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RFL 015 Tyyp vs Askren PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Otavio Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mikko Paltonen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Otavio Johnson could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Mikko Paltonen's chin.
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265 lbs
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300 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
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BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
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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
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Otavio Johnson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Mikko Paltonen!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Alexandre Firmino and Felipe Paraventi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Paltonen.
Johnson throws a big counter combination but Paltonen scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Johnson has a takedown stuffed.
Nice sprawl there from Paltonen as Johnson shoots in.
Paltonen rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Johnson counters with a series of strikes. Paltonen will be more careful next time no doubt.
Johnson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Johnson staying out of range there.
It looked like Johnson was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Paltonen throws a hook but Johnson blocks it.
Mikko Paltonen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Paltonen swings widly with a right hand
and Johnson counters with a left and a right that stings Paltonen.
Paltonen misses with a lunging right hand
and Johnson counters with a stiff right hand.
A right-left combo lands from Johnson.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Johnson shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Otavio Johnson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Paltonen rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Johnson counters with a stiff right hand.
Paltonen misses with an uppercut. Johnson saw that one coming.
Johnson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Paltonen.
Johnson throws a big counter combination but Paltonen scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Johnson defending well as Paltonen loads up on a big left hand.
Johnson went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A jab from Paltonen misses.
Johnson seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Johnson gets a clinch.
Johnson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Johnson moves into the clinch successfully.
Paltonen with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Johnson breaks the clinch.
Paltonen misses with a left hand
and Johnson counters with a single leg into guard. Paltonen didn't expect that.
Paltonen has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Johnson is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Johnson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nice sprawl there from Paltonen as Johnson shoots in.
Paltonen looks to land a right hand but Johnson moved out of range.
Paltonen sends Johnson crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Paltonen is motioning to the referee to let Johnson up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
It looks like Otavio Johnson has been cut.
Paltonen misses with a looping right.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Paltonen throws a poor cross that misses
and Johnson counters with a left and a right that stings Paltonen.
Paltonen throws an off balance right hand
and Johnson counters with a straight right hand.
Paltonen might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Johnson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Johnson seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Paltonen misses with a looping right.
Johnson tries to counter by clinching up but Paltonen breaks away and moves out of range.
Paltonen misses with a straight left.
Mikko Paltonen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Johnson moves out of range of the strikes.
Paltonen rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Johnson counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Johnson.
Paltonen looks winded!
Paltonen looking to slow down the pace here.
Paltonen is looking to control Johnson's arms but Johnson gets an underhook and turns him. Now Paltonen has his back to the cage.
Paltonen seems frustrated at his inability to get double underhooks.
Paltonen is trying to stall.
Johnson really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Johnson manages to break the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Paltonen swings widly with a right hand
and Johnson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Paltonen misses with a right hand
and Johnson counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Paltonen stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Paltonen wants it to stay on the feet.
A little jabbing left from Paltonen on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Johnson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Paltonen rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Johnson counters with a two punch combo.
Paltonen misses with a right hand
letting Johnson counter with a right hand.
Paltonen throws an off balance right hand
and Johnson counters with a two punch combo.
Johnson lands a two punch combo.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A left and a right from Johnson both land. Nice combination.
Johnson tries to score a power double leg takedown but Paltonen sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Johnson somewhat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Paltonen swings widly with a right hand
and Johnson counters with a one-two to the body.
Johnson fails with a takedown attempt.
Johnson feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Johnson with a flurry of punches that miss.
Paltonen is working an open guard so Johnson takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Johnson is defended easily by Paltonen.
It seemed like Paltonen was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Otavio Johnson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Otavio Johnson's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Paltonen misses with a lunging right hand
and Johnson counters with a left and a right that stings Paltonen.
Johnson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Johnson closes this distance looking for a takedown but Paltonen circles away.
Paltonen throws a right hand that misses
and Johnson counters with a one-two to the body.
Paltonen leaves Johnson with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Nice straight punches there by Johnson. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Johnson.
Paltonen throws a poor cross that misses
and Johnson counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Otavio Johnson is winning the standup battle so far.
Paltonen throws a poor cross that misses
and Johnson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Paltonen throws a lazy uppercut
and Paltonen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Paltonen misses with a hook
and Johnson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Paltonen in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Paltonen misses with a left hand
and Johnson counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Paltonen thinking.
Paltonen has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Paltonen misses with a lunging right hand
and Johnson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Paltonen is breathing heavily.
Paltonen misses with an uppercut
and Johnson counters with a one-two to the body.
Paltonen rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Johnson counters with a two punch combo.
Johnson shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Paltonen's guard.
Paltonen has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Johnson has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
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!
Johnson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Paltonen misses with an uppercut
and Johnson counters by moving into the clinch.
Johnson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Paltonen misses with a hook
and Johnson counters with a straight right hand.
Paltonen misses with a right hand
and Johnson counters with a straight right hand.
Paltonen has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Otavio Johnson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Danga de danga de dang - Johnson scores with a four punch combination!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Johnson showed some decent athleticism there.
Paltonen wants to get back to his feet.
Paltonen manages to get to full guard.
Paltonen working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Johnson.
Johnson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Paltonen on the ground.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson preventing the sweep.
Paltonen is trying to keep Johnson in close.
Johnson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Paltonen can do to turn this around?
Johnson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Johnson gets to his feet - Paltonen follows without any prompting.
Johnson looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Paltonen wants to get back to full guard.
Johnson escapes and gets back to his feet.
Johnson shoots for a takedown but Paltonen saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Otavio Johnson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Paltonen.
Johnson lands a two punch combo.
Johnson fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Johnson fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Paltonen throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Johnson counters with a nice uppercut.
Paltonen throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Johnson counters with a one-two to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Paltonen misses with a left hand
and Johnson counters with a left and a right that stings Paltonen.
Johnson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Paltonen tries to avoid it but Johnson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Paltonen to the ground. Paltonen escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
A big left from Paltonen misses.
Johnson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Paltonen.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Otavio Johnson dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Otavio Johnson's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Paltonen throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Johnson counters with a left and a right that stings Paltonen.
Johnson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Paltonen rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Johnson counters with a left and a right that stings Paltonen.
Paltonen misses with a right hand
and Johnson counters with a straight right hand.
Johnson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Johnson takes the fight into the clinch.
Johnson breaks the clinch.
Paltonen throws a poor cross that misses
and Johnson counters with a left to the body.
Paltonen throws a right hand that misses
and Johnson counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Paltonen throws a right hand that misses
and Johnson counters with a three punch combo that has Paltonen backing up. Paltonen nods at Johnson to acknowledge the strikes.
Paltonen misses with a lunging right hand
and Johnson counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Paltonen takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Paltonen rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Johnson to counter with a crisp jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Paltonen rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Johnson counter with a right hand.
Paltonen throws an off balance right hand
and Johnson counters with a series of strikes. Paltonen will be more careful next time no doubt.
Paltonen misses with a lunging right hand
and Johnson counters with a three punch combo that has Paltonen backing up. Paltonen nods at Johnson to acknowledge the strikes.
No luck for Johnson with that takedown attempt.
Johnson closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Paltonen quickly recovers to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Johnson prevents Paltonen from improving his position.
Paltonen looking for submissions off his back.
Johnson sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Paltonen defending well though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Johnson postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Paltonen to stand up.
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!
Johnson decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Paltonen manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Johnson keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Paltonen takes a knee right on the jaw!
Johnson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Johnson is working the combinations to good effect here.
Paltonen rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Johnson makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Horrible takedown attempt by Johnson or perhaps it was just good defense by Paltonen, which made it look bad.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson defending well as Paltonen loads up on a big left hand.
Johnson seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Paltonen misses with a hook
and Johnson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Paltonen gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Paltonen is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Johnson presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Paltonen throws an elbow but it misses.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Johnson as Paltonen tries to tie him up.
Johnson lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Paltonen.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Johnson gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Johnson manages to break the clinch.
Paltonen throws a lazy uppercut
and Johnson counters with a series of strikes. Paltonen will be more careful next time no doubt.
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!
Paltonen leaves Johnson with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Otavio Johnson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Johnson looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Paltonen manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Johnson keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Mikko Paltonen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Otavio Johnson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Paltonen misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Johnson.
And that's the end of the fight!
Otavio Johnson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Johnson, 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 Matheus Silva scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 30:27
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Otavio Johnson!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Michal Kucharski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lary Divers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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143 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
24 - 12 - 0, fighting out of New York, Michal Kucharski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Lary Divers!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Seu Braga and Alexandre Firmino.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Divers gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Kucharski counters with a straight right hand.
Divers tries for a takedown but Kucharski circles away easily
and Divers takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Lary Divers seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Divers swings widly with a right hand
and Kucharski counters with a nice uppercut.
Divers throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kucharski circles away from the clinch attempt
and Kucharski counters with a nice uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Divers misses with a takedown
and Divers takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Michal Kucharski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lary Divers.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Divers misses with a jab to the body
enabling Kucharski to counter with a crisp jab.
Divers rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kucharski counters with a straight right hand.
A head kick by Divers misses
enabling Kucharski to counter with a crisp jab.
Divers has his takedown stuffed
and Kucharski counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Michal Kucharski is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Divers misses with a takedown attempt
and Kucharski counters with a straight right hand.
Divers gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Kucharski counters with a nice uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Divers misses with a body shot
and Kucharski counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Divers looks to throw a body kick
and Divers takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kucharski is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Divers throws a head kick that misses
and Kucharski counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Divers falls off balance throwing a combination
and Kucharski counters with a nice uppercut.
Divers tries for a takedown but Kucharski circles away easily
and Kucharski counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Divers looks winded!
Divers tries to clinch up
and Kucharski counters with a stiff right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Divers gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Kucharski counters with a straight right hand.
Divers closes the distance but Kucharski moves to the side
enabling Kucharski to counter with a crisp jab.
Divers tries to clinch up
and Kucharski counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Divers throws a sloppy body shot
and Kucharski cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Divers tries for a takedown but Kucharski circles away easily
and Kucharski counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Divers gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Kucharski counters with a nice uppercut.
Divers with a lazy takedown attempt
and Kucharski connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Divers tries to clinch up
and Kucharski counters with a lovely straight right hand!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michal Kucharski dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Divers swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
letting Kucharski counter with a right hand.
Divers misses with the body kick
and Kucharski counters with a nice uppercut.
Kucharski circles away from the clinch attempt
and Kucharski connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Divers with a poor takedown
and Kucharski counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Divers has his takedown stuffed
and Kucharski counters with a stiff right hand.
Divers tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Divers takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Divers throws a leg kick that is checked
and Kucharski counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Divers with a lazy takedown attempt
and Kucharski counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Michal Kucharski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lary Divers.
Divers wants to clinch
enabling Kucharski to counter with a crisp jab.
Divers has his takedown stuffed
and Kucharski counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Divers tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Kucharski counters with a straight right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Divers shoots and misses
and Kucharski counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Divers doesn't succeed with the takedown
letting Kucharski counter with a right hand.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Divers might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Kucharski has got the better of the exchanges.
Divers is breathing heavily.
Divers wants to clinch
and Kucharski counters with a straight right hand.
Divers doesn't succeed with the takedown
enabling Kucharski to counter with a crisp jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Divers with a poor takedown
and Kucharski counters with a stiff right hand.
Divers has closed the distance and engaged Kucharski in a clinch.
Kucharski jumps guard and drags Divers to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Kucharski looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kucharski looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kucharski looking for a sweep. Not yet Kucharski, not yet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Divers pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kucharski is keeping the position for now.
We've been hearing good reports from Kucharski'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.
Divers trying to control but Kucharski is working from the bottom.
Kucharski bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Divers's guard.
Kucharski 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.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michal Kucharski dominated that second round.
That's time! Kucharski's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Divers with a poor takedown
enabling Kucharski to counter with a crisp jab.
Lary Divers is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Divers with a poor takedown
and Divers takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Divers throws a predictable looking body shot
and Kucharski cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Divers shoots and misses
and Kucharski cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Michal Kucharski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lary Divers.
Kucharski circles away from the clinch attempt
and Kucharski counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Divers takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Divers doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Kucharski cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Divers throws a head kick that misses
and Kucharski cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Divers closes the distance looking to clinch
and Kucharski cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Divers shoots and misses
and Kucharski counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kucharski is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Divers can do to turn this around?
Divers doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Kucharski counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Divers is rocked!
Divers misses the body punch
letting Kucharski counter with a right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Divers throws a sloppy head kick
and Kucharski connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Divers is still on wobbly legs! Can Kucharski finish him?
Divers with a lazy takedown attempt
and Kucharski counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Divers seems to have recovered his senses.
Michal Kucharski is winning the standup battle so far.
Divers tries to land a body kick
and Kucharski counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Divers misses with a takedown attempt
and Kucharski counters with a nice uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Divers tries to clinch
and Kucharski counters with a nice uppercut.
Divers wants to clinch
enabling Kucharski to counter with a crisp jab.
Divers tries to clinch but Kucharski moves away
and Kucharski counters with a stiff right hand.
Divers doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Kucharski counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Divers fails with the takedown
and Kucharski counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Divers swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
letting Kucharski counter with a right hand.
Divers misses with a takedown
and Kucharski connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Divers shoots and misses
letting Kucharski counter with a right hand.
Divers gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Kucharski counters with a nice uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Divers closes the distance but Kucharski moves to the side
and Kucharski counters with a straight right hand.
Divers is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Kucharski rather than just go for the knockout.
Divers throws a left and a right that both miss
and Divers takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Divers tries for a takedown but Kucharski circles away easily
and Kucharski counters with a stiff right hand.
Divers wants to clinch but Kucharski slips to the side
and Kucharski counters with a straight right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Divers darts in trying to clinch
and Kucharski counters with a lovely straight right hand!
And that's the end of the fight!
Michal Kucharski showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Kucharski, 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 Matheus Silva scores the fight 30:24
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 30:24
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 30:24
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Michal Kucharski!
After the fight, Michal Kucharski was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Dancing Dave (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Damiao Marcos (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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30
156 lbs
8 - 1 - 1 |
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24
157 lbs
5 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
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Excellent MT
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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
8 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Dancing Dave!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Damiao Marcos!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Paulo Santos and Alexandre Firmino.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Marcos wants to slow Dave down by chopping away at his legs.
Dave feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Dave has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Marcos.
Dave walks into a jab.
Marcos closes the distance and pushes Dave back into the cage.
Marcos is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Marcos lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Dave tries to land a knee to the head but Marcos blocks with his arms.
Dave lands a left hand that snaps the head of Marcos backwards.
Dave using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Marcos has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Marcos is working Dave over against the cage.
Marcos wants the takedown. Dave is fighting it off but Marcos persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Dave's guard against the cage.
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!
Marcos keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Dave's head.
Marcos with a flurry of punches that miss.
Marcos postures up in Dave's guard and throws a big left but Dave blocks it.
Dave preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
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.
Marcos drops back for a leg here. A bit of a high risk move... He's looking for a kneebar by the looks of things. Now both of them are looking for submissions. Marcos seems to have locked his on tight now - Dave screams in pain and taps out furiously! It certainly was a high risk move but it's paid off for Marcos, as he picks up the win!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Damiao Marcos!
Dancing Dave spoke after the fight, saying 'You big muppet!!'.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Wayne Kerr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Petey Tarfel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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25
147 lbs
6 - 0 - 0 |
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25
142 lbs
5 - 2 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Wayne Kerr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Petey Tarfel!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Matheus Silva and Luis Engracia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kerr looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Tarfel shoots for a takedown but Kerr saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Tarfel shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Kerr as he jumps to the side.
Kerr thows a left - swing and a miss!
A low kick from Kerr misses
and Tarfel counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Kerr pulls Tarfel in to control the position.
Tarfel avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Tarfel must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Kerr 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kerr trying to control the position.
Kerr is really struggling to control Tarfel but he's trying to hold on to the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tarfel landing some decent shots from guard.
Kerr trying to control the position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Tarfel accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Tarfel with a nice head shot there.
Kerr seems keen to control Tarfel's posture.
Tarfel slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Tarfel in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kerr is looking to regain half guard here but Tarfel keeps moving and retains side control.
Kerr is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Tarfel asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Tarfel working away.
Tarfel is putting a hurting on Kerr here, landing some big shots from side control.
The strikes coming from Tarfel are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Kerr is trying to control Tarfel's posture but Tarfel avoids it.
Tarfel is chipping away with strikes.
Tarfel trying to control the position but Kerr is working away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kerr wants to control but Tarfel postures up.
Kerr tries to improve position but can't.
Tarfel scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Kerr to see if he's OK.
Tarfel in side control lands a decent elbow.
Kerr is trying to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tarfel working the strikes but Kerr uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Tarfel not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Kerr trying to control but Tarfel postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kerr works his way to full guard. Good work.
Tarfel prevents Kerr from getting back to his feet.
Tarfel is working Kerr over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Tarfel passes Kerr's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Kerr trying to control from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kerr moves into full guard.
Kerr keeping full guard, as Tarfel tries to pass.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Petey Tarfel dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Nice sprawl there from Kerr as Tarfel shoots in.
Kerr fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Tarfel.
Kerr lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Kerr connects with a leg kick. Tarfel looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Kerr scores with a hook.
Nice shot lands for Kerr.
A leg kick checked by Tarfel.
Kerr misses with a low kick as Tarfel jumps back.
Kerr lands a really nice looking cross but Tarfel seems unphased.
Tarfel wants to clinch
and Kerr counters with a leg kick.
Tarfel doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Kerr counters with a straight right hand.
A head kick misses from Kerr.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kerr throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tarfel walks into a left hand.
Wayne Kerr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tarfel shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Kerr's guard.
Kerr pulls Tarfel in close to his closed guard and prevents Tarfel from doing any damage or advancing position.
Kerr is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Kerr tries to pass the half guard into mount. Tarfel knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Kerr wants to take a breather but Tarfel is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kerr throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Tarfel is staying active underneath Kerr, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Tarfel tries to get to full guard but Kerr has control of the leg.
Tarfel slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Petey Tarfel has got the better of the ground game so far.
Kerr content to stall in guard here.
Tarfel keeping moving, preventing Kerr from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Tarfel cracks Kerr with an open hand slap.
Kerr scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Kerr moves in looking to clinch but Tarfel pushes him off.
Tarfel takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Kerr 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 Tarfel has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Tarfel and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Kerr.
Tarfel fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Wayne Kerr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Petey Tarfel.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kerr lands a jab-cross combination.
Tarfel takes a swing at Kerr's ribcage but misses.
Kerr uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tarfel.
Kerr throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tarfel sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kerr cracks a nice hook into Tarfel's ribs.
Tarfel motions for Kerr to come forward. Tarfel throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Tarfel shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Kerr as he avoids it easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kerr misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tarfel.
Tarfel checks a low kick from Kerr.
Kerr jabs Tarfel right on the nose. Tarfel blinks but takes it well.
Tarfel checks the leg kick.
Tarfel shoots in for a takedown but Kerr shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wayne Kerr dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Tarfel gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Tarfel ducks right into an uppercut from Kerr.
Nice defenses there by Tarfel.
Kerr is looking to score with low kicks.
Tarfel throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
It looks like Kerr has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Tarfel checks a leg kick nicely.
Tarfel misses with a takedown attempt - Kerr sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Tarfel shoots for a double leg takedown but Kerr sprawls well. He's pushed Tarfel's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Kerr throws a looping overhand right but Tarfel ducks down to avoid it.
Tarfel wants to counter the offense by Kerr and move into the clinch position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kerr stuffs the takedown.
Wayne Kerr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Petey Tarfel.
Kerr thuds a left hand into Tarfel's body.
Kerr lands the left hand.
Tarfel blocks the body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kerr looks to throw a body kick
and Tarfel counters with a nice double leg into side control. Kerr won't be happy with that.
Tarfel scoring with punches from side control.
Kerr is looking for a sweep.
Kerr keeping his opponent close.
Kerr wants to control but Tarfel postures up.
Tarfel has knee on belly momentarily but Kerr bucks him off and regains half guard.
Kerr regains full guard. Nicely done.
Kerr keeping full guard, as Tarfel tries to pass.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kerr manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Tarfel manages to get himself to full guard.
Kerr is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tarfel can do to turn this around?
Kerr controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Tarfel is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kerr defends well.
Tarfel tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kerr trying to control the position from guard on top but Tarfel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kerr controls from within his opponent's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tarfel keeping moving, preventing Kerr from controlling successfully.
Tarfel is working an open guard so Kerr takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Kerr wants to clinch.
A nice leg kick lands there from Kerr.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Left hook, right uppercut from Kerr.
Wayne Kerr is winning the standup battle so far.
Tarfel steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kerr.
Tarfel takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Tarfel ducks under a wild hook from Kerr.
Tarfel avoids a kick to the body.
Tarfel changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Kerr tries to avoid it but Tarfel manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Kerr to the ground. Kerr escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Tarfel.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tarfel dives in and grabs Kerr's left leg, looking for a takedown. Kerr pushes down on Tarfel's head and hops out.
Tarfel takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Kerr scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Wayne Kerr showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Kerr has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 29:28
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 29:28
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Wayne Kerr!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Pavel Dubrov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fritz Haarmann (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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38
206 lbs
29 - 20 - 1 |
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33
223 lbs
25 - 18 - 0 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
KO power |
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Excellent boxer
Good gas tank |
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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
29 - 20 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Pavel Dubrov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
25 - 18 - 0, fighting out of New York, Fritz Haarmann!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Felipe Paraventi and Daniel Cesar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dubrov throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Haarmann was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Dubrov throws a body shot but no joy.
Haarmann feints a counter leg kick.
Dubrov misses with a straight left.
Dubrov with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Dubrov misses with a wild body shot.
Haarmann feints a counter leg kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Dubrov.
Haarmann moves out of range of the leg kick from Dubrov.
Dubrov looks to land a left hand but Haarmann moved out of range nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dubrov swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Haarmann tries a quick counter leg kick but Dubrov is wise to it.
Haarmann circles away from the clinch attempt.
Dubrov throws out a powerful jab.
Haarmann takes one on the button.
That's one minute gone in the round.
An inside leg kick from Dubrov misses.
Haarmann was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Dubrov.
Dubrov instigates a clinch.
Dubrov tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Haarmann avoids it.
Knees in the clinch landing for Dubrov.
Dubrov lands a nice knee to the body.
Haarmann is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Dubrov is defending well for now.
Dubrov has a couple of punches blocked by Haarmann.
Dubrov blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Dubrov throws a knee to the head but misses.
A head punch on the inside from Dubrov fails to land.
Dubrov manages to break the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dubrov throws a solid leg kick but Haarmann takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Dubrov.
Haarmann takes one to the chin there.
Haarmann takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Dubrov has Haarmann up against the cage in a clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A short left from Dubrov.
Dubrov with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Haarmann on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Dubrov missing with knees to the body.
Haarmann trying to land knees to the body.
Dubrov connects with a nasty looking knee right to Haarmann's face.
Dubrov managing to block the knees to the body from Haarmann.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dubrov misses with a knee to the head.
Dubrov swings wildly with an uppercut but Haarmann uses good head movement to avoid it.
Haarmann tries to land knees in the clinch but Dubrov avoids the damage to the body.
Dubrov misses with a knee strike.
Haarmann is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Dubrov is defending well for now.
Haarmann blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Dubrov misses with a knee strike.
Dubrov landing knees to the body.
Dubrov tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Dubrov with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Dubrov tries a knee to the head but Haarmann blocks it.
Dubrov tries to land knees in the clinch but Haarmann avoids the damage to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dubrov avoiding damage as Haarmann throws knees to the body.
A knee to the head by Dubrov.
Good body shot from Dubrov.
Haarmann takes a knee to the side of the body.
Dubrov misses with a knee strike.
Dubrov throws a knee to the head but misses.
Dubrov lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dubrov missing with knees to the body.
Dubrov with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Dubrov working aggressively here.
Dubrov tries to land a knee to the head but Haarmann blocks with his arms.
Dubrov misses with a knee strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pavel Dubrov dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Haarmann keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Haarmann checks a leg kick.
Dubrov lands a leg kick that knocks Haarmann off balance momentarily.
Haarmann uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dubrov.
Haarmann only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Dubrov will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Haarmann tries a quick counter leg kick but Dubrov is wise to it.
Haarmann keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dubrov.
Haarmann was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Pavel Dubrov is winning the standup battle so far.
Dubrov lands with a straight right. Haarmann didn't see that one coming.
Haarmann takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Haarmann ducks under a wild hook from Dubrov.
Pavel Dubrov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A telegraphed right hand from Dubrov misses the target.
Dubrov cracks Haarmann with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dubrov shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Haarmann appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Dubrov tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Haarmann flicks out a counter leg kick but Dubrov steps away.
Dubrov throws a leg kick but Haarmann moved away.
Haarmann was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Dubrov misses with a straight left.
Dubrov backing away here, and Haarmann unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Dubrov connects with a crisp jab.
Dubrov swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Haarmann was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Haarmann avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Dubrov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Haarmann can do to turn this around?
Haarmann checks a low kick from Dubrov.
Dubrov instigates a clinch.
Dubrov tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Haarmann misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Dubrov.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Haarmann on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Haarmann blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dubrov trying to land knees to the body.
Haarmann tries to land knees in the clinch but Dubrov avoids the damage to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Dubrov.
Dubrov missing with knees to the body.
Haarmann tries to land knees in the clinch but Dubrov avoids the damage to the body.
Dubrov lands a knee to the body.
Dubrov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dubrov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dubrov throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Haarmann blocks it with crossed arms.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dubrov working Haarmann over with knees to the body.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Dubrov tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dubrov tries to throw a body punch but Haarmann avoids it by throwing Dubrov back against the cage.
Dubrov is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Haarmann is defending well for now.
Dubrov misses with a knee strike.
Dubrov tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Dubrov misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Haarmann.
Haarmann is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Dubrov is defending well for now.
Dubrov utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Dubrov trying to land knees to the body.
Dubrov avoiding damage as Haarmann throws knees to the body.
Dubrov lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Dubrov with an attempt at a knee that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dubrov working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Dubrov tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Haarmann blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dubrov.
Dubrov with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Dubrov lands a good knee to the midsection. Haarmann won't want to take too many of those.
Haarmann trying to land knees to the body.
Dubrov with an attempt at a knee that misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dubrov misses with a body punch.
Pavel Dubrov has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Dubrov lands with a right to the head.
Dubrov lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Haarmann backwards.
Knees in the clinch landing for Dubrov.
Dubrov with a knee to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pavel Dubrov dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Dubrov loads up on a big right hand but Haarmann slips the punch.
Haarmann appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Haarmann uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dubrov.
Dubrov backing away here, and Haarmann unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Dubrov does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Dubrov throws a front kick aimed at Haarmann's knee but Haarmann avoids it well.
Dubrov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Haarmann blocks a jab.
Haarmann walks into a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dubrov misses the shot to the body.
Haarmann blocks a leg kick.
A punch lands to the side of Haarmann 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Dubrov misses the shot to the body.
Dubrov backing away here, and Haarmann unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dubrov tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Haarmann keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dubrov.
Haarmann slips a jab from Dubrov.
Haarmann was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Dubrov misses with a low kick.
Dubrov misses with a body kick.
Haarmann feints a counter leg kick.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Dubrov.
Haarmann ducks under a wild hook from Dubrov.
Dubrov throws a front kick aimed at Haarmann's knee but Haarmann avoids it well.
Haarmann feints a counter leg kick.
Dubrov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Haarmann takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Haarmann is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Dubrov throws a leg kick but Haarmann sees it coming and moves out of range.
Haarmann flicks out a counter leg kick but Dubrov steps away.
Dubrov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Haarmann was well out of range. Poor timing from Dubrov.
Haarmann flicks out a counter leg kick but Dubrov steps away.
Dubrov throws a body shot but no joy.
Haarmann appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Haarmann slips a straight right by Dubrov.
Haarmann was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Dubrov, right into the meat.
Dubrov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Haarmann moves away.
Haarmann tries a quick counter leg kick but Dubrov is wise to it.
Haarmann takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Haarmann slips under a jab.
Haarmann was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Haarmann checks a leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dubrov loads up on a big right hand but Haarmann slips the punch.
Haarmann was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Dubrov connects with a single shot there.
Haarmann blocks a low kick nicely.
Haarmann appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Dubrov throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Haarmann appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Haarmann takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
A telegraphed right hand from Dubrov misses the target.
Haarmann only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Dubrov throws a sloppy head kick and Haarmann moves out of range easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Dubrov swings for the body but Haarmann moves out of range.
Haarmann tries a quick counter leg kick but Dubrov is wise to it.
Dubrov connects with a crisp jab.
Haarmann avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Haarmann feints a counter leg kick.
Pavel Dubrov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Dubrov misses.
Dubrov dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Haarmann. That did some damage!
Dubrov lands a glancing blow to the side of Haarmann's head.
Dubrov connects with an inside leg kick.
Haarmann moves out of range as Dubrov strikes.
Dubrov misses with a low kick.
Haarmann tries a quick counter leg kick but Dubrov is wise to it.
Haarmann avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Dubrov backing away here, and Haarmann unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dubrov with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Haarmann keeps the fight on the outside.
Haarmann flicks out a counter leg kick but Dubrov steps away.
Fritz Haarmann has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dubrov throws a half hearted mid kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pavel Dubrov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Dubrov has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Emerson Jorge scores the fight 30:24
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 30:24
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 30:24
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pavel Dubrov!
In his post fight interview, Pavel Dubrov started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
In defeat, Fritz Haarmann stepped up to the mic, saying 'Zum Teufel!'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lahden Linkki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jaidee Shinawatra (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Linkki comes to the cage accompanied by Cypress Hill - Cuban Necktie. Shinawatra is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Roy Jones Jr - Can't Be Touched. 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 light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Lahden Linkki!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jaidee Shinawatra!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Alexandre Firmino and Thiago Cunha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shinawatra throws an overhand right that lands on Linkki's shoulder, as Linkki tries to avoid the shot.
Linkki throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Linkki throws a nice looking combination but Shinawatra bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Shinawatra swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Linkki throws a jab when Shinawatra was well out of range.
Shinawatra now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Linkki 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.
Linkki catches Shinawatra with a right, a left, a right. It's raining punches and Shinawatra forgot an umbrella! Another punch and he's down. This one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Lahden Linkki!
An out of breath Lahden Linkki thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
In defeat, Jaidee Shinawatra stepped up to the mic, saying 'Guess fighting ain't my thing at all..'.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Eugenio Antonio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Holly Stackhouse (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Stackhouse has chosen Tool - Jambi as his entrance music. Holly Stackhouse has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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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
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Eugenio Antonio!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Holly Stackhouse!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Alexandre Firmino and Seu Braga.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Antonio thuds a left hand into Stackhouse's body.
Antonio misses the shot to the body.
Antonio throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Antonio throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Antonio throws a hook but Stackhouse avoids it easily.
We've been told by Antonio's head coaches at Brazilian Elite Team that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Antonio loads up on a big right hand but Stackhouse slips the punch.
Stackhouse swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Antonio misses with a low kick.
Antonio throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Stackhouse on the side of the head.
Stackhouse throws a series of punches but Antonio moves out of range.
Antonio jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stackhouse misses with a wild combination.
Sloppy strikes from Antonio. Those never looked like landing.
Stackhouse looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Antonio clinches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice left hand lands by Antonio.
With the fighters up against the cage, Stackhouse throws an elbow but misses.
Stackhouse lands an elbow inside.
Antonio throws a head punch that misses.
Antonio keeps control of Stackhouse as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Antonio.
Stackhouse tries to break free but Antonio pushes him back against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Antonio.
Stackhouse looks winded!
A short body shot lands from Antonio as the two fighters clinch.
Antonio lands a body punch in the clinch.
Antonio working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Antonio cracks Stackhouse with a nice body shot.
Antonio lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A short body shot lands from Antonio as the two fighters clinch.
Antonio throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Antonio digs a right hand into Stackhouse's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Stackhouse's gas tank.
Antonio working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
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!
Good body shot from Antonio.
Antonio scores with a shoulder strike.
A short left from Antonio.
Antonio lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Stackhouse backwards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A nice left hand lands by Antonio.
Antonio digs a right hand into Stackhouse's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Stackhouse's gas tank.
Antonio is leaning against Stackhouse and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Antonio.
A right hand to the body from Antonio.
Nice body punch from Antonio.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Antonio.
A nice right hand lands inside from Antonio.
Antonio softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Antonio lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Antonio.
A nice right hand lands inside from Antonio.
Stackhouse is rocked!
Antonio creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Stackhouse's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Stackhouse drops to his knees and Antonio pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Eugenio Antonio!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Rafa Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sean Richards (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Silva's entrance music is UFC Theme Song. A fine choice. Sean Richards has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
57 - 14 - 3, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Rafa Silva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
25 - 19 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sean Richards!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Edson Gomes and Thiago Cunha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Richards moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Silva.
A low kick from Silva misses
and Richards counters with a two punch combo.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
A head punch on the inside from Silva fails to land.
Silva dodges an elbow strike from Richards.
Silva struggles to land a body shot inside as Richards controls his hands.
A short left from Richards.
Silva doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Richards lands a nice uppercut.
Silva jumps guard but Richards stands there with Silva around his waist. Silva gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Richards stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
We've been informed that Richards has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Richards stalling in the clinch.
Silva working hard to break the clinch.
Come on Richards - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Richards lands a good knee to the midsection. Silva won't want to take too many of those.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice elbow from Richards.
A nice left hand lands by Silva.
Richards lands with a light punch inside.
Richards stalling the fight.
Silva is trying to break the clinch but Richards has him pressed against the cage.
Richards stalling against the cage.
Silva blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Silva misses with some punches.
Silva tries a body shot but Richards blocks it.
Silva throws a head punch that misses.
Richards dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Silva working aggressively here.
Silva's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Richards connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Richards has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Silva.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
An inside leg kick lands from Richards.
Silva with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Silva throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Silva throws the kick towards the body but Richards avoids it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Silva is looking to chop away at Richards's legs.
Richards fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Silva.
Silva throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Richards counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Silva misses with an attempted mid kick.
Silva throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Silva throws a lazy head kick
letting Richards counter with a right hand.
Silva throws a leg kick but Richards checks it.
Silva throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Richards throws a big counter head kick but Silva avoids it with no problem.
Silva takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
An inside leg kick from Silva misses.
Silva misses with an uppercut
and Richards counters with a series of strikes. Silva will be more careful next time no doubt.
The crowd cheers as Richards lands an impressive looking overhand right. Silva doesn't seem phased though.
Good work by Richards as he checks the leg kick.
A low kick from Silva misses
and Richards finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Richards uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Silva.
Richards lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Richards blocks the body kick.
Silva throws a wild body kick that Richards sees coming a mile off.
Silva throws a shot from downtown. Richards moves away and avoids it.
Richards is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Silva takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Richards looks for the body kick but Silva saw that one coming.
A head kick misses from Silva.
Richards shapes to counter with a head kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silva does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
The fight stays on the outside here - Richards looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Silva is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Richards.
Richards appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
A head kick misses from Silva.
Richards checks a leg kick.
Richards tries a head kick but it misses.
Silva throws a low kick but Richards avoids it.
Silva tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Silva lands a nice looking kick to the body. Richards takes a step back to recover.
Richards scores with a head kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sean Richards 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.
Silva scores with a push kick.
Rafa Silva seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A head kick by Silva misses
and Richards counters with a solid body kick.
Silva avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Richards throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Silva throws a head kick that misses.
A low kick from Silva misses
and Richards counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Richards checks a leg kick nicely.
Silva throws a head kick that misses
and Richards counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Silva misses with a body punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silva blocks an elbow strike.
Richards lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Silva misses with a hook from the clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Silva as Richards tries to tie him up.
Richards misses with a body punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Richards is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Silva misses with a punch to the body.
Silva misses with a punch to the body.
Silva lands with a right to the head.
Richards lands an elbow that stopped Silva in his tracks for a moment.
It looks like Rafa Silva has been cut.
Richards doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Richards's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Richards lands with a left to the head.
Silva pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Richards takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Silva throws the kick towards the body but Richards avoids it.
Richards changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Silva throws a leg kick
and Richards counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Richards throws a head kick that misses
enabling Silva to counter with a crisp jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Richards throws a head kick but Silva moves out of range.
Good leg kick by Richards there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Richards lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Silva throws a half hearted mid kick.
Richards tries to counter by closing the distance.
Richards has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Richards looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Silva is looking to counter with head kicks.
Richards checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Richards appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Silva chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Richards can pounce on him.
Sean Richards seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Richards forces Silva back against the cage and clinches.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Richards lands with a left to the head.
Richards lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Silva pushes Richards back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Silva misses with the head strike.
Richards throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Silva blocks it with crossed arms.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Richards crunches a lovely knee into Silva's ribcage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Silva.
Silva's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Silva misses with an attempted mid kick.
Richards doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Richards cracks Silva with a right hand to the side of the head.
Silva throws a leg kick that is checked
and Richards counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Silva throws a leg kick but Richards moved away.
Nice shot by Silva.
Richards turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Silva finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Silva is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Silva tries a head kick but it misses.
Silva walks into a stiff left hand from Richards.
Silva misses with the body kick
and Richards counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silva tries to land a front kick but Richards steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The fighters circling - Richards throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Silva swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
A slapping leg kick lands for Silva.
Silva lands a head kick!
Silva throws out a powerful jab.
Richards waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Silva.
Richards bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Richards uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Silva.
Richards cracks the inside of Silva's front leg.
Richards fails with an attempt to clinch.
Silva goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sean Richards showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Rafa Silva's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Silva checks a leg kick.
Richards just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromSilva.
Richards swings widly with a right hand
and Silva makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Richards really felt that one!
A slow jab from Silva misses its intended target.
Silva motions for Richards to come forward. Silva throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Silva tries to land a front kick but Richards steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Silva pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Richards will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Silva throws a lazy head kick
and Richards finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Silva misses with a low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silva throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Richards connects with a high kick.
Richards is looking to land body kicks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva misses with a kick to the body.
Silva misses with a low kick as Richards jumps back.
And Richards responds with a good body kick, but Silva manages to step out the way in time.
Silva wants to land a leg kick but Richards is out of range.
Silva ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Richards moves away.
Richards is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Richards avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Silva looks to score with a jab to the body but Richards is just out of range.
Silva thows a leg kick but Richards checks it
and Richards counters with an outside leg kick.
Richards pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Richards looks to score with a jab to the body but Silva is just out of range.
Silva avoids the head kick by Richards.
Richards lands with a nice body kick.
Silva throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Richards missing with a left hand there. Silva was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Silva attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Silva loads up on a big right hand but Richards slips the punch.
Richards walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Silva checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
A nice leg kick lands there from Richards.
Richards moves out of range of the strikes.
Silva throws a leg kick
enabling Richards to counter with a crisp jab.
A nice leg kick lands there from Richards.
A looping hook to the body misses from Richards. Silva does a little dance to reset his feet.
It looked like Silva wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Silva throws a leg kick which misses Richards's front leg but catches the back leg as Richards tries to avoid it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Silva avoids the body shot from Richards.
Silva misses with a leg kick
enabling Richards to counter with a crisp jab.
Rafa Silva has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Richards darts in and clinches Silva up against the cage.
A hook to the body from Richards.
Richards has Silva pressed against the cage.
Richards is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Silva using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Richards has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Silva blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Richards lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Silva's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Richards lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Silva is rocked!
Richards pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Richards lands a nice shot to the body.
Sean Richards seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Silva.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Silva.
A head punch on the inside from Silva fails to land.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Richards misses with a hook to the ribs.
Silva throws a punch but it's blocked by Richards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Richards.
Silva blocks an uppercut.
Silva blocking some punches.
Silva misses with a punch to the body.
Richards is trying to maintain a safe position but Silva gets an underhook and turns Richards into the cage.
Richards blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Silva doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Silva is trying to break free.
Silva throws a head punch that misses.
Silva working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Silva misses with a punch to the body.
Silva misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Richards.
Richards tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Sean Richards is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Richards blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Richards gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sean Richards comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Richards 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 Daniel Cesar scores the fight 27:30
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 27:30
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sean Richards!
A relieved looking Sean Richards thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Phol Murhaa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chris White (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). White is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Fugees - Ready or not. 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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28
184 lbs
18 - 6 - 1 |
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32
182 lbs
15 - 11 - 0 |
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World class boxer
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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
18 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Phol Murhaa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Chris White!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Matheus Silva and Edson Gomes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Murhaa just misses with a punch to the body.
Murhaa works the jab nicely.
It looks like Chris White has been cut.
Murhaa 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.
Murhaa dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on White. That did some damage!
White throws a nice looking combination but Murhaa bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Murhaa misses with a body shot.
Murhaa throws a push kick but White slaps the foot to one side.
Murhaa throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Murhaa scores with a jab.
Murhaa misses with a right hand
and White counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
White slips a straight right by Murhaa.
Murhaa is looking to slow White down with leg kicks.
Murhaa bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Good leg kick by Murhaa there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Murhaa waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract White.
Murhaa throws the left hand but White avoids the punch easily.
White avoids the head kick by Murhaa.
As Murhaa backs off White throws a huge counter combo but Murhaa manages to avoid it all.
Murhaa misses with a wild body shot.
White is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
A big left from Murhaa misses.
Murhaa moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
White keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Murhaa.
Murhaa throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
White lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Murhaa lands a nice shot that snaps White's head back.
Murhaa misses with the body kick
and White counters with a two punch combo.
Murhaa misses with a body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A cross from Murhaa lands.
Murhaa dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Murhaa lands a big head kick that sends White tumbling to the mat! Murhaa takes a step backwards and waves White back to his feet - he wants the finish!
White is rocked!
Murhaa pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
White is still on wobbly legs! Can Murhaa finish him?
Murhaa fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but White is out of range.
Murhaa lands a glancing blow to the side of White's head.
Murhaa lands a front kick.
Murhaa closes the distance and clinches.
Murhaa looking to throw knees to the head but White is blocking nicely.
White seems to have recovered his senses.
Murhaa lands a right hand.
Murhaa blocking some punches.
A short right from Murhaa on the inside.
Murhaa breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Murhaa lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Phol Murhaa is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Murhaa missing with a left hand there. White was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
White counters with a body kick.
White takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Murhaa misses with a right hand
and White connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
White looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Murhaa holds on and takes a little breather.
Murhaa keeping full guard, as White tries to pass.
Murhaa is pulling down on White's head. It's preventing any offense from White, at least for the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Murhaa looking to hit a scissor sweep but White is one step ahead there.
White is fighting to break Murhaa's control of his arms but Murhaa is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
White working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
White keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
White lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
White stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Murhaa.
A swing and a miss from Murhaa.
Murhaa sets himself, and White steps forward looking for the clinch! Murhaa avoids it this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Phol Murhaa dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Chris White's cut.
That's time! Murhaa's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Murhaa misses with a right hand
and White counters with a one-two to the body.
Excellent takedown into side control there by White.
Murhaa manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Murhaa keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Murhaa is pressing down on White's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
White scoring with some ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murhaa working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from White.
Murhaa pulls White in close to prevent any damage.
Murhaa wants to stand and escape but White is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Murhaa utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Murhaa is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Murhaa is pulling down on White's head. It's preventing any offense from White, at least for the moment.
Murhaa is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that White can do to turn this around?
White with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
White postures up in Murhaa's guard and throws a big left but Murhaa blocks it.
Murhaa wants to get back to his feet but White is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
White avoids the body shot from Murhaa.
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.
Murhaa moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Phol Murhaa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
White drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
White avoids the body shot from Murhaa.
White lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
White tries to close the distance and clinch up but Murhaa swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Murhaa throws a front kick aimed at White's knee but White avoids it well.
No joy there for Murhaa, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Murhaa misses with a hook. White ducked under it nicely.
White is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Murhaa swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and White counters with a left and a right that stings Murhaa.
White looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Murhaa is fending him off so far but White persists. Nope, Murhaa circles away and we're back to standing.
Murhaa throws a big counter combination but White scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Murhaa throws an uppercut from half a mile away. White sees it coming and avoids it easily.
White shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Murhaa sprawls well. Murhaa wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. White gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Murhaa.
Murhaa blocks a jab.
Nice body kick from Murhaa.
Murhaa throws a leg kick that is checked
and White counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Murhaa!
Murhaa is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Murhaa moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Murhaa lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Murhaa not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Murhaa sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed White's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Murhaa wants to stand but White has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Phol Murhaa overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Murhaa throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Phol Murhaa dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Chris White's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Murhaa throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
A lazy left from Murhaa finds it's target.
That kick from Murhaa tenderised White's leg. White is trying to keep his angry face on.
Murhaa throws an overhand right that lands on White's shoulder, as White tries to avoid the shot.
Murhaa misses with an attempted mid kick.
White doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Murhaa counters with a nice uppercut.
Murhaa tries a head kick but it misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
White walks into a left hand.
Murhaa tries to clinch up but White circles away and keeps his distance.
White unleashes a big counter combination but Murhaa bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
White avoids the head kick by Murhaa.
White unleashes a big counter combination but Murhaa bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Murhaa chopping away at his opponent's legs.
White closes the distance and clinches.
White's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Murhaa throws a knee to the head but misses.
Murhaa has White pressed against the cage, preventing White from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Murhaa is working White over against the cage.
Murhaa pushes White back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
White stalling in the clinch but Murhaa improves position.
Murhaa displaying some good clinch control by pressing White up against the cage.
Murhaa is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
White tries a body shot but Murhaa blocks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Murhaa leaning his opponent against the cage.
White blocks a punch to the side of the head.
White can't find room to land a body shot as Murhaa controls the action.
Good body shot from Murhaa.
A short left from Murhaa.
White working aggressively here.
White has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Murhaa.
Murhaa lands with a left to the head.
That has opened up Chris White's cut even more.
Phol Murhaa has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Murhaa dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
White is trying to push Murhaa away but Murhaa has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Murhaa lands with a right to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A right hand to the body from Murhaa.
Murhaa lands a left hand that snaps the head of White backwards.
A shot in the inside from Murhaa.
Murhaa breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Chris White is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Murhaa. White shrugs it off though.
Murhaa works the jab nicely.
Murhaa throws out a loose jab but White uses good head movement to avoid it.
Murhaa misses with a double jab.
White throws out a counter right but Murhaa avoids it with no problem.
White has taken the fight to the clinch.
Murhaa pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Murhaa slaps away a takedown attempt from White, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Murhaa wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
White throws a right and a left that Murhaa avoids nicely.
Murhaa fakes the leg kick and cracks White in the body.
Murhaa wants to clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Murhaa lands a front kick.
White ducks under a wild hook from Murhaa.
White throws a counter combo.
Murhaa scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Nice body kick there by Murhaa.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jab by Murhaa.
White slips a straight right by Murhaa.
And that's the end of the fight!
Phol Murhaa showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Murhaa has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Daniel Cesar scores the fight 30:27
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 30:27
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Phol Murhaa!
A determined Phol Murhaa didn't want to dwell on this fight in his post fight interview. Instead he was more keen to state he wants a title shot. Let's see if he gets it!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Mingi Tyyp (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jon Askren (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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35
185 lbs
19 - 16 - 0 |
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35
185 lbs
25 - 6 - 0 |
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World class MT
Granite chin |
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Excellent boxer
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
19 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Mingi Tyyp!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
25 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jon Askren!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Mauricio Rocha and Matheus Silva.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Askren doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Tyyp gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Tyyp with a knee to the head.
It looks like Jon Askren has been cut.
Tyyp slowing the pace effectively.
Askren swings wildly with an uppercut but Tyyp uses good head movement to avoid it.
Askren lands with a right to the head.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Askren has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Tyyp goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Askren is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Tyyp just leaning against Askren, taking a breather.
Tyyp with an attempt at a knee that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A knee to the head by Tyyp.
Askren swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Askren doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tyyp tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Askren misses with a punch on the inside.
Askren tries to pull guard but Tyyp forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tyyp leaning against his opponent.
Tyyp tries a knee to the head but Askren blocks it.
Tyyp misses with a punch on the inside.
Askren misses with the head strike.
Tyyp misses with a knee strike.
Tyyp misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Askren.
Tyyp blocks an uppercut.
Tyyp misses with a knee to the head.
Tyyp can't find room to land a body shot as Askren controls the action.
Askren takes a shot to the head.
The referee calls for Tyyp to work.
Tyyp throws a knee to the head but misses.
Tyyp with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Askren lands a hook to the side of the head.
Tyyp tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Askren's elbow.
Stalling in the clinch from Tyyp.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tyyp misses with a hook from the clinch.
Askren lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Askren prevents a body shot from Tyyp.
Tyyp tries to throw a body punch but Askren avoids it by throwing Tyyp back against the cage.
Tyyp stalling in the clinch.
Tyyp working aggressively here.
Askren can't get the takedown.
Askren misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tyyp throws a punch but it's blocked by Askren.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tyyp tries to throw a body punch but Askren avoids it by throwing Tyyp back against the cage.
Tyyp letting Askren take a breather here.
Askren blocks an elbow strike.
A short right from Askren.
Tyyp tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Askren prevents a body shot from Tyyp.
Tyyp misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice right hand lands inside from Askren.
Tyyp pushes off an throws an elbow but Askren leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Askren lands a left hand that snaps the head of Tyyp backwards.
Askren blocking some punches.
Tyyp stalling in the clinch but Askren improves position.
Askren pushes Tyyp back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A right handed body shot lands from Askren.
Askren goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Tyyp fails to land.
Tyyp scores with a shot to the side of Askren's head.
Askren is trying to pull guard but Tyyp has him pressed against the cage.
Mingi Tyyp has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jon Askren.
Tyyp goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Askren gets control of Tyyp's arms and successfully pulls guard. Askren will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Askren controls Tyyp momentarily but Tyyp frees himself.
Tyyp wants to pass the guard but Askren is keeping the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tyyp passes into half guard.
Tyyp scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Askren wants to control the action here but instead Tyyp manages to pass to full mount!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Askren is working to get back to half guard.
Askren manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Tyyp lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Askren avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Tyyp.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mingi Tyyp dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jon Askren's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Askren avoids the head kick by Tyyp.
Tyyp has managed to clinch.
Askren lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Tyyp trying to land knees to the body.
Tyyp trying to land knees to the body.
Askren tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Tyyp just stands there and leans against the cage.
Tyyp stalls.
Tyyp swings wildly with an uppercut but Askren uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tyyp doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tyyp throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Askren blocks it with crossed arms.
Askren scores with a shot to the side of Tyyp's head.
Askren is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Tyyp gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Tyyp throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Tyyp prevents a body shot from Askren.
Tyyp creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tyyp missing with knees to the body.
Tyyp with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Askren tries to pull guard but Tyyp holds him up against the cage and eventually Askren drops back down to his feet.
Mingi Tyyp has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jon Askren.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Askren creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Askren lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Tyyp backwards.
Tyyp doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
The referee calls for Askren to work.
Tyyp tries to throw a body punch but Askren avoids it by throwing Tyyp back against the cage.
Tyyp tries a knee to the head but Askren blocks it.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Askren on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Askren doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Askren scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Mingi Tyyp has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Tyyp lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tyyp lands with a left to the head.
Askren has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Tyyp after a bit of a struggle.
A short right from Askren.
Tyyp lands a nice shot to the body.
Askren misses with the head strike.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A short left from Tyyp.
Askren tries to throw a body punch but Tyyp avoids it by throwing Askren back against the cage.
Askren is trying to maintain a safe position but Tyyp gets an underhook and turns Askren into the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Askren fails to land.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Tyyp looking to throw knees to the head but Askren is blocking nicely.
Askren blocks a body shot from Tyyp.
Askren is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Askren blocks the elbow strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tyyp looking to slow down the pace here.
Tyyp scores with a nice hook to the head.
Tyyp is pressed up against the cage. Askren has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Tyyp down to the mat. Tyyp avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Nice body punch from Tyyp.
Tyyp scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Askren checks a leg kick.
Tyyp is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Askren can do to turn this around?
Askren throws a right and a left that Tyyp avoids nicely.
Tyyp throws a head kick that misses.
Askren throws a hook but Tyyp blocks it.
Tyyp changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Tyyp moves into the clinch.
Askren stalling the fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tyyp tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
A shot in the inside from Askren.
Askren avoiding damage.
Tyyp swings wildly with an uppercut but Askren uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tyyp doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tyyp blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Askren.
Tyyp misses with some punches.
Tyyp tries to throw a body punch but Askren avoids it by throwing Tyyp back against the cage.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Tyyp obliges.
Tyyp prevents the takedown attempt.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Tyyp.
A left hand lands to the body for Askren.
A right handed body shot lands from Tyyp.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mingi Tyyp dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jon Askren's cut.
That's time! Tyyp's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Tyyp cracks a nice hook into Askren's ribs.
Tyyp scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Tyyp instigates a clinch.
Askren lands with a short shot to the head.
Tyyp looking to throw knees to the head but Askren is blocking nicely.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Askren as Tyyp tries to tie him up.
Tyyp's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Askren blocks a body shot from Tyyp.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tyyp can't find room to land a body shot as Askren controls the action.
Tyyp tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Askren's elbow.
Tyyp with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Askren is looking for a takedown.
Tyyp misses with a knee strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Askren fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Askren blocking some punches.
Tyyp misses with some punches.
Askren lands a shoulder strike.
Askren avoiding damage as Tyyp throws knees to the body.
Tyyp goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A nice left hand lands by Askren.
Tyyp blocks an uppercut.
Askren can't find room to land a body shot as Tyyp controls the action.
Tyyp blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tyyp lands with a right to the head.
Askren can't find room to land a body shot as Tyyp controls the action.
Tyyp misses with the head strike.
Askren tries to pull guard but Tyyp forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Askren lands a body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tyyp landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Askren tries to work over Tyyp's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Tyyp displaying some good clinch control by pressing Askren up against the cage.
Askren taking a breather.
Askren blocking some punches.
Tyyp tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Askren pushes Tyyp back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tyyp misses with an elbow over the top.
Tyyp tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Tyyp swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Askren scores with a shot to the side of Tyyp's head.
Tyyp throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Askren blocks it with crossed arms.
Askren is pushing Tyyp up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tyyp stops a takedown attempt from Askren.
Mingi Tyyp has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jon Askren.
Askren scores with a shoulder strike.
Askren misses with the head strike.
Askren controlling the action here for a moment.
Askren lands an uppercut.
Tyyp struggles to land a body shot inside as Askren controls his hands.
Askren taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Tyyp.
Askren throws a head punch that misses.
Askren lands an uppercut.
Tyyp missing with knees to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Askren creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Askren jumps guard.
Tyyp is looking to work some ground and pound but Askren has wrist control.
Tyyp wants to control from the top but Askren keeps moving.
Tyyp trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Tyyp is looking to work some ground and pound but Askren has wrist control.
Tyyp wants to control from the top but Askren keeps moving.
Tyyp stopping the sweep attempt from Askren.
Tyyp throwing strikes but missing.
Askren lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Jon Askren just about did enough to take it.
The cut man is working on Jon Askren's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Tyyp misses the shot to the body.
Askren misses with a hook.
Tyyp throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Askren wants to counter with a clinch but Tyyp pushes him away.
Askren throws a hook to the side of Tyyp's head but Tyyp sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Tyyp pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Askren let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Askren stuns Tyyp with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Askren slips a jab from Tyyp.
Askren is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Tyyp throws a shot to the body.
Askren ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Askren jabs Tyyp to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Askren shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Tyyp as he avoids it easily.
It looked like Tyyp was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Askren.
Askren fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Askren avoids the body shot from Tyyp.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Askren fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
As Askren backs away, Tyyp returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Askren jabs Tyyp to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Askren blocks the body kick.
Askren changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Tyyp moves into the clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Tyyp.
Tyyp goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Askren misses with the head strike.
Tyyp scores with a shot to the side of Askren's head.
Tyyp tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Askren lands a left hand.
Askren avoiding damage.
Askren avoiding damage as Tyyp throws knees to the body.
Tyyp tries to land a knee to the head but Askren blocks with his arms.
Askren tries to work over Tyyp's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Askren gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tyyp looking to control.
Askren trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Askren looking to pass the guard.
Tyyp will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Askren won't allow Tyyp to sweep him here.
Tyyp thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Tyyp keeping moving, preventing Askren from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tyyp is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Tyyp seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Tyyp 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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Askren works his way to full guard. Good work.
Askren working a defensive guard here.
Askren is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Askren is looking for a triangle but Tyyp pushes his legs off easily.
Askren 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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Tyyp landing with the ground and pound.
Tyyp postures up in Askren's guard and throws a big left but Askren blocks it.
Askren seems keen to control Tyyp's posture.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Askren 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.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Tyyp accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tyyp gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A nice left hand lands by Askren.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Jon Askren will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Jon Askren's cut.
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!
Tyyp connects with an inside leg kick.
Tyyp has closed the distance and engaged Askren in a clinch.
Tyyp blocks a body shot from Askren.
Tyyp gets underhooks to prevent Askren's takedown attempt.
Tyyp misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tyyp lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Tyyp is pressed up against the cage. Askren has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Tyyp down to the mat. Tyyp avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Tyyp scores with a leg kick.
Askren defending well as Tyyp loads up on a big left hand.
Askren scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tyyp misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Tyyp closes the distance and clinches.
Tyyp taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Askren lands with a short shot to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tyyp using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Askren has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Askren.
Askren tries to work over Tyyp's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Tyyp struggles to land a body shot inside as Askren controls his hands.
Askren jumps into guard, dragging Tyyp to the mat.
Askren looking to hit a scissor sweep but Tyyp is one step ahead there.
Tyyp stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Askren swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Tyyp throwing strikes from guard but Askren blocks nicely.
Tyyp preventing the sweep.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tyyp loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Tyyp is looking to work some ground and pound but Askren has wrist control.
Tyyp lands a couple of digs.
Askren is pulling down on Tyyp's head. It's preventing any offense from Tyyp, at least for the moment.
Askren keeping moving, preventing Tyyp from controlling successfully.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Mingi Tyyp seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tyyp moves out of range as Askren strikes.
Tyyp was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Tyyp swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Askren closes this distance looking for a takedown but Tyyp circles away.
Mingi Tyyp has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jon Askren.
Askren takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Tyyp throws a body shot but no joy.
Tyyp is looking to wear down Askren with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Askren shoots in and gets a takedown into Tyyp's guard.
Askren pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tyyp is keeping the position for now.
Askren trying to control the position from guard on top but Tyyp is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Askren content to stall in guard here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Askren trying to control the position from guard on top but Tyyp is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Askren content to stall in guard here.
Tyyp working a defensive guard here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Askren looking to sit in guard and control but Tyyp gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mingi Tyyp showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Tyyp has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Edson Gomes scores the fight 50:45
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 49:47
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 49:47
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mingi Tyyp!
Mingi Tyyp retains his welterweight title!
In defeat, Jon Askren stepped up to the mic, saying 'I'll be back stronger!'.
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