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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Rob Gross (ranked 4377 p4p, 2456 weight class) and Netero Midga (ranked 480 p4p, 294 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 11 - 0, fighting out of New York, Rob Gross!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Netero Midga!
The judges for this bout are Fedor Mirinova, Valeri Chadov and Sergei Dronov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Midga rushes Gross and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Gross blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Gross tries to circle away but Midga has him pinned against the cage.
Midga misses with a body punch.
Gross stalls.
A head punch on the inside from Midga fails to land.
Midga lands a hook that snaps the head of Gross backwards.
Midga lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Midga lands on the inside with an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Midga lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Midga working aggressively here.
A nice left hand lands by Midga.
Midga scores a nice knee to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Midga lands with a light punch inside.
Midga working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Midga.
Midga misses with the head strike.
A short right from Midga.
Midga working some nice short punches in the clinch.
 Gross is rocked!
Midga unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Gross tries to break free but Midga pushes him back against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Midga fails to land.
Midga lands a shoulder strike.
Gross working hard to break the clinch.
Midga unloads a knee to the mid-section. Gross lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Midga scores with a nice hook to the head.
Midga has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Gross seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Midga can turn it around.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Midga lands a right hand that snaps the head of Gross backwards.
Oh Gross is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A short right from Midga on the inside.
Gross's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Gross takes a knee to the side of the body.
Gross is breathing heavily.
Midga landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Midga has clasped his hands together around Gross's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Gross tries to buck Midga off but Midga is having none of it.
Gross seems a little lost for a moment, as Midga dominates the positioning.
Midga decides to stand up, so the ref orders Gross to his feet.
An inside leg kick lands from Midga.
Gross seems to have got his legs back now.
Midga clinches up with Gross and pushes him back against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Midga lands a big knee to the head and Gross goes down! Midga pounces and finishes the fight with strikes! He jumps to his feet and celebrates with the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Netero Midga!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Hector Morales (ranked 2421 p4p, 5364 weight class) and Friedrich August Von Hayek (ranked 290 p4p, 525 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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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Hector Morales!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Friedrich August Von Hayek!
The judges for this bout are Illya Tyunina, Konstantin Menshow and Vladimir Khabensky.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Von Hayek takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Morales instigates a clinch.
Morales content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Von Hayek tries to work over Morales's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Von Hayek misses with a hook to the ribs.
Morales lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Morales blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Morales lands a body punch.
Morales tries to stall but Von Hayek uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Morales blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Von Hayek lands a right hand that snaps the head of Morales backwards.
Morales pushes Von Hayek back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Morales is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Morales lands a nice uppercut.
Von Hayek misses with some punches.
Von Hayek tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Morales's elbow.
Morales misses with a hook from the clinch.
Morales lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Our sources have told us that Morales has been working on his elbows in the gym.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Morales trying to stall but Von Hayek improves his position.
Von Hayek blocks a body shot from Morales.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Von Hayek tries for a takedown. No joy.
Morales throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Von Hayeks head.
Von Hayek misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Von Hayek.
We've been informed that Von Hayek has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Morales slows down the pace here.
Von Hayek misses with a hook to the ribs.
Von Hayek lands an uppercut.
Von Hayek misses with the head strike.
Morales stalling.
Von Hayek gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Morales regains guard.
Von Hayek lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Morales controls Von Hayek momentarily but Von Hayek frees himself.
Von Hayek makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Von Hayek is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Von Hayek trying to control but Morales is working from the bottom.
Morales utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Morales is trying to keep Von Hayek in close.
Morales wants to stand but Von Hayek is controlling the position.
Morales looking to control.
Morales looking to hit a scissor sweep but Von Hayek is one step ahead there.
Von Hayek scoring with punches to the head and body.
Von Hayek working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Morales's head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Morales working a defensive guard here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Morales controlling the position.
Von Hayek stopping the sweep attempt from Morales.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Morales wants to get back to his feet but Von Hayek is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Von Hayek postures up and lands a big shot to Morales's brow.
Von Hayek postures up in Morales's guard and throws a big left but Morales blocks it.
Von Hayek has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Morales avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Von Hayek postures up and lands a big shot to Morales's brow.
Von Hayek throws a big right hand that misses.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Von Hayek lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Morales tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Morales controls Von Hayek momentarily but Von Hayek frees himself.
Morales 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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Von Hayek is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Morales wants to get back to his feet but Von Hayek is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Von Hayek throwing strikes from guard but Morales blocks nicely.
Von Hayek scoring with some ground and pound.
Von Hayek trying to control the position from guard on top but Morales is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Von Hayek works over Morales with some ground and pound from guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Morales is on top in guard.
Von Hayek 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.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Friedrich August Von Hayek will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Morales has taken the fight to the clinch.
Morales blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hector Morales has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Morales misses with a body punch.
Morales tries to work over Von Hayek's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Von Hayek throws a head punch that misses.
Morales dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Morales misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Von Hayek gets through Morales's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Morales blocks a body shot from Von Hayek.
Von Hayek prevents a body shot from Morales.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Von Hayek works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Von Hayek is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Morales swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short left from Von Hayek.
Morales lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Von Hayek lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Von Hayek misses with a body punch.
Morales struggles to land a body shot inside as Von Hayek controls his hands.
Von Hayek blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Von Hayek lands a shot to the body.
Von Hayek goes for a takedown in the clinch but Morales prevents it.
Morales swings wildly with an uppercut but Von Hayek uses good head movement to avoid it.
Morales lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Morales throws a head punch that misses.
Morales misses with a short punch on the inside.
Morales has Von Hayek pressed against the cage.
Morales works on Von Hayek's body with a couple of short punches.
Morales throws a punch but it's blocked by Von Hayek.
A nice left hand lands by Von Hayek.
Von Hayek scores with a shoulder strike.
Von Hayek is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Von Hayek misses with a punch to the body.
A short right from Von Hayek on the inside.
Von Hayek gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Morales regains guard.
Morales pushes Von Hayek off and scrambles back to his feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Von Hayek scores with a decent looking hook.
Von Hayek lands with a straight right. Morales didn't see that one coming.
Morales gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Morales blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Von Hayek tries to throw a body punch but Morales avoids it by throwing Von Hayek back against the cage.
Von Hayek being controlled against the cage.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Morales.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Morales lands a body shot in the clinch.
Morales lands a nice uppercut.
Von Hayek misses with a body punch.
Morales prevents a body shot from Von Hayek.
Morales tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A right handed body shot lands from Von Hayek.
Von Hayek tries to work over Morales's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Morales blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Von Hayek.
Von Hayek misses with a body punch.
Von Hayek has Morales pushed against the cage.
Morales blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Morales working aggressively here.
Von Hayek tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Morales misses with a hook from the clinch.
Von Hayek misses with a punch on the inside.
Morales is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Von Hayek doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Morales blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Morales is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Morales stalling in the clinch but Von Hayek improves position.
Morales is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Von Hayek avoiding damage.
Von Hayek is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Morales can't fight it off and eventually Von Hayek manages to take the fight to the floor. Morales looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Morales keeping moving, preventing Von Hayek from controlling successfully.
Von Hayek throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Friedrich August Von Hayek will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Morales closes the distance and clinches.
Morales stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Von Hayek tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nice body punch from Von Hayek.
Von Hayek blocking some punches.
Von Hayek misses with some punches.
Morales prevents a body shot from Von Hayek.
Von Hayek lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Von Hayek tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Von Hayek misses with a hook from the clinch.
Morales looking to stall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A bit of stalling here from Morales.
Morales stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Von Hayek doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Von Hayek scores with a shoulder strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Von Hayek pressing his opponent against the cage.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Morales misses with some punches.
Morales fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Morales tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Von Hayek's elbow.
Von Hayek working aggressively here.
Von Hayek misses with some punches.
Morales lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Still in the clinch, Morales scores with a nice short uppercut.
Morales is looking to control Von Hayek's arms but Von Hayek gets an underhook and turns him. Now Morales has his back to the cage.
Von Hayek fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Von Hayek prevents a body shot from Morales.
A shot in the inside from Von Hayek.
Morales tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Von Hayek can't find room to land a body shot as Morales controls the action.
Von Hayek tries a body shot but Morales blocks it.
A right handed body shot lands from Morales.
Morales presses Von Hayek against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Von Hayek wants the takedown. Morales is fighting it off but Von Hayek persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Morales's guard against the cage.
Morales pushes Von Hayek off and gets back to his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Morales misses with an uppercut.
Hector Morales is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Morales has managed to clinch.
Von Hayek lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Morales backwards.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Von Hayek.
Von Hayek has a couple of punches blocked by Morales.
Morales misses with some punches.
Morales is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Morales prevents a body shot from Von Hayek.
Morales lands a nice uppercut.
Morales throws a punch but it's blocked by Von Hayek.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Von Hayek tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Morales is looking to control Von Hayek's arms but Von Hayek gets an underhook and turns him. Now Morales has his back to the cage.
Morales controlling the action here for a moment.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Von Hayek as Morales tries to tie him up.
Von Hayek misses with a punch to the body.
Morales softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Morales has Von Hayek pressed against the cage.
Morales tries to work over Von Hayek's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hector Morales has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Von Hayek is working for takedown but Morales is calmly controlling the position for now.
Von Hayek is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Morales is defending well.
Von Hayek misses with a punch on the inside.
Von Hayek misses with a hook from the clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Morales throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Nice body punch from Morales - that landed with a thud.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Von Hayek.
Von Hayek doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Von Hayek tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Morales's elbow.
Von Hayek is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Morales is defending well.
Hector Morales has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Friedrich August Von Hayek.
Von Hayek takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Von Hayek works on Morales's body with a couple of short punches.
Morales is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Von Hayek is keeping busy.
Morales lands with a left to the head.
Von Hayek takes a shot to the head.
Morales has Von Hayek pushed against the cage.
Von Hayek lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Morales or not.
Von Hayek can't get the takedown.
Morales blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Von Hayek can't get the takedown.
Friedrich August Von Hayek is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Von Hayek struggles to land a body shot inside as Morales controls his hands.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hector Morales showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Von Hayek has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 28:29
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 28:29
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Friedrich August Von Hayek!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Torry Gomez (ranked 3874 p4p, 2785 weight class) and Eddy Gordo (ranked 444 p4p, 333 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Gomez might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Pimp Like A Butterfly. Torry Gomez could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Eddy Gordo's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Torry Gomez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Eddy Gordo!
The judges for this bout are Ivan Kurochkin, Aleksandr Martynov and Valeri Chadov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gordo rushes Gomez and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Gomez prevents the takedown attempt.
Gomez stalling in the clinch.
Gomez scores with a nice hook to the head.
Gordo lands a takedown into guard.
Gomez wants to stand but Gordo is controlling the position.
Gomez is trying to control the position but Gordo postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gomez 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.
Gomez manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Gordo manages to get himself to full guard.
Gordo is trying to control the position but Gomez postures up.
Gomez avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Gomez wants to stand but Gordo is controlling his posture from full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gomez stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gordo swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gordo is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Gomez wants to control from the top but Gordo keeps moving.
Gomez looking to pass the guard.
Gordo looking for a guillotine here but Gomez defends easily.
Gomez wanted to stand there but Gordo had control of the position.
Gordo looking to control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Gordo working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Gomez doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Gomez manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Gomez has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Gomez trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gomez showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Gordo wants to sweep but no luck.
Gomez trying to control but Gordo is working from the bottom.
Gomez knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Gordo on the ground.
Gomez trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gomez tries to stand but Gordo is controlling from the bottom.
Gomez trying to control the position from guard on top but Gordo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Torry Gomez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gomez cracks Gordo with an open hand slap.
Gordo slips a jab and a cross from Gomez.
Gordo takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Gordo misses with a takedown attempt - Gomez sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Gomez connects with the punch.
Gordo moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Gomez throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Gordo moves away from the strike by Gomez.
Gordo has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Gomez finds it's way round the side to connect with Gordo's head.
 Gordo is rocked!
Gomez throws a right and a left that Gordo avoids nicely.
A big left from Gomez misses.
Gordo drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Gomez defends it well.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gomez tries to bum rush Gordo with a series of wild strikes but Gordo uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Torry Gomez is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gordo shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Torry Gomez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Eddy Gordo.
Gomez throws a jab when Gordo was well out of range.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gordo misses with a takedown attempt
and Gomez connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Gomez throws a perfectly timed hook that sends Gordo crashing down! Gordo tries to stagger back to his feet but Gomez just hammers him until the ref stops the fight! A confused Gordo asks the ref what just happened. Poor fella.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Torry Gomez!
Post fight, Torry Gomez stared into the camera and said 'First I would like to thank GOD for everything he have done in my life. And to my elite opponent man your so tough you my idol and it's my HONOR to fight a warrior like you to my fans thank you so much guys this is for you and lastly to #FARTMMA thank you for giving me this wonderful chance to hold '.
In defeat, Eddy Gordo stepped up to the mic, saying 'Ill come back stronger than ever!'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Johny Handicks (ranked 3928 p4p, 1097 weight class) and Eric Draven (ranked 504 p4p, 175 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Eric Draven enters the cage!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Johny Handicks!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Eric Draven!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Viktor Lagutenko and Dmitry Maklakov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Draven throws a shot from downtown. Handicks moves away and avoids it.
Draven has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Handicks throws a jab but it's blocked by Draven.
Handicks moves out of range as Draven strikes.
Handicks throwing a counter right hand but Draven manages to avoid it.
Draven throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Handicks on the side of the head.
Handicks bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jab, jab by Draven - just one landing.
A big right from Draven misses.
A big left from Handicks misses.
Handicks with a hook.
Draven pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Draven throws a right hand that misses
and Handicks counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nice shot by Draven.
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!
Draven misses with an uppercut
and Handicks counters with a nice uppercut.
Draven bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Draven getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Handicks is rocked!
Handicks takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Oh Handicks is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Draven misses with a looping left.
Draven throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Draven might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Handicks displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Draven throws out the jab.
A little feinted left hand from Handicks on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Draven fails to land with a series of punches.
Handicks seems to have got his legs back now.
Handicks throws a hook to the side of Draven's head but Draven sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nice uppercut lands for Draven. That snapped Handicks's head back.
Handicks defending well as Draven loads up on a big left hand.
A little feinted left hand from Handicks on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Draven moves out of range as Handicks strikes.
Draven misses with an uppercut. Handicks saw that one coming.
Handicks throwing a counter right hand but Draven manages to avoid it.
Draven scores with a nice strike.
Handicks moves away from the strike by Draven.
Handicks swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Draven throws a combination that misses
and Handicks counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A punch combination from Handicks misses.
Handicks throws a nice looking combination but Draven bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Draven rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Draven takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Draven drops Handicks with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Handicks looks back up at him and smiles so Draven waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Handicks is holding his hands too far apart here. Draven throws a hard, straight punch right down the pipe and BOOM! Handicks is out! That punch landed square on the jaw - what a shot!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Eric Draven!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Lewis Burwell Puller (ranked 2333 p4p, 1939 weight class) and George Backman (ranked 246 p4p, 215 weight class). Puller comes into the arena with Hello blaring out of the sound system. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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 6 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Lewis Burwell Puller!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 8 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, George Backman!
The judges for this bout are Fedor Mirinova, Ivan Kurochkin and Igor Prikhodko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Puller misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Backman throws an overhand right that lands on Puller's shoulder, as Puller tries to avoid the shot.
Backman looks to score with a jab to the body but Puller is just out of range.
Puller throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Puller wants to clinch.
Puller rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Backman counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Puller has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Backman throws a right and a left that Puller avoids nicely.
Puller checks a low kick from Backman.
Backman walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Puller checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Puller is looking to counter punch.
Puller swings widly with a right hand
and Backman cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Puller changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Backman blocks a jab.
Backman looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Backman is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Puller with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Puller has managed to clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Puller working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Puller tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
A left hand lands to the body for Backman.
Backman working hard to break the clinch.
Puller misses with a hook to the ribs.
Puller misses with a knee strike.
Backman wants to get back to striking at distance but Puller won't allow it.
Backman goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Backman blocks an uppercut.
Puller misses with a short punch on the inside.
Puller looking to throw knees to the head but Backman is blocking nicely.
Puller scores with a nice hook to the head.
Backman trying to control the position but instead, Puller has worked for underhooks and has pushed Backman into the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Backman fails to land.
Puller working some nice short punches in the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Puller keeps control of Backman as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Puller tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Puller lands an uppercut.
Puller has Backman pressed against the cage, preventing Backman from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A knee to the head by Puller.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Puller.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Backman breaks the clinch.
Puller drives through and clinches with Backman against the cage.
Backman working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Puller tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Backman throws a head punch that misses.
Puller lands a body shot in the clinch.
Puller scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Puller swings wildly with an uppercut but Backman uses good head movement to avoid it.
Backman is looking to control Puller's arms but Puller gets an underhook and turns him. Now Backman has his back to the cage.
Puller lands with a short head shot on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Puller throws a punch but it's blocked by Backman.
Backman tries to stall but Puller uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Puller swings wildly with an uppercut but Backman uses good head movement to avoid it.
Puller doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Puller scores with a knee to the head.
Puller lands a hook to the side of the head.
Backman is rocked!
A head punch on the inside from Puller fails to land.
Backman is still on wobbly legs! Can Puller finish him?
Puller stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Puller lands a shoulder strike.
Backman tries a body shot but Puller blocks it.
Puller lands a body shot.
A knee to the head by Puller.
Backman takes a shot to the head.
Puller lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Backman blocks an uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Backman is trying to stall.
Puller throws a big uppercut that drops Backman! More strikes from Puller and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Backman lies dazed against the cage as Puller celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lewis Burwell Puller!
An intense looking Lewis Burwell Puller took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'Thanks to MKFC for having my back. Thanks to the fans for showing love. Thanks to my opponent for putting on one hell of a show.'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Luiz Franca (ranked 1508 p4p, 1745 weight class) and David McDonald (ranked 229 p4p, 265 weight class). Franca comes to the cage accompanied by The Greatest Showman. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 15 - 8 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Luiz Franca!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, David McDonald!
The judges for this bout are Aleksandr Martynov, Illya Tyunina and Dmitry Maklakov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Franca changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. McDonald tries to avoid it but Franca manages to keep hold of a leg and drag McDonald to the ground. McDonald escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Franca moves out of range of the body kick.
Franca darts in looking for a takedown but McDonald gets double underhooks and turns Franca into the cage.
Franca backing away here, and McDonald unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Franca shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Luiz Franca. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McDonald throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Franca's head.
 It looks like Luiz Franca has been cut.
McDonald gets caught flat footed, as Franca shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
McDonald looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
McDonald is looking to cinch up a triangle. Franca throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to McDonald's body to avoid the submission. McDonald has instead reached around Franca's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! McDonald arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). David McDonald!
David McDonald bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tohit Tohurt (ranked 1347 p4p, 1588 weight class) and Jessy Dentler (ranked 51 p4p, 61 weight class). Dentler has chosen Colter Wall - The Devil Wears a Suit and Tie as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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World class boxer
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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 14 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Tohit Tohurt!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 9 - 0, fighting out of London, Jessy Dentler!
The judges for this bout are Illya Tyunina, Valeri Chadov and Igor Prikhodko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tohurt avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Tohurt looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Tohurt goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Tohurt blocks a jab.
Dentler misses with an uppercut. Tohurt saw that one coming.
Dentler misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tohurt.
Tohurt jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Dentler throws a hook but Tohurt blocks it.
Tohurt jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Tohurt misses with a double jab
and Dentler counters with a right hand to the body.
Dentler throws a lazy uppercut
and Tohurt cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Tohurt throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Dentler's head.
 It looks like Jessy Dentler has been cut.
Dentler throws the left hand but Tohurt avoids the punch easily.
It looked like Tohurt wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Dentler scores with a sloppy right hand. Tohurt should have avoided that one.
It looks like Tohit Tohurt has been cut.
Tohurt steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dentler.
Dentler looks to land a right hand but Tohurt moved out of range.
It appears Tohurt was looking to counter with a kick there.
Tohurt lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Dentler circles away quickly and effectively.
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!
Tohurt moves away from the strike by Dentler.
Dentler throws the left hand but Tohurt avoids the punch easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tohurt clobbers Dentler with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Dentler lands a slapping body shot.
Dentler just misses with a punch to the body.
Tohurt lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Dentler at a distance.
Dentler looks to land a left hand but Tohurt moved out of range nicely.
Tohurt is looking to counter with a body kick.
Dentler thows a left - swing and a miss!
Tohurt connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Tohurt takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Tohurt connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Tohurt throws a shot from downtown. Dentler moves away and avoids it.
Dentler doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Tohurt looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Tohurt tries to land a body kick
and Tohurt takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
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!
Dentler loads up on a big right hand but Tohurt slips the punch.
Dentler misses with a straight left.
Dentler lands a head shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dentler misses with a wild body shot.
Dentler throws the left hand but Tohurt avoids the punch easily.
Dentler on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Tohurt. Tohurt obviously looking to wear him down.
Dentler uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Tohurt has time to react.
Tohit Tohurt's cut is getting worse.
Dentler shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Tohurt is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Dentler drops his hands momentarily and Tohurt needs no second invitation. He sets himself and throws a perfect high kick, that clips Dentler just on the top of the head. Dentler drops like a sack of potatoes to the canvas, out cold! Oooooooh yeah! Stick a fork in Dentler - he's done!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Tohit Tohurt!
An out of breath Tohit Tohurt thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
The defeated Jessy Dentler had this to say: 'Man I thought we had this one. I dont know what to do from here. Ive got some soul searching to do but this could be the end for me. Thanks to everyone that has supported me.'.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Charlie Chaplin (ranked 612 p4p, 1376 weight class) and Sao Alela (ranked 73 p4p, 172 weight class). Chaplin comes to the cage accompanied by The Champion - Charlie Chaplin. Alela is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Ground Zero (MOP). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Charlie Chaplin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Sao Alela!
The judges for this bout are Aleksei Zolotukhin, Sergei Dronov and Dmitry Maklakov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Alela fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Chaplin on the side of the head.
Alela tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Chaplin is able to avoid easily.
Chaplin throws a lazy uppercut
and Alela counters with a straight right hand.
Chaplin misses the jab.
Chaplin stuns Alela with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Chaplin on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Chaplin throws a shot to the body.
Chaplin throws a hook to the side of Alela's head but Alela sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jab, jab by Alela - just one landing.
Alela connects with the punch.
Chaplin tries to close the distance and clinch up but Alela swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Chaplin misses with a looping left.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Alela walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Alela connects with the punch.
Chaplin cracks a nice hook into Alela's ribs.
Alela bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Alela lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Chaplin scores with a punch to the head.
Chaplin definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Chaplin lands with a good body shot.
Alela is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Chaplin misses with a straight left.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Alela.
Chaplin lands with a right hand.
Alela lands a leg kick that knocks Chaplin off balance momentarily.
Chaplin is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Charlie Chaplin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chaplin throws a hook but Alela blocks it.
A slow jab from Chaplin misses its intended target.
Chaplin looks to score with a jab to the body but Alela is just out of range.
Chaplin looks to land a right hand but Alela moved out of range.
Alela lands a jab to the nose.
Chaplin throws a hook but Alela blocks it.
Alela thumps Chaplin with a low kick.
Nice defenses there by Alela.
Chaplin displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Alela throws out the jab.
Alela just misses with a punch to the body.
Alela uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Chaplin.
A little jabbing left from Alela on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Chaplin takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
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!
Alela uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Chaplin.
Alela is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chaplin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Alela manages to avoid it.
Alela throws a half hearted mid kick.
Chaplin was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Chaplin moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Chaplin. Alela does a little dance to reset his feet.
Chaplin throws an off balance right hand
and Alela cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Good exchange - Alela coming out on top.
Alela uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Chaplin throws out a loose jab but Alela uses good head movement to avoid it.
Chaplin misses with a body shot.
Alela appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Alela lands a jab to the head.
Chaplin misses with a looping left.
Chaplin misses with a wild body shot.
Chaplin lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Alela at a distance.
Alela works the jab nicely.
Chaplin misses with a looping right.
Alela has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Chaplin.
Chaplin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Alela manages to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chaplin walks into a straight right hand from Alela.
Alela sizes up Chaplin with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Alela throws out a powerful jab.
Chaplin is rocked!
Alela lands a really nice looking cross but Chaplin seems unphased.
Oh Chaplin is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Chaplin gets clipped by a big right hand and goes down spinning to the canvas! Alela gets the back mount and begins to drop bombs on his rocked foe! Chaplin is too out of it to defend against the strikes and the referee jumps in to save him from the beatdown!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sao Alela!
A very excited looking Sao Alela made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Pauke Murhapuro (ranked 457 p4p, 329 weight class) and Yago Steve (ranked 8 p4p, 5 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Pauke Murhapuro!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Yago Steve!
The judges for this bout are Illya Tyunina, Igor Prikhodko and Sergei Dronov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Murhapuro throws a shot from downtown. Steve moves away and avoids it.
Steve throws out a leg kick but Murhapuro moves out of range and Steve only half commits.
Murhapuro blocks a head kick by Steve.
Murhapuro throws a head kick that misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Steve! But no joy.
Murhapuro checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Steve is looking to slow Murhapuro down with leg kicks.
Murhapuro lands with a nice body kick.
Steve thows a left - swing and a miss!
Murhapuro swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Steve.
Murhapuro has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Gymi in the buildup to the fight.
A chopping leg kick lands by Steve.
Murhapuro throws a lazy uppercut
and Steve counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Murhapuro thows a left - swing and a miss!
Steve ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Murhapuro goes for a double leg but Steve avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Steve continues to drive forward.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Steve! But no joy.
Steve defending well as Murhapuro loads up on a big left hand.
Murhapuro misses the shot to the body.
Steve appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Steve throws a hook but Murhapuro avoids it easily.
Steve throws a jab but it's blocked by Murhapuro.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A low kick lands for Murhapuro.
A nice leg kick from Murhapuro, right into the meat of the thigh.
Murhapuro throws a body punch but Steve moves out of range.
Steve moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Steve lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Murhapuro connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Steve throws a shot from downtown. Murhapuro moves away and avoids it.
Steve lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Murhapuro misses with a body shot.
Murhapuro misses with a kick to the body.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Steve! But no joy.
Murhapuro ducks under a wild hook from Steve.
Murhapuro throws a shot from downtown. Steve moves away and avoids it.
A telegraphed right hand from Steve misses the target.
Steve cracks a nice hook into Murhapuro's ribs.
Steve misses the jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Horrible takedown attempt by Murhapuro or perhaps it was just good defense by Steve, which made it look bad.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Steve bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Murhapuro fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pauke Murhapuro. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Steve takes one to the chin there.
Murhapuro is looking to land body kicks.
Murhapuro throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Steve counters with a good low kick that Murhapuro was not able to check.
Steve misses with an uppercut.
Murhapuro throws a body punch but Steve moves out of range.
Murhapuro takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Steve slips under a jab.
Steve looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Steve swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Murhapuro cracks Steve with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Murhapuro works over Steve's head and body with a nice combination.
Steve takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Murhapuro uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Steve.
A head kick by Murhapuro misses
and Steve counters with a good low kick that Murhapuro was not able to check.
Murhapuro shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Steve defends it nicely.
Murhapuro shoots for a takedown but Steve saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Steve lands a jab to Murhapuro's midsection.
Steve ducks under a wild hook from Murhapuro.
Steve connects with a solid leg kick.
Steve throws a hook but Murhapuro blocks it.
Good work by Steve as he checks the leg kick.
Murhapuro shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Murhapuro thuds his right hand into Steve's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Murhapuro.
A low kick from Murhapuro misses
and Steve counters with a nice uppercut.
Steve lands a jab to the nose.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Murhapuro rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Steve counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Steve uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Murhapuro.
Murhapuro thows a left - swing and a miss!
Steve was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Murhapuro pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Murhapuro 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.
Murhapuro throws a leg kick but Steve checks it.
Steve has worked on his takedown defense in the runup to this fight and it is paying off so far.
Murhapuro throws a leg kick that is checked
and Murhapuro takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Murhapuro 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 Steve has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Steve and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Murhapuro wants to slow Steve down by chopping away at his legs.
It seemed like Steve was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Murhapuro just misses with a punch to the body.
It seemed like Steve was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Murhapuro chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Steve can pounce on him.
Steve takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Steve leaves Murhapuro with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Murhapuro throws a chopping leg kick but Steve manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Steve looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Murhapuro 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.
Steve fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Murhapuro throws a hook to the side of Steve's head but Steve sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yago Steve 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.
Murhapuro doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Steve cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Murhapuro takes a swing at Steve's ribcage but misses.
Murhapuro scores with a crisp jab that stopped Steve in his tracks.
Murhapuro lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Steve at a distance.
Murhapuro fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Steve has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Murhapuro slips under a jab from Steve.
Murhapuro is looking to counter the offense by Steve and move into the clinch.
Murhapuro is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Steve.
Murhapuro moves into range and clinches up with Steve.
Murhapuro trying to stall but Steve improves his position.
Steve tries to work over Murhapuro's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Murhapuro fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Murhapuro tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Steve's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Steve takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Steve fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Murhapuro has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Murhapuro throws a jab but it's blocked by Steve.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Steve misses with a hook
and Murhapuro counters with a nice low kick that buckles Steve's knee momentarily.
Murhapuro needs to keep his hands up - Steve had a free shot at his head there.
A jab from Murhapuro finds it's way through Steve's defenses.
Steve blocks a leg kick.
Murhapuro misses with a looping right.
Murhapuro misses with a low kick.
Yago Steve seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Murhapuro slips under a jab from Steve.
Murhapuro moves out of range of the strikes.
Murhapuro walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Crunch! Murhapuro slams his shin into Steve's torso.
Steve scores with a head kick.
Steve is looking to chop away at Murhapuro's legs.
Steve on the wrong end of a nice jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Murhapuro gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Murhapuro will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Steve up against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Murhapuro fails to land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Murhapuro lands a left hand that snaps the head of Steve backwards.
Steve digs a right hand underneath Murhapuro's ribcage. Murhapuro let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Murhapuro.
Murhapuro dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Murhapuro lands with a left to the head.
Murhapuro displaying some good clinch control by pressing Steve up against the cage.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Murhapuro is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Steve breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Steve misses with a hook. Murhapuro ducked under it nicely.
Steve cracks Murhapuro with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Steve throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Murhapuro's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Murhapuro shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Steve napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Steve explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Murhapuro misses with a looping left.
Steve chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Murhapuro connects with a body shot.
Steve connects with a single shot there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Murhapuro throws a leg kick but Steve moved away.
Murhapuro scores with a jab. Steve acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Murhapuro lands an overhand right.
Murhapuro moves into the clinch successfully.
Steve manages to break the clinch.
Steve fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Murhapuro on the side of the head.
Murhapuro takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Murhapuro throws a sloppy head kick
and Steve counters with an inside leg kick.
Steve scores with a body shot.
Murhapuro throws a lazy right hand but Steve sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Steve throws a quick inside leg kick.
Steve swings for the body but Murhapuro moves out of range.
Murhapuro tries to close the distance and clinch up but Steve swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Murhapuro tries to move into range but Steve moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Steve looks to land a left hand but Murhapuro moved out of range nicely.
Steve throws a chopping leg kick but Murhapuro manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Murhapuro looks to throw the jab but Steve is out of range.
Steve scores with a jab. Murhapuro acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Murhapuro digs a good hook to Steve's body.
Steve swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Murhapuro scores with a hook.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Steve keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Murhapuro.
Murhapuro tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Steve paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Steve takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Murhapuro misses with an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Pauke Murhapuro will probably get the nod.
That's time! Murhapuro's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Steve moves out of range of the strikes.
Murhapuro throws a wild body kick that Steve sees coming a mile off.
Murhapuro tries a head kick but it misses.
Steve tries to work over Murhapuro's front leg with a kick but Murhapuro checks it.
Murhapuro tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Steve manages to circle out of the way.
Murhapuro misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Murhapuro misses with a low kick as Steve jumps back.
Murhapuro steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Steve.
It appears Murhapuro was looking to counter with a kick there.
Murhapuro looks for the body kick but Steve saw that one coming.
A jab from Steve misses.
Murhapuro misses with a body punch
enabling Steve to counter with a crisp jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steve throws a series of punches but Murhapuro avoids them all with ease.
Steve throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Murhapuro.
Murhapuro throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Murhapuro misses with a low kick.
Steve throws a hook but Murhapuro avoids it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Murhapuro misses with a hook
and Steve cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Murhapuro ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Murhapuro misses with an uppercut
and Steve connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A swing and a miss from Steve.
Murhapuro lands a head shot.
An inside leg kick lands from Steve.
Steve sizes up Murhapuro with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Murhapuro throws a chopping leg kick but Steve manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
An inside leg kick lands from Steve.
Murhapuro connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Steve's hands.
Murhapuro fails with a takedown attempt.
Steve displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Murhapuro throws out the jab.
Murhapuro misses the shot to the body.
Steve throws a head kick but Murhapuro moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Murhapuro throws a lazy right hand but Steve sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Murhapuro swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Steve keeps the fight on the outside.
Yago Steve is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Steve defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Murhapuro.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pauke Murhapuro. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Steve throws a sloppy head kick and Murhapuro moves out of range easily.
Murhapuro fires out a quick counter leg kick but Steve just manages to avoid it.
Murhapuro throws a body punch but Steve moves out of range.
A cross from Steve lands.
Steve scores with a punch to the head.
Murhapuro takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Steve misses with a double jab.
Steve tries a head kick but it misses.
Murhapuro throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Steve avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Murhapuro on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Steve. Steve obviously looking to wear him down.
Steve uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Murhapuro.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Murhapuro misses with a wild body shot.
Steve throws out a counter right but Murhapuro avoids it with no problem.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Steve enables Murhapuro to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Steve manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Steve wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Murhapuro stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Steve swivels though and keeps the full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Steve is on top in guard.
Murhapuro is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Steve is aware though and is defending well.
Steve is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Murhapuro working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Steve doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Steve manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Steve is stalling in the full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Steve gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Steve misses the shot to the body.
Murhapuro attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Murhapuro with a hook.
Steve throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Murhapuro scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Murhapuro throws a shot from downtown. Steve moves away and avoids it.
Murhapuro is looking to slow Steve down with leg kicks.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Steve throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Murhapuro connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Steve momentarily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yago Steve really dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Murhapuro throws a body kick that misses.
Steve stuns Murhapuro with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Murhapuro punishes Steve's body with a nice straight punch.
Murhapuro is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Murhapuro finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Murhapuro misses with a low kick as Steve jumps back.
Murhapuro chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Steve can pounce on him.
Jab, jab by Steve - just one landing.
Murhapuro looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Murhapuro pushing down on Steve's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Murhapuro is looking for a kimura but Steve is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Murhapuro to get the leverage.
Steve wants to get back to his feet.
Murhapuro looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Murhapuro seems to be working for a kimura but Steve defends the submission attempt.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Murhapuro is trying to work for a kimura but Steve is defending well.
Murhapuro is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Steve has managed to free his arm - good work.
Steve is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Murhapuro's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Murhapuro's back!
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Murhapuro tries to break free.
Murhapuro trying to control but not successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Steve controlling from the back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Murhapuro wants to escape the position.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Murhapuro is really stuck here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Murhapuro wants to control his opponent's hands but Steve gets his hands free.
Murhapuro is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Yago Steve has got the better of the ground game so far.
Steve trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Steve has the hooks in. Murhapuro is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Steve trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Murhapuro doesn't escape.
Steve gets his hands free as Murhapuro looks to control.
Steve trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Murhapuro doesn't escape.
Murhapuro tries to escape but Steve has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Murhapuro's legs have taken a beating and he's really slowing down as a result.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Murhapuro trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Steve controlling well, preventing Murhapuro from escaping the position.
Murhapuro turns into Steve and is now in his guard.
Steve tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Murhapuro wants to pass the guard but Steve is keeping the position.
Murhapuro wants to control from the top but Steve keeps moving.
Steve controls Murhapuro momentarily but Murhapuro frees himself.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Murhapuro drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Murhapuro jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Murhapuro stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Steve swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Murhapuro thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Yago Steve will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Murhapuro's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Steve misses with a looping right.
Steve scores with a jab to the body.
Murhapuro thows a left - swing and a miss!
Steve thuds his right hand into Murhapuro's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Steve lands a lovely overhand right.
Murhapuro ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Steve moves away.
Murhapuro throws a left and a right that both miss
and Steve counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Murhapuro just misses with a punch to the body.
A punch lands to the side of Murhapuro 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Murhapuro pivots, looking for a leg kick but Steve is out of range and Murhapuro settles back down.
It seemed like Steve was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murhapuro throws a good cross that connects.
Steve moves out of range of the body kick.
Nice shot by Murhapuro.
Steve has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Steve slips a straight right by Murhapuro.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Murhapuro tries to clinch but Steve is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Steve jabs Murhapuro right on the nose. Murhapuro blinks but takes it well.
Murhapuro looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Murhapuro misses with a double jab
and Steve counters with a straight right hand.
Steve misses with the combination.
Steve lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Steve defending well as Murhapuro loads up on a big left hand.
Murhapuro pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Steve's jab looks to have found its range, popping Murhapuro under the eye.
Steve misses with a hook. Murhapuro ducked under it nicely.
Murhapuro feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Good standup being displayed there by Murhapuro as he connects with a hook.
Steve throws a leg kick which misses Murhapuro's front leg but catches the back leg as Murhapuro tries to avoid it.
Steve changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Murhapuro shoots in looking for a takedown. Steve tries to sprawl out of it but Murhapuro keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Steve manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Murhapuro darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Murhapuro is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Steve.
Murhapuro looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Steve ducks under a wild hook from Murhapuro.
Murhapuro wants to clinch.
Steve only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Steve scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Murhapuro misses with a head kick.
Steve looks to land a right hand but Murhapuro moved out of range.
A decent looking cross lands there for Murhapuro.
Murhapuro on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Steve. Steve obviously looking to wear him down.
Steve cracks Murhapuro with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Steve lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Murhapuro slips under a jab.
Steve just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromMurhapuro.
Yago Steve is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Steve takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Murhapuro uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Steve.
Steve misses the jab.
Murhapuro takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
A low kick from Murhapuro misses
and Steve counters with a two punch combo.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Steve avoids a kick to the body.
Steve throws out a loose jab but Murhapuro uses good head movement to avoid it.
Murhapuro throws a looping overhand right but Steve ducks down to avoid it.
Steve tries a quick counter leg kick but Murhapuro is wise to it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Murhapuro throws a leg kick but Steve sees it coming and moves out of range.
Murhapuro loads up on a big right hand but Steve slips the punch.
Murhapuro looks to land a right hand but Steve moved out of range.
Steve throws out a counter right but Murhapuro avoids it with no problem.
Steve smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Murhapuro on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Murhapuro throws a nice outside leg kick.
Murhapuro swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Murhapuro throws a shot from downtown. Steve moves away and avoids it.
Steve lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Murhapuro takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Steve moves out of range as Murhapuro strikes.
Murhapuro lands with an uppercut that bounces Steve off the cage and back into range.
Steve lands with a straight right. Murhapuro didn't see that one coming.
Pauke Murhapuro has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Murhapuro throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Steve blocks a head kick by Murhapuro.
And that's the end of the fight!
Yago Steve comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Steve has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 46:49
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 46:49
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 46:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yago Steve! Yago Steve retains his super heavyweight title!
Yago Steve decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Renat Dadasov (ranked 223 p4p, 430 weight class) and James Smith (ranked 29 p4p, 56 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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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 9 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Renat Dadasov!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 22 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, James Smith!
The judges for this bout are Konstantin Menshow, Fedor Mirinova and Igor Prikhodko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice uppercut there from Dadasov.
Dadasov lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Dadasov lands a really nice looking cross but Smith seems unphased.
Dadasov throws a quick inside leg kick.
Smith shoots in but Dadasov avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Smith takes one to the side of the head.
Renat Dadasov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dadasov lands a leg kick that knocks Smith off balance momentarily.
Dadasov throws out a leg kick but Smith moves out of range and Dadasov only half commits.
Smith uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dadasov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dadasov avoids a punch combination nicely.
Dadasov tries a head kick but it misses.
Smith is looking for the big counter here.
Dadasov tries to land a leg kick but Smith saw it coming and moves away.
An inside leg kick lands from Dadasov.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dadasov lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Dadasov throws a jab when Smith was well out of range.
Dadasov throws a leg kick but Smith sees it coming and moves out of range.
Smith misses with a body shot.
Smith misses the shot to the body.
Dadasov misses with a low kick.
Smith throws a counter combo.
Smith throws a right and a left that both miss.
Smith misses with a few strikes there.
Dadasov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Smith sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Dadasov misses with a looping right.
Smith fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dadasov manages to avoid it.
Dadasov keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Dadasov thows a leg kick but Smith checks it
and Smith counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Dadasov pushes Smith off and scrambles back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dadasov gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Smith counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Smith.
Dadasov is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Smith dives into side control.
Dadasov is trying to get back to his feet.
Dadasov bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Smith moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Dadasov misses with a hook
and Smith counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Smith postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Dadasov wants to stand but Smith is controlling the position.
Smith stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dadasov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Smith landing some decent shots from guard.
Dadasov is looking to stand up but Smith isn't so interested in that idea.
Smith works over Dadasov with some ground and pound from guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith distracts Dadasov with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Smith cracks Dadasov with a solid left hand.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Smith is working Dadasov over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Dadasov uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Dadasov throws a combination. Smith tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Dadasov lands a head shot.
Smith throws a looping overhand right but Dadasov ducks down to avoid it.
Smith moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
A low kick lands for Dadasov.
We've been told by Dadasov's head coaches at Banana Stand that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Dadasov with a nice calf kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Smith takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Dadasov throws a lazy right hand but Smith sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Renat Dadasov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Smith keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dadasov is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith ducks right into an uppercut from Dadasov.
Dadasov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Smith slips a straight right by Dadasov.
Dadasov swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Smith misses with an uppercut.
Smith on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Dadasov comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Smith throws a hook but Dadasov blocks it.
Dadasov misses the shot to the body.
Smith is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Dadasov with a body shot.
Smith misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Smith paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Donk. Dadasov catches Smith right on the button with a cross.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Renat Dadasov dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Dadasov misses with a head kick.
Dadasov dips to his left and cracks Smith with an uppercut!
Dadasov scores with a jab.
Smith shoots in but no luck this time.
Smith throws a lazy right hand but Dadasov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Dadasov bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Dadasov lands with a kick to the ribs.
A good leg kick by Dadasov.
Dadasov lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dadasov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Smith appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Smith steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dadasov.
Smith works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Dadasov looks to land a right hand but Smith moved out of range.
Dadasov misses with an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice inside leg kick there by Dadasov. That's going to slow Smith down.
Smith chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Dadasov can pounce on him.
Smith misses with a body shot.
Dadasov feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Dadasov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Smith can do to turn this around?
Smith throws a series of punches but Dadasov moves out of range.
Smith's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Smith ducks under a wild hook from Dadasov.
Smith swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Smith lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
A decent looking cross lands there for Dadasov.
Dadasov throws a right hand that Smith ducks under and follows up with a left that Smith also avoids with ease.
Dadasov throws a nice outside leg kick.
Smith takes a swing at Dadasov's ribcage but misses.
Dadasov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Smith was well out of range. Poor timing from Dadasov.
Smith drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Dadasov defends it well.
Dadasov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Smith sizes up Dadasov with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith misses with a hook.
Dadasov fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Smith.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dadasov throws a looping overhand right but Smith ducks down to avoid it.
Smith misses the shot to the body.
Smith moves forwards but Dadasov connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Dadasov throws a big shot that misses.
Dadasov pivots, looking for a leg kick but Smith is out of range and Dadasov settles back down.
Dadasov cracks Smith with a right hand to the side of the head.
A jab lands there for Dadasov.
Dadasov throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Dadasov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Smith.
Dadasov connects with a body shot.
Smith takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dadasov.
Dadasov appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Dadasov throws a shot from downtown. Smith moves away and avoids it.
Good leg kick by Dadasov.
Dadasov with a nice calf kick.
Dadasov cracks Smith with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Smith chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Dadasov can pounce on him.
Smith chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Dadasov can pounce on him.
Smith misses with a takedown attempt
and Dadasov counters with a straight right hand.
Smith throws a looping overhand right but Dadasov ducks down to avoid it.
Dadasov connects with the punch.
Dadasov fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Smith.
Dadasov throws an off balance right hand
and Smith counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Dadasov!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dadasov is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Smith has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Smith working the head with strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dadasov is trying to get back to his feet.
Dadasov is not content to let Smith control the position.
Smith lands an elbow.
Dadasov takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Smith working the ground and pound.
Dadasov on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Dadasov throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Smith on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Dadasov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Smith.
Smith displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dadasov throws out the jab.
Smith on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Dadasov. Dadasov obviously looking to wear him down.
Smith steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dadasov.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Renat Dadasov dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Smith walks into a left hand.
Smith fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Dadasov on the side of the head.
Dadasov misses with a body kick.
Dadasov throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Smith uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dadasov.
Smith is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Dadasov with a body shot.
Smith takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Smith throws a looping overhand right but Dadasov ducks down to avoid it.
The fighters circling - Dadasov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Smith is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Dadasov with a body shot.
Smith has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Dadasov throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Dadasov as he jumps to the side.
Smith throws a right hand that misses
enabling Dadasov to counter with a crisp jab.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Dadasov 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 Smith has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Smith and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith tries to score a power double leg takedown but Dadasov sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Smith somewhat.
As Smith backs away, Dadasov returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Smith throws the left hand but Dadasov avoids the punch easily.
Dadasov is looking to counter punch.
Smith shoots in and drives through. Dadasov sprawls well.
Renat Dadasov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James Smith.
Smith misses with a double jab
and Dadasov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Dadasov misses with a hook
so Smith counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Dadasov wriggles free and stands up.
Dadasov missing with a left hand there. Smith was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Smith feints the counter takedown.
Smith closes the distance and clinches up with Dadasov, looking for a takedown. Smith pushes Dadasov against the cage but Dadasov circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Dadasov misses with a head kick.
A nice leg kick from Dadasov, right into the meat of the thigh.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dadasov punishes Smith's body with a nice straight punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dadasov throws a leg kick which misses Smith's front leg but catches the back leg as Smith tries to avoid it.
That kick from Dadasov tenderised Smith's leg. Smith is trying to keep his angry face on.
Dadasov throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Smith looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Dadasov slips a jab from Smith.
Smith misses with a straight left.
Renat Dadasov is winning the standup battle so far.
Dadasov sizes up Smith with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Dadasov connects with a good right hand that stumbles Smith. Smith circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Smith uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dadasov.
Smith gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Good exchange - Dadasov coming out on top.
Dadasov displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Smith.
Dadasov fires out a quick counter leg kick but Smith just manages to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dadasov takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Smith walks into a straight right hand from Dadasov.
Dadasov connects with a nice looking jab.
Dadasov misses with a low kick.
Smith keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dadasov.
Smith moves out of range of the strikes.
A leg kick checked by Smith.
Dadasov lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Smith will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Smith dips to his left and cracks Dadasov with an uppercut!
Dadasov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Smith.
Smith fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dadasov attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Dadasov throws a body shot but no joy.
Dadasov throws a poor cross that misses
and Smith counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Smith.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Smith chips away with some ground and pound.
Dadasov is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Dadasov pushes Smith off and gets back to his feet.
Dadasov lands with a thumping leg kick.
A low kick from Dadasov is predictable there
and Smith connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Smith darts in looking for a takedown but Dadasov gets double underhooks and turns Smith into the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Renat Dadasov clearly takes that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Nice cross by Dadasov.
Dadasov throws a shot from downtown. Smith moves away and avoids it.
Smith avoids the body shot from Dadasov.
Dadasov is looking to slow Smith down with leg kicks.
Dadasov lunges at Smith with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Smith's hand.
Smith bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Dadasov scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Dadasov is looking to chop away at Smith's legs.
Dadasov is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dadasov dips to his left and cracks Smith with an uppercut!
Dadasov's jab looks to have found its range, popping Smith under the eye.
Dadasov misses with a body kick.
Dadasov misses with a wild combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dadasov misses with a left hand
and Smith counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Dadasov misses with a head kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Dadasov. That's going to slow Smith down.
Dadasov looks to land a body kick but Smith moved away.
Dadasov jabs at Smith's body.
Dadasov feints and then cracks Smith's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Smith down.
Smith might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Dadasov scoring well with a low kick there.
Dadasov throws out a powerful jab.
Smith keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dadasov. Smith does a little dance to reset his feet.
Smith tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Dadasov jabs at Smith's body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Dadasov connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Both fighters circling a little - Dadasov finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dadasov misses with a low kick.
Smith slips under a jab from Dadasov.
Smith on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Dadasov. Dadasov obviously looking to wear him down.
A punch combination from Dadasov misses.
Smith is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Smith jabs Dadasov right on the nose. Dadasov blinks but takes it well.
Dadasov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Smith.
Dadasov takes one to the side of the head.
Dadasov cracks Smith with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Dadasov bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Smith's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Smith checks a leg kick.
Dadasov with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Dadasov with a hook.
Smith ducks under a wild hook from Dadasov.
Smith lands with a nice body punch.
Smith fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Dadasov looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Nice sprawl there from Dadasov as Smith shoots in.
Smith loads up on a big right hand but Dadasov slips the punch.
Smith misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Smith scores with a punch to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dadasov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Dadasov throws a leg kick that is checked
and Smith counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Dadasov pushes Smith off and gets back to his feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dadasov scores with a hook.
A punch lands to the side of Smith 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Dadasov lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
A bone on bone clash there as Smith blocks the leg kick.
Smith drops his hands momentarily and Dadasov takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Dadasov lands a leg kick that knocks Smith off balance momentarily.
Smith takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Dadasov lands a nice leg kick that just misses Smith's sensitive parts.
Smith looks to score with a jab to the body but Dadasov is just out of range.
Dadasov throwing a counter right hand but Smith manages to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Renat Dadasov had his way with James Smith in that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! And we move into the final round!
Dadasov scores with a nice right hand.
Dadasov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Smith.
Dadasov throws a leg kick
so Smith counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Dadasov has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Smith is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Dadasov is trying to break the clinch but Smith has him pressed against the cage.
Dadasov is trying to push Smith away but Smith has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Smith lands a shot to the body.
Dadasov wants to break free but Smith has control.
Smith tries a body shot but Dadasov blocks it.
Smith goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dadasov tries to break free but Smith pushes him back against the cage.
Dadasov looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Smith lands a hook that snaps the head of Dadasov backwards.
Smith misses with a hook from the clinch.
Smith has Dadasov pressed against the cage, preventing Dadasov from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Dadasov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Dadasov scores with a nice strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Dadasov defends well and Smith ends up having to push Dadasov into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Smith misses with a right hand
and Dadasov counters with a nice uppercut.
Smith shoots in for a takedown but Dadasov shows good takedown defense.
A solid leg kick lands there for Dadasov.
Dadasov lands a body shot.
Dadasov throws a nice inside leg kick.
Dadasov scoring well with a low kick there.
Smith bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Dadasov's head backwards.
Dadasov with the inside leg kick.
Smith misses with a lunging right hand
and Dadasov counters with a stiff right hand.
Dadasov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Smith moves away.
Smith has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Dadasov.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dadasov throws a nice outside leg kick.
Dadasov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Smith stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Dadasov.
Smith fails with a takedown attempt.
Renat Dadasov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James Smith.
Dadasov throws a good cross that connects.
A jab from Dadasov finds it's way through Smith's defenses.
Smith shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Dadasov does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
It seemed like Smith was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dadasov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Dadasov motions for Smith to come forward. Dadasov throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Smith misses with an uppercut. Dadasov saw that one coming.
Dadasov turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Dadasov scores with a crisp jab that stopped Smith in his tracks.
Smith with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Dadasov to score with a decent uppercut.
Smith just misses with a punch to the body.
Dadasov connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Dadasov scores with a hook.
Dadasov cracks Smith with a right hand to the side of the head.
Dadasov scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Dadasov connects with a nice looking jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dadasov throws a lazy right hand but Smith sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Smith swings for the body but Dadasov moves out of range.
Dadasov looks to land a left hand but Smith moved out of range nicely.
Dadasov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Smith closes the distance and clinches up with Dadasov, looking for a takedown. Smith pushes Dadasov against the cage but Dadasov circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dadasov misses with a body shot.
Dadasov ducks under a wild hook from Smith.
Smith is trying hard to land a takedown here. Dadasov sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Dadasov lands a leg kick that knocks Smith off balance momentarily.
Dadasov scores with a body shot.
Smith throws out a loose jab but Dadasov uses good head movement to avoid it.
James Smith has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Smith throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dadasov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Renat Dadasov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Dadasov, 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 50:45
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 50:45
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Renat Dadasov!
Renat Dadasov retains his lightweight title!
An out of breath Renat Dadasov thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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