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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Stevie Ray (ranked 24990 p4p, 647 weight class) and Anton Kharlamov (ranked 25228 p4p, 628 weight class). Ray's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Kamikaze - Eminem. Anton Kharlamov told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Stevie Ray!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Anton Kharlamov!
The judges for this bout are Fedor Mirinova, Aleksandr Martynov and Valeri Chadov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Ray is defended easily by Kharlamov.
A lazy left from Ray finds it's target.
Horrible takedown attempt by Ray or perhaps it was just good defense by Kharlamov, which made it look bad.
Ray looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Ray shoots in looking for a takedown. Kharlamov tries to sprawl out of it but Ray keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Kharlamov manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Stevie Ray. That's going to take a lot out of him.
No luck for Ray with that takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ray scores with a hook.
Kharlamov defending well as Ray loads up on a big left hand.
Kharlamov has taken the fight to the clinch.
Ray looking for a takedown.
Ray is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ray changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Kharlamov fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Ray looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Kharlamov darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Ray is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Kharlamov scores with a couple of nice shots.
Kharlamov perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Kharlamov missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Ray has hold of Kharlamov's hands but Kharlamov slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Kharlamov lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Kharlamov wants to pass the guard but Ray is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kharlamov stalling.
Kharlamov is pressing down on Ray's thigh, looking to free his foot. Ray is holding on for now.
Kharlamov is trying to control. Ray wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Kharlamov sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Ground and pound from Kharlamov.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kharlamov working Ray over with strikes.
Ray blocking the ground and pound attempt from Kharlamov.
Kharlamov wants to control but Ray is keeping him busy.
Kharlamov content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Ray taking some punishment here, with Kharlamov in his half guard.
Kharlamov prevents Ray from standing back up.
Kharlamov is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Nice strikes from Kharlamov there.
Kharlamov not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Ray wants to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kharlamov content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Kharlamov is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Ray sees it coming and defends easily.
Kharlamov is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Ray sees it coming and defends easily.
Kharlamov is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Ray on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ray is looking to escape.
Kharlamov is controlling the pace.
Ray kicks off Kharlamov and gets to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anton Kharlamov dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Kharlamov rushes Ray and presses him up against the cage.
Kharlamov is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Ray pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Ray goes for a takedown attempt but Kharlamov pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Kharlamov fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Kharlamov manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Ray on his heels. He'll look to pass Ray's guard now, I'm sure.
Kharlamov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ray working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kharlamov.
Kharlamov looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Kharlamov works over Ray with some ground and pound from guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kharlamov postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Ray is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kharlamov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ray has momentary wrist control but Kharlamov slips an elbow through the middle.
Kharlamov wants to pass the guard but Ray is keeping the position.
Kharlamov is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Kharlamov trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Ray is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Kharlamov throwing strikes from guard but Ray blocks nicely.
Kharlamov throws a big elbow that misses.
Ray wants to get back to his feet but Kharlamov is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
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.
Kharlamov is standing up over Ray. Ray looks to escape but Kharlamov dives into side control.
Kharlamov thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kharlamov creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Kharlamov tries to advance to mount but Ray denies him.
A lull in the action here as Kharlamov stalls from top position.
Kharlamov is chipping away with strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kharlamov trying to control the position but Ray is working away.
Kharlamov lands an elbow.
Kharlamov wants to control but Ray is keeping him busy.
Kharlamov in side control, throwing shots but Ray defends.
Anton Kharlamov has got the better of the ground game so far.
Ray takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Kharlamov creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Ray sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Ray taking punishment in the form of punches.
Kharlamov goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Ray rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Kharlamov's guard! Nice work there by Ray!
Kharlamov working a defensive guard here.
Kharlamov preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kharlamov is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Kharlamov working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Ray.
Kharlamov is trying to control the position but Ray postures up.
Ray trying to control but Kharlamov is working from the bottom.
Ray lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Ray stops Kharlamov from standing up.
Ray working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Ray postures up in Kharlamov's guard and throws a big left but Kharlamov blocks it.
Kharlamov escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Ray gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ray postures up and lands a big shot to Kharlamov's brow.
Ray stops Kharlamov from standing up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anton Kharlamov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Ray is defended easily by Kharlamov.
A countering left hand to the body from Kharlamov misses.
Kharlamov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ray throws a combination that misses
and Kharlamov counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Kharlamov.
Kharlamov is stalling here.
Ray can't get the takedown.
Kharlamov breaks from the clinch.
Ray fails with the takedown
and Kharlamov counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Kharlamov.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Stevie Ray. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kharlamov softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Ray has Kharlamov pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Kharlamov manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ray has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Kharlamov avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Ray has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Kharlamov avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Kharlamov has hold of one of Ray's legs. Ray is fighting the takedown attempt but Kharlamov gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kharlamov throwing strikes but missing.
Kharlamov is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Kharlamov lands a couple of digs.
Kharlamov wants to stand but Ray has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Kharlamov not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Ray keeping full guard, as Kharlamov tries to pass.
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.
Ray can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Kharlamov controls the pace.
Kharlamov wants to control from the top but Ray keeps moving.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Kharlamov shoots in but Ray avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Ray was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Kharlamov looks for a takedown but Ray sprawls well.
Ray rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kharlamov counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Kharlamov.
Kharlamov throws a big right hand that misses.
Kharlamov is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kharlamov working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Ray's head.
Kharlamov tries to free his leg and advance position but Ray is retaining full guard.
Kharlamov throwing strikes but missing.
Ray keeping full guard, as Kharlamov tries to pass.
Ray preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Kharlamov lands a couple of elbows.
Kharlamov is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Kharlamov wants to pass the guard but Ray is keeping the position.
Ray is looking to stand up but Kharlamov isn't so interested in that idea.
That's four 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.
Kharlamov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ray is keeping the position for now.
Ray keeping moving, preventing Kharlamov from controlling successfully.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A head kick misses from Kharlamov.
Stevie Ray has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kharlamov closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Kharlamov lands in his opponent's guard.
Kharlamov landing some decent shots from guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kharlamov 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.
And that's the end of the fight!
Anton Kharlamov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Kharlamov 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 Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 27:30
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 27:30
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Anton Kharlamov!
Our winner, Anton Kharlamov, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
Stevie Ray spoke after the fight, saying 'It was his night. Congratulations, but I'll be back.'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between John Big (ranked 8218 p4p, 564 weight class) and John McGregor (ranked 24987 p4p, 599 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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275 lbs
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224 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
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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
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, John Big !
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, John McGregor!
The judges for this bout are Valeri Chadov, Dmitry Maklakov and Konstantin Menshow.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Big scores with a decent looking hook.
Big avoids the head kick by McGregor.
Big wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Big misses with a low kick.
McGregor shoots in and gets a takedown into Big 's guard.
McGregor engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Big trying to keep a closed guard but McGregor is proving a slippery customer.
McGregor passes Big 's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGregor controlling the action here.
Big has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Big is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Big wants to control the action here but instead McGregor manages to pass to full mount!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Big is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
McGregor controlling the position easily from mount.
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.
Big is trying desperately to improve position.
McGregor controlling the position easily from mount.
McGregor landing punches.
McGregor sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Big in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGregor working from mount. He moves in close and looks like he might be going for an arm triangle... He's hopped off to the side and he's transitioned into an Anaconda choke. Big turning a nasty shade of purple. He's refusing to tap but he's gone! He's out! The ref rips McGregor off and cradles Big 's limp body as McGregor celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Anaconda Choke). John McGregor!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Wendall White (ranked 23493 p4p, 668 weight class) and Daniel Zigrand (ranked 24963 p4p, 692 weight class). Zigrand is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Linkin Park - Never back down. 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 light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Wendall White!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Daniel Zigrand!
The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Aleksei Zolotukhin and Igor Prikhodko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zigrand avoids the head kick by White.
Zigrand is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Zigrand with a poor takedown
and White counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
White is trying to trip Zigrand. He has hold of a leg but Zigrand is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. White persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
White sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Zigrand is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
White gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
White avoids the body shot from Zigrand.
Zigrand gets caught flat footed, as White shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Zigrand is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Zigrand tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zigrand utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Zigrand trying to keep a closed guard but White is proving a slippery customer.
Zigrand 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.
White is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Zigrand looking for a sweep. Not yet Zigrand, not yet.
White has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
White postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
White rushes Zigrand and presses him up against the cage.
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.
White doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
White lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
White not doing much here.
Zigrand wants to control but White is keeping busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
White is figuring out what he wants to do next.
White looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Still in half guard, White seems content to control.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Zigrand dives in for a single leg takedown but White sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
White bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
White knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Zigrand on the ground.
Zigrand avoids any damage from the ground and pound of White.
Zigrand is trying to improve his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
White is staying tight to Zigrand's torso, preventing him from escaping.
White's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Zigrand is looking for a sweep.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wendall White dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Zigrand wants to clinch up but White keeps it at a distance.
Zigrand fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
White shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Zigrand napping and manages to drive through into side control!
White decides to take the fight back to the feet.
White is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Zigrand can do to turn this around?
Zigrand wants to clinch up but White keeps it at a distance.
White throws a counter high kick but Zigrand was just alert enough to avoid it.
Wendall White is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
White drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
White taking a breather here.
White throws a strike aimed at the side of Zigrand's head but Zigrand avoids it well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zigrand struggling a bit here.
White decides to stand up, so the ref orders Zigrand to his feet.
White fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Zigrand manages to avoid it.
White rushes Zigrand and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
White has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Zigrand uses from the top position.
Zigrand trying to control the position from guard on top but White is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wendall White overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Zigrand slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
White is trying to buck Zigrand off.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
White wants to control but Zigrand postures up.
White is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Zigrand decides to take the fight back to the feet.
White dives in and scores a takedown into Zigrand's guard.
Zigrand working a defensive guard here.
White throwing strikes from guard but Zigrand blocks nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zigrand is trying to control the position but White postures up.
White postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
White controlling from the top position.
White won't allow Zigrand to sweep him here.
White is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
White has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
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.
White stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and White wants it to stay on the feet.
White seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
White clinches up with Zigrand and pushes him back against the cage.
White gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
White passes easily into side control. Nice work.
White throws a strike aimed at the side of Zigrand's head but Zigrand avoids it well.
White staying calm.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
White throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wendall White dominated that second round.
That's time! White's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Zigrand doesn't manage to clinch there - White circles away.
No luck for Zigrand with that takedown attempt.
Zigrand shoots and misses
and White cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
White closes the distance and clinches.
White manages to break the clinch.
White closes the distance and clinches.
Zigrand tries to land knees in the clinch but White avoids the damage to the body.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by White as Zigrand tries to tie him up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
White ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. White no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
White striking off his back but it's not causing Zigrand any problems.
White looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Zigrand puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
White is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
White is looking to improve his position.
White pushes Zigrand off and gets back to his feet.
White scores with a takedown into Zigrand's guard.
Zigrand wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and White manages to pass to side control.
Zigrand wants to improve his position but White is controlling well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zigrand blocking the ground and pound attempt from White.
White passes into side control, despite Zigrand's attempt to control the position.
Zigrand trying to control but White flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back!
White biding his time, looking for the opening.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
This is a sustained period of stalling by White.
Zigrand is trying to break free.
White has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Zigrand has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
White missing with strikes.
White misses with a punch to the head.
White biding his time, looking for the opening.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zigrand is really stuck here.
Zigrand manages to reverse the position and now he's in White's guard. Nice work there by Zigrand.
White working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Zigrand doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Zigrand manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Zigrand drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Zigrand jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Zigrand takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Zigrand stands up from White's guard - Zigrand perhaps looking for a knockout.
And that's the end of the fight!
Wendall White showed his dominance in that final round.
Well White 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 Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 30:27
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Wendall White!
A pretty intense looking Wendall White took the opportunity post-fight to ask for a shot at the title.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Tom Winkle (ranked 6371 p4p, 395 weight class) and Robert Hongo (ranked 8156 p4p, 444 weight class). The key to victory for Tom Winkle has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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152 lbs
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152 lbs
4 - 1 - 1 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Tom Winkle!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Robert Hongo!
The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Vladimir Khabensky and Igor Prikhodko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Hongo leaves Winkle with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
And Hongo tries to counter it with a takedown but Winkle pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Winkle shoots in but no luck this time.
And Hongo tries to counter it with a takedown but Winkle pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Winkle fails to land the takedown.
Hongo is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tom Winkle. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Winkle shoots and misses
and Hongo counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Winkle controls Hongo momentarily but Hongo frees himself.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Winkle is on top in guard.
Hongo seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Winkle passes Hongo's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Winkle is trying to control. Hongo wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Winkle is stalling here. Hongo is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Winkle seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Hongo has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Winkle manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Winkle is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Hongo throwing shots but Winkle is blocking nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Winkle wants to control but Hongo is keeping busy.
Hongo is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Winkle has managed to free his arm - good work.
Winkle is looking for a sweep. Hongo is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Winkle slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Winkle is on top in guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Winkle stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hongo swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Winkle trying to move into half guard but instead Hongo has managed to sweep!
Hongo with a flurry of punches that miss.
Hongo trying to control but Winkle is working from the bottom.
Winkle has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Hongo should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Winkle has tightened it up now! Hongo should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Tom Winkle!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Sam Roberts (ranked 25122 p4p, 487 weight class) and Oliver Winston Jr (ranked 6070 p4p, 381 weight class). Winston Jr has chosen Phenomenal as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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146 lbs
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140 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
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Sam Roberts!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Oliver Winston Jr!
The judges for this bout are Igor Prikhodko, Ivan Kurochkin and Viktor Lagutenko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Roberts misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Winston Jr.
Winston Jr drives through with a takedown into guard.
Winston Jr pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Roberts is keeping the position for now.
Winston Jr is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Winston Jr is looking to work some ground and pound but Roberts has wrist control.
Winston Jr postures up and lands a big shot to Roberts's brow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Winston Jr tries to free his leg and advance position but Roberts is retaining full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Winston Jr trying to control but Roberts is working from the bottom.
Winston Jr is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Roberts knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Winston Jr on the ground.
Winston Jr throws a big right hand that misses.
Winston Jr throwing strikes from guard but Roberts blocks nicely.
Winston Jr trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Winston Jr engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Winston Jr's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
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.
Winston Jr postures up in Roberts's guard and throws a big left but Roberts blocks it.
Winston Jr working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Roberts's head.
Winston Jr has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Winston Jr throwing strikes from guard but Roberts blocks nicely.
Winston Jr showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Winston Jr trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Winston Jr is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Roberts misses with a right hand
and Winston Jr counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Winston Jr drops back, looking for a kneebar! Roberts looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Roberts looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Roberts!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Roberts prevents Winston Jr from escaping the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Winston Jr sneaks out the side door and pushes Roberts away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Winston Jr shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Winston Jr showed some decent athleticism there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Winston Jr looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
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. Winston Jr connects with a nice short shot to Roberts's temple.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Winston Jr lands with a punch from half guard.
Winston Jr thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Winston Jr not doing much here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Oliver Winston Jr dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Winston Jr gets a double leg takedown into Roberts's guard.
Winston Jr wants to control from the top but Roberts keeps moving.
Winston Jr stands up over Roberts, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Winston Jr content to stall in guard here.
Winston Jr looking to pass the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Winston Jr drops back looking for a leg! Roberts is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Roberts manages to kick Winston Jr off! Winston Jr jumps back into Roberts's guard.
Winston Jr won't allow Roberts to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Winston Jr is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Roberts avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Winston Jr missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Roberts utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Winston Jr is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Winston Jr looking to score a takedown here. Roberts is defending well but Winston Jr drives through and ends up in Roberts's guard.
Winston Jr passes into half guard.
Winston Jr working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Winston Jr has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Winston Jr missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Winston Jr content to control rather than advance.
Winston Jr thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Winston Jr passes to side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Winston Jr moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Check out the look on Winston Jr's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Winston Jr just content to control the position.
That's four 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.
Winston Jr is looking to take a break and control but Roberts is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Winston Jr controlling the position from side mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Winston Jr throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Winston Jr goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Roberts has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Winston Jr but great work by Roberts.
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.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Roberts misses with a left hand
and Winston Jr counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Winston Jr throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Winston Jr is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Winston Jr is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Winston Jr tries to pass to full mount but Roberts defends it.
Winston Jr seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Winston Jr is pressing down on Roberts's thigh, looking to free his foot. Roberts is holding on for now.
Winston Jr thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Roberts's head.
Winston Jr takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Winston Jr is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Winston Jr sitting and controlling from the half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Winston Jr dives in and scores a takedown into Roberts's guard.
Oliver Winston Jr has got the better of the ground game so far.
Roberts keeping moving, preventing Winston Jr from controlling successfully.
Winston Jr looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Winston Jr trying to control but Roberts is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Winston Jr working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Winston Jr trying to control but Roberts is working from the bottom.
Winston Jr is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Winston Jr gets the takedown into side control.
Winston Jr creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Roberts sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Winston Jr fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Winston Jr remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Winston Jr tries for a kimura but Roberts is defending well.
Sam Roberts has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Winston Jr is working to tighten his grip on Roberts's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Roberts has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Winston Jr is really squeezing tight and eventually Roberts passes out! Winston Jr breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Oliver Winston Jr!
A very excited looking Oliver Winston Jr 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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Morgan Hudson (ranked 4821 p4p, 544 weight class) and Crackie Chinn (ranked 7708 p4p, 640 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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212 lbs
6 - 3 - 0 |
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205 lbs
2 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Morgan Hudson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Crackie Chinn!
The judges for this bout are Igor Prikhodko, Vladimir Khabensky and Illya Tyunina.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chinn doesn't manage to clinch there - Hudson circles away.
As Chinn looks to move away, Hudson throws a big counter combo but Chinn just gets out of the way.
Hudson circles away from the clinch attempt
and Hudson counters with a slapping leg kick.
Chinn throws a lazy uppercut
and Hudson counters with a low kick, right behind Chinn 's knee.
Chinn looks winded!
Chinn closes the distance looking to clinch
and Hudson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Chinn throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Hudson counters with a nice uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chinn tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Hudson counters with a huge left! Chinn is in big trouble! He's backing up but Hudson isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Chinn from any more damage. A dominating finish by Hudson!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Morgan Hudson!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jan Sobieski (ranked 3314 p4p, 432 weight class) and Daniel Booningham (ranked 3496 p4p, 448 weight class). Daniel Booningham is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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215 lbs
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215 lbs
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Great low kicks
Very quick |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jan Sobieski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Daniel Booningham!
The judges for this bout are Konstantin Menshow, Igor Prikhodko and Illya Tyunina.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sobieski throws an off balance right hand
and Booningham counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Sobieski throws a nice outside leg kick.
Booningham has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Sobieski.
Booningham thows a left - swing and a miss!
Booningham misses with a body shot.
Booningham takes a kick to the side of the head.
Sobieski moves out of range of the strikes.
Sobieski tries to counter with a takedown but Booningham is quick to defend against it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Booningham looks to score with a jab to the body but Sobieski is just out of range.
Sobieski slips a jab and a cross from Booningham.
Sobieski gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Booningham's coach down at Russian Bears Training Center was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Booningham's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sobieski ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Sobieski no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Booningham wants to stand but Sobieski has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Sobieski is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Booningham wants to get up but he can't break Sobieski's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Sobieski controlling Booningham's posture.
Booningham trying to stand up but can't free himself from Sobieski's guard.
Sobieski pulls Booningham in to control the position.
Sobieski has his foot on Booningham's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Booningham works his way back into a safe position though.
Sobieski has a closed guard, preventing Booningham from standing up.
Booningham decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Sobieski, up you get!
Booningham moves out of range of the body kick from Sobieski.
It seemed like Booningham was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
No joy there for Booningham, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sobieski lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Booningham throws a left and a right that both miss
and Sobieski counters with a good, hard body kick but Booningham shrugs it off.
Sobieski throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
It looks like Daniel Booningham has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sobieski looking to score a takedown here. Booningham is defending well but Sobieski drives through and ends up in Booningham's guard.
Sobieski is in close to Booningham's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Booningham wants to stand but Sobieski is controlling the position.
Booningham really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Sobieski. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Sobieski pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Booningham is keeping the position for now.
Booningham wants to stand but Sobieski is controlling the position.
Sobieski is in close to Booningham's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Sobieski is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Sobieski stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Booningham swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sobieski prevents Booningham from getting back to his feet.
Sobieski is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Sobieski advances position into side control!
Sobieski looks up at the clock and then as Booningham takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Sobieski smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Sobieski lands a nice forearm strike.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sobieski is working to tighten his grip on Booningham's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Booningham has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Sobieski is really squeezing tight and eventually Booningham passes out! Sobieski breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Jan Sobieski!
Daniel Booningham was interviewed post fight and said 'You'll see me again soon even if it means I'm climbing in the cage to get a fight on my off day.'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Allan Omega (ranked 6447 p4p, 540 weight class) and Dixon Camara (ranked 2050 p4p, 238 weight class). Omega's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, OMEGA NJPW. Dixon Camara 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 welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 8 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Allan Omega!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Dixon Camara!
The judges for this bout are Igor Prikhodko, Ivan Kurochkin and Fedor Mirinova.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Camara looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Camara pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Camara throws a low kick, looking for Omega's leg but Omega calmly moves out of range.
A swing and a miss from Omega.
Omega looks to land a combination but Camara avoids it well.
Omega tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Omega lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Camara circles away quickly and effectively.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Camara. Omega shrugs it off though.
Camara throws a front kick that sends Omega stumbling back into the cage.
Camara throws a head kick that misses.
It looked like Omega was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Camara throws a body kick that misses
and Omega counters with a three punch combo that has Camara backing up. Camara nods at Omega to acknowledge the strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Camara connects with an inside leg kick.
Omega takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Camara dives in and grabs Omega's left leg, looking for a takedown. Omega pushes down on Camara's head and hops out.
It looked like Omega was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Sloppy strikes from Omega. Those never looked like landing.
Omega throws a right and a left that both miss.
Camara lands a nice looking kick to the body. Omega takes a step back to recover.
Omega is breathing heavily.
Camara moves into range and clinches up with Omega.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Camara jumps guard.
Camara manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Omega manages to get himself to full guard.
Camara wants to pass the guard but Omega is keeping the position.
Omega on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Omega tries to get out of the position.
Camara wants to control from the top but Omega keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Camara tries to free his leg and advance position but Omega is retaining full guard.
Camara works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Omega is in trouble now - Camara has advanced to mount!
Camara working for a submission but Omega is keeping him at bay.
Omega knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Camara on the ground.
Camara looking for a guillotine from mount but Omega is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Camara sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Omega is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Camara looking to control but Omega is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Camara looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Camara is looking to take Omega's back but instead Omega gets back to half guard. Nice work.
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!
Camara has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Omega defend it? Camara steps over the head and cranks it - Omega is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Camara!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Dixon Camara!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Allistar Thorn (ranked 3541 p4p, 379 weight class) and Valentino Silfversvanz (ranked 3534 p4p, 378 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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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 - 6 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Allistar Thorn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Valentino Silfversvanz!
The judges for this bout are Fedor Mirinova, Viktor Lagutenko and Konstantin Menshow.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thorn fails to land with a series of punches.
Silfversvanz swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Silfversvanz moves out of range of the body kick from Thorn.
Silfversvanz closes the distance and clinches.
Silfversvanz managing to block the knees to the body from Thorn.
Silfversvanz misses with a hook to the ribs.
Silfversvanz lands with a short shot to the head.
Silfversvanz tries a body shot but Thorn blocks it.
Our sources have told us that Thorn has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Silfversvanz misses with a body punch.
Thorn tries to work over Silfversvanz's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Silfversvanz misses with a punch to the body.
Silfversvanz tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Silfversvanz softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Silfversvanz misses with some punches.
Thorn breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Valentino Silfversvanz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Thorn fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Silfversvanz manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silfversvanz darts in and clinches Thorn up against the cage.
Thorn misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Silfversvanz scores with a hook to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Silfversvanz.
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!
Silfversvanz scores with a nice hook to the head.
Thorn's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stalling in the clinch from Thorn.
Thorn blocks an uppercut.
Silfversvanz lands with a short shot to the head.
Silfversvanz misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Silfversvanz tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Thorn avoids it.
Thorn lands with a left to the head.
Thorn looking to stall.
Silfversvanz blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Silfversvanz breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Silfversvanz walks into a left hand.
Thorn lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Silfversvanz circles away quickly and effectively.
Thorn gets tackled into the cage by Silfversvanz. Silfversvanz maintains the clinch.
Silfversvanz misses with a body punch.
Silfversvanz lands with a short shot to the head.
Silfversvanz lands a nice uppercut.
Silfversvanz stalling.
Silfversvanz scores with a shoulder strike.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Silfversvanz.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Thorn as Silfversvanz tries to tie him up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silfversvanz works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Thorn comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Thorn is looking to control Silfversvanz's arms but Silfversvanz gets an underhook and turns him. Now Thorn has his back to the cage.
Silfversvanz lands a hook to the side of the head.
Thorn struggles to land a body shot inside as Silfversvanz controls his hands.
Silfversvanz misses with a hook from the clinch.
Silfversvanz is trying to maintain a safe position but Thorn gets an underhook and turns Silfversvanz into the cage.
A short right from Silfversvanz.
Thorn lands with a left to the head.
Thorn dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Silfversvanz has a couple of punches blocked by Thorn.
Silfversvanz lands with a light punch inside.
Thorn trying to land knees to the body.
Thorn lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Silfversvanz backwards.
Silfversvanz avoids a wild elbow strike from Thorn.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Silfversvanz just misses with a elbow thrown towards Thorn's brow.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Silfversvanz.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thorn misses with a body punch.
Thorn lands an uppercut.
Thorn prevents a body shot from Silfversvanz.
Thorn misses with a body punch.
Silfversvanz scores with a hook to the body.
Thorn is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Silfversvanz presses Thorn against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Thorn swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Silfversvanz blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Silfversvanz can't find room to land a body shot as Thorn controls the action.
Silfversvanz misses with a body punch.
Thorn can't find room to land a body shot as Silfversvanz controls the action.
Silfversvanz managing to block the knees to the body from Thorn.
Silfversvanz fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Silfversvanz blocks a body shot from Thorn.
Thorn lands with a short shot to the head.
Silfversvanz tries to throw a body punch but Thorn avoids it by throwing Silfversvanz back against the cage.
Silfversvanz blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silfversvanz misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short body shot lands from Silfversvanz as the two fighters clinch.
Silfversvanz lands with a short shot to the head.
Thorn lands a hook that snaps the head of Silfversvanz backwards.
Silfversvanz misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Silfversvanz lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Thorn lands a nice shot to the body.
Nice body punch from Silfversvanz.
Silfversvanz goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Thorn swings wildly with an uppercut but Silfversvanz uses good head movement to avoid it.
Silfversvanz throws an elbow but it misses.
Thorn taking a breather.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Thorn blocks a body shot from Silfversvanz.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Silfversvanz lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Thorn wants to stall.
Silfversvanz lands a shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Valentino Silfversvanz dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Thorn looks to clinch
and Silfversvanz counters with a stiff right hand.
Thorn keeps the fight on the outside.
Silfversvanz has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Silfversvanz moves into the clinch successfully.
Silfversvanz misses with a body punch.
Silfversvanz tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Silfversvanz swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Silfversvanz as Thorn tries to tie him up.
Silfversvanz prevents a body shot from Thorn.
Thorn tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Silfversvanz's elbow.
Silfversvanz can't find room to land a body shot as Thorn controls the action.
Thorn swings wildly with an uppercut but Silfversvanz uses good head movement to avoid it.
Silfversvanz lands a nice uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thorn blocks a body shot from Silfversvanz.
Silfversvanz scores with a shoulder strike.
Silfversvanz on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Thorn misses with an elbow strike.
Thorn stalling.
Nice body punch from Silfversvanz.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thorn lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Thorn blocks a body shot from Silfversvanz.
Silfversvanz lands a nice shot to the body.
Silfversvanz throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Thorns head.
Silfversvanz struggles to land a body shot inside as Thorn controls his hands.
Silfversvanz blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Thorn lands with a light punch inside.
Silfversvanz lands an uppercut.
Silfversvanz being controlled against the cage.
Thorn goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Silfversvanz is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Thorn is defending well for now.
Silfversvanz lands a left hand.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Silfversvanz.
Thorn tries to work over Silfversvanz's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Silfversvanz doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Thorn cracks Silfversvanz with a nice body shot.
Silfversvanz pushes Thorn back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thorn has a couple of punches blocked by Silfversvanz.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Silfversvanz dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Silfversvanz presses Thorn against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Silfversvanz throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Thorns head.
Silfversvanz tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Thorn throws a head punch that misses.
Thorn misses with a hook to the ribs.
Silfversvanz scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Silfversvanz tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Silfversvanz looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Thorn.
Silfversvanz lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Silfversvanz lands with a right to the head.
Silfversvanz scores with a shot to the side of Thorn's head.
Silfversvanz works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A right handed body shot lands from Silfversvanz.
Silfversvanz digs a right hand into Thorn's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Thorn's gas tank.
Valentino Silfversvanz seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A left hand lands to the body for Silfversvanz.
Silfversvanz is leaning against Thorn and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Silfversvanz digs a right hand underneath Thorn's ribcage. Thorn let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Silfversvanz goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Silfversvanz goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A right hand to the body from Silfversvanz.
Thorn looking to slow down the pace here.
Silfversvanz swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Thorn lands a body punch.
Thorn wants to stall.
A short uppercut from Thorn.
Silfversvanz tries to work over Thorn's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Silfversvanz digs a right hand into Thorn's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Thorn's gas tank.
Silfversvanz tries to throw a body punch but Thorn avoids it by throwing Silfversvanz back against the cage.
Silfversvanz struggles to land a body shot inside as Thorn controls his hands.
Thorn tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Silfversvanz's elbow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silfversvanz misses with a short punch on the inside.
Silfversvanz tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Silfversvanz has Thorn pressed against the cage, preventing Thorn from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Thorn tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Silfversvanz misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Silfversvanz lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Thorn backwards.
A short body shot lands from Silfversvanz as the two fighters clinch.
Silfversvanz lands a left hand.
Nice body punch from Silfversvanz - that landed with a thud.
Silfversvanz lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Silfversvanz works on Thorn's body with a couple of short punches.
Thorn goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Silfversvanz lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Silfversvanz lands with a right to the head.
Thorn can't find room to land a body shot as Silfversvanz controls the action.
Thorn works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Silfversvanz tries a body shot but Thorn blocks it.
Silfversvanz doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Silfversvanz creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Valentino Silfversvanz showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Thorn's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Silfversvanz tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Thorn's elbow.
Thorn can't find room to land a body shot as Silfversvanz controls the action.
Thorn is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Silfversvanz blocks a body shot from Thorn.
Thorn is looking to control Silfversvanz's arms but Silfversvanz gets an underhook and turns him. Now Thorn has his back to the cage.
Silfversvanz cracks Thorn with a nice body shot.
A short right from Silfversvanz on the inside.
Silfversvanz lands a nice uppercut.
Silfversvanz lands a left hand that snaps the head of Thorn backwards.
Silfversvanz tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Thorn's elbow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silfversvanz lands a right hand that snaps the head of Thorn backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Thorn.
Silfversvanz working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Thorn can't find room to land a body shot as Silfversvanz controls the action.
A short uppercut from Silfversvanz.
A short right from Silfversvanz on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A short right from Silfversvanz on the inside.
Thorn tries to land knees in the clinch but Silfversvanz avoids the damage to the body.
Silfversvanz works on Thorn's body with a couple of short punches.
Silfversvanz is looking to control Thorn's arms but Thorn gets an underhook and turns him. Now Silfversvanz has his back to the cage.
Silfversvanz lands a body shot in the clinch.
Thorn is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Silfversvanz is keeping busy.
Thorn doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Thorn is trying to break free.
Silfversvanz throws a punch but it's blocked by Thorn.
Silfversvanz lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Silfversvanz dodges an elbow strike from Thorn.
Silfversvanz can't find room to land a body shot as Thorn controls the action.
Silfversvanz blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Silfversvanz has a couple of punches blocked by Thorn.
Thorn is trying to break the clinch but Silfversvanz has him pressed against the cage.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Silfversvanz.
Silfversvanz doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silfversvanz misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Thorn.
Thorn blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Thorn can't find room to land a body shot as Silfversvanz controls the action.
Thorn trying to control the position but instead, Silfversvanz has worked for underhooks and has pushed Thorn into the cage.
Silfversvanz tries to throw a body punch but Thorn avoids it by throwing Silfversvanz back against the cage.
Thorn takes a shot to the head.
Silfversvanz misses with the head strike.
Thorn working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Silfversvanz tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Thorn avoids it.
Thorn tries to throw a body punch but Silfversvanz avoids it by throwing Thorn back against the cage.
Silfversvanz is leaning against Thorn and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Silfversvanz tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
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!
Silfversvanz scores with a nice hook to the head.
Thorn landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Thorn tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Silfversvanz's elbow.
Thorn misses with a body punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silfversvanz doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Thorn pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Silfversvanz closes the distance and pushes Thorn back into the cage.
Silfversvanz breaks the clinch.
Thorn fails in his attempt to clinch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Thorn. Silfversvanz does a little dance to reset his feet.
Thorn is looking to land body kicks.
Silfversvanz closes the distance and clinches.
A short left from Thorn.
Valentino Silfversvanz is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Thorn throws a head punch that misses.
Thorn doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Thorn struggles to land a body shot inside as Silfversvanz controls his hands.
Silfversvanz blocks an elbow strike.
Silfversvanz prevents a body shot from Thorn.
Thorn has a couple of punches blocked by Silfversvanz.
A left hand lands to the body for Silfversvanz.
Silfversvanz has a couple of punches blocked by Thorn.
Silfversvanz tries to work over Thorn's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thorn displaying some good clinch control by pressing Silfversvanz up against the cage.
Thorn misses with the head strike.
Silfversvanz prevents a body shot from Thorn.
Silfversvanz lands a shoulder strike.
Silfversvanz struggles to land a body shot inside as Thorn controls his hands.
Thorn digs a right hand underneath Silfversvanz's ribcage. Silfversvanz let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Silfversvanz misses with a hook to the ribs.
Thorn tries to work over Silfversvanz's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Silfversvanz struggles to land a body shot inside as Thorn controls his hands.
Thorn blocking some punches.
Silfversvanz looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Thorn tries to throw a body punch but Silfversvanz avoids it by throwing Thorn back against the cage.
Silfversvanz swings wildly with an uppercut but Thorn uses good head movement to avoid it.
Silfversvanz misses with a body punch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Valentino Silfversvanz comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Silfversvanz 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 Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 27:30
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 27:30
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Valentino Silfversvanz!
Valentino Silfversvanz made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'This was my Destiny! But If he want's to run it again we can! Sweden Italy we did it baby! Wooooooo!!'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Rae Fon (ranked 2235 p4p, 297 weight class) and Sam Rinaldi (ranked 2387 p4p, 318 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Rae Fon!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Sam Rinaldi!
The judges for this bout are Sergei Dronov, Ivan Kurochkin and Aleksei Zolotukhin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fon tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Fon looks to clinch
letting Rinaldi counter with a right hand.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Fon.
It looks like Sam Rinaldi has been cut.
Fon thuds a left hand into Rinaldi's body.
Fon shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Rinaldi napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Fon lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Rinaldi tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Rinaldi has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Fon tries to advance to mount but Rinaldi denies him.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fon looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rinaldi dodges the ground and pound from Fon.
Rinaldi wants to control but Fon postures up.
Rinaldi tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Rinaldi takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Fon lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Rinaldi down.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fon working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Rinaldi tries to bench press Fon off him but Fon keeps the position.
Rinaldi manages to work his way to half guard, despite Fon's best efforts.
Rinaldi is looking to control Fon's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Rinaldi avoid being mounted?
Rinaldi is looking to improve his position.
Fon throwing shots but Rinaldi is blocking nicely.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Rinaldi can do anything to dispel that myth.
Fon is thwarting Rinaldi's attempts to control the position.
Rinaldi wants to get back to full guard.
Fon not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Rinaldi trying to control from the bottom.
Rinaldi is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Fon blocks the strikes from Rinaldi.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rinaldi throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Rinaldi is trying to maintain the position but Fon is very close to passing his half guard.
Rinaldi is looking to improve his position.
Rinaldi is trying to control but can't.
Fon landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Rinaldi gets full guard.
Fon postures up in Rinaldi's guard and throws a big left but Rinaldi blocks it.
Rinaldi wants to sweep here but Fon controlling him for the moment.
Fon is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Rinaldi doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Rinaldi trying to strike off his back.
Fon is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Fon wants to pass the guard but Rinaldi is keeping the position.
Rinaldi tries to strike from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fon stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rinaldi swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Fon accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Fon working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Rinaldi preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Fon stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rinaldi swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Rinaldi looking to hit a scissor sweep but Fon is one step ahead there.
Rinaldi lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Fon wants to stand up but Rinaldi is controlling him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rinaldi wants to control from the top but Fon keeps moving.
Fon is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Fon manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Fon moves into range and connects with a jab.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Fon.
Fon tries to clinch but Rinaldi moves out of range.
Fon with a poor takedown
and Rinaldi counters with a series of strikes. Fon will be more careful next time no doubt.
Fon looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Fon.
Rinaldi tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rae Fon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fon is breathing heavily.
Rinaldi bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Rinaldi prevents Fon from escaping the position.
Fon on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rae Fon dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Sam Rinaldi's cut.
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.
Rinaldi tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Fon takes one on the button.
Fon is rocked!
Rinaldi throws an uppercut from hell that sends Fon clean off his feet! He's out cold! Rinaldi stands back and admires his work as he thinks about that KO of the night award that is surely being wrapped up for him back stage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:14 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Sam Rinaldi! Sam Rinaldi retains his middleweight title!
Sam Rinaldi bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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pop
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