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HFC 53: Caceres vs Akutagawa PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Dan Diego (ranked 4026 p4p, 3711 weight class) and Luis Ruiz (ranked 322 p4p, 298 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Dan Diego!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Luis Ruiz!
The judges for this bout are Ivan Kurochkin, Konstantin Menshow and Fedor Mirinova.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ruiz on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Diego paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Diego connects with a good right hand that stumbles Ruiz. Ruiz circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Diego lands a glancing blow to the side of Ruiz's head.
Nice straight punches there by Diego. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Diego.
Diego rushes Ruiz and presses him up against the cage.
Ruiz wants to get back to striking at distance but Diego won't allow it.
Diego definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Diego scores with a shoulder strike.
Ruiz is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Diego is working Ruiz over against the cage.
Diego keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Ruiz's efforts to push away.
Diego has Ruiz pressed against the cage, preventing Ruiz from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Diego is stalling here.
Diego lands a shot to the body.
Diego works on Ruiz's body with a couple of short punches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Diego lands a left hand.
Nice body punch from Diego - that landed with a thud.
Ruiz looks winded!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diego prevents Ruiz from breaking the clinch.
Diego throws a big uppercut that drops Ruiz! More strikes from Diego and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Ruiz lies dazed against the cage as Diego celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dan Diego!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alexey Markov (ranked 3562 p4p, 3806 weight class) and Sherman Manau (ranked 173 p4p, 187 weight class). Manau comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Big Boys kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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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 1 - 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 4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Sherman Manau!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Viktor Lagutenko and Fedor Mirinova.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Manau takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Manau looks to land a left hand but Markov moved out of range nicely.
Manau has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Markov finds it's way round the side to connect with Manau's head.
Manau throws a right hand that Markov ducks under and follows up with a left that Markov also avoids with ease.
Manau moves forwards but Markov connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Manau doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Manau looks winded!
Markov throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Manau on the side of the head.
Markov lands a jab followed by a vicious hook that sends Manau sprawling to the canvas. Markov follows him down, looking for the kill. Can Manau hang on?
 Manau is rocked!
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!
Markov tries to stand but can't do so whilst Manau controls his leg.
Manau is still in real trouble! Can Markov finish him?
Markov stands up from half guard.
Markov cracks Manau with a left hook right on the temple and Manau goes down! He's out! Referee! Stop the fight! Markov lands a few more punches before the dopey ref steps in - hopefully Manau is OK!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Alexey Markov!
After winning the bout, Alexey Markov thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
Sherman Manau was interviewed post fight and said 'I made a severe and continuous lapse in my judgement, and I don’t expect to be forgiven. I’m simply here to apologize. What we came across that day in the woods was obviously unplanned. The reactions you saw on tape were raw; they were unfiltered. None of us knew how to react or how to feel. I s'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Miguel Garces (ranked 4209 p4p, 2059 weight class) and Deanthony Pederson (ranked 465 p4p, 274 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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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 6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Miguel Garces!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Deanthony Pederson!
The judges for this bout are Aleksei Zolotukhin, Fedor Mirinova and Illya Tyunina.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Garces bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Garces is defended easily by Pederson.
Garces darts in looking for a takedown but Pederson gets double underhooks and turns Garces into the cage.
Garces jumps guard but Pederson stands there with Garces around his waist. Garces gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Miguel Garces. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pederson turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Pederson manages to end up in side control.
Garces's coaches at Thunder Gym have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Pederson staying calm.
Garces struggling a bit here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pederson working the ground and pound.
Pederson controlling the position.
Garces knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Pederson on the ground.
Pederson works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Garces is not content to let Pederson control the position.
Pederson takes advantage of some sloppy striking from Garces to pass into mount.
Garces can't escape the position.
Pederson cracks Garces with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Pederson trying to control but Garces is having none of it.
Pederson lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
 Garces is rocked!
Pederson looking to finish here with some ground and pound. He lands one big shot that has Garces covering up... and two more big strikes land, forcing the referee to step in and put and end to proceedings! This fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Deanthony Pederson!
Deanthony Pederson 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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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Akira Watanabe (ranked 2172 p4p, 6062 weight class) and Ricki Pixley (ranked 262 p4p, 532 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 heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Akira Watanabe !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ricki Pixley!
The judges for this bout are Aleksandr Martynov, Illya Tyunina and Sergei Dronov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Watanabe tries to clinch there but Pixley circles away.
Watanabe definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Pixley avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Pixley tries to keep at a distance but Watanabe has taken the fight into the clinch.
Watanabe using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Pixley looks winded!
Watanabe with a knee to the head.
 It looks like Ricki Pixley has been cut.
The two fighters are battling for control here. Pixley trying to break out of Watanabe 's Thai clinch. Watanabe unloads with a massive knee right up the middle that drops Pixley to the canvas! He's out cold! Wow, what a knee by Watanabe !
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Knee). Akira Watanabe !
During a confident post fight interview, Akira Watanabe thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Matt Seal (ranked 2686 p4p, 3420 weight class) and Mer Lo (ranked 158 p4p, 209 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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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 1 - 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 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Mer Lo!
The judges for this bout are Valeri Chadov, Igor Prikhodko and Vladimir Khabensky.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lo throws a body punch but Seal moves out of range.
Seal definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Lo gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Seal slips a jab from Lo.
Matt Seal seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A swing and a miss from Seal.
Lo takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Nice cross by Seal.
Lo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Seal moves away.
A big right from Seal misses.
Lo let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Seal throws a lazy right hand but Lo sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Lo waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Seal.
Seal looks to land a right hand but Lo moved out of range.
A nice side step and Lo releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Lo takes a swing at Seal's ribcage but misses.
Lo misses with an uppercut. Seal saw that one coming.
Lo throws the left hand but Seal avoids the punch easily.
Lo throws an overhand right that lands on Seal's shoulder, as Seal tries to avoid the shot.
Seal was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Lo rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Seal counters with a nice body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Seal misses with an uppercut. Lo saw that one coming.
Lo cracks Seal with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lo thuds a left hand into Seal's body.
Lo fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Seal scores with a jab to the body.
Lo throws a hook but Seal avoids it easily.
Seal throws an overhand right that lands on Lo's shoulder, as Lo tries to avoid the shot.
Seal jabs Lo right on the nose. Lo blinks but takes it well.
A cross from Seal lands.
Seal lands an overhand right.
Lo misses with a hook to the body
and Seal counters with a series of strikes that really hurt Lo! The ref looks into his eyes and sees nobody home - he's called the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Matt Seal!
Matt Seal thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Dave Thompson (ranked 2974 p4p, 2563 weight class) and Vincent Van Elburg (ranked 248 p4p, 215 weight class). Thompson comes to the cage accompanied by Emmure - Nemesis. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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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 10 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Dave Thompson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Vincent Van Elburg!
The judges for this bout are Fedor Mirinova, Illya Tyunina and Konstantin Menshow.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thompson misses with a wild combination.
Van Elburg is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Thompson.
A looping hook to the body misses from Van Elburg. Thompson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Thompson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Thompson lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Thompson.
Thompson looks to land a combination but Van Elburg avoids it well.
Van Elburg's coach down at Cope's was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Van Elburg's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Van Elburg cracks a nice hook into Thompson's ribs.
A combination from Thompson does no damage.
Van Elburg swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Van Elburg tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Thompson was well out of range. Poor timing from Van Elburg.
Van Elburg fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Thompson manages to avoid it.
Thompson takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Van Elburg is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Van Elburg scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Thompson avoids the body shot from Van Elburg.
We've been told by Thompson's head coaches at Canadian Combat Academy that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Thompson throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Van Elburg has taken the fight to the clinch.
Thompson throws a head punch that misses.
Van Elburg tries a body shot but Thompson blocks it.
Van Elburg working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Van Elburg misses with a body punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thompson swings wildly with an uppercut but Van Elburg uses good head movement to avoid it.
Thompson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Van Elburg misses with the head strike.
A nice right hand lands inside from Van Elburg.
Thompson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Thompson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Van Elburg blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Thompson lands an uppercut.
Van Elburg lands with a right to the head.
Thompson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Thompson has a couple of punches blocked by Van Elburg.
Van Elburg struggles to land a body shot inside as Thompson controls his hands.
Van Elburg misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Van Elburg struggles to land a body shot inside as Thompson controls his hands.
Thompson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Thompson misses with the head strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thompson working aggressively here.
Van Elburg tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Thompson's elbow.
Van Elburg lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Van Elburg goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Van Elburg tries to work over Thompson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Van Elburg tries to throw a body punch but Thompson avoids it by throwing Van Elburg back against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Van Elburg.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Thompson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Van Elburg misses with a hook from the clinch.
Van Elburg misses with a hook from the clinch.
Van Elburg misses with a punch on the inside.
Van Elburg misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A right hand to the body from Van Elburg.
Van Elburg tries to work over Thompson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Van Elburg tries a body shot but Thompson blocks it.
Van Elburg struggles to land a body shot inside as Thompson controls his hands.
Thompson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Thompson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Van Elburg doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Thompson misses with some punches.
Van Elburg takes a shot to the head.
Van Elburg fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Van Elburg misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short body shot lands from Van Elburg as the two fighters clinch.
Van Elburg tries to work over Thompson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Thompson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nice body punch from Van Elburg.
Thompson swings wildly with an uppercut but Van Elburg uses good head movement to avoid it.
Thompson misses with some punches.
Van Elburg lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Van Elburg tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Thompson's elbow.
Thompson misses with the head strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Van Elburg.
Van Elburg tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Van Elburg fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Van Elburg gets through Thompson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Van Elburg swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Thompson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Thompson throws a punch but it's blocked by Van Elburg.
Van Elburg lands a left hand that snaps the head of Thompson backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Thompson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Van Elburg goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Van Elburg lands a nice uppercut.
Van Elburg throws a punch but it's blocked by Thompson.
Van Elburg blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Van Elburg throws a head punch that misses.
Van Elburg tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Thompson's elbow.
Thompson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Thompson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Thompson blocks an uppercut.
Thompson throws a head punch that misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Vincent Van Elburg will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Sloppy strikes from Thompson. Those never looked like landing.
Van Elburg misses with a wild body shot.
Thompson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Van Elburg with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Van Elburg is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A punch combination from Thompson misses.
Thompson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Thompson throws a nice looking combination but Van Elburg bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Van Elburg cracks Thompson with a good jab.
Thompson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Thompson misses with a series of wild punches.
Van Elburg dodges the punch combination from Thompson.
Van Elburg looks to land a right hand but Thompson moved out of range.
Thompson is looking to counter punch.
Van Elburg has managed to clinch.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Thompson misses with some punches.
Van Elburg misses with a punch to the body.
Thompson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Thompson blocks a body shot from Van Elburg.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Van Elburg struggles to land a body shot inside as Thompson controls his hands.
Van Elburg blocks an uppercut.
Van Elburg lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Thompson pushes Van Elburg back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Van Elburg tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Van Elburg misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Van Elburg is working Thompson over against the cage.
Thompson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Van Elburg blocks an uppercut.
Van Elburg tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Van Elburg misses with a punch to the body.
Thompson has a couple of punches blocked by Van Elburg.
Van Elburg doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Thompson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Van Elburg lands an uppercut.
Van Elburg can't find room to land a body shot as Thompson controls the action.
Van Elburg working aggressively here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Van Elburg blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Thompson.
Thompson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Van Elburg struggles to land a body shot inside as Thompson controls his hands.
Van Elburg misses with some punches.
Thompson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Thompson prevents a body shot from Van Elburg.
Thompson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Thompson lands a shoulder strike.
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!
Van Elburg swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Van Elburg tries to throw a body punch but Thompson avoids it by throwing Van Elburg back against the cage.
Thompson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Vincent Van Elburg seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Van Elburg misses with a punch to the body.
Van Elburg lands a left hand that snaps the head of Thompson backwards.
Van Elburg tries to work over Thompson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Van Elburg fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Thompson.
Van Elburg lands with a left to the head.
Van Elburg blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Thompson misses with some punches.
Van Elburg blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Van Elburg doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Still in the clinch, Van Elburg scores with a nice short uppercut.
Thompson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Van Elburg lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Van Elburg.
Thompson throws a head punch that misses.
Van Elburg lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Thompson is rocked!
A head punch on the inside from Van Elburg fails to land.
Oh Thompson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Van Elburg tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Van Elburg swings wildly with an uppercut but Thompson uses good head movement to avoid it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Van Elburg.
Van Elburg has a couple of punches blocked by Thompson.
Van Elburg working aggressively here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thompson lands an uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Van Elburg working aggressively here.
Thompson seems to have got his legs back now.
Thompson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Van Elburg scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Thompson scores with a shot to the side of Van Elburg's head.
Thompson blocks a body shot from Van Elburg.
Thompson working aggressively here.
A head punch on the inside from Thompson fails to land.
Van Elburg doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Van Elburg has a couple of punches blocked by Thompson.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Van Elburg.
Van Elburg scores with a shoulder strike.
Van Elburg can't find room to land a body shot as Thompson controls the action.
Van Elburg misses with a body punch.
Thompson misses with the head strike.
A left hand lands to the body for Van Elburg.
A short uppercut from Van Elburg.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Vincent Van Elburg showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Van Elburg throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Thompson stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Van Elburg tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Thompson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Van Elburg keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Thompson throws a poor cross that misses
and Van Elburg scores with a counter punch that sends Thompson to the canvas! Van Elburg smells blood - he's punishing Thompson with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Thompson has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:13 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vincent Van Elburg!
A relieved looking Vincent Van Elburg thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ville Valo (ranked 2346 p4p, 2531 weight class) and Viktor Dragan (ranked 125 p4p, 133 weight class). Ville Valo has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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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 5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ville Valo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Viktor Dragan!
The judges for this bout are Aleksei Zolotukhin, Fedor Mirinova and Ivan Kurochkin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Valo keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dragan.
Valo connects with a single shot there.
It looks like Viktor Dragan has been cut.
Dragan throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Valo throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A combination from Valo does no damage.
Dragan clobbers Valo with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Dragan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Valo moves away.
Dragan thows a left - swing and a miss!
Valo falls off balance throwing a combination
letting Dragan counter with a right hand.
 It looks like Ville Valo has been cut.
Valo scores with a three punch combo!
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!
Valo displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dragan throws out the jab.
Dragan swinging wildly here.
Valo slips under a jab from Dragan.
Valo slips under a jab from Dragan.
Valo was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Dragan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Valo was well out of range. Poor timing from Dragan.
Valo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dragan manages to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dragan blocks a head kick by Valo.
Valo takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Valo blocks a jab.
Dragan showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Valo.
Dragan dodges the punch combination from Valo.
Valo misses with a head kick.
Valo misses with a low kick.
Valo swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Dragan moves out of range as Valo strikes.
Valo throws a sloppy head kick and Dragan moves out of range easily.
Valo throws a sloppy head kick and Dragan moves out of range easily.
Valo throws a combination that misses
and Valo takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Valo rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Dragan moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Dragan scores with a jab to the jaw.
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!
Dragan throws a hook but Valo avoids it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Valo displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dragan throws out the jab.
Valo misses the shot to the body.
Dragan misses with an uppercut.
Valo throws a head kick that misses.
Dragan scores with a jab to the head.
Valo is rocked!
Dragan throws an uppercut from hell that sends Valo clean off his feet! He's out cold! Dragan stands back and admires his work as he thinks about that KO of the night award that is surely being wrapped up for him back stage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Viktor Dragan!
After winning the bout, Viktor Dragan thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
Ville Valo spoke after the fight, saying 'Sleep with both your eyes open. '.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Aslan Krabutov (ranked 1737 p4p, 1674 weight class) and Pete Price (ranked 277 p4p, 268 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Aslan Krabutov has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Aslan Krabutov seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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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 7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Aslan Krabutov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Pete Price!
The judges for this bout are Valeri Chadov, Vladimir Khabensky and Konstantin Menshow.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Price throws a one two combo.
It looks like Aslan Krabutov has been cut.
Krabutov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Price.
Krabutov changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Price scores with a body shot.
Krabutov shoots in looking for a takedown but Price manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Krabutov's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Price uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Krabutov.
Krabutov darts in looking for a takedown but Price gets double underhooks and turns Krabutov into the cage.
Price pulls guard successfully.
Krabutov trying to control the position from guard on top but Price is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Krabutov stopping the sweep attempt from Price.
Price controls Krabutov momentarily but Krabutov frees himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Price wants to sweep here but Krabutov controlling him for the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Krabutov throws a big right hand that misses.
Krabutov with a nice head shot there.
Price is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Krabutov is aware though and is defending well.
Price being controlled here, momentarily.
Price not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Price pulls Krabutov in close to prevent any damage.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Krabutov is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
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.
No luck for Krabutov with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aslan Krabutov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Price swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Price throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Krabutov fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Price avoids it really well and circles away.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Krabutov.
Krabutov lands with a nice body punch.
Krabutov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Price.
Price drives through with a takedown into guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Price with a flurry of punches that miss.
Krabutov working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Price.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Krabutov is on top in guard.
Krabutov wants to control from the top but Price keeps moving.
Price has momentary wrist control but Krabutov slips an elbow through the middle.
Krabutov won't allow Price to sweep him here.
Krabutov has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Price has momentary wrist control but Krabutov slips an elbow through the middle.
Krabutov tries to free his leg and advance position but Price is retaining full guard.
Price escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Krabutov gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Krabutov lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Krabutov stands and throws Price's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Krabutov is looking to take a break and control but Price is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Krabutov working the ground and pound.
Krabutov scores with a couple of short elbows.
Price tries to bench press Krabutov off him but Krabutov keeps the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Price wants to control but Krabutov postures up.
A lull in the action here.
Price is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Krabutov's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Pete Price dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Aslan Krabutov's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Price ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Krabutov moves away.
Price stuns Krabutov with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Krabutov gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Price.
Price throws out a loose jab but Krabutov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Price stuffs the takedown.
A slow jab from Price misses its intended target.
Krabutov attempts a counter takedown but Price avoids it well and moves away.
Price has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Price slaps away a takedown attempt from Krabutov, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Krabutov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Krabutov shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Price napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Price is trying to control Krabutov's posture but Krabutov avoids it.
Krabutov trying to control the action but Price is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Krabutov working away.
Krabutov working the ground and pound.
Krabutov landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Price tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Krabutov wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
We've been hearing that Krabutov has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Price takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Price trying to remain calm as Krabutov controls from the top position.
Price felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Price is looking to reverse the position.
Krabutov moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Price tries to bench press Krabutov off him but Krabutov keeps the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Krabutov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Price keeps working.
Price takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Krabutov trying to control the action but Price is working from the bottom.
You can see the frustration on Price's face as Krabutov controls the position.
Krabutov is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Price knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Krabutov trying to control the position but Price is working away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Price tries to buck Krabutov off but Krabutov is having none of it.
Krabutov is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Price sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Price controlling the position for now.
Krabutov thows a huge punch but Price dodges it nicely.
Price is trying to control but Krabutov passes into side control!
Krabutov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Price keeps working.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Price takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Krabutov trying to control the position but Price is working away.
Krabutov lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Price down.
Price gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Price wants to control but Krabutov is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Krabutov not doing much here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nice strikes from Krabutov there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Aslan Krabutov dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Aslan Krabutov's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Price scores with the left hand. Krabutov knows he should have avoided that one.
Pete Price seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Price misses with a hook.
Krabutov drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Krabutov got a little sloppy there for a moment and Price has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Krabutov has managed to get both his arms back between Price's legs - danger averted.
Price keeping moving, preventing Krabutov from controlling successfully.
Krabutov stays in close to Price's body and controls the position.
Price had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Krabutov defends it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Krabutov keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Price's head.
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.
Price working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Krabutov doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Krabutov manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Krabutov distracts Price with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Krabutov stays in close to Price's body and controls the position.
Krabutov content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Price has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Krabutov is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Price.
Aslan Krabutov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Krabutov lands a nice forearm strike.
Price seems a little lost for a moment, as Krabutov dominates the positioning.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Krabutov scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Price to see if he's OK.
Krabutov cracks Price with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Krabutov is chipping away with strikes.
A lull in the action here as Krabutov stalls from top position.
Krabutov trying to control the action but Price is working from the bottom.
Price is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Price tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Price can't do much from the bottom here.
Krabutov 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 Price's shoulder. That is not cool.
Price is trying to improve his position.
Krabutov controls 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.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Krabutov scores with punches from side control.
Price gets back to half guard.
Krabutov is working for a submission of some sort.
Price looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Krabutov keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
And that's the end of the fight!
Aslan Krabutov showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Krabutov 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 Valeri Chadov scores the fight 29:28
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 29:28
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aslan Krabutov!
An out of breath Aslan Krabutov 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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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Petr Kuzmitch (ranked 965 p4p, 1188 weight class) and Viktor Kruglov (ranked 127 p4p, 158 weight class). Kruglov has chosen МИХАИЛ КРУГ - Владимирский централ as his entrance music. 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 welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Petr Kuzmitch!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Viktor Kruglov!
The judges for this bout are Sergei Dronov, Viktor Lagutenko and Aleksandr Martynov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kuzmitch takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Kruglov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kuzmitch.
Kruglov throws out a counter right but Kuzmitch avoids it with no problem.
Kuzmitch swats away the attempt to clinch by Kruglov.
Kruglov ducks under a wild hook from Kuzmitch.
Kruglov slips under a jab.
Kuzmitch throws a lazy uppercut
letting Kruglov counter with a right hand.
Kuzmitch chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Kruglov can pounce on him.
Kuzmitch jabs at Kruglov's body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kruglov thumps Kuzmitch with a low kick.
Kuzmitch smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Kuzmitch has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Berloga in the buildup to the fight.
Kruglov misses with a lunging right hand
and Kuzmitch counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Kruglov thinking.
Kruglov throws the left hand but Kuzmitch avoids the punch easily.
Viktor Kruglov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kruglov moves out of range of the body kick from Kuzmitch.
Kuzmitch sets himself, and Kruglov steps forward looking for the clinch! Kuzmitch avoids it this time.
Kuzmitch throws a hook but Kruglov avoids it easily.
Kruglov takes a body punch but keeps moving.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kruglov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kruglov works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Kuzmitch scores with a nice head shot.
Kuzmitch throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kruglov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kruglov sizes up Kuzmitch with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Kuzmitch uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kruglov.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kruglov connects with a right hand. Kuzmitch shakes it off.
Kuzmitch lands with a nice combination. Kruglov backs away looking to recover.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kruglov is looking to clinch.
Kuzmitch looks to land a right hand but Kruglov moved out of range.
Kruglov goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Kuzmitch circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kuzmitch was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Kuzmitch lands with a cross.
Kruglov looks to score with a jab to the body but Kuzmitch is just out of range.
Kruglov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kruglov tries to clinch but Kuzmitch moves out of range.
Kruglov throws a head kick that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kuzmitch throws a jab but it's blocked by Kruglov.
Kruglov looks to land a right hand but Kuzmitch moved out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kruglov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kruglov scores with the left hand. Kuzmitch knows he should have avoided that one.
Kruglov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kruglov swings for the body but Kuzmitch moves out of range.
Kuzmitch throwing a counter right hand but Kruglov manages to avoid it.
Kruglov clinches with his opponent.
Kruglov scores with a hook to the body.
Kuzmitch softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A short right from Kuzmitch on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kruglov.
Kruglov is looking to control Kuzmitch's arms but Kuzmitch gets an underhook and turns him. Now Kruglov has his back to the cage.
Kuzmitch escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kruglov connects with a right hand. Kuzmitch shakes it off.
Kuzmitch throws a jab when Kruglov was well out of range.
Kuzmitch cracks Kruglov with a right hand to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Kuzmitch tries to work over Kruglov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kruglov is leaning against Kuzmitch and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Kuzmitch dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Kuzmitch's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Kuzmitch misses with the head strike.
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 Petr Kuzmitch will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Kuzmitch ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
An attempted straight right counter from Kuzmitch misses the target.
Kruglov scores with a push kick.
Kuzmitch ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Petr Kuzmitch is winning the standup battle so far.
Kruglov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kruglov throws a jab but it's blocked by Kuzmitch.
Kuzmitch keeps the fight on the outside.
It looked like Kuzmitch wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Kuzmitch digs a good body shot into Kruglov's ribs.
Kruglov buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kruglov misses the shot to the body.
Kruglov moves out of range of the strikes.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kruglov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Viktor Kruglov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kruglov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kuzmitch.
Kuzmitch swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A nice inside leg kick there by Kruglov. That's going to slow Kuzmitch down.
Kuzmitch looks to land a right hand but Kruglov moved out of range.
Kuzmitch bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Kuzmitch connects with the punch.
Kuzmitch throws an overhand right that lands on Kruglov's shoulder, as Kruglov tries to avoid the shot.
Kuzmitch throws out a loose jab but Kruglov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kruglov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kuzmitch looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Kruglov moves out of range as Kuzmitch strikes.
Kruglov lands a nice shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kruglov has taken the fight to the clinch.
Kuzmitch's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A bit of stalling here from Kuzmitch.
Kruglov swings wildly with an uppercut but Kuzmitch uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kuzmitch is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Kruglov tries to throw a body punch but Kuzmitch avoids it by throwing Kruglov back against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kruglov pushes Kuzmitch back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kuzmitch wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Kruglov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kruglov working aggressively here.
Kuzmitch blocking some punches.
Kuzmitch manages to break the clinch.
Kruglov wants to clinch up but Kuzmitch keeps it at a distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big right from Kuzmitch misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kruglov! But no joy.
Kruglov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kuzmitch.
Kruglov loads up on a big right hand but Kuzmitch slips the punch.
Kuzmitch misses with a wild body shot.
Kruglov tries to counter by closing the distance.
Kruglov throws a jab but it's blocked by Kuzmitch.
Kruglov sizes up Kuzmitch with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Kruglov throws a body kick that misses
and Kuzmitch counters with a nice uppercut.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Kuzmitch!
Kuzmitch throws a body shot but no joy.
Kruglov flicks out a counter leg kick but Kuzmitch steps away.
Kuzmitch throws a low kick but it's checked well by Kruglov.
Kruglov staying out of range there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kruglov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kuzmitch sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kruglov moves in looking to clinch but Kuzmitch pushes him off.
Kuzmitch throws a big shot that misses.
Kuzmitch uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kruglov.
An attempted straight right counter from Kuzmitch misses the target.
Kruglov takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kruglov just misses with a punch to the body.
Kruglov throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Kuzmitch misses with a body shot.
Kruglov wants to clinch.
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 Petr Kuzmitch will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Kuzmitch looks to land a left hand but Kruglov moved out of range nicely.
Kruglov attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Kruglov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kuzmitch was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Kruglov clinches up with Kuzmitch and pushes him back against the cage.
Kuzmitch's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kruglov needs to keep his hands up - Kuzmitch had a free shot at his head there.
Kuzmitch uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kruglov.
Nice defenses there by Kuzmitch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head kick misses from Kruglov.
A little feinted left hand from Kuzmitch on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Kuzmitch chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Kruglov can pounce on him.
Kruglov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kuzmitch.
Kruglov misses with a right hand
and Kuzmitch cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kuzmitch takes one on the button.
Kruglov misses with a leg kick.
Kruglov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kuzmitch backing away here, and Kruglov unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Kuzmitch takes a swing at Kruglov's ribcage but misses.
Kruglov tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Kuzmitch cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kruglov is looking to clinch but Kuzmitch is avoiding it.
Kuzmitch half committed to a counter leg kick.
Kruglov takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Kuzmitch misses with an attempted mid kick.
Petr Kuzmitch is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kuzmitch throws a hook to the side of Kruglov's head but Kruglov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kruglov throws a sloppy head kick and Kuzmitch moves out of range easily.
Kruglov throws an off balance right hand
and Kuzmitch counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kruglov takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Kuzmitch misses the jab.
Kruglov tries to counter by closing the distance.
Kruglov swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Kuzmitch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kuzmitch is looking to chop away at Kruglov's legs.
A lazy left from Kuzmitch finds it's target.
Kruglov darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Kruglov misses with a straight right.
Kuzmitch misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kruglov.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kruglov closes the distance and pushes Kuzmitch back into the cage.
Kruglov blocks a body shot from Kuzmitch.
A short right from Kruglov.
Kruglov prevents Kuzmitch from breaking the clinch.
Kruglov is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Kuzmitch tries to pull guard but Kruglov forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Viktor Kruglov seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kuzmitch.
A nice left hand lands by Kuzmitch.
Viktor Kruglov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kruglov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kruglov stalling in the clinch but Kuzmitch improves position.
Kuzmitch is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Kruglov to keep the fight standing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Kruglov takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Kruglov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kuzmitch doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kuzmitch misses with a body punch.
Kruglov lands a right hand.
Kruglov lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Kuzmitch goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kruglov misses with a punch on the inside.
The referee is keeping an eye on Kuzmitch - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Kuzmitch stalls.
A short right from Kuzmitch on the inside.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Petr Kuzmitch.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Kuzmitch, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 30:28
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 28:29
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Viktor Kruglov!
A very excited looking Viktor Kruglov rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Rickson Caceres (ranked 1161 p4p, 1983 weight class) and Ryu Akutagawa (ranked 168 p4p, 271 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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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 13 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Rickson Caceres!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ryu Akutagawa!
The judges for this bout are Illya Tyunina, Viktor Lagutenko and Aleksei Zolotukhin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Akutagawa stuffs the takedown attempt from Caceres. Caceres gets slowly back to his feet.
Caceres misses with a takedown
and Akutagawa counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Caceres clinches up against the cage.
Akutagawa wants to stall.
Caceres keeps control of Akutagawa as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Akutagawa is trying to break the clinch but Caceres is controlling him.
Akutagawa tries to stall but Caceres uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Caceres jumps guard but Akutagawa turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rickson Caceres. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Akutagawa wants to get back to striking at distance but Caceres won't allow it.
Akutagawa escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Caceres feints and as Akutagawa raises his hands in defense, Caceres changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Caceres sitting in guard here, content to control.
Akutagawa really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Caceres. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Caceres throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Akutagawa works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Caceres is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Caceres tries to free his leg and advance position but Akutagawa is retaining full guard.
Caceres slips nicely into half guard.
Caceres wants to work for an arm triangle but Akutagawa is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Akutagawa tries to roll over but Caceres keeps him under control.
Caceres has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Akutagawa looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Caceres pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Caceres tries to control but Akutagawa wriggling away.
Caceres swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Akutagawa is now in Caceres's guard. A big mistake from Caceres there, giving up the dominant position!
Caceres wants to sweep here but Akutagawa controlling him for the moment.
Caceres working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Akutagawa doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Akutagawa manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Caceres looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Caceres has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Akutagawa got a little sloppy there for a moment and Caceres has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Akutagawa has managed to get both his arms back between Caceres's legs - danger averted.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Caceres has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Akutagawa doesn't defend quickly enough and Caceres has managed to lock this one up! Can Akutagawa escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Caceres on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Rickson Caceres!
Rickson Caceres spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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