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FARTMMA 61 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Corey Baird (ranked 5798 p4p, 402 weight class) and George Backman (ranked 6211 p4p, 414 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Corey Baird!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, George Backman!
The judges for this bout are Ivan Kurochkin, Viktor Lagutenko and Sergei Dronov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Backman rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Baird moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Backman thows a left - swing and a miss!
Backman shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Backman has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Baird connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Backman is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Backman throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Baird seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Backman has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Baird.
Nice shot by Baird.
Sloppy strikes from Backman. Those never looked like landing.
Baird scores with a nice strike.
Baird scores with a nice head shot.
Baird throws a poor cross that misses
and Backman counters with a nice body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Backman looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Baird slips under a jab from Backman.
Baird is looking to counter punch.
Baird lunges at Backman with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Backman's hand.
Backman swinging wildly here.
A little feinted left hand from Baird on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Baird throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Backman throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Backman misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Backman takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Baird missing with a left hand there. Backman was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Backman tries to bum rush Baird with a series of wild strikes but Baird uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Baird turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Baird bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Backman takes a swing at Baird's ribcage but misses.
Backman has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Backman there as he acknowledges the shot.
Baird takes the fight into the clinch.
Baird tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Backman's elbow.
Backman blocking some punches.
Backman wants to get back to striking at distance but Baird won't allow it.
Baird throws a head punch that misses.
Backman wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Baird.
Baird misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Backman has had enough of the clinch but Baird keeps him there for the moment.
Baird tries a body shot but Backman blocks it.
Backman tries to break free but Baird pushes him back against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Baird tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Backman tries to break free but Baird pushes him back against the cage.
Baird tries to work over Backman's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Still in the clinch, Baird scores with a nice short uppercut.
Baird has Backman pressed against the cage, preventing Backman from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A left hand lands to the body for Baird.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Baird.
Baird keeps control of Backman as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Baird misses with a short punch on the inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Baird misses with a hook to the ribs.
Baird throws a punch but it's blocked by Backman.
Baird scores with a shoulder strike.
Baird tries to throw a body punch but Backman avoids it by throwing Baird back against the cage.
Backman is trying to break the clinch but Baird has him pressed against the cage.
Baird tries a body shot but Backman blocks it.
Baird goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Baird tries to throw a body punch but Backman avoids it by throwing Baird back against the cage.
Baird keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Backman's efforts to push away.
Backman looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Baird doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Baird scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Baird doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Backman blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Backman wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Baird tries to throw a body punch but Backman avoids it by throwing Baird back against the cage.
Backman wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Baird lands a body punch in the clinch.
Backman wants to get back to striking at distance but Baird won't allow it.
Baird lands with a left to the head.
Baird lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Baird goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Baird tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Baird tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Baird scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Baird throws a head punch that misses.
Backman prevents a body shot from Baird.
Backman tries to break the clinch but Baird is controlling the position.
Backman blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Baird is working Backman over against the cage.
Baird can't find room to land a body shot as Backman controls the action.
Backman wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Nice body punch from Baird - that landed with a thud.
Baird tries to work over Backman's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Baird goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Backman blocks a body shot from Baird.
Baird lands a body punch in the clinch.
Backman tries to circle away but Baird has him pinned against the cage.
A short uppercut from Baird.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Corey Baird dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Baird throws a lazy right hand but Backman sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Backman scores with a hook to the body. Baird takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Backman throws a poor cross that misses
and Baird counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Backman lands a nice shot to the body.
Baird smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Backman fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Baird manages to avoid it.
Corey Baird seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Backman takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Baird delivers a nice body kick.
Baird avoids a punch combination nicely.
Backman just misses with a punch to the body.
Baird keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Backman.
Baird fires out a quick counter leg kick but Backman just manages to avoid it.
Baird scores with a hook.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Baird fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Baird is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Corey Baird is winning the standup battle so far.
Backman misses with a two punch combination.
Baird scores with a crisp jab that stopped Backman in his tracks.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Baird, right into the meat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Baird changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Backman misses with a hook to the body
and Baird connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Baird ducks under a wild hook from Backman.
Backman scores with a body shot.
Baird 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 is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Baird rather than just go for the knockout.
Backman takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Baird misses with a straight right.
Backman blocks a jab.
A jab from Baird misses.
Baird is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Backman can do to turn this around?
A looping hook to the body misses from Baird. Backman does a little dance to reset his feet.
Baird lands with a kick to the temple. Backman shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Backman misses with a double jab
and Baird counters with a good low kick that Backman was not able to check.
Baird darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
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!
Backman uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Baird.
Backman slips under a jab.
Backman appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Baird is looking to slow Backman down with leg kicks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Backman. Baird does a little dance to reset his feet.
Baird pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Backman uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Baird.
Baird throws a hook but Backman avoids it easily.
Baird is looking to slow Backman down with leg kicks.
Backman misses with an uppercut.
Backman misses with a body shot.
Baird misses with a straight left.
Baird throws a hook but Backman avoids it easily.
Backman lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
It looks like Corey Baird has been cut.
A jab from Baird misses.
Backman throws a series of punches but Baird avoids them all with ease.
Baird ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Baird throws a hook but Backman blocks it.
Backman tries to bum rush Baird with a series of wild strikes but Baird uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A combination from Backman does no damage.
Backman walks into a stiff left hand from Baird.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Backman slips a jab from Baird.
Backman misses the shot to the body.
Baird delivers a nice body kick.
Backman displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Baird throws out the jab.
Baird scoring well with a low kick there.
Backman takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Baird ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Jab, jab by Baird - just one landing.
Backman uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Baird.
Baird throws out a loose jab but Backman uses good head movement to avoid it.
Backman gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Baird.
Backman's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Baird thuds his right hand into Backman's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Baird moves into range and clinches up with Backman.
A bit of stalling here from Backman.
Baird lands a body punch in the clinch.
Backman has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Baird misses with a punch to the body.
Baird is leaning against Backman and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Baird is leaning against Backman and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Baird scores with a hook to the body.
Baird goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Baird misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Baird doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Baird misses with a punch to the body.
Baird throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Baird throws a head punch that misses.
A right hand to the body from Baird.
Corey Baird has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A shot in the inside from Baird.
Baird tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Backman's elbow.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Baird blocks an uppercut.
Baird tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Backman's elbow.
Baird tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Backman's elbow.
Baird works on Backman's body with a couple of short punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Corey Baird dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Corey Baird's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Backman misses with a looping right.
No joy there for Backman, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
George Backman is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Baird throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Backman on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Backman looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Baird was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Baird works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Backman takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Backman on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Baird. Baird obviously looking to wear him down.
Baird keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Baird is looking to clinch but Backman is avoiding it.
Backman will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A big right from Backman misses.
Baird throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Backman.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Backman swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Backman walks into a stiff left hand from Baird.
Baird changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Baird cracks Backman with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Baird thumps Backman with a low kick.
Baird throws a quick inside leg kick.
Backman looks to land a combination but Baird avoids it well.
No joy there for Backman, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Backman throws a lazy uppercut
and Baird counters with a series of strikes. Backman will be more careful next time no doubt.
Backman slips a straight right by Baird.
Baird connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Backman momentarily.
Backman misses with a combination
and Baird counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Baird is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Backman is rocked!
Baird connects with a solid leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Baird throws a leg kick which misses Backman's front leg but catches the back leg as Backman tries to avoid it.
A slow jab from Baird misses its intended target.
Backman misses with a lunging right hand
and Baird counters with a good, hard body kick but Backman shrugs it off.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Baird, as that shot connected.
Backman pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Backman gets cracked there but stands up to it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Backman lands a nice hook to Baird's body. Baird takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Backman misses with a jab to the body
and Baird makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Good standup being displayed there by Baird as he connects with a hook.
Baird swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Baird buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Backman misses with a wild body shot.
Baird feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Backman's calf.
Baird feints and then cracks Backman's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Backman down.
Baird moves out of range of the strikes.
Baird is looking to slow Backman down with leg kicks.
Backman throws a body shot but no joy.
Baird fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Backman on the side of the head.
Baird throws an overhand right that lands on Backman's shoulder, as Backman tries to avoid the shot.
Baird catches Backman with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Baird waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Backman.
Baird waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Backman.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Baird moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Backman takes a swing at Baird's ribcage but misses.
Backman throws a nice looking combination but Baird bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
It looked like Baird wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Baird.
Backman swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Baird counters with a stiff right hand.
Baird lands an overhand right.
Nice shot lands for Baird.
Backman bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Backman misses with a body punch
and Baird counters with a nice leg kick.
Nice uppercut lands for Baird. That snapped Backman's head back.
Backman is still on wobbly legs! Can Baird finish him?
A slapping leg kick lands for Baird.
Backman seems to have recovered his senses.
Baird takes a swing at Backman's ribcage but misses.
No joy there for Backman, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Baird, as that shot connected.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Backman walks into a left hand.
Baird throws out a loose jab but Backman uses good head movement to avoid it.
Backman looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Baird, right into the meat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Baird is looking to slow Backman down with leg kicks.
Backman misses with the combination.
Baird is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Backman.
Baird lands an overhand right.
Backman stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Baird.
Baird lands with a nice body kick.
Baird swings for the body but Backman moves out of range.
Baird misses with a jab to the body
and Backman counters by clinching up.
Backman is trying to force a seperation but Baird has the dominant position.
Backman blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Baird misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Baird prevents Backman from breaking the clinch.
Baird misses with a punch to the body.
George Backman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Baird misses with a body punch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Corey Baird showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Baird 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 Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Corey Baird!
Corey Baird decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Von Pong (ranked 6491 p4p, 510 weight class) and Cung Lingus (ranked 4311 p4p, 422 weight class). Lingus comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Ängie - Smoke Weed Eat Pussy kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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193 lbs
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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
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Von Pong!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Cung Lingus!
The judges for this bout are Sergei Dronov, Ivan Kurochkin and Konstantin Menshow.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lingus scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pong is looking to regain half guard here but Lingus keeps moving and retains side control.
Lingus is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Pong knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Lingus is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Pong has escaped the position, nice work there.
Lingus tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Lingus has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Lingus tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Lingus has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Pong tries to improve position but can't.
Lingus is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Pong knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Lingus is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Pong is trying to escape and Lingus transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Pong is forced to tap! Nice work there by Lingus! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Cung Lingus!
Cung Lingus decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bart Brick (ranked 5276 p4p, 518 weight class) and Ariel Grande (ranked 3882 p4p, 436 weight class). Brick comes to the cage accompanied by Move . Ariel Grande acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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209 lbs
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Counter fighter
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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
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bart Brick!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ariel Grande!
The judges for this bout are Igor Prikhodko, Fedor Mirinova and Sergei Dronov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brick lands with an uppercut that bounces Grande off the cage and back into range.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Grande is defended easily by Brick.
Grande shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Brick as he jumps to the side.
Grande ducks right into an uppercut from Brick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brick looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Brick lands with an uppercut that bounces Grande off the cage and back into range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grande moves forwards but Brick connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Grande takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Brick connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Brick connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Grande fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Brick half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Bart Brick has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ariel Grande.
A slapping body kick lands there for Brick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice jab there from Brick.
Grande fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Brick to the ground. Grande is now in Brick's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Brick has momentary wrist control but Grande slips an elbow through the middle.
Grande must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Grande avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Brick is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Brick is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Grande has his hands clasped together but Brick extends and breaks Grande's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Brick.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Bart Brick!
A relieved looking Bart Brick thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Saimon Cassel (ranked 2745 p4p, 276 weight class) and Daniel Cormier (ranked 3974 p4p, 360 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
7 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Saimon Cassel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Daniel Cormier!
The judges for this bout are Valeri Chadov, Illya Tyunina and Dmitry Maklakov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cormier throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Good shot there by Cassel.
It looks like Daniel Cormier has been cut.
Cassel seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Cormier throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cormier shoots for a takedown but Cassel saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Cormier dives in and scores a takedown into Cassel's guard.
Cassel is trying to control the position but Cormier postures up.
Cormier passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Cassel knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Cormier on the ground.
Cormier is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Cassel looks calm but he's in trouble here. Cormier gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Cassel is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Cormier lets go of the hold and Cassel can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Daniel Cormier!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between John Malone (ranked 2234 p4p, 270 weight class) and Lord King (ranked 3469 p4p, 370 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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202 lbs
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195 lbs
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, John Malone!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Lord King !
The judges for this bout are Dmitry Maklakov, Vladimir Khabensky and Aleksandr Martynov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Malone throws a jab when King was well out of range.
King leaves Malone with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
King paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
It looks like John Malone has been cut.
King clinches up against the cage.
King blocks an uppercut.
Malone is looking for a takedown up against the cage. King gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
King lands a left hand.
Malone tries to score a body lock takedown but King shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Malone. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Malone is looking to take this one to the mat.
King gets through Malone's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Malone is rocked!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for King .
Oh Malone is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
King is stalling here.
King working aggressively here.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
King gets underhooks to prevent Malone's takedown attempt.
Malone seems to have got his legs back now.
Malone swings away with an uppercut that misses.
King scores with a shoulder strike.
Malone has King pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. King manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
King misses with some punches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Malone is looking for a takedown.
King throws a punch but it's blocked by Malone.
That's one minute gone in the round.
King scores with an uppercut up the middle.
King makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Malone swings wildly with an uppercut but King uses good head movement to avoid it.
King stalling in the clinch.
Malone wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
King lands a shoulder strike.
Malone misses with a hook to the ribs.
King looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
King throws a big uppercut that drops Malone! More strikes from King and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Malone lies dazed against the cage as King celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lord King !
An out of breath Lord King thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Frederico Simeone (ranked 2789 p4p, 335 weight class) and Fred Bizihwaeile (ranked 1414 p4p, 199 weight class). Bizihwaeile is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Pardon my G! . Fred Bizihwaeile 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 light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Frederico Simeone!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Fred Bizihwaeile!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Valeri Chadov and Igor Prikhodko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Decent striking displayed by Simeone there.
Bizihwaeile tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Simeone manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Simeone throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Simeone takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Simeone has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Relentless Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Simeone staying out of range there.
Simeone was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Simeone lands with an overhand left.
Simeone throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Bizihwaeile to counter with a crisp jab.
Bizihwaeile throws an overhand right that lands on Simeone's shoulder, as Simeone tries to avoid the shot.
Bizihwaeile tests Simeone's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Simeone misses the target.
Bizihwaeile swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Bizihwaeile takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Bizihwaeile throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Simeone misses with an uppercut.
Simeone throws a sloppy body shot
and Bizihwaeile cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Simeone swats away the attempt to clinch by Bizihwaeile.
Simeone connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Bizihwaeile momentarily.
Simeone throws a sloppy body shot
and Bizihwaeile counters with a straight right hand.
Bizihwaeile with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bizihwaeile connects with a looping right hand.
Bizihwaeile has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Bizihwaeile blocks a jab.
Simeone misses with a straight left.
Bizihwaeile throws a low kick but it's checked well by Simeone.
Bizihwaeile takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Danga de danga de dang - Simeone scores with a four punch combination!
Bizihwaeile cracks the inside of Simeone's front leg.
Bizihwaeile lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Bizihwaeile misses with an uppercut. Simeone saw that one coming.
It looked like Simeone wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A slapping leg kick lands for Bizihwaeile.
Simeone takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Bizihwaeile defending well as Simeone loads up on a big left hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Simeone throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bizihwaeile slips under a jab.
Simeone goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Simeone walks into a left hand.
Simeone shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bizihwaeile scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Bizihwaeile connects with a nice looking jab.
Bizihwaeile looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Simeone loads up on a big right hand but Bizihwaeile slips the punch.
Simeone 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.
Bizihwaeile avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bizihwaeile doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Bizihwaeile ducks under a wild hook from Simeone.
Simeone takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Bizihwaeile misses the jab.
A solid leg kick lands there for Bizihwaeile.
Bizihwaeile is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Simeone had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Simeone throws a hook to the side of Bizihwaeile's head but Bizihwaeile sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bizihwaeile lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
A slow jab from Simeone misses its intended target.
Bizihwaeile walks into a straight right hand from Simeone.
Bizihwaeile lands with a right hand.
Simeone's corner calls for a 1-2. Simeone obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Simeone cracks Bizihwaeile with an open hand slap.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Simeone takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Bizihwaeile throws a hook but Simeone avoids it easily.
Bizihwaeile lands a nice leg kick that just misses Simeone's sensitive parts.
Bizihwaeile with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Simeone thows a left - swing and a miss!
Simeone is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Bizihwaeile throws a quick inside leg kick.
Bizihwaeile fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Simeone, pushing him back against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Bizihwaeile.
Bizihwaeile throws an elbow that misses.
Bizihwaeile creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Simeone dodges an elbow strike from Bizihwaeile.
Bizihwaeile throws an elbow that misses.
Bizihwaeile lands an elbow inside that Simeone shrugs off.
It looks like Frederico Simeone has been cut.
Simeone lands an uppercut.
Simeone content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Bizihwaeile misses with an elbow strike.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bizihwaeile goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bizihwaeile creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bizihwaeile misses with an elbow over the top.
Bizihwaeile struggles to land a body shot inside as Simeone controls his hands.
Bizihwaeile goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Simeone prevents a body shot from Bizihwaeile.
Simeone looking to slow down the pace here.
Bizihwaeile creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Bizihwaeile throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Bizihwaeile looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Simeone throws a punch but it's blocked by Bizihwaeile.
Simeone blocks an elbow strike.
Simeone misses with a punch to the body.
Nice body punch from Bizihwaeile - that landed with a thud.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Simeone misses with a punch to the body.
Bizihwaeile scores with a hook to the body.
Simeone is breathing heavily.
Bizihwaeile comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Bizihwaeile misses with an elbow strike.
Simeone misses with the head strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fred Bizihwaeile dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Frederico Simeone's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Bizihwaeile cracks Simeone with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Bizihwaeile has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bizihwaeile misses with an uppercut
and Simeone counters with a straight right hand.
Bizihwaeile scores with a leg kick.
Simeone throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bizihwaeile shapes to counter with a head kick.
Simeone ducks right into an uppercut from Bizihwaeile.
Bizihwaeile bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A good leg kick by Bizihwaeile.
A big left from Simeone misses.
Simeone waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bizihwaeile.
Bizihwaeile misses with an uppercut. Simeone saw that one coming.
Bizihwaeile takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Simeone misses with a left hand
and Simeone takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bizihwaeile missing with a left hand there. Simeone was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Simeone works the jab nicely.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bizihwaeile misses with a left hand
and Simeone connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bizihwaeile is looking to score with low kicks.
Bizihwaeile lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Bizihwaeile staying out of range there.
Bizihwaeile swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Simeone changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Bizihwaeile moves into the clinch successfully.
Bizihwaeile pushes off an throws an elbow but Simeone leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Simeone effectively controlling the action here.
Bizihwaeile lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Bizihwaeile lands a body shot in the clinch.
Simeone content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Bizihwaeile lands a damaging elbow.
Bizihwaeile gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Frederico Simeone's cut is getting worse.
Simeone throws a head punch that misses.
Bizihwaeile tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bizihwaeile goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Simeone pressing his opponent against the cage.
Nice elbow from Bizihwaeile.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bizihwaeile lands an elbow inside.
Frederico Simeone's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Bizihwaeile lands an elbow that stopped Simeone in his tracks for a moment.
Jeez, Frederico Simeone's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Simeone takes an elbow to the temple.
A right hook to the body lands for Bizihwaeile.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Bizihwaeile as Simeone tries to tie him up.
Simeone is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Bizihwaeile lands an elbow inside.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Frederico Simeone's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:34 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Fred Bizihwaeile!
Fred Bizihwaeile decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jalen Mortimer (ranked 3396 p4p, 366 weight class) and Alexey Molotov (ranked 1362 p4p, 186 weight class). Molotov is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Eminem - Phenomenal. 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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190 lbs
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197 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Decent boxing
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Jalen Mortimer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Alexey Molotov!
The judges for this bout are Aleksei Zolotukhin, Fedor Mirinova and Valeri Chadov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A big right from Mortimer misses.
Molotov drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Mortimer defends it well.
Molotov lands a jab to Mortimer's midsection.
Molotov drives through with a takedown into guard.
Mortimer preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Molotov throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Mortimer managing to control the position.
Mortimer trying to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Molotov in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Molotov with a flurry of punches that miss.
Mortimer looking to control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Molotov working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Molotov stands up over Mortimer, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Mortimer managing to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Molotov trying to control but Mortimer is working from the bottom.
Molotov lands a couple of digs.
Molotov throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Molotov wants to control from the top but Mortimer keeps moving.
Mortimer pulls Molotov in to control the position.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
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.
Mortimer trying to keep a closed guard but Molotov is proving a slippery customer.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
A big left from Molotov misses.
Molotov misses with a hook.
Molotov 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.
Molotov is fighting to break Mortimer's control of his arms but Mortimer is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Mortimer is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Molotov trying to control the position from guard on top but Mortimer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Molotov makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mortimer has Molotov pulled in close to control his posture.
Molotov avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Molotov wants to control from the top but Mortimer keeps moving.
Mortimer is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Molotov looks to throw the jab but Mortimer is out of range.
Jalen Mortimer is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mortimer throws a body punch but Molotov moves out of range.
Mortimer tries a head kick but it misses.
Molotov throws a lazy uppercut
and Mortimer counters with a low kick, right behind Molotov 's knee.
Molotov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Mortimer chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Molotov dives in and scores a takedown into Mortimer's guard.
Mortimer is trying to control the position but Molotov postures up.
Mortimer controlling the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mortimer is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Molotov in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alexey Molotov dominated that round.
That's time! Mortimer's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Mortimer loads up on a big right hand but Molotov slips the punch.
Molotov misses with a body shot.
The fighters circling - Mortimer throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Molotov with the counter takedown but Mortimer avoids it easily.
Mortimer steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Molotov.
Mortimer misses with a hook. Molotov ducked under it nicely.
Molotov throws an off balance right hand
and Mortimer counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Molotov throws a body shot but no joy.
Mortimer swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Molotov takes a swing at Mortimer's ribcage but misses.
A quick step to the side and Mortimer tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Molotov cracks Mortimer with a right hand to the side of the head.
Molotov looks to throw the jab but Mortimer is out of range.
Molotov cracks Mortimer with a good jab.
Mortimer slips a straight right by Molotov.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mortimer throws a leg kick
and Molotov counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Mortimer!
Molotov trying to control the position but Mortimer is working away.
Mortimer is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Molotov's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Alexey Molotov has got the better of the ground game so far.
Molotov takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Mortimer trying to control here.
Molotov trying to control from half guard but Mortimer is working away.
Molotov thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Molotov trying to control the action but Mortimer is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mortimer trying to control here.
Molotov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Mortimer is refusing to be controlled, as Molotov sits in half guard.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Molotov misses with a looping right.
Molotov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mortimer throws a big counter combination but Molotov scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Mortimer just misses with a punch to the body.
Molotov feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Mortimers jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Mortimer fails to land with a series of punches.
Molotov shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Mortimer defends it nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Molotov throws out a powerful jab.
Mortimer defending well as Molotov loads up on a big left hand.
Nice body punch from Mortimer.
Molotov throws a looping overhand right but Mortimer ducks down to avoid it.
Molotov with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Mortimer to score with a decent uppercut.
Molotov moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Mortimer uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Molotov.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mortimer throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Molotov works Mortimer's body with a nice hook.
Mortimer shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
A swing and a miss from Molotov.
Mortimer scores with a push kick.
Molotov throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
It looked like Mortimer wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
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!
Molotov blocks the body kick.
Molotov with a jab.
Mortimer takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Alexey Molotov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Molotov moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Molotov takes a swing at Mortimer's ribcage but misses.
And Mortimer counters with a quick kick to the body but Molotov blocks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alexey Molotov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. 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.
Molotov paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Molotov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Molotov misses with an uppercut
and Mortimer counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Mortimer closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Molotov tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Mortimer defends well and Molotov ends up having to push Mortimer into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
It looked like Mortimer was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Molotov.
Mortimer works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Mortimer slips a straight right by Molotov.
Alexey Molotov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Molotov takes a swing at Mortimer's ribcage but misses.
Mortimer went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A looping hook to the body misses from Molotov. Mortimer does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mortimer connects with a good right hand that stumbles Molotov. Molotov circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Mortimer ducks under a wild hook from Molotov.
Mortimer on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Molotov ducks under a wild hook from Mortimer.
Molotov misses with a hook
and Mortimer counters with a straight right hand.
Jab, jab by Molotov - just one landing.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Molotov.
Mortimer tries to bench press Molotov off him but Molotov keeps the position.
Molotov is looking to take a break and control but Mortimer is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Molotov working away.
Molotov working the head with strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mortimer tries to bench press Molotov off him but Molotov keeps the position.
Mortimer struggling a bit here.
My spies in VenDettaGYM inform me that Molotov has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Mortimer tries to get back to half guard but can't.
You can see the frustration on Mortimer's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Molotov works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Molotov working the head and body with strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Molotov trying to control the action but Mortimer is working from the bottom.
Mortimer wants to control but Molotov postures up.
Mortimer tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad.
Molotov connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Mortimer sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Mortimer avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Molotov.
Mortimer trying to hold on to Molotov's head to control him but Molotov postures up.
Mortimer keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Molotov thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Molotov not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Mortimer is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Molotov scores with a couple of nice shots.
Mortimer trying to control from the bottom.
Molotov thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Molotov controlling the action here.
Mortimer wants to control but Molotov is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Molotov thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Mortimer is trying to control but can't.
Jalen Mortimer has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Molotov is keen to just control but Mortimer is a slippery customer.
And that's the end of the fight!
Alexey Molotov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Molotov 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 Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 27:30
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alexey Molotov!
A victorious Alexey Molotov thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Maki Tantor (ranked 1541 p4p, 211 weight class) and Kalle Kossu (ranked 1657 p4p, 227 weight class). Maki Tantor has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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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
7 - 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
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kalle Kossu!
The judges for this bout are Sergei Dronov, Ivan Kurochkin and Illya Tyunina.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tantor throws a leg kick
and Kossu counters with a left to the body.
Kossu misses with a wild body shot.
Tantor misses with a leg kick.
Kossu uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Tantor has time to react.
Tantor thows a left - swing and a miss!
Tantor throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Kossu on the side of the head.
Kossu checks a leg kick.
Kossu misses with an uppercut
and Tantor counters with a straight right hand.
Tantor misses with a body kick.
A big left from Kossu misses.
Tantor misses with a straight right.
Kossu misses with a body punch
and Tantor counters with a left to the body.
Kossu displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tantor throws out the jab.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kossu! But no joy.
Kossu throws a hook to the side of Tantor's head but Tantor sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Tantor defending well as Kossu loads up on a big left hand.
Kossu scores with a one two! Tantor had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tantor tests Kossu's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kossu cracks Tantor with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kossu jabs Tantor to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Kossu cracks Tantor with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Tantor steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kossu.
Kossu scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Kossu takes a swing at Tantor's ribcage but misses.
Kossu punishes Tantor's body with a nice straight punch.
Tantor throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
It seemed like Kossu was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A big right from Kossu misses.
Kossu ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Tantor connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Kossu's hands.
Tantor throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kossu appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Good leg kick by Tantor there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Kossu misses with a hook to the body
and Kossu takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kossu looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Tantor uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kossu.
Tantor tries to land a front kick but Kossu steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kossu scores with a nice strike.
Tantor seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Kossu throws a right and a left that Tantor avoids nicely.
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.
Tantor takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Kossu avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Tantor swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kossu moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Kalle Kossu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kossu pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kossu misses with a lunging right hand
and Tantor counters with a nice body kick.
Tantor pivots, looking for a leg kick but Kossu is out of range and Tantor settles back down.
Kossu takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Kossu will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Tantor shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Kossu throws out a counter right but Tantor avoids it with no problem.
Tantor ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Tantor tries to score with a low kick but Kossu moves his leg out of the way.
Tantor moves away from the strike by Kossu.
Tantor went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kossu ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tantor moves away.
Kossu throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kossu misses with a body shot.
Tantor throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kossu sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kossu throws a head kick but Tantor moves out of range.
Kossu connects with a body shot.
Kossu goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Tantor throws a body kick that misses.
A countering left hand to the body from Kossu misses.
Tantor scores with a jab to the jaw.
Tantor throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Kossu stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Tantor scores with a sloppy right hand. Kossu should have avoided that one.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kossu looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kossu swings widly with a right hand
and Tantor counters with a leg kick.
Tantor throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kossu. Tantor does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tantor avoids a punch combination nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tantor throws a leg kick that misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tantor's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Kossu connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Tantor scrambles back to his feet.
Tantor takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Kossu chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Tantor can pounce on him.
Tantor keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kossu.
Tantor throws a right hand that misses
and Kossu counters with a lovely shot to the body.
A left lands for Kossu.
A shot to the body from Kossu misses
and Tantor counters with a straight right hand.
Tantor is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Some bone on bone action there as Tantor checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Tantor swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Kossu misses with a two punch combination.
Tantor throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kossu throws a nice looking combination but Tantor bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Tantor cracks the inside of Kossu's front leg.
Tantor moves out of range as Kossu strikes.
Tantor throws a shot from downtown. Kossu moves away and avoids it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Kalle Kossu 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.
Tantor tries to work over Kossu's front leg with a kick but Kossu checks it.
Kossu wants to land a leg kick but Tantor is out of range.
Tantor throws a jab but it's blocked by Kossu.
Kossu displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tantor throws out the jab.
Tantor lands with an overhand left.
Tantor uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kossu.
Tantor ducks under a wild hook from Kossu.
Tantor throws a big shot that misses.
Kossu misses with a looping right.
Tantor connects with a single shot there.
Kossu has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Kossu there as he acknowledges the shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tantor throws a hook but Kossu blocks it.
Kossu now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Kossu throws a big shot that misses.
Kossu throws a big shot that misses.
Tantor needs to keep his hands up - Kossu had a free shot at his head there.
Kossu lands with a cross.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tantor staying out of range there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tantor misses with a leg kick.
A jab from Kossu misses.
Kossu has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Tantor.
Tantor blocks a jab.
Tantor lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
It looks like Kalle Kossu has been cut.
Kossu connects with a jab.
Tantor buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Tantor lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Kossu blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kossu tries a body shot but Tantor blocks it.
Tantor lands a right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kossu blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kossu misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kossu holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Kossu prevents a body shot from Tantor.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kossu tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kossu working aggressively here.
Tantor throws a head punch that misses.
Kossu misses with the head strike.
Kossu struggles to land a body shot inside as Tantor controls his hands.
Kossu struggles to land a body shot inside as Tantor controls his hands.
Kossu misses with a body punch.
Tantor lands with a left to the head.
Tantor scores with a nice hook to the head.
Kossu misses with some punches.
Tantor stalling against the cage.
Tantor scores with a hook to the body.
Tantor works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Tantor lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kossu backwards.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Tantor.
Kossu misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tantor misses with a punch to the body.
Kossu misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kossu tries to work over Tantor's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Tantor lands a left hand.
Tantor slows down the pace here.
Kossu misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kossu misses with the head strike.
Tantor has a couple of punches blocked by Kossu.
Tantor gets through Kossu's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Kossu misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tantor blocks a body shot from Kossu.
Kossu tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tantor lands a body punch.
Kossu swings wildly with an uppercut but Tantor uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tantor taking a breather.
Kossu swings wildly with an uppercut but Tantor uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tantor swings wildly with an uppercut but Kossu uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tantor lands with a short shot to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kossu lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Tantor lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Good body shot from Tantor.
Nice body punch from Kossu - that landed with a thud.
Kossu lands a right hand.
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!
Tantor lands a right hand.
Tantor pressing his opponent against the cage.
Kossu takes a shot to the head.
Still in the clinch, Kossu scores with a nice short uppercut.
Tantor scores with a shoulder strike.
Tantor lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Kossu trying to control the position but instead, Tantor has worked for underhooks and has pushed Kossu into the cage.
Tantor slowing the pace effectively.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Maki Tantor dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Kalle Kossu's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Tantor misses with a looping left.
Tantor pivots, looking for a leg kick but Kossu is out of range and Tantor settles back down.
Kossu throws a body shot but no joy.
Kossu on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Decent striking displayed by Tantor there.
A slow jab from Tantor misses its intended target.
Kossu fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Tantor looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Tantor is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kossu.
Kossu cracks Tantor with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Kossu keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Tantor catches Kossu with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Kossu misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tantor.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kossu. Tantor does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tantor tried to counter with a leg kick but Kossu avoided it.
That kick from Tantor tenderised Kossu's leg. Kossu is trying to keep his angry face on.
Kossu connects with the punch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A left lands for Kossu.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kossu misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kossu throws a right and a left that both miss.
Tantor uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Kossu has time to react.
Kossu takes a swing at Tantor's ribcage but misses.
Kossu takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Kossu's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Tantor avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Tantor jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kossu lands a nice shot that snaps Tantor's head back.
Tantor connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
A good leg kick by Tantor.
A swing and a miss from Kossu.
Tantor throwing a counter right hand but Kossu manages to avoid it.
Kossu fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tantor manages to avoid it.
Tantor avoids the body shot from Kossu.
Tantor throws a leg kick but Kossu sees it coming and moves out of range.
Kossu takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Kossu takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kossu misses the shot to the body.
Kossu throws a body punch but Tantor moves out of range.
Tantor throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Tantor explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Tantor misses with a low kick as Kossu jumps back.
Maki Tantor is winning the standup battle so far.
Kossu bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Tantor on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Kossu tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tantor was well out of range. Poor timing from Kossu.
It looked like Tantor wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Tantor lands with a cross.
Kossu misses with an uppercut.
The fighters circling - Kossu throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kossu takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Kossu misses with a straight left.
Tantor catches Kossu with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Kossu throws a looping overhand right but Tantor ducks down to avoid it.
Kossu lands with an overhand left.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kossu connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Tantor's hands.
Kossu looks to throw the jab but Tantor is out of range.
Tantor throws a leg kick but Kossu moved away.
Kossu just misses with a punch to the body.
Tantor ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Tantor jabs Kossu to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Kossu rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Tantor moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kossu checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Tantor connects with a leg kick. Kossu looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Tantor stuns Kossu with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Kossu thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kossu needs to keep his hands up - Tantor had a free shot at his head there.
Kossu takes a swing at Tantor's ribcage but misses.
Kossu connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Tantor momentarily.
Kossu keeps the fight on the outside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tantor misses with a low kick.
Kossu is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tantor.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tantor lands a nice looking body shot.
Kossu looks to throw the jab but Tantor is out of range.
Tantor fires out a quick counter leg kick but Kossu just manages to avoid it.
The fighters circling - Tantor throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Tantor throws a leg kick but Kossu sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Kossu has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Tantor wants to land a leg kick but Kossu is out of range.
Kossu scores with a jab to the jaw.
Kossu thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kossu fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Tantor looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Kossu ducks under a wild hook from Tantor.
Tantor is looking to slow Kossu down with leg kicks.
Tantor avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Tantor throws a big shot that misses.
Kossu takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Maki Tantor.
Well Tantor has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Maki Tantor!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Oliver Lancaster (ranked 605 p4p, 86 weight class) and Denis Mamaev (ranked 1807 p4p, 233 weight class). Mamaev is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by 30 Seconds To Mars - Hurricane. Denis Mamaev 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 light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Oliver Lancaster!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Denis Mamaev!
The judges for this bout are Konstantin Menshow, Viktor Lagutenko and Valeri Chadov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lancaster clinches.
Mamaev tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mamaev blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lancaster tries a body shot but Mamaev blocks it.
Mamaev prevents a body shot from Lancaster.
Lancaster lands with a light punch inside.
Lancaster lands a body shot.
Lancaster misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mamaev manages to break the clinch.
Mamaev missing with a left hand there. Lancaster was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Lancaster throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mamaev appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Lancaster instigates a clinch.
Lancaster throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Mamaevs head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Lancaster.
Lancaster scores with a shot to the side of Mamaev's head.
Lancaster swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lancaster can't find room to land a body shot as Mamaev controls the action.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mamaev scores with a hook to the body.
Mamaev throws a head punch that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Lancaster.
Lancaster working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Lancaster working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Lancaster swings wildly with an uppercut but Mamaev uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mamaev has a couple of punches blocked by Lancaster.
Lancaster working aggressively here.
Lancaster goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lancaster lands a nice shot to the body.
Mamaev looks winded!
Mamaev has a couple of punches blocked by Lancaster.
Mamaev blocks a body shot from Lancaster.
Lancaster lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Mamaev blocks an uppercut.
Mamaev dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Lancaster throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Mamaevs head.
Lancaster throws a punch but it's blocked by Mamaev.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mamaev is looking to control Lancaster's arms but Lancaster gets an underhook and turns him. Now Mamaev has his back to the cage.
Mamaev blocks a body shot from Lancaster.
Lancaster misses with a body punch.
Lancaster tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mamaev's elbow.
Lancaster misses with the head strike.
Mamaev tries to work over Lancaster's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mamaev taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Lancaster swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mamaev misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lancaster.
Lancaster gets through Mamaev's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Lancaster tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lancaster lands a shoulder strike.
Mamaev blocking some punches.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Mamaev blocks an uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mamaev blocks a body shot from Lancaster.
Lancaster lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Mamaev blocks an uppercut.
Mamaev swings wildly with an uppercut but Lancaster uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lancaster lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Mamaev is trying to maintain a safe position but Lancaster gets an underhook and turns Mamaev into the cage.
A short right from Lancaster on the inside.
Lancaster lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A short right from Lancaster.
Lancaster misses with a shot to the kidneys.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Lancaster creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Lancaster misses with a punch to the body.
Lancaster struggles to land a body shot inside as Mamaev controls his hands.
Lancaster lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Mamaev lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Lancaster backwards.
Lancaster lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lancaster lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Lancaster pushes Mamaev back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lancaster lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Mamaev is rocked!
Lancaster lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Mamaev or not.
Mamaev is still on wobbly legs! Can Lancaster finish him?
Lancaster lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Mamaev backwards.
Lancaster creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Mamaev with a big uppercut! Mamaev tries to clinch up but Lancaster pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Mamaev to the mat! Mamaev covers up and Lancaster unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Oliver Lancaster!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Miro Tynkkynen (ranked 743 p4p, 111 weight class) and Anthony Romeo (ranked 450 p4p, 65 weight class). Tynkkynen comes to the cage accompanied by Cow herd - Fields. 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 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 0 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Miro Tynkkynen!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Anthony Romeo!
The judges for this bout are Konstantin Menshow, Sergei Dronov and Aleksandr Martynov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tynkkynen closes the distance and clinches.
Tynkkynen using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Romeo has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Romeo manages to break the clinch.
Tynkkynen rushes Romeo and presses him up against the cage.
Tynkkynen tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Romeo creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Tynkkynen lands a damaging elbow.
It looks like Anthony Romeo has been cut.
Romeo is trying to break the clinch but Tynkkynen is controlling him.
Romeo's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Romeo manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Tynkkynen misses with a punch to the body.
Romeo has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Tynkkynen seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Romeo can turn it around.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tynkkynen keeps control of Romeo as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Tynkkynen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Tynkkynen is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Romeo is defending well for now.
Tynkkynen tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Romeo breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Tynkkynen throws a lazy head kick
and Romeo connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Tynkkynen closes the distance looking to clinch
and Romeo counters with a nice right hand that sends Tynkkynen toppling to the canvas! Tynkkynen scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Romeo finish him?!
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!
Tynkkynen darts in trying to clinch
and Romeo counters with a huge left! Tynkkynen is in big trouble! He's backing up but Romeo isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Tynkkynen from any more damage. A dominating finish by Romeo!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Anthony Romeo!
Anthony Romeo is the new light heavyweight champion!
An out of breath Anthony Romeo thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
In defeat, Miro Tynkkynen stepped up to the mic, saying 'Sorry dad, next fight will be better.. I promise'.
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