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ACA 4: Poulter vs Hanaki PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Unstoppable But Same Gamplan (ranked 3976 p4p, 5610 weight class) and Maxim Preobrazhensky (ranked 482 p4p, 595 weight class). Unstoppable But Same Gamplan has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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Good wrestling
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Unstoppable But Same Gamplan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Maxim Preobrazhensky!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Richard Clark and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Preobrazhensky lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Preobrazhensky looks to score with a jab to the body but Gamplan is just out of range.
Gamplan is looking to counter punch.
Preobrazhensky misses the shot to the body.
An attempted straight right counter from Gamplan misses the target.
Gamplan steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Preobrazhensky.
Gamplan throwing a counter right hand but Preobrazhensky manages to avoid it.
Gamplan ducks under a wild hook from Preobrazhensky.
Gamplan slips under a jab.
Gamplan really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Preobrazhensky throws a nice looking combination but Gamplan bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
It looked like Gamplan wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Preobrazhensky throws a body shot but no joy.
A little feinted left hand from Gamplan on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Preobrazhensky tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gamplan was well out of range. Poor timing from Preobrazhensky.
Preobrazhensky takes a swing at Gamplan's ribcage but misses.
A little feinted left hand from Gamplan on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Preobrazhensky throws an overhand right that lands on Gamplan's shoulder, as Gamplan tries to avoid the shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Preobrazhensky stalks Gamplan and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Gamplan's face. Gamplan staggers backwards, shaken.
Preobrazhensky misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gamplan.
Preobrazhensky misses with a double jab.
Preobrazhensky lands a body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gamplan moves out of range as Preobrazhensky strikes.
Gamplan is looking to counter punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gamplan uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Preobrazhensky.
Gamplan swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Preobrazhensky getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Preobrazhensky dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Preobrazhensky throws a hook but Gamplan blocks it.
Gamplan swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Preobrazhensky misses with a double jab.
Gamplan was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Some wild striking there from Preobrazhensky.
It looked like Gamplan wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Preobrazhensky ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gamplan moves away.
Gamplan swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Preobrazhensky misses with a wild body shot.
Preobrazhensky throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Gamplan sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Preobrazhensky displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
 Gamplan is rocked!
Preobrazhensky fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A little feinted left hand from Gamplan on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Preobrazhensky misses with a wild body shot.
Gamplan swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Preobrazhensky misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gamplan.
It looked like Gamplan wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Preobrazhensky tries to bum rush Gamplan with a series of wild strikes but Gamplan uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Gamplan is looking to counter punch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Preobrazhensky jabs at Gamplan's body.
Preobrazhensky misses with a wild combination.
Preobrazhensky throws a right and a left that Gamplan avoids nicely.
Preobrazhensky misses with a wild body shot.
A left lands for Preobrazhensky.
Preobrazhensky throws a jab when Gamplan was well out of range.
Gamplan ducks under a wild hook from Preobrazhensky.
Gamplan is looking to counter punch.
Preobrazhensky looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A little feinted left hand from Gamplan on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Preobrazhensky looks winded!
Preobrazhensky misses with an uppercut. Gamplan saw that one coming.
Preobrazhensky misses with a jab, cross combination.
Preobrazhensky throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gamplan throwing a counter right hand but Preobrazhensky manages to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Preobrazhensky misses the shot to the body.
Preobrazhensky misses with a hook.
It looked like Gamplan wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Preobrazhensky throws a nice looking combination but Gamplan bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
An attempted straight right counter from Gamplan misses the target.
Gamplan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Preobrazhensky.
Maxim Preobrazhensky seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Preobrazhensky misses with a body shot.
It looked like Gamplan wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Preobrazhensky throws a hook but Gamplan avoids it easily.
Gamplan looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Preobrazhensky throws a jab when Gamplan was well out of range.
Gamplan was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Preobrazhensky rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Gamplan moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Gamplan was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Preobrazhensky fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gamplan manages to avoid it.
It looked like Gamplan wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A big left from Preobrazhensky misses.
Gamplan was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Preobrazhensky bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Gamplan's head.
Preobrazhensky misses with a double jab.
Preobrazhensky connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Preobrazhensky misses with a wild body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Preobrazhensky misses the target.
Gamplan is looking to counter punch.
Preobrazhensky swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
enabling Gamplan to counter with a crisp jab.
Gamplan slips a straight right by Preobrazhensky.
Preobrazhensky throws a jab when Gamplan was well out of range.
Preobrazhensky misses with a straight right.
A little feinted left hand from Gamplan on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
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!
Some wild striking there from Preobrazhensky.
Gamplan swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Preobrazhensky throws a hook but Gamplan avoids it easily.
A little feinted left hand from Gamplan on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Preobrazhensky throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Preobrazhensky looks to score with a jab to the body but Gamplan is just out of range.
Preobrazhensky misses with the combination.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Maxim Preobrazhensky dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
A punch combination from Preobrazhensky misses.
Gamplan is looking to counter punch.
Maxim Preobrazhensky seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Gamplan steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Preobrazhensky.
A little feinted left hand from Gamplan on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Sloppy strikes from Preobrazhensky. Those never looked like landing.
Preobrazhensky misses the shot to the body.
Preobrazhensky misses with a straight left.
Gamplan is looking to counter punch.
Preobrazhensky throws an off balance right hand
and Gamplan counters with a nice uppercut.
Preobrazhensky throws a jab when Gamplan was well out of range.
Preobrazhensky throws a right hand that Gamplan ducks under and follows up with a left that Gamplan also avoids with ease.
Preobrazhensky looks to throw the jab but Gamplan is out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Preobrazhensky. Gamplan does a little dance to reset his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Preobrazhensky looks to score with a jab to the body but Gamplan is just out of range.
Preobrazhensky smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Gamplan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Preobrazhensky.
Preobrazhensky misses with a looping right.
Preobrazhensky is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gamplan avoids a punch combination nicely.
An attempted straight right counter from Gamplan misses the target.
Preobrazhensky dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Preobrazhensky throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Gamplan is looking to counter punch.
Preobrazhensky throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Gamplan.
Preobrazhensky throws a right and a left that Gamplan avoids nicely.
Preobrazhensky misses with a few strikes there.
Gamplan swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Preobrazhensky throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Preobrazhensky misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gamplan.
Gamplan is looking to counter punch.
Preobrazhensky throws an overhand right that lands on Gamplan's shoulder, as Gamplan tries to avoid the shot.
Gamplan uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Preobrazhensky.
Gamplan throwing a counter right hand but Preobrazhensky manages to avoid it.
Preobrazhensky misses the shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Preobrazhensky throws a series of punches but Gamplan avoids them all with ease.
Preobrazhensky is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Preobrazhensky throws a right and a left that Gamplan avoids nicely.
Gamplan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Preobrazhensky.
Gamplan swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Preobrazhensky misses with a wild body shot.
Preobrazhensky looks to score with a jab to the body but Gamplan is just out of range.
Preobrazhensky misses with a hook.
An attempted straight right counter from Gamplan misses the target.
Preobrazhensky throws an overhand right that lands on Gamplan's shoulder, as Gamplan tries to avoid the shot.
Maxim Preobrazhensky is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Preobrazhensky looks to land a combination but Gamplan avoids it well.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Gamplan might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gamplan slips under a jab from Preobrazhensky.
A little feinted left hand from Gamplan on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Preobrazhensky swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A swing and a miss from Preobrazhensky.
Gamplan steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Preobrazhensky.
Preobrazhensky fails to land with a series of punches.
Preobrazhensky swings for the body but Gamplan moves out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Gamplan misses the target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Preobrazhensky looks to land a combination but Gamplan avoids it well.
Preobrazhensky misses with a wild combination.
Gamplan swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Preobrazhensky throws a combination that misses
and Gamplan counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Preobrazhensky misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gamplan.
Gamplan is looking to counter punch.
Preobrazhensky misses with a hook.
Preobrazhensky missing with a left hand there. Gamplan was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Gamplan swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Maxim Preobrazhensky is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Preobrazhensky looks to land a right hand but Gamplan moved out of range.
Preobrazhensky throws a body shot but no joy.
Gamplan throwing a counter right hand but Preobrazhensky manages to avoid it.
Gamplan avoids a punch combination nicely.
Gamplan is looking to counter punch.
Preobrazhensky takes a swing at Gamplan's ribcage but misses.
Preobrazhensky throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Gamplan counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Preobrazhensky lands a head shot.
Preobrazhensky misses the shot to the body.
Sloppy strikes from Preobrazhensky. Those never looked like landing.
A looping hook to the body misses from Preobrazhensky. Gamplan does a little dance to reset his feet.
It looked like Gamplan wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Preobrazhensky misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gamplan.
Gamplan was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Gamplan avoids the body shot from Preobrazhensky.
Gamplan was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Preobrazhensky waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Gamplan.
Gamplan is looking to counter punch.
Preobrazhensky throws a body punch but Gamplan moves out of range.
It looked like Gamplan wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gamplan steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Preobrazhensky.
It looked like Gamplan wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Preobrazhensky misses with a series of wild punches.
An attempted straight right counter from Gamplan misses the target.
Preobrazhensky throws an off balance right hand
and Gamplan cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Preobrazhensky throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Maxim Preobrazhensky showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Preobrazhensky throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Gamplan.
An attempted straight right counter from Gamplan misses the target.
Preobrazhensky lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Preobrazhensky fails to land with a series of punches.
Preobrazhensky throws out a powerful jab.
Preobrazhensky throws a right and a left that both miss.
Gamplan swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Some wild striking there from Preobrazhensky.
Preobrazhensky misses with a jab, cross combination.
Gamplan avoids the body shot from Preobrazhensky.
It looked like Gamplan wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Preobrazhensky just misses with a punch to the body.
Gamplan was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Preobrazhensky fails to land with a series of punches.
Gamplan slips a straight right by Preobrazhensky.
Preobrazhensky takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
No joy there for Preobrazhensky, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Gamplan slips a jab and a cross from Preobrazhensky.
An attempted straight right counter from Gamplan misses the target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Preobrazhensky misses with a looping right.
Gamplan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gamplan swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Preobrazhensky throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A little feinted left hand from Gamplan on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Preobrazhensky just misses with a punch to the body.
Gamplan is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Preobrazhensky misses with an uppercut.
Gamplan is looking to counter punch.
Preobrazhensky throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Gamplan misses the target.
A combination from Preobrazhensky does no damage.
Gamplan was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A looping hook to the body misses from Preobrazhensky. Gamplan does a little dance to reset his feet.
Preobrazhensky throws out a loose jab but Gamplan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gamplan swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Preobrazhensky fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A little feinted left hand from Gamplan on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Gamplan avoids a punch combination nicely.
Gamplan throwing a counter right hand but Preobrazhensky manages to avoid it.
Preobrazhensky throws a body shot but no joy.
An attempted straight right counter from Gamplan misses the target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Preobrazhensky takes a swing at Gamplan's ribcage but misses.
Gamplan is looking to counter punch.
Preobrazhensky misses with a two punch combination.
Gamplan was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Preobrazhensky throws a hook to the side of Gamplan's head but Gamplan sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Preobrazhensky throws a series of punches but Gamplan moves out of range.
Preobrazhensky swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gamplan throwing a counter right hand but Preobrazhensky manages to avoid it.
Preobrazhensky takes a swing at Gamplan's ribcage but misses.
Gamplan throwing a counter right hand but Preobrazhensky manages to avoid it.
Gamplan avoids the body shot from Preobrazhensky.
Preobrazhensky misses with a looping right.
An attempted straight right counter from Gamplan misses the target.
Preobrazhensky throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Gamplan sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A combination from Preobrazhensky does no damage.
Preobrazhensky swinging wildly here.
Gamplan was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gamplan avoids the body shot from Preobrazhensky.
It looked like Gamplan wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Preobrazhensky throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Preobrazhensky fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gamplan manages to avoid it.
Gamplan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Preobrazhensky tries to bum rush Gamplan with a series of wild strikes but Gamplan uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Preobrazhensky rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Gamplan moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A little feinted left hand from Gamplan on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Preobrazhensky misses with a hook.
Preobrazhensky lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Gamplan circles away quickly and effectively.
An attempted straight right counter from Gamplan misses the target.
Preobrazhensky just misses with a punch to the body.
Gamplan uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Preobrazhensky.
It looked like Gamplan wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Preobrazhensky throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Preobrazhensky throws a hook but Gamplan blocks it.
Preobrazhensky throws a hook but Gamplan avoids it easily.
Gamplan moves away from the strike by Preobrazhensky.
Gamplan is looking to counter punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Preobrazhensky misses with a few strikes there.
Gamplan swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Preobrazhensky fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gamplan manages to avoid it.
An attempted straight right counter from Gamplan misses the target.
Preobrazhensky throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Gamplan was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Preobrazhensky misses with a wild body shot.
Preobrazhensky misses with a body shot.
Gamplan is looking to counter punch.
Preobrazhensky throws a body shot but no joy.
Gamplan is looking to counter punch.
Preobrazhensky has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Preobrazhensky looks to land a left hand but Gamplan moved out of range nicely.
Gamplan swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Preobrazhensky throws a right and a left that both miss.
No joy there for Preobrazhensky, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Preobrazhensky swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Preobrazhensky misses with a body shot.
Preobrazhensky misses with a series of wild punches.
And that's the end of the fight!
Maxim Preobrazhensky comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Preobrazhensky has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 25:30
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 25:30
Judge William Gold scores the fight 25:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Maxim Preobrazhensky!
In defeat, Unstoppable But Same Gamplan stepped up to the mic, saying 'Hey guys, I wanted to the win so bad, but in the end I fell short... Adversity taught me when times are good, be grateful, and when times are like this be graceful. Thank you everybody. '.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Victor Sherkov (ranked 5215 p4p, 4918 weight class) and Klaus Tannenbaum (ranked 507 p4p, 487 weight class). Victor Sherkov has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Victor Sherkov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Klaus Tannenbaum!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Chris Edwards and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sherkov takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Sherkov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tannenbaum.
Tannenbaum misses with a low kick as Sherkov jumps back.
Sherkov swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Tannenbaum bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Sherkov's head backwards.
Klaus Tannenbaum seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tannenbaum throws a body shot but no joy.
Tannenbaum throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sherkov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Tannenbaum tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sherkov was well out of range. Poor timing from Tannenbaum.
Tannenbaum scores with a decent looking hook.
Tannenbaum lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tannenbaum looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Tannenbaum throws a hook to the side of Sherkov's head but Sherkov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A big left from Tannenbaum misses.
Tannenbaum lands with a right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tannenbaum lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Tannenbaum's coach down at Cozad Amsterdam was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Tannenbaum's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
A big left from Tannenbaum misses.
Sherkov seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Tannenbaum lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Sherkov slips under a jab.
Tannenbaum throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sherkov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Tannenbaum cracks Sherkov with a good jab.
Sherkov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tannenbaum.
A little feinted left hand from Sherkov on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Tannenbaum scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Tannenbaum throws a jab but it's blocked by Sherkov.
Sherkov is looking to counter punch.
Tannenbaum lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Tannenbaum scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice shot by Tannenbaum.
Sherkov is breathing heavily.
Tannenbaum lands with a cross.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tannenbaum fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Sherkov is out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Sherkov on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Tannenbaum connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Sherkov on the wrong end of a nice hook.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Tannenbaum.
Sherkov is rocked!
Tannenbaum throws a shot to the body.
Tannenbaum throws a hook to the side of Sherkov's head but Sherkov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Tannenbaum scores with a jab.
Tannenbaum connects with a right hand. Sherkov shakes it off.
Sherkov defending well as Tannenbaum loads up on a big left hand.
It looked like Sherkov wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tannenbaum connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Oh Sherkov is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Tannenbaum! Sherkov is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Klaus Tannenbaum!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Dariusz Kafarek (ranked 5577 p4p, 3035 weight class) and Piotr Skowronek (ranked 592 p4p, 397 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Brawler
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Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dariusz Kafarek!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Piotr Skowronek!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Colin Fotheringham and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No joy there for Kafarek, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Skowronek throws out a counter right but Kafarek avoids it with no problem.
Skowronek leaves Kafarek with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Skowronek looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Kafarek fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Skowronek to the ground. Kafarek is now in Skowronek's guard.
Skowronek uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Kafarek throws a head kick that misses
and Skowronek counters with a straight right hand.
Dariusz Kafarek seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kafarek is breathing heavily.
Kafarek shoots in but Skowronek avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Kafarek shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Skowronek as he jumps to the side.
Skowronek looks like he wants to counter punch here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dariusz Kafarek. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kafarek tries for a takedown but Skowronek circles away easily
and Skowronek connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
 It looks like Dariusz Kafarek has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Skowronek dives in and scores a takedown into Kafarek's guard.
Skowronek content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Skowronek cracks Kafarek with a solid left hand.
Skowronek postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Kafarek is rocked!
Skowronek working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Oh Kafarek is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Skowronek arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! Kafarek's eyes roll back into his head, he's out cold! The ref dives in to stop the fight - wow, they were hard shots!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Piotr Skowronek!
Piotr Skowronek was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Big Smoke (ranked 4908 p4p, 5029 weight class) and Kevin Jorgensen (ranked 486 p4p, 493 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Smoke might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to It Was A Good Day. 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 heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Big Smoke!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kevin Jorgensen !
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Donald Grub and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jorgensen misses with the body kick
and Smoke counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Smoke lands with an overhand left.
Jorgensen tries for a takedown but Smoke circles away easily
and Smoke counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Smoke misses with the combination.
Jorgensen wants to clinch
enabling Smoke to counter with a crisp jab.
Jorgensen showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Smoke.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smoke misses with a double jab.
Jorgensen tries to clinch but Smoke is having none of it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jorgensen . Smoke does a little dance to reset his feet.
Smoke ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jorgensen moves away.
Jorgensen misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Jorgensen looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Smoke throws a nice looking combination but Jorgensen bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Jorgensen closes the distance and clinches.
Jorgensen escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jorgensen tries for a takedown but Smoke circles away easily
and Smoke counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Big Smoke has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kevin Jorgensen .
Smoke rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Jorgensen moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Jorgensen ! But no joy.
Nice uppercut there from Smoke.
Smoke moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Smoke throws a right hand that Jorgensen ducks under and follows up with a left that Jorgensen also avoids with ease.
Jorgensen closes the distance and clinches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jorgensen keeps control of Smoke as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Smoke blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Smoke wants to break the clinch but can't.
Jorgensen escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Smoke misses with a head kick.
Jorgensen has taken the fight to the clinch.
Jorgensen escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jorgensen moves into range and clinches up with Smoke.
Smoke has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A short right from Smoke on the inside.
Jorgensen breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Jorgensen misses with a double jab
and Smoke counters with a straight right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smoke swinging wildly here.
Jorgensen misses with an uppercut
and Jorgensen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Jorgensen throws out a leg kick but Smoke moves out of range and Jorgensen only half commits.
Smoke lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Smoke stalks Jorgensen and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Jorgensen 's face. Jorgensen staggers backwards, shaken.
Jorgensen gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Smoke.
Jorgensen misses with an uppercut
and Smoke connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Jorgensen tries to clinch up.
Smoke moves out of range of the body kick.
Smoke works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Smoke is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Smoke tries to bum rush Jorgensen with a series of wild strikes but Jorgensen uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Smoke misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jorgensen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Smoke avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Smoke lands a two punch combo.
Smoke misses with the combination.
Smoke stalks Jorgensen and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Jorgensen 's face. Jorgensen staggers backwards, shaken.
Jorgensen moves to clinch but Smoke breaks away
and Smoke counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Smoke closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Smoke circles away from the clinch attempt.
Smoke checks a leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Big Smoke dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Smoke will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Jorgensen avoids a punch combination nicely.
Jorgensen showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Smoke.
Jorgensen throws out a counter right but Smoke avoids it with no problem.
Smoke lands a slapping body shot.
Jorgensen tries to close the distance and clinch but Smoke swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smoke looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Jorgensen tries to clinch up but Smoke circles away and keeps his distance.
Jorgensen clinches up with Smoke and pushes him back against the cage.
Smoke has had enough of the clinch but Jorgensen keeps him there for the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smoke is trying to force a seperation but Jorgensen has the dominant position.
Smoke is trying to break the clinch but Jorgensen is controlling him.
A short right from Jorgensen .
Smoke tries to break free but Jorgensen pushes him back against the cage.
Smoke wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Jorgensen is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Smoke is defending well for now.
Smoke is trying to break free.
Jorgensen is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Smoke gets through Jorgensen 's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Smoke is working Jorgensen over against the cage.
Jorgensen stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jorgensen has Smoke pushed against the cage.
Jorgensen fails to pull guard.
Jorgensen prevents Smoke from breaking the clinch.
Jorgensen has Smoke pressed against the cage, preventing Smoke from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Smoke wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Smoke is trying to break the clinch but Jorgensen is controlling him.
Jorgensen tries to pull guard but Smoke holds him up against the cage and eventually Jorgensen drops back down to his feet.
Jorgensen breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Jorgensen tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Smoke paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Danga de danga de dang - Smoke scores with a four punch combination!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jorgensen clinches up with Smoke and pushes him back against the cage.
Smoke wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Jorgensen has him pressed against the cage.
Smoke is looking to break free of the clinch but Jorgensen has double underhooks.
Jorgensen wants a takedown but no success here.
Big Smoke has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kevin Jorgensen .
Jorgensen is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Smoke to keep the fight standing.
Jorgensen content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Smoke is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jorgensen can do to turn this around?
Jorgensen tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Smoke avoids it.
Jorgensen 's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Jorgensen with a lazy takedown attempt
and Smoke counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jorgensen is breathing heavily.
Smoke getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Jorgensen has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Smoke shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Jorgensen eats them both and turns towards Smoke to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
A left lands for Smoke.
 Jorgensen is rocked!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jorgensen misses with a kick to the body.
Jorgensen tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Smoke counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Jorgensen takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Jorgensen is still on wobbly legs! Can Smoke finish him?
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
You can follow us on Twitter at...Ooooooh Jorgensen got wobbled bad by a big combination! Smoke presses forward with punches and knees until Jorgensen stumbles to the ground! The ref watches Jorgensen closely before deciding to step in and end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Big Smoke!
In his post fight interview, Big Smoke started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Genki Kumo (ranked 6540 p4p, 3998 weight class) and Clinton Riberno (ranked 630 p4p, 487 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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172
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Genki Kumo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Clinton Riberno!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Steven Brown and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Riberno throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Kumo on the side of the head.
Riberno jabs Kumo to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Riberno connects with a single shot there.
Kumo displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Riberno throws out the jab.
Kumo is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Riberno waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kumo.
Riberno throws a jab but it's blocked by Kumo.
Kumo takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Riberno scores with a nice strike.
Nice defenses there by Kumo.
Kumo fails with an attempt to clinch.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Kumo displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Riberno throws out the jab.
Riberno waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kumo.
Riberno showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kumo.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Riberno lands the left hand.
Riberno slips a jab and a cross from Kumo.
Riberno 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.
Riberno swings widly with a right hand
letting Kumo counter with a right hand.
Riberno throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Kumo connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kumo moves out of range as Riberno strikes.
A big left from Riberno misses.
A left lands for Riberno.
Kumo is rocked!
Riberno measures up his opponent and throws a superman punch that connects to the jaw! Down goes Kumo! The ref steps in, and that's the ball game folks!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Clinton Riberno!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Chad Davis (ranked 6014 p4p, 5967 weight class) and Petran Makarov (ranked 557 p4p, 555 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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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 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Chad Davis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Petran Makarov!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Donald Grub and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Davis stuffs the takedown attempt from Makarov. Makarov gets slowly back to his feet.
Makarov looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Makarov shoots in but Davis avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Davis scores with a head kick. Makarov tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Makarov throws a body punch but Davis moves out of range.
Makarov works the jab nicely.
Davis lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Davis throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Makarov.
Makarov will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Davis throwing a counter right hand but Makarov manages to avoid it.
Chad Davis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Petran Makarov.
Davis stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Davis wants it to stay on the feet.
A head kick by Davis misses
and Davis takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Makarov fails with an attempt to clinch.
Davis throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Makarov misses with a wild body shot.
Davis throwing a counter right hand but Makarov manages to avoid it.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Makarov.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Davis tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Davis throws a nice looking combination but Makarov bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Makarov shoots in for a takedown but Davis shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Makarov looks winded!
Davis darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Davis throws a one two combo.
Makarov is rocked!
Davis throws a head kick but Makarov moves out of range.
Davis thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Makarov if he has to take too many more of those.
Davis throws a series of punches but Makarov moves out of range.
Makarov lands a nice looking body shot.
Makarov tries to clinch but Davis moves out of range.
Davis fails to land with a series of punches.
Davis throws a lazy right hand but Makarov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Davis is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Makarov.
Makarov misses with a head kick.
Davis throws a head kick but Makarov moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Makarov tries to score a power double leg takedown but Davis sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Makarov somewhat.
Davis throws a right and a left that Makarov avoids nicely.
Davis throws a head kick but Makarov moves out of range.
Davis pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Makarov looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Makarov misses with a takedown attempt - Davis sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
A nice inside leg kick there by Davis. That's going to slow Makarov down.
Davis throws a head kick that misses.
Chad Davis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Makarov fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Davis avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Makarov darts in trying to clinch
and Davis counters with a nice uppercut.
Davis misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Makarov swinging wildly here.
Davis is looking to counter punch.
Davis misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A little jabbing left from Makarov on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A punch combination from Davis misses.
Makarov has managed to clinch.
Makarov tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Davis just stands there and leans against the cage.
Davis's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Makarov fails in his attempt to clinch.
Makarov takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Makarov shoots in and drives through. Davis sprawls well.
An attempted straight right counter from Davis misses the target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Makarov drives through with a takedown into Davis's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Davis is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Makarov presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Davis lands a left hand.
Makarov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Makarov takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Nice cross by Davis.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Davis.
Makarov throws a head kick that half lands.
Makarov wants to clinch.
Davis circles away from the clinch attempt.
Davis throws a combination that misses
and Makarov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Chad Davis dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Davis lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Makarov wants to clinch.
Davis keeps the fight on the outside.
Makarov with a nice cross.
Makarov ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Makarov.
Davis has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Davis throws a head kick but Makarov moves out of range.
Makarov shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Davis connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
No joy there for Davis, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Davis misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Davis misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Makarov tries to close the distance and clinch up but Davis swats him away and circles back towards the center.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Davis lets loose with a powerful body kick. Makarov will feel that in the morning.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Davis circles away from the clinch attempt.
Davis lands a high kick!
A head kick by Davis misses
and Davis takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Davis throws a sloppy head kick
and Makarov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Makarov darts in looking for a takedown but Davis gets double underhooks and turns Makarov into the cage.
Chad Davis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Petran Makarov.
Makarov takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Davis lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Chad Davis is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Davis will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A jab from Makarov finds it's way through Davis's defenses.
Makarov has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Davis swings for the body but Makarov moves out of range.
Makarov swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Davis throws a right and a left that both miss.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Makarov closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Davis kicks Makarov off and gets back to his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Makarov.
Makarov misses with a takedown
and Davis counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Chad Davis is winning the standup battle so far.
Davis throws a sloppy head kick and Makarov moves out of range easily.
Makarov fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Davis avoids it really well and circles away.
Davis throws a jab but it's blocked by Makarov.
Makarov throws out a counter right but Davis avoids it with no problem.
Makarov shoots in for a takedown but Davis shows good takedown defense.
Davis lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Makarov throws a shot to the body.
Davis defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Makarov.
Makarov looks to land a combination but Davis avoids it well.
Sloppy strikes from Davis. Those never looked like landing.
Davis swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Makarov takes a swing at Davis's ribcage but misses.
Chad Davis is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Davis throws a sloppy head kick and Makarov moves out of range easily.
Davis is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Makarov can do to turn this around?
Davis throws a head kick that misses.
Davis throws a left and a right that both miss
and Makarov counters with a straight right hand.
Davis pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Makarov back to the cage. Davis follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Davis throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
A telegraphed right hand from Davis misses the target.
Makarov tries to clinch but Davis moves out of range.
Davis works over Makarov's head and body with a nice combination.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Davis throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Makarov fails with a takedown attempt.
Davis fails to land with a series of punches.
Makarov lands with a kick to the temple. Davis shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Makarov fails in his attempt to clinch.
A punch combination from Davis misses.
Makarov closes the distance and clinches up with Davis, looking for a takedown. Makarov pushes Davis against the cage but Davis circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Davis lands a leg kick that knocks Makarov off balance momentarily.
Davis bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Makarov with a lazy takedown attempt
and Davis cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Davis takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Davis lands a really nice looking cross but Makarov seems unphased.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Chad Davis dominated that second round.
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!
Makarov takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Makarov has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Davis.
Davis misses with a looping right.
Davis misses with a series of wild punches.
Makarov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Davis swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Davis with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Makarov closes the distance and clinches.
Davis gets through Makarov's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Makarov has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Davis uses from the top position.
Makarov looking for a guillotine here but Davis defends easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Davis sitting in guard here, content to control.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Davis decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Makarov on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Nice body kick there by Davis.
Davis misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Davis lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
A punch combination from Davis misses.
Davis tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Davis avoids the head kick by Makarov.
Makarov wants to clinch up but Davis keeps it at a distance.
Davis throws a head kick that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Davis scores with a head kick.
Makarov goes for a double leg but Davis avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Davis continues to drive forward.
Makarov shoots in but no luck this time.
Davis is looking to counter punch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Davis misses with a few strikes there.
A little jabbing left from Makarov on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Makarov tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Davis manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Makarov fails to land the takedown.
Chad Davis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Petran Makarov.
Davis keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
A head kick misses from Davis.
Makarov shoots in but no luck this time.
Davis tries to bum rush Makarov with a series of wild strikes but Makarov uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Davis throws a poor cross that misses
and Makarov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A head kick misses from Davis.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Makarov moves in looking to clinch but Davis pushes him off.
Davis throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Makarov swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Davis throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Makarov avoids a punch combination nicely.
Makarov shoots in looking for a takedown but Davis manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Makarov's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Davis misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Davis scores with a head kick. Makarov tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Davis slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Davis misses with a few strikes there.
Makarov will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Davis scores with a kick to the midsection.
Makarov doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Davis counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Makarov blocks a head kick by Davis.
Nice sprawl there from Davis as Makarov shoots in.
Davis throws a right hand that Makarov ducks under and follows up with a left that Makarov also avoids with ease.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice sprawl there from Davis as Makarov shoots in.
Makarov lands with a straight right. Davis didn't see that one coming.
Makarov looks to clinch
letting Davis counter with a right hand.
Davis throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Makarov.
Makarov dives in for a single leg takedown but Davis sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Davis is looking to counter punch.
Makarov throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Davis scores with a three punch combo!
Makarov misses with an attempted mid kick.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Makarov.
And that's the end of the fight!
Chad Davis showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Davis has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:27
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 30:27
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chad Davis!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Georges St Pierre Jr (ranked 3766 p4p, 3419 weight class) and Jock Strap (ranked 468 p4p, 435 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Georges St Pierre Jr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jock Strap!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Paul Tew and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Strap avoids the head kick by St Pierre Jr.
Strap throws out a counter right but St Pierre Jr avoids it with no problem.
Strap lands a body shot.
Strap blocks a low kick nicely.
A head kick misses from St Pierre Jr.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Strap! But no joy.
St Pierre Jr fails with a takedown attempt.
Strap has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from St Pierre Jr.
St Pierre Jr tries to score a power double leg takedown but Strap sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten St Pierre Jr somewhat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
St Pierre Jr uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Strap.
Georges St Pierre Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Strap stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Georges St Pierre Jr. That's going to take a lot out of him.
St Pierre Jr throws a head kick but Strap moves out of range.
Strap looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
St Pierre Jr is breathing heavily.
Strap throws a body shot but no joy.
St Pierre Jr tries for a takedown but Strap circles away easily
and Strap counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from St Pierre Jr.
Strap cracks St Pierre Jr with a hook to the temple - St Pierre Jr is on wobbly legs here! Strap swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! St Pierre Jr falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Strap wins by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Jock Strap!
A relieved looking Jock Strap thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Simon Poulter (ranked 3082 p4p, 3889 weight class) and Asaki Hanaki (ranked 339 p4p, 420 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Hanaki's choice of entrance music: The HU - Wolf Totem. Simon Poulter could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Asaki Hanaki's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Simon Poulter!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Asaki Hanaki!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, William Gold and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Poulter misses with a double jab
and Hanaki counters with a straight right hand.
Hanaki drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
 It looks like Asaki Hanaki has been cut.
Hanaki looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Hanaki on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Poulter misses with a double jab
and Hanaki cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hanaki rushes Poulter and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Hanaki taking a breather.
Poulter breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hanaki uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Poulter.
Poulter gets in close and tags Hanaki with a short punch that almost sends Hanaki to the mat! Oh Hanaki is in big trouble! He turns his back on Poulter, trying to create some distance but Poulter rushes him, striking wildly and Hanaki goes down! The referee tackles Poulter into the cage to end the fight! Poulter is one violent man!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Simon Poulter!
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