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F&BE 2- Pleasures of the Flesh PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jeff Mysterio (ranked 5875 p4p, 476 weight class) and Michael Pettis (ranked 6062 p4p, 482 weight class). Pettis is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Coastin'. 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 middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jeff Mysterio!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Michael Pettis!
The judges for this bout are Valeri Chadov, Fedor Mirinova and Aleksei Zolotukhin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pettis tries a head kick but it misses.
Mysterio is looking to counter punch.
Mysterio connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Mysterio on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Pettis. Pettis obviously looking to wear him down.
Mysterio misses with a series of wild punches.
Pettis lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Mysterio clobbers Pettis with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
It looks like Michael Pettis has been cut.
Mysterio looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Pettis pushes Mysterio away with a front kick.
Pettis throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Mysterio swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Pettis tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mysterio was well out of range. Poor timing from Pettis.
Mysterio goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mysterio scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Nice body punch from Pettis.
Mysterio connects with a body shot that sends Pettis's belly button to the back.
Pettis moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Pettis throws a front kick that sends Mysterio stumbling back into the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pettis lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Mysterio throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Mysterio fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Pettis doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Mysterio thuds a left hand into Pettis's body.
Pettis looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Nice takedown defense from Pettis. No joy for Mysterio on that attempt.
Mysterio is breathing heavily.
Pettis uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Mysterio has time to react.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Pettis - that will leave a mark!
Mysterio takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Mysterio takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Pettis drops Mysterio with a beautiful combination! Mysterio stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Pettis is looking for the KO!
Mysterio is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pettis lands a big head kick that sends Mysterio to the canvas! Pettis follows up with strikes from the mount that forces the ref to step in and stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Michael Pettis!
Michael Pettis tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Rinat Weinstein (ranked 6456 p4p, 556 weight class) and Charieos Bizihwaeile (ranked 4925 p4p, 482 weight class). Charieos Bizihwaeile acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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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
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rinat Weinstein!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Charieos Bizihwaeile!
The judges for this bout are Sergei Dronov, Dmitry Maklakov and Viktor Lagutenko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Weinstein will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Bizihwaeile takes a head kick and keeps coming.
It looks like Charieos Bizihwaeile has been cut.
Weinstein throws a head kick but Bizihwaeile moves out of range.
Bizihwaeile with the counter takedown but Weinstein avoids it easily.
Bizihwaeile moves into the clinch successfully.
Bizihwaeile's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Weinstein lands a high kick!
Weinstein throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Bizihwaeile's head.
Bizihwaeile has taken the fight to the clinch.
Come on Weinstein - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
A right hook to the body lands for Weinstein.
Bizihwaeile wants to get back to striking at distance but Weinstein won't allow it.
Weinstein throws an elbow but it misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Weinstein jumps guard but Bizihwaeile turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Weinstein lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Bizihwaeile takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Weinstein is trying to stall.
Weinstein tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Weinstein letting Bizihwaeile take a breather here.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Weinstein just misses with a elbow thrown towards Bizihwaeile's brow.
Bizihwaeile blocks an elbow strike from Weinstein.
Bizihwaeile stalling in the clinch.
Bizihwaeile looking for a takedown.
Weinstein misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bizihwaeile goes for a takedown in the clinch but Weinstein prevents it.
Weinstein blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Weinstein throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Bizihwaeile blocks it with crossed arms.
Bizihwaeile changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Weinstein fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Rinat Weinstein has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Charieos Bizihwaeile.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bizihwaeile avoids the head kick by Weinstein.
Weinstein throws a sloppy head kick and Bizihwaeile moves out of range easily.
Bizihwaeile looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Weinstein looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Weinstein misses with a head kick.
Weinstein is breathing heavily.
Bizihwaeile gets a takedown into half guard.
Bizihwaeile throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Bizihwaeile looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Bizihwaeile sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Weinstein defending well though.
Bizihwaeile is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
It looks like Bizihwaeile is going to stand back up.
Weinstein keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Bizihwaeile controlling the action here.
Weinstein taking some punishment here, with Bizihwaeile in his half guard.
Bizihwaeile trying to control the pace.
Bizihwaeile is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Bizihwaeile thows a huge punch but Weinstein dodges it nicely.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Bizihwaeile throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Weinstein throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bizihwaeile shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Weinstein as he avoids it easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Weinstein tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bizihwaeile looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Bizihwaeile bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Weinstein is being controlled here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rinat Weinstein dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Charieos Bizihwaeile'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 takes the fight into the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Weinstein.
Weinstein tries to land a knee to the head but Bizihwaeile blocks with his arms.
Bizihwaeile is trying to break the clinch but Weinstein is controlling him.
Weinstein is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bizihwaeile can do to turn this around?
Bizihwaeile is working for takedown but Weinstein is calmly controlling the position for now.
Bizihwaeile blocking some punches.
Bizihwaeile on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Bizihwaeile jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Weinstein walks away with a smile on his face. Bizihwaeile gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Bizihwaeile closes the distance and clinches up with Weinstein, looking for a takedown. Bizihwaeile pushes Weinstein against the cage but Weinstein circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Rinat Weinstein has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Charieos Bizihwaeile.
Weinstein lands a head kick!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bizihwaeile goes for a double leg but Weinstein avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Weinstein continues to drive forward.
Bizihwaeile tries for a takedown but Weinstein sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Bizihwaeile closes the distance and pushes Weinstein back into the cage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Weinstein is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Bizihwaeile is keeping busy.
Weinstein doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bizihwaeile's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bizihwaeile fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Bizihwaeile shoots for a double leg takedown but Weinstein sprawls well. He's pushed Bizihwaeile's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Weinstein misses with a head kick.
Rinat Weinstein is winning the standup battle so far.
Weinstein throws a front kick aimed at Bizihwaeile's knee but Bizihwaeile avoids it well.
Bizihwaeile changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Weinstein misses with a head kick.
Bizihwaeile moves into the clinch successfully.
Bizihwaeile throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Bizihwaeile keeps control of Weinstein as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Weinstein tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Bizihwaeile can't break the clinch.
Bizihwaeile looking for a takedown.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bizihwaeile is trying to break free.
Weinstein creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Weinstein wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Bizihwaeile jumps guard but Weinstein turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Bizihwaeile content to slow the pace in the clinch.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Weinstein just misses with a elbow thrown towards Bizihwaeile's brow.
Bizihwaeile is trying to pull guard but Weinstein has him pressed against the cage.
Weinstein trying to land knees to the body.
Bizihwaeile missing with knees to the body.
Rinat Weinstein has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Bizihwaeile is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Bizihwaeile is looking to break free of the clinch but Weinstein has double underhooks.
Weinstein creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Bizihwaeile wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Bizihwaeile on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Bizihwaeile tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Weinstein avoids it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Weinstein lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Bizihwaeile or not.
Bizihwaeile fails to pull guard.
Bizihwaeile lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Weinstein or not.
A frustrated look appears on Bizihwaeile's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Weinstein misses with an elbow over the top.
Weinstein tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Bizihwaeile just stands there and leans against the cage.
Bizihwaeile goes for a takedown attempt but Weinstein pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Bizihwaeile has closed the distance and engaged Weinstein in a clinch.
Bizihwaeile tries to pull guard but Weinstein forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Weinstein keeps control of Bizihwaeile as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Bizihwaeile is trying to push Weinstein away but Weinstein has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Bizihwaeile drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Weinstein gets the underhooks and prevents it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bizihwaeile.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bizihwaeile stalls.
Bizihwaeile is trying to pull guard but Weinstein turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Weinstein prevents Bizihwaeile from breaking the clinch.
Bizihwaeile effectively controlling the action here.
Bizihwaeile prevents the takedown attempt.
Bizihwaeile tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Bizihwaeile wants to break the clinch but can't.
Bizihwaeile has Weinstein pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Weinstein manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Weinstein tries to throw a body punch but Bizihwaeile avoids it by throwing Weinstein back against the cage.
Weinstein prevents the takedown attempt.
Bizihwaeile wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rinat Weinstein dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Charieos Bizihwaeile's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Weinstein misses with a head kick.
Bizihwaeile takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Bizihwaeile tries for a takedown but Weinstein sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Weinstein was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Bizihwaeile rushes Weinstein and presses him up against the cage.
Bizihwaeile tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Weinstein just stands there and leans against the cage.
Bizihwaeile wants to break the clinch but can't.
Bizihwaeile is trying to pull guard but Weinstein turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Rinat Weinstein has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Charieos Bizihwaeile.
Weinstein with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Weinstein blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Bizihwaeile displaying some good clinch control by pressing Weinstein up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bizihwaeile jumps guard but Weinstein turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Weinstein trying to control the position but instead, Bizihwaeile has worked for underhooks and has pushed Weinstein into the cage.
Weinstein throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bizihwaeile lands a body shot.
Weinstein breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Bizihwaeile blocks a head kick by Weinstein.
Bizihwaeile moves into range and clinches up with Weinstein.
Weinstein keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Bizihwaeile's efforts to push away.
Bizihwaeile wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Bizihwaeile is looking to take this one to the mat.
Weinstein trying to control the position but instead, Bizihwaeile has worked for underhooks and has pushed Weinstein into the cage.
Bizihwaeile blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bizihwaeile is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Weinstein tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bizihwaeile misses with a punch on the inside.
Weinstein is trying to break the clinch but Bizihwaeile has him pressed against the cage.
Weinstein misses with a knee to the head.
Weinstein blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Stalling in the clinch from Bizihwaeile.
Bizihwaeile can't break the clinch.
The referee is keeping an eye on Bizihwaeile - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Bizihwaeile wants a takedown.
Weinstein utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Bizihwaeile misses with an elbow strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bizihwaeile tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Weinstein just stands there and leans against the cage.
Bizihwaeile tries to pull guard but Weinstein forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Weinstein taking a breather.
Weinstein swings wildly with an uppercut but Bizihwaeile uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bizihwaeile on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Weinstein keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Bizihwaeile's efforts to push away.
Bizihwaeile stalling the fight.
Bizihwaeile jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Weinstein walks away with a smile on his face. Bizihwaeile gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Weinstein moves forwards but Bizihwaeile connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Weinstein throws a head kick that half lands.
Bizihwaeile throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Weinstein.
A little feinted left hand from Weinstein on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A head kick misses from Weinstein.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bizihwaeile blocks a head kick by Weinstein.
Bizihwaeile tries for a takedown but Weinstein sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Bizihwaeile fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Bizihwaeile changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Weinstein tries to avoid it but Bizihwaeile manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Weinstein to the ground. Weinstein escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Weinstein stuffs the takedown.
Weinstein thinks about countering with a head kick.
A head kick by Weinstein misses
and Bizihwaeile counters by clinching up.
Bizihwaeile has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Weinstein is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bizihwaeile blocks an elbow strike from Weinstein.
Charieos Bizihwaeile has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rinat Weinstein is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Bizihwaeile tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rinat Weinstein showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Weinstein, 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 Sergei Dronov scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 30:27
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rinat Weinstein!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Tayvon Hayes (ranked 4071 p4p, 433 weight class) and Chaderoni Bizihwaeile (ranked 4811 p4p, 478 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tayvon Hayes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Chaderoni Bizihwaeile!
The judges for this bout are Konstantin Menshow, Sergei Dronov and Illya Tyunina.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bizihwaeile tries to keep at a distance but Hayes has taken the fight into the clinch.
Bizihwaeile prevents a body shot from Hayes.
Bizihwaeile wants a takedown but no success here.
Hayes working hard to break the clinch.
Bizihwaeile wants to take the fight to the mat but Hayes manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Bizihwaeile is trying to break free.
Hayes manages to break the clinch.
Hayes moves into range and clinches up with Bizihwaeile.
Bizihwaeile is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Hayes to keep the fight standing.
Tayvon Hayes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chaderoni Bizihwaeile.
Bizihwaeile tries to pull guard but Hayes won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hayes breaks from the clinch.
Hayes moves into the clinch.
Bizihwaeile's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hayes tries to clinch there but Bizihwaeile circles away.
Bizihwaeile keeps the fight on the outside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bizihwaeile shoots in for a takedown but Hayes shows good takedown defense.
Bizihwaeile looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Hayes is fending him off so far but Bizihwaeile persists. Nope, Hayes circles away and we're back to standing.
Hayes tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bizihwaeile paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Bizihwaeile keeps the fight on the outside.
Bizihwaeile will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Bizihwaeile moves into the clinch.
Hayes stops a takedown attempt from Bizihwaeile.
Hayes breaks from the clinch.
Bizihwaeile has his takedown stuffed
and Hayes counters with a three punch combo that has Bizihwaeile backing up. Bizihwaeile nods at Hayes to acknowledge the strikes.
Hayes moves in looking to clinch but Bizihwaeile pushes him off.
Hayes tries to clinch but Bizihwaeile moves out of range.
Hayes dodges the punch combination from Bizihwaeile.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hayes looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Bizihwaeile swats away the attempt to clinch by Hayes.
Hayes looks to land a combination but Bizihwaeile avoids it well.
Bizihwaeile finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Hayes uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bizihwaeile.
Bizihwaeile shoots in for a takedown but Hayes shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Bizihwaeile throws a combination that misses
and Hayes counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hayes doesn't manage to clinch there - Bizihwaeile circles away.
Hayes tries to clinch but Bizihwaeile moves out of range.
Hayes moves in looking to clinch but Bizihwaeile pushes him off.
Hayes tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Bizihwaeile manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hayes looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Bizihwaeile misses with a double jab
and Hayes counters with a two punch combo.
Hayes tries to clinch there but Bizihwaeile circles away.
Bizihwaeile lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Bizihwaeile shoots in for a takedown but Hayes shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Hayes is looking to counter with a body kick.
Bizihwaeile circles away from the clinch attempt.
Bizihwaeile feints the counter takedown.
Hayes scores with a three punch combo!
Bizihwaeile changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Hayes tries to avoid it but Bizihwaeile manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Hayes to the ground. Hayes escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Hayes tries to clinch there but Bizihwaeile circles away.
Bizihwaeile tries to counter by closing the distance.
Hayes swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Bizihwaeile swats away the attempt to clinch by Hayes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bizihwaeile misses with a low kick.
It looked like Hayes was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
A punch combination from Hayes misses.
Bizihwaeile misses with a leg kick
and Hayes counters with a three punch combo that has Bizihwaeile backing up. Bizihwaeile nods at Hayes to acknowledge the strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hayes tries to close the distance and clinch but Bizihwaeile swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Hayes doesn't manage to clinch there - Bizihwaeile circles away.
Bizihwaeile tries to land a front kick but Hayes steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Hayes stuffs the takedown attempt from Bizihwaeile. Bizihwaeile gets slowly back to his feet.
Hayes wants to clinch.
Bizihwaeile instigates a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tayvon Hayes dominated that round.
That's time! Hayes's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Bizihwaeile with a lazy takedown attempt
and Hayes counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Hayes connects with a nasty looking knee right to Bizihwaeile's face.
Hayes blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Bizihwaeile has Hayes pressed against the cage, preventing Hayes from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Hayes wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Hayes pushes off an throws an elbow but Bizihwaeile leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Hayes doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bizihwaeile goes for a takedown attempt but Hayes pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Hayes takes the fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bizihwaeile tries to circle away but Hayes has him pinned against the cage.
Hayes breaks from the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bizihwaeile looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Hayes is fending him off so far but Bizihwaeile persists. Nope, Hayes circles away and we're back to standing.
Tayvon Hayes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chaderoni Bizihwaeile.
Bizihwaeile has taken the fight to the clinch.
Hayes tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Bizihwaeile avoids it.
Bizihwaeile is trying to break the clinch but Hayes has him pressed against the cage.
Hayes is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bizihwaeile can do to turn this around?
Bizihwaeile is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Hayes pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Hayes is trying to break the clinch but Bizihwaeile has him pressed against the cage.
Bizihwaeile keeps control of Hayes as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Hayes is looking to control Bizihwaeile's arms but Bizihwaeile gets an underhook and turns him. Now Hayes has his back to the cage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Bizihwaeile as Hayes tries to tie him up.
Bizihwaeile is trying to push Hayes away but Hayes has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bizihwaeile.
Bizihwaeile misses with the head strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hayes manages to break the clinch.
Bizihwaeile clinches up with Hayes and pushes him back against the cage.
Hayes stalling in the clinch but Bizihwaeile improves position.
Bizihwaeile jumps guard but Hayes stands there with Bizihwaeile around his waist. Bizihwaeile gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Bizihwaeile is trying to pull guard but Hayes turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Hayes is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Bizihwaeile is defending well for now.
Bizihwaeile tries for a takedown. No joy.
Hayes wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Bizihwaeile has him pressed against the cage.
Bizihwaeile looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Bizihwaeile successfully pulls guard.
Hayes gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hayes looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Bizihwaeile is looking for the big counter here.
Hayes fails in his attempt to clinch.
Tayvon Hayes is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hayes keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Bizihwaeile will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Hayes tries to close the distance and clinch but Bizihwaeile swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Bizihwaeile clinches.
Hayes is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Bizihwaeile is defending well for now.
Bizihwaeile is trying to pull guard but Hayes has him pressed against the cage.
Bizihwaeile jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Hayes walks away with a smile on his face. Bizihwaeile gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Bizihwaeile rushes Hayes and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Bizihwaeile tries to pull guard but Hayes forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hayes pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bizihwaeile keeps the fight on the outside.
Hayes tries to clinch but Bizihwaeile is having none of it.
Nice sprawl there from Hayes as Bizihwaeile shoots in.
Hayes lands a nice shot to the body.
Bizihwaeile tries to bum rush Hayes with a series of wild strikes but Hayes uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Bizihwaeile fails with a takedown attempt.
Bizihwaeile is breathing heavily.
Bizihwaeile tries to score a power double leg takedown but Hayes sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Bizihwaeile somewhat.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bizihwaeile will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tayvon Hayes 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!
Hayes tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bizihwaeile paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Hayes misses with a head kick.
Hayes throws a right and a left that both miss.
Bizihwaeile now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Hayes checks a leg kick.
Hayes throws a big counter combination but Bizihwaeile scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Bizihwaeile is looking to clinch.
Bizihwaeile rushes Hayes and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Hayes wants to get back to striking at distance but Bizihwaeile won't allow it.
Bizihwaeile wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Hayes has him pressed against the cage.
Bizihwaeile is trying to break free.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hayes wants to get back to striking at distance but Bizihwaeile won't allow it.
Hayes is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Hayes is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Bizihwaeile is defending well for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hayes looking to slow down the pace here.
Bizihwaeile is trying to pull guard but Hayes has him pressed against the cage.
Bizihwaeile is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Hayes pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Bizihwaeile holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Bizihwaeile managing to block the knees to the body from Hayes.
Hayes breaks from the clinch.
Bizihwaeile fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Hayes is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Bizihwaeile fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Hayes, pushing him back against the cage.
Hayes breaks the clinch.
Hayes misses with a few strikes there.
Bizihwaeile shoots in for a double leg but Hayes sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Tayvon Hayes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chaderoni Bizihwaeile.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bizihwaeile fails to land the takedown.
Bizihwaeile avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Hayes tries to clinch there but Bizihwaeile circles away.
Bizihwaeile throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hayes tries to keep at a distance but Bizihwaeile has taken the fight into the clinch.
Bizihwaeile manages to break the clinch.
Bizihwaeile tries a low kick but Hayes avoids it.
Hayes tries to counter by clinching up but Bizihwaeile breaks away and moves out of range.
Tayvon Hayes is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hayes tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bizihwaeile paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Hayes gets a clinch.
Hayes working hard to break the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hayes is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Hayes misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bizihwaeile changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Hayes fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Bizihwaeile fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Hayes has closed the distance and engaged Bizihwaeile in a clinch.
Bizihwaeile tries a body shot but Hayes blocks it.
Hayes manages to break the clinch.
Bizihwaeile closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Hayes tries a body shot but Bizihwaeile blocks it.
Hayes breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hayes wants to clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bizihwaeile swats away the attempt to clinch by Hayes.
Hayes has taken the fight to the clinch.
Hayes creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Bizihwaeile stalls.
Bizihwaeile tries to break free but Hayes pushes him back against the cage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bizihwaeile wants to break free but Hayes has control.
Chaderoni Bizihwaeile has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tayvon Hayes is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Bizihwaeile tries a knee to the head but Hayes blocks it.
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 Tayvon Hayes.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Hayes, 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 Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 30:27
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tayvon Hayes!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Peter McTavish (ranked 5876 p4p, 516 weight class) and Tobias Orion (ranked 5706 p4p, 508 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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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
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Peter McTavish!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Tobias Orion!
The judges for this bout are Aleksei Zolotukhin, Igor Prikhodko and Sergei Dronov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McTavish misses the shot to the body.
Orion throws a counter combo.
Orion defending well as McTavish loads up on a big left hand.
Orion misses with a series of wild punches.
McTavish connects with a looping right hand.
Orion shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Orion landing with the ground and pound.
Orion working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Orion content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
McTavish being controlled here, momentarily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Orion with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Orion loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Orion stays in close to McTavish's body and controls the position.
McTavish is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Orion scoring with some ground and pound.
Orion controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Orion landing with the ground and pound.
Orion works over McTavish with some ground and pound from guard.
Orion lands a couple of elbows.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Orion slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Orion throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as McTavish works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Orion with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Orion showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Orion's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Orion postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Orion lands a couple of elbows.
Orion landing with the ground and pound.
Orion lands a couple of digs.
Orion not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Orion lands a couple of elbows.
McTavish is rocked!
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Orion's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Oh McTavish is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Orion gets to his feet and stands over McTavish, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! McTavish felt that one! Orion unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save McTavish from any more punishment!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tobias Orion!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Timo Bader (ranked 4355 p4p, 418 weight class) and Jeffrey Baratheon (ranked 4718 p4p, 437 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 lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Timo Bader!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Jeffrey Baratheon!
The judges for this bout are Ivan Kurochkin, Vladimir Khabensky and Konstantin Menshow.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bader ducks under a wild hook from Baratheon.
Baratheon keeps the fight on the outside.
Baratheon throws a leg kick that is checked
and Bader counters with a series of strikes that really hurt Baratheon! The ref looks into his eyes and sees nobody home - he's called the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Timo Bader!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jonathan Toews (ranked 2916 p4p, 325 weight class) and Richard McAuliffe (ranked 4761 p4p, 440 weight class). Toews comes to the cage accompanied by Till I Collapse. Jonathan Toews 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 lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jonathan Toews!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Richard McAuliffe!
The judges for this bout are Sergei Dronov, Valeri Chadov and Viktor Lagutenko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A left and a right from McAuliffe both land. Nice combination.
Toews throws a head kick but McAuliffe moves out of range.
Toews tries to clinch up but McAuliffe circles away and keeps his distance.
McAuliffe swats away the attempt to clinch by Toews.
McAuliffe connects with a jab.
Toews clinches up against the cage.
The referee is keeping an eye on Toews - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Toews manages to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McAuliffe lands a jab to Toews's midsection.
Toews scores with a leg kick.
McAuliffe lands a head shot.
McAuliffe moves into the clinch successfully.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Toews stalls.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Toews manages to break the clinch.
Jonathan Toews seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Toews is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Toews tries to clinch there but McAuliffe circles away.
Toews tries to close the distance and clinch up but McAuliffe swats him away and circles back towards the center.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from McAuliffe! But no joy.
Toews closes the distance but McAuliffe moves to the side
and McAuliffe counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Jab from McAuliffe.
We've been told by Toews's head coaches at Hilo Hit Squad that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Toews doesn't manage to clinch there - McAuliffe circles away.
McAuliffe with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Toews throws a combination but it was largely blocked by McAuliffe.
A nice side step and McAuliffe releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Toews is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Toews blocks a head kick by McAuliffe.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by McAuliffe.
McAuliffe slips a jab from Toews.
McAuliffe dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Toews tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. McAuliffe manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Toews fails in his attempt to clinch.
Excellent takedown into side control there by McAuliffe.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Toews is looking for a sweep.
The referee asks McAuliffe politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. McAuliffe prefers to stall for the moment though.
McAuliffe scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Toews to see if he's OK.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McAuliffe in side control, throwing shots but Toews defends.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Toews wants to get back to his feet but McAuliffe drags him back down.
McAuliffe working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
McAuliffe looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Toews stops McAuliffe from passing to mount.
Toews is trying to get back to half guard.
Toews is not content to let McAuliffe control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Toews can't do much from the bottom here.
McAuliffe misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Toews sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Toews on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Toews blocking the ground and pound attempt from McAuliffe.
McAuliffe really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Toews. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Toews works his way to full guard. Good work.
McAuliffe wants to control from the top but Toews keeps moving.
McAuliffe looking to pass the guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Richard McAuliffe dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Toews needs to keep his hands up - McAuliffe had a free shot at his head there.
McAuliffe dips to his left and cracks Toews with an uppercut!
McAuliffe lunges at Toews with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Toews's hand.
Toews closes the distance looking to clinch
and McAuliffe counters with a nice double leg into side control. Toews won't be happy with that.
McAuliffe cracks Toews with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Toews managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by McAuliffe.
McAuliffe throws a strike aimed at the side of Toews's head but Toews avoids it well.
McAuliffe looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Toews is avoiding damage well.
Toews takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
McAuliffe is putting a hurting on Toews here, landing some big shots from side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Toews is looking for a sweep.
McAuliffe trying to control the action but Toews is working from the bottom.
McAuliffe goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Toews has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for McAuliffe but great work by Toews.
The ground and pound from Toews seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
McAuliffe struggling a bit here.
Sloppy strikes there by Toews.
McAuliffe is looking for a sweep.
Toews wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by McAuliffe, who protects the arm well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Toews scores with a couple of short elbows.
Toews throwing shots but missing, from side control.
McAuliffe is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Toews just content to control the position.
McAuliffe is not content to let Toews control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McAuliffe wants to get back to his feet.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if McAuliffe can do anything to dispel that myth.
Toews is looking to take a break and control but McAuliffe is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
McAuliffe manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Toews tries to pass to full mount but McAuliffe defends it.
Toews wants to control but McAuliffe is keeping him busy.
McAuliffe is looking to improve his position.
McAuliffe has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Toews wants to control but McAuliffe is keeping him busy.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
McAuliffe doesn't manage to clinch there - Toews circles away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Toews looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Toews is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Toews is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
McAuliffe swats away the attempt to clinch by Toews.
McAuliffe dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Richard McAuliffe showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Toews doesn't manage to clinch there - McAuliffe circles away.
McAuliffe tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Good shot there by Toews.
McAuliffe lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
McAuliffe closes the distance and clinches.
Toews pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A punch combination from Toews misses.
McAuliffe cracks Toews with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
McAuliffe lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Toews at a distance.
McAuliffe moves into the clinch successfully.
McAuliffe is trying to pull guard but Toews has him pressed against the cage.
McAuliffe prevents a body shot from Toews.
McAuliffe tries to pull guard but Toews forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
McAuliffe lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Toews kicks McAuliffe off and gets back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Toews feints a jab promting McAuliffe to slip. Toews then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. McAuliffe slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Toews is looking to clinch.
Toews tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. McAuliffe manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Toews takes one to the chin there.
Toews darts in trying to clinch
and McAuliffe connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Toews tries to clinch but McAuliffe is having none of it.
McAuliffe keeps the fight on the outside.
McAuliffe raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
McAuliffe avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Toews tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but McAuliffe paws at him with a jab and circles away.
McAuliffe gets a double leg takedown into Toews's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McAuliffe trying to control the position from guard on top but Toews is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Toews looking for a guillotine here but McAuliffe defends easily.
McAuliffe throws a big right hand that misses.
McAuliffe throws a sloppy strike and Toews has hooked up an armbar on the loose arm! He's turned and extended fully! McAuliffe is forced to tap! Great BJJ from Toews!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jonathan Toews!
Jonathan Toews 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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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Hichem Saifeddine (ranked 2699 p4p, 300 weight class) and Louis Edwards (ranked 2990 p4p, 329 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 lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Hichem Saifeddine!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Louis Edwards!
The judges for this bout are Valeri Chadov, Dmitry Maklakov and Sergei Dronov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Saifeddine rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Edwards moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Edwards tries to close the distance and clinch but Saifeddine swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Edwards avoids the head kick by Saifeddine.
Saifeddine misses with a head kick.
Saifeddine tries a head kick but it misses.
Saifeddine tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Edwards shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Saifeddine's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Edwards is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Edwards drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Edwards jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Edwards controlling from the top position.
Edwards must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Edwards throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Edwards stops Saifeddine from standing up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Edwards throws a big elbow that misses.
Edwards wants to stand but Saifeddine has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Edwards pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Saifeddine is keeping the position for now.
Edwards really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Saifeddine. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Saifeddine is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Edwards is controlling him.
Edwards wants to pass the guard but Saifeddine is keeping the position.
Saifeddine wants to stand but Edwards is controlling the position.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Edwards pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Saifeddine is keeping the position for now.
Edwards is stalling in the full guard.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Saifeddine pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Edwards drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Saifeddine defends it well.
Saifeddine misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Saifeddine throws a sloppy head kick and Edwards moves out of range easily.
Edwards thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Saifeddine if he has to take too many more of those.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Edwards tries to close the distance and clinch but Saifeddine swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Edwards closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Saifeddine pushes Edwards away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Edwards gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Edwards controls the position.
Saifeddine is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Edwards looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Saifeddine is avoiding damage well.
Saifeddine is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Edwards has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Edwards takes a little break here. Saifeddine wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Edwards lands a few punches from side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Saifeddine is trying to buck Edwards off.
Edwards cracks Saifeddine with a big elbow.
The referee asks Edwards politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Edwards prefers to stall for the moment though.
Saifeddine is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Saifeddine prevents Edwards from moving into mount.
Edwards is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Saifeddine wants to get back to his feet but Edwards drags him back down.
Edwards wants to lay and pray for a moment but Saifeddine keeps working.
The referee asks Edwards politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Edwards prefers to stall for the moment though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Saifeddine tries to escape but Edwards is in control.
Edwards decides to stand back up. Edwards steps back and let's Saifeddine get back to his feet.
Saifeddine tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Edwards clinches up against the cage.
Saifeddine gets underhooks to prevent Edwards's takedown attempt.
Edwards throws a knee to the head but misses.
Edwards pulls guard successfully.
Saifeddine has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Edwards is proving hard to escape from.
Edwards trying to control the position here.
Edwards's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Edwards tries to land a sweep but no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Louis Edwards dominated that round.
That's time! Saifeddine's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Edwards blocks a head kick by Saifeddine.
Saifeddine throws a head kick that misses
and Edwards moves into the clinch.
Edwards trying to stall but Saifeddine improves his position.
Edwards jumps guard but Saifeddine turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Saifeddine looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Saifeddine wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Saifeddine wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Saifeddine wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Edwards using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Saifeddine has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Edwards gets control of Saifeddine's arms and successfully pulls guard. Edwards will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Edwards controls Saifeddine momentarily but Saifeddine frees himself.
Edwards is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Saifeddine defends well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saifeddine trying to stand up but can't free himself from Edwards's guard.
Edwards striking off his back but it's not causing Saifeddine any problems.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Edwards trying to control the position.
Saifeddine wants to stand but Edwards is controlling his posture from full guard.
Edwards looking to hit a scissor sweep but Saifeddine is one step ahead there.
Edwards is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Saifeddine wanted to stand there but Edwards had control of the position.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Saifeddine swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Saifeddine throws a head kick that misses.
A nice combination there by Saifeddine.
Hichem Saifeddine seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Edwards scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Edwards has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Edwards gets a clinch.
Saifeddine has had enough of the clinch but Edwards keeps him there for the moment.
Edwards is trying to pull guard but Saifeddine turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Saifeddine tries to circle away but Edwards has him pinned against the cage.
Edwards is trying to pull guard but Saifeddine has him pressed against the cage.
Hichem Saifeddine has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Louis Edwards.
Saifeddine tries to break free but Edwards pushes him back against the cage.
Saifeddine wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Edwards has him pressed against the cage.
Edwards manages to break the clinch.
A head kick misses from Saifeddine.
Hichem Saifeddine is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Saifeddine throws a head kick but Edwards moves out of range.
Saifeddine throws a head kick but Edwards moves out of range.
Edwards wants to counter the offense by Saifeddine and move into the clinch position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Saifeddine throws a sloppy head kick and Edwards moves out of range easily.
Saifeddine misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
And Edwards responds with a good body kick, but Saifeddine manages to step out the way in time.
Saifeddine throws a sloppy head kick and Edwards moves out of range easily.
Edwards swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Saifeddine throws a head kick but Edwards moves out of range.
Edwards drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Edwards drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Edwards jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Edwards missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Edwards controls from within his opponent's guard.
Saifeddine is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Edwards is controlling him.
Edwards is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Saifeddine can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Edwards controls the pace.
Saifeddine wants to stand and escape but Edwards is having none of it.
Saifeddine being controlled here, momentarily.
Edwards lands a couple of digs.
That's four 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.
Saifeddine keeping full guard, as Edwards tries to pass.
Edwards sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Saifeddine wants to stand and escape but Edwards is having none of it.
Saifeddine trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Saifeddine misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Saifeddine misses with a head kick.
Edwards throws a right and a left that Saifeddine avoids nicely.
Saifeddine tries to keep at a distance but Edwards has taken the fight into the clinch.
Edwards tries to pull guard but Saifeddine forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Louis Edwards will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Saifeddine lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Edwards backs up against the cage.
Saifeddine misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Edwards dives in for a single leg takedown but Saifeddine sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
A punch combination from Saifeddine misses.
Saifeddine throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Edwards shoots for a double leg takedown but Saifeddine sprawls well. He's pushed Edwards's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Saifeddine throws a head kick that misses.
Hichem Saifeddine is winning the standup battle so far.
Edwards moves into the clinch.
Edwards is trying to drag Saifeddine to the mat but Saifeddine just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Hichem Saifeddine has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Louis Edwards.
Saifeddine is trying to break free.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saifeddine is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Saifeddine blocks the elbow strike.
A frustrated look appears on Saifeddine's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Edwards is working for takedown but Saifeddine is calmly controlling the position for now.
Edwards is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Saifeddine gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Saifeddine has had enough of the clinch but Edwards keeps him there for the moment.
A bit of stalling here from Edwards.
Saifeddine looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Edwards breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Saifeddine throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Edwards's head.
Saifeddine misses with a head kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Saifeddine misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Saifeddine throws a sloppy head kick
and Edwards counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Saifeddine tries a head kick but it misses.
Edwards throws a head kick that misses.
Saifeddine throws a head kick but Edwards moves out of range.
Edwards changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Saifeddine looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Saifeddine tries to escape but Edwards is in control.
Edwards thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Edwards decides to take the fight back to the feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Edwards fails to land the takedown.
Edwards looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Edwards controlling the action here.
Saifeddine pushes Edwards off looking to stand but Edwards dives back in and keeps control.
Edwards slows the pace down in half guard.
Saifeddine is trying to stand up here but Edwards is controlling him well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Edwards stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Saifeddine to get to his feet.
Saifeddine misses with a double jab.
Edwards closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Edwards slows the pace down in half guard.
Edwards thows a huge punch but Saifeddine dodges it nicely.
Saifeddine wants to get back to his feet.
Edwards controlling the pace.
Saifeddine pushes Edwards off and gets back to his feet.
Edwards drives through with a takedown into Saifeddine's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Saifeddine wants to stand and escape but Edwards is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Edwards controlling from the top position.
Let's hope that Edwards has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Saifeddine working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Edwards.
Saifeddine wants to stand up but Edwards is controlling him.
Edwards sitting in guard here, content to control.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Edwards closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Edwards lands in his opponent's guard.
Hichem Saifeddine has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Louis Edwards is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Edwards engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
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 Hichem Saifeddine.
I think Edwards has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 29:28
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 29:28
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 29:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Hichem Saifeddine!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jack Miller (ranked 2599 p4p, 309 weight class) and Christian Leicester (ranked 3589 p4p, 402 weight class). Leicester has chosen Hi Ho Silver Lining - Jeff Beck as his entrance music. Christian Leicester is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference 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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jack Miller!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Christian Leicester!
The judges for this bout are Aleksandr Martynov, Igor Prikhodko and Dmitry Maklakov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Leicester paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Miller ducks under a wild hook from Leicester.
Miller walks into a straight right hand from Leicester.
Leicester misses with a straight right.
Leicester scores with a jab.
Miller keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Leicester.
Miller fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Leicester avoids it really well and circles away.
Miller shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Leicester as he jumps to the side.
Miller uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Leicester.
Miller looks to throw the jab but Leicester is out of range.
Leicester throws a combination that misses
and Miller counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Leicester pulls Miller in to control the position.
Miller scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Leicester can do anything to dispel that myth.
Miller distracts Leicester with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Leicester can't keep his opponent in guard - Miller advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Leicester is looking for a sweep. Miller is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Leicester wants to control but Miller is keeping busy.
Miller has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Leicester trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Miller manages to pass to mount!
Miller fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Miller wants to control the pace but Leicester is squirming around nicely.
Miller is giving the impression that he's looking to ground and pound but he switches suddenly into a beautiful far side armbar! Leicester is forced to tap! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jack Miller!
Our winner, Jack Miller, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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