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DARE 20 X-MAS PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Aldo Crespo (ranked 2761 p4p, 139 weight class) and Pate Huntter (ranked 4980 p4p, 238 weight class). Crespo's entrance music is Toxic Waltz. A fine choice. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Aldo Crespo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Pate Huntter!
The judges for this bout are Aleksandr Martynov, Valeri Chadov and Igor Prikhodko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Huntter throws a shot from downtown. Crespo moves away and avoids it.
Crespo really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Huntter takes a jab right on the kisser.
Huntter takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
A solid leg kick lands there for Crespo.
Huntter is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Crespo.
Huntter changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Huntter fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Crespo looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Crespo looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Huntter tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Crespo lands a jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Huntter. Crespo does a little dance to reset his feet.
Crespo takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Crespo lands with a shot to the body.
Huntter misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Crespo.
Crespo is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Crespo lands with a hook. Huntter tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Huntter swings for the body but Crespo moves out of range.
Huntter works over Crespo's head and body with a nice combination.
Crespo fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Pate Huntter is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Huntter throws a right hand that misses
and Crespo counters with a shoot takedown. Huntter fights it but they end up in guard.
Crespo slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Crespo is looking to work some ground and pound but Huntter has wrist control.
Crespo scoring with some ground and pound.
Huntter working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Crespo.
Crespo works over Huntter with some ground and pound from guard.
Crespo has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Huntter keeping moving, preventing Crespo from controlling successfully.
Crespo will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Crespo working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Crespo drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Huntter manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Crespo has Huntter in his guard.
Crespo bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Huntter's guard.
Crespo trying to control the position from guard on top but Huntter is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Huntter is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Crespo is controlling him.
Crespo drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Crespo jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Huntter wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Crespo manages to pass to side control.
Huntter is looking to escape.
Huntter is not content to let Crespo control the position.
Crespo is pressing down on Huntter's thigh, looking to free his foot. Huntter is holding on for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Crespo is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Huntter has managed to free his arm - good work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Huntter is looking to escape.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Crespo is working for a kimura but Huntter is defending it quite comfortably.
Crespo wants to pass to mount but Huntter is defending the position.
Crespo is looking for a kimura but Huntter is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Crespo to get the leverage.
Crespo is looking for a kimura here.
Huntter has one foot on Crespo's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aldo Crespo dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
A cross from Crespo lands.
Huntter scores with a jab to the jaw.
Huntter throws a shot from downtown. Crespo moves away and avoids it.
Crespo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Crespo connects with a right hand. Huntter shakes it off.
Huntter keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Crespo.
Huntter throws a predictable looking body shot
and Crespo counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Crespo wants to pass the guard but Huntter is defending well.
Crespo wants to advance to full mount but Huntter doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Crespo slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Crespo looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Crespo is looking to take a break and control but Huntter is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Huntter throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Crespo misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Huntter counters with a nice uppercut.
Crespo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Huntter moves away.
Huntter looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Huntter fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Crespo manages to avoid it.
Crespo appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Crespo moves out of range of the strikes.
Crespo attempts a counter takedown but Huntter avoids it well and moves away.
Crespo misses with a left hand
and Huntter cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Huntter digs a good hook to Crespo's body.
A big right from Huntter misses.
Crespo appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Pate Huntter seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Crespo misses with an uppercut. Huntter saw that one coming.
Huntter throws an overhand right that lands on Crespo's shoulder, as Crespo tries to avoid the shot.
Crespo half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Huntter dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Crespo throws a sloppy body shot
and Huntter counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
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!
Crespo thows a left - swing and a miss!
Crespo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Huntter.
Huntter looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A big left from Huntter misses.
Huntter thows a left - swing and a miss!
Crespo throws a looping overhand right but Huntter ducks down to avoid it.
Huntter looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Crespo swings for the body but Huntter moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Crespo avoids the body shot from Huntter.
Crespo tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Huntter defends well and Crespo ends up having to push Huntter into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Huntter on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Crespo. Crespo obviously looking to wear him down.
Huntter pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jab, jab by Crespo - just one landing.
Huntter lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Crespo circles away quickly and effectively.
Crespo is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Crespo avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Huntter lands a jab.
Huntter takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Crespo connects with the punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Crespo throws an off balance right hand
and Huntter counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Huntter misses with a wild body shot.
Crespo feinted with a counter takedown.
Crespo slips a jab from Huntter.
A shot to the body from Crespo misses
and Huntter counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A shot to the liver by Huntter. Beautiful body shot.
Crespo misses with a wild body shot.
Huntter bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Huntter fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Crespo manages to avoid it.
Huntter cracks a nice hook into Crespo's ribs.
Huntter swings for the body but Crespo moves out of range.
Nice shot lands for Crespo.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pate Huntter showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Crespo on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Crespo is rocked!
Huntter throws a body punch but Crespo moves out of range.
Huntter looks to score with a jab to the body but Crespo is just out of range.
Crespo with a poor takedown
and Huntter cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Oh Crespo is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Huntter lands with a shot to the body.
Huntter lands a nice hook to Crespo's body. Crespo takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Huntter scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Huntter misses the shot to the body.
Crespo connects with a good right hand that stumbles Huntter. Huntter circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Huntter uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Crespo.
Huntter jabs at Crespo's body.
Huntter takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Crespo throws a body punch but Huntter moves out of range.
Huntter tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Crespo was well out of range. Poor timing from Huntter.
Crespo drops down looking for a counter takedown but Huntter sprawls and moves away.
Crespo connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Huntter momentarily.
Huntter throws a hook to the side of Crespo's head but Crespo sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Crespo misses the jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Huntter throws a poor cross that misses
and Crespo counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Crespo stops Huntter from getting back to his feet.
Crespo trying to work for an americana but Huntter has managed to regain full guard.
Huntter wants to get back to his feet but Crespo is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Huntter pushes Crespo off and gets back to his feet.
Crespo moves into range and connects with a jab.
Huntter scores with a shot to the body.
Crespo seems to have got his legs back now.
Huntter cracks Crespo with an open hand slap.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Huntter throws a hook to the side of Crespo's head but Crespo sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Huntter swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A jab from Crespo misses.
Huntter let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Huntter is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Crespo rather than just go for the knockout.
Huntter throws a series of punches but Crespo moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice cross by Huntter.
Crespo looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Huntter is fending him off so far but Crespo persists. Nope, Huntter circles away and we're back to standing.
Huntter throws a shot from downtown. Crespo moves away and avoids it.
Huntter scores with a nice strike.
Crespo ducks under a wild hook from Huntter.
Crespo misses with a straight left.
Huntter takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Crespo misses with a hook.
Huntter throws a counter combo.
Huntter misses with a body shot.
Crespo jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Huntter let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Huntter throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Huntter connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Crespo's hands.
Huntter scores with a jab to the body.
Huntter misses the jab.
Crespo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Huntter was well out of range. Poor timing from Crespo.
The crowd cheers as Huntter lands an impressive looking overhand right. Crespo doesn't seem phased though.
Crespo connects with a leg kick. Huntter looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Crespo moves out of range as Huntter strikes.
Crespo fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aldo Crespo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Huntter closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Crespo ducks right into an uppercut from Huntter.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Huntter paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Crespo avoids the body shot from Huntter.
Huntter takes a swing at Crespo's ribcage but misses.
Crespo tries to counter with a takedown but Huntter is quick to defend against it.
Crespo uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Huntter.
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!
Crespo moves forwards but Huntter connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Huntter bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Crespo scores with a crisp jab that stopped Huntter in his tracks.
Crespo lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Crespo misses with a hook. Huntter ducked under it nicely.
A jab from Crespo misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Huntter! But no joy.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Crespo.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pate Huntter comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Huntter has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 28:29
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 28:29
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pate Huntter!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between William Burns (ranked 3201 p4p, 365 weight class) and Optimus Prime (ranked 9485 p4p, 785 weight class). Burns comes to the cage accompanied by How We Do. Prime comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Rich Boy - Boy Looka Here kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Optimus Prime has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
35 - 15 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, William Burns!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
40 - 34 - 2, fighting out of Helsinki, Optimus Prime!
The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Ivan Kurochkin and Dmitry Maklakov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Burns slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Nice body kick from Burns.
Prime looks winded!
The fighters circle, before Burns throws a beautiful high kick that crashes into Prime's neck, sending him stumbling to the floor! Burns lands more strikes and forces a referee stoppage! That one ended in an instant!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick & Punches). William Burns!
As William Burns got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: I just want to say thank you to Optimus Prime for fighting me and all my fans here to support me. I will always love the sport, its time for me to retire and start the next chapter of my life working within the Daredevils promotion, I will never forget you all and good bye!'.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kevin Shinnie (ranked 3480 p4p, 116 weight class) and Ulysses Grant (ranked 3617 p4p, 120 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kevin Shinnie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Ulysses Grant!
The judges for this bout are Illya Tyunina, Aleksei Zolotukhin and Vladimir Khabensky.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A big right from Grant misses.
Grant swings and misses with a hook to the body.
As Grant backs away, Shinnie returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Grant rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Shinnie moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Ulysses Grant seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Good leg kick by Shinnie there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Grant throws a poor cross that misses
and Shinnie connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
It looks like Ulysses Grant has been cut.
Shinnie throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Grant lands a slapping body shot.
Shinnie buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A big left from Grant misses.
Grant darts in and clinches Shinnie up against the cage.
Shinnie working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A right hand to the body from Grant.
Shinnie throws a punch but it's blocked by Grant.
Grant lands with a short head shot on the inside.
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!
Grant misses with a body punch.
I was talking to Shinnie's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Shinnie misses with a punch on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shinnie wants to get back to striking at distance but Grant won't allow it.
Shinnie fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Shinnie blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Grant blocks an uppercut.
Shinnie breaks the clinch.
Grant takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Grant tries to clinch but Shinnie moves out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Grant looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Shinnie stalks Grant and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Grant's face. Grant staggers backwards, shaken.
Grant darts in trying to clinch
and Shinnie counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Grant just misses with a punch to the body.
The fighters circling - Grant throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shinnie throws a half hearted mid kick.
Grant lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
It looks like Kevin Shinnie has been cut.
Grant moves out of range of the body kick from Shinnie.
Grant fails in his attempt to clinch.
Shinnie was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shinnie circles away from the clinch attempt
and Shinnie cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Grant darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Grant keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Shinnie connects with a right hand. Grant shakes it off.
Grant looks to score with a jab to the body but Shinnie is just out of range.
Grant wants to clinch
letting Shinnie counter with a right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jab from Grant.
Grant tries to clinch but Shinnie moves out of range.
Shinnie lands with a shot to the body.
Shinnie misses with a kick to the body.
Grant is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Grant tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Shinnie manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Shinnie lands a jab.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Shinnie.
Shinnie misses with a wild body shot.
Grant takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Shinnie keeps the fight on the outside.
Shinnie fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Grant manages to avoid it.
Grant misses with a left hand
and Shinnie connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A solid leg kick lands there for Shinnie.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grant wants to clinch
and Shinnie counters with a stiff right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A shot to the body from Grant misses
and Shinnie counters with a stiff right hand.
Shinnie looks to land a body kick but Grant moved away.
Shinnie jabs at Grant's body.
Grant looks winded!
Shinnie connects with a body shot.
Grant is keeping his hands low and just asking to be knocked out. Shinnie Raises his leg and lands a stunning axe kick! Grant is out cold, face down on the mat!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Kevin Shinnie!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Oliver Ramirez (ranked 3245 p4p, 300 weight class) and Igor Vovchanchyn (ranked 1837 p4p, 191 weight class). Ramirez kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Whatever It Takes. Oliver Ramirez has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Oliver Ramirez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Igor Vovchanchyn!
The judges for this bout are Fedor Mirinova, Illya Tyunina and Viktor Lagutenko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ramirez scores with a takedown into Vovchanchyn's guard.
Vovchanchyn wants to stand up but Ramirez is controlling him.
Ramirez drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Ramirez as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Vovchanchyn screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Ramirez! Nice submission victory there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Oliver Ramirez!
After winning the bout, Oliver Ramirez thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Vitaly Minakov (ranked 2362 p4p, 318 weight class) and Niko Alzate (ranked 1547 p4p, 209 weight class). Vitaly Minakov had real problems making weight for this fight. After initially coming in at 206.1lbs, he had two hours to make the official fight weight. He made it but it will have taken a lot out of him to cut those extra few pounds. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Niko Alzate enters the cage!
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210 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Vitaly Minakov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Niko Alzate!
The judges for this bout are Konstantin Menshow, Illya Tyunina and Igor Prikhodko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Minakov throws a hook but Alzate avoids it easily.
Minakov moves into the clinch.
Minakov blocks an uppercut.
Alzate is stalling here.
Alzate lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Minakov working aggressively here.
Minakov takes a shot to the head.
Alzate scores with a nice hook to the head.
Minakov lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Minakov creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Alzate's defenses.
Alzate blocks an uppercut.
Minakov takes a shot to the head.
Alzate throws a head punch that misses.
Minakov lands a nice uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Minakov's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A head punch on the inside from Minakov fails to land.
Alzate working aggressively here.
A right hook to the body lands for Alzate.
Minakov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Minakov throws an elbow that misses.
Alzate blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Minakov lands an elbow inside that Alzate shrugs off.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A shot in the inside from Alzate.
Alzate blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Minakov misses with the head strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Minakov.
Alzate lands with a light punch inside.
Alzate lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Alzate scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Minakov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Minakov lands a left hand that snaps the head of Alzate backwards.
Alzate blocks the elbow strike.
Alzate blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Minakov lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Alzate backwards.
Alzate wants to stall.
Minakov tries to throw a body punch but Alzate avoids it by throwing Minakov back against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Alzate.
Minakov being controlled against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Alzate gets through Minakov's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
It looks like Vitaly Minakov has been cut.
A short body shot lands from Alzate as the two fighters clinch.
Alzate dodges an elbow strike from Minakov.
Alzate goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alzate misses with a short punch on the inside.
Alzate blocks an elbow strike.
Alzate blocks an uppercut.
Alzate misses with a hook to the ribs.
A body shot lands from Alzate.
Minakov is breathing heavily.
Alzate lands an uppercut.
Alzate lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Minakov or not.
Alzate lands a shoulder strike.
Alzate lands a body punch in the clinch.
A short uppercut from Alzate.
Alzate scores with a shot to the side of Minakov's head.
Alzate pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Minakov tries to close the distance and clinch but Alzate swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Alzate cracks Minakov with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Alzate has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Minakov to stand back up!
Minakov is rocked!
Minakov tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Alzate counters with a massive hook, right on the button! He's out cold! Damn, that was naaaaaasty! Hopefully he'll be OK.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Niko Alzate!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Thomas Raske (ranked 856 p4p, 128 weight class) and Adam Silver (ranked 4885 p4p, 534 weight class). Adam Silver has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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185 lbs
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170 lbs
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Great low kicks
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Thomas Raske!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Adam Silver!
The judges for this bout are Igor Prikhodko, Ivan Kurochkin and Illya Tyunina.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Raske tries to land a front kick but Silver steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Raske ducks under a wild hook from Silver.
Silver moves into the clinch successfully.
Raske misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A body shot lands from Raske.
A short left from Raske.
Silver breaks the clinch.
Raske wants to clinch up but Silver keeps it at a distance.
Raske takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Raske changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Raske scores with a hook.
The fight stays on the outside here - Silver looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Adam Silver seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Raske tries to keep at a distance but Silver has taken the fight into the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Silver.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Raske lands with a short shot to the head.
Silver gets control of Raske's arms and successfully pulls guard. Silver will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Raske stands and throws Silver's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Silver wants to get back to his feet.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Raske has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Raske'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.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Silver can do anything to dispel that myth.
Silver dodges the ground and pound from Raske.
Silver is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Raske sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Silver wants to improve his position but Raske is controlling well.
Silver is still trying to improve position.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Raske in particular looking to stall.
Silver wants to get back to his feet.
Raske is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Raske fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Silver, pushing him back against the cage.
Raske definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
A hook to the body from Raske.
Silver lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Silver prevents a body shot from Raske.
Raske misses with the head strike.
Raske tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Silver looking for a takedown.
Silver manages to break the clinch.
Silver closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Silver on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
We've been informed that Silver has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Raske tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Silver was well out of range. Poor timing from Raske.
Silver tries to close the distance and clinch up but Raske swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Silver misses with a hook.
Raske was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silver has managed to clinch.
Silver stalls.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Raske has a couple of punches blocked by Silver.
Silver escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Raske bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Silver tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Raske's elbow.
Raske is leaning against Silver and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Raske letting Silver take a breather here.
Raske lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Silver backwards.
Raske has a couple of punches blocked by Silver.
Silver blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Silver blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Raske tries to work over Silver's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Thomas Raske dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Silver misses with a double jab
and Raske connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Raske is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Silver wants to clinch up but Raske keeps it at a distance.
Silver blocks a jab.
Raske works Silver's body with a nice hook.
Silver moves forwards but Raske connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Raske has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Raske cracks Silver with a right hand to the side of the head.
Silver is rocked!
Silver will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Raske swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Silver lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Raske circles away quickly and effectively.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silver misses with a series of wild punches.
Raske is looking to counter punch.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Raske.
Raske takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Raske is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Silver can do to turn this around?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Raske cracks Silver with a good jab.
Silver is still on wobbly legs! Can Raske finish him?
Silver throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Raske counters with a left to the body.
Raske knocks out Silver with a massive right hand! The ref tackles Raske before he can follow up with any more strikes and that's it everyone. Raske picks up the big W with a huge KO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:16 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Thomas Raske!
Thomas Raske 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 bantamweight MMA rules bout between Peter Manuel (ranked 689 p4p, 35 weight class) and Desmond Fairbanks (ranked 1579 p4p, 81 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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140 lbs
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142 lbs
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World class boxer
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Peter Manuel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Desmond Fairbanks!
The judges for this bout are Igor Prikhodko, Ivan Kurochkin and Konstantin Menshow.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fairbanks throws a lazy right hand but Manuel sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Fairbanks misses with a looping right.
Fairbanks scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Manuel looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Manuel tries to move into range but Fairbanks moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Manuel is rocked!
It looks like Peter Manuel has been cut.
Fairbanks closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Manuel! Fairbanks dives in looking to finish! Manuel is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Desmond Fairbanks!
A relieved looking Desmond Fairbanks thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Mike McLaughlin (ranked 944 p4p, 100 weight class) and Roger Dawson (ranked 842 p4p, 84 weight class). Mike McLaughlin could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Roger Dawson's chin.
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159 lbs
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World class boxer
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Mike McLaughlin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Roger Dawson!
The judges for this bout are Aleksei Zolotukhin, Konstantin Menshow and Vladimir Khabensky.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McLaughlin lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
We've been told by McLaughlin's head coaches at Wild Card that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
McLaughlin moves out of range as Dawson strikes.
McLaughlin uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dawson.
Dawson throws a body punch but McLaughlin moves out of range.
Dawson lands a really nice looking cross but McLaughlin seems unphased.
Dawson misses with a hook.
McLaughlin bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Dawson swings widly with a right hand
and McLaughlin counters with a straight right hand.
Dawson throws out a loose jab but McLaughlin uses good head movement to avoid it.
McLaughlin lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Dawson at a distance.
Dawson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. McLaughlin sees it coming and avoids it easily.
McLaughlin lands a nice leg kick that just misses Dawson's sensitive parts.
Dawson misses with an uppercut.
Dawson looks to score with a jab to the body but McLaughlin is just out of range.
McLaughlin misses with a wild body shot.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Dawson! But no joy.
McLaughlin misses with an uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dawson is on the wrong end of a nice combination from McLaughlin.
McLaughlin lands a nice shot that snaps Dawson's head back.
Roger Dawson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McLaughlin missing with a left hand there. Dawson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
McLaughlin slips a straight right by Dawson.
McLaughlin is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dawson.
McLaughlin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dawson manages to avoid it.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dawson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McLaughlin manages to avoid it.
McLaughlin lands with a cross.
McLaughlin loads up on a big right hand but Dawson slips the punch.
Dawson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jab, jab by McLaughlin - just one landing.
McLaughlin swings widly with a right hand
and Dawson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
McLaughlin slips a jab from Dawson.
McLaughlin avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Donk. Dawson catches McLaughlin right on the button with a cross.
Dawson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by McLaughlin.
McLaughlin scores with a jab to the body.
Dawson cracks McLaughlin with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
McLaughlin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A big left from Dawson misses.
McLaughlin throws a big counter combination but Dawson scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
McLaughlin throws a jab when Dawson was well out of range.
McLaughlin takes a swing at Dawson's ribcage but misses.
A swing and a miss from Dawson.
McLaughlin fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Dawson on the side of the head.
Dawson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A nice combination there by McLaughlin.
A shot to the liver by Dawson. Beautiful body shot.
McLaughlin lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
McLaughlin avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
McLaughlin moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
McLaughlin changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Dawson might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
A lazy left from Dawson finds it's target.
Dawson throws a combination that misses
and McLaughlin counters with a nice uppercut.
McLaughlin throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Dawson misses with a shot to the body
and McLaughlin counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Dawson throws the left hand but McLaughlin avoids the punch easily.
Dawson misses with a body shot.
McLaughlin misses with a straight right.
McLaughlin lands a body shot.
McLaughlin ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
McLaughlin misses with a hook. Dawson ducked under it nicely.
McLaughlin cracks Dawson with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Dawson takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McLaughlin dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Dawson blocks a head kick by McLaughlin.
Dawson misses with a wild body shot.
Good shot there by Dawson.
Dawson thows a left - swing and a miss!
McLaughlin throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
A big left from Dawson misses.
McLaughlin misses with a right hand
and Dawson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
McLaughlin takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Dawson defending well as McLaughlin loads up on a big left hand.
McLaughlin with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Dawson swings for the body but McLaughlin moves out of range.
McLaughlin with a jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McLaughlin throws the left hand but Dawson avoids the punch easily.
A jab from Dawson misses.
McLaughlin throws a quick counter head kick but Dawson was just out of range.
McLaughlin lands with a right hand.
McLaughlin slips under a jab from Dawson.
Dawson with a hook.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dawson misses with an uppercut. McLaughlin saw that one coming.
McLaughlin is looking to counter punch.
Dawson scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Dawson lands a nice looking body shot.
A head kick misses from McLaughlin.
Dawson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
McLaughlin lands with a kick to the ribs.
McLaughlin works over Dawson's head and body with a nice combination.
McLaughlin scores with a head kick. Dawson tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Dawson cracks a nice hook into McLaughlin's ribs.
Dawson's hands are dropping dangerously low here and McLaughlin connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Dawson scrambles back to his feet.
McLaughlin lands with a hook. Dawson tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
McLaughlin cracks Dawson with an open hand slap.
McLaughlin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dawson moves away.
Dawson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McLaughlin was well out of range. Poor timing from Dawson.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dawson walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Dawson looks to land a right hand but McLaughlin moved out of range.
McLaughlin cracks Dawson with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Dawson misses with a looping left.
McLaughlin half committed to a counter leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike McLaughlin dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
A jab from Dawson misses.
Dawson just misses with a punch to the body.
Dawson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract McLaughlin.
McLaughlin is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dawson can do to turn this around?
Dawson takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Mike McLaughlin is winning the standup battle so far.
McLaughlin throws a nice looking combination but Dawson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
McLaughlin moves out of range of the strikes.
Dawson slips under a jab from McLaughlin.
McLaughlin throws a big shot that misses.
McLaughlin jabs Dawson to the body, keeping him at a distance.
McLaughlin connects with a single shot there.
McLaughlin loads up on a big right hand but Dawson slips the punch.
McLaughlin throws a body punch but Dawson moves out of range.
McLaughlin steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dawson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McLaughlin has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from McLaughlin there as he acknowledges the shot.
McLaughlin slips under a jab from Dawson.
McLaughlin lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McLaughlin misses with a body shot.
A nice combination there by Dawson.
Dawson throws a body shot but no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McLaughlin scores with a jab. Dawson acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Dawson misses with a straight left.
McLaughlin blocks a jab.
Dawson shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
McLaughlin showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Dawson.
Dawson takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
McLaughlin lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
McLaughlin connects with a body shot.
Dawson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McLaughlin stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
McLaughlin clobbers Dawson with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Dawson is rocked!
A big left from McLaughlin misses.
Dawson is still on wobbly legs! Can McLaughlin finish him?
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
McLaughlin goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Dawson has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
McLaughlin ducks under a wild hook from Dawson.
McLaughlin avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
McLaughlin steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dawson.
Dawson seems to have recovered his senses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dawson takes a shot to the body in his stride.
McLaughlin steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dawson.
Dawson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
McLaughlin misses with the combination.
Dawson defending well as McLaughlin loads up on a big left hand.
McLaughlin lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Dawson backs up against the cage.
Dawson takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
McLaughlin defending well as Dawson loads up on a big left hand.
Dawson digs a good body shot into McLaughlin's ribs.
Dawson swings for the body but McLaughlin moves out of range.
McLaughlin throws a head kick that Dawson semi-blocks.
McLaughlin moves out of range as Dawson strikes.
Dawson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Dawson tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Dawson looks to land a right hand but McLaughlin moved out of range.
Dawson throws out a loose jab but McLaughlin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Good standup being displayed there by McLaughlin as he connects with a hook.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dawson throws a sloppy body shot
and McLaughlin connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ohhhhh! A huge head kick from McLaughlin! Dawson is out on his feet! McLaughlin rushes in and throws more strikes. The ref is looking closely - Dawson is covering up but the punishment is just too much and the ref steps in to stop the fight! Dawson is staring into space, just thankful that the beatdown has ended. Brutal finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:11 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mike McLaughlin!
A very excited looking Mike McLaughlin made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kampatimar Shankariya (ranked 680 p4p, 17 weight class) and Aleksey Borodin (ranked 1169 p4p, 33 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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300 lbs
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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
12 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kampatimar Shankariya!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Aleksey Borodin!
The judges for this bout are Konstantin Menshow, Valeri Chadov and Aleksandr Martynov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Borodin rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Shankariya counters with a crisp one two that drops Borodin! Shankariya thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Borodin to his feet! Borodin is in big trouble!
We've been hearing reports that Shankariya has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Shankariya will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Shankariya walks into a jab.
Shankariya shoots in for a takedown but Borodin shows good takedown defense.
Borodin throws out a counter right but Shankariya avoids it with no problem.
Borodin lands a big right hand that sends Shankariya crashing to the mat! Borodin stays standing though and waves Shankariya back to his feet!
Shankariya is rocked!
It looks like Kampatimar Shankariya has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Borodin throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Shankariya sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Borodin feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Shankariya sprawling to the canvas! Shankariya rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Borodin finish him?!
Oh Shankariya is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Shankariya changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Borodin tries to avoid it but Shankariya manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Borodin to the ground. Borodin escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Borodin! But no joy.
Shankariya seems to have got his legs back now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kampatimar Shankariya. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Shankariya shoots in for a double leg but Borodin sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Borodin missing with a left hand there. Shankariya was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Shankariya went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Shankariya shoots in for a double leg but Borodin sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Borodin throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Shankariya sees it coming and avoids it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Borodin walks into a straight right hand from Shankariya.
It looks like Aleksey Borodin has been cut.
Aleksey Borodin is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Shankariya steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Borodin.
Shankariya throws a big counter combination but Borodin scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Borodin cracks Shankariya with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Shankariya looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Borodin finish him?
Borodin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Shankariya misses with the combination.
Borodin swings for the body but Shankariya moves out of range.
As Borodin looks to move away, Shankariya throws a big counter combo but Borodin just gets out of the way.
Borodin rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Shankariya moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Borodin might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Borodin loads up on a big right hand but Shankariya slips the punch.
Borodin throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Shankariya sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Borodin jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Shankariya seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Shankariya shoots in looking for a takedown. Borodin tries to sprawl out of it but Shankariya keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Borodin manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Aleksey Borodin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shankariya swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Borodin fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Borodin cracks Shankariya with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Borodin has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Shankariya to stand back up!
Borodin darts in and lands a big hook, right on the button! Shankariya's legs crumble underneath him as he falls to the canvas! The ref tackles Borodin before he gets to land any more shots to his stricken foe.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Aleksey Borodin!
Aleksey Borodin is the new super heavyweight champion!
A very excited looking Aleksey Borodin made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Street Fighter (ranked 256 p4p, 28 weight class) and Aaron McGinnis (ranked 183 p4p, 17 weight class). McGinnis has chosen Star.One - Original Badman Feat. Takura & Assassin as his entrance music. Street Fighter could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Aaron McGinnis'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
10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Street Fighter!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Aaron McGinnis!
The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Ivan Kurochkin and Sergei Dronov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fighter turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
McGinnis tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fighter was well out of range. Poor timing from McGinnis.
A swing and a miss from McGinnis.
Fighter appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
A jab from McGinnis misses.
Fighter is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by McGinnis.
Fighter lands a really nice looking cross but McGinnis seems unphased.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from McGinnis lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Fighter has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Fighter and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Fighter seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Fighter shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
McGinnis throws a leg kick but Fighter sees it coming and moves out of range.
McGinnis takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
McGinnis keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Fighter throws out a leg kick but McGinnis moves out of range and Fighter only half commits.
McGinnis counters with a body kick.
Fighter looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for McGinnis!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McGinnis is not content to let Fighter control the position.
Fighter postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fighter is looking to take a break and control but McGinnis is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
McGinnis tries to improve position but can't.
Fighter is looking to take a break and control but McGinnis is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
McGinnis is trying to get back to half guard.
Fighter working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Fighter content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Fighter'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.
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.
Fighter wants to lay and pray for a moment but McGinnis keeps working.
Fighter is staying tight to McGinnis's torso, preventing him from escaping.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McGinnis sneaks back into half guard.
Fighter looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Fighter seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but McGinnis does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fighter content to control rather than advance.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
McGinnis throws a body punch but Fighter moves out of range.
McGinnis misses with an uppercut. Fighter saw that one coming.
Fighter fakes a jab and throws a low kick but McGinnis checks it well.
Fighter throws a big shot that misses.
Fighter avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
McGinnis ducks under a wild hook from Fighter.
Fighter connects with a crisp jab.
McGinnis takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
McGinnis misses with a wild body shot.
Fighter throws a looping overhand right but McGinnis ducks down to avoid it.
Fighter bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Fighter misses with the body kick
and McGinnis counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Fighter fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Fighter throws a leg kick but McGinnis moved away.
McGinnis misses with a hook.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fighter throws a leg kick but McGinnis checks it.
Fighter throws an ugly left hook that misses
and McGinnis makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Street Fighter seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fighter uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
McGinnis tries to clinch up but Fighter circles away and keeps his distance.
Fighter fakes a jab and throws a low kick but McGinnis checks it well.
McGinnis keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Fighter lands with a shot to the body.
Fighter misses with an uppercut. McGinnis saw that one coming.
McGinnis moves forwards but Fighter connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Fighter wants to slow McGinnis down by chopping away at his legs.
Fighter scores with a jab. McGinnis acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Fighter jabs McGinnis to the body, keeping him at a distance.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
McGinnis cracks Fighter with a right hand to the side of the head.
McGinnis lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
McGinnis throws a low kick, looking for Fighter's leg but Fighter calmly moves out of range.
McGinnis takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
McGinnis moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
McGinnis jabbing away but nothing is landing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Street Fighter dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Fighter scores with a body shot.
Good work by Fighter as he checks the leg kick.
Fighter changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
McGinnis slips a straight right by Fighter.
Fighter throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Fighter throws an overhand right that lands on McGinnis's shoulder, as McGinnis tries to avoid the shot.
McGinnis pivots, looking for a leg kick but Fighter is out of range and McGinnis settles back down.
McGinnis lands a jab to Fighter's midsection.
Fighter is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that McGinnis can do to turn this around?
Fighter throws a quick inside leg kick.
Fighter throws a wild body kick that McGinnis sees coming a mile off.
Jab by Fighter.
Fighter tries to score with a low kick but McGinnis moves his leg out of the way.
McGinnis swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
An attempted straight right counter from Fighter misses the target.
McGinnis throws a body shot but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGinnis slips a jab from Fighter.
Nice cross by McGinnis.
Fighter throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A jab from Fighter does it's job there.
Fighter misses with a wild body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A decent looking cross lands there for Fighter.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fighter staying out of range there.
McGinnis ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fighter moves away.
Fighter swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Fighter throws a half hearted mid kick.
Fighter has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by McGinnis.
Fighter blocks a leg kick.
McGinnis has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Fighter finds it's way round the side to connect with McGinnis's head.
Fighter is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Fighter just misses with a punch to the body.
McGinnis tries a low kick but Fighter avoids it.
Fighter was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A nice inside leg kick there by McGinnis. That's going to slow Fighter down.
Street Fighter is winning the standup battle so far.
Fighter throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McGinnis counters with a body kick.
McGinnis lands with a nice body punch.
Fighter throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Fighter backing away here, and McGinnis unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Fighter throws a wild body kick that McGinnis sees coming a mile off.
McGinnis flicks out a counter leg kick but Fighter steps away.
McGinnis throws out a loose jab but Fighter uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fighter takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
A nice leg kick lands there from McGinnis.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fighter throws a hook but McGinnis avoids it easily.
Fighter takes one on the button.
McGinnis takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Fighter throws a lazy right hand but McGinnis sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Fighter connects with a crisp jab.
McGinnis ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fighter moves away.
Fighter lands a leg kick that knocks McGinnis off balance momentarily.
McGinnis lands with a nice body kick.
McGinnis avoids a kick to the body.
McGinnis looks to land a right hand but Fighter moved out of range.
McGinnis connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Fighter misses with an uppercut. McGinnis saw that one coming.
Fighter missing with a left hand there. McGinnis was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
McGinnis checks a leg kick nicely.
Fighter throws a low kick but McGinnis moves out of range easily.
McGinnis moves out of range of the body kick.
McGinnis swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
McGinnis drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGinnis misses with a kick to the body.
An inside leg kick lands from Fighter.
McGinnis on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Fighter misses with a straight right.
Fighter misses the jab.
Fighter throws a big shot that misses.
McGinnis flicks out a counter leg kick but Fighter steps away.
McGinnis misses with a low kick.
Fighter on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
McGinnis takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
McGinnis misses with an uppercut. Fighter saw that one coming.
Fighter looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Fighter tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McGinnis was well out of range. Poor timing from Fighter.
McGinnis fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Fighter throws a good cross that connects.
McGinnis moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McGinnis tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Fighter is looking to slow McGinnis down with leg kicks.
McGinnis misses with an uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McGinnis misses with a wild body shot.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Fighter.
McGinnis moves out of range of the strikes.
Fighter gets off balance looking for a body kick
and McGinnis counters with a nice leg kick.
McGinnis misses with a low kick.
Fighter misses with a right hand
and McGinnis counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Fighter staying out of range there.
Fighter dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on McGinnis. That did some damage!
McGinnis throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Fighter sees it coming and avoids it easily.
McGinnis displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Fighter throws out the jab.
A nice side step and McGinnis releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Fighter lands with a shot to the body.
Fighter on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Fighter throws out a loose jab but McGinnis uses good head movement to avoid it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McGinnis moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Fighter misses with a low kick.
Nice body punch from McGinnis.
A big left from McGinnis misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Street Fighter will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
McGinnis checks a low kick from Fighter.
McGinnis throws a hook but Fighter avoids it easily.
McGinnis thows a body kick. Fighter tries to catch it but that hurt him.
A swing and a miss from Fighter.
McGinnis does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Fighter pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
McGinnis swings widly with a right hand
and Fighter counters with a stiff right hand.
McGinnis tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Fighter is able to avoid easily.
Fighter throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
McGinnis uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fighter.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from McGinnis. Fighter shrugs it off though.
Fighter scores with a kick to the midsection.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGinnis throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Fighter sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Fighter fails with a takedown attempt.
McGinnis throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
McGinnis bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Fighter lands a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McGinnis shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Fighter tries to work over McGinnis's front leg with a kick but McGinnis checks it.
McGinnis scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Fighter doesn't seem bothered though.
Fighter throws a shot from downtown. McGinnis moves away and avoids it.
Fighter scores with a jab.
A big left from Fighter misses.
Fighter throws a low kick but McGinnis avoids it.
Fighter backing away here, and McGinnis unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
McGinnis takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Fighter chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before McGinnis can pounce on him.
McGinnis throws a series of punches but Fighter avoids them all with ease.
Fighter cracks McGinnis with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
A low kick from Fighter misses
and McGinnis counters with a nice low kick that buckles Fighter's knee momentarily.
McGinnis buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
McGinnis moves out of range of the strikes.
McGinnis moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fighter takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
McGinnis takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGinnis throws a hook to the side of Fighter's head but Fighter sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
McGinnis lands a glancing blow to the side of Fighter's head.
McGinnis throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
McGinnis has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
A cross from McGinnis lands.
Fighter misses with a hook.
McGinnis cracks Fighter with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
McGinnis takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Fighter attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
McGinnis defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Fighter.
Fighter lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
McGinnis lands with a kick to the temple. Fighter shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
McGinnis stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and McGinnis wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Street Fighter. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A looping hook to the body misses from McGinnis. Fighter does a little dance to reset his feet.
Fighter will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
McGinnis uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fighter.
Fighter gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
McGinnis throws a nice outside leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fighter finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
McGinnis throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Fighter sees it coming and avoids it easily.
McGinnis takes a shot to the body in his stride.
McGinnis throws a hook but Fighter blocks it.
It looked like Fighter wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Fighter throws a nice inside leg kick.
Fighter takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Fighter throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Fighter missing with a left hand there. McGinnis was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Some bone on bone action there as McGinnis checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Good exchange - McGinnis coming out on top.
Fighter throws a shot from downtown. McGinnis moves away and avoids it.
The crowd cheers as McGinnis lands an impressive looking overhand right. Fighter doesn't seem phased though.
McGinnis doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
McGinnis throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Fighter on the wrong end of a nice hook.
McGinnis throws a head kick that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fighter throws a lazy body kick
and McGinnis counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
McGinnis avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
McGinnis keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Fighter backing away here, and McGinnis unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Fighter thows a left - swing and a miss!
Fighter avoids a kick to the body.
McGinnis connects with a leg kick. Fighter looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
McGinnis's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Fighter scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Fighter misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McGinnis.
Fighter scores with a hook to the body. McGinnis takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
McGinnis connects with a solid leg kick.
McGinnis takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from McGinnis.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fighter is looking to chop away at McGinnis's legs.
A good leg kick by Fighter.
McGinnis lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
McGinnis moves out of range as Fighter throws a body kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aaron McGinnis really dominated that round.
That's time! Fighter's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
McGinnis throws a body shot but no joy.
McGinnis looks to throw the jab but Fighter is out of range.
Fighter needs to keep his hands up - McGinnis had a free shot at his head there.
McGinnis connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Nice body punch from Fighter.
Fighter uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Fighter throws an uppercut from half a mile away. McGinnis sees it coming and avoids it easily.
McGinnis fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fighter manages to avoid it.
McGinnis throws a jab when Fighter was well out of range.
Fighter slips a straight right by McGinnis.
Fighter misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Fighter dips to his left and cracks McGinnis with an uppercut!
Fighter lands with a cross.
Fighter misses with an uppercut. McGinnis saw that one coming.
Fighter dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fighter swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Fighter bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fighter cracks McGinnis with an open hand slap.
McGinnis connects with a solid leg kick.
Good leg kick by Fighter there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Fighter throws a hook but McGinnis avoids it easily.
Fighter throws a body shot but no joy.
Fighter just misses with a punch to the body.
Fighter avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
McGinnis staying out of range there.
McGinnis looks to score with a jab to the body but Fighter is just out of range.
Fighter slips under a jab.
Fighter is looking to score with low kicks.
Fighter attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Fighter scores with a nice strike.
Fighter scores with a jab to the jaw.
McGinnis fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Fighter misses with a body shot.
McGinnis throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGinnis lands a head shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fighter misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Fighter slips under a jab from McGinnis.
A low kick from Fighter is predictable there
and McGinnis counters with a straight right hand.
Fighter scores with a nice body kick.
Fighter throws a sloppy body shot
and McGinnis counters with a good low kick that Fighter was not able to check.
McGinnis ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A jab from McGinnis finds it's way through Fighter's defenses.
Fighter throws a low kick, looking for McGinnis's leg but McGinnis calmly moves out of range.
Fighter misses the shot to the body.
Fighter fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt McGinnis.
Fighter throws a looping overhand right but McGinnis ducks down to avoid it.
McGinnis uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Fighter.
McGinnis slips a straight right by Fighter.
Fighter throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fighter walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. McGinnis checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
McGinnis only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Fighter ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
McGinnis feints and then cracks Fighter's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Fighter down.
McGinnis displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Fighter throws out the jab.
Fighter takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Fighter blocks the body kick.
McGinnis misses with a kick to the body.
A chopping leg kick lands by Fighter.
Fighter throws a hook to the side of McGinnis's head but McGinnis sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Fighter tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
McGinnis moves out of range of the strikes.
McGinnis throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
McGinnis checks a low kick from Fighter.
McGinnis uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Fighter.
Fighter throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fighter pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
McGinnis tries a quick counter leg kick but Fighter is wise to it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fighter fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Fighter walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
McGinnis uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fighter.
Fighter lands with a hook. McGinnis tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A solid leg kick lands there for Fighter.
McGinnis uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Fighter.
McGinnis lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
McGinnis uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fighter.
McGinnis swinging wildly here.
Fighter throws a right hand that misses
and McGinnis counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Fighter thows a leg kick but McGinnis checks it
letting McGinnis counter with a right hand.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Fighter lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and McGinnis has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from McGinnis and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
McGinnis chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Fighter can pounce on him.
Fighter misses with a body shot.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from McGinnis, right into the meat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Street Fighter will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
McGinnis defending well as Fighter loads up on a big left hand.
An inside leg kick lands from McGinnis.
A slow jab from McGinnis misses its intended target.
McGinnis goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Fighter throws a nice inside leg kick.
Fighter throws a front kick aimed at McGinnis's knee but McGinnis avoids it well.
McGinnis chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Fighter can pounce on him.
McGinnis checks a leg kick.
Nice defenses there by McGinnis.
McGinnis checks a low kick from Fighter.
McGinnis throws a push kick but Fighter slaps the foot to one side.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fighter throws a hook but McGinnis avoids it easily.
Fighter scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
McGinnis slips a straight right by Fighter.
Fighter swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Fighter lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A slapping leg kick lands for McGinnis.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fighter throws a hook but McGinnis avoids it easily.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Fighter - that will leave a mark!
McGinnis throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fighter loads up on a big right hand but McGinnis slips the punch.
McGinnis throws a nice inside leg kick.
McGinnis displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Fighter throws out the jab.
An inside leg kick lands from Fighter.
McGinnis turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Fighter shoots and misses
and McGinnis counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The fighters circling - Fighter throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Fighter throws a body shot but no joy.
McGinnis tries to land a leg kick but Fighter saw it coming and moves away.
Fighter swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
McGinnis blocks a jab.
Fighter throws a leg kick but McGinnis sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Nice uppercut lands for Fighter. That snapped McGinnis's head back.
Fighter waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract McGinnis.
Aaron McGinnis has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Street Fighter is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fighter thows a left - swing and a miss!
McGinnis misses with a wild body shot.
McGinnis ducks under a wild hook from Fighter.
A low kick from Fighter is predictable there
and McGinnis counters with a good low kick that Fighter was not able to check.
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!
Decent striking displayed by McGinnis there.
McGinnis lands a jab.
McGinnis throws a nice outside leg kick.
McGinnis throws a head kick but Fighter moves out of range.
McGinnis with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Fighter to score with a decent uppercut.
Fighter cracks the inside of McGinnis's front leg.
Fighter lands with a nice body kick.
Fighter jabs McGinnis right on the nose. McGinnis blinks but takes it well.
McGinnis has Fighter up against the cage in a clinch.
McGinnis struggles to land a body shot inside as Fighter controls his hands.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGinnis doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
McGinnis tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Fighter keeps control of McGinnis as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
McGinnis can't find room to land a body shot as Fighter controls the action.
Fighter blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Fighter lands with a right to the head.
McGinnis doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Fighter misses with a hook from the clinch.
Fighter blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Fighter misses with a punch to the body.
McGinnis tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
McGinnis misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McGinnis can't find room to land a body shot as Fighter controls the action.
McGinnis misses with a punch to the body.
A short right from McGinnis.
Good body shot from McGinnis.
McGinnis throws a punch but it's blocked by Fighter.
McGinnis misses with a body punch.
McGinnis blocks an uppercut.
McGinnis misses with a hook from the clinch.
McGinnis throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
McGinnis can't find room to land a body shot as Fighter controls the action.
McGinnis works on Fighter's body with a couple of short punches.
McGinnis doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Aaron McGinnis.
I think Fighter has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 46:49
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 48:48
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 48:47
The fight is ruled a draw!
Street Fighter retains his title. It's always disappointing when a championship fight ends as a draw but that's what happens when you leave the fight in the judges hands!
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