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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Lodzov Hugs (ranked 2375 p4p, 272 weight class) and Yusuke Urameshi (ranked 824 p4p, 107 weight class). Urameshi has chosen Smile Bomb as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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160 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 19 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Lodzov Hugs!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Yusuke Urameshi!
The judges for this bout are Sergei Dronov, Illya Tyunina and Konstantin Menshow.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fighters circling - Urameshi throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hugs closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Urameshi did well to prevent Hugs getting side control.
Hugs working over Urameshi with some ground and pound. Urameshi looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Hugs wants to take a breather but Urameshi is having none of it.
Hugs working Urameshi over with strikes.
Urameshi is trying to stand.
Urameshi kicks off Hugs and gets to his feet.
Urameshi cracks Hugs with a right hand to the side of the head.
Hugs tries to clinch but Urameshi is having none of it.
Urameshi moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Urameshi smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Urameshi misses with a hook.
Urameshi throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hugs sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Urameshi misses with a lunging right hand
letting Hugs counter with a right hand.
Hugs moves into the clinch.
Hugs lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Hugs in particular looking to stall.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice strikes from Hugs there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ground and pound from Hugs.
Hugs lands strikes from half guard.
Urameshi pushes Hugs off looking to stand but Hugs dives back in and keeps control.
We've been hearing that Hugs has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Hugs keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Urameshi is trying to stand back up but Hugs is controlling him
Urameshi on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Urameshi pushes Hugs off looking to stand but Hugs dives back in and keeps control.
Urameshi manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Hugs keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Urameshi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Urameshi blocks an elbow strike.
Hugs missing with knees to the body.
Urameshi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hugs blocks an uppercut.
Urameshi misses with a body punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hugs wants a takedown.
Urameshi tries to work over Hugs's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Urameshi on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A body shot lands from Hugs.
Urameshi pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Urameshi with a nice cross.
Urameshi 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.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Urameshi connects with a good right hand that stumbles Hugs. Hugs circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Urameshi scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Urameshi swings for the body but Hugs moves out of range.
Hugs looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Urameshi is fending him off so far but Hugs persists. Nope, Urameshi circles away and we're back to standing.
Hugs gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Urameshi working aggressively here.
Hugs tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Urameshi's elbow.
Urameshi misses with a punch to the body.
Urameshi misses with a punch to the body.
Hugs struggles to land a body shot inside as Urameshi controls his hands.
Hugs tries a body shot but Urameshi blocks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Urameshi struggles to land a body shot inside as Hugs controls his hands.
Urameshi throws a head punch that misses.
Urameshi has a couple of punches blocked by Hugs.
Urameshi working aggressively here.
Hugs misses with a short punch on the inside.
Urameshi lands a left hand.
Urameshi working aggressively here.
Urameshi throws a punch but it's blocked by Hugs.
Urameshi breaks from the clinch.
Hugs shoots in but Urameshi avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lodzov Hugs. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A big left from Urameshi misses.
Lodzov Hugs seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hugs closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Urameshi working some nice short punches in the clinch.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Hugs tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Urameshi avoids it.
Hugs is trying to drag Urameshi to the mat but Urameshi just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Hugs has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Urameshi after a bit of a struggle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Urameshi misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hugs is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Hugs throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Urameshis head.
A short left from Urameshi.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Urameshi gets underhooks to prevent Hugs's takedown attempt.
Hugs has Urameshi pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Urameshi manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Urameshi misses with a hook from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Urameshi.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hugs.
Urameshi pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Urameshi slips a jab and a cross from Hugs.
Hugs slips a jab from Urameshi.
Hugs tries to clinch there but Urameshi circles away.
Urameshi moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hugs shoots in and gets a takedown into Urameshi's guard.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Urameshi has his feet on Hugs's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Hugs tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Urameshi paws at him with a jab and circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yusuke Urameshi dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Urameshi scores with a nice right hand.
Hugs shoots in but Urameshi avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Urameshi cracks Hugs with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Hugs defending well as Urameshi loads up on a big left hand.
Urameshi tries to keep at a distance but Hugs has taken the fight into the clinch.
Hugs goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Urameshi escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
No luck for Hugs with that takedown attempt.
Yusuke Urameshi seems to be getting the better of the standup.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hugs has managed to clinch.
Urameshi lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hugs blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Urameshi.
Urameshi misses with a hook to the ribs.
Urameshi misses with a body punch.
Urameshi working aggressively here.
Urameshi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Urameshi is pressed up against the cage. Hugs has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Urameshi down to the mat. Urameshi avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lodzov Hugs. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Urameshi misses the jab.
Urameshi lunges at Hugs with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Hugs's hand.
Hugs drives through and clinches with Urameshi against the cage.
Urameshi prevents a body shot from Hugs.
Urameshi misses with the head strike.
Urameshi tries a body shot but Hugs blocks it.
Hugs blocks an uppercut.
Hugs wants a takedown.
Urameshi lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Hugs pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Urameshi scores with a punch to the head.
Urameshi bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Hugs's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hugs is looking to clinch.
A jab from Urameshi misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Urameshi throws a lazy right hand but Hugs sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A big right from Urameshi misses.
It looked like Hugs wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Hugs takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Urameshi has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Urameshi connects with a right hand. Hugs shakes it off.
Urameshi misses the shot to the body.
Hugs pushes Urameshi up against the cage in a clinch.
Urameshi working aggressively here.
Urameshi avoids the elbow strike from Hugs, against the cage.
Urameshi tries to throw a body punch but Hugs avoids it by throwing Urameshi back against the cage.
Hugs manages to break the clinch.
Hugs gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
A shot to the liver by Urameshi. Beautiful body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hugs throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Urameshi sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hugs fails in his attempt to clinch.
Decent striking displayed by Urameshi there.
Jab from Urameshi.
Hugs misses with a hook. Urameshi ducked under it nicely.
It seemed like Urameshi was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Hugs with a lazy takedown attempt
enabling Urameshi to counter with a crisp jab.
Hugs takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Urameshi scores with a jab. Hugs acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Urameshi bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Hugs dives in for a single leg takedown but Urameshi sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Hugs tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Urameshi manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Hugs needs to keep his hands up - Urameshi had a free shot at his head there.
Hugs dives in for a single leg takedown but Urameshi sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hugs has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Hugs there as he acknowledges the shot.
Urameshi slaps away a takedown attempt from Hugs, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Urameshi works Hugs's body with a nice hook.
Hugs doesn't manage to clinch there - Urameshi circles away.
Hugs misses the shot to the body.
Hugs misses with a right hand
and Urameshi counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Urameshi's jab looks to have found its range, popping Hugs under the eye.
Hugs fails with a takedown attempt.
Urameshi swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Urameshi circles away from the clinch attempt.
It seemed like Urameshi was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Hugs just misses with a punch to the body.
Urameshi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hugs moves away.
Hugs is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yusuke Urameshi showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Hugs walks into a straight right hand from Urameshi.
Hugs tries to clinch up but Urameshi circles away and keeps his distance.
Urameshi looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Hugs looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Urameshi swings for the body but Hugs moves out of range.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Hugs.
Nice sprawl there from Urameshi as Hugs shoots in.
Urameshi missing with a left hand there. Hugs was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A little feinted left hand from Hugs on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Urameshi connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Hugs takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hugs slips a straight right by Urameshi.
Hugs misses with a body punch
and Urameshi counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Urameshi cracks a nice hook into Hugs's ribs.
Urameshi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hugs moves away.
Hugs moves away from the strike by Urameshi.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Urameshi tests Hugs's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Hugs drops his hands momentarily and Urameshi takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Urameshi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hugs.
Hugs wants to clinch but Urameshi slips to the side
and Urameshi counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Urameshi lands a lovely overhand right.
Hugs throws a big shot that misses.
Urameshi lands a glancing blow to the side of Hugs's head.
Urameshi throws out a loose jab but Hugs uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hugs is looking to clinch.
Urameshi thows a left - swing and a miss!
Urameshi keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Urameshi cracks Hugs with an open hand slap.
Urameshi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hugs.
Lodzov Hugs has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Urameshi fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Hugs looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Hugs throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Hugs fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Urameshi manages to avoid it.
Urameshi with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Hugs fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lodzov Hugs. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hugs will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
A looping hook to the body misses from Urameshi. Hugs does a little dance to reset his feet.
Urameshi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hugs manages to avoid it.
Urameshi works Hugs's body with a nice hook.
Hugs on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Hugs takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Hugs shoots in looking for a takedown but Urameshi manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Hugs's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hugs misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Urameshi slips under a jab from Hugs.
Hugs misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Urameshi.
Hugs tries to clinch
and Hugs takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nice takedown defense from Urameshi. No joy for Hugs on that attempt.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Urameshi! But no joy.
Hugs takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Hugs with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Urameshi to score with a decent uppercut.
Hugs takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Urameshi lands a right hook to the body.
Urameshi works Hugs's body with a nice hook.
Urameshi thuds his right hand into Hugs's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Urameshi with a jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hugs throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hugs takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Urameshi with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Hugs takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Urameshi scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Hugs missing with a left hand there. Urameshi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Urameshi lands with an overhand left.
Hugs throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Yusuke Urameshi is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Hugs tries to clinch up but Urameshi circles away and keeps his distance.
Yusuke Urameshi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hugs tries to clinch up
and Urameshi counters with a straight right hand.
Hugs misses with a hook to the body
and Urameshi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hugs drops his hands momentarily and Urameshi takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Hugs goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Yusuke Urameshi comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Urameshi winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 26:30
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 26:30
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yusuke Urameshi!
A very excited looking Yusuke Urameshi made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
In defeat, Lodzov Hugs stepped up to the mic, saying 'this was bullshit'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Beck Lee (ranked 3456 p4p, 360 weight class) and Spas Spasov (ranked 1920 p4p, 223 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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159 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Beck Lee!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 12 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Spas Spasov!
The judges for this bout are Konstantin Menshow, Vladimir Khabensky and Aleksei Zolotukhin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice sprawl there from Lee as Spasov shoots in.
Spasov swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Lee looks to land a body kick but Spasov moved away.
Lee closes the distance and clinches.
Spasov tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Lee smiles and moves away.
Lee jabs at Spasov's body.
Spasov has taken the fight to the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Spasov as the two fighters clinch.
Lee wants to get back to striking at distance but Spasov won't allow it.
Spasov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Spasov ducks under a wild hook from Lee.
Lee takes the fight into the clinch.
Spasov gets control of Lee's arms and successfully pulls guard. Spasov will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Spasov not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Spasov trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Spasov wants to stand up but Lee is controlling him.
Lee stays in close to Spasov's body and controls the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spasov is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Lee throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Spasov works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Spasov is looking to stand up but Lee isn't so interested in that idea.
Lee trying to control but Spasov is working from the bottom.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Spasov preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Spasov wants to stand up but Lee is controlling him.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Spasov closes the distance and clinches.
Lee tries to circle away but Spasov has him pinned against the cage.
Lee blocks a body shot from Spasov.
The referee calls for Spasov to work.
Spasov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lee's elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Spasov lands a body shot.
Spasov leaning against his opponent.
Spasov pulls Lee into guard.
Lee decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Spasov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lee throws out the jab.
Spasov looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Spasov misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Beck Lee has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Spas Spasov.
Spasov shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Lee as he avoids it easily.
Spasov fails to land the takedown.
Spas Spasov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lee looks to land a combination. Spasov sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Lee wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Lee working hard to break the clinch.
Spasov successfully pulls guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lee controlling from the top position.
Lee working some strikes from top position.
Spasov has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Lee off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Beck Lee is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Spasov misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Spasov is defended easily by Lee.
Lee gets a clinch.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Lee looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Spasov lands a body punch.
Spasov lands a left hand.
Spasov has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Lee uses from the top position.
Spasov looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Spasov is looking to stand up but Lee isn't so interested in that idea.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Spasov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lee is one step ahead there.
Lee throws a big elbow that misses.
Spasov doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Lee is stalling in the full guard.
Lee throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Spasov wants to get back to his feet but Lee is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Lee loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Spasov throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Lee controlling from the top position.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Spas Spasov will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Lee closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Spasov breaks from the clinch.
Lee throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Spasov is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Spasov walks into a straight right hand from Lee.
Spasov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lee.
Spasov is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Spasov.
Lee has taken the fight to the clinch.
Lee drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Spasov gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Spasov stalling the fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spasov pushes Lee back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Spasov struggles to land a body shot inside as Lee controls his hands.
Spasov lands with a short shot to the head.
Spasov successfully pulls guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spasov has his feet on Lee's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Lee rushes Spasov and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Lee is trying to break the clinch but Spasov has him pressed against the cage.
Spasov lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Spasov drags the fight down to the ground.
Spasov is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Lee lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Spasov is trying to control the position but Lee postures up.
Spasov is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Lee is controlling him.
Lee decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Spasov, up you get!
Spasov ducks right into an uppercut from Lee.
Lee clinches up with Spasov and pushes him back against the cage.
Spasov prevents Lee from breaking the clinch.
Spasov prevents Lee from breaking the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spasov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lee holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Spasov breaks the clinch.
Lee closes the distance and clinches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lee breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Lee walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Lee darts in and clinches Spasov up against the cage.
Lee wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Spasov has him pressed against the cage.
Spas Spasov seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Spasov cracks Lee with a nice body shot.
Lee changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Spasov fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Spasov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lee throws out the jab.
Spasov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lee.
Lee avoids a punch combination nicely.
Spasov lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Lee avoids a punch combination nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spasov gets tackled into the cage by Lee. Lee maintains the clinch.
Spasov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short uppercut from Spasov.
Spasov digs a right hand underneath Lee's ribcage. Lee let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Lee has had enough of the clinch but Spasov keeps him there for the moment.
Lee wants to break free but Spasov has control.
The referee is keeping an eye on Spasov - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Spasov keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Lee's efforts to push away.
Lee wants to break the clinch but can't.
Good body shot from Spasov.
Lee can't break the clinch.
Lee working hard to break the clinch.
Spasov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Spasov fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Spasov avoids the head kick by Lee.
Beck Lee is winning the standup battle so far.
Spasov takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Spasov fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Lee, pushing him back against the cage.
Spasov digs a right hand into Lee's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Lee's gas tank.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Spasov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Spasov has managed to clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Spasov can't find room to land a body shot as Lee controls the action.
Spasov ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Spasov no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Spasov wants to stand up but Lee is controlling him.
Lee stays in close to Spasov's body and controls the position.
Spasov manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Lee is trying to break the clinch but Spasov is controlling him.
Spasov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Lee is trying to push Spasov away but Spasov has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Spasov manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Spasov trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Spas Spasov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Spasov has Lee up against the cage in a clinch.
A short body shot lands from Spasov as the two fighters clinch.
Spasov is leaning against Lee and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Lee tries to circle away but Spasov has him pinned against the cage.
Spasov works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Lee breaks from the clinch.
Spasov fails with the takedown.
Spasov tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Lee swivels and escapes.
Spasov has taken the fight to the clinch.
The referee calls for Spasov to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A frustrated look appears on Lee's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Lee trying to land knees to the body.
Spasov prevents Lee from breaking the clinch.
Spasov lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Spasov keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Lee's efforts to push away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spasov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lee is trying to push Spasov away but Spasov has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Spasov decides to pull guard.
Spasov wants to stand and escape but Lee is having none of it.
Spasov kicks Lee off and gets to his feet.
Spasov gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Lee has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Lee wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Spasov has him pressed against the cage.
Spasov jumps guard and drags Lee to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Lee controls from within his opponent's guard.
Spasov has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Lee has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Lee can't break the clinch.
Lee looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Spasov ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Spasov no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Lee controlling from the top position.
Spasov has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Lee off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Lee scores with a body shot.
Beck Lee has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Spas Spasov is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Spasov fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Lee thinks about countering with a head kick.
Beck Lee has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Spas Spasov.
Lee pushes Spasov up against the cage in a clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Lee's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Spasov lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Lee.
Spasov has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Lee seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Spasov can turn it around.
Lee is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Lee wants to break free but Spasov has control.
Lee has a couple of punches blocked by Spasov.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lee wants to break free but Spasov has control.
Spasov drags the fight down to the ground.
Spasov working a defensive guard here.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Lee accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Spasov has his feet on Lee's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Spasov will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Lee misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Lee has managed to clinch.
Lee tries for a takedown but Spasov manages to get underhooks.
Spasov lands a left hand that snaps the head of Lee backwards.
Spasov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Spasov keeps control of Lee as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Spasov tries a body shot but Lee blocks it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Spasov cracks Lee with a nice body shot.
Spasov successfully pulls guard.
Lee won't allow Spasov to get back to his feet.
The fighters are working up against the cage. Spasov manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Spasov lands a body punch.
Lee wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Lee tries to break the clinch but Spasov is controlling the position.
Lee blocks a body shot from Spasov.
Lee blocks a body shot from Spasov.
Nice body punch from Spasov.
Lee is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Spasov lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Lee.
The referee is keeping an eye on Spasov - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Spasov.
And that's the end of the fight!
Spas Spasov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Spasov winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 27:30
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 27:30
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Spas Spasov!
Spas Spasov 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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Eliott Leighton (ranked 3220 p4p, 366 weight class) and Dmitry Ovchinnikov (ranked 2023 p4p, 258 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Leighton might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Bad to the Bone - George Thorogood. Eliott Leighton had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Eliott Leighton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 8 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Dmitry Ovchinnikov!
The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Dmitry Maklakov and Aleksandr Martynov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Leighton defending well as Ovchinnikov loads up on a big left hand.
Leighton drives through and clinches with Ovchinnikov against the cage.
Leighton throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Ovchinnikovs head.
Ovchinnikov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Leighton will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Ovchinnikov tries to work over Leighton's front leg with a kick but Leighton checks it.
Leighton shoots in for a takedown but Ovchinnikov shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ovchinnikov. Leighton does a little dance to reset his feet.
Leighton doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Ovchinnikov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eliott Leighton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Leighton fails in his attempt to clinch.
Ovchinnikov circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ovchinnikov scores with a hook to the body. Leighton takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Leighton uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ovchinnikov.
It looked like Leighton was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Ovchinnikov bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Leighton's head.
Leighton closes the distance and clinches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ovchinnikov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Leighton clinches with his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ovchinnikov breaks the clinch.
Leighton fails with a takedown attempt.
Ovchinnikov misses with a looping right.
An inside leg kick from Ovchinnikov misses.
Leighton changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Dmitry Ovchinnikov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Leighton stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Ovchinnikov.
Leighton shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Ovchinnikov kicks Leighton off and gets to his feet.
Ovchinnikov has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Leighton is landing a low percentage of strikes.
A decent looking cross lands there for Leighton.
Leighton takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Leighton moves in looking to clinch but Ovchinnikov pushes him off.
Leighton scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Ovchinnikov taking some punishment here, with Leighton in his half guard.
Ovchinnikov wants to get back to his feet.
Leighton tries to pass to full mount but Ovchinnikov defends it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ovchinnikov wants to get back to full guard.
Leighton trying to control from half guard but Ovchinnikov is working away.
Nice strikes from Leighton there.
Leighton trying to pass the guard but Ovchinnikov defending well.
Leighton trying to control from half guard but Ovchinnikov is working away.
Leighton has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Leighton is in the full mount, landing strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ovchinnikov tries to lock up and control but Leighton gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Leighton is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Ovchinnikov can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Leighton dominating with strikes here.
Leighton trying to control but Ovchinnikov is having none of it.
Ovchinnikov tries to hold on but Leighton pushes him away.
Leighton can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Ovchinnikov is looking to escape.
Ovchinnikov keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ovchinnikov is bucking up trying to escape but Leighton cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Leighton putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Ovchinnikov tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Ovchinnikov is in a horrible position here. Leighton smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Ovchinnikov is rocked!
Leighton connects with a bit shot that sees Ovchinnikov covering up! More strikes from Leighton and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Leighton is our winner by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Eliott Leighton!
After the big win, Eliott Leighton made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Pit Bull Development and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Simon Gustafsson (ranked 1600 p4p, 216 weight class) and James McGuire (ranked 1476 p4p, 201 weight class). McGuire is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Metallica - Enter Sandman . Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Simon Gustafsson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 8 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, James McGuire!
The judges for this bout are Ivan Kurochkin, Konstantin Menshow and Vladimir Khabensky.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McGuire moves into range and clinches up with Gustafsson.
McGuire prevents a takedown attempt there.
Gustafsson fails to pull the fight into his guard.
McGuire pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Gustafsson shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in McGuire's guard.
McGuire trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Gustafsson wants to pass the guard but McGuire is keeping the position.
Gustafsson is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Gustafsson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Gustafsson looking to pass the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gustafsson thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Gustafsson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. McGuire is keeping the position for now.
Gustafsson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McGuire tries to strike from the bottom.
McGuire working a defensive guard here.
Gustafsson is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! McGuire is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! McGuire has escaped and now he's on top!
McGuire looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Gustafsson is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
McGuire distracts Gustafsson with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
McGuire avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells McGuire's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
McGuire sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Gustafsson has his foot on McGuire's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. McGuire works his way back into a safe position though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gustafsson has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. McGuire doesn't defend quickly enough and Gustafsson has managed to lock this one up! Can McGuire escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Gustafsson on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Simon Gustafsson!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Zhorik Fartanov (ranked 2405 p4p, 298 weight class) and Habib Mcgregor (ranked 24696 p4p, 603 weight class). Mcgregor comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Rammstein - Deutschland kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! The key to victory for Zhorik Fartanov has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Zhorik Fartanov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Habib Mcgregor!
The judges for this bout are Aleksandr Martynov, Konstantin Menshow and Illya Tyunina.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fartanov fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Mcgregor is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Fartanov swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Mcgregor.
Fartanov lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Fartanov fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Mcgregor is looking for the big counter here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fartanov is looking to slow Mcgregor down with leg kicks.
Horrible takedown attempt by Fartanov or perhaps it was just good defense by Mcgregor, which made it look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Zhorik Fartanov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fartanov feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Fartanov trying to control but Mcgregor is working from the bottom.
Mcgregor seems keen to control Fartanov's posture.
Fartanov is looking to work some ground and pound but Mcgregor has wrist control.
Fartanov trying to control but Mcgregor is working from the bottom.
Mcgregor is pulling down on Fartanov's head. It's preventing any offense from Fartanov, at least for the moment.
Mcgregor keeping moving, preventing Fartanov from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mcgregor is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Fartanov swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Fartanov.
Mcgregor lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Fartanov doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Mcgregor counters with a nice double leg into side control. Fartanov won't be happy with that.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mcgregor decides to stand back up. Mcgregor steps back and let's Fartanov get back to his feet.
Fartanov clinches up with Mcgregor and pushes him back against the cage.
Mcgregor goes for a takedown attempt but Fartanov pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Fartanov looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Mcgregor lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Fartanov fails with a takedown attempt.
Fartanov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Mcgregor throws a big counter head kick but Fartanov avoids it with no problem.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fartanov drives through with a takedown into guard.
Fartanov trying to control but Mcgregor is working from the bottom.
Mcgregor preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Mcgregor manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Fartanov manages to get himself to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mcgregor controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Fartanov trying to keep a closed guard but Mcgregor is proving a slippery customer.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zhorik Fartanov dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Mcgregor blocks a head kick by Fartanov.
Fartanov tries to close the distance and clinch but Mcgregor swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Fartanov tries to clinch but Mcgregor is having none of it.
Fartanov lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Fartanov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Fartanov moves into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fartanov taking a breather.
Mcgregor wants to get back to striking at distance but Fartanov won't allow it.
Fartanov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Mcgregor slaps away a takedown attempt from Fartanov, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fartanov shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Mcgregor as he jumps to the side.
Fartanov throws a head kick but Mcgregor moves out of range.
And Mcgregor tries to counter it with a takedown but Fartanov pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Mcgregor tries to keep at a distance but Fartanov has taken the fight into the clinch.
Mcgregor breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
We've been told by Fartanov's head coaches at Cozad MMA St Petersburg that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Fartanov fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Mcgregor steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Fartanov.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Zhorik Fartanov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fartanov drives through with a takedown into guard.
The fighters are working up against the cage. Mcgregor manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Fartanov manages to pull guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mcgregor showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Mcgregor is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Fartanov has a closed guard, preventing Mcgregor from standing up.
Fartanov had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Mcgregor defends it easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Mcgregor showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mcgregor's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Mcgregor accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Mcgregor must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Mcgregor controlling from the top position.
Mcgregor loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Mcgregor is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Mcgregor avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Fartanov moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromMcgregor.
Fartanov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Despite the aggression on Mcgregor's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Mcgregor has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Fartanov.
Fartanov tries to clinch but Mcgregor is having none of it.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Fartanov - that will leave a mark!
Mcgregor takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Mcgregor crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Fartanov - the referee stops the clock and Mcgregor gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Fartanov. Mcgregor manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Fartanov lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zhorik Fartanov dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Fartanov has taken the fight to the clinch.
Fartanov prevents a takedown attempt there.
Mcgregor drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Mcgregor is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Zhorik Fartanov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Habib Mcgregor.
Fartanov is working for takedown but Mcgregor is calmly controlling the position for now.
Fartanov blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Fartanov drags the fight down to the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mcgregor's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Mcgregor really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Fartanov. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Fartanov is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Mcgregor is controlling him.
Fartanov wants to sweep here but Mcgregor controlling him for the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mcgregor wants to stand but Fartanov has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Mcgregor preventing the sweep.
Mcgregor stands up and waves to Fartanov to follow him.
Fartanov fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Zhorik Fartanov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Fartanov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Mcgregor is looking for the big counter here.
Mcgregor avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
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.
Fartanov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Mcgregor stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Mcgregor wants it to stay on the feet.
Mcgregor raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Fartanov tries a head kick but it misses.
Fartanov lands with a kick to the ribs.
Fartanov moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Fartanov lands a really nice looking cross but Mcgregor seems unphased.
Zhorik Fartanov is winning the standup battle so far.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Fartanov is defended easily by Mcgregor.
Mcgregor is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fartanov wants to clinch.
Fartanov sets himself, and Mcgregor steps forward looking for the clinch! Fartanov avoids it this time.
Fartanov tries to bum rush Mcgregor with a series of wild strikes but Mcgregor uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Mcgregor doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Fartanov fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Mcgregor to the ground. Fartanov is now in Mcgregor's guard.
Mcgregor manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Habib Mcgregor has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mcgregor wants a takedown.
Mcgregor wants a takedown.
Fartanov prevents the takedown attempt.
Mcgregor is looking to take this one to the mat.
Fartanov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mcgregor can do to turn this around?
The referee calls for Fartanov to work.
Fartanov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A head kick from Fartanov lands but Mcgregor takes it in his stride.
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!
Mcgregor takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Fartanov throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Zhorik Fartanov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Fartanov scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
And that's the end of the fight!
Zhorik Fartanov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Fartanov, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 29:28
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 30:27
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Zhorik Fartanov!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Hugh Honey (ranked 1904 p4p, 221 weight class) and Conrad Poohs (ranked 3643 p4p, 374 weight class). Honey's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Higher Love. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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162 lbs
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27
160 lbs
12 - 11 - 0 |
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Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Hugh Honey!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 11 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Conrad Poohs!
The judges for this bout are Illya Tyunina, Ivan Kurochkin and Fedor Mirinova.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Honey throws a hook but Poohs avoids it easily.
Honey loads up on a big right hand but Poohs slips the punch.
Honey throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Honey lands with a hook. Poohs tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Honey stuffs the takedown attempt from Poohs. Poohs gets slowly back to his feet.
Honey swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Honey lands a jab.
Poohs takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Poohs uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Honey.
Honey swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Poohs.
Honey has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Poohs ducks under a wild hook from Honey.
Honey takes a swing at Poohs's ribcage but misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Honey throws an off balance right hand
and Poohs counters by clinching up.
Honey swings wildly with an uppercut but Poohs uses good head movement to avoid it.
Honey throws a punch but it's blocked by Poohs.
Poohs blocks an uppercut.
Honey misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Poohs breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Honey throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Poohs takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Honey looks to land a right hand but Poohs moved out of range.
Honey looks to land a right hand but Poohs moved out of range.
Hugh Honey seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Honey looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Honey catches Poohs with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
A looping hook to the body misses from Honey. Poohs does a little dance to reset his feet.
Honey throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Honey throws a hook but Poohs avoids it easily.
Poohs drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Honey defends it well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Honey lands a jab to Poohs's midsection.
Honey throws the left hand but Poohs avoids the punch easily.
Honey throws a shot from downtown. Poohs moves away and avoids it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Poohs moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
The fighters circling - Honey throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Poohs fails with a takedown attempt.
Poohs blocks a jab.
Good leg kick by Honey there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Poohs takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Honey thows a left - swing and a miss!
Poohs is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Poohs on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Honey misses.
And Poohs tries to counter it with a takedown but Honey pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Honey throws a hook but Poohs avoids it easily.
And Poohs tries to counter it with a takedown but Honey pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Honey scores with a body shot.
Poohs walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Honey throws an overhand right that lands on Poohs's shoulder, as Poohs tries to avoid the shot.
Honey tests Poohs's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Honey connects with a body shot.
Honey moves into range and connects with a jab.
Honey ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Honey looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Honey attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Poohs is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Hugh Honey is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Poohs tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Honey swivels and escapes.
Hugh Honey has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Conrad Poohs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Poohs bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Honey bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Honey is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Poohs.
Poohs blocks a jab.
Poohs takes a jab right on the kisser.
Honey takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Honey throws a low kick but it's checked well by Poohs.
Honey fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Poohs throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Honey was covering up waiting for the punch and Poohs finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Honey keeping moving, preventing Poohs from controlling successfully.
Poohs drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Honey dives on top into guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hugh Honey dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Honey misses with a wild body shot.
Honey is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Poohs can do to turn this around?
Honey feints and then cracks Poohs's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Poohs down.
Poohs moves out of range of the strikes.
Honey looks to throw the jab but Poohs is out of range.
Poohs feints the counter takedown.
Honey clobbers Poohs with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Honey jabs Poohs to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Honey throws a hook but Poohs blocks it.
Poohs is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Honey lands a lovely overhand right.
Poohs shoots in looking for a takedown. Honey tries to sprawl out of it but Poohs keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Honey manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Honey 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Poohs uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Honey.
Poohs takes one to the chin there.
Poohs shoots in for a takedown but Honey shows good takedown defense.
It looked like Honey wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Nice defenses there by Poohs.
Honey ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Honey throws out a powerful jab.
Honey is looking to score with low kicks.
Poohs has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Poohs there as he acknowledges the shot.
Honey misses the jab.
And Poohs tries to counter it with a takedown but Honey pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Honey cracks the inside of Poohs's front leg.
Poohs has a takedown stuffed.
Hugh Honey has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Conrad Poohs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Poohs takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Honey punishes Poohs's body with a nice straight punch.
Honey misses the shot to the body.
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!
Poohs gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Hugh Honey is winning the standup battle so far.
Honey misses with a jab to the body
and Poohs counters with a takedown into side control.
Honey explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Honey misses with a straight left.
A telegraphed right hand from Honey misses the target.
Poohs is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Poohs is trying hard to land a takedown here. Honey sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Poohs shoots in for a takedown but Honey shows good takedown defense.
Poohs gets a double leg takedown into Honey's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Honey is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Honey sitting and controlling from the half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Honey'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.
Honey continues to stall.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
More hug and hope from Honey.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hugh Honey dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Honey displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Poohs.
Honey misses with an uppercut. Poohs saw that one coming.
Poohs has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Poohs uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Honey.
Honey sets himself, and Poohs steps forward looking for the clinch! Honey avoids it this time.
Poohs blocks a jab.
Poohs is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Nice uppercut lands for Honey. That snapped Poohs's head back.
Honey cracks Poohs with an open hand slap.
Poohs fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Honey throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Poohs sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Honey throws a lazy right hand but Poohs sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Decent striking displayed by Honey there.
Honey works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Honey thows a left - swing and a miss!
Poohs is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Honey waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Poohs.
Poohs changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Poohs keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Honey.
Honey jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Poohs shoots for a takedown but Honey saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Honey is looking to counter punch.
Hugh Honey has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Conrad Poohs.
A shot to the liver by Honey. Beautiful body shot.
Poohs walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Poohs slips a jab from Honey.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Honey, right into the meat.
Honey throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Poohs on the side of the head.
Poohs darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Honey wants to improve his position but Poohs is controlling well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Honey is defending against the submission attempts here by Poohs.
Poohs decides to stand and escape the position.
Honey connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Poohs fails to land the takedown.
Honey dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice uppercut lands for Honey. That snapped Poohs's head back.
Honey punishes Poohs's body with a nice straight punch.
Poohs staying out of range there.
Poohs feints the counter takedown.
Poohs slips under a jab from Honey.
Conrad Poohs has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Honey just misses with a punch to the body.
Hugh Honey is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Poohs goes for a double leg but Honey avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Honey continues to drive forward.
Honey lands with an uppercut that bounces Poohs off the cage and back into range.
Poohs moves out of range of the strikes.
Poohs tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Honey throws a jab but it's blocked by Poohs.
Poohs changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Poohs on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Poohs bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Poohs changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Honey throws a hook to the side of Poohs's head but Poohs sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Poohs drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Honey defends it well.
Honey throws a lazy right hand but Poohs sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Honey looks to throw the jab but Poohs is out of range.
Poohs takes a jab right on the kisser.
The fighters circling - Honey throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Honey throws a leg kick but Poohs moved away.
Honey looking to land some kicks to the body here.
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 big left from Honey misses.
Poohs shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Honey as he avoids it easily.
Poohs slips a jab from Honey.
Honey lands a jab to the nose.
Honey cracks the inside of Poohs's front leg.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hugh Honey showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Honey 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 Illya Tyunina scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hugh Honey!
Hugh Honey very nearly forgot to thank Dark Knight Nutrition amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Little Timmy (ranked 3713 p4p, 377 weight class) and Reagan Marley (ranked 5424 p4p, 463 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Timmy might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Shooting Stars. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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25
197 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
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18
190 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Good chin |
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Brawler
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Little Timmy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Reagan Marley!
The judges for this bout are Valeri Chadov, Aleksandr Martynov and Vladimir Khabensky.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Timmy circles away from the clinch attempt.
Marley shoots for a double leg takedown but Timmy sprawls well. He's pushed Marley's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Marley blocks a head kick by Timmy.
Marley is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Marley.
Timmy manages to get back to half guard.
Timmy is refusing to be controlled, as Marley sits in half guard.
Marley is looking for a kimura here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marley thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marley throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Timmy trying to control from the bottom.
Timmy keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Timmy definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Timmy knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Marley on the ground.
Timmy tries to get to full guard but Marley has control of the leg.
Marley has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Marley seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Timmy does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Timmy on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Timmy tries to get out of the position.
Timmy desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Marley is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
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.
Marley lands strikes from half guard.
Marley is keen to just control but Timmy is a slippery customer.
Timmy is looking for a sweep. Marley is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Timmy avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Marley.
Marley looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Marley lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Marley is trying to control. Timmy wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Timmy is trying is best to control the position here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Marley has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Timmy defend it? Marley steps over the head and cranks it - Timmy is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Marley!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Reagan Marley!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Louis Alexandre Berthier (ranked 3170 p4p, 287 weight class) and Khuchtei Bokhchuud (ranked 3926 p4p, 332 weight class). Bokhchuud has chosen ErgeSholee Biste Turda as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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145 lbs
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146 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Louis Alexandre Berthier!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Khuchtei Bokhchuud!
The judges for this bout are Aleksei Zolotukhin, Dmitry Maklakov and Igor Prikhodko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bokhchuud clinches up against the cage.
Bokhchuud is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Berthier is defending well.
Berthier can't get the takedown.
Bokhchuud creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Berthier's defenses.
Bokhchuud is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Berthier gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Berthier wants to break free but Bokhchuud has control.
Bokhchuud goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Berthier is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Bokhchuud lands a takedown into guard.
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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Berthier working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Bokhchuud doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Bokhchuud manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Bokhchuud stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Berthier swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bokhchuud not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Bokhchuud trying to control but Berthier is working from the bottom.
Berthier working for a triangle but Bokhchuud defends it easily.
Berthier can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Bokhchuud controls the pace.
Bokhchuud is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Berthier has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Bokhchuud is looking to defend but Berthier has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Bokhchuud! Berthier pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Bokhchuud taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Louis Alexandre Berthier!
The defeated Khuchtei Bokhchuud had this to say: 'Сайн байна "Sain baina"-Translation well Shit!'.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Che Dobre (ranked 2448 p4p, 303 weight class) and Vacant Championship (ranked 2022 p4p, 257 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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25
202 lbs
5 - 0 - 0 |
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215 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
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Excellent boxer
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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
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Che Dobre!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Vacant Championship!
The judges for this bout are Igor Prikhodko, Aleksei Zolotukhin and Viktor Lagutenko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Championship lands with a shot to the body.
Dobre fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Championship manages to avoid it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Championship. Dobre does a little dance to reset his feet.
Championship throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Championship lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Dobre tries to clinch but Championship is having none of it.
Dobre throws the left hand but Championship avoids the punch easily.
Dobre scores with a crisp jab that stopped Championship in his tracks.
Dobre takes a jab right on the kisser.
Dobre throws a body punch but Championship moves out of range.
A big right from Championship misses.
Championship scores with a nice right hand.
Championship with a body punch. A glancing blow.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Championship on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Championship drops Dobre with a beautiful combination! Dobre stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Championship is looking for the KO!
Championship misses with a two punch combination.
Che Dobre seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Championship uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dobre.
Championship throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Dobre could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Championship connects with a jab.
Championship feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Dobre sprawling to the canvas! Dobre rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Championship finish him?!
Dobre is rocked!
Championship blocks a jab.
Oh Dobre is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Championship misses with an uppercut. Dobre saw that one coming.
Dobre seems to have got his legs back now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A jab lands there for Dobre.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Dobre.
Championship looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Dobre lands a jab.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Nice jab there from Dobre.
Championship defending well as Dobre loads up on a big left hand.
Championship is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Dobre with a body shot.
Championship moves away from the strike by Dobre.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Championship! But no joy.
Championship ducks under a wild hook from Dobre.
Dobre looks to throw the jab but Championship is out of range.
Dobre misses the body punch
and Championship counters with a right hand to the body.
Championship throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Dobre on the side of the head.
Championship scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Championship lands a big right hand that sends Dobre crashing to the mat! Championship stays standing though and waves Dobre back to his feet!
Championship lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Dobre circles away quickly and effectively.
Nice body punch from Championship.
Championship tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dobre was well out of range. Poor timing from Championship.
A decent looking cross lands there for Dobre.
Championship scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Dobre is breathing heavily.
Dobre misses with a hook.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Championship bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Dobre's head.
Dobre missing with a left hand there. Championship was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Championship avoids the body shot from Dobre.
Championship has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
A big left from Dobre misses.
Dobre throws a hook but Championship avoids it easily.
Championship bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Dobre's head backwards.
Championship scores with a jab to the body.
Championship cracks Dobre with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Championship has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Dobre to stand back up!
Both fighters step back and shake their arms out. Championship engages and cracks Dobre with a massive lead left hook - Dobre tumbles to the floor, out cold! What a shot! Championship is delighted - all that hard work in training paid off!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Vacant Championship!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Screw Ewe (ranked 2566 p4p, 256 weight class) and Vladimir Nikolov (ranked 1948 p4p, 207 weight class). Screw Ewe could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Vladimir Nikolov's chin.
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158 lbs
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155 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Screw Ewe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Vladimir Nikolov!
The judges for this bout are Ivan Kurochkin, Illya Tyunina and Konstantin Menshow.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nikolov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ewe misses the shot to the body.
Nikolov lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
No joy there for Ewe, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Nikolov misses with a straight left.
The crowd cheers as Nikolov lands an impressive looking overhand right. Ewe doesn't seem phased though.
Nikolov takes a swing at Ewe's ribcage but misses.
Nikolov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Ewe counters with a series of strikes. Nikolov will be more careful next time no doubt.
Ewe takes a swing at Nikolov's ribcage but misses.
Ewe rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Nikolov moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Nikolov misses with an uppercut. Ewe saw that one coming.
An attempted straight right counter from Ewe misses the target.
Ewe on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
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!
Nikolov throws a low kick, looking for Ewe's leg but Ewe calmly moves out of range.
Ewe throws a big counter combination but Nikolov scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Ewe connects with a single shot there.
Nikolov is rocked!
Ewe lands hard precision jab right on the jaw that stiffens Nikolov up and sends him tumbling to the mat! The ref grabs Ewe from behind before he can pounce. Some folks in the crowd didn't like that stoppage, but I saw Nikolov's eyes roll way back in his head, he was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Screw Ewe!
Screw Ewe decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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