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RBFC 90:Karjalainen vs Tavares PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Danny Charles (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brandon Stark (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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168 lbs
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Good wrestling
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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
13 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Danny Charles!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 13 - 0, fighting out of New York, Brandon Stark!
The judges for this bout are Igor Prikhodko, Dmitry Maklakov and Konstantin Menshow.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Charles moves in looking to clinch but Stark pushes him off.
Stark looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Charles shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Stark napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Sloppy strikes there by Charles.
Stark is trying to improve his position.
You can see the frustration on Stark's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Stark is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Stark struggling a bit here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stark tries to bench press Charles off him but Charles keeps the position.
Charles throws an elbow but Stark slips to the side and avoids it well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Charles tries for a kimura but Stark is defending well.
We've been hearing good reports from Charles's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Charles grinds an elbow into Stark's temple.
Charles has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Stark manages to work his way to half guard, despite Charles's best efforts.
Stark is staying active underneath Charles, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Charles is really struggling to control Stark but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Charles is controlling the pace.
Stark is trying to get back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Stark is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Charles pulls his head out easily.
Charles tries to pass to full mount but Stark defends it.
Charles is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Stark tries to roll over but Charles keeps him under control.
Charles is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Stark is just riding it out for now. Charles eventually gives up the hold.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Stark blocking the ground and pound attempt from Charles.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Charles throwing shots but Stark is blocking nicely.
Stark looks like he's trying to stand up.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Stark looks for the body kick but Charles saw that one coming.
Charles fails in his attempt to clinch.
Stark connects with a single shot there.
Charles throws a lazy right hand but Stark sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Stark misses with a head kick.
Nice straight punches there by Charles. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Charles.
Charles forces Stark back against the cage and clinches.
Charles has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Stark is trying to keep an underhook but Charles manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Charles is working for a kimura but Stark is defending it quite comfortably.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Charles perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Stark is trying to get back to full guard.
Stark has a hand on Charles's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Charles takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
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!
Stark tries to reverse the position but Charles maintains control.
Stark in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Stark working to try and regain half guard.
Stark taking shots to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Danny Charles 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.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Stark lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Charles has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Charles and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Stark enables Charles to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Stark manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Charles preventing the sweep.
Charles cracks Stark with a solid left hand.
Charles preventing the sweep.
Stark manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Charles manages to get himself to full guard.
Charles wants to sweep but no luck.
Charles being controlled here, momentarily.
Charles is looking for a triangle but Stark pushes his legs off easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stark scoring with punches to the head and body.
Stark controlling from the top position.
Danny Charles overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Charles keeping moving, preventing Stark from controlling successfully.
Charles has his hands on Stark's head, controlling the position.
Stark trying to control but Charles is working from the bottom.
Stark drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Charles manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Stark has Charles in his guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Charles accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's two 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.
Stark has his hands on Charles's head, controlling the position.
Charles trying to control the position from guard on top but Stark is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Stark has control of Charles's left arm, preventing Charles from doing any damage.
Stark is trying to keep Charles in close.
Charles stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Stark swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Stark is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stark working a defensive guard here.
Stark pulls Charles in close to prevent any damage.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Charles misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Stark throws a quick inside leg kick.
Stark throws a chopping leg kick but Charles manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Charles gets a double leg takedown into Stark's guard.
Charles being controlled here momentarily.
Charles drops back, looking for a kneebar! Stark looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Stark looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Stark!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stark working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Stark wants to lay and pray for a moment but Charles keeps working.
Charles is looking to regain half guard here but Stark keeps moving and retains side control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Stark is trying to get an arm triangle but Charles is defending well.
Stark working away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Danny Charles will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Charles takes one to the side of the head.
Danny Charles seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stark pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Charles drops down looking for a counter takedown but Stark sprawls and moves away.
Charles wants to clinch.
Charles throws a nice inside leg kick.
A punch combination from Charles misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Charles feints and as Stark raises his hands in defense, Charles changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Charles got a little sloppy there for a moment and Stark has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Charles has managed to get both his arms back between Stark's legs - danger averted.
Stark is trying to control the position but Charles postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stark wants to sweep but no luck.
Charles loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Charles is in close to Stark's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Stark is trying to control the position but Charles postures up.
Charles stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Stark swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Stark looking to hit a scissor sweep but Charles is one step ahead there.
Stark is trying to control the position but Charles postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Charles trying to control but Stark is working from the bottom.
Stark has momentary wrist control but Charles slips an elbow through the middle.
Brandon Stark has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Stark lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Stark preventing the sweep.
Stark wants to control from the top but Charles keeps moving.
Stark preventing the sweep.
Stark wants to control from the top but Charles keeps moving.
Stark content to stall in guard here.
Stark tries to free his leg and advance position but Charles is retaining full guard.
Charles looking for a sweep. Not yet Charles, not yet.
Charles has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Stark can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Charles avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Charles escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Stark gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Charles controlling the position.
Charles 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.
Stark works over Charles with some ground and pound from guard.
Charles preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Charles is trying to control the position but Stark postures up.
Stark trying to control the position from guard on top but Charles is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Charles is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Stark can do to turn this around?
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
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.
Charles scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Stark fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Charles manages to avoid it.
Charles throws a shot from downtown. Stark moves away and avoids it.
Stark lands with an overhand left.
Charles looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Stark!
Danny Charles is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Stark is trying to improve his position.
Charles is looking to take a break and control but Stark is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Stark dodges the ground and pound from Charles.
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 Danny Charles.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Charles, 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 Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 30:27
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Danny Charles!
Danny Charles very nearly forgot to thank Urban Fighter amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Wade Garrett (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Baeddan MacAuliffe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). MacAuliffe has chosen Notorious by Duran Duran as his entrance music. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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157 lbs
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159 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Wade Garrett!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 8 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Baeddan MacAuliffe!
The judges for this bout are Valeri Chadov, Illya Tyunina and Igor Prikhodko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Garrett has closed the distance and engaged MacAuliffe in a clinch.
Garrett lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Garrett lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Garrett fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
MacAuliffe blocking some punches.
Garrett swings wildly with an uppercut but MacAuliffe uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short right from Garrett on the inside.
MacAuliffe drags the fight down to the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Garrett tries to stand but MacAuliffe is controlling from the bottom.
MacAuliffe is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Garrett defends well.
Garrett wants to stand but MacAuliffe is controlling his posture from full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Garrett trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
MacAuliffe is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Garrett tries to stand but MacAuliffe is controlling from the bottom.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Garrett stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Garrett is looking to clinch.
Garrett is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
MacAuliffe swats away the attempt to clinch by Garrett.
MacAuliffe avoids a punch combination nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
MacAuliffe lands a jab-cross combination.
MacAuliffe fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Garrett catches MacAuliffe with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Garrett misses with the combination.
Garrett missing with a left hand there. MacAuliffe was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Garrett lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
MacAuliffe slips a jab from Garrett.
Jab, jab by Garrett - just one landing.
MacAuliffe is rocked!
Garrett throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
MacAuliffe is still on wobbly legs! Can Garrett finish him?
Garrett misses with a wild body shot.
MacAuliffe tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
MacAuliffe lands a nice leg kick that just misses Garrett's sensitive parts.
MacAuliffe seems to have recovered his senses.
Wade Garrett is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A big right from Garrett misses.
MacAuliffe throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Garrett was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Garrett looks to clinch
and MacAuliffe counters with a single leg into guard. Garrett didn't expect that.
Garrett keeping moving, preventing MacAuliffe from controlling successfully.
Garrett pulls MacAuliffe in close to his closed guard and prevents MacAuliffe from doing any damage or advancing position.
Garrett wants to stand up but MacAuliffe is controlling him.
MacAuliffe pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Garrett is keeping the position for now.
MacAuliffe throwing strikes but missing.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Garrett has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. MacAuliffe has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Garrett using the Thai plumb to throw knees but MacAuliffe has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
MacAuliffe controlling the action here for a moment.
Garrett goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
MacAuliffe taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Garrett lands a shoulder strike.
MacAuliffe blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Garrett misses with a punch to the body.
MacAuliffe pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Wade Garrett seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Garrett looks to land a left hand but MacAuliffe moved out of range nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wade Garrett dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Garrett avoids the head kick by MacAuliffe.
Wade Garrett is winning the standup battle so far.
Garrett throws a right and a left that MacAuliffe avoids nicely.
MacAuliffe ducks under a wild hook from Garrett.
Garrett misses with a body shot.
Garrett throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Garrett with a nice cross.
MacAuliffe takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Garrett will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
MacAuliffe stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Garrett.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Garrett looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
MacAuliffe is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
MacAuliffe walks into a jab.
Garrett lands a slapping body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Garrett checks a leg kick.
MacAuliffe throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Garrett swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by MacAuliffe.
Garrett fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Garrett punishes MacAuliffe's body with a nice straight punch.
Garrett tests MacAuliffe's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Garrett tries to clinch there but MacAuliffe circles away.
Jab by Garrett.
MacAuliffe looks up at the clock. Bad move! Garrett lands a right hand from hell, dropping MacAuliffe. Garrett pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Wade Garrett!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Frank Lopez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Theros Ironfist (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 11 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Frank Lopez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Theros Ironfist!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Konstantin Menshow and Sergei Dronov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ironfist plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
It looks like Frank Lopez has been cut.
Ironfist throws a head kick that misses.
It looked like Lopez was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Ironfist swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Ironfist throws a sloppy head kick and Lopez moves out of range easily.
Ironfist throws a nice looking combination but Lopez bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Lopez scores with a jab to the jaw.
Lopez misses with a wild body shot.
Ironfist misses with a combination
and Lopez counters with a nice uppercut.
A head kick misses from Ironfist.
Lopez 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.
Lopez dodges the punch combination from Ironfist.
Ironfist looks to land a combination but Lopez avoids it well.
Lopez throws a counter high kick but Ironfist was just alert enough to avoid it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ironfist takes a shot right to the bread basket.
No joy there for Ironfist, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Lopez works Ironfist's body with a nice hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Lopez. Ironfist shrugs it off though.
Lopez drops his hands momentarily and Ironfist takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
A combination from Ironfist does no damage.
Lopez swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Lopez lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Lopez scores with a body shot.
Lopez lands with a nice combination. Ironfist backs away looking to recover.
Ironfist tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ironfist looks winded!
Ironfist feints a jab promting Lopez to slip. Ironfist then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Lopez slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ironfist misses with a combination
enabling Lopez to counter with a crisp jab.
Lopez darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Lopez, as that shot connected.
Ironfist throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Lopez.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Ironfist.
A nice inside leg kick there by Lopez. That's going to slow Ironfist down.
Ironfist misses with a left hand
enabling Lopez to counter with a crisp jab.
Nice body punch from Lopez.
Nice cross by Lopez.
Ironfist is rocked!
Ironfist misses with a leg kick
and Lopez counters with a nice leg kick.
Ironfist is still on wobbly legs! Can Lopez finish him?
Lopez cracks Ironfist with a hook to the temple - Ironfist is on wobbly legs here! Lopez swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Ironfist falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Lopez wins by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Frank Lopez!
Frank Lopez thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Billy Gruff (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hell Fury (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Gruff might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Shut Up - Stormzy. Billy Gruff has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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245 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Billy Gruff!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Hell Fury!
The judges for this bout are Konstantin Menshow, Aleksandr Martynov and Igor Prikhodko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fury scores with a shot to the body.
A combination from Fury does no damage.
Gruff looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Gruff moves out of range of the strikes.
Fury scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gruff is trying to stand back up but Fury is controlling him
Gruff blocking the ground and pound attempt from Fury.
Gruff's coaches at Hart Family Dungeon have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Gruff is controlling Fury's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Gruff is trying to control but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gruff is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Fury in particular looking to stall.
Fury wants to pass to mount but Gruff is defending the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fury throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Fury missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Gruff is defending against the submission attempts here by Fury.
Fury sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Gruff defending well though.
Fury is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Fury missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Gruff has his hands clasped together around Fury's back. He's all about the action.
Gruff continues to stall.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Fury throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Gruff to regain full guard.
Gruff wants to stand but Fury is controlling the position.
Fury throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Fury is looking to work some ground and pound but Gruff has wrist control.
Fury prevents Gruff from getting back to his feet.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Fury scores with the left hand. Gruff knows he should have avoided that one.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fury lands with a hook. Gruff tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Fury misses with a body shot.
Billy Gruff is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gruff ducks under a wild hook from Fury.
Gruff tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Fury manages to circle out of the way.
Fury shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Gruff napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Fury wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gruff keeps working.
Fury working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Gruff is trying to get back to half guard.
Gruff is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Fury is controlling him well.
Fury working the ground and pound from side control.
Gruff is not content to let Fury control the position.
Fury throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fury moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Gruff is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Fury working the ground and pound but Gruff is defending the strikes.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Fury working away.
Gruff parries the strikes from Fury easily there. Fury is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Gruff to escape.
Fury is trying to get an arm triangle but Gruff is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hell Fury dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Fury misses the shot to the body.
Gruff will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Fury shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Fury throwing shots but Gruff is blocking nicely.
Fury throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Gruff to regain full guard.
Fury trying to control but Gruff is working from the bottom.
Fury forces his way into half guard.
Fury has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gruff is not content to let Fury control the position.
Gruff trying to control from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gruff pushes Fury off looking to stand but Fury dives back in and keeps control.
Fury throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Gruff to regain full guard.
Fury seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Fury has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Gruff utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Fury trying to control the position from guard on top but Gruff is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gruff controlling Fury's posture.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Fury with a nice cross.
Fury moves forwards but Gruff connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Gruff.
Nice uppercut there from Fury.
Fury shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Gruff counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Fury dives in and grabs Gruff's left leg, looking for a takedown. Gruff pushes down on Fury's head and hops out.
Gruff wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Hell Fury seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Gruff punishes Fury's body with a nice straight punch.
Fury shoots in for a takedown but Gruff shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Billy Gruff has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hell Fury.
Fury takes a swing at Gruff's ribcage but misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A punch combination from Gruff misses.
Gruff slips a jab from Fury.
Gruff moves into the clinch successfully.
Fury is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Gruff pulls him back up using the underhooks.
A short body shot lands from Gruff as the two fighters clinch.
Gruff lands a hook that snaps the head of Fury backwards.
Gruff lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Gruff stalling.
Gruff pushes Fury back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Fury is breathing heavily.
Nice body punch from Gruff.
Fury is trying to pull guard but Gruff turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Fury can't get the takedown.
Gruff pushes Fury back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Gruff throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Furys head.
Gruff lands a nice shot to the body.
A hook to the body from Gruff.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gruff controlling the action here for a moment.
Gruff lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gruff stalls.
Fury has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Gruff avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Gruff works on Fury's body with a couple of short punches.
Gruff manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Gruff lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A right hook to the body lands for Gruff.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Gruff.
Gruff lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Fury.
Gruff pushes Fury back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Gruff lands a shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Billy Gruff dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Fury looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Fury shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Fury throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Gruff counters by moving into the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Gruff.
Fury drops down looking for an ankle pick but Gruff pulls his leg out and moves away.
Gruff has closed the distance and engaged Fury in a clinch.
Nice body punch from Gruff - that landed with a thud.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gruff lands a body shot in the clinch.
Fury takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Gruff displaying some good clinch control by pressing Fury up against the cage.
Gruff lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Gruff cracks Fury with a nice body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gruff is struggling to control the position.
A bit of stalling here from Gruff.
Gruff lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Fury or not.
Gruff digs a right hand into Fury's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Fury's gas tank.
Gruff scores with a hook to the body.
Gruff throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Furys head.
Gruff digs a right hand into Fury's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Fury's gas tank.
Gruff pushes Fury back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Gruff lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Fury is rocked!
Gruff creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Fury with a big uppercut! Fury tries to clinch up but Gruff pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Fury to the mat! Fury covers up and Gruff unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Billy Gruff!
An out of breath and clearly excited Billy Gruff thanked ON TAP 160Q Nutrition for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Abioye Nazari (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Viktor Orban (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nazari comes to the cage accompanied by Do You Call My Name by Ra. Viktor Orban will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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300 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 9 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Abioye Nazari !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Viktor Orban!
The judges for this bout are Dmitry Maklakov, Ivan Kurochkin and Aleksandr Martynov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No joy there for Nazari , who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Orban was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Orban darts in and clinches Nazari up against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Orban.
Nazari swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Orban lands an elbow that stopped Nazari in his tracks for a moment.
It looks like Abioye Nazari has been cut.
Nazari working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Orban lands a body punch.
Orban missing with knees to the body.
The referee calls for Orban to work.
Orban is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Nazari is defending well for now.
Nazari blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Orban misses with an elbow strike.
Orban creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Nazari .
It looks like Viktor Orban has been cut.
Nazari dodges an elbow strike from Orban.
Orban lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Nazari dodges an elbow strike from Orban.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Orban blocks a body shot from Nazari .
Orban stalling the fight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Nazari tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Orban's elbow.
Stalling in the clinch from Orban.
Orban is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Nazari is defending well for now.
Orban throws an elbow that misses.
Nazari pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
We've been hearing reports that Nazari has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Nazari misses with a low kick.
Nazari throws a sloppy head kick and Orban moves out of range easily.
Orban 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.
Sloppy strikes from Nazari . Those never looked like landing.
Nazari misses with a hook
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Nazari throws an overhand right that lands on Orban's shoulder, as Orban tries to avoid the shot.
Orban pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Orban slips a jab and a cross from Nazari .
Orban tries a quick counter leg kick but Nazari is wise to it.
Nazari scores with the left hand. Orban knows he should have avoided that one.
Nazari tries a head kick but it misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nazari misses with a low kick as Orban jumps back.
A nice inside leg kick there by Nazari . That's going to slow Orban down.
Nazari throws a push kick but Orban slaps the foot to one side.
Abioye Nazari seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Orban keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Nazari .
Nazari throws a right and a left that both miss.
Nazari misses with a head kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nazari throws a head kick but Orban moves out of range.
Nazari misses with a wild combination.
Nazari throws a shot from downtown. Orban moves away and avoids it.
Nazari moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromOrban.
Nazari throws an off balance right hand
and Orban counters with a head kick that wobbles Nazari - left then right he sways and one more bomb from Orban sends him down. This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Viktor Orban!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tito Griffin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bugurt Bugurtov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Griffin's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Blessed. Tito Griffin could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Bugurt Bugurtov's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Tito Griffin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Bugurt Bugurtov!
The judges for this bout are Fedor Mirinova, Viktor Lagutenko and Vladimir Khabensky.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Griffin wants to clinch.
Griffin looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Bugurtov uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Bugurtov looks to throw the jab but Griffin is out of range.
Griffin throwing a counter right hand but Bugurtov manages to avoid it.
Bugurtov throws a leg kick that misses.
Bugurtov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bugurtov swings widly with a right hand
and Griffin connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Griffin misses with a two punch combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Griffin throws a lazy right hand but Bugurtov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bugurt Bugurtov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bugurtov shoots in but no luck this time.
As Bugurtov looks to move away, Griffin throws a big counter combo but Bugurtov just gets out of the way.
Griffin will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Bugurtov goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Griffin drops Bugurtov with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Bugurtov looks back up at him and smiles so Griffin waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
It looks like Bugurt Bugurtov has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bugurtov closes the distance and clinches up with Griffin, looking for a takedown. Bugurtov pushes Griffin against the cage but Griffin circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Bugurtov misses with a wild body shot.
Bugurtov fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Griffin is out of range.
Griffin appears to be looking for a big counter.
Griffin throws a hook but Bugurtov blocks it.
Bugurtov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
An inside leg kick from Bugurtov misses.
Bugurtov throws a head kick that half lands.
Griffin has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Russian Bears Training Center in the buildup to the fight.
Griffin lands with a massive overhand right! Stick a fork in Bugurtov - he's out cold! Ermm... I think I just mixed my metaphors but yeah... That was a nice KO! Big win for Griffin!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Tito Griffin!
Tito Griffin thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jimmy Pritchard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brian Jensen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Brian Jensen has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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173 lbs
9 - 2 - 0 |
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175 lbs
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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
9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jimmy Pritchard!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 8 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Brian Jensen!
The judges for this bout are Fedor Mirinova, Aleksei Zolotukhin and Illya Tyunina.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pritchard scores with a shot to the body.
Pritchard cracks Jensen with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
A left lands for Pritchard.
Jab by Pritchard.
Pritchard throws a leg kick which misses Jensen's front leg but catches the back leg as Jensen tries to avoid it.
Pritchard's corner calls for a 1-2. Pritchard obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Pritchard throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Pritchard misses with a wild body shot.
Jensen drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Pritchard defends it well.
Pritchard jabs Jensen right on the nose. Jensen blinks but takes it well.
Pritchard ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jensen moves away.
Jensen feints the counter takedown.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jensen throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Pritchard's waist but Pritchard gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Jensen off to one side.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pritchard scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Pritchard defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Jensen.
Pritchard looks to throw the jab but Jensen is out of range.
Jensen scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Jensen tries to pass to full mount but Pritchard defends it.
Jensen seems to be looking for submissions.
Jensen is trying to work for a kimura but Pritchard is defending well.
Jensen prevents Pritchard from standing back up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jensen is looking to advance position but Pritchard won't allow it.
Jensen 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.
Jensen wants to take a breather but Pritchard is having none of it.
Jensen is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jensen tries to pass the half guard into mount. Pritchard knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Jensen is looking for a kimura here.
Jensen is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Pritchard is defending against the submission attempts here by Jensen.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
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.
Jensen seems to be looking for submissions.
Pritchard is in trouble now - Jensen has advanced to mount!
Jensen trying to control but Pritchard is having none of it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jensen goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Pritchard turns into him and now he's in Jensen's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jimmy Pritchard dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Pritchard is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jensen.
Jensen is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Jensen moves away from the strike by Pritchard.
Jensen misses with a takedown
and Pritchard counters with a right hand to the body.
Jensen tries to clinch but Pritchard is having none of it.
Pritchard fires out a quick counter leg kick but Jensen just manages to avoid it.
Pritchard scores with a nice strike.
Jensen fails with an attempt to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pritchard lands a nice looking body shot.
Pritchard tests Jensen's chin there with a solid looking shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jensen takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Jensen is rocked!
A cross from Pritchard lands.
Jensen is still on wobbly legs! Can Pritchard finish him?
Pritchard drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Jensen right on the button. Jensen goes down! Pritchard follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Pritchard gets the win via TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jimmy Pritchard!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lucas Marston (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yes Man Sanchez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Marston comes to the cage accompanied by Bring it on motherfucker. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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220 lbs
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216 lbs
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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
14 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Lucas Marston!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Yes Man Sanchez!
The judges for this bout are Aleksei Zolotukhin, Konstantin Menshow and Illya Tyunina.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sloppy strikes from Marston. Those never looked like landing.
Marston misses with a double jab
and Sanchez counters with a nice uppercut.
Sanchez avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Sanchez! But no joy.
Sanchez fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Marston has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Sanchez missing with a left hand there. Marston was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Marston scores with a body shot.
A bone on bone clash there as Marston blocks the leg kick.
Sanchez fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Marston looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marston chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Sanchez can pounce on him.
Sanchez looks to land a right hand but Marston moved out of range.
Marston rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Sanchez counters with a nice kick to the body.
Sanchez throws a right and a left that both miss.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marston cracks a nice hook into Sanchez's ribs.
Marston on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Sanchez throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Marston throws a jab when Sanchez was well out of range.
Marston connects with a good right hand that stumbles Sanchez. Sanchez circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Sanchez misses with a double jab
letting Marston counter with a right hand.
Sanchez misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Marston.
Marston misses with an uppercut. Sanchez saw that one coming.
Marston keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
An attempted straight right counter from Marston misses the target.
A big right from Sanchez misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez misses with a hook. Marston ducked under it nicely.
Marston just misses with a punch to the body.
Sanchez misses with a hook
and Marston counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Sanchez defending well as Marston loads up on a big left hand.
And Sanchez responds with a good body kick, but Marston manages to step out the way in time.
Sanchez throws the left hand but Marston avoids the punch easily.
It looked like Marston was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Sanchez.
Sanchez lands a nice shot that snaps Marston's head back.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sanchez throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Marston throws the left hand but Sanchez avoids the punch easily.
Sanchez takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
We've been told by Marston's head coaches at LOD: Club Pain that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Sanchez uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Marston.
Marston misses with an attempted mid kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marston throws a low kick but Sanchez moves out of range easily.
Sanchez is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Marston throws a right hand that misses
and Sanchez connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Marston throws out a loose jab but Sanchez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sanchez lands a head kick. Marston smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Marston uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sanchez.
An attempted straight right counter from Marston misses the target.
Marston jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Marston throws the left hand but Sanchez avoids the punch easily.
Marston jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Marston fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Sanchez tries to land a leg kick but Marston saw it coming and moves away.
Marston scores with a nice right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez misses with a hook to the body
and Marston cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Marston avoids the body shot from Sanchez.
Marston misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sanchez.
Sanchez now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Marston throws a leg kick that misses.
Marston misses with a right hand
and Sanchez counters with a nice body kick.
Marston tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sanchez was well out of range. Poor timing from Marston.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Sanchez! But no joy.
Marston staying out of range there.
Marston feinted there with a counter leg kick.
A big right from Sanchez misses.
Marston checks a low kick from Sanchez.
Marston misses with a kick to the body.
Sanchez scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Yes Man Sanchez will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Marston cracks Sanchez with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Sanchez throws a head kick that misses.
Marston connects with a looping right hand.
Marston lands a leg kick that knocks Sanchez off balance momentarily.
Marston misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Marston keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Sanchez.
Marston misses with a double jab
and Sanchez counters with an inside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marston is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
An inside leg kick lands from Sanchez.
Sanchez displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Marston throws out the jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sanchez smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Marston throws a low kick but it's checked well by Sanchez.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Sanchez! But no joy.
Marston throws an overhand right that lands on Sanchez's shoulder, as Sanchez tries to avoid the shot.
A jab from Marston misses.
An inside leg kick lands from Sanchez.
Marston takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Marston throws a big shot that misses.
Sanchez throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Sanchez looks to land a right hand but Marston moved out of range.
Sanchez checks a leg kick.
Marston has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Sanchez finds it's way round the side to connect with Marston's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Marston counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A big right from Marston misses.
Marston walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sanchez connects with a solid leg kick.
Sanchez misses with a low kick as Marston jumps back.
Sanchez scores with a jab.
A big left from Marston misses.
Marston swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sanchez connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Sanchez throws a series of punches but Marston moves out of range.
Marston scores with a punch to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marston swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Marston takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Sanchez thuds a left hand into Marston's body.
Marston throws a sloppy head kick and Sanchez moves out of range easily.
Sanchez throws out a counter right but Marston avoids it with no problem.
Marston on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Sanchez throws an off balance right hand
and Marston counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Marston throws a leg kick that misses.
Sanchez fails in his attempt to clinch.
Sanchez throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Marston was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Marston misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Sanchez counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Marston thows a body kick. Sanchez tries to catch it but that hurt him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A bone on bone clash there as Marston blocks the leg kick.
Sanchez connects with the punch.
Marston throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sanchez throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
It looked like Marston wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Sanchez buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Marston takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Marston defending well as Sanchez loads up on a big left hand.
Nice jab there from Sanchez.
Marston connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Marston walks into a straight right hand from Sanchez.
Sanchez lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yes Man Sanchez showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Marston works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Sanchez connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Marston throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Marston throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Sanchez on the side of the head.
Marston on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Sanchez cracks Marston with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Sanchez connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Marston momentarily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Marston. Sanchez does a little dance to reset his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marston fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Sanchez looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Sanchez keeps Marston at a distance using the push kick.
Marston jabbing away but nothing is landing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sanchez throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Marston throws a hook to the side of Sanchez's head but Sanchez sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A decent looking cross lands there for Marston.
Good standup being displayed there by Sanchez as he connects with a hook.
Sanchez scores with a nice strike.
Marston throws a hook to the side of Sanchez's head but Sanchez sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sanchez blocks a leg kick.
Marston rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Sanchez cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A low kick from Sanchez misses
and Sanchez takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sanchez misses with a body shot.
Marston throws a leg kick but Sanchez sees it coming and checks it nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marston throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Sanchez cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Marston takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Marston turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Sanchez has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Sanchez throws the kick towards the body but Marston avoids it.
Sanchez lands a head shot.
A bone on bone clash there as Marston blocks the leg kick.
Marston lands a jab.
Sanchez scores with a hook.
Sanchez scores with a body shot.
Yes Man Sanchez seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Marston throws a looping overhand right but Sanchez ducks down to avoid it.
Lucas Marston has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marston takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Sanchez misses the shot to the body.
Good shot there by Sanchez.
Sanchez lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Sanchez scores with a nice right hand.
Marston staying out of range there.
Donk. Sanchez catches Marston right on the button with a cross.
Sanchez thumps Marston with a low kick.
Marston swings away with a body shot that misses
and Sanchez counters with a leg kick.
Sanchez scores with a nice body kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez cracks Marston with an open hand slap.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Marston throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sanchez sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Marston takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Sanchez scores with a shot to the body.
Marston has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Sanchez.
Marston is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Sanchez lands with a nice body punch.
The fighters circle momentarily. Sanchez darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Marston. Sanchez does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sanchez throws out a counter right but Marston avoids it with no problem.
Marston takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Nice jab there from Sanchez.
And that's the end of the fight!
Yes Man Sanchez comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Sanchez 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 Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 28:29
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 27:30
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yes Man Sanchez!
A very excited looking Yes Man Sanchez 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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Aedan Declan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Starling Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Aedan Declan 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 middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Aedan Declan!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Starling Silva!
The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Vladimir Khabensky and Sergei Dronov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Declan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Silva.
Declan lands a nice looking body shot.
Silva ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Declan lands a leg kick that knocks Silva off balance momentarily.
Silva tries to land a leg kick but Declan saw it coming and moves away.
Silva tries to score with a low kick but Declan moves his leg out of the way.
Silva 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.
Silva moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Declan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Silva.
Silva fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Declan misses with a body shot.
Silva attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Declan chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Declan swings for the body but Silva moves out of range.
Nice straight punches there by Declan. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Declan.
Silva misses with a low kick.
Declan looks to score with a jab to the body but Silva is just out of range.
Silva fails in his attempt to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Declan tries to counter with a takedown but Silva is quick to defend against it.
Aedan Declan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jab by Silva.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Declan.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Declan.
Silva lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Declan walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Silva checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Declan throws the left hand but Silva avoids the punch easily.
Declan lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Silva looks to score with a jab to the body but Declan is just out of range.
Declan walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Silva checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Silva! But no joy.
Declan misses with a low kick as Silva jumps back.
Declan takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Silva avoids the body shot from Declan.
Silva let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Declan seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Silva avoids the head kick by Declan.
Silva misses the jab.
Declan is looking to wear down Silva with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva throws a body punch but Declan moves out of range.
Silva blocks a leg kick.
Declan throws the left hand but Silva avoids the punch easily.
Silva feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Declan's calf.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Declan avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Declan takes one to the chin there.
Silva throws a nice outside leg kick.
Silva takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Declan checks the leg kick.
Silva misses with a right hand
and Declan counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Declan throwing strikes from guard but Silva blocks nicely.
Declan tries to free his leg and advance position but Silva is retaining full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Declan missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Declan has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Declan in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Declan postures up in Silva's guard and throws a big left but Silva blocks it.
Silva tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Silva is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
A big right from Declan misses.
A jab from Silva finds it's way through Declan's defenses.
Declan looks to score with a jab to the body but Silva is just out of range.
Silva is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Declan with a body shot.
A low kick from Silva misses
and Declan counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Silva!
The ground and pound from Declan seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Declan misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silva is trying to improve his position.
Declan trying to control the action but Silva is working from the bottom.
Silva keeps Declan under control for a moment.
Declan working away.
Silva avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Declan.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aedan Declan dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
An inside leg kick from Declan misses.
Silva tries a quick counter leg kick but Declan is wise to it.
Declan fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Silva checks it well.
Declan keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Declan tried to score with a low kick but Silva checks it.
Declan throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Silva stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Silva tries to move into range but Declan moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Aedan Declan is winning the standup battle so far.
Silva looks to throw the jab but Declan is out of range.
Declan throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Silva throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Declan half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Declan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Silva.
Declan lands an overhand right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Declan moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Silva ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Declan moves away.
The fighters circling - Declan throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Silva lands a body shot.
Declan throws a body shot but no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Declan misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Declan.
Silva lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Silva digs a good body shot into Declan's ribs.
Declan throws a hook but Silva avoids it easily.
Silva flicks out a counter leg kick but Declan steps away.
Declan misses with a wild body shot.
Declan on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Declan throws a jab but it's blocked by Silva.
Silva blocks the body kick.
Declan throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Silva scores with a jab.
Silva throws a half hearted mid kick.
Declan explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Declan misses with a hook.
Silva lands with a good body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Silva. Declan does a little dance to reset his feet.
Declan throws a body shot but no joy.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Silva fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Declan.
Declan scores with a nice right hand.
Declan thows a left - swing and a miss!
Declan lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Declan takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Nice jab there from Silva.
Silva keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Silva throws a hook to the side of Declan's head but Declan sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Silva slips under a jab.
Declan just misses with a punch to the body.
Declan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Silva feints a counter leg kick.
Declan tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva lands with a nice body kick.
Declan walks into a stiff left hand from Silva.
Silva gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Silva misses with some punches.
Declan misses with a hook from the clinch.
Declan breaks from the clinch.
Declan scores with a kick to the midsection.
Silva connects with a jab.
Declan lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Declan moves out of range of the strikes.
Declan scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Declan is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Silva ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Declan moves away.
Declan tries to work over Silva's front leg with a kick but Silva checks it.
Declan throws an overhand right that lands on Silva's shoulder, as Silva tries to avoid the shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Declan takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silva uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Declan.
Silva takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Silva takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Declan throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Declan takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Declan darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Declan rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Silva moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Declan misses with a wild body shot.
Declan thuds his shin into the meat of Silva's side.
Declan takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
An inside leg kick lands from Declan.
Declan throws a head kick but Silva moves out of range.
Declan scores with a body shot.
Declan throws a shot from downtown. Silva moves away and avoids it.
Declan avoids the body shot from Silva.
Declan misses with an uppercut. Silva saw that one coming.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aedan Declan dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Silva takes one on the button.
Declan throws a body punch but Silva moves out of range.
Declan misses with an uppercut.
Silva takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Silva ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Declan is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Silva can do to turn this around?
Declan lands a head kick. Silva smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Declan thows a left - swing and a miss!
Declan takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A looping hook to the body misses from Declan. Silva does a little dance to reset his feet.
Silva misses with a shot to the body
so Declan counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Declan trying to control but Silva is working from the bottom.
Declan working some strikes from top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva seems keen to control Declan's posture.
Silva looking to hit a scissor sweep but Declan is one step ahead there.
Silva utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Silva wants to sweep but no luck.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Silva lands a nice hook to Declan's body. Declan takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Declan throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Declan doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Silva ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Declan moves away.
Declan swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Silva tries to score with a low kick but Declan moves his leg out of the way.
Silva ducks under a wild hook from Declan.
Silva let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
A good leg kick by Declan.
Declan scores with a leg kick.
Silva looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Silva fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Declan manages to avoid it.
Declan swings for the body but Silva moves out of range.
Silva tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Declan is able to avoid easily.
Silva wants to slow Declan down by chopping away at his legs.
Declan half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Declan avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Silva rushes Declan and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Silva fails to land.
Declan prevents a body shot from Silva.
Declan tries to circle away but Silva has him pinned against the cage.
Silva tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Silva.
Declan tries to work over Silva's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Declan breaks the clinch.
Nice shot lands for Silva.
A looping hook to the body misses from Declan. Silva does a little dance to reset his feet.
Silva fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Declan manages to avoid it.
Declan throws a body shot but no joy.
Declan tried to score with a low kick but Silva checks it.
Declan with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Silva to score with a decent uppercut.
Declan looks to land a right hand but Silva moved out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silva dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Declan. That did some damage!
Silva fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Declan lands a head shot.
Declan takes a shot to the body in his stride.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Silva turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Silva tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Silva looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Declan attempts a counter takedown but Silva avoids it well and moves away.
Silva misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Declan.
A lazy body kick from Silva
and Declan counters with a thumping low kick.
Silva wants to slow Declan down by chopping away at his legs.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Silva lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Declan has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Declan and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Silva wants to slow Declan down by chopping away at his legs.
Silva gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Declan.
Declan cracks the inside of Silva's front leg.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Aedan Declan did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Declan loads up on a big right hand but Silva slips the punch.
Silva moves out of range of the strikes.
Silva swings for the body but Declan moves out of range.
Silva lands a jab to Declan's midsection.
Silva moves away from the strike by Declan.
Declan pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Silva closes the distance looking to clinch
and Declan counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Declan in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Declan is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Silva holds on and takes a little breather.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Declan is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Silva holds on and takes a little breather.
Declan lands a couple of elbows.
Declan wants to pass the guard but Silva is keeping the position.
Silva utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Silva working a defensive guard here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Declan trying to control but Silva is working from the bottom.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Silva defending well as Declan loads up on a big left hand.
Silva throws a leg kick which misses Declan's front leg but catches the back leg as Declan tries to avoid it.
Declan lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Silva slips under a jab.
Silva blocks a leg kick.
Silva jabs at Declan's body.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Declan.
Declan shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Silva chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Silva swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva scores with a body shot.
Silva lunges at Declan with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Declan's hand.
Silva just misses with a punch to the body.
Silva misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Declan.
Nice body kick there by Silva.
Declan misses with a body shot.
Silva uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Declan.
Declan scores with a nice right hand.
Silva sizes up Declan with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Declan throws out a leg kick but Silva moves out of range and Declan only half commits.
Declan scores with a jab.
Declan misses with a body kick.
Silva avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Silva scores with a body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A clash of legs there as Declan blocks the low kick.
Declan lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Silva swings for the body but Declan moves out of range.
Silva on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
A looping hook to the body misses from Silva. Declan does a little dance to reset his feet.
A slow jab from Silva misses its intended target.
Declan changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Declan lands with a shot to the body.
Silva misses with a straight left.
Silva scores with a hook to the body. Declan takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Declan misses with a looping left.
Silva lands with a nice body kick.
Silva tries to score with a low kick but Declan moves his leg out of the way.
Declan misses with an attempted mid kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Aedan Declan will probably get the nod.
That's time! Declan's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
An inside leg kick lands from Declan.
Declan waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Silva.
A lazy left from Declan finds it's target.
Declan misses with a low kick.
Silva was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Silva is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Silva misses with a wild body shot.
Silva avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Silva keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Declan.
Declan throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Declan thows a leg kick but Silva checks it
and Silva counters with an inside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Declan lands with a straight right. Silva didn't see that one coming.
Silva gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Silva swings away with a body shot that misses
and Declan counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Declan throws the left hand but Silva avoids the punch easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva thows a body kick. Declan tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Declan displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Silva throws out the jab.
Silva misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Declan.
Silva is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Declan misses with a kick to the body
and Silva counters with a lovely shot to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Declan. Silva does a little dance to reset his feet.
Silva misses with a looping right.
Declan takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Silva misses with a hook.
Silva ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Silva moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Silva just misses with a punch to the body.
Starling Silva has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Declan on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Silva. Silva obviously looking to wear him down.
Declan tries a low kick but Silva avoids it.
Declan throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A solid leg kick lands there for Declan.
Declan connects with a right hand. Silva shakes it off.
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!
Silva takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Silva is looking to clinch.
Silva throws a front kick aimed at Declan's knee but Declan avoids it well.
It looked like Declan wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Silva has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Declan misses with a hook.
Silva is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Declan with a body shot.
Declan misses with an uppercut.
Silva throws a solid leg kick but Declan takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Silva.
Silva has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Declan.
Declan misses with a wild body shot.
Silva tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Declan was well out of range. Poor timing from Silva.
Declan lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Good leg kick by Declan there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Declan uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Silva.
Silva throws a body shot but no joy.
Silva swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Silva turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Declan misses the shot to the body.
Some bone on bone action there as Silva checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Declan blocks a leg kick.
Declan blocks a low kick nicely.
Silva throws a shot to the body.
Silva moves out of range of the strikes.
Declan checks a leg kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Silva.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silva throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Declan takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Declan swings for the body but Silva moves out of range.
Declan misses with a hook to the body
and Silva counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Silva misses the shot to the body.
Declan throws an overhand right that lands on Silva's shoulder, as Silva tries to avoid the shot.
Silva misses with a body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Silva takes a swing at Declan's ribcage but misses.
Declan with a nice cross.
Declan moves into range and connects with a jab.
Silva closes the distance but Declan moves to the side
and Declan counters with a head kick.
Aedan Declan is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Declan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Silva.
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 Aedan Declan.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Declan, 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 50:45
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 50:45
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aedan Declan!
Aedan Declan retains his middleweight title!
An out of breath and clearly excited Aedan Declan thanked Hellbent for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Teemu Karjalainen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cristian Tavares (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Karjalainen comes to the cage accompanied by Poisonblack - Sun Shines Black. The crowd seem to be enjoying Tavares's choice of entrance music: oh, check it out, he's rocking his Jr. Olympic Gold medals. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Teemu Karjalainen!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Cristian Tavares!
The judges for this bout are Aleksandr Martynov, Ivan Kurochkin and Konstantin Menshow.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A low kick from Karjalainen is predictable there
and Tavares counters with a straight right hand.
Tavares ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Tavares throws a looping overhand right but Karjalainen ducks down to avoid it.
An attempted straight right counter from Karjalainen misses the target.
Tavares has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Karjalainen throws a sloppy head kick
and Tavares counters with a stiff right hand.
Tavares swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Karjalainen.
Tavares connects with a solid leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tavares works the jab nicely.
Tavares misses with a two punch combination.
Karjalainen rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Tavares counters with a straight right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tavares lands with a nice body punch.
Tavares lands a glancing blow to the side of Karjalainen's head.
Tavares throws a right hand that misses
and Karjalainen counters with a good low kick that Tavares was not able to check.
Karjalainen thuds a left hand into Tavares's body.
Tavares lands with an uppercut that bounces Karjalainen off the cage and back into range.
Cristian Tavares seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Karjalainen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tavares throws out the jab.
A quick step to the side and Karjalainen tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tavares waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Karjalainen.
Karjalainen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tavares.
Karjalainen gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tavares ducks under a wild hook from Karjalainen.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Tavares.
Karjalainen takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Karjalainen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A lazy left from Tavares finds it's target.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Tavares checks a leg kick.
Karjalainen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Karjalainen takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tavares connects with a crisp jab.
Karjalainen ducks under a wild hook from Tavares.
Tavares uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Karjalainen.
Karjalainen connects with an inside leg kick.
Tavares is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Karjalainen had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Karjalainen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tavares.
Tavares throws an overhand right that lands on Karjalainen's shoulder, as Karjalainen tries to avoid the shot.
It looked like Karjalainen was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Tavares smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Karjalainen throws a lazy uppercut
and Tavares counters with a straight right hand.
Tavares lands a nice shot that snaps Karjalainen's head back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Karjalainen drops his hands momentarily and Tavares takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Karjalainen takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Tavares fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Karjalainen manages to avoid it.
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!
Karjalainen gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Tavares lands with a nice body punch.
Tavares lands a nice shot to the body.
Karjalainen checks a leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cristian Tavares dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Karjalainen avoids the body shot from Tavares.
It looked like Karjalainen wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Cristian Tavares seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Tavares lands with a right hand.
Karjalainen takes one to the chin there.
That kick from Karjalainen tenderised Tavares's leg. Tavares is trying to keep his angry face on.
Tavares has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Tavares scores with a jab to the body.
Karjalainen takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tavares scores with a nice head shot.
Karjalainen avoids the body shot from Tavares.
Tavares waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Karjalainen.
Karjalainen feinted there with a counter leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Karjalainen feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Tavares's calf.
Cristian Tavares is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Karjalainen tries to land a front kick but Tavares steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Tavares scores with a decent looking hook.
Karjalainen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tavares manages to avoid it.
Tavares connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Karjalainen takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Tavares misses the shot to the body.
Karjalainen is looking to counter punch.
Jab by Tavares.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tavares comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A shot to the liver by Tavares. Beautiful body shot.
Karjalainen moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tavares throws a right hand that misses
and Karjalainen counters with an outside leg kick.
Karjalainen misses with a wild combination.
It seemed like Tavares was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Karjalainen lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Karjalainen slips under a jab.
Karjalainen swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Tavares jabs Karjalainen right on the nose. Karjalainen blinks but takes it well.
Tavares lands a body shot.
Karjalainen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tavares.
Tavares scores with the left hand. Karjalainen knows he should have avoided that one.
Tavares misses the shot to the body.
Karjalainen rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Tavares to counter with a crisp jab.
Tavares lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Karjalainen at a distance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Karjalainen changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Tavares looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tavares is trying to get back to half guard.
Tavares is still trying to improve position.
Tavares avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Karjalainen.
Karjalainen working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Karjalainen working the strikes but Tavares uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Tavares wants to control but Karjalainen is keeping busy.
Karjalainen is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Tavares reverses the position - he's now on top in Karjalainen's guard.
Karjalainen looking to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cristian Tavares showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Tavares dips to his left and cracks Karjalainen with an uppercut!
Tavares throws a jab but it's blocked by Karjalainen.
Tavares lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Karjalainen circles away quickly and effectively.
Tavares misses with a lunging right hand
and Karjalainen counters with a good low kick that Tavares was not able to check.
Karjalainen swings widly with a right hand
and Tavares connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Tavares takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Karjalainen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Karjalainen wants to land a leg kick but Tavares is out of range.
A low kick from Karjalainen is predictable there
and Karjalainen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Karjalainen takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Karjalainen needs to keep his hands up - Tavares had a free shot at his head there.
Tavares slips a straight right by Karjalainen.
Tavares scores with a jab to the body.
Tavares throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Karjalainen feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Tavares falls off balance throwing a combination
and Karjalainen counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Tavares throws a body punch but Karjalainen moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tavares throws a shot to the body.
Tavares fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Karjalainen has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Tavares lands a nice shot to the body.
Tavares takes a swing at Karjalainen's ribcage but misses.
Karjalainen takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Karjalainen looks for the body kick but Tavares saw that one coming.
Tavares looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Karjalainen looking to land some kicks to the body here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Karjalainen throws a big shot that misses.
Tavares cracks Karjalainen with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Karjalainen listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
It looks like Cristian Tavares has been cut.
Tavares steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Karjalainen.
Tavares lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Karjalainen looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Karjalainen takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Karjalainen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Tavares throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Karjalainen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Tavares just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromKarjalainen.
Tavares bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Tavares moves out of range of the body kick from Karjalainen.
Karjalainen misses with a shot to the body
and Tavares counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Tavares lands with a right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tavares thuds his right hand into Karjalainen's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Karjalainen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tavares.
A counter left hand to the body from Karjalainen misses its target.
Tavares looks to throw the jab but Karjalainen is out of range.
Karjalainen throwing a counter right hand but Tavares manages to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cristian Tavares really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Cristian Tavares's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Tavares throws a looping overhand right but Karjalainen ducks down to avoid it.
A quick step to the side and Karjalainen tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tavares fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Karjalainen looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Karjalainen's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Tavares connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Karjalainen scrambles back to his feet.
Tavares scores with a jab. Karjalainen acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Tavares tries to land a front kick but Karjalainen steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Tavares lands with a hook. Karjalainen tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Karjalainen walks into a straight right hand from Tavares.
Karjalainen walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tavares misses with a hook.
Tavares misses with a hook to the body
and Karjalainen counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Karjalainen moves out of range as Tavares strikes.
Tavares throws a right hand that misses
and Karjalainen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Karjalainen tries to bum rush Tavares with a series of wild strikes but Tavares uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Karjalainen scores with a nice right hand.
Tavares uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Karjalainen.
Tavares waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Karjalainen.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Tavares misses the target.
Tavares turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Tavares tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Karjalainen was well out of range. Poor timing from Tavares.
Tavares misses with a hook
and Karjalainen counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Tavares punishes Karjalainen's body with a nice straight punch.
Karjalainen has his takedown stuffed
and Tavares counters with a nice low kick that buckles Karjalainen's knee momentarily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Karjalainen jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Tavares looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tavares is looking to slow Karjalainen down with leg kicks.
Tavares keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Tavares checks a low kick from Karjalainen.
Tavares keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Karjalainen.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Karjalainen lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Tavares has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Tavares and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Karjalainen is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Tavares connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tavares cracks Karjalainen with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Tavares lands with a right hand.
Karjalainen moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
A shot to the body from Tavares misses
and Karjalainen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Karjalainen throws out a leg kick but Tavares moves out of range and Karjalainen only half commits.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tavares fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Karjalainen manages to avoid it.
Karjalainen takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Tavares misses with an uppercut
and Karjalainen counters with a nice right hand that sends Tavares toppling to the canvas! Tavares scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Karjalainen finish him?!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Cristian Tavares will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Cristian Tavares's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Karjalainen on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Tavares. Tavares obviously looking to wear him down.
Karjalainen drops his hands momentarily and Tavares takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Tavares throws a shot to the body.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Tavares scores with a hook to the body. Karjalainen takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Tavares avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A little jabbing left from Tavares on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Tavares blocks a head kick by Karjalainen.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tavares fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Karjalainen has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Karjalainen looks to score with a jab to the body but Tavares is just out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tavares misses with a lunging right hand
and Karjalainen counters with a nice kick to the body.
Karjalainen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tavares.
Tavares lands a jab to the nose.
Tavares slips under a jab from Karjalainen.
Karjalainen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Tavares takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Tavares moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Karjalainen drops his hands momentarily and Tavares takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Teemu Karjalainen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tavares misses with a body shot
and Karjalainen counters with a nice body kick.
Tavares uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Karjalainen has time to react.
Karjalainen ducks under a wild hook from Tavares.
Karjalainen half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Tavares works the jab nicely.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Karjalainen closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Tavares throws a jab but it's blocked by Karjalainen.
Karjalainen appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Karjalainen, as that shot connected.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Karjalainen throws a leg kick that is checked
and Tavares counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Tavares lands with a right hand.
Tavares throws a leg kick but Karjalainen sees it coming and moves out of range.
Karjalainen tried to counter with a leg kick but Tavares avoided it.
Tavares jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
A swing and a miss from Karjalainen.
Karjalainen throws a body punch but Tavares moves out of range.
Tavares is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Karjalainen with a body shot.
Tavares scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Karjalainen doesn't seem bothered though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tavares stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Tavares scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Karjalainen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tavares.
Tavares looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Tavares jabs Karjalainen right on the nose. Karjalainen blinks but takes it well.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Karjalainen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A counter left hand to the body from Karjalainen misses its target.
Tavares lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Karjalainen at a distance.
Karjalainen throws a leg kick
and Tavares counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Karjalainen throws a leg kick
and Tavares cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cristian Tavares comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Tavares winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 46:49
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 45:50
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 45:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cristian Tavares!
Cristian Tavares is the new lightweight champion!
An out of breath Cristian Tavares 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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