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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Willy Lee (ranked 24803 p4p, 5245 weight class) and Ray Lawris (ranked 641 p4p, 564 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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186 cm 19 210 1 - 2 - 0 |
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Good takedowns Brawler Good chin |
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Willy Lee! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ray Lawris! The judges for this bout are Valeri Chadov, Igor Prikhodko and Sergei Dronov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Lee takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket. It looks like Willy Lee has been cut. Lawris throws a series of punches but Lee moves out of range. Lawris lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Lee backs up against the cage.
Lawris throws a series of punches but Lee avoids them all with ease. Lawris throws a series of punches but Lee avoids them all with ease. Lawris goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo. Lee takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Lee feints and as Lawris raises his hands in defense, Lee changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard. Lee throws a big right hand that misses. Lee throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Lawris works some decent striking defense from the bottom. Lee content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. Lee with a flurry of punches that miss. Lee thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. Lee controls from within his opponent's guard. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Lee loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's one minute gone in the round. Lee stops Lawris from standing up. Lee postures up and lands a big shot to Lawris's brow. Lee is working Lawris over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. Lee loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. Lee will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions. Lee missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. Lee missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. Lawris looks winded! Lee controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
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. Lee drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Lee jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet. Lawris tries to bum rush Lee with a series of wild strikes but Lee uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Lee shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Lawris's guard. Lee is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. Lee slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Lee sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Lawris is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Lee staying calm. Lawris takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Lee in side control lands a decent elbow. Lee staying calm. Lee working the ground and pound from side control. Lee advances to full mount. Lawris takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Lee punishing his opponent with strikes. Lee pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage. Lee landing strikes from the mount and Lawris is in trouble! Lee controlling his opponent. Lee lands a nice shot to the head. Lee looking to control and managing it successfully. Lee working for a guillotine from mount but Lawris is in no mood to give up. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! The referee warns Lawris that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Willy Lee dominated that round. The cut man is working on Willy Lee's cut. That's time! Back to the action!
Lee fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Lawris sprawls well initially but Lee persists and gets the takedown into half guard. Lee thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Lawris's head. Lee tries to pass the half guard into mount. Lawris knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. Lawris blocking the ground and pound attempt from Lee. Lee content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. Lawris tries to kick Lee off but Lee keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. Lawris is breathing heavily. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Lee not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. Lee is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lawris can do to turn this around? Lee is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Lawris sees it coming and defends easily. The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Lee lands a nice short elbow.
That's one minute gone in the round. Lawris is trying to stand back up but Lee is controlling him
Willy Lee overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Lawris on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. Lawris avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Lee. Lawris really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Lee. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out. Lee is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. Lawris tries to kick Lee off but Lee keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. Lee trying to control the pace. Lee 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. Lee trying to pass the guard but Lawris defending well. Lee works his foot free and advances to mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Lee is landing with some decent strikes but Lawris is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue. Lee scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Lawris?
Lee lands a big shot there that rocks Lawris but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Lawris is in a horrible position here. Lee smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Lee is landing with some decent strikes but Lawris is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue. We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Lawris can do anything to dispel that myth. Lee scoring with strikes but Lawris is staying in there. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Lee is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Lawris to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Lawris shrugs it off.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Lee scoring with strikes but Lawris is staying in there. Lawris takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position. Lee working away from the top, dropping strikes. Lee lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
The referee warns Lawris that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Lee lands a heavy elbow. Lee jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Lawris manages to avoid the submission attempt. Lee scoring with punches from side control. Lawris is working to avoid the ground and pound but Lee connects with a decent elbow.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Lawris wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done! Lee happy to just control the position for now. Lee cracks Lawris with an elbow. That is naaassty. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Lee grinds an elbow into Lawris's temple. Lee controlling from side mount. Lawris takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Willy Lee dominated that second round. The cut man is working on Willy Lee's cut. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Lee pushes Lawris up against the cage in a clinch. Lee is trying to drag Lawris to the mat but Lawris just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there. Lawris is looking for a takedown. Lee tries for a takedown. No joy.
Lee is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Lawris gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Willy Lee. That's going to take a lot out of him. Lawris gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Lee.
Lee tries to pull guard but Lawris holds him up against the cage and eventually Lee drops back down to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Lee changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Lawris fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Lawris throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
That's one minute gone in the round. Lawris throws a series of punches but Lee moves out of range. Lawris takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Lee fails with a takedown attempt. Lawris wants to counter with a clinch but Lee pushes him away. Lawris scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Lawris misses with a double jab
and Lee counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. Lee throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. Lawris utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. Lee stays in close to Lawris's body and controls the position. Lee throwing strikes but missing. Lee lands a couple of digs.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Lee in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Lee postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head. Lee wants to pass the guard but Lawris is keeping the position. Lee lands a couple of decent looking shots. Lee forces his way into half guard. Lee lands with a punch from half guard. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Lee looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Lawris with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. Lee is controlling the pace.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Lawris has hold of Lee's hands but Lee slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow. Lee perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. Ray Lawris has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Lee missing with the ground and pound from half guard. Lee lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Lee lands a nice short elbow.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless. Lee lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. Lee stalling. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Lee is nestled in close to Lawris, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
And that's the end of the fight! Willy Lee showed his dominance in that final round. Well I reckon that's a shut out for Lee, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 30:26 Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 30:26 Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Willy Lee!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jisun Roh (ranked 5589 p4p, 6276 weight class) and Titus Wilder (ranked 607 p4p, 640 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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185 cm 19 185 1 - 0 - 0 |
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185 cm 19 190 1 - 1 - 1 |
Good takedowns Counter fighter Granite chin |
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BJJ White Belt Excellent MT Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jisun Roh! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of 1 - 1 - 1, fighting out of New York, Titus Wilder! The judges for this bout are Ivan Kurochkin, Illya Tyunina and Valeri Chadov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Roh shoots for a takedown but Wilder saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily. A countering left hand to the body from Wilder misses. Roh fails with the takedown and Wilder counters with a nice body shot. Roh with a poor takedown and Wilder counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Roh thinking. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jisun Roh. That's going to take a lot out of him. Roh is breathing heavily. Roh gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily and Wilder counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. It looks like Jisun Roh has been cut. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Roh doesn't succeed with the takedown and Wilder counters with a right hand from hell and Roh is out cold! A vicious knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Titus Wilder! A very excited looking Titus Wilder 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 Hunt Mfer (ranked 4858 p4p, 6451 weight class) and Dwayne Mill (ranked 541 p4p, 611 weight class). Hunt Mfer is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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BJJ Purple Belt Excellent boxer KO power |
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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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Hunt Mfer! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Dwayne Mill! The judges for this bout are Dmitry Maklakov, Aleksei Zolotukhin and Valeri Chadov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Mfer looks for a takedown but Mill sprawls well. Mfer drives through with a takedown into Mill's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position. Mill wants to get back to his feet but Mfer is in a dominant position and won't allow it. Mfer keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Mill's head. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Mfer engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Mill controls Mfer momentarily but Mfer frees himself.
That's one minute gone in the round. We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace. Mfer not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity. Mfer moves out of range as Mill throws a body kick.
Mfer fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A lazy body kick from Mfer and Mill counters with a single leg into guard. Mfer didn't expect that. Mfer pulls Mill in close to his closed guard and prevents Mill from doing any damage or advancing position. Mill trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round. A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Mfer holds on and takes a little breather. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Mill looking to pass the guard. Mfer wants to get back to his feet but Mill passes into half guard.
Mfer is looking to escape.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Mfer moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard. Mfer has his hands on Mill's head, controlling the position. Mfer working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Mill has passed into half guard!
The fighters are battling for position here. Mfer manages to regain full guard. Nice work. Mill would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. Mfer trying to control the position here.
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. Mfer is looking to stand up but Mill isn't so interested in that idea. Mfer has control of Mill's left arm, preventing Mill from doing any damage.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet. Mfer tries to land a body kick and Mill decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Mfer's guard. Mfer wants to stand but Mill is controlling the position. Mill won't allow Mfer to sweep him here. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Mfer lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Mill is trying to control the position but Mfer postures up. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Dwayne Mill will probably get the nod. 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. Mfer slaps away a takedown attempt from Mill, before circling back to the center of the mat. It looked like Mfer was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Mill. Mill throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Mfer counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. It looks like Dwayne Mill has been cut. Hunt Mfer is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Mill loads up on a big right hand but Mfer slips the punch. Mill looks to throw a body kick so Mfer counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. Mill is rocked! Mfer pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mill is keeping the position for now. Mill is still in real trouble! Can Mfer finish him? Mill wants to sweep here but Mfer controlling him for the moment. Mill seems to have recovered his senses. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Mfer sitting in guard here, content to control. Mfer throwing strikes but missing.
That's one minute gone in the round. Mfer is looking to stand up but Mill won't let him. Mfer sitting in guard, not really doing much. Mfer pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mill is keeping the position for now. Mfer has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Mill is proving hard to escape from.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. Mill avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Mfer gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Mill to score an easy takedown into full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Mill preventing the sweep. Mill wants to control from the top but Mfer keeps moving. Hunt Mfer overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Mfer is adopting a defensive guard. Mfer wants to stand but Mill is controlling the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Mfer wants to sweep but no luck. Mill wants to pass the guard but Mfer is keeping the position. The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work. Mfer looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Mill passes into half guard.
Mfer is looking to improve his position.
Mfer misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Mfer is doing well to control the position and prevent Mill from advancing to side control.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
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. Mfer shoots in for a double leg but Mill sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy. Mill darts in looking for a takedown but Mfer gets double underhooks and turns Mill into the cage. Mfer is looking for a counter combo. We've been informed that Mill has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight. Mfer dives in and grabs Mill's left leg, looking for a takedown. Mill pushes down on Mfer's head and hops out. Mfer darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard. Mfer is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Mill has managed to free his arm - good work. Mill trying to get back to full guard but Mfer takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Mill tries to reverse the position but Mfer maintains control. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Hunt Mfer dominated that second round. The cut man is working on Dwayne Mill's cut. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round! Mill fails with an attempt to clinch.
Mfer shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Mill is trying to defend but Mfer finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further. Mill missing with punches from the bottom.
Mfer thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. Mfer is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Mill working to try and regain half guard.
BOOM! Mfer connects with a massive shot to the dome!
That's one minute gone in the round. Mill is looking to get to half guard. Mill wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Mfer.
Mfer sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it! Mfer lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning. Mfer is standing up, even though he is in mount. Mfer takes the fight into the clinch. Mfer is trying to pull guard but Mill has him pressed against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Mill has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate. Mill drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Mfer gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Mfer is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mill can do to turn this around? Mfer avoiding damage.
Mill is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. Mfer stops a takedown attempt from Mill.
Mfer jumps guard but Mill turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. Mill jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Mfer walks away with a smile on his face. Mill gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. Hunt Mfer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dwayne Mill. Mfer closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Mfer lands in his opponent's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Mill looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Mfer passes into side control.
Mfer has knee on belly and moves into mount. Mfer content just to control the position here.
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. Mill is trying to escape the mount.
Mfer looking to finish Mill with some ground and pound. This is bad for Mill! That has opened up Dwayne Mill's cut even more. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Mill reaches up to try and control the position but Mfer seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Mill rolls and tries to escape and now Mfer has his back!
Mfer is riding his opponent, not letting Mill buck him off. Mill is really stuck here.
And that's the end of the fight! Hunt Mfer showed his dominance in that final round. Well Mfer has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 30:27 Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 29:28 Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hunt Mfer!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jung Lao (ranked 4910 p4p, 5156 weight class) and Hank McCoy (ranked 543 p4p, 554 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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BJJ White Belt Solid Muay Thai Inexperienced |
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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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jung Lao! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Hank McCoy! The judges for this bout are Fedor Mirinova, Konstantin Menshow and Aleksei Zolotukhin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Nice uppercut lands for McCoy. That snapped Lao's head back.
Lao throws a head kick that misses. McCoy is looking to clinch. Lao swats away the attempt to clinch by McCoy. Lao pulls out of a head kick attempt.
The fight moves into the clinch position. A quick uppercut on the inside from McCoy. McCoy working aggressively here.
Lao changes levels and goes for a takedown here. McCoy fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Lao scores with a kick to the body.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from McCoy - that will leave a mark!
McCoy with a nice calf kick. McCoy takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Lao lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Lao moves out of range of the leg kick from McCoy. Lao takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch. McCoy rushes Lao and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch. Lao is trying to stall.
Lao is pushing McCoy up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
That's one minute gone in the round. McCoy misses with the head strike.
Lao has McCoy pushed against the cage. Lao blocks an uppercut.
Lao scores with a shot to the side of McCoy's head. McCoy lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Lao backwards. Lao jumps guard but McCoy turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. McCoy lands an uppercut. McCoy misses with a short punch on the inside. Lao blocks a punch to the side of the head.
McCoy misses with the head strike.
McCoy is defending well against a takedown attempt. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jung Lao. That's going to take a lot out of him. McCoy keeps control of Lao as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. Lao blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Lao jumps guard but McCoy stands there with Lao around his waist. Lao gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
McCoy has a couple of punches blocked by Lao.
Lao working hard to break the clinch. McCoy misses with a hook from the clinch. Still in the clinch, McCoy scores with a nice short uppercut. Lao is trying to pull guard but McCoy turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch. McCoy lands a right hand. McCoy lands a body shot in the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action! Lao is trying to drag McCoy to the mat but McCoy just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there. Lao looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now. McCoy scores with an uppercut up the middle. Lao wants to stall.
McCoy lands a hook that snaps the head of Lao backwards. Both guys are working to get underhooks.
That's three minutes gone in the round. McCoy misses with a hook from the clinch. McCoy lands an uppercut. Lao is rocked! McCoy cracks Lao with a nice body shot. Oh Lao is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! McCoy is working Lao over against the cage. Lao is breathing heavily. McCoy pushes Lao back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. McCoy effectively controlling the action here. McCoy lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Lao backwards. McCoy dips a shoulder and cracks Lao with a mighty uppercut! Lao falls back against the cage and McCoy unloads with a barrage of strikes! Lao is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - McCoy screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hank McCoy! After winning the bout, Hank McCoy thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Murska Mfer (ranked 4861 p4p, 4807 weight class) and Vlastimil Vyr (ranked 152 p4p, 148 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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190 cm 18 300 0 - 0 - 0 |
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BJJ Blue Belt Excellent boxer Big right hand |
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BJJ White Belt Excellent boxer Powerful |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Murska Mfer! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Vlastimil Vyr! The judges for this bout are Dmitry Maklakov, Illya Tyunina and Valeri Chadov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! A telegraphed right hand from Vyr misses the target. Vyr fails to land with a series of punches.
Vyr swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Horrible takedown attempt by Mfer or perhaps it was just good defense by Vyr, which made it look bad. Mfer gets in close and instigates a clinch. Vyr wants to break free but Mfer has control.
Mfer successfully pulls guard.
Mfer is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Vyr frees his head nicely. Oh but Mfer has switched to an armbar! Vyr is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Murska Mfer!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Garyn Girith (ranked 3876 p4p, 24581 weight class) and Wrex Heath (ranked 351 p4p, 504 weight class). Garyn Girith has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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175 cm 19 145 2 - 1 - 0 |
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185 cm 26 145 2 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt Counter fighter Granite chin |
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BJJ White Belt Excellent MT Powerful |
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Garyn Girith! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Wrex Heath! The judges for this bout are Illya Tyunina, Aleksei Zolotukhin and Fedor Mirinova.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Heath tries to clinch up and Girith counters with a nice uppercut. Heath has taken the fight to the clinch.
Heath tries to land a knee to the head but Girith blocks with his arms.
Girith throws a punch but it's blocked by Heath. Heath misses with a knee to the head. A head punch on the inside from Girith fails to land. Heath misses with a knee strike.
Girith tries to work over Heath's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Girith swings wildly with an uppercut but Heath uses good head movement to avoid it. Girith throws a head punch that misses. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Girith jumps guard.
Girith looking to hit a scissor sweep but Heath is one step ahead there. Girith is looking to cinch up a triangle. Heath throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Girith's body to avoid the submission. Girith has instead reached around Heath's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Girith arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Garyn Girith! A relieved looking Garyn Girith thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Timo Cruz (ranked 6235 p4p, 3473 weight class) and Paddy Murphy (ranked 639 p4p, 468 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Timo Cruz has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Timo Cruz seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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165 cm 18 185 0 - 1 - 1 |
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BJJ Blue Belt Brawler Good chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of 0 - 1 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Timo Cruz! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Paddy Murphy! The judges for this bout are Konstantin Menshow, Ivan Kurochkin and Vladimir Khabensky.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Murphy dodges the punch combination from Cruz.
Murphy has closed the distance and engaged Cruz in a clinch.
Murphy effectively controlling the action here. Cruz is looking to take this one to the mat. Murphy working Cruz over with knees to the body. Murphy lands an elbow just above Cruz 's eye. It looks like Timo Cruz has been cut. Cruz takes an elbow to the temple. Murphy creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Cruz's defenses. Timo Cruz's cut is getting worse. Nice elbow from Murphy. A nice glancing elbow lands by Murphy. Murphy lands a damaging elbow. 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! Murphy putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Cruz in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body. Cruz is breathing heavily. Nice elbow from Murphy. Timo Cruz's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it. Murphy told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight. Nice elbow from Murphy.
That's one minute gone in the round. Murphy lands a damaging elbow. Murphy lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. Jeez, Timo Cruz's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Timo Cruz's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Paddy Murphy!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Eric Lukach (ranked 5799 p4p, 3368 weight class) and Connor McAtee (ranked 612 p4p, 457 weight class). Eric Lukach has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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BJJ White Belt Excellent boxer Big right hand |
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Eric Lukach! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Connor McAtee! The judges for this bout are Konstantin Menshow, Vladimir Khabensky and Sergei Dronov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! McAtee defending well as Lukach loads up on a big left hand. McAtee just misses with a punch to the body.
McAtee uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lukach. McAtee throws a right hand that Lukach ducks under and follows up with a left that Lukach also avoids with ease. Lukach misses with a lunging right hand
and McAtee counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. A jab from Lukach misses. McAtee is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch. McAtee uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lukach. Lukach throws a nice looking combination but McAtee bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. And an attempted straight right on the counter from McAtee! But no joy. McAtee takes the fight into the clinch. A nice right hand lands inside from McAtee. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Lukach tries to break the clinch but McAtee is controlling the position. McAtee scores with a shot to the side of Lukach's head. A short right from McAtee. Lukach tries to break the clinch but McAtee is controlling the position.
That's one minute gone in the round. Lukach has had enough of the clinch but McAtee keeps him there for the moment. McAtee keeps control of Lukach as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. McAtee lands a body shot. McAtee working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. McAtee digs a right hand into Lukach's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Lukach's gas tank. Lukach is breathing heavily. A right hand to the body from McAtee.
McAtee is working Lukach over against the cage. McAtee throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
McAtee makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. McAtee digs a right hand into Lukach's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Lukach's gas tank. McAtee stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. McAtee cracks Lukach with a nice body shot. McAtee lands a hook to the side of the head. McAtee just leaning against Lukach, taking a breather. McAtee lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. McAtee lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! A hook to the body from McAtee.
That's two minutes gone in the round. McAtee lands a body punch in the clinch. McAtee stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. McAtee lands a body shot in the clinch.
McAtee lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage. A body shot lands from McAtee.
A nice right hand lands inside from McAtee. A body shot lands from McAtee.
McAtee working some nice short punches in the clinch. Lukach is rocked! McAtee makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Oh Lukach is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! McAtee pushes Lukach against the cage. McAtee is working some dirty boxing. McAtee pushes off with a quick right hook! Lukach goes down! Lukach tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! McAtee moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Connor McAtee! A relieved looking Connor McAtee thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dedrick YaRah (ranked 3149 p4p, 4830 weight class) and Jared Fonua Blake (ranked 104 p4p, 150 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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193 cm 19 275 1 - 0 - 0 |
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202 cm 19 285 1 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt Brawler Very strong |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world! Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Dedrick YaRah! And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jared Fonua Blake! The judges for this bout are Illya Tyunina, Dmitry Maklakov and Sergei Dronov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Fonua Blake lands with a kick to the temple. YaRah shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" It looks like Dedrick YaRah has been cut. Fonua Blake lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent. Fonua Blake lands a big head kick that sends YaRah tumbling to the mat! Fonua Blake takes a step backwards and waves YaRah back to his feet - he wants the finish! YaRah is rocked! Fonua Blake lands hard precision jab right on the jaw that stiffens YaRah up and sends him tumbling to the mat! The ref grabs Fonua Blake from behind before he can pounce. Some folks in the crowd didn't like that stoppage, but I saw YaRah's eyes roll way back in his head, he was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jared Fonua Blake! Jared Fonua Blake is the new super heavyweight champion! Jared Fonua Blake 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 lightweight MMA rules bout between Everett Covington (ranked 3330 p4p, 3611 weight class) and Razor Ramano (ranked 407 p4p, 426 weight class). Everett Covington is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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177 cm 24 159 1 - 0 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Everett Covington! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Razor Ramano! The judges for this bout are Igor Prikhodko, Konstantin Menshow and Aleksei Zolotukhin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Ramano moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Ramano misses with a two punch combination.
Covington throws a right hand that misses
and Ramano counters with a nice body shot. Ramano connects with a looping right hand.
Covington keeps the fight on the outside. Ramano throws a body kick that misses. Ramano avoids the body shot from Covington.
Covington misses with a looping left. Ramano throws a right and a left that Covington avoids nicely. Covington feinted with a counter takedown. Ramano throws a nice looking combination but Covington bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Covington 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. Ramano misses with a kick to the body and Covington counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Ramano is staying active underneath Covington, who seems content to just control the action from this position. Covington passes to full mount! Ramano manages to regain half guard whilst avoiding the strikes. Covington trying to pass the guard but Ramano defending well. Covington controlling the action here.
That's one minute gone in the round. Ramano wants to control but Covington is keeping busy and won't allow it. Covington works his way into side control. Covington wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ramano keeps working. Covington has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Ramano is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Covington yanks on the arm and Ramano is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Covington.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Everett Covington! A relieved looking Everett Covington thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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