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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Bogdan Yanovich (ranked 3786 p4p, 395 weight class) and Henry Armstrong (ranked 3713 p4p, 388 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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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
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Bogdan Yanovich!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Henry Armstrong!
The judges for this bout are Aleksei Zolotukhin, Igor Prikhodko and Vladimir Khabensky.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A slow jab from Yanovich misses its intended target.
Yanovich misses with a looping left.
Armstrong waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Yanovich.
Yanovich throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Armstrong lands a nice shot that snaps Yanovich's head back.
Yanovich throws a hook but Armstrong avoids it easily.
Armstrong falls off balance throwing a combination
letting Yanovich counter with a right hand.
Armstrong misses with a wild body shot.
Yanovich slips a jab and a cross from Armstrong.
Yanovich dodges the punch combination from Armstrong.
Yanovich lands with a right hand.
Armstrong scores with a jab to the body.
Armstrong misses with a few strikes there.
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!
Armstrong takes a swing at Yanovich's ribcage but misses.
Yanovich keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Armstrong.
A little feinted left hand from Yanovich on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Yanovich is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
A lazy left from Yanovich finds it's target.
Armstrong has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Armstrong walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Yanovich clinches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Armstrong wants to break free but Yanovich has control.
Armstrong wants to break the clinch but can't.
Yanovich lands a nice uppercut.
A left hand lands to the body for Yanovich.
A frustrated look appears on Armstrong's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Armstrong tries to break free but Yanovich pushes him back against the cage.
Yanovich scores with a shoulder strike.
It looks like Henry Armstrong has been cut.
Yanovich lands with a short shot to the head.
Armstrong wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Yanovich scores with a hook to the body.
Yanovich breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Yanovich lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Yanovich clinches up with Armstrong and pushes him back against the cage.
Yanovich pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Armstrong throws a big shot that misses.
A quick step to the side and Yanovich tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Armstrong takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Armstrong misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Yanovich 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!
Yanovich connects with a crisp jab.
Armstrong misses with a double jab.
Yanovich paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Armstrong looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Yanovich rushes Armstrong and presses him up against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yanovich lands a hook to the side of the head.
Yanovich keeps control of Armstrong as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Yanovich working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Yanovich pushes Armstrong back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A hook to the body from Yanovich.
Armstrong looks winded!
Yanovich lands a hook to the side of the head.
Armstrong is rocked!
Yanovich breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Yanovich moves into the clinch.
Armstrong looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Good body shot from Yanovich.
Armstrong wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Yanovich lands an uppercut.
Armstrong is still on wobbly legs! Can Yanovich finish him?
Yanovich lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Armstrong.
Nice body punch from Yanovich.
Armstrong seems to have recovered his senses.
Yanovich pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Yanovich instigates a clinch.
Nice body punch from Yanovich.
Good body shot from Yanovich.
Yanovich cracks Armstrong with a nice body shot.
Yanovich scores with a hook to the body.
Yanovich pushes Armstrong back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nice body punch from Yanovich - that landed with a thud.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yanovich lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Armstrong backwards.
Yanovich manages to break the clinch.
Armstrong gets tackled into the cage by Yanovich. Yanovich maintains the clinch.
Yanovich working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Yanovich is working Armstrong over against the cage.
Armstrong looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A right handed body shot lands from Yanovich.
Yanovich works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Yanovich scores with a shoulder strike.
A short right from Yanovich.
A right hand to the body from Yanovich.
Yanovich digs a right hand underneath Armstrong's ribcage. Armstrong let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Yanovich softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Yanovich throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Armstrongs head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Good body shot from Yanovich.
Yanovich breaks from the clinch.
Yanovich moves into range and connects with a jab.
Good exchange - Yanovich coming out on top.
Yanovich comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Armstrong will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Henry Armstrong seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yanovich lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Yanovich instigates a clinch.
Yanovich softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Yanovich lands with a left to the head.
Yanovich cracks Armstrong with a nice body shot.
Yanovich lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Yanovich throws a big uppercut that drops Armstrong! More strikes from Yanovich and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Armstrong lies dazed against the cage as Yanovich celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bogdan Yanovich!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Vika Partio (ranked 1688 p4p, 80 weight class) and Nusrat Baigan (ranked 2802 p4p, 125 weight class). Partio comes to the cage accompanied by Boom!. 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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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Vika Partio!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Nusrat Baigan!
The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Konstantin Menshow and Fedor Mirinova.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Baigan misses with a two punch combination.
Nice shot by Baigan.
Partio on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Baigan throws a body shot but no joy.
Partio avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Partio throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Baigan tries to counter by closing the distance.
Baigan throws a big shot that misses.
Baigan throws out a loose jab but Partio uses good head movement to avoid it.
Baigan missing with a left hand there. Partio was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Partio is looking to counter punch.
Baigan misses with a hook.
Partio throws a sloppy head kick and Baigan moves out of range easily.
Baigan moves out of range of the strikes.
A swing and a miss from Baigan.
Baigan throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Partio throws a body punch but Baigan moves out of range.
Partio misses the shot to the body.
Partio rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Baigan to counter with a crisp jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Baigan lands with a right hand.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Partio checks a leg kick.
A jab from Baigan does it's job there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Baigan uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Partio.
Partio looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Baigan throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Baigan uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Partio.
Partio cracks Baigan with an open hand slap.
Partio misses with a hook.
Baigan appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Partio avoids the body shot from Baigan.
A nice leg kick lands there from Partio.
Partio thuds his right hand into Baigan's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Baigan misses with a low kick as Partio jumps back.
Baigan's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Partio connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Baigan scrambles back to his feet.
Partio misses with an uppercut.
Partio bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Baigan's head backwards.
Partio staying out of range there.
Partio tries to land a leg kick but Baigan saw it coming and moves away.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Baigan throws a nice head kick!
A big right from Partio misses.
Partio jabs Baigan to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Partio throws a big shot that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Baigan misses the target.
Partio lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Partio sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Partio pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Partio throws a body shot but no joy.
Baigan uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Partio defending well as Baigan loads up on a big left hand.
A jab from Baigan does it's job there.
Partio throws a lazy right hand but Baigan sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Baigan displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Partio throws out the jab.
It seemed like Baigan was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Baigan fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Partio throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Baigan on the side of the head.
Partio misses with a hook
enabling Baigan to counter with a crisp jab.
A decent looking cross lands there for Baigan.
Baigan takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Partio fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Baigan manages to avoid it.
Baigan throws a lazy right hand but Partio sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Partio looks to throw the jab but Baigan is out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Partio feints and then cracks Baigan's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Baigan down.
Partio tries to land a body kick
and Baigan cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Partio tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Baigan was well out of range. Poor timing from Partio.
Baigan tries to land a front kick but Partio steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Partio slips a jab from Baigan.
Partio scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Partio is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Baigan.
It looks like Vika Partio has been cut.
Baigan is looking to land body kicks.
Baigan lands a head kick. Partio smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Baigan steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Partio.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Partio takes a swing at Baigan's ribcage but misses.
Partio ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Partio scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Baigan lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Baigan throws a looping overhand right but Partio ducks down to avoid it.
Baigan wants to land a leg kick but Partio is out of range.
Partio waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Baigan.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Baigan tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Baigan avoids the body shot from Partio.
Baigan swings for the body but Partio moves out of range.
Partio has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Partio walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Partio misses with a wild body shot.
Baigan steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Partio. That one must have hurt.
Partio scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Baigan throws a series of punches but Partio moves out of range.
Partio takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Baigan tries to land a front kick but Partio steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Partio scores with a hook.
Baigan blocks a jab.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Baigan misses with a hook. Partio ducked under it nicely.
Partio has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Partio takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Baigan attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
That kick from Partio tenderised Baigan's leg. Baigan is trying to keep his angry face on.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nusrat Baigan dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Vika Partio's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Partio takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Partio wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Baigan waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Partio.
The fighters circling - Partio throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Baigan throws a head kick that misses.
Partio throws a nice outside leg kick.
Baigan throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Baigan throws a low kick but Partio avoids it.
Baigan walks into a stiff left hand from Partio.
Partio moves out of range as Baigan throws a body kick.
Partio uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Baigan.
Baigan looks to land a right hand but Partio moved out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Partio connects with a high kick.
It looks like Nusrat Baigan has been cut.
Nusrat Baigan seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Baigan throws a good cross that connects.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Baigan takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Baigan on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Baigan misses with a hook. Partio ducked under it nicely.
Baigan is looking to score with low kicks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Partio connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Partio bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Baigan's head backwards.
Partio looks for the body kick but Baigan saw that one coming.
Baigan throws a wild body kick that Partio sees coming a mile off.
Partio moves into range and connects with a jab.
Baigan is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Partio lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Partio checks a low kick from Baigan.
Partio throws a lazy right hand but Baigan sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Partio lands a body shot.
Baigan waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Partio.
Partio throws a quick counter kick to the body but Baigan avoids it.
A big right from Baigan misses.
A low kick from Partio is predictable there
and Baigan counters with a low kick, right behind Partio 's knee.
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!
Partio is looking to slow Baigan down with leg kicks.
Baigan slips under a jab.
Baigan takes one to the chin there.
Baigan bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Baigan swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Partio shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Partio misses with the body kick
and Baigan connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Baigan looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Nice body kick from Partio.
Partio clinches with his opponent.
Partio lands a right hand that snaps the head of Baigan backwards.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Baigan.
Partio lands a hook that snaps the head of Baigan backwards.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Partio tries to throw a body punch but Baigan avoids it by throwing Partio back against the cage.
Baigan breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Partio connects with an inside leg kick.
Baigan cracks Partio with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Baigan thows a leg kick but Partio checks it
and Partio counters with a body kick that stops Baigan in his tracks momentarily.
A big right from Baigan misses.
Nice defenses there by Baigan.
Partio tries to clinch up.
Partio cracks Baigan with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Baigan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Partio.
Baigan looks to land a left hand but Partio moved out of range nicely.
Partio fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Baigan has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Nice shot lands for Partio.
Partio takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Jab from Partio.
Baigan's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Baigan throws a hook but Partio avoids it easily.
Partio moves away from the strike by Baigan.
Partio gets a clinch.
Partio lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Partio escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Good leg kick by Partio there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Baigan uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Partio.
Baigan lands with an overhand left.
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!
Partio swings widly with a right hand
and Baigan moves into the clinch.
Baigan breaks the clinch.
Partio tries to score with a low kick but Baigan moves his leg out of the way.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Baigan moves out of range as Partio throws a body kick.
Baigan is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Partio scores with a nice right hand.
Baigan misses with a looping right.
Baigan throws a half hearted mid kick.
Partio was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Baigan takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Partio slips a straight right by Baigan.
Partio is looking to counter punch.
Baigan lands with an overhand left.
Baigan chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Partio can pounce on him.
Baigan tries a low kick but Partio avoids it.
Baigan takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Partio ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Baigan moves away.
Partio avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Partio, right into the meat.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Partio ducks under a wild hook from Baigan.
Baigan throws a right hand that misses
and Partio makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Partio with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Partio finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vika Partio dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Partio instigates a clinch.
Partio blocks a body shot from Baigan.
Baigan breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Baigan looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Partio misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Partio uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Baigan.
Baigan darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Partio dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Partio throws a right and a left that Baigan avoids nicely.
Partio avoids the head kick by Baigan.
Baigan tries to bum rush Partio with a series of wild strikes but Partio uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Baigan takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Partio scores with a jab to the body.
Partio tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Baigan was well out of range. Poor timing from Partio.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Baigan just misses with a punch to the body.
Baigan lands a nice hook to Partio's body. Partio takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Partio lands with a straight right. Baigan didn't see that one coming.
Baigan looks to land a body kick but Partio moved away.
Baigan takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Baigan takes a jab right on the kisser.
Partio scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Partio.
A nice leg kick lands there from Partio.
Partio cracks the inside of Baigan's front leg.
Partio throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Partio connects with a nice looking jab.
Partio tries to clinch there but Baigan circles away.
Partio with a jab.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Baigan - that will leave a mark!
Partio is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Baigan blocks the body kick.
Partio is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Partio connects with a good right hand that stumbles Baigan. Baigan circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Baigan misses with a straight left.
Baigan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Partio scores with a jab to the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Baigan throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Partio cracks Baigan with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Partio walks into a jab.
Partio cracks Baigan with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Baigan throws a jab when Partio was well out of range.
Partio appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Partio's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Baigan connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Partio scrambles back to his feet.
Partio closes the distance and clinches.
Partio tries a body shot but Baigan blocks it.
Partio softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Partio pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Baigan takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Partio throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Partio cracks the inside of Baigan's front leg.
Partio has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Baigan.
Partio misses with a hook. Baigan ducked under it nicely.
Baigan swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Partio lands an overhand right.
Partio works Baigan's body with a nice hook.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Partio lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Partio lands a jab.
Partio is looking to clinch but Baigan is avoiding it.
Baigan swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Partio with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Partio takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Baigan has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Partio takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Partio moves out of range of the body kick from Baigan.
Partio scores with a leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Partio. Baigan does a little dance to reset his feet.
Baigan throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Baigan throws a chopping leg kick but Partio manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Partio misses with a wild body shot.
A solid leg kick lands there for Baigan.
Baigan misses with a kick to the body.
Baigan keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A telegraphed right hand from Baigan misses the target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Baigan throws a sloppy head kick and Partio moves out of range easily.
Baigan throws a leg kick but Partio sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Partio is looking to counter punch.
Both fighters circling a little - Baigan finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Partio uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Baigan.
Baigan bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Partio's head.
Partio jabs Baigan to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Baigan misses with an uppercut. Partio saw that one coming.
Baigan gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Partio.
Partio closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Baigan manages to break the clinch.
Partio listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Baigan takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Partio lands a lovely overhand right.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Partio throws a push kick but Baigan slaps the foot to one side.
Baigan misses with a body shot.
Partio throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Baigan thows a left - swing and a miss!
And that's the end of the fight!
Vika Partio showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Partio 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 29:28
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 29:28
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vika Partio!
A less than humble Vika Partio misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Rap Tori (ranked 2476 p4p, 211 weight class) and Zilch Filch (ranked 2547 p4p, 219 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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154 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
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Rap Tori!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, Zilch Filch!
The judges for this bout are Dmitry Maklakov, Fedor Mirinova and Sergei Dronov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tori throws a poor cross that misses
and Filch counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Filch misses with a looping right.
Tori attempts a counter takedown but Filch avoids it well and moves away.
A punch lands to the side of Filch 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Tori closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Filch did well to prevent Tori getting side control.
Tori lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Filch taking some punishment here, with Tori in his half guard.
Filch gets back to full guard.
Tori sitting in guard here, content to control.
Tori scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Tori 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.
Tori is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tori trying to control the position from guard on top but Filch is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Filch striking off his back but it's not causing Tori any problems.
Filch trying to strike off his back.
Tori trying to control the position from guard on top but Filch 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Filch is looking to sweep but instead, Tori has passed into half guard.
Filch tries to get to full guard but Tori has control of the leg.
Filch punching from the bottom.
Filch tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Filch misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Filch is looking to improve his position.
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. Tori connects with a nice short shot to Filch's temple.
Filch is pressing down on Tori's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Filch looking for a sweep. Not yet Filch, not yet.
Tori works over Filch with some ground and pound from guard.
Tori is in close to Filch's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Filch looking to hit a scissor sweep but Tori is one step ahead there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tori trying to control but Filch is working from the bottom.
Tori stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Filch swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Tori trying to control but Filch is working from the bottom.
Filch throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Tori chips away with some ground and pound.
Tori is working Filch over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Tori working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Filch's head.
Filch wants to improve his position but instead Tori has moved into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Filch is trying to get back to full guard.
Tori lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Filch throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Filch is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Tori's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Tori's back!
Tori trying to control the position but Filch manages to sink in the hooks.
Filch controlling well, preventing Tori from escaping the position.
The referee is taking a good look at Tori as he is on the wrong end of some big shots from Filch!
Filch lands a punch to the side of the head from the back.
Filch has the hooks in. Tori is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Tori breaks Filch's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Tori 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.
Filch wants to sweep here but Tori controlling him for the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tori wants to control from the top but Filch keeps moving.
Tori working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
This has been an exciting period of action!
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Filch is on top in guard.
Tori is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Filch is aware though and is defending well.
Tori seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Tori lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Tori preventing the sweep.
Tori is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Tori lands a couple of digs.
Filch lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Tori pulls Filch in close to prevent any damage.
Filch scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rap Tori dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Tori uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Filch.
Tori throws an off balance right hand
and Filch counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Tori digs a good body shot into Filch's ribs.
Tori throws a body punch but Filch moves out of range.
Filch swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Tori closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Filch's guard.
Filch tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Filch is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Tori is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Filch 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.
Tori is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Filch can do to turn this around?
Filch throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Filch is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Filch scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Tori looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Filch lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Filch scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Tori keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Filch working Tori over with strikes.
Rap Tori overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Filch throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Tori gets back to full guard.
Filch working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Tori's head.
Tori is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Filch stopping the sweep attempt from Tori.
Filch lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Tori avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Tori wants to sweep here but Filch controlling him for the moment.
Filch is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Tori throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Tori throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Filch is working Tori over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Filch got a little sloppy there for a moment and Tori has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Filch has managed to get both his arms back between Tori's legs - danger averted.
Filch chips away with some ground and pound.
Tori is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Filch's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Filch must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Filch makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Filch postures up and lands a big shot to Tori's brow.
Filch lands a couple of elbows.
Tori working for a triangle but Filch defends it easily.
Tori working a defensive guard here.
Filch working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Tori's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Filch working some strikes from top position.
Filch postures up in Tori's guard and throws a big left but Tori blocks it.
Tori looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Filch with a nice head shot there.
Tori is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Filch missing with punches from the bottom.
Tori scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Filch is looking for a sweep. Tori is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Filch moves into full guard.
Filch looking to hit a scissor sweep but Tori is one step ahead there.
Tori trying to control but Filch is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tori won't allow Filch to sweep him here.
Filch has momentary wrist control but Tori slips an elbow through the middle.
Filch is striking off his back. Tori thinks nothing of it though and passes easily into half guard.
Tori is controlling the pace.
Tori is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Filch sees it coming and defends easily.
Filch tries to roll over but Tori keeps him under control.
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. Tori connects with a nice short shot to Filch's temple.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Zilch Filch will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Tori throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Filch was covering up waiting for the punch and Tori finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Filch tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Filch trying to strike off his back.
Tori trying to control the position from guard on top but Filch is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Filch bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Tori's guard.
Tori is looking for a triangle but Filch pushes his legs off easily.
Filch scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Filch scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Tori working a defensive guard here.
Filch won't allow Tori to sweep him here.
Filch working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Tori is looking for a triangle but Filch pushes his legs off easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Filch lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Filch makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Filch with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Filch got a little sloppy there for a moment and Tori has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Filch has managed to get both his arms back between Tori's legs - danger averted.
Filch scoring with punches to the head and body.
Filch stopping the sweep attempt from Tori.
Tori throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Filch postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Filch won't allow Tori to sweep him here.
Filch chips away with some ground and pound.
Tori working a defensive guard here.
Filch working some strikes from top position.
Filch working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Tori is on top in guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Filch throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Tori preventing the sweep.
Filch punching from the bottom - just letting Tori know he's still in a fight.
Tori is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Tori connects with a couple of short punches.
Tori postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tori is working Filch over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Filch tries to land a sweep but no joy.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Filch is on top in guard.
Filch tries to free his leg and advance position but Tori is retaining full guard.
Filch landing some decent shots from guard.
Filch lands a couple of digs.
Filch throws a big right hand that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Filch content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Tori working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Filch.
Tori keeping full guard, as Filch tries to pass.
Tori has his foot on Filch's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Filch works his way back into a safe position though.
Filch throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Tori is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Filch trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Filch throws a big right hand that misses.
Tori utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Filch cracks Tori with a solid left hand.
Tori working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Filch.
Filch throwing strikes but missing.
Tori is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are battling for position here. Filch manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Tori works over Filch with some ground and pound from guard.
Tori with a nice head shot there.
Filch looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Filch trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Tori scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Filch lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Filch landing some decent shots from guard.
Filch trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Tori is on top in guard.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Tori controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Zilch Filch.
Well Filch has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 28:29
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 28:29
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Zilch Filch!
A very excited looking Zilch Filch made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Godric Shackleford (ranked 2664 p4p, 233 weight class) and Ernie Tertelgte (ranked 1597 p4p, 156 weight class). Ernie Tertelgte has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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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 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Godric Shackleford!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ernie Tertelgte!
The judges for this bout are Ivan Kurochkin, Aleksei Zolotukhin and Viktor Lagutenko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tertelgte scores with a head kick.
Tertelgte throws an off balance right hand
and Shackleford counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Jab from Tertelgte.
Shackleford is rocked!
A swing and a miss from Shackleford.
Oh Shackleford is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Tertelgte throws a hook to the side of Shackleford's head but Shackleford sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Shackleford misses with a two punch combination.
We've been informed that Tertelgte has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Tertelgte throws a nice inside leg kick.
Tertelgte looks to land a left hand but Shackleford moved out of range nicely.
and Tertelgte counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts Shackleford! He's just covering up as Tertelgte starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ernie Tertelgte!
A victorious Ernie Tertelgte thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between John Nordquist (ranked 3244 p4p, 262 weight class) and Enzo Salvatore (ranked 1415 p4p, 143 weight class). Salvatore has chosen Reich mir die Hand as his entrance music. 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 featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, John Nordquist!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Enzo Salvatore!
The judges for this bout are Aleksei Zolotukhin, Sergei Dronov and Ivan Kurochkin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Salvatore scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Nordquist is staying active underneath Salvatore, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Nordquist keeping control of the position.
Nordquist wants to get back to full guard.
Nordquist is looking to escape.
My spies in Soul Supremacy Rio inform me that Salvatore has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Salvatore is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Salvatore wants to free his trapped foot but Nordquist is holding on for dear life with his legs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nordquist is looking to escape.
Salvatore wants to take a breather but Nordquist is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nordquist gets back to full guard.
Nordquist manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Salvatore looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Nordquist manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Salvatore keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Salvatore blocking some punches.
Nordquist stalling the fight.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nordquist manages to break the clinch.
Nordquist paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Salvatore throws a jab but it's blocked by Nordquist.
Salvatore throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Nordquist's waist but Nordquist gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Salvatore off to one side.
No joy there for Nordquist, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Salvatore closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Salvatore trying to control from Nordquist's half guard. Nordquist has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Nordquist looking for a sweep. Not yet Nordquist, not yet.
Salvatore tries to free his leg and advance position but Nordquist is retaining full guard.
Nordquist trying to control the position.
Salvatore 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nordquist wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Salvatore postures up in Nordquist's guard and throws a big left but Nordquist blocks it.
Salvatore prevents Nordquist from getting back to his feet.
Nordquist manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Salvatore manages to get himself to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nordquist wants to control from the top but Salvatore keeps moving.
Salvatore looking to hit a scissor sweep but Nordquist is one step ahead there.
Salvatore throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Nordquist wants to stand and escape but instead Salvatore has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
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.
Salvatore looking to sit in guard and control but Nordquist gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Salvatore looking to control.
Salvatore looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Nordquist puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Nordquist wants to stand up but Salvatore manages to regain full guard.
Nordquist controls from within his opponent's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Nordquist dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Nordquist keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Salvatore moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
It looks like John Nordquist has been cut.
Salvatore lands a big right hand and follows it up with an uppercut. Oh and another big punch and a knee - Nordquist can't take much more of this! Another big shot to the jaw from Salvatore and Nordquist drops to the floor. Beaten and bloodied - he had enough there. A vicious beatdown by Salvatore.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:13 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Enzo Salvatore!
An out of breath Enzo Salvatore 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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Nebu Chadnezzar (ranked 1123 p4p, 135 weight class) and Adonis Stevenson (ranked 1490 p4p, 184 weight class). Chadnezzar's entrance music is Wrong side of Heaven. A fine choice. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Nebu Chadnezzar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Adonis Stevenson!
The judges for this bout are Valeri Chadov, Aleksandr Martynov and Sergei Dronov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Stevenson - that will leave a mark!
A telegraphed right hand from Stevenson misses the target.
Adonis Stevenson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chadnezzar throws a series of punches but Stevenson moves out of range.
Stevenson doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Stevenson scores with a kick to the body.
A jab from Chadnezzar misses.
Stevenson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Chadnezzar.
Chadnezzar definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Stevenson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Stevenson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Stevenson bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Stevenson has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Stevenson swings widly with a right hand
and Chadnezzar counters with a nice uppercut.
Stevenson connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Chadnezzar gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
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!
Stevenson tries to land a front kick but Chadnezzar steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Chadnezzar lunges at Stevenson with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Stevenson's hand.
Chadnezzar takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Stevenson lands with a nice body punch.
Stevenson swings widly with a right hand
and Chadnezzar counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Stevenson moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Stevenson lands a front kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stevenson sizes up Chadnezzar with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Stevenson misses with a wild combination.
Stevenson misses with a looping right.
Chadnezzar takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Stevenson connects with an inside leg kick.
Stevenson misses with a straight left.
Chadnezzar slips a jab from Stevenson.
Stevenson swings widly with a right hand
and Chadnezzar counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Chadnezzar.
A short left from Chadnezzar.
Stevenson wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Chadnezzar gets through Stevenson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Chadnezzar looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Stevenson has Chadnezzar pressed against the cage, preventing Chadnezzar from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Stevenson is trying to break the clinch but Chadnezzar is controlling him.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Chadnezzar.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stevenson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Chadnezzar lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stevenson fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Chadnezzar.
Stevenson scores with a decent looking hook.
Chadnezzar takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Stevenson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Chadnezzar manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Chadnezzar rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Stevenson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Stevenson takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
A big right from Stevenson misses.
Chadnezzar seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Nice uppercut lands for Chadnezzar. That snapped Stevenson's head back.
Stevenson checks the leg kick.
Chadnezzar uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Stevenson.
As Stevenson backs away, Chadnezzar returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Chadnezzar lands a leg kick that knocks Stevenson off balance momentarily.
Chadnezzar misses with an uppercut.
Chadnezzar doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Crunch! Stevenson slams his shin into Chadnezzar's torso.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chadnezzar takes a swing at Stevenson's ribcage but misses.
Chadnezzar with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Stevenson to score with a decent uppercut.
Stevenson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Stevenson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Chadnezzar throws a jab when Stevenson was well out of range.
Stevenson connects with a good right hand that stumbles Chadnezzar. Chadnezzar circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Stevenson stuns Chadnezzar with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A jab from Stevenson does it's job there.
Stevenson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Stevenson throws the kick towards the body but Chadnezzar avoids it.
Stevenson connects with a body shot that sends Chadnezzar's belly button to the back.
Chadnezzar lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stevenson throws a head kick but Chadnezzar moves out of range.
A swing and a miss from Chadnezzar.
The fighters circling - Chadnezzar throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Chadnezzar steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Stevenson.
Chadnezzar appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chadnezzar on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Stevenson ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Chadnezzar scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Stevenson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Chadnezzar swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Stevenson.
Stevenson throws a leg kick but Chadnezzar sees it coming and moves out of range.
Stevenson misses with a hook. Chadnezzar ducked under it nicely.
Stevenson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Stevenson fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Chadnezzar has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Chadnezzar misses with a looping right.
Stevenson lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Stevenson misses with a body kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Chadnezzar lands with a cross.
Stevenson moves away from the strike by Chadnezzar.
Stevenson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
An attempted straight right counter from Chadnezzar misses the target.
Stevenson lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Adonis Stevenson dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Chadnezzar displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Stevenson throws out the jab.
Stevenson misses with a body shot
letting Chadnezzar counter with a right hand.
Stevenson throws the kick towards the body but Chadnezzar avoids it.
Stevenson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Stevenson throws a body kick that misses
and Chadnezzar counters with a straight right hand.
Stevenson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A swing and a miss from Stevenson.
Stevenson slips a jab from Chadnezzar.
Stevenson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Chadnezzar displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Stevenson throws out the jab.
Chadnezzar drops his hands momentarily and Stevenson takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Stevenson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chadnezzar blocks a low kick nicely.
Stevenson digs a good hook to Chadnezzar's body.
Stevenson staying out of range there.
Chadnezzar misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Stevenson.
Stevenson unleashes a big counter combination but Chadnezzar bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Stevenson pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Stevenson loads up on a big right hand but Chadnezzar slips the punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chadnezzar tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Chadnezzar on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Stevenson. Stevenson obviously looking to wear him down.
Stevenson walks into a stiff left hand from Chadnezzar.
Stevenson misses the shot to the body.
Stevenson throws a lazy right hand but Chadnezzar sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Stevenson fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Chadnezzar keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Stevenson changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Stevenson dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Chadnezzar. That did some damage!
Stevenson throws a body punch but Chadnezzar moves out of range.
Chadnezzar avoids the body shot from Stevenson.
A slow jab from Chadnezzar misses its intended target.
Stevenson thows a body kick. Chadnezzar tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Chadnezzar fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Stevenson manages to avoid it.
Stevenson lands with a shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Chadnezzar moves out of range as Stevenson strikes.
Chadnezzar appears to be looking for a big counter.
Stevenson misses the jab.
Stevenson ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Stevenson!
Stevenson misses with a wild body shot.
Stevenson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Chadnezzar.
Stevenson looks to land a combination but Chadnezzar avoids it well.
Stevenson misses with a kick to the body
and Chadnezzar counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Stevenson thinking.
Chadnezzar just misses with a punch to the body.
A solid leg kick lands there for Stevenson.
Chadnezzar has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Stevenson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Chadnezzar.
Stevenson misses the body punch
and Chadnezzar counters with a straight right hand.
Adonis Stevenson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Stevenson throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Chadnezzar to counter with a crisp jab.
Chadnezzar on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Chadnezzar throws a shot from downtown. Stevenson moves away and avoids it.
Stevenson scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stevenson throws a jab but it's blocked by Chadnezzar.
Chadnezzar lands with a right hand.
Stevenson checks a low kick from Chadnezzar.
Chadnezzar lunges at Stevenson with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Stevenson's hand.
Stevenson lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Chadnezzar at a distance.
Stevenson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Stevenson misses with an uppercut
and Chadnezzar connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Stevenson is rocked!
Stevenson misses with an uppercut.
Stevenson throws a big shot that misses.
Chadnezzar is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Stevenson takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Stevenson is still on wobbly legs! Can Chadnezzar finish him?
Stevenson scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Stevenson seems to have recovered his senses.
Stevenson throws a hook but Chadnezzar avoids it easily.
Chadnezzar showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Stevenson.
Chadnezzar swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chadnezzar throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
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!
Stevenson on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Stevenson slips under a jab from Chadnezzar.
Stevenson throws a body shot but no joy.
Chadnezzar looks to score with a jab to the body but Stevenson is just out of range.
Stevenson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Chadnezzar.
Chadnezzar steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Stevenson.
A big right from Chadnezzar misses.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Stevenson. Chadnezzar shrugs it off though.
A punch combination from Stevenson misses.
Chadnezzar has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Stevenson finds it's way round the side to connect with Chadnezzar's head.
Chadnezzar lands with an overhand left.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A jab from Chadnezzar misses.
Stevenson throws a series of punches but Chadnezzar avoids them all with ease.
Stevenson slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Adonis Stevenson 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!
Chadnezzar has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Stevenson finds it's way round the side to connect with Chadnezzar's head.
Stevenson throws an off balance right hand
and Chadnezzar counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Chadnezzar feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Stevensons jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Stevenson misses with a looping left.
Stevenson throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
A combination from Stevenson does no damage.
Stevenson misses with a wild body shot.
Stevenson scores with a hook to the body. Chadnezzar takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Chadnezzar takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Stevenson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Chadnezzar looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
No joy there for Stevenson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
It looked like Chadnezzar wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Stevenson throws a jab when Chadnezzar was well out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A slow jab from Stevenson misses its intended target.
Stevenson throws a hook to the side of Chadnezzar's head but Chadnezzar sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Stevenson ducks under a wild hook from Chadnezzar.
Chadnezzar takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chadnezzar misses with an uppercut.
Stevenson tries a quick counter leg kick but Chadnezzar is wise to it.
Stevenson misses with a body shot.
Chadnezzar slips a jab from Stevenson.
Chadnezzar will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Chadnezzar ducks under a wild hook from Stevenson.
Stevenson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Chadnezzar sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Chadnezzar waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Stevenson.
Stevenson looks to score with a jab to the body but Chadnezzar is just out of range.
Chadnezzar was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Stevenson throws a wild body kick that Chadnezzar sees coming a mile off.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Chadnezzar, as that shot connected.
A nice combination there by Chadnezzar.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Stevenson.
Chadnezzar works Stevenson's body with a nice hook.
Chadnezzar scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Stevenson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Stevenson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Chadnezzar.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Chadnezzar drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Stevenson lunges at Chadnezzar with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Chadnezzar's hand.
Chadnezzar misses with a body shot.
Stevenson pushes Chadnezzar away with a front kick.
Chadnezzar cracks Stevenson with a right hand to the side of the head.
Chadnezzar with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Chadnezzar takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Stevenson throws a lazy right hand but Chadnezzar sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Chadnezzar scores with a hook to the body. Stevenson takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Chadnezzar staying out of range there.
Stevenson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Chadnezzar.
Stevenson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Stevenson looks to land a body kick but Chadnezzar moved away.
Stevenson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Chadnezzar on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chadnezzar doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Stevenson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Chadnezzar.
Stevenson slips a jab from Chadnezzar.
Chadnezzar throws a lazy right hand but Stevenson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Stevenson throws a hook to the side of Chadnezzar's head but Chadnezzar sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Chadnezzar takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Stevenson fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Chadnezzar looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Nebu Chadnezzar has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Adonis Stevenson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Stevenson misses with a left hand
and Chadnezzar counters with a right hand to the body.
Stevenson looks to score with a jab to the body but Chadnezzar is just out of range.
Chadnezzar takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Stevenson slips under a jab from Chadnezzar.
Stevenson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
It looked like Chadnezzar wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Stevenson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Chadnezzar throws a jab when Stevenson was well out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stevenson scores with a jab. Chadnezzar acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Chadnezzar steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Stevenson.
A counter left hand to the body from Chadnezzar misses its target.
A swing and a miss from Stevenson.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A jab from Chadnezzar misses.
Stevenson lands with a nice body kick.
Stevenson tries to bum rush Chadnezzar with a series of wild strikes but Chadnezzar uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Stevenson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Chadnezzar.
Stevenson lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Nice defenses there by Chadnezzar.
An inside leg kick lands from Stevenson.
Chadnezzar steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Stevenson.
Nice body kick there by Stevenson.
Stevenson throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Chadnezzar stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Stevenson connects with an inside leg kick.
Chadnezzar throws the left hand but Stevenson avoids the punch easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Adonis Stevenson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Stevenson 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 Valeri Chadov scores the fight 27:30
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Adonis Stevenson!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Futoshi Matsunaga (ranked 1211 p4p, 52 weight class) and Thomas Power (ranked 1111 p4p, 49 weight class). Thomas Power acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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149 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 7 - 1, fighting out of New York, Futoshi Matsunaga!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 11 - 1, fighting out of London, Thomas Power!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Dmitry Maklakov and Sergei Dronov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Matsunaga throws a big shot that misses.
It seemed like Power was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Power gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
I was talking to Matsunaga's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Still in the clinch, Matsunaga scores with a nice short uppercut.
Matsunaga throws a head punch that misses.
Matsunaga is trying to push Power away but Power has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
A right hand to the body from Matsunaga.
A shot in the inside from Matsunaga.
Power misses with some punches.
Power blocks an uppercut.
Power fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Matsunaga fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Matsunaga works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Matsunaga lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Matsunaga misses with a punch on the inside.
Power trying to land knees to the body.
Power breaks from the clinch.
Power moves out of range of the body kick from Matsunaga.
Matsunaga throws a hook to the side of Power's head but Power sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Power waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Matsunaga.
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!
Matsunaga checks a low kick from Power.
Matsunaga motions for Power to come forward. Matsunaga throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Power throws a leg kick but Matsunaga moved away.
Power forces Matsunaga back against the cage and clinches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Matsunaga jumps guard but Power turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Power lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Matsunaga lands a left hand that snaps the head of Power backwards.
A short right from Matsunaga on the inside.
A short left from Matsunaga.
Power scores with a nice hook to the head.
Matsunaga breaks the clinch.
Jab by Matsunaga.
Matsunaga lands with a hook. Power tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Power throws a looping overhand right but Matsunaga ducks down to avoid it.
It looked like Matsunaga was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Matsunaga throws a low kick but it's checked well by Power.
Matsunaga throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Power avoids the body shot from Matsunaga.
Power ducks under a wild hook from Matsunaga.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Matsunaga throws a leg kick which misses Power's front leg but catches the back leg as Power tries to avoid it.
Matsunaga takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Power cracks the inside of Matsunaga's front leg.
Matsunaga just misses with a punch to the body.
Matsunaga lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Power takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Matsunaga throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Matsunaga throws a leg kick but Power checks it.
Matsunaga takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Matsunaga throws a hook but Power avoids it easily.
Matsunaga lands with a straight right. Power didn't see that one coming.
Matsunaga rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Matsunaga takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The fighters circling - Matsunaga throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Matsunaga scores with a kick to the body.
Matsunaga scores with a crisp jab that stopped Power in his tracks.
Power throws a body shot but no joy.
Matsunaga misses the jab.
Power throws a lazy right hand but Matsunaga sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Power rushes Matsunaga and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Matsunaga breaks the clinch.
Power bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Matsunaga avoids a punch combination nicely.
Power waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Matsunaga.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Power throws a hook to the side of Matsunaga's head but Matsunaga sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Matsunaga throws a big shot that misses.
An inside leg kick lands from Power.
A slow jab from Matsunaga misses its intended target.
Matsunaga slips a jab from Power.
Power cracks Matsunaga with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Matsunaga tries a head kick but it misses.
Power shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Matsunaga lands the left hand.
A left lands for Matsunaga.
Power throws out a loose jab but Matsunaga uses good head movement to avoid it.
Power moves out of range as Matsunaga strikes.
Power bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Matsunaga's head.
Power moves out of range as Matsunaga strikes.
Matsunaga misses with a head kick.
Matsunaga wants to land a leg kick but Power is out of range.
Power connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Power fails to land with a series of punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Power throws out a leg kick but Matsunaga moves out of range and Power only half commits.
Matsunaga keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Power staying out of range there.
Power shapes to counter with a head kick.
Power slips under a jab from Matsunaga.
A slow jab from Matsunaga misses its intended target.
Power swings for the body but Matsunaga moves out of range.
Matsunaga connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Matsunaga throws a hook but Power avoids it easily.
Jab from Power.
Matsunaga is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Power walks into a jab.
A slow jab from Power misses its intended target.
Matsunaga lands a jab to the head.
Matsunaga walks into a stiff left hand from Power.
Matsunaga thows a left - swing and a miss!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Power throws a leg kick but Matsunaga moved away.
Power moves away from the strike by Matsunaga.
Matsunaga backing away here, and Power unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Matsunaga throws a chopping leg kick but Power manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
That kick from Matsunaga tenderised Power's leg. Power is trying to keep his angry face on.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Futoshi Matsunaga dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Matsunaga with a hook.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Power.
Matsunaga moves away from the strike by Power.
An inside leg kick lands from Power.
Power feints and then cracks Matsunaga's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Matsunaga down.
Power connects with a looping right hand.
Matsunaga uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Power throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Futoshi Matsunaga is winning the standup battle so far.
Matsunaga misses with a straight right.
Matsunaga has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Power moves out of range as Matsunaga strikes.
Matsunaga scores with a head kick. Power tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Power moves out of range as Matsunaga strikes.
Power throws a nice outside leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Matsunaga throws a series of punches but Power moves out of range.
Power doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Power swinging wildly here.
Power throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Futoshi Matsunaga seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Matsunaga moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
A punch combination from Matsunaga misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Matsunaga throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Matsunaga takes a swing at Power's ribcage but misses.
Power misses with the combination.
Power tried to score with a low kick but Matsunaga checks it.
Matsunaga lunges at Power with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Power's hand.
Nice body punch from Matsunaga.
Power slips a straight right by Matsunaga.
Power feints and then cracks Matsunaga's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Matsunaga down.
Power moves away from the strike by Matsunaga.
Matsunaga backing away here, and Power unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Power thows a left - swing and a miss!
Matsunaga loads up on a big right hand but Power slips the punch.
A slapping leg kick lands for Matsunaga.
Power uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Matsunaga.
Matsunaga looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Matsunaga takes a kick to the side of the head.
Power moves away from the strike by Matsunaga.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Power! But no joy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A decent looking cross lands there for Matsunaga.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A jab from Matsunaga finds it's way through Power's defenses.
Matsunaga swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Power slips under a jab.
Matsunaga throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Power sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Matsunaga thows a left - swing and a miss!
Matsunaga is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Power can do to turn this around?
A big left from Matsunaga misses.
Power was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Sloppy strikes from Matsunaga. Those never looked like landing.
A cross from Matsunaga lands.
A jab from Matsunaga finds it's way through Power's defenses.
Matsunaga misses with an uppercut.
Power defending well as Matsunaga loads up on a big left hand.
Matsunaga takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Power takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Matsunaga throws a hook but Power blocks it.
Matsunaga misses with a double jab.
Matsunaga throws a head kick that misses.
Power misses with a leg kick.
Matsunaga throwing a counter right hand but Power manages to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Matsunaga falls off balance throwing a combination
and Power counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Power throws a jab when Matsunaga was well out of range.
Power connects with a single shot there.
Power throws an off balance right hand
and Matsunaga counters with a good low kick that Power was not able to check.
Power misses with a body shot.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Matsunaga lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Power has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Power and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Power slips under a jab.
Matsunaga misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Matsunaga has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Power.
Power bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Power drives through and clinches with Matsunaga against the cage.
Power misses with a short punch on the inside.
Matsunaga tries to work over Power's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Matsunaga fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Matsunaga pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Matsunaga looks to land a left hand but Power moved out of range nicely.
Matsunaga blocks a head kick by Power.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Power throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Matsunaga misses with a body shot.
Power throws an overhand right that lands on Matsunaga's shoulder, as Matsunaga tries to avoid the shot.
Matsunaga looks to throw the jab but Power is out of range.
Power swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A big right from Power misses.
Matsunaga jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Power throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Power attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Power looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Power lands a leg kick that knocks Matsunaga off balance momentarily.
Matsunaga scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Power doesn't seem bothered though.
Matsunaga throws a chopping leg kick but Power manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Matsunaga misses with a left hand
and Power counters with a left to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Matsunaga throws the kick towards the body but Power avoids it.
Power walks into a straight right hand from Matsunaga.
Matsunaga listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Power has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Matsunaga looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Power blocks the body kick.
Power flicks out a counter leg kick but Matsunaga steps away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Futoshi Matsunaga dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Power moves forwards but Matsunaga connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Matsunaga throws a good cross that connects.
Matsunaga keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Matsunaga misses the body punch
and Power counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nice uppercut lands for Matsunaga. That snapped Power's head back.
Power with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Matsunaga to score with a decent uppercut.
Matsunaga bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Matsunaga misses with an uppercut.
Matsunaga connects with an inside leg kick.
Matsunaga lands a lovely overhand right.
Power slips a jab from Matsunaga.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Matsunaga does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Matsunaga lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Power backs up against the cage.
Matsunaga scores with a hook.
Matsunaga keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Power.
Matsunaga looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Matsunaga misses with a looping right.
Power misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Matsunaga blocks a head kick by Power.
Matsunaga connects with a nice looking jab.
That kick from Power tenderised Matsunaga's leg. Matsunaga is trying to keep his angry face on.
Matsunaga tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A solid body kick from Matsunaga.
Power misses with an uppercut.
Matsunaga checks a leg kick.
Power blocks a head kick by Matsunaga.
Matsunaga fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Power is out of range.
Power moves out of range as Matsunaga strikes.
Power scores with a kick to the midsection.
Matsunaga fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Power manages to avoid it.
Power misses with an uppercut. Matsunaga saw that one coming.
Power swings for the body but Matsunaga moves out of range.
Matsunaga throws a jab but it's blocked by Power.
Power looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A punch combination from Matsunaga misses.
Power throws a body shot but no joy.
Matsunaga throwing a counter right hand but Power manages to avoid it.
Thomas Power has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Power uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Matsunaga.
Power keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Matsunaga.
Power scores with a punch to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Power takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Power checks the leg kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Matsunaga.
Power misses with a kick to the body.
Matsunaga fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Power manages to avoid it.
Matsunaga on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Power. Power obviously looking to wear him down.
Power lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
A jab from Matsunaga misses.
Matsunaga throws a sloppy head kick and Power moves out of range easily.
Matsunaga pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Power uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Matsunaga.
Power swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Matsunaga throws a hook but Power blocks it.
Matsunaga misses with a straight left.
Power thumps Matsunaga with a low kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Matsunaga misses with a hook. Power ducked under it nicely.
Matsunaga misses with a head kick.
Power drives through and clinches with Matsunaga against the cage.
Futoshi Matsunaga has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Power misses with a hook from the clinch.
Power pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A telegraphed right hand from Matsunaga misses the target.
Matsunaga fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Power feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Matsunagas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Power throws a big shot that misses.
Matsunaga tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Power misses with a low kick.
Power slips a straight right by Matsunaga.
Power takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Matsunaga steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Power.
A big right from Matsunaga misses.
Matsunaga attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Power uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Matsunaga.
Matsunaga is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Matsunaga misses with a straight right.
Matsunaga backing away here, and Power unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Futoshi Matsunaga is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Matsunaga avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Power checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Matsunaga tries to land a front kick but Power steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Matsunaga throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Matsunaga lands with a thumping leg kick.
Power dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Power works Matsunaga's body with a nice hook.
Power dips to his left and cracks Matsunaga with an uppercut!
Power tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Power misses with a looping left.
A little feinted left hand from Matsunaga on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Matsunaga moves out of range as Power strikes.
Power throws a series of punches but Matsunaga avoids them all with ease.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Matsunaga bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
A slow jab from Power misses its intended target.
Power tries to clinch but Matsunaga is having none of it.
Matsunaga throws a sloppy head kick and Power moves out of range easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Futoshi Matsunaga showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Matsunaga, 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 Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Futoshi Matsunaga!
During a confident post fight interview, Futoshi Matsunaga thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jimmy Cathaway (ranked 618 p4p, 99 weight class) and De Forest Treadwell (ranked 1455 p4p, 222 weight class). Treadwell comes into a darkened arena with his song building. God gave me style, I’m coming home mix kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Jimmy Cathaway could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to De Forest Treadwell's chin.
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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
24 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jimmy Cathaway!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, De Forest Treadwell!
The judges for this bout are Igor Prikhodko, Konstantin Menshow and Aleksandr Martynov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Treadwell fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Cathaway swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Nice shot lands for Cathaway.
Treadwell tries to clinch but Cathaway moves out of range.
Cathaway looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Cathaway just misses with a punch to the body.
Treadwell misses with a hook. Cathaway ducked under it nicely.
Treadwell shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Cathaway but Cathaway pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Treadwell shoots in looking for a takedown but Cathaway manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Treadwell's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Jimmy Cathaway has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of De Forest Treadwell.
Cathaway throws an overhand right that lands on Treadwell's shoulder, as Treadwell tries to avoid the shot.
Treadwell slips a jab from Cathaway.
Cathaway throws a low kick but Treadwell moves out of range easily.
Cathaway lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cathaway lands a lovely overhand right.
Treadwell misses with a wild body shot.
Cathaway looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Cathaway throws a low kick but Treadwell moves out of range easily.
Cathaway misses with a low kick.
Treadwell lands an overhand right.
Treadwell connects with a body shot that sends Cathaway's belly button to the back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cathaway jabs Treadwell to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Cathaway closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Cathaway lands with a light punch inside.
Treadwell wants to take the fight to the mat but Cathaway manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Treadwell tries to pull guard but Cathaway won't allow it.
Cathaway is trying to break the clinch but Treadwell is controlling him.
Cathaway breaks the clinch.
A good leg kick by Cathaway.
Treadwell dives in and grabs Cathaway's left leg, looking for a takedown. Cathaway pushes down on Treadwell's head and hops out.
Cathaway uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Horrible takedown attempt by Treadwell or perhaps it was just good defense by Cathaway, which made it look bad.
Treadwell checks a leg kick.
Treadwell changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Treadwell chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Cathaway can pounce on him.
Cathaway misses the shot to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Treadwell shoots in for a double leg but Cathaway sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Treadwell checks the leg kick nicely there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Treadwell uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cathaway.
Treadwell takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Treadwell is rocked!
BOOM! Cathaway lands a beautiful left hook that drops Treadwell. Treadwell tries to recover but Cathaway is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Treadwell lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jimmy Cathaway!
A very excited looking Jimmy Cathaway 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 bantamweight MMA rules bout between Dom Cruz (ranked 742 p4p, 31 weight class) and Testicular Cancer (ranked 970 p4p, 40 weight class). Testicular Cancer has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
19 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dom Cruz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Testicular Cancer!
The judges for this bout are Fedor Mirinova, Aleksei Zolotukhin and Vladimir Khabensky.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cancer throws a right hand that misses
and Cruz counters with a one-two to the body.
Cancer throws a looping overhand right but Cruz ducks down to avoid it.
Cruz half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Cancer throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Cancer misses with a hook to the body
and Cancer takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Cruz shoots in but Cancer avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Cancer is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Cruz shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Cancer as he avoids it easily.
Cancer fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Cancer darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Cruz is rocked!
Cruz pushes Cancer up against the cage in a clinch.
Cruz blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Cruz lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Cancer.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cancer tries a body shot but Cruz blocks it.
Cancer has a couple of punches blocked by Cruz.
Cancer gets underhooks to prevent Cruz's takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dom Cruz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cruz ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Cruz no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Cancer won't allow Cruz to sweep him here.
Cruz working for submissions but it's allowed Cancer to get to half guard.
Cruz moves into full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cancer is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Cruz escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Cancer gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Cruz seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Cruz escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Cancer gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Cruz throws his legs up looking for a submission but Cancer uses it to pass to side control.
Cancer is looking to take a break and control but Cruz is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cruz is looking to regain half guard here but Cancer keeps moving and retains side control.
Cruz can't do much from the bottom here.
Cruz is trying to get back to half guard.
Cancer working away.
Cancer looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cruz is looking to regain half guard here but Cancer keeps moving and retains side control.
Cruz can't do much from the bottom here.
Cruz is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
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The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Cruz is looking for a sweep.
Cruz is trying to control Cancer's posture but Cancer avoids it.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Cruz shoots for a double leg takedown but Cancer sprawls well. He's pushed Cruz's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Cruz closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Cancer works his way to full guard. Good work.
Cancer is trying to control the position but Cruz postures up.
Cruz throws a big right hand that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Testicular Cancer will probably get the nod.
That's time! Cruz's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Cruz shoots in and drives through. Cancer sprawls well.
Cancer ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cruz moves away.
The crowd cheers as Cancer lands an impressive looking overhand right. Cruz doesn't seem phased though.
Cruz fails with a takedown attempt.
It seemed like Cancer was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Dom Cruz is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Cruz chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Cancer misses with a hook. Cruz ducked under it nicely.
Cruz uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cancer.
Cruz throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Cancer cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Oh Cruz is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Cancer on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Cruz closes the distance and clinches.
Cancer misses with a hook to the ribs.
Cruz blocks a body shot from Cancer.
Cancer gets underhooks to prevent Cruz's takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dom Cruz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cruz pulls guard successfully.
Cruz seems to have got his legs back now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cruz keeping moving, preventing Cancer from controlling successfully.
Cruz had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Cancer defends it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cancer slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Cruz has control of Cancer's left arm, preventing Cancer from doing any damage.
Cancer wants to pass the guard but Cruz is keeping the position.
Cruz looking for a guillotine here but Cancer defends easily.
Cruz working for a triangle but Cancer defends it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Cruz looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Cruz looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Cancer showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Cancer is sitting in close to Cruz's body. Cruz has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Cancer is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Cancer is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Cruz.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Dom Cruz!
Post fight, an emotional Dom Cruz said 'Ive said it over and over. No one can match my training, my speed, my intelligence. I won this fight before I stepped into the ring.'.
In defeat, Testicular Cancer stepped up to the mic, saying 'My jock strap got twisted up....'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ciro Terranova (ranked 288 p4p, 32 weight class) and John Puller (ranked 660 p4p, 86 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ciro Terranova!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, John Puller!
The judges for this bout are Aleksandr Martynov, Viktor Lagutenko and Sergei Dronov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Puller fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Terranova on the side of the head.
Puller throws a hook but Terranova avoids it easily.
Terranova just misses with a punch to the body.
Puller throws a body punch but Terranova moves out of range.
Puller connects with a good right hand that stumbles Terranova. Terranova circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Terranova avoids the head kick by Puller.
Puller throws a low kick but Terranova moves out of range easily.
Terranova throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Puller appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Puller scores with a body shot.
Terranova misses with a looping right.
Puller closes the distance and clinches.
Puller scores with a shoulder strike.
Puller tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Terranova's elbow.
Puller throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Terranovas head.
Puller has a couple of punches blocked by Terranova.
Puller tries to throw a body punch but Terranova avoids it by throwing Puller back against the cage.
Puller's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Terranova.
Puller is leaning against Terranova and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Puller is leaning against Terranova and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Good body shot from Puller.
A short uppercut from Puller.
Puller misses with a body punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Terranova lands with a short shot to the head.
Puller misses with a punch to the body.
Terranova throws a punch but it's blocked by Puller.
Puller swings wildly with an uppercut but Terranova uses good head movement to avoid it.
Terranova throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Pullers head.
Puller struggles to land a body shot inside as Terranova controls his hands.
Terranova lands an elbow just above Puller 's eye.
Puller tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Terranova's elbow.
Terranova prevents a body shot from Puller.
Puller misses with a hook to the ribs.
Puller fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Puller misses with a punch to the body.
Terranova missing with knees to the body.
Terranova lands an elbow inside that Puller shrugs off.
Puller dodges an elbow strike from Terranova.
Our sources have told us that Terranova has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Terranova missing with knees to the body.
Puller blocks an uppercut.
Puller blocking some punches.
A short uppercut from Puller.
Terranova fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Puller misses with the head strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!
Terranova tries to work over Puller's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Terranova misses with an elbow strike.
Terranova scores with a shot to the side of Puller's head.
Puller misses with a short punch on the inside.
Puller tries a body shot but Terranova blocks it.
Puller blocks an uppercut.
Puller swings wildly with an uppercut but Terranova uses good head movement to avoid it.
Terranova lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Terranova tries a body shot but Puller blocks it.
Still in the clinch, Puller scores with a nice short uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Terranova creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A short body shot lands from Puller as the two fighters clinch.
Terranova trying to land knees to the body.
Puller throws a head punch that misses.
Terranova misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Puller.
Puller misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Puller lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Terranova backwards.
Terranova lands an elbow that stopped Puller in his tracks for a moment.
Terranova blocks a body shot from Puller.
Puller pushes Terranova back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Terranova blocking some punches.
Terranova misses with a punch to the body.
A shot in the inside from Puller.
Puller misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short body shot lands from Puller as the two fighters clinch.
A right hand to the body from Puller.
Terranova is breathing heavily.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Terranova just misses with a elbow thrown towards Puller's brow.
Puller lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Puller misses with a body punch.
A right hook to the body lands for Puller.
Puller works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Terranova blocks a body shot from Puller.
Puller lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Puller lands a body punch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Puller.
Terranova misses with a punch to the body.
Puller scores with a nice hook to the head.
Puller dodges an elbow strike from Terranova.
With the fighters up against the cage, Terranova throws an elbow but misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Puller tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Terranova's elbow.
A short right from Puller on the inside.
Puller misses with the head strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Puller dodges an elbow strike from Terranova.
Good body shot from Terranova.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Terranova.
Puller lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Terranova prevents a body shot from Puller.
Terranova struggles to land a body shot inside as Puller controls his hands.
Puller lands with a short shot to the head.
Puller blocks the elbow strike.
Terranova blocking some punches.
Terranova looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Terranova struggles to land a body shot inside as Puller controls his hands.
Terranova tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Terranova throws a punch but it's blocked by Puller.
Terranova working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Terranova lands with a right to the head.
A short left from Puller.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Terranova misses with a hook to the ribs.
Terranova lands a left hand that snaps the head of Puller backwards.
Puller misses with a hook from the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Terranova.
Puller tries to throw a body punch but Terranova avoids it by throwing Puller back against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Puller dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Terranova throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Terranova.
Terranova throws a body punch but Puller moves out of range.
Puller swings for the body but Terranova moves out of range.
A left lands for Puller.
Puller avoids the body shot from Terranova.
Puller missing with a left hand there. Terranova was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Terranova moves into range and clinches up with Puller.
Terranova lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Puller backwards.
Puller tries to throw a body punch but Terranova avoids it by throwing Puller back against the cage.
Puller can't find room to land a body shot as Terranova controls the action.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Puller.
Puller pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Terranova misses with a hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Terranova lands a jab to the nose.
Puller misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Terranova.
Puller misses with a right hand
and Terranova cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Puller ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Terranova moves away.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Terranova moves in looking to clinch but Puller pushes him off.
Puller on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Terranova. Terranova obviously looking to wear him down.
Terranova moves into range and clinches up with Puller.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Puller blocks the elbow strike.
Terranova has a couple of punches blocked by Puller.
Terranova scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Terranova misses with the head strike.
Puller takes a knee to the side of the body.
Puller tries to throw a body punch but Terranova avoids it by throwing Puller back against the cage.
Puller lands a shot to the body.
Puller working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Terranova blocks a body shot from Puller.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Terranova.
Terranova stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for Terranova.
Puller is breathing heavily.
Terranova lands a damaging elbow.
It looks like John Puller has been cut.
Terranova comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Puller prevents a body shot from Terranova.
Terranova doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Puller.
Puller takes an elbow to the forehead.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Terranova can't find room to land a body shot as Puller controls the action.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Terranova misses with a body punch.
Puller misses with a punch on the inside.
Puller doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Terranova misses with a body punch.
Puller tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Puller escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Puller tries to close the distance and clinch up but Terranova swats him away and circles back towards the center.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Puller in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Puller waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Terranova.
Puller ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Terranova ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Puller moves away.
Puller works the jab nicely.
Terranova moves into the clinch successfully.
Terranova tries a body shot but Puller blocks it.
Puller blocks a body shot from Terranova.
Puller lands a nice uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Terranova.
Terranova prevents a body shot from Puller.
Puller takes an elbow to the temple.
Puller blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A short uppercut from Puller.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Puller swings wildly with an uppercut but Terranova uses good head movement to avoid it.
Puller throws a punch but it's blocked by Terranova.
Terranova using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Puller has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Puller.
Puller is leaning against Terranova and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Puller is trying to break the clinch but Terranova has him pressed against the cage.
Terranova tries to throw a body punch but Puller avoids it by throwing Terranova back against the cage.
Puller avoiding damage as Terranova throws knees to the body.
Puller tries to throw a body punch but Terranova avoids it by throwing Puller back against the cage.
Terranova missing with knees to the body.
A short right from Puller on the inside.
Puller lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Terranova blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Puller misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Terranova can't find room to land a body shot as Puller controls the action.
Puller throws a punch but it's blocked by Terranova.
Terranova lands a left hand.
Puller struggles to land a body shot inside as Terranova controls his hands.
Terranova throws an elbow but it misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Puller.
Puller goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Puller doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Puller tries a body shot but Terranova blocks it.
Terranova has Puller pressed against the cage, preventing Puller from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Terranova misses with a body punch.
Puller blocks the elbow strike.
Puller lands a hook that snaps the head of Terranova backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Terranova goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Terranova blocks a body shot from Puller.
Terranova goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Puller's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Puller throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Terranovas head.
Puller lands a hook to the side of the head.
Puller blocking some punches.
Puller misses with a hook to the ribs.
Puller doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Terranova lands a body punch in the clinch.
Terranova lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
With the fighters up against the cage, Terranova throws an elbow but misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ciro Terranova dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on John Puller's cut.
That's time! Terranova's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Puller tries to clinch there but Terranova circles away.
Puller takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Terranova takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Terranova is looking to wear down Puller with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Puller bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Terranova lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A slow jab from Puller misses its intended target.
Puller looks to score with a jab to the body but Terranova is just out of range.
Puller blocks a low kick nicely.
Terranova staying out of range there.
A thudding body kick lands there by Puller!
Terranova tries to clinch up but Puller circles away and keeps his distance.
Puller blocks a low kick nicely.
Puller uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Puller throws a body shot but no joy.
Terranova explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Puller has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Terranova fails with an attempt to clinch.
Terranova throws out a loose jab but Puller uses good head movement to avoid it.
Puller misses with a low kick as Terranova jumps back.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Puller misses with a hook. Terranova ducked under it nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Puller looks to land a left hand but Terranova moved out of range nicely.
As Puller backs away, Terranova returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Terranova looks to land a combination. Puller sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Terranova keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Puller throws a looping overhand right but Terranova ducks down to avoid it.
Puller throws a jab when Terranova was well out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Puller misses the target.
Terranova misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Puller.
Puller throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Terranova moves away from the strike by Puller.
Terranova tries to clinch there but Puller circles away.
Puller looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Terranova throws a chopping leg kick but Puller manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
John Puller seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Terranova bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Puller cracks Terranova with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Puller steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Terranova.
Puller tries a quick counter leg kick but Terranova is wise to it.
Terranova throws a leg kick but Puller checks it.
Terranova takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Terranova swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Puller moves out of range of the body kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Puller feints and then cracks Terranova's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Terranova down.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Puller slips a straight right by Terranova.
Terranova connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Puller moves into the clinch.
Puller stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Terranova is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Puller is defending well for now.
Still in the clinch, Puller scores with a nice short uppercut.
Puller lands with a left to the head.
Puller misses with a body punch.
Puller lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Terranova backwards.
Terranova misses with the head strike.
Puller blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
John Puller seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Puller throws a head punch that misses.
Puller misses with a hook to the ribs.
Puller lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Terranova backwards.
A right hand to the body from Puller.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Puller blocks the elbow strike.
Puller avoids a wild elbow strike from Terranova.
Terranova lands a body shot in the clinch.
Puller tries to work over Terranova's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Puller cracks Terranova with a nice body shot.
Puller gets through Terranova's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Terranova blocks an uppercut.
Puller tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Terranova lands a shoulder strike.
Puller tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Terranova's elbow.
Puller prevents a body shot from Terranova.
Puller misses with a hook to the ribs.
Puller misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nice elbow from Terranova.
Puller tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Puller misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Terranova.
Terranova looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Puller blocking some punches.
Puller lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Terranova throws an elbow but it misses.
Terranova lands a left hand.
With the fighters up against the cage, Terranova throws an elbow but misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Terranova lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Terranova pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Terranova just misses with a elbow thrown towards Puller's brow.
Puller blocking some punches.
Puller misses with a punch to the body.
Puller lands a body shot in the clinch.
Terranova misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Puller.
Puller misses with a body punch.
Puller tries a body shot but Terranova blocks it.
Terranova tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Puller avoids it.
Puller lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Terranova.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Terranova.
Puller lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Terranova tries to throw a body punch but Puller avoids it by throwing Terranova back against the cage.
Puller misses with a body punch.
A hook to the body from Puller.
Puller lands a left hand.
Puller lands a hook to the side of the head.
Puller misses with a body punch.
And that's the end of the fight!
John Puller comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Puller has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 28:29
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 28:29
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Puller!
A less than humble John Puller misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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FIGHT
RATING
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