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FARTMMA 68: Halloween Massacre PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Holden Caulfield (ranked 22808 p4p, 505 weight class) and George Backman (ranked 23834 p4p, 467 weight class). Caulfield comes to the cage accompanied by Comin’ thro the rye. Holden Caulfield has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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140 lbs
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145 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
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Decent boxing
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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
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Holden Caulfield!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, George Backman!
The judges for this bout are Aleksei Zolotukhin, Konstantin Menshow and Igor Prikhodko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Backman tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Caulfield was well out of range. Poor timing from Backman.
Backman has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Backman looks to throw the jab but Caulfield is out of range.
Caulfield throws a series of punches but Backman avoids them all with ease.
Caulfield showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Backman.
Caulfield turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Caulfield doesn't manage to clinch there - Backman circles away.
Caulfield is looking to clinch.
Backman fails to land with a series of punches.
Caulfield takes a swing at Backman's ribcage but misses.
Caulfield misses with a series of wild punches.
Caulfield definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
The fight stays on the outside here - Caulfield looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Backman looks to land a combination but Caulfield avoids it well.
Backman misses the shot to the body.
Caulfield slips a jab and a cross from Backman.
Backman throws a body shot but no joy.
Caulfield rushes Backman and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Caulfield creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Backman's defenses.
Caulfield swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Caulfield's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Backman takes a jab right on the kisser.
Caulfield avoids a punch combination nicely.
Caulfield moves into the clinch.
Caulfield throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Backman.
Caulfield digs a right hand into Backman's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Backman's gas tank.
Backman breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Backman fails to land with a series of punches.
Caulfield lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Caulfield moves into the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Caulfield misses with a knee strike.
Caulfield swings wildly with an uppercut but Backman uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Caulfield lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Backman.
Backman is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Backman has had enough of the clinch but Caulfield keeps him there for the moment.
Caulfield swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A right handed body shot lands from Caulfield.
Stalling in the clinch from Caulfield.
Backman is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Backman is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Backman blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Caulfield fails to land.
Backman tries to work over Caulfield's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Backman blocks a body shot from Caulfield.
Caulfield escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Backman lands a right hook to the body.
Backman lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Backman misses with a two punch combination.
A punch combination from Caulfield misses.
Caulfield fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Backman. Caulfield does a little dance to reset his feet.
Backman thuds a left hand into Caulfield's body.
Backman misses with a double jab.
Caulfield tests Backman's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Caulfield clinches with his opponent.
Caulfield keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Backman's efforts to push away.
Caulfield manages to break the clinch.
Backman will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Caulfield half committed to a counter leg kick.
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 left lands for Backman.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Backman.
Backman is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Caulfield rather than just go for the knockout.
Backman throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Caulfield fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Backman.
Caulfield uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Backman has time to react.
Caulfield uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Backman.
Caulfield is looking to clinch but Backman is avoiding it.
Caulfield misses with a jab, cross combination.
Backman on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Caulfield. Caulfield obviously looking to wear him down.
Holden Caulfield seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Backman lands a slapping body shot.
Caulfield uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Backman.
Backman throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A combination from Backman does no damage.
Backman swings for the body but Caulfield moves out of range.
Backman fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Backman fails to land with a series of punches.
A slapping leg kick lands for Caulfield.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Holden Caulfield will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Backman takes a swing at Caulfield's ribcage but misses.
Caulfield gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Caulfield lands a nice uppercut.
Caulfield's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
No joy there for Backman, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Caulfield lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Backman throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Backman takes a kick to the side of the head.
Backman swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Backman circles away from the clinch attempt.
Backman throws a series of punches but Caulfield moves out of range.
Backman paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
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!
Caulfield avoids the body shot from Backman.
Holden Caulfield is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Caulfield's corner calls for a 1-2. Caulfield obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Backman jabs Caulfield to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Backman moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
A looping hook to the body misses from Backman. Caulfield does a little dance to reset his feet.
Backman sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Backman misses with an uppercut. Caulfield saw that one coming.
Caulfield comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Caulfield connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Nice body punch from Backman.
Backman uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Caulfield.
Caulfield is looking to clinch.
Backman tries to bum rush Caulfield with a series of wild strikes but Caulfield uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
No joy there for Backman, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Caulfield moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Caulfield lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Caulfield feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Backman's calf.
Good leg kick by Caulfield there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Caulfield tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Backman paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Backman with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Caulfield to score with a decent uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Caulfield doesn't manage to clinch there - Backman circles away.
A slapping body kick lands there for Caulfield.
Caulfield lands a leg kick that knocks Backman off balance momentarily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Caulfield throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Backman is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Caulfield.
George Backman seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Caulfield misses with a looping right.
Some wild striking there from Backman.
Backman misses with a two punch combination.
Caulfield moves into the clinch.
Caulfield breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Backman on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Backman throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Caulfield takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Caulfield tries to clinch but Backman moves out of range.
Backman fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Backman has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Backman throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A nice leg kick lands there from Caulfield.
Backman throws a series of strikes that have Caulfield backpedaling.
Backman's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Caulfield connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Backman scrambles back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Backman misses the jab.
Caulfield tries to clinch up but Backman circles away and keeps his distance.
Caulfield throws a series of punches but Backman avoids them all with ease.
Backman doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Backman avoids a punch combination nicely.
Backman throws a body shot but no joy.
Backman looks to score with a jab to the body but Caulfield is just out of range.
Caulfield throws a combination. Backman tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Caulfield lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Backman backs up against the cage.
Backman tries to move into range but Caulfield moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Caulfield lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Caulfield dips to his left and cracks Backman with an uppercut!
Caulfield fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Caulfield loads up on a big right hand but Backman slips the punch.
Backman circles away from the clinch attempt.
Backman lands a jab-cross combination.
Backman misses the shot to the body.
Backman's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Caulfield finds it's way through Backman's defenses.
Caulfield closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Caulfield scores with a leg kick.
Caulfield misses with a double jab.
Backman scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Caulfield lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Backman fails to land with a series of punches.
Backman takes one to the chin there.
Caulfield dodges the punch combination from Backman.
Caulfield feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Caulfield tries to bum rush Backman with a series of wild strikes but Backman uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Caulfield keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Backman misses with the combination.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Backman lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Caulfield circles away quickly and effectively.
Caulfield throws a right and a left that both miss.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Backman! But no joy.
Caulfield thumps Backman with a low kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Holden Caulfield dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Caulfield swings widly with a right hand
and Backman counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Backman working hard to break the clinch.
Caulfield manages to break the clinch.
Caulfield misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Backman unleashes a big counter combination but Caulfield bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Some wild striking there from Caulfield.
As Caulfield backs off Backman throws a huge counter combo but Caulfield manages to avoid it all.
Caulfield tries to clinch but Backman is having none of it.
Backman with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Caulfield is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A nice side step and Backman releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
An inside leg kick lands from Caulfield.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Backman looks to land a combination but Caulfield avoids it well.
Caulfield tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Backman paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A big right from Caulfield misses.
Caulfield ducks under a wild hook from Backman.
Backman throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Caulfield.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Caulfield misses with the combination.
Backman throws a body shot but no joy.
Caulfield throws a big counter combination but Backman scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Backman tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Caulfield was well out of range. Poor timing from Backman.
Caulfield throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Backman sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Caulfield is looking to slow Backman down with leg kicks.
Left hook, right uppercut from Caulfield.
Backman tries to bum rush Caulfield with a series of wild strikes but Caulfield uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Backman has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Backman there as he acknowledges the shot.
Caulfield misses with a double jab.
Backman circles away from the clinch attempt
and Backman counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Caulfield misses with the combination.
Caulfield is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Caulfield looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Caulfield lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Backman throws a right and a left that both miss.
Some wild striking there from Backman.
Backman's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Caulfield connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Backman scrambles back to his feet.
Caulfield misses with the combination.
The fighters circling - Backman throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Backman throws a combination. Caulfield tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Backman moves out of range as Caulfield throws a body kick.
Backman fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A combination from Backman does no damage.
Backman throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Caulfield throwing a counter right hand but Backman manages to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Caulfield uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Backman.
Backman throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Caulfield stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Caulfield tries to clinch up.
Backman throws a series of punches but Caulfield avoids them all with ease.
Caulfield lands a right hook to the body.
A jab from Backman misses.
Backman just misses with a punch to the body.
Caulfield is looking to clinch but Backman is avoiding it.
Caulfield misses with a combination
and Backman holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Caulfield pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Caulfield dodges the punch combination from Backman.
A good leg kick by Caulfield.
Caulfield throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Backman has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Backman throws a right and a left that both miss.
Backman throws a nice looking combination but Caulfield bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Caulfield is looking for a counter combo.
A looping hook to the body misses from Backman. Caulfield does a little dance to reset his feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Caulfield comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Caulfield lands with a kick to the ribs.
Backman swings widly with a right hand
and Caulfield counters with a slapping leg kick.
Caulfield lands with a cross.
Backman circles away from the clinch attempt.
Some wild striking there from Caulfield.
Backman lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Caulfield moves into the clinch.
Caulfield goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Caulfield breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
George Backman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Holden Caulfield is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Backman takes a swing at Caulfield's ribcage but misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to George Backman.
Well Caulfield 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 Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 29:28
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Holden Caulfield!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dodong Santiago (ranked 6927 p4p, 201 weight class) and Legend Broly (ranked 22027 p4p, 211 weight class). Santiago kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is i just want it all. Broly has chosen Unbreakable as his entrance music. Dodong Santiago has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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307 lbs
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300 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Dodong Santiago!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Legend Broly!
The judges for this bout are Fedor Mirinova, Igor Prikhodko and Ivan Kurochkin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jab from Santiago.
It looks like Legend Broly has been cut.
Santiago scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Broly darts in trying to clinch
and Santiago counters with a deadly accurate combination that rocks Broly badly! He tries to strike back but Santiago puts an end to that with another precision combo that knocks Broly out cold! Oh man, Broly will never hear the end of this one!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Dodong Santiago!
Dodong Santiago took some time post fight to say the following; 'Wait first of all you all don't know what I'm going thru all the personal problems all the struggles all the emotional pain i nearly kill myself because everyday i want to be better in the gym I think I'm strong im skill full coaches told me that im good I have the power and the ability to murder a '.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ruslan Karelin (ranked 22725 p4p, 522 weight class) and Paul Bunyon (ranked 2852 p4p, 285 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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280 lbs
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275 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Ruslan Karelin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Paul Bunyon!
The judges for this bout are Dmitry Maklakov, Konstantin Menshow and Sergei Dronov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bunyon throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bunyon misses the jab.
Karelin clinches.
Bunyon blocks an uppercut.
Bunyon tries to work over Karelin's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bunyon is trying to break the clinch but Karelin is controlling him.
Bunyon tries a body shot but Karelin blocks it.
Karelin stalling against the cage.
Karelin taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Bunyon is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Karelin is keeping busy.
Karelin lands with a light punch inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Karelin gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Karelin wants to control from the top but Bunyon keeps moving.
Karelin throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Bunyon works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Karelin lands a couple of digs.
Karelin engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Karelin trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Karelin connects with a couple of short punches.
It looks like Paul Bunyon has been cut.
Karelin working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Karelin accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Karelin throws a big elbow that misses.
Karelin wants to pass the guard but Bunyon is keeping the position.
Karelin is working Bunyon over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Karelin throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bunyon throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bunyon is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Karelin is in close to Bunyon's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Karelin seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Bunyon can do anything to dispel that myth.
Bunyon really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Karelin. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Bunyon wants to stand and escape but Karelin is having none of it.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bunyon takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Karelin manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Bunyon on his heels. He'll look to pass Bunyon's guard now, I'm sure.
Karelin pushing down on Bunyon's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Karelin controlling the action here.
Bunyon is looking to improve his position.
Karelin stops Bunyon from getting back to his feet.
Nice strikes from Karelin there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Karelin lands with a punch from half guard.
Karelin prevents Bunyon from standing back up.
Karelin lands strikes from half guard.
Karelin prevents Bunyon from improving his position.
Karelin trying to mount his opponent but Bunyon defends it.
Ground and pound from Karelin.
Karelin with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
We've been hearing that Karelin has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Karelin scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Karelin working Bunyon over with strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ruslan Karelin dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Paul Bunyon's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Karelin is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Karelin lands a right hook to the body.
Bunyon looks to throw the jab but Karelin is out of range.
Karelin half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Karelin slips under a jab.
Karelin misses with a body shot.
It seemed like Bunyon was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Bunyon throws the left hand but Karelin avoids the punch easily.
Bunyon takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Karelin lands a nice shot that snaps Bunyon's head back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Karelin throws a predictable looking body shot
and Bunyon counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Karelin dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Karelin misses with a wild body shot.
Karelin is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bunyon can do to turn this around?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Karelin connects with a single shot there.
A jab from Karelin does it's job there.
Bunyon's corner calls for a 1-2. Bunyon obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
It looks like Ruslan Karelin has been cut.
Karelin lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Bunyon at a distance.
Karelin fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Karelin bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Bunyon's head.
Karelin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A countering left hand to the body from Bunyon misses.
Karelin lands a slapping body shot.
Karelin shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Karelin was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
You can see the frustration on Bunyon's face as Karelin controls the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Karelin in side control lands a decent elbow.
Karelin landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Karelin lands a few punches from side control.
Bunyon on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Karelin scoring with punches from side control.
Bunyon takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
That has opened up Paul Bunyon's cut even more.
Bunyon taking a bit of punishment here - Karelin scoring with strikes.
Karelin working the ground and pound.
You can see the frustration on Bunyon's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Karelin lands some shots froms side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Karelin scores with a couple of short elbows.
Karelin laying and praying for a moment but Bunyon takes advantage and regains half guard.
Karelin working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
The cut above Paul Bunyon's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Karelin slips a nice elbow through Bunyon's hands, connecting with Bunyon's forehead.
Bunyon tries to roll over but Karelin keeps him under control.
Karelin is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Paul Bunyon's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Karelin is nestled in close to Bunyon, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bunyon has hold of Karelin's hands but Karelin slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Paul Bunyon's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:24 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Ruslan Karelin!
Our winner, Ruslan Karelin, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Keith Primeau (ranked 5146 p4p, 166 weight class) and Yago Steve (ranked 1086 p4p, 13 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Keith Primeau!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Yago Steve!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Viktor Lagutenko and Konstantin Menshow.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Primeau misses with a straight left.
Steve tests Primeau's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Primeau throws out a leg kick but Steve moves out of range and Primeau only half commits.
Steve waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Primeau.
Nice jab there from Steve.
Steve is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Steve throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Primeau.
Primeau gets tackled into the cage by Steve. Steve maintains the clinch.
A hook to the body from Steve.
A short left from Primeau.
Steve lands a right hand.
Primeau misses with a hook to the ribs.
Primeau blocks a body shot from Steve.
Steve scores with a hook to the body.
Primeau tries to throw a body punch but Steve avoids it by throwing Primeau back against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Primeau throws a head punch that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Steve blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Primeau goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Steve lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Primeau.
A short body shot lands from Steve as the two fighters clinch.
Steve working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Steve prevents a body shot from Primeau.
Steve misses with a body punch.
A head punch on the inside from Primeau fails to land.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Primeau.
Steve lands a nice uppercut.
Steve swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Steve lands a nice uppercut.
Primeau goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Primeau working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Primeau letting Steve take a breather here.
Primeau misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Steve lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A body shot lands from Primeau.
Steve can't find room to land a body shot as Primeau controls the action.
Steve tries to work over Primeau's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Primeau working aggressively here.
Primeau blocking some punches.
Primeau blocking some punches.
Primeau can't find room to land a body shot as Steve controls the action.
Steve misses with a body punch.
Primeau tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Steve's elbow.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Primeau.
Steve tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Primeau's elbow.
Primeau misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Primeau throws a punch but it's blocked by Steve.
Steve prevents Primeau from breaking the clinch.
Primeau blocks a body shot from Steve.
Steve lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Primeau backwards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Steve makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Primeau misses with a body punch.
Steve struggles to land a body shot inside as Primeau controls his hands.
Steve lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Primeau lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Primeau throws a head punch that misses.
Steve struggles to land a body shot inside as Primeau controls his hands.
Steve wants to stall.
Steve tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Primeau's elbow.
Primeau lands a hook that snaps the head of Steve backwards.
Primeau tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Primeau doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Primeau misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Steve misses with a punch on the inside.
Primeau misses with a hook from the clinch.
Steve tries to throw a body punch but Primeau avoids it by throwing Steve back against the cage.
Steve misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Primeau blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Primeau lands a left hand.
Primeau misses with a body punch.
Steve prevents a body shot from Primeau.
Primeau lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Steve has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Primeau seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Steve can turn it around.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Steve struggles to land a body shot inside as Primeau controls his hands.
Primeau lands a hook to the side of the head.
Steve misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Steve swings wildly with an uppercut but Primeau uses good head movement to avoid it.
Primeau takes a shot to the head.
Primeau working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Steve misses with a punch to the body.
Primeau misses with a short punch on the inside.
Steve blocks a body shot from Primeau.
Primeau blocks an uppercut.
A short uppercut from Steve.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yago Steve dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Primeau avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Steve pushes Primeau up against the cage in a clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Primeau.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Primeau as Steve tries to tie him up.
Primeau misses with a punch to the body.
Steve tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Primeau's elbow.
Primeau breaks from the clinch.
Steve misses with an uppercut. Primeau saw that one coming.
A bone on bone clash there as Steve blocks the leg kick.
Steve is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Primeau ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Steve moves away.
Primeau looks for the body kick but Steve saw that one coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steve moves out of range as Primeau strikes.
Steve is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Primeau throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Steve moves into the clinch.
Steve lands a body shot in the clinch.
Steve lands a shoulder strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Steve scores with a shoulder strike.
Yago Steve seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Primeau fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Steve scores with a nice short uppercut.
Primeau works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Primeau can't find room to land a body shot as Steve controls the action.
Steve tries to throw a body punch but Primeau avoids it by throwing Steve back against the cage.
Steve misses with the head strike.
Steve misses with a body punch.
Primeau lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Primeau tries a body shot but Steve blocks it.
Primeau breaks from the clinch.
Primeau throws a leg kick but Steve sees it coming and moves out of range.
Steve throws out a powerful jab.
Steve tries to clinch but Primeau is having none of it.
Primeau throws a body shot but no joy.
A swing and a miss from Primeau.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Steve misses with a body shot.
Primeau moves out of range of the body kick from Steve.
Primeau half committed to a counter leg kick.
Steve misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Yago Steve seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Steve is looking to clinch.
Primeau lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Primeau on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Steve staying out of range there.
Primeau throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Primeau gets tackled into the cage by Steve. Steve maintains the clinch.
Primeau breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Steve closes the distance and pushes Primeau back into the cage.
Steve lands a left hand that snaps the head of Primeau backwards.
Primeau cracks Steve with a nice body shot.
Primeau pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Steve tries to clinch but Primeau moves away
and Primeau makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Steve keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Steve throws a looping overhand right but Primeau ducks down to avoid it.
Primeau looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Steve uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Primeau.
Steve scores with a decent looking hook.
Steve scores with a nice right hand.
Good exchange - Steve coming out on top.
Primeau takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Steve tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Primeau manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Primeau fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Steve manages to avoid it.
Steve waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Primeau.
As Steve backs away, Primeau returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Steve tries to clinch but Primeau moves out of range.
A counter left hand to the body from Primeau misses its target.
Steve bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Primeau swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Yago Steve seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Steve throws a head kick but Primeau moves out of range.
Steve looks to clinch
and Primeau counters with a nice uppercut.
Nice uppercut lands for Steve. That snapped Primeau's head back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Steve fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Primeau, pushing him back against the cage.
Primeau presses Steve against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Primeau.
Primeau has had enough of the clinch but Steve keeps him there for the moment.
Primeau lands an uppercut.
Steve misses with a punch on the inside.
Steve lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Steve lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Primeau backwards.
Steve can't find room to land a body shot as Primeau controls the action.
Steve misses with a hook to the ribs.
Steve gets through Primeau's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Steve swings wildly with an uppercut but Primeau uses good head movement to avoid it.
Primeau lands a nice shot to the body.
Steve throws a punch but it's blocked by Primeau.
Primeau blocks a body shot from Steve.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yago Steve showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Primeau keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Steve.
Steve looks to land a left hand but Primeau moved out of range nicely.
Steve takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Primeau ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Steve moves away.
Steve looks to throw the jab but Primeau is out of range.
Steve throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Primeau throwing a counter right hand but Steve manages to avoid it.
Steve moves out of range of the strikes.
Primeau misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Steve.
Steve throws a head kick that misses.
Primeau throws a looping overhand right but Steve ducks down to avoid it.
Primeau sets himself, and Steve steps forward looking for the clinch! Primeau avoids it this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Primeau takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Steve pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Primeau slips a straight right by Steve.
Steve jabs Primeau to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Steve tries to clinch but Primeau is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Primeau throws a body kick that misses.
Primeau takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Primeau looks for the body kick but Steve saw that one coming.
Steve bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Primeau jabs Steve right on the nose. Steve blinks but takes it well.
Steve misses with a straight left.
Primeau moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Primeau looks to land a body kick but Steve moved away.
Steve thows a left - swing and a miss!
Steve avoids the body shot from Primeau.
Steve tries to counter with a clinch but Primeau shakes him off and moves away.
Primeau tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Steve is able to avoid easily.
Steve lands a lovely overhand right.
Good exchange - Steve coming out on top.
Steve lands with a cross.
Keith Primeau has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Steve goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The fighters circling - Steve throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Steve throws a sloppy head kick and Primeau moves out of range easily.
Steve is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Primeau.
Primeau turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Steve moves away from the strike by Primeau.
Steve instigates a clinch.
Primeau escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Primeau throws a push kick but Steve slaps the foot to one side.
Donk. Primeau catches Steve right on the button with a cross.
Good leg kick by Primeau there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Primeau clobbers Steve with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Steve bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Primeau tries to move into range but Steve moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Steve lands with a cross.
Primeau throws a low kick but Steve moves out of range easily.
Steve throws a nice head kick!
Primeau circles away from the clinch attempt.
It looked like Primeau was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Steve.
Primeau ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Steve loads up on a big right hand but Primeau slips the punch.
Primeau quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Primeau throws the kick towards the body but Steve avoids it.
Primeau sets himself, and Steve steps forward looking for the clinch! Primeau avoids it this time.
Yago Steve is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Primeau throws a sloppy head kick and Steve moves out of range easily.
Primeau misses with a looping left.
Steve misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Primeau fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Steve manages to avoid it.
Primeau takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Steve swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Primeau.
Steve clinches up with Primeau and pushes him back against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Primeau tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Steve's elbow.
Steve lands a right hand that snaps the head of Primeau backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Primeau is trying to break free.
Steve prevents a body shot from Primeau.
Primeau's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Steve is looking to clinch.
Steve fails with an attempt to clinch.
Primeau throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Steve sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Primeau gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Steve scores with a punch to the head.
Steve throws a big shot that misses.
Primeau looks for the body kick but Steve saw that one coming.
And that's the end of the fight!
Yago Steve comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Steve 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 Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 27:30
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 27:30
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yago Steve!
Yago Steve tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Monte Zuma Jr. (ranked 2524 p4p, 299 weight class) and Sandee Gorgrip (ranked 3142 p4p, 347 weight class). Zuma Jr. comes to the cage accompanied by Spider Man. Sandee Gorgrip will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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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
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Monte Zuma Jr.!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Sandee Gorgrip!
The judges for this bout are Aleksei Zolotukhin, Sergei Dronov and Igor Prikhodko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zuma Jr. takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Gorgrip avoids the body shot from Zuma Jr..
Gorgrip darts in and clinches Zuma Jr. up against the cage.
Zuma Jr. has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Gorgrip uses from the top position.
Gorgrip must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Gorgrip is looking to stand up but Zuma Jr. won't let him.
Zuma Jr. is working an open guard so Gorgrip takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Monte Zuma Jr. seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zuma Jr. fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Gorgrip, pushing him back against the cage.
Zuma Jr. on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Zuma Jr. pulls guard.
Zuma Jr. keeping moving, preventing Gorgrip from controlling successfully.
Zuma Jr. is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Zuma Jr. is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Gorgrip wants to control from the top but Zuma Jr. keeps moving.
Zuma Jr. is looking for a triangle but Gorgrip pushes his legs off easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gorgrip gets to his feet - Zuma Jr. follows without any prompting.
Zuma Jr. misses the shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zuma Jr. scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Zuma Jr. scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Gorgrip to see if he's OK.
Gorgrip is trying to control Zuma Jr.'s posture but Zuma Jr. avoids it.
Zuma Jr. postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Zuma Jr. lands a nice forearm strike.
Zuma Jr. is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Gorgrip has escaped the position, nice work there.
A lull in the action here.
Zuma Jr.'s ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gorgrip takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Zuma Jr. is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Gorgrip is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
The ground and pound from Zuma Jr. seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Zuma Jr. working the ground and pound but Gorgrip is defending the strikes.
Zuma Jr. is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Gorgrip is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
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!
Gorgrip is looking for a sweep.
Gorgrip throwing some weak shots from the bottom that do no damage.
Zuma Jr. 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.
Gorgrip seems a little lost for a moment, as Zuma Jr. dominates the positioning.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Zuma Jr. is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Gorgrip has escaped the position, nice work there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zuma Jr. tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Zuma Jr. has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Zuma Jr. takes a little break here. Gorgrip wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gorgrip tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Zuma Jr. wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Zuma Jr. working the ground and pound from side control.
Zuma Jr. taking a breather here.
Zuma Jr. throws a strike aimed at the side of Gorgrip's head but Gorgrip avoids it well.
Zuma Jr. is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Gorgrip knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gorgrip takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Zuma Jr. is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Gorgrip knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Zuma Jr. creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Zuma Jr. swings around for an armbar but Gorgrip sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Zuma Jr.'s guard.
Gorgrip trying to control but Zuma Jr. is working from the bottom.
Zuma Jr. has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Gorgrip can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Zuma Jr. controls Gorgrip momentarily but Gorgrip frees himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Monte Zuma Jr. dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Gorgrip shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Zuma Jr. manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Gorgrip wants to control from the top but Zuma Jr. keeps moving.
Zuma Jr. looking for a guillotine here but Gorgrip defends easily.
Zuma Jr. is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gorgrip can do to turn this around?
Zuma Jr. looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Zuma Jr. has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Gorgrip can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Zuma Jr. working for a triangle but Gorgrip defends it easily.
Gorgrip looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gorgrip wants to stand but Zuma Jr. is controlling his posture from full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zuma Jr. is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Gorgrip defends well.
Gorgrip wants to stand but Zuma Jr. is controlling his posture from full guard.
Zuma Jr. is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Gorgrip rolls with it to try and escape but Zuma Jr. cranks on the arm and Gorgrip is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Monte Zuma Jr.!
A victorious Monte Zuma Jr. thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
Sandee Gorgrip spoke after the fight, saying 'He is a very good fighter. I will come back stronger next time you see me'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Bung Popper (ranked 1165 p4p, 170 weight class) and Kalle Kossu (ranked 2189 p4p, 292 weight class). Kalle Kossu will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Bung Popper!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kalle Kossu!
The judges for this bout are Fedor Mirinova, Aleksandr Martynov and Aleksei Zolotukhin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kossu throws a jab but it's blocked by Popper.
Kossu moves forwards but Popper connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Kossu thuds his right hand into Popper's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Kossu bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Popper's head.
Kossu 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.
Kossu scores with a sloppy right hand. Popper should have avoided that one.
Popper keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kossu.
A decent looking cross lands there for Kossu.
Popper paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Popper moves out of range as Kossu strikes.
Kossu staying out of range there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kossu looks to land a left hand but Popper moved out of range nicely.
Kalle Kossu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kossu slips a straight right by Popper.
We've been told by Popper's head coaches at The Philippines Finest that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Kossu thows a left - swing and a miss!
Popper works the jab nicely.
It looks like Kalle Kossu has been cut.
Popper takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Kossu missing with a left hand there. Popper was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kossu thows a left - swing and a miss!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Popper throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Popper staying out of range there.
A little feinted left hand from Popper on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Kossu throws the left hand but Popper avoids the punch easily.
Popper was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Popper walks into a stiff left hand from Kossu.
Kossu pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Popper was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Popper scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Popper lands a right hook to the body.
Popper jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Kossu is rocked!
Kossu connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Kossu walks into a stiff left hand from Popper.
Kossu is still on wobbly legs! Can Popper finish him?
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Popper takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Popper is rocked!
Kossu circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Popper to the canvas! Popper doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Kossu keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kalle Kossu!
Kalle Kossu seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Miro Tynkkynen (ranked 1010 p4p, 142 weight class) and Lenny Kowalski (ranked 933 p4p, 128 weight class). Tynkkynen's entrance music is Cow herd - Fields. A fine choice. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Miro Tynkkynen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Lenny Kowalski!
The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Vladimir Khabensky and Igor Prikhodko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tynkkynen throws a sloppy head kick and Kowalski moves out of range easily.
Kowalski throws a jab but it's blocked by Tynkkynen.
Tynkkynen closes the distance and clinches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kowalski.
Kowalski is trying to break the clinch but Tynkkynen is controlling him.
Kowalski avoids a wild elbow strike from Tynkkynen.
A short right from Kowalski.
Kowalski drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Tynkkynen gets underhooks to prevent Kowalski's takedown attempt.
Tynkkynen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kowalski changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Tynkkynen fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Miro Tynkkynen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lenny Kowalski.
Tynkkynen stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Tynkkynen wants it to stay on the feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kowalski avoids the head kick by Tynkkynen.
Kowalski unleashes a big counter combination but Tynkkynen bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Tynkkynen tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Kowalski counters with a nice low kick that buckles Tynkkynen's knee momentarily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tynkkynen tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kowalski manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
It seemed like Kowalski was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Tynkkynen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kowalski.
Tynkkynen is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Kowalski.
Kowalski swinging wildly here.
Tynkkynen tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Tynkkynen gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A nice right hand lands inside from Tynkkynen.
Tynkkynen missing with knees to the body.
Kowalski has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Tynkkynen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kowalski jumps guard and drags Tynkkynen to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Kowalski is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Tynkkynen defends well.
Kowalski looking for a sweep. Not yet Kowalski, not yet.
Kowalski lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Tynkkynen is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kowalski drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Kowalski jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Tynkkynen controlling Kowalski's posture.
Kowalski postures up.
Kowalski controlling from the top position.
Tynkkynen has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kowalski can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Kowalski wants to control from the top but Tynkkynen keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kowalski sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Tynkkynen is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Kowalski wants to control from the top but Tynkkynen keeps moving.
Kowalski preventing the sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tynkkynen wants to control position but Kowalski is using a can opener to pass guard... He's turned it into a full on guillotine from mount now! Big trouble for Tynkkynen here! He's turning a lovely shade of purple and yep! He's tapping out! I would say world class Jiu Jitsu but is it really? It was nice but let's not get silly about it.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Lenny Kowalski!
In defeat, Miro Tynkkynen stepped up to the mic, saying 'Sorry dad, next fight will be better.. I promise'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Maki Tantor (ranked 1160 p4p, 169 weight class) and Andy McCallum (ranked 1420 p4p, 202 weight class). McCallum has chosen Dixie as his entrance music. 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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180 lbs
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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
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Maki Tantor!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Andy McCallum!
The judges for this bout are Aleksandr Martynov, Valeri Chadov and Illya Tyunina.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McCallum throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Tantor was covering up waiting for the punch and McCallum finishes the takedown easily into guard.
McCallum throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Tantor works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Tantor has McCallum pulled in close to control his posture.
McCallum wants to control from the top but Tantor keeps moving.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Tantor holds on and takes a little breather.
McCallum missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McCallum throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
McCallum trying to control the position from guard on top but Tantor is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McCallum loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw McCallum working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tantor seems keen to control McCallum's posture.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Tantor keeping moving, preventing McCallum from controlling successfully.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Tantor looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Tantor's corner calls for a 1-2. Tantor obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
McCallum ducks under a wild hook from Tantor.
The fighters circling - Tantor throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Tantor throws out a loose jab but McCallum uses good head movement to avoid it.
McCallum shoots in and gets a takedown into Tantor's guard.
McCallum is fighting to break Tantor's control of his arms but Tantor is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McCallum working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
McCallum throws a big elbow that misses.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as McCallum accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
McCallum postures up in Tantor's guard and throws a big left but Tantor blocks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McCallum postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
McCallum throws a big right hand that misses.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McCallum connects with a couple of short punches.
McCallum stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tantor swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Tantor keeping moving, preventing McCallum from controlling successfully.
McCallum chips away with some ground and pound.
Tantor is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
McCallum in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Tantor avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
McCallum throws a big elbow that misses.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McCallum throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
McCallum pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tantor is keeping the position for now.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
McCallum fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tantor manages to avoid it.
McCallum is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
McCallum moves out of range of the body kick from Tantor.
McCallum throws a right hand that Tantor ducks under and follows up with a left that Tantor also avoids with ease.
McCallum misses with a straight right.
Tantor throws out a loose jab but McCallum uses good head movement to avoid it.
McCallum closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
McCallum connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Tantor some visible discomfort.
McCallum working the head with strikes.
McCallum sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Tantor is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
McCallum throws an elbow but Tantor slips to the side and avoids it well.
McCallum landing a few strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McCallum lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Tantor down.
McCallum has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
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!
McCallum sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Tantor is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
McCallum trying to control the action but Tantor is working from the bottom.
Tantor managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by McCallum.
Check out the look on McCallum's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
McCallum creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
McCallum throws a strike aimed at the side of Tantor's head but Tantor avoids it well.
McCallum creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Tantor sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Tantor avoids any damage from the ground and pound of McCallum.
Tantor managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by McCallum.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andy McCallum dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
McCallum takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Tantor misses with a head kick.
McCallum connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Tantor tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Tantor seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Tantor scores with a leg kick.
Tantor ducks right into an uppercut from McCallum.
McCallum takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
McCallum shoots in and gets a takedown into Tantor's guard.
McCallum sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Tantor's guard.
McCallum throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
McCallum throwing shots but Tantor is blocking nicely.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McCallum missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Tantor trying to hold on to McCallum's head to control him but McCallum postures up.
McCallum is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Tantor reverses the position - he's now on top in McCallum's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tantor stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. McCallum swivels though and keeps the full guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as McCallum holds on and takes a little breather.
McCallum looking to hit a scissor sweep but Tantor is one step ahead there.
McCallum keeping moving, preventing Tantor from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
McCallum wants to sweep here but Tantor controlling him for the moment.
McCallum trying to control the position.
McCallum pulls Tantor in close to his closed guard and prevents Tantor from doing any damage or advancing position.
McCallum is looking to stand up but Tantor isn't so interested in that idea.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tantor preventing the sweep.
McCallum has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
McCallum throws a nice looking combination but Tantor bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Tantor scores with a shot to the body.
McCallum defending well as Tantor loads up on a big left hand.
McCallum cracks Tantor with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
McCallum checks a low kick from Tantor.
Andy McCallum seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McCallum misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Tantor counters with a nice leg kick.
Maki Tantor is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
McCallum swings for the body but Tantor moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tantor tries to work over McCallum's front leg with a kick but McCallum checks it.
Tantor slaps away a takedown attempt from McCallum, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Tantor cracks McCallum with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
A lazy left from Tantor finds it's target.
McCallum looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McCallum throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Tantor works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
McCallum working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tantor preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
McCallum trying to control the position from guard on top but Tantor is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McCallum might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Tantor haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Maki Tantor will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
A jab from McCallum misses.
Tantor lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Maki Tantor is winning the standup battle so far.
Tantor leaves McCallum with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
McCallum avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
McCallum lands a nice shot to the body.
McCallum misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
As McCallum looks to move away, Tantor throws a big counter combo but McCallum just gets out of the way.
McCallum avoids the body shot from Tantor.
Tantor looks to score with a jab to the body but McCallum is just out of range.
McCallum changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Tantor throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting McCallum counter with a right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McCallum lands a jab.
McCallum stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Tantor.
McCallum scores with the left hand. Tantor knows he should have avoided that one.
McCallum takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McCallum checks a low kick from Tantor.
McCallum tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Tantor defends well and McCallum ends up having to push Tantor into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Maki Tantor has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Andy McCallum.
Tantor works McCallum's body with a nice hook.
Tantor throws the left hand but McCallum avoids the punch easily.
McCallum let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
McCallum shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than McCallum was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
The ground and pound from McCallum seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Sloppy strikes there by McCallum.
McCallum connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Tantor some visible discomfort.
Tantor taking a bit of punishment here - McCallum scoring with strikes.
Tantor is trying to get back to half guard.
McCallum throws a strike aimed at the side of Tantor's head but Tantor avoids it well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McCallum working the ground and pound but Tantor is defending the strikes.
McCallum looks up at the clock and then as Tantor takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, McCallum smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
McCallum lands a few punches from side control.
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!
McCallum sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Tantor is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The ground and pound from McCallum seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
McCallum throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Tantor works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Tantor trying to control from the bottom.
McCallum scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
McCallum is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McCallum passes the guard and advances to mount!
McCallum misses with a head shot.
McCallum throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Tantor because McCallum loaded up on that one.
Tantor in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Tantor is rocked!
McCallum loads up on a couple of big shots to the head that have Tantor scrambling to escape. He can't get free though and several more unanswered shots from McCallum land to the head. The referee has no choice but to stop the fight. McCallum stands and salutes the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:50 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Andy McCallum!
Andy McCallum decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Kappa Knox (ranked 1507 p4p, 197 weight class) and John Edmonds (ranked 693 p4p, 102 weight class). Knox's entrance music is 'Til I Collapse | Eminem. A fine choice. Edmonds has chosen Frankie Smith - Double Dutch Bus as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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195 lbs
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Lethal high kicks
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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
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Kappa Knox!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, John Edmonds!
The judges for this bout are Aleksandr Martynov, Vladimir Khabensky and Ivan Kurochkin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Knox lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Sloppy strikes from Edmonds. Those never looked like landing.
Knox moves out of range of the strikes.
Knox has been working on his boxing with his coaches at ~T~ Troid - Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Knox lands a nice leg kick that just misses Edmonds's sensitive parts.
Knox steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Edmonds.
Edmonds misses with an uppercut
and Knox connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Edmonds throws out a loose jab but Knox uses good head movement to avoid it.
Edmonds closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Edmonds lands in his opponent's guard.
Knox looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Knox is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Knox is thwarting Edmonds's attempts to control the position.
Edmonds is looking to improve his position.
Edmonds is holding on to half guard well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Knox content to control rather than advance.
Edmonds holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Edmonds is trying to get back to full guard.
Knox is figuring out what he wants to do next.
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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Edmonds moves into full guard.
Knox trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Knox engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Good shot there by Edmonds.
Edmonds blocks a leg kick.
Knox swings for the body but Edmonds moves out of range.
Edmonds misses with a left hand
and Knox counters with a body kick.
Edmonds stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Edmonds swinging wildly here.
A slow jab from Edmonds misses its intended target.
Edmonds throws a jab but it's blocked by Knox.
Good leg kick by Knox there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Knox uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Edmonds.
Knox swings for the body but Edmonds moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A big left from Knox misses.
Edmonds falls off balance throwing a combination
enabling Knox to counter with a crisp jab.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Knox gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Knox avoids the body shot from Edmonds.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Knox takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Knox slips a jab from Edmonds.
Edmonds misses with a leg kick
and Edmonds takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Edmonds throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Knox moves out of range as Edmonds strikes.
Edmonds misses with an uppercut
and Knox counters with a thumping low kick.
Edmonds misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A counter left hand to the body from Knox misses its target.
Edmonds shoots in and gets a takedown into Knox's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Knox controlling the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but John Edmonds will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Knox gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Edmonds throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Knox sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Edmonds tries a head kick but it misses.
Knox lands with a nice body punch.
Knox displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Edmonds throws out the jab.
It looked like Knox wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Edmonds throws a predictable looking body shot
and Knox counters with a stiff right hand.
Knox throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Edmonds shoots and misses
and Knox counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
A nice leg kick lands there from Knox.
Knox moves in looking to clinch but Edmonds pushes him off.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Edmonds misses with a body shot.
Jab, jab by Edmonds - just one landing.
Edmonds gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Knox counters with a left and a right that stings Edmonds.
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!
Edmonds on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Knox. Knox obviously looking to wear him down.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Edmonds's corner calls for a 1-2. Edmonds obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Knox throws a looping overhand right but Edmonds ducks down to avoid it.
Knox scores with a leg kick.
Edmonds throws a body punch but Knox moves out of range.
Knox tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Edmonds manages to circle out of the way.
A low kick from Edmonds misses
and Knox counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Edmonds thinking.
Edmonds takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Edmonds throws an off balance right hand
and Knox connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Knox scoring well with a low kick there.
Edmonds shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Knox is trying to defend but Edmonds finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Edmonds is trying to work for a kimura but Knox is defending well.
Knox trying to control here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Edmonds is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Edmonds is keen to just control but Knox is a slippery customer.
Knox is looking for a sweep. Edmonds is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Knox is trying to stand back up but Edmonds is controlling him
Knox is looking for a sweep. Edmonds is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Edmonds wants to lay and pray for a moment but Knox keeps working.
Edmonds prevents Knox from improving his position.
Knox desperately trying to maintain half guard.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Edmonds is trying hard to land a takedown here. Knox sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Knox looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Kappa Knox has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Edmonds.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Edmonds.
Edmonds ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Knox moves away.
Kappa Knox is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Knox tries to bum rush Edmonds with a series of wild strikes but Edmonds uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Edmonds shoots in looking for a takedown but Knox manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Edmonds's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Knox tries to clinch up but Edmonds circles away and keeps his distance.
Knox lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Knox lands with a cross.
Nice body punch from Knox.
Knox thumps Edmonds with a low kick.
Edmonds's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Edmonds ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Knox stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Knox wants it to stay on the feet.
Edmonds takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Edmonds throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Knox.
Edmonds misses with a combination
and Knox counters with a straight right hand.
Knox connects with a leg kick. Edmonds looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kappa Knox dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! And we move into the final round!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Edmonds.
Edmonds throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Knox sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Knox tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Edmonds shoots in and gets a takedown into Knox's guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Knox is on top in guard.
Knox sitting in guard, not really doing much.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Edmonds looking for a guillotine here but Knox defends easily.
Knox is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Edmonds looking to control.
Knox wants to control from the top but Edmonds keeps moving.
Knox is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Edmonds working for a triangle but Knox defends it easily.
Knox content to stall in guard here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Edmonds tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Knox is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Knox throws a shot from downtown. Edmonds moves away and avoids it.
Edmonds falls off balance throwing a combination
and Knox counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Knox takes a jab right on the kisser.
Knox thuds his right hand into Edmonds's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Knox ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Edmonds moves away.
Edmonds shoots and misses
and Knox makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Knox throws a nice inside leg kick.
Knox lands with an overhand left.
Edmonds misses with a hook
and Knox connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Knox showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Edmonds.
As Edmonds looks to move away, Knox throws a big counter combo but Edmonds just gets out of the way.
John Edmonds seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A solid body kick from Knox.
Knox moves away from the strike by Edmonds.
Knox is looking to counter punch.
Knox throws a predictable looking body shot
letting Edmonds counter with a right hand.
Edmonds throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Knox sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Knox was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Knox feints and then cracks Edmonds's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Edmonds down.
A swing and a miss from Edmonds.
Edmonds throws an overhand right that lands on Knox's shoulder, as Knox tries to avoid the shot.
Knox tries to counter by clinching up but Edmonds breaks away and moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Knox tests Edmonds's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Edmonds misses with a left hand
and Knox counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
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!
Edmonds misses the jab.
Edmonds throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Knox on the side of the head.
Edmonds misses with a straight right.
Knox appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Knox connects with a crisp jab.
Edmonds shoots in for a double leg but Knox sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Edmonds takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Edmonds avoids the head kick by Knox.
Knox takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A jab from Edmonds misses.
Kappa Knox is winning the standup battle so far.
That kick from Knox tenderised Edmonds's leg. Edmonds is trying to keep his angry face on.
Knox uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Knox scores with a jab to the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kappa Knox showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Knox has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 30:27
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kappa Knox!
After winning the bout, Kappa Knox thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Downwith Drago (ranked 1193 p4p, 146 weight class) and Kyle Cobra (ranked 275 p4p, 42 weight class). Kyle Cobra is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 6 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Downwith Drago!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Kyle Cobra!
The judges for this bout are Illya Tyunina, Aleksandr Martynov and Valeri Chadov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cobra tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Drago manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Drago shoots in looking for a takedown but Cobra manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Drago's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Cobra has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Drago is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Drago shoots in for a takedown but Cobra shows good takedown defense.
Drago drives through with a takedown into guard.
Cobra trying to control the position.
Drago is looking to work some ground and pound but Cobra has wrist control.
Drago trying to control but Cobra is working from the bottom.
Drago trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Drago connects with a couple of short punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Drago throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Drago has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Drago scoring with punches to the head and body.
Drago working some strikes from top position.
Drago trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
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.
Cobra has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Drago has passed into side control.
Drago working the strikes but Cobra uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Drago is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Drago misses with a head shot. Cobra uses the momentum to regain guard.
Drago trying to control the position from guard on top but Cobra is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Drago with a flurry of punches that miss.
Drago throws a big right hand that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Drago wants to control from the top but Cobra keeps moving.
Drago in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Cobra thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Drago's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Drago working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Drago throwing strikes from guard but Cobra blocks nicely.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Drago accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Cobra working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Drago.
Cobra is trying to hold Drago in close to prevent damage but Drago has managed to pass into half guard.
Drago is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Drago misses with a head shot. Cobra uses the momentum to regain guard.
Drago throws an elbow that misses. Cobra uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Drago's guard. Nice move by Cobra!
Cobra working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Cobra throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Drago manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Cobra manages to get himself to full guard.
Drago lands a couple of digs.
Cobra manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Drago manages to get himself to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cobra throws an elbow that misses. Drago uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Cobra's guard. Nice move by Drago!
Cobra has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Drago has passed into side control.
Cobra taking a bit of punishment here - Drago scoring with strikes.
Drago throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cobra is looking to regain half guard here but Drago keeps moving and retains side control.
Drago in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Cobra is working to avoid the ground and pound but Drago connects with a decent elbow.
Drago working the ground and pound.
Drago working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Downwith Drago dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Drago closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Cobra to the mat! Cobra manages to get full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cobra is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Drago is looking to work some ground and pound but Cobra has wrist control.
Cobra preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Drago with a nice head shot there.
Drago throws an elbow that misses. Cobra uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Drago's guard. Nice move by Cobra!
Cobra working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cobra throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Drago works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Drago is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Cobra can do to turn this around?
Cobra showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Drago keeping moving, preventing Cobra from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cobra throws a big right hand that misses.
Drago wants to sweep but no luck.
Cobra looking to pass the guard.
Cobra controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Drago is on top in guard.
Drago loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Drago postures up.
Cobra working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Drago.
Cobra wants to sweep here but Drago controlling him for the moment.
Drago throwing strikes from guard but Cobra blocks nicely.
Drago postures up and lands a big shot to Cobra's brow.
Drago missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Cobra preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Drago chips away with some ground and pound.
Drago throwing strikes from guard but Cobra blocks nicely.
Drago lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Drago is looking to work some ground and pound but Cobra has wrist control.
Drago throws a big right hand that misses.
Drago cracks Cobra with a solid left hand.
Drago is looking to work some ground and pound but Cobra has wrist control.
Drago chips away with some ground and pound.
Drago with a flurry of punches that miss.
Drago working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Drago is in close to Cobra's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Drago in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Drago accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Drago throws a strike but Cobra rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Drago keeping moving, preventing Cobra from controlling successfully.
Drago manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Cobra manages to get himself to full guard.
Downwith Drago overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Drago throws a big right hand that misses.
Drago throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Drago throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Drago wants to control from the top but Cobra keeps moving.
Cobra wants to sweep but no luck.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Drago trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Drago makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Downwith Drago dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Drago tries to score a power double leg takedown but Cobra sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Drago somewhat.
Cobra tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Drago manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Drago feinted with a counter takedown.
Drago shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Cobra defends it nicely.
Cobra doesn't manage to clinch there - Drago circles away.
Cobra pushes Drago up against the cage in a clinch.
Drago goes for a takedown attempt but Cobra pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Downwith Drago. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Drago dives in and grabs Cobra's left leg, looking for a takedown. Cobra pushes down on Drago's head and hops out.
Cobra tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Drago manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Cobra has Drago up against the cage in a clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Cobra.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Still in the clinch, Cobra scores with a nice short uppercut.
Cobra lands a body punch in the clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Drago changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Cobra fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Cobra drives through and clinches with Drago against the cage.
Cobra scores with a shot to the side of Drago's head.
It looks like Downwith Drago has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cobra pushes Drago back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Cobra lands a shoulder strike.
Cobra is working Drago over against the cage.
Cobra lands a body shot in the clinch.
Cobra working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Cobra stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A shot in the inside from Cobra.
Nice body punch from Cobra - that landed with a thud.
Good body shot from Cobra.
Cobra lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Drago.
Cobra scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Cobra digs a right hand into Drago's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Drago's gas tank.
Cobra lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A short uppercut from Cobra.
Cobra lands with a left to the head.
Drago is rocked!
Cobra pushes Drago back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Oh Drago is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Cobra scores with a shot to the side of Drago's head.
Cobra dips a shoulder and cracks Drago with a mighty uppercut! Drago falls back against the cage and Cobra unloads with a barrage of strikes! Drago is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Cobra screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kyle Cobra!
During a confident post fight interview, Kyle Cobra thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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