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Iron Fist Championship IV PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Aeson Beckley (ranked 5685 p4p, 6194 weight class) and Ren Nishihara (ranked 456 p4p, 477 weight class). The key to victory for Aeson Beckley has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Aeson Beckley!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Ren Nishihara!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Aleksandr Martynov and Ivan Kurochkin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Beckley fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Nishihara, pushing him back against the cage.
Nishihara drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Beckley gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Beckley has Nishihara pushed against the cage.
Nishihara tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Beckley just stands there and leans against the cage.
Nishihara goes for a takedown in the clinch but Beckley prevents it.
Aeson Beckley has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ren Nishihara.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beckley is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Nishihara wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Beckley effectively controlling the action here.
Nishihara blocks an uppercut.
Nishihara tries to break the clinch but Beckley is controlling the position.
Nishihara jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Beckley walks away with a smile on his face. Nishihara gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Beckley throws a shot from downtown. Nishihara moves away and avoids it.
Nishihara throws out a loose jab but Beckley uses good head movement to avoid it.
Beckley fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nishihara manages to avoid it.
Nishihara misses with a wild body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Beckley misses the target.
Beckley is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
A punch lands to the side of Nishihara 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Beckley misses the shot to the body.
Beckley slips a jab and a cross from Nishihara.
Beckley checks a low kick from Nishihara.
Beckley is looking to counter punch.
Ren Nishihara seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nishihara looking to score a takedown here. Beckley is defending well but Nishihara drives through and ends up in Beckley's guard.
Nishihara controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Beckley is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nishihara pushing down on Beckley's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Nishihara has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Gym Goroshi London. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Nishihara prevents Beckley from standing back up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Beckley is refusing to be controlled, as Nishihara sits in half guard.
Nishihara wants to work for an arm triangle but Beckley is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Nishihara is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Beckley has managed to free his arm - good work.
Beckley looks like he's trying to stand up.
Nishihara is working for a submission of some sort.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Beckley is not content to let Nishihara control the position.
Beckley is trying to stand.
Still in half guard, Nishihara seems content to control.
Nishihara is trying for a kimura here. Beckley looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Nishihara wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Ren Nishihara!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Dabur Ganiesh (ranked 3841 p4p, 4758 weight class) and Danny Blake (ranked 478 p4p, 552 weight class). Ganiesh comes to the cage accompanied by Stach Stach. Blake is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Si Cranstoun - Dynamo. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Dabur Ganiesh!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Danny Blake!
The judges for this bout are Aleksandr Martynov, Fedor Mirinova and Konstantin Menshow.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Blake moves into the clinch.
Ganiesh wants to get back to striking at distance but Blake won't allow it.
Ganiesh is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Blake manages to break the clinch.
Ganiesh tries to bum rush Blake with a series of wild strikes but Blake uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Blake only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Blake avoids the head kick by Ganiesh.
Blake unleashes a big counter combination but Ganiesh bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Ganiesh lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Blake darts in and clinches Ganiesh up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ganiesh is trying to push Blake away but Blake has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Blake breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ganiesh tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Blake lands a high kick!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blake looks for the body kick but Ganiesh saw that one coming.
Ganiesh misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ganiesh avoids the head kick by Blake.
Good standup being displayed there by Blake as he connects with a hook.
Blake throws a head kick but Ganiesh moves out of range.
Danny Blake is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Blake blocks a head kick by Ganiesh.
Blake has taken the fight to the clinch.
Blake avoiding damage as Ganiesh throws knees to the body.
Blake escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Blake has closed the distance and engaged Ganiesh in a clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blake pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Blake fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Ganiesh.
Blake has closed the distance and engaged Ganiesh in a clinch.
Blake breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Blake has taken the fight to the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Blake avoiding damage as Ganiesh throws knees to the body.
Blake pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Danny Blake seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Blake throws a nice outside leg kick.
Blake does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blake moves into the clinch.
The referee is keeping an eye on Blake - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Ganiesh tries to score a body lock takedown but Blake shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Blake working Ganiesh over with knees to the body.
Ganiesh will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Blake up against the cage.
Blake's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A nice leg kick lands there from Blake.
Blake avoids the head kick by Ganiesh.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Blake.
Blake clinches.
Blake tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ganiesh's elbow.
Blake breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Blake tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ganiesh tries to counter with a takedown but Blake is quick to defend against it.
That kick from Blake tenderised Ganiesh's leg. Ganiesh is trying to keep his angry face on.
Blake fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Ganiesh is out of range.
Ganiesh has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Blake.
Blake lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Danny Blake dominated that round.
That's time! Ganiesh's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Blake throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ganiesh lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Ganiesh throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Blake rushes Ganiesh and presses him up against the cage.
Blake manages to break the clinch.
Blake closes the distance and pushes Ganiesh back into the cage.
Blake tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ganiesh's elbow.
Ganiesh tries to land knees in the clinch but Blake avoids the damage to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blake gets underhooks to prevent Ganiesh's takedown attempt.
Blake avoiding damage as Ganiesh throws knees to the body.
Ganiesh tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Blake avoids it.
Blake pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blake throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Blake clinches up against the cage.
Blake's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Blake clinches with his opponent.
Danny Blake seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Ganiesh has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Blake after a bit of a struggle.
Blake's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ganiesh avoids a kick to the body.
Ganiesh changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Ganiesh blocks a head kick by Blake.
Ganiesh misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Blake appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dabur Ganiesh. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blake has closed the distance and engaged Ganiesh in a clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Blake pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Danny Blake is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Blake lands with a thumping leg kick.
Blake attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Blake throws a head kick that Ganiesh semi-blocks.
Ganiesh misses with a takedown attempt - Blake sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Ganiesh moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromBlake.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blake tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Blake goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Ganiesh blocks a head kick by Blake.
Blake just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromGaniesh.
Blake scores with a kick to the body.
Blake throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A head kick misses from Ganiesh.
Ganiesh tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Blake is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Ganiesh with a body shot.
Blake has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Blake lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Blake.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ganiesh blocks a head kick by Blake.
Blake throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Blake throws out a loose jab but Ganiesh uses good head movement to avoid it.
Blake with the inside leg kick.
Dabur Ganiesh has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ganiesh keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Blake.
Ganiesh with a poor takedown
and Blake counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Ganiesh thinking.
Crunch! Blake slams his shin into Ganiesh's torso.
Ganiesh throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Ganiesh moves out of range of the body kick from Blake.
Ganiesh half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
And that's the end of the fight!
Danny Blake comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Blake has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 18:20
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 18:20
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 18:20
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Danny Blake!
Danny Blake bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Mickey Doolan (ranked 3176 p4p, 25325 weight class) and James Jones (ranked 322 p4p, 515 weight class). Doolan comes to the cage accompanied by Fight Dirty. James Jones will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 1, fighting out of London, Mickey Doolan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, James Jones!
The judges for this bout are Fedor Mirinova, Aleksandr Martynov and Dmitry Maklakov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Doolan throws an overhand right that lands on Jones's shoulder, as Jones tries to avoid the shot.
Some wild striking there from Doolan.
Jones lands a head kick!
Doolan misses with a two punch combination.
Jones fails with the takedown.
Nice cross by Doolan.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Doolan misses with an uppercut. Jones saw that one coming.
Jones misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Doolan fails to land with a series of punches.
Doolan rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Jones moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes from Doolan. Those never looked like landing.
Doolan misses with a two punch combination.
Jab by Doolan.
Doolan throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Jones is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Doolan fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Jones shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Doolan as he avoids it easily.
Mickey Doolan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James Jones.
Jones is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Doolan will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Nice takedown defense from Doolan. No joy for Jones on that attempt.
Doolan looks to land a combination but Jones avoids it well.
Some wild striking there from Doolan.
We've been hearing reports that Doolan has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Doolan will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Doolan misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jones shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Doolan sprawls well. Doolan wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Jones gets slowly back to his feet.
Jones gets a clinch.
Doolan wants to break free but Jones has control.
Doolan tries to break the clinch but Jones is controlling the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jones tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Doolan just stands there and leans against the cage.
Doolan looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Jones is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Doolan is defending well for now.
Doolan blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Doolan wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Doolan can't break the clinch.
Jones wants to get back to striking at distance but Doolan won't allow it.
Doolan has had enough of the clinch but Jones keeps him there for the moment.
Jones missing with knees to the body.
Jones changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Doolan fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Doolan misses with a few strikes there.
Jones throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Doolan tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Jones is in Doolan's guard.
Doolan is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Jones tries to pull guard but Doolan forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Doolan wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Doolan is trying to break free.
Jones's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Jones dodges the punch combination from Doolan.
Doolan circles away from the clinch attempt.
Doolan throws a big counter combination but Jones scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mickey Doolan dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Jones doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Doolan cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Doolan misses with a few strikes there.
Doolan pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jones doesn't manage to clinch there - Doolan circles away.
Doolan 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.
Doolan is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jones can do to turn this around?
Doolan throws a nice looking combination but Jones bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Jones tries to clinch but Doolan moves out of range.
Jones keeps Doolan at a distance using the push kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Doolan looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Jones shoots in but no luck this time.
Doolan lands a jab.
 It looks like James Jones has been cut.
Doolan looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Doolan misses with a hook
and Jones counters with a nice body shot.
Jones tries to close the distance and clinch up but Doolan swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Jones dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Jones tries to clinch there but Doolan circles away.
Jones shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Doolan defends it nicely.
As Jones looks to move away, Doolan throws a big counter combo but Jones just gets out of the way.
Mickey Doolan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James Jones.
Doolan misses with a few strikes there.
Doolan falls off balance throwing a combination
and Jones counters with a three punch combo that has Doolan backing up. Doolan nods at Jones to acknowledge the strikes.
Mickey Doolan is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jones lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Jones shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Doolan as he avoids it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Doolan's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Doolan duly obliges.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Doolan rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Jones moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Jones tries to close the distance and clinch up but Doolan swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A little feinted left hand from Doolan on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Jones shoots for a double leg takedown but Doolan sprawls well. He's pushed Jones's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Jones avoids a punch combination nicely.
Mickey Doolan is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Doolan sizes up Jones with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
A combination from Doolan does no damage.
Doolan tries to bum rush Jones with a series of wild strikes but Jones uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Jones wants to counter with a clinch but Doolan pushes him away.
Jones is looking to clinch.
Doolan throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones throws a jab when Doolan was well out of range.
Doolan rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Jones moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Doolan rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Jones moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Doolan circles away from the clinch attempt
and Doolan counters with a two punch combo.
Jones shoots in for a takedown but Doolan shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Doolan misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Jones shoots in but Doolan avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Doolan misses with a jab, cross combination.
Jones throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Doolan's waist but Doolan gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Jones off to one side.
Jones is breathing heavily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Doolan cracks Jones with a right hand to the side of the head.
Good exchange - Doolan coming out on top.
Doolan misses with a series of wild punches.
Jones tries to close the distance and clinch up but Doolan swats him away and circles back towards the center.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jones shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Doolan counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Jones shoots in looking for a takedown but Doolan manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Jones's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Doolan looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Jones fails with the takedown.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mickey Doolan showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Doolan has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 20:18
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 20:18
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 20:18
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mickey Doolan!
A very excited looking Mickey Doolan 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 Rogier Moura (ranked 5127 p4p, 4902 weight class) and Quentain Martell (ranked 562 p4p, 547 weight class). Martell is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by I Pledge Allegiance (Nate Dogg ft. Pharoahe Monch). 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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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 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 Rio de Janeiro, Rogier Moura!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Quentain Martell!
The judges for this bout are Konstantin Menshow, Viktor Lagutenko and Illya Tyunina.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Moura moves to clinch but Martell breaks away
and Martell counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Martell.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Moura keeping moving, preventing Martell from controlling successfully.
Moura is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Martell has his hands clasped together but Moura extends and breaks Martell's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Moura.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Rogier Moura!
A victorious Rogier Moura thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Stick Figure Uno (ranked 3979 p4p, 5170 weight class) and Eddy Moura (ranked 380 p4p, 431 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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135
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143
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BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Granite chin |
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Good kicks
Determined |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Stick Figure Uno!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Eddy Moura!
The judges for this bout are Sergei Dronov, Dmitry Maklakov and Konstantin Menshow.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Moura shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Figure Uno sprawls well. Figure Uno wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Moura gets slowly back to his feet.
A little feinted left hand from Figure Uno on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Moura moves forwards but Figure Uno connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Figure Uno definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Moura tries to clinch there but Figure Uno circles away.
Moura on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Moura changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Figure Uno tries to avoid it but Moura manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Figure Uno to the ground. Figure Uno escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Moura tries for a takedown but Figure Uno sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
It looked like Figure Uno wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Stick Figure Uno has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Eddy Moura.
Moura looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Figure Uno scores with a sloppy right hand. Moura should have avoided that one.
 Moura is rocked!
Figure Uno lands with a right hand.
Moura is still on wobbly legs! Can Figure Uno finish him?
Figure Uno works the jab nicely.
Figure Uno is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Moura changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Figure Uno tries to avoid it but Moura manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Figure Uno to the ground. Figure Uno escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Moura throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Moura shoots in looking for a takedown. Figure Uno tries to sprawl out of it but Moura keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Figure Uno manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
A cross from Figure Uno lands.
Figure Uno pounces like a tiger and cracks Moura with a vicious hook! Moura is down but not out! Figure Uno follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Stick Figure Uno!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Perry Silva (ranked 5475 p4p, 24887 weight class) and Jose Balboa (ranked 578 p4p, 655 weight class). Balboa is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: 20 de Abril by Celtas Cortos. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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BJJ Purple Belt
Good knees
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Perry Silva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jose Balboa!
The judges for this bout are Illya Tyunina, Aleksandr Martynov and Igor Prikhodko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Balboa connects with a knee to the head.
 It looks like Perry Silva has been cut.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Balboa lands a knee to the head.
Balboa manages to break the clinch.
Silva closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Balboa quickly recovers to half guard.
Balboa is trying to control but can't.
Balboa has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Lionheart Combat Sports. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Balboa is trying to stand up here but Silva is controlling him well.
Balboa wants to control but Silva is keeping busy.
Silva wants to lay and pray for a moment but Balboa keeps working.
Balboa keeping hold of Silva's head, controlling as best he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Balboa is staying active underneath Silva, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Silva throwing shots but Balboa is blocking nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Balboa avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Silva.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Silva changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Balboa looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Balboa sneaks out the side door and pushes Silva away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Balboa thumps Silva with a low kick.
Balboa moves out of range as Silva throws a body kick.
Balboa lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Balboa clinches up against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Balboa has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Silva is trying to keep an underhook but Balboa manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Balboa is taking a breather. Silva says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva trying to control from the bottom.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Balboa in particular looking to stall.
Silva is trying to control but can't.
Balboa thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Silva wants to get back to full guard.
Balboa trying to control the action but Silva is working from the bottom.
Silva is looking for a sweep. Balboa is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Silva throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Balboa is keen to just control but Silva is a slippery customer.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva shoots in and bounces Balboa off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Silva trying to control the position from guard on top but Balboa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Silva pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Balboa is keeping the position for now.
Balboa is working an open guard so Silva takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Silva shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Balboa manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Silva looking to pass the guard.
Balboa really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Silva. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Balboa working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Silva.
Balboa keeping moving, preventing Silva from controlling successfully.
Silva trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Silva looking to sit in guard and control but Balboa gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Balboa wants to control from the top but Silva keeps moving.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jose Balboa dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Perry Silva's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
A solid leg kick lands there for Balboa.
Balboa misses with the combination.
Jose Balboa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Silva has closed the distance and engaged Balboa in a clinch.
Silva gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Balboa pushes Silva off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Silva scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Balboa bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
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!
Balboa lands a leg kick that knocks Silva off balance momentarily.
No joy there for Silva, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A head kick misses from Balboa.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva looks to score with a jab to the body but Balboa is just out of range.
Balboa has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Balboa throws a nice head kick!
Balboa closes the distance and clinches.
Silva is looking to control Balboa's arms but Balboa gets an underhook and turns him. Now Silva has his back to the cage.
Balboa lands a good knee to the midsection. Silva won't want to take too many of those.
Balboa slows down the pace here.
Balboa manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Balboa utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Balboa will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Silva up against the cage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Balboa crunches a lovely knee into Silva's ribcage.
Silva wants to break the clinch but can't.
Silva lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Balboa has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Silva is on him like a limpet, forcing Balboa back against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Balboa gets control of Silva's arms and successfully pulls guard. Balboa will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Silva in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Silva trying to control but Balboa is working from the bottom.
Silva throwing strikes but missing.
Jose Balboa is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva looking to sit in guard and control but Balboa gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Balboa engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Silva thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Balboa missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Balboa must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Silva will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Balboa stopping the sweep attempt from Silva.
Silva looking to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Silva is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Silva has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Balboa can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Silva wants to stand but Balboa is controlling the position.
Balboa showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Silva keeping moving, preventing Balboa from controlling successfully.
Perry Silva has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Silva is looking to cinch up a triangle. Balboa throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Silva's body to avoid the submission. Silva has instead reached around Balboa's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Silva arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Perry Silva!
In defeat, Jose Balboa stepped up to the mic, saying 'Welp'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jimmy Hitter (ranked 4052 p4p, 6062 weight class) and Henry Maia (ranked 436 p4p, 612 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Hitter might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Ave Marie. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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158
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18
180
0 - 1 - 0 |
Good takedowns
Counter fighter
Granite chin |
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jimmy Hitter!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Henry Maia!
The judges for this bout are Aleksandr Martynov, Dmitry Maklakov and Sergei Dronov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Maia fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Maia with a poor takedown
and Hitter makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Maia dives in for a single leg takedown but Hitter sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Jimmy Hitter has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Henry Maia.
Hitter fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Hitter shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Maia's guard.
Maia is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Hitter defends well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hitter keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Maia's head.
Maia looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hitter is one step ahead there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maia looking for a triangle here. Hitter is fighting it but it looks tight! Maia pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Hitter is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Henry Maia!
Henry Maia is the new welterweight champion!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Han Wulong (ranked 3180 p4p, 5119 weight class) and Dionisy StraKos (ranked 399 p4p, 544 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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248
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240
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Han Wulong!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Dionisy StraKos!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Aleksandr Martynov and Dmitry Maklakov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wulong ducks down and throws a hook to the body but StraKos moves away.
Wulong looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
StraKos is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Wulong's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Wulong's back!
Wulong can't escape the position.
Wulong wants to get back to his feet.
Wulong wants to escape the position.
Wulong trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
StraKos has got one arm under Wulong's chin. This could be trouble... Wulong trying to control the other hand but StraKos gets it free and sqeezes tight - just a matter of time now! Yep, Wulong has tapped out! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Dionisy StraKos!
Dionisy StraKos is the new heavyweight champion!
A relieved looking Dionisy StraKos thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
In defeat, Han Wulong stepped up to the mic, saying 'Ah rats. Lost didn't I?'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Cruz Domizkic (ranked 3926 p4p, 5668 weight class) and Damjan Hernandez (ranked 483 p4p, 585 weight class). Cruz Domizkic is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Cruz Domizkic!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Damjan Hernandez!
The judges for this bout are Fedor Mirinova, Valeri Chadov and Aleksandr Martynov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hernandez misses with a series of wild punches.
A combination from Hernandez does no damage.
Hernandez throws a combination. Domizkic tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
It looks like Cruz Domizkic has been cut.
Domizkic moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Domizkic looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Hernandez!
Hernandez is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Domizkic has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Domizkic staying calm.
Domizkic will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Domizkic cracks Hernandez with an elbow. That is naaassty.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hernandez pushes Domizkic away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Domizkic gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Domizkic tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Domizkic stands up.
Hernandez scores with a decent looking hook.
Domizkic keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Some wild striking there from Hernandez.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Domizkic scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Hernandez fails in his attempt to clinch.
Domizkic throws a head kick that misses.
Hernandez tries to close the distance and clinch but Domizkic swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Sloppy strikes from Hernandez. Those never looked like landing.
Domizkic slips a jab and a cross from Hernandez.
Hernandez rushes Domizkic and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Domizkic works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hernandez is looking to stand up but Domizkic isn't so interested in that idea.
Domizkic advances position into side control!
Hernandez looks winded!
Domizkic is looking to take a break and control but Hernandez is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Domizkic lands a nice forearm strike.
Domizkic is staying tight to Hernandez's torso, preventing him from escaping.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hernandez pushes Domizkic away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Domizkic gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Hernandez can do anything to dispel that myth.
Domizkic is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Hernandez will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Domizkic decides to stand back up.
Domizkic definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Hernandez swinging wildly here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Domizkic throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hernandez unleashes a big counter combination but Domizkic bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Domizkic closes the distance and pushes Hernandez back into the cage.
Hernandez wants to get back to striking at distance but Domizkic won't allow it.
Domizkic prevents Hernandez from breaking the clinch.
Domizkic keeps control of Hernandez as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Hernandez misses with a hook from the clinch.
Domizkic is trying to drag Hernandez to the mat but Hernandez just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Hernandez is trying to force a seperation but Domizkic has the dominant position.
Hernandez is looking to break free of the clinch but Domizkic has double underhooks.
Domizkic is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Hernandez is defending well.
Hernandez is looking to break free of the clinch but Domizkic has double underhooks.
Domizkic gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Hernandez is looking to escape.
Hernandez really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Domizkic. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Domizkic is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Hernandez defends it well.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Domizkic connects with a nice short shot to Hernandez's temple.
Domizkic trying to control the pace.
Domizkic is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Domizkic keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Domizkic is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Hernandez!
Domizkic scoring with strikes but Hernandez is staying in there.
Domizkic lands a nice shot to the head.
Hernandez is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Domizkic tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Domizkic working for a guillotine from mount but Hernandez is in no mood to give up.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Hernandez is squirming around, avoiding Domizkic's attempts to control the action.
Domizkic wants to finish this one by submission but Hernandez is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Domizkic.
Hernandez is squirming around, avoiding Domizkic's attempts to control the action.
Domizkic has hold of Hernandez's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Hernandez manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Domizkic with shots to the head and body - Hernandez looks very uncomfortable down there.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Hernandez is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Hernandez is trying to stand but he's not in a good position to be doing that! Domizkic has taken his back!
Domizkic has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Hernandez has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Hernandez wants to get back to his feet.
Domizkic controls the position.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Can Hernandez hold on?! Domizkic is landing more strikes to his hapless foe.
Domizkic has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Hernandez's body.
Hernandez wants to get back to his feet.
Can Hernandez hold on?! Domizkic is landing more strikes to his hapless foe.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Domizkic cracks Hernandez with a big shot to body and one to the head - really punishing Hernandez from the back mount here, looking to soften him up.
Good control from Domizkic.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Cruz Domizkic dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Cruz Domizkic's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Domizkic forces Hernandez back against the cage and clinches.
Domizkic leaning against his opponent.
Domizkic drags the fight down to the ground.
Domizkic is trying to control the position but Hernandez postures up.
Cruz Domizkic overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Hernandez tries to stand but Domizkic is controlling from the bottom.
Domizkic looking for a guillotine here but Hernandez defends easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Domizkic working a defensive guard here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Domizkic has his hands on Hernandez's head, controlling the position.
Hernandez wants to stand but Domizkic is controlling his posture from full guard.
Domizkic is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Domizkic is controlling the pace.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Hernandez tries to kick Domizkic off but Domizkic keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Domizkic slows the pace down in half guard.
Domizkic prevents Hernandez from standing back up.
Domizkic is controlling the pace.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hernandez is looking to escape.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Hernandez throws a nice looking combination but Domizkic bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Hernandez moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Hernandez throws a series of punches but Domizkic moves out of range.
As Hernandez looks to move away, Domizkic throws a big counter combo but Hernandez just gets out of the way.
Hernandez is breathing heavily.
Hernandez swinging wildly here.
Hernandez throws a right hand that Domizkic ducks under and follows up with a left that Domizkic also avoids with ease.
Hernandez checks a low kick from Domizkic.
Domizkic closes the distance and clinches up with Hernandez, looking for a takedown. Domizkic pushes Hernandez against the cage but Hernandez circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hernandez looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Domizkic quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Damjan Hernandez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Domizkic shoots for a double leg takedown but Hernandez sprawls well. He's pushed Domizkic's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
A head kick misses from Hernandez.
As Hernandez looks to move away, Domizkic throws a big counter combo but Hernandez just gets out of the way.
Domizkic is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hernandez can do to turn this around?
Domizkic uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hernandez.
Domizkic tries a head kick but it misses.
Domizkic closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Hernandez did well to prevent Domizkic getting side control.
Hernandez scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Domizkic manages to mount him!
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!
Domizkic is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Hernandez has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Domizkic takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
A nice elbow there by Domizkic.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Domizkic controlling his opponent.
Domizkic is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Hernandez can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Domizkic connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Domizkic lands a heavy elbow.
Hernandez in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Hernandez is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Domizkic controlling his opponent.
Domizkic raining down hammerfists from mount.
Domizkic sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Domizkic lands a big shot there that rocks Hernandez but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Domizkic looking to secure an arm triangle but Hernandez defends it well.
Domizkic takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Domizkic working for a submission but Hernandez is keeping him at bay.
Domizkic has hold of Hernandez's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Hernandez manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Hernandez trying desperately to get to his feet.
Domizkic takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Domizkic lands with some strikes.
Domizkic tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Domizkic lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Hernandez is rocked!
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Domizkic landing strikes from the mount.
Hernandez is still in real trouble! Can Domizkic finish him?
Domizkic is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Hernandez to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Hernandez shrugs it off.
Domizkic is standing up, even though he is in mount.
Hernandez rushes Domizkic and presses him up against the cage.
Hernandez seems to have recovered his senses.
Domizkic is trying to trip Hernandez. He has hold of a leg but Hernandez is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Domizkic persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Domizkic controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Hernandez keeping moving, preventing Domizkic from controlling successfully.
Damjan Hernandez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Cruz Domizkic is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hernandez is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cruz Domizkic showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Domizkic has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 20:18
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 20:18
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 20:18
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cruz Domizkic!
Cruz Domizkic retains his middleweight title!
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