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HFC 51:Taranin vs Caceres 2 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Okon Igwe (ranked 1317 p4p, 979 weight class) and Amakusa Saneuji (ranked 88 p4p, 64 weight class). Saneuji comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Zen Spirit kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Abu Dhabi Champ
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Decent boxing
Good gas tank |
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Okon Igwe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Amakusa Saneuji!
The judges for this bout are Konstantin Menshow, Valeri Chadov and Illya Tyunina.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Saneuji fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Igwe moves in looking to clinch but Saneuji pushes him off.
Okon Igwe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Saneuji fails with the takedown.
Igwe wants to clinch up but Saneuji keeps it at a distance.
Saneuji feints the counter takedown.
Igwe tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Saneuji manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
And Saneuji tries to counter it with a takedown but Igwe pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Igwe closes the distance and clinches.
Igwe definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Saneuji tries for a takedown. No joy.
Okon Igwe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Amakusa Saneuji.
Igwe manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Igwe looking for a triangle here. Saneuji is fighting it but it looks tight! Igwe pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Saneuji is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Okon Igwe!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alexey Markov (ranked 4688 p4p, 5940 weight class) and Justin Mkenn (ranked 215 p4p, 243 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Alexey Markov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Justin Mkenn!
The judges for this bout are Igor Prikhodko, Aleksei Zolotukhin and Aleksandr Martynov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Markov sizes up Mkenn with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
 It looks like Justin Mkenn has been cut.
Mkenn keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mkenn looks to clinch
and Markov counters with a right hand to the body.
Mkenn looks winded!
Markov lands with an uppercut that bounces Mkenn off the cage and back into range.
Markov cracks Mkenn with an uppercut from hell and Mkenn crumples to the canvas, he's out! Oh no, he's recovered and he's grabbed one of Markov's legs and pulled him into guard. The ref thought about stopping it there but he's let it go - good reffing!
 Mkenn is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Markov looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Mkenn is still in real trouble! Can Markov finish him?
Markov continues to stall.
Markov's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Markov has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Mkenn seems to have recovered his senses.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Markov.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Mkenn slips a jab from Markov.
Markov cracks Mkenn with a big right hand and Mkenn goes down!
Markov might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Markov decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Mkenn leaves his chin hanging out and Markov seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! Mkenn crumbles to the floor in a heap! The referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Alexey Markov!
Alexey Markov decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Salim Jihadov (ranked 3504 p4p, 3043 weight class) and Max Termassus (ranked 481 p4p, 441 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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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 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Salim Jihadov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Max Termassus!
The judges for this bout are Dmitry Maklakov, Igor Prikhodko and Illya Tyunina.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Termassus connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Jihadov swinging wildly here.
Jihadov avoids the body shot from Termassus.
Some wild striking there from Jihadov.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Termassus 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.
Termassus throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Termassus manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Jihadov on his heels. He'll look to pass Jihadov's guard now, I'm sure.
Jihadov uses the cage to get back to his feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jihadov scores with a one two! Termassus had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
It looks like Max Termassus has been cut.
Jihadov throws a big shot that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Termassus works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Jihadov getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Jihadov closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Termassus is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Jihadov's half guard.
Still in half guard, Termassus seems content to control.
Jihadov is looking to escape.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Termassus lands a nice short elbow.
Jihadov is trying to stand up here but Termassus is controlling him well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jihadov avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Termassus.
Jihadov looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Termassus scoring with strikes to the body and head.
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!
Termassus stalling.
Jihadov has hold of Termassus's hands but Termassus slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Termassus stops Jihadov from getting back to his feet.
Termassus slips a nice elbow through Jihadov's hands, connecting with Jihadov's forehead.
Jihadov is trying to stand.
Termassus working the head and body with strikes.
Termassus stops Jihadov from getting back to his feet.
Still in half guard, Termassus seems content to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jihadov is trying to escape back to his feet but Termassus uses the scramble to pass into side control.
Termassus remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Termassus scoring with punches and elbows.
Jihadov on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Jihadov sneaks out the side door and pushes Termassus away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Jihadov misses with a double jab.
Termassus fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Jihadov avoids it really well and circles away.
Termassus misses with a hook.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Termassus looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Jihadov gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Termassus has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Termassus not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Jihadov is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Termassus sitting in guard here, content to control.
Termassus trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Termassus is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Jihadov wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Termassus manages to pass to side control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Max Termassus will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Max Termassus's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
No joy there for Termassus, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Termassus throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Termassus misses with a series of wild punches.
Jihadov throws a big counter combination but Termassus scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Termassus gets a double leg takedown into Jihadov's guard.
Jihadov is looking to stand up but Termassus isn't so interested in that idea.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jihadov trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Termassus postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Termassus stops Jihadov from standing up.
Jihadov wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Termassus manages to pass to side control.
Jihadov tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Termassus manages to move to mount!
Termassus won't let Jihadov get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jihadov taking shots to the head.
Jihadov wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Termassus with good strikes from the mount here!
Termassus breaks from Jihadov's wrist control and lands an elbow.
 Jihadov is rocked!
Termassus has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Jihadov trying desperately to get to his feet.
Termassus lands with some strikes.
Oh Jihadov is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Termassus postures up and connects with a big shot that has rocked Jihadov badly. He's trying desperately to grab hold of Termassus around the waist but Termassus pushes him off and unloads with more strikes, forcing the referee to jump in and save him! Termassus is the winner by TKO! Termassus jumps onto the cage and shouts into the camera. "We did it momma!"
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:52 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Max Termassus!
An out of breath Max Termassus thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jackson Hole (ranked 2500 p4p, 3365 weight class) and Luis Ruiz (ranked 204 p4p, 263 weight class). Luis Ruiz will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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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 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jackson Hole!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Luis Ruiz!
The judges for this bout are Valeri Chadov, Ivan Kurochkin and Fedor Mirinova.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hole manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Ruiz on his heels. He'll look to pass Ruiz's guard now, I'm sure.
Hole postures up in Ruiz's guard and throws a big left but Ruiz blocks it.
Hole pushing down on Ruiz's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Hole not doing much here.
Ruiz is trying to stand back up but Hole is controlling him
Hole seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Ruiz pushes Hole off looking to stand but Hole dives back in and keeps control.
Hole controlling the pace.
Hole throwing shots but Ruiz is blocking nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hole controlling the action here.
Hole has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Hole content just to control the position here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hole seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Ruiz for as long as he can get away with.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Hole thowing shots but they're missing.
Ruiz is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Hole controlling the pace for now.
Ruiz tries to buck Hole off but he can't manage it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hole looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Hole controlling from the full mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ruiz wants to try and get back to his feet.
Hole content just to control the position here.
Hole thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Hole sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Hole's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Hole continues to stall.
Further stalling from Hole.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hole working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Hole tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hole with good strikes from the mount here!
Hole content just to control the position here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jackson Hole dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
A head kick misses from Ruiz.
Ruiz swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Hole counters with a single leg into guard. Ruiz didn't expect that.
Hole works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Hole content to control rather than advance.
Jackson Hole overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Ruiz is trying to stand back up but Hole is controlling him
We've been informed that Ruiz has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Hole wants to work for an arm triangle but Ruiz is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hole controlling the action here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hole missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Hole not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Hole not doing much here.
Hole passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Ruiz!
Hole takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
More hug and hope from Hole.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hole lands a big elbow.
Hole working for a submission but Ruiz is keeping him at bay.
Ruiz taking shots to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee warns Ruiz that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Hole controlling from mount.
Hole has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Ruiz is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Hole is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ruiz can do to turn this around?
Hole thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Hole looking to control and managing it successfully.
If it seems like I'm not saying a lot, it's just because Hole is stinking the place up with his stalling.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hole working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Hole takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ruiz is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Hole takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jackson Hole dominated that second 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. And we move into the final round!
Hole throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Ruiz was covering up waiting for the punch and Hole finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Hole showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Hole with a flurry of punches that miss.
Hole seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ruiz is looking to stand up but Hole isn't so interested in that idea.
Ruiz can't keep his opponent in guard - Hole advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hole controlling the action here.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Hole.
Ruiz wants to get back to his feet.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Well, if Hole is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Hole throwing shots but Ruiz is blocking nicely.
Hole scoring with strikes to the body and head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Hole controlling the pace.
Hole missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Hole is taking a breather. Ruiz 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.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Hole changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Ruiz looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Hole staying calm.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hole continues to hold on tight.
Ruiz is trying to buck Hole off.
Hole taking a breather 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.
Hole moves into full mount!
Hole is landing with some decent strikes but Ruiz is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Ruiz's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
A nice elbow there by Hole.
Ruiz bucks up and throws Hole to the side - he's got back to his feet. Great escape!
Ruiz throws a nice looking combination but Hole bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Hole is looking for a takedown. Wow, that's a brutal slam - Ruiz is in big trouble! Hole is landing strikes from the mount and this one is all over! The ref jumps in to save a confused looking Ruiz. Poor guy.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:39 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Slam). Jackson Hole!
Jackson Hole took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, The Huntington New Age Wellness Community for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Daniel Gable (ranked 1878 p4p, 1233 weight class) and Petr Kuzmitch (ranked 253 p4p, 164 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Daniel Gable!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Petr Kuzmitch!
The judges for this bout are Valeri Chadov, Dmitry Maklakov and Konstantin Menshow.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kuzmitch throws the left hand but Gable avoids the punch easily.
Kuzmitch scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Gable slips a straight right by Kuzmitch.
Gable jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Gable missing with a left hand there. Kuzmitch was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kuzmitch throws out a powerful jab.
Kuzmitch lands with an overhand left.
 It looks like Daniel Gable has been cut.
Kuzmitch misses with a hook.
Gable swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kuzmitch fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Gable has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Gable misses with an uppercut
and Kuzmitch counters with a nice body shot.
Gable throws a body shot but no joy.
Kuzmitch avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kuzmitch misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gable.
Kuzmitch gets cracked there but stands up to it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gable misses with a hook.
Kuzmitch let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Gable uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kuzmitch.
Gable missing with a left hand there. Kuzmitch was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nice shot by Kuzmitch.
Gable swings widly with a right hand
and Kuzmitch counters with a nice uppercut.
Gable moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Gable misses with a hook. Kuzmitch ducked under it nicely.
Kuzmitch ducks under a wild hook from Gable.
A jab from Kuzmitch misses.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Gable.
Gable slips a jab from Kuzmitch.
Kuzmitch cracks Gable with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Kuzmitch throws a quick inside leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gable swings for the body but Kuzmitch moves out of range.
Oooooh!!! Gable has knocked Kuzmitch down with a huge combo! Gable steps away and waves a wobbly Kuzmitch back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Kuzmitch is rocked!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kuzmitch displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Gable throws out the jab.
Kuzmitch is still on wobbly legs! Can Gable finish him?
Some wild striking there from Kuzmitch.
Gable looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kuzmitch seems to have recovered his senses.
Kuzmitch misses with a looping right.
Gable rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kuzmitch connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Gable lands a jab-cross combination.
Kuzmitch connects with a single shot there.
Gable is rocked!
Kuzmitch batters Gable with a massive right followed by a huge left! Gable is out on his feet looking like a zombie as Kuzmitch lands a final crushing right hand to drop Gable to the mat with a gruesome thud! Kuzmitch is running around like a mad man after that fight and for good reason!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Petr Kuzmitch!
A very excited looking Petr Kuzmitch made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ryu Inhanamoto (ranked 1063 p4p, 2221 weight class) and Kevin Taylor (ranked 136 p4p, 272 weight class). 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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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Ryu Inhanamoto!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kevin Taylor!
The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Igor Prikhodko and Fedor Mirinova.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Taylor is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
The fighters circling - Taylor throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Taylor throws a poor cross that misses
and Inhanamoto counters with a stiff right hand.
It looks like Kevin Taylor has been cut.
Inhanamoto looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Taylor swings away with a body shot that misses
and Inhanamoto counters with a nice uppercut.
Inhanamoto showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Taylor.
Inhanamoto drops his hands momentarily and Taylor takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Inhanamoto slips under a jab from Taylor.
Inhanamoto lands a big uppercut and Taylor crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Taylor looks OK. Inhanamoto waves Taylor back to his feet!
Taylor is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Taylor misses with a lunging right hand
and Inhanamoto counters with a massive hook, right on the button! He's out cold! Damn, that was naaaaaasty! Hopefully he'll be OK.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ryu Inhanamoto!
Ryu Inhanamoto thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between InSaen Chai (ranked 2545 p4p, 1921 weight class) and Pushka Kamenev (ranked 378 p4p, 301 weight class). Pushka Kamenev has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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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 5 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, InSaen Chai!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Pushka Kamenev!
The judges for this bout are Aleksei Zolotukhin, Konstantin Menshow and Valeri Chadov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chai slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Kamenev shoots in for a takedown but Chai shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Kamenev misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Chai looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Chai throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Kamenev.
It looks like Pushka Kamenev has been cut.
Kamenev doesn't succeed with the takedown
enabling Chai to counter with a crisp jab.
InSaen Chai has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pushka Kamenev.
Chai clinches.
Kamenev drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Chai is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short right from Chai on the inside.
Chai gets underhooks to prevent Kamenev's takedown attempt.
Chai slows down the pace here.
Kamenev wants a takedown but no success here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A short right from Chai on the inside.
Kamenev wants a takedown but no success here.
Chai stops a takedown attempt from Kamenev.
Kamenev drops down looking for an ankle pick but Chai pulls his leg out and moves away.
Chai misses with a head kick.
Kamenev avoids the head kick by Chai.
Kamenev tries for a takedown but Chai circles away easily
and Chai counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Chai lands with a cross.
Kamenev drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Kamenev tries to free his leg and advance position but Chai is retaining full guard.
Kamenev is working Chai over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Kamenev throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Chai works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Kamenev preventing the sweep.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kamenev with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Chai looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kamenev looking to pass the guard.
Kamenev keeps trying to improve his position.
Kamenev looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Chai looking for a sweep. Not yet Chai, not yet.
Kamenev loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Kamenev lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Kamenev throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Kamenev has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Kamenev scoring with punches to the head and body.
Chai bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Kamenev's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chai trying to control but Kamenev is working from the bottom.
Chai wanted to stand there but Kamenev had control of the position.
Kamenev throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Kamenev has a closed guard, preventing Chai from standing up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kamenev manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Chai manages to get himself to full guard.
Chai wants to stand but Kamenev is controlling the position.
Kamenev looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Kamenev works over Chai with some ground and pound from guard.
Chai wants to stand and escape but Kamenev is having none of it.
Chai is trying to control the position but Kamenev postures up.
Kamenev loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Kamenev passes Chai's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Kamenev has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Kamenev unloading with bombs!
A nice elbow there by Kamenev.
Chai on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Chai tries to get out of the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chai is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Kamenev lands with some strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Chai sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Kamenev works his way into full mount!
Kamenev with the ground and pound from mount.
Kamenev raining down shots from the mount!
A nice elbow there by Kamenev.
Chai can't escape the position.
Kamenev scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Chai?
Chai tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Kamenev dominating with strikes here.
Kamenev lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Chai hang on?
Chai taking shots to the head.
Chai is rocked!
Kamenev postures up and connects with a big shot that has rocked Chai badly. He's trying desperately to grab hold of Kamenev around the waist but Kamenev pushes him off and unloads with more strikes, forcing the referee to jump in and save him! Kamenev is the winner by TKO! Kamenev jumps onto the cage and shouts into the camera. "We did it momma!"
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Pushka Kamenev!
A relieved looking Pushka Kamenev thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Maksim Taranin (ranked 1810 p4p, 641 weight class) and Rickson Caceres (ranked 245 p4p, 91 weight class). Maksim Taranin could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Rickson Caceres's chin.
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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 6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Maksim Taranin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Rickson Caceres!
The judges for this bout are Fedor Mirinova, Aleksei Zolotukhin and Dmitry Maklakov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Caceres gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Taranin has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Caceres avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Caceres's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Taranin throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Caceres was covering up waiting for the punch and Taranin finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Taranin loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Caceres trying to control the position.
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 looking to hit a scissor sweep but Taranin is one step ahead there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Taranin avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Taranin trying to control the position from guard on top but Caceres is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Caceres is looking for a triangle but Taranin pushes his legs off easily.
Taranin stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Caceres swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Caceres has an active guard here but Taranin has managed to pass into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Caceres looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Caceres won't allow Taranin to pass to mount.
Caceres is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Taranin pulls his head out easily.
Taranin controlling the action here.
That's two 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.
Taranin scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Caceres trying to hold on to Taranin's head to control him but Taranin postures up.
Taranin is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Taranin is controlling the pace.
Taranin scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Caceres has his hands clasped together around Taranin's back. He's all about the action.
Taranin is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Taranin is trying to control. Caceres wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Taranin thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
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 is working for a kimura but Caceres is defending it quite comfortably.
Caceres trying to control here.
Caceres wants to improve his position but Taranin is controlling well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Caceres actively working from the bottom here.
Taranin wants to work for an arm triangle but Caceres is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Caceres is looking to control Taranin's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Caceres avoid being mounted?
Taranin wants to pass the guard but Caceres is defending well.
Caceres trying to control here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Taranin stalling.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Caceres manages to get to full guard.
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 gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Caceres wants to sweep but no luck.
Taranin is fighting to break Caceres's control of his arms but Caceres is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Caceres can't keep his opponent in guard - Taranin advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
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.
Caceres is staying active underneath Taranin, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Well, if Taranin is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Caceres manages to get to full guard.
We've been hearing that Taranin has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Taranin pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Caceres is keeping the position for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Taranin won't allow Caceres to sweep him here.
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.
Taranin stays in close to Caceres's body and controls the position.
Caceres is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Taranin's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
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.
Taranin trying to control but Caceres is working from the bottom.
Taranin works a leg free and moves into half guard.
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.
Caceres is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Taranin pulls his head out easily.
Caceres looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Taranin is working for a submission of some sort.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Taranin is trying to work for a kimura but Caceres is defending well.
Taranin wants to control but Caceres is keeping him busy.
Caceres regains full guard. Nicely done.
Taranin trying to control but Caceres is working from the bottom.
Caceres is trying to control the position but Taranin postures up.
Taranin is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Caceres can do to turn this around?
Caceres is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Caceres throws his legs up looking for a submission but Taranin uses it to pass to side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Taranin in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Taranin is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Caceres looks calm but he's in trouble here. Taranin gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Caceres is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Taranin lets go of the hold and Caceres can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:35 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Maksim Taranin!
An out of breath Maksim Taranin thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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