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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Marin Averescu (ranked 3769 p4p, 338 weight class) and Thomas Krakow (ranked 6689 p4p, 504 weight class). Marin Averescu is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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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
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Marin Averescu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Thomas Krakow!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Albert Achterberg and Aafke Stam.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Averescu closes the distance and pushes Krakow back into the cage.
Averescu has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Krakow is trying to keep an underhook but Averescu manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Krakow tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Averescu manages to move to mount!
Krakow manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Averescu decides to return to a standing position.
Averescu closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Krakow to the mat! Krakow manages to get full guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Krakow is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Krakow is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Averescu is aware though and is defending well.
Averescu slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Krakow preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Averescu is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Averescu's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Averescu stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Averescu instigates a clinch.
Averescu connects with a knee to the head.
Averescu tries for a takedown but Krakow manages to get underhooks.
Krakow wants to take the fight to the mat but Averescu manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Krakow goes for a takedown attempt but Averescu pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Averescu looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Krakow is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Averescu scores with a couple of nice shots.
Krakow desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Averescu stands up from half guard.
Averescu forces Krakow back against the cage and clinches.
Averescu has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Krakow uses from the top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Averescu is pulling down on Krakow's head to control his posture.
Krakow wants to control from the top but Averescu keeps moving.
Averescu looking to hit a scissor sweep but Krakow is one step ahead there.
Averescu has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Krakow off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Krakow throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
As Krakow looks to move away, Averescu throws a big counter combo but Krakow just gets out of the way.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Krakow.
Marin Averescu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Thomas Krakow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Averescu tries a head kick but it misses.
Krakow fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Krakow fails to land the takedown.
Averescu throws a right hand that Krakow ducks under and follows up with a left that Krakow also avoids with ease.
Averescu stuns Krakow with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Averescu swinging wildly here.
Krakow is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Krakow pushes Averescu up against the cage in a clinch.
Averescu is struggling to control the position.
Averescu gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Averescu is standing up over Krakow. Krakow looks to escape but Averescu dives into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marin Averescu dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Some bone on bone action there as Averescu checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Krakow will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Krakow closes the distance and clinches up with Averescu, looking for a takedown. Krakow pushes Averescu against the cage but Averescu circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Krakow.
Marin Averescu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Thomas Krakow.
Averescu throws a head kick but Krakow moves out of range.
Averescu ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Krakow shoots in but no luck this time.
Krakow misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Krakow misses with a two punch combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Averescu.
Averescu drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Krakow is breathing heavily.
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!
Averescu stands up and we're back to a striking position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Averescu looks to land a combination but Krakow avoids it well.
Averescu drives through with a takedown into guard.
Averescu is pushing down on Krakow's leg trying to pass to half guard. Krakow is fighting to maintain full guard but Averescu has managed to sneak the leg through.
Averescu moves into full mount! Krakow won't be happy about that!
Averescu working Krakow over with strikes here.
Averescu tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Averescu scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Averescu lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Averescu tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Averescu is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Krakow can do to turn this around?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Averescu cracks Krakow with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Averescu looking to control and managing it successfully.
Averescu looking to secure an arm triangle but Krakow defends it well.
Averescu controlling from mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Krakow wants to try and get back to his feet.
Averescu controlling from the full mount.
Krakow working to try and regain half guard.
Krakow tries to lock up and control but Averescu gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Krakow is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Averescu is staying active.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Krakow is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Averescu avoids the attempt from Krakow to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Averescu controlling from mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marin Averescu dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Krakow with a lazy takedown attempt
and Averescu counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Averescu breaks the clinch.
Krakow fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Averescu, pushing him back against the cage.
Krakow is looking to control Averescu's arms but Averescu gets an underhook and turns him. Now Krakow has his back to the cage.
Averescu tries to pull guard but Krakow forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Our sources have told us that Averescu has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Averescu landing knees to the head.
Krakow tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Averescu lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Averescu is pressed up against the cage. Krakow has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Averescu down to the mat. Averescu avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Averescu moves into range and clinches up with Krakow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Averescu manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Krakow gets to his feet. Averescu looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Averescu fakes the leg kick and cracks Krakow in the body.
Averescu throws a right hand that Krakow ducks under and follows up with a left that Krakow also avoids with ease.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Averescu fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Krakow to the ground. Averescu is now in Krakow's guard.
Marin Averescu overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Averescu is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Averescu stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Averescu shoots for a double leg takedown but Krakow sprawls well. He's pushed Averescu's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Averescu lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Krakow closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Averescu has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Krakow regains guard immediately.
Krakow wants to sweep but no luck.
Krakow throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Averescu stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Krakow closes the distance and pushes Averescu back into the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Averescu is looking to take this one to the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marin Averescu. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Krakow tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Averescu smiles and moves away.
Krakow has Averescu up against the cage in a clinch.
Averescu goes for a takedown attempt but Krakow pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Averescu moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
It looks like Thomas Krakow has been cut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Krakow misses with a combination
and Averescu counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Krakow tries to keep at a distance but Averescu has taken the fight into the clinch.
Averescu lands a nice knee to the body.
Averescu lands a knee to the body.
Krakow takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Averescu lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Krakow is looking to get back to is feet but Averescu passes into side control.
Averescu stands up and beckons Krakow to his feet.
Nice body punch from Averescu.
Krakow tries to sprawl but Averescu drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Krakow tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Averescu manages to move to mount!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Averescu sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Krakow is looking to get to half guard.
Marin Averescu is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Averescu controlling the position easily from mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
Marin Averescu showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Averescu has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 30:27
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 30:27
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marin Averescu!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hussein Stahl (ranked 2607 p4p, 87 weight class) and Gordon Mundi (ranked 5144 p4p, 181 weight class). Mundi comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Swallow The Sun - Hold This Woe kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Hussein Stahl has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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369 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 10 - 0, fighting out of New York, Hussein Stahl!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Gordon Mundi!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Paul Aken and Daniel Blasius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stahl ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Stahl throws a head kick but Mundi moves out of range.
Stahl tries a head kick but it misses.
Stahl looks for a takedown but Mundi sprawls well.
Mundi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Stahl.
Stahl looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Mundi lands a jab to the head.
Mundi has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Mundi slips a jab and a cross from Stahl.
Stahl pivots, looking for a leg kick but Mundi is out of range and Stahl settles back down.
Mundi throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Stahl.
Hussein Stahl seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stahl takes a swing at Mundi's ribcage but misses.
Stahl throws a head kick that misses.
Stahl wants to clinch up but Mundi keeps it at a distance.
A little jabbing left from Mundi on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Stahl tries a low kick but Mundi avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stahl drives through and clinches with Mundi against the cage.
Stahl lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Stahl changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Mundi fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Stahl tries to clinch but Mundi is having none of it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Mundi! But no joy.
Mundi scores with a jab to the body.
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!
Mundi scores with a hook to the body. Stahl takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Stahl is breathing heavily.
Mundi thuds a left hand into Stahl's body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stahl on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Mundi scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Mundi dips to his left and cracks Stahl with an uppercut!
It looks like Hussein Stahl has been cut.
Mundi drops Stahl with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Stahl looks back up at him and smiles so Mundi waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Stahl takes a body punch but keeps moving.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mundi lands with a massive overhand right! Stick a fork in Stahl - he's out cold! Ermm... I think I just mixed my metaphors but yeah... That was a nice KO! Big win for Mundi!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Gordon Mundi!
Gordon Mundi took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Red Light Coffeeshop for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Caio Bottura (ranked 2315 p4p, 231 weight class) and Conor Newell (ranked 5813 p4p, 470 weight class). Bottura kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Face The Pain. Caio Bottura could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Conor Newell's chin.
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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
10 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Caio Bottura!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Conor Newell!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Paulsen Ambrosius and Patrick Alders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Newell moves out of range of the body kick.
Newell throws a sloppy head kick and Bottura moves out of range easily.
Bottura lands a nice looking body kick.
Newell misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bottura lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
A nice leg kick lands there from Bottura.
Bottura looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Newell misses with a series of wild punches.
Newell looks to land a body kick but Bottura moved away.
Bottura avoids the head kick by Newell.
Bottura comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Newell avoids the head kick by Bottura.
Newell misses with a left hand
and Bottura cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bottura throws a nice outside leg kick.
Newell scores with a head kick.
Newell swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Bottura lands with a shot to the body.
Newell throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Bottura counters with a nice uppercut.
Newell lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Bottura backs up against the cage.
A solid leg kick lands there for Bottura.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
You can follow us on Twitter at...Ooooooh Newell got wobbled bad by a big combination! Bottura presses forward with punches and knees until Newell stumbles to the ground! The ref watches Newell closely before deciding to step in and end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Caio Bottura!
After winning the bout, Caio Bottura thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
Conor Newell spoke after the fight, saying 'Fuck . I underestimated the guy . He was alot better than I thought . I'll go back the gym and I'll come back stronger'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Heavy Rain (ranked 1577 p4p, 190 weight class) and Yuri Bedlaminov (ranked 2174 p4p, 267 weight class). Rain's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, For Heavy Metal we will die!. Bedlaminov comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Call to Arms kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Heavy Rain is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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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
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Heavy Rain!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Yuri Bedlaminov!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Albert Achterberg and Aafke Stam.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bedlaminov lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Rain really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Bedlaminov misses with a left hand
and Rain counters with a two punch combo.
Bedlaminov throws a lazy right hand but Rain sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Rain digs a good hook to Bedlaminov's body.
Rain throws a head kick that half lands.
It looks like Yuri Bedlaminov has been cut.
Rain throws a sloppy head kick and Bedlaminov moves out of range easily.
Bedlaminov misses with an uppercut.
Rain rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Bedlaminov counters with a low kick, right behind Rain 's knee.
Bedlaminov throws a lazy right hand but Rain sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bedlaminov throws a shot from downtown. Rain moves away and avoids it.
Rain lands a nice hook to Bedlaminov's body. Bedlaminov takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A slapping body kick lands there for Rain.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Bedlaminov crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Rain - the referee stops the clock and Bedlaminov gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Rain. Bedlaminov manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
A chopping leg kick lands by Rain.
Bedlaminov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rain.
Bedlaminov now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Bedlaminov scores with a hook.
Bedlaminov tries to clinch up but Rain circles away and keeps his distance.
Rain misses with a body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bedlaminov takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Rain lands with a kick to the ribs.
Bedlaminov misses with a hook.
Nice body punch from Rain.
Rain cracks Bedlaminov with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Bedlaminov on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Rain cracks Bedlaminov with a right hand to the side of the head.
Rain scores with a nice head shot.
Rain with a hook.
Rain lands with a straight right. Bedlaminov didn't see that one coming.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rain scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Rain is looking to land body kicks.
A little jabbing left from Bedlaminov on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Rain is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Bedlaminov feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Rains jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Bedlaminov throws a lazy right hand but Rain sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
We've been told by Rain's head coaches at Heavy Metal that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Crunch! Rain slams his shin into Bedlaminov's torso.
Heavy Rain seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A thudding body kick lands there by Rain!
Bedlaminov throws out a loose jab but Rain uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rain throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Bedlaminov's head.
Rain is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Rain throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Rain sets himself, and Bedlaminov steps forward looking for the clinch! Rain avoids it this time.
Good leg kick by Rain there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Bedlaminov moves out of range as Rain throws a body kick.
Bedlaminov throws out a counter right but Rain avoids it with no problem.
Bedlaminov ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Bedlaminov moves out of range as Rain throws a body kick.
Rain fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Rain throws a lazy uppercut
and Bedlaminov counters with a nice body shot.
Rain misses with a body kick.
Rain works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Rain fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Bedlaminov.
Rain throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Rain keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bedlaminov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A little jabbing left from Bedlaminov on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Bedlaminov takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A jab lands there for Rain.
Rain throws a sloppy head kick and Bedlaminov moves out of range easily.
Rain slips a straight right by Bedlaminov.
Bedlaminov throws a big shot that misses.
Rain lands with a kick to the ribs.
Rain connects with the punch.
Bedlaminov takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Rain is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Rain dodges the punch combination from Bedlaminov.
Rain moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Rain throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
As Rain backs off Bedlaminov throws a huge counter combo but Rain manages to avoid it all.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bedlaminov chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Rain can pounce on him.
Rain feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Bedlaminovs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bedlaminov looks to land a left hand but Rain moved out of range nicely.
Rain scores with a shot to the body.
Rain just misses with a punch to the body.
Bedlaminov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The crowd cheers as Rain lands an impressive looking overhand right. Bedlaminov doesn't seem phased though.
Bedlaminov has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Rain.
Nice straight punches there by Rain. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Rain.
Rain tries a head kick but it misses.
Rain misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bedlaminov.
Bedlaminov shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Bedlaminov lands a jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rain takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Bedlaminov thows a left - swing and a miss!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Heavy Rain dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Yuri Bedlaminov'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.
Bedlaminov staying out of range there.
Bedlaminov throws a jab when Rain was well out of range.
Bedlaminov on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Bedlaminov on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Bedlaminov takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Rain scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Rain thows a left - swing and a miss!
Rain buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Rain throws a body kick that misses
and Bedlaminov counters with a one-two to the body.
Bedlaminov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bedlaminov blocks a low kick nicely.
Bedlaminov is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Rain throws a lazy right hand but Bedlaminov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bedlaminov. Rain does a little dance to reset his feet.
A jab from Rain does it's job there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rain looking to land some kicks to the body here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A slow jab from Rain misses its intended target.
Bedlaminov misses with a looping left.
Rain throws a quick inside leg kick.
Rain misses with a right hand
and Bedlaminov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bedlaminov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Rain appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Rain throws a body punch but Bedlaminov moves out of range.
Rain throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bedlaminov dodges the punch combination from Rain.
Bedlaminov just misses with a punch to the body.
Rain is looking for a counter combo.
Rain misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bedlaminov.
Rain bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Rain throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bedlaminov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Rain is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bedlaminov can do to turn this around?
Rain thuds his right hand into Bedlaminov's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bedlaminov throws a shot from downtown. Rain moves away and avoids it.
Rain throws a half hearted mid kick.
Rain lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rain smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Rain looks to land a body kick but Bedlaminov moved away.
Bedlaminov sizes up Rain with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Rain lands a glancing blow to the side of Bedlaminov's head.
Rain will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Bedlaminov steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Rain.
Rain connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Rain throws an off balance right hand
and Bedlaminov counters with a stiff right hand.
Rain throws a nice outside leg kick.
Bedlaminov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rain manages to avoid it.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Bedlaminov might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Rain has got the better of the exchanges.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bedlaminov on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Bedlaminov moves out of range as Rain throws a body kick.
Bedlaminov throws a big shot that misses.
Rain uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bedlaminov.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Rain - that will leave a mark!
Rain dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Rain scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Rain lands a nice shot that snaps Bedlaminov's head back.
Oooooh!!! Rain has knocked Bedlaminov down with a huge combo! Rain steps away and waves a wobbly Bedlaminov back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Bedlaminov is rocked!
That has opened up Yuri Bedlaminov's cut even more.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bedlaminov throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Rain counters with a left to the body.
Bedlaminov is still on wobbly legs! Can Rain finish him?
Rain misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Rain takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Rain pounces like a tiger and cracks Bedlaminov with a vicious hook! Bedlaminov is down but not out! Rain follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:50 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Heavy Rain!
Heavy Rain spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
Yuri Bedlaminov spoke after the fight, saying 'I am still laughing at the fact that we BOTH came in to Manowar m/ =T=m/'.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Thiago Meida (ranked 4384 p4p, 149 weight class) and Lump Beefrock (ranked 1674 p4p, 55 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Thiago Meida!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Lump Beefrock!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Paulsen Ambrosius and Saam Ante.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Meida cracks Beefrock with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Meida looks to land a left hand but Beefrock moved out of range nicely.
Beefrock steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Meida.
Meida tries to bum rush Beefrock with a series of wild strikes but Beefrock uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Meida throws a hook but Beefrock avoids it easily.
Beefrock shoots for a takedown but Meida saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Meida keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Meida misses with a jab, cross combination.
Beefrock changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Meida stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Meida wants it to stay on the feet.
Meida throwing a counter right hand but Beefrock manages to avoid it.
Thiago Meida has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lump Beefrock.
Meida scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
It looks like Lump Beefrock has been cut.
Beefrock keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Meida.
A jab from Meida finds it's way through Beefrock's defenses.
Beefrock looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Beefrock is defended easily by Meida.
Good standup being displayed there by Meida as he connects with a hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Beefrock with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Meida to score with a decent uppercut.
Thiago Meida is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nice uppercut lands for Meida. That snapped Beefrock's head back.
Meida scores with a sloppy right hand. Beefrock should have avoided that one.
Beefrock misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Beefrock ducks under a wild hook from Meida.
Beefrock with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Meida to score with a decent uppercut.
Meida cracks Beefrock with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Beefrock drives through with a takedown into guard.
Beefrock 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.
Meida working a defensive guard here.
Beefrock trying to control but Meida is working from the bottom.
Beefrock is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Beefrock trying to control but Meida is working from the bottom.
Meida tries to land a sweep but no joy.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Meida pulls Beefrock in close to his closed guard and prevents Beefrock from doing any damage or advancing position.
Meida thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Beefrock trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Meida wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Meida is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Beefrock is looking to improve his position.
Beefrock gets back to full guard.
Beefrock seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Beefrock is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Meida is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Meida working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Beefrock seems keen to control Meida's posture.
Meida with a flurry of punches that miss.
Meida trying to control but Beefrock is working from the bottom.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Beefrock is on top in guard.
Beefrock wants to control from the top but Meida keeps moving.
Beefrock controls from within his opponent's guard.
Meida is controlling Beefrock's posture.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Meida striking off his back but it's not causing Beefrock any problems.
Meida tries to strike from the bottom.
Beefrock sitting in guard here, content to control.
Meida throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Meida working a defensive guard here.
Beefrock thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Beefrock throwing strikes but missing.
Meida throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Meida trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Meida thows a left - swing and a miss!
Beefrock unleashes a big counter combination but Meida bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Meida throws a hook but Beefrock blocks it.
Meida with a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Thiago Meida dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Lump Beefrock's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Beefrock shoots for a takedown but Meida saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Beefrock tries to close the distance and clinch up but Meida swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Beefrock takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Meida scores with a jab to the head.
Meida throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Beefrock is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Meida with a body shot.
Meida misses with a looping right.
Beefrock dodges the punch combination from Meida.
Beefrock takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Meida cracks Beefrock with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Meida scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Meida fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Meida throws a big shot that misses.
Meida tests Beefrock's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Meida throws a jab when Beefrock was well out of range.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A head kick from Meida lands but Beefrock takes it in his stride.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Meida clobbers Beefrock with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Beefrock shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Meida as he jumps to the side.
Beefrock tries to close the distance and clinch but Meida swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Meida stuffs the takedown attempt from Beefrock. Beefrock gets slowly back to his feet.
Thiago Meida has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lump Beefrock.
Beefrock looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Meida swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Beefrock is breathing heavily.
Meida connects with a looping right hand.
Meida feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Beefrocks jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Thiago Meida is winning the standup battle so far.
Meida throws a big shot that misses.
Meida misses with a straight right.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Meida.
Meida cracks Beefrock with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Beefrock shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Meida manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Meida looking to hit a scissor sweep but Beefrock is one step ahead there.
Beefrock pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Meida is keeping the position for now.
Beefrock wants to control from the top but Meida keeps moving.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Meida is on top in guard.
Meida tries to free his leg and advance position but Beefrock is retaining full guard.
Beefrock keeping moving, preventing Meida from controlling successfully.
Meida trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Meida trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Beefrock looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Beefrock keeping full guard, as Meida tries to pass.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Meida working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Meida controlling from the top position.
Beefrock trying to keep a closed guard but Meida is proving a slippery customer.
Meida trying to stand up but can't free himself from Beefrock's guard.
Beefrock has his hands on Meida's head, controlling the position.
Let's hope that Beefrock has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Meida trying to control but Beefrock is working from the bottom.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
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.
Beefrock shoots in looking for a takedown but Meida manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Beefrock's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Meida throws a right hand that Beefrock ducks under and follows up with a left that Beefrock also avoids with ease.
A big left from Meida misses.
Meida lands an overhand right.
Meida is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Meida connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Meida scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Meida tries to bum rush Beefrock with a series of wild strikes but Beefrock uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Beefrock shoots in for a takedown but Meida shows good takedown defense.
Beefrock throws a right and a left that both miss.
Meida scores with a crisp jab that stopped Beefrock in his tracks.
A telegraphed right hand from Meida misses the target.
Beefrock throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Meida cracks Beefrock with a right hand to the side of the head.
Beefrock staying out of range there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Thiago Meida dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Lump Beefrock's cut.
That's time! Meida's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Meida avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Beefrock scores with a one two! Meida had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Beefrock staying out of range there.
Meida bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Beefrock's head.
Meida is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Beefrock can do to turn this around?
Meida looks to throw the jab but Beefrock is out of range.
Meida is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Beefrock closes the distance and clinches up with Meida, looking for a takedown. Beefrock pushes Meida against the cage but Meida circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Meida paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Beefrock has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Beefrock uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Meida.
Beefrock gets cracked there but stands up to it.
The fighters circling - Meida throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Beefrock lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Meida scores with a decent looking hook.
Lump Beefrock is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Meida lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Beefrock staying out of range there.
And Beefrock tries to counter it with a takedown but Meida pushes his down on his head and steps out.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Beefrock shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Meida sprawls well. Meida wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Beefrock gets slowly back to his feet.
Beefrock takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Meida throws a series of punches but Beefrock moves out of range.
Meida connects with a nice looking jab.
Meida misses with a straight left.
Beefrock on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Beefrock fails with the takedown.
Thiago Meida has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lump Beefrock.
Meida lands a glancing blow to the side of Beefrock's head.
Meida misses with a straight left.
And Beefrock tries to counter it with a takedown but Meida pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Beefrock on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Meida throws out a loose jab but Beefrock uses good head movement to avoid it.
Meida sets himself, and Beefrock steps forward looking for the clinch! Meida avoids it this time.
Beefrock throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Meida throws a nice looking combination but Beefrock bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Beefrock shoots in for a takedown but Meida shows good takedown defense.
Meida scores with a jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Meida tests Beefrock's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Meida lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Beefrock closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Meida jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Meida throws a good cross that connects.
Meida connects with a looping right hand.
Meida throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
As Meida backs off Beefrock throws a huge counter combo but Meida manages to avoid it all.
Meida throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Beefrock takes a jab right on the kisser.
Meida lands a jab.
Meida looks to land a right hand but Beefrock moved out of range.
Meida pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Meida misses the jab.
Meida throws a hook but Beefrock avoids it easily.
Despite the aggression on Beefrock's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice sprawl there from Meida as Beefrock shoots in.
Beefrock looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Beefrock's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Meida connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Beefrock scrambles back to his feet.
Beefrock tries to clinch up but Meida circles away and keeps his distance.
Lump Beefrock has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Thiago Meida is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Beefrock shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
No joy there for Meida, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Beefrock fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Meida manages to avoid it.
A telegraphed right hand from Meida misses the target.
Meida smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Beefrock takes one to the side of the head.
The fight stays on the outside here - Beefrock looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Beefrock showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Meida.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Meida is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Beefrock.
Beefrock slips a straight right by Meida.
Beefrock is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Meida throws out a loose jab but Beefrock uses good head movement to avoid it.
Meida sets himself, and Beefrock steps forward looking for the clinch! Meida avoids it this time.
Meida throws a jab but it's blocked by Beefrock.
Beefrock tries to clinch up but Meida circles away and keeps his distance.
Beefrock avoids a punch combination nicely.
Beefrock lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Meida is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Beefrock.
Beefrock is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice uppercut lands for Meida. That snapped Beefrock's head back.
A decent looking cross lands there for Meida.
Meida swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Beefrock.
Beefrock shoots in looking for a takedown but Meida manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Beefrock's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Meida thows a left - swing and a miss!
Beefrock connects with a solid leg kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Thiago Meida showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Meida, 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 Daniel Blasius scores the fight 30:26
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 30:26
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Thiago Meida!
Thiago Meida thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Danny Studge (ranked 1210 p4p, 132 weight class) and Jordan Dahl (ranked 5781 p4p, 465 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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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
12 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Danny Studge!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jordan Dahl!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Patrick Alders and Paul Aken.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dahl tries to move into range but Studge moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Studge takes a swing at Dahl's ribcage but misses.
Dahl tries for a takedown but Studge sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Studge throws a hook but Dahl blocks it.
Dahl takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Studge takes a swing at Dahl's ribcage but misses.
Dahl is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Studge forces Dahl back against the cage and clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Studge working aggressively here.
Studge struggles to land a body shot inside as Dahl controls his hands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Studge lands a left hand.
Studge throws a head punch that misses.
Studge tries a body shot but Dahl blocks it.
Studge has a couple of punches blocked by Dahl.
Studge working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Dahl blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Still in the clinch, Studge scores with a nice short uppercut.
Dahl blocks a body shot from Studge.
Studge tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Studge.
Dahl blocking some punches.
Studge tries to throw a body punch but Dahl avoids it by throwing Studge back against the cage.
A short body shot lands from Studge as the two fighters clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Studge lands a left hand that snaps the head of Dahl backwards.
Studge struggles to land a body shot inside as Dahl controls his hands.
Studge throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Dahls head.
Dahl blocks a body shot from Studge.
Studge gets through Dahl's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Studge tries a body shot but Dahl blocks it.
Studge lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Studge cracks Dahl with a nice body shot.
Studge lands a nice shot to the body.
Studge tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Studge working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Dahl jumps guard but Studge turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Studge tries a body shot but Dahl blocks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dahl jumps guard but Studge turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Danny Studge has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jordan Dahl.
Studge working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Studge misses with a punch to the body.
Studge lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Studge lands a body punch in the clinch.
Dahl looks winded!
Studge misses with a punch to the body.
Studge lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Dahl or not.
Nice body punch from Studge - that landed with a thud.
Studge lands a nice uppercut.
I was talking to Studge's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Dahl is trying to pull guard but Studge has him pressed against the cage.
Studge is working Dahl over against the cage.
Dahl is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Studge to keep the fight standing.
Studge lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Studge lands a left hand.
Studge lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Studge makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Studge pushes Dahl back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Nice body punch from Studge.
Studge throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A right handed body shot lands from Studge.
Studge digs a right hand underneath Dahl's ribcage. Dahl let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Studge working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Good body shot from Studge.
Nice body punch from Studge - that landed with a thud.
Studge lands a hook that snaps the head of Dahl backwards.
A short right from Studge on the inside.
Dahl is rocked!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Danny Studge dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Studge wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Dahl is still on wobbly legs! Can Studge finish him?
Studge is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dahl can do to turn this around?
Dahl switches off momentarily and Studge cracks him with a monster right hand! Dahl topples backwards and makes a semi conscious attempt to cover up, as Studge dives in to land one more shot, before the referee has time to call the fight. What a finish by Studge!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:08 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Danny Studge!
Danny Studge thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between John Smith (ranked 837 p4p, 29 weight class) and Seo Dae Young (ranked 1041 p4p, 33 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that John Smith has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily John Smith seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, John Smith!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Seo Dae Young!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Paul Aken and Radbod Blank.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dae Young lands a nice leg kick that just misses Smith's sensitive parts.
Dae Young throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
We've been told by Smith's head coaches at Killer Instinct ☠ that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Smith on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Dae Young. Dae Young obviously looking to wear him down.
Smith tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Smith throws a leg kick which misses Dae Young's front leg but catches the back leg as Dae Young tries to avoid it.
Smith throws a body shot but no joy.
Dae Young blocks a head kick by Smith.
Smith walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Smith takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
We've been informed that Dae Young has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Dae Young slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Smith lands with a thumping leg kick.
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!
Dae Young moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
A solid body kick from Dae Young.
Smith is breathing heavily.
Dae Young lands a big right hand that sends Smith crashing to the mat! Dae Young stays standing though and waves Smith back to his feet!
Smith throws a body kick that misses.
Smith throws a sloppy head kick
and Dae Young counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Dae Young.
Still in the clinch, Dae Young scores with a nice short uppercut.
Dae Young blocks an uppercut.
Smith escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A telegraphed right hand from Smith misses the target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dae Young throws a nice inside leg kick.
A head kick by Smith misses
and Dae Young counters with a low kick, right behind Smith 's knee.
That kick from Dae Young tenderised Smith's leg. Smith is trying to keep his angry face on.
Dae Young scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Dae Young cracks Smith with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Smith looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Dae Young finish him?
Smith is rocked!
Smith takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Oh Smith is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Smith throws a right hand that misses
and Dae Young counters with a huge overhand right that connects right on the temple, sending him crumpling, face first to the floor! This one is all over! What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Seo Dae Young!
Seo Dae Young is the new super heavyweight champion!
Seo Dae Young seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Marat Magomedov (ranked 457 p4p, 51 weight class) and Tommy Gavin (ranked 1166 p4p, 125 weight class). Magomedov comes to the cage accompanied by Evangelion OST - The Beast II. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Marat Magomedov!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tommy Gavin!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Saam Ante and Albert Achterberg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gavin uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Magomedov.
Gavin tries a quick counter leg kick but Magomedov is wise to it.
Gavin misses with a hook. Magomedov ducked under it nicely.
Both fighters circling a little - Gavin finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Gavin fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Magomedov shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Gavin manages to get to full guard.
Magomedov cracks Gavin with a solid left hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gavin is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Gavin holds on and takes a little breather.
Magomedov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Magomedov with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Magomedov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gavin preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Gavin has his hands on Magomedov's head, controlling the position.
Magomedov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gavin is keeping the position for now.
Gavin pulls Magomedov in close to prevent any damage.
Gavin trying to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Magomedov throws a strike but Gavin rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Gavin preventing the sweep.
Gavin content to stall in guard here.
Magomedov is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Gavin is aware though and is defending well.
Gavin wants to pass the guard but Magomedov is keeping the position.
Gavin must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Gavin won't allow Magomedov to sweep him here.
Gavin pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Magomedov is keeping the position for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Gavin preventing the sweep.
Gavin slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Gavin won't allow Magomedov to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gavin trying to control but Magomedov is working from the bottom.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Magomedov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Gavin throws a jab but it's blocked by Magomedov.
Magomedov pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Gavin misses with a kick to the body
and Magomedov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The fighters circling - Gavin throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Tommy Gavin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Magomedov looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Gavin pushes Magomedov off and gets back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gavin slips under a jab.
Gavin jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Tommy Gavin is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gavin looks to throw the jab but Magomedov is out of range.
Gavin gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Magomedov lands with a straight right. Gavin didn't see that one coming.
Magomedov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Magomedov has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Gavin.
Gavin attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Magomedov was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Gavin fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Magomedov on the side of the head.
Gavin throws a low kick but Magomedov avoids it.
Magomedov turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Gavin chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Magomedov can pounce on him.
Magomedov moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Gavin throws a wild body kick that Magomedov sees coming a mile off.
Magomedov takes a swing at Gavin's ribcage but misses.
Gavin lands a nice leg kick that just misses Magomedov's sensitive parts.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Tommy Gavin will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Gavin cracks the inside of Magomedov's front leg.
Magomedov checks a leg kick.
Magomedov lands a really nice looking cross but Gavin seems unphased.
Gavin moves out of range of the strikes.
Gavin throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
A nice leg kick lands there from Gavin.
Magomedov scores with a jab.
Magomedov throws a low kick but Gavin avoids it.
Magomedov on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Gavin. Gavin obviously looking to wear him down.
Magomedov checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Magomedov was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A clash of legs there as Magomedov blocks the low kick.
Gavin bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Magomedov gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Gavin.
Gavin on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Magomedov checks a low kick from Gavin.
Magomedov changes levels and scores with a jab 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!
Gavin misses with a leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Gavin.
Gavin throws a hook but Magomedov avoids it easily.
Gavin scores with a crisp jab that stopped Magomedov in his tracks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Magomedov shoots in and bounces Gavin off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Magomedov wants to pass the guard but Gavin is keeping the position.
Gavin has momentary wrist control but Magomedov slips an elbow through the middle.
Magomedov postures up in Gavin's guard and throws a big left but Gavin blocks it.
Gavin lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Magomedov seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Gavin is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Magomedov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Gavin is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gavin landing with the ground and pound.
Magomedov is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Magomedov is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Gavin defends well.
Magomedov is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Gavin preventing the sweep.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Magomedov is looking for a triangle but Gavin pushes his legs off easily.
Magomedov is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Magomedov is working an open guard so Gavin takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Magomedov slips a jab from Gavin.
Gavin looks for the body kick but Magomedov saw that one coming.
Gavin checks a leg kick.
Gavin misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Magomedov avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Tommy Gavin seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Magomedov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Gavin lands a nice shot that snaps Magomedov's head back.
Crunch! Gavin slams his shin into Magomedov's torso.
Magomedov throws the left hand but Gavin avoids the punch easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Magomedov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Magomedov misses with a lunging right hand
and Gavin counters with a slapping leg kick.
Gavin connects with a solid leg kick.
Magomedov tries to clinch there but Gavin circles away.
Gavin looks to score with a jab to the body but Magomedov is just out of range.
Magomedov half committed to a counter leg kick.
Gavin bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Gavin tries a low kick but Magomedov avoids it.
Magomedov closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Gavin quickly recovers to half guard.
Gavin has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Magomedov thows a huge punch but Gavin dodges it nicely.
Gavin trying to hold on to Magomedov's head to control him but Magomedov postures up.
Magomedov looks to land a strike but Gavin avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Gavin working a defensive guard but Magomedov passes into half guard.
Gavin regains full guard. Nicely done.
Gavin wants to control but Magomedov passes easily into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Tommy Gavin will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Magomedov takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Magomedov closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Gavin breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Gavin buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Gavin finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Magomedov misses with a looping right.
Magomedov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gavin.
Magomedov instigates a clinch.
Magomedov has a couple of punches blocked by Gavin.
Gavin breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Magomedov gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Gavin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gavin trying to control the position but instead, Magomedov has worked for underhooks and has pushed Gavin into the cage.
Magomedov is looking for a takedown.
Gavin working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Magomedov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Gavin lands with a short shot to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gavin swings wildly with an uppercut but Magomedov uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gavin.
Gavin breaks the clinch.
Gavin throws a leg kick
and Magomedov counters with a low kick, right behind Gavin 's knee.
Magomedov chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Gavin can pounce on him.
Gavin throws a body kick that misses
and Magomedov counters with a stiff right hand.
Magomedov misses with a looping left.
Gavin throws a right hand that misses
and Magomedov counters with a nice body kick.
Magomedov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Gavin.
Magomedov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gavin was well out of range. Poor timing from Magomedov.
Gavin throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Magomedov blocks the body kick.
Gavin misses with a looping left.
Magomedov gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Gavin.
Magomedov throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Magomedov showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Gavin.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gavin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gavin on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Gavin moves away from the strike by Magomedov.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Gavin! But no joy.
Gavin tried to score with a low kick but Magomedov checks it.
Magomedov thinks about countering with a head kick.
Gavin throws a hook to the side of Magomedov's head but Magomedov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Magomedov is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Gavin throws an overhand right that lands on Magomedov's shoulder, as Magomedov tries to avoid the shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gavin. Magomedov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Magomedov wants to clinch.
Magomedov misses with a looping left.
Gavin wants to slow Magomedov down by chopping away at his legs.
Magomedov gets a clinch.
Magomedov misses with a punch to the body.
Gavin taking a breather.
Gavin blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Gavin is trying to break the clinch but Magomedov has him pressed against the cage.
Gavin gets through Magomedov's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gavin tries to throw a body punch but Magomedov avoids it by throwing Gavin back against the cage.
Magomedov lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Magomedov blocks an elbow strike.
Magomedov can't find room to land a body shot as Gavin controls the action.
Magomedov scores with a shot to the side of Gavin's head.
Magomedov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Magomedov lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Gavin.
Gavin can't find room to land a body shot as Magomedov controls the action.
Magomedov can't find room to land a body shot as Gavin controls the action.
Marat Magomedov has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Gavin manages to break the clinch.
Gavin blocks a head kick by Magomedov.
Gavin throws a body shot but no joy.
Gavin on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Gavin lands a jab to the nose.
Gavin misses the jab.
A solid leg kick lands there for Gavin.
Magomedov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Magomedov on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Gavin. Gavin obviously looking to wear him down.
Magomedov takes a shot right to the bread basket.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gavin swats away the attempt to clinch by Magomedov.
Gavin takes a swing at Magomedov's ribcage but misses.
Gavin takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Magomedov has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Gavin.
Gavin is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Magomedov scores with a jab to the jaw.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Gavin.
Magomedov blocks the body kick.
Magomedov throws a quick counter kick to the body but Gavin avoids it.
A head kick by Gavin misses
and Magomedov counters with a straight right hand.
Gavin ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Gavin lands a nice shot that snaps Magomedov's head back.
Magomedov checks a leg kick.
Magomedov is looking to counter punch.
Magomedov avoids a kick to the body.
It looked like Magomedov wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A solid leg kick lands there for Gavin.
Gavin avoids the body shot from Magomedov.
Magomedov takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Magomedov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Gavin.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Tommy Gavin just about did enough to take it.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Gavin gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Magomedov to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Gavin trying to control the position.
Magomedov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gavin is keeping the position for now.
Gavin tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Gavin keeping moving, preventing Magomedov from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magomedov passes Gavin's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Magomedov thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Gavin's head.
Gavin keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Magomedov wants to take a breather but Gavin is having none of it.
Magomedov missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Gavin avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Magomedov.
Gavin is looking to control Magomedov's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Gavin avoid being mounted?
Gavin works his way to full guard. Good work.
Magomedov looking to sit in guard and control but Gavin gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Magomedov is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Gavin trying to control the position from guard on top but Magomedov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Magomedov looking to control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Magomedov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gavin is one step ahead there.
Magomedov keeping moving, preventing Gavin from controlling successfully.
Gavin looking to improve position, pressing down on Magomedov's thigh with his hand. Magomedov seems to be working to lock up a guilotine though... is Gavin paying attention? Apparently not! He's locked it up tight! Gavin's face has turned purple! Will he tap? Will he! YES! He's tapped! Magomedov picked his opening and made it count! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:49 of round 4, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Marat Magomedov!
Marat Magomedov retains his lightweight title!
An out of breath Marat Magomedov thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jan Paul Valens (ranked 841 p4p, 138 weight class) and Benson Whyte (ranked 622 p4p, 107 weight class). Whyte has chosen Bob Marley - Jammin as his entrance music. 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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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jan Paul Valens!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Benson Whyte!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Paul Aken and Albert Achterberg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Valens throws a body shot but no joy.
Good leg kick by Whyte there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Valens looks to score with a jab to the body but Whyte is just out of range.
Whyte looks to score with a jab to the body but Valens is just out of range.
Valens throws a jab when Whyte was well out of range.
Whyte only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Valens just misses with a punch to the body.
Valens dives in and scores a takedown into Whyte's guard.
Whyte pushes Valens off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Whyte takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Whyte throws a body punch but Valens moves out of range.
Valens bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Whyte dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Valens lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Valens checks a low kick from Whyte.
We've been hearing reports that Valens has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Valens has a takedown stuffed.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Whyte! But no joy.
A good leg kick by Valens.
Benson Whyte is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Whyte throws a lazy right hand but Valens sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Valens moves out of range of the body kick from Whyte.
Valens misses with a straight right.
Valens misses with a wild body shot.
Valens tried to score with a low kick but Whyte checks it.
Whyte only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Valens finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Whyte fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Whyte throws a leg kick which misses Valens's front leg but catches the back leg as Valens tries to avoid it.
Nice sprawl there from Whyte as Valens shoots in.
Valens displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Whyte throws out the jab.
Valens attempts a counter takedown but Whyte avoids it well and moves away.
Whyte bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Valens's head backwards.
A slow jab from Whyte misses its intended target.
Whyte keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Valens misses the body punch
and Whyte counters with a three punch combo that has Valens backing up. Valens nods at Whyte to acknowledge the strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jab from Whyte.
Valens lands an overhand right.
Valens lunges at Whyte with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Whyte's hand.
Valens rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Whyte cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
It looks like Jan Paul Valens has been cut.
Whyte scores with a jab to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Valens looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Whyte is fending him off so far but Valens persists. Nope, Whyte circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jan Paul Valens. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Valens thows a left - swing and a miss!
Whyte throws out a counter right but Valens avoids it with no problem.
Valens misses with a lunging right hand
and Whyte counters with a good low kick that Valens was not able to check.
Whyte jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Whyte keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Valens thuds his right hand into Whyte's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Whyte ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Valens moves away.
Valens scores with a punch to the head.
Whyte jabs Valens right on the nose. Valens blinks but takes it well.
Whyte listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Whyte throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Valens swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
A decent looking cross lands there for Valens.
Whyte throws a hook but Valens blocks it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Valens fails to land the takedown.
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!
Valens with a lazy takedown attempt
and Whyte counters with a straight right hand.
Whyte sends Valens crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Whyte is motioning to the referee to let Valens up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Valens is rocked!
Valens ducks into an uppercut from Whyte and that's knocked him out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Benson Whyte!
Benson Whyte is the new welterweight champion!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Benson Whyte made sure he mentioned Aspire Nutrition, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Quinton Randleman (ranked 229 p4p, 28 weight class) and Andrey Kuznetcov (ranked 489 p4p, 57 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 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Quinton Randleman!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Andrey Kuznetcov!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Paul Aken and Saam Ante.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kuznetcov throws a right and a left that Randleman avoids nicely.
Kuznetcov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Randleman throws out the jab.
A punch lands to the side of Kuznetcov 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Kuznetcov gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Kuznetcov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kuznetcov shoots in for a takedown but Randleman shows good takedown defense.
A telegraphed right hand from Randleman misses the target.
Randleman wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Randleman loads up on a big right hand but Kuznetcov slips the punch.
Randleman throws a body punch but Kuznetcov moves out of range.
Randleman throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Randleman scores with a jab. Kuznetcov acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Kuznetcov staying out of range there.
Randleman misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kuznetcov.
Kuznetcov drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Randleman defends it well.
Randleman bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kuznetcov avoids the body shot from Randleman.
Kuznetcov changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Randleman ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kuznetcov moves away.
Kuznetcov tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Randleman throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Kuznetcov.
It looks like Quinton Randleman has been cut.
Randleman shoots in and bounces Kuznetcov off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Kuznetcov is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Randleman dives into side control.
Randleman moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Randleman scoring with punches from side control.
Randleman slows the pace down.
Kuznetcov manages to work his way to half guard, despite Randleman's best efforts.
Randleman throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Randleman slips a nice elbow through Kuznetcov's hands, connecting with Kuznetcov's forehead.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Randleman is stalling here. Kuznetcov is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Randleman seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Kuznetcov has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Randleman manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Kuznetcov felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Nice strikes from Randleman there.
Kuznetcov moves into full guard.
Kuznetcov keeping full guard, as Randleman tries to pass.
Randleman throwing strikes but missing.
Kuznetcov has momentary wrist control but Randleman slips an elbow through the middle.
Randleman won't allow Kuznetcov to sweep him here.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kuznetcov is on top in guard.
Randleman is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kuznetcov scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Kuznetcov postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Randleman is trying to hold Kuznetcov in close to prevent damage but Kuznetcov has managed to pass into half guard.
Randleman wants to improve his position but Kuznetcov is controlling well.
Randleman manages to get to full guard.
Kuznetcov lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Randleman keeping moving, preventing Kuznetcov from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Kuznetcov's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Kuznetcov loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Kuznetcov stopping the sweep attempt from Randleman.
Kuznetcov scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Randleman wants to sweep but no luck.
Kuznetcov connects with a couple of short punches.
Kuznetcov with a nice head shot there.
Randleman wants to hit a switch here but Kuznetcov passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Randleman there!
Randleman is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Lovelair Muay Thai/MMA, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Randleman working to try and regain half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Quinton Randleman dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Quinton Randleman'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.
Kuznetcov throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kuznetcov misses with a wild combination.
Randleman takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Randleman misses with a straight left.
Randleman throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kuznetcov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kuznetcov slips under a jab.
Donk. Kuznetcov catches Randleman right on the button with a cross.
A jab from Kuznetcov misses.
Kuznetcov takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Randleman loads up on a big right hand but Kuznetcov slips the punch.
Kuznetcov with the counter takedown but Randleman avoids it easily.
Randleman misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kuznetcov scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Kuznetcov cracks Randleman with a big right hand and Randleman goes down!
Randleman is rocked!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kuznetcov sitting in guard here, content to control.
Oh Randleman is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kuznetcov postures up and lands a big shot to Randleman's brow.
Randleman has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Kuznetcov has passed into side control.
Randleman seems to have got his legs back now.
Kuznetcov has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Kuznetcov cracks Randleman with a big right hand but Randleman just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Kuznetcov scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Randleman to see if he's OK.
Kuznetcov working the body and head with strikes.
Randleman trying his best to control but Kuznetcov has mounted him.
Randleman wants to control but Kuznetcov is having none of it.
Kuznetcov has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Randleman's face.
Kuznetcov loads up with a big shot that hurts Randleman! He's pulled Kuznetcov in close but Kuznetcov has postured up and lands more strikes. Can Randleman survive? More strikes from Kuznetcov and Randleman is out! The ref jumps in to save him! Brutal ground and pound!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Andrey Kuznetcov!
Andrey Kuznetcov is the new heavyweight champion!
Andrey Kuznetcov thanked the fans post fight for their support.
The defeated Quinton Randleman had this to say: 'Really? i dident loose. everybody knows that. the judges got paid.'.
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