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Thoroughbred Thursday X PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Tony Vespuci (ranked 5851 p4p, 407 weight class) and Emin Timurovich (ranked 23191 p4p, 445 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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152 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tony Vespuci!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Emin Timurovich!
The judges for this bout are Konstantin Menshow, Aleksei Zolotukhin and Igor Prikhodko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vespuci shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Timurovich sprawls well. Timurovich wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Vespuci gets slowly back to his feet.
Tony Vespuci seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vespuci shoots for a double leg takedown but Timurovich sprawls well. He's pushed Vespuci's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Vespuci misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tony Vespuci. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vespuci shoots in and bounces Timurovich off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Vespuci trying to control but Timurovich is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vespuci drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Timurovich manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Vespuci has Timurovich in his guard.
Timurovich engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
That's one minute gone in the round.
It looks like Timurovich might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Vespuci is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Timurovich engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Vespuci looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Vespuci is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Timurovich not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Vespuci tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Vespuci isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Timurovich stacks Vespuci on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Timurovich!
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Vespuci trying to remain calm as Timurovich controls from the top position.
Vespuci is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Vespuci is looking to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Timurovich is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Vespuci flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vespuci tries to roll over but Timurovich keeps him under control.
Timurovich is looking for a kimura here.
We've been informed that Timurovich has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Vespuci is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Timurovich pulls his head out easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Vespuci is looking to control Timurovich's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Vespuci avoid being mounted?
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Timurovich throws a head kick but Vespuci moves out of range.
Vespuci fails with a takedown attempt.
Vespuci shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Timurovich's guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Timurovich can't keep his opponent in guard - Vespuci advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Timurovich looks winded!
Timurovich wants to control but Vespuci is keeping busy and won't allow it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Emin Timurovich will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Vespuci is trying hard to land a takedown here. Timurovich sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Vespuci closes the distance and clinches up with Timurovich, looking for a takedown. Vespuci pushes Timurovich against the cage but Timurovich circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Timurovich gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Vespuci using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Timurovich has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Timurovich breaks from the clinch.
Vespuci will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tony Vespuci. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Timurovich fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Vespuci sprawls well initially but Timurovich persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Timurovich controlling the action here.
Timurovich is continuing to stall.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vespuci is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Timurovich pulls his head out easily.
Timurovich is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vespuci wants to get back to full guard but Timurovich has mounted him!
Vespuci regains half guard.
Vespuci actively working from the bottom here.
Vespuci looking for submissions off his back.
Vespuci actively working from the bottom here.
Timurovich working Vespuci over with strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Timurovich controlling the pace.
Timurovich wants to take a breather but Vespuci is having none of it.
Vespuci might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Vespuci is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Timurovich pulls his head out easily.
Vespuci looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Timurovich lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Timurovich tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Timurovich looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Vespuci looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Vespuci trying to control but Timurovich postures up.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
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.
Vespuci misses with a takedown attempt - Timurovich sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Timurovich has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Vespuci tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Vespuci gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Vespuci takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Timurovich.
Vespuci tries for a takedown but Timurovich sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Vespuci shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Vespuci shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Timurovich pinned against the cage. Timurovich gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Timurovich looks like he wants to counter punch here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Emin Timurovich showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Vespuci feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Vespuci trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Vespuci drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Timurovich dives on top into guard.
Vespuci has a closed guard, preventing Timurovich from standing up.
Vespuci keeping moving, preventing Timurovich from controlling successfully.
Timurovich takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vespuci striking off his back but it's not causing Timurovich any problems.
Vespuci escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Timurovich gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Vespuci looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Timurovich has picked Vespuci up and slammed him! Vespuci can't keep hold of the triangle and Timurovich manages to pass to side control!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Timurovich tries to stand but Vespuci is controlling his head.
Timurovich working away.
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.
Timurovich wants to control but Vespuci is keeping him busy.
Emin Timurovich has got the better of the ground game so far.
You can see the frustration on Vespuci's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
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.
Vespuci is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Timurovich off and has taken his back!
Vespuci looking for the choke from the back.
Vespuci is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Timurovich knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Timurovich for a finish.
Timurovich is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Vespuci seems to be going for a rear naked choke. He has an arm under Timurovich's chin but Timurovich turns very nicely into Vespuci's guard. Good BJJ skills being displayed there by Timurovich.
Timurovich lands a couple of digs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vespuci looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Vespuci looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Timurovich passes into half guard.
Vespuci looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Timurovich pushes past his half guard into mount!
Timurovich takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Timurovich wants to control the pace but Vespuci is squirming around nicely.
Vespuci tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Timurovich controlling the pace for now.
Timurovich tries to control but Vespuci wriggling away.
Vespuci is trying desperately to improve position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Vespuci wants to hold on but Timurovich pushes him away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Emin Timurovich comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Timurovich has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 27:30
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 28:29
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Emin Timurovich!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jack Jerome (ranked 3766 p4p, 398 weight class) and Paddy OBrien (ranked 4657 p4p, 448 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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181 lbs
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177 lbs
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Powerful takedowns
Brawler
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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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 New York, Jack Jerome!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Paddy OBrien!
The judges for this bout are Konstantin Menshow, Ivan Kurochkin and Dmitry Maklakov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
OBrien shoots for a takedown but Jerome saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Jerome closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
OBrien is looking to break free of the clinch but Jerome has double underhooks.
OBrien looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Jerome gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from OBrien.
OBrien looking to stall.
OBrien tries to break the clinch but Jerome is controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jerome has picked OBrien up - he's going for a ride! Jerome dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
OBrien is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Jerome pulls his head out easily.
OBrien is trying to control but can't.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jerome has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can OBrien defend it? Jerome steps over the head and cranks it - OBrien is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Jerome!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jack Jerome!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Robert Brunson (ranked 23167 p4p, 568 weight class) and Raate Road (ranked 5678 p4p, 488 weight class). Brunson comes to the cage accompanied by Flinstones Theme Song. Road has chosen For Heavy Metal we will die! as his entrance music. Raate Road has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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173 lbs
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BJJ Blue 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
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Robert Brunson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Raate Road!
The judges for this bout are Fedor Mirinova, Aleksei Zolotukhin and Aleksandr Martynov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Road lands a nice shot that snaps Brunson's head back.
Road scores with a leg kick.
Road fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Brunson, pushing him back against the cage.
Road gets underhooks to prevent Brunson's takedown attempt.
Road lands an uppercut.
Road lands with a light punch inside.
Brunson tries to score a body lock takedown but Road shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Brunson missing with knees to the body.
Brunson has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Road after a bit of a struggle.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Road 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.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Robert Brunson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Road pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Road closes the distance and clinches.
Brunson will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Road up against the cage.
Road lands with a left to the head.
Brunson wants a takedown but no success here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Road stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Brunson is looking to control Road's arms but Road gets an underhook and turns him. Now Brunson has his back to the cage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Brunson wants to break the clinch but can't.
Brunson tries to throw a body punch but Road avoids it by throwing Brunson back against the cage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Road lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Brunson goes for a takedown in the clinch but Road prevents it.
Road gets underhooks to prevent Brunson's takedown attempt.
Road blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Road lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Brunson backwards.
Brunson takes a shot to the head.
Road lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Brunson.
Road is leaning against Brunson and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Road gets underhooks to prevent Brunson's takedown attempt.
Road prevents a takedown attempt there.
Road lands with a left to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Road manages to break the clinch.
Road thumps Brunson with a low kick.
Road lands a leg kick that knocks Brunson off balance momentarily.
Brunson avoids the head kick by Road.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice straight punches there by Road. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Road.
A shot to the liver by Road. Beautiful body shot.
Road throws a head kick that Brunson semi-blocks.
Road misses with a double jab.
Raate Road is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Brunson misses with a wild body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Road scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Road lands a left and a right that send Brunson crashing to the mat, dazed. Road thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Brunson is rocked!
Road pushes Brunson up against the cage in a clinch.
Oh Brunson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Road breaks from the clinch.
A chopping leg kick lands by Road.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Road connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Brunson seems to have got his legs back now.
Road has closed the distance and engaged Brunson in a clinch.
Brunson jumps guard but Road turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Brunson is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Road can't fight it off and eventually Brunson manages to take the fight to the floor. Road looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Brunson working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Road's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brunson throwing strikes from guard but Road blocks nicely.
Road pulls Brunson in close to his closed guard and prevents Brunson from doing any damage or advancing position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Road's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Brunson wants to control from the top but Road keeps moving.
Road seems keen to control Brunson's posture.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Raate Road dominated that round.
That's time! Brunson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Road tests Brunson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Brunson takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Brunson walks into a jab.
Road moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Road has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brunson needs to keep his hands up - Road had a free shot at his head there.
Road circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Brunson to the canvas! Brunson doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Road keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Raate Road!
A less than humble Raate Road misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Rickson Time (ranked 22821 p4p, 460 weight class) and Daisuke Hazuki (ranked 3851 p4p, 342 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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140 lbs
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156 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Rickson Time!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Daisuke Hazuki!
The judges for this bout are Sergei Dronov, Aleksei Zolotukhin and Igor Prikhodko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Time walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Hazuki has taken the fight to the clinch.
Time can't get the takedown.
Time pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hazuki tries to land a front kick but Time steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Time shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Hazuki as he jumps to the side.
Hazuki swinging wildly here.
Hazuki fails with a takedown attempt.
Time is looking for a counter combo.
We've been hearing reports that Time has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hazuki looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Time shoots for a double leg takedown but Hazuki sprawls well. He's pushed Time's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rickson Time. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hazuki clinches up with Time and pushes him back against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hazuki misses with an elbow over the top.
Hazuki manages to break the clinch.
Hazuki misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Time drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Hazuki looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Hazuki tries to clinch up but Time circles away and keeps his distance.
Hazuki closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Hazuki wants to take a breather but Time is having none of it.
Hazuki is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Time reverses the position - he's now on top in Hazuki's guard.
Time wants to control from the top but Hazuki keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Time controls from within his opponent's guard.
Time wants to control from the top but Hazuki keeps moving.
Time passes Hazuki's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Time controlling the pace.
Time seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Hazuki for as long as he can get away with.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Time is keen to just control but Hazuki is a slippery customer.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Time passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Hazuki!
Hazuki is looking to improve his position but Time isn't that keen on the idea.
BOOM! Time connects with a massive shot to the dome!
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Time cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Hazuki wants to get back to his feet.
Hazuki wants to control but Time is having none of it.
Hazuki can't escape the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hazuki swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Time landing shots from mount.
Hazuki in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Time landing shots from mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Time is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Hazuki can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Time stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.
Hazuki tries to close the distance and clinch up but Time swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Time feinted with a counter takedown.
Hazuki clinches up against the cage.
Time lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hazuki backwards.
Time drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Time is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Hazuki gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Hazuki tries for a takedown but Time manages to get underhooks.
Time is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Hazuki is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rickson Time dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Time takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Time is looking to clinch but Hazuki is avoiding it.
Time shoots in for a double leg but Hazuki sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Hazuki drops Time with a beautiful combination! Time stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Hazuki is looking for the KO!
Time is rocked!
It looks like Rickson Time has been cut.
Hazuki lands with a right and another and another! Time is in big trouble! Hazuki lands again and this time it's lights out for Time! A quality knockout there for Hazuki.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Daisuke Hazuki!
Daisuke Hazuki tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bjorn Akerfeldt (ranked 3711 p4p, 389 weight class) and Minitauro Shogun (ranked 23784 p4p, 588 weight class). Bjorn Akerfeldt has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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205 lbs
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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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Bjorn Akerfeldt!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Minitauro Shogun!
The judges for this bout are Illya Tyunina, Aleksei Zolotukhin and Fedor Mirinova.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Akerfeldt dives in and grabs Shogun's left leg, looking for a takedown. Shogun pushes down on Akerfeldt's head and hops out.
Akerfeldt misses the shot to the body.
Akerfeldt scores with a nice right hand.
It looks like Minitauro Shogun has been cut.
Horrible takedown attempt by Shogun or perhaps it was just good defense by Akerfeldt, which made it look bad.
Akerfeldt catches Shogun with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Akerfeldt takes the fight into the clinch.
Akerfeldt breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Akerfeldt darts in looking for a takedown but Shogun gets double underhooks and turns Akerfeldt into the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shogun tries to clinch but Akerfeldt moves out of range.
Akerfeldt gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Akerfeldt is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Shogun is looking for a takedown.
Bjorn Akerfeldt has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Minitauro Shogun.
Shogun is defending well against a takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shogun tries to pull guard but Akerfeldt holds him up against the cage and eventually Shogun drops back down to his feet.
Shogun manages to break the clinch.
Akerfeldt looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Akerfeldt moves into the clinch.
Shogun should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Shogun pulls Akerfeldt into guard.
Shogun is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Shogun tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Akerfeldt knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Shogun on the ground.
Shogun manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Akerfeldt manages to get himself to full guard.
Akerfeldt looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Akerfeldt wants to stand up but Shogun is controlling him.
Akerfeldt is adopting a defensive guard.
Akerfeldt controls Shogun momentarily but Shogun frees himself.
Shogun trying to control but Akerfeldt is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shogun stands up and waves to Akerfeldt to follow him.
Akerfeldt throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Shogun.
Akerfeldt throws a series of punches but Shogun moves out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Shogun looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Shogun wants to clinch.
Sloppy strikes from Shogun. Those never looked like landing.
Akerfeldt throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Shogun gets tackled into the cage by Akerfeldt. Akerfeldt maintains the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shogun dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Akerfeldt has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Akerfeldt's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Akerfeldt throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Shogun flicks out a counter leg kick but Akerfeldt steps away.
Shogun tries to keep at a distance but Akerfeldt has taken the fight into the clinch.
Shogun missing with knees to the body.
Shogun jumps guard but Akerfeldt turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Shogun breaks from the clinch.
Akerfeldt rushes Shogun and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Akerfeldt is trying to break free.
Akerfeldt pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bjorn Akerfeldt dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Minitauro Shogun's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Akerfeldt lands a left and a right that send Shogun crashing to the mat, dazed. Akerfeldt thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Akerfeldt steps into range and unloads a brutal right left combo! Shogun is out on his feet! Akerfeldt sets himself and nearly takes Shogun's head off with a straight right, sending him crashing to the mat! Wow, that was nasty... but awesome! Wooo!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:09 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Bjorn Akerfeldt!
A determined Bjorn Akerfeldt didn't want to dwell on this fight in his post fight interview. Instead he was more keen to state he wants a title shot. Let's see if he gets it!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jani Koskinen (ranked 511 p4p, 72 weight class) and Krisko Kurtev (ranked 1420 p4p, 194 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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211 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jani Koskinen!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Krisko Kurtev!
The judges for this bout are Konstantin Menshow, Ivan Kurochkin and Dmitry Maklakov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kurtev goes for a double leg but Koskinen avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Koskinen continues to drive forward.
Koskinen has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Kurtev uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Koskinen.
Koskinen misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Koskinen uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Koskinen pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kurtev shoots in for a takedown but Koskinen shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Kurtev takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Kurtev shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Jani Koskinen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Krisko Kurtev.
Koskinen bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Kurtev's head.
Koskinen jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
A jab from Koskinen does it's job there.
Kurtev takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Kurtev shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Koskinen sprawls well. Koskinen wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Kurtev gets slowly back to his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kurtev gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Koskinen stalks Kurtev and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Kurtev's face. Kurtev staggers backwards, shaken.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Koskinen changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Kurtev looks for a takedown but Koskinen sprawls well.
Koskinen is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Kurtev.
Koskinen lands a jab.
Kurtev shoots in for a takedown but Koskinen shows good takedown defense.
Koskinen stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Koskinen wants it to stay on the feet.
Koskinen scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Kurtev shoots in but no luck this time.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Koskinen lands a high kick!
Koskinen throws a nice outside leg kick.
Kurtev takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Koskinen scores with a hook to the body. Kurtev takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Kurtev dives in and scores a takedown into Koskinen's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Koskinen keeping moving, preventing Kurtev from controlling successfully.
Koskinen is trying to keep Kurtev in close.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Koskinen is adopting a defensive guard.
Koskinen not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Koskinen tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kurtev scoring with punches to the head and body.
Koskinen keeping moving, preventing Kurtev from controlling successfully.
Koskinen working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kurtev doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kurtev manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Koskinen wants to sweep here but Kurtev controlling him for the moment.
Kurtev trying to control the position from guard on top but Koskinen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kurtev got a little sloppy there for a moment and Koskinen has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kurtev has managed to get both his arms back between Koskinen's legs - danger averted.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Koskinen is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Kurtev lands a couple of elbows.
Kurtev throws a strike but Koskinen rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Kurtev trying to keep a closed guard but Koskinen is proving a slippery customer.
Koskinen passes into half guard.
Kurtev misses with some strikes from the bottom.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Kurtev can do anything to dispel that myth.
Kurtev blocking the ground and pound attempt from Koskinen.
Koskinen seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Kurtev does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Koskinen is really struggling to control Kurtev but he's trying to hold on to the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Koskinen is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Kurtev has managed to free his arm - good work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kurtev is trying to get back to full guard.
Kurtev is trying to control but can't.
Kurtev scores with a few weak punches.
Kurtev trying to control but Koskinen postures up.
Kurtev is refusing to be controlled, as Koskinen sits in half guard.
Koskinen with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Kurtev trying to hold on to Koskinen's head to control him but Koskinen postures up.
Kurtev wants to improve his position but Koskinen is controlling well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jani Koskinen dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Kurtev walks into a jab.
Koskinen misses with a low kick.
Kurtev takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Kurtev darts in looking for a takedown but Koskinen gets double underhooks and turns Kurtev into the cage.
A quick step to the side and Koskinen tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Koskinen feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Kurtevs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Koskinen lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Kurtev at a distance.
Koskinen throws a jab but it's blocked by Kurtev.
Koskinen moves into range and clinches up with Kurtev.
Kurtev has Koskinen pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Koskinen manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Kurtev wants to take the fight to the mat but Koskinen manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Jani Koskinen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Krisko Kurtev.
Koskinen content to slow the pace in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Koskinen softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Kurtev goes for a takedown attempt but Koskinen pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Koskinen throws a body shot but no joy.
Kurtev let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Nice takedown defense from Koskinen. No joy for Kurtev on that attempt.
Kurtev throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Koskinen's waist but Koskinen gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Kurtev off to one side.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kurtev looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Koskinen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Koskinen dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Krisko Kurtev is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Koskinen fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Kurtev looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Koskinen sizes up Kurtev with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Koskinen has Kurtev up against the cage in a clinch.
Koskinen lands a shot to the body.
Koskinen slowing the pace effectively.
Koskinen manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Kurtev avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Kurtev trying to control but Koskinen is working from the bottom.
Koskinen wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Kurtev is now in half guard.
Koskinen wants to control but Kurtev is keeping busy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Koskinen wants to get back to full guard.
Koskinen moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Koskinen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kurtev can do to turn this around?
Koskinen is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Koskinen is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Koskinen content to control rather than advance.
Koskinen trying to control from half guard but Kurtev is working away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Koskinen seems to be working for a kimura but Kurtev defends the submission attempt.
Koskinen is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Kurtev has managed to free his arm - good work.
Kurtev trying to hold on to Koskinen's head to control him but Koskinen postures up.
Kurtev has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Koskinen tries to pass to full mount but Kurtev defends it.
Koskinen with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Koskinen lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Koskinen tries to pass to full mount but Kurtev defends it.
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.
Koskinen is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Kurtev is not content to let Koskinen control the position.
Kurtev is trying to stand.
Kurtev tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Koskinen prevents Kurtev from improving his position.
Koskinen is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Kurtev doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Koskinen.
Kurtev wants to control but Koskinen is keeping busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jani Koskinen dominated that second round.
That's time! Koskinen's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Kurtev closes this distance looking for a takedown but Koskinen circles away.
Koskinen misses with a looping right.
Kurtev closes this distance looking for a takedown but Koskinen circles away.
Koskinen scoring well with a low kick there.
Kurtev shoots for a double leg takedown but Koskinen sprawls well. He's pushed Kurtev's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Jani Koskinen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Krisko Kurtev.
Kurtev shoots in but no luck this time.
Koskinen comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A jab from Koskinen finds it's way through Kurtev's defenses.
Kurtev looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Koskinen is fending him off so far but Kurtev persists. Nope, Koskinen circles away and we're back to standing.
Kurtev avoids the body shot from Koskinen.
Koskinen scores with a jab.
Koskinen thumps Kurtev with a low kick.
Koskinen lands with an uppercut that bounces Kurtev off the cage and back into range.
Kurtev fails to land the takedown.
A quick step to the side and Koskinen tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Koskinen getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Koskinen slaps away a takedown attempt from Kurtev, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Kurtev takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Kurtev walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Kurtev fails with the takedown
and Koskinen counters with a stiff right hand.
Kurtev tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Koskinen goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Koskinen bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Kurtev's head.
Koskinen connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Kurtev's hands.
Koskinen throws a shot to the body.
Jani Koskinen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kurtev fails to land the takedown.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Koskinen lands with a thumping leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Koskinen motions for Kurtev to come forward. Koskinen throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kurtev appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Koskinen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kurtev manages to avoid it.
Koskinen scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Kurtev shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Koskinen but Koskinen pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Koskinen leaves Kurtev with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Kurtev chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Koskinen can pounce on him.
Kurtev takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Kurtev fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Koskinen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kurtev was well out of range. Poor timing from Koskinen.
Koskinen ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Kurtev shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Koskinen pinned against the cage. Koskinen gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Koskinen lands a jab to the head.
Kurtev misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Koskinen jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Kurtev has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Koskinen's jab looks to have found its range, popping Kurtev under the eye.
Kurtev dodges the punch combination from Koskinen.
Nice straight punches there by Koskinen. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Koskinen.
Koskinen slaps away a takedown attempt from Kurtev, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Koskinen connects with an inside leg kick.
Kurtev's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Koskinen looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Jani Koskinen is winning the standup battle so far.
Kurtev avoids the body shot from Koskinen.
A head kick from Koskinen lands but Kurtev takes it in his stride.
Nice sprawl there from Koskinen as Kurtev shoots in.
Kurtev misses with a takedown
and Koskinen counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Kurtev takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Koskinen scores with a jab.
Horrible takedown attempt by Kurtev or perhaps it was just good defense by Koskinen, which made it look bad.
Koskinen lands with a cross.
No luck for Kurtev with that takedown attempt.
Koskinen throwing a counter right hand but Kurtev manages to avoid it.
Koskinen feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Kurtevs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jani Koskinen clearly takes that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Koskinen stuffs the takedown.
Koskinen stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Koskinen misses with a body shot.
Koskinen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kurtev.
Koskinen misses with a wild body shot.
Kurtev drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Koskinen defends it well.
Kurtev keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Koskinen lands an overhand right.
Koskinen tries to bum rush Kurtev with a series of wild strikes but Kurtev uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Koskinen lands with a shot to the body.
Kurtev misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kurtev tries for a takedown but Koskinen sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
It looked like Koskinen was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Jani Koskinen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Krisko Kurtev.
Koskinen defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Kurtev.
Kurtev takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Kurtev is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
A left lands for Koskinen.
Koskinen lands with a hook. Kurtev tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Koskinen fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Koskinen scores with a one two! Kurtev had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Kurtev shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Koskinen as he jumps to the side.
Kurtev dives in for a single leg takedown but Koskinen sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
A jab lands there for Koskinen.
Koskinen with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Kurtev shoots in looking for a takedown but Koskinen manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Kurtev's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Koskinen is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
A cross from Koskinen lands.
Koskinen with a nice cross.
Koskinen defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Kurtev.
Koskinen lands a jab to Kurtev's midsection.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Koskinen connects with the punch.
Koskinen fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Koskinen throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kurtev walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kurtev shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A slapping leg kick lands for Koskinen.
Koskinen jabs Kurtev right on the nose. Kurtev blinks but takes it well.
Koskinen stuffs the takedown.
Koskinen takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Koskinen leaves Kurtev with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Koskinen throws a nice head kick!
Kurtev drops his hands momentarily and Koskinen takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Kurtev moves forwards but Koskinen connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Kurtev fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Koskinen connects with a body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
No luck for Kurtev with that takedown attempt.
Koskinen pushes Kurtev up against the cage in a clinch.
Koskinen makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Koskinen.
A right handed body shot lands from Koskinen.
Good body shot from Koskinen.
Koskinen throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A right handed body shot lands from Koskinen.
The referee is keeping an eye on Koskinen - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Koskinen successfully pulls guard.
Koskinen looking to control.
Koskinen pulls Kurtev in to control the position.
Koskinen is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kurtev defends well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kurtev working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Kurtev throws a big elbow that misses.
Kurtev landing with the ground and pound.
Kurtev postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Koskinen has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kurtev can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Koskinen throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Koskinen working a defensive guard here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Koskinen throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jani Koskinen had his way with Krisko Kurtev in that round.
That's time! Koskinen's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Kurtev changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Koskinen tries to avoid it but Kurtev manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Koskinen to the ground. Koskinen escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Koskinen stuffs the takedown.
Kurtev shoots for a takedown but Koskinen saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Jani Koskinen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Krisko Kurtev.
Kurtev darts in looking for a takedown but Koskinen gets double underhooks and turns Kurtev into the cage.
Kurtev looks for a takedown but Koskinen sprawls well.
Koskinen scores with a nice strike.
Koskinen throws a quick inside leg kick.
A solid body kick from Koskinen.
Koskinen throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Kurtev stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kurtev with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Koskinen to score with a decent uppercut.
Kurtev shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Kurtev shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Koskinen sprawls well. Koskinen wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Kurtev gets slowly back to his feet.
Kurtev is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Koskinen slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Koskinen swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Kurtev.
Kurtev looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Koskinen is pressing down on Kurtev's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Koskinen has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kurtev can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Kurtev makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Koskinen wants to control the position but Kurtev says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Koskinen desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Koskinen is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Kurtev scores with a couple of nice shots.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Koskinen won't allow Kurtev to pass to mount.
Kurtev scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Koskinen trying to control from the bottom.
Koskinen looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Krisko Kurtev has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kurtev working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Koskinen gets back to full guard.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Koskinen controls Kurtev momentarily but Kurtev frees himself.
Koskinen is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kurtev with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Jani Koskinen is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Kurtev landing some decent shots from guard.
Koskinen trying to control the position.
Koskinen tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Jani Koskinen overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Koskinen is on top in guard.
Kurtev striking off his back but it's not causing Koskinen any problems.
Kurtev can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Koskinen controls the pace.
Kurtev lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kurtev throwing strikes but missing.
Koskinen preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Kurtev works over Koskinen with some ground and pound from guard.
Kurtev avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Koskinen is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Koskinen looking to control.
Koskinen preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Koskinen is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Kurtev is sitting in close to Koskinen's body. Koskinen has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Kurtev is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Kurtev is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Koskinen.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 5, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Jani Koskinen!
Jani Koskinen retains his light heavyweight title!
A relieved looking Jani Koskinen thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Tua Graves (ranked 2553 p4p, 248 weight class) and Jackson Pen (ranked 2364 p4p, 238 weight class). Jackson Pen has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Tua Graves's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Tua Graves!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Jackson Pen!
The judges for this bout are Aleksandr Martynov, Ivan Kurochkin and Viktor Lagutenko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pen forces Graves back against the cage and clinches.
Graves breaks the clinch.
Pen darts in trying to clinch
and Graves counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Pen wants to get back to his feet but Graves is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Graves won't allow Pen to sweep him here.
Graves slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Graves decides to stand back up. Graves steps back and let's Pen get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice cross by Pen.
Jackson Pen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pen swats away the attempt to clinch by Graves.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Graves showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Pen.
Graves looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Graves misses with a takedown attempt - Pen sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Pen lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Good standup being displayed there by Pen as he connects with a hook.
Graves defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Pen.
Graves tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Pen manages to circle out of the way.
Pen moves into the clinch.
Pen escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Pen drives through and clinches with Graves against the cage.
Graves misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pen manages to break the clinch.
Graves stuffs the takedown.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Pen!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pen fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Graves tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Pen ducks under a wild hook from Graves.
Pen has closed the distance and engaged Graves in a clinch.
Pen comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Pen breaks the clinch.
Graves circles away from the clinch attempt.
Pen closes the distance and clinches.
Graves misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Pen.
Graves drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Pen gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tua Graves. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Graves takes a knee right on the jaw!
Graves is rocked!
Pen lands an elbow inside.
Oh Graves is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Pen lands a left hand that snaps the head of Graves backwards.
Graves is trying to pull guard but Pen turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Pen gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Graves breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Pen batters Graves with a massive right followed by a huge left! Graves is out on his feet looking like a zombie as Pen lands a final crushing right hand to drop Graves to the mat with a gruesome thud! Pen is running around like a mad man after that fight and for good reason!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Jackson Pen!
A pretty intense looking Jackson Pen took the opportunity post-fight to ask for a shot at the title.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Cole Ison (ranked 2749 p4p, 322 weight class) and Bolo Yueng (ranked 3081 p4p, 348 weight class). Yueng has chosen Stranglehold by Ted Nugent as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Cole Ison!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Bolo Yueng !
The judges for this bout are Aleksei Zolotukhin, Fedor Mirinova and Viktor Lagutenko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Yueng throws a head kick but Ison moves out of range.
Ison bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Yueng drives through with a takedown into guard.
Ison escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Yueng gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Yueng lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Ison is looking for a triangle here but Yueng uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Ison tries to get back to half guard but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Who's going to make the next move?
Ison is looking for a sweep.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yueng thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Ison taking a bit of punishment here - Yueng scoring with strikes.
Ison tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Yueng wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Yueng trying to control the action but Ison is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ison wants to control but Yueng postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Yueng is working Ison over with some ground and pound from side control.
Yueng controlling from side mount.
Yueng in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yueng scores with a couple of short elbows.
Ison is looking for a sweep.
Yueng content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
You can see the frustration on Ison's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Yueng wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ison keeps working.
Yueng has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Yueng tries for a kimura but Ison is defending well.
Ison knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Yueng on the ground.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ison tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Yueng wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Yueng in side control lands a decent elbow.
Yueng wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ison keeps working.
Ison is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Ison is trying to get back to half guard.
Yueng trying to control the position but Ison is working away.
Ison tries to buck Yueng off but Yueng is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ison is working to avoid the ground and pound but Yueng connects with a decent elbow.
Yueng tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
You can see the frustration on Ison's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Ison is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Yueng wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Ison, who protects the arm well.
Yueng is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Ison has escaped the position, nice work there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bolo Yueng dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Ison tries a head kick but it misses.
Ison dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Yueng clinches with his opponent.
Ison manages to break the clinch.
Ison looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Ison scores with a kick to the body.
Ison keeps the fight on the outside.
Ison lands a nice looking kick to the body. Yueng takes a step back to recover.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Yueng crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Ison - the referee stops the clock and Yueng gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Ison. Yueng manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ison lands a big head kick that sends Yueng tumbling to the mat! Ison takes a step backwards and waves Yueng back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Yueng is rocked!
It looks like Bolo Yueng has been cut.
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!
Ison throws a nasty head kick that just misses. He throws another kick to the head of his opponent and almost takes it off! Yueng crumples to the floor and the fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Cole Ison!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Tim Harris (ranked 1401 p4p, 170 weight class) and Heller Cabrera (ranked 1306 p4p, 160 weight class). Tim Harris has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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149 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Tim Harris!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Heller Cabrera!
The judges for this bout are Illya Tyunina, Viktor Lagutenko and Ivan Kurochkin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Harris takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Harris tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Cabrera defends well and Harris ends up having to push Cabrera into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Cabrera getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Cabrera keeps the fight on the outside.
Harris moves out of range as Cabrera strikes.
Harris throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Harris shoots in looking for a takedown. Cabrera tries to sprawl out of it but Harris keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Cabrera manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Harris keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Harris with a poor takedown
and Cabrera counters with a nice body shot.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tim Harris. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cabrera throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Cabrera cracks Harris with a right hand to the side of the head.
Cabrera takes a swing at Harris's ribcage but misses.
Harris half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cabrera looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Harris appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Harris moves into the clinch.
Harris effectively controlling the action here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cabrera tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Cabrera misses with a punch to the body.
Cabrera breaks the clinch.
Cabrera is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Harris.
Harris with a lazy takedown attempt
and Cabrera counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Harris throws a body punch but Cabrera moves out of range.
Cabrera lands a slapping body shot.
Heller Cabrera is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Harris ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Harris gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Cabrera counters with a nice uppercut.
Harris is breathing heavily.
Harris gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Cabrera counters with a nice body shot.
Harris gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Cabrera lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Cabrera manages to break the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cabrera lands with a cross.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cabrera throws the left hand but Harris avoids the punch easily.
Cabrera lands with a good body shot.
Harris fails with an attempt to clinch.
Harris takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Harris throws a leg kick
enabling Cabrera to counter with a crisp jab.
Harris is rocked!
Harris has been working on his boxing with his coaches at London MMA Club in the buildup to the fight.
BOOM! Cabrera lands a beautiful left hook that drops Harris. Harris tries to recover but Cabrera is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Harris lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Heller Cabrera!
Heller Cabrera is the new featherweight champion!
Heller Cabrera spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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