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D45 Galvao Vs Jacquard II PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Pari Jakh (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Thon Maker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 9 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Pari Jakh!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Thon Maker!
The judges for this bout are Aleksei Zolotukhin, Igor Prikhodko and Fedor Mirinova.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jakh fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Jakh wants to clinch.
Maker lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
A good leg kick by Jakh.
Maker darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Jakh misses with some strikes from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jakh is defending against the submission attempts here by Maker.
Jakh is trying to control but can't.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maker wants to get back to his feet.
Jakh is looking to improve his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Maker is thwarting Jakh's attempts to control the position.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Jakh is looking for a sweep. Maker is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Maker slows the pace down in half guard.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Maker gets a takedown into half guard.
Maker wants to work for an arm triangle but Jakh is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maker is working for a kimura but Jakh is defending it quite comfortably.
Nice strikes from Maker there.
Maker really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Jakh. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Maker uses his free foot to push down on Jakh's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Jakh.
Maker is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Jakh has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Jakh!
Maker has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Jakh is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jakh is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Jakh changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Maker fights it off and pushes away nicely.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Jakh enables Maker to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Jakh manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Jakh looking to hit a scissor sweep but Maker is one step ahead there.
Maker content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Jakh seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Maker is stalling in the full guard.
Maker pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jakh is keeping the position for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Thon Maker dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Jakh dives in and grabs Maker's left leg, looking for a takedown. Maker pushes down on Jakh's head and hops out.
Jakh gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Maker to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Maker sitting in guard here, content to control.
Maker has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Jakh is proving hard to escape from.
Jakh tries to land a sweep but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jakh throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Maker must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Maker sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Jakh's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jakh wants to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maker stalling.
Jakh on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Maker slips a nice elbow through Jakh's hands, connecting with Jakh's forehead.
Jakh wants to control but Maker is keeping busy.
Jakh is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Still in half guard, Maker seems content to control.
Maker wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jakh keeps working.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Maker is looking to advance position but Jakh won't allow it.
Jakh has hold of Maker's hands but Maker slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Thon Maker has got the better of the ground game so far.
Jakh manages to get to full guard.
Maker passes into half guard.
Maker is looking to advance position but Jakh won't allow it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jakh is looking for a sweep. Maker is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Jakh is trying to stand back up but Maker is controlling him
Maker tries to pass to full mount but Jakh defends it.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Maker is thwarting Jakh's attempts to control the position.
Maker is looking to advance position but Jakh won't allow it.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Jakh fails with a takedown attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Jakh doesn't manage to clinch there - Maker circles away.
Jakh circles away from the clinch attempt
and Jakh counters with a big head kick but Maker shrugs it off.
Maker closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Jakh to the mat! Jakh manages to get full guard.
Maker tries to free his leg and advance position but Jakh is retaining full guard.
Maker lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Maker controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Maker avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Maker content to stall in guard here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Thon Maker showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Maker bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Jakh is not content to let Maker control the position.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Jakh is working to avoid the ground and pound but Maker connects with a decent elbow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jakh is not content to let Maker control the position.
Jakh is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maker connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Jakh some visible discomfort.
Maker looks up at the clock and then as Jakh takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Maker smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Maker lands an elbow.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The referee asks Maker politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Maker prefers to stall for the moment though.
Maker landing strikes.
Maker trying to control the position but Jakh is working away.
Maker cracks Jakh with a big elbow.
Maker content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jakh taking punishment in the form of punches.
Maker moves into full mount!
Maker controlling the pace for now.
Maker with the ground and pound from mount.
Maker with good strikes from the mount here!
Maker lands a heavy elbow.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Maker with shots to the head and body - Jakh looks very uncomfortable down there.
Jakh is rocked!
It looks like Pari Jakh has been cut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maker can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Jakh is looking to escape.
Maker controlling his opponent.
Maker has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Maker moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Jakh has worked his arm free - good work by Jakh!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Maker has control of an arm but Jakh manages to advance to Maker's back!
Maker wants to get back to his feet.
Maker is trying to shake Jakh off. He's managed it and has hopped back to his feet! Jakh won't be happy about giving up the dominant position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Maker closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Jakh quickly recovers to half guard.
Pari Jakh has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Thon Maker is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Maker not doing much here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Thon Maker comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Maker winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight for Thon Maker!
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight for Thon Maker!
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight for Thon Maker!
Thon Maker wins by unanimous decision!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Eric Offord (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Vallely (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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172 lbs
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Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible |
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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
8 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Eric Offord!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mike Vallely!
The judges for this bout are Ivan Kurochkin, Illya Tyunina and Viktor Lagutenko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Offord swats away the attempt to clinch by Vallely.
Vallely tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Offord swivels and escapes.
Vallely throws a quick inside leg kick.
Vallely has a takedown stuffed.
A looping hook to the body misses from Vallely. Offord does a little dance to reset his feet.
Vallely tries a head kick but it misses.
Horrible takedown attempt by Vallely or perhaps it was just good defense by Offord, which made it look bad.
Eric Offord has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mike Vallely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vallely takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Offord attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Vallely with the counter takedown but Offord avoids it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vallely moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Offord misses with a straight left.
Offord takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Eric Offord is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Vallely pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Offord is looking to counter the offense by Vallely and move into the clinch.
Offord misses with a straight right.
Vallely tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Vallely shoots for a double leg takedown but Offord sprawls well. He's pushed Vallely's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Offord throws the left hand but Vallely avoids the punch easily.
Vallely takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Vallely tries for a takedown but Offord sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Vallely tries to clinch but Offord is having none of it.
Mike Vallely seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vallely is looking to clinch but Offord is avoiding it.
Offord lands with a cross.
Some wild striking there from Vallely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vallely shoots in and drives through. Offord sprawls well.
Offord seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Offord circles away from the clinch attempt.
Offord throws a body punch but Vallely moves out of range.
Vallely throws a counter combo.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vallely gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Offord counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Offord working aggressively here.
Offord stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Vallely misses with a punch to the body.
Offord lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Vallely.
Vallely is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Offord to keep the fight standing.
Offord misses with a punch on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Offord misses with a punch on the inside.
Offord stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Vallely tries to pull guard but Offord forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Offord goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Offord throws an elbow but it misses.
Offord lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Offord pushes Vallely back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Vallely blocks an elbow strike.
Offord lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Vallely lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Offord gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Vallely.
Vallely is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Offord pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A right handed body shot lands from Offord.
Offord throws a head punch that misses.
Offord throws a head punch that misses.
Vallely is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Offord to keep the fight standing.
Vallely can't get the takedown.
Offord misses with a short punch on the inside.
Vallely wants to stall.
Offord working some nice short punches in the clinch.
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!
Vallely tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Offord just stands there and leans against the cage.
Offord prevents the takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eric Offord dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Offord throws a leg kick but Vallely sees it coming and moves out of range.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Offord, right into the meat.
Offord misses with a looping left.
Vallely wants to clinch.
Vallely slips under a jab.
Offord throws a chopping leg kick but Vallely manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Vallely has a takedown stuffed.
Mike Vallely is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vallely with a poor takedown
and Offord counters by clinching up.
Vallely wants to take the fight to the mat but Offord manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Eric Offord has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mike Vallely.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vallely tries to break free but Offord pushes him back against the cage.
Offord throws a punch but it's blocked by Vallely.
Vallely blocks a body shot from Offord.
Vallely's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Offord lands a slapping body shot.
Offord fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Vallely takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Vallely is breathing heavily.
Vallely takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Offord connects with a single shot there.
Vallely ducks under a wild hook from Offord.
Offord throws a leg kick
and Vallely counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Vallely.
Offord lands with a short punch from the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vallely tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vallely stalling in the clinch but Offord improves position.
Offord blocks a body shot from Vallely.
Vallely avoids the elbow strike from Offord, against the cage.
Vallely looking for a takedown.
Vallely's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Eric Offord is winning the standup battle so far.
Vallely gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Offord counters by moving into the clinch.
Offord working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Offord throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Vallelys head.
Vallely jumps into guard, dragging Offord to the mat.
Offord won't allow Vallely to sweep him here.
Vallely is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Vallely looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Offord content to stall in guard here.
Vallely pulls Offord in close to prevent any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Offord wants to get up but he can't break Vallely's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Vallely is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Offord defends well.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Offord works a leg free and moves into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Vallely wants to get back to full guard.
It looks like Offord is going to stand back up.
Vallely is looking for a sweep. Offord is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Vallely shoots in but Offord avoids the takedown attempt easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Offord fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Vallely tries to close the distance and clinch but Offord swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Offord seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eric Offord dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Offord avoids the head kick by Vallely.
Offord listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Offord leaves Vallely with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Offord wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Vallely shoots in for a double leg but Offord sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Vallely tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Offord paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Offord dips to his left and cracks Vallely with an uppercut!
Offord fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Vallely on the side of the head.
Oooooh!!! Offord has knocked Vallely down with a huge combo! Offord steps away and waves a wobbly Vallely back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Vallely is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Offord fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Vallely manages to avoid it.
Vallely is still on wobbly legs! Can Offord finish him?
Vallely is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Vallely seems to have recovered his senses.
Nice shot by Offord.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Offord fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Vallely has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Vallely goes for a double leg but Offord avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Offord continues to drive forward.
Eric Offord has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mike Vallely.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Vallely is defended easily by Offord.
Vallely tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Offord paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Offord tries to counter by clinching up but Vallely breaks away and moves out of range.
Offord is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Vallely moves out of range of the leg kick from Offord.
Offord takes a swing at Vallely's ribcage but misses.
Vallely fails in his attempt to clinch.
Offord scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice sprawl there from Offord as Vallely shoots in.
A head kick misses from Vallely.
Offord scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Offord is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Vallely can do to turn this around?
Vallely takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Offord avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Offord wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Vallely dives in and grabs Offord's left leg, looking for a takedown. Offord pushes down on Vallely's head and hops out.
Offord keeps the fight on the outside.
Good leg kick by Offord there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Offord looks to score with a jab to the body but Vallely is just out of range.
Offord connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Offord swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Offord looks to score with a jab to the body but Vallely is just out of range.
Vallely darts in and clinches Offord up against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Offord lands a left hand.
Vallely has Offord pushed against the cage.
Vallely tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Vallely has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Offord uses from the top position.
Vallely wants to improve his position but instead Offord has moved into half guard.
Eric Offord is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Offord stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Vallely checks the leg kick nicely there.
A decent looking cross lands there for Offord.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Offord throws a good cross that connects.
Offord throws a leg kick which misses Vallely's front leg but catches the back leg as Vallely tries to avoid it.
Offord slips a jab and a cross from Vallely.
Offord uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Vallely.
Offord cracks Vallely with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Vallely misses with a takedown attempt
and Offord counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Offord pressing his opponent against the cage.
Vallely can't break the clinch.
Mike Vallely has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Vallely misses with a body punch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Eric Offord showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Offord, 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 Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight for Eric Offord!
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight for Eric Offord!
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight for Eric Offord!
Eric Offord wins by unanimous decision!
Eric Offord bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Antonio Savage (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rob Spangler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Antonio Savage!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Rob Spangler!
The judges for this bout are Ivan Kurochkin, Valeri Chadov and Vladimir Khabensky.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Spangler gets tackled into the cage by Savage. Savage maintains the clinch.
Savage makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Spangler jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Savage walks away with a smile on his face. Spangler gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Spangler throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Savage has taken the fight to the clinch.
Spangler blocks an uppercut.
Spangler drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Savage gets the underhooks and prevents it.
A bit of stalling here from Savage.
Spangler is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Savage gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Antonio Savage has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rob Spangler.
Savage breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Spangler lands a nice looking body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spangler gets tackled into the cage by Savage. Savage maintains the clinch.
Savage digs a right hand into Spangler's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Spangler's gas tank.
Savage manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Savage scores with a shoulder strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Savage throws a punch but it's blocked by Spangler.
Savage lands a nice shot to the body.
Savage scores with a nice hook to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Savage.
Savage throws a punch but it's blocked by Spangler.
Savage pushes Spangler back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Savage lands an uppercut.
Spangler is trying to drag Savage to the mat but Savage just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Savage works on Spangler's body with a couple of short punches.
A head punch on the inside from Savage fails to land.
Savage misses with a punch to the body.
Savage misses with some punches.
Savage gets through Spangler's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Savage working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Spangler escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Savage rushes Spangler and presses him up against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Savage misses with the head strike.
Savage lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Spangler or not.
Spangler is trying to pull guard but Savage turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Spangler content to slow the pace in the clinch.
I was talking to Savage's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Spangler fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Savage tries to work over Spangler's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Savage misses with a short punch on the inside.
Savage lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Savage working aggressively here.
Spangler looking to slow down the pace here.
Savage lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Spangler backwards.
Savage tries a body shot but Spangler blocks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Savage escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Spangler looks to score with a jab to the body but Savage is just out of range.
A punch lands to the side of Spangler 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Savage gets a clinch.
Spangler can't break the clinch.
Savage misses with a hook from the clinch.
Spangler wants to break the clinch but can't.
Savage scores with a shoulder strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Savage.
Spangler blocking some punches.
Savage lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Savage breaks from the clinch.
Savage instigates a clinch.
Spangler's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Savage tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Spangler jumps guard but Savage turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Spangler blocking some punches.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Spangler.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stalling in the clinch from Savage.
Savage misses with the head strike.
Savage lands with a left to the head.
Savage scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Savage lands with a short shot to the head.
Savage lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Spangler is rocked!
Savage gets through Spangler's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Spangler is still on wobbly legs! Can Savage finish him?
Savage throws a head punch that misses.
Savage swings wildly with an uppercut but Spangler uses good head movement to avoid it.
Savage lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Savage scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Savage throws a punch but it's blocked by Spangler.
Savage tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Spangler is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Savage is keeping busy.
Savage misses with a punch to the body.
Savage throws a head punch that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Antonio Savage dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Savage has Spangler up against the cage in a clinch.
Spangler seems to have recovered his senses.
Spangler is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Savage pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Spangler wants to break free but Savage has control.
Spangler missing with knees to the body.
Spangler has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Savage lands with a right to the head.
Savage tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Spangler's elbow.
Spangler blocking some punches.
Savage working aggressively here.
Spangler has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Savage working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Spangler wants to break free but Savage has control.
Savage misses with a hook to the ribs.
Spangler is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Spangler blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Savage manages to break the clinch.
Savage swats away the attempt to clinch by Spangler.
Savage lands with an uppercut that bounces Spangler off the cage and back into range.
Savage just misses with a punch to the body.
Savage clinches.
Savage throws a head punch that misses.
Spangler can't get the takedown.
Savage blocking some punches.
A short right from Savage on the inside.
Savage gets through Spangler's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Savage throws a punch but it's blocked by Spangler.
Savage tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Spangler is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Savage is defending well.
Antonio Savage has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rob Spangler.
Spangler drops down looking for an ankle pick but Savage pulls his leg out and moves away.
Spangler tries to clinch up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Savage gets a clinch.
Spangler prevents a body shot from Savage.
Savage keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Spangler's efforts to push away.
Savage struggles to land a body shot inside as Spangler controls his hands.
Savage struggles to land a body shot inside as Spangler controls his hands.
Spangler is looking to control Savage's arms but Savage gets an underhook and turns him. Now Spangler has his back to the cage.
Savage softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Spangler blocks a punch to the side of the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Savage creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Savage has a couple of punches blocked by Spangler.
Savage working aggressively here.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Savage.
Spangler is looking to control Savage's arms but Savage gets an underhook and turns him. Now Spangler has his back to the cage.
Spangler is trying to pull guard but Savage has him pressed against the cage.
Spangler takes a shot to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Spangler.
Savage tries a body shot but Spangler blocks it.
Savage lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Spangler or not.
Savage escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Rob Spangler seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Spangler gets tackled into the cage by Savage. Savage maintains the clinch.
Savage prevents the takedown attempt.
Spangler prevents a body shot from Savage.
A head punch on the inside from Savage fails to land.
Savage lands a nice shot to the body.
Spangler tries to stall but Savage uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Savage tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Savage misses with the head strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Spangler.
A right handed body shot lands from Savage.
Spangler tries to work over Savage's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Antonio Savage has scored more points in the clinch so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Spangler is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Savage pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Savage lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Spangler backwards.
Savage softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Savage lands a shoulder strike.
Savage misses with a hook from the clinch.
Spangler tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Savage smiles and moves away.
Spangler tries to clinch there but Savage circles away.
Spangler tries to close the distance and clinch up but Savage swats him away and circles back towards the center.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Spangler looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
The fight stays on the outside here - Spangler looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Savage clinches up with Spangler and pushes him back against the cage.
Spangler wants to break the clinch but can't.
Savage displaying some good clinch control by pressing Spangler up against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Savage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Antonio Savage dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Savage jabs Spangler right on the nose. Spangler blinks but takes it well.
Savage gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Spangler's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Spangler struggles to land a body shot inside as Savage controls his hands.
Spangler is trying to pull guard but Savage turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Savage struggles to land a body shot inside as Spangler controls his hands.
Savage misses with some punches.
Savage breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Spangler takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Spangler lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Savage fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Spangler, pushing him back against the cage.
Spangler is trying to push Savage away but Savage has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Savage has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Spangler is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Spangler can't break the clinch.
Savage working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Savage lands a hook to the side of the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Savage is pressed up against the cage. Spangler has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Savage down to the mat. Savage avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spangler has taken the fight to the clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Savage struggles to land a body shot inside as Spangler controls his hands.
Spangler wants a takedown.
Antonio Savage has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rob Spangler.
Savage swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A nice left hand lands by Savage.
Savage pushes Spangler against the cage. Savage is working some dirty boxing. Savage pushes off with a quick right hook! Spangler goes down! Spangler tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Savage moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:36 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Antonio Savage!
After the fight, Antonio Savage 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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Ahti Saarelainen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wiremu Huia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Huia has chosen Poi E - Patea Maori Club as his entrance music. Ahti Saarelainen could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Wiremu Huia's chin.
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175 lbs
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Solid boxing
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Powerful |
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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
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Ahti Saarelainen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Wiremu Huia!
The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Valeri Chadov and Fedor Mirinova.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Huia keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Saarelainen.
Huia keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Saarelainen.
Huia slips under a jab from Saarelainen.
Huia changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Saarelainen 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.
Huia just misses with a punch to the body.
Saarelainen misses with a body shot.
Saarelainen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Huia manages to avoid it.
Huia connects with a right hand. Saarelainen shakes it off.
Huia swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Saarelainen.
Huia misses the shot to the body.
Saarelainen misses with a hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saarelainen connects with a crisp jab.
Saarelainen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Huia.
Saarelainen is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Saarelainen misses with an uppercut. Huia saw that one coming.
Saarelainen digs a good body shot into Huia's ribs.
Huia walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Huia swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Saarelainen misses with a looping left.
Huia keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Saarelainen shoots in for a takedown but Huia shows good takedown defense.
Saarelainen misses with a lunging right hand
and Saarelainen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Huia looks to throw the jab but Saarelainen is out of range.
Huia scores with a punch to the head.
Saarelainen scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Huia doesn't seem bothered though.
Saarelainen misses with a body punch
and Huia counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Huia.
Saarelainen is controlling Huia's posture.
Saarelainen manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Huia manages to get himself to full guard.
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!
Saarelainen working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Huia's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Saarelainen lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Saarelainen wants to pass the guard but Huia is keeping the position.
Huia looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Saarelainen passes into half guard.
Huia looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Huia is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Saarelainen pulls his head out easily.
Huia won't allow Saarelainen to pass to mount.
Saarelainen perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Huia gets full guard.
Saarelainen works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Huia tries to get to full guard but Saarelainen has control of the leg.
Saarelainen keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Saarelainen connects with a nice short shot to Huia's temple.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Saarelainen connects with a nice short shot to Huia's temple.
Saarelainen trying to mount his opponent but Huia defends it.
Huia tries to roll over but Saarelainen keeps him under control.
Huia is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Saarelainen pulls his head out easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Huia is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Saarelainen pulls his head out easily.
Huia has hold of Saarelainen's hands but Saarelainen slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Saarelainen is trying to control. Huia wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Huia is pressing down on Saarelainen's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Huia being controlled here, momentarily.
Huia keeping moving, preventing Saarelainen from controlling successfully.
Huia is looking for a triangle but Saarelainen pushes his legs off easily.
Saarelainen with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ahti Saarelainen dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Huia keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Saarelainen.
Saarelainen misses with an uppercut.
Saarelainen slips under a jab from Huia.
Saarelainen swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Saarelainen shoots in looking for a takedown. Huia tries to sprawl out of it but Saarelainen keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Huia manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Saarelainen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Saarelainen throws a body punch but Huia moves out of range.
Huia slips a jab from Saarelainen.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Huia misses with a looping left.
Saarelainen throws a right hand that Huia ducks under and follows up with a left that Huia also avoids with ease.
Saarelainen scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Nice takedown defense from Saarelainen. No joy for Huia on that attempt.
Saarelainen throwing a counter right hand but Huia manages to avoid it.
Ahti Saarelainen is winning the standup battle so far.
Saarelainen scores with a nice strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Huia ducks under a wild hook from Saarelainen.
Saarelainen throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Huia feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Saarelainen's calf.
Saarelainen throws a body shot but no joy.
Huia feints the counter takedown.
Saarelainen misses with a takedown attempt - Huia sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Saarelainen scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Huia doesn't seem bothered though.
Huia slips under a jab from Saarelainen.
Huia misses with a takedown attempt
and Saarelainen counters with a left to the body.
Saarelainen with a lazy takedown attempt
and Huia counters with a stiff right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ahti Saarelainen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Saarelainen lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Huia fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Saarelainen jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
A jab from Saarelainen misses.
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!
Saarelainen just misses with a punch to the body.
Huia takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
A looping hook to the body misses from Saarelainen. Huia does a little dance to reset his feet.
Saarelainen just misses with a punch to the body.
Huia jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Saarelainen listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Huia is rocked!
Saarelainen pounces like a tiger and cracks Huia with a vicious hook! Huia is down but not out! Saarelainen follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:50 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Ahti Saarelainen!
The defeated Wiremu Huia had this to say: 'Man, Ahti talks a lot to himself during the fight and it's distracting as hell. All through the fight in hearing 'perkele' in my ear. I'm trying to lock in a submission and he's muttering 'voi vittu' or 'mita helvettia'. I don't know what those words mean, but I'm heading to the library to find out.'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Trzy Trzy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gurgen Davidyan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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191 lbs
5 - 2 - 1 |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Trzy Trzy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Gurgen Davidyan!
The judges for this bout are Ivan Kurochkin, Aleksei Zolotukhin and Fedor Mirinova.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A telegraphed right hand from Trzy misses the target.
Davidyan looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Trzy throws a big shot that misses.
Trzy tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Davidyan was well out of range. Poor timing from Trzy.
Trzy tests Davidyan's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Davidyan throws an overhand right that lands on Trzy's shoulder, as Trzy tries to avoid the shot.
Trzy throws the left hand but Davidyan avoids the punch easily.
Trzy shoots in for a takedown but Davidyan shows good takedown defense.
Davidyan defending well as Trzy loads up on a big left hand.
Davidyan is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Davidyan keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Trzy.
Trzy throws a hook to the side of Davidyan's head but Davidyan sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Trzy definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Trzy misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Davidyan.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Davidyan uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Trzy has time to react.
Davidyan darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Davidyan drives through and clinches with Trzy against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Davidyan misses with some punches.
Trzy swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Trzy swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Davidyan prevents a body shot from Trzy.
Davidyan lands a shoulder strike.
Davidyan misses with a hook to the ribs.
Davidyan lands a body shot in the clinch.
Davidyan scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Trzy tightens his grip and picks Davidyan up, before dumping him to the ground. Davidyan manages to land in guard.
Trzy throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Trzy accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Davidyan has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Trzy has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Trzy throws a head punch that misses.
Trzy is looking for a takedown.
Trzy drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Davidyan gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Trzy Trzy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Davidyan misses with a body punch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Trzy escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Trzy takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Nice jab there from Davidyan.
Trzy misses with a looping right.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice uppercut lands for Davidyan. That snapped Trzy's head back.
Trzy is rocked!
Davidyan weaves into range and cracks Trzy right on the temple with a beautiful overhand right! Trzy goes down! He's out cold! Wow, what a beautiful knockout! Davidyan is strutting round the canvas like a movie star as the camera bulbs flash frantically.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Gurgen Davidyan!
Gurgen Davidyan made sure to mention his sponsor, Vandal & Laundry in his post fight interview.
In defeat, Trzy Trzy stepped up to the mic, saying 'mamacita nececito de coca para passar la dolor....ai ai ai ai'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Volt Krueger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tyrone Smalls (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tyrone Smalls has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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265 lbs
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Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Volt Krueger!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Tyrone Smalls!
The judges for this bout are Sergei Dronov, Viktor Lagutenko and Illya Tyunina.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Krueger on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Krueger shoots in but Smalls avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Smalls is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Krueger with a body shot.
Smalls lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
It looks like Volt Krueger has been cut.
Krueger closes the distance and clinches.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Smalls takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Smalls misses with a short punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smalls stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Smalls scores with a nice hook to the head.
Smalls stops a takedown attempt from Krueger.
Smalls is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A short left from Smalls.
Krueger goes for a takedown attempt but Smalls pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Volt Krueger. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Smalls gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Smalls throws a head punch that misses.
Krueger works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Smalls can do anything to dispel that myth.
Smalls not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Smalls looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smalls is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Krueger is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at St Petersburg MMA Gym that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Krueger controls from within his opponent's guard.
Krueger advances to half guard.
Krueger looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Krueger is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Well, if Krueger is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smalls is looking to control Krueger's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Smalls avoid being mounted?
Krueger performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Smalls misses with a body shot.
We've been informed that Smalls has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Smalls connects with a looping right hand.
Krueger feints and as Smalls raises his hands in defense, Krueger changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Krueger won't allow Smalls to sweep him here.
Krueger pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Smalls is keeping the position for now.
Krueger stands up from guard. Let's bang!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jab from Smalls.
Krueger shoots for a takedown but Smalls saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tyrone Smalls dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Volt Krueger's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Krueger gets a takedown into half guard.
Smalls is looking to improve his position.
Krueger is pressing down on Smalls's thigh, looking to free his foot. Smalls is holding on for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Krueger trying to control the action but Smalls is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Krueger uses his free foot to push down on Smalls's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Smalls.
Krueger looking to control and managing it successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Krueger lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Krueger tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Krueger lands a big elbow.
Krueger controlling from the full mount.
Krueger has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Krueger misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Krueger can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Smalls is looking to escape.
Krueger content just to control the position here.
Volt Krueger overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Smalls wants to hold on but Krueger pushes him away.
Smalls really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Krueger. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Krueger takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Krueger is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Smalls is surviving well by controlling Krueger's body position as best he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smalls squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Smalls gets back to half guard.
Krueger passes the guard and advances to mount!
Krueger content just to control the position here.
Krueger trying to control but Smalls is having none of it.
Krueger punching from mount but Smalls doing a good job of avoiding damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Krueger goes for an armbar but Smalls turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Smalls.
Smalls engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Krueger lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Smalls wants to sweep here but Krueger controlling him for the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Volt Krueger dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Volt Krueger's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Smalls connects with a body shot that sends Krueger's belly button to the back.
Krueger shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Krueger engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Krueger thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Krueger stays in close to Smalls's body and controls the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Krueger sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Smalls's guard.
Smalls is looking to improve his position.
Krueger is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Krueger is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Smalls doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Krueger.
Krueger is taking a breather. Smalls says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Tyrone Smalls has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Krueger trying to control from half guard but Smalls is working away.
Smalls is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Krueger stalling.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Smalls swings for the body but Krueger moves out of range.
Smalls looks to throw the jab but Krueger is out of range.
Krueger half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smalls throws out a loose jab but Krueger uses good head movement to avoid it.
Smalls is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Tyrone Smalls seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A lazy left from Smalls finds it's target.
Smalls shoots in and gets a takedown into Krueger's guard.
Krueger uses the cage to get back to his feet.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Krueger is defended easily by Smalls.
Smalls scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Smalls lands a jab to the head.
Krueger manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Smalls on his heels. He'll look to pass Smalls's guard now, I'm sure.
Smalls utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Smalls being controlled here, momentarily.
Krueger is working Smalls over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Volt Krueger.
I think Krueger 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 Sergei Dronov scores the fight for Volt Krueger!
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight for Volt Krueger!
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight for Volt Krueger!
Volt Krueger wins by unanimous decision!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Israel Hand (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Antero Vipunen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Israel Hand has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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258 lbs
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260 lbs
5 - 2 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Israel Hand!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Antero Vipunen!
The judges for this bout are Ivan Kurochkin, Sergei Dronov and Valeri Chadov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hand manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Vipunen on his heels. He'll look to pass Vipunen's guard now, I'm sure.
Hand showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Vipunen really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Hand. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Hand throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Hand 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.
Hand trying to control the position from guard on top but Vipunen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hand slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Vipunen managing to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hand sitting in guard here, content to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vipunen wants to stand and escape but Hand is having none of it.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hand postures up and lands a big shot to Vipunen's brow.
Hand keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Vipunen's head.
Hand lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Hand controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Hand with a nice head shot there.
Hand is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Hand avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Hand postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vipunen wants to stand and escape but Hand is having none of it.
Vipunen controls Hand momentarily but Hand frees himself.
Hand 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.
Hand stopping the sweep attempt from Vipunen.
Vipunen wants to stand and escape but Hand is having none of it.
Hand missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Vipunen misses with a right hand
and Hand counters with a right hand to the body.
Vipunen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hand was well out of range. Poor timing from Vipunen.
Hand attempts a counter takedown but Vipunen avoids it well and moves away.
Antero Vipunen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hand misses with a takedown attempt
and Vipunen counters with an inside leg kick.
Hand slips a straight right by Vipunen.
Hand throws a body punch but Vipunen moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hand shoots in looking for a takedown but Vipunen manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Hand's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Vipunen throws a one two combo.
Vipunen throws out a leg kick but Hand moves out of range and Vipunen only half commits.
Vipunen throws a hook to the side of Hand's head but Hand sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hand changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Vipunen walks into a straight right hand from Hand.
Hand swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Vipunen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hand.
Vipunen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Vipunen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hand moves away.
Vipunen misses with an uppercut. Hand saw that one coming.
Hand goes for a double leg but Vipunen avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Vipunen continues to drive forward.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Israel Hand. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vipunen misses the shot to the body.
Hand half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vipunen wants to land a leg kick but Hand is out of range.
Hand changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Hand ducks under a wild hook from Vipunen.
Vipunen comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Vipunen looks to score with a jab to the body but Hand is just out of range.
Hand attempts a counter takedown but Vipunen avoids it well and moves away.
Hand looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Vipunen is fending him off so far but Hand persists. Nope, Vipunen circles away and we're back to standing.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vipunen clinches.
Vipunen lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Hand.
Hand lands a left hand that snaps the head of Vipunen backwards.
Hand lands a nice shot to the body.
Vipunen misses with a punch to the body.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hand blocks an uppercut.
Vipunen misses with some punches.
Vipunen scores with a nice hook to the head.
A short right from Hand on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Antero Vipunen will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Hand, right into the meat.
It looks like Antero Vipunen has been cut.
Vipunen connects with a single shot there.
Antero Vipunen seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Vipunen looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Hand is looking to counter punch.
A low kick from Vipunen misses
and Hand counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hand takes a swing at Vipunen's ribcage but misses.
Jab from Hand.
A big right from Vipunen misses.
Hand tries to counter with a takedown but Vipunen is quick to defend against it.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Hand is defended easily by Vipunen.
Antero Vipunen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hand shoots in and gets a takedown into Vipunen's guard.
Vipunen wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Hand manages to pass to side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vipunen on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Hand missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Hand wants to take a breather but Vipunen is having none of it.
Vipunen taking some punishment here, with Hand in his half guard.
Vipunen looks like he's trying to stand up.
Hand takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hand looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Vipunen with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Well, if Hand is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Hand trying to pass the guard but Vipunen defending well.
Hand is looking to take a break and control but Vipunen is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hand keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Hand landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hand trying to control the pace.
Vipunen looks like he's trying to stand up.
Hand performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Hand wants to control but Vipunen is keeping him busy.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Hand lands a slapping body shot.
Vipunen checks a leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hand. Vipunen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Vipunen throws out a counter right but Hand avoids it with no problem.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Vipunen cracks Hand with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Hand misses with a jab, cross combination.
Hand throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Vipunen misses with a wild body shot.
Hand attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
A shot to the body from Vipunen misses
and Hand counters with a nice uppercut.
Hand looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Vipunen throws a push kick but Hand slaps the foot to one side.
Hand drops down looking for a counter takedown but Vipunen sprawls and moves away.
Hand uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Vipunen tests Hand's chin there with a solid looking shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Israel Hand dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Antero Vipunen's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Hand fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Vipunen avoids it really well and circles away.
Hand keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Vipunen is looking to clinch but Hand is avoiding it.
Hand lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Vipunen, as that shot connected.
Vipunen throws a push kick but Hand slaps the foot to one side.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vipunen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hand.
Hand ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Vipunen moves away.
Vipunen let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Jab, jab by Vipunen - just one landing.
Vipunen moves out of range of the strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A leg kick checked by Vipunen.
Hand lands with a good body shot.
Vipunen avoids the body shot from Hand.
A countering left hand to the body from Vipunen misses.
Vipunen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hand throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A combination from Vipunen does no damage.
Vipunen throws a leg kick
and Hand counters with a nice double leg into side control. Vipunen won't be happy with that.
You can see the frustration on Vipunen's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Vipunen can do anything to dispel that myth.
The referee asks Hand politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Hand prefers to stall for the moment though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vipunen pushes Hand away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Hand gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hand cracks Vipunen with a big elbow.
Hand scores with a couple of short elbows.
Hand is staying tight to Vipunen's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Hand lands some shots froms side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hand lands a decent elbow from side control.
Vipunen takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
That has opened up Antero Vipunen's cut even more.
Hand takes a little break here. Vipunen wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Vipunen is trying to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vipunen is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Hand looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Hand in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Vipunen is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Hand is controlling him well.
Antero Vipunen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Hand cracks Vipunen with a big elbow.
The cut above Antero Vipunen's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Hand prevents Vipunen from escaping the position.
Hand cracks Vipunen with a big right hand but Vipunen just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Hand grinds an elbow into Vipunen's temple.
Hand remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Vipunen wants to get back to his feet but Hand drags him back down.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hand grinds an elbow into Vipunen's temple.
Antero Vipunen's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Antero Vipunen's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Israel Hand!
After winning the bout, Israel Hand thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Sexton Hardcastle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Manfred Von Richthoffen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hardcastle comes to the cage accompanied by How I Could Just Kill a Man- Rage Against the Machine. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Counter fighter
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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
7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Sexton Hardcastle!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Manfred Von Richthoffen!
The judges for this bout are Valeri Chadov, Vladimir Khabensky and Sergei Dronov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Von Richthoffen has Hardcastle up against the cage in a clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Von Richthoffen.
Von Richthoffen swings wildly with an uppercut but Hardcastle uses good head movement to avoid it.
Von Richthoffen makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Von Richthoffen lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Von Richthoffen lands a left hand.
Von Richthoffen throws a punch but it's blocked by Hardcastle.
Hardcastle blocks a body shot from Von Richthoffen.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Von Richthoffen lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hardcastle backwards.
Von Richthoffen misses with a body punch.
Von Richthoffen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Von Richthoffen throws a head punch that misses.
Von Richthoffen keeps control of Hardcastle as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Von Richthoffen keeps control of Hardcastle as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Hardcastle blocks a body shot from Von Richthoffen.
Von Richthoffen misses with the head strike.
Hardcastle blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Von Richthoffen is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Von Richthoffen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hardcastle blocks a body shot from Von Richthoffen.
Von Richthoffen has Hardcastle pressed against the cage, preventing Hardcastle from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A hook to the body from Von Richthoffen.
Von Richthoffen digs a right hand into Hardcastle's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Hardcastle's gas tank.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Von Richthoffen prevents Hardcastle from breaking the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Von Richthoffen fails to land.
Von Richthoffen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Von Richthoffen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Von Richthoffen misses with a short punch on the inside.
Von Richthoffen's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Von Richthoffen darts in and clinches Hardcastle up against the cage.
Von Richthoffen lands an uppercut.
A short right from Von Richthoffen.
Von Richthoffen letting Hardcastle take a breather here.
A head punch on the inside from Von Richthoffen fails to land.
Hardcastle has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Von Richthoffen avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hardcastle tries to break the clinch but Von Richthoffen is controlling the position.
Hardcastle drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Von Richthoffen gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Von Richthoffen swings wildly with an uppercut but Hardcastle uses good head movement to avoid it.
Von Richthoffen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hardcastle's elbow.
Von Richthoffen throws a punch but it's blocked by Hardcastle.
Von Richthoffen pushes Hardcastle back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Von Richthoffen misses with some punches.
Von Richthoffen lands a right hand that snaps the head of Hardcastle backwards.
Hardcastle wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Von Richthoffen has him pressed against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Von Richthoffen.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A nice right hand lands inside from Von Richthoffen.
Von Richthoffen tries to work over Hardcastle's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hardcastle blocks an uppercut.
Von Richthoffen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Von Richthoffen lands a right hand that snaps the head of Hardcastle backwards.
Von Richthoffen lands with a short shot to the head.
Hardcastle is trying to break the clinch but Von Richthoffen has him pressed against the cage.
Hardcastle missing with knees to the body.
Von Richthoffen misses with some punches.
Von Richthoffen swings wildly with an uppercut but Hardcastle uses good head movement to avoid it.
Von Richthoffen works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Hardcastle prevents a body shot from Von Richthoffen.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Manfred Von Richthoffen dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Hardcastle closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Von Richthoffen to the mat! Von Richthoffen manages to get full guard.
Von Richthoffen utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Hardcastle is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Hardcastle looking to pass the guard.
Hardcastle postures up in Von Richthoffen's guard and throws a big left but Von Richthoffen blocks it.
We've been hearing good reports from Hardcastle'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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Von Richthoffen tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Von Richthoffen has momentary wrist control but Hardcastle slips an elbow through the middle.
Von Richthoffen really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Hardcastle. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Hardcastle slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Von Richthoffen can do anything to dispel that myth.
Von Richthoffen lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hardcastle 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.
Von Richthoffen controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Hardcastle tries to strike from the bottom.
Hardcastle wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Von Richthoffen is now in half guard.
Hardcastle is trying to get back to full guard.
Hardcastle trying to control but Von Richthoffen postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Hardcastle misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Von Richthoffen takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Von Richthoffen tries to pass the half guard into mount. Hardcastle knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Hardcastle is trying to get back to full guard.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hardcastle takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Von Richthoffen clinches up against the cage.
Von Richthoffen prevents a takedown attempt there.
Von Richthoffen lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Hardcastle takes a shot to the head.
Von Richthoffen gets through Hardcastle's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Von Richthoffen.
Von Richthoffen lands a left hand.
Von Richthoffen lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Hardcastle is rocked!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Von Richthoffen.
Oh Hardcastle is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Von Richthoffen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Manfred Von Richthoffen seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
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!
Von Richthoffen lands with a short head shot on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Von Richthoffen makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Von Richthoffen prevents a takedown attempt there.
Von Richthoffen unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Hardcastle! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Von Richthoffen is unloading with more strikes now! Hardcastle drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:18 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Manfred Von Richthoffen!
Manfred Von Richthoffen managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Urban Fighter, into his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Mitchell Hobson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Adam Grigorian (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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186 lbs
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194 lbs
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Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Mitchell Hobson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Adam Grigorian!
The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Ivan Kurochkin and Aleksandr Martynov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Grigorian scoring well with a low kick there.
Hobson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Grigorian has a couple of punches blocked by Hobson.
Hobson tries to throw a body punch but Grigorian avoids it by throwing Hobson back against the cage.
Grigorian jumps guard but Hobson stands there with Grigorian around his waist. Grigorian gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Grigorian is looking to break free of the clinch but Hobson has double underhooks.
Grigorian misses with some punches.
Hobson lands with a right to the head.
Grigorian misses with a short punch on the inside.
Grigorian misses with a body punch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Grigorian.
Hobson swings wildly with an uppercut but Grigorian uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hobson gets through Grigorian's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hobson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Grigorian misses with a short punch on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Hobson.
It looks like Adam Grigorian has been cut.
Hobson tries to throw a body punch but Grigorian avoids it by throwing Hobson back against the cage.
Hobson gets through Grigorian's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grigorian prevents a body shot from Hobson.
Grigorian has a couple of punches blocked by Hobson.
Hobson swings wildly with an uppercut but Grigorian uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hobson tries to work over Grigorian's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hobson has a couple of punches blocked by Grigorian.
Hobson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A body shot lands from Hobson.
Grigorian has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Hobson seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Grigorian can turn it around.
Hobson goes for a takedown attempt but Grigorian pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Grigorian moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Hobson throws a hook but Grigorian avoids it easily.
Hobson looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Hobson jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Grigorian lands with a thumping leg kick.
Grigorian looks to score with a jab to the body but Hobson is just out of range.
Hobson is looking to clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hobson is looking to clinch but Grigorian is avoiding it.
Grigorian jabs at Hobson's body.
Hobson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Grigorian.
Grigorian throws a leg kick which misses Hobson's front leg but catches the back leg as Hobson tries to avoid it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hobson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Grigorian with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Hobson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Hobson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hobson wants to clinch up but Grigorian keeps it at a distance.
Grigorian staying out of range there.
Grigorian slips under a jab.
Hobson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Grigorian looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Grigorian tests Hobson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Grigorian steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hobson.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hobson on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Mitchell Hobson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Grigorian jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Grigorian feints and then cracks Hobson's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Hobson down.
Hobson blocks a low kick nicely.
A slapping leg kick lands for Grigorian.
A telegraphed right hand from Hobson misses the target.
Grigorian on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Grigorian keeps the fight on the outside.
Grigorian throws a front kick aimed at Hobson's knee but Hobson avoids it well.
Hobson has managed to clinch.
Grigorian is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Hobson prevents Grigorian from breaking the clinch.
Grigorian tries to break free but Hobson pushes him back against the cage.
Hobson manages to break the clinch.
Hobson lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Grigorian takes a shot to the head.
Hobson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short body shot lands from Hobson as the two fighters clinch.
Hobson gets through Grigorian's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A frustrated look appears on Grigorian's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Hobson scores with a hook to the body.
Grigorian jumps guard but Hobson turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Grigorian swings wildly with an uppercut but Hobson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hobson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Hobson stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Grigorian tries to score a body lock takedown but Hobson shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Mitchell Hobson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Adam Grigorian.
A short right from Hobson on the inside.
Grigorian blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hobson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hobson tries a body shot but Grigorian blocks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mitchell Hobson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Adam Grigorian'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.
Hobson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Grigorian paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Grigorian scores with a crisp jab that stopped Hobson in his tracks.
Hobson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Hobson lands a nice looking body shot.
Hobson is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Hobson is looking to clinch but Grigorian is avoiding it.
Hobson wants to clinch up but Grigorian keeps it at a distance.
Grigorian moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Grigorian fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Hobson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Hobson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Grigorian can do to turn this around?
Hobson staying out of range there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hobson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Hobson takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A nice leg kick lands there from Grigorian.
Grigorian misses with a low kick.
Hobson tries to counter by clinching up but Grigorian breaks away and moves out of range.
Grigorian walks into a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hobson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Grigorian sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Grigorian circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hobson takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Grigorian keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hobson.
Hobson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A little jabbing left from Grigorian on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A jab from Hobson misses.
Hobson scores with a decent looking hook.
Grigorian staying out of range there.
A leg kick checked by Hobson.
Grigorian circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hobson on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Grigorian. Grigorian obviously looking to wear him down.
Hobson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Grigorian manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Grigorian doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Hobson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Grigorian unleashes a big counter combination but Hobson bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
A nice leg kick lands there from Grigorian.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hobson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Grigorian fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Hobson.
Hobson tries to clinch up but Grigorian circles away and keeps his distance.
A nice inside leg kick there by Grigorian. That's going to slow Hobson down.
Both fighters circling a little - Grigorian finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hobson checks a low kick from Grigorian.
Hobson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Grigorian tries to land a leg kick but Hobson saw it coming and moves away.
Hobson tries to clinch but Grigorian moves out of range.
Hobson backing away here, and Grigorian unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Hobson checks the leg kick nicely there.
Grigorian walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Hobson checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Hobson lands a glancing blow to the side of Grigorian's head.
Grigorian throws a leg kick that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hobson thuds his right hand into Grigorian's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Grigorian connects with a solid leg kick.
Hobson is looking to clinch but Grigorian is avoiding it.
Hobson looks to score with a jab to the body but Grigorian is just out of range.
Grigorian only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Grigorian feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Hobson's calf.
Grigorian keeps the fight on the outside.
Grigorian throws a big shot that misses.
Hobson fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Hobson misses with a wild body shot.
Grigorian feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Hobson's calf.
Hobson throws a hook but Grigorian avoids it easily.
Hobson jabs at Grigorian's body.
Hobson misses with a body shot.
Grigorian takes one to the side of the head.
Hobson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Grigorian only half commits to the counter leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hobson tries to clinch there but Grigorian circles away.
Grigorian flicks out a counter leg kick but Hobson steps away.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Hobson checks a leg kick.
Grigorian swats away the attempt to clinch by Hobson.
Grigorian throws a leg kick but Hobson sees it coming and moves out of range.
Hobson looks to land a right hand but Grigorian moved out of range.
Hobson checks a low kick from Grigorian.
Grigorian takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Grigorian is looking to land body kicks.
Hobson connects with a body shot.
Hobson tries to clinch but Grigorian moves out of range.
Hobson smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Grigorian is rocked!
Hobson scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Grigorian is still on wobbly legs! Can Hobson finish him?
Hobson punishes Grigorian's body with a nice straight punch.
Grigorian is breathing heavily.
Grigorian keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Grigorian seems to have recovered his senses.
Hobson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Grigorian counters with an outside leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Adam Grigorian will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Adam Grigorian'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. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Grigorian finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Hobson staying out of range there.
Grigorian's jab looks to have found its range, popping Hobson under the eye.
Hobson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Grigorian cracks the inside of Hobson's front leg.
Hobson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Grigorian swats away the attempt to clinch by Hobson.
Hobson misses with a body shot.
Hobson misses with a straight left.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hobson takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Grigorian looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Hobson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Grigorian swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Hobson misses the shot to the body.
Grigorian lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hobson connects with a nice looking jab.
Hobson tries to clinch there but Grigorian circles away.
Grigorian flicks out a counter leg kick but Hobson steps away.
Hobson moves out of range of the leg kick from Grigorian.
Grigorian is looking to slow Hobson down with leg kicks.
Grigorian looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Grigorian moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Hobson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Nice shot lands for Hobson.
Hobson drops Grigorian with a naaaaasty hook - Grigorian is in real trouble here! Hobson dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mitchell Hobson!
An out of breath Mitchell Hobson thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Remy Jacquard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Julio Galvao (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jacquard comes to the cage accompanied by Maitre Gims - J'me tire. Galvao comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Sandstorm kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 0 - 1, fighting out of New York, Remy Jacquard!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Julio Galvao!
The judges for this bout are Aleksei Zolotukhin, Konstantin Menshow and Viktor Lagutenko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jacquard moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Jacquard missing with a left hand there. Galvao was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Some bone on bone action there as Galvao checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Galvao throws a nice looking combination but Jacquard bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Jacquard throws a big shot that misses.
Galvao steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jacquard.
Galvao lands a lovely overhand right.
A jab from Galvao misses.
Galvao uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jacquard.
Galvao pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
We've been told by Jacquard's head coaches at Bjorn's Elite Team that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Jacquard lands a nice shot to the body.
Galvao throws a low kick but Jacquard moves out of range easily.
Jacquard misses with an uppercut.
Galvao tries to counter by closing the distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jacquard ducks under a wild hook from Galvao.
A little feinted left hand from Jacquard on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Galvao swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Galvao misses with a looping left.
Galvao uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jacquard.
Jacquard buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Jacquard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jacquard digs a good hook to Galvao's body.
Galvao keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jacquard.
Galvao throws an overhand right that lands on Jacquard's shoulder, as Jacquard tries to avoid the shot.
Galvao scores with a body shot.
Jacquard listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Jacquard changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Jacquard throws a low kick, looking for Galvao's leg but Galvao calmly moves out of range.
Galvao wants to counter the offense by Jacquard and move into the clinch position.
Jacquard throws the kick towards the body but Galvao avoids it.
Jacquard works Galvao's body with a nice hook.
Remy Jacquard seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jacquard ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Galvao uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jacquard.
Galvao throws out a loose jab but Jacquard uses good head movement to avoid it.
Galvao misses with a low kick as Jacquard jumps back.
Galvao misses with a hook
and Jacquard counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Galvao looks to land a right hand but Jacquard moved out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Galvao just misses with a punch to the body.
Jacquard throws out a loose jab but Galvao uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Galvao swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jacquard slips a straight right by Galvao.
Galvao throws a hook but Jacquard blocks it.
Jacquard walks into a jab.
Galvao goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Jacquard scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Jacquard dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Jacquard throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Galvao on the side of the head.
Jacquard displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Galvao throws out the jab.
Nice shot lands for Jacquard.
Galvao tries to move into range but Jacquard moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Jacquard fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Galvao manages to avoid it.
Jacquard ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Galvao moves away.
Galvao fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Jacquard checks a leg kick.
Jacquard tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Galvao was well out of range. Poor timing from Jacquard.
Jacquard keeps the fight on the outside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Galvao throws a shot from downtown. Jacquard moves away and avoids it.
Jacquard throwing a counter right hand but Galvao manages to avoid it.
Jacquard lands a jab.
Jacquard displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Galvao throws out the jab.
Galvao is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jacquard.
Jacquard uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Galvao.
Galvao takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Galvao takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Jacquard uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Galvao.
Jacquard displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Galvao throws out the jab.
Galvao throws a lazy uppercut
and Galvao takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Jacquard tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Galvao was well out of range. Poor timing from Jacquard.
Jacquard steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Galvao.
Jacquard lands with a shot to the body.
Galvao staying out of range there.
Galvao throws a body punch but Jacquard moves out of range.
Galvao swings for the body but Jacquard moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Galvao lunges at Jacquard with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Jacquard's hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Galvao thuds a left hand into Jacquard's body.
Jacquard lands with a straight right. Galvao didn't see that one coming.
Jacquard misses with a low kick.
Jacquard staying out of range there.
Jacquard circles away from the clinch attempt.
A jab from Jacquard finds it's way through Galvao's defenses.
Galvao throws a solid leg kick but Jacquard takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Galvao.
Jacquard swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Galvao wants to counter with a clinch but Jacquard pushes him away.
Galvao bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Galvao throws a hook to the side of Jacquard's head but Jacquard sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jacquard moves out of range of the body kick from Galvao.
Jacquard jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Jacquard misses with an uppercut.
Jacquard lands with a thumping leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A decent looking cross lands there for Jacquard.
A telegraphed right hand from Jacquard misses the target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Remy Jacquard dominated that round.
That's time! Jacquard's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Jacquard digs a good hook to Galvao's body.
Jacquard misses with a hook.
Galvao scores with a leg kick.
Jacquard ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Galvao keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jacquard.
Galvao wants to counter with a clinch but Jacquard pushes him away.
Galvao throws a body punch but Jacquard moves out of range.
Galvao throws a jab but it's blocked by Jacquard.
Galvao takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Jacquard misses the shot to the body.
Galvao tries to counter by closing the distance.
Donk. Jacquard catches Galvao right on the button with a cross.
Jacquard throws a hook to the side of Galvao's head but Galvao sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jacquard takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Galvao misses with a looping left.
It looked like Jacquard wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Jacquard connects with the punch.
Jacquard throws a quick inside leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jacquard wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Jacquard lands with an overhand left.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Galvao thumps Jacquard with a low kick.
Galvao misses with a hook.
Galvao throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Remy Jacquard is winning the standup battle so far.
Galvao keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jacquard.
Galvao tries to counter by closing the distance.
Galvao moves forwards but Jacquard connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Galvao throws a body punch but Jacquard moves out of range.
Galvao takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
A chopping leg kick lands by Jacquard.
Galvao throws a lazy uppercut
and Jacquard counters with a low kick, right behind Galvao 's knee.
Galvao displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jacquard throws out the jab.
Galvao fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A low kick from Galvao is predictable there
and Jacquard counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Jacquard loads up on a big right hand but Galvao slips the punch.
Galvao wants to counter the offense by Jacquard and move into the clinch position.
Jacquard throws the left hand but Galvao avoids the punch easily.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Galvao might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Jacquard has got the better of the exchanges.
Jacquard scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Galvao, as that shot connected.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Galvao tries to close the distance and clinch but Jacquard swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Jacquard swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Galvao keeps Jacquard at a distance using the push kick.
Galvao throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Galvao lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Galvao throws a chopping leg kick but Jacquard manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Galvao takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Galvao misses with the body kick
and Jacquard counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Jacquard takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
A jab from Galvao misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Galvao. Jacquard does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jacquard connects with a leg kick. Galvao looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Galvao misses with a hook.
Jacquard throws an overhand right that lands on Galvao's shoulder, as Galvao tries to avoid the shot.
Galvao tries to counter with a clinch but Jacquard shakes him off and moves away.
Galvao fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Jacquard tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Galvao was well out of range. Poor timing from Jacquard.
Nice straight punches there by Jacquard. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Jacquard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jacquard swings for the body but Galvao moves out of range.
Jacquard jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Galvao slips under a jab from Jacquard.
Jacquard thumps Galvao with a low kick.
Galvao throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Jacquard was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Jacquard uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Galvao.
Galvao throws a right hand that misses
and Jacquard cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Jacquard.
Jacquard avoids the body shot from Galvao.
Jacquard thumps Galvao with a low kick.
A leg kick checked by Galvao.
Galvao jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Galvao motions for Jacquard to come forward. Galvao throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Jacquard misses the shot to the body.
Galvao throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Galvao throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Jacquard makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
No joy there for Jacquard, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Jacquard swings for the body but Galvao moves out of range.
Jacquard checks a low kick from Galvao.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Jacquard here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Galvao throws a chopping leg kick but Jacquard manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Jacquard stuns Galvao with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Jacquard steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Galvao.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Jacquard tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Galvao is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Jacquard avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
An attempted straight right counter from Jacquard misses the target.
Galvao on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Galvao misses with a lunging right hand
and Jacquard counters with a good low kick that Galvao was not able to check.
Jacquard lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Galvao at a distance.
Jacquard lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Galvao checks a leg kick.
Jacquard checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
A little feinted left hand from Jacquard on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jacquard swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jacquard lands a nice hook to Galvao's body. Galvao takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Remy Jacquard dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Jacquard throws an overhand right that lands on Galvao's shoulder, as Galvao tries to avoid the shot.
Jacquard uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Galvao.
Galvao goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Galvao throws a shot from downtown. Jacquard moves away and avoids it.
Galvao uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jacquard.
Jacquard changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Jacquard takes a swing at Galvao's ribcage but misses.
The fighters circling - Jacquard throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Galvao! But no joy.
A combination from Galvao does no damage.
Galvao thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jacquard darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A chopping leg kick lands by Jacquard.
Galvao throws a shot to the body.
Jacquard scores with a sloppy right hand. Galvao should have avoided that one.
Galvao pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Jacquard moves out of range of the strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Galvao throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jacquard looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Jacquard lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Galvao missing with a left hand there. Jacquard was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jacquard was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
A thudding body kick lands there by Galvao!
Jacquard throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nice uppercut there from Jacquard.
Galvao has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Galvao takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Galvao throws a body kick that misses.
Galvao avoids the body shot from Jacquard.
Galvao is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Galvao takes one to the chin there.
Jacquard darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Galvao ducks right into an uppercut from Jacquard.
A solid body kick from Galvao.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Galvao misses with a jab to the body
and Jacquard counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A leg kick checked by Jacquard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A solid leg kick lands there for Jacquard.
Galvao throws a leg kick but Jacquard sees it coming and moves out of range.
Galvao wants to land a leg kick but Jacquard is out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Jacquard on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Jacquard lands a nice leg kick that just misses Galvao's sensitive parts.
Galvao tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Jacquard fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Jacquard throws the kick towards the body but Galvao avoids it.
Jacquard dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Jacquard has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Galvao.
Galvao connects with an inside leg kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Jacquard.
Galvao's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Galvao misses with a head kick.
Jacquard scores with a decent looking hook.
Galvao cracks Jacquard with an open hand slap.
Galvao slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jacquard throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jacquard tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Galvao is able to avoid easily.
Galvao misses with an uppercut. Jacquard saw that one coming.
An attempted straight right counter from Jacquard misses the target.
Jacquard scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Jacquard ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jacquard with a jab.
Jacquard ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Galvao lands a nice shot to the body.
Jacquard scores with a nice right hand.
Jacquard has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Galvao finds it's way round the side to connect with Jacquard's head.
Galvao throws out a loose jab but Jacquard uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jacquard tried to score with a low kick but Galvao checks it.
Galvao throws a shot from downtown. Jacquard moves away and avoids it.
Galvao is looking to clinch.
Jacquard is looking to slow Galvao down with leg kicks.
Jacquard looks to score with a jab to the body but Galvao is just out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jacquard misses with a body kick.
Jacquard scores with a leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Good shot there by Jacquard.
Jacquard works Galvao's body with a nice hook.
Jacquard looks to land a right hand but Galvao moved out of range.
Jacquard misses with a body punch
and Galvao counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Galvao misses with the combination.
Galvao misses with a jab to the body
and Jacquard counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Galvao thinking.
Jacquard ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jacquard thinks about countering with a body kick.
Galvao pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jacquard has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Galvao finds it's way round the side to connect with Jacquard's head.
Galvao misses with a left hand
and Jacquard counters with a straight right hand.
Jacquard misses with an uppercut.
Jacquard digs a good hook to Galvao's body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Remy Jacquard clearly takes that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Jacquard scores with a jab to the body.
Galvao avoids a kick to the body.
Galvao keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Galvao is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Jacquard throws a chopping leg kick but Galvao manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Jacquard throws a solid leg kick but Galvao takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Jacquard.
Galvao is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Galvao misses with a low kick.
A slow jab from Jacquard misses its intended target.
Jacquard misses with a hook. Galvao ducked under it nicely.
Jacquard misses with a leg kick.
Galvao throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Jacquard counters with a thumping low kick.
Jacquard staying out of range there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jacquard darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Jacquard throws a shot from downtown. Galvao moves away and avoids it.
Galvao throws a looping overhand right but Jacquard ducks down to avoid it.
A swing and a miss from Galvao.
Jacquard looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Galvao throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jacquard sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Galvao defending well as Jacquard loads up on a big left hand.
Jacquard misses the jab.
Jacquard keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Galvao.
Jacquard bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
It looked like Jacquard was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Galvao.
Galvao scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Galvao steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jacquard.
Jacquard misses with a jab, cross combination.
Galvao connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Galvao throws a half hearted mid kick.
Galvao keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Galvao throws a right and a left that Jacquard avoids nicely.
Galvao will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Jacquard throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Galvao tries to clinch but Jacquard moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jacquard misses with a series of wild punches.
Galvao throws a body kick that misses.
Jacquard smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jacquard slips a straight right by Galvao.
Galvao just misses with a punch to the body.
Jacquard ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jab from Jacquard.
Galvao staying out of range there.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Galvao.
Galvao looks to throw a body kick
and Jacquard counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Jacquard throws a jab when Galvao was well out of range.
Galvao misses with an uppercut
and Jacquard counters with a nice uppercut.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Jacquard.
A cross from Jacquard lands.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Galvao.
Jacquard misses with a low kick.
Galvao tries to close the distance and clinch but Jacquard swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Jacquard throws a big counter combination but Galvao scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Galvao is looking to land body kicks.
Nice defenses there by Jacquard.
Galvao scores with a hook.
Galvao throws a jab but it's blocked by Jacquard.
Galvao uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jacquard.
Galvao on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Galvao misses with a hook
and Jacquard counters with a left to the body.
Galvao blocks a head kick by Jacquard.
Jacquard looks to score with a jab to the body but Galvao is just out of range.
A slow jab from Galvao misses its intended target.
Galvao is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Galvao misses with a left hand
and Jacquard counters with a nice low kick that buckles Galvao's knee momentarily.
Galvao takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Galvao blocks a head kick by Jacquard.
Decent striking displayed by Jacquard there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Galvao throws a big shot that misses.
Galvao lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Galvao lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Jacquard scores with a hook to the body. Galvao takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A low kick from Galvao is predictable there
and Jacquard counters with a nice uppercut.
Galvao clinches with his opponent.
Jacquard throws a punch but it's blocked by Galvao.
Jacquard throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Galvao jumps guard but Jacquard turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Galvao is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Jacquard blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Galvao pulls guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Galvao working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Jacquard has passed into half guard!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Remy Jacquard had his way with Julio Galvao in that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Galvao swings widly with a right hand
and Jacquard counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Galvao thinking.
Jacquard checks a low kick from Galvao.
Galvao throws a leg kick but Jacquard sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Jacquard thumps Galvao with a low kick.
Galvao doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Jacquard connects with a looping right hand.
Jacquard throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Galvao is looking to land body kicks.
Galvao is looking to land body kicks.
A big right from Jacquard misses.
Galvao misses with a body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jacquard cracks Galvao with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Jacquard throws a looping overhand right but Galvao ducks down to avoid it.
Jacquard keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jacquard uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Galvao.
Jacquard slips under a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jacquard lands a jab to Galvao's midsection.
Jacquard moves away from the strike by Galvao.
Jacquard keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Galvao throws a shot from downtown. Jacquard moves away and avoids it.
Jacquard scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Galvao throws a right hand that misses
and Jacquard counters with a series of strikes. Galvao will be more careful next time no doubt.
Jacquard waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Galvao.
Galvao wants to counter with a clinch but Jacquard pushes him away.
Galvao stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Jacquard jabs Galvao to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Jacquard lands a glancing blow to the side of Galvao's head.
Jacquard looks to land a left hand but Galvao moved out of range nicely.
Nice defenses there by Galvao.
Galvao uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jacquard.
Galvao throws a hook to the side of Jacquard's head but Jacquard sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jacquard is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Galvao can do to turn this around?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jacquard ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Jacquard connects with a right hand. Galvao shakes it off.
Galvao tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Jacquard scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Galvao jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jacquard throwing a counter right hand but Galvao manages to avoid it.
Jacquard throws a nice inside leg kick.
Galvao displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jacquard throws out the jab.
Jacquard misses with a series of wild punches.
Galvao throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Galvao takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Jacquard moves out of range as Galvao strikes.
Galvao throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Jacquard counters with a straight right hand.
Jacquard throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Galvao counters by clinching up.
Jacquard misses with some punches.
Galvao jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Jacquard walks away with a smile on his face. Galvao gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Galvao takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Jacquard pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jab, jab by Galvao - just one landing.
Jacquard drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Galvao moves to clinch but Jacquard breaks away
and Jacquard connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Julio Galvao has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A solid leg kick lands there for Jacquard.
Galvao looks for the body kick but Jacquard saw that one coming.
Galvao gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Jacquard.
Jacquard connects with a solid leg kick.
Galvao looks to score with a jab to the body but Jacquard is just out of range.
Jacquard lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Jacquard slips under a jab from Galvao.
Jacquard on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jacquard lands a nice looking body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jacquard fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Jacquard throws a nice outside leg kick.
A slow jab from Galvao misses its intended target.
Jacquard lands with a good body shot.
Galvao looks to score with a jab to the body but Jacquard is just out of range.
Jacquard misses with a body kick.
A big left from Galvao misses.
Galvao loads up on a big right hand but Jacquard slips the punch.
Jacquard connects with a leg kick. Galvao looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
A punch lands to the side of Galvao 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Galvao scores with a hook.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Jacquard, as that shot connected.
Jacquard lands with a shot to the body.
Galvao chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Jacquard can pounce on him.
And that's the end of the fight!
Remy Jacquard showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Jacquard, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight for Remy Jacquard!
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight for Remy Jacquard!
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight for Remy Jacquard!
Remy Jacquard wins by unanimous decision!
Remy Jacquard retains his lightweight title!
Remy Jacquard took some time post fight to say the following; 'Presque mec, ... presque!'.
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