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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Buster Duggy (ranked 23574 p4p, 2751 weight class) and Dodong Santiago (ranked 155 p4p, 120 weight class). Santiago has chosen i just want it all as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Buster Duggy could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Dodong Santiago's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Buster Duggy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, Dodong Santiago!
The judges for this bout are Fedor Mirinova, Vladimir Khabensky and Aleksei Zolotukhin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Duggy lands a body shot.
Santiago is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Duggy.
Santiago scores with a decent looking hook.
 It looks like Buster Duggy has been cut.
The crowd cheers as Duggy lands an impressive looking overhand right. Santiago doesn't seem phased though.
Santiago throws a right and a left that both miss.
Duggy ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Duggy has closed the distance and engaged Santiago in a clinch.
Santiago wants to break free but Duggy has control.
A head punch on the inside from Duggy fails to land.
Duggy prevents Santiago from breaking the clinch.
Santiago taking a breather.
Duggy lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Santiago lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Duggy misses with a punch on the inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Duggy swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Santiago blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Santiago blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Duggy is pushing Santiago up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Santiago breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Santiago looks to land a right hand but Duggy moved out of range.
Duggy wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Duggy scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Santiago lands a big uppercut and Duggy crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Duggy looks OK. Santiago waves Duggy back to his feet!
 Duggy is rocked!
Duggy walks right into a perfectly timed right hook and goes down hard! He's out cold! The ref cradles Duggy limp body while Santiago jumps on to the cage and waves to the roaring crowd. Wow that was just a brutal knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Dodong Santiago!
Dodong Santiago looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'I'm not surprised maducfekers'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Brutalis Rhino (ranked 6694 p4p, 6291 weight class) and David Carter (ranked 661 p4p, 643 weight class). Brutalis Rhino has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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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 5 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Brutalis Rhino!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, David Carter!
The judges for this bout are Valeri Chadov, Konstantin Menshow and Fedor Mirinova.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A punch combination from Carter misses.
Rhino takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Rhino looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Carter works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Rhino scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
No joy there for Carter, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Rhino drives through with a takedown into guard.
Carter wants to get back to his feet but Rhino is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Rhino really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Carter wriggles free and stands up.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rhino scores with a sloppy right hand. Carter should have avoided that one.
Carter gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Carter fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Carter connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Rhino momentarily.
Rhino moves away from the strike by Carter.
Rhino manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Carter on his heels. He'll look to pass Carter's guard now, I'm sure.
Rhino wants to control from the top but Carter keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rhino is really struggling to control Carter but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Rhino slips nicely into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Carter looks like he's trying to stand up.
Carter is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Rhino throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Rhino is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Carter doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Rhino.
Carter is defending against the submission attempts here by Rhino.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Carter wants to get back to his feet.
Rhino is working for a kimura but Carter is defending it quite comfortably.
Carter is trying to stand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rhino is taking a breather. Carter says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Carter is refusing to be controlled, as Rhino sits in half guard.
Carter manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Rhino keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Rhino wants to break free but Carter has control.
Carter breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Rhino feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Carters jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Carter rushes Rhino and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Carter keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Rhino's efforts to push away.
Carter keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Rhino's efforts to push away.
Carter slowing the pace effectively.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rhino wants to break the clinch but can't.
Carter prevents Rhino from breaking the clinch.
Rhino looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Carter escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Carter throws a nice looking combination but Rhino bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Rhino shoots in looking for a takedown but Carter manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Rhino's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Rhino scores with a one two! Carter had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
 It looks like David Carter has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rhino lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Carter takes one on the button.
Rhino looks to land a combination but Carter avoids it well.
Carter walks into a straight right hand from Rhino.
Carter lands a really nice looking cross but Rhino seems unphased.
Rhino lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Rhino is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Carter tries to clinch but Rhino moves out of range.
Rhino uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Nice jab there from Rhino.
 Carter is rocked!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brutalis Rhino dominated that round.
The cut man is working on David Carter's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Carter misses with a few strikes there.
Carter forces Rhino back against the cage and clinches.
Rhino wants to break free but Carter has control.
Carter breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Rhino digs a good hook to Carter's body.
Rhino connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Brutalis Rhino is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rhino takes one on the button.
Carter is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Rhino.
Carter is still on wobbly legs! Can Rhino finish him?
Carter gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rhino loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Rhino won't allow Carter to get back to his feet.
Rhino is standing up over Carter. Carter looks to escape but Rhino dives into side control.
Rhino is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Carter is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Rhino moves into full mount!
Rhino wants to finish this one by submission but Carter is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Rhino.
Carter seems to have recovered his senses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Carter bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Rhino is looking to stand up but Carter isn't so interested in that idea.
Rhino has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Carter doesn't defend quickly enough and Rhino has managed to lock this one up! Can Carter escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Rhino on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Brutalis Rhino!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Tony Vazzappo (ranked 2924 p4p, 4128 weight class) and Mason Thomas (ranked 372 p4p, 497 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Excellent boxer
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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 11 - 14 - 0, fighting out of New York, Tony Vazzappo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mason Thomas!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Valeri Chadov and Konstantin Menshow.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thomas looks to score with a jab to the body but Vazzappo is just out of range.
Vazzappo throws a series of punches but Thomas moves out of range.
Thomas misses with a looping left.
Thomas thows a left - swing and a miss!
Vazzappo checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Thomas avoids a punch combination nicely.
Thomas misses with a hook.
Good standup being displayed there by Thomas as he connects with a hook.
Thomas finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Vazzappo has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Thomas finds it's way round the side to connect with Vazzappo's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thomas thows a left - swing and a miss!
Vazzappo throws a big counter combination but Thomas scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Thomas misses the jab.
Vazzappo is looking to counter punch.
A lazy left from Thomas finds it's target.
Thomas moves out of range as Vazzappo strikes.
Vazzappo drops his hands momentarily and Thomas takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Thomas looks to land a left hand but Vazzappo moved out of range nicely.
Vazzappo is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thomas loads up on a big right hand but Vazzappo slips the punch.
Thomas throws an off balance right hand
and Vazzappo counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Thomas slips a jab from Vazzappo.
The fighters circle momentarily. Vazzappo darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Thomas tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Vazzappo was well out of range. Poor timing from Thomas.
Vazzappo scores with a hook.
Vazzappo scores with a jab. Thomas acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Thomas attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Vazzappo throws a head kick that misses.
Vazzappo fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Thomas looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Thomas's corner calls for a 1-2. Thomas obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Vazzappo throws a right and a left that Thomas avoids nicely.
Thomas tries a quick counter leg kick but Vazzappo is wise to it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A swing and a miss from Thomas.
Thomas misses with a straight left.
Mason Thomas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Thomas scores with the left hand. Vazzappo knows he should have avoided that one.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vazzappo moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Thomas ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Vazzappo moves away.
Vazzappo swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Thomas throws a leg kick
and Vazzappo counters with a stiff right hand.
Vazzappo motions for Thomas to come forward. Vazzappo throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Thomas with the counter takedown but Vazzappo avoids it easily.
Vazzappo swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Vazzappo swinging wildly here.
Thomas lands with a good body shot.
Thomas misses with a body shot.
Vazzappo takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Thomas lands a jab to Vazzappo's midsection.
Thomas throws a body punch but Vazzappo moves out of range.
Tony Vazzappo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Thomas connects with a good right hand that stumbles Vazzappo. Vazzappo circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Thomas avoids the head kick by Vazzappo.
Thomas looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thomas changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Vazzappo looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Vazzappo sneaks out the side door and pushes Thomas away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Vazzappo rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Thomas moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Thomas throws a shot from downtown. Vazzappo moves away and avoids it.
Vazzappo ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Vazzappo misses with the combination.
Thomas drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vazzappo wants to control but Thomas postures up.
Vazzappo is looking to reverse the position.
Vazzappo knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Thomas on the ground.
Thomas cracks Vazzappo with an elbow. That is naaassty.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vazzappo prevents Thomas from moving into mount.
Thomas sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Vazzappo is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Vazzappo struggling a bit here.
The ground and pound from Thomas seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Thomas fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Thomas has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Thomas loads up on a big right hand but Vazzappo slips the punch.
Vazzappo swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Vazzappo moves out of range as Thomas strikes.
Thomas slips a jab and a cross from Vazzappo.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Thomas scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Vazzappo doesn't seem bothered though.
Thomas avoids the body shot from Vazzappo.
Thomas lands the left hand.
Thomas scores with a jab to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mason Thomas dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Nice straight punches there by Thomas. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Thomas.
Thomas misses with a takedown attempt
and Vazzappo counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Tony Vazzappo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Thomas blocks a head kick by Vazzappo.
Vazzappo misses with a looping right.
Thomas misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Vazzappo takes a jab right on the kisser.
Thomas throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Vazzappo swinging wildly here.
Thomas blocks a leg kick.
Thomas drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Vazzappo defends it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thomas shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Thomas lands a really nice looking cross but Vazzappo seems unphased.
Vazzappo misses with a wild combination.
Vazzappo throws a series of strikes that have Thomas backpedaling.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thomas fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Vazzappo on the side of the head.
Thomas lands a nice looking body shot.
Vazzappo uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Thomas.
Thomas misses the body punch
and Vazzappo counters with a nice uppercut.
Thomas jabs Vazzappo to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Vazzappo moves out of range as Thomas strikes.
Thomas with a jab.
Thomas is looking to chop away at Vazzappo's legs.
It looked like Vazzappo wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Vazzappo bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
It looked like Vazzappo wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Mason Thomas seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Thomas misses with a left hand
and Vazzappo counters with a stiff right hand.
Vazzappo tries to bum rush Thomas with a series of wild strikes but Thomas uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Vazzappo catches Thomas with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Thomas looks to score with a jab to the body but Vazzappo is just out of range.
Vazzappo is looking to counter punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vazzappo lands with a straight right. Thomas didn't see that one coming.
Vazzappo lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Thomas is rocked!
Thomas is starting to get sloppy and is letting his hands down. Vazzappo just took advantage and landed a stinging jab. Oh! Now a right hook, right on the button! Thomas has gone limp and this one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:15 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Tony Vazzappo!
In his post fight interview, Tony Vazzappo started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Artemis Entreri (ranked 2021 p4p, 4083 weight class) and Detektyw Pikachu (ranked 281 p4p, 492 weight class). 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, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Artemis Entreri!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Detektyw Pikachu!
The judges for this bout are Dmitry Maklakov, Igor Prikhodko and Vladimir Khabensky.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pikachu shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Entreri wants to slow Pikachu down by chopping away at his legs.
Pikachu doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
A solid body kick from Entreri.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Entreri.
Pikachu shoots in for a takedown but Entreri shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Pikachu wants to clinch
and Entreri counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Entreri throws a right hand that misses
and Pikachu counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Entreri keeping moving, preventing Pikachu from controlling successfully.
Pikachu sitting in guard here, content to control.
Entreri tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Pikachu is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Pikachu stopping the sweep attempt from Entreri.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pikachu drops back looking for a leg! Entreri is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Entreri manages to kick Pikachu off! Pikachu jumps back into Entreri's guard.
Entreri is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Pikachu defends well.
Entreri is trying to keep Pikachu in close.
Pikachu is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Pikachu stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Entreri swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Pikachu passes Entreri's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Pikachu is trying to control the action in half guard but Entreri is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Entreri is trying to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Entreri is refusing to be controlled, as Pikachu sits in half guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Pikachu sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Pikachu trying to control the action but Entreri is working from the bottom.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Artemis Entreri seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Entreri looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Pikachu wants to counter with a clinch but Entreri pushes him away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Entreri throws a lazy head kick
and Pikachu counters with a takedown into side control.
Pikachu is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Entreri is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Entreri is looking to regain half guard here but Pikachu keeps moving and retains side control.
Entreri manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Pikachu seems to be working for a kimura but Entreri defends the submission attempt.
Entreri is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Pikachu pulls his head out easily.
Pikachu is trying to control the action in half guard but Entreri is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Pikachu slows the pace down in half guard.
Entreri won't allow Pikachu to pass to mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pikachu takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Entreri works his way to full guard. Good work.
Entreri working a defensive guard here.
Entreri tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Entreri looking for subs off his back but Pikachu has passed one foot through into half guard.
Entreri wants to improve his position but Pikachu is controlling well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pikachu wants to lay and pray for a moment but Entreri keeps working.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Detektyw Pikachu dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Entreri thows a body kick. Pikachu tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Pikachu throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Entreri throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Pikachu is looking to clinch but Entreri is avoiding it.
Entreri throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Pikachu.
Pikachu throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Entreri tries a head kick but it misses.
Entreri throws a nice looking combination but Pikachu bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A looping hook to the body misses from Pikachu. Entreri does a little dance to reset his feet.
Entreri is looking to counter with a body kick.
Entreri stuffs the takedown attempt from Pikachu. Pikachu gets slowly back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pikachu takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Pikachu misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Entreri lands a head kick!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Entreri misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Artemis Entreri is winning the standup battle so far.
Pikachu throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Entreri's waist but Entreri gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Pikachu off to one side.
Artemis Entreri has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Detektyw Pikachu.
Pikachu tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Entreri manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Entreri lands with a slapping head kick.
Entreri misses with a head kick.
Pikachu swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Entreri dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Pikachu. That did some damage!
Pikachu looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Entreri is fending him off so far but Pikachu persists. Nope, Entreri circles away and we're back to standing.
Entreri scores with a nice body kick.
Pikachu misses the shot to the body.
Pikachu throws a body shot but no joy.
Entreri throws a big counter combination but Pikachu scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Entreri throws a leg kick
and Pikachu counters with a three punch combo that has Entreri backing up. Entreri nods at Pikachu to acknowledge the strikes.
Pikachu takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Artemis Entreri is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Pikachu doesn't manage to clinch there - Entreri circles away.
Pikachu looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Entreri is fending him off so far but Pikachu persists. Nope, Entreri circles away and we're back to standing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pikachu shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Entreri's guard.
Detektyw Pikachu has got the better of the ground game so far.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Entreri is looking for a triangle but Pikachu pushes his legs off easily.
Entreri seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Pikachu trying to control the position from guard on top but Entreri is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pikachu is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Entreri is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Pikachu avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Pikachu is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Entreri looking to hit a scissor sweep but Pikachu is one step ahead there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pikachu wants to pass the guard but Entreri is keeping the position.
Entreri striking from the bottom.
Entreri throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Entreri is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Pikachu stays in close to Entreri's body and controls the position.
Pikachu won't allow Entreri to sweep him here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Pikachu tries to free his leg and advance position but Entreri is retaining full guard.
Entreri 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.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Entreri fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pikachu manages to avoid it.
Entreri goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Pikachu has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Pikachu shoots in looking for a takedown but Entreri manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Pikachu's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Pikachu fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Pikachu with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Pikachu shoots in for a takedown but Entreri shows good takedown defense.
It looked like Entreri was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Entreri with the inside leg kick.
Pikachu tries to score a power double leg takedown but Entreri sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Pikachu somewhat.
Entreri throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Pikachu 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.
Entreri tries to land a sweep but no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Artemis Entreri dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! And we move into the final round!
A head kick misses from Entreri.
Pikachu is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Entreri rather than just go for the knockout.
Pikachu shoots in looking for a takedown but Entreri manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Pikachu's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Entreri throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Pikachu tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Entreri defends well and Pikachu ends up having to push Entreri into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Pikachu fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Artemis Entreri has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Detektyw Pikachu.
Pikachu drives through with a takedown into Entreri's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Entreri wants to control the position but Pikachu says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Entreri tries to get to full guard but Pikachu has control of the leg.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Entreri regains full guard. Nicely done.
Pikachu trying to control the position from guard on top but Entreri is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pikachu stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Entreri swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Pikachu pushes down on Entreri's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Entreri is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Pikachu's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Pikachu's back!
Entreri biding his time, looking for the opening.
Entreri looking for the choke but no joy.
Pikachu tries to escape the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pikachu trying to control but not successfully.
Entreri working for a choke but Pikachu is defending well.
Pikachu can't escape the position.
Pikachu is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Pikachu wants to control his opponent's hands but Entreri gets his hands free.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pikachu tries to escape the position.
Pikachu staying busy and making it hard for Entreri to control.
Pikachu tries to break free.
Entreri wants to control but Pikachu manages to buck him off and is now in Entreri's guard! Nice work there by Pikachu!
Entreri escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Pikachu gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Entreri looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pikachu drops back, looking for a kneebar! Entreri looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Entreri looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Entreri!
Entreri goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Pikachu has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Entreri but great work by Pikachu.
Pikachu trying to control the action but Entreri is working from the bottom.
Entreri is trying to improve his position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Entreri looking for a sweep but Pikachu has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pikachu looking to control but Entreri is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Artemis Entreri.
I think Entreri has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 28:29
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 29:28
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Artemis Entreri!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Teuvo Turunen (ranked 959 p4p, 1439 weight class) and Ruslan Danilov (ranked 148 p4p, 205 weight class). Ruslan Danilov has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Teuvo Turunen's chin.
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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 8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Teuvo Turunen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ruslan Danilov!
The judges for this bout are Igor Prikhodko, Ivan Kurochkin and Vladimir Khabensky.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Danilov walks into a left hand.
Turunen throws the kick towards the body but Danilov avoids it.
Danilov shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Danilov showed some decent athleticism there.
Danilov is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Danilov trying to pass the guard but Turunen defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Danilov is working for a submission of some sort.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Turunen manages to get to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Danilov throwing strikes from guard but Turunen blocks nicely.
Danilov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Danilov postures up in Turunen's guard and throws a big left but Turunen blocks it.
Danilov trying to control but Turunen is working from the bottom.
Danilov controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Danilov trying to control the position from guard on top but Turunen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Turunen wants to stand but Danilov is controlling the position.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Turunen lands with a right hand.
Turunen blocks the body kick.
Turunen scores with a jab. Danilov acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Turunen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Danilov 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.
Danilov misses with a low kick.
Turunen lands with an overhand left.
The fighters circling - Turunen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Danilov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Danilov showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Turunen.
Nice shot lands for Danilov.
Danilov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Turunen was well out of range. Poor timing from Danilov.
Danilov throws a wild body kick that Turunen sees coming a mile off.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Danilov tries to close the distance and clinch up but Turunen swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Teuvo Turunen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Turunen gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Danilov moves out of range of the leg kick from Turunen.
Danilov pushes Turunen up against the cage in a clinch.
Turunen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Danilov's elbow.
Turunen swings wildly with an uppercut but Danilov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Danilov looking to throw knees to the head but Turunen is blocking nicely.
Turunen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Danilov's elbow.
Turunen lands with a right to the head.
Danilov blocking some punches.
Danilov is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Turunen is defending well for now.
Danilov misses with an elbow over the top.
Turunen pushes Danilov back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Turunen lands a left hand.
Danilov crunches a lovely knee into Turunen's ribcage.
Turunen softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Danilov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Danilov looking to throw knees to the head but Turunen is blocking nicely.
Turunen working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Danilov blocks an uppercut.
Turunen lands an uppercut.
Danilov misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Turunen.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Turunen as Danilov tries to tie him up.
Danilov prevents a body shot from Turunen.
Danilov tries to work over Turunen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Turunen tries to work over Danilov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Turunen prevents a body shot from Danilov.
Danilov stalling in the clinch but Turunen improves position.
Turunen blocks the elbow strike.
Turunen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Turunen lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Danilov misses with a punch to the body.
Danilov trying to land knees to the body.
Danilov presses Turunen against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Turunen misses with a hook from the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Teuvo Turunen dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Danilov shoots in for a takedown but Turunen shows good takedown defense.
Danilov is looking to slow Turunen down with leg kicks.
Danilov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Turunen scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Danilov takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Teuvo Turunen is winning the standup battle so far.
Danilov misses with a hook.
Danilov throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Turunen feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Turunen connects with a solid leg kick.
Danilov 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.
Danilov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Turunen cracks Danilov with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Turunen 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.
Danilov blocks a jab.
Turunen throws a body shot but no joy.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Turunen changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Danilov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Turunen. That's going to slow Danilov down.
Turunen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Danilov can do to turn this around?
Both fighters circling a little - Danilov finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Danilov connects with a high kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice leg kick from Danilov, right into the meat of the thigh.
Danilov misses with a head kick.
Jab from Turunen.
Danilov keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Danilov throws a head kick that misses.
Turunen just misses with a punch to the body.
Danilov changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Turunen slips under a jab.
Turunen scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Nice takedown defense from Turunen. No joy for Danilov on that attempt.
Turunen throws a series of punches but Danilov moves out of range.
Turunen throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Turunen stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Turunen scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Danilov dives in and grabs Turunen's left leg, looking for a takedown. Turunen pushes down on Danilov's head and hops out.
Teuvo Turunen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ruslan Danilov.
Turunen throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Danilov stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Danilov throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Turunen leaves Danilov with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Turunen closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Turunen looks to land a left hand but Danilov moved out of range nicely.
Turunen moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Turunen avoids the head kick by Danilov.
Danilov has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Danilov there as he acknowledges the shot.
Danilov ducks right into an uppercut from Turunen.
Danilov wants to clinch.
Danilov throws a hook but Turunen avoids it easily.
Danilov tries a head kick but it misses.
Danilov lands a nice leg kick that just misses Turunen's sensitive parts.
Teuvo Turunen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Turunen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Turunen fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Danilov checks it well.
Turunen scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Turunen loads up on a big right hand but Danilov slips the punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Danilov takes a swing at Turunen's ribcage but misses.
Turunen tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Danilov is able to avoid easily.
Danilov misses with a hook. Turunen ducked under it nicely.
Turunen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Danilov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Turunen stalks Danilov and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Danilov's face. Danilov staggers backwards, shaken.
No joy there for Turunen, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Danilov lands a leg kick that knocks Turunen off balance momentarily.
Danilov connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Turunen misses with a head kick.
Danilov misses with an uppercut. Turunen saw that one coming.
Turunen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Danilov.
Danilov checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Danilov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Turunen connects with a body shot.
Turunen misses with a body shot.
Danilov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Turunen moves away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Turunen avoids the head kick by Danilov.
Turunen misses with a head kick.
Turunen misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Danilov to counter with a crisp jab.
Danilov misses with an uppercut.
Turunen avoids the head kick by Danilov.
Turunen with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Danilov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Turunen.
Danilov on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Danilov misses the shot to the body.
Turunen looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Danilov drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Turunen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Danilov.
Turunen lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Turunen.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Turunen connects with a leg kick.
A nice leg kick from Danilov, right into the meat of the thigh.
Danilov moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Turunen thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Danilov if he has to take too many more of those.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Teuvo Turunen dominated that second 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. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
A head kick misses from Danilov.
Danilov throws a lazy head kick
letting Turunen counter with a right hand.
No joy there for Turunen, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Danilov defending well as Turunen loads up on a big left hand.
Turunen sets himself, and Danilov steps forward looking for the clinch! Turunen avoids it this time.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Turunen.
Turunen throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Turunen fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Danilov blocks the body kick.
Turunen avoids the head kick by Danilov.
Turunen throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Turunen takes a swing at Danilov's ribcage but misses.
Turunen walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Danilov checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Danilov shapes to counter with a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Turunen throws a lazy right hand but Danilov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Turunen blocks a jab.
Danilov needs to keep his hands up - Turunen had a free shot at his head there.
Danilov misses with a low kick.
Danilov goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Danilov misses with a body kick.
Danilov on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Turunen. Turunen obviously looking to wear him down.
Danilov tries to land a body kick
and Danilov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Turunen tries to clinch up but Danilov circles away and keeps his distance.
Danilov throws a head kick that misses.
Turunen jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
A leg kick checked by Danilov.
Turunen misses with the combination.
Danilov changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Danilov throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Turunen throws a hook but Danilov avoids it easily.
Turunen looks to land a body kick but Danilov moved away.
Danilov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Turunen.
Danilov throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Turunen connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Turunen throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Danilov counters with a shoot takedown. Turunen fights it but they end up in guard.
Danilov not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Teuvo Turunen is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Danilov throwing strikes from guard but Turunen blocks nicely.
Danilov trying to control but Turunen is working from the bottom.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Danilov with a flurry of punches that miss.
Danilov controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Turunen avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Danilov has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Danilov misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Turunen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nice body kick there by Turunen.
Danilov takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Turunen works the jab nicely.
Turunen throws a leg kick that misses.
Danilov ducks under a wild hook from Turunen.
Both fighters circling a little - Danilov finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Turunen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Danilov.
Turunen fails in his attempt to clinch.
Danilov just misses with a punch to the body.
Turunen misses with a body shot
and Danilov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Danilov throws a head kick but Turunen moves out of range.
A jab from Turunen misses.
Danilov misses with a kick to the body
and Turunen counters with a nice uppercut.
Danilov keeps Turunen at a distance using the push kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Turunen misses with a body kick.
Turunen avoids the head kick by Danilov.
Danilov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Turunen cracks a nice hook into Danilov's ribs.
A looping hook to the body misses from Turunen. Danilov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Turunen scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Danilov doesn't seem bothered though.
Turunen lands a front kick.
Turunen gets caught flat footed, as Danilov shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Turunen is trying to keep Danilov in close.
Turunen being controlled here, momentarily.
Danilov loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
And that's the end of the fight!
Teuvo Turunen showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Turunen, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 29:27
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Teuvo Turunen!
A victorious Teuvo Turunen 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 featherweight MMA rules bout between The Reverend Jim Ignatowski (ranked 1133 p4p, 461 weight class) and Night Crawler (ranked 134 p4p, 59 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Crawler's choice of entrance music: World Ender. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, The Reverend Jim Ignatowski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Night Crawler!
The judges for this bout are Sergei Dronov, Dmitry Maklakov and Viktor Lagutenko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Crawler ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ignatowski moves away.
Ignatowski connects with an inside leg kick.
Ignatowski tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A telegraphed right hand from Crawler misses the target.
Ignatowski throws a leg kick
letting Crawler counter with a right hand.
Ignatowski throws a low kick, looking for Crawler's leg but Crawler calmly moves out of range.
Crawler has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Ignatowski lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Crawler at a distance.
Ignatowski looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ignatowski lands with a nice body kick.
Ignatowski slips a straight right by Crawler.
Ignatowski's corner calls for a 1-2. Ignatowski obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ignatowski connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Crawler fails to land with a series of punches.
Ignatowski drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Ignatowski misses with the combination.
Crawler looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Some wild striking there from Ignatowski.
Crawler gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ignatowski throws a right hand that misses
and Crawler counters with a nice uppercut.
Crawler moves out of range of the body kick.
Crawler thows a left - swing and a miss!
A shot to the liver by Crawler. Beautiful body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ignatowski throws a leg kick that is checked
and Crawler counters with a straight right hand.
Ignatowski swings for the body but Crawler moves out of range.
Crawler just misses with a punch to the body.
Ignatowski swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Crawler has closed the distance and engaged Ignatowski in a clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Crawler lands a body shot.
A left hand lands to the body for Ignatowski.
Ignatowski manages to break the clinch.
Crawler rushes Ignatowski and presses him up against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Ignatowski fails to land.
Ignatowski lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Ignatowski avoids the elbow strike from Crawler, against the cage.
Ignatowski has a couple of punches blocked by Crawler.
Ignatowski throws a punch but it's blocked by Crawler.
Ignatowski lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ignatowski pushes Crawler back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Ignatowski lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Crawler creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Crawler throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Crawler lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Ignatowski takes an elbow to the temple.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ignatowski misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ignatowski doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Crawler tries a body shot but Ignatowski blocks it.
Ignatowski working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Ignatowski lands a shoulder strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ignatowski presses Crawler against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Ignatowski works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A head punch on the inside from Crawler fails to land.
Crawler misses with a punch to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Ignatowski.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ignatowski.
Crawler doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Crawler goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short right from Ignatowski.
Crawler misses with a body punch.
Crawler tries to circle away but Ignatowski has him pinned against the cage.
A short right from Ignatowski.
Crawler takes a shot to the head.
Crawler stops a takedown attempt from Ignatowski.
Crawler lands a body shot.
A body shot lands from Ignatowski.
Ignatowski avoids a wild elbow strike from Crawler.
Ignatowski takes an elbow to the forehead.
Crawler can't find room to land a body shot as Ignatowski controls the action.
Ignatowski swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ignatowski.
Crawler blocking some punches.
Ignatowski lands with a short head shot on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
The Reverend Jim Ignatowski 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.
Ignatowski wants to land a leg kick but Crawler is out of range.
Crawler wants to counter with a clinch but Ignatowski pushes him away.
Ignatowski throws a leg kick
and Crawler counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ignatowski throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ignatowski sets himself, and Crawler steps forward looking for the clinch! Ignatowski avoids it this time.
Ignatowski instigates a clinch.
Ignatowski jumps guard.
Ignatowski is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Crawler can do to turn this around?
Crawler trying to control but Ignatowski is working from the bottom.
Crawler must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Crawler not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crawler avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Crawler trying to control but Ignatowski is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Crawler is stalling in the full guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Crawler is continuing to stall.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Crawler on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Ignatowski swings away with a body shot that misses
letting Crawler counter with a right hand.
Crawler loads up on a big right hand but Ignatowski slips the punch.
As Crawler tries to get set, Ignatowski tries to push him back and clinch up but Crawler manages to avoid the attempt.
Crawler misses with a wild body shot.
Ignatowski throws a low kick but it's checked well by Crawler.
Crawler loads up on a big right hand but Ignatowski slips the punch.
Crawler has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Ignatowski.
The Reverend Jim Ignatowski is winning the standup battle so far.
Crawler misses with a body shot.
A quick step to the side and Ignatowski tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ignatowski is looking to wear down Crawler with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Crawler with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Ignatowski to score with a decent uppercut.
Crawler throws a body shot but no joy.
The crowd cheers as Crawler lands an impressive looking overhand right. Ignatowski doesn't seem phased though.
Ignatowski looks to score with a jab to the body but Crawler is just out of range.
The Reverend Jim Ignatowski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ignatowski lands a left and a right that send Crawler crashing to the mat, dazed. Ignatowski thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Crawler is rocked!
It looks like Night Crawler has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Crawler connects with a body shot.
Crawler is still on wobbly legs! Can Ignatowski finish him?
Ignatowski uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Crawler.
Crawler seems to have recovered his senses.
Crawler misses with a hook
and Ignatowski counters with a left to the body.
Crawler rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Ignatowski counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A big right from Crawler misses.
Crawler throws a hook but Ignatowski blocks it.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Crawler.
Ignatowski lands with a thumping leg kick.
Crawler circles away from the clinch attempt.
Crawler misses with a body punch
and Ignatowski counters with a straight right hand.
Ignatowski has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Nice cross by Ignatowski.
Ignatowski throws a lazy right hand but Crawler sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ignatowski cracks a nice hook into Crawler's ribs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
The Reverend Jim Ignatowski dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Night Crawler's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
A solid leg kick lands there for Ignatowski.
Ignatowski misses with a body kick.
Crawler throws the left hand but Ignatowski avoids the punch easily.
A little feinted left hand from Ignatowski on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Crawler throws an overhand right that lands on Ignatowski's shoulder, as Ignatowski tries to avoid the shot.
Ignatowski throws a quick counter kick to the body but Crawler avoids it.
Nice uppercut there from Crawler.
Crawler dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crawler works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Nice shot by Crawler.
Ignatowski misses with a left hand
and Ignatowski takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ignatowski lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
A low kick from Ignatowski is predictable there
and Crawler counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Crawler throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Crawler lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Ignatowski lands the left hand.
Ignatowski lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Crawler takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Ignatowski chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Ignatowski tries to close the distance and clinch up but Crawler swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Night Crawler has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Good leg kick by Ignatowski.
Crawler gets cracked there but stands up to it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ignatowski misses with a body kick.
Ignatowski throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Crawler.
Crawler looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Crawler chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Ignatowski can pounce on him.
Ignatowski works the jab nicely.
Ignatowski moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Crawler connects with a good right hand that stumbles Ignatowski. Ignatowski circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ignatowski misses with a low kick.
Crawler is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Crawler lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Crawler gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Crawler pushes off an throws an elbow but Ignatowski leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Crawler scores with a shot to the side of Ignatowski's head.
Ignatowski misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ignatowski misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ignatowski blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ignatowski jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Crawler walks away with a smile on his face. Ignatowski gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Crawler slips under a jab.
Ignatowski sets himself, and Crawler steps forward looking for the clinch! Ignatowski avoids it this time.
Ignatowski lands a body shot.
Ignatowski keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A good leg kick by Ignatowski.
Crawler pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A counter left hand to the body from Ignatowski misses its target.
Crawler's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Crawler avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Ignatowski scores with a body shot.
A big left from Crawler misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Crawler is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ignatowski.
Ignatowski slips under a jab.
Good exchange - Crawler coming out on top.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Night Crawler.
Well Ignatowski has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 29:28
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 30:27
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... The Reverend Jim Ignatowski!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Piotr Rasputin (ranked 1215 p4p, 1350 weight class) and Shaka Zulu (ranked 55 p4p, 61 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Piotr Rasputin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Shaka Zulu!
The judges for this bout are Dmitry Maklakov, Viktor Lagutenko and Vladimir Khabensky.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zulu shoots in looking for a takedown but Rasputin manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Zulu's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Rasputin thumps Zulu with a low kick.
Zulu darts in and clinches Rasputin up against the cage.
Rasputin tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Rasputin lands an elbow that stopped Zulu in his tracks for a moment.
It looks like Shaka Zulu has been cut.
Zulu tries to score a body lock takedown but Rasputin shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Zulu is working for takedown but Rasputin is calmly controlling the position for now.
Piotr Rasputin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shaka Zulu.
Zulu fails to pull guard.
Zulu jumps into guard, dragging Rasputin to the mat.
Zulu pulls Rasputin in close to prevent any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Zulu looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Rasputin puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rasputin trying to control from half guard but Zulu is working away.
Zulu tries to get to full guard but Rasputin has control of the leg.
Rasputin thows a huge punch but Zulu dodges it nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zulu is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Rasputin throwing shots but Zulu is blocking nicely.
Rasputin sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Zulu is staying active underneath Rasputin, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Zulu trying to control here.
Rasputin thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Rasputin is nestled in close to Zulu, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Rasputin drops an elbow to the side of Zulu's head.
Zulu is trying to get back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zulu is staying active underneath Rasputin, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Zulu punching from the bottom.
Rasputin controlling the action here.
Zulu gets back to full guard.
Rasputin controls from within his opponent's guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Zulu has control of Rasputin's left arm, preventing Rasputin from doing any damage.
Zulu is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zulu manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Rasputin manages to get himself to full guard.
Rasputin wants to sweep but no luck.
Zulu wants to control from the top but Rasputin keeps moving.
Rasputin preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Zulu keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Rasputin's head.
Zulu with a flurry of punches that miss.
Zulu is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Zulu chips away with some ground and pound.
Rasputin lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Zulu is trying to keep Rasputin in close.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zulu pulls Rasputin in close to his closed guard and prevents Rasputin from doing any damage or advancing position.
Rasputin got a little sloppy there for a moment and Zulu has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Rasputin has managed to get both his arms back between Zulu's legs - danger averted.
Rasputin trying to control but Zulu is working from the bottom.
Zulu has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Zulu avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Zulu has his hands on Rasputin's head, controlling the position.
Rasputin trying to control but Zulu is working from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rasputin is in close to Zulu's body, working some short punches and elbows.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Piotr Rasputin dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Shaka Zulu's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Zulu circles away from the clinch attempt.
Zulu is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
We've been told by Rasputin's head coaches at The Forge that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Rasputin lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Rasputin looks to land a body kick but Zulu moved away.
Piotr Rasputin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rasputin moves in looking to clinch but Zulu pushes him off.
Rasputin closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Zulu drops down looking for an ankle pick but Rasputin pulls his leg out and moves away.
Rasputin tries to clinch up.
Rasputin lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Zulu circles away quickly and effectively.
Zulu tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Rasputin tries to score with a low kick but Zulu moves his leg out of the way.
Zulu feints the counter takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zulu moves in looking to clinch but Rasputin pushes him off.
Rasputin wants to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rasputin stuffs the takedown.
Zulu moves into the clinch.
Rasputin misses with a knee strike.
Rasputin misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Zulu.
Zulu has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Rasputin clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Rasputin wants to escape the position.
Rasputin is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Zulu can do to turn this around?
Rasputin covers up after that shot from Zulu.
Zulu is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Rasputin covering up well under a series of strikes from Zulu.
Rasputin defends a prolonged rear naked choke attempt and turns nicely into his opponent's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rasputin trying to control the position from guard on top but Zulu is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Zulu working a defensive guard here.
Piotr Rasputin overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Zulu seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Rasputin won't allow Zulu to sweep him here.
Rasputin works over Zulu with some ground and pound from guard.
Zulu is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Zulu bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Rasputin's guard.
Zulu looking to pass the guard.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Zulu working his ground and pound in the gym.
Rasputin has momentary wrist control but Zulu slips an elbow through the middle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rasputin wants to stand but Zulu is controlling the position.
Zulu loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Rasputin trying to control the position here.
Zulu throws a big right hand that misses.
Zulu postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Zulu wants to pass the guard but Rasputin is keeping the position.
Zulu with a flurry of punches that miss.
Rasputin preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Zulu missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Rasputin looking to hit a scissor sweep but Zulu is one step ahead there.
Rasputin is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Zulu passes Rasputin's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Zulu scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Rasputin wants to get back to full guard but Zulu has passed into side control.
Zulu landing a few strikes.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Zulu is putting a hurting on Rasputin here, landing some big shots from side control.
Check out the look on Zulu's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Rasputin regains half guard, as Zulu was trying to land strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shaka Zulu showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Shaka Zulu's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Zulu shoots in looking for a takedown but Rasputin manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Zulu's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Rasputin moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Zulu connects with a jab.
Zulu drives through and clinches with Rasputin against the cage.
Rasputin missing with knees to the body.
Zulu avoiding damage as Rasputin throws knees to the body.
Nice elbow from Rasputin.
Rasputin is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Rasputin gets underhooks to prevent Zulu's takedown attempt.
Piotr Rasputin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shaka Zulu.
Rasputin connects with a nasty looking knee right to Zulu's face.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rasputin unloads a knee to the mid-section. Zulu lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Rasputin with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Rasputin gets underhooks to prevent Zulu's takedown attempt.
Zulu takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Zulu is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Rasputin gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Zulu takes an elbow to the temple.
That has opened up Shaka Zulu's cut even more.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rasputin lands a knee to the head.
The cut above Shaka Zulu's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rasputin dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Zulu changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Rasputin fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Rasputin tries to close the distance and clinch up but Zulu swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Zulu misses with a takedown
and Rasputin counters with a series of strikes. Zulu will be more careful next time no doubt.
Rasputin tries to clinch up but Zulu circles away and keeps his distance.
Zulu uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rasputin.
Zulu looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Zulu goes for a double leg but Rasputin avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Rasputin continues to drive forward.
Zulu jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Rasputin tries to clinch there but Zulu circles away.
Zulu is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Rasputin digs a good hook to Zulu's body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zulu gets tackled into the cage by Rasputin. Rasputin maintains the clinch.
Rasputin is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Rasputin with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Rasputin is trying to stall.
Rasputin holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Rasputin with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Rasputin tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Zulu avoids it.
Zulu goes for a takedown attempt but Rasputin pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Piotr Rasputin is winning the standup battle so far.
Zulu looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Rasputin is fending him off so far but Zulu persists. Nope, Rasputin circles away and we're back to standing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rasputin moves in looking to clinch but Zulu pushes him off.
Zulu pivots, looking for a leg kick but Rasputin is out of range and Zulu settles back down.
Rasputin clinches with his opponent.
Zulu is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Rasputin gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rasputin lands a knee to the body.
Rasputin putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Zulu in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Rasputin lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Rasputin misses with a knee to the head.
Rasputin misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Zulu.
Zulu is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Rasputin is defending well.
Rasputin is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Zulu is defending well for now.
Rasputin gets underhooks to prevent Zulu's takedown attempt.
Piotr Rasputin has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Rasputin misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Zulu.
A knee to the head by Rasputin.
Rasputin is pressed up against the cage. Zulu has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Rasputin down to the mat. Rasputin avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Rasputin misses with a kick to the body
and Rasputin takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Rasputin lands a nice hook to Zulu's body. Zulu takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rasputin connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Zulu darts in looking for a takedown but Rasputin gets double underhooks and turns Zulu into the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rasputin rushes Zulu and presses him up against the cage.
Zulu tries to pull guard but Rasputin holds him up against the cage and eventually Zulu drops back down to his feet.
Rasputin using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Rasputin throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Zulu blocks it with crossed arms.
Rasputin tries to land knees in the clinch but Zulu avoids the damage to the body.
Rasputin with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Stalling in the clinch from Rasputin.
Rasputin is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Zulu is defending well for now.
Rasputin stops a takedown attempt from Zulu.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Rasputin just misses with a elbow thrown towards Zulu's brow.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Zulu is looking to take this one to the mat.
And that's the end of the fight!
Piotr Rasputin showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Rasputin has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 29:28
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 29:28
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Piotr Rasputin!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Topher Curtis (ranked 1577 p4p, 426 weight class) and Andrei Voronov (ranked 226 p4p, 64 weight class). Voronov has chosen Noize Mc - Make Destroy 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 welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 16 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Topher Curtis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Andrei Voronov!
The judges for this bout are Igor Prikhodko, Aleksei Zolotukhin and Sergei Dronov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Voronov misses with a hook. Curtis ducked under it nicely.
Curtis works Voronov's body with a nice hook.
Curtis throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Voronov misses with a lunging right hand
and Curtis counters with a nice uppercut.
Voronov tries to work over Curtis's front leg with a kick but Curtis checks it.
Voronov takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Topher Curtis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Curtis closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Curtis managing to block the knees to the body from Voronov.
Curtis tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Voronov's elbow.
Curtis tries to throw a body punch but Voronov avoids it by throwing Curtis back against the cage.
Curtis tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Curtis breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Voronov takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Curtis throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Curtis gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Voronov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Voronov needs to keep his hands up - Curtis had a free shot at his head there.
Voronov tries to clinch up.
Voronov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Curtis just misses with a punch to the body.
Voronov keeps the fight on the outside.
Curtis instigates a clinch.
Curtis lands a body shot in the clinch.
Curtis lands a nice shot to the body.
Voronov prevents a body shot from Curtis.
Curtis lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Curtis breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Curtis connects with a leg kick.
Curtis with a nice cross.
Voronov lands with a thumping leg kick.
Curtis throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Voronov on the side of the head.
Curtis closes the distance but Voronov moves to the side
and Voronov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Voronov works the jab nicely.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Voronov connects with a crisp jab.
Voronov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Curtis throws out the jab.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Voronov! But no joy.
Voronov on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Voronov on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Voronov on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Curtis lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Voronov blocks a low kick nicely.
Voronov misses with a shot to the body
and Curtis counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Curtis just misses with a punch to the body.
Nice jab there from Voronov.
Voronov looks to land a right hand but Curtis moved out of range.
Curtis throws a body shot but no joy.
Curtis keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Voronov.
Curtis tries to close the distance and clinch up but Voronov swats him away and circles back towards the center.
That kick from Curtis tenderised Voronov's leg. Voronov is trying to keep his angry face on.
Voronov lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Voronov swats away the attempt to clinch by Curtis.
Curtis avoids a kick to the body.
Curtis throwing a counter right hand but Voronov manages to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Voronov misses with a kick to the body.
Curtis is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Curtis throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Voronov appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Curtis uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Voronov.
Curtis throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Curtis rushes Voronov and presses him up against the cage.
Voronov lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Curtis backwards.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Curtis is trying to push Voronov away but Voronov has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
A frustrated look appears on Curtis's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Curtis misses with a hook from the clinch.
Curtis takes a knee to the side of the body.
Voronov has a couple of punches blocked by Curtis.
Voronov lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Curtis misses with a punch to the body.
A knee to the head by Voronov.
Curtis struggles to land a body shot inside as Voronov controls his hands.
Curtis breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Curtis missing with a left hand there. Voronov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Curtis lands a nice shot to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Curtis takes a jab right on the kisser.
A looping hook to the body misses from Voronov. Curtis does a little dance to reset his feet.
An attempted straight right counter from Curtis misses the target.
Curtis misses with a lunging right hand
and Curtis takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Voronov moves out of range of the strikes.
Voronov motions for Curtis to come forward. Voronov throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Curtis tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Voronov was well out of range. Poor timing from Curtis.
Voronov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Curtis throws out the jab.
Voronov throws a fast counter high kick but Curtis manages to duck under it in time.
Curtis looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Curtis lands a head kick. Voronov smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Voronov scores with a crisp jab that stopped Curtis in his tracks.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Voronov checks a low kick from Curtis.
Curtis with the inside leg kick.
Voronov misses with a straight right.
Voronov misses with a wild body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Topher Curtis dominated 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.
A bone on bone clash there as Voronov blocks the leg kick.
Curtis loads up on a big right hand but Voronov slips the punch.
Voronov is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Curtis throws an off balance right hand
and Voronov counters with a body kick.
Voronov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Voronov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Voronov misses with a straight right.
Donk. Curtis catches Voronov right on the button with a cross.
Voronov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Voronov on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Curtis looks to land a right hand but Voronov moved out of range.
Voronov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Curtis.
Topher Curtis is winning the standup battle so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Curtis misses with a looping left.
Curtis thuds his right hand into Voronov's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Curtis chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Voronov can pounce on him.
Voronov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Curtis was well out of range. Poor timing from Voronov.
Voronov misses with an uppercut. Curtis saw that one coming.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Curtis works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Curtis displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Voronov throws out the jab.
A nice leg kick from Voronov, right into the meat of the thigh.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Curtis.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Voronov stalling in the clinch.
Curtis is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Voronov can do to turn this around?
Voronov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Voronov tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Curtis breaks the clinch.
Voronov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Curtis was well out of range. Poor timing from Voronov.
Curtis staying out of range there.
Curtis misses with a low kick as Voronov jumps back.
Curtis lands a jab.
Curtis tests Voronov's chin there with a solid looking shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Curtis lets loose with a powerful body kick. Voronov will feel that in the morning.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Curtis shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Curtis swats away the attempt to clinch by Voronov.
Curtis dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Voronov. That did some damage!
Curtis slips a jab from Voronov.
Curtis is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Voronov closes the distance and clinches.
Voronov is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Curtis is defending well for now.
Voronov prevents a body shot from Curtis.
Voronov is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Curtis is keeping busy.
Voronov content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Voronov throws a punch but it's blocked by Curtis.
Voronov using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Curtis has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Voronov lands a nice knee to the body.
Curtis lands a hook that snaps the head of Voronov backwards.
Curtis breaks from the clinch.
Curtis cracks a nice hook into Voronov's ribs.
Curtis connects with a body shot that sends Voronov's belly button to the back.
Curtis misses with a right hand
and Voronov counters with a nice body kick.
Voronov walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Curtis lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Curtis lands a front kick.
Curtis throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Voronov counters with a good, hard body kick but Curtis shrugs it off.
Voronov misses with a leg kick
and Curtis counters with a good low kick that Voronov was not able to check.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Voronov drops his hands momentarily and Curtis takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Curtis, as that shot connected.
Voronov darts in and clinches Curtis up against the cage.
Curtis pushes Voronov back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Curtis managing to block the knees to the body from Voronov.
Curtis tries to throw a body punch but Voronov avoids it by throwing Curtis back against the cage.
Curtis struggles to land a body shot inside as Voronov controls his hands.
Voronov is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Curtis tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Voronov's elbow.
A knee to the head by Voronov.
Voronov lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Curtis or not.
Voronov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Voronov lands a nice uppercut.
Voronov misses with a knee to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Curtis.
Curtis on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Curtis goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Voronov tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Curtis goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
The referee is keeping an eye on Curtis - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Curtis is leaning against Voronov and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Topher Curtis dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Curtis bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Voronov walks into a jab.
A lazy left from Curtis finds it's target.
Curtis throws a leg kick
and Curtis takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Curtis just misses with a punch to the body.
Voronov looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Voronov moves away from the strike by Curtis.
Voronov misses with a right hand
and Curtis makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Curtis checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Curtis plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Voronov is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Voronov moves out of range of the leg kick from Curtis.
Curtis throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Voronov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Curtis avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Curtis throws a shot from downtown. Voronov moves away and avoids it.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Voronov. Curtis shrugs it off though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Voronov ducks right into an uppercut from Curtis.
Voronov throws a head kick that misses.
Curtis connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Voronov momentarily.
Curtis dips to his left and cracks Voronov with an uppercut!
Voronov staying out of range there.
Voronov looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Voronov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Curtis.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Curtis, as that shot connected.
Curtis chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Voronov can pounce on him.
Voronov throws a hook to the side of Curtis's head but Curtis sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Curtis scores with a sloppy right hand. Voronov should have avoided that one.
Voronov misses with a hook
and Curtis counters with an inside leg kick.
Voronov fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Curtis checks it well.
Curtis bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Voronov's head backwards.
Nice jab there from Curtis.
Voronov's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Voronov throws an off balance right hand
and Curtis counters with a straight right hand.
Andrei Voronov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Curtis misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Voronov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Curtis throws a leg kick
and Voronov counters with a nice leg kick.
Voronov pivots, looking for a leg kick but Curtis is out of range and Voronov settles back down.
Curtis throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Voronov throws a body kick that misses.
Curtis takes a swing at Voronov's ribcage but misses.
Curtis slips under a jab from Voronov.
Voronov lands a jab to Curtis's midsection.
Voronov tests Curtis's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Voronov has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Curtis.
Voronov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Voronov missing with a left hand there. Curtis was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Curtis misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Voronov.
Voronov moves away from the strike by Curtis.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Donk. Curtis catches Voronov right on the button with a cross.
Curtis feints and then cracks Voronov's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Voronov down.
Curtis swings widly with a right hand
and Voronov counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
A lazy body kick from Voronov
and Curtis counters with an inside leg kick.
Voronov moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
A slow jab from Voronov misses its intended target.
A right-left combo lands from Voronov.
Curtis lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Curtis paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Voronov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Voronov takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
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!
Curtis connects with a nice looking jab.
Voronov staying out of range there.
Voronov takes the fight into the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Voronov throws a punch but it's blocked by Curtis.
Voronov looking to slow down the pace here.
Curtis cracks Voronov with a nice body shot.
Curtis gets through Voronov's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Andrei Voronov seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Voronov throws a head punch that misses.
Voronov tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Curtis avoids it.
Curtis looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Curtis creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A short right from Curtis.
Voronov is rocked!
Curtis on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Voronov is still on wobbly legs! Can Curtis finish him?
Voronov throws a knee to the head but misses.
Curtis lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Voronov has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Curtis lands a body shot.
Topher Curtis is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Curtis pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Curtis drops Voronov with a huge uppercut! Voronov drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Curtis is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:50 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Topher Curtis!
Our winner, Topher Curtis, 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 super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Luke Mad Onion (ranked 894 p4p, 1869 weight class) and Pauke Murhapuro (ranked 36 p4p, 40 weight class). Pauke Murhapuro has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Luke Mad Onion's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Luke Mad Onion!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Pauke Murhapuro!
The judges for this bout are Dmitry Maklakov, Vladimir Khabensky and Konstantin Menshow.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mad Onion with a hook.
Mad Onion ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Murhapuro moves away.
A little jabbing left from Murhapuro on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Mad Onion wants to clinch but Murhapuro slips to the side
and Murhapuro counters with a stiff right hand.
Murhapuro fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Mad Onion is out of range.
Mad Onion with a nice cross.
Mad Onion throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Murhapuro was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Murhapuro lands a jab.
Murhapuro wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Murhapuro attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Mad Onion darts in trying to clinch
and Murhapuro counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Murhapuro walks into a left hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A solid leg kick lands there for Murhapuro.
Murhapuro fails with a takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Murhapuro lands a nice hook to Mad Onion's body. Mad Onion takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Mad Onion rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Murhapuro moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Murhapuro 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.
Murhapuro throws a low kick but Mad Onion avoids it.
Mad Onion throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Murhapuro.
Murhapuro takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Murhapuro lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Murhapuro checks a leg kick.
Murhapuro looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Mad Onion wants to clinch up but Murhapuro keeps it at a distance.
Murhapuro fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Mad Onion, pushing him back against the cage.
Murhapuro lands a right hand.
Mad Onion wants to get back to striking at distance but Murhapuro won't allow it.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Murhapuro.
Murhapuro lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A head punch on the inside from Murhapuro fails to land.
A short body shot lands from Murhapuro as the two fighters clinch.
Mad Onion takes a shot to the head.
Mad Onion is looking to break free of the clinch but Murhapuro has double underhooks.
Murhapuro lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Mad Onion has had enough of the clinch but Murhapuro keeps him there for the moment.
Murhapuro misses with the head strike.
Murhapuro goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Murhapuro has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Mad Onion regains guard immediately.
Murhapuro tries to free his leg and advance position but Mad Onion is retaining full guard.
Murhapuro slips nicely into half guard.
Murhapuro is trying to work for a kimura but Mad Onion is defending well.
Mad Onion is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Kaptajnernes Trćningscenter that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Murhapuro is working for a submission of some sort.
Murhapuro content to control rather than advance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Murhapuro is trying to control. Mad Onion wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Mad Onion knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Murhapuro on the ground.
Murhapuro is working for a kimura but Mad Onion is defending it quite comfortably.
Murhapuro is looking for a kimura here.
Mad Onion is staying active underneath Murhapuro, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Murhapuro is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Mad Onion has managed to free his arm - good work.
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.
Murhapuro tries to pass to full mount but Mad Onion defends it.
Murhapuro is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Murhapuro is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Mad Onion is just riding it out for now. Murhapuro eventually gives up the hold.
Mad Onion on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Mad Onion tries to get out of the position.
Murhapuro seems to be working for a kimura but Mad Onion defends the submission attempt.
Murhapuro is working for a submission of some sort.
Mad Onion kicks off Murhapuro and gets to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pauke Murhapuro dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Mad Onion tries to close the distance and clinch but Murhapuro swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Luke Mad Onion seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Murhapuro blocks a jab.
Mad Onion moves in looking to clinch but Murhapuro pushes him off.
Murhapuro steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Murhapuro has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Murhapuro throws a low kick but Mad Onion avoids it.
Mad Onion fails with an attempt to clinch.
Murhapuro uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Mad Onion has time to react.
Murhapuro drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
It looks like Pauke Murhapuro has been cut.
Mad Onion misses with a straight left.
An inside leg kick lands from Mad Onion.
Mad Onion rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Murhapuro moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mad Onion thows a left - swing and a miss!
Murhapuro with the counter takedown but Mad Onion avoids it easily.
Murhapuro bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Mad Onion sizes up Murhapuro with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Murhapuro throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Murhapuro shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mad Onion looks like he's trying to stand up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mad Onion is pushing off trying to get to his feet. Murhapuro has hold of the leg though and he's dropped back for a heel hook… has he got it?? YES! Mad Onion is tapping! This fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Heel Hook). Pauke Murhapuro!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Alexander Tverdovskiy (ranked 192 p4p, 668 weight class) and Peter Zonta (ranked 25 p4p, 84 weight class). Tverdovskiy's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Oxxxymiron - Tentacles. 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 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 15 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Alexander Tverdovskiy!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Peter Zonta!
The judges for this bout are Dmitry Maklakov, Aleksei Zolotukhin and Fedor Mirinova.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tverdovskiy throws a push kick but Zonta slaps the foot to one side.
Tverdovskiy thumps Zonta with a low kick.
Tverdovskiy throws a front kick that sends Zonta stumbling back into the cage.
Zonta tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tverdovskiy was well out of range. Poor timing from Zonta.
An attempted straight right counter from Tverdovskiy misses the target.
Tverdovskiy takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Zonta ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Tverdovskiy moves into the clinch.
Zonta tries to throw a body punch but Tverdovskiy avoids it by throwing Zonta back against the cage.
Zonta tries for a takedown. No joy.
Zonta doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tverdovskiy lands an elbow inside.
Tverdovskiy stalling.
Tverdovskiy throws an elbow that misses.
Tverdovskiy is fighting off a takedown attempt but Zonta is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Tverdovskiy to the mat. Tverdovskiy regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Zonta is looking to work some ground and pound but Tverdovskiy has wrist control.
Zonta controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Tverdovskiy bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Zonta's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tverdovskiy slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Zonta looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Zonta has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Tverdovskiy stopping the sweep attempt from Zonta.
Zonta is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Zonta looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Zonta wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Tverdovskiy won't allow Zonta to sweep him here.
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.
Zonta being controlled here, momentarily.
Zonta is trying to keep Tverdovskiy in close.
Zonta is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Tverdovskiy is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Zonta tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Zonta is still trying to improve position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tverdovskiy not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Zonta misses with an uppercut. Tverdovskiy saw that one coming.
Zonta moves away from the strike by Tverdovskiy.
Tverdovskiy misses with a head kick.
Zonta misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tverdovskiy.
Zonta tries to clinch up but Tverdovskiy circles away and keeps his distance.
Tverdovskiy fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Tverdovskiy scoring well with a low kick there.
Tverdovskiy tries to land a front kick but Zonta steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Tverdovskiy tries to close the distance and clinch but Zonta swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Zonta doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Zonta throws a poor cross that misses
and Tverdovskiy counters with a thumping low kick.
Zonta with a nice cross.
Zonta's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Tverdovskiy connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Zonta scrambles back to his feet.
Zonta misses with a hook
enabling Tverdovskiy to counter with a crisp jab.
Tverdovskiy moves out of range as Zonta strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tverdovskiy fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Zonta ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tverdovskiy moves away.
Tverdovskiy looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Tverdovskiy slips under a jab.
Tverdovskiy staying out of range there.
Zonta lands a nice shot that snaps Tverdovskiy's head back.
Tverdovskiy cracks Zonta with a good jab.
Tverdovskiy scoring well with a low kick there.
Tverdovskiy tries to clinch up but Zonta circles away and keeps his distance.
The fighters circling - Tverdovskiy throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Zonta wants to slow Tverdovskiy down by chopping away at his legs.
Tverdovskiy dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Tverdovskiy lands with a good body shot.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Tverdovskiy. Zonta shrugs it off though.
Zonta takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Tverdovskiy keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Zonta.
Tverdovskiy fires out a quick counter leg kick but Zonta just manages to avoid it.
Tverdovskiy misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Zonta.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alexander Tverdovskiy dominated that round.
That's time! Tverdovskiy's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Crunch! Tverdovskiy slams his shin into Zonta's torso.
A telegraphed right hand from Zonta misses the target.
Tverdovskiy fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Zonta manages to avoid it.
Tverdovskiy throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Tverdovskiy thumps Zonta with a low kick.
Tverdovskiy misses with a head kick.
Tverdovskiy throws an off balance right hand
and Zonta connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Tverdovskiy tries to clinch but Zonta is having none of it.
Zonta just misses with a punch to the body.
Tverdovskiy swings for the body but Zonta moves out of range.
Zonta catches Tverdovskiy with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Zonta crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Tverdovskiy - the referee stops the clock and Zonta gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Tverdovskiy. Zonta manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Tverdovskiy dodges the punch combination from Zonta.
Tverdovskiy throws a quick counter kick to the body but Zonta avoids it.
Tverdovskiy bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Zonta's head backwards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A cross from Tverdovskiy lands.
Tverdovskiy is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Zonta can do to turn this around?
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Tverdovskiy lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Zonta has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Zonta and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Zonta throws a body shot but no joy.
Tverdovskiy darts in and clinches Zonta up against the cage.
Zonta misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tverdovskiy looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Tverdovskiy prevents a takedown attempt there.
Tverdovskiy pushes Zonta back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Zonta tries to score a body lock takedown but Tverdovskiy shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Tverdovskiy stops a takedown attempt from Zonta.
Alexander Tverdovskiy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Peter Zonta.
A bit of stalling here from Tverdovskiy.
Tverdovskiy lands a right hand.
Tverdovskiy manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Tverdovskiy struggles to land a body shot inside as Zonta controls his hands.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tverdovskiy is trying to maintain a safe position but Zonta gets an underhook and turns Tverdovskiy into the cage.
A right hand to the body from Tverdovskiy.
Tverdovskiy trying to stall but Zonta improves his position.
Zonta is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Tverdovskiy gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Zonta avoids the elbow strike from Tverdovskiy, against the cage.
Zonta has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Tverdovskiy avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Zonta wants a takedown.
Zonta is trying to drag Tverdovskiy to the mat but Tverdovskiy just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Tverdovskiy stalls.
Tverdovskiy taking a breather.
Tverdovskiy gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
Tverdovskiy is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Alexander Tverdovskiy.
Zonta takes a kick to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A left and a right from Tverdovskiy both land. Nice combination.
Zonta shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Tverdovskiy wants to improve his position but Zonta is controlling well.
Zonta trying to control from half guard but Tverdovskiy is working away.
Tverdovskiy tries to roll over but Zonta keeps him under control.
Zonta throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Tverdovskiy is looking to improve his position.
Zonta thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zonta looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Zonta is looking to take a break and control but Tverdovskiy is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Tverdovskiy wants to get back to full guard.
Zonta is thwarting Tverdovskiy's attempts to control the position.
Zonta looks to land a strike but Tverdovskiy avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Tverdovskiy is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Zonta throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Zonta in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Zonta showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Tverdovskiy with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alexander Tverdovskiy dominated that second 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.
Tverdovskiy throws the kick towards the body but Zonta avoids it.
A little jabbing left from Zonta on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Zonta misses with a hook.
Zonta has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Tverdovskiy.
Zonta's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Tverdovskiy scores with a hook.
Zonta blocks a jab.
Zonta lands with a right hand.
Zonta avoids the body shot from Tverdovskiy.
Zonta connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Tverdovskiy's hands.
Zonta changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Tverdovskiy is looking to clinch but Zonta is avoiding it.
Alexander Tverdovskiy is winning the standup battle so far.
Tverdovskiy throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tverdovskiy lands a right hook to the body.
Zonta just misses with a punch to the body.
Zonta comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Zonta has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Tverdovskiy.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zonta throws a series of punches but Tverdovskiy moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tverdovskiy will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Zonta rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Tverdovskiy counters with a thumping low kick.
Zonta's jab looks to have found its range, popping Tverdovskiy under the eye.
Tverdovskiy throws a leg kick but Zonta moved away.
Tverdovskiy moves out of range of the strikes.
Zonta swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A chopping leg kick lands by Tverdovskiy.
Tverdovskiy avoids the body shot from Zonta.
Tverdovskiy scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Tverdovskiy lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Tverdovskiy connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Zonta momentarily.
Zonta shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Tverdovskiy's guard.
Tverdovskiy has his feet on Zonta's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Alexander Tverdovskiy is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zonta misses with a wild body shot.
A little feinted left hand from Tverdovskiy on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zonta lands a jab to the nose.
Tverdovskiy moves into the clinch successfully.
Zonta is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Zonta tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tverdovskiy's elbow.
Zonta avoids a wild elbow strike from Tverdovskiy.
Zonta misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tverdovskiy prevents a takedown attempt there.
Tverdovskiy lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Nice body punch from Tverdovskiy - that landed with a thud.
Zonta changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Tverdovskiy fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Alexander Tverdovskiy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Peter Zonta.
Zonta takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Zonta lands with a straight right. Tverdovskiy didn't see that one coming.
Zonta blocks a head kick by Tverdovskiy.
Tverdovskiy takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zonta blocks a leg kick.
Tverdovskiy scoring well with a low kick there.
Tverdovskiy fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Zonta.
Tverdovskiy uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Peter Zonta seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tverdovskiy walks into a stiff left hand from Zonta.
Tverdovskiy closes the distance and clinches.
Tverdovskiy gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Zonta.
Zonta wants to take the fight to the mat but Tverdovskiy manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Tverdovskiy throws a punch but it's blocked by Zonta.
Zonta wants a takedown.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zonta drops down looking for an ankle pick but Tverdovskiy pulls his leg out and moves away.
Tverdovskiy scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Tverdovskiy throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Tverdovskiy throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Zonta.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zonta ducks right into an uppercut from Tverdovskiy.
Tverdovskiy throws a hook but Zonta avoids it easily.
Zonta appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Zonta tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tverdovskiy was well out of range. Poor timing from Zonta.
Zonta scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Zonta looks to land a left hand but Tverdovskiy moved out of range nicely.
Tverdovskiy swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Tverdovskiy scores with a head kick.
Tverdovskiy is looking to land body kicks.
Tverdovskiy misses the jab.
Tverdovskiy swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Zonta! But no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alexander Tverdovskiy clearly takes that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Tverdovskiy lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Zonta ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Zonta looks to score with a jab to the body but Tverdovskiy is just out of range.
Zonta lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Tverdovskiy lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A left lands for Zonta.
Tverdovskiy with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Tverdovskiy's jab looks to have found its range, popping Zonta under the eye.
Tverdovskiy closes the distance and clinches.
Tverdovskiy stalling the fight.
Tverdovskiy is leaning against Zonta and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Tverdovskiy content to slow the pace in the clinch.
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!
Zonta blocks an elbow strike.
Still in the clinch, Tverdovskiy scores with a nice short uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Zonta.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Tverdovskiy is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Tverdovskiy lands an elbow inside.
Tverdovskiy looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Zonta tightens his grip and picks Tverdovskiy up, before dumping him to the ground. Tverdovskiy manages to land in guard.
Tverdovskiy looking to control.
Zonta is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Zonta trying to control the position from guard on top but Tverdovskiy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Zonta pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tverdovskiy is keeping the position for now.
Tverdovskiy trying to keep a closed guard but Zonta is proving a slippery customer.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zonta scoring with some ground and pound.
Zonta pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tverdovskiy is keeping the position for now.
Zonta postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Zonta tries to free his leg and advance position but Tverdovskiy is retaining full guard.
Zonta controlling from the top position.
Tverdovskiy tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Zonta tries to free his leg and advance position but Tverdovskiy is retaining full guard.
Zonta keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Tverdovskiy's head.
Zonta postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Zonta working his ground and pound in the gym.
Zonta passes easily into side control. Nice work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tverdovskiy is not content to let Zonta control the position.
Tverdovskiy is trying to get back to half guard.
Zonta controlling the position.
Tverdovskiy is not content to let Zonta control the position.
Tverdovskiy wants to control but Zonta postures up.
Zonta staying calm.
Tverdovskiy takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Tverdovskiy gets back to half guard.
Zonta controlling the action here.
Zonta is trying to control. Tverdovskiy wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Zonta not doing much here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Zonta not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Tverdovskiy is looking for a sweep. Zonta is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Peter Zonta will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Tverdovskiy'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!
Tverdovskiy lands a high kick!
Zonta moves into range and clinches up with Tverdovskiy.
Tverdovskiy lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Nice body punch from Tverdovskiy - that landed with a thud.
Zonta tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tverdovskiy's elbow.
Zonta changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Tverdovskiy fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Zonta throws a body punch but Tverdovskiy moves out of range.
Tverdovskiy darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Tverdovskiy lands with a right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tverdovskiy looks to land a right hand but Zonta moved out of range.
Zonta checks a low kick from Tverdovskiy.
Zonta comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Zonta scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zonta scores with a jab to the head.
Tverdovskiy works the jab nicely.
A low kick lands for Tverdovskiy.
Zonta misses with a straight right.
Zonta misses with a wild body shot.
Tverdovskiy jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
A jab from Tverdovskiy misses.
Zonta now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Zonta throws a series of punches but Tverdovskiy avoids them all with ease.
Tverdovskiy ducks right into an uppercut from Zonta.
Zonta lands a body shot.
Zonta throws a solid leg kick but Tverdovskiy takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Zonta.
A low kick lands for Tverdovskiy.
Tverdovskiy fails with an attempt to clinch.
Zonta appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Tverdovskiy just misses with a punch to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A chopping leg kick lands by Tverdovskiy.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zonta misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tverdovskiy.
Zonta's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Zonta duly obliges.
Tverdovskiy is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Zonta has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Tverdovskiy.
Tverdovskiy bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Zonta throws a big shot that misses.
Tverdovskiy uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Zonta.
Zonta scores with a jab to the body.
Zonta waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tverdovskiy.
Tverdovskiy thinks about countering with a body kick.
Peter Zonta has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nice jab there from Tverdovskiy.
Tverdovskiy throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Tverdovskiy throws a shot from downtown. Zonta moves away and avoids it.
Zonta connects with a body shot that sends Tverdovskiy's belly button to the back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tverdovskiy ducks under a wild hook from Zonta.
Zonta looks to land a left hand but Tverdovskiy moved out of range nicely.
Zonta swings away with a body shot that misses
and Tverdovskiy counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Zonta walks into a straight right hand from Tverdovskiy.
Tverdovskiy throws a solid leg kick but Zonta takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Tverdovskiy.
Zonta swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Tverdovskiy throws a leg kick which misses Zonta's front leg but catches the back leg as Zonta tries to avoid it.
A telegraphed right hand from Zonta misses the target.
Tverdovskiy bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Zonta's head.
Tverdovskiy lands a nice shot to the body.
Zonta looks to score with a jab to the body but Tverdovskiy is just out of range.
Zonta misses with a shot to the body
and Tverdovskiy counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Zonta throws a series of punches but Tverdovskiy avoids them all with ease.
Zonta is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Tverdovskiy fails with an attempt to clinch.
Tverdovskiy listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Zonta closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Zonta throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tverdovskiy stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Tverdovskiy wants it to stay on the feet.
Nice body kick from Tverdovskiy.
Zonta has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Tverdovskiy throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Both fighters circling a little - Tverdovskiy finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Tverdovskiy lands a nice looking kick to the body. Zonta takes a step back to recover.
Tverdovskiy lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Tverdovskiy tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Zonta manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A nice leg kick from Tverdovskiy, right into the meat of the thigh.
Zonta sizes up Tverdovskiy with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Tverdovskiy throws a sloppy head kick and Zonta moves out of range easily.
Zonta misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tverdovskiy.
And that's the end of the fight!
Alexander Tverdovskiy showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Tverdovskiy has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 49:46
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 49:46
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alexander Tverdovskiy!
Alexander Tverdovskiy retains his lightweight title!
Alexander Tverdovskiy seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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