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HFC 38:Taranin vs Caceres PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Islam Ali (ranked 5051 p4p, 6033 weight class) and Curtis Johnson (ranked 487 p4p, 520 weight class). Curtis Johnson has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Islam Ali's chin.
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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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 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Islam Ali!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Curtis Johnson!
The judges for this bout are Valeri Chadov, Aleksei Zolotukhin and Illya Tyunina.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnson slips under a jab.
Despite the aggression on Johnson's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Ali throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Johnson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ali fails in his attempt to clinch.
Ali throws a jab when Johnson was well out of range.
Johnson is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Ali with a body shot.
Ali tries to clinch but Johnson is having none of it.
Johnson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Johnson misses with a straight right.
Ali goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ali misses with a hook.
A shot to the body from Ali misses
and Johnson counters with a three punch combo that has Ali backing up. Ali nods at Johnson to acknowledge the strikes.
Johnson drops Ali with a left right combo! Johnson follows him down to the ground into side control.
 Ali is rocked!
 It looks like Islam Ali has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Johnson decides to stand back up. Johnson steps back and let's Ali get back to his feet.
Oh Ali is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Ali uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice body kick there by Ali.
Johnson is looking for an opening here. He's unloaded a big left hand that catches Ali flush on the jaw and sends him tumbling to the canvas! Ali is out cold! Johnson holds back from landing any unnecessary shots to his unconscious opponent, as the referee reacts slowly to the situation. A brutal knockout and then some excellent sportsmanship - this guy is my new favorite fighter!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:07 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Curtis Johnson!
Curtis Johnson got down on his knees post fight and begged the management for a title shot. 'Please, I want that title shot so bad! Give it to me!'
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Kwok Guo (ranked 5466 p4p, 3579 weight class) and Kumshot Chimaev (ranked 517 p4p, 423 weight class). Kumshot Chimaev has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Kwok Guo's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kwok Guo!
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, Kumshot Chimaev!
The judges for this bout are Igor Prikhodko, Fedor Mirinova and Aleksandr Martynov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chimaev fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Chimaev throws a nice looking combination but Guo bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Chimaev defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Guo.
Guo dives in for a single leg takedown but Chimaev sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Chimaev gets control of Guo's arms and successfully pulls guard. Chimaev will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Chimaev pulls Guo in close to prevent any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Guo postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
We've been hearing that Guo has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Chimaev lands a couple of decent looking body shots there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chimaev looking for a sweep. Not yet Chimaev, not yet.
Chimaev working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Guo has passed into half guard!
Chimaev wants to get back to full guard.
Guo is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Guo trying to pass the guard but Chimaev defending well.
Guo winds up and cracks Chimaev with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Guo trying to control the action but Chimaev is working from the bottom.
Chimaev wants to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Guo looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Guo is thwarting Chimaev's attempts to control the position.
Guo trying to control the action but Chimaev is working from the bottom.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Guo shoots in for a double leg but Chimaev sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kwok Guo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Chimaev.
As Chimaev tries to get set, Guo tries to push him back and clinch up but Chimaev manages to avoid the attempt.
Chimaev looks for a takedown but Guo sprawls well.
Guo defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Chimaev.
Chimaev moves into the clinch.
Guo jumps guard but Chimaev stands there with Guo around his waist. Guo gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Chimaev breaks from the clinch.
Guo closes the distance and clinches up with Chimaev, looking for a takedown. Guo pushes Chimaev against the cage but Chimaev circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Chimaev looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Chimaev darts in and clinches Guo up against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Guo is trying to push Chimaev away but Chimaev has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Guo gets control of Chimaev's arms and successfully pulls guard. Guo will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Guo is breathing heavily.
Chimaev looking to sit in guard and control but Guo gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Chimaev keeping full guard, as Guo tries to pass.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Chimaev looking for a sweep. Not yet Chimaev, not yet.
Guo avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Guo wants to pass the guard but Chimaev is keeping the position.
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 Kwok Guo will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Chimaev has taken the fight to the clinch.
Chimaev scores with a shot to the side of Guo's head.
Chimaev makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Guo gets control of Chimaev's arms and successfully pulls guard. Guo will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Guo is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Chimaev really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Guo. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Chimaev pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Guo is keeping the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Guo is on top in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Guo postures up and lands a big shot to Chimaev's brow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Guo trying to control the position from guard on top but Chimaev is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Guo decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Chimaev, up you get!
Guo shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Guo leaves Chimaev with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Guo shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Chimaev as he avoids it easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Chimaev! But no joy.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Guo is looking to clinch but Chimaev is avoiding it.
Guo doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Chimaev moves into the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kwok Guo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chimaev taking a breather.
Chimaev is trying to pull guard but Guo turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Chimaev escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kumshot Chimaev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Guo tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Chimaev drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Guo defends it well.
Chimaev shoots in for a takedown but Guo shows good takedown defense.
Guo is looking to counter the offense by Chimaev and move into the clinch.
Chimaev fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Nice sprawl there from Guo as Chimaev shoots in.
Chimaev has a takedown stuffed.
Guo tries to counter with a takedown but Chimaev is quick to defend against it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Guo shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Chimaev sprawls well. Chimaev wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Guo gets slowly back to his feet.
Chimaev looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Guo is fending him off so far but Chimaev persists. Nope, Guo circles away and we're back to standing.
Chimaev shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Guo as he jumps to the side.
Chimaev closes the distance and clinches.
Guo can't get the takedown.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Chimaev as Guo tries to tie him up.
Chimaev manages to break the clinch.
Chimaev clinches up against the cage.
Chimaev pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Chimaev looking to land some kicks to the body here.
No luck for Chimaev with that takedown attempt.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Guo tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Chimaev defends well and Guo ends up having to push Chimaev into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Guo is trying to drag Chimaev to the mat but Chimaev just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Chimaev manages to break the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kumshot Chimaev showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Guo stuffs the takedown attempt from Chimaev. Chimaev gets slowly back to his feet.
Chimaev shoots in but Guo avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Chimaev clinches.
Guo dodges an elbow strike from Chimaev.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Guo letting Chimaev take a breather here.
Chimaev is trying to break free.
Chimaev has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Guo avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Kwok Guo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kumshot Chimaev.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Guo is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Chimaev is keeping busy.
Chimaev tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Guo just stands there and leans against the cage.
Chimaev breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Guo shoots in looking for a takedown. Chimaev tries to sprawl out of it but Guo keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Chimaev manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Chimaev darts in looking for a takedown but Guo gets double underhooks and turns Chimaev into the cage.
As Chimaev looks to move away, Guo throws a big counter combo but Chimaev just gets out of the way.
Chimaev swats away the attempt to clinch by Guo.
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.
Chimaev goes for a double leg but Guo avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Guo continues to drive forward.
Chimaev takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Chimaev clinches.
Guo fails to pull guard.
Guo gets underhooks to prevent Chimaev's takedown attempt.
Guo looking to stall.
Chimaev drops down looking for an ankle pick but Guo pulls his leg out and moves away.
Chimaev misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Guo blocks a head kick by Chimaev.
Guo misses with a series of wild punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chimaev with a lazy takedown attempt
and Guo counters with a thumping low kick.
Chimaev misses with a head kick.
Guo fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Chimaev avoids it really well and circles away.
Chimaev has a takedown stuffed.
Guo shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Chimaev but Chimaev pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Chimaev tries to counter by closing the distance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chimaev stuffs the takedown attempt from Guo. Guo gets slowly back to his feet.
Chimaev looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Guo is fending him off so far but Chimaev persists. Nope, Guo circles away and we're back to standing.
Chimaev moves into the clinch.
Chimaev has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Guo after a bit of a struggle.
Chimaev stalling the fight.
Chimaev breaks the clinch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Guo has his takedown stuffed
and Chimaev counters with a two punch combo.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kumshot Chimaev comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Chimaev 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 Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 28:29
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 28:29
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kumshot Chimaev!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Matt Seal (ranked 5773 p4p, 2364 weight class) and Steve Louis (ranked 247 p4p, 142 weight class). Matt Seal could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Steve Louis's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Matt Seal!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Steve Louis!
The judges for this bout are Konstantin Menshow, Igor Prikhodko and Fedor Mirinova.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Louis fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Seal avoids it really well and circles away.
Seal throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Seal throws a good cross that connects.
Seal lands with an overhand left.
 Louis is rocked!
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Louis has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Louis.
Seal seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Louis is still on wobbly legs! Can Seal finish him?
Seal steps into range and unloads a brutal right left combo! Louis is out on his feet! Seal sets himself and nearly takes Louis's head off with a straight right, sending him crashing to the mat! Wow, that was nasty... but awesome! Wooo!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Matt Seal!
Matt Seal decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Djordje Stankovic (ranked 2475 p4p, 2826 weight class) and Vincenzo Oliveira (ranked 358 p4p, 394 weight class). Stankovic's entrance music is Post Malone ft. 21 Savage - rockstar. A fine choice. 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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BJJ Blue Belt
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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 4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Djordje Stankovic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Vincenzo Oliveira!
The judges for this bout are Ivan Kurochkin, Valeri Chadov and Aleksandr Martynov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Oliveira lands a right hook to the body.
No joy there for Oliveira, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A little feinted left hand from Stankovic on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Vincenzo Oliveira seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Oliveira takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Oliveira misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Stankovic counters with a straight right hand.
Oliveira pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Oliveira misses with a hook. Stankovic ducked under it nicely.
Stankovic tries to clinch up
and Oliveira counters with a straight right hand.
Oliveira slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Oliveira is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Stankovic thuds a left hand into Oliveira's body.
Oliveira uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Oliveira throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Oliveira connects with a crisp jab.
Stankovic walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Oliveira dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Stankovic throws a lazy uppercut
and Oliveira counters with a stiff right hand.
Oliveira fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Oliveira is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Stankovic had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Oliveira scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Stankovic slips a jab from Oliveira.
Stankovic needs to keep his hands up - Oliveira had a free shot at his head there.
Oliveira misses the jab.
Oliveira misses with an uppercut.
Oliveira goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A counter left hand to the body from Stankovic misses its target.
Oliveira ducks under a wild hook from Stankovic.
Stankovic tries to land a leg kick but Oliveira saw it coming and moves away.
Oliveira takes one on the button.
Oliveira throws a jab when Stankovic was well out of range.
Oliveira moves into the clinch.
Oliveira slows down the pace here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Oliveira misses with a body punch.
Stankovic prevents a body shot from Oliveira.
Stankovic is trying to push Oliveira away but Oliveira has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Oliveira misses with a punch to the body.
Oliveira tries a body shot but Stankovic blocks it.
A right handed body shot lands from Oliveira.
Oliveira wants to stall.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Oliveira.
Stankovic blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Stankovic working hard to break the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Stankovic.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stankovic wants to break free but Oliveira has control.
Oliveira can't find room to land a body shot as Stankovic controls the action.
Stankovic prevents a body shot from Oliveira.
Oliveira tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Stankovic's elbow.
Oliveira lands a nice shot to the body.
Oliveira goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Oliveira tries to work over Stankovic's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Stankovic lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Oliveira lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Oliveira goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Oliveira has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Stankovic seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Oliveira can turn it around.
Stankovic tries to break the clinch but Oliveira is controlling the position.
Oliveira content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Stankovic working hard to break the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Oliveira struggles to land a body shot inside as Stankovic controls his hands.
Stankovic tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Oliveira struggles to land a body shot inside as Stankovic controls his hands.
Oliveira lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Stankovic or not.
Oliveira misses with some punches.
Oliveira swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Oliveira missing with knees to the body.
Oliveira can't find room to land a body shot as Stankovic controls the action.
Stankovic manages to break the clinch.
Oliveira lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Stankovic at a distance.
Oliveira slips under a jab.
Oliveira pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Stankovic fires out a quick counter leg kick but Oliveira just manages to avoid it.
Oliveira bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Stankovic's head backwards.
Oliveira fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Stankovic has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Vincenzo Oliveira dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Oliveira scores with a body shot.
Jab, jab by Oliveira - just one landing.
Stankovic takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Oliveira lands with an overhand left.
Stankovic misses with a few strikes there.
Oliveira misses with an uppercut.
Stankovic fails with an attempt to clinch.
Stankovic takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Oliveira's jab looks to have found its range, popping Stankovic under the eye.
Oliveira has managed to clinch.
Oliveira tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Stankovic prevents a body shot from Oliveira.
Stankovic throws a head punch that misses.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Stankovic creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Good body shot from Oliveira.
Oliveira has Stankovic pushed against the cage.
Stankovic gets through Oliveira's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Stankovic looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Oliveira just leaning against Stankovic, taking a breather.
Oliveira has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Oliveira goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Oliveira misses with a punch to the body.
Oliveira goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Oliveira struggles to land a body shot inside as Stankovic controls his hands.
Stankovic throws a head punch that misses.
Stankovic wants to break the clinch but can't.
Oliveira looking to slow down the pace here.
Oliveira keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Stankovic's efforts to push away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A shot in the inside from Stankovic.
Oliveira tries a body shot but Stankovic blocks it.
Oliveira goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Stankovic working hard to break the clinch.
Oliveira taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Oliveira stalling in the clinch.
Oliveira controlling the action here for a moment.
Oliveira receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
Oliveira lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Oliveira tries to throw a body punch but Stankovic avoids it by throwing Oliveira back against the cage.
Oliveira has Stankovic pressed against the cage, preventing Stankovic from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Oliveira digs a right hand underneath Stankovic's ribcage. Stankovic let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Stankovic wants to break free but Oliveira has control.
Oliveira can't find room to land a body shot as Stankovic controls the action.
Oliveira manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Stankovic.
Stankovic looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Oliveira goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Oliveira stalling in the clinch but Stankovic improves position.
Oliveira stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Stankovic tries to break the clinch but Oliveira is controlling the position.
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.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Oliveira.
Oliveira lands with a light punch inside.
Oliveira lands a hook that snaps the head of Stankovic backwards.
Oliveira doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Oliveira keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Stankovic's efforts to push away.
Stankovic is trying to break the clinch but Oliveira is controlling him.
Stankovic wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Vincenzo Oliveira seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Oliveira tries to work over Stankovic's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Stankovic blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Oliveira keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Stankovic's efforts to push away.
Oliveira tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Stankovic's elbow.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Vincenzo Oliveira showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Oliveira throws a jab when Stankovic was well out of range.
It looked like Stankovic wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Stankovic connects with a jab.
Stankovic seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
A swing and a miss from Oliveira.
It looked like Stankovic wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Oliveira walks into a stiff left hand from Stankovic.
Vincenzo Oliveira seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Oliveira misses with a wild combination.
Stankovic throwing a counter right hand but Oliveira manages to avoid it.
Oliveira moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Stankovic moves into range and connects with a jab.
 It looks like Vincenzo Oliveira has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oliveira slips under a jab.
Stankovic takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Stankovic misses with an uppercut.
Oliveira is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Stankovic with a body shot.
A swing and a miss from Oliveira.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Oliveira throws a shot to the body.
Oliveira throws out a powerful jab.
Oliveira lands with a thumping leg kick.
Good shot there by Stankovic.
Decent striking displayed by Oliveira there.
Stankovic moves out of range as Oliveira strikes.
Stankovic throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Oliveira sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Stankovic looks to score with a jab to the body but Oliveira is just out of range.
Stankovic shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Oliveira tries to bum rush Stankovic with a series of wild strikes but Stankovic uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Oliveira bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Stankovic's head backwards.
Some wild striking there from Stankovic.
Oliveira doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stankovic's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Oliveira connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Stankovic scrambles back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stankovic cracks Oliveira with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Oliveira keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Stankovic throws a hook but Oliveira blocks it.
Oliveira throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Stankovic was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Oliveira rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Stankovic moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Stankovic has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Stankovic there as he acknowledges the shot.
Oliveira jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Stankovic throws a series of punches but Oliveira avoids them all with ease.
Oliveira displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Oliveira paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Oliveira sizes up Stankovic with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Stankovic looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Stankovic moves out of range of the strikes.
Stankovic was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stankovic shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Oliveira is looking to slow Stankovic down with leg kicks.
Stankovic wants to clinch.
Oliveira displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Stankovic throws out the jab.
Stankovic scores with the left hand. Oliveira knows he should have avoided that one.
Stankovic steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Oliveira.
Oliveira fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Oliveira lands a body shot.
Oliveira works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Oliveira tries to land a body kick
and Stankovic counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Oliveira ducks under a wild hook from Stankovic.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Stankovic misses.
The fighters circle momentarily. Oliveira darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Oliveira connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Oliveira throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Oliveira swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Stankovic counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Oliveira pushes Stankovic up against the cage in a clinch.
Stankovic is looking to break free of the clinch but Oliveira has double underhooks.
Djordje Stankovic has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Oliveira doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Oliveira misses with a punch to the body.
Oliveira misses with a body punch.
Stankovic lands a body shot.
Oliveira swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Oliveira struggles to land a body shot inside as Stankovic controls his hands.
And that's the end of the fight!
Vincenzo Oliveira comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Oliveira has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 27:30
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vincenzo Oliveira!
Vincenzo Oliveira took his opportunity to call for a title shot in his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Methodios McIntyre (ranked 1911 p4p, 2551 weight class) and Andrey Rykov (ranked 286 p4p, 366 weight class). McIntyre comes to the cage accompanied by Gallantry. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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World class MT
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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 4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Methodios McIntyre!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Andrey Rykov!
The judges for this bout are Ivan Kurochkin, Dmitry Maklakov and Valeri Chadov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McIntyre swings widly with a right hand
and Rykov counters with a stiff right hand.
McIntyre moves out of range as Rykov strikes.
Rykov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rykov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McIntyre moves away.
Good shot there by Rykov.
Rykov slips a jab from McIntyre.
McIntyre misses with a straight right.
McIntyre has Rykov up against the cage in a clinch.
McIntyre swings wildly with an uppercut but Rykov uses good head movement to avoid it.
McIntyre lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
McIntyre with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
McIntyre has a couple of punches blocked by Rykov.
McIntyre tries to throw a body punch but Rykov avoids it by throwing McIntyre back against the cage.
McIntyre tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
McIntyre goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
McIntyre can't find room to land a body shot as Rykov controls the action.
Rykov looking to stall.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rykov stalling in the clinch but McIntyre improves position.
Rykov seems frustrated at his inability to get double underhooks.
Rykov lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
McIntyre tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rykov's elbow.
Rykov tries to break the clinch but McIntyre is controlling the position.
A head punch on the inside from McIntyre fails to land.
McIntyre lands with a right to the head.
McIntyre lands a body punch in the clinch.
Rykov is trying to push McIntyre away but McIntyre has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Rykov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Rykov with a jab.
Rykov's coach down at St Petersburg MMA Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Rykov's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Methodios McIntyre seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rykov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
McIntyre cracks Rykov with an open hand slap.
Rykov tries to bum rush McIntyre with a series of wild strikes but McIntyre uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Rykov takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Rykov lands with a nice body punch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McIntyre scores with a jab to the body.
McIntyre misses with a wild body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McIntyre avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Rykov moves out of range as McIntyre throws a body kick.
Rykov avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Rykov looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
McIntyre throws a low kick but it's checked well by Rykov.
It seemed like Rykov was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A chopping leg kick lands by McIntyre.
Rykov scores with a jab. McIntyre acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
McIntyre rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Rykov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jab, jab by Rykov - just one landing.
A chopping leg kick lands by McIntyre.
McIntyre lands a slapping body shot.
Rykov scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Rykov takes a jab right on the kisser.
McIntyre tries to clinch but Rykov moves out of range.
McIntyre throws a sloppy head kick and Rykov moves out of range easily.
McIntyre on the wrong end of a nice hook.
McIntyre connects with the punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rykov throws a lazy right hand but McIntyre sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Rykov throws a combination but it was largely blocked by McIntyre.
Rykov throws a lazy right hand but McIntyre sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Rykov drops his hands momentarily and McIntyre takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
McIntyre ducks under a wild hook from Rykov.
McIntyre tries a low kick but Rykov avoids it.
Rykov works the jab nicely.
McIntyre misses with a body shot.
McIntyre scores with a jab to the body.
Rykov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A nice inside leg kick there by McIntyre. That's going to slow Rykov down.
We've been told by McIntyre's head coaches at The Quarry that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
McIntyre scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
McIntyre misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Rykov takes one to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rykov looks to land a right hand but McIntyre moved out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McIntyre stuns Rykov with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
McIntyre throws a push kick but Rykov slaps the foot to one side.
McIntyre tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Rykov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A counter left hand to the body from McIntyre misses its target.
Rykov moves out of range of the body kick from McIntyre.
McIntyre lands with a straight right. Rykov didn't see that one coming.
McIntyre misses the body punch
and Rykov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
McIntyre uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rykov.
Rykov scores with a nice strike.
McIntyre takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Sloppy strikes from McIntyre. Those never looked like landing.
McIntyre catches Rykov with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McIntyre displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rykov throws out the jab.
McIntyre keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rykov.
Rykov misses with a hook. McIntyre ducked under it nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Methodios McIntyre dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Rykov scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
A solid leg kick lands there for McIntyre.
McIntyre lands a big head kick that sends Rykov tumbling to the mat! McIntyre takes a step backwards and waves Rykov back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Rykov is rocked!
McIntyre lands a big uppercut and this one is all over! His foe lies motionless on the canvas - a massive one punch knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:17 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Methodios McIntyre!
Methodios McIntyre decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Olan Zapina (ranked 3240 p4p, 1566 weight class) and Ernesto Romero (ranked 265 p4p, 140 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 featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Olan Zapina!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ernesto Romero!
The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Sergei Dronov and Igor Prikhodko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Romero lunges at Zapina with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Zapina's hand.
Zapina lands with a kick to the temple. Romero shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Romero throws a shot from downtown. Zapina moves away and avoids it.
It appears Zapina was looking to counter with a kick there.
Zapina throws a sloppy head kick and Romero moves out of range easily.
Zapina uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Romero.
Romero throws a jab but it's blocked by Zapina.
Zapina tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Romero throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ernesto Romero seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zapina throws a half hearted mid kick.
Zapina lands a nice looking kick to the body. Romero takes a step back to recover.
Romero misses with a looping left.
Romero's coach down at MMA Training and Sparring Buddies was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Romero's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Zapina is looking to clinch.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Romero! But no joy.
Zapina takes the fight into the clinch.
Romero misses with a short punch on the inside.
Zapina throws a punch but it's blocked by Romero.
Zapina doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Zapina tries to throw a body punch but Romero avoids it by throwing Zapina back against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zapina throws an elbow that misses.
Romero avoids a wild elbow strike from Zapina.
Romero working aggressively here.
Romero is trying to force a seperation but Zapina has the dominant position.
Romero breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Romero missing with a left hand there. Zapina was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Romero looks to throw the jab but Zapina is out of range.
Zapina takes one to the chin there.
Romero instigates a clinch.
Romero has had enough of the clinch but Zapina keeps him there for the moment.
Romero breaks the clinch.
Zapina lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Romero on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Zapina. Zapina obviously looking to wear him down.
A jab from Romero misses.
Romero is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Zapina.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Romero moves out of range as Zapina throws a body kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Romero! But no joy.
Romero throws a lazy right hand but Zapina sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Zapina swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Romero avoids a kick to the body.
Romero slips under a jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Romero moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Zapina turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Romero swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Zapina.
Romero throws a big shot that misses.
Zapina feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Zapina scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Romero doesn't seem bothered though.
Zapina fails in his attempt to clinch.
Nice defenses there by Zapina.
Romero scores with a jab. Zapina acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Romero on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Romero throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Zapina uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Romero.
As Romero looks to move away, Zapina throws a big counter combo but Romero just gets out of the way.
Zapina ducks under a wild hook from Romero.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Romero throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Romero keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Zapina keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Romero.
Zapina is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Romero misses with a straight left.
Zapina throws a head kick that Romero semi-blocks.
Zapina defending well as Romero loads up on a big left hand.
Zapina looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Zapina tries to clinch there but Romero circles away.
Zapina pushes Romero away with a front kick.
Zapina throws a sloppy head kick and Romero moves out of range easily.
A good leg kick by Zapina.
Zapina uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Romero.
Romero rushes Zapina and presses him up against the cage.
Romero prevents a body shot from Zapina.
Zapina lands a nice shot to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zapina throws an elbow but it misses.
Zapina can't find room to land a body shot as Romero controls the action.
Nice elbow from Zapina.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Romero makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Zapina misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Romero manages to break the clinch.
Romero blocks a head kick by Zapina.
Romero scores with a crisp jab that stopped Zapina in his tracks.
Zapina gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Romero tries to circle away but Zapina has him pinned against the cage.
Zapina gets through Romero's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Still in the clinch, Romero scores with a nice short uppercut.
Romero lands on the inside with an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Zapina.
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 Olan Zapina will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Romero sizes up Zapina with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Romero in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Romero loads up on a big right hand but Zapina slips the punch.
Decent striking displayed by Romero there.
Zapina takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Romero clinches.
Olan Zapina has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Romero breaks from the clinch.
Zapina with a nice calf kick.
Romero throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Zapina sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Zapina swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Nice straight punches there by Romero. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Romero.
Zapina slips a jab from Romero.
Zapina throws a quick counter head kick but Romero was just out of range.
Zapina tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Romero closes the distance and pushes Zapina back into the cage.
Zapina misses with an elbow over the top.
Romero breaks the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zapina misses with a body kick.
Zapina throws a head kick that half lands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zapina pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A big left from Romero misses.
Ernesto Romero seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Romero uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Zapina rushes Romero and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Romero's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Zapina defending well as Romero loads up on a big left hand.
Zapina shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Zapina lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Romero misses with a hook.
Romero throws the left hand but Zapina avoids the punch easily.
Zapina fails with an attempt to clinch.
Romero 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.
Zapina tries to close the distance and clinch up but Romero swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Zapina throws a head kick that misses.
Zapina uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Romero.
Romero moves out of range of the body kick.
Romero throws a hook but Zapina blocks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zapina is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A little jabbing left from Romero on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Zapina lands with a shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zapina wants to clinch.
Zapina walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Romero jabbing away but nothing is landing.
As Romero backs away, Zapina returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Romero looks to land a right hand but Zapina moved out of range.
Zapina swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Romero fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Zapina, pushing him back against the cage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Romero escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Zapina throws a looping overhand right but Romero ducks down to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Zapina.
Romero looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Romero throws a jab when Zapina was well out of range.
Romero misses with an uppercut. Zapina saw that one coming.
Romero pushes Zapina up against the cage in a clinch.
Romero breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Romero moves into the clinch.
Zapina tries to throw a body punch but Romero avoids it by throwing Zapina back against the cage.
Zapina throws an elbow that misses.
Zapina misses with a punch to the body.
Romero blocks an elbow strike.
Zapina tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Romero's elbow.
Romero lands a shoulder strike.
Romero breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Romero throws out a loose jab but Zapina uses good head movement to avoid it.
Zapina scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zapina looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Romero is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Zapina moves out of range as Romero strikes.
Romero throws a lazy right hand but Zapina sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Zapina takes a jab right on the kisser.
Zapina moves out of range of the strikes.
Romero connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Romero throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Zapina is looking to clinch but Romero is avoiding it.
Zapina jabs Romero to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Zapina uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Romero.
Zapina throws a hook but Romero avoids it easily.
Romero throws a hook but Zapina blocks it.
Romero keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Good leg kick by Zapina.
Romero fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Zapina, pushing him back against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ernesto Romero showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Zapina wants to clinch.
Romero looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Zapina uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Romero.
Zapina tries to land a leg kick but Romero saw it coming and moves away.
Zapina is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Romero throws an overhand right that lands on Zapina's shoulder, as Zapina tries to avoid the shot.
Romero takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Romero throws an overhand right that lands on Zapina's shoulder, as Zapina tries to avoid the shot.
A slow jab from Romero misses its intended target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Romero avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Romero looks to land a left hand but Zapina moved out of range nicely.
Zapina throws a counter high kick but Romero was just alert enough to avoid it.
Zapina pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Zapina walks into a jab.
Romero misses with a looping right.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Romero misses the target.
It looked like Zapina was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
The fighters circling - Romero throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Zapina gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Romero connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Good leg kick by Zapina.
Zapina tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Romero manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Romero swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Zapina is looking to clinch.
Romero looks to throw the jab but Zapina is out of range.
Zapina drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
A nice inside leg kick there by Zapina. That's going to slow Romero down.
Zapina throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Zapina uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Romero.
Zapina feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Romero checks a leg kick nicely.
Romero throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Zapina throws a quick counter kick to the body but Romero avoids it.
Romero moves into the clinch successfully.
Romero breaks the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Romero cracks Zapina with a right hand to the side of the head.
The fighters circling - Romero throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A quick step to the side and Zapina tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Romero sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Zapina throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Romero looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Zapina throws a shot from downtown. Romero moves away and avoids it.
Romero jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Zapina tries to close the distance and clinch up but Romero swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Zapina slips under a jab from Romero.
Romero's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Romero misses with a left hand
and Zapina counters with a nice kick to the body.
Romero jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Romero is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Zapina.
Zapina misses with a looping right.
Zapina is looking to land body kicks.
Romero swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Zapina looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Romero rushes Zapina and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zapina lands a right hand that snaps the head of Romero backwards.
Zapina doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Zapina doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Romero has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Zapina.
Romero prevents a body shot from Zapina.
Romero blocks an elbow strike.
Zapina tries a body shot but Romero blocks it.
Romero breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
An inside leg kick lands from Zapina.
Zapina throws a body shot but no joy.
A telegraphed right hand from Romero misses the target.
Romero fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Zapina on the side of the head.
Zapina tries to close the distance and clinch but Romero swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Romero looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Romero throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Zapina sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Romero throws out a loose jab but Zapina uses good head movement to avoid it.
Zapina half committed to a counter leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zapina misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Romero.
A big left from Romero misses.
Zapina lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
A lazy left from Romero finds it's target.
Zapina throws out a leg kick but Romero moves out of range and Zapina only half commits.
Romero misses with a hook.
Romero scores with a nice head shot.
Zapina throws a leg kick
and Romero counters with a stiff right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Zapina is looking to clinch but Romero is avoiding it.
Zapina bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Zapina is looking to clinch.
Nice defenses there by Zapina.
Romero throws the left hand but Zapina avoids the punch easily.
Zapina fires out a quick counter leg kick but Romero just manages to avoid it.
Romero thows a left - swing and a miss!
Zapina thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Romero if he has to take too many more of those.
Romero looks to throw the jab but Zapina is out of range.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ernesto Romero comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Romero has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 28:29
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 28:29
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ernesto Romero!
After the big win, Ernesto Romero made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Silverguard Outfitters 🛡 and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Abdi Hassan (ranked 1807 p4p, 812 weight class) and Worf Mogh (ranked 239 p4p, 57 weight class). Mogh is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Gimme The Loot. Worf Mogh is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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Abu Dhabi Champ
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Abdi Hassan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Worf Mogh!
The judges for this bout are Dmitry Maklakov, Konstantin Menshow and Valeri Chadov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A big left from Mogh misses.
Hassan takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Hassan.
Mogh throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mogh slips a jab from Hassan.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Hassan.
Hassan trying to control the position but Mogh is working away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mogh is trying to control Hassan's posture but Hassan avoids it.
Mogh is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hassan working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Mogh is looking for a sweep.
Mogh manages to work his way to half guard, despite Hassan's best efforts.
Mogh is trying to get back to full guard.
Hassan is working for a submission of some sort.
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.
Hassan seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Mogh is looking for a sweep. Hassan is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Hassan is controlling the pace.
Hassan seems to be looking for submissions.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mogh wants to get back to full guard.
Hassan slows the pace down in half guard.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Mogh defending well as Hassan loads up on a big left hand.
Mogh lands a body shot.
Mogh throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hassan drops down looking for a counter takedown but Mogh sprawls and moves away.
Hassan takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Nice takedown defense from Hassan. No joy for Mogh on that attempt.
Hassan drops down looking for a counter takedown but Mogh sprawls and moves away.
The fighters circling - Hassan throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hassan dives in and grabs Mogh's left leg, looking for a takedown. Mogh pushes down on Hassan's head and hops out.
Hassan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mogh.
Mogh rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
so Hassan counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Hassan content to stall in guard here.
Mogh looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hassan is one step ahead there.
Hassan trying to control but Mogh is working from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Abdi Hassan 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.
Mogh catches Hassan with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Hassan fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Hassan fails to land the takedown.
Mogh bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Hassan's head.
Hassan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mogh.
Hassan tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Mogh defends well and Hassan ends up having to push Mogh into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Abdi Hassan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hassan fails to pull the fight into his guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hassan tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Mogh breaks from the clinch.
Hassan throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Mogh tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Hassan is in Mogh's guard.
Mogh wants to sweep here but Hassan controlling him for the moment.
Mogh is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Hassan is aware though and is defending well.
Hassan definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mogh has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Hassan has passed into side control.
Hassan wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mogh keeps working.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mogh struggling a bit here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Hassan controls the position.
Hassan trying to control the action but Mogh is working from the bottom.
Hassan taking a breather here.
Hassan wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mogh keeps working.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Worf Mogh seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hassan shoots in and bounces Mogh off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Hassan sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Mogh manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Hassan manages to get himself to full guard.
Hassan will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Hassan not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hassan avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Hassan bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Mogh's guard.
Mogh looking to control.
Mogh keeping moving, preventing Hassan from controlling successfully.
Mogh bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Hassan's guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Mogh accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Mogh throws a big elbow that misses.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mogh got a little sloppy there for a moment and Hassan has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Mogh has managed to get both his arms back between Hassan's legs - danger averted.
Mogh trying to control the position from guard on top but Hassan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
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 Abdi Hassan 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. And we move into the final round!
Hassan slips a jab and a cross from Mogh.
Mogh misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hassan.
Mogh pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Mogh ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A slow jab from Mogh misses its intended target.
Hassan thows a left - swing and a miss!
Mogh gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Mogh bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Hassan's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mogh works over Hassan with some ground and pound from guard.
Mogh trying to control but Hassan is working from the bottom.
Hassan not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mogh preventing the sweep.
Mogh wants to control from the top but Hassan keeps moving.
Mogh missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Mogh trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Mogh connects with a couple of short punches.
Hassan looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Mogh passes into half guard.
Mogh stalling.
Worf Mogh has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Mogh is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Hassan trying to hold on to Mogh's head to control him but Mogh postures up.
Hassan is looking for a sweep. Mogh is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Hassan is concentrating on defense, preventing Mogh from advancing position.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Mogh working over Hassan with some ground and pound. Hassan looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Hassan is looking for a sweep. Mogh is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mogh scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Mogh wants to pass the guard but Hassan is defending well.
Mogh missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Hassan gets full guard.
Mogh throws a strike but Hassan rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hassan trying to control but Mogh is working from the bottom.
Hassan is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Mogh is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Hassan passes easily into side control. Nice work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mogh being controlled for a moment.
Mogh tries to bench press Hassan off him but Hassan keeps the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hassan is trying to get an arm triangle but Mogh is defending well.
Mogh tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Hassan wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Worf Mogh.
I think Hassan has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 30:27
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 29:29
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 28:29
The fight is ruled a draw!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Patrice Devereaux (ranked 1778 p4p, 1983 weight class) and Dakota Maynard (ranked 111 p4p, 123 weight class). Patrice Devereaux could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Dakota Maynard's chin.
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140
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28
145
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Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Patrice Devereaux!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Dakota Maynard!
The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Dmitry Maklakov and Igor Prikhodko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Devereaux fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Maynard, pushing him back against the cage.
Maynard manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Devereaux forces his way into half guard.
Maynard tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Devereaux seems to be working for a kimura but Maynard defends the submission attempt.
Maynard is staying active underneath Devereaux, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Devereaux prevents Maynard from improving his position.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Devereaux in particular looking to stall.
Maynard missing with punches from the bottom.
Maynard flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Devereaux has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maynard punching from the bottom.
Devereaux is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Devereaux with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maynard tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Maynard has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Devereaux with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Devereaux moves into side control, avoiding the strikes from Maynard.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Maynard throws a couple of punches but he's in a bad position and they don't land.
Maynard is looking for a sweep.
A lull in the action here as Devereaux stalls from top position.
Devereaux trying to control the position but Maynard is working away.
Devereaux thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Maynard is looking for a sweep.
Devereaux is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Maynard is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maynard is trying to improve his position.
Devereaux tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Devereaux has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Devereaux is looking to take a break and control but Maynard is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Maynard is looking to regain half guard here but Devereaux keeps moving and retains side control.
Maynard misses with a strike from the bottom.
Maynard misses with a strike from the bottom.
Maynard wings away with a couple of strikes but they don't land.
Maynard throwing some weak shots from the bottom that do no damage.
Maynard tries to buck Devereaux off but Devereaux is having none of it.
Devereaux is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Maynard's shoulder. That is not cool.
Maynard sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Maynard misses with some strikes from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Devereaux blocks the strikes from Maynard.
Maynard is looking to improve his position.
Devereaux wants to take a breather but Maynard is having none of it.
Devereaux is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Maynard tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Devereaux blocks the strikes from Maynard.
Maynard wants to get back to full guard.
Maynard misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Devereaux controlling the action here.
Maynard tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Devereaux is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Maynard is looking to improve his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Devereaux wants to lay and pray for a moment but Maynard keeps working.
Maynard punching from the bottom.
Maynard strikes from the bottom but Devereaux passes into mount!
Maynard is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Devereaux is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Maynard to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Maynard shrugs it off.
Maynard flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Devereaux can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Maynard is looking to escape.
Maynard throwing hammer fists to the chest of Devereaux. What's that going to do exactly?
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Maynard slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Devereaux is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Maynard throws a sloppy strike from the bottom. He's now off balance and Devereaux manages to pass to side control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Patrice Devereaux dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.
Maynard gets tackled into the cage by Devereaux. Devereaux maintains the clinch.
Devereaux ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Devereaux no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Maynard is looking to work some ground and pound but Devereaux has wrist control.
Maynard must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Devereaux utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Devereaux is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Maynard defends well.
Maynard loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Devereaux has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Maynard can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Devereaux working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Maynard.
Maynard trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Patrice Devereaux overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Maynard missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Maynard throws a strike but Devereaux rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maynard will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Maynard throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Maynard throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Devereaux sitting in guard here, content to control.
Maynard throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Devereaux sitting in guard here, content to control.
Maynard is striking off his back. Devereaux thinks nothing of it though and passes easily into half guard.
Maynard misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Devereaux is taking a breather. Maynard says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Maynard missing with punches from the bottom.
Devereaux controlling the pace.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Devereaux is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Devereaux wants to lay and pray for a moment but Maynard keeps working.
Maynard missing with punches from the bottom.
Devereaux blocks the strikes from Maynard.
Maynard misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Devereaux wants to work for an arm triangle but Maynard is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Maynard punching from the bottom.
Maynard wants to improve his position but Devereaux is controlling well.
Devereaux blocks the strikes from Maynard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Devereaux is trying to control. Maynard wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Devereaux has closed the distance and engaged Maynard in a clinch.
Devereaux manages to pull guard.
Maynard postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Devereaux is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Maynard defends well.
Devereaux controls Maynard momentarily but Maynard frees himself.
Devereaux is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Maynard can do to turn this around?
Devereaux avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Maynard missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Devereaux not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Maynard accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Devereaux avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Maynard is looking to work some ground and pound but Devereaux has wrist control.
Devereaux is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Maynard is aware though and is defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maynard throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Devereaux works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Maynard throws a sloppy strike and Devereaux has hooked up an armbar on the loose arm! He's turned and extended fully! Maynard is forced to tap! Great BJJ from Devereaux!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:23 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Patrice Devereaux!
Patrice Devereaux gave a mention to Shadow Realm Apparel in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dave Handerson (ranked 502 p4p, 1062 weight class) and Mark Clarke (ranked 67 p4p, 124 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Dave Handerson!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Mark Clarke!
The judges for this bout are Ivan Kurochkin, Viktor Lagutenko and Sergei Dronov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Handerson scores with the left hand. Clarke knows he should have avoided that one.
Handerson looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Clarke ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Clarke tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Handerson lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Clarke takes a jab right on the kisser.
Handerson with a jab.
Clarke takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Dave Handerson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Handerson wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Clarke takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Good shot there by Handerson.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Handerson throws a lazy uppercut
and Clarke decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Handerson's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Handerson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Handerson escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Clarke gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Handerson looking for a sweep. Not yet Handerson, not yet.
Clarke avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Handerson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Handerson keeping moving, preventing Clarke from controlling successfully.
Handerson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Clarke must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Clarke content to stall in guard here.
Handerson is looking for a triangle but Clarke pushes his legs off easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Handerson controls Clarke momentarily but Clarke frees himself.
Clarke has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Combat Wombat Burrow. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Handerson is on top in guard.
Clarke avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Handerson throwing strikes from guard but Clarke blocks nicely.
Handerson won't allow Clarke to sweep him here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Handerson passes into half guard.
Handerson trying to pass the guard but Clarke defending well.
Clarke blocking the ground and pound attempt from Handerson.
Handerson throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Clarke to regain full guard.
Handerson is stalling in the full guard.
Handerson wants to get up but he can't break Clarke's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Handerson preventing the sweep.
Handerson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Clarke is keeping the position for now.
Handerson will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Handerson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Clarke works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Handerson forces his way into half guard.
Handerson throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Clarke to regain full guard.
Handerson lands a couple of digs.
Handerson keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Clarke's head.
Handerson with a nice head shot there.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Clarke has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Handerson throws a big right hand that misses.
Clarke preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dave Handerson dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Good standup being displayed there by Handerson as he connects with a hook.
Handerson fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Handerson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Clarke can do to turn this around?
Clarke drops his hands momentarily and Handerson takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Handerson lunges at Clarke with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Clarke's hand.
Handerson fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Clarke on the side of the head.
Handerson dips to his left and cracks Clarke with an uppercut!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Handerson throws out a powerful jab.
Clarke takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Handerson throws a jab when Clarke was well out of range.
And Clarke tries to counter it with a takedown but Handerson pushes his down on his head and steps out.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Handerson connects with a body shot.
Clarke uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Handerson.
Clarke is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Good exchange - Handerson coming out on top.
Handerson is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
A jab from Handerson misses.
Clarke tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Handerson uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Clarke has time to react.
Clarke gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Handerson's jab looks to have found its range, popping Clarke under the eye.
Handerson misses with a right hand
and Clarke counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Handerson wants to sweep but no luck.
Handerson has Clarke pulled in close to control his posture.
Clarke content to stall in guard here.
Clarke makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Clarke pushes down on Handerson's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Handerson trying to control but Clarke postures up.
Handerson makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Handerson.
Clarke really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Handerson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Handerson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Handerson looking for a triangle here. Clarke is fighting it but it looks tight! Handerson pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Clarke is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:21 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Dave Handerson!
Dave Handerson retains his heavyweight title!
A very excited looking Dave Handerson made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
The defeated Mark Clarke had this to say: 'You beat me again... Well played. I wish you the best of luck in the future... However this is my final fight, thank you to everyone who supported me.. I want to pass the torch to Handerson. Good work brother.'.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Maksim Taranin (ranked 1194 p4p, 471 weight class) and Rickson Caceres (ranked 105 p4p, 39 weight class). Maksim Taranin has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Maksim Taranin!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Rickson Caceres!
The judges for this bout are Fedor Mirinova, Vladimir Khabensky and Aleksei Zolotukhin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Taranin manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Caceres on his heels. He'll look to pass Caceres's guard now, I'm sure.
Taranin controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Taranin forces his way into half guard.
Caceres wants to improve his position but Taranin is controlling well.
Caceres felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Taranin wants to work for an arm triangle but Caceres is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Taranin looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Caceres wants to improve his position but Taranin is controlling well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Taranin is taking a breather. Caceres says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Taranin is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Caceres doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Taranin.
Taranin is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Taranin looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Taranin is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Caceres has managed to free his arm - good work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Caceres is looking for a sweep. Taranin is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Caceres is trying to control but can't.
Caceres is looking to improve his position.
Taranin wants to take a breather but Caceres is having none of it.
Caceres won't allow Taranin to pass to mount.
Caceres regains full guard. Nicely done.
Caceres keeping moving, preventing Taranin from controlling successfully.
Caceres can't keep his opponent in guard - Taranin advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Taranin seems to be looking for submissions.
Caceres is looking for a sweep. Taranin is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Taranin is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Taranin is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Caceres is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Taranin's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Taranin's back!
You can see the frustration on Taranin's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Caceres looking to hold on to the position here but Taranin rolls and ends up regaining guard.
Taranin working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Caceres doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Caceres manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Caceres is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Taranin can't keep his opponent in guard - Caceres advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Caceres moves into full mount! Taranin won't be happy about that!
Taranin is looking to get to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Taranin tries to improve his position but instead Caceres has taken his back!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Taranin looking very determined here, making life difficult for Caceres.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Maksim Taranin dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Caceres shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Caceres is trying to control. Taranin wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Taranin wants to get back to full guard.
Taranin trying to control here.
Caceres sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Caceres is looking to advance position but Taranin won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Taranin looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Taranin is looking for a sweep. Caceres is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Caceres looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Caceres trying to control from half guard but Taranin is working away.
Taranin tries to get to full guard but Caceres has control of the leg.
Caceres performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Taranin looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
That's two 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.
Taranin feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Caceres escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Taranin gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Caceres looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Caceres looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Taranin looking to sit in guard and control but Caceres gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Taranin has his foot on Caceres's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Caceres works his way back into a safe position though.
Caceres looking to pass the guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Taranin is looking for a triangle but Caceres pushes his legs off easily.
Caceres is pushing down on Taranin's leg trying to pass to half guard. Taranin is fighting to maintain full guard but Caceres has managed to sneak the leg through.
Taranin looking for submissions off his back.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Caceres in particular looking to stall.
Taranin looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Caceres is looking for a kimura here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Caceres takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Taranin is trying to get back to full guard.
Caceres slows the pace down in half guard.
Caceres is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Caceres controlling his opponent.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Rickson Caceres showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Taranin feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Caceres looking for a guillotine here but Taranin defends easily.
Taranin is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Taranin working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Taranin preventing the sweep.
Caceres trying to control the position.
Caceres keeping full guard, as Taranin tries to pass.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Taranin thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Taranin wants to pass the guard but Caceres is keeping the position.
Caceres keeping moving, preventing Taranin from controlling successfully.
Caceres is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Taranin wants to control from the top but Caceres keeps moving.
Caceres looking for a sweep. Not yet Caceres, not yet.
Taranin got a little sloppy there for a moment and Caceres has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Taranin has managed to get both his arms back between Caceres's legs - danger averted.
Rickson Caceres has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Taranin postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Taranin works over Caceres with some ground and pound from guard.
Taranin wants to control from the top but Caceres keeps moving.
Taranin is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Caceres is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Taranin got a little sloppy there for a moment and Caceres has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Taranin has managed to get both his arms back between Caceres's legs - danger averted.
Caceres keeping moving, preventing Taranin from controlling successfully.
Caceres is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Taranin defends well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Taranin wants to pass the guard but Caceres is keeping the position.
Caceres keeping moving, preventing Taranin from controlling successfully.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Taranin misses with a body shot
and Caceres counters with a single leg into guard. Taranin didn't expect that.
Caceres advances to half guard.
Caceres trying to pass the guard but Taranin defending well.
Taranin tries to roll over but Caceres keeps him under control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Taranin is working hard here to advance position.
Caceres trying to control from half guard but Taranin is working away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Taranin looking for submissions off his back.
Caceres seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Taranin does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Rickson Caceres just about did enough to take it.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Caceres drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Caceres wants to control but Taranin is keeping him busy.
Taranin sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Taranin is in trouble now - Caceres has advanced to mount!
Caceres controlling the pace for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Caceres's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Caceres trying to control but Taranin is having none of it.
Taranin tries to hold on but Caceres pushes him away.
Caceres is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Taranin to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Taranin shrugs it off.
Caceres avoids the attempt from Taranin to control.
Caceres controlling his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Taranin manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Taranin wants to get back to full guard but Caceres has passed into side control.
A lull in the action here as Caceres stalls from top position.
Taranin is looking for a sweep.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Taranin sneaks back into half guard.
Caceres wants to lay and pray for a moment but Taranin keeps working.
Caceres seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Caceres wants to lay and pray for a moment but Taranin keeps working.
Caceres tries to pass to full mount but Taranin defends it.
Caceres stalling.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Caceres wants to take a breather but Taranin is having none of it.
Caceres wants to work for an arm triangle but Taranin is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Caceres wants to control but Taranin is keeping him busy.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Caceres has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Taranin fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Caceres to the ground. Taranin is now in Caceres's guard.
Caceres has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Taranin can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Taranin wants to control from the top but Caceres keeps moving.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Rickson Caceres dominated that fourth round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Caceres is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Taranin's half guard.
Taranin tries to roll over but Caceres keeps him under control.
Taranin is trying to maintain the position but Caceres is very close to passing his half guard.
Taranin looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Caceres trying to pass the guard but Taranin defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Taranin looking for a kimura from the bottom but Caceres passes into side control!
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Caceres trying to control the position but Taranin is working away.
Taranin is looking for a sweep.
Caceres wants to control but Taranin is keeping him busy.
Caceres has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Caceres trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Caceres content just to control the position here.
Taranin bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Caceres keeping moving, preventing Taranin from controlling successfully.
Caceres has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Caceres keeping moving, preventing Taranin from controlling successfully.
Caceres throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Taranin wants to control from the top but Caceres keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Taranin is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Taranin wants to control from the top but Caceres keeps moving.
Caceres working for submissions but it's allowed Taranin to get to half guard.
Maksim Taranin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Taranin seems to be working for a kimura but Caceres defends the submission attempt.
Taranin seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Caceres does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Taranin is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Caceres doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Taranin.
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.
Caceres trying to control here.
Taranin is looking for a kimura but Caceres is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Taranin to get the leverage.
Taranin missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Taranin connects with a nice short shot to Caceres's temple.
Caceres trying to hold on to Taranin's head to control him but Taranin postures up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Caceres is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Taranin pulls his head out easily.
Caceres is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Taranin scores with a couple of nice shots.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Rickson Caceres.
Well Caceres has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 46:49
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 47:49
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 47:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rickson Caceres! Rickson Caceres retains his featherweight title!
Rickson Caceres bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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