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DFC Asylum 24 PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Annoying Kids (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hector Norwood (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Annoying Kids has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Annoying Kids!
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, Hector Norwood!
The judges for this bout are Ivan Kurochkin, Konstantin Menshow and Vladimir Khabensky.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Norwood keeps the fight on the outside.
Norwood is looking for the big counter here.
Kids rushes Norwood and presses him up against the cage.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Kids takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Norwood lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Kids blocks an uppercut.
Norwood tries to work over Kids's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Norwood has a couple of punches blocked by Kids.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Norwood.
Norwood looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Norwood misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kids breaks the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Norwood looks to land a right hand but Kids moved out of range.
Kids misses with a takedown attempt
and Norwood counters with a straight right hand.
Norwood throws a shot to the body.
Kids slips a straight right by Norwood.
Hector Norwood seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Norwood throws the left hand but Kids avoids the punch easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kids swinging wildly here.
Kids tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Norwood paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Norwood fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Norwood scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kids doesn't seem bothered though.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Norwood.
Norwood lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Kids tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kids shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Norwood cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A jab from Norwood does it's job there.
Kids closes the distance and clinches.
Norwood lands an uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kids drags the fight down to the ground.
Norwood throws a sloppy strike and Kids has hooked up an armbar on the loose arm! He's turned and extended fully! Norwood is forced to tap! Great BJJ from Kids!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Annoying Kids!
Post fight, an emotional Annoying Kids said 'Thanks for nothing mom.'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Nummer Fem (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sam Thomas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Nummer Fem!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Sam Thomas!
The judges for this bout are Fedor Mirinova, Ivan Kurochkin and Vladimir Khabensky.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thomas shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Fem pinned against the cage. Fem gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Fem connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Thomas's hands.
Fem looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Fem with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Sam Thomas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fem lands a left and a right that send Thomas crashing to the mat, dazed. Fem thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Thomas is rocked!
Fem takes a head kick and keeps coming.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fem circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Thomas to the canvas! Thomas doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Fem keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nummer Fem!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Marcelo Santiago (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Victor Concen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Marcelo Santiago has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Marcelo Santiago!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Victor Concen!
The judges for this bout are Sergei Dronov, Vladimir Khabensky and Ivan Kurochkin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Concen scores with a takedown into Santiago's guard.
Concen controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Santiago has his foot on Concen's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Concen works his way back into a safe position though.
Concen wants to stand but Santiago is controlling his posture from full guard.
Santiago might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Concen decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Santiago, up you get!
Santiago looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Concen tries to clinch up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Santiago with a lazy takedown attempt
and Concen counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Concen.
Santiago lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Concen is defending against the submission attempts here by Santiago.
Concen makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Concen.
Santiago wants to control from the top but Concen keeps moving.
Santiago won't allow Concen to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Santiago trying to control the position from guard on top but Concen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Santiago is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Concen is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Concen has escaped and now he's on top!
Concen engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Santiago looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Concen wants to get up but he can't break Santiago's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Santiago escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Concen gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Concen wants to stand and escape but instead Santiago has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Santiago postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Concen tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Santiago stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Concen swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Santiago postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Concen is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Santiago, into his guard.
Santiago looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Concen wants to stand and escape but instead Santiago has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Marcelo Santiago will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Santiago shoots in and drives through. Concen sprawls well.
Santiago fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Concen to the ground. Santiago is now in Concen's guard.
Santiago wants to pass the guard but Concen is keeping the position.
Santiago trying to control the position from guard on top but Concen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Santiago prevents Concen from getting back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Concen has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Santiago prevents Concen from getting back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Santiago slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Santiago is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Concen has escaped the position, nice work there.
Concen felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Santiago wants to take a breather but Concen manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Santiago.
Concen is adopting a defensive guard.
Let's hope that Concen has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Santiago looking to sit in guard and control but Concen gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Concen is stalling in the full guard.
Concen wanted to stand there but Santiago had control of the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Concen got a little sloppy there for a moment and Santiago has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Concen has managed to get both his arms back between Santiago's legs - danger averted.
Concen would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Santiago looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Concen engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Marcelo Santiago overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Santiago is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Santiago being controlled here, momentarily.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Santiago gets tackled into the cage by Concen. Concen maintains the clinch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Concen breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Concen tries to close the distance and clinch up but Santiago swats him away and circles back towards the center.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Victor Concen will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Concen moves into the clinch successfully.
Santiago tries to pull guard but Concen won't allow it.
Concen has clasped his hands together around Santiago's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Santiago is looking to reverse the position.
Concen working away.
Concen lands a nice forearm strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Santiago wants to control but Concen postures up.
Santiago manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Concen slows the pace down in half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Concen gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Santiago darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Santiago is looking for a kimura here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Concen is doing well to control the position and prevent Santiago from advancing to side control.
Concen is refusing to be controlled, as Santiago sits in half guard.
Santiago looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Concen makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Concen.
Santiago throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Concen is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Concen wants to sweep here but Santiago controlling him for the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Santiago trying to control but Concen is working from the bottom.
Concen managing to control the position.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Concen closes the distance and clinches.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Concen takes a shot to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Concen.
And that's the end of the fight!
Victor Concen comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Concen 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 Sergei Dronov scores the fight 28:30
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 29:29
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Victor Concen!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between George Carlin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and David Robinson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Carlin comes to the cage accompanied by Architects of Life. David Robinson will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, George Carlin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, David Robinson!
The judges for this bout are Igor Prikhodko, Sergei Dronov and Konstantin Menshow.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Carlin fails with the takedown
and Robinson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Robinson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Carlin.
Robinson lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Carlin misses with a takedown attempt
and Robinson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for George Carlin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Robinson works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Carlin has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Carlin shoots in for a double leg but Robinson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Carlin shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Robinson but Robinson pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Robinson ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Carlin shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Robinson sprawls well. Robinson wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Carlin gets slowly back to his feet.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Robinson! But no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A jab lands there for Robinson.
Carlin shoots in for a takedown but Robinson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Carlin shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Robinson sprawls well. Robinson wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Carlin gets slowly back to his feet.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Carlin.
George Carlin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Carlin fails with a takedown attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Carlin shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
enabling Robinson to counter with a crisp jab.
Carlin doesn't succeed with the takedown
letting Robinson counter with a right hand.
Robinson scores with a body shot.
Carlin with a lazy takedown attempt
and Robinson counters with a nice uppercut.
Robinson connects with a nice looking jab.
Robinson lands a nice looking body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Robinson with a jab.
Carlin slips a jab and a cross from Robinson.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Carlin tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Robinson defends well and Carlin ends up having to push Robinson into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Carlin shoots in looking for a takedown. Robinson tries to sprawl out of it but Carlin keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Robinson manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Carlin tries for a takedown but Robinson circles away easily
and Robinson counters with a nice body shot.
A jab lands there for Robinson.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Carlin is defended easily by Robinson.
Carlin changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Robinson tries to avoid it but Carlin manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Robinson to the ground. Robinson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Robinson is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Carlin with a body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Carlin takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Carlin takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Carlin shoots for a double leg takedown but Robinson sprawls well. He's pushed Carlin's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Robinson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Robinson connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Carlin momentarily.
Carlin shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Robinson counters with a straight right hand.
Carlin is breathing heavily.
Robinson getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Carlin.
We've been told by Carlin's head coaches at Kalashnikov MMA Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Carlin looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Robinson is fending him off so far but Carlin persists. Nope, Robinson circles away and we're back to standing.
David Robinson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Carlin misses with a takedown attempt
and Robinson counters with a nice uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
David Robinson dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Robinson throws a one two combo.
Robinson scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Carlin fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Robinson avoids it really well and circles away.
Carlin fails with a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Robinson listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Carlin looks for a takedown but Robinson sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for George Carlin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Robinson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Robinson scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Robinson gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Carlin to score an easy takedown into full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Carlin is looking to work some ground and pound but Robinson has wrist control.
Carlin throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Robinson is adopting a defensive guard.
Robinson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Carlin with a flurry of punches that miss.
Carlin throwing strikes from guard but Robinson blocks nicely.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Robinson can do anything to dispel that myth.
Carlin throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Carlin throwing strikes but missing.
Carlin with a flurry of punches that miss.
Carlin postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Carlin accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Carlin throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Robinson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Carlin throws a big right hand that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Robinson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Carlin passes easily into side control. Nice work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Carlin in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Carlin throws an elbow but Robinson slips to the side and avoids it well.
Carlin throws a strike aimed at the side of Robinson's head but Robinson avoids it well.
Carlin misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Robinson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Carlin. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Carlin lands a decent elbow from side control.
Robinson is breathing heavily.
Carlin fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Carlin landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Robinson takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
The ground and pound from Carlin seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Carlin throws a strike aimed at the side of Robinson's head but Robinson avoids it well.
Carlin in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Carlin lands a strong strike to the head of Robinson. That's dazed him! Carlin looking to finish here. Robinson is waving his arms around trying to block but he's hurt badly - Carlin lands more strikes and the referee steps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:34 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). George Carlin!
An out of breath George Carlin thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Daniel Malcoms (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ono Daebak (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ono Daebak has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Daniel Malcoms 's chin.
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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
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Daniel Malcoms !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Ono Daebak!
The judges for this bout are Konstantin Menshow, Aleksandr Martynov and Sergei Dronov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Daebak checks a leg kick.
Daebak thumps Malcoms with a low kick.
Malcoms digs a good body shot into Daebak's ribs.
Daebak throws the kick towards the body but Malcoms avoids it.
Malcoms is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Daebak.
We've been told by Malcoms 's head coaches at Liverpools Red Tri-Angle MMA & Fitness that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
A chopping leg kick lands by Daebak.
Daebak tries to land a front kick but Malcoms steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Daebak chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Daebak's coach down at Scotty's Yard was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Daebak's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Daebak scoring well with a low kick there.
Daebak misses the shot to the body.
A good leg kick by Daebak.
Daebak moves out of range of the strikes.
A slow jab from Daebak misses its intended target.
Malcoms blocks the body kick.
Malcoms ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Daebak looks to score with a jab to the body but Malcoms is just out of range.
Malcoms throws a counter high kick but Daebak was just alert enough to avoid it.
Daebak shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Daebak looks for the body kick but Malcoms saw that one coming.
Malcoms appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Malcoms takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Daebak throws a leg kick
and Malcoms counters with a stiff right hand.
Daebak looks to score with a jab to the body but Malcoms is just out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Malcoms on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Daebak lands a jab to Malcoms 's midsection.
Malcoms misses with a straight right.
Daebak throws a push kick but Malcoms slaps the foot to one side.
Malcoms takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Malcoms throws out a leg kick but Daebak moves out of range and Malcoms only half commits.
Malcoms moves out of range as Daebak strikes.
Malcoms misses with a looping left.
Daebak misses with an uppercut
and Malcoms counters with a nice leg kick.
Malcoms looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Daebak slips a straight right by Malcoms .
Daebak is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Malcoms with a body shot.
Daebak scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Malcoms doesn't seem bothered though.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Daebak misses with a jab to the body
and Malcoms counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Daebak with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Malcoms misses the jab.
Malcoms scores with a jab to the head.
Daebak moves into the clinch successfully.
Daebak misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Daebak lands a shoulder strike.
Daebak lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Daebak.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Malcoms .
Daebak makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Daebak misses with a punch to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Malcoms .
Malcoms misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Daebak.
Daebak lands a body shot.
Daebak throws a head punch that misses.
Daebak swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Malcoms tries to throw a body punch but Daebak avoids it by throwing Malcoms back against the cage.
Daebak pushes Malcoms back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Daebak.
A short left from Daebak.
Daebak works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Daebak misses with a body punch.
Daebak tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A left hand lands to the body for Daebak.
Daebak lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Malcoms backwards.
A frustrated look appears on Malcoms 's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Daebak lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Daebak doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch on the inside from Malcoms fails to land.
Daebak managing to block the knees to the body from Malcoms .
Malcoms looking to slow down the pace here.
Daebak lands a shoulder strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Daebak lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Daebak goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Malcoms misses with a short punch on the inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Malcoms takes a shot to the head.
Malcoms is rocked!
Malcoms wants to break free but Daebak has control.
Oh Malcoms is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Daebak tries to throw a body punch but Malcoms avoids it by throwing Daebak back against the cage.
Daebak pushes Malcoms back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Daebak lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Daebak has Malcoms pressed against the cage, preventing Malcoms from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Malcoms blocks an uppercut.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Daebak lands a right hand that snaps the head of Malcoms backwards.
Daebak managing to block the knees to the body from Malcoms .
A nice right hand lands inside from Daebak.
Malcoms is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Daebak is keeping busy.
Daebak pushes Malcoms against the cage. Daebak is working some dirty boxing. Daebak pushes off with a quick right hook! Malcoms goes down! Malcoms tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Daebak moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ono Daebak!
Ono Daebak 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 featherweight MMA rules bout between Joao Araujo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shannon Larratt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Araujo comes to the cage accompanied by This time its war. Larratt has chosen Cannibal Corpse - Stripped, Raped and Strangled as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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150 lbs
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159 lbs
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Joao Araujo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Shannon Larratt!
The judges for this bout are Aleksandr Martynov, Ivan Kurochkin and Fedor Mirinova.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Araujo punishes Larratt's body with a nice straight punch.
Araujo connects with a body shot that sends Larratt's belly button to the back.
Araujo just misses with a punch to the body.
Larratt 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.
Araujo misses with a body shot.
Larratt with the counter takedown but Araujo avoids it easily.
Araujo misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Larratt counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Araujo wants to get back to full guard.
Larratt is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Araujo has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Larratt is working away from the top position though.
The fighters are battling for position here. Araujo manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Araujo looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Larratt has picked Araujo up and slammed him! Araujo can't keep hold of the triangle and Larratt manages to pass to side control!
Araujo is trying to work for a sweep but Larratt has mounted him!
Larratt takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Araujo wants to hold on but Larratt pushes him away.
Araujo is trying desperately to improve position.
Araujo tries to hold on but Larratt postures up.
Araujo on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Araujo tries to get out of the position.
Larratt content just to control the position here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Araujo tries to hold on but Larratt postures up.
Larratt can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Araujo is looking to escape.
Larratt looking to control and managing it successfully.
Araujo is wriggling around trying to escape.
Araujo tries to lock up and control but Larratt gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Larratt is trying to control here but Araujo has managed to regain half guard.
Araujo wants to sweep but Larratt has passed to side control!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Larratt tries to stand but Araujo is controlling his head.
Araujo can't do much from the bottom here.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Larratt tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Araujo tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad.
Larratt prevents Araujo from getting the reversal.
Larratt content just to control the position here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Araujo tries to lock up and control but Larratt gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Larratt looking to control and managing it successfully.
Araujo is trying desperately to improve position.
Araujo sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Larratt escapes and gets back to his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Araujo throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Larratt sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Larratt tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Larratt's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Araujo connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Larratt scrambles back to his feet.
Araujo throws a left and a right that both miss
and Larratt counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Larratt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shannon Larratt dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Araujo connects with a body shot.
Araujo misses with an uppercut
and Larratt counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Araujo is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Araujo is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Larratt is aware though and is defending well.
Larratt wanted to stand there but Araujo had control of the position.
Araujo looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Larratt postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Larratt keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Araujo's head.
Araujo looking for subs off his back but Larratt has passed one foot through into half guard.
Larratt prevents Araujo from improving his position.
Araujo is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Petersen's Party Place, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Larratt performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Araujo is pressing down on Larratt's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Larratt has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Araujo throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Larratt escapes and throws Araujo's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Araujo is looking to reverse the position.
Araujo is letting Larratt control him for a moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Araujo is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Araujo looking for a sweep but Larratt has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Larratt trying to control but Araujo is having none of it.
Araujo tries to lock up and control but Larratt gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Araujo is working to get back to half guard.
Araujo sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Araujo looking for submissions off his back.
Araujo trying to control from the bottom.
Araujo gets full guard.
Araujo working for submissions but it's allowed Larratt to get to half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Larratt in particular looking to stall.
Araujo is holding on to half guard well.
Araujo tries to get to full guard but Larratt has control of the leg.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
The fighters are battling for position here. Araujo manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Araujo working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Larratt has passed into half guard!
Araujo is trying to get back to full guard.
Araujo looking for submissions off his back.
Shannon Larratt has got the better of the ground game so far.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Larratt seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Larratt wants to stand but Araujo has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shannon Larratt showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Araujo's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Araujo looks to land a right hand but Larratt moved out of range.
Shannon Larratt is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Araujo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Larratt was well out of range. Poor timing from Araujo.
Larratt with the counter takedown but Araujo avoids it easily.
Araujo takes a swing at Larratt's ribcage but misses.
Larratt feints the counter takedown.
Araujo throws a big shot that misses.
Larratt dodges the punch combination from Araujo.
Araujo misses with a wild body shot.
Araujo swings for the body but Larratt moves out of range.
Larratt keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Araujo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Araujo throws a body shot but no joy.
A jab from Araujo misses.
Araujo misses with a wild body shot.
Larratt is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Joao Araujo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Larratt uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Araujo.
Larratt with the counter takedown but Araujo avoids it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Larratt keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
And Larratt tries to counter it with a takedown but Araujo pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Araujo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Larratt feints the counter takedown.
Araujo misses the shot to the body.
Larratt changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Araujo throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Larratt.
Larratt changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Araujo tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Larratt defends well and Araujo ends up having to push Larratt into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Larratt drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Araujo defends it well.
Araujo misses the shot to the body.
Araujo looks to score with a jab to the body but Larratt is just out of range.
Larratt tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Araujo misses with a body shot.
Larratt with the counter takedown but Araujo avoids it easily.
Araujo shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Larratt as he avoids it easily.
Larratt tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Araujo's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Araujo duly obliges.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Araujo.
Larratt drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Araujo defends it well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joao Araujo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Araujo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Larratt moves away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Araujo swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Larratt counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Araujo!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Araujo is looking for a sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Larratt in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Araujo wants to control but Larratt postures up.
Larratt wants to control for a moment but Araujo uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Larratt content to control rather than advance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Larratt is thwarting Araujo's attempts to control the position.
Araujo actively working from the bottom here.
Joao Araujo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Araujo looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Araujo moves into full guard.
Araujo looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Larratt passes into side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Araujo is looking for a sweep.
Larratt controlling the position from side mount.
Araujo tries to strike from the bottom but misses.
Araujo taking a bit of punishment here - Larratt scoring with strikes.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Larratt just content to control the position.
Araujo tries to improve position but can't.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Joao Araujo.
I think Larratt has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 28:29
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Shannon Larratt!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gobal Batra (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Onni Seppala (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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215 lbs
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Solid Muay Thai
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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
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Gobal Batra!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Onni Seppala!
The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Aleksandr Martynov and Vladimir Khabensky.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Batra lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Seppala at a distance.
Seppala takes the fight into the clinch.
Batra has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Seppala tries to work over Batra's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Seppala blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Batra working aggressively here.
Batra lands a body shot.
Batra can't break the clinch.
Batra jumps guard but Seppala stands there with Batra around his waist. Batra gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Seppala lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A hook to the body from Batra.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Batra breaks from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Batra connects with a leg kick. Seppala looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Good exchange - Batra coming out on top.
Seppala tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Seppala takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Seppala lands with an uppercut that bounces Batra off the cage and back into range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Batra throws a hook to the side of Seppala's head but Seppala sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Seppala is looking to clinch.
Batra throws a hook but Seppala avoids it easily.
Seppala is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Batra is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Batra throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Batra uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Seppala.
Batra swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Seppala throws a right hand that misses
and Seppala takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Batra chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Batra jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Batra sets himself, and Seppala steps forward looking for the clinch! Batra avoids it this time.
Batra takes a swing at Seppala's ribcage but misses.
The fighters circling - Seppala throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Seppala has taken the fight to the clinch.
Seppala swings wildly with an uppercut but Batra uses good head movement to avoid it.
Batra throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Seppalas head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Seppala.
Seppala takes a shot to the head.
Batra presses Seppala against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Batra swings wildly with an uppercut but Seppala uses good head movement to avoid it.
Batra breaks the clinch.
Seppala moves in looking to clinch but Batra pushes him off.
Seppala takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Batra tries a low kick but Seppala avoids it.
Batra throws a chopping leg kick but Seppala manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Batra misses the shot to the body.
Batra lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Seppala at a distance.
Donk. Batra catches Seppala right on the button with a cross.
Seppala throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Batra moves out of range of the strikes.
Batra waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Seppala.
Some bone on bone action there as Seppala checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Batra stuns Seppala with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Seppala throws a jab but it's blocked by Batra.
Seppala ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Batra swats away the attempt to clinch by Seppala.
A slow jab from Batra misses its intended target.
Seppala fails in his attempt to clinch.
Seppala looks to land a right hand but Batra moved out of range.
Seppala blocks a leg kick.
Seppala is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Batra looks to score with a jab to the body but Seppala is just out of range.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Batra.
Batra scores with a jab. Seppala acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Seppala, as that shot connected.
Batra lands with an uppercut that bounces Seppala off the cage and back into range.
Seppala steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Batra.
Batra comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Seppala looks to land a left hand but Batra moved out of range nicely.
Seppala connects with a jab.
Batra is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Donk. Batra catches Seppala right on the button with a cross.
Seppala tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Batra scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A looping hook to the body misses from Seppala. Batra does a little dance to reset his feet.
Batra appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Seppala tries to clinch up.
Batra throws a lazy uppercut
and Batra takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A big right from Batra misses.
Seppala tries to close the distance and clinch up but Batra swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Seppala tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Batra paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Seppala loads up on a big right hand but Batra slips the punch.
Seppala misses with a hook
enabling Batra to counter with a crisp jab.
Batra with a hook.
Batra looks to land a right hand but Seppala moved out of range.
Seppala tries to clinch
and Batra counters with a leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Seppala on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Seppala tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Batra counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gobal Batra 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.
Seppala forces Batra back against the cage and clinches.
Seppala avoiding damage.
Batra is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Seppala.
A head punch on the inside from Batra fails to land.
Batra tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Batra breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Seppala jabs Batra to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Seppala slips a jab from Batra.
Batra lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Seppala at a distance.
Seppala tries to close the distance and clinch up but Batra swats him away and circles back towards the center.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Seppala thows a left - swing and a miss!
It looked like Batra wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Seppala might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Batra misses with a kick to the body.
Batra sets himself, and Seppala steps forward looking for the clinch! Batra avoids it this time.
Batra lands with a hook. Seppala tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Batra - that will leave a mark!
Batra 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Batra throws a hook but Seppala blocks it.
Batra's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Seppala connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Batra scrambles back to his feet.
Batra keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Batra 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.
Seppala tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Seppala moves away from the strike by Batra.
Seppala is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
It looks like Onni Seppala has been cut.
Batra tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Sloppy strikes from Seppala. Those never looked like landing.
Batra rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Seppala to counter with a crisp jab.
Seppala jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Seppala gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Batra throws a punch but it's blocked by Seppala.
Seppala scores with a shot to the side of Batra's head.
Batra lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
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!
Batra makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Batra tries to pull guard but Seppala forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Seppala stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Seppala lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Seppala.
Batra lands a body shot.
Batra fails to pull guard.
Batra with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Batra jumps guard but Seppala stands there with Batra around his waist. Batra gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gobal Batra. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A right handed body shot lands from Batra.
A right hand to the body from Seppala.
Seppala misses with some punches.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Seppala.
Batra lands a hook that snaps the head of Seppala backwards.
Batra swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Batra jumps guard but Seppala stands there with Batra around his waist. Batra gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Batra lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Seppala.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Seppala doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Batra wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Seppala.
Batra breaks the clinch.
Seppala is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Seppala keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Seppala tries to clinch but Batra moves out of range.
Seppala throws a hook but Batra blocks it.
Batra scores with a kick to the midsection.
Batra jabs Seppala to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Batra lands a nice looking body shot.
Seppala tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Batra paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Gobal Batra is winning the standup battle so far.
Seppala fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Seppala keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Batra.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Seppala keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Batra.
Batra misses with a jab, cross combination.
Seppala moves into the clinch successfully.
Batra lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Batra digs a right hand into Seppala's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Seppala's gas tank.
Seppala blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Seppala blocking some punches.
A right hand to the body from Batra.
Seppala is breathing heavily.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Batra.
Batra escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Batra throws out a leg kick but Seppala moves out of range and Batra only half commits.
Seppala takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Batra swats away the attempt to clinch by Seppala.
Batra walks into a left hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gobal Batra dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Onni Seppala's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Seppala darts in trying to clinch
and Batra counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Batra tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Seppala fails with an attempt to clinch.
Jab from Batra.
Seppala tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Batra manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
It looked like Batra wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A slow jab from Batra misses its intended target.
Seppala tries to close the distance and clinch but Batra swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Batra scoring well with a low kick there.
Seppala clinches up with Batra and pushes him back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A right hand to the body from Batra.
Batra working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Seppala takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Seppala fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Seppala struggles to land a body shot inside as Batra controls his hands.
Batra is working for takedown but Seppala is calmly controlling the position for now.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Batra.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Batra pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Seppala defending well as Batra loads up on a big left hand.
Batra fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Seppala manages to avoid it.
Seppala closes the distance and clinches.
Seppala is pressed up against the cage. Batra has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Seppala down to the mat. Seppala avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Batra ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Seppala moves away.
Batra bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Batra cracks Seppala with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Nice shot by Batra.
Batra lands an overhand right.
Seppala tries to clinch up.
Batra gets tackled into the cage by Seppala. Seppala maintains the clinch.
Seppala has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Batra throws a head punch that misses.
Seppala misses with the head strike.
Batra manages to break the clinch.
Onni Seppala has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Seppala tries to clinch but Batra is having none of it.
Seppala avoids the body shot from Batra.
Seppala avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Seppala misses with a body shot.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A slow jab from Batra misses its intended target.
Seppala pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Batra is looking to score with low kicks.
Batra misses with an uppercut. Seppala saw that one coming.
Seppala tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Batra paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Seppala misses with a hook to the body
and Batra counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Seppala avoids a kick to the body.
Batra buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Seppala takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Seppala looks to score with a jab to the body but Batra is just out of range.
Seppala swings for the body but Batra moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Good work by Seppala as he checks the leg kick.
Seppala ducks under a wild hook from Batra.
Batra lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Batra scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Batra moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Batra keeps the fight on the outside.
Batra looks to land a left hand but Seppala moved out of range nicely.
Seppala throws a hook but Batra blocks it.
Batra throws an overhand right that lands on Seppala's shoulder, as Seppala tries to avoid the shot.
Seppala works the jab nicely.
Batra misses with a wild body shot.
Batra scores with a punch to the head.
Seppala moves out of range of the strikes.
Seppala is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Batra ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Seppala moves away.
Seppala throws a jab when Batra was well out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Seppala takes a swing at Batra's ribcage but misses.
Batra tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Seppala is able to avoid easily.
Batra throws a leg kick but Seppala sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Seppala takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A big right from Batra misses.
Seppala misses the shot to the body.
A quick step to the side and Batra tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Seppala tries to clinch up
and Batra counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Batra is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Seppala can do to turn this around?
Batra lands the left hand.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Seppala checks a leg kick.
Seppala tries to clinch up.
Batra was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Seppala fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Batra manages to avoid it.
Seppala takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Batra fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Seppala manages to avoid it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gobal Batra showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Batra, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 30:27
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 30:27
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gobal Batra!
A very excited looking Gobal Batra made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Connor MacManus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Firdorn Inhuman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Firdorn Inhuman 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 featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 2 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Connor MacManus!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Firdorn Inhuman!
The judges for this bout are Ivan Kurochkin, Sergei Dronov and Illya Tyunina.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Inhuman rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and MacManus decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Inhuman's guard.
Inhuman wants to get back to his feet but MacManus passes into half guard.
MacManus slips a nice elbow through Inhuman's hands, connecting with Inhuman's forehead.
Inhuman tries to kick MacManus off in order to stand up. MacManus Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
MacManus controlling from side mount.
Inhuman is looking to get back to his feet here but MacManus is keeping cool and he's managed to take Inhuman's back.
MacManus throwing damaging strikes from the back! Inhuman could be in trouble here!
MacManus is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
MacManus is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Inhuman tries to get to his feet, scrambling wildly. MacManus sees the opportunity and transitions to an armbar that forces Inhuman to tap. Impressive finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Connor MacManus!
Connor MacManus is the new featherweight champion!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Zell Dincht (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and King Phol (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Zell Dincht!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, King Phol!
The judges for this bout are Aleksei Zolotukhin, Dmitry Maklakov and Viktor Lagutenko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A decent looking cross lands there for Phol.
Dincht takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Phol closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dincht.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Phol.
Dincht escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Phol clinches with his opponent.
Dincht throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Phols head.
Dincht lands with a light punch inside.
Good body shot from Phol.
Dincht blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Phol working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dincht misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dincht blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Phol slows down the pace here.
Phol just leaning against Dincht, taking a breather.
Phol receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
Dincht swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nice body punch from Dincht - that landed with a thud.
Dincht misses with a punch to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A short right from Phol on the inside.
Dincht blocks an uppercut.
Phol lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Phol blocking some punches.
Dincht misses with a body punch.
Phol fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short uppercut from Phol.
Phol working aggressively here.
I was talking to Dincht's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Good body shot from Phol.
Dincht's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Dincht lands a body punch.
Dincht blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Phol just leaning against Dincht, taking a breather.
Dincht is trying to break free.
Good body shot from Phol.
Phol lands a body punch.
Phol softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dincht's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A hook to the body from Phol.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Phol scores with a hook to the body.
Dincht is breathing heavily.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Phol.
Dincht is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Dincht being controlled against the cage.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Dincht tries to work over Phol's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Good body shot from Phol.
Dincht swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Phol slows down the pace here.
Phol lands a right hand that snaps the head of Dincht backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Dincht fails to land.
Dincht doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dincht misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Phol working aggressively here.
Dincht has a couple of punches blocked by Phol.
Dincht misses with the head strike.
Phol is struggling to control the position.
Good body shot from Phol.
Dincht misses with a punch to the body.
Dincht tries a body shot but Phol blocks it.
A hook to the body from Phol.
Phol is working Dincht over against the cage.
Dincht tries to throw a body punch but Phol avoids it by throwing Dincht back against the cage.
Phol stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
A head punch on the inside from Dincht fails to land.
Phol swings wildly with an uppercut but Dincht uses good head movement to avoid it.
Phol lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Dincht backwards.
Phol lands a right hand that snaps the head of Dincht backwards.
Phol lands a right hand that snaps the head of Dincht backwards.
Dincht throws a head punch that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Phol slowing the pace effectively.
Dincht takes a shot to the head.
A short right from Phol on the inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Phol lands a nice uppercut.
Phol working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Phol lands with a left to the head.
A short uppercut from Phol.
A nice right hand lands inside from Phol.
Phol fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dincht tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Dincht lands an uppercut.
Phol lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Dincht lands a nice uppercut.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Phol stalling the fight.
Phol blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dincht swings wildly with an uppercut but Phol uses good head movement to avoid it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dincht misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dincht swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Phol blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
King Phol dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
A looping hook to the body misses from Dincht. Phol does a little dance to reset his feet.
Phol wants to counter the offense by Dincht and move into the clinch position.
Phol displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dincht throws out the jab.
Phol looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Phol lands a nice looking body kick.
Dincht walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Phol jabs at Dincht's body.
Dincht gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Phol avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Phol misses with a right hand
and Dincht counters with a lovely straight right hand!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jab, jab by Phol - just one landing.
Dincht ducks under a wild hook from Phol.
Dincht throws a front kick that sends Phol stumbling back into the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Phol lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Phol catches Dincht with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Phol fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
King Phol seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Phol scores with a shot to the body.
Dincht takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Dincht misses with a body shot.
Phol has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nice uppercut lands for Dincht. That snapped Phol's head back.
Dincht moves out of range of the strikes.
Phol throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Dincht counters with a nice body kick.
Phol feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Dincht's calf.
We've been informed that Phol has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
A shot to the body from Dincht misses
and Dincht takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Dincht loads up on a big right hand but Phol slips the punch.
Dincht tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Phol avoids the body shot from Dincht.
Phol misses with a right hand
and Dincht counters with a straight right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Phol fails in his attempt to clinch.
An inside leg kick from Phol misses.
A little feinted left hand from Dincht on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Dincht misses with a shot to the body
and Phol cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Good standup being displayed there by Phol as he connects with a hook.
Dincht takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Phol avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Dincht gets tackled into the cage by Phol. Phol maintains the clinch.
Dincht lands a right hand that snaps the head of Phol backwards.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
A short right from Phol on the inside.
Phol working aggressively here.
A body shot lands from Phol.
Phol lands a right hand.
Dincht blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dincht.
Dincht misses with a short punch on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Dincht.
King Phol seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Phol lands a body punch.
Phol avoiding damage.
Phol goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dincht blocks a body shot from Phol.
Phol lands a right hand.
Good body shot from Dincht.
Dincht struggles to land a body shot inside as Phol controls his hands.
Dincht tries a body shot but Phol blocks it.
Phol throws a head punch that misses.
Dincht struggles to land a body shot inside as Phol controls his hands.
Dincht's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Phol pushes Dincht back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Phol lands with a right to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Phol.
Still in the clinch, Phol scores with a nice short uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Phol scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Nice body punch from Dincht.
Phol is trying to maintain a safe position but Dincht gets an underhook and turns Phol into the cage.
Phol scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A right hand to the body from Phol.
Phol lands a left hand that snaps the head of Dincht backwards.
Dincht is rocked!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A nice left hand lands by Phol.
Oh Dincht is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Dincht is trying to break the clinch but Phol is controlling him.
Phol scores with a nice hook to the head.
Dincht swings wildly with an uppercut but Phol uses good head movement to avoid it.
Phol is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Dincht misses with a body punch.
Dincht seems to have got his legs back now.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Phol lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Phol digs a right hand underneath Dincht's ribcage. Dincht let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Phol scores with a hook to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
King Phol 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.
Dincht throws a lazy uppercut
and Phol cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Dincht with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Phol to score with a decent uppercut.
Phol misses with a body shot
and Dincht counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Phol misses with a wild body shot.
A slow jab from Dincht misses its intended target.
Phol tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dincht was well out of range. Poor timing from Phol.
Phol rushes Dincht and presses him up against the cage.
Phol lands a nice shot to the body.
Phol wants to stall.
Phol working some nice short punches in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Phol tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Dincht working aggressively here.
Phol misses with a punch to the body.
Phol digs a right hand underneath Dincht's ribcage. Dincht let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A short right from Phol on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dincht swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Phol softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Phol has a couple of punches blocked by Dincht.
Good body shot from Dincht.
Dincht is trying to break the clinch but Phol has him pressed against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Dincht fails to land.
Phol misses with a short punch on the inside.
Phol lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Phol.
Phol effectively controlling the action here.
Phol presses Dincht against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Phol content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Dincht misses with a body punch.
Dincht's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Dincht tries to work over Phol's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Dincht throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Phols head.
Phol scores with a shot to the side of Dincht's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Phol lands a left hand.
Phol lands a right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Phol stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Phol stalling.
Dincht swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Phol digs a right hand into Dincht's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Dincht's gas tank.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Phol blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Phol.
A short right from Phol on the inside.
Phol blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Phol lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Phol lands an uppercut.
Phol works on Dincht's body with a couple of short punches.
Phol lands a left hand that snaps the head of Dincht backwards.
Phol has Dincht pushed against the cage.
Phol will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Dincht up against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dincht doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dincht misses with a body punch.
A body shot lands from Phol.
Phol misses with a short punch on the inside.
Phol lands with a light punch inside.
Phol leaning against his opponent.
Phol lands a right hand.
A right hand to the body from Dincht.
A hook to the body from Phol.
Phol working aggressively here.
Dincht doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dincht throws a punch but it's blocked by Phol.
A short right from Phol on the inside.
Dincht lands a hook that snaps the head of Phol backwards.
Dincht is looking to break free of the clinch but Phol has double underhooks.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Phol tries to work over Dincht's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Phol avoiding damage.
A short right from Phol on the inside.
Dincht tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Phol blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Phol working some nice short punches in the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Phol fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Phol blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dincht.
The referee is keeping an eye on Phol - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Phol works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Phol.
Phol lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Dincht backwards.
Phol tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nice body punch from Phol.
Phol misses with some punches.
Phol has Dincht pushed against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
King Phol really dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Nice shot lands for Phol.
Dincht buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Phol ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Dincht closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Phol throws a front kick that sends Dincht stumbling back into the cage.
Phol lands the left hand.
Dincht avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Phol throws a hook but Dincht blocks it.
Dincht is looking to counter punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dincht jabs Phol right on the nose. Phol blinks but takes it well.
Phol looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Dincht on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Dincht throws the left hand but Phol avoids the punch easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A chopping leg kick lands by Phol.
Phol throws a big shot that misses.
Phol connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Dincht momentarily.
Phol sends Dincht crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Phol is motioning to the referee to let Dincht up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
It looks like Zell Dincht has been cut.
Phol cracks the inside of Dincht's front leg.
Dincht blocks a jab.
Phol attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Phol scores with a decent looking hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Phol takes a swing at Dincht's ribcage but misses.
King Phol seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dincht walks into a jab.
Dincht misses with a lunging right hand
and Phol makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Dincht wants to land a leg kick but Phol is out of range.
Phol swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Phol jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Nice defenses there by Phol.
A big right from Dincht misses.
Phol lands with a nice body punch.
Dincht throws a lazy uppercut
letting Phol counter with a right hand.
Phol lands a big right hand that sends Dincht crashing to the mat! Phol stays standing though and waves Dincht back to his feet!
Phol misses with a body punch
and Dincht counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Phol thinking.
Phol feints and then cracks Dincht's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Dincht down.
Dincht takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Dincht fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Phol manages to avoid it.
Phol looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Phol tries to work over Dincht's front leg with a kick but Dincht checks it.
Dincht ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Phol moves away.
Phol steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Dincht.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Phol scores with a spinning back kick!
Dincht takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Dincht misses the shot to the body.
Phol drops Dincht with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Dincht looks back up at him and smiles so Phol waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Phol misses with a looping right.
Phol sends Dincht crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Phol is motioning to the referee to let Dincht up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dincht goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Dincht looks up at the clock. Bad move! Phol lands a right hand from hell, dropping Dincht. Phol pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:45 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). King Phol!
King Phol is the new middleweight champion!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jason Black (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pavel Savkov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jason Black!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Pavel Savkov!
The judges for this bout are Sergei Dronov, Fedor Mirinova and Vladimir Khabensky.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Savkov misses with a looping right.
Black gets a clinch.
Black fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Black lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Savkov backwards.
Savkov lands a takedown into guard.
Black tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Savkov lands a couple of digs.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Savkov is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Black wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Savkov throws a big elbow that misses.
Savkov working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Savkov throws a big right hand that misses.
Savkov tries to free his leg and advance position but Black is retaining full guard.
Savkov throws a big right hand that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Savkov with a flurry of punches that miss.
Black looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Black is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Savkov is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Savkov preventing the sweep.
Savkov trying to control the position from guard on top but Black is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Black looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Savkov throwing strikes but missing.
Savkov trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Savkov trying to control but Black is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Savkov is in close to Black's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Black can't keep his opponent in guard - Savkov advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Black has hold of Savkov's hands but Savkov slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Savkov thows a huge punch but Black dodges it nicely.
Black is controlling Savkov's trapped leg to prevent Savkov from advancing to side control.
Savkov working over Black with some ground and pound. Black looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Savkov thows a huge punch but Black dodges it nicely.
Black tries to get to full guard but Savkov has control of the leg.
Black tries to kick Savkov off but Savkov keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Black wants to control but Savkov is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Savkov missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Savkov thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Savkov thows a huge punch but Black dodges it nicely.
Savkov missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Savkov working over Black with some ground and pound. Black looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Savkov missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Black blocking the ground and pound attempt from Savkov.
Savkov not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Savkov wants to control but Black is keeping him busy.
Savkov seems to be working for a kimura but Black defends the submission attempt.
Savkov missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Savkov lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Black keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Black is not content to let Savkov control the position.
Savkov lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Black is staying active underneath Savkov, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Savkov missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Savkov drops an elbow to the side of Black's head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Savkov is keen to just control but Black is a slippery customer.
Savkov scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Savkov is looking to stall here but Black recovers full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pavel Savkov dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Savkov ducks under a wild hook from Black.
Savkov fails with the takedown.
A counter left hand to the body from Black misses its target.
Black moves out of range of the strikes.
Savkov misses with a looping left.
Black staying out of range there.
Black swings for the body but Savkov moves out of range.
Savkov wants to clinch
letting Black counter with a right hand.
Black ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Savkov throws a looping overhand right but Black ducks down to avoid it.
Black misses with a body shot
and Black takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Savkov ducks under a wild hook from Black.
Savkov shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Black defends it nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A left lands for Savkov.
Savkov lands an overhand right.
Black closes the distance and clinches.
Savkov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Black misses with a hook from the clinch.
Savkov drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Jason Black has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pavel Savkov.
Black dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Savkov wants a takedown but no success here.
A hook to the body from Black.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Black is trying to maintain a safe position but Savkov gets an underhook and turns Black into the cage.
Black is struggling to control the position.
Savkov has Black pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Black manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Nice body punch from Black.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Savkov.
I was talking to Black's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Savkov is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Black pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Savkov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Black misses with some punches.
Savkov can't find room to land a body shot as Black controls the action.
Savkov lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Black.
Black lands with a short shot to the head.
Savkov softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Savkov is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Black is defending well.
Savkov is working for takedown but Black is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Savkov fails to land.
Savkov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Savkov lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Savkov gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Savkov is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Savkov loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Savkov with a flurry of punches that miss.
Savkov scoring with some ground and pound.
Savkov postures up in Black's guard and throws a big left but Black blocks it.
Savkov trying to control but Black is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Black not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Savkov trying to control the position from guard on top but Black is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Black is trying to keep Savkov in close.
Savkov missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Savkov throwing strikes but missing.
Black is trying to keep Savkov in close.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Savkov scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Savkov postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pavel Savkov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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.
Savkov has Black up against the cage in a clinch.
Savkov lands with a light punch inside.
Black misses with a hook from the clinch.
Savkov is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Black is trying to push Savkov away but Savkov has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Savkov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Savkov has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Black after a bit of a struggle.
Savkov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Good body shot from Black.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Savkov changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Black fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Jason Black has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pavel Savkov.
Savkov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Savkov throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Black's waist but Black gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Savkov off to one side.
A big left from Black misses.
Pavel Savkov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Black walks into a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Savkov looks to throw the jab but Black is out of range.
Savkov loads up on a big right hand but Black slips the punch.
Black throwing a counter right hand but Savkov manages to avoid it.
Black on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Black misses the jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Black misses the target.
Savkov takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Black drops his hands momentarily and Savkov takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Black takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Jason Black is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A telegraphed right hand from Savkov misses the target.
Black swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Black throws an overhand right that lands on Savkov's shoulder, as Savkov tries to avoid the shot.
Savkov fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Black on the side of the head.
Savkov cracks Black with a right hand to the side of the head.
Savkov throws a poor cross that misses
and Black cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Savkov might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
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!
Savkov manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Black on his heels. He'll look to pass Black's guard now, I'm sure.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Savkov loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Savkov pushing down on Black's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Savkov throwing shots but Black is blocking nicely.
Pavel Savkov has got the better of the ground game so far.
Savkov moves nicely into side control.
Savkov is trying to get an arm triangle but Black is defending well.
Savkov tries to score with some ground and pound. Black controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Black managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Savkov.
Black struggling a bit here.
Savkov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Savkov is looking to take a break and control but Black is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Savkov throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Black gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Savkov not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Savkov seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Savkov is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Black is just riding it out for now. Savkov eventually gives up the hold.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Black is trying to control but can't.
Savkov missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Black tries to roll over but Savkov keeps him under control.
Savkov is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Black is just riding it out for now. Savkov eventually gives up the hold.
Black is looking to control Savkov's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Black avoid being mounted?
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pavel Savkov really dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Black ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Savkov moves away.
Savkov scores with a nice head shot.
Pavel Savkov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Black throws the left hand but Savkov avoids the punch easily.
Nice cross by Savkov.
A big left from Black misses.
Black slips under a jab.
Savkov moves away from the strike by Black.
Black on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Black cracks a nice hook into Savkov's ribs.
Savkov throws a lazy uppercut
and Black cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Black misses with a looping left.
Savkov misses with a hook. Black ducked under it nicely.
Savkov shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Black defends it nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Savkov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Black swings for the body but Savkov moves out of range.
Black rushes Savkov and presses him up against the cage.
Black swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Black tries a body shot but Savkov blocks it.
Savkov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Savkov is trying to drag Black to the mat but Black just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Savkov misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Black.
Savkov has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Black after a bit of a struggle.
Jason Black has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pavel Savkov.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Black lands a right hand.
Black misses with a body punch.
Savkov has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Black seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Savkov can turn it around.
Savkov is trying to drag Black to the mat but Black just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Black taking a breather.
Black lands with a light punch inside.
Savkov has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Black avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Stalling in the clinch from Black.
Black misses with the head strike.
Black cracks Savkov with a nice body shot.
Savkov throws a head punch that misses.
Savkov blocks a body shot from Black.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Black lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Black goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Black fails to land.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Black.
Savkov working aggressively here.
Savkov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jason Black has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Savkov has Black pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Black manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Savkov takes a shot to the head.
Savkov drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Black.
Black scores with an uppercut up the middle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Savkov goes for a takedown attempt but Black pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Savkov throws a jab but it's blocked by Black.
Savkov looks to throw the jab but Black is out of range.
Nice defenses there by Black.
Jab by Savkov.
Savkov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Black.
Black lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Black has closed the distance and engaged Savkov in a clinch.
Savkov holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Savkov is working for takedown but Black is calmly controlling the position for now.
Black prevents a takedown attempt there.
Savkov lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jason Black had his way with Pavel Savkov in that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Savkov throws a jab but it's blocked by Black.
Savkov connects with a single shot there.
Savkov moves into the clinch successfully.
Black stalls.
Black stops a takedown attempt from Savkov.
Savkov misses with the head strike.
Savkov is looking for a takedown.
Black works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Black tries to work over Savkov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Black scores with a shoulder strike.
Black blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Black breaks the clinch.
Black misses with a hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Black keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Savkov throws a shot from downtown. Black moves away and avoids it.
Black was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Black uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Savkov.
Savkov gets tackled into the cage by Black. Black maintains the clinch.
Savkov is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Jason Black has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pavel Savkov.
Black lands a right hand.
Savkov throws a head punch that misses.
Savkov is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Black lands a hook to the side of the head.
Black stalling in the clinch but Savkov improves position.
A right hand to the body from Black.
Savkov is trying to drag Black to the mat but Black just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Savkov is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Savkov is looking to control Black's arms but Black gets an underhook and turns him. Now Savkov has his back to the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Savkov has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Black is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Black stalls.
Savkov swings wildly with an uppercut but Black uses good head movement to avoid it.
Black just leaning against Savkov, taking a breather.
Jason Black has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Savkov has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Black is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Savkov goes for a takedown in the clinch but Black prevents it.
Black goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Black swings wildly with an uppercut but Savkov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Savkov wants a takedown.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Black breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Savkov fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Black appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Savkov looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Savkov looks to land a right hand but Black moved out of range.
Savkov misses with an uppercut. Black saw that one coming.
Black scores with a decent looking hook.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Savkov.
Savkov changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Black looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Black throws Savkov to one side and escapes!
Pavel Savkov is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Savkov ducks under a wild hook from Black.
Black throws a jab when Savkov was well out of range.
Savkov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Black missing with a left hand there. Savkov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Savkov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Black.
Black misses with a looping right.
Savkov scores with a hook.
Black forces Savkov back against the cage and clinches.
Black tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Black breaks from the clinch.
Savkov throws a big shot that misses.
Savkov looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jason Black showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Savkov has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Sergei Dronov scores the fight 47:48
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 47:48
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 47:48
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pavel Savkov!
Pavel Savkov is the new welterweight champion!
As Pavel Savkov got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: Give me my belt back! Thanks for everyone!'.
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