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WVT 85: Machado v Torvik PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jesus Sanchez (ranked 2855 p4p, 3171 weight class) and Alex Alexandrov (ranked 396 p4p, 438 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Sanchez might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Duele El Carazon. 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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205
27 - 27 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 21 - 23 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jesus Sanchez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 27 - 27 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Alex Alexandrov!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Shirou Masuda and Yasuomi Hirokawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Alexandrov clinches up with Sanchez and pushes him back against the cage.
Sanchez has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Alexandrov is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Sanchez prevents a body shot from Alexandrov.
Sanchez has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Alexandrov is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Sanchez tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jesus Sanchez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Alexandrov is pressed up against the cage. Sanchez has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Alexandrov down to the mat. Alexandrov avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Alexandrov moves into range and clinches up with Sanchez.
Alexandrov prevents a takedown attempt there.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Sanchez has hold of one of Alexandrov's legs. Alexandrov is fighting the takedown attempt but Sanchez gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Alexandrov not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Alexandrov wants to stand but Sanchez is controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sanchez postures up.
Sanchez wants to control from the top but Alexandrov keeps moving.
Alexandrov trying to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sanchez trying to control but Alexandrov is working from the bottom.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
We've been hearing good reports from Sanchez's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Alexandrov can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Sanchez controls the pace.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Alexandrov forces Sanchez back against the cage and clinches.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Alexandrov.
Alexandrov lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Sanchez.
Alexandrov keeps control of Sanchez as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Alexandrov is pressed up against the cage. Sanchez has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Alexandrov down to the mat. Alexandrov avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Alexandrov moves into range and clinches up with Sanchez.
Sanchez changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Alexandrov fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Sanchez has a takedown stuffed.
Alexandrov fails to land with a series of punches.
Sanchez gets a takedown into half guard.
Alexandrov wants to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Alexandrov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Sanchez tries to pass to full mount but Alexandrov defends it.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Sanchez seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Alexandrov does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Sanchez is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Alexandrov can do anything to dispel that myth.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Alexandrov is looking to improve his position but Sanchez isn't that keen on the idea.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Alexandrov trying desperately to get to his feet.
Sanchez can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Alexandrov is looking to escape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alexandrov tries to reverse the position but Sanchez maintains control.
Sanchez trying to control but Alexandrov is having none of it.
Alexandrov wants to hold on but Sanchez pushes him away.
Alexandrov wants to try and get back to his feet.
Alexandrov is squirming around, avoiding Sanchez's attempts to control the action.
Sanchez is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Alexandrov is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alexandrov reaches up and holds on to Sanchez to control the position.
Sanchez looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Alexandrov tries to hold on but Sanchez pushes him away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sanchez wants to control the pace but Alexandrov is squirming around nicely.
You get the feeling that Alexandrov really doesn't like being in this position too much.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Jesus Sanchez will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Alexandrov has closed the distance and engaged Sanchez in a clinch.
Alexandrov crunches a lovely knee into Sanchez's ribcage.
Sanchez tries to score a body lock takedown but Alexandrov shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Alexandrov working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Sanchez has Alexandrov pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Alexandrov manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Alexandrov manages to break the clinch.
Sanchez is trying hard to land a takedown here. Alexandrov sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jesus Sanchez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Alexandrov has managed to clinch.
Alexandrov stops a takedown attempt from Sanchez.
Alexandrov breaks the clinch.
Sanchez tries to keep at a distance but Alexandrov has taken the fight into the clinch.
A short left from Alexandrov.
Alexandrov lands a left hand that snaps the head of Sanchez backwards.
Alexandrov lands a right hand that snaps the head of Sanchez backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Alexandrov is working Sanchez over against the cage.
Alexandrov lands a nice uppercut.
Alexandrov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Sanchez has Alexandrov pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Alexandrov manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alexandrov is trying to stall.
Sanchez is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Sanchez changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Alexandrov fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Alexandrov scores with a body shot.
Alexandrov keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
A nice side step and Alexandrov releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Alexandrov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Sanchez is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Alexandrov can't fight it off and eventually Sanchez manages to take the fight to the floor. Alexandrov looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Alexandrov wants to stand up but Sanchez is controlling him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Sanchez is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Alexandrov!
Sanchez sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Sanchez trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Alexandrov wants to try and get back to his feet.
Alexandrov really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Sanchez. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Sanchez looking to control but Alexandrov is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Alexandrov tries to lock up and control but Sanchez gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Sanchez looking to secure an arm triangle but Alexandrov defends it well.
Alexandrov bucks up and throws Sanchez to the side - he's got back to his feet. Great escape!
Sanchez tries for a takedown but Alexandrov sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Alexandrov has Sanchez up against the cage in a clinch.
Alexandrov prevents a takedown attempt there.
Sanchez has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Alexandrov is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Alex Alexandrov seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Alexandrov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Alexandrov jumps guard and drags Sanchez to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Sanchez passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Alexandrov is looking to regain half guard here but Sanchez keeps moving and retains side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Both fighters take a look at the clock.
Sanchez wants to lay and pray for a moment but Alexandrov keeps working.
Alexandrov is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Sanchez moves into full mount!
Sanchez is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Alexandrov is surviving well by controlling Sanchez's body position as best he can.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Alexandrov wants to control but Sanchez is having none of it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Alex Alexandrov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Alexandrov clinches up with Sanchez and pushes him back against the cage.
Sanchez has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Alexandrov avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Alexandrov works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A hook to the body from Alexandrov.
Alexandrov lands a body punch.
Alexandrov lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Sanchez.
A body shot lands from Alexandrov.
Alexandrov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Alexandrov closes the distance and pushes Sanchez back into the cage.
Alexandrov working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Alexandrov is working Sanchez over against the cage.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alexandrov landing knees to the head.
Alexandrov lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Sanchez.
Alexandrov digs a right hand into Sanchez's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Sanchez's gas tank.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Alexandrov leaning against his opponent.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Alexandrov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alexandrov clinches with his opponent.
Alexandrov is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Alexandrov prevents the takedown attempt.
Alexandrov pulls guard effortlessly.
Alexandrov has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Sanchez has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Sanchez has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Alexandrov avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jesus Sanchez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sanchez's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Sanchez wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Alexandrov is trying to stall.
Sanchez goes for a takedown attempt but Alexandrov pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Alexandrov closes the distance and clinches.
A hook to the body from Alexandrov.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alexandrov lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Alexandrov decides to pull guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sanchez postures up.
Alexandrov keeping moving, preventing Sanchez from controlling successfully.
Alexandrov looking to control.
Sanchez wants to control from the top but Alexandrov keeps moving.
Alexandrov is looking to stand up but Sanchez isn't so interested in that idea.
Sanchez looking to pass the guard.
Alexandrov trying to keep a closed guard but Sanchez is proving a slippery customer.
Alexandrov has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Sanchez can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Alexandrov has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Sanchez is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alexandrov jumps into guard, dragging Sanchez to the mat.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Alexandrov is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Alexandrov keeping moving, preventing Sanchez from controlling successfully.
Sanchez is pushing down on Alexandrov's leg trying to pass to half guard. Alexandrov is fighting to maintain full guard but Sanchez has managed to sneak the leg through.
Sanchez trying to mount his opponent but Alexandrov defends it.
Alexandrov looks like he's trying to stand up.
Sanchez is looking to advance position but Alexandrov won't allow it.
Alexandrov trying to hold on to Sanchez's head to control him but Sanchez postures up.
Alexandrov won't allow Sanchez to pass to mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alexandrov wants to get back to his feet.
Sanchez is looking to advance position but Alexandrov won't allow it.
Sanchez is keen to just control but Alexandrov is a slippery customer.
Sanchez content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Sanchez passes to side control.
Sanchez working away.
Alexandrov is looking to regain half guard here but Sanchez keeps moving and retains side control.
Sanchez moves into full mount!
And that's the end of the fight!
Alex Alexandrov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Alexandrov 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 28:29
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alex Alexandrov!
Alex Alexandrov seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Medieval Mercenary (ranked 5080 p4p, 23695 weight class) and Igor Trubitsyn (ranked 504 p4p, 544 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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Dangerous knees
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 13 - 1, fighting out of New York, Medieval Mercenary!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Igor Trubitsyn!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Shirou Masuda and Sosuke Kotani.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Trubitsyn looks to score with a jab to the body but Mercenary is just out of range.
Trubitsyn tests Mercenary's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Mercenary throws the left hand but Trubitsyn avoids the punch easily.
Trubitsyn doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Trubitsyn scores with a hook.
Trubitsyn misses with a few strikes there.
Trubitsyn uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mercenary.
Mercenary misses with an uppercut.
Mercenary tries to move into range but Trubitsyn moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Mercenary walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Trubitsyn throws a looping overhand right but Mercenary ducks down to avoid it.
Mercenary scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mercenary pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Trubitsyn stuns Mercenary with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Mercenary missing with a left hand there. Trubitsyn was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Trubitsyn throws a right hand that misses
and Mercenary counters with a stiff right hand.
Mercenary takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Trubitsyn moves into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Trubitsyn lands a nice elbow.
 It looks like Medieval Mercenary has been cut.
Mercenary blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Trubitsyn escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Mercenary looks to land a right hand but Trubitsyn moved out of range.
Mercenary misses with a body kick.
Trubitsyn swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Mercenary cracks Trubitsyn with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Mercenary looks for the body kick but Trubitsyn saw that one coming.
Trubitsyn works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Trubitsyn lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
 Mercenary is rocked!
A shot to the liver by Trubitsyn. Beautiful body shot.
The fighters circling - Mercenary throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Trubitsyn 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 Mercenary has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Mercenary and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Trubitsyn ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mercenary moves away.
Mercenary tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Mercenary misses the shot to the body.
Trubitsyn's jab looks to have found its range, popping Mercenary under the eye.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Trubitsyn connects with a solid leg kick.
Mercenary misses with a body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mercenary cracks Trubitsyn with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Trubitsyn lands a nice shot to the body.
We've been told by Mercenary's head coaches at Blood and Iron Training that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Trubitsyn throws a right hand that Mercenary ducks under and follows up with a left that Mercenary also avoids with ease.
Trubitsyn works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Mercenary, as that shot connected.
Trubitsyn listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
A punch lands to the side of Mercenary 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Oh Mercenary is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Mercenary uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Trubitsyn.
Mercenary is looking to counter punch.
Mercenary seems to have got his legs back now.
Trubitsyn is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Mercenary misses with a few strikes there.
Mercenary digs a good body shot into Trubitsyn's ribs.
Mercenary misses with a right hand
and Trubitsyn counters with a straight right hand.
Trubitsyn lands a two punch combo.
Mercenary lands a head kick!
Trubitsyn connects with a crisp jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Trubitsyn walks into a jab.
 Trubitsyn is rocked!
Trubitsyn fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Mercenary on the side of the head.
Trubitsyn is still on wobbly legs! Can Mercenary finish him?
Trubitsyn misses with a body kick.
Trubitsyn seems to have recovered his senses.
The fighters circle momentarily. Trubitsyn darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Mercenary misses with a head kick.
Trubitsyn scores with a shot to the body.
Mercenary stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Trubitsyn.
Mercenary tries a head kick but it misses.
Mercenary throws a body punch but Trubitsyn moves out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Trubitsyn! But no joy.
Mercenary missing with a left hand there. Trubitsyn was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Trubitsyn lands with a good body shot.
Mercenary falls off balance throwing a combination
and Trubitsyn cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Mercenary misses with the combination.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Trubitsyn 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.
Trubitsyn is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Mercenary had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mercenary displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Trubitsyn lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Trubitsyn has taken the fight to the clinch.
Trubitsyn tries a body shot but Mercenary blocks it.
Trubitsyn throws a punch but it's blocked by Mercenary.
A short body shot lands from Mercenary as the two fighters clinch.
Mercenary's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Mercenary throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Trubitsyn blocks it with crossed arms.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Mercenary misses with some punches.
Mercenary works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Mercenary misses with a punch on the inside.
Trubitsyn lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Mercenary lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Trubitsyn backwards.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Trubitsyn scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Trubitsyn misses with the head strike.
Mercenary lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Trubitsyn backwards.
Mercenary swings wildly with an uppercut but Trubitsyn uses good head movement to avoid it.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Mercenary.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Igor Trubitsyn dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Medieval Mercenary's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
A punch combination from Trubitsyn misses.
Mercenary seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Trubitsyn listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Trubitsyn connects with a body shot.
Mercenary throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Igor Trubitsyn seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nice straight punches there by Trubitsyn. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Trubitsyn.
Mercenary misses with a wild combination.
Trubitsyn misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mercenary.
Mercenary showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Trubitsyn.
A counter left hand to the body from Mercenary misses its target.
Mercenary fails to land with a series of punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mercenary throws a head kick but Trubitsyn moves out of range.
Trubitsyn misses with a low kick.
Good exchange - Mercenary coming out on top.
Trubitsyn lands a nice hook to Mercenary's body. Mercenary takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Trubitsyn swings for the body but Mercenary moves out of range.
Trubitsyn connects with a single shot there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mercenary misses with an uppercut.
Mercenary lands with a cross.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Mercenary, as that shot connected.
Trubitsyn connects with a body shot.
Trubitsyn lands a jab to the head.
Mercenary ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Trubitsyn moves away.
Mercenary misses with a body shot.
Mercenary throws an off balance right hand
and Trubitsyn counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
BOOM! Trubitsyn lands a beautiful left hook that drops Mercenary. Mercenary tries to recover but Trubitsyn is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Mercenary lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Igor Trubitsyn!
A victorious Igor Trubitsyn thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Klaus Chugman (ranked 2913 p4p, 1919 weight class) and Akhmed Dudayev (ranked 365 p4p, 256 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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43
130
36 - 36 - 0 |
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160
22 - 15 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 36 - 36 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Klaus Chugman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 22 - 15 - 0, fighting out of New York, Akhmed Dudayev!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Shigeki Sano and Ren Mimura.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dudayev misses with a hook
and Chugman counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Chugman.
Chugman trying to control but Dudayev is working from the bottom.
Chugman throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Dudayev manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Chugman manages to get himself to full guard.
Chugman trying to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dudayev content to stall in guard here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chugman is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Chugman is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Dudayev won't allow Chugman to sweep him here.
Dudayev 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.
Chugman looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Dudayev decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Chugman, up you get!
Chugman closes the distance and clinches up with Dudayev, looking for a takedown. Chugman pushes Dudayev against the cage but Dudayev circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Dudayev throws a hook to the side of Chugman's head but Chugman sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Chugman takes one to the side of the head.
Chugman tries to close the distance and clinch up but Dudayev swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Chugman ducks under a wild hook from Dudayev.
Chugman has Dudayev up against the cage in a clinch.
Dudayev lands a hook to the side of the head.
Dudayev scores with a shoulder strike.
Dudayev misses with the head strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dudayev lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Chugman or not.
Chugman tries for a takedown but Dudayev manages to get underhooks.
Dudayev working aggressively here.
Dudayev has a couple of punches blocked by Chugman.
Dudayev working aggressively here.
Dudayev throws a punch but it's blocked by Chugman.
Chugman is working for takedown but Dudayev is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Klaus Chugman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Chugman looking for a takedown.
Chugman drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Dudayev gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Chugman drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Dudayev gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Dudayev lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dudayev makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Dudayev misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dudayev is leaning against Chugman and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Dudayev lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Chugman wants a takedown.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Dudayev.
Chugman blocks an uppercut.
Dudayev lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Chugman can't get the takedown.
Chugman goes for a takedown in the clinch but Dudayev prevents it.
Dudayev struggles to land a body shot inside as Chugman controls his hands.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Chugman is working for takedown but Dudayev is calmly controlling the position for now.
Dudayev tries a body shot but Chugman blocks it.
Dudayev lands with a left to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Akhmed Dudayev dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Dudayev throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Chugman appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Dudayev misses with a looping right.
Dudayev throws a quick inside leg kick.
Dudayev is a very stocky fighter. Infact he's such a weird shape that he's almost like some sort of comedy character - it's hard to believe he's real.
Dudayev throws a jab but it's blocked by Chugman.
Chugman drops down looking for a counter takedown but Dudayev sprawls and moves away.
Chugman ducks under a wild hook from Dudayev.
Chugman ducks under a wild hook from Dudayev.
Chugman seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Chugman uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dudayev.
Dudayev swats away the attempt to clinch by Chugman.
Akhmed Dudayev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dudayev is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Chugman.
Dudayev misses with a straight left.
Dudayev scores with a hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chugman steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dudayev.
Dudayev paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Chugman avoids the body shot from Dudayev.
Chugman rushes Dudayev and presses him up against the cage.
Dudayev tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chugman tries to pull guard but Dudayev holds him up against the cage and eventually Chugman drops back down to his feet.
Dudayev softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Chugman fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Dudayev tries a body shot but Chugman blocks it.
A nice right hand lands inside from Dudayev.
Chugman changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Dudayev fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Klaus Chugman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dudayev tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Chugman was well out of range. Poor timing from Dudayev.
Chugman takes one to the chin there.
Chugman tries to close the distance and clinch up but Dudayev swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Dudayev getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Chugman is rocked!
Chugman tries for a takedown but Dudayev sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Chugman moves out of range of the strikes.
Chugman tries to close the distance and clinch but Dudayev swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Dudayev might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Dudayev throws a leg kick
and Chugman counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Dudayev!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Chugman tries to advance to mount but Dudayev denies him.
The strikes coming from Chugman are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Chugman is looking to take a break and control but Dudayev is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Chugman wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Dudayev, who protects the arm well.
Chugman wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dudayev keeps working.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dudayev can't do much from the bottom here.
Chugman in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Chugman misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Dudayev is looking for a sweep.
Dudayev keeps trying to improve his position.
Chugman trying to control the position but Dudayev is working away.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Chugman in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Chugman tries to score with some ground and pound. Dudayev controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Dudayev gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Dudayev is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Chugman jumps into side control!
Chugman wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dudayev keeps working.
Chugman sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Dudayev is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Chugman is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Dudayev knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Akhmed Dudayev showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Dudayev throws a lazy right hand but Chugman sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Akhmed Dudayev seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Dudayev throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Chugman is looking to clinch.
Dudayev fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Chugman manages to avoid it.
Dudayev ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Chugman moves away.
Dudayev listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Dudayev cracks Chugman with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Dudayev throws a poor cross that misses
and Chugman counters with a shoot takedown. Dudayev fights it but they end up in guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Chugman's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Chugman won't allow Dudayev to sweep him here.
Chugman is fighting to break Dudayev's control of his arms but Dudayev is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Chugman with a nice head shot there.
Chugman has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chugman throwing strikes but missing.
Chugman engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Dudayev looking to hit a scissor sweep but Chugman is one step ahead there.
Chugman stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dudayev swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Klaus Chugman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Chugman won't allow Dudayev to sweep him here.
Chugman trying to move into half guard but instead Dudayev has managed to sweep!
Chugman working a defensive guard here.
Chugman escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Dudayev gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Dudayev looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chugman is striking off his back. Dudayev thinks nothing of it though and passes easily into half guard.
Dudayev content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Akhmed Dudayev is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Klaus Chugman overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Chugman trying to control here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Chugman has a hand on Dudayev's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Dudayev takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Dudayev takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Chugman holds on to Dudayev as tight as he can, avoiding damage.
Chugman can't escape the position.
Dudayev has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Chugman flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dudayev content just to control the position here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Akhmed Dudayev comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Dudayev winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 27:30
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Akhmed Dudayev!
Akhmed Dudayev managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, AVALON, into his post fight interview.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alex Silva (ranked 1824 p4p, 1596 weight class) and Leonard Nimoy (ranked 273 p4p, 246 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Leonard Nimoy enters the cage!
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 21 - 21 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Alex Silva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 20 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Leonard Nimoy!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Sosuke Kotani and Yukihiro Yamamoto.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nimoy throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Nimoy throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nimoy has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Silva finds it's way round the side to connect with Nimoy's head.
 It looks like Leonard Nimoy has been cut.
Silva misses with a hook. Nimoy ducked under it nicely.
Nimoy appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Silva misses with a straight right.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Silva.
Silva misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Silva fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Silva scores with punches from side control.
Silva tries for a kimura but Nimoy is defending well.
Nimoy is trying to control Silva's posture but Silva avoids it.
Nimoy tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Silva wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva is trying to get an arm triangle but Nimoy is defending well.
Silva wants to control but Nimoy is keeping him busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Silva controlling the position.
Silva tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Silva is putting a hurting on Nimoy here, landing some big shots from side control.
The strikes coming from Silva are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
The ground and pound from Silva seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Nimoy takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nimoy is trying to improve his position.
You can see the frustration on Nimoy's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Nimoy 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.
Silva wants to lay and pray for a moment but Nimoy keeps working.
Nimoy is looking to reverse the position.
Silva creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Silva is trying to get an arm triangle but Nimoy is defending well.
Silva landing strikes.
Silva working the strikes but Nimoy uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Silva has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Nice strikes from Silva there.
Silva lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva is keen to just control but Nimoy is a slippery customer.
Nimoy avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Silva.
Nimoy is not content to let Silva control the position.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Silva is thwarting Nimoy's attempts to control the position.
Silva not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Silva in particular looking to stall.
Silva is trying to work for a kimura but Nimoy is defending well.
Silva is trying to work for a kimura but Nimoy is defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Silva is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Nimoy is looking for a sweep. Silva is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Silva looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Silva prevents Nimoy from standing back up.
Silva looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Silva trying to pass the guard but Nimoy defending well.
Silva lands strikes from half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Alex Silva dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Leonard Nimoy'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.
Nimoy displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Silva throws out the jab.
A slow jab from Silva misses its intended target.
Silva tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nimoy was well out of range. Poor timing from Silva.
Silva takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Nimoy just misses with a punch to the body.
Nimoy takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Silva misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nimoy.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Nimoy! But no joy.
Silva takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Silva walks into a straight right hand from Nimoy.
Nimoy paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Silva comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A jab from Nimoy does it's job there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nimoy takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Nimoy takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Silva is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Nimoy can do to turn this around?
Nimoy misses with the combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva throws a lazy uppercut
and Nimoy counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Nimoy avoids the body shot from Silva.
Nimoy is looking for the big counter here.
Silva with a hook.
Nimoy uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Silva.
Nimoy moves away from the strike by Silva.
Silva lands with an uppercut that bounces Nimoy off the cage and back into range.
Silva throws an off balance right hand
and Nimoy counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nimoy throws a hook but Silva avoids it easily.
Alex Silva seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nimoy scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
The fighters circling - Silva throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Silva ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nimoy moves away.
Silva throws a hook to the side of Nimoy's head but Nimoy sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Silva takes a swing at Nimoy's ribcage but misses.
Nimoy connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Silva just misses with a punch to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Silva swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Nimoy counters with a straight right hand.
Silva gets a double leg takedown into Nimoy's guard.
Nimoy is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Silva controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Alex Silva overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Silva slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Nimoy is not content to let Silva control the position.
Silva fails to land a wild elbow strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nimoy stops Silva from passing to mount.
Silva looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Silva wants to control but Nimoy is keeping him busy.
Silva wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Nimoy, who protects the arm well.
Nimoy trying to remain calm as Silva controls from the top position.
Silva has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Silva misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Nimoy is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Silva working the head with strikes.
Silva goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Nimoy rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Silva's guard! Nice work there by Nimoy!
Silva looking for a sweep. Not yet Silva, not yet.
Silva wants to control the position but Nimoy says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Silva gets full guard.
Silva seems keen to control Nimoy's posture.
Silva wants to sweep here but Nimoy controlling him for the moment.
Silva pulls Nimoy in to control the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Alex Silva will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Leonard Nimoy's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Silva keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Nimoy.
The fighters circle momentarily. Silva darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Nimoy throws a jab when Silva was well out of range.
Silva lands a nice looking body shot.
Silva takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Alex Silva is winning the standup battle so far.
Nimoy slaps away a takedown attempt from Silva, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Silva fails to land the takedown.
Silva swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Nimoy counters with a nice uppercut.
Nimoy uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Silva.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nimoy connects with a single shot there.
Nimoy slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Silva swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The crowd cheers as Nimoy lands an impressive looking overhand right. Silva doesn't seem phased though.
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!
Nimoy looks to land a combination but Silva avoids it well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nimoy uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Silva.
Silva throws a hook to the side of Nimoy's head but Nimoy sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Silva throws a right hand that misses
and Nimoy counters with a straight right hand.
Silva scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Silva walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Nimoy fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Nimoy avoids the body shot from Silva.
Leonard Nimoy is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Silva looks to land a left hand but Nimoy moved out of range nicely.
It seemed like Nimoy was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Silva misses with a straight left.
Silva doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Nimoy counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alex Silva. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nimoy takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Nimoy keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Silva walks into a jab.
Leonard Nimoy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva drops his hands momentarily and Nimoy takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Silva with a nice cross.
Silva shoots in for a takedown but Nimoy shows good takedown defense.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Nimoy avoids the body shot from Silva.
Nimoy scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Silva doesn't seem bothered though.
Silva fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Silva misses with a body shot.
Silva misses with an uppercut
and Nimoy counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Nimoy throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Silva throws a predictable looking body shot
and Nimoy cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nimoy lands with a cross.
Nimoy lands the left hand.
Nimoy lands a nice hook to Silva's body. Silva takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Silva fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nimoy manages to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva takes a swing at Nimoy's ribcage but misses.
Silva misses with a takedown
and Nimoy counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Silva throws a lazy uppercut
and Nimoy counters with a straight right hand.
Silva is rocked!
Nimoy digs a good body shot into Silva's ribs.
Oh Silva is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Silva scores with a punch to the head.
Silva seems to have got his legs back now.
Silva ducks under a wild hook from Nimoy.
A jab from Silva misses.
Silva takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Silva rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Nimoy counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nimoy lands with an uppercut that bounces Silva off the cage and back into range.
Silva misses with a left hand
and Nimoy counters with a left to the body.
Silva misses with a body punch
and Nimoy counters with a crisp right hand that drops Silva! Nimoy lets Silva back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nimoy works Silva's body with a nice hook.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silva just misses with a punch to the body.
Nimoy bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Silva's head.
Nimoy drops Silva with a straight right hand, right on the button! Nimoy follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:16 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Leonard Nimoy!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ryan Henderson (ranked 1142 p4p, 1191 weight class) and Ruddo Ryokale (ranked 162 p4p, 168 weight class). Ruddo Ryokale has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 18 - 17 - 2, fighting out of New York, Ryan Henderson !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 24 - 25 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ruddo Ryokale!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Shigeki Sano and Yukihiro Yamamoto.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ryokale gets the takedown into side control.
Ryokale trying to control the action but Henderson is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ryokale wants to control for a moment but Henderson uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ryokale is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Henderson defends it well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Henderson kicks Ryokale off and gets back to his feet.
Henderson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ryokale shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Henderson as he jumps to the side.
Ryokale looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Henderson is fending him off so far but Ryokale persists. Nope, Henderson circles away and we're back to standing.
Henderson scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
It looks like Ruddo Ryokale has been cut.
Ryokale tests Henderson 's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Henderson throws a body shot but no joy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A slow jab from Henderson misses its intended target.
Ryokale tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Henderson misses with the combination.
Ryokale throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Henderson lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Henderson misses with a two punch combination.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ryokale tries to clinch but Henderson moves out of range.
A slow jab from Henderson misses its intended target.
Ryokale tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Ryokale gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Ryan Henderson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ryokale moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Henderson jabs Ryokale right on the nose. Ryokale blinks but takes it well.
Ryokale is looking to land body kicks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Henderson blocks a head kick by Ryokale.
Ryokale looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Ryokale wants to lay and pray for a moment but Henderson keeps working.
Ryokale working over Henderson with some ground and pound. Henderson looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Ryokale missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Still in half guard, Ryokale seems content to control.
Henderson is trying to stand.
Ryokale trying to control from half guard but Henderson is working away.
Ryokale not landing any meaningful shots this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ryokale is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Ryokale misses with a head shot. Henderson uses the momentum to regain guard.
Ryokale trying to control but Henderson is working from the bottom.
Henderson seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Ryokale drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Henderson dives on top into guard.
Ryokale working for a triangle but Henderson defends it easily.
Henderson wants to stand but Ryokale has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ryan Henderson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ruddo Ryokale's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Henderson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Ryokale wants to clinch.
Ryokale misses with a body kick.
Ryokale is trying hard to land a takedown here. Henderson sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Henderson misses with an uppercut. Ryokale saw that one coming.
Ryan Henderson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ryokale tries to bum rush Henderson with a series of wild strikes but Henderson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Henderson lands a really nice looking cross but Ryokale seems unphased.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ryokale uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Henderson .
The crowd cheers as Henderson lands an impressive looking overhand right. Ryokale doesn't seem phased though.
Ryokale throws a body shot but no joy.
Henderson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ryokale.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Henderson lands a nice hook to Ryokale's body. Ryokale takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Henderson throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Henderson looks to land a combination but Ryokale avoids it well.
Ryokale closes the distance and clinches.
Ryokale trying to stall but Henderson improves his position.
Henderson manages to break the clinch.
Ryan Henderson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Henderson throws a right and a left that both miss.
A combination from Henderson does no damage.
Ryokale closes the distance but Henderson moves to the side
and Henderson counters with a nice double leg into guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ryokale is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Henderson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ryokale can do to turn this around?
Ryokale has his foot on Henderson 's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Henderson works his way back into a safe position though.
Ryokale escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Henderson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Henderson wanted to stand there but Ryokale had control of the position.
Ryokale escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Henderson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ryokale looking to control.
Ryokale has his foot on Henderson 's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Henderson works his way back into a safe position though.
Ryokale looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Ryan Henderson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Henderson stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Ryokale fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Henderson on the side of the head.
Ryokale walks into a left hand.
Henderson throws a looping overhand right but Ryokale ducks down to avoid it.
Henderson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Henderson moves out of range of the body kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Henderson lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Ryokale at a distance.
Henderson takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Ryokale shoots in for a takedown but Henderson shows good takedown defense.
Henderson throws a big shot that misses.
Ryokale shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Henderson defends it nicely.
Ryan Henderson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ruddo Ryokale.
Henderson misses with a two punch combination.
Henderson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ryokale manages to avoid it.
Ryokale throws a fast counter high kick but Henderson manages to duck under it in time.
Henderson digs a good body shot into Ryokale's ribs.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Henderson takes a swing at Ryokale's ribcage but misses.
Ryokale looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ryan Henderson dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Ruddo Ryokale's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Ryokale dodges the punch combination from Henderson .
Ryokale takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Henderson misses with a straight right.
Ryan Henderson is winning the standup battle so far.
Henderson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Henderson slaps away a takedown attempt from Ryokale, before circling back to the center of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice defenses there by Ryokale.
Henderson throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Ryokale to counter with a crisp jab.
Ryokale closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Henderson 's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ryokale shoots in for a takedown but Henderson shows good takedown defense.
Ryokale throws a sloppy head kick and Henderson moves out of range easily.
Henderson pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Ryokale back to the cage. Henderson follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Ryokale goes for a double leg but Henderson avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Henderson continues to drive forward.
Ryan Henderson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ruddo Ryokale.
Ryokale ducks under a wild hook from Henderson .
Henderson looks to land a combination but Ryokale avoids it well.
Henderson throws a series of punches but Ryokale avoids them all with ease.
Henderson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ryokale manages to avoid it.
Ryokale dodges the punch combination from Henderson .
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ryokale throws a sloppy head kick and Henderson moves out of range easily.
Henderson connects with a body shot that sends Ryokale's belly button to the back.
Henderson moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Henderson jabs at Ryokale's body.
Henderson tests Ryokale's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Henderson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ryokale.
Ryokale throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ryokale closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
The fighters circling - Ryokale throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Henderson looks to score with a jab to the body but Ryokale is just out of range.
Henderson smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Henderson throws a hook but Ryokale blocks it.
A punch combination from Ryokale misses.
Henderson catches Ryokale with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Henderson throws a poor cross that misses
and Ryokale moves into the clinch.
Henderson wants to get back to striking at distance but Ryokale won't allow it.
Ryokale is trying to break the clinch but Henderson has him pressed against the cage.
Ryokale breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Sloppy strikes from Henderson . Those never looked like landing.
Ruddo Ryokale has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Henderson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Henderson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ryokale.
Ryokale appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Ryokale ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Henderson sets himself, and Ryokale steps forward looking for the clinch! Henderson avoids it this time.
Henderson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ryokale throws out the jab.
Ryokale defending well as Henderson loads up on a big left hand.
Ryokale misses with an uppercut. Henderson saw that one coming.
Ryokale steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Henderson .
Ryokale tries to counter with a clinch but Henderson shakes him off and moves away.
Ryokale throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ryokale fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Henderson avoids it really well and circles away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ryan Henderson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Henderson , winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ryan Henderson !
Ryan Henderson really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Voodoo Nutrition logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Derrick Lewis (ranked 515 p4p, 734 weight class) and Bryan Gracie (ranked 74 p4p, 108 weight class). Gracie has chosen Limp Bizkit - Rollin' as his entrance music. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 20 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Derrick Lewis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Bryan Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Shirou Masuda and Yasuomi Hirokawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gracie feints and as Lewis raises his hands in defense, Gracie changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Gracie drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Gracie jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Lewis 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.
Gracie controls from within his opponent's guard.
Lewis keeping moving, preventing Gracie from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Lewis tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Gracie wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie wants to control but Lewis is keeping him busy.
Gracie goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Lewis has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Gracie but great work by Lewis.
Gracie is looking for a sweep.
Gracie stops Lewis from passing to mount.
Lewis goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Gracie rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Lewis's guard! Nice work there by Gracie!
Gracie trying to control but Lewis is working from the bottom.
Gracie not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
It looks like Gracie might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Gracie drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Lewis manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Gracie has Lewis in his guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Lewis can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Gracie is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Gracie has his foot on Lewis's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Lewis works his way back into a safe position though.
Lewis has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Gracie throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Gracie utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Lewis stands and throws Gracie's legs to the side, diving into side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lewis in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Lewis working away.
Gracie manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Gracie trying to hold on to Lewis's head to control him but Lewis postures up.
Lewis stalling away here and it's allowed Gracie to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Lewis pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gracie is keeping the position for now.
Gracie keeping moving, preventing Lewis from controlling successfully.
Gracie is looking for a triangle but Lewis pushes his legs off easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gracie is trying to control the position but Lewis postures up.
Lewis advances to half guard.
Lewis wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gracie keeps working.
Gracie is trying to get back to full guard.
Gracie wants to control but Lewis is keeping busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gracie might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Lewis haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gracie looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Lewis has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Derrick Lewis will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
A slow jab from Gracie misses its intended target.
Gracie misses with an uppercut
and Lewis counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Gracie gets the takedown into side control.
My spies in Ludus Magnus inform me that Gracie has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Gracie wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Lewis, who protects the arm well.
Gracie working away.
Lewis is looking for a sweep.
Gracie is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Lewis is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lewis manages to get back to half guard.
Lewis is looking to control Gracie's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Lewis avoid being mounted?
Gracie wants to control but Lewis is keeping him busy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lewis makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Lewis.
Lewis is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Gracie is aware though and is defending well.
Gracie stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lewis swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Lewis is trying to control the position but Gracie postures up.
Gracie drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Gracie jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Gracie content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Lewis has locked up a guillotine! Lewis's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Gracie is holding on here and Lewis must be using up a lot of energy. Gracie has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Lewis gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Derrick Lewis!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Cassus Fett (ranked 1177 p4p, 1481 weight class) and Roman Ship (ranked 62 p4p, 75 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 17 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Cassus Fett!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 22 - 1, fighting out of London, Roman Ship!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Shirou Masuda and Taro Takaoka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fett misses with a left hand
and Ship counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Fett keeping full guard, as Ship tries to pass.
Fett looking to control.
Fett wants to sweep here but Ship controlling him for the moment.
Fett is looking for a triangle but Ship pushes his legs off easily.
Ship trying to control but Fett is working from the bottom.
Ship engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ship sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Fett's guard.
Fett is trying to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fett manages to get to full guard.
Ship trying to control the position from guard on top but Fett is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fett 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.
Ship looking to sit in guard and control but Fett gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Ship is looking for a triangle here but Fett uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
You can see the frustration on Ship's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fett wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ship keeps working.
Ship is looking to regain half guard here but Fett keeps moving and retains side control.
Fett goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Ship has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Fett but great work by Ship.
Ship wants to control but Fett is keeping him busy.
Fett wants to control but Ship postures up.
Fett is looking to regain half guard here but Ship keeps moving and retains side control.
Ship tries to move to mount but Fett blocks the move with his legs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ship takes a little break here. Fett wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Ship wants to control but Fett is keeping him busy.
Fett throwing some weak shots from the bottom that do no damage.
Fett is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Ship tries to move into full mount but can't pass Fett's legs.
Ship is looking to take a break and control but Fett is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Ship tries for a kimura but Fett is defending well.
Fett is looking for a sweep.
Fett is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Fett is defending against the submission attempts here by Ship.
Ship is trying to control. Fett wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ship is looking for a kimura here.
Ship is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Roman Ship dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Fett looks to throw the jab but Ship is out of range.
Fett fails to land with a series of punches.
Ship moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Ship keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Fett cracks Ship with a good jab.
The crowd cheers as Fett lands an impressive looking overhand right. Ship doesn't seem phased though.
Ship takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Ship defending well as Fett loads up on a big left hand.
Ship throws out a powerful jab.
Fett cracks Ship with a good jab.
A swing and a miss from Fett.
Fett throws a hook but Ship blocks it.
Ship drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Fett defends it well.
Some wild striking there from Fett.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fett loads up on a big right hand but Ship slips the punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Fett.
Fett throws out a loose jab but Ship uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ship on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
A slow jab from Fett misses its intended target.
Ship uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Fett.
Ship is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Fett looks to throw the jab but Ship is out of range.
Fett misses with an uppercut.
Ship lands a jab to the nose.
Ship displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Fett throws out the jab.
Ship drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Fett defends it well.
Fett throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fett displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ship throws out the jab.
Fett throws a hook to the side of Ship's head but Ship sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ship is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Fett catches Ship with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fett shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fett is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Ship trying to hold on to Fett's head to control him but Fett postures up.
Ship is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Fett scores with a couple of nice shots.
Fett is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Ship avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Fett.
Fett is trying to control the action in half guard but Ship is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Fett is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ship can do to turn this around?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fett thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Fett seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Fett thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Ship's head.
Ship has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Deathsquad. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Fett is nestled in close to Ship, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Ship looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Fett is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Ship doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Fett.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fett not landing any meaningful shots this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ship wants to improve his position but Fett is controlling well.
Fett missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Fett lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Ship tries to roll over but Fett keeps him under control.
Fett is nestled in close to Ship, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Fett trying to control the action but Ship is working from the bottom.
Fett is trying to work for a kimura but Ship is defending well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Cassus Fett dominated that second round.
That's time! Fett's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Fett bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Fett cracks Ship with a big right hand but Ship just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
It looks like Roman Ship has been cut.
Fett is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Ship knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Fett wants to control but Ship is keeping him busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fett throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Fett scoring with punches from side control.
Fett takes a little break here. Ship wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fett wants to control but Ship is keeping him busy.
Fett connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Ship some visible discomfort.
Fett working the ground and pound from side control.
Ship struggling a bit here.
Cassus Fett overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Fett is looking to take a break and control but Ship is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ship is trying to control Fett's posture but Fett avoids it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Ship taking punishment in the form of punches.
Fett is chipping away with strikes.
The cut above Roman Ship's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Ship takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Roman Ship's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Roman Ship's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:42 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Cassus Fett!
Cassus Fett was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Bruce Chang (ranked 686 p4p, 1137 weight class) and Reijo Halli (ranked 105 p4p, 160 weight class). Chang comes to the cage accompanied by Kung Fu Fighting ft. Fatboy Slim. Halli has chosen Clint Eastwood - Gorillaz as his entrance music. Reijo Halli has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 23 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Bruce Chang!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Reijo Halli!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Yukihiro Shimada and Ren Mimura.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Halli.
Chang throwing a counter right hand but Halli manages to avoid it.
Chang throws a hook to the side of Halli's head but Halli sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Halli wants to clinch.
Halli ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Chang moves into range and connects with a jab.
A left lands for Halli.
Chang dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Halli. That did some damage!
Halli takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
It looks like Reijo Halli has been cut.
Halli's jab looks to have found its range, popping Chang under the eye.
Chang misses with a right hand
and Halli counters with a nice double leg into side control. Chang won't be happy with that.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Halli remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Halli wants to lay and pray for a moment but Chang keeps working.
Chang tries to bench press Halli off him but Halli keeps the position.
Halli is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Chang will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Halli is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Chang looks calm but he's in trouble here. Halli gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Chang is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Halli lets go of the hold and Chang can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Reijo Halli!
In his post fight interview, Reijo Halli started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ricky Thompson (ranked 641 p4p, 1053 weight class) and Jarkko Ahola (ranked 36 p4p, 57 weight class). Jarkko Ahola told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 26 - 15 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ricky Thompson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jarkko Ahola!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Ren Mimura and Yukihiro Shimada.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thompson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Ahola connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
We've been informed that Ahola has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Thompson takes one on the button.
Thompson walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Thompson on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Ahola throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Thompson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Thompson tries to counter with a takedown but Ahola is quick to defend against it.
Ahola waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Thompson.
Ahola ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Thompson moves away.
Ahola looks to score with a jab to the body but Thompson is just out of range.
Ahola fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Thompson looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Thompson shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Ahola defends it nicely.
Ahola dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ahola keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Ahola thuds a left hand into Thompson's body.
Thompson misses with a two punch combination.
A big left from Thompson misses.
A slow jab from Ahola misses its intended target.
Thompson throws a nice looking combination but Ahola bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Ahola throws a hook to the side of Thompson's head but Thompson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ahola keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ricky Thompson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Thompson slips under a jab from Ahola.
Thompson on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Thompson gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Jarkko Ahola is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Thompson misses with a double jab.
Thompson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ahola.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ahola cracks a nice hook into Thompson's ribs.
Ahola throws a lazy right hand but Thompson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ahola loads up on a big right hand but Thompson slips the punch.
Thompson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Ahola throws a hook but Thompson avoids it easily.
Thompson tries to counter with a takedown but Ahola is quick to defend against it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ahola throws a hook to the side of Thompson's head but Thompson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nice body punch from Ahola.
A lazy left from Ahola finds it's target.
Thompson on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Thompson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Ahola jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jab by Ahola.
Thompson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Ahola tries to counter by closing the distance.
Thompson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ahola lands a glancing blow to the side of Thompson's head.
Ahola swings for the body but Thompson moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ahola ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ahola scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Thompson walks into a straight right hand from Ahola.
Ahola throws a jab but it's blocked by Thompson.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Thompson.
Thompson controls the position.
Ahola struggling a bit here.
Ahola defending against the ground and pound.
Thompson misses with the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Thompson lands an elbow.
Thompson tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Thompson is working Ahola over with some ground and pound from side control.
The strikes coming from Thompson are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Thompson has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Sloppy strikes there by Thompson.
Thompson misses with the ground and pound.
Thompson lands a few punches from side control.
Thompson scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Ahola to see if he's OK.
Thompson working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Ahola defending against the ground and pound.
Ahola regains half guard, as Thompson was trying to land strikes.
Ahola wants to control but Thompson is keeping busy and won't allow it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jarkko Ahola dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Ahola looks to throw the jab but Thompson is out of range.
Ahola has closed the distance and engaged Thompson in a clinch.
Ahola pushes Thompson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ahola fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Thompson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Thompson has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Ahola clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Ahola has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Thompson struggling to land strikes to the head as Ahola covers up.
Ahola is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Thompson off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Thompson misses with an elbow to the head.
Thompson throws a series of strikes and Ahola wriggles onto his back, so he's now mounted. He's in real trouble here.
Thompson raining down shots from the mount!
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!
Thompson looking to control but Ahola is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thompson thowing shots but they're missing.
Thompson sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Thompson throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Ahola because Thompson loaded up on that one.
Ahola is bucking up trying to escape but Thompson cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Ahola tries to hold on but Thompson pushes him away.
Thompson thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Thompson lands a heavy elbow.
Poor strikes thrown by Thompson there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Ahola is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thompson scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Ahola?
It looks like Jarkko Ahola has been cut.
Thompson sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Ahola is bucking up trying to escape but Thompson cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Thompson breaks from Ahola's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Thompson wants to control the pace but Ahola is squirming around nicely.
Thompson raining down shots from the mount!
Ahola is rocked!
Thompson thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Thompson lands a big shot to the head and Ahola winces in pain. He's tapped out due to strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Ricky Thompson!
Ricky Thompson really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Voodoo Nutrition logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Wanderson Machado (ranked 39 p4p, 59 weight class) and Sven Torvik (ranked 3 p4p, 5 weight class). Machado comes to the cage accompanied by El Barrio. Torvik is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: MUPP & Sadfriendd - BLOODY!. Sven Torvik will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 29 - 8 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Wanderson Machado!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 22 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sven Torvik!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Shirou Masuda and Yukihiro Shimada.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Torvik lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
It looks like Wanderson Machado has been cut.
Machado misses the body punch
and Torvik counters with a nice uppercut.
Machado takes a jab right on the kisser.
Machado takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Torvik is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Torvik takes one to the chin there.
It looks like Sven Torvik has been cut.
Torvik just misses with a punch to the body.
Machado takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Machado throws a shot from downtown. Torvik moves away and avoids it.
Machado fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Torvik lands a nice hook to Machado's body. Machado takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Torvik misses with a shot to the body
and Machado counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Machado uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Torvik.
Machado staying out of range there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Machado throws a hook to the side of Torvik's head but Torvik sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Torvik throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Machado sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A quick step to the side and Machado tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Torvik moves out of range of the strikes.
Torvik misses with a left hand
and Machado connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Torvik fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Machado manages to avoid it.
Torvik throws a body shot but no joy.
Torvik lands with a good body shot.
Torvik has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Sven Torvik seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Machado jabs Torvik to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Torvik misses with a looping right.
Machado uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Torvik.
Machado uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Torvik has time to react.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Torvik lands a right hook to the body.
Torvik throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Machado on the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Machado ducks under a wild hook from Torvik.
Machado misses with a wild body shot.
Torvik just misses with a punch to the body.
Machado keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Torvik just misses with a punch to the body.
Torvik swings away with a body shot that misses
and Machado counters with a nice kick to the body.
Torvik misses with a hook.
Torvik thuds a left hand into Machado's body.
Machado throws a series of punches but Torvik moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Machado is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Torvik ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Machado moves away.
A counter left hand to the body from Machado misses its target.
Machado misses the body punch
and Torvik connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Machado lands a jab to Torvik's midsection.
Torvik throws a jab but it's blocked by Machado.
Torvik throws a body shot but no joy.
Machado throwing a counter right hand but Torvik manages to avoid it.
Machado ducks under a wild hook from Torvik.
Machado is looking to slow Torvik down with leg kicks.
Torvik throws a shot from downtown. Machado moves away and avoids it.
Donk. Torvik catches Machado right on the button with a cross.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Torvik crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Machado - the referee stops the clock and Torvik gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Machado. Torvik manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
A swing and a miss from Machado.
Torvik ducks under a wild hook from Machado.
Torvik punishes Machado's body with a nice straight punch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Torvik rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Machado counters with a nice body kick.
Torvik lands a nice shot to the body.
Torvik looks to throw the jab but Machado is out of range.
Machado tries to land a front kick but Torvik steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Machado works the jab nicely.
Machado comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Torvik steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Machado.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Sven Torvik will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action!
Machado throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Torvik counters with a stiff right hand.
Machado takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Machado slips under a jab from Torvik.
A counter left hand to the body from Machado misses its target.
Machado uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Torvik.
The crowd cheers as Torvik lands an impressive looking overhand right. Machado doesn't seem phased though.
Torvik lands a jab to Machado's midsection.
Torvik ducks under a wild hook from Machado.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Machado dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Torvik. That did some damage!
Machado keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Machado tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Torvik was well out of range. Poor timing from Machado.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Torvik! But no joy.
Torvik looks to land a right hand but Machado moved out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Machado takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Machado on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Torvik bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Machado's head.
Torvik scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Torvik waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Machado.
Torvik avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Machado might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Machado lands a right hook to the body.
Torvik throws a hook to the side of Machado's head but Machado sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Torvik misses with an uppercut.
Torvik has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Machado moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Machado on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Wanderson Machado's cut is getting worse.
Machado on the wrong end of a nice jab.
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!
Torvik blocks a jab.
Torvik swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Machado thinks about countering with a body kick.
Machado keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Torvik.
It looked like Machado was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Torvik.
Wanderson Machado has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Torvik misses the jab.
Torvik throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Machado finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Torvik cracks Machado with an open hand slap.
Machado throws a shot to the body.
Jab by Machado.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Machado scores with a hook to the body. Torvik takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Torvik misses with a looping left.
Machado turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Machado misses with an uppercut. Torvik saw that one coming.
Torvik walks into a left hand.
That has opened up Sven Torvik's cut even more.
Torvik uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Machado.
Machado misses with a lunging right hand
and Torvik counters with a right hand to the body.
Torvik misses with an uppercut
and Machado counters with a nice body kick.
Torvik is breathing heavily.
Machado connects with a solid leg kick.
Sven Torvik seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Torvik checks a leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Machado lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Torvik throws a right hand that misses
and Machado counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Torvik throws a hook but Machado avoids it easily.
It appears Machado was looking to counter with a kick there.
Machado lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Machado uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Torvik.
Machado lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
The cut above Sven Torvik's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Torvik misses with a body shot
and Torvik takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Machado takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Torvik thows a left - swing and a miss!
Machado is looking to counter punch.
Torvik scores with a jab to the jaw.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Wanderson Machado will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Machado falls off balance throwing a combination
and Torvik counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Torvik lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Machado at a distance.
A solid leg kick lands there for Machado.
Torvik throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Machado sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A big left from Machado misses.
Machado moves away from the strike by Torvik.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Machado throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Machado on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Machado with a nice cross.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Machado uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Torvik.
Machado fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Torvik manages to avoid it.
It seemed like Torvik was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Machado misses with a head kick.
Machado takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Machado wants to slow Torvik down by chopping away at his legs.
Torvik swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Torvik tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Machado was well out of range. Poor timing from Torvik.
Machado misses with a hook.
Torvik is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Machado.
Torvik changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Machado ducks under a wild hook from Torvik.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Torvik throws a body punch but Machado moves out of range.
Machado jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Torvik looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Machado works over Torvik's head and body with a nice combination.
Torvik chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Machado can pounce on him.
Torvik swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Torvik gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Torvik keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Machado.
Torvik cracks Machado with a good jab.
Torvik rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Machado counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Sven Torvik's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Machado lands a jab.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Sven Torvik's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:09 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Wanderson Machado!
A victorious Wanderson Machado thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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pop
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