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FARTMMA 127: ADIOS AMIGOS PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Arnoldas Sireika (ranked 4074 p4p, 6118 weight class) and Gatekeeper Devil (ranked 509 p4p, 639 weight class). Arnoldas Sireika could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Gatekeeper Devil's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 18 - 11 - 0, fighting out of New York, Arnoldas Sireika!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Gatekeeper Devil!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Igor Prikhodko and Dmitry Maklakov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sireika misses the jab.
Sireika throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Devil tries to clinch up but Sireika circles away and keeps his distance.
Sireika throwing a counter right hand but Devil manages to avoid it.
Sireika is looking to chop away at Devil's legs.
Devil throws out a counter right but Sireika avoids it with no problem.
Devil shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Sireika napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Sireika wants to control but Devil postures up.
Devil stands up and beckons Sireika to his feet.
Devil blocks a jab.
Sireika misses with a low kick.
Devil checks a leg kick.
Sireika listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Devil gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Sireika counters with a straight right hand.
Sireika throws a half hearted mid kick.
Sireika fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sireika uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Devil has time to react.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Devil.
A combination from Sireika does no damage.
Devil takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Devil steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sireika.
Sireika throws an off balance right hand
and Devil counters with a straight right hand.
Sireika lands with an uppercut that bounces Devil off the cage and back into range.
Sireika throws a quick inside leg kick.
Sireika lands a nice shot to the body.
Sireika throws a sloppy body shot
and Sireika takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The fighters circling - Sireika throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nice takedown defense from Sireika. No joy for Devil on that attempt.
Devil displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sireika throws out the jab.
A little jabbing left from Devil on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Devil misses with a low kick as Sireika jumps back.
Sireika punishes Devil's body with a nice straight punch.
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!
Sireika connects with an inside leg kick.
Sireika has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Mello MMA in the buildup to the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Devil uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sireika.
Arnoldas Sireika seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sireika misses with a head kick.
Sireika throws an off balance right hand
and Devil counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Sireika takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Devil just misses with a punch to the body.
Sireika changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Sireika lands with a right hand.
Devil slips under a jab.
Sloppy strikes from Sireika. Those never looked like landing.
Devil checks a low kick from Sireika.
Devil staying out of range there.
Devil takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Sireika dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Devil doesn't manage to clinch there - Sireika circles away.
Devil dives in for a single leg takedown but Sireika sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Arnoldas Sireika has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gatekeeper Devil.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Devil moves in looking to clinch but Sireika pushes him off.
Arnoldas Sireika is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sireika moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Sireika feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Devils jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Devil throws a head kick that misses
and Sireika counters with a stiff right hand.
Devil closes the distance and clinches up with Sireika, looking for a takedown. Devil pushes Sireika against the cage but Sireika circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Sireika throws a right hand that Devil ducks under and follows up with a left that Devil also avoids with ease.
Devil takes one to the chin there.
Devil gets a takedown into half guard.
Devil stands up from half guard.
Devil checks a leg kick nicely.
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!
Devil shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Devil stands up from half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sireika scoring well with a low kick there.
Sireika wants to land a leg kick but Devil is out of range.
Devil on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Sireika. Sireika obviously looking to wear him down.
Sireika looks to score with a jab to the body but Devil is just out of range.
A little jabbing left from Devil on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Nice sprawl there from Sireika as Devil shoots in.
Sireika throws a lazy head kick
and Devil counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Sireika lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Devil at a distance.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Devil is looking to score with low kicks.
Devil fails to land the takedown.
Sireika is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Devil takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Arnoldas Sireika dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Sireika digs a good body shot into Devil's ribs.
A big right from Sireika misses.
Horrible takedown attempt by Devil or perhaps it was just good defense by Sireika, which made it look bad.
Arnoldas Sireika is winning the standup battle so far.
No joy there for Sireika, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Sireika throws a sloppy head kick and Devil moves out of range easily.
Devil tries to close the distance and clinch but Sireika swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Sireika keeps the fight on the outside.
Devil tries for a takedown but Sireika sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Devil moves forwards but Sireika connects with a nice, crisp jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sireika bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Sireika displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Devil.
Arnoldas Sireika has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gatekeeper Devil.
Devil misses with a takedown
and Sireika counters with a nice uppercut.
 Devil is rocked!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Devil ducks into an uppercut from Sireika and that's knocked him out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:06 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Arnoldas Sireika!
A determined Arnoldas Sireika didn't want to dwell on this fight in his post fight interview. Instead he was more keen to state he wants a title shot. Let's see if he gets it!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Vasiliy Kulik (ranked 1687 p4p, 2575 weight class) and Aidamir Salim (ranked 231 p4p, 343 weight class). Aidamir Salim has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Vasiliy Kulik's chin.
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Abu Dhabi Champ
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Vasiliy Kulik!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Aidamir Salim!
The judges for this bout are Konstantin Menshow, Vladimir Khabensky and Sergei Dronov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kulik gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Salim counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kulik ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Good exchange - Kulik coming out on top.
Kulik misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Salim misses with an uppercut. Kulik saw that one coming.
Kulik works the jab nicely.
Salim walks forward, straight into a front kick from Kulik.
Salim avoids a punch combination nicely.
Salim thows a left - swing and a miss!
Salim ducks under a wild hook from Kulik.
Kulik swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kulik lands a right hook to the body.
Salim throws a sloppy head kick and Kulik moves out of range easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Salim ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kulik moves away.
Kulik avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Salim takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Some wild striking there from Kulik.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kulik misses with a few strikes there.
Kulik really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Salim takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Salim tries a head kick but it misses.
Kulik tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Salim was well out of range. Poor timing from Kulik.
Kulik throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Kulik takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Salim thuds a left hand into Kulik's body.
Salim throws a head kick but Kulik moves out of range.
The fighters circle momentarily. Kulik darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Kulik avoids the head kick by Salim.
Kulik throws a head kick that misses.
Salim walks into a jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Salim takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Salim throws a sloppy head kick and Kulik moves out of range easily.
Salim moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Salim fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Kulik.
Kulik throws a nice looking combination but Salim bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Salim has Kulik up against the cage in a clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kulik wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Salim looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Salim lands a body punch.
Salim fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Salim prevents Kulik from breaking the clinch.
Salim has Kulik pressed against the cage, preventing Kulik from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Salim misses with a short punch on the inside.
Salim tries to pull guard but Kulik forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Salim pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Salim fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Kulik, pushing him back against the cage.
Kulik breaks the clinch.
Kulik scores with a head kick.
Kulik lands a high kick!
Salim looks for the body kick but Kulik saw that one coming.
Kulik falls off balance throwing a combination
and Salim connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Salim throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kulik defending well as Salim loads up on a big left hand.
Kulik throws a sloppy head kick
and Kulik takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
 Kulik is rocked!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big left from Salim misses.
Kulik throws a head kick but Salim moves out of range.
A nice leg kick lands there from Salim.
Kulik looks to land a combination but Salim avoids it well.
A little jabbing left from Salim on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Kulik lands with a nice body punch.
Vasiliy Kulik seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kulik throws a right hand that Salim ducks under and follows up with a left that Salim also avoids with ease.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Kulik.
Salim clinches.
Kulik has had enough of the clinch but Salim keeps him there for the moment.
Salim tries to pull guard but Kulik forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Kulik pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kulik lands with a hook. Salim tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Kulik with a jab.
Kulik lands with a right hand.
Kulik lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kulik takes one to the side of the head.
Oh Kulik is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kulik is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Kulik misses with a wild combination.
Kulik seems to have got his legs back now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Salim misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kulik.
Kulik misses with a hook
and Salim counters with a right hand that sends Kulik tumbling to the canvas! Can Salim finish him? He dives into Kulik's guard looking to do just that!
Kulik throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kulik 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.
Kulik keeping moving, preventing Salim from controlling successfully.
Salim thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Salim trying to control the position from guard on top but Kulik is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kulik will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Salim slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Kulik tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Salim working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Vasiliy Kulik will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Kulik looks to land a combination but Salim avoids it well.
Kulik tries to land a front kick but Salim steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Kulik is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Kulik looks for the body kick but Salim saw that one coming.
Kulik misses with a body kick.
Salim looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Kulik with a hook.
Kulik connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Kulik looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A left and a right from Kulik both land. Nice combination.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Kulik manages to break the clinch.
Salim tries a head kick but it misses.
Vasiliy Kulik is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kulik will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Kulik uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Salim has time to react.
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!
Kulik tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kulik smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kulik takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Salim tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kulik is looking to counter punch.
Kulik throws a head kick that misses
and Salim cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kulik tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Salim walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Salim throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Salim connects with a leg kick.
Kulik swats away the attempt to clinch by Salim.
Kulik fails to land with a series of punches.
Kulik slips a straight right by Salim.
Kulik misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kulik throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Salim throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Kulik swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Kulik swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Salim looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Salim tries to clinch but Kulik is having none of it.
Salim throws a looping overhand right but Kulik ducks down to avoid it.
Kulik blocks a head kick by Salim.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Salim misses with a hook. Kulik ducked under it nicely.
Salim misses with a body punch
and Kulik counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kulik throws out a leg kick but Salim moves out of range and Kulik only half commits.
Kulik throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Vasiliy Kulik is winning the standup battle so far.
Salim staying out of range there.
Salim is looking to clinch but Kulik is avoiding it.
A good leg kick by Salim.
Kulik lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Salim circles away quickly and effectively.
Salim drops his hands momentarily and Kulik takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Salim lands with a thumping leg kick.
Salim darts in and clinches Kulik up against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Salim.
Kulik escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Salim slips under a jab from Kulik.
Salim misses with an uppercut. Kulik saw that one coming.
Kulik throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Salim.
Salim throws a hook to the side of Kulik's head but Kulik sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice uppercut lands for Kulik. That snapped Salim's head back.
Kulik cracks a nice hook into Salim's ribs.
Salim thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kulik ducks right into an uppercut from Salim.
Kulik displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Salim just misses with a punch to the body.
Salim blocks a head kick by Kulik.
Salim throws out a counter right but Kulik avoids it with no problem.
Kulik tries a head kick but it misses.
Kulik takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Salim scores with a nice body kick.
Kulik throws a sloppy head kick and Salim moves out of range easily.
Salim knocks Kulik to the floor with a head kick! Can he finish him!?
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kulik sneaks back into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Salim is looking for a kimura here.
Salim seems to be working for a kimura but Kulik defends the submission attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Salim works his way into full mount!
Kulik is trying to escape the mount.
Salim working for a submission but Kulik is keeping him at bay.
Salim looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Salim trying to control but he's not successful this time.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kulik is in all sorts of trouble here.
Kulik sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Kulik looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Kulik is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Vasiliy Kulik will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Kulik works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Salim throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
A head kick misses from Salim.
Salim uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kulik.
Kulik scores with a kick to the midsection.
Salim missing with a left hand there. Kulik was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A counter left hand to the body from Kulik misses its target.
A solid body kick from Kulik.
Kulik takes a swing at Salim's ribcage but misses.
Kulik misses with a straight left.
Nice uppercut lands for Kulik. That snapped Salim's head back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Salim pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Salim takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Kulik avoids the body shot from Salim.
Nice jab there from Kulik.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Salim takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Salim has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Kulik lands a nice looking kick to the body. Salim takes a step back to recover.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kulik misses with a looping left.
Kulik comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Kulik throws a head kick that misses.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kulik on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Salim just misses with a punch to the body.
Kulik swinging wildly here.
Kulik misses with a double jab.
Kulik connects with a right hand. Salim shakes it off.
Kulik looks for the body kick but Salim saw that one coming.
Kulik just misses with a punch to the body.
Kulik moves out of range as Salim strikes.
Kulik uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Salim.
Kulik throws a big shot that misses.
Kulik bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Salim misses with an attempted mid kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Kulik misses the target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A big left from Salim misses.
Kulik scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A jab from Kulik misses.
Kulik fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Salim manages to avoid it.
Kulik misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Salim misses with a looping right.
Kulik misses the jab.
Salim misses with a kick to the body.
Salim scores with a sloppy right hand. Kulik should have avoided that one.
Kulik misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kulik tries a head kick but it misses.
Salim throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A head kick misses from Salim.
Kulik throws a lazy head kick
and Salim cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A swing and a miss from Salim.
Salim takes a swing at Kulik's ribcage but misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Salim tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Kulik is able to avoid easily.
Kulik is looking to counter punch.
Kulik lands a jab to Salim's midsection.
Kulik lands a jab-cross combination.
Kulik throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Salim uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kulik.
Salim wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Salim shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Salim lands a jab.
Salim tries to clinch but Kulik moves out of range.
Kulik takes a jab right on the kisser.
Kulik ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Salim moves away.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Salim! But no joy.
A left lands for Kulik.
Salim tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kulik was well out of range. Poor timing from Salim.
Kulik pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Salim back to the cage. Kulik follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
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!
Salim blocks a head kick by Kulik.
Kulik throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Salim tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kulik paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Salim scores with a body shot.
Kulik misses with a hook. Salim ducked under it nicely.
A jab from Kulik misses.
Salim keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Salim throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
It looked like Kulik wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Kulik throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Salim looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A head kick misses from Kulik.
Salim pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Salim throws a head kick but Kulik moves out of range.
Kulik throws a combination. Salim tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kulik throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
It seemed like Salim was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A big left from Kulik misses.
Aidamir Salim has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Vasiliy Kulik is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Kulik scores with a jab to the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Vasiliy Kulik showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Kulik, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 30:27
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vasiliy Kulik!
The defeated Aidamir Salim had this to say: 'CRUNCHITIZE ME CAP'N!'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Lucas Pablo (ranked 21701 p4p, 3990 weight class) and Prince Anawalla (ranked 656 p4p, 498 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 21 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Lucas Pablo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Prince Anawalla!
The judges for this bout are Ivan Kurochkin, Dmitry Maklakov and Vladimir Khabensky.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pablo misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Anawalla keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Pablo throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Pablo takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Anawalla works Pablo's body with a nice hook.
Pablo shoots in for a takedown but Anawalla shows good takedown defense.
Anawalla scores with a shot to the body.
Pablo has closed the distance and engaged Anawalla in a clinch.
Anawalla lands a right hand that snaps the head of Pablo backwards.
Pablo taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Pablo prevents a body shot from Anawalla.
Pablo drops down looking for an ankle pick but Anawalla pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lucas Pablo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pablo closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Anawalla quickly recovers to half guard.
Anawalla is trying to escape back to his feet but Pablo uses the scramble to pass into side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Anawalla is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Anawalla is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pablo is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Anawalla has escaped the position, nice work there.
Anawalla is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Pablo has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Pablo decides to stand up, so the ref orders Anawalla to his feet.
Pablo clinches up with Anawalla and pushes him back against the cage.
Pablo definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Pablo tries a body shot but Anawalla blocks it.
Pablo has Anawalla pressed against the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Pablo throws an elbow but misses.
Anawalla lands a right hand that snaps the head of Pablo backwards.
Anawalla lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Pablo drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Anawalla gets through Pablo's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pablo tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
A short body shot lands from Anawalla as the two fighters clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Anawalla creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Anawalla misses with an elbow strike.
Anawalla gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Anawalla working some nice short punches in the clinch.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Anawalla lands an uppercut.
Anawalla lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Anawalla lands a damaging elbow.
Pablo takes a shot to the head.
Anawalla throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Pablos head.
Anawalla scores with a nice hook to the head.
Pablo is rocked!
Anawalla has a couple of punches blocked by Pablo.
Oh Pablo is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Anawalla has Pablo pressed against the cage. He pushes Pablo back and as he springs towards him off the cage, Anawalla throws a beautiful elbow that sends Pablo crashing to the floor! Anawalla piles on the pressure with more strikes! Pablo is flailing away but he's not defending himself and the referee steps in to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Prince Anawalla!
An out of breath Prince Anawalla thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
In defeat, Lucas Pablo stepped up to the mic, saying 'Puta!'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Von Pong (ranked 3247 p4p, 3508 weight class) and Sam Rinaldi (ranked 414 p4p, 449 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Von Pong!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Sam Rinaldi!
The judges for this bout are Valeri Chadov, Dmitry Maklakov and Aleksandr Martynov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rinaldi misses with a jab to the body
and Pong counters with a stiff right hand.
Pong rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Rinaldi moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Rinaldi throws a sloppy body shot
and Rinaldi takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Pong throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Rinaldi tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Pong is in Rinaldi's guard.
Rinaldi is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Pong defends well.
Rinaldi 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.
Rinaldi is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Rinaldi keeping full guard, as Pong tries to pass.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pong decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pong avoids the body shot from Rinaldi.
Rinaldi misses with a right hand
and Pong counters with a nice uppercut.
 It looks like Sam Rinaldi has been cut.
Rinaldi fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Sam Rinaldi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rinaldi swings for the body but Pong moves out of range.
Rinaldi takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Rinaldi on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Rinaldi dips to his left and cracks Pong with an uppercut!
Donk. Rinaldi catches Pong right on the button with a cross.
Pong shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Rinaldi but Rinaldi pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Sam Rinaldi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rinaldi scores with a punch to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Rinaldi enables Pong to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Rinaldi manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pong stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rinaldi swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Rinaldi escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Pong gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Rinaldi keeping moving, preventing Pong from controlling successfully.
Pong stands up and waves to Rinaldi to follow him.
Rinaldi uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Pong.
A little jabbing left from Rinaldi on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Rinaldi loads up on a big right hand but Pong slips the punch.
Rinaldi misses with a wild body shot.
A little feinted left hand from Pong on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Rinaldi smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Pong is rocked!
Rinaldi finds Pong's off switch, with a big overhand right that connects perfectly to the side of the head! Pong flops back against the cage, eyes gazing into the distance. Rinaldi lands an unnecessary shot before the referee has time to step in and end the fight. Brutal stuff but I'm sure Pong will be OK.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Sam Rinaldi!
A very excited looking Sam Rinaldi 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 Piotr Rasputin (ranked 1728 p4p, 2544 weight class) and Jessy Dentler (ranked 69 p4p, 98 weight class). Dentler has chosen Colter Wall - The Devil Wears a Suit and Tie as his entrance music. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Jessy Dentler was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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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 7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Piotr Rasputin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 10 - 0, fighting out of London, Jessy Dentler!
The judges for this bout are Fedor Mirinova, Viktor Lagutenko and Illya Tyunina.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dentler throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dentler thuds a left hand into Rasputin's body.
Rasputin has closed the distance and engaged Dentler in a clinch.
Dentler gets underhooks to prevent Rasputin's takedown attempt.
Rasputin has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Dentler after a bit of a struggle.
Rasputin is stalling here.
Dentler is trying to break the clinch but Rasputin is controlling him.
Dentler managing to block the knees to the body from Rasputin.
Rasputin misses with an elbow over the top.
Rasputin tries a knee to the head but Dentler blocks it.
Rasputin blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rasputin lands a damaging elbow.
It looks like Jessy Dentler has been cut.
Dentler fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rasputin tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Dentler avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rasputin.
Dentler can't break the clinch.
Dentler misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dentler misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dentler avoids the elbow strike from Rasputin, against the cage.
Dentler tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rasputin's elbow.
Rasputin pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Dentler works on Rasputin's body with a couple of short punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dentler scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Rasputin is breathing heavily.
Dentler has had enough of the clinch but Rasputin keeps him there for the moment.
Dentler lands with a right to the head.
Dentler lands an uppercut.
Dentler manages to break the clinch.
Rasputin on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
 It looks like Piotr Rasputin has been cut.
Dentler lands a jab to the head.
Rasputin takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Jessy Dentler seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dentler lands an uppercut, right on the button! Rasputin tumbles backwards into the cage, staring vacantly into space! He's got no idea where he is, who he is or what day it is... Poor guy.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jessy Dentler!
An out of breath and clearly excited Jessy Dentler thanked Dark Knight Nutrition for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between YB Sol Brotha (ranked 1851 p4p, 2064 weight class) and Philo Beddo Ii (ranked 253 p4p, 240 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Abu Dhabi Champ
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 13 - 7 - 1, fighting out of New York, YB Sol Brotha!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Philo Beddo Ii!
The judges for this bout are Fedor Mirinova, Igor Prikhodko and Aleksei Zolotukhin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sol Brotha scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Sol Brotha looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Sol Brotha working the head with strikes.
An elbow from Sol Brotha crashes against the mat.
Sol Brotha tries to advance to mount but Beddo Ii denies him.
Beddo Ii is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Sol Brotha is controlling him well.
Beddo Ii really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Sol Brotha. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Sol Brotha throws a strike aimed at the side of Beddo Ii's head but Beddo Ii avoids it well.
Beddo Ii is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Sol Brotha looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Beddo Ii is avoiding damage well.
Beddo Ii is trying to buck Sol Brotha off.
Beddo Ii told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Sol Brotha has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Sol Brotha trying to control the position but Beddo Ii is working away.
Beddo Ii is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Sol Brotha has just dragged him back down to the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sol Brotha trying to control the position but Beddo Ii is working away.
Beddo Ii is pushing Sol Brotha's head away, looking to escape. Sol Brotha manages to hold on to the position though.
Sol Brotha looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Sol Brotha has an Americana. Beddo Ii didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Sol Brotha is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Sol Brotha hooks up with any of them at the after show party.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). YB Sol Brotha!
An out of breath YB Sol Brotha 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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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Chief Claw (ranked 2090 p4p, 1277 weight class) and Wacco Longbardo (ranked 294 p4p, 174 weight class). Wacco Longbardo will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Chief Claw!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Wacco Longbardo!
The judges for this bout are Aleksandr Martynov, Vladimir Khabensky and Fedor Mirinova.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Longbardo tries a head kick but it misses.
Claw lands a really nice looking cross but Longbardo seems unphased.
It looks like Wacco Longbardo has been cut.
Longbardo cracks Claw with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
A jab from Claw misses.
Claw pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Claw misses with a right hand
and Longbardo counters with a nice uppercut.
Longbardo ducks under a wild hook from Claw.
Claw blocks a head kick by Longbardo.
Longbardo moves out of range as Claw strikes.
Longbardo swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Claw throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Longbardo sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Claw throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Longbardo tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Claw is in Longbardo's guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Longbardo can't keep his opponent in guard - Claw advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Claw wants to work for an arm triangle but Longbardo is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Claw is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Longbardo sees it coming and defends easily.
Longbardo is looking to improve his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Longbardo looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Claw is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Longbardo defends it well.
Claw is working for a kimura but Longbardo is defending it quite comfortably.
Claw is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Claw seems to be working for a kimura but Longbardo defends the submission attempt.
Longbardo actively working from the bottom here.
Longbardo is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Claw pulls his head out easily.
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.
Claw is looking for a kimura but Longbardo is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Claw to get the leverage.
Longbardo looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Longbardo trying to control from the bottom.
Claw seems to be working for a kimura but Longbardo defends the submission attempt.
Longbardo looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Longbardo is trying to maintain the position but Claw is very close to passing his half guard.
Claw prevents Longbardo from improving his position.
Claw is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Longbardo defends it well.
Longbardo looking for submissions off his back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Claw is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Longbardo has managed to free his arm - good work.
Claw is trying to work for a kimura but Longbardo is defending well.
Claw is working for a kimura but Longbardo is defending it quite comfortably.
Claw is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Longbardo is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Claw seems to be working for a kimura but Longbardo defends the submission attempt.
Longbardo is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Claw pulls his head out easily.
Claw seems to be working for a kimura but Longbardo defends the submission attempt.
Claw 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Longbardo looking for submissions off his back.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Chief Claw dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Wacco Longbardo's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
No joy there for Claw, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Longbardo feints and as Claw raises his hands in defense, Longbardo changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Longbardo trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Longbardo got a little sloppy there for a moment and Claw has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Longbardo has managed to get both his arms back between Claw's legs - danger averted.
Longbardo is in close to Claw's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Claw is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Claw working for a triangle but Longbardo defends it easily.
Longbardo is pushing down on Claw's leg trying to pass to half guard. Claw is fighting to maintain full guard but Longbardo has managed to sneak the leg through.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Longbardo is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Longbardo is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Claw doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Longbardo.
Claw is looking to improve his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Claw has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Longbardo is working away from the top position though.
Claw taking some punishment here, with Longbardo in his half guard.
Longbardo is trying to work for a kimura but Claw is defending well.
Longbardo is looking for a kimura but Claw is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Longbardo to get the leverage.
Nice strikes from Longbardo there.
Longbardo trying to control from half guard but Claw is working away.
Claw looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Claw actively working from the bottom here.
Longbardo wants to take a breather but Claw is having none of it.
Claw trying to control but Longbardo postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Longbardo scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Longbardo lands strikes from half guard.
Wacco Longbardo has got the better of the ground game so far.
Claw actively working from the bottom here.
Longbardo is working for a kimura but Claw is defending it quite comfortably.
Claw regains full guard. Nicely done.
Longbardo trying to control the position from guard on top but Claw is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Longbardo is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Longbardo working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Claw's head.
Longbardo scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Claw is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Longbardo is aware though and is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Longbardo is working Claw over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Longbardo postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Longbardo scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Longbardo works over Claw with some ground and pound from guard.
Longbardo slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Claw gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Claw has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Longbardo is on him like a limpet, forcing Claw back against the cage.
Claw works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Claw pushing down on Longbardo's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
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!
Claw wants to control but Longbardo is keeping him busy.
Longbardo makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Longbardo.
Longbardo keeping full guard, as Claw tries to pass.
Longbardo looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Longbardo throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Longbardo escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Claw gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Claw drops back looking for a leg! Longbardo is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Longbardo manages to kick Claw off! Claw jumps back into Longbardo's guard.
Longbardo looking for a guillotine here but Claw defends easily.
Claw trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Claw trying to control the position from guard on top but Longbardo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Longbardo is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Claw defends well.
Claw stands and throws Longbardo's legs to the side, diving into side control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Wacco Longbardo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Wacco Longbardo's cut.
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.
Longbardo fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Longbardo throws a leg kick which misses Claw's front leg but catches the back leg as Claw tries to avoid it.
Claw closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Claw wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Longbardo, who protects the arm well.
Claw thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Longbardo is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Claw off and has taken his back!
Longbardo looking for the choke from the back.
Longbardo looking to soften up his opponent with punches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Longbardo throwing damaging strikes from the back! Claw could be in trouble here!
Longbardo working for a choke but Claw is defending well.
Claw turns into Longbardo and is now in his guard.
Longbardo takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Longbardo is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Longbardo is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Claw sitting in guard here, content to control.
Claw wants to control from the top but Longbardo keeps moving.
Claw trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Claw thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Longbardo looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Claw is defending well. Longbardo quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Claw has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Longbardo celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Wacco Longbardo!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Topher Curtis (ranked 2096 p4p, 1048 weight class) and Tony Vazzappo (ranked 290 p4p, 150 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 17 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Topher Curtis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tony Vazzappo!
The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Igor Prikhodko and Ivan Kurochkin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Curtis lands the left hand.
Vazzappo misses with a straight right.
Vazzappo takes a shot right to the bread basket.
The crowd cheers as Curtis lands an impressive looking overhand right. Vazzappo doesn't seem phased though.
Vazzappo takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Curtis tests Vazzappo's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A big left from Vazzappo misses.
Vazzappo tries a head kick but it misses.
Curtis has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Panda Sprawl n Brawl in the buildup to the fight.
Vazzappo is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Curtis.
Vazzappo misses with an uppercut.
Good shot there by Curtis.
Curtis fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Vazzappo lands a jab to Curtis's midsection.
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!
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Curtis misses with a punch to the body.
Vazzappo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Curtis can't find room to land a body shot as Vazzappo controls the action.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Curtis's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Curtis throws a body punch but Vazzappo moves out of range.
A punch combination from Vazzappo misses.
Curtis goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Vazzappo misses with a body punch
letting Curtis counter with a right hand.
Vazzappo thows a left - swing and a miss!
Curtis lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
A clash of legs there as Vazzappo blocks the low kick.
Curtis misses with a lunging right hand
and Vazzappo counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Vazzappo throws a right and a left that both miss.
The fighters circling - Vazzappo throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Vazzappo tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Vazzappo throws out a loose jab but Curtis uses good head movement to avoid it.
Curtis rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Vazzappo counter with a right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Curtis misses with a low kick.
Jab by Curtis.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Curtis throws the kick towards the body but Vazzappo avoids it.
Curtis has taken the fight to the clinch.
Curtis scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Curtis is working Vazzappo over against the cage.
Curtis tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Curtis tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Vazzappo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Vazzappo's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Vazzappo stalling in the clinch but Curtis improves position.
Curtis lands a hook to the side of the head.
Curtis pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Curtis lands a nice looking body kick.
Curtis lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Curtis clinches.
Curtis misses with a hook to the ribs.
Vazzappo misses with a knee to the head.
Curtis tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Vazzappo's elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Curtis lands with a left to the head.
Vazzappo just leaning against Curtis, taking a breather.
A right hand to the body from Vazzappo.
Curtis's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Curtis 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 Vazzappo has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Vazzappo and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Curtis is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Curtis looks to land a right hand but Vazzappo moved out of range.
Vazzappo swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
An inside leg kick lands from Curtis.
Vazzappo fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Curtis lands an overhand right.
Curtis misses with an uppercut
letting Vazzappo counter with a right hand.
Curtis lands a right hook to the body.
Curtis throws a quick inside leg kick.
Curtis thuds his right hand into Vazzappo's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Good leg kick by Curtis.
Vazzappo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Vazzappo throws a series of punches but Curtis moves out of range.
Topher Curtis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vazzappo works Curtis's body with a nice hook.
Curtis steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Vazzappo.
Curtis scores with a crisp jab that stopped Vazzappo in his tracks.
Curtis closes the distance and pushes Vazzappo back into the cage.
Vazzappo is trying to push Curtis away but Curtis has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Vazzappo is trying to force a seperation but Curtis has the dominant position.
Vazzappo misses with a body punch.
Curtis can't find room to land a body shot as Vazzappo controls the action.
Curtis tries a body shot but Vazzappo blocks it.
Vazzappo lands a left hand.
Curtis struggles to land a body shot inside as Vazzappo controls his hands.
Curtis lands a left hand that snaps the head of Vazzappo backwards.
Curtis misses with a body punch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Curtis goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Vazzappo's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Vazzappo tries to keep at a distance but Curtis has taken the fight into the clinch.
Vazzappo scores with a hook to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Topher Curtis dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
A jab from Curtis misses.
Topher Curtis is winning the standup battle so far.
Curtis takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
A jab lands there for Curtis.
Vazzappo throws the left hand but Curtis avoids the punch easily.
Curtis takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
A decent looking cross lands there for Curtis.
Curtis tries to clinch but Vazzappo moves out of range.
Curtis showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Vazzappo.
Curtis dodges the punch combination from Vazzappo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Curtis misses with a jab, cross combination.
Curtis moves out of range as Vazzappo strikes.
Curtis feints and then cracks Vazzappo's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Vazzappo down.
Tony Vazzappo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The crowd cheers as Vazzappo lands an impressive looking overhand right. Curtis doesn't seem phased though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Curtis misses with a body kick.
Curtis misses with a wild combination.
Curtis misses with a kick to the body.
Vazzappo looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Curtis lands a nice leg kick that just misses Vazzappo's sensitive parts.
Vazzappo lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Curtis circles away quickly and effectively.
Curtis tries to clinch but Vazzappo moves out of range.
Vazzappo throws a shot from downtown. Curtis moves away and avoids it.
Vazzappo takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Vazzappo misses with a straight left.
Vazzappo misses with the combination.
Vazzappo 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.
Vazzappo throws a right and a left that both miss.
Curtis getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Vazzappo tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vazzappo throws a wild body kick that Curtis sees coming a mile off.
Curtis works the jab nicely.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Curtis throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Vazzappo on the side of the head.
Vazzappo misses with a low kick.
That kick from Curtis tenderised Vazzappo's leg. Vazzappo is trying to keep his angry face on.
Vazzappo swats away the attempt to clinch by Curtis.
Curtis wants to clinch up but Vazzappo keeps it at a distance.
Curtis punishes Vazzappo's body with a nice straight punch.
Vazzappo throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Curtis counters with a nice uppercut.
Curtis connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Vazzappo throws a good cross that connects.
Vazzappo misses with a wild combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vazzappo misses with a wild combination.
Curtis throws a sloppy body shot
and Vazzappo counters with a straight right hand.
Vazzappo throws a leg kick but Curtis sees it coming and moves out of range.
Curtis scores with a jab to the head.
Curtis works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Curtis scores with a one two! Vazzappo had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Vazzappo throws a right and a left that Curtis avoids nicely.
Vazzappo closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Curtis sizes up Vazzappo with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Vazzappo dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vazzappo moves away from the strike by Curtis.
Curtis drives through and clinches with Vazzappo against the cage.
Curtis blocks an uppercut.
Curtis tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Curtis tries to throw a body punch but Vazzappo avoids it by throwing Curtis back against the cage.
Vazzappo scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Vazzappo wants to break the clinch but can't.
Vazzappo pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Curtis lands a really nice looking cross but Vazzappo seems unphased.
Vazzappo throws a right hand that Curtis ducks under and follows up with a left that Curtis also avoids with ease.
Curtis lands a nice looking body shot.
Curtis closes the distance and pushes Vazzappo back into the cage.
Curtis lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Vazzappo looking to stall.
Vazzappo tries to work over Curtis's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Vazzappo missing with knees to the body.
Vazzappo tries to work over Curtis's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Vazzappo is looking to control Curtis's arms but Curtis gets an underhook and turns him. Now Vazzappo has his back to the cage.
Curtis tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Vazzappo doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Topher Curtis dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Curtis is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
A slow jab from Curtis misses its intended target.
Vazzappo rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Curtis counters with a stiff right hand.
Vazzappo uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Curtis has time to react.
Curtis is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Vazzappo can do to turn this around?
Curtis throws a series of punches but Vazzappo moves out of range.
Curtis fails with an attempt to clinch.
Curtis tries to close the distance and clinch up but Vazzappo swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Curtis getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Vazzappo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Vazzappo's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Curtis connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Vazzappo scrambles back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vazzappo closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Curtis thuds his shin into the meat of Vazzappo's side.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vazzappo throws a series of punches but Curtis moves out of range.
Curtis feints and then cracks Vazzappo's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Vazzappo down.
Curtis works the jab nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head kick by Curtis misses
and Vazzappo counters with a straight right hand.
Curtis lands a jab to the nose.
No joy there for Vazzappo, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Curtis buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Curtis looks to land a combination but Vazzappo avoids it well.
Vazzappo throws out a counter right but Curtis avoids it with no problem.
Vazzappo sizes up Curtis with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Vazzappo misses with a two punch combination.
Curtis cracks Vazzappo with a right hand to the side of the head.
A nice inside leg kick there by Curtis. That's going to slow Vazzappo down.
Nice cross by Curtis.
Vazzappo walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vazzappo slips under a jab.
It seemed like Vazzappo was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Curtis throws a nice outside leg kick.
Vazzappo's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Curtis lands with an uppercut that bounces Vazzappo off the cage and back into range.
Donk. Curtis catches Vazzappo right on the button with a cross.
Curtis lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Vazzappo throws a right hand that Curtis ducks under and follows up with a left that Curtis also avoids with ease.
Jab, jab by Curtis - just one landing.
Curtis throws an off balance right hand
letting Vazzappo counter with a right hand.
Curtis connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Curtis fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Vazzappo has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Curtis tries to close the distance and clinch but Vazzappo swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Vazzappo! But no joy.
Curtis ducks under a wild hook from Vazzappo.
Curtis throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Donk. Curtis catches Vazzappo right on the button with a cross.
Curtis takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Vazzappo takes one on the button.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Curtis dips to his left and cracks Vazzappo with an uppercut!
Vazzappo is rocked!
Vazzappo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Vazzappo is still on wobbly legs! Can Curtis finish him?
Vazzappo looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
BOOM! Curtis lands a beautiful left hook that drops Vazzappo. Vazzappo tries to recover but Curtis is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Vazzappo lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:16 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Topher Curtis!
A very excited looking Topher Curtis 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 featherweight MMA rules bout between Arnfinn Nesset (ranked 1008 p4p, 849 weight class) and Darrel Hill (ranked 132 p4p, 114 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 14 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Arnfinn Nesset!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Darrel Hill!
The judges for this bout are Ivan Kurochkin, Fedor Mirinova and Viktor Lagutenko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hill keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hill cracks Nesset with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Nesset throws an overhand right that lands on Hill's shoulder, as Hill tries to avoid the shot.
Nesset throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hill sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Darrel Hill seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nesset connects with a crisp jab.
Nesset misses with an uppercut. Hill saw that one coming.
Hill let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Hill moves forwards but Nesset connects with a nice, crisp jab.
It looks like Darrel Hill has been cut.
Nesset scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Hill doesn't seem bothered though.
Hill's coach down at London MMA Club was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Hill's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
The fighters circling - Hill throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nesset throws out a loose jab but Hill uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hill darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nesset looks like he's trying to stand up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hill keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Hill is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Nesset doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Hill.
Hill is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Nesset!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hill wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Nesset is trying to stand up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hill trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Nesset is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Nesset is trying to stand but he's not in a good position to be doing that! Hill has taken his back!
Hill slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Nesset is trying to get back to his feet but Hill has full control of the position and if anything, Nesset has just worked his way into a worse spot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Hill controlling the positon.
Nesset is trying to shake Hill off. He's managed it and has hopped back to his feet! Hill won't be happy about giving up the dominant position.
Nesset takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Nesset misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hill.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Hill scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Hill steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Nesset.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Hill! But no joy.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nesset throws a body punch but Hill moves out of range.
Hill blocks a jab.
Hill lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Nesset on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Nesset looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Nesset really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Nesset ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hill moves away.
Nesset lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Darrel Hill will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Darrel Hill's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Hill moves out of range as Nesset strikes.
Hill blocks a jab.
Nesset works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Hill misses the shot to the body.
A jab from Nesset misses.
Nesset works over Hill's head and body with a nice combination.
Arnfinn Nesset is winning the standup battle so far.
Nesset scores with a nice right hand.
Hill is rocked!
Hill moves out of range of the strikes.
Hill is still on wobbly legs! Can Nesset finish him?
Nesset fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Hill on the side of the head.
Nice jab there from Hill.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nesset. Hill does a little dance to reset his feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice body punch from Hill.
Hill moves out of range of the strikes.
Nesset waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hill.
Nesset misses with a body shot.
Hill scores with a body shot.
Hill throws a body punch but Nesset moves out of range.
Hill seems to have recovered his senses.
Nesset throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A swing and a miss from Nesset.
Nesset throws a hook to the side of Hill's head but Hill sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hill lands with an overhand left.
Nice uppercut there from Nesset.
A swing and a miss from Hill.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hill takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Hill closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Nesset tries to kick Hill off but Hill keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Nesset manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Hill keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Nesset breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nice body punch from Hill.
Nesset throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hill sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nesset swinging wildly here.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hill lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Hill looks to score with a jab to the body but Nesset is just out of range.
A jab from Nesset misses.
Nesset lands with an overhand left.
Hill looks to land a left hand but Nesset moved out of range nicely.
Nesset takes a jab right on the kisser.
Nesset keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hill.
It looked like Nesset wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A lazy left from Hill finds it's target.
Nesset throws a hook to the side of Hill's head but Hill sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hill throws out a powerful jab.
Nesset fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hill manages to avoid it.
Nesset walks into a left hand.
Nesset throws the left hand but Hill avoids the punch easily.
Hill takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Hill throws the left hand but Nesset avoids the punch easily.
Hill misses with a wild body shot.
Hill steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Nesset.
Hill swings for the body but Nesset moves out of range.
A slow jab from Hill misses its intended target.
Nesset connects with a crisp jab.
Nesset drops Hill with a naaaaasty hook - Hill is in real trouble here! Nesset dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:40 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Arnfinn Nesset!
After the fight, Arnfinn Nesset was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jason Stackhouse (ranked 348 p4p, 652 weight class) and Sao Alela (ranked 40 p4p, 78 weight class). Stackhouse comes to the cage accompanied by True Blood. Alela has chosen Ground Zero (MOP) as his entrance music. Sao Alela told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 15 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jason Stackhouse !
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Sao Alela!
The judges for this bout are Ivan Kurochkin, Konstantin Menshow and Sergei Dronov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stackhouse tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Stackhouse scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Alela doesn't seem bothered though.
Alela throws the kick towards the body but Stackhouse avoids it.
Stackhouse takes one to the side of the head.
Stackhouse moves in looking to clinch but Alela pushes him off.
Stackhouse uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Alela.
Alela lands a head kick!
Stackhouse has taken the fight to the clinch.
Alela avoids a wild elbow strike from Stackhouse .
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Stackhouse creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Alela breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Stackhouse has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Doom's Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Stackhouse moves into the clinch successfully.
Alela swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Stackhouse swings wildly with an uppercut but Alela uses good head movement to avoid it.
Alela makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stackhouse pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Alela blocks an elbow strike from Stackhouse .
Alela misses with the head strike.
Stackhouse misses with a short punch on the inside.
Stackhouse blocks an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alela blocks an elbow strike.
Alela working aggressively here.
Alela tightens his grip and picks Stackhouse up, before dumping him to the ground. Stackhouse manages to land in guard.
Alela wants to control from the top but Stackhouse keeps moving.
Alela wants to pass the guard but Stackhouse is keeping the position.
Alela won't allow Stackhouse to get back to his feet.
Alela wants to control from the top but Stackhouse keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alela passes Stackhouse 's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Alela stands up out of the half guard.
Stackhouse bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Jason Stackhouse is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Stackhouse misses with a straight left.
Stackhouse wants to clinch.
Stackhouse throws an off balance right hand
and Alela counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Alela swings widly with a right hand
and Stackhouse counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stackhouse keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Alela lands a right hook to the body.
Stackhouse scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Sao Alela seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Good work by Stackhouse as he checks the leg kick.
Stackhouse throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Alela sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A punch combination from Stackhouse misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stackhouse tries to clinch but Alela moves away
and Alela counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Alela misses with a wild body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Stackhouse misses the target.
Stackhouse blocks a head kick by Alela.
Stackhouse tries to clinch but Alela is having none of it.
Alela swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Alela throws a head kick that half lands.
Stackhouse looks to land a right hand but Alela moved out of range.
Stackhouse bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Alela's head.
Stackhouse tries to close the distance and clinch up but Alela swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Stackhouse misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Alela.
Alela with a nice calf kick.
Alela throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
The fight stays on the outside here - Stackhouse looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
It seemed like Alela was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Stackhouse has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Alela.
Alela lands with a good body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stackhouse has closed the distance and engaged Alela in a clinch.
Alela lands with a right to the head.
Stackhouse presses Alela against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Alela takes a shot to the head.
A short right from Stackhouse .
Good body shot from Alela.
Stackhouse throws a head punch that misses.
Stackhouse looking to throw knees to the head but Alela is blocking nicely.
Alela throws a head punch that misses.
Stackhouse throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Alela lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Stackhouse misses with a punch on the inside.
Stackhouse misses with a body punch.
Alela misses with a hook from the clinch.
Alela working aggressively here.
Alela blocks the elbow strike.
Stackhouse throws an elbow that misses.
Alela fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Alela makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Stackhouse lands a nice uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Alela avoids the elbow strike from Stackhouse , against the cage.
A short left from Alela.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Sao Alela will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Alela throws an off balance right hand
enabling Stackhouse to counter with a crisp jab.
Stackhouse avoids the head kick by Alela.
Stackhouse rushes Alela and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Stackhouse creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Alela has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Stackhouse seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Alela can turn it around.
Stackhouse blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Alela lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Alela is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
A shot in the inside from Alela.
Stackhouse swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Stackhouse .
Stackhouse lands an elbow inside.
Alela takes an elbow to the forehead.
It looks like Sao Alela has been cut.
Alela tries a body shot but Stackhouse blocks it.
Stackhouse blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Alela misses with a short punch on the inside.
Alela lands with a short head shot on the inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stackhouse misses with an elbow strike.
Stackhouse lands with a left to the head.
Jason Stackhouse has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A shot in the inside from Stackhouse .
Stackhouse blocking some punches.
Alela tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Stackhouse 's elbow.
Alela gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alela is looking to take a break and control but Stackhouse is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Stackhouse won't allow Alela to pass to mount.
Alela passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Stackhouse !
Alela looking to control but Stackhouse is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Alela moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Stackhouse has worked his arm free - good work by Stackhouse !
Stackhouse is pushing Alela's head away, looking to escape. Alela manages to hold on to the position though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Alela creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Stackhouse sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stackhouse pushes Alela away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Alela gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Stackhouse is not content to let Alela control the position.
Alela prevents Stackhouse from escaping the position.
Alela thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Alela prevents Stackhouse from escaping the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alela looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Alela landing a few strikes.
Alela tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Alela has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Alela circles away from the clinch attempt.
Stackhouse jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Stackhouse walks into a straight right hand from Alela.
Alela lands a jab-cross combination.
Alela on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Stackhouse has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Alela finds it's way round the side to connect with Stackhouse 's head.
Alela tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Stackhouse was well out of range. Poor timing from Alela.
Stackhouse is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Alela lands with a hook. Stackhouse tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Alela circles away from the clinch attempt.
Alela misses with a hook to the body
and Stackhouse counters with a stiff right hand.
Stackhouse fails with an attempt to clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sao Alela showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Sao Alela's cut.
That's time! Stackhouse 's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
A swing and a miss from Stackhouse .
Alela throws a front kick that sends Stackhouse stumbling back into the cage.
Alela lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Stackhouse lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Stackhouse misses the body punch
and Alela counters with a nice uppercut.
Stackhouse throws a jab when Alela was well out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Alela! But no joy.
Stackhouse lands a nice looking body shot.
Stackhouse throws a lazy head kick
and Stackhouse takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Stackhouse moves out of range of the body kick.
Alela looks to land a body kick but Stackhouse moved away.
Stackhouse tries to close the distance and clinch up but Alela swats him away and circles back towards the center.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Alela.
Stackhouse throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Alela misses with a low kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stackhouse misses with an uppercut.
The fight stays on the outside here - Stackhouse looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alela throws an off balance right hand
and Stackhouse counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Alela comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Stackhouse uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Alela.
Alela throws a poor cross that misses
and Stackhouse counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Stackhouse shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Stackhouse lands with a kick to the temple. Alela shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Alela thumps Stackhouse with a low kick.
Stackhouse pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Stackhouse tries to close the distance and clinch but Alela swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Sao Alela seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Alela lands a slapping body shot.
Stackhouse lands a really nice looking cross but Alela seems unphased.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Alela throws a leg kick
enabling Stackhouse to counter with a crisp jab.
Alela rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Stackhouse counter with a right hand.
Stackhouse tries to clinch there but Alela circles away.
Alela tests Stackhouse 's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Stackhouse misses with a looping left.
Alela cracks Stackhouse with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alela fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Stackhouse on the side of the head.
Stackhouse drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Stackhouse swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Alela looks to score with a jab to the body but Stackhouse is just out of range.
Alela cracks Stackhouse with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Stackhouse avoids the body shot from Alela.
Stackhouse on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Alela. Alela obviously looking to wear him down.
Alela moves out of range of the strikes.
Stackhouse throws a head kick that misses
letting Alela counter with a right hand.
Stackhouse misses with a few strikes there.
Alela lands a nice looking body kick.
Stackhouse uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Alela has time to react.
Alela scores with a jab to the head.
Alela scores with the left hand. Stackhouse knows he should have avoided that one.
Stackhouse moves in looking to clinch but Alela pushes him off.
Alela throws out a counter right but Stackhouse avoids it with no problem.
Alela waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Stackhouse .
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alela uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Stackhouse has time to react.
Alela circles away from the clinch attempt.
Stackhouse throws a poor cross that misses
and Alela counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Stackhouse tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Stackhouse gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Stackhouse throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Alela has a couple of punches blocked by Stackhouse .
Alela lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Stackhouse lands a knee to the body.
Stackhouse looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Stackhouse pushes off an throws an elbow but Alela leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Stackhouse creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Alela's defenses.
Alela lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Alela lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Alela prevents a body shot from Stackhouse .
Alela blocking some punches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stackhouse lands a body punch.
Alela lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A short body shot lands from Stackhouse as the two fighters clinch.
Alela takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Stackhouse has a couple of punches blocked by Alela.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alela pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Alela avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Stackhouse tries to clinch up.
Stackhouse throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
It seemed like Alela was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Stackhouse is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Alela ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Stackhouse wants to clinch.
Alela misses with a low kick.
Alela throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Stackhouse takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Alela defending well as Stackhouse loads up on a big left hand.
Stackhouse blocks a head kick by Alela.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Alela throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Alela connects with an inside leg kick.
Stackhouse connects with a single shot there.
Alela works over Stackhouse 's head and body with a nice combination.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sao Alela really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Sao Alela's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Alela throws a leg kick that is checked
and Stackhouse counters with a nice uppercut.
Stackhouse clinches.
Alela throws a head punch that misses.
Alela swings wildly with an uppercut but Stackhouse uses good head movement to avoid it.
Stackhouse blocking some punches.
Stackhouse has a couple of punches blocked by Alela.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Stackhouse .
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Stackhouse .
Stackhouse misses with some punches.
Stackhouse blocking some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Alela.
Stackhouse misses with a short punch on the inside.
Alela blocks an elbow strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alela misses with a punch on the inside.
Alela lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Alela misses with a hook to the ribs.
Stackhouse tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Stackhouse lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Stackhouse lands an elbow just above Alela 's eye.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Alela lands a left hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alela breaks the clinch.
Stackhouse closes the distance and pushes Alela back into the cage.
Alela blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nice body punch from Stackhouse .
A head punch on the inside from Stackhouse fails to land.
Alela blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Alela lands a right hand that snaps the head of Stackhouse backwards.
Alela blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short uppercut from Stackhouse .
Stackhouse blocks an uppercut.
Alela works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Stackhouse throws a head punch that misses.
Alela misses with a punch to the body.
Stackhouse prevents a body shot from Alela.
Alela lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Stackhouse blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Stackhouse lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Alela misses with a short punch on the inside.
Alela blocks an elbow strike.
A short right from Alela.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Alela has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Stackhouse clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Stackhouse manages to stand up with Alela still on his back. Eventually Alela drops to his feet and we're back in the standing position.
Alela misses with a body shot.
Stackhouse dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Alela lands with a right hand.
Alela digs a good body shot into Stackhouse 's ribs.
Stackhouse lands with a good body shot.
Alela scores with a nice body kick.
Alela dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Stackhouse connects with the punch.
Stackhouse doesn't manage to clinch there - Alela circles away.
Alela goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Stackhouse rushes Alela and presses him up against the cage.
Alela takes an elbow to the temple.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stackhouse lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Alela blocks the elbow strike.
Stackhouse misses with an elbow over the top.
Alela struggles to land a body shot inside as Stackhouse controls his hands.
A nice right hand lands inside from Stackhouse .
Stackhouse lands an elbow inside.
Alela misses with some punches.
Alela lands an uppercut.
Stackhouse with a knee to the head.
Alela is rocked!
Stackhouse throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Alela is still on wobbly legs! Can Stackhouse finish him?
A short right from Alela on the inside.
Alela seems to have recovered his senses.
Stackhouse working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Stackhouse lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Alela lands a shoulder strike.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A nice right hand lands inside from Alela.
Stackhouse misses with a short punch on the inside.
Stackhouse creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
A short uppercut from Stackhouse .
Alela blocks the elbow strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alela misses with a punch to the body.
Stackhouse throws an elbow but it misses.
Alela breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Alela circles away from the clinch attempt
and Alela counters with a stiff right hand.
Stackhouse tries to clinch up.
Stackhouse rushes Alela and presses him up against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Alela.
Alela gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Stackhouse regains guard.
Stackhouse kicks Alela off and gets to his feet.
Stackhouse gets a clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Alela takes an elbow to the temple.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Stackhouse just misses with a elbow thrown towards Alela's brow.
Stackhouse lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Alela backwards.
Stackhouse pushes off an throws an elbow but Alela leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Stackhouse blocks a punch to the side of the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jason Stackhouse had his way with Sao Alela in that round.
The cut man is working on Sao Alela's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
A telegraphed right hand from Alela misses the target.
A little feinted left hand from Stackhouse on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Stackhouse gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Alela.
Alela misses with a kick to the body
and Stackhouse connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Stackhouse throws out a loose jab but Alela uses good head movement to avoid it.
Alela with a lazy takedown attempt
and Alela takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Stackhouse misses with a left hand
and Stackhouse takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Alela goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Stackhouse misses the target.
Alela avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A nice inside leg kick there by Alela. That's going to slow Stackhouse down.
Alela throws a predictable looking body shot
and Stackhouse cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Stackhouse throws a hook but Alela blocks it.
Stackhouse on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Stackhouse connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Alela momentarily.
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!
Left hook, right uppercut from Alela.
Stackhouse looks to land a left hand but Alela moved out of range nicely.
Alela on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stackhouse throws a right hand that misses
and Alela counters with a straight right hand.
Stackhouse misses with a hook
and Alela cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Stackhouse throws a jab when Alela was well out of range.
Alela throws out a counter right but Stackhouse avoids it with no problem.
Stackhouse tries to clinch but Alela moves out of range.
Alela takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Stackhouse lands with a good body shot.
Alela swings for the body but Stackhouse moves out of range.
Alela scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Stackhouse doesn't seem bothered though.
Stackhouse uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Alela.
A little feinted left hand from Stackhouse on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Stackhouse tries to clinch up but Alela circles away and keeps his distance.
Alela scores with a kick to the midsection.
Alela steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Stackhouse .
Alela throws a head kick but Stackhouse moves out of range.
Stackhouse fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Alela manages to avoid it.
Stackhouse stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
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!
Stackhouse on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stackhouse feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Alelas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Alela lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Stackhouse tries to clinch up but Alela circles away and keeps his distance.
Alela throws a body punch but Stackhouse moves out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Stackhouse misses the target.
Alela throws a head kick but Stackhouse moves out of range.
Stackhouse was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Stackhouse moves forwards but Alela connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Stackhouse slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Alela tries to land a body kick
and Stackhouse counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Alela looks to land a combination. Stackhouse sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Stackhouse sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Alela jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Stackhouse will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Stackhouse tries a head kick but it misses.
Alela throws out a counter right but Stackhouse avoids it with no problem.
Stackhouse stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Alela.
A head kick misses from Stackhouse .
Stackhouse is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Stackhouse tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stackhouse tests Alela's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Stackhouse throws a hook but Alela blocks it.
A low kick from Alela is predictable there
and Stackhouse counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Stackhouse misses with a hook. Alela ducked under it nicely.
Stackhouse tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Alela takes a swing at Stackhouse 's ribcage but misses.
Alela 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.
Stackhouse throws a right hand that misses
letting Alela counter with a right hand.
Alela ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Stackhouse throws a lazy head kick
and Alela connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Alela lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Jason Stackhouse has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Stackhouse connects with a good right hand that stumbles Alela. Alela circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Alela fails with a takedown attempt.
A little feinted left hand from Stackhouse 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!
Alela circles away from the clinch attempt.
Alela looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A big right from Stackhouse misses.
Stackhouse walks into a stiff left hand from Alela.
Stackhouse wants to clinch.
No joy there for Stackhouse , who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Stackhouse closes the distance and pushes Alela back into the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Stackhouse throws an elbow but misses.
Alela wants to take the fight to the mat but Stackhouse manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Jason Stackhouse has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sao Alela.
Alela softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Alela swings wildly with an uppercut but Stackhouse uses good head movement to avoid it.
Stackhouse cracks Alela with a nice body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Alela fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Alela blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Alela takes a shot to the head.
Stackhouse pushes Alela back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Sao Alela.
I think Alela 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 Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 46:49
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 46:49
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 46:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sao Alela!
Sao Alela is the new lightweight champion!
A victorious Sao Alela thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
Jason Stackhouse spoke after the fight, saying 'It's like if a tree falls in the woods, it's still a tree, ain't it?'.
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