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BLAZE 30-KAMENEV VS SITSONGRIT PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dingle Berry (ranked 4877 p4p, 22390 weight class) and Theros War (ranked 592 p4p, 772 weight class). War has chosen Ready for War - Tommee Profit as his entrance music. Dingle Berry 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 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 Las Vegas, Dingle Berry!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Theros War!
The judges for this bout are Valeri Chadov, Vladimir Khabensky and Aleksandr Martynov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Berry throws a body punch but War moves out of range.
Berry lands with a right hand.
 It looks like Theros War has been cut.
War is looking to clinch.
A slow jab from Berry misses its intended target.
Horrible takedown attempt by War or perhaps it was just good defense by Berry, which made it look bad.
Berry definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Berry connects with a right hand. War shakes it off.
War doesn't succeed with the takedown
and War takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
 War is rocked!
Dingle Berry seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Berry cracks War with a left hook right on the temple and War goes down! He's out! Referee! Stop the fight! Berry lands a few more punches before the dopey ref steps in - hopefully War is OK!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Dingle Berry!
During a confident post fight interview, Dingle Berry thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
Theros War was interviewed post fight and said 'Hey, congrats to my opponent, there's not a lot of people to chop me down. Theros War is not done yet! I love you guys! I'll still fight anyone and everyone! Goodnight!'.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Isaiah Grant (ranked 3176 p4p, 4271 weight class) and Mannyyy Pacquiaooo (ranked 383 p4p, 480 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Isaiah Grant!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Mannyyy Pacquiaooo!
The judges for this bout are Fedor Mirinova, Aleksei Zolotukhin and Valeri Chadov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Grant scores with a leg kick.
Grant digs a good body shot into Pacquiaooo's ribs.
Grant really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Grant scores with a body shot.
Pacquiaooo has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Pacquiaooo there as he acknowledges the shot.
Grant scoring well with a low kick there.
Grant feints and then cracks Pacquiaooo's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Pacquiaooo down.
Grant misses with a body shot.
Grant throws a nice inside leg kick.
Pacquiaooo has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Grant.
Grant turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Grant - that will leave a mark!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Grant throws a jab when Pacquiaooo was well out of range.
Grant misses with a series of wild punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grant throws a head kick that Pacquiaooo semi-blocks.
Pacquiaooo takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
A nice combination there by Grant.
Grant bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Pacquiaooo's head.
Grant darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Pacquiaooo is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Grant.
Grant lands a jab.
Grant lunges at Pacquiaooo with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Pacquiaooo's hand.
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!
Grant lunges at Pacquiaooo with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Pacquiaooo's hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grant misses with a body shot.
Grant lands a high kick!
Grant looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Grant misses with a jab, cross combination.
Pacquiaooo is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Nice body punch from Grant.
Pacquiaooo takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Pacquiaooo's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Grant scores with a punch to the head.
Grant is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Grant lands an overhand right.
Pacquiaooo misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
An inside leg kick lands from Grant.
Grant jabs Pacquiaooo to the body, keeping him at a distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grant lands a nice shot that snaps Pacquiaooo's head back.
Grant connects with a body shot.
Isaiah Grant seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A good leg kick by Grant.
A combination from Pacquiaooo does no damage.
Grant lands with a kick to the temple. Pacquiaooo shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Grant throws a lazy right hand but Pacquiaooo sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Grant turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Grant throws a nice outside leg kick.
Grant lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A decent looking body kick lands there for Grant.
Grant tries a head kick but it misses.
Pacquiaooo feints the counter takedown.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pacquiaooo ducks under a wild hook from Grant.
Grant is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Pacquiaooo is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Grant.
Grant throws a body punch but Pacquiaooo moves out of range.
Pacquiaooo tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Grant looks to throw the jab but Pacquiaooo is out of range.
We've been informed that Pacquiaooo has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Grant closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Grant lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Grant lands with a good body shot.
Grant misses with a double jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Grant throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Pacquiaooo avoids a punch combination nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Isaiah Grant dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Grant swinging wildly here.
Pacquiaooo tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Pacquiaooo uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Grant.
Pacquiaooo with the counter takedown but Grant avoids it easily.
Grant misses with a straight right.
Pacquiaooo takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Grant getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Grant just misses with a punch to the body.
Grant pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Pacquiaooo back to the cage. Grant follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grant misses with a double jab.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Grant. Pacquiaooo shrugs it off though.
Grant throws a right and a left that both miss.
Grant throws a series of punches but Pacquiaooo moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grant throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Grant swinging wildly here.
Grant scores with a jab.
Grant with the inside leg kick.
Grant looks to land a left hand but Pacquiaooo moved out of range nicely.
Pacquiaooo takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Grant throws a right and a left that both miss.
Grant scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grant misses with an uppercut.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Pacquiaooo might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Grant has got the better of the exchanges.
Grant throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Pacquiaooo tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Grant dodges the punch combination from Pacquiaooo.
Pacquiaooo keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Grant.
Pacquiaooo feints the counter takedown.
Grant tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pacquiaooo was well out of range. Poor timing from Grant.
Grant misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Pacquiaooo with the counter takedown but Grant avoids it easily.
Pacquiaooo throws a shot from downtown. Grant moves away and avoids it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Grant throws a leg kick
and Pacquiaooo counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Grant kicks off Pacquiaooo and gets to his feet.
Grant catches Pacquiaooo with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pacquiaooo doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Grant thows a left - swing and a miss!
Grant is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Pacquiaooo can do to turn this around?
Grant misses with a head kick.
Pacquiaooo ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Pacquiaooo feints the counter takedown.
Pacquiaooo is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Grant.
Grant is looking to slow Pacquiaooo down with leg kicks.
Grant throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Pacquiaooo feints the counter takedown.
Grant connects with a jab.
Grant throws a right and a left that both miss.
Isaiah Grant is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Grant moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Pacquiaooo takes a shot to the body in his stride.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pacquiaooo misses with a double jab.
Grant throws a series of punches but Pacquiaooo moves out of range.
Pacquiaooo changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Donk. Grant catches Pacquiaooo right on the button with a cross.
Grant with a nice cross.
Pacquiaooo tries to move into range but Grant moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Grant throws a sloppy head kick and Pacquiaooo moves out of range easily.
Pacquiaooo is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Grant swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Grant scores with a body shot.
Grant lands with a slapping head kick.
Pacquiaooo shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Grant eats them both and turns towards Pacquiaooo to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Isaiah Grant dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. And we move into the final round!
Grant lands a jab to the nose.
Grant scores with a kick to the midsection.
Grant with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Grant misses with a shot to the body
and Pacquiaooo counters with a two punch combo.
Pacquiaooo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
And Pacquiaooo tries to counter it with a takedown but Grant pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Grant scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Grant is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Grant takes a swing at Pacquiaooo's ribcage but misses.
Pacquiaooo has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pacquiaooo is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Grant.
Pacquiaooo looks to land a combination but Grant avoids it well.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pacquiaooo takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Grant lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pacquiaooo misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Grant scores with a head kick. Pacquiaooo tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Grant lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Grant throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Pacquiaooo closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Pacquiaooo rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Grant moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Grant connects with a single shot there.
Grant lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Grant 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.
Pacquiaooo is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Grant throws a head kick that half lands.
Pacquiaooo is still on wobbly legs! Can Grant finish him?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grant rushes Pacquiaooo with punches - Pacquiaooo moves straight backwards instead of circling and gets clipped by the second strike... and the third... and the fourth! Oh, Pacquiaooo goes down! Grant follows up with more strikes and the ref steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:07 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Isaiah Grant!
A less than humble Isaiah Grant misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Koos Van Asch (ranked 2205 p4p, 2147 weight class) and Curtis Rome (ranked 211 p4p, 208 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Koos Van Asch!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Curtis Rome!
The judges for this bout are Valeri Chadov, Aleksei Zolotukhin and Konstantin Menshow.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Van Asch throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Rome misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Rome rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Van Asch counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Rome takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Van Asch looks to land a combination but Rome avoids it well.
Van Asch throws a sloppy head kick and Rome moves out of range easily.
Van Asch throws a jab when Rome was well out of range.
Van Asch throws a looping overhand right but Rome ducks down to avoid it.
Rome throws a wild body kick that Van Asch sees coming a mile off.
Curtis Rome seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Van Asch looks to land a right hand but Rome moved out of range.
Rome feints and then cracks Van Asch's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Van Asch down.
Rome scores with a jab to the head.
Van Asch scores with a hook to the body. Rome takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rome scores with a jab to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rome throws a left and a right that both miss
and Van Asch makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Rome looks to land a right hand but Van Asch moved out of range.
Van Asch uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rome.
Koos Van Asch is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rome lands a slapping body shot.
Rome connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Rome has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Rome throws a jab but it's blocked by Van Asch.
Rome clinches.
Van Asch lands with a short head shot on the inside.
I was talking to Van Asch's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
A head punch on the inside from Van Asch fails to land.
Van Asch lands with a left to the head.
Van Asch tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Van Asch tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rome.
A short right from Van Asch.
Rome is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Van Asch gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Van Asch misses with a punch on the inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rome misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Van Asch throws a head punch that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Van Asch stops a takedown attempt from Rome.
Van Asch lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Rome or not.
Van Asch tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rome's elbow.
Rome changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Van Asch fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Koos Van Asch has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Curtis Rome.
Good exchange - Rome coming out on top.
Oooooh!!! Van Asch has knocked Rome down with a huge combo! Van Asch steps away and waves a wobbly Rome back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
It looks like Curtis Rome has been cut.
Nice defenses there by Van Asch.
Van Asch was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Van Asch works Rome's body with a nice hook.
Van Asch throws a big shot that misses.
Van Asch scores with a nice strike.
Van Asch looks to land a left hand but Rome moved out of range nicely.
A shot to the body from Rome misses
and Van Asch counters with a perfectly timed head kick, knocking Rome out cold! Wow, that took some serious skill and not a little luck! Van Asch is taking it in his stride though, strolling around like it's no big deal. What a guy.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Koos Van Asch!
Koos Van Asch 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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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Carcarah Catartes (ranked 3043 p4p, 3609 weight class) and Adam Bogo (ranked 288 p4p, 333 weight class). Adam Bogo has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Carcarah Catartes's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Carcarah Catartes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Adam Bogo!
The judges for this bout are Igor Prikhodko, Ivan Kurochkin and Valeri Chadov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Catartes lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Bogo forces Catartes back against the cage and clinches.
Catartes lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Bogo lands a right hand.
Catartes is pressed up against the cage. Bogo has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Catartes down to the mat. Catartes avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Bogo tries for a takedown but Catartes sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Bogo takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Bogo fails with an attempt to clinch.
The fighters circle momentarily. Catartes darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Bogo has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Bogo takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Bogo fails with a takedown attempt.
A little feinted left hand from Catartes on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Carcarah Catartes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Adam Bogo.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bogo shoots in for a double leg but Catartes sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Catartes throwing a counter right hand but Bogo manages to avoid it.
Carcarah Catartes is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Catartes throws a leg kick but Bogo checks it.
Bogo swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Catartes lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Bogo circles away quickly and effectively.
Catartes throws a predictable looking body shot
and Bogo moves into the clinch.
Catartes misses with a body punch.
Bogo tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Catartes smiles and moves away.
Bogo's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Catartes connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Bogo scrambles back to his feet.
Catartes uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Catartes 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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bogo on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Bogo fails with the takedown
letting Catartes counter with a right hand.
Crunch! Catartes slams his shin into Bogo's torso.
Catartes scores with a crisp jab that stopped Bogo in his tracks.
Bogo is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Catartes is looking for an opening here. He's unloaded a big left hand that catches Bogo flush on the jaw and sends him tumbling to the canvas! Bogo is out cold! Catartes holds back from landing any unnecessary shots to his unconscious opponent, as the referee reacts slowly to the situation. A brutal knockout and then some excellent sportsmanship - this guy is my new favorite fighter!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Carcarah Catartes!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Carcarah Catartes made sure he mentioned Tengelü Hekite, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Roberto Jimenez (ranked 2622 p4p, 2952 weight class) and Regis Philbin (ranked 356 p4p, 389 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Roberto Jimenez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Regis Philbin!
The judges for this bout are Dmitry Maklakov, Aleksandr Martynov and Aleksei Zolotukhin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Philbin takes a jab right on the kisser.
It looks like Regis Philbin has been cut.
Philbin throws a right hand that misses
and Jimenez counters with a takedown into side control.
Jimenez is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Philbin will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Philbin is looking to reverse the position.
Jimenez working away.
Jimenez is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Philbin is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Jimenez tries to advance to mount but can't.
Philbin is not content to let Jimenez control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Philbin tries to buck Jimenez off but Jimenez is having none of it.
Philbin gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Jimenez looking to control but Philbin is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Jimenez controlling from mount.
Philbin keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Philbin tries to hold on but Jimenez postures up.
Jimenez won't let Philbin get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Philbin bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Philbin must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Philbin lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Jimenez definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Philbin is stalling in the full guard.
Jimenez is pulling down on Philbin's head. It's preventing any offense from Philbin, at least for the moment.
Jimenez escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Philbin gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Jimenez wants to sweep but no luck.
Philbin's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Jimenez keeping moving, preventing Philbin from controlling successfully.
Jimenez looking to hit a scissor sweep but Philbin is one step ahead there.
Philbin trying to control but Jimenez is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Philbin wants to pass the guard but Jimenez is keeping the position.
Philbin trying to control the position from guard on top but Jimenez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jimenez trying to keep a closed guard but Philbin is proving a slippery customer.
Jimenez keeping moving, preventing Philbin from controlling successfully.
Jimenez is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Philbin is aware though and is defending well.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Jimenez is on top in guard.
Philbin is trying to control the position but Jimenez postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jimenez stands and throws Philbin's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Jimenez working away.
Jimenez takes a little break here. Philbin wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Philbin is looking for a sweep.
Philbin prevents Jimenez from improving position.
Jimenez is trying to get an arm triangle but Philbin is defending well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jimenez is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Philbin has escaped the position, nice work there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Roberto Jimenez dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Regis Philbin's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Jimenez scores with a punch to the head.
Philbin misses with a body shot
and Jimenez counters with a series of strikes. Philbin will be more careful next time no doubt.
Roberto Jimenez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jimenez avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Philbin takes one on the chin but seems OK.
The fighters circling - Philbin throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jimenez misses with a double jab.
A slow jab from Philbin misses its intended target.
Jimenez dips to his left and cracks Philbin with an uppercut!
Philbin is rocked!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jimenez ducks down into range and throws a picture perfect right hook that connects with Philbin's jaw. Philbin's eyes stare off into space as he falls to the mat, out cold! Jimenez does the decent thing and steps back, rather than landing any shots to his unconscious opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:06 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Roberto Jimenez!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Sean O Malley (ranked 2523 p4p, 2948 weight class) and Sapiencia De Lamarca (ranked 157 p4p, 178 weight class). O Malley comes to the cage accompanied by Goat Talk- Sugar Sean. Sapiencia De Lamarca acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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Lethal high kicks
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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 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sean O Malley!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Sapiencia De Lamarca!
The judges for this bout are Aleksandr Martynov, Konstantin Menshow and Fedor Mirinova.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
De Lamarca takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
O Malley ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
O Malley slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
De Lamarca tries to clinch but O Malley is having none of it.
O Malley swats away the attempt to clinch by De Lamarca.
As De Lamarca backs away, O Malley returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
De Lamarca tries to clinch but fails miserably
and O Malley counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
De Lamarca wants to clinch.
Sean O Malley seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
De Lamarca is looking to clinch but O Malley is avoiding it.
O Malley 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.
O Malley looks to score with a jab to the body but De Lamarca is just out of range.
O Malley sets himself, and De Lamarca steps forward looking for the clinch! O Malley avoids it this time.
O Malley jabbing away but nothing is landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
O Malley thuds his right hand into De Lamarca's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
De Lamarca is rocked!
O Malley cracks De Lamarca with a right hand to the side of the head.
De Lamarca is still on wobbly legs! Can O Malley finish him?
O Malley drops De Lamarca with a naaaaasty hook - De Lamarca is in real trouble here! O Malley dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sean O Malley!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Sean O Malley made sure he mentioned Carnage , along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Cj Lee (ranked 1622 p4p, 2221 weight class) and Samuel Jenkins (ranked 160 p4p, 214 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Cj Lee!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Samuel Jenkins!
The judges for this bout are Ivan Kurochkin, Aleksei Zolotukhin and Dmitry Maklakov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jenkins is looking to chop away at Lee's legs.
Lee appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Lee wants to slow Jenkins down by chopping away at his legs.
Jenkins swings widly with a right hand
and Lee counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Jenkins is looking for a triangle but Lee pushes his legs off easily.
Lee pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jenkins is keeping the position for now.
Lee looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jenkins is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Lee not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Lee passes into half guard.
Lee works his way into side control.
Jenkins tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's two 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.
A lull in the action here.
Jenkins is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Lee is controlling him well.
Jenkins is being controlled here.
Jenkins is trying to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jenkins sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Lee sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Lee is thwarting Jenkins's attempts to control the position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Lee shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Jenkins but Jenkins pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Lee lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Jenkins backs up against the cage.
Jenkins tries to land a front kick but Lee steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Jenkins takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Lee connects with a single shot there.
Jenkins throws a series of strikes that have Lee backpedaling.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lee checks a low kick from Jenkins.
A combination from Lee does no damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lee takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Lee scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Jenkins shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Lee as he avoids it easily.
Jenkins avoids a kick to the body.
Jenkins tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Jenkins misses with a straight left.
Lee attempts a counter takedown but Jenkins avoids it well and moves away.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Lee!
Jenkins is rocked!
It looks like Samuel Jenkins has been cut.
Jenkins has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Lee displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Jenkins is still on wobbly legs! Can Lee finish him?
Jenkins shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Lee's guard.
Lee is controlling Jenkins's posture.
Jenkins seems to have recovered his senses.
Jenkins postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Cj Lee dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Samuel Jenkins's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Lee lands with a nice combination. Jenkins backs away looking to recover.
A jab from Lee finds it's way through Jenkins's defenses.
Lee misses with a wild combination.
Jenkins misses the jab.
Lee swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Lee fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Jenkins looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Lee looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Jenkins wants to improve his position but Lee is controlling well.
Lee not doing much here.
Jenkins trying to get back to full guard but Lee takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lee controlling the position easily from mount.
Jenkins can't escape the position.
Lee stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.
Jenkins takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Jenkins throws a half hearted mid kick.
Jenkins feints and as Lee raises his hands in defense, Jenkins changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Jenkins's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Lee is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lee frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Lee is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jenkins can do to turn this around?
Lee controlling from mount.
Jenkins tries to reverse the position but Lee maintains control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lee controlling from mount.
Lee stands up from mount. Strange move.
Jenkins misses with a shot to the body
and Lee counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Jenkins!
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Lee trying to control the position but Jenkins is working away.
You can see the frustration on Jenkins's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Lee looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jenkins being controlled for a moment.
Jenkins prevents Lee from improving position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jenkins manages to get back to half guard.
Well, if Lee is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Lee seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Jenkins for as long as he can get away with.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Cj Lee dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Samuel Jenkins'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.
Lee looks to land a combination but Jenkins avoids it well.
Jenkins fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Lee uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jenkins.
Jenkins dodges the punch combination from Lee.
Jenkins throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jenkins avoids a punch combination nicely.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Jenkins is defended easily by Lee.
Cj Lee is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jenkins fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Lee is out of range.
Lee misses with a kick to the body.
Jenkins throws a big shot that misses.
Lee shoots in and bounces Jenkins off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Lee stopping the sweep attempt from Jenkins.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jenkins keeps trying to improve his position.
Jenkins trying to control the position.
Lee seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood 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.
Jenkins keeping full guard, as Lee tries to pass.
Lee controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Lee tries to bum rush Jenkins with a series of wild strikes but Jenkins uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Samuel Jenkins seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jenkins throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Lee.
Jenkins misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jenkins fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Lee avoids it really well and circles away.
Cj Lee has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Samuel Jenkins.
Jenkins throws a head kick that misses
and Lee counters with a one-two to the body.
Lee tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Jenkins checks a leg kick nicely.
Lee ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jenkins moves out of range of the leg kick from Lee.
Jenkins throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jenkins tries to sprawl but Lee drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Lee performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Lee is looking for a kimura but Jenkins is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Lee to get the leverage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jenkins trying to control from the bottom.
Jenkins is looking for a sweep. Lee is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Cj Lee overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Lee works his foot free and advances to mount.
Lee takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Lee avoids the attempt from Jenkins to control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jenkins is desperately trying to improve his position but Lee has a good base and remains in mount.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Cj Lee clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Samuel Jenkins's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Jenkins throws a head kick that misses
letting Lee counter with a right hand.
A nice combination there by Lee.
Lee lands a nice looking body shot.
Lee shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Lee perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Jenkins is trying to control but can't.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Lee in particular looking to stall.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jenkins won't allow Lee to pass to mount.
Lee postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Jenkins to stand up.
Jenkins on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Lee lands a glancing blow to the side of Jenkins's head.
Lee looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Jenkins throws a series of punches but Lee avoids them all with ease.
Jenkins showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Lee.
Jenkins fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Lee checks it well.
Jenkins moves out of range of the body kick from Lee.
Jenkins goes for a double leg but Lee avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Lee continues to drive forward.
A low kick from Jenkins misses
and Lee counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Jenkins gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Jenkins misses with a leg kick
and Lee counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Jenkins!
Jenkins wants to get back to his feet but Lee is dominant here and he's now got Jenkins's back!
Jenkins is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lee working for the choke.
Lee really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Jenkins.
Lee is looking for the choke from the back position but Jenkins is controlling his hands well.
What can Jenkins do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Lee patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lee biding his time, looking for the opening.
Lee keeps control of the position as Jenkins tries to break free.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Jenkins trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Lee has good solid back control here.
Lee continues to stall.
Jenkins wants to get back to his feet.
Lee is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Cj Lee had his way with Samuel Jenkins in that round.
The cut man is working on Samuel Jenkins's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Jenkins tries to score a power double leg takedown but Lee sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Jenkins somewhat.
Jenkins shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Lee!
Lee throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Jenkins was covering up waiting for the punch and Lee finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Lee seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jenkins is striking from the bottom but Lee uses the opportunity to pass into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jenkins manages to get to full guard.
Lee sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Jenkins keeping full guard, as Lee tries to pass.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Jenkins looking to control.
Jenkins escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Lee gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Lee slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Jenkins is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Lee tries to free his leg and advance position but Jenkins is retaining full guard.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lee avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Jenkins fails to land with a series of punches.
Cj Lee is winning the standup battle so far.
Jenkins gets caught flat footed, as Lee shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Lee sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Jenkins looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Jenkins is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Jenkins has his foot on Lee's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Lee works his way back into a safe position though.
Lee sitting in guard here, content to control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lee stands and steps away. Jenkins gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Lee with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Lee throws a good cross that connects.
Danga de danga de dang - Lee scores with a four punch combination!
Lee throws a half hearted mid kick.
Jenkins tries to bum rush Lee with a series of wild strikes but Lee uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
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!
Lee stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Lee shoots in and bounces Jenkins off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Lee controls from within his opponent's guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cj Lee showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Lee has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight for Cj Lee!
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight for Cj Lee!
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight for Cj Lee!
Cj Lee wins by unanimous decision!
Cj Lee retains his featherweight title!
An out of breath Cj Lee thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Danny Trejo (ranked 1029 p4p, 6942 weight class) and Rona Gonna Get Onya (ranked 151 p4p, 731 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 middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Danny Trejo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Rona Gonna Get Onya!
The judges for this bout are Konstantin Menshow, Aleksei Zolotukhin and Dmitry Maklakov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gonna Get Onya closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Trejo quickly recovers to half guard.
Gonna Get Onya is looking to pass Trejo's guard but actually Trejo recovers to full guard.
Trejo seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gonna Get Onya is stalling in the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gonna Get Onya wants to control from the top but Trejo keeps moving.
Trejo wants to sweep here but Gonna Get Onya controlling him for the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gonna Get Onya throws a big elbow that misses.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Trejo is working an open guard so Gonna Get Onya takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Gonna Get Onya looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Trejo misses with a straight right.
Trejo sets himself, and Gonna Get Onya steps forward looking for the clinch! Trejo avoids it this time.
Trejo stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Trejo wants it to stay on the feet.
Trejo gets caught flat footed, as Gonna Get Onya shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Trejo has his hands on Gonna Get Onya's head, controlling the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gonna Get Onya missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Trejo is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Gonna Get Onya accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Gonna Get Onya stands and steps away. Trejo gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Gonna Get Onya misses with a takedown attempt - Trejo sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Trejo lands with an overhand left.
It looks like Rona Gonna Get Onya has been cut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gonna Get Onya darts in and clinches Trejo up against the cage.
A body shot lands from Trejo.
Gonna Get Onya breaks from the clinch.
Danny Trejo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gonna Get Onya fails with a takedown attempt.
Danny Trejo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rona Gonna Get Onya.
Gonna Get Onya tries to move into range but Trejo moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Trejo leaves Gonna Get Onya with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Trejo throws a nice inside leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Gonna Get Onya.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Trejo jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Gonna Get Onya gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Gonna Get Onya is looking to clinch but Trejo is avoiding it.
Gonna Get Onya shoots and misses
and Trejo counters with a straight right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A low kick lands for Trejo.
Gonna Get Onya slips a jab from Trejo.
Gonna Get Onya shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
That has opened up Rona Gonna Get Onya's cut even more.
Gonna Get Onya fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That kick from Trejo tenderised Gonna Get Onya's leg. Gonna Get Onya is trying to keep his angry face on.
Trejo scores with a spinning back kick!
Gonna Get Onya shoots for a takedown but Trejo saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Trejo stuffs the takedown.
Trejo throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Danny Trejo dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Rona Gonna Get Onya'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.
Trejo with a nice calf kick.
Gonna Get Onya takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Trejo throws a series of punches but Gonna Get Onya avoids them all with ease.
Gonna Get Onya tries to close the distance and clinch but Trejo swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Trejo quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Gonna Get Onya tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Trejo is able to avoid easily.
Trejo scores with a nice head shot.
Gonna Get Onya throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Trejo throwing a counter right hand but Gonna Get Onya manages to avoid it.
Trejo bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Gonna Get Onya's head.
Trejo misses with a straight left.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Trejo misses with a straight left.
Trejo throws a hook but Gonna Get Onya blocks it.
Gonna Get Onya appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Nice defenses there by Gonna Get Onya.
Rona Gonna Get Onya is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Gonna Get Onya moves into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A short uppercut from Trejo.
Trejo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gonna Get Onya can do to turn this around?
Trejo throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Gonna Get Onyas head.
Trejo lands a right hand.
Trejo misses with the head strike.
Trejo misses with a short punch on the inside.
A left hand lands to the body for Trejo.
Gonna Get Onya escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Trejo leaves Gonna Get Onya with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Gonna Get Onya throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Rona Gonna Get Onya seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Trejo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nice sprawl there from Trejo as Gonna Get Onya shoots in.
Gonna Get Onya takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
A slow jab from Trejo misses its intended target.
Gonna Get Onya changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gonna Get Onya takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Trejo avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Gonna Get Onya tries a low kick but Trejo avoids it.
Trejo fires out a quick counter leg kick but Gonna Get Onya just manages to avoid it.
Gonna Get Onya with a lazy takedown attempt
letting Trejo counter with a right hand.
Danny Trejo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rona Gonna Get Onya.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gonna Get Onya uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Trejo.
Gonna Get Onya ducks under a wild hook from Trejo.
Nice takedown defense from Trejo. No joy for Gonna Get Onya on that attempt.
Gonna Get Onya shoots in for a takedown but Trejo shows good takedown defense.
A good leg kick by Trejo.
Gonna Get Onya looks for a takedown but Trejo sprawls well.
Gonna Get Onya is breathing heavily.
Trejo jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Gonna Get Onya has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Gonna Get Onya there as he acknowledges the shot.
The cut above Rona Gonna Get Onya's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gonna Get Onya takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Gonna Get Onya feints and as Trejo raises his hands in defense, Gonna Get Onya changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Trejo controlling the position.
Trejo's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Gonna Get Onya stands up and waves to Trejo to follow him.
Horrible takedown attempt by Gonna Get Onya or perhaps it was just good defense by Trejo, which made it look bad.
Trejo thinks about countering with a body kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gonna Get Onya looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Trejo is fending him off so far but Gonna Get Onya persists. Nope, Trejo circles away and we're back to standing.
Gonna Get Onya pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Danny Trejo is winning the standup battle so far.
Gonna Get Onya fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Trejo turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Trejo lands with an uppercut that bounces Gonna Get Onya off the cage and back into range.
Trejo slips under a jab from Gonna Get Onya.
Gonna Get Onya tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Trejo swivels and escapes.
A quick step to the side and Trejo tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gonna Get Onya avoids the body shot from Trejo.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Trejo scores with a nice head shot.
Trejo avoids the head kick by Gonna Get Onya.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Danny Trejo dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Rona Gonna Get Onya's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Gonna Get Onya with a lazy takedown attempt
and Trejo counters with a crisp right hand that drops Gonna Get Onya! Trejo lets Gonna Get Onya back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Gonna Get Onya tries for a takedown but Trejo sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Gonna Get Onya waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Trejo.
Good leg kick by Trejo.
Trejo finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Trejo misses with a two punch combination.
Trejo lands a big right hand that sends Gonna Get Onya crashing to the mat! Trejo stays standing though and waves Gonna Get Onya back to his feet!
Gonna Get Onya is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Trejo throws a lazy right hand but Gonna Get Onya sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Gonna Get Onya is still on wobbly legs! Can Trejo finish him?
Gonna Get Onya changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Trejo looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Gonna Get Onya seems to have recovered his senses.
Gonna Get Onya sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Trejo is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Gonna Get Onya trying to control the action but Trejo is working from the bottom.
Trejo is trying to improve his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gonna Get Onya decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Gonna Get Onya keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gonna Get Onya slips under a jab.
Trejo misses with a body shot.
Gonna Get Onya throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Trejo's waist but Trejo gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Gonna Get Onya off to one side.
Danny Trejo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rona Gonna Get Onya.
Gonna Get Onya swinging wildly here.
Trejo is looking to counter with head kicks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gonna Get Onya tries to close the distance and clinch but Trejo swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Trejo fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Gonna Get Onya checks it well.
A jab lands there for Trejo.
Rona Gonna Get Onya's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Trejo feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Gonna Get Onya sprawling to the canvas! Gonna Get Onya rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Trejo finish him?!
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Rona Gonna Get Onya's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:28 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Danny Trejo!
An out of breath Danny Trejo thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ivan Kamenev (ranked 587 p4p, 2280 weight class) and Bualong Sitsongrit (ranked 74 p4p, 277 weight class). Sitsongrit has chosen Wai Khru Intro as his entrance music. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Ivan Kamenev!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Bualong Sitsongrit!
The judges for this bout are Valeri Chadov, Konstantin Menshow and Dmitry Maklakov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kamenev closes the distance and pushes Sitsongrit back into the cage.
Kamenev is trying to stall.
Kamenev lands a hook that snaps the head of Sitsongrit backwards.
Sitsongrit pushes Kamenev back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kamenev takes a shot to the head.
Kamenev 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.
Sitsongrit avoids a wild elbow strike from Kamenev.
A short left from Sitsongrit.
Kamenev avoiding damage.
Sitsongrit looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Kamenev has clasped his hands together around Sitsongrit's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kamenev tries to advance to mount but Sitsongrit denies him.
Sitsongrit really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kamenev. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Kamenev is working hard here to advance position.
Sitsongrit tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Kamenev wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Sitsongrit can't do much from the bottom here.
Kamenev is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Sitsongrit is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kamenev looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Sitsongrit is looking to reverse the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sitsongrit dodges the ground and pound from Kamenev.
Kamenev wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sitsongrit keeps working.
Sitsongrit can't do much from the bottom here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Kamenev controlling the position.
Kamenev working the ground and pound but Sitsongrit is defending the strikes.
Sitsongrit controls the position for a moment.
Kamenev tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Kamenev has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Sitsongrit felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Kamenev landing strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kamenev tries to advance to mount but Sitsongrit denies him.
Kamenev tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Kamenev has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Kamenev wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sitsongrit keeps working.
Kamenev thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Sitsongrit prevents Kamenev from improving position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Sitsongrit is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Kamenev's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Sitsongrit is trying to get back to full guard.
Kamenev is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Sitsongrit doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Kamenev.
Sitsongrit is staying active underneath Kamenev, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ivan Kamenev dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
A combination from Kamenev does no damage.
Nice sprawl there from Sitsongrit as Kamenev shoots in.
Sitsongrit appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Kamenev is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sitsongrit can do to turn this around?
A jab from Kamenev does it's job there.
Kamenev uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Sitsongrit has time to react.
Kamenev misses with a straight left.
Sitsongrit was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Kamenev fails with the takedown
and Sitsongrit counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Kamenev thinking.
Kamenev with a poor takedown
and Kamenev takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ivan Kamenev. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sitsongrit with a nice cross.
Kamenev smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Kamenev shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Sitsongrit throws a jab but it's blocked by Kamenev.
Sitsongrit throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kamenev decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Sitsongrit is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sitsongrit tries to get to full guard but Kamenev has control of the leg.
Sitsongrit wants to get back to full guard but Kamenev has passed into side control.
Kamenev tries for a kimura but Sitsongrit is defending well.
Sitsongrit wants to control but Kamenev postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Sitsongrit tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Sitsongrit is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Sitsongrit is trying to control Kamenev's posture but Kamenev avoids it.
Kamenev in side control lands a decent elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit looks to move to half guard but instead Kamenev has passed into mount! Damn!
Kamenev wants to control the pace but Sitsongrit is squirming around nicely.
Kamenev looking to secure an arm triangle but Sitsongrit defends it well.
Kamenev is trying to take his opponent's back.
Kamenev working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Sitsongrit is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kamenev is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Sitsongrit is surviving well by controlling Kamenev's body position as best he can.
Sitsongrit is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Kamenev avoids the attempt from Sitsongrit to control.
Sitsongrit defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Kamenev.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kamenev goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Sitsongrit turns into him and now he's in Kamenev's guard.
Kamenev working for a triangle but Sitsongrit defends it easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ivan Kamenev dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Sitsongrit misses with a wild body shot.
Kamenev fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kamenev moves into the clinch successfully.
Kamenev is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Kamenev stalls.
Sitsongrit manages to break the clinch.
Kamenev tries to clinch up.
Kamenev catches Sitsongrit with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Kamenev throws a jab when Sitsongrit was well out of range.
A little jabbing left from Sitsongrit on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Sitsongrit throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kamenev tried to counter with a leg kick but Sitsongrit avoided it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice jab there from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kamenev missing with a left hand there. Sitsongrit was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sitsongrit swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Kamenev is looking to clinch but Sitsongrit is avoiding it.
A little jabbing left from Sitsongrit on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kamenev has Sitsongrit up against the cage in a clinch.
Sitsongrit softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Sitsongrit can't find room to land a body shot as Kamenev controls the action.
Sitsongrit stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Sitsongrit tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kamenev wants a takedown but no success here.
Sitsongrit swings wildly with an uppercut but Kamenev uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sitsongrit throws a head punch that misses.
Sitsongrit lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kamenev backwards.
Kamenev wants to stall.
Sitsongrit has had enough of the clinch but Kamenev keeps him there for the moment.
Sitsongrit lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Sitsongrit lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sitsongrit lands with a short shot to the head.
Kamenev breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kamenev digs a good hook to Sitsongrit's body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit scores with a jab to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kamenev is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Sitsongrit looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Sitsongrit gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Kamenev to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Sitsongrit bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Kamenev's guard.
Sitsongrit looking to sit in guard and control but Kamenev gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Kamenev is stalling in the full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kamenev stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sitsongrit swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Sitsongrit is controlling Kamenev's posture.
Kamenev passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Sitsongrit is trying to control Kamenev's posture but Kamenev avoids it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Kamenev throws an elbow but Sitsongrit slips to the side and avoids it well.
Sitsongrit tries to improve position but can't.
Kamenev working the ground and pound from side control.
Kamenev wants to control but Sitsongrit is keeping him busy.
Sitsongrit tries to improve position but can't.
Kamenev tries to advance to mount but can't.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Bualong Sitsongrit just about did enough to take it.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Sitsongrit throws out a leg kick but Kamenev moves out of range and Sitsongrit only half commits.
Kamenev throws an off balance right hand
and Sitsongrit counters with a straight right hand.
Kamenev changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Sitsongrit looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Sitsongrit prevents Kamenev from moving into mount.
Sitsongrit regains half guard.
Sitsongrit keeping hold of Kamenev's head, controlling as best he can.
Sitsongrit is looking to control Kamenev's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Sitsongrit avoid being mounted?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kamenev is nestled in close to Sitsongrit, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kamenev is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Sitsongrit is just riding it out for now. Kamenev eventually gives up the hold.
Sitsongrit is trying is best to control the position here.
Sitsongrit is not content to let Kamenev control the position.
Sitsongrit trying to hold on to Kamenev's head to control him but Kamenev postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Kamenev prevents Sitsongrit from improving his position.
Ivan Kamenev overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Sitsongrit manages to get to full guard.
Kamenev wants to control from the top but Sitsongrit keeps moving.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Kamenev keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kamenev scores with a nice strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kamenev fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Sitsongrit sprawls well initially but Kamenev persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kamenev works his way into full mount!
Kamenev seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Sitsongrit is holding on tight.
Sitsongrit is in all sorts of trouble here.
Kamenev wants to control the pace but Sitsongrit is squirming around nicely.
Kamenev working for a guillotine from mount but Sitsongrit is in no mood to give up.
Sitsongrit tries to hold on but Kamenev pushes him away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit is just holding on here. Kamenev manages to take his back.
Kamenev trying to control momentarily.
Kamenev looking to break Sitsongrit's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Sitsongrit remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Kamenev will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Sitsongrit trying to control the action but Kamenev just sinks the hooks in.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kamenev looking to break Sitsongrit's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Sitsongrit remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Kamenev will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Sitsongrit turns into Kamenev and is now in his guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ivan Kamenev had his way with Bualong Sitsongrit in that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Kamenev lands with a hook. Sitsongrit tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Kamenev slips under a jab.
Kamenev throws out a loose jab but Sitsongrit uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kamenev misses with a looping left.
Bualong Sitsongrit seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sitsongrit looks for the body kick but Kamenev saw that one coming.
No luck for Kamenev with that takedown attempt.
Sitsongrit throws an overhand right that lands on Kamenev's shoulder, as Kamenev tries to avoid the shot.
Sitsongrit scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sitsongrit looks to throw the jab but Kamenev is out of range.
Sitsongrit pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kamenev checks a leg kick.
Kamenev tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sitsongrit gets caught napping as Kamenev dives in and scores a takedown. Sitsongrit manages to retain guard.
Sitsongrit is trying to keep Kamenev in close.
Sitsongrit is looking to stand up but Kamenev isn't so interested in that idea.
Sitsongrit has control of Kamenev's left arm, preventing Kamenev from doing any damage.
Sitsongrit avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Kamenev trying to control but Sitsongrit is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Kamenev with a hook.
Kamenev tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Sitsongrit lands with a kick to the ribs.
Sitsongrit is looking to chop away at Kamenev's legs.
Kamenev defending well as Sitsongrit loads up on a big left hand.
Kamenev shoots in and drives through. Sitsongrit sprawls well.
Sitsongrit is looking to land body kicks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kamenev misses with a straight left.
Sitsongrit throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Kamenev half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Sitsongrit dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ivan Kamenev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kamenev throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kamenev drives through with a takedown into Sitsongrit's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Kamenev postures up.
Sitsongrit wants to stand and escape but Kamenev is having none of it.
Kamenev trying to control the position from guard on top but Sitsongrit is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sitsongrit looking to control.
Kamenev pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sitsongrit is keeping the position for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kamenev throws a big elbow that misses.
Kamenev trying to control the position from guard on top but Sitsongrit is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Sitsongrit throws a leg kick which misses Kamenev's front leg but catches the back leg as Kamenev tries to avoid it.
Sitsongrit throws a sloppy head kick and Kamenev moves out of range easily.
Kamenev throws a big counter combination but Sitsongrit scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Kamenev jabs Sitsongrit right on the nose. Sitsongrit blinks but takes it well.
Sitsongrit sizes up Kamenev with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sitsongrit throws a poor cross that misses
and Kamenev cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kamenev shoots in but no luck this time.
Bualong Sitsongrit has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ivan Kamenev. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kamenev misses with a double jab
and Sitsongrit counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Bualong Sitsongrit.
I think Kamenev 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight for Ivan Kamenev!
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight for Ivan Kamenev!
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight for Ivan Kamenev!
Ivan Kamenev wins by unanimous decision!
Ivan Kamenev retains his lightweight title!
A very excited looking Ivan Kamenev 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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