van Veen tries to work over Offord's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Van Veen misses with a punch to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Offord.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Van Veen working aggressively here.
Offord doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Offord misses with the head strike.
Offord can't find room to land a body shot as Van Veen controls the action.
Van Veen misses with the head strike.
Nice body punch from Van Veen - that landed with a thud.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Van Veen.
A right hook to the body lands for Offord.
Offord blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Van Veen lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Good body shot from Offord.
Van Veen tries to throw a body punch but Offord avoids it by throwing Van Veen back against the cage.
Offord has a couple of punches blocked by Van Veen.
Offord blocks a body shot from Van Veen.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Van Veen.
Offord has a couple of punches blocked by Van Veen.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Eric Offord will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Eric Offord's cut.
That's time! Van Veen's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Van Veen checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Offord misses with a right hand
and Van Veen counters with a right hand to the body.
Van Veen has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Offord scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A jab from Offord does it's job there.
Van Veen is looking to wear down Offord with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Offord throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Offord looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Van Veen ducks under a wild hook from Offord.
Van Veen jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Van Veen misses with an attempted mid kick.
Offord 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Van Veen.
Van Veen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Offord.
A little feinted left hand from Van Veen on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Offord lands a nice shot that snaps Van Veen's head back.
Offord misses with a low kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Offord throws a predictable looking body shot
and Van Veen counters with a solid body kick.
Offord tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Van Veen is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Van Veen misses with a hook
letting Offord counter with a right hand.
Offord misses with a left hand
and Van Veen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Van Veen cracks Offord with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Van Veen misses with a hook.
Offord is looking for the big counter here.
Van Veen pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Van Veen walks into a straight right hand from Offord.
The crowd cheers as Offord lands an impressive looking overhand right. Van Veen doesn't seem phased though.
Offord fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Van Veen is out of range.
Offord instigates a clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Van Veen fails to land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Van Veen lands a nice shot to the body.
Still in the clinch, Offord scores with a nice short uppercut.
Eric Offord seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Offord can't find room to land a body shot as Van Veen controls the action.
Offord prevents a body shot from Van Veen.
Offord swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Offord lands a nice uppercut.
Offord prevents a body shot from Van Veen.
Van Veen lands a right hand.
Offord lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Offord blocks a body shot from Van Veen.
Van Veen lands with a left to the head.
Offord tries to work over Van Veen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Offord blocks a body shot from Van Veen.
A short right from Van Veen on the inside.
Van Veen misses with a body punch.
Offord lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Van Veen.
Van Veen lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Offord lands an uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Offord blocks a body shot from Van Veen.
Offord's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Offord blocks an uppercut.
Offord has Van Veen pushed against the cage.
Offord presses Van Veen against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A head punch on the inside from Van Veen fails to land.
Van Veen prevents a body shot from Offord.
Offord prevents a body shot from Van Veen.
Offord misses with a hook to the ribs.
Offord blocks a body shot from Van Veen.
Offord swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Van Veen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Offord misses with a hook to the ribs.
Van Veen tries to throw a body punch but Offord avoids it by throwing Van Veen back against the cage.
Offord blocks an uppercut.
Van Veen blocking some punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Van Veen breaks from the clinch.
Van Veen throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Offord slips a straight right by Van Veen.
Offord throws a body shot but no joy.
Offord misses with an uppercut
and Van Veen counters with a stiff right hand.
Van Veen dodges the punch combination from Offord.
Van Veen swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Van Veen changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Offord throws a hook but Van Veen blocks it.
Offord connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Van Veen checks the leg kick nicely there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Eric Offord will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Eric Offord's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Offord wants to clinch up but Van Veen keeps it at a distance.
Van Veen scores with a body shot.
Offord looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Offord with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A bone on bone clash there as Offord blocks the leg kick.
Some wild striking there from Offord.
Van Veen is looking to counter the offense by Offord and move into the clinch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Van Veen. Offord does a little dance to reset his feet.
Offord lands a jab to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Offord throws a leg kick
and Van Veen counters with a leg kick.
Offord connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Van Veen momentarily.
Van Veen scores with a body shot.
Van Veen takes one on the chin but seems OK.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Offord is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Van Veen.
Offord throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Van Veen scoring well with a low kick there.
Offord throws a right hand that misses
enabling Van Veen to counter with a crisp jab.
Offord tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Van Veen paws at him with a jab and circles away.
It looked like Van Veen was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Offord.
Offord misses with a jab to the body
enabling Van Veen to counter with a crisp jab.
Offord defending well as Van Veen loads up on a big left hand.
Offord attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
It looked like Van Veen was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Offord.
Offord misses with a jab, cross combination.
Van Veen throws a leg kick which misses Offord's front leg but catches the back leg as Offord tries to avoid it.
Offord ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Van Veen moves away.
Van Veen appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Offord misses the jab.
Van Veen swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Offord misses with a left hand
enabling Van Veen to counter with a crisp jab.
Van Veen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Van Veen staying out of range there.
Van Veen looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Offord misses with a double jab
and Van Veen counters with a straight right hand.
That has opened up Eric Offord's cut even more.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Van Veen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Offord looks to land a right hand but Van Veen moved out of range.
Van Veen lands a big uppercut and Offord crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Offord looks OK. Van Veen waves Offord back to his feet!
Offord misses with a right hand
and Van Veen counters with a right hand from hell and Offord is out cold! A vicious knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:51 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ludo Van Veen!
Ludo Van Veen managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, KAISER, into his post fight interview.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Borris Truck (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Linwood Purcell (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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175 lbs
3 - 3 - 0 |
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178 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
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Counter fighter
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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
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Borris Truck!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Linwood Purcell!
The judges for this bout are Aleksei Zolotukhin, Vladimir Khabensky and Fedor Mirinova.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Truck misses with a hook.
Purcell shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Truck defends it nicely.
Purcell takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Truck looks to land a combination but Purcell avoids it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Truck moves into the clinch.
Purcell breaks from the clinch.
Truck throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Purcell is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Truck throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Truck gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Purcell decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Truck, up you get!
Truck forces Purcell back against the cage and clinches.
Purcell has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Purcell has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Truck after a bit of a struggle.
Truck changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Purcell fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Truck gets a clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Purcell can't find room to land a body shot as Truck controls the action.
Purcell wants a takedown but no success here.
Borris Truck has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Linwood Purcell.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Truck tries to throw a body punch but Purcell avoids it by throwing Truck back against the cage.
Purcell tries for a takedown. No joy.
Purcell changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Truck fights it off and pushes away nicely.
The fight stays on the outside here - Truck looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Truck throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Truck tries to clinch but Purcell is having none of it.
Purcell gets caught napping as Truck dives in and scores a takedown. Purcell manages to retain guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Purcell looking for a triangle here. Truck is fighting it but it looks tight! Purcell pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Truck is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Linwood Purcell!
Linwood Purcell decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Gurgen Davidyan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Macon Sackett (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Macon Sackett has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Gurgen Davidyan's chin.
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192 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
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195 lbs
5 - 5 - 0 |
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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
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Gurgen Davidyan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Macon Sackett!
The judges for this bout are Aleksandr Martynov, Viktor Lagutenko and Sergei Dronov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A kick lands to the mid section there for Davidyan.
Davidyan throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Sackett throws a body shot but no joy.
Davidyan throws an overhand right that lands on Sackett's shoulder, as Sackett tries to avoid the shot.
Sackett checks the leg kick nicely there.
A shot to the liver by Sackett. Beautiful body shot.
Sackett throws an off balance right hand
and Davidyan counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Sackett has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Davidyan scores with a nice strike.
Davidyan misses with a leg kick
letting Sackett counter with a right hand.
Sackett misses with an uppercut
and Davidyan counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nice shot lands for Davidyan.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Davidyan throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Sackett throws a body punch but Davidyan moves out of range.
Davidyan is looking to counter with a body kick.
Sackett throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Sackett keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Davidyan.
Davidyan scores with a nice body kick.
Davidyan throws a lazy right hand but Sackett sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Sackett takes a swing at Davidyan's ribcage but misses.
Sackett's jab looks to have found its range, popping Davidyan under the eye.
Davidyan is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Davidyan goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
It seemed like Sackett was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Sackett misses with a body shot
and Davidyan counters with a two punch combo.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sackett lands a glancing blow to the side of Davidyan's head.
Sackett clinches with his opponent.
Davidyan lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Sackett backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Sackett fails to land.
Sackett lands a hook that snaps the head of Davidyan backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Sackett fails to land.
Davidyan blocks an uppercut.
Davidyan working aggressively here.
Sackett pushes Davidyan back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sackett doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sackett misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Sackett fails to land.
A head punch on the inside from Davidyan fails to land.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Davidyan.
Davidyan has a couple of punches blocked by Sackett.
Sackett jumps into guard, dragging Davidyan to the mat.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sackett tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Sackett has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sackett bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Davidyan's guard.
Davidyan wants to get back to his feet but Sackett is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Sackett in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Davidyan is pulling down on Sackett's head to control his posture.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sackett throwing strikes from guard but Davidyan blocks nicely.
Davidyan wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Davidyan working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Sackett.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Sackett accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Sackett throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Davidyan works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sackett looking to pass the guard.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Sackett misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Davidyan.
Davidyan tries to clinch there but Sackett circles away.
Davidyan throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sackett sees it coming and avoids it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Sackett throws a body shot but no joy.
Davidyan misses with an attempted mid kick.
Davidyan ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Davidyan.
Davidyan swats away the attempt to clinch by Sackett.
A lazy body kick from Sackett
and Davidyan counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Sackett ducks under a wild hook from Davidyan.
Sackett throws a nice outside leg kick.
Sackett lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Sackett throws the left hand but Davidyan avoids the punch easily.
Sackett avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Davidyan is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Davidyan jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Davidyan fakes the leg kick and cracks Sackett in the body.
Sackett throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sackett scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Davidyan swings widly with a right hand
and Sackett counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Sackett is looking to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Macon Sackett will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Sackett misses with a leg kick
and Davidyan counters with a nice kick to the body.
Sackett takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Macon Sackett seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sackett lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Davidyan misses with a body punch
and Sackett counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Davidyan stuns Sackett with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Sackett throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Davidyan avoids a punch combination nicely.
Sackett swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Davidyan.
Sackett thows a left - swing and a miss!
Davidyan looks to score with a jab to the body but Sackett is just out of range.
Sackett fails in his attempt to clinch.
Sackett looks to throw the jab but Davidyan is out of range.
Gurgen Davidyan is winning the standup battle so far.
Davidyan takes one to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sackett tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Davidyan manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Davidyan ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Davidyan is looking to counter punch.
Davidyan turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Sackett misses with a looping right.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sackett looks to land a right hand but Davidyan moved out of range.
Davidyan uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sackett.
Davidyan lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Davidyan moves into the clinch successfully.
Davidyan misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sackett prevents a body shot from Davidyan.
Sackett misses with the head strike.
Davidyan lands a nice uppercut.
Sackett swings wildly with an uppercut but Davidyan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Davidyan struggles to land a body shot inside as Sackett controls his hands.
Sackett working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Davidyan blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Davidyan misses with a body punch.
Sackett misses with a short punch on the inside.
Macon Sackett seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Sackett swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sackett working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Davidyan goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sackett prevents a body shot from Davidyan.
Sackett works on Davidyan's body with a couple of short punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sackett is trying to pull guard but Davidyan has him pressed against the cage.
Davidyan lands a hook that snaps the head of Sackett backwards.
Sackett blocks a body shot from Davidyan.
Sackett ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Sackett no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Davidyan trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Davidyan preventing the sweep.
Sackett is still trying to improve position.
Davidyan sitting in guard here, content to control.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Sackett holds on and takes a little breather.
Davidyan trying to control but Sackett is working from the bottom.
Davidyan stays in close to Sackett's body and controls the position.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sackett wants to sweep but no luck.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Davidyan takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Davidyan scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Davidyan scores with a punch to the head.
Sackett lands a lovely overhand right.
Sackett just misses with a punch to the body.
Davidyan dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Sackett keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Donk. Sackett catches Davidyan right on the button with a cross.
Davidyan misses the jab.
Sackett looks to land a right hand but Davidyan moved out of range.
Davidyan throwing a counter right hand but Sackett manages to avoid it.
Sackett throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Sackett will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Davidyan keeps the fight on the outside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sackett fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Davidyan, pushing him back against the cage.
Sackett lands with a right to the head.
Davidyan fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sackett tries to stall but Davidyan uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Sackett lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Sackett swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A right hook to the body lands for Sackett.
Davidyan tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sackett's elbow.
Sackett blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sackett.
Sackett working aggressively here.
Davidyan takes a shot to the head.
Davidyan tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Davidyan tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sackett's elbow.
Sackett tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Davidyan smiles and moves away.
Sackett wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Macon Sackett showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Davidyan missing with a left hand there. Sackett was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sackett appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Sackett fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Davidyan has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Davidyan throws a chopping leg kick but Sackett manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
A swing and a miss from Sackett.
Sackett keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sackett throws a solid leg kick but Davidyan takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Sackett.
Sackett scores with a nice right hand.
Davidyan misses the shot to the body.
Sackett misses with a body shot.
Sackett fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Davidyan throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Davidyan ducks right into an uppercut from Sackett.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sackett avoids a kick to the body.
Sackett throws a big shot that misses.
Sackett misses the shot to the body.
Davidyan is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
A slow jab from Sackett misses its intended target.
Sackett scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Sackett has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Sackett lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Davidyan has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Davidyan and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A left lands for Sackett.
Davidyan darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Sackett connects with a looping right hand.
Sackett throws a looping overhand right but Davidyan ducks down to avoid it.
Sackett takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Davidyan steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sackett.
Davidyan tries to move into range but Sackett moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Davidyan jabs Sackett to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Sackett fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Davidyan looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Sackett moves out of range as Davidyan throws a body kick.
Good shot there by Sackett.
Davidyan throws a sloppy head kick and Sackett moves out of range easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sackett fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Davidyan waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sackett.
Sackett appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Nice defenses there by Davidyan.
Sackett cracks Davidyan with a good jab.
Sackett dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Davidyan. That did some damage!
Davidyan instigates a clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sackett cracks Davidyan with a nice body shot.
Davidyan tries to work over Sackett's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Davidyan works on Sackett's body with a couple of short punches.
Sackett tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Davidyan can't find room to land a body shot as Sackett controls the action.
Sackett goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sackett swings wildly with an uppercut but Davidyan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Davidyan doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sackett lands a hook that snaps the head of Davidyan backwards.
Sackett is leaning against Davidyan and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Sackett digs a right hand underneath Davidyan's ribcage. Davidyan let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Sackett swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Davidyan throws a head punch that misses.
Davidyan throws a head punch that misses.
A short right from Sackett on the inside.
Davidyan blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sackett stalling in the clinch.
Davidyan doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sackett lands a body punch.
Sackett lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Davidyan lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Davidyan lands with a short shot to the head.
Davidyan digs a right hand into Sackett's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Sackett's gas tank.
Sackett lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Davidyan backwards.
Davidyan lands a right hand that snaps the head of Sackett backwards.
Davidyan can't find room to land a body shot as Sackett controls the action.
Sackett misses with some punches.
Davidyan tries to throw a body punch but Sackett avoids it by throwing Davidyan back against the cage.
Sackett tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Davidyan misses with a punch to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for Sackett.
Sackett throws a punch but it's blocked by Davidyan.
Davidyan swings wildly with an uppercut but Sackett uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sackett lands a nice shot to the body.
Sackett fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sackett lands a right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Davidyan lands a nice shot to the body.
Davidyan misses with a punch to the body.
Davidyan presses Sackett against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A head punch on the inside from Sackett fails to land.
Davidyan working aggressively here.
Sackett working aggressively here.
Sackett misses with the head strike.
Davidyan struggles to land a body shot inside as Sackett controls his hands.
Sackett lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Davidyan.
Sackett scores with a shoulder strike.
Gurgen Davidyan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sackett fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sackett lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Sackett lands a left hand that snaps the head of Davidyan backwards.
And that's the end of the fight!
Macon Sackett comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Sackett has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight for Macon Sackett!
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight for Macon Sackett!
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight for Macon Sackett!
Macon Sackett wins by unanimous decision!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Rico Cole (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Remy Jacquard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jacquard has chosen Maitre Gims - J'me tire as his entrance music. Remy Jacquard has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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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
9 - 3 - 1, fighting out of London, Rico Cole!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Remy Jacquard!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Igor Prikhodko and Konstantin Menshow.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jacquard connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Jacquard avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Jacquard uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Cole.
Cole goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Jacquard looks to throw the jab but Cole is out of range.
Cole thinks about countering with a head kick.
Jacquard throws a leg kick but Cole sees it coming and checks it nicely.
A swing and a miss from Jacquard.
Cole swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Jacquard scores with a nice body kick.
Cole swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cole looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Jacquard tries a quick counter leg kick but Cole is wise to it.
Cole chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Jacquard can pounce on him.
Jacquard swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Cole.
Jacquard misses with a looping right.
Cole ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A quick step to the side and Cole tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cole throws out a leg kick but Jacquard moves out of range and Cole only half commits.
Jacquard is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cole on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Cole tries to score with a low kick but Jacquard moves his leg out of the way.
Cole takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cole looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Cole swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Cole blocks a jab.
Cole connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Jacquard takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Jacquard dips to his left and cracks Cole with an uppercut!
Jacquard looks to score with a jab to the body but Cole is just out of range.
Jacquard defending well as Cole loads up on a big left hand.
Good leg kick by Jacquard there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Cole chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Donk. Jacquard catches Cole right on the button with a cross.
Cole connects with a looping right hand.
Remy Jacquard seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jacquard pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jacquard lands with a cross.
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!
Jacquard throws a body punch but Cole moves out of range.
Cole bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Cole ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Cole has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Elite Strikers in the buildup to the fight.
Cole uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jacquard.
A quick step to the side and Cole tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jacquard lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Jacquard slips under a jab.
Jacquard throws a leg kick but Cole sees it coming and moves out of range.
Jacquard lands the left hand.
Jacquard throws a leg kick but Cole sees it coming and moves out of range.
Jacquard throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Jacquard.
Cole lands a jab-cross combination.
Cole throws a front kick that sends Jacquard stumbling back into the cage.
Nice jab there from Jacquard.
Jacquard is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Cole had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Cole moves out of range as Jacquard strikes.
Jacquard blocks the body kick.
Cole lands a body shot.
Jacquard has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Jacquard with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Cole throws a hook to the side of Jacquard's head but Jacquard sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jacquard lands a nice shot to the body.
Jacquard shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cole moves out of range of the leg kick from Jacquard.
Cole ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jacquard lands a body shot.
Cole wants to slow Jacquard down by chopping away at his legs.
Jacquard lands with a hook. Cole tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Jacquard darts in and clinches Cole up against the cage.
Cole breaks the clinch.
Cole blocks a leg kick.
Jacquard misses with an uppercut.
Cole throws the left hand but Jacquard avoids the punch easily.
Jacquard throws out a counter right but Cole avoids it with no problem.
Jacquard misses with an uppercut.
Jacquard tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cole was well out of range. Poor timing from Jacquard.
Nice straight punches there by Cole. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Cole.
Cole defending well as Jacquard loads up on a big left hand.
Cole throws a counter high kick but Jacquard was just alert enough to avoid it.
Cole takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Jacquard fails with an attempt to clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jacquard misses with a low kick.
Cole is looking for a counter combo.
Cole misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jacquard.
Cole keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jacquard lands with a kick to the ribs.
Jacquard slips a straight right by Cole.
Nice cross by Cole.
Jab by Cole.
Jacquard moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A slow jab from Jacquard misses its intended target.
Jacquard takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Cole scores with a jab. Jacquard acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Jacquard checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Cole scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cole lands with a slapping head kick.
Cole throws a looping overhand right but Jacquard ducks down to avoid it.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Jacquard lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Cole has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Cole and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Jacquard lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Cole backs up against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Remy Jacquard will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Cole throws a right hand that misses
and Jacquard counters with a nice body kick.
Jacquard misses with a low kick.
Jacquard misses the jab.
Cole looking to land some kicks to the body here.
The fighters circling - Jacquard throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
It looked like Cole wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Jacquard slips under a jab from Cole.
Jacquard throws a leg kick which misses Cole's front leg but catches the back leg as Cole tries to avoid it.
Cole throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jacquard sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Cole waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jacquard.
Jacquard thinks about the counter body kick.
Cole tries to land a front kick but Jacquard steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A big left from Cole misses.
Cole throws a front kick aimed at Jacquard's knee but Jacquard avoids it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cole slips a jab from Jacquard.
An attempted straight right counter from Cole misses the target.
Jacquard walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Cole checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Cole scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Nice uppercut lands for Cole. That snapped Jacquard's head back.
A slapping leg kick lands for Jacquard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jacquard misses with a right hand
and Cole counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Cole checks a low kick from Jacquard.
Cole keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jacquard throws a head kick but Cole moves out of range.
Jacquard connects with a single shot there.
Jacquard throws a combination. Cole tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Jacquard catches Cole with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
A big right from Jacquard misses.
Cole misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Cole slips under a jab from Jacquard.
Jacquard moves in looking to clinch but Cole pushes him off.
Cole connects with a nice looking jab.
Jacquard looks to score with a jab to the body but Cole is just out of range.
Cole throws a hook but Jacquard blocks it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cole takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Cole swats away the attempt to clinch by Jacquard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Good work by Cole as he checks the leg kick.
Jacquard gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Cole.
Cole lands a glancing blow to the side of Jacquard's head.
Jacquard moves out of range of the leg kick from Cole.
Cole throws a lazy right hand but Jacquard sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Jacquard. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Jacquard looks to land a left hand but Cole moved out of range nicely.
Nice defenses there by Jacquard.
Jacquard loads up on a big right hand but Cole slips the punch.
Jacquard connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Cole momentarily.
Cole ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Cole seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Jacquard digs a good hook to Cole's body.
Jacquard throws a lazy right hand but Cole sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A little feinted left hand from Cole on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Cole walks into a left hand.
Jacquard throws a shot from downtown. Cole moves away and avoids it.
Cole lands a nice looking body shot.
Jacquard swings away with a body shot that misses
and Cole counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cole bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Cole lands a high kick!
Cole throws a solid leg kick but Jacquard takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Cole.
Jacquard appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Jacquard fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Cole.
Cole stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Cole is looking to land body kicks.
It seemed like Jacquard was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Cole swinging wildly here.
Jacquard misses with an uppercut. Cole saw that one coming.
Jacquard lands a body shot.
Jacquard stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Cole.
Jacquard throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cole goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Jacquard uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Cole.
Cole lands a glancing blow to the side of Jacquard's head.
Cole staying out of range there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jacquard throws a low kick, looking for Cole's leg but Cole calmly moves out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jacquard misses the jab.
Cole uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jacquard.
The fighters circling - Jacquard throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Cole checks a leg kick.
Cole throws out a powerful jab.
Jacquard swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Cole cracks Jacquard with an open hand slap.
Cole keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Cole takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Jacquard lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Cole has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Cole and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Cole tries to keep at a distance but Jacquard has taken the fight into the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Jacquard fails to land.
Jacquard is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Cole escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Remy Jacquard will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Jacquard misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cole.
Cole was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Cole thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jacquard thuds his right hand into Cole's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Cole connects with a body shot that sends Jacquard's belly button to the back.
Jacquard uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Cole.
Cole ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
An inside leg kick from Jacquard misses.
Cole darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Cole throws a head kick but Jacquard moves out of range.
Jacquard misses with a left hand
and Cole counters with a straight right hand.
Jacquard waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Cole.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jacquard ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cole moves away.
A solid leg kick lands there for Cole.
Jacquard closes the distance and pushes Cole back into the cage.
Cole scores with a shot to the side of Jacquard's head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jacquard scores with an uppercut up the middle.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jacquard goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jacquard lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Jacquard throws a head punch that misses.
Jacquard throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Cole has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Jacquard blocks an uppercut.
Jacquard working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Cole blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Cole can't find room to land a body shot as Jacquard controls the action.
Cole misses with a short punch on the inside.
Jacquard has Cole pressed against the cage, preventing Cole from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Jacquard lands a left hand that snaps the head of Cole backwards.
A frustrated look appears on Cole's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Cole is trying to maintain a safe position but Jacquard gets an underhook and turns Cole into the cage.
Cole tries to break the clinch but Jacquard is controlling the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jacquard.
Jacquard lands a nice uppercut.
Jacquard lands a right hand.
Jacquard goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jacquard misses with the head strike.
Jacquard has a couple of punches blocked by Cole.
Jacquard tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short left from Jacquard.
Cole can't break the clinch.
Jacquard fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jacquard lands a hook that snaps the head of Cole backwards.
Jacquard working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Cole breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jacquard finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Cole throws a leg kick that misses.
Jacquard swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Cole shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Nice defenses there by Jacquard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cole goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Cole keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Jacquard fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Cole has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Jacquard moves into range and clinches up with Cole.
Remy Jacquard seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Cole manages to break the clinch.
Cole throws a lazy right hand but Jacquard sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Cole throws a head kick but Jacquard moves out of range.
Jacquard throws the left hand but Cole avoids the punch easily.
Cole is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jacquard.
Jacquard lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A jab from Jacquard finds it's way through Cole's defenses.
Jacquard lands a jab to the nose.
Cole throws a leg kick but Jacquard sees it coming and moves out of range.
Jacquard works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Cole looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Cole takes a shot right to the bread basket.
That's four 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!
Cole lands with a shot to the body.
Jacquard turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Cole throws a hook to the side of Jacquard's head but Jacquard sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jacquard takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Cole checks a leg kick.
Jacquard throws a combination. Cole tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Jacquard has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Jacquard keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Cole.
It seemed like Jacquard was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Cole misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Jacquard counters with a straight right hand.
Jacquard misses with a combination
and Cole counters with a nice uppercut.
Jacquard checks a leg kick.
Jacquard lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Cole at a distance.
Cole misses with an attempted mid kick.
Cole will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Cole displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jacquard throws out the jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Remy Jacquard really dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Jacquard is looking to chop away at Cole's legs.
A slow jab from Jacquard misses its intended target.
An attempted straight right counter from Cole misses the target.
Good work by Jacquard as he checks the leg kick.
Cole throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Jacquard thumps Cole with a low kick.
Cole fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Jacquard is out of range.
Jacquard throws the left hand but Cole avoids the punch easily.
Jacquard lands with a thumping leg kick.
Jacquard tries to clinch up.
Cole avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
A little feinted left hand from Cole on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Cole works the jab nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cole thows a left - swing and a miss!
Cole throws a head kick but Jacquard moves out of range.
Cole 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.
Cole chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Jacquard can pounce on him.
Jacquard will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jacquard cracks the inside of Cole's front leg.
Cole misses with a looping left.
Jacquard scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Cole tries to land a body kick
and Jacquard connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A head kick misses from Cole.
Cole is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Cole takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Jacquard avoids the body shot from Cole.
Cole swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Cole slips a straight right by Jacquard.
Cole throws a shot from downtown. Jacquard moves away and avoids it.
A clash of legs there as Cole blocks the low kick.
Jacquard connects with a solid leg kick.
Jacquard uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
An inside leg kick lands from Cole.
Jacquard scores with a jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cole takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cole lands with a slapping head kick.
Cole connects with a good right hand that stumbles Jacquard. Jacquard circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Jacquard misses with a hook
enabling Cole to counter with a crisp jab.
Jacquard misses with a combination
and Cole connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Jacquard checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
It seemed like Jacquard was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Cole swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cole misses with a straight right.
Cole tests Jacquard's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Jacquard throws a head kick that misses.
A jab from Jacquard finds it's way through Cole's defenses.
A slow jab from Cole misses its intended target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jacquard. Cole does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cole works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Cole cracks Jacquard with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jacquard throws a series of punches but Cole moves out of range.
A quick step to the side and Cole tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cole blocks a low kick nicely.
Cole jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Jacquard bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Cole lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Jacquard moves into the clinch successfully.
Jacquard swings wildly with an uppercut but Cole uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jacquard misses with a punch on the inside.
Jacquard lands a body punch in the clinch.
Cole blocks a body shot from Jacquard.
Cole is trying to break free.
Cole is trying to maintain a safe position but Jacquard gets an underhook and turns Cole into the cage.
A short right from Jacquard.
Cole trying to stall but Jacquard improves his position.
Cole misses with a punch to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cole manages to break the clinch.
A nice leg kick lands there from Cole.
Cole takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Cole motions for Jacquard to come forward. Cole throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Jacquard steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Cole.
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!
Jacquard scores with a hook.
Jacquard misses with a hook
and Cole counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jacquard looks to land a left hand but Cole moved out of range nicely.
Cole staying out of range there.
Jacquard swings for the body but Cole moves out of range.
Jacquard tests Cole's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Jacquard does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Jacquard throws a low kick but it's checked well by Cole.
Jacquard connects with a good right hand that stumbles Cole. Cole circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Cole tries a head kick but it misses.
Cole tries a head kick but it misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Remy Jacquard will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Jacquard misses with a low kick as Cole jumps back.
Jacquard throws a leg kick which misses Cole's front leg but catches the back leg as Cole tries to avoid it.
Cole takes one on the button.
Cole takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Cole misses with a body kick.
Jacquard misses with a straight left.
Cole takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Jacquard misses with a body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jacquard. Cole does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cole doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Jacquard throws a looping overhand right but Cole ducks down to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jacquard tries to work over Cole's front leg with a kick but Cole checks it.
Cole was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Jacquard lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Jacquard is looking to clinch.
Jacquard is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Jacquard uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Cole.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jacquard moves out of range as Cole strikes.
Cole keeps the fight on the outside.
Jacquard will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Cole is looking to counter punch.
Jacquard throws out a leg kick but Cole moves out of range and Jacquard only half commits.
Cole pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jacquard tries a quick counter leg kick but Cole is wise to it.
Jacquard throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Jacquard misses with a leg kick
and Cole counters with a slapping leg kick.
Cole throws a low kick but Jacquard avoids it.
Cole's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Jacquard connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Cole scrambles back to his feet.
An inside leg kick lands from Jacquard.
Cole connects with a looping right hand.
Cole misses with a body kick.
Jacquard smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Cole swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A head kick misses from Cole.
Jacquard now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jacquard gets a clinch.
Cole breaks from the clinch.
Jacquard scores with a nice right hand.
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!
Jacquard scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Jacquard stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Cole.
Jacquard throws a quick inside leg kick.
Cole misses with a straight left.
Cole throws a head kick but Jacquard moves out of range.
Cole keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Cole ducks right into an uppercut from Jacquard.
Cole takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Jacquard blocks a jab.
Cole lands with a nice body kick.
Well,Cole is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?
Cole on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Rico Cole has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jacquard ducks right into an uppercut from Cole.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cole throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Cole blocks a jab.
Cole throws a leg kick that misses.
Cole moves out of range as Jacquard strikes.
Jacquard misses the shot to the body.
Cole scores with a sloppy right hand. Jacquard should have avoided that one.
Cole has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Cole there as he acknowledges the shot.
Jacquard moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Jacquard gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Cole misses with some punches.
Cole misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Cole misses with a body punch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Jacquard as Cole tries to tie him up.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jacquard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jacquard lands with a light punch inside.
Jacquard misses with some punches.
Cole tries to work over Jacquard's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Jacquard takes a shot to the head.
Cole blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jacquard prevents a body shot from Cole.
Cole wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Cole breaks the clinch.
Cole wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jacquard swings away with a body shot that misses
and Cole counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Cole throws a jab when Jacquard was well out of range.
Cole misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jacquard.
Jacquard connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Jacquard keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Remy Jacquard is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Jacquard will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Jacquard misses with an uppercut. Cole saw that one coming.
And that's the end of the fight!
Remy Jacquard comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Jacquard has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight for Remy Jacquard!
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight for Remy Jacquard!
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight for Remy Jacquard!
Remy Jacquard wins by unanimous decision!
Remy Jacquard is the new lightweight champion!
After the fight, Remy Jacquard was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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