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BLAZE 14 - MURPHY VS DRACULA PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Marcus Matthison (ranked 4164 p4p, 24529 weight class) and Michael Scott (ranked 358 p4p, 532 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take 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 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Marcus Matthison!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Michael Scott!
The judges for this bout are Illya Tyunina, Aleksandr Martynov and Fedor Mirinova.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Scott looks for a takedown but Matthison sprawls well.
Scott shoots in for a double leg but Matthison sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Matthison seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Matthison really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Scott misses with a takedown
and Matthison counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Matthison.
Marcus Matthison has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Michael Scott.
Matthison jumps guard and drags Scott to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Matthison working a defensive guard here.
Matthison throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matthison trying to control the position.
Matthison has his hands on Scott's head, controlling the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Scott is looking to work some ground and pound but Matthison has wrist control.
Matthison controlling the position.
Scott stopping the sweep attempt from Matthison.
Scott controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Scott got a little sloppy there for a moment and Matthison has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Scott has managed to get both his arms back between Matthison's legs - danger averted.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Scott trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Scott must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Scott loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Scott really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Matthison. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Matthison managing to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Matthison is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Scott defends well.
Matthison keeping full guard, as Scott tries to pass.
Scott being controlled here momentarily.
Matthison is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Scott won't allow Matthison to sweep him here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Scott is fighting to break Matthison's control of his arms but Matthison is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Matthison working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Scott.
Matthison keeping full guard, as Scott tries to pass.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Matthison scores with a one two! Scott had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Scott throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Matthison tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Scott is in Matthison's guard.
Matthison looking for a guillotine here but Scott defends easily.
Matthison wants to stand up but Scott is controlling him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Matthison looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Matthison not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Scott trying to control but Matthison is working from the bottom.
Matthison wants to stand and escape but Scott is having none of it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Matthison being controlled here, momentarily.
Scott preventing the sweep.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Marcus Matthison dominated that round.
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.
Matthison looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Scott holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Matthison is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Scott has managed to free his arm - good work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Scott slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Scott keeping moving, preventing Matthison from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matthison looking to pass the guard.
Scott wants to sweep here but Matthison controlling him for the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Matthison thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Matthison postures up and lands a big shot to Scott's brow.
Matthison drops back, looking for a kneebar! Scott looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Scott looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Scott!
Matthison looking for a sweep but Scott has passed into full mount! Oh no!
We've been informed that Scott has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Scott sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Matthison is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Scott cracks Matthison with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Scott is landing with some decent strikes but Matthison is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Scott prevents Matthison from getting the reversal.
Matthison tries to hold on but Scott postures up.
Matthison regains half guard.
Matthison trying to control from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Matthison is trying to get back to full guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Scott stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Matthison to get to his feet.
Scott fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Matthison avoids it really well and circles away.
Scott shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Matthison as he avoids it easily.
Scott manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Matthison on his heels. He'll look to pass Matthison's guard now, I'm sure.
Matthison wriggles free and stands up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Matthison gets the takedown into side control.
Scott tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Matthison is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Scott can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Matthison is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Scott is surviving well by controlling Matthison's body position as best he can.
Scott is squirming around, avoiding Matthison's attempts to control the action.
Scott tries to get back to half guard but can't.
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 Marcus Matthison will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
A nice leg kick lands there from Matthison.
Scott shoots for a double leg takedown but Matthison sprawls well. He's pushed Scott's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Matthison closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Scott's guard.
Matthison postures up.
Matthison gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Scott gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Matthison to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Matthison forces his way into half guard.
Scott is looking to regain full guard. He's left an arm up in the air though and Matthison has latched onto it... Big trouble! Matthison pivots for an armbar - it's in tight and it Scott is tapping in no time flat! Great counter grappling there from Matthison!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Marcus Matthison!
Michael Scott was interviewed post fight and said 'It was Dwight's fault for my lose he's so annoying'.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Trevor Love (ranked 5869 p4p, 24466 weight class) and Jake Peterson (ranked 170 p4p, 217 weight class). Love comes to the cage accompanied by Heart Crusher. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Trevor Love!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jake Peterson!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Konstantin Menshow and Ivan Kurochkin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Peterson scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Love looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Love moves into the clinch.
Peterson manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Peterson is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Love dives into side control.
Peterson wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
I wouldn't like to be where Peterson is right now.
Peterson sneaks back into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters are battling for position here. Peterson manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Peterson wants to sweep but no luck.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Peterson keeps trying to improve his position.
Love might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Peterson is looking to stand up but Love isn't so interested in that idea.
Peterson is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Love frees his head nicely. Oh but Peterson has switched to an armbar! Love is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Jake Peterson!
Trevor Love was interviewed post fight and said 'I almost had him, I'll work on my game, and next time I will be better then ever.'.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Tenshin Nas (ranked 6259 p4p, 24639 weight class) and Jesper Light (ranked 250 p4p, 278 weight class). Jesper Light has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Tenshin Nas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jesper Light!
The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Konstantin Menshow and Sergei Dronov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nas dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Light misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Nas appears to be looking for a big counter.
Light wants to clinch but Nas slips to the side
and Nas counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Light falls off balance throwing a combination
and Nas counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Light thinking.
Nas's jab looks to have found its range, popping Light under the eye.
The fight stays on the outside here - Light looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Nas jabs Light right on the nose. Light blinks but takes it well.
Nas looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Light is looking to clinch.
Light is looking to clinch but Nas is avoiding it.
Light looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Nas changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Nas fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nas getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Nas bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Light's head backwards.
Light fails in his attempt to clinch.
Nice shot lands for Nas.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nas cracks Light with a right hand to the side of the head.
Light throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Nas.
Nas with a jab.
Light takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Nas dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Nas.
Nas catches Light with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
 Light is rocked!
Are you kidding me?! Nas ducked down and unloaded an uppercut from hell that sent Light clean off his feet! Someone make me a GIF - that's knockout of the night for sure!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Tenshin Nas!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Johnny Mango (ranked 6433 p4p, 5997 weight class) and Harve Spalding (ranked 257 p4p, 244 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Johnny Mango!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Harve Spalding!
The judges for this bout are Ivan Kurochkin, Konstantin Menshow and Vladimir Khabensky.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Spalding bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Spalding throws a counter combo.
Spalding throws a series of strikes that have Mango backpedaling.
Spalding sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Spalding shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Mango but Mango pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Spalding lands a jab to Mango's midsection.
Mango shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Spalding napping and manages to drive through into side control!
A lull in the action here as Mango stalls from top position.
Mango's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mango working the head and body with strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mango moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
That's two 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.
Spalding is trying to control Mango's posture but Mango avoids it.
Spalding is trying to escape the position but Mango is controlling the position.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Mango connects with the punch.
Mango lands a glancing blow to the side of Spalding's head.
Spalding displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mango throws out the jab.
Mango scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Spalding bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mango catches Spalding with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Spalding lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Mango throws the left hand but Spalding avoids the punch easily.
Mango throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Spalding counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Mango scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Mango misses the jab.
Spalding looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Spalding ducks under a wild hook from Mango.
Mango tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Spalding defends well and Mango ends up having to push Spalding into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Spalding breaks from the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mango connects with a body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mango looks to score with a jab to the body but Spalding is just out of range.
Mango throws a right hand that misses
and Spalding counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Mango misses with a body shot.
Spalding fails with a takedown attempt.
Johnny Mango seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Spalding misses with a series of wild punches.
Spalding is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Spalding chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Mango can pounce on him.
Mango thuds his right hand into Spalding's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
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 Johnny Mango will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Mango throws a one two combo.
Mango staying out of range there.
Mango works the jab nicely.
Spalding misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Mango goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Mango throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mango throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mango throws a lazy body kick
and Spalding counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Mango throws a big shot that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mango lands a nice hook to Spalding's body. Spalding takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Jab, jab by Mango - just one landing.
Mango keeps Spalding at a distance using the push kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spalding uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mango.
Spalding is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Mango shoots in looking for a takedown but Spalding manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Mango's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Spalding lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Spalding scores with a shot to the body.
Mango takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Mango ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
A nice combination there by Spalding.
Spalding keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mango throws a body punch but Spalding moves out of range.
Spalding takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Mango lands a nice leg kick that just misses Spalding's sensitive parts.
Mango connects with a good right hand that stumbles Spalding. Spalding circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Spalding looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Spalding lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Mango circles away quickly and effectively.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mango fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Spalding uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mango.
Mango slips under a jab from Spalding.
Spalding misses with a jab, cross combination.
Spalding lands a slapping body shot.
Mango misses with a wild combination.
Mango tries to land a front kick but Spalding steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Mango scores with a body shot.
Spalding throws a right hand that Mango ducks under and follows up with a left that Mango also avoids with ease.
Mango appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Spalding has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mango goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Spalding is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Mango misses with a body shot.
Spalding moves away from the strike by Mango.
Mango throws an off balance right hand
and Spalding counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Mango swings for the body but Spalding moves out of range.
Spalding's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Mango connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Spalding scrambles back to his feet.
Spalding looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Mango scores with a jab. Spalding acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Mango.
Mango avoids a kick to the body.
Harve Spalding is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mango throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mango lands a nice looking body kick.
Mango thuds his shin into the meat of Spalding's side.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mango scores with a crisp jab that stopped Spalding in his tracks.
Mango swinging wildly here.
Spalding ducks right into an uppercut from Mango.
Mango swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Spalding counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Spalding takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Mango fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Spalding.
Mango connects with a looping right hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Johnny Mango dominated that second round.
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. 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.
Mango swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mango looks to throw the jab but Spalding is out of range.
Spalding throws a counter combo.
Some wild striking there from Mango.
Spalding is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Mango cracks Spalding with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Spalding avoids the body shot from Mango.
Spalding misses with the combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mango looks to score with a jab to the body but Spalding is just out of range.
Mango scores with a leg kick.
Mango throws a quick inside leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mango lands the left hand.
Spalding uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mango.
Spalding doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Mango will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Mango pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Spalding is looking for the big counter here.
Mango throws a looping overhand right but Spalding ducks down to avoid it.
Mango misses with a straight right.
Mango throws a hook to the side of Spalding's head but Spalding sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A nice side step and Spalding releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Mango swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A nice side step and Spalding releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Nice body punch from Mango.
Spalding has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Mango.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spalding lands a two punch combo.
Mango throws a big shot that misses.
Spalding feints the counter takedown.
Spalding blocks the body kick.
Spalding unleashes a big counter combination but Mango bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Mango avoids a punch combination nicely.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The fighters circle momentarily. Mango darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Mango ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Mango throws an off balance right hand
and Mango takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Johnny Mango is winning the standup battle so far.
Crunch! Mango slams his shin into Spalding's torso.
Good exchange - Mango coming out on top.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spalding takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Spalding throws a body shot but no joy.
Mango is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Spalding displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mango throws out the jab.
Mango changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Spalding misses with a right hand
and Mango counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Spalding thinking.
Mango smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Spalding takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Spalding has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Jab by Mango.
Mango throws a right hand that Spalding ducks under and follows up with a left that Spalding also avoids with ease.
Spalding has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Mango.
Mango dodges the punch combination from Spalding.
Johnny Mango is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Mango is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Spalding can do to turn this around?
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Spalding fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Mango looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Spalding throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Mango counters with a straight right hand.
Spalding fails to land with a series of punches.
Spalding lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Spalding.
Spalding takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Jab by Mango.
Mango lands a glancing blow to the side of Spalding's head.
Mango scores with a nice body kick.
That kick from Mango tenderised Spalding's leg. Spalding is trying to keep his angry face on.
Harve Spalding has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mango throws a jab but it's blocked by Spalding.
And that's the end of the fight!
Johnny Mango showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Mango, 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 Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight for Johnny Mango!
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight for Johnny Mango!
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight for Johnny Mango!
Johnny Mango wins by unanimous decision!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Vladimir Zhanna (ranked 23868 p4p, 5817 weight class) and Martins Voranovskis (ranked 596 p4p, 549 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Vladimir Zhanna!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Martins Voranovskis!
The judges for this bout are Igor Prikhodko, Aleksandr Martynov and Fedor Mirinova.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zhanna throws a head kick that half lands.
Zhanna throws a body shot but no joy.
Zhanna throws a combination that misses
and Voranovskis counters with a shoot takedown. Zhanna fights it but they end up in guard.
Voranovskis postures up.
Zhanna can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Voranovskis controls the pace.
Zhanna looking for a sweep. Not yet Zhanna, not yet.
Voranovskis controls from within his opponent's guard.
Zhanna knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Voranovskis on the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zhanna throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Voranovskis gets to his feet - Zhanna follows without any prompting.
Voranovskis looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Voranovskis throws a big right hand that misses.
Voranovskis slips nicely into half guard, despite the strikes coming from Zhanna.
Voranovskis is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Zhanna is refusing to be controlled, as Voranovskis sits in half guard.
Voranovskis missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zhanna wants to get back to full guard.
Zhanna looks like he's trying to stand up.
Zhanna wants to control but Voranovskis is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Zhanna has a hand on Voranovskis's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Voranovskis takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Voranovskis is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet!
Zhanna moves in looking to clinch but Voranovskis pushes him off.
Zhanna tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Voranovskis wants to counter the offense by Zhanna and move into the clinch position.
Zhanna closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Voranovskis manages to escape and get back to his feet!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Zhanna darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Voranovskis tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Zhanna wants to control but Voranovskis is keeping him busy.
Voranovskis avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Zhanna.
Voranovskis keeping control of the position.
Voranovskis gets full guard.
Zhanna has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Zhanna wants to control from the top but Voranovskis keeps moving.
Voranovskis is controlling Zhanna's posture.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Voranovskis pushes a forearm under Zhanna's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Zhanna is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Martins Voranovskis!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Willy Kimber (ranked 3888 p4p, 6074 weight class) and Khabib Chimaev (ranked 408 p4p, 565 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Willy Kimber!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Khabib Chimaev!
The judges for this bout are Fedor Mirinova, Aleksei Zolotukhin and Illya Tyunina.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kimber gets the takedown into side control.
Chimaev is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Chimaev avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Kimber.
Kimber just content to control the position.
Chimaev is trying to improve his position.
Kimber tries for a kimura but Chimaev is defending well.
Kimber is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Chimaev is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
You can see the frustration on Chimaev's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Kimber has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chimaev tries to buck Kimber off but Kimber is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kimber has hold of Chimaev's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Chimaev seems comfortable defending it but Kimber has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Chimaev is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Chimaev is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Kimber couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Willy Kimber!
Our winner, Willy Kimber, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ethan Danaher (ranked 3985 p4p, 5484 weight class) and Chadwick Forever (ranked 494 p4p, 563 weight class). Ethan Danaher has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ethan Danaher!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Chadwick Forever!
The judges for this bout are Aleksei Zolotukhin, Vladimir Khabensky and Ivan Kurochkin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Forever tries a low kick but Danaher avoids it.
Forever lands with a slapping head kick.
Nice takedown defense from Forever. No joy for Danaher on that attempt.
Danaher goes for a double leg but Forever avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Forever continues to drive forward.
Forever turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Forever trying to control the action but Danaher is working from the bottom.
Danaher is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Forever's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Danaher actively working from the bottom here.
Danaher trying to hold on to Forever's head to control him but Forever postures up.
Danaher looking for submissions off his back.
Forever wants to control but Danaher is keeping him busy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Forever is working for a submission of some sort.
Danaher is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Forever pulls his head out easily.
Danaher looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Forever pushes past his half guard into mount!
We've been hearing good reports from Danaher's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Danaher wants to hold on but Forever pushes him away.
Danaher is in all sorts of trouble here.
Danaher is working hard here to advance position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Forever is looking to work his way around to Danaher's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Forever controlling the position easily from mount.
Forever pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Forever is trying to stand up but he's being controlled by his opponent.
Forever trying to control but Danaher is having none of it.
Forever looking for a guillotine from mount but Danaher is having none of it.
Danaher is desperately trying to improve his position but Forever has a good base and remains in mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Danaher prevents Forever from taking his back.
Forever tries to stand up but he's trapped just for the moment.
Danaher working to try and regain half guard.
Forever avoids the attempt from Danaher to control.
Danaher defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Forever.
Danaher is in all sorts of trouble here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Danaher wants to hold on but Forever pushes him away.
Forever is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Danaher can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Danaher is desperately trying to improve his position but Forever has a good base and remains in mount.
Danaher manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Forever trying to control the action but Danaher is working from the bottom.
Forever works his way into full mount!
Danaher is trying to escape the mount.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Forever trying to control but he's not successful this time.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Chadwick Forever dominated that round.
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.
Forever lands a high kick!
Forever tries to clinch but Danaher moves out of range.
Forever pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Danaher throws a big counter combination but Forever scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Forever clinches.
Danaher is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Forever gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Danaher blocks a body shot from Forever.
Forever tries to work over Danaher's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Danaher wants a takedown but no success here.
Danaher has Forever pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Forever manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ethan Danaher. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Forever misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Forever has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Forever prevents the takedown attempt.
Danaher is looking for a takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Danaher blocks a body shot from Forever.
Forever is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Forever with a knee to the head.
Forever digs a right hand into Danaher's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Danaher's gas tank.
Forever scores with a knee to the head.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Forever landing some nice looking knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Danaher is working for takedown but Forever is calmly controlling the position for now.
Forever landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Danaher wants to take the fight to the mat but Forever manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Forever landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Forever with a knee to the head.
 It looks like Ethan Danaher has been cut.
Forever with a knee to the head.
Forever doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Forever connects with a knee to the head.
Forever doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Danaher changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Forever fights it off and pushes away nicely.
A solid leg kick lands there for Forever.
Forever connects with a solid leg kick.
Forever tries to clinch but Danaher moves out of range.
Forever doesn't manage to clinch there - Danaher circles away.
Forever keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Forever closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Forever crunches a lovely knee into Danaher's ribcage.
Forever putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Danaher in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Forever with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Forever crunches a lovely knee into Danaher's ribcage.
Forever struggles to land a body shot inside as Danaher controls his hands.
Danaher takes a knee to the side of the body.
Forever is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Chadwick Forever seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Forever misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Forever prevents a takedown attempt there.
Forever landing knees to the head.
Forever landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Forever landing knees to the head.
Danaher has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Forever avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Forever goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Danaher is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Forever pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Forever connects with a nasty looking knee right to Danaher's face.
Danaher blocks a body shot from Forever.
Forever turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Danaher is looking for a sweep.
Forever trying to control the action but Danaher is working from the bottom.
Forever thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Chadwick Forever has got the better of the ground game so far.
Danaher is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Forever's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Forever moves nicely into side control.
Forever trying to control the position but Danaher is working away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Danaher regains half guard.
Danaher is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Forever pulls his head out easily.
Forever is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Danaher has managed to free his arm - good work.
Danaher actively working from the bottom here.
Forever is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Danaher doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Forever.
Forever is looking to stall here but Danaher recovers full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Chadwick Forever showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Ethan Danaher's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Danaher fails with the takedown.
Forever throws a nice looking combination but Danaher bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Danaher shoots in looking for a takedown but Forever manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Danaher's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Forever moves in looking to clinch but Danaher pushes him off.
Forever lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Danaher shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Forever sprawls well. Forever wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Danaher gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ethan Danaher. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Forever scores with a head kick. Danaher tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Danaher shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Forever as he avoids it easily.
Forever scores with a jab to the jaw.
Forever throws a head kick that misses.
Chadwick Forever seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Danaher avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Forever closes the distance and pushes Danaher back into the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Forever gets underhooks to prevent Danaher's takedown attempt.
Forever misses with a knee to the head.
Forever is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Forever using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Danaher has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Forever avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Danaher is fighting off a takedown attempt but Forever is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Danaher to the mat. Danaher regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Forever trying to control but Danaher is working from the bottom.
Danaher can't keep his opponent in guard - Forever advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Forever is looking to stall in half guard but Danaher is in no mood to hang around. He's locked up a Kimura from the bottom and has used it to sweep! He's held on to the kimura and is looking to finish here... will he get it... YES! Forever taps out and the crowd goes crazy! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Ethan Danaher!
During a confident post fight interview, Ethan Danaher thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Big Ibbi (ranked 2854 p4p, 5037 weight class) and Antonio Bertarelli (ranked 373 p4p, 577 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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26
190
5 - 2 - 0 |
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192
1 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
KO power |
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Excellent boxer
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Big Ibbi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Antonio Bertarelli!
The judges for this bout are Ivan Kurochkin, Illya Tyunina and Dmitry Maklakov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bertarelli swats away the attempt to clinch by Ibbi.
A nice side step and Bertarelli releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Ibbi wants to clinch
and Bertarelli counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ibbi wants to clinch up but Bertarelli keeps it at a distance.
Ibbi tries to clinch
and Bertarelli counters with a stiff right hand.
Big Ibbi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ibbi shoots and misses
and Bertarelli counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ibbi is looking to clinch but Bertarelli is avoiding it.
Ibbi connects with a crisp jab.
Bertarelli throws a lazy right hand but Ibbi sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ibbi misses with a takedown
and Bertarelli counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ibbi ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ibbi tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Bertarelli throws a series of punches but Ibbi moves out of range.
Bertarelli swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bertarelli moves out of range of the strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bertarelli thuds his right hand into Ibbi's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Ibbi gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Bertarelli counters with a series of strikes. Ibbi will be more careful next time no doubt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Big Ibbi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ibbi throws a good cross that connects.
Ibbi is looking to clinch but Bertarelli is avoiding it.
Bertarelli circles away from the clinch attempt.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Bertarelli! But no joy.
Antonio Bertarelli is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ibbi throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ibbi's corner calls for a 1-2. Ibbi obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Bertarelli swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ibbi darts in trying to clinch
and Bertarelli counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nice sprawl there from Bertarelli as Ibbi shoots in.
Bertarelli let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Ibbi moves to clinch but Bertarelli breaks away
and Bertarelli counters with a stiff right hand.
A big right from Bertarelli misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ibbi is looking to clinch but Bertarelli is avoiding it.
Bertarelli goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Ibbi tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Bertarelli counters with a stiff right hand.
Bertarelli throws a right hand that Ibbi ducks under and follows up with a left that Ibbi also avoids with ease.
Bertarelli with a nice cross.
Ibbi tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bertarelli swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Bertarelli is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Ibbi had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Ibbi shoots in and drives through. Bertarelli sprawls well.
Ibbi shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Bertarelli looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Bertarelli ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ibbi moves away.
Ibbi doesn't manage to clinch there - Bertarelli circles away.
Ibbi tries to close the distance and clinch but Bertarelli swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A slow jab from Bertarelli misses its intended target.
Ibbi tries to clinch up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ibbi wants to clinch
and Bertarelli counters with a two punch combo.
Ibbi avoids the body shot from Bertarelli.
Ibbi shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Ibbi showed some decent athleticism there.
Bertarelli manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Ibbi keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Bertarelli's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Bertarelli manages to break the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ibbi bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A slow jab from Bertarelli misses its intended target.
Bertarelli circles away from the clinch attempt
enabling Bertarelli to counter with a crisp jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ibbi tries to clinch but Bertarelli is having none of it.
Bertarelli takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Ibbi tries to clinch but Bertarelli is having none of it.
Bertarelli lands a jab to the head.
Bertarelli missing with a left hand there. Ibbi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bertarelli throws out a loose jab but Ibbi uses good head movement to avoid it.
A jab from Bertarelli finds it's way through Ibbi's defenses.
Ibbi throws a lazy uppercut
and Bertarelli counters with a nice uppercut.
Ibbi moves away from the strike by Bertarelli.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bertarelli. Ibbi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ibbi fails in his attempt to clinch.
Nice takedown defense from Bertarelli. No joy for Ibbi on that attempt.
Bertarelli has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Ibbi is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Ibbi shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Bertarelli but Bertarelli pushes him off and we're back to square one.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Antonio Bertarelli dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Bertarelli takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Ibbi moves out of range as Bertarelli strikes.
Bertarelli 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.
Ibbi tries to clinch there but Bertarelli circles away.
Ibbi defending well as Bertarelli loads up on a big left hand.
Bertarelli leaves Ibbi with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Bertarelli waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ibbi.
Bertarelli misses the jab.
Ibbi rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Bertarelli counters with a stiff right hand.
Ibbi lands a jab to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ibbi is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Bertarelli missing with a left hand there. Ibbi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ibbi tries to clinch there but Bertarelli circles away.
Bertarelli is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Ibbi with a body shot.
Ibbi uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ibbi doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Ibbi shoots in and drives through. Bertarelli sprawls well.
Bertarelli punishes Ibbi's body with a nice straight punch.
Antonio Bertarelli seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bertarelli looks to score with a jab to the body but Ibbi is just out of range.
Ibbi was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Ibbi closes the distance and clinches up with Bertarelli, looking for a takedown. Ibbi pushes Bertarelli against the cage but Bertarelli circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Big Ibbi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ibbi shoots in for a takedown but Bertarelli shows good takedown defense.
Ibbi tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bertarelli paws at him with a jab and circles away.
As Ibbi backs off Bertarelli throws a huge counter combo but Ibbi manages to avoid it all.
A big left from Bertarelli misses.
Ibbi is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Bertarelli throws out a counter right but Ibbi avoids it with no problem.
Ibbi swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ibbi tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ibbi tries for a takedown but Bertarelli circles away easily
and Bertarelli counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ibbi tries to clinch but Bertarelli is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ibbi misses with a lunging right hand
and Bertarelli counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Bertarelli ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ibbi moves away.
Bertarelli circles away from the clinch attempt.
Bertarelli looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Ibbi tries to close the distance and clinch but Bertarelli swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Ibbi fails with an attempt to clinch.
Ibbi closes the distance but Bertarelli moves to the side
and Bertarelli counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bertarelli throws a right and a left that Ibbi avoids nicely.
Bertarelli has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bertarelli misses with a hook. Ibbi ducked under it nicely.
Bertarelli lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Ibbi backs up against the cage.
Bertarelli defending well as Ibbi loads up on a big left hand.
Bertarelli throws a hook but Ibbi avoids it easily.
Ibbi drives through with a takedown into Bertarelli's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Bertarelli is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Bertarelli has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Ibbi can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Bertarelli is pulling down on Ibbi's head. It's preventing any offense from Ibbi, at least for the moment.
Ibbi drops back looking for a leg! Bertarelli is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Bertarelli manages to kick Ibbi off! Ibbi jumps back into Bertarelli's guard.
Ibbi drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Bertarelli dives on top into guard.
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.
Bertarelli controlling from the top position.
Bertarelli trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bertarelli content to stall in guard here.
Let's hope that Bertarelli has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Ibbi is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Antonio Bertarelli showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! 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.
Ibbi is trying hard to land a takedown here. Bertarelli sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Bertarelli now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Ibbi connects with the punch.
Ibbi doesn't manage to clinch there - Bertarelli circles away.
Ibbi is looking to clinch but Bertarelli is avoiding it.
Ibbi misses with a takedown attempt
and Bertarelli counters with a straight right hand.
Bertarelli misses with a jab, cross combination.
Ibbi throws a left and a right that both miss
and Bertarelli counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Bertarelli misses with a looping left.
A swing and a miss from Bertarelli.
Bertarelli throws a series of punches but Ibbi avoids them all with ease.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ibbi moves into range and clinches up with Bertarelli.
Bertarelli lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Ibbi wants a takedown but no success here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Big Ibbi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bertarelli breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Bertarelli looks to score with a jab to the body but Ibbi is just out of range.
Ibbi is looking to clinch but Bertarelli is avoiding it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ibbi tries to clinch but Bertarelli moves away
and Bertarelli counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nice cross by Ibbi.
Ibbi tries to clinch up
letting Bertarelli counter with a right hand.
Ibbi with a poor takedown
and Bertarelli connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ibbi tries to clinch up but Bertarelli circles away and keeps his distance.
Bertarelli throws a hook to the side of Ibbi's head but Ibbi sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ibbi wants to clinch up but Bertarelli keeps it at a distance.
Bertarelli ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Bertarelli misses with a body shot.
A slow jab from Bertarelli misses its intended target.
Ibbi is looking to clinch.
Ibbi smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bertarelli fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ibbi manages to avoid it.
Ibbi shoots in for a double leg but Bertarelli sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Ibbi tries to clinch but Bertarelli moves out of range.
Bertarelli changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ibbi displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bertarelli throws out the jab.
Bertarelli throws out a loose jab but Ibbi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ibbi staying out of range there.
Ibbi has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Bertarelli finds it's way round the side to connect with Ibbi's head.
Ibbi tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Bertarelli manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Bertarelli throws a combination that misses
and Ibbi counters with a stiff right hand.
Bertarelli ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Ibbi displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bertarelli throws out the jab.
Nice defenses there by Bertarelli.
Bertarelli is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ibbi.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bertarelli misses with a hook. Ibbi ducked under it nicely.
Ibbi lands with a straight right. Bertarelli didn't see that one coming.
Bertarelli is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ibbi.
Ibbi moves in looking to clinch but Bertarelli pushes him off.
Ibbi tries to clinch but Bertarelli moves out of range.
Bertarelli circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ibbi moves in looking to clinch but Bertarelli pushes him off.
Ibbi with a lazy takedown attempt
and Bertarelli connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bertarelli looks to score with a jab to the body but Ibbi is just out of range.
Ibbi tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Bertarelli counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ibbi takes one to the side of the head.
Antonio Bertarelli is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Ibbi misses the jab.
Ibbi moves in looking to clinch but Bertarelli pushes him off.
Bertarelli lands with a nice body punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Ibbi.
Ibbi fails with an attempt to clinch.
Ibbi fails in his attempt to clinch.
A big right from Bertarelli misses.
Bertarelli looks to land a right hand but Ibbi moved out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ibbi looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Bertarelli keeps the fight on the outside.
Bertarelli is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Ibbi with a body shot.
Bertarelli throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Ibbi looks for a takedown but Bertarelli sprawls well.
Bertarelli throws a hook to the side of Ibbi's head but Ibbi sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ibbi misses with a straight left.
Bertarelli misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Big Ibbi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ibbi throws a jab but it's blocked by Bertarelli.
And that's the end of the fight!
Antonio Bertarelli comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Bertarelli has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight for Antonio Bertarelli!
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight for Antonio Bertarelli!
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight for Antonio Bertarelli!
Antonio Bertarelli wins by unanimous decision!
Antonio Bertarelli decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
The defeated Big Ibbi had this to say: 'Honestly i dont care cause u do lose at some points yk so im not sad'.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Attila The Hun (ranked 2791 p4p, 5195 weight class) and Marc Murat (ranked 105 p4p, 175 weight class). Attila The Hun has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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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 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Attila The Hun!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Marc Murat!
The judges for this bout are Igor Prikhodko, Fedor Mirinova and Illya Tyunina.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Murat takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
We've been told by The Hun's head coaches at Training Grounds that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Nice cross by The Hun.
A jab from Murat misses.
The Hun swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
The Hun feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Murats jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
 It looks like Marc Murat has been cut.
The Hun with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A shot to the body from Murat misses
and The Hun counters with a crisp right that sends Murat to the canvas! The Hun follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Attila The Hun!
After winning the bout, Attila The Hun thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Manus Murphy (ranked 1656 p4p, 1479 weight class) and Vlad Dracula (ranked 217 p4p, 202 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Manus Murphy has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Manus Murphy seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Manus Murphy!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Vlad Dracula!
The judges for this bout are Ivan Kurochkin, Aleksandr Martynov and Viktor Lagutenko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dracula missing with a left hand there. Murphy was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Dracula loads up on a big right hand but Murphy slips the punch.
Dracula looks to land a left hand but Murphy moved out of range nicely.
Dracula throws out a loose jab but Murphy uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dracula throws a body punch but Murphy moves out of range.
Dracula misses with a straight left.
Murphy ducks under a wild hook from Dracula.
Murphy is looking to clinch but Dracula is avoiding it.
Murphy looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A big left from Dracula misses.
Murphy displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dracula throws out the jab.
Dracula throws a lazy right hand but Murphy sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Dracula has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Murphy keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dracula.
A telegraphed right hand from Dracula misses the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murphy moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Dracula misses with an uppercut
and Murphy holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Murphy manages to pull guard.
Murphy tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Murphy is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Murphy wants to sweep but no luck.
Murphy looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Dracula postures up.
Murphy is pulling down on Dracula's head. It's preventing any offense from Dracula, at least for the moment.
Murphy is trying to keep Dracula in close.
Murphy looking for a guillotine here but Dracula defends easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dracula looking to sit in guard and control but Murphy gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Dracula can't keep his opponent in guard - Murphy advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Dracula is looking to regain full guard. He's left an arm up in the air though and Murphy has latched onto it... Big trouble! Murphy pivots for an armbar - it's in tight and it Dracula is tapping in no time flat! Great counter grappling there from Murphy!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Manus Murphy!
Manus Murphy is the new light heavyweight champion!
A very excited looking Manus Murphy rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
Vlad Dracula was interviewed post fight and said 'My penis hurts'.
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