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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Rudi Serada (ranked 5251 p4p, 509 weight class) and Juho Heikkinen (ranked 4722 p4p, 472 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Rudi Serada!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Juho Heikkinen!
The judges for this bout are Konstantin Menshow, Sergei Dronov and Aleksei Zolotukhin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Serada scores with a body shot.
Serada throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Serada slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Serada misses with a double jab
and Heikkinen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Serada misses with a two punch combination.
Serada throws a head kick that misses.
Serada ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Serada throws a counter high kick but Heikkinen was just alert enough to avoid it.
Heikkinen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Heikkinen throws a body punch but Serada moves out of range.
Jab, jab by Heikkinen - just one landing.
Serada changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A head kick by Serada misses
and Heikkinen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Serada ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
It looked like Serada wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Serada on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Heikkinen doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Nice cross by Serada.
Serada misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Heikkinen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Serada slips a straight right by Heikkinen.
We've been told by Serada's head coaches at Fight Hard that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Serada changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Heikkinen dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Serada. That did some damage!
Serada changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Serada ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Heikkinen moves away.
Serada sets himself, and Heikkinen steps forward looking for the clinch! Serada avoids it this time.
Good standup being displayed there by Serada as he connects with a hook.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Heikkinen.
Serada pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Heikkinen shoots in and gets a takedown into Serada's guard.
Heikkinen is standing up over Serada. Serada looks to escape but Heikkinen dives into side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Heikkinen cracks Serada with a big right hand but Serada just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Serada pushes Heikkinen away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Heikkinen gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Heikkinen scores with a couple of short elbows.
Serada parries the strikes from Heikkinen easily there. Heikkinen is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Serada to escape.
Serada pushes Heikkinen away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Heikkinen gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Serada really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Heikkinen lands an elbow.
Heikkinen wants to lay and pray for a moment but Serada keeps working.
Heikkinen creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Heikkinen working the ground and pound but Serada is defending the strikes.
Heikkinen sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Serada is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Heikkinen wants to lay and pray for a moment but Serada keeps working.
Serada managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Heikkinen.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Heikkinen looks up at the clock and then as Serada takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Heikkinen smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Heikkinen working the head with strikes.
Heikkinen connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Serada some visible discomfort.
Heikkinen wants to control but Serada is keeping him busy.
Heikkinen scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Serada to see if he's OK.
Serada knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Heikkinen on the ground.
Heikkinen landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Heikkinen is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Serada has escaped the position, nice work there.
The strikes coming from Heikkinen are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Heikkinen throwing strikes but Serada manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Heikkinen manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Heikkinen is trying to control. Serada wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Heikkinen slips a nice elbow through Serada's hands, connecting with Serada's forehead.
Heikkinen wants to advance to full mount but Serada doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Heikkinen scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Heikkinen passes into half guard.
Heikkinen throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Heikkinen seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Serada does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Heikkinen has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Heikkinen thows a huge punch but Serada dodges it nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Juho Heikkinen dominated that round.
That's time! Serada's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Heikkinen misses with the combination.
A counter left hand to the body from Serada misses its target.
Heikkinen throws out a loose jab but Serada uses good head movement to avoid it.
Serada is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Heikkinen misses with a hook. Serada ducked under it nicely.
Heikkinen throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Serada's waist but Serada gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Heikkinen off to one side.
A slow jab from Heikkinen misses its intended target.
Serada throws a jab when Heikkinen was well out of range.
Serada throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A little jabbing left from Heikkinen on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Serada throws a hook but Heikkinen blocks it.
Serada paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Serada darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Heikkinen is rocked!
Serada is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Serada tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Heikkinen is looking for the big counter here.
Heikkinen jabs at Serada's body.
Serada jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Heikkinen is still on wobbly legs! Can Serada 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!
Serada drops Heikkinen with a naaaaasty hook - Heikkinen is in real trouble here! Serada dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rudi Serada!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ultime Fauchelevent (ranked 3433 p4p, 299 weight class) and Samuel Morris (ranked 3000 p4p, 267 weight class). Fauchelevent comes to the cage accompanied by Rue des Cascades. Morris is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by AWOLNATION - Sail. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ultime Fauchelevent!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Samuel Morris!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Fedor Mirinova and Valeri Chadov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fauchelevent misses with a takedown
enabling Morris to counter with a crisp jab.
Morris gets caught flat footed, as Fauchelevent shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Morris has control of Fauchelevent's left arm, preventing Fauchelevent from doing any damage.
Fauchelevent looking to pass the guard.
Morris is trying to control the position but Fauchelevent postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fauchelevent trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Fauchelevent postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Fauchelevent 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.
Fauchelevent keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Morris's head.
Morris is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fauchelevent drops back looking for a leg! Morris is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Morris manages to kick Fauchelevent off! Fauchelevent jumps back into Morris's guard.
Fauchelevent not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
We've been hearing that Fauchelevent has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Fauchelevent postures up.
Morris really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Fauchelevent. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Morris avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Morris looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Fauchelevent wants to control from the top but Morris keeps moving.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Morris is trying to control the position but Fauchelevent postures up.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Fauchelevent misses with a straight right.
Fauchelevent closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Morris did well to prevent Fauchelevent getting side control.
Morris is concentrating on defense, preventing Fauchelevent from advancing position.
Fauchelevent sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Fauchelevent is working for a kimura but Morris is defending it quite comfortably.
Fauchelevent prevents Morris from improving his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fauchelevent wants to control but Morris is keeping him busy.
Fauchelevent is working for a kimura but Morris is defending it quite comfortably.
Fauchelevent throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Morris on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Fauchelevent not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Morris trying to hold on to Fauchelevent's head to control him but Fauchelevent postures up.
Fauchelevent is keen to just control but Morris is a slippery customer.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fauchelevent is working for an americana but Morris has been sneaky and has managed to get back to half guard, whilst Fauchelevent was thinking about the submission.
Fauchelevent won't allow Morris to sweep him here.
Fauchelevent showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Morris avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Fauchelevent stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Morris swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Fauchelevent controls from within his opponent's guard.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ultime Fauchelevent dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Morris stuffs the takedown.
Fauchelevent tries to clinch there but Morris circles away.
Morris has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Fauchelevent is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Morris shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Fauchelevent tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Morris manages to move to mount!
Fauchelevent tries to hold on but Morris pushes him away.
Morris punishing his opponent with strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Morris landing punches.
Morris scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Morris working the ground and pound effectively.
Fauchelevent is bucking up trying to escape but Morris cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Morris scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Fauchelevent?
Fauchelevent tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Fauchelevent regains half guard.
Morris is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Fauchelevent defends it well.
Morris is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Fauchelevent doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Morris.
Ultime Fauchelevent overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Morris is stalling here. Fauchelevent is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Morris seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Fauchelevent has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Fauchelevent tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fauchelevent controls the position.
Morris tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Morris is still trying to improve position.
Morris is trying to control Fauchelevent's posture but Fauchelevent avoids it.
Fauchelevent wants to lay and pray for a moment but Morris keeps working.
Morris tries to buck Fauchelevent off but Fauchelevent is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Morris sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Fauchelevent trying to control the action but Morris is working from the bottom.
Fauchelevent is looking for a kimura here.
Fauchelevent not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Fauchelevent sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Morris defending well though.
Morris is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Morris is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
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.
Well, if Fauchelevent is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Fauchelevent wants to take a breather but Morris is having none of it.
Fauchelevent is trying to work for a kimura but Morris is defending well.
Fauchelevent wants to control but Morris is keeping him busy.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Morris manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Fauchelevent on his heels. He'll look to pass Fauchelevent's guard now, I'm sure.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Samuel Morris 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!
Fauchelevent tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Morris defends well and Fauchelevent ends up having to push Morris into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Nice takedown defense from Morris. No joy for Fauchelevent on that attempt.
Ultime Fauchelevent seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Morris shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Fauchelevent is trying to defend but Morris finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Fauchelevent moves into full guard.
Morris with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Morris throws a big right hand that misses.
Morris throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Fauchelevent is trying to keep Morris in close.
Morris trying to control but Fauchelevent is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Morris distracts Fauchelevent with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Morris throws a big right hand that misses.
Fauchelevent utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Fauchelevent wants to sweep but no luck.
Morris wants to control from the top but Fauchelevent keeps moving.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Fauchelevent tries to sprawl but Morris drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Fauchelevent is looking to control Morris's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Fauchelevent avoid being mounted?
Fauchelevent slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Morris postures up in Fauchelevent's guard and throws a big left but Fauchelevent blocks it.
Fauchelevent is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Morris working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Fauchelevent is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Morris is aware though and is defending well.
Morris postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Morris trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Morris working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Morris avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Fauchelevent has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Morris can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fauchelevent doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Fauchelevent is striking but Morris is not phased and passes to half guard.
Morris wants to control but Fauchelevent is keeping him busy.
Fauchelevent is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Morris pulls his head out easily.
Morris trying to control the action but Fauchelevent is working from the bottom.
Fauchelevent is trying to maintain the position but Morris is very close to passing his half guard.
Morris is pressing down on Fauchelevent's thigh, looking to free his foot. Fauchelevent is holding on for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Fauchelevent actively working from the bottom here.
Morris thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Fauchelevent's head.
Fauchelevent looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Morris takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Morris seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Fauchelevent does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Fauchelevent looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Morris wants to take a breather but Fauchelevent is having none of it.
Morris is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Fauchelevent tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
And that's the end of the fight!
Samuel Morris comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Morris 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 Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 28:29
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 28:29
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Samuel Morris!
An out of breath Samuel Morris thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Dilon Goncalves (ranked 1231 p4p, 128 weight class) and Herbert Burns (ranked 3092 p4p, 273 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Goncalves might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to TAPOUT. The crowd seem to be enjoying Burns's choice of entrance music: Marcelo D2 Claudia - Desabafo Deixa Eu Dizer. Dilon Goncalves is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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155 lbs
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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
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Dilon Goncalves!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Herbert Burns!
The judges for this bout are Dmitry Maklakov, Sergei Dronov and Aleksei Zolotukhin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Burns throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Goncalves tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Burns is in Goncalves's guard.
Goncalves is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Burns is aware though and is defending well.
Goncalves is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Burns got a little sloppy there for a moment and Goncalves has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Burns has managed to get both his arms back between Goncalves's legs - danger averted.
Burns trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Goncalves keeping moving, preventing Burns from controlling successfully.
Burns pushes down on Goncalves's leg and manages to get into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Burns works his way into side control.
Burns trying to control the action but Goncalves is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Goncalves is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Goncalves is not content to let Burns control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Burns landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Burns working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Burns passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Goncalves!
Goncalves working to try and regain half guard.
Burns tries to control but Goncalves wriggling away.
Burns with shots to the head and body - Goncalves looks very uncomfortable down there.
Burns wants to control the pace but Goncalves is squirming around nicely.
Goncalves is wriggling around trying to escape.
My spies in Jitz MMA inform me that Burns has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Goncalves tries to improve his position but Burns has taken his back! Burns has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Goncalves tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Burns pushes Goncalves away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Herbert Burns!
A very excited looking Herbert Burns 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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Kung Po (ranked 1557 p4p, 196 weight class) and Alen Ohanian (ranked 2492 p4p, 284 weight class). Ohanian comes into a darkened arena with his song building. The Eternals - Wrath of Zeus kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Kung Po!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Alen Ohanian!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Aleksei Zolotukhin and Konstantin Menshow.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A telegraphed right hand from Ohanian misses the target.
Po throws a shot to the body.
Po looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Ohanian misses with a body shot
and Po counters with a one-two to the body.
Ohanian lands with an overhand left.
Ohanian throws a poor cross that misses
and Po counters with a low kick, right behind Ohanian 's knee.
Po throws a jab when Ohanian was well out of range.
Ohanian moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Ohanian fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Po checks it well.
Ohanian throws a leg kick which misses Po's front leg but catches the back leg as Po tries to avoid it.
Po wants to clinch up but Ohanian keeps it at a distance.
Ohanian is looking to chop away at Po's legs.
Ohanian stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Alen Ohanian seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ohanian on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Ohanian throws a nice inside leg kick.
Ohanian tried to score with a low kick but Po checks it.
A little feinted left hand from Po on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ohanian jabs at Po's body.
Ohanian lands with a kick to the temple. Po shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Po tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ohanian was well out of range. Poor timing from Po.
Po takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Po walks into a jab.
A bone on bone clash there as Po blocks the leg kick.
Po swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Po throws a body kick that misses.
Po blocks a jab.
Ohanian misses with a leg kick
enabling Po to counter with a crisp jab.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Ohanian, right into the meat.
Ohanian connects with a solid leg kick.
Ohanian throws a leg kick but Po sees it coming and moves out of range.
Ohanian defending well as Po loads up on a big left hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ohanian misses with a low kick.
Ohanian stuns Po with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Ohanian tests Po's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Ohanian takes a jab right on the kisser.
Po throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Po dodges the punch combination from Ohanian.
Ohanian lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Po throws a chopping leg kick but Ohanian manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
A nice inside leg kick there by Ohanian. That's going to slow Po down.
Po scores with a hook.
Ohanian tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Po thinks about countering with a body kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Po connects with a solid leg kick.
Ohanian misses with a head kick.
Ohanian keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Ohanian takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Ohanian just misses with a punch to the body.
Po throws a nice outside leg kick.
A low kick from Ohanian misses
and Ohanian takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Ohanian, right into the meat.
Ohanian takes a swing at Po's ribcage but misses.
A shot to the liver by Po. Beautiful body shot.
Ohanian connects with a right hand. Po shakes it off.
Po 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.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Po smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Po fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Ohanian checks it well.
Ohanian just misses with a punch to the body.
Po keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ohanian scores with the left hand. Po knows he should have avoided that one.
Ohanian 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.
Po misses with a wild body shot.
Po swings for the body but Ohanian moves out of range.
Po scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Ohanian paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Ohanian misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Po.
Ohanian lands with a good body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Po checks a leg kick.
Po walks into a straight right hand from Ohanian.
A low kick from Ohanian is predictable there
and Po counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alen Ohanian dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Ohanian throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Po feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Kung Po has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Po uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Ohanian throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Po throws a leg kick but Ohanian moved away.
Ohanian swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Po keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ohanian lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Ohanian on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Ohanian is rocked!
Ohanian will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Ohanian is still on wobbly legs! Can Po finish him?
Ohanian misses with a body shot
and Po counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Po keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ohanian throws a leg kick
and Po counters with a huge left! Ohanian is in big trouble! He's backing up but Po isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Ohanian from any more damage. A dominating finish by Po!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kung Po!
In his post fight interview, Kung Po 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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between ManOfThe PinkHole (ranked 1602 p4p, 146 weight class) and Aiu BangYou (ranked 3907 p4p, 334 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, ManOfThe PinkHole!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Aiu BangYou!
The judges for this bout are Konstantin Menshow, Valeri Chadov and Igor Prikhodko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
PinkHole throws a big shot that misses.
BangYou doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
BangYou moves out of range of the strikes.
PinkHole with a lazy takedown attempt
and BangYou counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps PinkHole thinking.
PinkHole walks into a left hand.
PinkHole gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and BangYou counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
BangYou just misses with a punch to the body.
PinkHole misses with a takedown attempt - BangYou sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for ManOfThe PinkHole. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from PinkHole.
BangYou throws a head kick that half lands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
PinkHole closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
PinkHole looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
PinkHole wants to lay and pray for a moment but BangYou keeps working.
That's one minute gone in the round.
PinkHole working away.
BangYou gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
BangYou regains half guard.
PinkHole controlling the action here.
BangYou avoiding damage under a succession of punches from PinkHole.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
PinkHole is working for a kimura but BangYou is defending it quite comfortably.
PinkHole is trying to work for a kimura but BangYou is defending well.
PinkHole is looking to advance position but BangYou won't allow it.
PinkHole wants to take a breather but BangYou is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
PinkHole is looking for a kimura but BangYou is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for PinkHole to get the leverage.
BangYou trying to control but PinkHole postures up.
PinkHole wants to pass the guard but BangYou is defending well.
BangYou trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but PinkHole manages to pass to mount!
PinkHole has control of BangYou's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and BangYou regains control of the situation pretty easily.
PinkHole is working for a guillotine from mount but BangYou frees his head quite easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
BangYou defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from PinkHole.
PinkHole looking to secure an arm triangle but BangYou defends it well.
BangYou wants to hold on but PinkHole pushes him away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that ManOfThe PinkHole will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
PinkHole throws a looping overhand right but BangYou ducks down to avoid it.
BangYou takes one to the chin there.
BangYou feints and then cracks PinkHole's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow PinkHole down.
PinkHole clobbers BangYou with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
PinkHole misses with a takedown
and BangYou cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
BangYou looks to land a left hand but PinkHole moved out of range nicely.
PinkHole feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
PinkHole drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and BangYou dives on top into guard.
PinkHole is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and BangYou defends well.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
BangYou slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
BangYou really doesn't want to stay on the ground with PinkHole. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's one minute gone in the round.
BangYou wants to control from the top but PinkHole keeps moving.
PinkHole looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
PinkHole escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. BangYou gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
ManOfThe PinkHole overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
PinkHole working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. BangYou doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. BangYou manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
PinkHole looking for a guillotine here but BangYou defends easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
PinkHole has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but BangYou can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
PinkHole looking for a guillotine here but BangYou defends easily.
PinkHole escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. BangYou gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
PinkHole throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
PinkHole has his foot on BangYou's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. BangYou works his way back into a safe position though.
PinkHole working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. BangYou doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. BangYou manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
PinkHole is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! BangYou rolls with it to try and escape but PinkHole cranks on the arm and BangYou is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). ManOfThe PinkHole!
ManOfThe PinkHole thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Alex Silva (ranked 1865 p4p, 75 weight class) and Harry Ness (ranked 21938 p4p, 281 weight class). Harry Ness will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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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
10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Alex Silva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Harry Ness!
The judges for this bout are Aleksei Zolotukhin, Dmitry Maklakov and Aleksandr Martynov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Ness, as that shot connected.
Silva shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Ness's guard.
We've been hearing that Silva has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Ness is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Silva might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Silva wants to pass the guard but Ness is keeping the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Silva drops back looking for a leg! Ness is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Ness manages to kick Silva off! Silva jumps back into Ness's guard.
Silva pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ness is keeping the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ness working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Silva.
Silva wants to pass the guard but Ness is keeping the position.
Silva with a nice head shot there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ness keeping moving, preventing Silva from controlling successfully.
Silva passes Ness's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Silva 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.
Silva is looking to advance position but Ness won't allow it.
Silva prevents Ness from improving his position.
Ness pushes Silva off looking to stand but Silva dives back in and keeps control.
Silva trying to mount his opponent but Ness defends it.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Ness can do anything to dispel that myth.
Silva controlling the pace.
Ness really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Silva. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Silva is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ness is refusing to be controlled, as Silva sits in half guard.
Silva not doing much here.
Silva has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Silva is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ness keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Silva trying to mount his opponent but Ness defends it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Silva stalling.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Silva frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Ness told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Silva trying to control but he's not successful this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Silva fails to advance to Ness's back.
Silva unloads with some shots from mount but Ness bucks and avoids them well.
Silva wants to control the pace but Ness is squirming around nicely.
Silva controlling from the full mount.
Silva is trying to take his opponent's back.
Silva with good strikes from the mount here!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Silva lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Ness hang on?
Ness is squirming around, avoiding Silva's attempts to control the action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alex Silva dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Ness connects with a looping right hand.
Ness slaps away a takedown attempt from Silva, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Silva with a poor takedown
and Ness counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Nice uppercut there from Ness.
Ness scores with a jab. Silva acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Ness throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Silva on the side of the head.
Ness lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Silva circles away quickly and effectively.
Ness jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Ness scores with a nice head shot.
Silva bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Silva is looking to take a break and control but Ness is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Silva tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Silva is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ness can do to turn this around?
Silva works to advance to full mount. Ness defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Silva content just to control the position here.
Silva working the ground and pound effectively.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva working for a guillotine from mount but Ness is in no mood to give up.
Silva looking to isolate an arm here. Ness doesn't see it coming and as Silva extends the arm, he's forced to tap out! Nice submission by Silva!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:36 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Alex Silva!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mikhail Orlov (ranked 880 p4p, 145 weight class) and Jushin Thunder (ranked 1201 p4p, 191 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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205 lbs
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209 lbs
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World class MT
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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
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mikhail Orlov!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jushin Thunder!
The judges for this bout are Valeri Chadov, Fedor Mirinova and Vladimir Khabensky.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thunder scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A jab from Orlov misses.
Thunder takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Thunder uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Orlov.
Thunder doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Thunder misses the shot to the body.
Thunder takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Orlov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Thunder.
Orlov misses the jab.
Thunder throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Orlov lands a right hook to the body.
Thunder throws a head kick but Orlov moves out of range.
Thunder looks to score with a jab to the body but Orlov is just out of range.
Thunder throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Orlov pushes Thunder away with a front kick.
Orlov misses with a low kick as Thunder jumps back.
Thunder throws a looping overhand right but Orlov ducks down to avoid it.
Orlov misses with a body kick.
Orlov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Thunder.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Orlov loads up on a big right hand but Thunder slips the punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thunder circles away from the clinch attempt.
Thunder misses the jab.
Orlov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Some wild striking there from Thunder.
Thunder slips a straight right by Orlov.
Thunder steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Orlov.
A little jabbing left from Thunder on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Mikhail Orlov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Orlov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Thunder moves away.
Thunder scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Orlov bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Orlov throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Thunder sizes up Orlov with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Thunder misses with a hook. Orlov ducked under it nicely.
Orlov cracks Thunder with a right hand to the side of the head.
Orlov thumps Thunder with a low kick.
A slapping body kick lands there for Orlov.
Orlov has been working on his boxing with his coaches at IMMA Gym of Elite ASS in the buildup to the fight.
Orlov throws an overhand right that lands on Thunder's shoulder, as Thunder tries to avoid the shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Orlov throws a sloppy head kick
and Thunder counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Orlov thinking.
Thunder throws the left hand but Orlov avoids the punch easily.
An inside leg kick lands from Thunder.
Thunder blocks a jab.
Orlov scores with a kick to the midsection.
Orlov throws a jab when Thunder was well out of range.
Orlov uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Thunder scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Thunder takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Orlov throws a big shot that misses.
Thunder is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Thunder on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Thunder is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Thunder tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Orlov is able to avoid easily.
Thunder displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Orlov throws out the jab.
Orlov throws a head kick but Thunder moves out of range.
Orlov is looking to clinch but Thunder is avoiding it.
Thunder throws a hook to the side of Orlov's head but Orlov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Orlov loads up on a big right hand but Thunder slips the punch.
Thunder ducks under a wild hook from Orlov.
Orlov lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Orlov tries to land a front kick but Thunder steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Orlov misses with a leg kick
and Thunder counters with a stiff right hand.
Thunder looks to throw the jab but Orlov is out of range.
Orlov moves out of range of the strikes.
Orlov looks to land a body kick but Thunder moved away.
Thunder swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Orlov blocks a head kick by Thunder.
A lazy body kick from Orlov
and Thunder counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Thunder keeps the fight on the outside.
Orlov cracks the inside of Thunder's front leg.
Orlov stuns Thunder with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Thunder closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Orlov misses with an attempted mid kick.
Orlov connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Orlov throws a looping overhand right but Thunder ducks down to avoid it.
A jab from Orlov misses.
Thunder looks to land a left hand but Orlov moved out of range nicely.
Orlov fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Thunder checks it well.
Orlov moves into range and connects with a jab.
Orlov is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Thunder moves out of range as Orlov strikes.
Orlov takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Orlov fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Thunder is out of range.
Orlov misses with a lunging right hand
and Thunder counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Orlov paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Thunder takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Thunder throws a looping overhand right but Orlov ducks down to avoid it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Orlov dodges the punch combination from Thunder.
A swing and a miss from Thunder.
Thunder throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Orlov stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Orlov swings for the body but Thunder moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Mikhail Orlov will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Orlov cracks Thunder with a right hand to the side of the head.
Orlov misses with a kick to the body.
A big left from Orlov misses.
Orlov connects with an inside leg kick.
Orlov moves into the clinch successfully.
Orlov lands a shot to the body.
Orlov lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Thunder backwards.
Orlov gets through Thunder's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Thunder pushes off an throws an elbow but Orlov leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Orlov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Orlov 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.
Thunder is looking to break free of the clinch but Orlov has double underhooks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Orlov lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Thunder or not.
Orlov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Thunder blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Orlov works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Orlov tries to throw a body punch but Thunder avoids it by throwing Orlov back against the cage.
Orlov throws a head punch that misses.
Thunder misses with the head strike.
Orlov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Thunder can do to turn this around?
Orlov throws a punch but it's blocked by Thunder.
Thunder blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Orlov softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Thunder manages to break the clinch.
Orlov looks to score with a jab to the body but Thunder is just out of range.
Thunder appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Thunder.
Orlov looks to land a body kick but Thunder moved away.
Orlov connects with a solid leg kick.
Thunder takes a swing at Orlov's ribcage but misses.
Thunder blocks the body kick.
Thunder now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Orlov slips a jab from Thunder.
Orlov missing with a left hand there. Thunder was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thunder slips under a jab from Orlov.
Orlov has managed to clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Thunder.
Orlov misses with some punches.
Orlov makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Orlov creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Orlov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Orlov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Orlov lands a nice shot to the body.
Thunder looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Mikhail Orlov has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Orlov softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Orlov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Orlov tries a body shot but Thunder blocks it.
Orlov throws a head punch that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thunder lands with a left to the head.
Orlov misses with a punch on the inside.
A short uppercut from Orlov.
Thunder breaks from the clinch.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Orlov, as that shot connected.
Thunder scores with a jab. Orlov acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Thunder throws the left hand but Orlov avoids the punch easily.
Orlov throws a push kick but Thunder slaps the foot to one side.
Orlov throws a leg kick but Thunder sees it coming and moves out of range.
Orlov wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Orlov misses with a wild body shot.
Orlov misses with a looping left.
Thunder looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
That kick from Orlov tenderised Thunder's leg. Thunder is trying to keep his angry face on.
Orlov moves out of range of the strikes.
Orlov misses with a leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thunder misses with a looping left.
Thunder on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Thunder throws a hook but Orlov avoids it easily.
Orlov slips under a jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Thunder misses the target.
Thunder avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
The fighters circle momentarily. Orlov darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Orlov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Thunder moves away.
Orlov blocks a head kick by Thunder.
A telegraphed right hand from Thunder misses the target.
Orlov lands with an uppercut that bounces Thunder off the cage and back into range.
Orlov moves into range and clinches up with Thunder.
Orlov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Orlov misses with the head strike.
A head punch on the inside from Orlov fails to land.
Orlov throws a head punch that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mikhail Orlov dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Thunder gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Orlov.
Orlov connects with a high kick.
Orlov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Orlov just misses with a punch to the body.
Orlov lands a really nice looking cross but Thunder seems unphased.
Orlov lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Thunder goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Thunder throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Orlov is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Orlov throws a big shot that misses.
Orlov looks to land a right hand but Thunder moved out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Orlov pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Orlov tries to clinch but Thunder moves out of range.
Orlov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Orlov scores with a sloppy right hand. Thunder should have avoided that one.
Orlov is looking to clinch.
It seemed like Thunder was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Thunder throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big right from Thunder misses.
Orlov's corner calls for a 1-2. Orlov obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Orlov blocks a head kick by Thunder.
A punch lands to the side of Orlov 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Mikhail Orlov is winning the standup battle so far.
Orlov lands a head shot.
Orlov tries to close the distance and clinch but Thunder swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Orlov fakes the leg kick and cracks Thunder in the body.
Orlov moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Orlov connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Thunder misses with a head kick.
Thunder misses with a body shot.
A solid body kick from Orlov.
Orlov tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Thunder is able to avoid easily.
Thunder takes one to the chin there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Thunder throws a jab but it's blocked by Orlov.
Orlov throws a low kick, looking for Thunder's leg but Thunder calmly moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Orlov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Thunder with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Orlov to score with a decent uppercut.
Thunder takes a swing at Orlov's ribcage but misses.
Orlov misses the shot to the body.
Orlov throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Thunder connects with a nice looking jab.
Thunder is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Orlov.
Orlov was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Orlov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Thunder.
Orlov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Thunder moves away.
Orlov throws a hook to the side of Thunder's head but Thunder sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Orlov throws a right hand that misses
and Thunder counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Orlov looks to land a body kick but Thunder moved away.
Thunder misses with a looping left.
Orlov looks to land a right hand but Thunder moved out of range.
Orlov throws a body punch but Thunder moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Orlov fails with an attempt to clinch.
Good leg kick by Orlov there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Orlov scores with a jab.
Thunder takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Orlov connects with a leg kick. Thunder looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Thunder thumps Orlov with a low kick.
Orlov goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Orlov clinches.
Orlov throws a punch but it's blocked by Thunder.
Orlov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Orlov tries to throw a body punch but Thunder avoids it by throwing Orlov back against the cage.
Orlov misses with the head strike.
Orlov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Thunder blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Orlov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Orlov stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Thunder takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Orlov throws a punch but it's blocked by Thunder.
Good body shot from Orlov.
Thunder blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A hook to the body from Orlov.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Orlov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Orlov misses with a hook to the ribs.
A hook to the body from Orlov.
Orlov throws a punch but it's blocked by Thunder.
Thunder is trying to maintain a safe position but Orlov gets an underhook and turns Thunder into the cage.
Orlov softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Thunder prevents a body shot from Orlov.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mikhail Orlov clearly takes that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Orlov swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Thunder.
Decent striking displayed by Thunder there.
Donk. Orlov catches Thunder right on the button with a cross.
Thunder throws a jab when Orlov was well out of range.
A decent looking cross lands there for Thunder.
Thunder ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Thunder with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Thunder throws a body punch but Orlov moves out of range.
Orlov misses with a looping right.
Thunder has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
A jab from Thunder misses.
Thunder on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Orlov tries to close the distance and clinch but Thunder swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Thunder walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Thunder avoids a kick to the body.
Orlov looks to score with a jab to the body but Thunder is just out of range.
Thunder throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thunder throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Orlov scores with a push kick.
Thunder tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Orlov was well out of range. Poor timing from Thunder.
Orlov lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Thunder throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Orlov pivots, looking for a leg kick but Thunder is out of range and Orlov settles back down.
Thunder has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Orlov.
Orlov slips under a jab from Thunder.
Orlov throws a body kick that misses.
Orlov lands a jab to the nose.
Thunder walks forward, straight into a front kick from Orlov.
Orlov with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Orlov looks to land a right hand but Thunder moved out of range.
Orlov lands with a good body shot.
Thunder's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
No joy there for Thunder, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Orlov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Orlov looks to score with a jab to the body but Thunder is just out of range.
A big right from Thunder misses.
Orlov misses the shot to the body.
The fighters circling - Orlov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Orlov works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Orlov walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Orlov lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Thunder paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Thunder thuds a left hand into Orlov's body.
Thunder with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Orlov to score with a decent uppercut.
Thunder misses with a body shot.
Orlov misses with a body shot.
Thunder missing with a left hand there. Orlov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Thunder uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Orlov.
Thunder fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Orlov manages to avoid it.
It looked like Orlov wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jab, jab by Thunder - just one landing.
The crowd cheers as Thunder lands an impressive looking overhand right. Orlov doesn't seem phased though.
Thunder misses with a looping right.
Orlov scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Thunder lands with a good body shot.
Orlov slips a jab and a cross from Thunder.
Orlov pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
It seemed like Thunder was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A lazy left from Thunder finds it's target.
Thunder swings for the body but Orlov moves out of range.
Orlov throws a leg kick but Thunder sees it coming and moves out of range.
Thunder connects with a nice looking jab.
Orlov misses with an attempted mid kick.
Good leg kick by Orlov there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Orlov fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Thunder looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Orlov loads up on a big right hand but Thunder slips the punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Orlov tries to close the distance and clinch but Thunder swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Orlov fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Thunder.
Orlov misses with a looping left.
A little jabbing left from Thunder on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Thunder moves away from the strike by Orlov.
Thunder staying out of range there.
Orlov throws a hook to the side of Thunder's head but Thunder sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Orlov ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Orlov scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Thunder connects with a jab.
Orlov throws a body kick that misses.
Thunder misses with a body shot.
Thunder lands a body shot.
Orlov throws a body shot but no joy.
Orlov slips under a jab.
Orlov half committed to a counter leg kick.
Thunder steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Orlov.
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 Mikhail Orlov will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Orlov throws a low kick but Thunder avoids it.
Thunder throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Thunder connects with a nice looking jab.
Thunder throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Orlov throws an overhand right that lands on Thunder's shoulder, as Thunder tries to avoid the shot.
A head kick misses from Thunder.
Thunder cracks Orlov with a right hand to the side of the head.
Nice body kick there by Orlov.
Orlov slips under a jab.
Orlov pushes Thunder up against the cage in a clinch.
Thunder blocks a body shot from Orlov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Orlov keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Thunder's efforts to push away.
Orlov working aggressively here.
Thunder breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thunder tries to bum rush Orlov with a series of wild strikes but Orlov uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Orlov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Thunder throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Orlov throws a leg kick
and Orlov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Orlov throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Thunder stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Orlov misses with a straight right.
Orlov takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Thunder looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Thunder swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Orlov lands with an uppercut that bounces Thunder off the cage and back into range.
Thunder misses with an uppercut. Orlov saw that one coming.
Orlov works Thunder's body with a nice hook.
Orlov lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Orlov closes the distance and clinches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thunder blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Orlov scores with a shoulder strike.
Thunder prevents a body shot from Orlov.
Thunder blocking some punches.
Orlov can't find room to land a body shot as Thunder controls the action.
Orlov throws a head punch that misses.
Orlov working aggressively here.
Orlov tries to throw a body punch but Thunder avoids it by throwing Orlov back against the cage.
Orlov misses with the head strike.
Orlov misses with a punch on the inside.
Orlov misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Orlov fails to land.
Orlov misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thunder creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Orlov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Thunder blocking some punches.
Thunder lands with a short shot to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Thunder.
Thunder is trying to break the clinch but Orlov is controlling him.
Orlov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Orlov misses with a punch on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Thunder.
Orlov lands with a light punch inside.
Thunder blocks an uppercut.
Thunder blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thunder prevents a body shot from Orlov.
Orlov misses with the head strike.
Orlov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Orlov misses with a punch on the inside.
Thunder breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nice straight punches there by Orlov. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Orlov.
Thunder misses the shot to the body.
Orlov scores with a push kick.
Orlov jabs Thunder to the body, keeping him at a distance.
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 jab from Orlov misses.
Orlov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Thunder was well out of range. Poor timing from Orlov.
Orlov fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Orlov will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Jushin Thunder has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Thunder throws a head kick that misses.
Orlov bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mikhail Orlov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Orlov has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 50:45
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 50:45
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mikhail Orlov!
Mikhail Orlov retains his light heavyweight title!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ike Ibeabuchi (ranked 1412 p4p, 132 weight class) and Reginald Forbes (ranked 3079 p4p, 277 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 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
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ike Ibeabuchi!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Reginald Forbes!
The judges for this bout are Illya Tyunina, Sergei Dronov and Aleksei Zolotukhin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Forbes misses with a straight right.
Ibeabuchi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ibeabuchi works Forbes's body with a nice hook.
Forbes throws the left hand but Ibeabuchi avoids the punch easily.
A counter left hand to the body from Ibeabuchi misses its target.
Forbes tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ibeabuchi was well out of range. Poor timing from Forbes.
Ibeabuchi fails to land with a series of punches.
Ibeabuchi misses the jab.
Forbes wants to counter with a clinch but Ibeabuchi pushes him away.
Reginald Forbes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ibeabuchi misses with a hook
letting Forbes counter with a right hand.
It looks like Ike Ibeabuchi has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Forbes gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Ibeabuchi.
Forbes misses with a wild combination.
Ibeabuchi connects with a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ibeabuchi throws a right and a left that both miss.
Ibeabuchi swings widly with a right hand
and Forbes counters with a straight right hand.
Ibeabuchi has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Just Scrap MMA and BJJ in the buildup to the fight.
A jab from Forbes finds it's way through Ibeabuchi's defenses.
Ibeabuchi takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Forbes uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ibeabuchi.
Ibeabuchi lands a body shot.
Forbes throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Forbes instigates a clinch.
Ibeabuchi working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Forbes struggles to land a body shot inside as Ibeabuchi controls his hands.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Forbes lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Forbes lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ibeabuchi backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Forbes misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Forbes stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Forbes lands a body shot in the clinch.
Forbes lands a body shot in the clinch.
Forbes misses with some punches.
Forbes throws a punch but it's blocked by Ibeabuchi.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Ibeabuchi lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Forbes backwards.
Ibeabuchi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ibeabuchi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Forbes fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Forbes softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Ibeabuchi wants to get back to striking at distance but Forbes won't allow it.
Ibeabuchi is trying to break free.
Nice body punch from Ibeabuchi.
Ibeabuchi tries to work over Forbes's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Forbes lands a body punch in the clinch.
Forbes pushes Ibeabuchi back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Forbes misses with some punches.
Forbes misses with a punch to the body.
Forbes swings wildly with an uppercut but Ibeabuchi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ibeabuchi breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ibeabuchi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Forbes scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Forbes looks to throw the jab but Ibeabuchi is out of range.
Forbes goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Forbes throws a right hand that misses
and Ibeabuchi counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nice uppercut lands for Forbes. That snapped Ibeabuchi's head back.
Ike Ibeabuchi's cut is getting worse.
Ibeabuchi walks into a stiff left hand from Forbes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Forbes just misses with a punch to the body.
Forbes looks to score with a jab to the body but Ibeabuchi is just out of range.
Forbes tests Ibeabuchi's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Ike Ibeabuchi's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Forbes loads up on a big right hand but Ibeabuchi slips the punch.
Forbes fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Forbes looks to land a left hand but Ibeabuchi moved out of range nicely.
Forbes clinches up with Ibeabuchi and pushes him back against the cage.
Ibeabuchi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Forbes tries a body shot but Ibeabuchi blocks it.
Forbes fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ibeabuchi.
Forbes lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ibeabuchi blocking some punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Reginald Forbes dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ike Ibeabuchi's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
A looping hook to the body misses from Forbes. Ibeabuchi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Forbes looks to score with a jab to the body but Ibeabuchi is just out of range.
Ibeabuchi swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Forbes throws a body shot but no joy.
Forbes ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ibeabuchi moves away.
Ibeabuchi was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Forbes scores with a shot to the body.
Ibeabuchi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Forbes.
A swing and a miss from Forbes.
Ibeabuchi dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Reginald Forbes seems to be getting the better of the standup.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Forbes has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Forbes there as he acknowledges the shot.
It looks like Reginald Forbes has been cut.
Forbes pushes Ibeabuchi up against the cage in a clinch.
Forbes works on Ibeabuchi's body with a couple of short punches.
Forbes throws a punch but it's blocked by Ibeabuchi.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Forbes working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Ibeabuchi escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Forbes scores with a hook to the body. Ibeabuchi takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Forbes throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Forbes has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ibeabuchi moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Ibeabuchi scores with a jab to the jaw.
Forbes throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Forbes uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Ibeabuchi bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Forbes steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ibeabuchi.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Forbes! But no joy.
Forbes lands with a straight right. Ibeabuchi didn't see that one coming.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ibeabuchi lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Forbes swings for the body but Ibeabuchi moves out of range.
Forbes misses with an uppercut. Ibeabuchi saw that one coming.
Forbes throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Ibeabuchi tries to bum rush Forbes with a series of wild strikes but Forbes uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Ibeabuchi throws a shot from downtown. Forbes moves away and avoids it.
A slow jab from Forbes misses its intended target.
Ibeabuchi cracks Forbes with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Forbes throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Ibeabuchi counters with a nice body shot.
Ibeabuchi throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Forbes counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Forbes misses with a wild body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ibeabuchi lands a nice looking body shot.
Ibeabuchi takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Forbes throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ibeabuchi.
Ibeabuchi fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Ibeabuchi changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Forbes is breathing heavily.
Ibeabuchi swats away the attempt to clinch by Forbes.
Ibeabuchi throws a one two combo.
Ibeabuchi misses with a body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ibeabuchi lands a left and a right that send Forbes crashing to the mat, dazed. Ibeabuchi thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ibeabuchi lands a head shot.
Forbes is rocked!
Forbes swings for the body but Ibeabuchi moves out of range.
Ibeabuchi connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Ibeabuchi misses with a two punch combination.
Forbes closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
A hook to the body from Forbes.
Ibeabuchi looking to stall.
Ibeabuchi trying to stall but Forbes improves his position.
Forbes scores with a shoulder strike.
Forbes throws a head punch that 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 Ike Ibeabuchi will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Ibeabuchi, as that shot connected.
Ibeabuchi takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Ibeabuchi ducks under a wild hook from Forbes.
Forbes misses with a lunging right hand
and Ibeabuchi counters with a straight right hand.
Forbes throws a big shot that misses.
Ibeabuchi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Forbes manages to avoid it.
Ibeabuchi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ibeabuchi misses the body punch
and Forbes connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Forbes looks to score with a jab to the body but Ibeabuchi is just out of range.
Ibeabuchi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Forbes misses with a wild body shot.
Ibeabuchi swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Forbes misses with a body shot
letting Ibeabuchi counter with a right hand.
Forbes misses with a hook to the body
letting Ibeabuchi counter with a right hand.
Forbes misses with a body shot.
A counter left hand to the body from Ibeabuchi misses its target.
Forbes throws the left hand but Ibeabuchi avoids the punch easily.
Ibeabuchi is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Forbes getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Ibeabuchi 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.
Ibeabuchi avoids the body shot from Forbes.
Ibeabuchi throws a lazy right hand but Forbes sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ibeabuchi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ibeabuchi thuds his right hand into Forbes's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Forbes looks to throw the jab but Ibeabuchi is out of range.
Forbes misses with a wild body shot.
Forbes scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Forbes throws a body punch but Ibeabuchi moves out of range.
Forbes clinches.
Forbes doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Forbes misses with some punches.
Forbes gets through Ibeabuchi's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Forbes misses with a hook to the ribs.
Forbes swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Forbes misses with a punch on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Forbes doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Forbes misses with a punch on the inside.
Forbes lands with a light punch inside.
Jeez, Ike Ibeabuchi's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Ibeabuchi is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Ibeabuchi makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Ibeabuchi scores with a shot to the side of Forbes's head.
Forbes doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Forbes lands with a right to the head.
Forbes lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Forbes lands a body punch in the clinch.
Ibeabuchi blocks an uppercut.
A short right from Ibeabuchi.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Forbes.
Forbes throws a head punch that misses.
Forbes misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ibeabuchi blocks an uppercut.
Forbes doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A short uppercut from Forbes.
Forbes misses with a hook to the ribs.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Forbes misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ibeabuchi lands a shot to the body.
Forbes takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Ibeabuchi breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ibeabuchi keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Forbes has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Forbes there as he acknowledges the shot.
Ibeabuchi lands a jab to the head.
Forbes just misses with a punch to the body.
Forbes misses with a body shot
and Ibeabuchi counters with a stiff right hand.
No joy there for Forbes, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Ibeabuchi drops Forbes with a beautiful combination! Forbes stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Ibeabuchi is looking for the KO!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Ike Ibeabuchi did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Ibeabuchi looks to throw the jab but Forbes is out of range.
Forbes tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ibeabuchi paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Forbes is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Ibeabuchi rather than just go for the knockout.
Forbes misses with a body shot.
Forbes swings widly with a right hand
enabling Ibeabuchi to counter with a crisp jab.
Ibeabuchi darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Forbes misses the jab.
Ibeabuchi throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Forbes stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Forbes misses with a looping left.
Ibeabuchi thuds a left hand into Forbes's body.
Forbes is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Forbes tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Ibeabuchi manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Forbes ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Forbes misses with a lunging right hand
and Ibeabuchi counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Ibeabuchi lands a nice looking body shot.
Ibeabuchi throws a jab but it's blocked by Forbes.
Ibeabuchi scores with a hook to the body. Forbes takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Forbes avoids the body shot from Ibeabuchi.
Ibeabuchi defending well as Forbes loads up on a big left hand.
Ibeabuchi circles away from the clinch attempt
and Ibeabuchi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ibeabuchi changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Forbes has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Ibeabuchi scores with a jab to the head.
Ibeabuchi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
It looked like Ibeabuchi was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Forbes.
Oooooh!!! Ibeabuchi has knocked Forbes down with a huge combo! Ibeabuchi steps away and waves a wobbly Forbes back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Forbes is still on wobbly legs! Can Ibeabuchi finish him?
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ibeabuchi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Forbes.
Ibeabuchi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Forbes.
Forbes seems to have recovered his senses.
Forbes switches off momentarily and Ibeabuchi cracks him with a monster right hand! Forbes topples backwards and makes a semi conscious attempt to cover up, as Ibeabuchi dives in to land one more shot, before the referee has time to call the fight. What a finish by Ibeabuchi!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:44 of round 4, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ike Ibeabuchi!
Ike Ibeabuchi retains his heavyweight title!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Kevin Huang (ranked 567 p4p, 68 weight class) and Zain Retherford (ranked 1641 p4p, 176 weight class). Huang's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Nelly - The Champ. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 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 - 2, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Kevin Huang!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Zain Retherford!
The judges for this bout are Ivan Kurochkin, Dmitry Maklakov and Vladimir Khabensky.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Retherford blocks a body shot from Huang.
Huang softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Huang gets through Retherford's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Huang misses with the head strike.
Huang misses with a punch to the body.
Huang has a couple of punches blocked by Retherford.
Retherford keeps control of Huang as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A head punch on the inside from Huang fails to land.
Huang throws a head punch that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Huang working aggressively here.
Huang wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Retherford has him pressed against the cage.
Huang misses with some punches.
Retherford drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Retherford blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Huang has a couple of punches blocked by Retherford.
Retherford cracks Huang with a nice body shot.
Huang has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Huang slowing the pace effectively.
Huang dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Huang doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Huang misses with some punches.
Huang lands a left hand.
Huang is trying to break free.
Retherford has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Huang regains guard immediately.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Huang has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Retherford preventing the sweep.
Huang throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Huang not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Retherford lands a couple of decent looking shots.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Huang is on top in guard.
Retherford wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Retherford is looking for a triangle but Huang pushes his legs off easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Huang slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Retherford takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Huang advances nicely into full mount.
Huang swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Retherford is now in Huang's guard. A big mistake from Huang there, giving up the dominant position!
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Retherford postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Huang pulls Retherford in to control the position.
My spies in Just Scrap MMA and BJJ inform me that Retherford has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Huang bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Retherford's guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Huang'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.
Huang stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Retherford swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Huang preventing the sweep.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Huang passes Retherford's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Huang is looking to advance position but Retherford won't allow it.
Retherford trying to hold on to Huang's head to control him but Huang postures up.
Huang prevents Retherford from improving his position.
Huang performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Huang lands a nice short elbow.
Retherford tries to get to full guard but Huang has control of the leg.
Retherford tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Huang has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kevin Huang dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Retherford is defended easily by Huang.
Retherford swats away the attempt to clinch by Huang.
Huang looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Retherford swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Retherford ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Huang avoids the body shot from Retherford.
Huang is looking to counter the offense by Retherford and move into the clinch.
Retherford throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Huang avoids the body shot from Retherford.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Retherford cracks Huang with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Huang loads up on a big right hand but Retherford slips the punch.
Retherford scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Huang doesn't seem bothered though.
Huang stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Huang wants it to stay on the feet.
Huang is trying hard to land a takedown here. Retherford sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Huang tries to clinch up but Retherford circles away and keeps his distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Huang darts in trying to clinch
and Retherford counters with a straight right hand.
Retherford slaps away a takedown attempt from Huang, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kevin Huang. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Retherford throws a shot from downtown. Huang moves away and avoids it.
Huang fails with the takedown
and Retherford cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Huang misses with a looping left.
Retherford throws an overhand right that lands on Huang's shoulder, as Huang tries to avoid the shot.
Huang tries to close the distance and clinch up but Retherford swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A countering left hand to the body from Retherford misses.
Retherford throws a body shot but no joy.
Retherford throws a body punch but Huang moves out of range.
Huang gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Retherford keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Huang moves to clinch but Retherford breaks away
and Retherford counters with a single leg into guard. Huang didn't expect that.
Retherford throws a big elbow that misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Huang working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Retherford doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Retherford manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Retherford trying to control the position from guard on top but Huang is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Retherford is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Huang working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Retherford.
Huang is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Retherford rolls with it to try and escape but Huang cranks on the arm and Retherford is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Kevin Huang!
Kevin Huang retains his featherweight title!
A relieved looking Kevin Huang 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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