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F&BE 8- Fresh French Flesh PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Tyson Mike (ranked 24829 p4p, 553 weight class) and Islam Makhacevov (ranked 24860 p4p, 530 weight class). Tyson Mike had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Basic striking
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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
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tyson Mike!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Islam Makhacevov!
The judges for this bout are Sergei Dronov, Valeri Chadov and Aleksandr Martynov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Horrible takedown attempt by Makhacevov or perhaps it was just good defense by Mike, which made it look bad.
Mike clinches with his opponent.
Mike breaks from the clinch.
Makhacevov shoots in looking for a takedown. Mike tries to sprawl out of it but Makhacevov keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Mike manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
A counter left hand to the body from Mike misses its target.
Mike gets caught napping as Makhacevov dives in and scores a takedown. Mike manages to retain guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Makhacevov is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Mike is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Makhacevov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mike controlling the position.
Makhacevov with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Mike strikes from his own guard.
Makhacevov must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Makhacevov wants to control from the top but Mike keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Makhacevov won't allow Mike to sweep him here.
Makhacevov trying to control the position from guard on top but Mike is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mike utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Makhacevov with a lazy takedown attempt
and Mike connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Tyson Mike has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Islam Makhacevov.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Makhacevov decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Mike makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Mike.
Makhacevov trying to control the position from guard on top but Mike is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mike looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Mike is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Makhacevov trying to control but Mike is working from the bottom.
Makhacevov stopping the sweep attempt from Mike.
Makhacevov trying to control the position from guard on top but Mike is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mike utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Makhacevov trying to control the position from guard on top but Mike is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Mike tries to score a power double leg takedown but Makhacevov sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Mike somewhat.
Mike has Makhacevov up against the cage in a clinch.
Makhacevov looking for a takedown.
Mike is looking for a takedown.
Mike has Makhacevov pushed against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Mike's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Mike is trying hard to land a takedown here. Makhacevov sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Despite the aggression on Makhacevov's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Makhacevov shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Mike wants to control but Makhacevov is keeping busy.
Makhacevov wants to take a breather but Mike is having none of it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Makhacevov is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Makhacevov lands strikes from half guard.
Mike has hold of Makhacevov's hands but Makhacevov slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Islam Makhacevov will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Mike moves into the clinch.
Mike escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Mike fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Makhacevov manages to avoid it.
Makhacevov gets a double leg takedown into Mike's guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Mike holds on and takes a little breather.
Mike is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Makhacevov landing some decent shots from guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mike has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Makhacevov is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Mike.
Makhacevov cracks Mike with a big right hand but Mike just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mike is letting Makhacevov control him for a moment.
Islam Makhacevov has got the better of the ground game so far.
Makhacevov creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Makhacevov trying to control the position but Mike is working away.
Mike struggling a bit here.
Makhacevov working the ground and pound.
Makhacevov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mike keeps working.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
The ground and pound from Makhacevov seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Mike is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Makhacevov tries to score with some ground and pound. Mike controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mike takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Mike is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Makhacevov working the head and body with strikes.
Mike tries to escape but Makhacevov is in control.
Makhacevov trying to control the action but Mike is working from the bottom.
Mike can't do much from the bottom here.
Makhacevov working the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Makhacevov lands some shots froms side control.
Makhacevov working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Mike tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Makhacevov wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Mike is trying to control Makhacevov's posture but Makhacevov avoids it.
Makhacevov lands an elbow.
Makhacevov trying to control the action but Mike is working from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Makhacevov landing strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Islam Makhacevov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Makhacevov slips a jab and a cross from Mike.
Makhacevov shoots in for a takedown but Mike shows good takedown defense.
Horrible takedown attempt by Makhacevov or perhaps it was just good defense by Mike, which made it look bad.
It looked like Mike was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Mike moves into the clinch successfully.
Mike pulls guard effortlessly.
Mike working for a triangle but Makhacevov defends it easily.
Mike wants to sweep here but Makhacevov controlling him for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Makhacevov wants to control from the top but Mike keeps moving.
Mike on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Mike tries to get out of the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mike wants to sweep but no luck.
Makhacevov won't allow Mike to get back to his feet.
Makhacevov trying to control but Mike is working from the bottom.
Mike has his foot on Makhacevov's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Makhacevov works his way back into a safe position though.
Mike has his foot on Makhacevov's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Makhacevov works his way back into a safe position though.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Makhacevov postures up and lands a big shot to Mike's brow.
Makhacevov trying to control the position from guard on top but Mike is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two 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.
Mike wants to sweep but no luck.
Mike is looking to stand up but Makhacevov isn't so interested in that idea.
Makhacevov trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Makhacevov trying to control the position from guard on top but Mike is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Mike slaps away a takedown attempt from Makhacevov, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Mike thinks about countering with a head kick.
Tyson Mike has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Islam Makhacevov.
Makhacevov blocks the body kick.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Mike breaks the clinch.
Islam Makhacevov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Makhacevov looks for a takedown but Mike sprawls well.
Makhacevov tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Mike swivels and escapes.
Makhacevov has his takedown stuffed
and Mike counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Mike shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Makhacevov but Makhacevov pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Makhacevov avoids the body shot from Mike.
Makhacevov lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Mike has closed the distance and engaged Makhacevov in a clinch.
Mike stops a takedown attempt from Makhacevov.
Mike is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Mike manages to pull guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Makhacevov cracks Mike with a solid left hand.
Makhacevov lands a couple of elbows.
Makhacevov trying to control the position from guard on top but Mike is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Makhacevov connects with a couple of short punches.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Makhacevov showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Makhacevov scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tyson Mike showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Makhacevov 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 Sergei Dronov scores the fight 29:29
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 29:28
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 28:29
The fight is ruled a draw!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jeffrey Baratheon (ranked 6140 p4p, 491 weight class) and Marky Mark (ranked 6390 p4p, 505 weight class). Marky Mark told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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155 lbs
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155 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Jeffrey Baratheon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Marky Mark!
The judges for this bout are Aleksandr Martynov, Vladimir Khabensky and Sergei Dronov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mark shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Baratheon manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Mark keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Mark tries a body shot but Baratheon blocks it.
Baratheon's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Baratheon scores with a decent looking hook.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Mark.
Baratheon misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Mark is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Baratheon with a body shot.
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!
Mark is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Baratheon's half guard.
Baratheon wants to control but Mark is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Mark tries to stand and escape but Baratheon is controlling the position.
Baratheon tries to kick Mark off but Mark keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Baratheon is trying to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Baratheon regains full guard. Nicely done.
Mark prevents Baratheon from getting back to his feet.
Mark wants to control from the top but Baratheon keeps moving.
Baratheon is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Mark wants to get up but he can't break Baratheon's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Mark avoids the head kick by Baratheon.
Mark checks a leg kick nicely.
Mark fails with an attempt to clinch.
Jeffrey Baratheon is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Baratheon pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Mark rushes Baratheon and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mark has a couple of punches blocked by Baratheon.
Baratheon taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Mark jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Baratheon walks away with a smile on his face. Mark gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Mark takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Baratheon.
Mark closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Baratheon to the mat! Baratheon manages to get full guard.
Mark must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Baratheon is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Baratheon escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Mark gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Mark stopping the sweep attempt from Baratheon.
Baratheon seems keen to control Mark's posture.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Baratheon wants to get back to his feet but Mark is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Baratheon is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Mark scoring with punches to the head and body.
Baratheon is trying to control the position but Mark postures up.
Baratheon is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Mark defends well.
Mark postures up and lands a big shot to Baratheon's brow.
Baratheon looking for a sweep. Not yet Baratheon, not yet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Mark advances to half guard.
Mark really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Baratheon. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Baratheon works his way to full guard. Good work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Baratheon wants to sweep but no luck.
Mark is stalling in the full guard.
Mark trying to control but Baratheon is working from the bottom.
Mark looking to pass the guard.
Baratheon is looking to stand up but Mark isn't so interested in that idea.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jeffrey Baratheon dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Mark changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Baratheon looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Baratheon is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Jeffrey Baratheon overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Baratheon gets back to half guard.
Baratheon gets back to full guard.
Baratheon manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Mark manages to get himself to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mark managing to control the position.
Mark keeping moving, preventing Baratheon from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mark has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Mark keeping moving, preventing Baratheon from controlling successfully.
Mark wants to stand and escape but Baratheon is having none of it.
Baratheon is looking to work some ground and pound but Mark has wrist control.
Baratheon wants to control from the top but Mark keeps moving.
Mark working for a triangle but Baratheon defends it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Mark will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mark keeping moving, preventing Baratheon from controlling successfully.
Baratheon engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Mark takes one on the button.
Marky Mark is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Baratheon lands a really nice looking cross but Mark seems unphased.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Baratheon connects with a single shot there.
Baratheon has Mark up against the cage in a clinch.
Baratheon leaning his opponent against the cage.
Baratheon breaks the clinch.
Mark shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Baratheon's guard.
Baratheon manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Mark manages to get himself to full guard.
Baratheon trying to stand up but can't free himself from Mark's guard.
Mark avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Baratheon throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Mark has his foot on Baratheon's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Baratheon works his way back into a safe position though.
Baratheon won't allow Mark to sweep him here.
Mark keeping moving, preventing Baratheon from controlling successfully.
Baratheon gets to his feet - Mark follows without any prompting.
Mark gets the takedown into side control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Baratheon is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jeffrey Baratheon dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Baratheon tried to score with a low kick but Mark checks it.
Mark tries to counter with a clinch but Baratheon shakes him off and moves away.
Mark tries to clinch up but Baratheon circles away and keeps his distance.
Baratheon goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Mark takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Mark darts in trying to clinch
letting Baratheon counter with a right hand.
Baratheon pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Baratheon moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mark rushes Baratheon and presses him up against the cage.
Baratheon manages to break the clinch.
Baratheon has closed the distance and engaged Mark in a clinch.
Baratheon breaks the clinch.
Baratheon throws a leg kick but Mark sees it coming and moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Baratheon throws a leg kick but Mark moved away.
Baratheon misses with a wild combination.
Mark closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Baratheon did well to prevent Mark getting side control.
Baratheon desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Baratheon tries to get to full guard but Mark has control of the leg.
Nice strikes from Mark there.
Baratheon is trying to control but can't.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mark content to control rather than advance.
Baratheon is trying to stand up here but Mark is controlling him well.
Mark takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Baratheon manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Baratheon is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Mark is looking for a sweep. Baratheon is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Baratheon decides to stand and escape the position.
Mark checks a leg kick nicely.
Mark shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mark is controlling the pace.
Baratheon actively working from the bottom here.
Baratheon tries to roll over but Mark keeps him under control.
Baratheon controlling the position well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Baratheon manages to get to full guard.
Mark is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Jeffrey Baratheon is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Mark pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Baratheon is keeping the position for now.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mark throws a big right hand that misses.
Marky Mark has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mark preventing the sweep.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jeffrey Baratheon showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Baratheon 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 Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 30:27
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jeffrey Baratheon!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Michael Pettis (ranked 5529 p4p, 453 weight class) and Ikeda Toshiyuki (ranked 5046 p4p, 433 weight class). Pettis kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Coastin'. Michael Pettis 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 middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Michael Pettis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ikeda Toshiyuki!
The judges for this bout are Konstantin Menshow, Vladimir Khabensky and Viktor Lagutenko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pettis feints a jab promting Toshiyuki to slip. Pettis then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Toshiyuki slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Pettis clobbers Toshiyuki with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Ohhhhh! A huge head kick from Pettis! Toshiyuki is out on his feet! Pettis rushes in and throws more strikes. The ref is looking closely - Toshiyuki is covering up but the punishment is just too much and the ref steps in to stop the fight! Toshiyuki is staring into space, just thankful that the beatdown has ended. Brutal finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Michael Pettis!
A very excited looking Michael Pettis rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kenji Yamamura (ranked 5038 p4p, 520 weight class) and Reginald Hsu (ranked 4965 p4p, 516 weight class). Reginald Hsu is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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BJJ White Belt
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kenji Yamamura!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Reginald Hsu!
The judges for this bout are Dmitry Maklakov, Aleksandr Martynov and Valeri Chadov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Yamamura connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Yamamura misses with a body shot.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Hsu has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Yamamura just misses with a punch to the body.
Hsu fails to land the takedown.
Yamamura thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Hsu if he has to take too many more of those.
A solid body kick from Yamamura.
Hsu throws a body shot but no joy.
Yamamura dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Hsu. That did some damage!
Hsu scores with a body shot.
An inside leg kick lands from Yamamura.
Hsu avoids the head kick by Yamamura.
Yamamura throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Yamamura.
A thudding body kick lands there by Yamamura!
Hsu fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Yamamura tries to clinch but Hsu moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yamamura is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Yamamura chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Hsu throws a body shot but no joy.
Yamamura could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
A nice leg kick lands there from Yamamura.
Yamamura moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Hsu drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Yamamura tries to buck Hsu off but Hsu is having none of it.
Hsu throws an elbow but Yamamura slips to the side and avoids it well.
Hsu is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Yamamura's shoulder. That is not cool.
Hsu scores with a couple of short elbows.
Hsu is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Yamamura looks calm but he's in trouble here. Hsu gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Yamamura is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Hsu lets go of the hold and Yamamura can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Reginald Hsu!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ricky Gustavo (ranked 3619 p4p, 361 weight class) and Ko Dong Man (ranked 5700 p4p, 460 weight class). Ko Dong Man 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 middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ricky Gustavo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ko Dong Man!
The judges for this bout are Dmitry Maklakov, Igor Prikhodko and Fedor Mirinova.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gustavo misses with an attempted mid kick.
Gustavo checks a low kick from Dong Man.
Gustavo looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Gustavo shoots in for a takedown but Dong Man shows good takedown defense.
Dong Man shapes to counter with a head kick.
Dong Man thuds his shin into the meat of Gustavo's side.
Ko Dong Man seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dong Man throws a leg kick
and Gustavo counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Gustavo not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dong Man tries to kick Gustavo off but Gustavo keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Gustavo is working for a submission of some sort.
Dong Man scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Gustavo manages to mount him!
Gustavo lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gustavo controlling his opponent.
Dong Man's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Gustavo working for a guillotine from mount but Dong Man is in no mood to give up.
Dong Man takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Dong Man wants to get back to his feet.
Gustavo has control of Dong Man's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Dong Man regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Gustavo looking for a guillotine from mount but Dong Man is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gustavo working for a submission but Dong Man is keeping him at bay.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gustavo looking to isolate an arm here. Dong Man doesn't see it coming and as Gustavo extends the arm, he's forced to tap out! Nice submission by Gustavo!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ricky Gustavo!
During a confident post fight interview, Ricky Gustavo thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tobias Orion (ranked 3312 p4p, 407 weight class) and Seppo Sepi (ranked 5642 p4p, 552 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Tobias Orion!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Seppo Sepi!
The judges for this bout are Dmitry Maklakov, Fedor Mirinova and Ivan Kurochkin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Orion throws an off balance right hand
and Sepi makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Orion 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.
Orion feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Sepi sprawling to the canvas! Sepi rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Orion finish him?!
Sepi is rocked!
It looks like Seppo Sepi has been cut.
BAM! Orion delivers a spinning backfist that drops Sepi like a ragdoll! This is all oooooveeeer! He was out before he hit the ground!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Spinning Backfist). Tobias Orion!
Our winner, Tobias Orion, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jaxon Stoner (ranked 3025 p4p, 315 weight class) and Bayden Wood (ranked 4313 p4p, 416 weight class). Bayden Wood will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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184 lbs
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186 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
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jaxon Stoner!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bayden Wood!
The judges for this bout are Aleksandr Martynov, Illya Tyunina and Sergei Dronov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wood throws a body punch but Stoner moves out of range.
Stoner feinted with a counter takedown.
Wood connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Stoner's hands.
A looping hook to the body misses from Wood. Stoner does a little dance to reset his feet.
Wood throws a body punch but Stoner moves out of range.
Wood rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Stoner counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Stoner.
Wood trying to control the position.
Stoner trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Stoner missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Wood avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Stoner landing some decent shots from guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stoner throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Stoner missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Stoner postures up in Wood's guard and throws a big left but Wood blocks it.
Wood looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Wood preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Stoner makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wood is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Stoner trying to control but Wood is working from the bottom.
Stoner works over Wood with some ground and pound from guard.
Stoner is working Wood over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Stoner is working Wood over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Stoner throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Wood works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Wood is trying to control the position but Stoner postures up.
We've been hearing that Stoner has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Stoner missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Stoner connects with a couple of short punches.
Stoner is in close to Wood's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Stoner stands over his opponent and dives in with a flying punch! Wood throws up his legs and catches Stoner in a triangle! Oh this looks tight! Stoner tries to escape but he's forced to tap! Wow, fantastic work there by Wood! That came out of nowhere!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Bayden Wood!
In defeat, Jaxon Stoner stepped up to the mic, saying 'Thank you to all my fans for your support tonight. I'm sorry I did not bring him the victory, but I will go back, train harder, and come back stronger and better to give you what you all deserve! A winner, a champion, a legend!'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Christian Leicester (ranked 2787 p4p, 335 weight class) and George Strait (ranked 4911 p4p, 495 weight class). Leicester's entrance music is Hi Ho Silver Lining - Jeff Beck. A fine choice. Christian Leicester is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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176 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
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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
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Christian Leicester!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, George Strait!
The judges for this bout are Illya Tyunina, Vladimir Khabensky and Aleksandr Martynov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Strait is looking to clinch but Leicester is avoiding it.
Strait fails with an attempt to clinch.
Leicester takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Leicester takes one to the side of the head.
Strait avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Leicester lands with a cross.
Leicester throws out a powerful jab.
Strait throws a jab when Leicester was well out of range.
Strait is looking to clinch but Leicester is avoiding it.
A big right from Leicester misses.
Leicester waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Strait.
Leicester throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Strait counters by clinching up.
Strait misses with a short punch on the inside.
Strait lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Strait misses with the head strike.
Strait swings wildly with an uppercut but Leicester uses good head movement to avoid it.
Strait working aggressively here.
Strait misses with a punch on the inside.
Leicester wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Strait has him pressed against the cage.
Strait swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Strait misses with a hook from the clinch.
Strait lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Leicester backwards.
Strait takes a shot to the head.
Leicester is trying to break the clinch but Strait has him pressed against the cage.
Strait lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Leicester is trying to force a seperation but Strait has the dominant position.
Strait lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Leicester backwards.
Strait fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Leicester is looking to break free of the clinch but Strait has double underhooks.
Strait swings wildly with an uppercut but Leicester uses good head movement to avoid it.
Leicester blocking some punches.
Leicester definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Leicester taking a breather.
Leicester leaning his opponent against the cage.
Leicester breaks from the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Strait gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Leicester.
Leicester throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Strait connects with a single shot there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Leicester throws out a loose jab but Strait uses good head movement to avoid it.
Leicester just misses with a punch to the body.
A swing and a miss from Strait.
Strait keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Leicester.
Strait slips under a jab.
Leicester moves forwards but Strait connects with a nice, crisp jab.
It looks like Christian Leicester has been cut.
Leicester ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Strait wants to clinch up but Leicester keeps it at a distance.
Strait bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Strait walks into a left hand.
It looks like George Strait has been cut.
Leicester scores with the left hand. Strait knows he should have avoided that one.
Strait lands a really nice looking cross but Leicester seems unphased.
Leicester misses with an uppercut.
Strait throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
A jab from Leicester misses.
Leicester is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Strait tries to clinch but Leicester moves out of range.
Leicester swats away the attempt to clinch by Strait.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Leicester looks to land a left hand but Strait moved out of range nicely.
Leicester misses the jab.
Strait closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Strait has Leicester up against the cage in a clinch.
Strait has a couple of punches blocked by Leicester.
Leicester wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Strait fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Leicester blocks an uppercut.
Strait has a couple of punches blocked by Leicester.
Strait goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Strait has a couple of punches blocked by Leicester.
Leicester blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Strait tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Leicester misses with a body punch.
Strait lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Strait lands a hook that snaps the head of Leicester backwards.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Leicester is struggling to control the position.
Strait swings wildly with an uppercut but Leicester uses good head movement to avoid it.
Leicester is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Strait is keeping busy.
Strait lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Strait.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Strait misses with the head strike.
A head punch on the inside from Strait fails to land.
Strait tries to work over Leicester's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Leicester blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Strait misses with a hook from the clinch.
Leicester trying to stall but Strait improves his position.
Leicester is trying to force a seperation but Strait has the dominant position.
A nice left hand lands by Strait.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
George Strait dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Leicester moves out of range of the strikes.
Jab from Leicester.
Leicester throws a hook but Strait avoids it easily.
Leicester scores with a body shot.
Strait is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Strait has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Strait wants to clinch up but Leicester keeps it at a distance.
Strait tries to close the distance and clinch up but Leicester swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Leicester lands a nice shot to the body.
Strait wants to clinch.
Christian Leicester is winning the standup battle so far.
Strait tries to clinch up but Leicester circles away and keeps his distance.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Strait takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Leicester misses with a hook.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Strait! But no joy.
A combination from Strait does no damage.
It looked like Leicester wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Leicester takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Leicester throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Strait sees it coming and avoids it easily.
It seemed like Strait was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Leicester missing with a left hand there. Strait was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
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!
Strait tries to close the distance and clinch up but Leicester swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Strait tries to clinch there but Leicester circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Strait looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Strait tries to clinch up.
Christian Leicester seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Good standup being displayed there by Leicester as he connects with a hook.
Strait moves out of range as Leicester strikes.
Leicester swats away the attempt to clinch by Strait.
Leicester misses with a looping right.
Strait moves in looking to clinch but Leicester pushes him off.
Leicester misses with a few strikes there.
Leicester with a nice cross.
Leicester misses with a double jab.
Strait swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Strait takes the fight into the clinch.
Strait fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Strait lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Leicester.
Strait working aggressively here.
A head punch on the inside from Strait fails to land.
Strait misses with some punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Strait fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Strait throws a head punch that misses.
Strait swings away with an uppercut that misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Strait working aggressively here.
George Strait seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Strait misses with a short punch on the inside.
Leicester is looking to control Strait's arms but Strait gets an underhook and turns him. Now Leicester has his back to the cage.
Strait tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Leicester pressing his opponent against the cage.
Strait throws a punch but it's blocked by Leicester.
Leicester blocking some punches.
Leicester misses with a body punch.
Strait working aggressively here.
Strait misses with the head strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Strait lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Strait lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Leicester scores with a shoulder strike.
Strait softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Leicester taking a breather.
Strait has Leicester pressed against the cage, preventing Leicester from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Strait misses with a hook from the clinch.
Leicester is trying to maintain a safe position but Strait gets an underhook and turns Leicester into the cage.
Leicester wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Strait has him pressed against the cage.
Strait swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Strait lands a shot to the body.
Strait throws a head punch that misses.
Strait throws a head punch that misses.
Leicester is trying to break free.
Strait lands with a short shot to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Strait fails to land.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Strait lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Leicester tries to circle away but Strait has him pinned against the cage.
Leicester has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Leicester wants to break the clinch but can't.
Leicester misses with a punch on the inside.
Strait misses with some punches.
Strait lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Strait misses with a short punch on the inside.
Strait lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Leicester tries to break free but Strait pushes him back against the cage.
Strait has a couple of punches blocked by Leicester.
A shot in the inside from Strait.
Strait lands with a right to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Strait.
Strait misses with a hook from the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
George Strait showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Strait looks to throw the jab but Leicester is out of range.
Strait avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Strait will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
An attempted straight right counter from Leicester misses the target.
A jab from Leicester misses.
Leicester misses with an uppercut.
Leicester throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Strait sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Strait moves out of range of the strikes.
Oooooh!!! Strait has knocked Leicester down with a huge combo! Strait steps away and waves a wobbly Leicester back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Leicester misses with a looping left.
Strait fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Leicester manages to avoid it.
An attempted straight right counter from Leicester misses the target.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Strait tries to clinch up but Leicester circles away and keeps his distance.
Strait takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Leicester misses with an uppercut.
Good shot there by Strait.
Leicester is rocked!
Strait wants to clinch.
Oh Leicester is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Nice straight punches there by Leicester. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Leicester.
Strait clinches up with Leicester and pushes him back against the cage.
Leicester seems to have got his legs back now.
Leicester prevents a body shot from Strait.
Strait throws a head punch that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A frustrated look appears on Leicester's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Strait.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Strait.
Leicester blocks a body shot from Strait.
Strait working aggressively here.
Strait lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Leicester backwards.
Strait throws a punch but it's blocked by Leicester.
Leicester's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Leicester is trying to break the clinch but Strait has him pressed against the cage.
Strait blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Leicester wants to break the clinch but can't.
Strait lands an uppercut.
Strait swings wildly with an uppercut but Leicester uses good head movement to avoid it.
Strait misses with a punch to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Strait misses with a punch on the inside.
Strait doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch on the inside from Leicester fails to land.
Leicester working hard to break the clinch.
Leicester can't break the clinch.
Strait struggles to land a body shot inside as Leicester controls his hands.
Strait lands a hook to the side of the head.
Strait misses with a punch on the inside.
Leicester is trying to break the clinch but Strait has him pressed against the cage.
Strait swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Strait misses with some punches.
Leicester blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Strait has a couple of punches blocked by Leicester.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Leicester blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Strait misses with the head strike.
Strait swings wildly with an uppercut but Leicester uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Leicester tries to circle away but Strait has him pinned against the cage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
A head punch on the inside from Strait fails to land.
Strait can't find room to land a body shot as Leicester controls the action.
Strait keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Leicester's efforts to push away.
Strait working aggressively here.
George Strait is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Leicester is looking to break free of the clinch but Strait has double underhooks.
Leicester tries to break the clinch but Strait is controlling the position.
Leicester trying to stall but Strait improves his position.
Leicester pressing his opponent against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Leicester.
Christian Leicester has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Strait blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Strait.
Leicester stalling the fight.
Leicester stalls.
And that's the end of the fight!
George Strait comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Strait winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 27:30
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 27:30
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... George Strait!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Marco Solis (ranked 2168 p4p, 235 weight class) and Travis Clark (ranked 5213 p4p, 440 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Marco Solis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Travis Clark!
The judges for this bout are Fedor Mirinova, Vladimir Khabensky and Ivan Kurochkin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Clark tries to clinch but Solis is having none of it.
Clark scores with a shot to the body.
Solis takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Solis looks to throw the jab but Clark is out of range.
Clark connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Clark fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Travis Clark seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Clark listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Solis throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Clark sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Clark clinches.
Clark lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Solis backwards.
Clark lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Solis backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Solis tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Clark just stands there and leans against the cage.
Solis blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Clark throws a punch but it's blocked by Solis.
Clark softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Solis is trying to break free.
Clark misses with some punches.
Solis manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Clark is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Clark is continuing to stall.
Solis working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Clark doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Clark manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Solis thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Solis lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Solis thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Clark wants to stand and escape but Solis is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Solis thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Solis trying to control the position from guard on top but Clark is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Solis scoring with punches to the head and body.
Solis stays in close to Clark's body and controls the position.
Clark really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Solis. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Solis is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Solis seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Solis is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Solis trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Solis thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Solis loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Solis advances position into side control!
Clark is looking for a sweep.
Solis scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Clark to see if he's OK.
The strikes coming from Solis are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Solis has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Clark is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Solis yanks on the arm and Clark is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Solis.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Marco Solis!
A victorious Marco Solis 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 lightweight MMA rules bout between Jonathan Toews (ranked 1579 p4p, 173 weight class) and Ginger Lee (ranked 2851 p4p, 300 weight class). Toews's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Till I Collapse. Lee has chosen The Red as his entrance music. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jonathan Toews!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ginger Lee!
The judges for this bout are Sergei Dronov, Igor Prikhodko and Fedor Mirinova.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A jab from Lee finds it's way through Toews's defenses.
Toews shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Lee as he avoids it easily.
Toews doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Lee ducks right into an uppercut from Toews.
Lee scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
It looks like Jonathan Toews has been cut.
Lee lands a big uppercut and Toews crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Toews looks OK. Lee waves Toews back to his feet!
Toews is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lee misses with a wild combination.
Oh Toews is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Toews takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Toews seems to have got his legs back now.
Lee feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Toews sprawling to the canvas! Toews rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Lee finish him?!
Toews with a poor takedown
and Lee counters with a huge left! Toews is in big trouble! He's backing up but Lee isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Toews from any more damage. A dominating finish by Lee!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ginger Lee!
Ginger Lee is the new lightweight champion!
Ginger Lee decided to call for a title shot in his post fight interview, which was very strange given the fact this fight was for a title and he's already the champion. I guess that's what getting punched in the head does for you.
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