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EFC 23 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Selimkhan Rasnov (ranked 24727 p4p, 5510 weight class) and Lazarus Petrov (ranked 610 p4p, 555 weight class). Selimkhan Rasnov has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Good chin |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 4 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Selimkhan Rasnov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Lazarus Petrov!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Petrov connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Petrov. Rasnov shrugs it off though.
Petrov turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Petrov bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Rasnov throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Petrov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Rasnov wants to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rasnov moves out of range of the body kick.
Petrov lands with a thumping leg kick.
Rasnov really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Petrov lands with a kick to the ribs.
Rasnov shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Petrov sprawls well. Petrov wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Rasnov gets slowly back to his feet.
Petrov unleashes a big counter combination but Rasnov bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rasnov tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Petrov manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Rasnov has a takedown stuffed.
Rasnov 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.
Rasnov tries to keep at a distance but Petrov has taken the fight into the clinch.
Rasnov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Rasnov shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Petrov unleashes a big counter combination but Rasnov bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Selimkhan Rasnov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Petrov.
Petrov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Petrov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Petrov wants to clinch.
Rasnov darts in looking for a takedown but Petrov gets double underhooks and turns Rasnov into the cage.
Petrov is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Petrov breaks the clinch.
Lazarus Petrov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Petrov lands with a thumping leg kick.
Rasnov clinches up with Petrov and pushes him back against the cage.
Petrov blocks a body shot from Rasnov.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Petrov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Petrov lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Petrov works over Rasnov's head and body with a nice combination.
Rasnov fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Petrov avoids it really well and circles away.
Rasnov doesn't manage to clinch there - Petrov circles away.
Petrov is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Rasnov misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Petrov!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rasnov avoids the head kick by Petrov.
A punch combination from Petrov misses.
Rasnov throws a counter high kick but Petrov was just alert enough to avoid it.
Petrov moves into range and clinches up with Rasnov.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Petrov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Petrov swinging wildly here.
Rasnov gets a double leg takedown into Petrov's guard.
Rasnov scoring with some ground and pound.
Petrov is working an open guard so Rasnov takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Lazarus Petrov dominated that round.
That's time! Rasnov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Petrov throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Rasnov attempts a counter takedown but Petrov avoids it well and moves away.
A low kick lands for Petrov.
Petrov stuffs the takedown attempt from Rasnov. Rasnov gets slowly back to his feet.
Petrov throws a right and a left that both miss.
Petrov lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Petrov connects with a solid leg kick.
Rasnov closes the distance and clinches up with Petrov, looking for a takedown. Rasnov pushes Petrov against the cage but Petrov circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Petrov looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Rasnov tries to close the distance and clinch but Petrov swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rasnov. Petrov does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rasnov shoots in for a double leg but Petrov sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Selimkhan Rasnov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rasnov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Rasnov is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Petrov looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Petrov fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Rasnov closes the distance and clinches.
Petrov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Rasnov tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Rasnov will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Rasnov darts in and clinches Petrov up against the cage.
Petrov manages to break the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rasnov fails with a takedown attempt.
Petrov throws a counter combo.
Lazarus Petrov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Petrov 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.
Rasnov closes the distance and clinches up with Petrov, looking for a takedown. Rasnov pushes Petrov against the cage but Petrov circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Rasnov throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Petrov's waist but Petrov gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Rasnov off to one side.
Rasnov shoots in looking for a takedown. Petrov tries to sprawl out of it but Rasnov keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Petrov manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
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!
Petrov dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Rasnov. That did some damage!
Selimkhan Rasnov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
That kick from Petrov tenderised Rasnov's leg. Rasnov is trying to keep his angry face on.
Rasnov has a takedown stuffed.
Despite the aggression on Petrov's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Petrov throws a sloppy head kick and Rasnov moves out of range easily.
Petrov scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Petrov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Rasnov tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Petrov defends well and Rasnov ends up having to push Petrov into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Rasnov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Selimkhan Rasnov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Rasnov.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Petrov misses with a head kick.
Rasnov on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Petrov. Petrov obviously looking to wear him down.
Petrov with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Rasnov tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Petrov swivels and escapes.
Petrov is trying to counter with his kicks.
Petrov clinches.
Rasnov wants to take the fight to the mat but Petrov manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Petrov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Petrov moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Petrov misses with a head kick.
Rasnov has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Petrov.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Lazarus Petrov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Petrov looks for the body kick but Rasnov saw that one coming.
Petrov keeps the fight on the outside.
Petrov circles away from the clinch attempt
and Petrov counters with a series of strikes. Rasnov will be more careful next time no doubt.
Rasnov tries a head kick but it misses.
Petrov is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Rasnov on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Petrov. Petrov obviously looking to wear him down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rasnov gets tackled into the cage by Petrov. Petrov maintains the clinch.
Rasnov looking to stall.
Petrov breaks the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rasnov misses with a takedown attempt - Petrov sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Petrov throws a counter combo.
Rasnov shoots in for a takedown but Petrov shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Rasnov changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Petrov tries to avoid it but Rasnov manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Petrov to the ground. Petrov escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Selimkhan Rasnov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Petrov misses with a two punch combination.
Rasnov looks for a takedown but Petrov sprawls well.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Petrov throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Petrov moves into range and clinches up with Rasnov.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rasnov breaks the clinch.
Petrov scores with a spinning back kick!
Rasnov tries to clinch there but Petrov circles away.
Good leg kick by Petrov.
Good leg kick by Petrov.
Rasnov changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Petrov tries to avoid it but Rasnov manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Petrov to the ground. Petrov escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Petrov scores with a leg kick.
Rasnov tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Petrov paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Despite the aggression on Petrov's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Petrov fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Rasnov has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Petrov stuffs the takedown attempt from Rasnov. Rasnov gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Petrov.
Petrov cracks a nice hook into Rasnov's ribs.
Petrov clinches up against the cage.
Petrov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Petrov lands a leg kick that knocks Rasnov off balance momentarily.
Rasnov is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Petrov.
Petrov looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Rasnov takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Petrov has closed the distance and engaged Rasnov in a clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Petrov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Petrov lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Rasnov moves in looking to clinch but Petrov pushes him off.
Rasnov fails with the takedown
and Petrov counters with a two punch combo.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Rasnov crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Petrov - the referee stops the clock and Rasnov gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Petrov. Rasnov manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Rasnov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Rasnov tries a head kick but it misses.
Petrov clinches with his opponent.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Lazarus Petrov really dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Petrov is looking to land body kicks.
Rasnov fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Petrov rushes Rasnov and presses him up against the cage.
Rasnov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Petrov's elbow.
Petrov manages to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Petrov lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
That kick from Petrov tenderised Rasnov's leg. Rasnov is trying to keep his angry face on.
Rasnov avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Rasnov will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Good leg kick by Petrov.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Petrov misses with a series of wild punches.
Rasnov avoids a punch combination nicely.
Rasnov shoots in for a takedown but Petrov shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Petrov clinches up against the cage.
Petrov breaks from the clinch.
Rasnov shoots for a double leg takedown but Petrov sprawls well. He's pushed Rasnov's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Petrov throws a counter combo.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Selimkhan Rasnov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rasnov throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Petrov fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rasnov throws a head kick but Petrov moves out of range.
Petrov doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
A nice leg kick from Petrov, right into the meat of the thigh.
Petrov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Petrov lands with a slapping head kick.
Petrov throws a leg kick but Rasnov sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Rasnov tries for a takedown but Petrov circles away easily
and Petrov counters with a head kick. That will keep Rasnov thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Rasnov fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Petrov avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Petrov thumps Rasnov with a low kick.
Petrov closes the distance and clinches.
Petrov manages to break the clinch.
No joy there for Petrov, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Petrov connects with a solid leg kick.
Petrov swings for the body but Rasnov moves out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Rasnov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rasnov throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Petrov's waist but Petrov gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Rasnov off to one side.
Rasnov shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Petrov sprawls well. Petrov wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Rasnov gets slowly back to his feet.
Rasnov misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rasnov fails with the takedown
and Petrov counters with a left and a right that stings Rasnov.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lazarus Petrov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Petrov winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight for Lazarus Petrov!
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight for Lazarus Petrov!
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight for Lazarus Petrov!
Lazarus Petrov wins by unanimous decision!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Matt Manners (ranked 21960 p4p, 23667 weight class) and Josh Johnson (ranked 677 p4p, 653 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 4 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Matt Manners!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 14 - 0, fighting out of New York, Josh Johnson!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Percy O'Donnell and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Manners fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Johnson sprawls well initially but Manners persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Johnson tries to get to full guard but Manners has control of the leg.
Manners is looking for a kimura here.
Manners is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Manners takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Johnson trying to hold on to Manners's head to control him but Manners postures up.
Manners trying to control the pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Manners works his foot free and advances to mount.
Manners with good strikes from the mount here!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Manners lands a nice shot to the head.
Manners fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Manners working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Manners connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Manners will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Manners is working close to his opponent, looking to work a submission by the looks of things. Oh, he's managed to get a guillotine from mount as his opponent reached up! That looks tiiiiight! Will he tap? YES, he's tapped! Impressive submission by Manners!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Matt Manners!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Horacio Hornblower (ranked 1029 p4p, 2526 weight class) and Jack Fox (ranked 133 p4p, 319 weight class). Jack Fox has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 4 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Horacio Hornblower !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 12 - 0, fighting out of London, Jack Fox!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and Percy O'Donnell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fox slips a jab and a cross from Hornblower .
Hornblower misses with a head kick.
Fox clinches up against the cage.
Fox lands an elbow just above Hornblower 's eye.
Fox blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Fox obliges.
Fox pushes Hornblower back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Fox looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Hornblower is stalling here.
Fox letting Hornblower take a breather here.
Fox manages to break the clinch.
Hornblower closes the distance and clinches.
Fox lands an elbow inside.
Hornblower throws a head punch that misses.
Hornblower takes a knee to the side of the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fox tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Fox throws a knee to the head but misses.
Fox breaks from the clinch.
Hornblower cracks Fox with an open hand slap.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hornblower tries to land a front kick but Fox steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Fox pushes Hornblower up against the cage in a clinch.
Hornblower softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Fox lands a body shot in the clinch.
Fox lands with a short shot to the head.
Fox misses with a knee strike.
Hornblower misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hornblower swings wildly with an uppercut but Fox uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hornblower looking to stall.
Fox landing knees to the body.
Fox with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Fox softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Hornblower throws a punch but it's blocked by Fox.
Fox lands a nice uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fox tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A body shot lands from Hornblower .
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hornblower working aggressively here.
Fox lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Hornblower is pushing Fox up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Hornblower tries to throw a body punch but Fox avoids it by throwing Hornblower back against the cage.
Fox gets through Hornblower 's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Fox landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Fox lands with a light punch inside.
Fox lands a good knee to the midsection. Hornblower won't want to take too many of those.
Fox looking to throw knees to the head but Hornblower is blocking nicely.
Fox being controlled against the cage.
Hornblower misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hornblower softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Fox misses with a knee to the head.
Fox putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Hornblower in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fox lands an elbow inside.
Fox blocking some punches.
Fox tries to land a knee to the head but Hornblower blocks with his arms.
Hornblower is pushing Fox up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Hornblower misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Fox scores with a knee to the head.
Fox working Hornblower over with knees to the body.
Hornblower avoiding damage as Fox throws knees to the body.
Fox lands an elbow inside.
Hornblower lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Fox tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Hornblower managing to block the knees to the body from Fox.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Fox.
A head punch on the inside from Hornblower fails to land.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Fox.
Hornblower will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Fox up against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hornblower misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hornblower working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fox throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Hornblower blocks it with crossed arms.
Fox misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Hornblower .
Fox breaks the clinch.
Hornblower throws a big shot that misses.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Hornblower .
Hornblower closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Fox's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hornblower throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Fox rushes Hornblower and presses him up against the cage.
Fox breaks from the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fox lands a nice leg kick that just misses Hornblower 's sensitive parts.
Fox doesn't manage to clinch there - Hornblower circles away.
Fox slips a straight right by Hornblower .
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Fox dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Fox takes the fight into the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Hornblower fails to land.
Hornblower trying to stall but Fox improves his position.
Fox lands a nice knee to the body.
Fox lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hornblower backwards.
Fox scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Hornblower lands with a left to the head.
Fox is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Hornblower goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hornblower misses with a hook from the clinch.
Fox lands with a left to the head.
Hornblower misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hornblower wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Jack Fox seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Fox lands a hook that snaps the head of Hornblower backwards.
Hornblower breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Jack Fox is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hornblower misses with a leg kick.
Hornblower swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Fox has closed the distance and engaged Hornblower in a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Hornblower fails to land.
Hornblower tries to stall but Fox uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Fox lands a knee to the head.
 Hornblower is rocked!
 It looks like Horacio Hornblower has been cut.
Fox dips a shoulder and cracks Hornblower with a mighty uppercut! Hornblower falls back against the cage and Fox unloads with a barrage of strikes! Hornblower 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 - Fox screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jack Fox!
A relieved looking Jack Fox 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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bruce Sidebar (ranked 2766 p4p, 2644 weight class) and Wiz Kraven (ranked 345 p4p, 332 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 4 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Bruce Sidebar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Wiz Kraven!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and Percy O'Donnell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice takedown defense from Sidebar. No joy for Kraven on that attempt.
Kraven throws a right hand that Sidebar ducks under and follows up with a left that Sidebar also avoids with ease.
Kraven ducks right into an uppercut from Sidebar.
Kraven shoots in for a takedown but Sidebar shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Kraven takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Kraven misses with an uppercut.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Kraven is trying to pull guard but Sidebar turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Bruce Sidebar has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Wiz Kraven.
Sidebar blocking some punches.
Kraven content to slow the pace in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kraven pulls guard effortlessly.
Sidebar got a little sloppy there for a moment and Kraven has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Sidebar has managed to get both his arms back between Kraven's legs - danger averted.
Sidebar wants to stand but Kraven has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Sidebar in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sidebar throwing strikes but missing.
Kraven utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Sidebar stands up and waves to Kraven to follow him.
Sidebar lands with a straight right. Kraven didn't see that one coming.
Sidebar scores with a jab to the body.
Sidebar's jab looks to have found its range, popping Kraven under the eye.
Sidebar throws a good cross that connects.
 Kraven is rocked!
Sidebar throws an uppercut from hell that sends Kraven clean off his feet! He's out cold! Sidebar stands back and admires his work as he thinks about that KO of the night award that is surely being wrapped up for him back stage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Bruce Sidebar!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Antonio Barbosa (ranked 551 p4p, 1532 weight class) and Renat Dadasov (ranked 75 p4p, 200 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Barbosa might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Eminem - Go to Sleep. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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 9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Antonio Barbosa!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Renat Dadasov!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Percy O'Donnell and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Barbosa misses with a wild body shot.
Barbosa keeps Dadasov at a distance using the push kick.
Barbosa checks a low kick from Dadasov.
Dadasov throws a sloppy head kick and Barbosa moves out of range easily.
Dadasov throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Barbosa keeps the fight on the outside.
Renat Dadasov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dadasov is looking to clinch but Barbosa is avoiding it.
Barbosa has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Tran MMA Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Dadasov tries to close the distance and clinch up but Barbosa swats him away and circles back towards the center.
An attempted straight right counter from Barbosa misses the target.
Barbosa misses with a straight right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dadasov scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Barbosa misses with a body shot.
A nice combination there by Barbosa.
Dadasov avoids the body shot from Barbosa.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dadasov tries to close the distance and clinch up but Barbosa swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Barbosa misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Barbosa circles away from the clinch attempt.
Dadasov throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Barbosa's head.
Dadasov fails with an attempt to clinch.
Dadasov tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Barbosa counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Barbosa pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Dadasov tries to clinch but Barbosa is having none of it.
A head kick misses from Dadasov.
Barbosa slips a jab and a cross from Dadasov.
Dadasov is looking to clinch but Barbosa is avoiding it.
Barbosa throws a quick counter kick to the body but Dadasov avoids it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dadasov fails with an attempt to clinch.
Dadasov closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Barbosa's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Dadasov wants to clinch but Barbosa slips to the side
and Barbosa counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Dadasov has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Barbosa.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dadasov moves in looking to clinch but Barbosa pushes him off.
Barbosa scores with a nice head shot.
Dadasov sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Dadasov instigates a clinch.
Barbosa lands a right hand.
Barbosa lands a body shot.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Barbosa.
Barbosa doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dadasov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barbosa scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Dadasov blocks an uppercut.
Barbosa tries a body shot but Dadasov blocks it.
A body shot lands from Barbosa.
Barbosa doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dadasov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Dadasov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Dadasov takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Barbosa scores with a nice right hand.
Barbosa throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Dadasov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Barbosa.
Dadasov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Dadasov moves into the clinch successfully.
Barbosa breaks the clinch.
Dadasov tries a low kick but Barbosa avoids it.
Dadasov wants to clinch but Barbosa slips to the side
and Barbosa counters with a lovely shot to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice defenses there by Dadasov.
Barbosa throws a lazy uppercut
and Dadasov counters with a series of strikes. Barbosa will be more careful next time no doubt.
It looks like Antonio Barbosa has been cut.
Dadasov misses with a right hand
and Barbosa counters with a straight right hand.
Barbosa fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dadasov manages to avoid it.
Dadasov steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Barbosa.
Barbosa throws a wild body kick that Dadasov sees coming a mile off.
A little jabbing left from Dadasov on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
We've been informed that Dadasov has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Dadasov gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Barbosa fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Barbosa has a couple of punches blocked by Dadasov.
A short body shot lands from Dadasov as the two fighters clinch.
Dadasov misses with a punch to the body.
Dadasov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Barbosa misses with a body punch.
Dadasov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Barbosa lands with a left to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Antonio Barbosa dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Antonio Barbosa's cut.
That's time! Barbosa's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Barbosa swats away the attempt to clinch by Dadasov.
Dadasov lands with a thumping leg kick.
Dadasov fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Barbosa checks it well.
Barbosa throws a quick counter head kick but Dadasov was just out of range.
Dadasov moves away from the strike by Barbosa.
Dadasov throws a counter combo.
Barbosa avoids the head kick by Dadasov.
Dadasov thuds his right hand into Barbosa's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Dadasov tries to clinch up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A slapping body kick lands there for Barbosa.
Renat Dadasov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Dadasov tries to close the distance and clinch but Barbosa swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Dadasov forces Barbosa back against the cage and clinches.
Dadasov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Barbosa.
A short left from Barbosa.
Dadasov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Dadasov tries to close the distance and clinch up but Barbosa swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Barbosa scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Dadasov doesn't seem bothered though.
Dadasov staying out of range there.
Barbosa gets tackled into the cage by Dadasov. Dadasov maintains the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Barbosa as the two fighters clinch.
Dadasov's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Barbosa is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dadasov can do to turn this around?
Dadasov misses with a body punch.
Barbosa throws a head punch that misses.
Barbosa manages to break the clinch.
Dadasov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Barbosa thinks about countering with a body kick.
A head kick misses from Dadasov.
Barbosa's corner calls for a 1-2. Barbosa obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dadasov clinches up with Barbosa and pushes him back against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dadasov tries to throw a body punch but Barbosa avoids it by throwing Dadasov back against the cage.
Barbosa manages to break the clinch.
Antonio Barbosa is winning the standup battle so far.
Barbosa scores with the left hand. Dadasov knows he should have avoided that one.
Barbosa is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Dadasov tries to clinch up.
A slapping leg kick lands for Dadasov.
Dadasov moves out of range as Barbosa throws a body kick.
Dadasov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Barbosa gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Dadasov.
Barbosa scores with a hook.
A nice leg kick from Dadasov, right into the meat of the thigh.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Dadasov crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Barbosa - the referee stops the clock and Dadasov gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Barbosa. Dadasov manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Dadasov avoids the body shot from Barbosa.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barbosa takes a kick to the side of the head.
Dadasov throws a sloppy head kick
and Barbosa counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Dadasov throws a head kick but Barbosa moves out of range.
Dadasov tries to close the distance and clinch but Barbosa swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Barbosa ducks under a wild hook from Dadasov.
Dadasov throws a lazy head kick
and Barbosa counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A big right from Dadasov misses.
Barbosa throws a body punch but Dadasov moves out of range.
A combination from Barbosa does no damage.
Dadasov lands a nice leg kick that just misses Barbosa's sensitive parts.
Dadasov connects with a right hand. Barbosa shakes it off.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barbosa blocks a head kick by Dadasov.
Dadasov darts in and clinches Barbosa up against the cage.
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!
Barbosa lands a shot to the body.
Dadasov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Barbosa digs a right hand into Dadasov's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Dadasov's gas tank.
Barbosa lands with a short punch from the clinch.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Dadasov in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Barbosa lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Dadasov backwards.
Dadasov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Barbosa prevents a body shot from Dadasov.
Dadasov breaks from the clinch.
Dadasov throws a sloppy head kick and Barbosa moves out of range easily.
Dadasov throws a head kick that misses.
Dadasov moves out of range of the body kick from Barbosa.
Dadasov looks to clinch
enabling Barbosa to counter with a crisp jab.
Dadasov throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Antonio Barbosa will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Antonio Barbosa's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Barbosa throws a body shot but no joy.
Dadasov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Barbosa avoids the head kick by Dadasov.
Barbosa just misses with a punch to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Barbosa misses the target.
Barbosa avoids the head kick by Dadasov.
Dadasov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Barbosa.
Barbosa throwing a counter right hand but Dadasov manages to avoid it.
A head kick misses from Barbosa.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A solid body kick from Barbosa.
Dadasov moves out of range as Barbosa throws a body kick.
Barbosa goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Dadasov gets a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barbosa lands a body shot in the clinch.
Dadasov tries to throw a body punch but Barbosa avoids it by throwing Dadasov back against the cage.
Barbosa prevents a body shot from Dadasov.
Barbosa misses with a punch on the inside.
Barbosa blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Barbosa doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Barbosa working aggressively here.
Dadasov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Dadasov keeps control of Barbosa as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Barbosa prevents a body shot from Dadasov.
Barbosa lands a left hand.
Barbosa pushes Dadasov back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Barbosa breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Dadasov tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Barbosa manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Barbosa throws a half hearted mid kick.
Good exchange - Dadasov coming out on top.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dadasov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Barbosa takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
A head kick misses from Dadasov.
Barbosa throwing a counter right hand but Dadasov manages to avoid it.
Dadasov misses with a hook.
Dadasov tries to clinch up
and Dadasov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The fight stays on the outside here - Dadasov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Dadasov throws a head kick but Barbosa moves out of range.
Dadasov moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Barbosa swats away the attempt to clinch by Dadasov.
Barbosa was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barbosa avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Barbosa takes a kick to the side of the head.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Barbosa.
Dadasov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Barbosa scores with a nice body kick.
Dadasov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Barbosa sizes up Dadasov with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Dadasov moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Dadasov lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Barbosa looks to throw the jab but Dadasov is out of range.
Dadasov misses with an uppercut. Barbosa saw that one coming.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dadasov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Dadasov throws an overhand right that lands on Barbosa's shoulder, as Barbosa tries to avoid the shot.
Dadasov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Dadasov throws out a leg kick but Barbosa moves out of range and Dadasov only half commits.
Dadasov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Dadasov fails with an attempt to clinch.
Barbosa throws a big counter combination but Dadasov scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Dadasov lunges at Barbosa with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Barbosa's hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Barbosa throws a front kick that sends Dadasov stumbling back into the cage.
Barbosa is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Barbosa lands a jab.
Dadasov tries to clinch up.
Dadasov wants to slow Barbosa down by chopping away at his legs.
Barbosa is looking to counter punch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Antonio Barbosa did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The cut man is working on Antonio Barbosa's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Dadasov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A low kick from Dadasov is predictable there
and Barbosa counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Barbosa slips under a jab from Dadasov.
Jab, jab by Barbosa - just one landing.
Barbosa ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dadasov moves away.
Dadasov throws a head kick that misses.
Barbosa throws a big counter combination but Dadasov scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
and Barbosa counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts Dadasov! He's just covering up as Barbosa starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Antonio Barbosa!
Antonio Barbosa retains his lightweight title!
Antonio Barbosa decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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