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Iron Fist Championship X PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Eddy Moura (ranked 3657 p4p, 5929 weight class) and Benjamin Shark (ranked 352 p4p, 437 weight class). Benjamin Shark is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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BJJ Brown Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Big heart |
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Excellent boxer
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Eddy Moura!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Benjamin Shark!
The judges for this bout are Aleksandr Martynov, Illya Tyunina and Fedor Mirinova.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shark goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Shark throws a shot to the body.
Shark drops Moura with a beautiful combination! Moura stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Shark is looking for the KO!
 Moura is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shark lands with a jab that stuns his opponent. Moura is looking to close the distance but Shark sees it coming and throws a beautiful knee! Moura crumbles to the mat and that's all she wrote! Let's hope Moura is OK because that was naaaaaasty!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Knee). Benjamin Shark!
Benjamin Shark spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Stick Figure Uno (ranked 3051 p4p, 1206 weight class) and Malig Hunt (ranked 301 p4p, 129 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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Decent wrestler
Solid Muay Thai
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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 7 - 1 - 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 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Malig Hunt!
The judges for this bout are Dmitry Maklakov, Ivan Kurochkin and Valeri Chadov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hunt throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Figure Uno has Hunt up against the cage in a clinch.
Hunt swings wildly with an uppercut but Figure Uno uses good head movement to avoid it.
Still in the clinch, Figure Uno scores with a nice short uppercut.
Hunt cracks Figure Uno with a nice body shot.
Figure Uno tries a body shot but Hunt blocks it.
I was talking to Figure Uno's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Hunt lands an uppercut.
Figure Uno misses with the head strike.
Hunt is trying to force a seperation but Figure Uno has the dominant position.
Hunt can't break the clinch.
Hunt blocking some punches.
Hunt lands a left hand that snaps the head of Figure Uno backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hunt.
Figure Uno swings wildly with an uppercut but Hunt uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Figure Uno pushes Hunt back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hunt tries to circle away but Figure Uno has him pinned against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Figure Uno.
Hunt lands with a short punch from the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Figure Uno lands a shoulder strike.
Hunt makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A right hand to the body from Figure Uno.
Figure Uno really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Figure Uno blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Figure Uno.
Hunt lands with a left to the head.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Figure Uno lands a left hand.
Figure Uno lands with a right to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hunt.
Hunt blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hunt misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Figure Uno's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Hunt working aggressively here.
Figure Uno makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Figure Uno fails to land.
A nice right hand lands inside from Figure Uno.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Hunt creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Figure Uno lands a left hand that snaps the head of Hunt backwards.
Hunt working aggressively here.
Hunt working aggressively here.
Figure Uno fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hunt lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Hunt's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hunt connects with a body shot that sends Figure Uno's belly button to the back.
Figure Uno throws a jab but it's blocked by Hunt.
A shot to the liver by Hunt. Beautiful body shot.
Hunt moves out of range as Figure Uno strikes.
Figure Uno throws a shot from downtown. Hunt moves away and avoids it.
Hunt feints a jab promting Figure Uno to slip. Hunt then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Figure Uno slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
 It looks like Stick Figure Uno has been cut.
Hunt cracks Figure Uno with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Hunt slips under a jab.
Figure Uno missing with a left hand there. Hunt was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A punch lands to the side of Figure Uno 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Figure Uno scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Figure Uno displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hunt throws out the jab.
Hunt ducks under a wild hook from Figure Uno.
Figure Uno slips under a jab.
Hunt takes a swing at Figure Uno's ribcage but misses.
Figure Uno looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Hunt has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Hunt avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hunt throws out a counter right but Figure Uno avoids it with no problem.
Hunt fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Figure Uno manages to avoid it.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Figure Uno walks into a straight right hand from Hunt.
Hunt takes a swing at Figure Uno's ribcage but misses.
Hunt walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Hunt missing with a left hand there. Figure Uno was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
An attempted straight right counter from Figure Uno misses the target.
Figure Uno misses with an uppercut
and Hunt counters with a nice body shot.
Hunt bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hunt walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Figure Uno looks to throw the jab but Hunt is out of range.
Nice cross by Hunt.
Figure Uno gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Figure Uno with a jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Figure Uno uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hunt.
The fighters circle momentarily. Hunt darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Hunt staying out of range there.
Hunt throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Figure Uno stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A left lands for Hunt.
Hunt works Figure Uno's body with a nice hook.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hunt swinging wildly here.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Hunt, as that shot connected.
Hunt blocks a jab.
Figure Uno misses the jab.
Hunt throws the left hand but Figure Uno avoids the punch easily.
Hunt keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Figure Uno.
Hunt throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hunt misses with a hook.
Hunt blocks a jab.
Hunt looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Figure Uno throws an overhand right that lands on Hunt's shoulder, as Hunt tries to avoid the shot.
Figure Uno is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Hunt misses with a shot to the body
and Figure Uno connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hunt uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Figure Uno.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A swing and a miss from Figure Uno.
Figure Uno takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Figure Uno throws a poor cross that misses
and Hunt cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hunt is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Figure Uno had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Hunt looks to score with a jab to the body but Figure Uno is just out of range.
Figure Uno throws a hook but Hunt blocks it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Malig Hunt dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Stick Figure Uno's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Hunt keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Figure Uno.
Figure Uno takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Hunt lands with a shot to the body.
Figure Uno misses with a straight right.
Figure Uno looks to throw the jab but Hunt is out of range.
Hunt is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Figure Uno with a body shot.
Figure Uno throws a shot from downtown. Hunt moves away and avoids it.
Hunt swings for the body but Figure Uno moves out of range.
The crowd cheers as Hunt lands an impressive looking overhand right. Figure Uno doesn't seem phased though.
Figure Uno's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Hunt connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Figure Uno scrambles back to his feet.
Figure Uno throws out a loose jab but Hunt uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hunt looks to land a left hand but Figure Uno moved out of range nicely.
Hunt lands with an uppercut that bounces Figure Uno off the cage and back into range.
Hunt loads up on a big right hand but Figure Uno slips the punch.
Hunt swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Figure Uno counters with a nice uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Figure Uno looks to score with a jab to the body but Hunt is just out of range.
Figure Uno looks to land a left hand but Hunt moved out of range nicely.
Hunt takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
The fighters circling - Figure Uno throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hunt scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hunt lands a body shot.
Figure Uno throws out a loose jab but Hunt uses good head movement to avoid it.
The fighters circling - Figure Uno throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Figure Uno looks to land a right hand but Hunt moved out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hunt. Figure Uno does a little dance to reset his feet.
A looping hook to the body misses from Figure Uno. Hunt does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hunt displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Figure Uno throws out the jab.
Malig Hunt seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hunt lands with a cross.
Hunt connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Hunt moves out of range of the strikes.
Hunt throws a shot to the body.
Figure Uno misses with a hook.
A shot to the liver by Hunt. Beautiful body shot.
A slow jab from Figure Uno misses its intended target.
Figure Uno misses with a left hand
and Hunt cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hunt defending well as Figure Uno loads up on a big left hand.
Figure Uno fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Hunt, pushing him back against the cage.
Hunt working hard to break the clinch.
Stick Figure Uno has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hunt.
Figure Uno wants to stall.
Figure Uno has a couple of punches blocked by Hunt.
Hunt blocking some punches.
Figure Uno swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hunt lands a hook that snaps the head of Figure Uno backwards.
Figure Uno throws a punch but it's blocked by Hunt.
A head punch on the inside from Hunt fails to land.
Hunt blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Figure Uno working aggressively here.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Figure Uno.
Hunt blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Figure Uno blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Figure Uno tries a body shot but Hunt blocks it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hunt.
Figure Uno doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hunt lands a right hand that snaps the head of Figure Uno backwards.
Hunt lands with a light punch inside.
Hunt lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Figure Uno lands a right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Figure Uno scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Figure Uno lands a body shot in the clinch.
Hunt breaks from the clinch.
A swing and a miss from Figure Uno.
Hunt uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Figure Uno.
Hunt scores with a jab to the body.
Figure Uno throws a jab when Hunt was well out of range.
Hunt misses with a hook.
Hunt uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Figure Uno.
Hunt jabs Figure Uno to the body, keeping him at a distance.
A big right from Hunt misses.
Figure Uno rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Hunt counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Figure Uno takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Figure Uno slips a straight right by Hunt.
Hunt fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Figure Uno swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hunt bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Figure Uno's head.
Hunt blocks a jab.
Figure Uno's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Hunt connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Figure Uno scrambles back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Figure Uno throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hunt sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hunt closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Hunt lands the left hand.
Hunt throws a shot to the body.
Figure Uno throws a lazy right hand but Hunt sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Figure Uno on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
The fighters circle momentarily. Hunt darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Hunt connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Hunt with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Figure Uno blocks a jab.
Hunt throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hunt lands a body shot.
Figure Uno 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.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A jab from Figure Uno does it's job there.
Figure Uno takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Hunt connects with the punch.
A big left from Figure Uno misses.
Hunt looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Malig Hunt comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Hunt has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 18:20
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 18:20
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 18:20
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Malig Hunt!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between David Hanson (ranked 2345 p4p, 2441 weight class) and Chaikka Chai (ranked 329 p4p, 344 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 1, fighting out of London, David Hanson!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 1, fighting out of London, Chaikka Chai!
The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Illya Tyunina and Fedor Mirinova.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chai misses with a looping left.
Hanson half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Chai dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hanson looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Chai lands a big right hand that sends Hanson crashing to the mat! Chai stays standing though and waves Hanson back to his feet!
Chai lands a right hook to the body.
Chai cracks Hanson with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Hanson is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Chai cracks Hanson on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Hanson falls backwards against the cage. Chai follows up with more strikes that drop Hanson to his knees. Chai keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Hanson! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Chaikka Chai!
Chaikka Chai is the new light heavyweight champion!
A relieved looking Chaikka Chai 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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tim Manger (ranked 24594 p4p, 4054 weight class) and Mickey LeBlanc (ranked 563 p4p, 437 weight class). Mickey LeBlanc is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Tim Manger!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Mickey LeBlanc!
The judges for this bout are Illya Tyunina, Sergei Dronov and Viktor Lagutenko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
LeBlanc comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
LeBlanc scores with a shot to the body.
LeBlanc scores with a sloppy right hand. Manger should have avoided that one.
LeBlanc works Manger's body with a nice hook.
Manger is breathing heavily.
LeBlanc wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
LeBlanc works Manger's body with a nice hook.
Manger bobbing and weaving nicely... He's ducked under a jab and ducks again but ooooooh! LeBlanc comes at him with an uppercut from hell! Manger falls to the canvas, unconscious! This one is all over! Oh man, looking at the replay that was right on the button! Manger was out before he hit the floor!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Mickey LeBlanc!
Mickey LeBlanc spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ivan Raikov (ranked 1991 p4p, 1415 weight class) and Axl Cailean (ranked 281 p4p, 213 weight class). Raikov comes to the cage accompanied by Back in the USSR. Both these fighters are unbeaten, so somebody's 0 has got to go! Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ivan Raikov!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Axl Cailean!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Valeri Chadov and Sergei Dronov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Raikov tries for a takedown but Cailean sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Cailean tries to score with a low kick but Raikov moves his leg out of the way.
Raikov half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Cailean's corner calls for a 1-2. Cailean obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
We've been hearing reports that Raikov has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Raikov looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
A combination from Cailean does no damage.
Raikov is looking to counter the offense by Cailean and move into the clinch.
Cailean lands a two punch combo.
It looks like Ivan Raikov has been cut.
Cailean throws a lazy right hand but Raikov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Raikov throws a head kick but Cailean moves out of range.
Cailean avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Cailean misses with a body shot.
As Cailean tries to get set, Raikov tries to push him back and clinch up but Cailean manages to avoid the attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Raikov misses with a takedown attempt - Cailean sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ivan Raikov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Raikov slips under a jab from Cailean.
Axl Cailean seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cailean looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Raikov tries to counter with a takedown but Cailean is quick to defend against it.
Raikov avoids the head kick by Cailean.
Cailean lands a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Cailean.
Raikov tries to close the distance and clinch but Cailean swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Cailean scores with a three punch combo!
Cailean throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Raikov takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
A low kick lands for Cailean.
A chopping leg kick lands by Cailean.
Axl Cailean is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Cailean swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Raikov has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Cailean.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Cailean.
Raikov moves out of range of the body kick from Cailean.
Raikov throws a front kick aimed at Cailean's knee but Cailean avoids it well.
Cailean appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
The fighters circling - Cailean throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Cailean attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Raikov throws a low kick, looking for Cailean's leg but Cailean calmly moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Raikov blocks a jab.
Raikov is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Cailean.
Nice uppercut there from Cailean.
Cailean throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Raikov counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Raikov tries to free his leg and advance position but Cailean is retaining full guard.
Cailean is pulling down on Raikov's head. It's preventing any offense from Raikov, at least for the moment.
Raikov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cailean is keeping the position for now.
Raikov passes Cailean's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Raikov tries to pass the half guard into mount. Cailean knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Cailean is looking to improve his position.
Raikov tries to pass to full mount but Cailean defends it.
Cailean felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Raikov is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Cailean sees it coming and defends easily.
Cailean trying to control from the bottom.
Cailean looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Raikov wants to work for an arm triangle but Cailean is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Raikov looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Cailean is in trouble now - Raikov has advanced to mount!
Raikov with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Cailean holds on for dear life, controlling Raikov's posture momentarily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Raikov wants to take his opponent's back but Cailean doesn't allow it.
Raikov has hold of Cailean's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Cailean manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Cailean is trying to escape the mount.
Cailean has given up his back here. Will Raikov look for the submission or keep pounding away?
Cailean turns into Raikov and is now in his guard.
Cailean not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Raikov is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Raikov lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Raikov got a little sloppy there for a moment and Cailean has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Raikov has managed to get both his arms back between Cailean's legs - danger averted.
Raikov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cailean swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Cailean is controlling Raikov's posture.
Raikov prevents Cailean from getting back to his feet.
Raikov stopping the sweep attempt from Cailean.
Cailean keeps trying to improve his position.
Raikov looking to pass the guard.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Raikov sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Cailean's guard.
Raikov is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Cailean working a defensive guard here.
Raikov drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Cailean manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Raikov has Cailean in his guard.
Cailean trying to control but Raikov is working from the bottom.
Raikov can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Cailean controls the pace.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Raikov is on top in guard.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Raikov stands and throws Cailean's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Raikov is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Cailean knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Cailean gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Raikov goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Cailean turns into him and now he's in Raikov's guard.
Cailean won't allow Raikov to sweep him here.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Cailean engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Raikov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Raikov is looking for a triangle here but Cailean uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Raikov gets back to half guard.
Raikov wants to get back to full guard.
Cailean is looking to advance position but Raikov won't allow it.
Cailean is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Raikov manages to get to full guard.
Raikov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Raikov is looking for a triangle but Cailean pushes his legs off easily.
Cailean slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Raikov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Cailean is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Cailean trying to control the position from guard on top but Raikov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Axl Cailean dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ivan Raikov's cut.
That's time! Raikov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Cailean throws a right and a left that both miss.
Cailean pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Raikov checks a low kick from Cailean.
No joy there for Cailean, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Raikov tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Cailean wants to land a leg kick but Raikov is out of range.
Cailean scores with a crisp jab that stopped Raikov in his tracks.
Cailean moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Cailean throws a hook but Raikov blocks it.
Cailean throws a right hand that misses
and Raikov counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Raikov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Raikov is looking to control Cailean's arms but Cailean gets an underhook and turns him. Now Raikov has his back to the cage.
Raikov gets a trip takedown into half guard.
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!
Cailean trying to hold on to Raikov's head to control him but Raikov postures up.
Raikov wants to pass the guard but Cailean is defending well.
Cailean has his hands clasped together around Raikov's back. He's all about the action.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Raikov trying to mount his opponent but Cailean defends it.
Cailean has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Raikov seems to be working for a kimura but Cailean defends the submission attempt.
Raikov is looking to advance position but Cailean won't allow it.
Raikov is working hard here to advance position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Cailean controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Raikov is pressing down on Cailean's thigh, looking to free his foot. Cailean is holding on for now.
Cailean is looking to control Raikov's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Cailean avoid being mounted?
Raikov is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Cailean sees it coming and defends easily.
Cailean is controlling Raikov's trapped leg to prevent Raikov from advancing to side control.
Cailean trying to control here.
Raikov is looking for a kimura here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Raikov is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Cailean doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Raikov.
Raikov is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Raikov tries to pass to full mount but Cailean defends it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Raikov wants to work for an arm triangle but Cailean is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Cailean gets full guard.
Raikov looking to pass the guard.
Cailean trying to keep a closed guard but Raikov is proving a slippery customer.
Cailean trying to control the position here.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Nice sprawl there from Cailean as Raikov shoots in.
Raikov backing away here, and Cailean unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Cailean misses the shot to the body.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Cailean lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Raikov has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Raikov and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Raikov tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Ivan Raikov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Raikov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cailean was well out of range. Poor timing from Raikov.
Cailean connects with a solid leg kick.
Cailean fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Raikov.
Cailean scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Cailean is looking to score with low kicks.
Raikov will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Cailean throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Cailean lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Cailean misses with a body shot.
Cailean cracks a nice hook into Raikov's ribs.
Raikov swinging wildly here.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Cailean tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Raikov manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Cailean lands with a good body shot.
Axl Cailean seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Raikov fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ivan Raikov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Cailean lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A jab from Cailean does it's job there.
Cailean closes the distance and clinches.
Cailean fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Cailean gets control of Raikov's arms and successfully pulls guard. Cailean will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Raikov looking to pass the guard.
Ivan Raikov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Raikov slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Raikov tries for a kimura but Cailean is defending well.
Raikov swings around for an armbar but Cailean sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Raikov's guard.
Raikov wants to sweep but no luck.
Cailean seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Raikov bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Cailean's guard.
Ivan Raikov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Cailean is trying to keep Raikov in close.
Raikov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cailean is keeping the position for now.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Raikov passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Axl Cailean is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Cailean is trying to control Raikov's posture but Raikov avoids it.
Raikov looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Raikov is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Cailean is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Raikov wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Cailean, who protects the arm well.
Cailean stops Raikov from passing to mount.
Cailean wants to control but Raikov postures up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cailean avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Raikov.
Raikov tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Raikov throws a strike aimed at the side of Cailean's head but Cailean avoids it well.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Axl Cailean.
I think Cailean has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 18:20
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 18:20
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 18:20
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Axl Cailean!
Axl Cailean is the new middleweight champion!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Miles O Brien (ranked 1303 p4p, 2417 weight class) and Aaron Marxer (ranked 173 p4p, 304 weight class). O Brien's entrance music is Sweet Leaf. A fine choice. Miles O Brien has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Miles O Brien!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Aaron Marxer!
The judges for this bout are Illya Tyunina, Viktor Lagutenko and Ivan Kurochkin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Marxer misses with a body shot.
Marxer walks into a left hand.
O Brien swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Marxer with a nice cross.
O Brien digs a good body shot into Marxer's ribs.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Marxer.
Marxer misses with a body kick.
It looked like O Brien wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Marxer looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Good shot there by Marxer.
The crowd cheers as Marxer lands an impressive looking overhand right. O Brien doesn't seem phased though.
O Brien definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Marxer throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
O Brien was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Marxer shoots in looking for a takedown but O Brien manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Marxer's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Marxer looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A slow jab from O Brien misses its intended target.
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!
Marxer misses with the combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marxer tries to bum rush O Brien with a series of wild strikes but O Brien uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
O Brien throws the left hand but Marxer avoids the punch easily.
Marxer lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
O Brien checks a leg kick.
Marxer missing with a left hand there. O Brien was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
O Brien comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Some wild striking there from Marxer.
Danga de danga de dang - Marxer scores with a four punch combination!
O Brien misses with a hook. Marxer ducked under it nicely.
Marxer slips under a jab.
Marxer scores with a jab to the jaw.
O Brien scores with a shot to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Marxer throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marxer throws a leg kick but O Brien sees it coming and moves out of range.
Marxer feints a jab promting O Brien to slip. Marxer then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. O Brien slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Marxer throws a leg kick but O Brien moved away.
O Brien misses with an uppercut. Marxer saw that one coming.
O Brien scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Marxer doesn't seem bothered though.
Marxer lands a jab-cross combination.
Marxer keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Marxer doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
A combination from Marxer does no damage.
O Brien seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
O Brien keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Marxer throws a combination but it was largely blocked by O Brien.
O Brien avoids a kick to the body.
O Brien throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Marxer throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
O Brien showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Marxer.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marxer throws a shot from downtown. O Brien moves away and avoids it.
Marxer looks to land a combination but O Brien avoids it well.
O Brien misses with the combination.
O Brien staying out of range there.
Marxer throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent O Brien stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
O Brien swings for the body but Marxer moves out of range.
O Brien cracks Marxer with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Marxer lands a glancing blow to the side of O Brien's head.
O Brien keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Marxer.
O Brien connects with a body shot.
Marxer avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Marxer misses with a looping right.
O Brien fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Marxer looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Marxer swinging wildly here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Some bone on bone action there as O Brien checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by O Brien.
Marxer tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but O Brien was well out of range. Poor timing from Marxer.
O Brien appears to be looking for a big counter.
O Brien scores with a jab to the body.
O Brien takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
O Brien throws an overhand right that lands on Marxer's shoulder, as Marxer tries to avoid the shot.
A low kick from Marxer is predictable there
and O Brien makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
O Brien lands a nice shot to the body.
Marxer misses with a wild combination.
Marxer has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Marxer looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Marxer dives in and grabs O Brien's left leg, looking for a takedown. O Brien pushes down on Marxer's head and hops out.
Miles O Brien has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aaron Marxer.
Marxer throws the left hand but O Brien avoids the punch easily.
Marxer just misses with a punch to the body.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Marxer fails in his attempt to clinch.
O Brien lands with a hook. Marxer tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
O Brien missing with a left hand there. Marxer was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Marxer throws a head kick that misses.
Marxer tries to close the distance and clinch up but O Brien swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A little feinted left hand from O Brien on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
O Brien thows a left - swing and a miss!
Marxer looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Marxer has closed the distance and engaged O Brien in a clinch.
O Brien breaks from the clinch.
Jab by Marxer.
O Brien staying out of range there.
O Brien throws a body punch but Marxer moves out of range.
Marxer looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
O Brien ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Marxer moves away.
O Brien uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Marxer.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Marxer misses with a low kick as O Brien jumps back.
O Brien swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Marxer throws an overhand right that lands on O Brien's shoulder, as O Brien tries to avoid the shot.
Marxer fails to land with a series of punches.
Marxer throws a sloppy head kick and O Brien moves out of range easily.
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!
O Brien swings for the body but Marxer moves out of range.
Marxer misses with an uppercut. O Brien saw that one coming.
O Brien sizes up Marxer with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Marxer avoids the body shot from O Brien.
Marxer keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A punch combination from Marxer misses.
Marxer throws a body shot but no joy.
Marxer misses with a body kick.
Marxer throws a hook but O Brien avoids it easily.
Marxer fails to land with a series of punches.
Marxer looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Nice uppercut lands for O Brien. That snapped Marxer's head back.
O Brien moves out of range as Marxer strikes.
O Brien misses with a straight right.
Oooooh!!! O Brien has knocked Marxer down with a huge combo! O Brien steps away and waves a wobbly Marxer back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
 Marxer is rocked!
 It looks like Aaron Marxer has been cut.
O Brien misses with an uppercut.
Marxer is still on wobbly legs! Can O Brien finish him?
Miles O Brien is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Marxer shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says O Brien as he avoids it easily.
O Brien is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
O Brien checks a low kick from Marxer.
O Brien throws a monster overhand right that drops Marxer! O Brien follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Miles O Brien!
Miles O Brien retains his lightweight title!
After winning the bout, Miles O Brien thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between RInger Zinc (ranked 1682 p4p, 1706 weight class) and Micah Murray (ranked 186 p4p, 190 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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 9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, RInger Zinc!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Micah Murray!
The judges for this bout are Valeri Chadov, Igor Prikhodko and Aleksandr Martynov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Murray gets a clinch.
Murray fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Zinc scores with a shoulder strike.
Zinc fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Murray jumps guard but Zinc turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Murray ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Murray no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Murray looking for a guillotine here but Zinc defends easily.
Zinc is looking to work some ground and pound but Murray has wrist control.
Zinc chips away with some ground and pound.
Murray looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Zinc is defending well. Murray quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Zinc has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Murray celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Micah Murray!
RInger Zinc was interviewed post fight and said 'He was just lucky'.
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