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BLAZE 24 NICOLETTA V DRACULA 2 PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Rogan Grimes (ranked 3563 p4p, 2805 weight class) and Bualong Sitsongrit (ranked 397 p4p, 335 weight class). Rogan Grimes 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 lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Rogan Grimes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Bualong Sitsongrit!
The judges for this bout are Fedor Mirinova, Illya Tyunina and Aleksandr Martynov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sitsongrit throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Sitsongrit tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Grimes was well out of range. Poor timing from Sitsongrit.
Grimes uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sitsongrit.
Grimes moves out of range as Sitsongrit throws a body kick.
Sitsongrit displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Grimes throws out the jab.
Grimes definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Grimes manages to avoid it.
Grimes lands the left hand.
Sitsongrit tries to score with a low kick but Grimes moves his leg out of the way.
Sitsongrit throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Grimes sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Grimes takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Grimes is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Sitsongrit displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Grimes throws out the jab.
Grimes connects with a body shot.
Grimes looks to land a left hand but Sitsongrit moved out of range nicely.
Sitsongrit throws an overhand right that lands on Grimes's shoulder, as Grimes tries to avoid the shot.
Grimes throws an overhand right that lands on Sitsongrit's shoulder, as Sitsongrit tries to avoid the shot.
Sitsongrit will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Bualong Sitsongrit seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sitsongrit fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Grimes manages to avoid it.
Sitsongrit pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Grimes throwing a counter right hand but Sitsongrit manages to avoid it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sitsongrit uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Grimes.
Sitsongrit lands with a nice body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grimes walks forward, straight into a front kick from Sitsongrit.
A low kick from Sitsongrit is predictable there
and Grimes counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Sitsongrit throws a leg kick which misses Grimes's front leg but catches the back leg as Grimes tries to avoid it.
Sitsongrit misses with an attempted mid kick.
Grimes checks the leg kick nicely there.
Grimes fakes the leg kick and cracks Sitsongrit in the body.
Grimes blocks a head kick by Sitsongrit.
Grimes scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Grimes stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Grimes takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Grimes lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Grimes misses with a kick to the body.
Sitsongrit takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Grimes misses with an uppercut. Sitsongrit saw that one coming.
Sitsongrit gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Grimes.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Sitsongrit throws a leg kick
and Grimes counters with a straight right hand.
Sitsongrit goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A head kick misses from Grimes.
Sitsongrit bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Sitsongrit!
Grimes moves away from the strike by Sitsongrit.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grimes stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Sitsongrit.
Grimes connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Grimes scores with a sloppy right hand. Sitsongrit should have avoided that one.
Sitsongrit ducks right into an uppercut from Grimes.
Sitsongrit lands a leg kick that knocks Grimes off balance momentarily.
Grimes slips a straight right by Sitsongrit.
Grimes lands a nice shot to the body.
Nice shot lands for Sitsongrit.
Grimes is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Sitsongrit connects with a solid leg kick.
Grimes takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Good exchange - Sitsongrit coming out on top.
Sitsongrit staying out of range there.
Grimes works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Grimes throws a right hand that misses
and Sitsongrit counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Grimes moves out of range as Sitsongrit strikes.
Grimes throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Sitsongrit.
Grimes on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Grimes throws a lazy right hand but Sitsongrit sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A head kick from Grimes lands but Sitsongrit takes it in his stride.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sitsongrit. Grimes does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grimes throws the kick towards the body but Sitsongrit avoids it.
Grimes lands with a straight right. Sitsongrit didn't see that one coming.
Grimes moves away from the strike by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Grimes throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Grimes takes one to the side of the head.
Grimes walks forward, straight into a front kick from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Grimes throws out the jab.
Grimes blocks a low kick nicely.
Sitsongrit feints and then cracks Grimes's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Grimes down.
Sitsongrit walks into a left hand.
Sitsongrit throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Grimes is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sitsongrit.
Grimes paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Grimes lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Grimes misses the shot to the body.
Sitsongrit blocks the body kick.
Sitsongrit throws a front kick that sends Grimes stumbling back into the cage.
Sitsongrit throws the kick towards the body but Grimes avoids it.
Grimes dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grimes throws an overhand right that lands on Sitsongrit's shoulder, as Sitsongrit tries to avoid the shot.
Sitsongrit feints a counter leg kick.
Sitsongrit lands a jab to Grimes's midsection.
Sitsongrit turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Grimes swings for the body but Sitsongrit moves out of range.
Grimes looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Grimes throws an overhand right that lands on Sitsongrit's shoulder, as Sitsongrit tries to avoid the shot.
Sitsongrit misses with a body shot.
Sitsongrit throws a hook but Grimes blocks it.
Sitsongrit thumps Grimes with a low kick.
Grimes takes a swing at Sitsongrit's ribcage but misses.
Sitsongrit takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Grimes is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Grimes throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Grimes takes one to the chin there.
Sitsongrit takes a swing at Grimes's ribcage but misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Grimes fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Sitsongrit misses with the body kick
and Grimes connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Sitsongrit misses with a kick to the body.
It looked like Grimes was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Sitsongrit.
Decent striking displayed by Grimes there.
Sitsongrit throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
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 Rogan Grimes will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Sitsongrit avoids the head kick by Grimes.
Nice defenses there by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit misses with the combination.
Grimes pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sitsongrit flicks out a counter leg kick but Grimes steps away.
Grimes slips under a jab.
Sitsongrit lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Sitsongrit.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Sitsongrit walks into a left hand.
Grimes throws out a loose jab but Sitsongrit uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sitsongrit is looking to score with low kicks.
Grimes walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Sitsongrit connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A swing and a miss from Sitsongrit.
Grimes tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sitsongrit was well out of range. Poor timing from Grimes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Grimes lands a body shot.
Sitsongrit bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Sitsongrit lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Grimes lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grimes tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Grimes defending well as Sitsongrit loads up on a big left hand.
A counter left hand to the body from Grimes misses its target.
Grimes rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Sitsongrit moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Sitsongrit slips a straight right by Grimes.
Grimes goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Decent striking displayed by Sitsongrit there.
Rogan Grimes is winning the standup battle so far.
Grimes throws a shot from downtown. Sitsongrit moves away and avoids it.
Sitsongrit's corner calls for a 1-2. Sitsongrit obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Sitsongrit misses the shot to the body.
Grimes was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Grimes on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Sitsongrit. Sitsongrit obviously looking to wear him down.
Grimes misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
The fighters circling - Grimes throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Grimes looks to land a left hand but Sitsongrit moved out of range nicely.
An inside leg kick lands from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit throws a front kick that sends Grimes stumbling back into the cage.
Sitsongrit keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Grimes.
Sitsongrit was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Grimes misses with a left hand
and Sitsongrit counters with a stiff right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A punch combination from Sitsongrit misses.
Sitsongrit swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Sitsongrit throws a chopping leg kick but Grimes manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
A counter left hand to the body from Grimes misses its target.
Grimes will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sitsongrit scores with a head kick. Grimes tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Sitsongrit connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Sitsongrit scores with a nice body kick.
A left lands for Grimes.
Sitsongrit has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Grimes dodges the punch combination from Sitsongrit.
Grimes lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Sitsongrit circles away quickly and effectively.
Sitsongrit uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Sitsongrit dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Sitsongrit - that will leave a mark!
Grimes is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Sitsongrit fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Grimes manages to avoid it.
Grimes misses the shot to the body.
Grimes throws a good cross that connects.
The fighters circle momentarily. Sitsongrit darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Grimes takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Sitsongrit ducks under a wild hook from Grimes.
Left hook, right uppercut from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit with a nice calf kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit throws a poor cross that misses
and Sitsongrit takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sitsongrit throws a hook but Grimes avoids it easily.
Grimes blocks a head kick by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Grimes thuds his right hand into Sitsongrit's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Sitsongrit displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Grimes throws out the jab.
Sitsongrit fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Sitsongrit looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Grimes is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Grimes connects with a body shot that sends Sitsongrit's belly button to the back.
Grimes ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sitsongrit moves away.
Sitsongrit connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Sitsongrit tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Grimes is able to avoid easily.
Grimes with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Sitsongrit to score with a decent uppercut.
Sitsongrit takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sitsongrit fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Grimes manages to avoid it.
Sitsongrit throws a lazy right hand but Grimes sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Grimes takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit avoids the head kick by Grimes.
Grimes moves out of range as Sitsongrit strikes.
Grimes fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Sitsongrit on the side of the head.
Grimes has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit is looking to land body kicks.
Grimes throws a series of punches but Sitsongrit avoids them all with ease.
Sitsongrit lands a head kick. Grimes smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Grimes throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Grimes misses with a straight left.
Sitsongrit lands with a thumping leg kick.
A jab lands there for Grimes.
Grimes takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Grimes throws a head kick that misses.
Grimes swinging wildly here.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Grimes keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Grimes was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Sitsongrit scores with a jab.
Grimes gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit throws a body kick that misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bualong Sitsongrit showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Sitsongrit lands a lovely overhand right.
Sitsongrit swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Grimes counters with a stiff right hand.
Grimes throws out a loose jab but Sitsongrit uses good head movement to avoid it.
A telegraphed right hand from Sitsongrit misses the target.
Grimes lands a head shot.
Grimes misses with a hook. Sitsongrit ducked under it nicely.
Sitsongrit throws a chopping leg kick but Grimes manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Grimes looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
A jab from Sitsongrit misses.
Grimes on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Sitsongrit with a hook.
Sitsongrit takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Sitsongrit throws a leg kick
and Grimes counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Sitsongrit cracks Grimes with an open hand slap.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Grimes looks to throw the jab but Sitsongrit is out of range.
Sitsongrit throws a leg kick but Grimes moved away.
Sitsongrit fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Grimes is out of range.
Sitsongrit looks to land a right hand but Grimes moved out of range.
Sitsongrit tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Grimes lands a slapping body shot.
Sitsongrit misses with a body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big left from Sitsongrit misses.
Grimes throwing a counter right hand but Sitsongrit manages to avoid it.
Grimes connects with a looping right hand.
Grimes connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Sitsongrit paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Sitsongrit swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sitsongrit misses with a head kick.
Grimes misses with a hook. Sitsongrit ducked under it nicely.
Sitsongrit misses with a body kick.
Nice defenses there by Grimes.
Grimes is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Sitsongrit slips under a jab.
Sitsongrit getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Sitsongrit lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Sitsongrit moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Sitsongrit throws an overhand right that lands on Grimes's shoulder, as Grimes tries to avoid the shot.
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!
Sitsongrit slips a straight right by Grimes.
And Sitsongrit responds with a good body kick, but Grimes manages to step out the way in time.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Sitsongrit 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 Grimes has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Grimes and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Sitsongrit defending well as Grimes loads up on a big left hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit is looking to land body kicks.
Sitsongrit throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Sitsongrit jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Grimes misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Grimes plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Grimes checks a leg kick.
The fighters circling - Grimes throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sitsongrit tries a quick counter leg kick but Grimes is wise to it.
Grimes throws a nice head kick!
Grimes gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Sloppy strikes from Sitsongrit. Those never looked like landing.
Grimes slips under a jab.
Nice cross by Grimes.
Sitsongrit has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Sitsongrit takes a swing at Grimes's ribcage but misses.
Sitsongrit connects with a crisp jab.
Sitsongrit bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sitsongrit throws a jab when Grimes was well out of range.
Sitsongrit ducks under a wild hook from Grimes.
Sitsongrit gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Grimes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grimes thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Sitsongrit if he has to take too many more of those.
Sitsongrit lands a nice shot that snaps Grimes's head back.
A clash of legs there as Grimes blocks the low kick.
Grimes tries to bum rush Sitsongrit with a series of wild strikes but Sitsongrit uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Sitsongrit looks for the body kick but Grimes saw that one coming.
Grimes tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Sitsongrit throws a jab when Grimes was well out of range.
Grimes throws a sloppy head kick and Sitsongrit moves out of range easily.
Grimes takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Grimes slips under a jab.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Sitsongrit.
Grimes slips a jab from Sitsongrit.
Grimes wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Sitsongrit misses with a leg kick.
Grimes blocks a leg kick.
Sitsongrit bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Grimes checks the leg kick nicely there.
Some bone on bone action there as Grimes checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Sitsongrit throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Grimes.
Sitsongrit misses with a low kick.
Sitsongrit throws a leg kick but Grimes sees it coming and moves out of range.
Grimes was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Sitsongrit throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Grimes swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Grimes throws a push kick but Sitsongrit slaps the foot to one side.
Grimes misses with an uppercut.
Sitsongrit throws a hook but Grimes avoids it easily.
Grimes keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sitsongrit throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Grimes scores with a body shot.
Grimes lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Grimes throws a head kick that misses.
A nice side step and Sitsongrit releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Sitsongrit throws a hook but Grimes blocks it.
Sitsongrit moves out of range as Grimes strikes.
Sitsongrit throws the left hand but Grimes avoids the punch easily.
Grimes throws a big counter combination but Sitsongrit scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Sitsongrit catches Grimes with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Bualong Sitsongrit.
Well Sitsongrit 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 Fedor Mirinova scores the fight for Bualong Sitsongrit!
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight as a draw!
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight for Bualong Sitsongrit!
Bualong Sitsongrit wins by majority decision!
Bualong Sitsongrit seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Harve Spalding (ranked 24736 p4p, 6610 weight class) and Machupa Rodikwamikambe (ranked 288 p4p, 281 weight class). Rodikwamikambe has chosen Boy Harsher - Run as his entrance music. Machupa Rodikwamikambe 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 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Harve Spalding!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Machupa Rodikwamikambe!
The judges for this bout are Illya Tyunina, Aleksei Zolotukhin and Viktor Lagutenko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rodikwamikambe throws out a powerful jab.
Rodikwamikambe slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
 Spalding is rocked!
Spalding falls off balance throwing a combination
and Rodikwamikambe counters with a beautiful right hand that knocks Spalding out cold! What a finish! Rodikwamikambe is going crazy, running around the mat, summersaulting off the corner posts and screaming into the cameras. Something tells me he's pretty happy!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Machupa Rodikwamikambe!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Rona Gonna Get Onya (ranked 6011 p4p, 3038 weight class) and Gen Tenryu (ranked 706 p4p, 435 weight class). The key to victory for Rona Gonna Get Onya has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Rona Gonna Get Onya!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Gen Tenryu!
The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Valeri Chadov and Fedor Mirinova.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tenryu slaps away a takedown attempt from Gonna Get Onya, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Gonna Get Onya closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Tenryu quickly recovers to half guard.
Gonna Get Onya is thwarting Tenryu's attempts to control the position.
Gonna Get Onya is taking a breather. Tenryu says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gonna Get Onya throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Gonna Get Onya throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tenryu wants to improve his position but Gonna Get Onya is controlling well.
Gonna Get Onya throwing shots but Tenryu is blocking nicely.
Tenryu is doing well to control the position and prevent Gonna Get Onya from advancing to side control.
Gonna Get Onya wants to control but Tenryu is keeping him busy.
Gonna Get Onya wants to advance to full mount but Tenryu doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Gonna Get Onya 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.
Tenryu trying to control the position.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Tenryu misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gonna Get Onya.
Gonna Get Onya uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tenryu.
Gonna Get Onya pushes Tenryu up against the cage in a clinch.
Gonna Get Onya tries to pull guard but Tenryu forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Gonna Get Onya tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Tenryu smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rona Gonna Get Onya. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tenryu ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gonna Get Onya moves away.
Tenryu scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Gonna Get Onya just misses with a punch to the body.
Gonna Get Onya fails in his attempt to clinch.
Tenryu swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Gen Tenryu is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gonna Get Onya closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Tenryu quickly recovers to half guard.
Tenryu kicks Gonna Get Onya off and gets back to his feet.
Gonna Get Onya shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Tenryu as he jumps to the side.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tenryu tests Gonna Get Onya's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Tenryu lands a right hook to the body.
Tenryu throws a jab but it's blocked by Gonna Get Onya.
Tenryu takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Gonna Get Onya goes for a double leg but Tenryu avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Tenryu continues to drive forward.
Tenryu throws out a counter right but Gonna Get Onya avoids it with no problem.
Tenryu escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Tenryu swings for the body but Gonna Get Onya moves out of range.
Tenryu is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Gonna Get Onya.
As Tenryu tries to get set, Gonna Get Onya tries to push him back and clinch up but Tenryu manages to avoid the attempt.
Tenryu thuds his right hand into Gonna Get Onya's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Tenryu throws out a loose jab but Gonna Get Onya uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gonna Get Onya bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gonna Get Onya throws a right and a left that both miss.
Tenryu jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Tenryu avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Gonna Get Onya throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Tenryu looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Tenryu misses the shot to the body.
Gonna Get Onya shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Tenryu is trying to defend but Gonna Get Onya finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Tenryu makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tenryu misses with a hook. Gonna Get Onya ducked under it nicely.
Tenryu just misses with a punch to the body.
Gonna Get Onya closes this distance looking for a takedown but Tenryu circles away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Gen Tenryu dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Gonna Get Onya takes the fight into the clinch.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Gonna Get Onya's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Gonna Get Onya ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Tenryu looks to score with a jab to the body but Gonna Get Onya is just out of range.
Gonna Get Onya misses with a takedown attempt
enabling Tenryu to counter with a crisp jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gonna Get Onya keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gonna Get Onya shoots in but Tenryu avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Tenryu scores with a nice head shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gonna Get Onya is looking to clinch.
Tenryu avoids the head kick by Gonna Get Onya.
Gonna Get Onya ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Gonna Get Onya misses with a head kick.
Tenryu lands a lovely overhand right.
Tenryu fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gonna Get Onya manages to avoid it.
Gonna Get Onya throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Tenryu throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Tenryu has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Gonna Get Onya tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Tenryu counters with a left to the body.
Tenryu punishes Gonna Get Onya's body with a nice straight punch.
Gonna Get Onya gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Gonna Get Onya fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rona Gonna Get Onya. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gonna Get Onya shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Gonna Get Onya tries a head kick but it misses.
Gonna Get Onya uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tenryu.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tenryu takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Tenryu misses the shot to the body.
Gonna Get Onya has taken the fight to the clinch.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Tenryu.
Gonna Get Onya tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Tenryu just stands there and leans against the cage.
Tenryu manages to break the clinch.
Gonna Get Onya tries to score a power double leg takedown but Tenryu sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Gonna Get Onya somewhat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gonna Get Onya avoids the body shot from Tenryu.
Tenryu checks a low kick from Gonna Get Onya.
A little jabbing left from Tenryu on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Gonna Get Onya fails to land with a series of punches.
Tenryu circles away from the clinch attempt.
Gonna Get Onya clinches with his opponent.
Tenryu prevents the takedown attempt.
Gonna Get Onya working aggressively here.
Tenryu breaks from the clinch.
Gonna Get Onya throws a head kick but Tenryu moves out of range.
Tenryu misses with a body shot.
Gonna Get Onya throws a push kick but Tenryu slaps the foot to one side.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A slow jab from Tenryu misses its intended target.
Gonna Get Onya walks into a straight right hand from Tenryu.
Gonna Get Onya moves away from the strike by Tenryu.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tenryu. Gonna Get Onya does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tenryu scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Gonna Get Onya shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Tenryu defends it nicely.
Gonna Get Onya darts in trying to clinch
and Tenryu counters with a right hand to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gonna Get Onya fails with an attempt to clinch.
Tenryu throws out a counter right but Gonna Get Onya avoids it with no problem.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Gen Tenryu showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Tenryu with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Gonna Get Onya is defended easily by Tenryu.
Gonna Get Onya ducks under a wild hook from Tenryu.
Gonna Get Onya went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Tenryu dips to his left and cracks Gonna Get Onya with an uppercut!
Tenryu throws a shot from downtown. Gonna Get Onya moves away and avoids it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tenryu. Gonna Get Onya does a little dance to reset his feet.
A big left from Tenryu misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gonna Get Onya tries for a takedown but Tenryu circles away easily
and Tenryu counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Gen Tenryu seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Tenryu scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Gonna Get Onya has taken the fight to the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tenryu breaks from the clinch.
Gonna Get Onya closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Tenryu quickly recovers to half guard.
Tenryu manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Gonna Get Onya keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
The referee calls for Tenryu to work.
Gonna Get Onya manages to break the clinch.
Tenryu clobbers Gonna Get Onya with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Gonna Get Onya shoots in for a double leg but Tenryu sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rona Gonna Get Onya. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tenryu avoids the head kick by Gonna Get Onya.
Tenryu appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gonna Get Onya tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Tenryu is able to avoid easily.
Tenryu swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Gonna Get Onya tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Tenryu paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A head kick by Gonna Get Onya misses
letting Tenryu counter with a right hand.
Gonna Get Onya tries to clinch there but Tenryu circles away.
Tenryu now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Good standup being displayed there by Tenryu as he connects with a hook.
Tenryu lunges at Gonna Get Onya with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Gonna Get Onya's hand.
Gonna Get Onya misses with a takedown
and Tenryu counters with a stiff right hand.
 It looks like Rona Gonna Get Onya has been cut.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Tenryu misses with a hook. Gonna Get Onya ducked under it nicely.
Tenryu jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Gonna Get Onya tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Tenryu paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Rona Gonna Get Onya is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Gonna Get Onya clinches with his opponent.
Gonna Get Onya can't get the takedown.
Tenryu breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tenryu. Gonna Get Onya does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tenryu just misses with a punch to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gonna Get Onya closes this distance looking for a takedown but Tenryu circles away.
Tenryu looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Tenryu takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Tenryu misses with a straight right.
Gonna Get Onya blocks a jab.
Gonna Get Onya is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Tenryu.
Tenryu lands with an uppercut that bounces Gonna Get Onya off the cage and back into range.
Gonna Get Onya has taken the fight to the clinch.
Gonna Get Onya fails to pull guard.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Tenryu as Gonna Get Onya tries to tie him up.
Gonna Get Onya tries to stall but Tenryu uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Gonna Get Onya can't seem to implement his control oriented gameplan at the moment. That's no bad thing of course, for those of us who want to see a good fight.
Tenryu manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Gen Tenryu is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gonna Get Onya breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Tenryu thows a left - swing and a miss!
It looked like Gonna Get Onya wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Tenryu misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gonna Get Onya.
Gonna Get Onya slips a straight right by Tenryu.
Gonna Get Onya displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tenryu throws out the jab.
Gonna Get Onya half committed to a counter leg kick.
Gonna Get Onya closes the distance and clinches.
Gonna Get Onya is trying to pull guard but Tenryu has him pressed against the cage.
Gonna Get Onya throws a punch but it's blocked by Tenryu.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gen Tenryu comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Tenryu winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight for Gen Tenryu!
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight for Gen Tenryu!
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight for Gen Tenryu!
Gen Tenryu wins by unanimous decision!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Sawyer Sean (ranked 2536 p4p, 3010 weight class) and Hanzo Hattori (ranked 361 p4p, 427 weight class). Sean comes to the cage accompanied by In Too Deep- Phil Collins. Hattori has chosen Red Warrior as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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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 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Sawyer Sean!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Hanzo Hattori!
The judges for this bout are Aleksandr Martynov, Valeri Chadov and Aleksei Zolotukhin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sean scores with a hook to the body. Hattori takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Sean scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
A swing and a miss from Sean.
A big left from Sean misses.
Sean throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The fighters circling - Sean throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sean stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Hattori misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Sean connects with a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hattori keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Hattori ducks under a wild hook from Sean.
Sean throws a good cross that connects.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hattori defending well as Sean loads up on a big left hand.
Sean cracks Hattori with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Sean has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Hattori to stand back up!
 Hattori is rocked!
Hattori gets tagged by a hook that puts him to sleep! Sean points and yells something to his unconcious foe before strutting off. Hattori wakes up just in time to hear Sean thank his coaches in the post fight interview.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Sawyer Sean!
A very excited looking Sawyer Sean 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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kang Aroo (ranked 5852 p4p, 6161 weight class) and Paul Raver (ranked 623 p4p, 642 weight class). Paul Raver 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 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Kang Aroo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Paul Raver!
The judges for this bout are Illya Tyunina, Aleksei Zolotukhin and Aleksandr Martynov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Raver throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nice sprawl there from Raver as Aroo shoots in.
Raver thinks about the counter body kick.
Raver takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
 It looks like Paul Raver has been cut.
Raver 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.
Aroo lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Raver circles away quickly and effectively.
Raver throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Aroo sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Aroo looks to clinch
and Raver counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A looping hook to the body misses from Raver. Aroo does a little dance to reset his feet.
Aroo stuns Raver with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Raver on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Raver defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Aroo.
Raver looks to land a body kick but Aroo moved away.
Raver throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Raver throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Aroo thuds a left hand into Raver's body.
Raver showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Aroo.
Raver pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Aroo went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Aroo with a body punch. A glancing blow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aroo lands a slapping body shot.
Aroo slips a jab from Raver.
Raver throws a hook but Aroo avoids it easily.
Raver shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Aroo's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Raver tries to free his leg and advance position but Aroo is retaining full guard.
Raver forces his way into half guard.
Aroo is looking to control Raver's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Aroo avoid being mounted?
Raver missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Raver winds up and cracks Aroo with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Aroo is looking for a sweep. Raver is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Raver not landing any meaningful shots this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aroo tries to roll over but Raver keeps him under control.
Raver thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Aroo's head.
Raver thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Aroo's head.
Raver is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Aroo blocking the ground and pound attempt from Raver.
Aroo blocking the ground and pound attempt from Raver.
Raver lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Aroo is looking to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Raver missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Aroo tries to get to full guard but Raver has control of the leg.
Raver seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Raver is trying to control. Aroo wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Raver missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Raver content to control rather than advance.
Aroo is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Reach Around that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Raver thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Aroo's head.
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.
Raver thows a huge punch but Aroo dodges it nicely.
Raver looking for a submission but Aroo manages to get full guard, putting an end to that submission attempt.
Raver cracks Aroo with a solid left hand.
Raver throws a big right hand that misses.
Raver working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Raver looking to sit in guard and control but Aroo gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Raver striking off his back but it's not causing Aroo any problems.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Raver is on top in guard.
Raver passes easily into side control. Nice work.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Paul Raver dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Paul Raver's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Aroo rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Raver moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Raver misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Aroo tries to sprawl but Raver drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Aroo tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Aroo keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Raver wants to control but Aroo is keeping him busy.
Aroo is holding on to half guard well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aroo tries to roll over but Raver keeps him under control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Raver lands a nice short elbow.
Raver is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Aroo wants to control but Raver is keeping busy.
Raver throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Aroo avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Raver.
Aroo gets full guard.
Aroo keeping moving, preventing Raver from controlling successfully.
Aroo knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Raver on the ground.
Raver looking to sit in guard and control but Aroo gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aroo got a little sloppy there for a moment and Raver has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Aroo has managed to get both his arms back between Raver's legs - danger averted.
Paul Raver has got the better of the ground game so far.
Aroo with a flurry of punches that miss.
Raver is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Raver had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Aroo defends it easily.
Raver lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Aroo wriggles free and stands up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aroo checks a leg kick.
Aroo lands a nice shot to the body.
Raver misses with the combination.
Kang Aroo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A punch combination from Raver misses.
Aroo swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Raver keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Aroo fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Raver fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Aroo sprawls well initially but Raver persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Aroo manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Raver is breathing heavily.
Paul Raver seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Raver is trying hard to land a takedown here. Aroo sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Raver closes this distance looking for a takedown but Aroo circles away.
Aroo's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Aroo duly obliges.
Aroo tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Raver paws at him with a jab and circles away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Raver avoids the body shot from Aroo.
Aroo fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Aroo throws a good cross that connects.
Raver throws a looping overhand right but Aroo ducks down to avoid it.
Aroo is looking for a counter combo.
Aroo is looking to wear down Raver with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Raver looks to land a body kick but Aroo moved away.
Aroo misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Raver avoids the head kick by Aroo.
Raver loads up on a big right hand but Aroo slips the punch.
Raver fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Kang Aroo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Paul Raver.
Raver throws a left and a right that both miss
and Aroo cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Aroo throws a good cross that connects.
Aroo stuns Raver with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Raver misses with a straight left.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kang Aroo dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Paul Raver'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!
Raver throws out a leg kick but Aroo moves out of range and Raver only half commits.
Aroo swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Aroo lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Raver looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Aroo keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Raver.
Aroo slips under a jab from Raver.
Aroo clinches up against the cage.
Aroo lands an uppercut.
Aroo breaks the clinch.
Aroo misses with a series of wild punches.
Raver tries for a takedown but Aroo circles away easily
letting Aroo counter with a right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aroo looks to score with a jab to the body but Raver is just out of range.
Raver doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Raver fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Raver takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aroo slips under a jab from Raver.
Aroo lands with a shot to the body.
Raver tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Aroo swivels and escapes.
Kang Aroo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Paul Raver.
Aroo shoots for a takedown but Raver saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Aroo jabs Raver to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Raver takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Raver keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Raver throws a right and a left that Aroo avoids nicely.
Raver fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Aroo avoids it really well and circles away.
Danga de danga de dang - Aroo scores with a four punch combination!
Aroo punishes Raver's body with a nice straight punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aroo scores with a hook to the body. Raver takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Raver is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Raver fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Aroo manages to avoid it.
Aroo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Raver can do to turn this around?
Raver takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Kang Aroo is winning the standup battle so far.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Aroo. Raver shrugs it off though.
Aroo scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Aroo ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Aroo connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Raver momentarily.
Aroo connects with a body shot that sends Raver's belly button to the back.
Aroo closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Aroo scores with a jab.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Aroo is defended easily by Raver.
Raver with a poor takedown
and Aroo counters with a stiff right hand.
Aroo lands with a good body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aroo leaves Raver with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Aroo seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Aroo digs a good body shot into Raver's ribs.
Aroo scores with a three punch combo!
Aroo lands with a hook. Raver tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Raver bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Aroo's head backwards.
Aroo looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Raver tries to roll over but Aroo keeps him under control.
Raver has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Raver looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Raver wants to control the action here but instead Aroo manages to pass to full mount!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Aroo controlling the pace for now.
Kang Aroo is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Raver wants to hold on but Aroo pushes him away.
Aroo wants to control the pace but Raver is squirming around nicely.
Raver is trying to escape the mount.
Raver wants to hold on but Aroo pushes him away.
Paul Raver has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Raver is desperately trying to improve his position but Aroo has a good base and remains in mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kang Aroo showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Aroo has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight for Kang Aroo!
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight for Kang Aroo!
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight for Kang Aroo!
Kang Aroo wins by unanimous decision!
After the fight, Kang Aroo 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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Chadwick Forever (ranked 3701 p4p, 3897 weight class) and Stefan Andersson (ranked 466 p4p, 488 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 light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Chadwick Forever!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Stefan Andersson!
The judges for this bout are Ivan Kurochkin, Konstantin Menshow and Aleksandr Martynov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Forever closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Andersson gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Forever is trying to maintain the position but Andersson is very close to passing his half guard.
Andersson looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Andersson is taking a breather. Forever says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Forever trying to control from the bottom.
Forever preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Andersson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Forever. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Forever blocking the ground and pound attempt from Andersson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Forever taking some punishment here, with Andersson in his half guard.
Forever is trying to maintain the position but Andersson is very close to passing his half guard.
Andersson missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Andersson is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Forever trying to control here.
Andersson drops an elbow to the side of Forever's head.
Andersson is sitting in half guard. He's postured up and lands a nice elbow. Oh, Forever is hurt! He's hurt bad - Andersson fires away with more strikes and the referee jumps in to save Forever from any more punishment! Congratulations to Andersson! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Stefan Andersson!
Stefan Andersson gave a mention to Urban Fighter in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jana Iii Sobieskiego (ranked 2422 p4p, 3126 weight class) and Marcus Alexander (ranked 320 p4p, 391 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 light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Jana Iii Sobieskiego!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Marcus Alexander!
The judges for this bout are Fedor Mirinova, Ivan Kurochkin and Vladimir Khabensky.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sobieskiego throws a jab when Alexander was well out of range.
Sobieskiego looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Alexander.
Marcus Alexander seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Alexander misses with a body kick.
Sobieskiego throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Alexander lands a jab to Sobieskiego's midsection.
Sobieskiego misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Alexander.
A punch lands to the side of Sobieskiego 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Alexander uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sobieskiego.
Sobieskiego throws a big shot that misses.
Alexander 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.
Sobieskiego throws a lazy right hand but Alexander sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Alexander tests Sobieskiego's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Alexander blocks a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sobieskiego shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Alexander throws a hook but Sobieskiego blocks it.
Sobieskiego is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Alexander scores with a jab to the head.
Sobieskiego is looking to score with low kicks.
Alexander scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Alexander waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sobieskiego.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alexander with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Alexander throws a poor cross that misses
and Sobieskiego counters with a stiff right hand.
Sobieskiego rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Alexander moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Alexander fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Sobieskiego on the side of the head.
Good shot there by Alexander.
Alexander misses with an uppercut
and Sobieskiego counters with a nice leg kick.
Alexander throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sobieskiego is looking to counter punch.
Sobieskiego tests Alexander's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Alexander swings for the body but Sobieskiego moves out of range.
Alexander tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Alexander throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Alexander uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sobieskiego.
Alexander throws a head kick that misses
letting Sobieskiego counter with a right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Alexander tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sobieskiego was well out of range. Poor timing from Alexander.
Sobieskiego takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Alexander misses with a wild combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alexander misses with a hook
and Sobieskiego counters with a right hand to the body.
A swing and a miss from Alexander.
Sobieskiego wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Alexander throws a head kick but Sobieskiego moves out of range.
Sobieskiego moves out of range of the strikes.
Sobieskiego swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Alexander misses with a lunging right hand
and Sobieskiego counters with a body kick.
Alexander misses with a series of wild punches.
Alexander 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.
Sobieskiego blocks a head kick by Alexander.
Sobieskiego appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Sobieskiego throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Alexander lands the left hand.
Sobieskiego keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Alexander.
Sobieskiego was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sobieskiego takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Sobieskiego takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Alexander connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Sobieskiego avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nice cross by Alexander.
Alexander lands a right hook to the body.
Alexander checks a leg kick.
Alexander throws a front kick aimed at Sobieskiego's knee but Sobieskiego avoids it well.
Alexander lands with a kick to the temple. Sobieskiego shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Sobieskiego throws a solid leg kick but Alexander takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Sobieskiego.
Sobieskiego misses with a body kick.
Sobieskiego throws a hook to the side of Alexander's head but Alexander sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Alexander lands with a hook. Sobieskiego tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Sobieskiego throws a chopping leg kick but Alexander manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Sobieskiego moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Alexander connects with a good right hand that stumbles Sobieskiego. Sobieskiego circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sobieskiego connects with a looping right hand.
Alexander swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Nice straight punches there by Sobieskiego. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Sobieskiego.
Alexander misses with a hook
and Sobieskiego counters with a nice uppercut.
Sobieskiego fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Alexander.
Sobieskiego throws a head kick that Alexander semi-blocks.
Alexander scores with a hook to the body. Sobieskiego takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Good standup being displayed there by Alexander as he connects with a hook.
Alexander connects with a jab.
Alexander misses with a lunging right hand
and Sobieskiego connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Sobieskiego wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sobieskiego throws a body punch but Alexander moves out of range.
Alexander throws a lazy head kick
and Sobieskiego connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Alexander throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sobieskiego throwing a counter right hand but Alexander manages to avoid it.
Sobieskiego slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Marcus Alexander will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Alexander misses with a looping right.
Sobieskiego throwing a counter right hand but Alexander manages to avoid it.
Alexander dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A big left from Sobieskiego misses.
Alexander lands a nice shot that snaps Sobieskiego's head back.
Sobieskiego slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Sobieskiego tried to score with a low kick but Alexander checks it.
Alexander has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Sobieskiego.
A swing and a miss from Alexander.
Sobieskiego misses with a combination
and Alexander counters with a left and a right that stings Sobieskiego.
Sobieskiego slips a straight right by Alexander.
Sobieskiego was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Alexander lands the left hand.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Alexander. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
A punch combination from Alexander misses.
The fighters circle momentarily. Alexander darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sobieskiego defending well as Alexander loads up on a big left hand.
Sobieskiego looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Alexander avoids the body shot from Sobieskiego.
A countering left hand to the body from Alexander misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sobieskiego cracks Alexander with a good jab.
Sobieskiego defending well as Alexander loads up on a big left hand.
Alexander throws a looping overhand right but Sobieskiego ducks down to avoid it.
A little feinted left hand from Sobieskiego on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Sobieskiego misses the jab.
Sobieskiego throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Alexander is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sobieskiego.
Alexander works Sobieskiego's body with a nice hook.
Sobieskiego swings for the body but Alexander moves out of range.
A little jabbing left from Alexander on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Alexander misses with a hook to the body
and Sobieskiego cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Sobieskiego gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Alexander lands with a hook. Sobieskiego tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Alexander works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Alexander misses with an uppercut
and Sobieskiego counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Alexander thinking.
A jab from Sobieskiego finds it's way through Alexander's defenses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Alexander uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sobieskiego.
Alexander misses with a lunging right hand
and Sobieskiego counters with a stiff right hand.
Alexander throws a head kick that Sobieskiego semi-blocks.
Alexander throws a lazy uppercut
and Sobieskiego counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Alexander lands with a kick to the ribs.
Sobieskiego walks into a straight right hand from Alexander.
Alexander avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
The fighters circling - Alexander throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sobieskiego moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Alexander throws a body shot but no joy.
Sobieskiego thinks about countering with a body kick.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Sobieskiego.
Sobieskiego displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Alexander throws out the jab.
Alexander lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
A slow jab from Sobieskiego misses its intended target.
Alexander throws a sloppy head kick
and Sobieskiego counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alexander lands with a hook. Sobieskiego tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Alexander uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sobieskiego.
Marcus Alexander seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Alexander bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Alexander throws a shot from downtown. Sobieskiego moves away and avoids it.
Sobieskiego throws a body punch but Alexander moves out of range.
Alexander slips a jab from Sobieskiego.
Alexander misses with an uppercut. Sobieskiego saw that one coming.
Alexander misses with a hook. Sobieskiego ducked under it nicely.
Sobieskiego gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Alexander swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Sobieskiego counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
A looping hook to the body misses from Alexander. Sobieskiego does a little dance to reset his feet.
An attempted straight right counter from Sobieskiego misses the target.
Alexander throws a sloppy head kick
and Sobieskiego counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Sobieskiego misses with a leg kick.
Sobieskiego avoids the head kick by Alexander.
Alexander fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sobieskiego just misses with a punch to the body.
Sobieskiego on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Alexander throws a body shot but no joy.
Sobieskiego is looking to counter punch.
Alexander throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Sobieskiego counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Alexander thinking.
Alexander misses with a left hand
and Sobieskiego counters with a nice uppercut.
Alexander swings away with a body shot that misses
and Sobieskiego counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Alexander rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Sobieskiego counters with an inside leg kick.
Sobieskiego ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Alexander moves away.
Alexander works over Sobieskiego's head and body with a nice combination.
Alexander tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Alexander throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Alexander throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sobieskiego throwing a counter right hand but Alexander manages to avoid it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Alexander swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Alexander misses with a left hand
and Sobieskiego counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
A nice inside leg kick there by Sobieskiego. That's going to slow Alexander down.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Marcus Alexander will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Alexander throws an off balance right hand
and Sobieskiego counters with a stiff right hand.
Sobieskiego jabs Alexander to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Alexander connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Sobieskiego's hands.
Alexander takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Alexander misses with a shot to the body
and Sobieskiego connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Alexander throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Alexander fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Sobieskiego throws a jab when Alexander was well out of range.
Alexander uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sobieskiego.
Sobieskiego tries a head kick but it misses.
Alexander throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sobieskiego moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sobieskiego motions for Alexander to come forward. Sobieskiego throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Alexander moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Sobieskiego takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sobieskiego tries a low kick but Alexander avoids it.
Alexander fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sobieskiego manages to avoid it.
Sobieskiego throws a hook but Alexander blocks it.
Alexander misses with a hook
and Sobieskiego counters with a nice uppercut.
Sobieskiego lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Alexander looks for the body kick but Sobieskiego saw that one coming.
Sobieskiego throws a low kick but Alexander avoids it.
Alexander slips under a jab.
Alexander bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Sobieskiego's head.
A telegraphed right hand from Alexander misses the target.
Alexander avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Alexander misses with a hook.
Sobieskiego throws a quick inside leg kick.
Alexander misses with a looping right.
Alexander uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sobieskiego.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alexander throws a poor cross that misses
and Alexander takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Alexander takes a swing at Sobieskiego's ribcage but misses.
Sobieskiego throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Alexander lands with an uppercut that bounces Sobieskiego off the cage and back into range.
Alexander throws a head kick but Sobieskiego moves out of range.
Sobieskiego fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Alexander is out of range.
A shot to the body from Alexander misses
and Sobieskiego counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Alexander has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Sobieskiego.
Sobieskiego throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Sobieskiego's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Alexander connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Sobieskiego scrambles back to his feet.
Sobieskiego moves forwards but Alexander connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Alexander fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Sobieskiego looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Alexander misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Sobieskiego counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Alexander avoids the body shot from Sobieskiego.
Alexander looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sobieskiego moves out of range as Alexander strikes.
Sobieskiego jabs Alexander to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Alexander throws a lazy uppercut
and Sobieskiego counters with a nice uppercut.
Alexander's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A telegraphed right hand from Alexander misses the target.
Alexander throws a left and a right that both miss
and Sobieskiego counters with a right hand to the body.
Alexander misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Sobieskiego counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Alexander takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A big left from Sobieskiego misses.
Sobieskiego scores with a jab to the head.
A lazy left from Alexander finds it's target.
Sobieskiego dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Alexander misses with a two punch combination.
As Alexander backs away, Sobieskiego returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Sobieskiego misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Alexander.
An inside leg kick from Sobieskiego misses.
Alexander scores with a jab. Sobieskiego acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Alexander takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sobieskiego throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Alexander now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Sobieskiego punishes Alexander's body with a nice straight punch.
Alexander fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Alexander throws a looping overhand right but Sobieskiego ducks down to avoid it.
Sobieskiego is looking to counter punch.
Sobieskiego takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Sobieskiego has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Alexander finds it's way round the side to connect with Sobieskiego's head.
Alexander throws a head kick but Sobieskiego moves out of range.
Alexander gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Sobieskiego.
Alexander misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Sobieskiego counters with a slapping leg kick.
Alexander misses with a left hand
and Sobieskiego counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Alexander lands a head shot.
Alexander tries a head kick but it misses.
Sobieskiego takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Sobieskiego with the inside leg kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jana Iii Sobieskiego showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Alexander 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 Fedor Mirinova scores the fight for Jana Iii Sobieskiego!
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight for Marcus Alexander!
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight as a draw!
The fight ends as a draw!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ethan Danaher (ranked 2707 p4p, 2327 weight class) and Anthony Lalime (ranked 348 p4p, 305 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 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 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Anthony Lalime!
The judges for this bout are Valeri Chadov, Dmitry Maklakov and Konstantin Menshow.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lalime slaps away a takedown attempt from Danaher, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Lalime connects with a jab.
It looks like Ethan Danaher has been cut.
Lalime swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Danaher shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Lalime counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Lalime lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Lalime lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Danaher.
Danaher is trying to drag Lalime to the mat but Lalime just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ethan Danaher. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Danaher is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Lalime gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Danaher is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Lalime gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Danaher is looking for a takedown.
Lalime lands a right hand that snaps the head of Danaher backwards.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Lalime.
Danaher drops down looking for an ankle pick but Lalime pulls his leg out and moves away.
Danaher shoots and misses
and Lalime counters by moving into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lalime digs a right hand into Danaher's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Danaher's gas tank.
Danaher is breathing heavily.
Lalime throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Danahers head.
Lalime throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Danahers head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Lalime.
Danaher wants a takedown.
Lalime pushes off an throws an elbow but Danaher leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Lalime.
Lalime lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Danaher.
A short right from Lalime.
Lalime throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Lalime lands a hook that snaps the head of Danaher backwards.
Lalime lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Lalime lands a damaging elbow.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Good body shot from Lalime.
Lalime lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Danaher backwards.
Lalime lands a left hand.
Lalime slowing the pace effectively.
Lalime prevents a takedown attempt there.
Lalime pushes Danaher back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lalime lands with a short punch from the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lalime stops a takedown attempt from Danaher.
Lalime scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A short body shot lands from Lalime as the two fighters clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Lalime.
Lalime lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Danaher tries to score a body lock takedown but Lalime shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
A left hand lands to the body for Lalime.
Lalime scores with a nice hook to the head.
Lalime lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Danaher is rocked!
Lalime lands with a short shot to the head.
Oh Danaher is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Lalime lands a big right hand that drops Danaher! The killer instinct kicks in and Lalime finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Lalime!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Anthony Lalime!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Eric Distefano (ranked 691 p4p, 1744 weight class) and Gunnar Bloodaxe (ranked 96 p4p, 259 weight class). Gunnar Bloodaxe 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 middleweight 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 London, Eric Distefano!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Gunnar Bloodaxe!
The judges for this bout are Konstantin Menshow, Igor Prikhodko and Valeri Chadov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bloodaxe gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Distefano.
Bloodaxe takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Bloodaxe tries a head kick but it misses.
Distefano throws a sloppy head kick and Bloodaxe moves out of range easily.
Distefano closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Bloodaxe is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Distefano.
Distefano scores with a jab to the head.
Distefano slips a jab and a cross from Bloodaxe.
A big right from Bloodaxe misses.
Distefano clinches with his opponent.
Bloodaxe lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Distefano.
Bloodaxe holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Distefano lands a shoulder strike.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Distefano trying to control the position but instead, Bloodaxe has worked for underhooks and has pushed Distefano into the cage.
Bloodaxe looking to stall.
Still in the clinch, Bloodaxe scores with a nice short uppercut.
Bloodaxe stalling in the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Distefano.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stalling in the clinch from Distefano.
Distefano working aggressively here.
Distefano lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Bloodaxe or not.
Bloodaxe misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Distefano digs a right hand underneath Bloodaxe's ribcage. Bloodaxe let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Bloodaxe's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Distefano struggles to land a body shot inside as Bloodaxe controls his hands.
Distefano being controlled against the cage.
Distefano has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Distefano lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bloodaxe backwards.
Bloodaxe misses with a punch on the inside.
Bloodaxe lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Distefano backwards.
Bloodaxe looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Distefano swings wildly with an uppercut but Bloodaxe uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bloodaxe tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Distefano lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bloodaxe fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Distefano lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bloodaxe scores with a shot to the side of Distefano's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Distefano misses with a punch on the inside.
Bloodaxe scores with a shot to the side of Distefano's head.
Bloodaxe struggles to land a body shot inside as Distefano controls his hands.
Bloodaxe can't find room to land a body shot as Distefano controls the action.
Bloodaxe misses with a hook from the clinch.
Distefano lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Bloodaxe throws a punch but it's blocked by Distefano.
Distefano fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bloodaxe takes an elbow to the temple.
It looks like Gunnar Bloodaxe has been cut.
Bloodaxe has a couple of punches blocked by Distefano.
Bloodaxe tries to work over Distefano's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Distefano lands on the inside with an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Distefano.
Bloodaxe misses with a punch on the inside.
Come on Distefano - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Distefano tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Distefano stalling.
Distefano swings wildly with an uppercut but Bloodaxe uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bloodaxe presses Distefano against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bloodaxe blocking some punches.
Bloodaxe working aggressively here.
Bloodaxe working aggressively here.
Bloodaxe tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Distefano's elbow.
Bloodaxe swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bloodaxe stalling.
Bloodaxe misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bloodaxe stalling against the cage.
Bloodaxe misses with a body punch.
Bloodaxe tries to work over Distefano's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A nice right hand lands inside from Distefano.
Distefano tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bloodaxe lands a hook that snaps the head of Distefano backwards.
Distefano throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bloodaxes head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Distefano.
Bloodaxe lands a hook that snaps the head of Distefano backwards.
Bloodaxe misses with a body punch.
Distefano scores with a shoulder strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bloodaxe.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bloodaxe.
Bloodaxe is trying to stall.
Bloodaxe makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Distefano blocks an uppercut.
Distefano is struggling to control the position.
Bloodaxe lands with a short shot to the head.
Distefano softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Bloodaxe is pushing Distefano up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Bloodaxe takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
A hook to the body from Distefano.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Distefano blocking some punches.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Bloodaxe lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Distefano backwards.
Bloodaxe looking to slow down the pace here.
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 Eric Distefano will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Gunnar Bloodaxe's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Bloodaxe with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Eric Distefano seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bloodaxe misses with a two punch combination.
Distefano steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bloodaxe.
A big left from Bloodaxe misses.
Distefano slips under a jab from Bloodaxe.
Bloodaxe misses with a looping right.
Distefano uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bloodaxe.
Bloodaxe fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Distefano is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Distefano blocks a jab.
Distefano throws a head kick but Bloodaxe moves out of range.
Distefano throws the left hand but Bloodaxe avoids the punch easily.
Distefano displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bloodaxe throws out the jab.
Distefano staying out of range there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A telegraphed right hand from Bloodaxe misses the target.
Distefano moves into the clinch successfully.
Bloodaxe tries to throw a body punch but Distefano avoids it by throwing Bloodaxe back against the cage.
Bloodaxe misses with a short punch on the inside.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Bloodaxe tries to throw a body punch but Distefano avoids it by throwing Bloodaxe back against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bloodaxe.
Distefano lands with a right to the head.
Nice body punch from Bloodaxe.
Bloodaxe takes a shot to the head.
A short uppercut from Distefano.
Bloodaxe misses with a hook to the ribs.
Distefano gets through Bloodaxe's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Bloodaxe swings wildly with an uppercut but Distefano uses good head movement to avoid it.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Bloodaxe goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Distefano lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Bloodaxe is trying to maintain a safe position but Distefano gets an underhook and turns Bloodaxe into the cage.
Bloodaxe misses with some punches.
A short uppercut from Bloodaxe.
Distefano lands on the inside with an uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A nice right hand lands inside from Bloodaxe.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Distefano blocks a body shot from Bloodaxe.
Distefano fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bloodaxe misses with a hook to the ribs.
Distefano gets through Bloodaxe's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Distefano.
Bloodaxe lands with a light punch inside.
Distefano fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bloodaxe doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bloodaxe slows down the pace here.
Bloodaxe lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Distefano or not.
A short left from Distefano.
Bloodaxe pushes Distefano back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Bloodaxe tries to throw a body punch but Distefano avoids it by throwing Bloodaxe back against the cage.
Bloodaxe prevents a body shot from Distefano.
Bloodaxe goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bloodaxe.
Distefano tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bloodaxe gets through Distefano's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Distefano is leaning against Bloodaxe and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Bloodaxe throws a head punch that misses.
Bloodaxe misses with a body punch.
Distefano lands a hook that snaps the head of Bloodaxe backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Distefano.
Distefano tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Distefano stalling in the clinch.
Bloodaxe just leaning against Distefano, taking a breather.
Bloodaxe working aggressively here.
Distefano lands a hook that snaps the head of Bloodaxe backwards.
Distefano misses with a hook from the clinch.
Distefano displaying some good clinch control by pressing Bloodaxe up against the cage.
Distefano tries to throw a body punch but Bloodaxe avoids it by throwing Distefano back against the cage.
Distefano lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Distefano misses with a punch on the inside.
Distefano lands a shot to the body.
Distefano misses with some punches.
Eric Distefano has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Bloodaxe misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bloodaxe throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bloodaxe tries to work over Distefano's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Bloodaxe.
Bloodaxe blocks an uppercut.
Distefano lands a shoulder strike.
A head punch on the inside from Distefano fails to land.
Distefano blocking some punches.
Bloodaxe misses with a short punch on the inside.
Distefano taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Bloodaxe softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Distefano has a couple of punches blocked by Bloodaxe.
Bloodaxe tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A nice right hand lands inside from Distefano.
Bloodaxe's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A shot in the inside from Distefano.
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 Eric Distefano will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Gunnar Bloodaxe's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Bloodaxe avoids the body shot from Distefano.
Bloodaxe looks to land a left hand but Distefano moved out of range nicely.
Distefano throws a head kick but Bloodaxe moves out of range.
Distefano looks for the body kick but Bloodaxe saw that one coming.
Bloodaxe swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Bloodaxe takes a swing at Distefano's ribcage but misses.
Bloodaxe 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.
Distefano misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Distefano waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bloodaxe.
Bloodaxe loads up on a big right hand but Distefano slips the punch.
Bloodaxe throws a body shot but no joy.
Distefano swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Distefano takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Distefano throws a body shot but no joy.
Bloodaxe throws a hook but Distefano blocks it.
It looked like Distefano was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Bloodaxe throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bloodaxe scores with the left hand. Distefano knows he should have avoided that one.
Bloodaxe takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Distefano throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bloodaxe throws out a counter right but Distefano avoids it with no problem.
Bloodaxe fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Distefano looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Distefano connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
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!
Distefano has Bloodaxe up against the cage in a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bloodaxe.
Distefano throws a head punch that misses.
Bloodaxe misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Distefano throws a head punch that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Distefano.
Bloodaxe doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short uppercut from Bloodaxe.
Distefano is working Bloodaxe over against the cage.
Bloodaxe misses with a punch on the inside.
A right handed body shot lands from Distefano.
Bloodaxe takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Distefano lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A right hand to the body from Distefano.
Distefano softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A short uppercut from Distefano.
Distefano softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Distefano 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!
Distefano lands with a short shot to the head.
Distefano lands with a short shot to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bloodaxe stalling in the clinch but Distefano improves position.
A short right from Distefano.
Distefano is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bloodaxe can do to turn this around?
Distefano stalling against the cage.
Distefano tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A left hand lands to the body for Distefano.
Distefano lands a shoulder strike.
Distefano scores with a shot to the side of Bloodaxe's head.
Distefano lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Distefano prevents a body shot from Bloodaxe.
Distefano lands a left hand.
Bloodaxe can't find room to land a body shot as Distefano controls the action.
Distefano lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Bloodaxe tries to work over Distefano's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bloodaxe.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bloodaxe is trying to stall.
Distefano works on Bloodaxe's body with a couple of short punches.
A short left from Distefano.
Bloodaxe has Distefano pushed against the cage.
Distefano lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Bloodaxe is rocked!
Distefano goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bloodaxe misses with a body punch.
Nice body punch from Distefano - that landed with a thud.
Distefano lands a right hand that snaps the head of Bloodaxe backwards.
Bloodaxe is still on wobbly legs! Can Distefano finish him?
Bloodaxe stalling in the clinch but Distefano improves position.
Distefano swings wildly with an uppercut but Bloodaxe uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bloodaxe seems to have recovered his senses.
Bloodaxe tries a body shot but Distefano blocks it.
Distefano lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bloodaxe is trying to stall.
Distefano lands an uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Distefano tries a body shot but Bloodaxe blocks it.
Bloodaxe has a couple of punches blocked by Distefano.
Bloodaxe goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bloodaxe misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bloodaxe lands a hook that snaps the head of Distefano backwards.
Distefano lands a right hand that snaps the head of Bloodaxe backwards.
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!
Bloodaxe misses with a hook from the clinch.
Distefano blocking some punches.
Bloodaxe tries to work over Distefano's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Distefano's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Distefano bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Distefano paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Bloodaxe keeps the fight on the outside.
Distefano moves out of range of the strikes.
Distefano tries to clinch up.
Gunnar Bloodaxe seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Distefano feints and then cracks Bloodaxe's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Bloodaxe down.
Distefano wants to land a leg kick but Bloodaxe is out of range.
Distefano walks into a jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Eric Distefano clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Gunnar Bloodaxe's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Distefano dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bloodaxe takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Bloodaxe on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Bloodaxe pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bloodaxe throws a body shot but no joy.
Good exchange - Distefano coming out on top.
Bloodaxe keeps the fight on the outside.
Distefano misses with a hook. Bloodaxe ducked under it nicely.
Bloodaxe moves away from the strike by Distefano.
Distefano ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bloodaxe moves away.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Distefano.
Bloodaxe thows a left - swing and a miss!
Distefano slips under a jab from Bloodaxe.
Distefano misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
The fight stays on the outside here - Distefano looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Bloodaxe tries to keep at a distance but Distefano has taken the fight into the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Distefano misses with the head strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bloodaxe stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Bloodaxe doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Distefano stalling.
Distefano makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Distefano misses with a punch on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Distefano scores with a nice short uppercut.
Distefano misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bloodaxe scores with a shot to the side of Distefano's head.
Bloodaxe lands a nice shot to the body.
Bloodaxe misses with a punch on the inside.
Bloodaxe is trying to stall.
Bloodaxe misses with a body punch.
Distefano working aggressively here.
Distefano digs a right hand underneath Bloodaxe's ribcage. Bloodaxe let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Bloodaxe is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
A shot in the inside from Distefano.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Distefano lands a body punch.
Distefano lands with a right to the head.
Distefano dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Distefano has Bloodaxe pressed against the cage.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Distefano for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
Distefano lands a nice uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Distefano scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Distefano lands a left hand.
Bloodaxe throws a head punch that misses.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Distefano.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Distefano.
Bloodaxe trying to stall but Distefano improves his position.
A short right from Distefano on the inside.
Bloodaxe tries to throw a body punch but Distefano avoids it by throwing Bloodaxe back against the cage.
Distefano struggles to land a body shot inside as Bloodaxe controls his hands.
Bloodaxe tries a body shot but Distefano blocks it.
Bloodaxe throws a punch but it's blocked by Distefano.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Distefano slows down the pace here.
Distefano stalling against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Distefano.
Distefano lands a nice uppercut.
Bloodaxe tries to work over Distefano's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bloodaxe stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Bloodaxe misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Distefano tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bloodaxe's elbow.
Distefano effectively controlling the action here.
A bit of stalling here from Bloodaxe.
Bloodaxe misses with a punch to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for Distefano.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Distefano.
Distefano lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Bloodaxe backwards.
Distefano presses Bloodaxe against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Distefano lands a left hand.
Distefano lands a body punch.
Distefano blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bloodaxe tries to work over Distefano's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bloodaxe is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Distefano scores with a shoulder strike.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Distefano misses with an elbow strike.
Bloodaxe misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Distefano.
Distefano lands on the inside with an uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Distefano creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Eric Distefano had his way with Gunnar Bloodaxe in that round.
The cut man is working on Gunnar Bloodaxe's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Distefano scores with a decent looking hook.
Distefano loads up on a big right hand but Bloodaxe slips the punch.
A telegraphed right hand from Bloodaxe misses the target.
Distefano loads up on a big right hand but Bloodaxe slips the punch.
Bloodaxe throws a hook but Distefano avoids it easily.
Distefano connects with the punch.
Bloodaxe misses the body punch
and Distefano counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bloodaxe looks to land a left hand but Distefano moved out of range nicely.
Distefano pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bloodaxe on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Distefano throws a sloppy head kick and Bloodaxe moves out of range easily.
Bloodaxe misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bloodaxe tries a head kick but it misses.
Bloodaxe throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Distefano sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Distefano slips under a jab.
Bloodaxe drops his hands momentarily and Distefano takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Nice straight punches there by Distefano. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Distefano.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Distefano swings for the body but Bloodaxe moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bloodaxe misses with the combination.
Distefano lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Distefano fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Bloodaxe, pushing him back against the cage.
Bloodaxe swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bloodaxe tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Distefano's elbow.
Distefano makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Bloodaxe can't find room to land a body shot as Distefano controls the action.
Distefano tries to work over Bloodaxe's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Distefano throws an elbow but it misses.
Distefano is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Distefano fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Distefano creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Bloodaxe misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short left from Distefano.
Gunnar Bloodaxe has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Distefano takes a shot to the head.
Distefano avoiding damage.
Bloodaxe tries to throw a body punch but Distefano avoids it by throwing Bloodaxe back against the cage.
Bloodaxe misses with some punches.
A short body shot lands from Distefano as the two fighters clinch.
Eric Distefano is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
This has been an exciting period of action!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bloodaxe.
Distefano lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Bloodaxe lands with a light punch inside.
Bloodaxe throws a punch but it's blocked by Distefano.
Distefano lands a shoulder strike.
Distefano drops Bloodaxe onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Bloodaxe is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Distefano has Bloodaxe pressed against the cage. Bloodaxe drops his hands and Distefano takes advantage by unloading with a massive hook that sends Bloodaxe tumbling to the canvas! Distefano rains down with more punches but Bloodaxe was already out! That's a highlight reel knockout for Distefano!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:50 of round 5, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Eric Distefano!
Eric Distefano retains his middleweight title!
A very excited looking Eric Distefano 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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Casimiro Nicoletta (ranked 704 p4p, 1439 weight class) and Vlad Dracula (ranked 109 p4p, 205 weight class). Nicoletta's entrance music is For Once In My Life. A fine choice. Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 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 7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Casimiro Nicoletta!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Vlad Dracula!
The judges for this bout are Konstantin Menshow, Aleksandr Martynov and Valeri Chadov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dracula lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
It looks like Casimiro Nicoletta has been cut.
Dracula keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Nicoletta.
Dracula doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Dracula looks to land a right hand but Nicoletta moved out of range.
Nicoletta appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Nicoletta connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
It looks like Vlad Dracula has been cut.
Nicoletta stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Nicoletta blocks a jab.
Dracula checks a low kick from Nicoletta.
Vlad Dracula seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nicoletta missing with a left hand there. Dracula was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nicoletta takes a jab right on the kisser.
Nicoletta ducks under a wild hook from Dracula.
Nicoletta throwing a counter right hand but Dracula manages to avoid it.
Nice jab there from Dracula.
Nicoletta is rocked!
Nicoletta takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dracula misses with a lunging right hand
and Nicoletta counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nicoletta looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Nicoletta misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dracula.
Dracula cracks Nicoletta with a good jab.
Dracula ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nicoletta moves away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nicoletta ducks under a wild hook from Dracula.
Dracula moves into the clinch successfully.
Nicoletta escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Dracula jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nicoletta tests Dracula's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Nicoletta takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dracula. Nicoletta does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dracula connects with a single shot there.
Nicoletta drops his hands momentarily and Dracula takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Oh Nicoletta is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Casimiro Nicoletta's cut is getting worse.
Dracula throws an off balance right hand
and Nicoletta counters with a straight right hand.
Dracula drops Nicoletta with a big left hand! Nicoletta is injured, injured bad! Dracula jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vlad Dracula!
Vlad Dracula is the new light heavyweight champion!
An out of breath Vlad Dracula 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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