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TNR 11: Apocalyptica PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Christian Neffgen (ranked 23820 p4p, 782 weight class) and Benjamin Murphy (ranked 6718 p4p, 620 weight class). Murphy has chosen Shadowfall as his entrance music. Christian Neffgen has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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193 lbs
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175 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 13 - 1, fighting out of The Island, Christian Neffgen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Benjamin Murphy!
The judges for this bout are David Hoff, Peter Branson and Winston Alpacca.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Neffgen is looking to clinch.
Neffgen has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Murphy finds it's way round the side to connect with Neffgen's head.
Neffgen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Murphy.
Murphy connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Neffgen's hands.
Murphy lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Murphy misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Neffgen.
Murphy tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Murphy throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Neffgen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A head kick misses from Murphy.
A telegraphed right hand from Murphy misses the target.
Jab by Murphy.
Murphy looks up at the clock. Bad move! Neffgen lands a right hand from hell, dropping Murphy. Neffgen pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Christian Neffgen!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Olexandr Borodach (ranked 19371 p4p, 787 weight class) and Lukasz Patryk (ranked 23473 p4p, 807 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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201 lbs
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209 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Olexandr Borodach!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 8 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Lukasz Patryk!
The judges for this bout are Michael Johnstone, Sandra Marshall and Dirk Anderson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Borodach has Patryk up against the cage in a clinch.
Patryk working hard to break the clinch.
Borodach content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Borodach fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Patryk tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Borodach just stands there and leans against the cage.
Borodach displaying some good clinch control by pressing Patryk up against the cage.
Borodach 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.
Patryk jumps guard.
Borodach stands up from Patryk's guard - Borodach perhaps looking for a knockout.
Borodach leaves Patryk with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Borodach looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Patryk shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Borodach pinned against the cage. Borodach gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Patryk's coach down at King Of Pain was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Patryk's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Olexandr Borodach has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lukasz Patryk.
Patryk closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Borodach is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Patryk asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Patryk is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Borodach knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Borodach is pushing Patryk's head away, looking to escape. Patryk manages to hold on to the position though.
We've been hearing good reports from Borodach's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Patryk throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Borodach is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Borodach seems a little lost for a moment, as Patryk dominates the positioning.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Borodach is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Patryk asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Patryk trying to control the position but Borodach is working away.
Borodach can't do much from the bottom here.
Borodach gets back to half guard.
Borodach missing with punches from the bottom.
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.
Borodach is looking for a sweep. Patryk is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Patryk content to control rather than advance.
Borodach trying to control from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Patryk is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Patryk closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Borodach quickly recovers to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Lukasz Patryk 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.
Borodach has managed to clinch.
Patryk is trying to pull guard but Borodach turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Patryk looking for a takedown.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Patryk.
Borodach lands a nice uppercut.
Borodach dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Borodach misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Borodach throws a head punch that misses.
Patryk breaks the clinch.
Borodach fails with an attempt to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Borodach fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Patryk, pushing him back against the cage.
Borodach swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Patryk drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Olexandr Borodach has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lukasz Patryk.
Patryk has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Borodach uses from the top position.
Borodach's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Borodach stands and steps away. Patryk gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Borodach clinches up with Patryk and pushes him back against the cage.
Patryk drops down looking for an ankle pick but Borodach pulls his leg out and moves away.
Lukasz Patryk seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Patryk misses with a few strikes there.
Borodach clinches up against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Borodach misses with a short punch on the inside.
Patryk tries to pull guard but Borodach won't allow it.
Borodach working aggressively here.
Patryk breaks the clinch.
Olexandr Borodach is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Borodach shoots for a takedown but Patryk saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Borodach wants to clinch.
Patryk misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Borodach appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Borodach tries to close the distance and clinch but Patryk swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Borodach sets himself, and Patryk steps forward looking for the clinch! Borodach avoids it this time.
Borodach throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Patryk.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Patryk shoots in for a takedown but Borodach shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Patryk fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Borodach tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Patryk paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Patryk goes for a double leg but Borodach avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Borodach continues to drive forward.
Patryk throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Borodach's waist but Borodach gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Patryk off to one side.
Borodach appears to be looking for a big counter.
Patryk tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Borodach manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Patryk.
Patryk circles away from the clinch attempt.
Patryk takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Patryk misses with a takedown attempt
and Borodach counters with a left and a right that stings Patryk.
Patryk scores with a one two! Borodach had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Patryk is breathing heavily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Patryk shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Borodach sprawls well. Borodach wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Patryk gets slowly back to his feet.
Borodach tries to clinch but Patryk is having none of it.
Borodach misses with a takedown attempt
letting Patryk counter with a right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Patryk keeps the fight on the outside.
Borodach drives through and clinches with Patryk against the cage.
Patryk content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Borodach escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Patryk.
Borodach jabs at Patryk's body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Olexandr Borodach dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Patryk darts in looking for a takedown but Borodach gets double underhooks and turns Patryk into the cage.
Patryk closes the distance and clinches up with Borodach, looking for a takedown. Patryk pushes Borodach against the cage but Borodach circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Borodach throwing a counter right hand but Patryk manages to avoid it.
Borodach slaps away a takedown attempt from Patryk, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Borodach drops down looking for a counter takedown but Patryk sprawls and moves away.
Olexandr Borodach has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lukasz Patryk.
Patryk shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Borodach pinned against the cage. Borodach gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Borodach wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Borodach tries to clinch up.
Borodach fails to land the takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Patryk shoots for a takedown but Borodach saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Borodach wants to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Patryk shoots in for a takedown but Borodach shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Borodach went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Patryk misses the shot to the body.
Borodach tries to clinch up
and Patryk counters with a nice body shot.
Patryk misses with a body shot
and Borodach counters with a three punch combo that has Patryk backing up. Patryk nods at Borodach to acknowledge the strikes.
Borodach drives through and clinches with Patryk against the cage.
Patryk is trying to drag Borodach to the mat but Borodach just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Borodach lands on the inside with an uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Patryk is trying to force a seperation but Borodach has the dominant position.
Patryk is trying to force a seperation but Borodach has the dominant position.
Olexandr Borodach has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Borodach working aggressively here.
Patryk is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Borodach lands with a right to the head.
Borodach struggles to land a body shot inside as Patryk controls his hands.
Borodach lands with a short shot to the head.
Patryk gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Borodach is trying to maintain the position but Patryk is very close to passing his half guard.
Patryk prevents Borodach from standing back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Borodach wants to control but Patryk is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Patryk is trying to control. Borodach wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Borodach manages to get to full guard.
Borodach is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Patryk presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Borodach tries to work over Patryk's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Patryk goes for a takedown in the clinch but Borodach prevents it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Patryk is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Borodach gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Patryk tries to pull guard but Borodach forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Borodach breaks the clinch.
Patryk shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Borodach as he jumps to the side.
Borodach tries to bum rush Patryk with a series of wild strikes but Patryk uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Patryk is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Patryk throws a lazy body kick
and Borodach counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Borodach.
Patryk stalling the fight.
And that's the end of the fight!
Olexandr Borodach showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Borodach has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 29:28
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 29:28
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Olexandr Borodach!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Shiro Violent (ranked 6188 p4p, 200 weight class) and Altidari Frank (ranked 3480 p4p, 118 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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292 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
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292 lbs
6 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
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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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Shiro Violent!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Altidari Frank!
The judges for this bout are Winston Alpacca, Daniel Franklin and Sandra Marshall.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Frank shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Frank working over Violent with some ground and pound. Violent looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Violent is trying to control but can't.
Violent is looking for a sweep. Frank is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Frank looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Frank scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Frank working the head and body with strikes.
Frank slips a nice elbow through Violent's hands, connecting with Violent's forehead.
Violent is rocked!
Frank is trying to control. Violent wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Violent wants to get back to full guard.
Frank is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Violent doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Frank.
Violent looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Frank lands a big elbow from half guard. That looks like it's hurt Violent quite badly. Violent pulls Frank in close trying to recover. Frank postures up and lands two really hard shots that put Violent on queer street! The ref takes a look and decides to call an end to the fight! Possibly an early stoppage but Violent doesn't seem to be complaining too much.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Altidari Frank!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Mamoru Takamura (ranked 3374 p4p, 342 weight class) and Eric Cartman (ranked 5308 p4p, 466 weight class). Takamura comes to the cage accompanied by Pay Money To My Pain - Weight Of My Pride. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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166 lbs
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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 - 4 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Mamoru Takamura!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Eric Cartman!
The judges for this bout are David Hoff, Winston Alpacca and Michael Johnstone.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cartman takes a kick to the side of the head.
Takamura tries to land a body kick
and Cartman decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Takamura's guard.
Cartman won't allow Takamura to sweep him here.
Takamura definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Cartman drops back looking for a leg! Takamura is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Takamura manages to kick Cartman off! Cartman jumps back into Takamura's guard.
Cartman drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Cartman jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Cartman stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Takamura swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Cartman thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Cartman drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Cartman jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Takamura managing to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cartman is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Cartman pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Takamura is keeping the position for now.
Cartman is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cartman won't allow Takamura to sweep him here.
Cartman drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Cartman jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Cartman drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Cartman jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Cartman is fighting to break Takamura's control of his arms but Takamura is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Takamura looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Cartman being controlled here momentarily.
Cartman drops back looking for a leg! Takamura is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Takamura manages to kick Cartman off! Cartman jumps back into Takamura's guard.
Takamura wants to sweep but no luck.
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.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Cartman drops back looking for a leg! Takamura is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Takamura manages to kick Cartman off! Cartman jumps back into Takamura's guard.
Cartman stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Takamura swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Cartman is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Takamura pulls Cartman in close to prevent any damage.
Cartman stopping the sweep attempt from Takamura.
Takamura pulls Cartman in to control the position.
Cartman thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Takamura has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Cartman drops back looking for a leg! Takamura is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Takamura manages to kick Cartman off! Cartman jumps back into Takamura's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cartman drops back looking for a leg! Takamura is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Takamura manages to kick Cartman off! Cartman jumps back into Takamura's guard.
Cartman drops back looking for a leg! Takamura is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Takamura manages to kick Cartman off! Cartman jumps back into Takamura's guard.
Takamura wants to sweep here but Cartman controlling him for the moment.
Cartman drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Cartman jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Cartman thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Cartman won't allow Takamura to sweep him here.
Cartman is fighting to break Takamura's control of his arms but Takamura is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Cartman thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Cartman drops back looking for a leg! Takamura is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Takamura manages to kick Cartman off! Cartman jumps back into Takamura's guard.
Cartman preventing the sweep.
Takamura throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Cartman drops back looking for a leg! Takamura is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Takamura manages to kick Cartman off! Cartman jumps back into Takamura's guard.
Cartman is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Takamura knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Cartman on the ground.
Cartman drops back looking for a leg! Takamura is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Takamura manages to kick Cartman off! Cartman jumps back into Takamura's guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cartman looking to pass the guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eric Cartman dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Takamura tries a low kick but Cartman avoids it.
Cartman feints the counter takedown.
Takamura throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A low kick from Takamura is predictable there
and Cartman counters with a single leg into guard. Takamura didn't expect that.
Cartman drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Cartman jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Cartman thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Cartman is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Takamura looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Takamura has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Cartman has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Takamura tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Cartman being controlled here momentarily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Takamura tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cartman drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Cartman jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Takamura wants to sweep but no luck.
We've been informed that Cartman has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Cartman drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Cartman jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Takamura keeping full guard, as Cartman tries to pass.
Cartman drops back looking for a leg! Takamura is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Takamura manages to kick Cartman off! Cartman jumps back into Takamura's guard.
Cartman drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Cartman jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Takamura looking to hit a scissor sweep but Cartman is one step ahead there.
Takamura trying to control the position here.
Takamura tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Cartman is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Takamura has control of Cartman's left arm, preventing Cartman from doing any damage.
Eric Cartman has got the better of the ground game so far.
Cartman is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Cartman passes Takamura's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Cartman is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Takamura is trying is best to control the position here.
Takamura is looking for a sweep. Cartman is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Takamura desperately trying to maintain half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cartman is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Takamura doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Cartman.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cartman is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Takamura defends it well.
Cartman is trying to work for a kimura but Takamura is defending well.
Cartman is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Takamura is pressing down on Cartman's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Cartman preventing the sweep.
Cartman is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Cartman tries to free his leg and advance position but Takamura is retaining full guard.
Takamura is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Takamura wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Cartman drops back looking for a leg! Takamura is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Takamura manages to kick Cartman off! Cartman jumps back into Takamura's guard.
Cartman drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Cartman jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Takamura pulls Cartman in to control the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Takamura keeping full guard, as Cartman tries to pass.
Cartman drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Cartman jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Takamura is controlling Cartman's posture.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eric Cartman showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Takamura's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Takamura motions for Cartman to come forward. Takamura throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Cartman is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Takamura throws a leg kick that is checked
and Cartman counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Takamura is trying to control but can't.
Cartman is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Takamura doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Cartman.
Cartman is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Takamura is just riding it out for now. Cartman eventually gives up the hold.
Cartman is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Takamura has managed to free his arm - good work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cartman is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Takamura sees it coming and defends easily.
Takamura keeping control of the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cartman is working for a kimura but Takamura is defending it quite comfortably.
Cartman prevents Takamura from improving his position.
Takamura is doing well to control the position and prevent Cartman from advancing to side control.
Cartman is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Takamura on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Takamura tries to get out of the position.
Takamura is trying to get back to full guard.
Takamura is defending against the submission attempts here by Cartman.
Cartman wants to free his trapped foot but Takamura is holding on for dear life with his legs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cartman seems to be looking for submissions.
Cartman maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Takamura could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Cartman has cracked it and Takamura is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Cartman!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:35 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Eric Cartman!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Oskar Hallmann (ranked 3608 p4p, 460 weight class) and Leonidas Grakkos (ranked 4242 p4p, 518 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Oskar Hallmann!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Leonidas Grakkos!
The judges for this bout are Sandra Marshall, David Hoff and Peter Branson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hallmann throws a hook but Grakkos blocks it.
Grakkos dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hallmann misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Grakkos counters with a nice uppercut.
A punch combination from Hallmann misses.
A little jabbing left from Grakkos on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Hallmann misses with a low kick.
Grakkos getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Hallmann throws a looping overhand right but Grakkos ducks down to avoid it.
Hallmann lands a jab-cross combination.
It looks like Leonidas Grakkos has been cut.
Hallmann misses with a jab, cross combination.
Hallmann feints a jab promting Grakkos to slip. Hallmann then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Grakkos slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hallmann scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Oskar Hallmann seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Grakkos staying out of range there.
Grakkos looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Hallmann misses with a two punch combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hallmann throws a body punch but Grakkos moves out of range.
Grakkos sizes up Hallmann with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Grakkos is looking to clinch but Hallmann is avoiding it.
Hallmann pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hallmann throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Grakkos looks to land a combination but Hallmann avoids it well.
Hallmann seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Grakkos throws a body punch but Hallmann moves out of range.
Hallmann misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Grakkos lands a glancing blow to the side of Hallmann's head.
Hallmann misses with a double jab
and Hallmann takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hallmann misses with a combination
and Grakkos counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Hallmann is breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grakkos lands a big right hand that sends Hallmann crashing to the mat! Grakkos stays standing though and waves Hallmann back to his feet!
Hallmann is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Grakkos has managed to clinch.
Oh Hallmann is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Grakkos keeps control of Hallmann as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Hallmann wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Grakkos has him pressed against the cage.
Grakkos works on Hallmann's body with a couple of short punches.
Hallmann seems to have got his legs back now.
Grakkos looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Hallmann is trying to break the clinch but Grakkos has him pressed against the cage.
Grakkos keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Hallmann's efforts to push away.
Grakkos scores with a shoulder strike.
Grakkos keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Hallmann's efforts to push away.
Grakkos digs a right hand underneath Hallmann's ribcage. Hallmann let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Hallmann is looking to break free of the clinch but Grakkos has double underhooks.
A short body shot lands from Grakkos as the two fighters clinch.
Grakkos lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hallmann backwards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hallmann looking to slow down the pace here.
Nice body punch from Grakkos - that landed with a thud.
A right handed body shot lands from Grakkos.
A frustrated look appears on Hallmann's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Grakkos.
Grakkos presses Hallmann against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Grakkos managing to block the knees to the body from Hallmann.
Hallmann looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Grakkos lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hallmann backwards.
Hallmann has had enough of the clinch but Grakkos keeps him there for the moment.
Grakkos blocks an elbow strike.
Grakkos stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Grakkos scores with a shoulder strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grakkos works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A frustrated look appears on Hallmann's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Grakkos lands with a short shot to the head.
Grakkos presses Hallmann against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Still in the clinch, Grakkos scores with a nice short uppercut.
Grakkos works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Grakkos drops Hallmann onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Hallmann is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Hallmann is looking to break free of the clinch but Grakkos has double underhooks.
Grakkos throws a big uppercut that drops Hallmann! More strikes from Grakkos and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Hallmann lies dazed against the cage as Grakkos celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Leonidas Grakkos!
During a confident post fight interview, Leonidas Grakkos thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Maksimilian Lyagushov (ranked 2696 p4p, 277 weight class) and Matvei Krilov (ranked 3492 p4p, 347 weight class). Matvei Krilov is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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158 lbs
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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
4 - 2 - 1, fighting out of The Island, Maksimilian Lyagushov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Matvei Krilov!
The judges for this bout are Dirk Anderson, Michael Johnstone and Sandra Marshall.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Krilov keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Krilov throws a big shot that misses.
Lyagushov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Krilov.
Lyagushov definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Lyagushov swings for the body but Krilov moves out of range.
Lyagushov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Krilov.
Lyagushov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Krilov.
Lyagushov moves out of range of the strikes.
Krilov lands a jab to the head.
Krilov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lyagushov.
Krilov gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Krilov is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Krilov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lyagushov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lyagushov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Krilov wants to get back to striking at distance but Lyagushov won't allow it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Krilov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Krilov misses with some punches.
Krilov breaks the clinch.
Lyagushov fails with the takedown
and Krilov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Matvei Krilov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lyagushov walks into a left hand.
Lyagushov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Lyagushov moves forwards but Krilov connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Lyagushov throws a jab but it's blocked by Krilov.
Lyagushov with a poor takedown
and Krilov counters with a stiff right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Maksimilian Lyagushov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lyagushov throws a hook but Krilov blocks it.
A slow jab from Lyagushov misses its intended target.
Lyagushov scores with a shot to the body.
Lyagushov tries to clinch but Krilov moves out of range.
Lyagushov throws a lazy right hand but Krilov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Krilov loads up on a big right hand but Lyagushov slips the punch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A telegraphed right hand from Lyagushov misses the target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Krilov with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Lyagushov has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Krilov connects with a nice looking jab.
Krilov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lyagushov.
Lyagushov takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Lyagushov misses with a hook. Krilov ducked under it nicely.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Krilov! But no joy.
Lyagushov misses with a left hand
and Krilov counters with a straight right hand.
Krilov scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Lyagushov doesn't seem bothered though.
Lyagushov closes the distance and clinches up with Krilov, looking for a takedown. Lyagushov pushes Krilov against the cage but Krilov circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Nice defenses there by Lyagushov.
Lyagushov misses with an uppercut.
Krilov misses with a wild body shot.
Krilov gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Lyagushov throws a head punch that misses.
Lyagushov misses with a punch on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lyagushov has a couple of punches blocked by Krilov.
Lyagushov manages to break the clinch.
Krilov darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Krilov misses the target.
Lyagushov closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
A telegraphed right hand from Lyagushov misses the target.
Lyagushov misses the jab.
Lyagushov is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Krilov throws a hook to the side of Lyagushov's head but Lyagushov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Krilov avoids the body shot from Lyagushov.
Krilov steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Lyagushov.
Lyagushov fails in his attempt to clinch.
Krilov swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Lyagushov doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
The fighters circling - Krilov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A jab from Lyagushov does it's job there.
Lyagushov throws a lazy uppercut
and Krilov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Krilov throws a big shot that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Krilov throws a right hand that Lyagushov ducks under and follows up with a left that Lyagushov also avoids with ease.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Krilov bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
The fighters circling - Lyagushov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Lyagushov misses with a jab to the body
and Lyagushov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Krilov will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Lyagushov misses the jab.
Krilov defending well as Lyagushov loads up on a big left hand.
Krilov is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Lyagushov had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Lyagushov takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Krilov lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Krilov wants to clinch.
Krilov misses with a hook. Lyagushov ducked under it nicely.
Lyagushov closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Matvei Krilov dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Lyagushov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Lyagushov walks into a jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Krilov misses the target.
Krilov misses with a straight left.
Lyagushov misses with a hook
and Krilov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Lyagushov misses with an uppercut
and Krilov counters with a straight right hand.
It looks like Maksimilian Lyagushov has been cut.
Krilov throws a looping overhand right but Lyagushov ducks down to avoid it.
Lyagushov's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Krilov connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Lyagushov scrambles back to his feet.
Krilov throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Lyagushov throws a hook to the side of Krilov's head but Krilov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Krilov misses with a looping right.
Krilov lands a lovely overhand right.
Krilov scores with a body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Krilov fails in his attempt to clinch.
Lyagushov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Krilov.
Lyagushov was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Krilov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Krilov throws a lazy uppercut
letting Lyagushov counter with a right hand.
It looks like Matvei Krilov has been cut.
Krilov scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Krilov has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Krilov misses with an uppercut. Lyagushov saw that one coming.
Lyagushov misses with a hook.
Krilov misses with a looping right.
Lyagushov misses with an uppercut.
Krilov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Krilov rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Lyagushov moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Lyagushov misses the shot to the body.
Lyagushov drops his hands momentarily and Krilov takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Lyagushov throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Krilov counter with a right hand.
A swing and a miss from Lyagushov.
Lyagushov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Krilov moves away.
Krilov steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Lyagushov.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lyagushov throws out a loose jab but Krilov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lyagushov sets himself, and Krilov steps forward looking for the clinch! Lyagushov avoids it this time.
Nice jab there from Krilov.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Krilov moves out of range as Lyagushov strikes.
Lyagushov wants to clinch up but Krilov keeps it at a distance.
Krilov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A punch combination from Krilov misses.
Lyagushov looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Lyagushov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Lyagushov throws a right hand that misses
and Krilov counters with a stiff right hand.
Krilov looks to land a right hand but Lyagushov moved out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Lyagushov on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Krilov staying out of range there.
Lyagushov shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Krilov but Krilov pushes him off and we're back to square one.
A big left from Lyagushov misses.
Krilov throws a right hand that Lyagushov ducks under and follows up with a left that Lyagushov also avoids with ease.
Lyagushov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lyagushov loads up on a big right hand but Krilov slips the punch.
Lyagushov slips under a jab.
Lyagushov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Krilov.
Krilov throws a big shot that misses.
It looked like Lyagushov wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Lyagushov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Krilov connects with a nice looking jab.
Lyagushov fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Matvei Krilov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Lyagushov darts in and clinches Krilov up against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lyagushov.
A short right from Krilov on the inside.
Lyagushov misses with a punch on the inside.
Lyagushov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Krilov getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lyagushov is looking to clinch but Krilov is avoiding it.
Lyagushov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Lyagushov misses with an uppercut.
Lyagushov misses with a lunging right hand
and Krilov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Krilov misses with a left hand
and Lyagushov counters by moving into the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Krilov.
Krilov lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lyagushov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lyagushov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Krilov throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Lyagushov misses with the head strike.
Krilov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Krilov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lyagushov throws a punch but it's blocked by Krilov.
Krilov is trying to force a seperation but Lyagushov has the dominant position.
Lyagushov drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Krilov gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Maksimilian Lyagushov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Krilov works on Lyagushov's body with a couple of short punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Matvei Krilov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Nice uppercut lands for Krilov. That snapped Lyagushov's head back.
Lyagushov defending well as Krilov loads up on a big left hand.
Krilov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lyagushov.
Krilov throws a big shot that misses.
Lyagushov misses with a looping right.
Lyagushov sets himself, and Krilov steps forward looking for the clinch! Lyagushov avoids it this time.
Jab from Krilov.
Krilov gets tackled into the cage by Lyagushov. Lyagushov maintains the clinch.
Krilov working aggressively here.
Lyagushov lands a right hand that snaps the head of Krilov backwards.
Krilov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lyagushov has Krilov pressed against the cage, preventing Krilov from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lyagushov struggles to land a body shot inside as Krilov controls his hands.
Krilov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Krilov lands with a light punch inside.
Lyagushov is leaning against Krilov and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Krilov lands a nice uppercut.
Krilov blocks a body shot from Lyagushov.
Krilov gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Lyagushov.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lyagushov swings wildly with an uppercut but Krilov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Krilov lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Lyagushov throws a punch but it's blocked by Krilov.
Lyagushov misses with the head strike.
Krilov lands a right hand that snaps the head of Lyagushov backwards.
Krilov blocking some punches.
Maksimilian Lyagushov has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A head punch on the inside from Krilov fails to land.
Lyagushov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Krilov catches Lyagushov with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Krilov throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Lyagushov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Krilov.
Krilov takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Krilov tries to clinch but Lyagushov is having none of it.
Lyagushov drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Maksimilian Lyagushov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Krilov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Krilov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Lyagushov throws a lazy right hand but Krilov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Krilov misses with a looping left.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Krilov scores with a nice head shot.
The fighters circling - Lyagushov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Lyagushov misses with a right hand
and Krilov counters with a straight right hand.
Lyagushov is rocked!
Lyagushov throws out a loose jab but Krilov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Oh Lyagushov is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Krilov connects with a good right hand that stumbles Lyagushov. Lyagushov circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Lyagushov defending well as Krilov loads up on a big left hand.
Lyagushov throws a hook but Krilov avoids it easily.
Lyagushov seems to have got his legs back now.
Krilov clinches up with Lyagushov and pushes him back against the cage.
Krilov looking to slow down the pace here.
Lyagushov throws a punch but it's blocked by Krilov.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lyagushov lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Krilov working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Lyagushov throws a punch but it's blocked by Krilov.
Lyagushov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Krilov's elbow.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Krilov.
Krilov lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Lyagushov backwards.
Lyagushov's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Lyagushov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Krilov slips under a jab from Lyagushov.
Krilov throws a counter combo.
The fighters circling - Lyagushov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Krilov lands a glancing blow to the side of Lyagushov's head.
Krilov connects with a jab.
Krilov staying out of range there.
Krilov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lyagushov.
Lyagushov moves away from the strike by Krilov.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Krilov uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lyagushov swings widly with a right hand
letting Krilov counter with a right hand.
Krilov throws the left hand but Lyagushov avoids the punch easily.
Lyagushov throwing a counter right hand but Krilov manages to avoid it.
Lyagushov takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Krilov throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Lyagushov.
Krilov moves into range and clinches up with Lyagushov.
A short left from Krilov.
Krilov lands a hook to the side of the head.
Krilov blocking some punches.
Lyagushov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lyagushov is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Krilov is defending well.
Krilov scores with a shot to the side of Lyagushov's head.
Krilov lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A frustrated look appears on Krilov's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Krilov is trying to force a seperation but Lyagushov has the dominant position.
Lyagushov lands with a short shot to the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Matvei Krilov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Krilov has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Matvei Krilov!
In his post fight interview, Matvei Krilov started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between William Spud (ranked 1060 p4p, 115 weight class) and Raymundo Sweeney (ranked 3955 p4p, 353 weight class). William Spud could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Raymundo Sweeney's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, William Spud!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Raymundo Sweeney!
The judges for this bout are Michael Johnstone, Sandra Marshall and Santiago Holmes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Spud dodges the punch combination from Sweeney.
It looked like Spud wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Sweeney throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Spud.
Spud tests Sweeney's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Spud uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sweeney.
Sweeney digs a good body shot into Spud's ribs.
Sweeney looks to land a combination. Spud sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Sweeney takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
It looks like Raymundo Sweeney has been cut.
Spud scores with a shot to the body.
Sweeney throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Spud counter with a right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sweeney misses with a hook to the body
and Spud counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sweeney.
Spud lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sweeney tries to circle away but Spud has him pinned against the cage.
Sweeney tries a body shot but Spud blocks it.
Spud lands a body shot.
Spud lands a body punch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Sweeney.
Spud gets through Sweeney's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Sweeney tries a body shot but Spud blocks it.
Sweeney takes a shot to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Spud.
Sweeney misses with a punch to the body.
Spud lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Sweeney lands with a right to the head.
A short body shot lands from Spud as the two fighters clinch.
Spud works on Sweeney's body with a couple of short punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sweeney tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Spud blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Spud lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Spud digs a right hand underneath Sweeney's ribcage. Sweeney let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Spud breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Sweeney throws a left and a right that both miss
and Spud counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Sweeney lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Sweeney.
It looks like William Spud has been cut.
Spud scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Sweeney takes a swing at Spud's ribcage but misses.
Sweeney throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sweeney falls off balance throwing a combination
and Spud counters with a nice uppercut.
Sweeney throws a looping overhand right but Spud ducks down to avoid it.
Spud is looking for a counter combo.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spud cracks Sweeney with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Spud has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Sweeney to stand back up!
Sweeney is rocked!
Spud drops a shoulder and throws a monster hook that connects perfectly to the side of Sweeney's head, knocking him out cold! Spud is extatic as he celebrates with his cornermen.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). William Spud!
William Spud retains his featherweight title!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Caitlyn Jenner (ranked 711 p4p, 102 weight class) and Barry Blunt (ranked 430 p4p, 62 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 light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Caitlyn Jenner!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Barry Blunt!
The judges for this bout are Peter Branson, Santiago Holmes and Bart Greer.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Blunt throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Jenner missing with a left hand there. Blunt was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Blunt will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Jenner scores with the left hand. Blunt knows he should have avoided that one.
Blunt throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Jenner fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Blunt takes a swing at Jenner's ribcage but misses.
Jenner avoids the body shot from Blunt.
Blunt takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Blunt takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Blunt takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Jenner throws out a powerful jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jenner throws a shot from downtown. Blunt moves away and avoids it.
Blunt connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Jenner's hands.
Jenner moves out of range of the strikes.
Jenner comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Blunt takes a jab right on the kisser.
Blunt is rocked!
Jenner defending well as Blunt loads up on a big left hand.
Jenner misses with a body shot.
Caitlyn Jenner is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jenner throws a body punch but Blunt moves out of range.
Blunt getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
No joy there for Blunt, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
It looked like Jenner wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Jenner misses with an uppercut. Blunt saw that one coming.
Blunt fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Jenner fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Blunt manages to avoid it.
Blunt ducks under a wild hook from Jenner.
Blunt looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Blunt throws an overhand right that lands on Jenner's shoulder, as Jenner tries to avoid the shot.
Jenner tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Blunt was well out of range. Poor timing from Jenner.
Jenner dips to his left and cracks Blunt with an uppercut!
Blunt is still on wobbly legs! Can Jenner finish him?
Jenner is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Jenner drops Blunt with a big left hand! Blunt is injured, injured bad! Jenner jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Caitlyn Jenner!
Caitlyn Jenner 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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Grigori Rasputin (ranked 215 p4p, 22 weight class) and Amir Abdallah (ranked 1295 p4p, 148 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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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
11 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Grigori Rasputin!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Amir Abdallah!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Peter Branson and Sandra Marshall.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A shot to the liver by Rasputin. Beautiful body shot.
Abdallah looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Rasputin listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
It looks like Amir Abdallah has been cut.
Rasputin lunges at Abdallah with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Abdallah's hand.
Abdallah looks to land a combination but Rasputin avoids it well.
Abdallah bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Abdallah has Rasputin up against the cage in a clinch.
Rasputin lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A right hand to the body from Rasputin.
Rasputin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rasputin struggles to land a body shot inside as Abdallah controls his hands.
Rasputin goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Rasputin lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Rasputin digs a right hand into Abdallah's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Abdallah's gas tank.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rasputin lands a left hand that snaps the head of Abdallah backwards.
Rasputin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rasputin.
Rasputin lands with a short shot to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Abdallah wants to stall.
Rasputin tries to throw a body punch but Abdallah avoids it by throwing Rasputin back against the cage.
Rasputin can't find room to land a body shot as Abdallah controls the action.
Rasputin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Abdallah misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short right from Rasputin.
Rasputin misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Rasputin as Abdallah tries to tie him up.
Rasputin misses with a hook to the ribs.
Rasputin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rasputin.
Rasputin gets through Abdallah's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Rasputin struggles to land a body shot inside as Abdallah controls his hands.
Rasputin working aggressively here.
Abdallah takes a shot to the head.
Rasputin goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rasputin cracks Abdallah with a nice body shot.
Abdallah looks winded!
Rasputin misses with a body punch.
Rasputin lands a left hand that snaps the head of Abdallah backwards.
Rasputin works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Rasputin goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Rasputin working aggressively here.
Rasputin tries to throw a body punch but Abdallah avoids it by throwing Rasputin back against the cage.
Rasputin swings wildly with an uppercut but Abdallah uses good head movement to avoid it.
Abdallah misses with a punch to the body.
Abdallah looking to slow down the pace here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Abdallah.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A right handed body shot lands from Rasputin.
Rasputin misses with some punches.
Rasputin can't find room to land a body shot as Abdallah controls the action.
Rasputin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rasputin lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Abdallah backwards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rasputin misses with a hook to the ribs.
Rasputin softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Abdallah is looking to control Rasputin's arms but Rasputin gets an underhook and turns him. Now Abdallah has his back to the cage.
Abdallah blocking some punches.
Rasputin misses with some punches.
Abdallah tries to stall but Rasputin uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Abdallah lands a shot to the body.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Rasputin gets through Abdallah's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Abdallah looking to stall.
Abdallah is persisting with his attempts to control the action in the clinch, rather than do any real damage.
Rasputin misses with the head strike.
Come on Abdallah - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Amir Abdallah.
Rasputin checks the leg kick nicely there.
Rasputin cracks Abdallah with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Abdallah tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Rasputin pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Abdallah is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Grigori Rasputin!
Grigori Rasputin retains his heavyweight title!
A victorious Grigori Rasputin thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Light Heavyweight (ranked 262 p4p, 38 weight class) and Eugeniy Petrov (ranked 133 p4p, 16 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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220 lbs
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215 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Light Heavyweight!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Eugeniy Petrov!
The judges for this bout are Dirk Anderson, Daniel Franklin and Winston Alpacca.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Heavyweight misses the shot to the body.
Petrov scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Petrov circles away from the clinch attempt.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Petrov! But no joy.
Heavyweight ducks under a wild hook from Petrov.
Petrov throws out a loose jab but Heavyweight uses good head movement to avoid it.
Petrov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Heavyweight misses with a double jab.
Petrov misses with a body shot.
Heavyweight lands a slapping body shot.
Petrov throws a hook but Heavyweight avoids it easily.
Petrov throws a poor cross that misses
and Heavyweight counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Heavyweight.
Heavyweight lands a nice shot to the body.
Petrov is looking for a takedown.
Petrov changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Heavyweight fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Heavyweight lands a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Petrov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Heavyweight.
Petrov throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Heavyweight counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Petrov misses the jab.
A punch lands to the side of Heavyweight 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Eugeniy Petrov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Petrov's corner calls for a 1-2. Petrov obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Petrov throws out a loose jab but Heavyweight uses good head movement to avoid it.
Petrov misses with a looping left.
Heavyweight lands a nice looking body shot.
Petrov loads up on a big right hand but Heavyweight slips the punch.
Heavyweight thuds a left hand into Petrov's body.
Heavyweight on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Heavyweight fails to land with a series of punches.
Heavyweight connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Heavyweight throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Petrov on the side of the head.
Heavyweight drops Petrov with a beautiful combination! Petrov stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Heavyweight is looking for the KO!
Petrov is rocked!
Petrov tries for a takedown but Heavyweight circles away easily
and Heavyweight moves into the clinch.
Petrov is still on wobbly legs! Can Heavyweight finish him?
Light Heavyweight has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Eugeniy Petrov.
Heavyweight scores with a hook to the body.
Petrov looks winded!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Heavyweight dips a shoulder and cracks Petrov with a mighty uppercut! Petrov falls back against the cage and Heavyweight unloads with a barrage of strikes! Petrov is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Heavyweight screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Light Heavyweight!
Light Heavyweight is the new light heavyweight champion!
Light Heavyweight decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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