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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Brodus Crews (ranked 24552 p4p, 596 weight class) and Jonathan Denker (ranked 24077 p4p, 618 weight class). Brodus Crews could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Jonathan Denker's chin.
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BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
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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
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Brodus Crews!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jonathan Denker!
The judges for this bout are Illya Tyunina, Sergei Dronov and Valeri Chadov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Crews misses with a left hand
so Denker counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Denker drops back looking for a leg! Crews is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Crews manages to kick Denker off! Denker jumps back into Crews's guard.
Denker drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Denker jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Crews keeping full guard, as Denker tries to pass.
Denker is stalling in the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Denker stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Crews swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Crews can't keep his opponent in guard - Denker advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Denker controlling the action here.
It looks like Denker might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Denker wants to control but Crews is keeping him busy.
Denker with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Denker wants to control but Crews is keeping him busy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Denker perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Denker passes the guard and advances to mount!
Denker has hold of Crews's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Crews manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Denker looking to control and managing it successfully.
Crews has left one of his arms exposed and Denker doesn't need a second invitation. He's isolated it and locked on a tight armbar. Crews screams and taps out, obviously in a lot of pain. Hopefully there isn't permanent damage to that arm.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jonathan Denker!
Jonathan Denker bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Moses Makwame (ranked 6538 p4p, 384 weight class) and Yasunori Sakai (ranked 25270 p4p, 440 weight class). Makwame comes to the cage accompanied by House of Pain - Jump Around. Moses Makwame has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Granite chin |
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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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Moses Makwame!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Yasunori Sakai!
The judges for this bout are Ivan Kurochkin, Valeri Chadov and Sergei Dronov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Makwame!
Makwame throws a quick inside leg kick.
A punch lands to the side of Sakai 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Sakai doesn't succeed with the takedown
letting Makwame counter with a right hand.
Makwame gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Makwame is on top in guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Makwame stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sakai swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Makwame trying to control the position from guard on top but Sakai is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sakai is trying to keep Makwame in close.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Makwame lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Makwame 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.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Sakai is on top in guard.
Sakai avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Makwame looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Sakai sitting in guard here, content to control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Makwame not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Makwame is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Sakai defends well.
Sakai forces his way into half guard.
Makwame trying to control but Sakai postures up.
Makwame works his way to full guard. Good work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Sakai's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Sakai missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Makwame is trying to control the position but Sakai postures up.
Makwame looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sakai is one step ahead there.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Sakai accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Sakai trying to control the position from guard on top but Makwame is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Sakai preventing the sweep.
Sakai wants to control from the top but Makwame keeps moving.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Makwame gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Makwame working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Makwame successfully pulls guard.
Makwame working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Sakai doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Sakai manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Makwame trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Makwame working for a triangle but Sakai defends it easily.
Sakai looking to sit in guard and control but Makwame gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Makwame advances to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Moses Makwame dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Makwame misses with a looping left.
Sakai shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Sakai.
Makwame tries for a takedown but Sakai sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
And Sakai responds with a good body kick, but Makwame manages to step out the way in time.
Makwame has been working on his balance at Holding Cell, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Sakai.
Moses Makwame is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sakai avoids the head kick by Makwame.
Makwame moves into range and connects with a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sakai looks for a takedown but Makwame sprawls well.
As Sakai looks to move away, Makwame throws a big counter combo but Sakai just gets out of the way.
Moses Makwame has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yasunori Sakai.
Makwame throws a shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Makwame misses with a series of wild punches.
Makwame closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Makwame pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Makwame darts in and clinches Sakai up against the cage.
Makwame pulls guard successfully.
Sakai throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Sakai trying to control the position from guard on top but Makwame is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Makwame is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Makwame wants to sweep but no luck.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Makwame is working hard here to advance position.
Sakai pushing down on Makwame's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Makwame trying to hold on to Sakai's head to control him but Sakai postures up.
Moses Makwame overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Makwame tries to roll over but Sakai keeps him under control.
Sakai looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Makwame trying to hold on to Sakai's head to control him but Sakai postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Makwame moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Makwame has Sakai pulled in close to control his posture.
Makwame is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sakai can do to turn this around?
Sakai throws a big right hand that misses.
Makwame will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters circling a little - Makwame finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Makwame stuffs the takedown attempt from Sakai. Sakai gets slowly back to his feet.
Makwame fails to land with a series of punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sakai is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Makwame's half guard.
Makwame works his way to full guard. Good work.
Sakai stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Makwame throws a head kick but Sakai moves out of range.
And Sakai tries to counter it with a takedown but Makwame pushes his down on his head and steps out.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Makwame's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Makwame throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Makwame fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Sakai takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Moses Makwame dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Makwame throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Makwame throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Sakai fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Makwame, pushing him back against the cage.
Makwame lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Sakai backwards.
Sakai changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Makwame fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Makwame tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Makwame tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Sakai drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Makwame defends it well.
Makwame lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sakai takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Sakai fails with a takedown attempt.
Makwame is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Makwame - that will leave a mark!
Sakai has a takedown stuffed.
Moses Makwame has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yasunori Sakai.
Makwame closes the distance and pushes Sakai back into the cage.
Makwame successfully pulls guard.
Makwame looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Sakai passes into half guard.
Sakai is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Makwame controlling the position for now.
Makwame is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Sakai is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Makwame defends it well.
Makwame wants to improve his position but Sakai is controlling well.
Sakai is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Makwame wants to improve his position but Sakai is controlling well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Makwame tries to kick Sakai off but Sakai keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Makwame is looking to improve his position.
Makwame moves into full guard.
Sakai stands and throws Makwame's legs to the side, diving into side control.
You can see the frustration on Makwame's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Makwame sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Sakai is looking to take a break and control but Makwame is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Sakai is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Makwame defends it well.
Moses Makwame is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Sakai prevents Makwame from improving his position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sakai is looking for a kimura here.
Yasunori Sakai has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sakai is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Makwame is just riding it out for now. Sakai eventually gives up the hold.
And that's the end of the fight!
Moses Makwame showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Makwame, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Moses Makwame!
A victorious Moses Makwame thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
In defeat, Yasunori Sakai stepped up to the mic, saying 'みんなさん、ごめんなさい！'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Fabrizio Rossi (ranked 24549 p4p, 589 weight class) and Joseph Parker (ranked 5072 p4p, 455 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 welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Fabrizio Rossi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Joseph Parker!
The judges for this bout are Illya Tyunina, Aleksandr Martynov and Vladimir Khabensky.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Parker misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Parker gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Rossi is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Parker can't fight it off and eventually Rossi manages to take the fight to the floor. Parker looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Parker has his feet on Rossi's thighs here. He's pushed Rossi off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Rossi screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Joseph Parker!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Robert Hongo (ranked 6486 p4p, 382 weight class) and Oliver Winston Jr (ranked 7304 p4p, 397 weight class). Robert Hongo had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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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
4 - 0 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Robert Hongo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Oliver Winston Jr!
The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Igor Prikhodko and Ivan Kurochkin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A nice combination there by Winston Jr.
It looks like Robert Hongo has been cut.
A decent looking cross lands there for Winston Jr.
No joy there for Winston Jr, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Hongo appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Winston Jr misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Hongo decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Winston Jr's guard.
Hongo stops Winston Jr from standing up.
Hongo has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Hongo looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Winston Jr wants to stand and escape but Hongo is having none of it.
Winston Jr manages to escape and get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Winston Jr lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Hongo backs up against the cage.
Winston Jr misses with the combination.
Hongo attempts a counter takedown but Winston Jr avoids it well and moves away.
Winston Jr lands a right hook to the body.
Sloppy strikes from Winston Jr. Those never looked like landing.
Hongo tries to counter with a takedown but Winston Jr is quick to defend against it.
Winston Jr throws a body kick that misses
and Hongo counters with a single leg into guard. Winston Jr didn't expect that.
Hongo is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Winston Jr is looking to stand up but Hongo isn't so interested in that idea.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Winston Jr is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Hongo sitting in guard here, content to control.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Oliver Winston Jr is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Winston Jr throws the kick towards the body but Hongo avoids it.
Hongo feinted with a counter takedown.
Winston Jr cracks Hongo with a right hand to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Winston Jr misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Hongo half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Winston Jr throws a series of punches but Hongo avoids them all with ease.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Winston Jr pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A head kick misses from Winston Jr.
Hongo attempts a counter takedown but Winston Jr avoids it well and moves away.
Jab from Winston Jr.
Winston Jr moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Oliver Winston Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Winston Jr is looking to chop away at Hongo's legs.
Hongo half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Winston Jr fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hongo manages to avoid it.
Hongo appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Winston Jr throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
so Hongo counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Winston Jr wants to stand and escape but Hongo is having none of it.
Winston Jr has his feet on Hongo's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Winston Jr throws a sloppy head kick
and Hongo counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Hongo.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Winston Jr looks winded!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Winston Jr wants to stand and escape but Hongo is having none of it.
Winston Jr manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Hongo tries to move into range but Winston Jr moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Winston Jr throws a leg kick
and Hongo counters with a takedown into side control.
Winston Jr sneaks out the side door and pushes Hongo away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Hongo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A left and a right from Winston Jr both land. Nice combination.
We've been informed that Winston Jr has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Winston Jr moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Winston Jr misses with a low kick as Hongo jumps back.
Winston Jr misses with a left hand
and Hongo counters with a takedown into side control.
Winston Jr is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Oliver Winston Jr dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Robert Hongo's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Winston Jr swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Hongo counters with a takedown into side control.
Winston Jr wants to get back to his feet but Hongo drags him back down.
Hongo is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Winston Jr will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Winston Jr is trying to buck Hongo off.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hongo happy to just control the position for now.
Winston Jr has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Winston Jr is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Hongo is controlling him well.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Hongo blocks a head kick by Winston Jr.
Hongo half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Winston Jr throws a head kick that misses.
Hongo tries to counter with a takedown but Winston Jr is quick to defend against it.
Winston Jr scores with a nice strike.
Winston Jr throws a looping overhand right but Hongo ducks down to avoid it.
Winston Jr lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Winston Jr connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Winston Jr throws a right and a left that Hongo avoids nicely.
Hongo drops down looking for a counter takedown but Winston Jr sprawls and moves away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Winston Jr scores with a jab. Hongo acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Winston Jr lands a nice hook to Hongo's body. Hongo takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Winston Jr throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Hongo counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Winston Jr is breathing heavily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Winston Jr is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Hongo is controlling him.
Hongo is stalling in the full guard.
Winston Jr is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Robert Hongo overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Hongo stays in close to Winston Jr's body and controls the position.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Hongo steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Winston Jr. That one must have hurt.
Winston Jr connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Hongo checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Hongo lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Winston Jr falls off balance throwing a combination
and Hongo counters with a single leg into guard. Winston Jr didn't expect that.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hongo is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Winston Jr is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Hongo is controlling him.
Hongo sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Hongo won't allow Winston Jr to get back to his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Oliver Winston Jr showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Robert Hongo's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Winston Jr tries to land a body kick
and Hongo decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Winston Jr's guard.
Hongo stops Winston Jr from standing up.
Winston Jr pushes Hongo off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Winston Jr moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Winston Jr takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Winston Jr misses with a double jab
and Hongo counters with a takedown into side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Winston Jr wants to get back to his feet but Hongo is dominant here and he's now got Winston Jr's back!
Winston Jr trying to get back to his feet but Hongo is in full control for now.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Winston Jr is trying to get back to his feet but Hongo has full control of the position and if anything, Winston Jr has just worked his way into a worse spot.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Winston Jr is trying to get back to his feet but Hongo has full control of the position and if anything, Winston Jr has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Robert Hongo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Winston Jr is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Winston Jr is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Hongo.
Winston Jr wants to get back to his feet.
Winston Jr is trying to shake Hongo off. He's managed it and has hopped back to his feet! Hongo won't be happy about giving up the dominant position.
Sloppy strikes from Winston Jr. Those never looked like landing.
Hongo takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Winston Jr throws a left and a right that both miss
and Hongo counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Winston Jr!
Hongo prevents Winston Jr from escaping the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Winston Jr is letting Hongo control him for a moment.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hongo is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Winston Jr knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Winston Jr tries to escape but Hongo is in control.
Hongo working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Hongo tries for a kimura but Winston Jr is defending well.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Robert Hongo.
I think Winston Jr 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 Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 28:29
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Oliver Winston Jr!
An out of breath Oliver Winston Jr 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 Magnus Pulmber (ranked 4457 p4p, 334 weight class) and Tom Winkle (ranked 6634 p4p, 388 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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26
156 lbs
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152 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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
1 - 1 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Magnus Pulmber!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Tom Winkle!
The judges for this bout are Ivan Kurochkin, Aleksandr Martynov and Viktor Lagutenko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Winkle shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Winkle trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Winkle forces his way into half guard.
Winkle is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Pulmber doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Winkle.
Winkle is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Winkle prevents Pulmber from improving his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Winkle is trying to work for a kimura but Pulmber is defending well.
Winkle is keen to just control but Pulmber is a slippery customer.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pulmber wants to control but Winkle is keeping busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pulmber wants to improve his position but Winkle is controlling well.
Winkle is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Winkle seems to be looking for submissions.
Winkle is looking for a kimura here.
Pulmber is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Russian Bears Training Center that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Pulmber is looking for a sweep. Winkle is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Winkle is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Winkle wants to pass the guard but Pulmber is defending well.
Winkle is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Winkle is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Winkle is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Pulmber trying to control from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Winkle is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Pulmber is defending against the submission attempts here by Winkle.
Winkle works his way into side control.
Winkle goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Pulmber rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Winkle's guard! Nice work there by Pulmber!
Pulmber trying to control but Winkle is working from the bottom.
Pulmber knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Winkle on the ground.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Winkle looking for subs off his back but Pulmber has passed one foot through into half guard.
Winkle regains full guard. Nicely done.
Pulmber has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Winkle looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Winkle had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Pulmber defends it easily.
Winkle is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tom Winkle dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Pulmber connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Winkle momentarily.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Winkle.
Pulmber throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Pulmber throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Pulmber misses with a body kick.
Pulmber looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Winkle looks for a takedown but Pulmber sprawls well.
Pulmber is looking for a counter combo.
Winkle keeps the fight on the outside.
Pulmber lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Winkle at a distance.
Winkle has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Winkle takes a kick to the side of the head.
Winkle changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Pulmber tries to avoid it but Winkle manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Pulmber to the ground. Pulmber escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Magnus Pulmber has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tom Winkle.
Pulmber is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Pulmber misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Winkle goes for a double leg but Pulmber avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Pulmber continues to drive forward.
Pulmber throws a head kick but Winkle moves out of range.
Winkle tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Winkle closes this distance looking for a takedown but Pulmber circles away.
Pulmber throwing a counter right hand but Winkle manages to avoid it.
Winkle has his takedown stuffed
and Pulmber counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Winkle tries to score a power double leg takedown but Pulmber sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Winkle somewhat.
Pulmber doesn't manage to clinch there - Winkle circles away.
Winkle tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Winkle fails with the takedown
and Pulmber counters with a three punch combo that has Winkle backing up. Winkle nods at Pulmber to acknowledge the strikes.
Magnus Pulmber is winning the standup battle so far.
Winkle moves out of range of the body kick from Pulmber.
Pulmber misses with the combination.
Winkle changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
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!
Winkle gets caught flat footed, as Pulmber shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Winkle keeping moving, preventing Pulmber from controlling successfully.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Winkle is on top in guard.
Winkle won't allow Pulmber to sweep him here.
Winkle is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Pulmber is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Pulmber has escaped and now he's on top!
Winkle looking for a guillotine here but Pulmber defends easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Winkle looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Pulmber wants to control from the top but Winkle keeps moving.
Pulmber would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pulmber trying to control the position from guard on top but Winkle is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pulmber is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Winkle is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Pulmber avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Magnus Pulmber dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Good exchange - Pulmber coming out on top.
Winkle tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Pulmber defends well and Winkle ends up having to push Pulmber into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Pulmber takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Pulmber looks to land a body kick but Winkle moved away.
Winkle with the counter takedown but Pulmber avoids it easily.
Pulmber closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Winkle is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Winkle regains full guard. Nicely done.
Winkle is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Pulmber got a little sloppy there for a moment and Winkle has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Pulmber has managed to get both his arms back between Winkle's legs - danger averted.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Winkle holds on and takes a little breather.
Winkle escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Pulmber gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Winkle is on top in guard.
Winkle drops back, looking for a kneebar! Pulmber looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Pulmber looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Pulmber!
Winkle manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Winkle actively working from the bottom here.
Winkle moves into full guard.
Pulmber wants to control from the top but Winkle keeps moving.
Pulmber is sitting in close to Winkle's body. Winkle has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Pulmber is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Pulmber is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Winkle.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:43 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Tom Winkle!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Chet Bader (ranked 4780 p4p, 432 weight class) and William Thompson Iv (ranked 8247 p4p, 548 weight class). Thompson Iv has chosen Hall of fame swoope christian no cursing as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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25
276 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
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220 lbs
1 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Chet Bader!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, William Thompson Iv!
The judges for this bout are Aleksandr Martynov, Dmitry Maklakov and Viktor Lagutenko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bader misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Thompson Iv.
Thompson Iv shoots and misses
and Bader counters by moving into the clinch.
Thompson Iv working aggressively here.
A short uppercut from Bader.
It looks like William Thompson Iv has been cut.
Thompson Iv wants to break free but Bader has control.
Bader lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Thompson Iv backwards.
Thompson Iv is trying to drag Bader to the mat but Bader just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Bader lands with a left to the head.
Bader pushes Thompson Iv back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Thompson Iv looks winded!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bader lands a left hand.
Bader lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Thompson Iv backwards.
Thompson Iv is rocked!
Thompson Iv jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Bader walks away with a smile on his face. Thompson Iv gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Thompson Iv is still on wobbly legs! Can Bader finish him?
Chet Bader has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of William Thompson Iv.
Bader cracks Thompson Iv with a left hook right on the temple and Thompson Iv goes down! He's out! Referee! Stop the fight! Bader lands a few more punches before the dopey ref steps in - hopefully Thompson Iv is OK!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Chet Bader!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Pasha Mista (ranked 4506 p4p, 450 weight class) and Stevie Ray (ranked 7563 p4p, 555 weight class). Mista comes to the cage accompanied by Gopnik Dance. Ray has chosen Kamikaze - Eminem as his entrance music. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Stevie Ray enters the cage!
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161 lbs
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19
161 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Pasha Mista!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Stevie Ray!
The judges for this bout are Sergei Dronov, Ivan Kurochkin and Fedor Mirinova.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mista goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Mista shoots in but no luck this time.
Mista uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Stevie Ray seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Mista.
Ray shoots in and gets a takedown into Mista's guard.
Mista scores with a couple of body punches from the bottom.
Ray postures up in Mista's guard and throws a big left but Mista blocks it.
Mista utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Ray must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Ray preventing the sweep.
Mista pulls Ray in close to prevent any damage.
Ray throwing strikes but missing.
Mista is controlling Ray's posture.
Ray trying to control the position from guard on top but Mista is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Connects with an elbow from the bottom, proving to the judges that he's still active off his back.
Mista pulls Ray in close to prevent any damage.
Ray with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ray showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Ray is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Mista keeping moving, preventing Ray from controlling successfully.
Mista trying to control the position.
Mista is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Mista looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Mista is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Mista is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's two 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.
Mista is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Ray is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Ray distracts Mista with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Ray postures up in Mista's guard and throws a big left but Mista blocks it.
Mista keeping moving, preventing Ray from controlling successfully.
Ray stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mista swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ray seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Mista trying to keep a closed guard but Ray is proving a slippery customer.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Ray accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mista strikes from his own guard.
Mista preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Mista throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Ray looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Mista!
Mista manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Ray on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Mista wants to take a breather but Ray is having none of it.
Mista looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Mista drops an elbow to the side of Ray's head.
Mista throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Mista really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Ray wants to get back to his feet.
Ray is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
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.
Mista working Ray over with strikes.
Mista wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ray keeps working.
Mista missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Mista sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Ray defending well though.
Mista tries to pass the half guard into mount. Ray knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mista landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mista is nestled in close to Ray, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Ray is trying to stand.
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 Pasha Mista will probably get the nod.
That's time! Mista's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Mista fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Ray to the ground. Mista is now in Ray's guard.
Ray is looking to stand back up but Mista counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Ray.
Mista sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Ray defending well though.
Mista thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Mista slips a nice elbow through Ray's hands, connecting with Ray's forehead.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Mista connects with a nice short shot to Ray's temple.
Ray is trying to stand back up but Mista is controlling him
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mista thows a huge punch but Ray dodges it nicely.
Ray is staying active underneath Mista, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Mista thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Mista is trying to control the action in half guard but Ray is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Mista has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mista stops Ray from getting back to his feet.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Mista lands a nice short elbow.
Mista is working for a submission of some sort.
Mista working Ray over with strikes.
Ray pushes Mista off looking to stand but Mista dives back in and keeps control.
Mista looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Ray pushes Mista off looking to stand but Mista dives back in and keeps control.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Mista working the head and body with strikes.
Mista trying to control from half guard but Ray is working away.
Mista throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Mista looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Ray with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Mista throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Ray to regain full guard.
Mista chips away with some ground and pound.
Mista throws a strike but Ray rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Mista will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Ray is fighting to break Mista's control of his arms but Mista is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Mista is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ray trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Mista working a defensive guard here.
Mista is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Ray working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Mista's head.
Ray with a flurry of punches that miss.
Ray works over Mista with some ground and pound from guard.
Mista is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Ray wants to control from the top but Mista keeps moving.
Ray lands a couple of digs.
Mista wants to sweep but no luck.
Mista looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Mista trying to control the position.
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.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Ray accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Ray trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Mista throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Mista explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Mista stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Mista wants it to stay on the feet.
Mista clobbers Ray with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Ray fails with a takedown attempt.
Stevie Ray is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ray will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Pasha Mista has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Stevie Ray.
Ray is breathing heavily.
Mista closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Mista lands in his opponent's guard.
Mista throws a big elbow that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pasha Mista dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Mista scores with a jab to the head.
Mista changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Ray looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Mista tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Ray is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Mista is controlling him well.
Mista lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Ray down.
Ray is not content to let Mista control the position.
Pasha Mista overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ray is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Mista has just dragged him back down to the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ray parries the strikes from Mista easily there. Mista is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Ray to escape.
Mista working the body and head with strikes.
Check out the look on Mista's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Mista working the head with strikes.
Mista trying to control the action but Ray is working from the bottom.
Mista cracks Ray with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Ray is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mista is putting a hurting on Ray here, landing some big shots from side control.
Mista lands a decent elbow from side control.
Mista controls the position.
Mista has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Ray taking a bit of punishment here - Mista scoring with strikes.
Mista works to advance to full mount. Ray defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mista landing shots from mount.
Mista working away from the top, dropping strikes.
You get the feeling that Ray really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Mista is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Ray can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Ray takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Ray is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Mista postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Ray looks a forlorn figure.
Ray is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Mista breaks from Ray's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Mista trying to control but Ray is having none of it.
Ray is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Pasha Mista is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mista lands a big shot there that rocks Ray but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Mista controlling from the full mount.
Ray is in a horrible position here. Mista smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Stevie Ray has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mista controlling from mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pasha Mista showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Mista has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 30:26
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 30:26
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pasha Mista!
During a confident post fight interview, Pasha Mista thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
The defeated Stevie Ray had this to say: 'It was his night. Congratulations, but I'll be back.'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Trenton Grechov (ranked 2605 p4p, 335 weight class) and Will Brawler V (ranked 4346 p4p, 481 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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195 lbs
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188 lbs
3 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Good chin |
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Solid Muay Thai
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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
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Trenton Grechov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Will Brawler V!
The judges for this bout are Ivan Kurochkin, Dmitry Maklakov and Viktor Lagutenko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brawler V throws a sloppy head kick and Grechov moves out of range easily.
A lazy left from Grechov finds it's target.
Brawler V tries to land a leg kick but Grechov saw it coming and moves away.
Brawler V is looking to clinch.
Grechov really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Grechov lands a head shot.
Brawler V tries a head kick but it misses.
Grechov looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Brawler V is fending him off so far but Grechov persists. Nope, Brawler V circles away and we're back to standing.
Grechov blocks a head kick by Brawler V.
Brawler V fails in his attempt to clinch.
Brawler V tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Grechov checks the leg kick nicely there.
Brawler V throws a head kick but Grechov moves out of range.
No luck for Grechov with that takedown attempt.
We've been hearing reports that Grechov has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Brawler V tries a head kick but it misses.
Grechov paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Grechov closes the distance and lands a one-two.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A head kick by Brawler V misses
and Grechov counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Grechov.
Grechov sitting in guard here, content to control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brawler V keeping moving, preventing Grechov from controlling successfully.
Grechov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Brawler V swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Grechov keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Brawler V's head.
Brawler V keeping full guard, as Grechov tries to pass.
Brawler V wants to stand up but Grechov is controlling him.
Grechov wants to control from the top but Brawler V keeps moving.
Grechov is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Grechov trying to control the position from guard on top but Brawler V is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Grechov postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Brawler V preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Grechov working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Brawler V's head.
Grechov loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Grechov drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Brawler V manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Grechov has Brawler V in his guard.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Brawler V working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Grechov throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
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.
Grechov is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Brawler V must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Grechov working for submissions but it's allowed Brawler V to get to half guard.
Grechov looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Grechov wants to control the action here but instead Brawler V manages to pass to full mount!
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.
Grechov tries to hold on but Brawler V postures up.
Grechov tries to reverse the position but Brawler V maintains control.
Brawler V tries to control but Grechov wriggling away.
Grechov can't escape the position.
Grechov 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.
Grechov regains half guard.
Brawler V seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Grechov is trying to maintain the position but Brawler V is very close to passing his half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Trenton Grechov dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Grechov takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Grechov takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Grechov shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Brawler V defends it nicely.
Brawler V shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Brawler V lands a high kick!
Brawler V lands with a kick to the temple. Grechov shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Grechov 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.
Grechov gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Brawler V is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Grechov stalls.
Grechov has Brawler V pressed against the cage.
Grechov gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A left hand lands to the body for Grechov.
Grechov has Brawler V pressed against the cage, preventing Brawler V from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Grechov lands a shot to the body.
Brawler V misses with a knee strike.
Brawler V misses with an elbow over the top.
Grechov holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Grechov slowing the pace effectively.
A frustrated look appears on Brawler V's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Brawler V wants to break the clinch but can't.
Brawler V breaks the clinch.
Grechov lands the left hand.
Grechov blocks a head kick by Brawler V.
Grechov misses with the combination.
As Grechov backs off Brawler V throws a huge counter combo but Grechov manages to avoid it all.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brawler V throws a push kick but Grechov slaps the foot to one side.
Brawler V throws a lazy head kick
so Grechov counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Brawler V is breathing heavily.
Grechov is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Grechov with a flurry of punches that miss.
Grechov controlling from the top position.
Grechov pushing down on Brawler V's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Grechov with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Grechov is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Grechov missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grechov thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Grechov is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Grechov tries to pass the half guard into mount. Brawler V knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Brawler V keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Grechov is looking to stall here but Brawler V recovers full guard.
Grechov throwing strikes but missing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Brawler V pushes Grechov off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Grechov shoots in and bounces Brawler V off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Brawler V being controlled here, momentarily.
Grechov drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Brawler V manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Grechov has Brawler V in his guard.
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 Trenton Grechov will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Grechov fails to land the takedown.
Brawler V tries a head kick but it misses.
Grechov seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Nice sprawl there from Brawler V as Grechov shoots in.
Brawler V lands a high kick!
Brawler V lands a head kick!
Grechov shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Brawler V defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Trenton Grechov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice takedown defense from Brawler V. No joy for Grechov on that attempt.
Grechov fails with the takedown.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grechov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Brawler V.
Brawler V throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Brawler V throws a sloppy head kick and Grechov moves out of range easily.
Grechov gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Grechov.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grechov gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Brawler V pushes Grechov off and gets back to his feet.
A head kick from Brawler V lands but Grechov takes it in his stride.
Grechov scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Brawler V is not content to let Grechov control the position.
Grechov taking a breather here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Grechov tries for a kimura but Brawler V is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grechov trying to control the action but Brawler V is working from the bottom.
Trenton Grechov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The strikes coming from Grechov are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Grechov trying to control the position but Brawler V is working away.
Grechov with the ground and pound but Brawler V regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grechov slips a nice elbow through Brawler V's hands, connecting with Brawler V's forehead.
Brawler V tries to kick Grechov off but Grechov keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Grechov trying to control the pace.
Grechov trying to advance position but Brawler V counters by regaining guard.
Grechov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Brawler V is keeping the position for now.
Brawler V wants to stand and escape but Grechov is having none of it.
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.
Grechov wants to pass the guard but Brawler V is keeping the position.
Grechov throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Brawler V works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Grechov throws a big elbow that misses.
Brawler V is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Grechov is controlling him.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Grechov fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Brawler V sprawls well initially but Grechov persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Brawler V pushes Grechov off and gets back to his feet.
Grechov moves into the clinch.
Brawler V throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Grechov blocks it with crossed arms.
Will Brawler V has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Brawler V using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Grechov has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Grechov's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Trenton Grechov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Grechov is pushing Brawler V up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
And that's the end of the fight!
Will Brawler V comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Grechov has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 28:29
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 29:28
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Trenton Grechov!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dylan McDaniel (ranked 2625 p4p, 364 weight class) and Tomy Di Pietro (ranked 1062 p4p, 161 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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215 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 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
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Dylan McDaniel!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Tomy Di Pietro!
The judges for this bout are Aleksei Zolotukhin, Illya Tyunina and Ivan Kurochkin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McDaniel lands with a hook. Di Pietro tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
It looks like Tomy Di Pietro has been cut.
Di Pietro takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
McDaniel throws a body punch but Di Pietro moves out of range.
Di Pietro counters with a body kick.
McDaniel tries to close the distance and clinch up but Di Pietro swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Di Pietro lands a nice looking body kick.
McDaniel is looking to clinch.
Di Pietro let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Di Pietro lands a big head kick that sends McDaniel tumbling to the mat! Di Pietro takes a step backwards and waves McDaniel back to his feet - he wants the finish!
It looks like Dylan McDaniel has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McDaniel blocks the body kick.
Di Pietro works McDaniel's body with a nice hook.
Di Pietro fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Di Pietro is looking to land body kicks.
McDaniel on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
McDaniel is breathing heavily.
Di Pietro swats away the attempt to clinch by McDaniel.
McDaniel looks to land a right hand but Di Pietro moved out of range.
McDaniel moves into range and clinches up with Di Pietro.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McDaniel struggles to land a body shot inside as Di Pietro controls his hands.
McDaniel misses with some punches.
Di Pietro's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
McDaniel goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Di Pietro working hard to break the clinch.
Di Pietro's coach down at Lucky Liam's MMA Academy was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Di Pietro's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
A bit of stalling here from Di Pietro.
McDaniel presses Di Pietro against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
McDaniel being controlled against the cage.
McDaniel prevents a body shot from Di Pietro.
McDaniel swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Di Pietro breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
McDaniel throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McDaniel scores with a body shot.
Di Pietro looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Di Pietro scores with a body shot.
Di Pietro tries a head kick but it misses.
Di Pietro scores with a shot to the body.
McDaniel definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Good standup being displayed there by McDaniel as he connects with a hook.
McDaniel avoids the head kick by Di Pietro.
McDaniel has closed the distance and engaged Di Pietro in a clinch.
McDaniel working aggressively here.
Di Pietro tries to throw a body punch but McDaniel avoids it by throwing Di Pietro back against the cage.
Di Pietro blocking some punches.
Di Pietro leaning against his opponent.
McDaniel keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Di Pietro's efforts to push away.
Di Pietro lands a body punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McDaniel swings away with an uppercut that misses.
McDaniel tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Di Pietro breaks the clinch.
Di Pietro takes a swing at McDaniel's ribcage but misses.
McDaniel has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from McDaniel there as he acknowledges the shot.
Di Pietro misses with a body shot.
McDaniel looks to throw the jab but Di Pietro is out of range.
McDaniel throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Di Pietro avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Di Pietro takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
McDaniel moves out of range of the leg kick from Di Pietro.
Di Pietro tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nice body kick from Di Pietro.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Di Pietro throws a wild body kick that McDaniel sees coming a mile off.
Di Pietro looks for the body kick but McDaniel saw that one coming.
McDaniel moves into range and clinches up with Di Pietro.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Di Pietro tries to throw a body punch but McDaniel avoids it by throwing Di Pietro back against the cage.
Di Pietro tries a body shot but McDaniel blocks it.
Di Pietro's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Di Pietro looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
McDaniel misses with a right hand
and Di Pietro counters with a nice body kick.
Nice body kick from Di Pietro.
Di Pietro wants to land a leg kick but McDaniel is out of range.
Di Pietro circles away from the clinch attempt.
McDaniel misses with a straight right.
McDaniel forces Di Pietro back against the cage and clinches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tomy Di Pietro dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action!
McDaniel drives through and clinches with Di Pietro against the cage.
McDaniel fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
McDaniel scores with a shot to the side of Di Pietro's head.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
McDaniel swings wildly with an uppercut but Di Pietro uses good head movement to avoid it.
Di Pietro tries to throw a body punch but McDaniel avoids it by throwing Di Pietro back against the cage.
Di Pietro will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning McDaniel up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Di Pietro blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Di Pietro breaks from the clinch.
Both fighters circling a little - Di Pietro finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McDaniel darts in trying to clinch
and Di Pietro counters with a left to the body.
Di Pietro has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Di Pietro, right into the meat.
The fight stays on the outside here - McDaniel looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Di Pietro connects with a right hand. McDaniel shakes it off.
McDaniel drives through and clinches with Di Pietro against the cage.
McDaniel blocks a body shot from Di Pietro.
McDaniel doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
McDaniel lands a shoulder strike.
McDaniel misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McDaniel lands with a right to the head.
Di Pietro escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
McDaniel misses with a hook.
Di Pietro flicks out a counter leg kick but McDaniel steps away.
Di Pietro keeps the fight on the outside.
McDaniel blocks a head kick by Di Pietro.
Di Pietro tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McDaniel was well out of range. Poor timing from Di Pietro.
Di Pietro uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from McDaniel.
Tomy Di Pietro seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Di Pietro circles away from the clinch attempt.
McDaniel misses with a few strikes there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McDaniel misses with a body shot.
McDaniel takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Di Pietro pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Di Pietro fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McDaniel manages to avoid it.
McDaniel is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Di Pietro.
McDaniel is looking to clinch but Di Pietro is avoiding it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Di Pietro swats away the attempt to clinch by McDaniel.
McDaniel misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Di Pietro.
McDaniel will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
McDaniel tries to clinch up but Di Pietro circles away and keeps his distance.
McDaniel digs a good body shot into Di Pietro's ribs.
McDaniel wants to clinch but Di Pietro slips to the side
and Di Pietro counters with a good low kick that McDaniel was not able to check.
Di Pietro lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
McDaniel fails in his attempt to clinch.
Di Pietro circles away from the clinch attempt
and Di Pietro counters with a left to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A looping hook to the body misses from Di Pietro. McDaniel does a little dance to reset his feet.
McDaniel misses with a jab to the body
and Di Pietro counters with a solid body kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Di Pietro tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McDaniel was well out of range. Poor timing from Di Pietro.
The fight stays on the outside here - McDaniel looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Di Pietro lands with a shot to the body.
Di Pietro is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down McDaniel rather than just go for the knockout.
McDaniel misses with a jab to the body
and Di Pietro counters with an outside leg kick.
Di Pietro misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That kick from Di Pietro tenderised McDaniel's leg. McDaniel is trying to keep his angry face on.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Di Pietro misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
McDaniel steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Di Pietro. That one must have hurt.
Di Pietro slips under a jab from McDaniel.
Di Pietro connects with a body shot that sends McDaniel's belly button to the back.
Di Pietro scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tomy Di Pietro showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Di Pietro scores with a jab to the body.
McDaniel fails in his attempt to clinch.
Di Pietro throws a wild body kick that McDaniel sees coming a mile off.
Di Pietro lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Di Pietro lands with a nice body kick.
Di Pietro misses with an attempted mid kick.
Dylan McDaniel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Di Pietro cracks McDaniel with a good jab.
Di Pietro throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Di Pietro throws a sloppy head kick and McDaniel moves out of range easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McDaniel takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Dylan McDaniel's cut is getting worse.
Di Pietro throws a front kick that sends McDaniel stumbling back into the cage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Di Pietro scores with a push kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Di Pietro pushes McDaniel away with a front kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McDaniel takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
McDaniel is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Di Pietro.
Di Pietro circles away from the clinch attempt.
Di Pietro plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
McDaniel tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Di Pietro paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Di Pietro defending well as McDaniel loads up on a big left hand.
McDaniel swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McDaniel rushes Di Pietro and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
McDaniel lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
McDaniel struggles to land a body shot inside as Di Pietro controls his hands.
Di Pietro holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Di Pietro wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but McDaniel has him pressed against the cage.
Di Pietro is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Dylan McDaniel has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Di Pietro pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Di Pietro swats away the attempt to clinch by McDaniel.
Di Pietro keeps McDaniel at a distance using the push kick.
Di Pietro scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
McDaniel throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McDaniel misses with a left hand
and Di Pietro counters with an outside leg kick.
Di Pietro digs a good body shot into McDaniel's ribs.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Di Pietro misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Di Pietro throws a nice inside leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McDaniel misses with a left hand
and Di Pietro counters with a nice leg kick.
Di Pietro dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on McDaniel. That did some damage!
Di Pietro throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Di Pietro misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Di Pietro misses the shot to the body.
McDaniel moves out of range as Di Pietro throws a body kick.
Di Pietro swats away the attempt to clinch by McDaniel.
Tomy Di Pietro is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
McDaniel is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
McDaniel misses with a jab, cross combination.
Crunch! Di Pietro slams his shin into McDaniel's torso.
Di Pietro misses with a body kick.
Di Pietro throws the kick towards the body but McDaniel avoids it.
A chopping leg kick lands by Di Pietro.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McDaniel tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Di Pietro is looking to land body kicks.
McDaniel is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Di Pietro looks to land a body kick but McDaniel moved away.
McDaniel ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Di Pietro moves away.
McDaniel connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The fight stays on the outside here - McDaniel looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Di Pietro moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Di Pietro fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McDaniel manages to avoid it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tomy Di Pietro comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Di Pietro winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tomy Di Pietro! Tomy Di Pietro retains his light heavyweight title!
Tomy Di Pietro spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
Dylan McDaniel was interviewed post fight and said 'I can still whoop his ass 9 out of 10 times!'.
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