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RSE 5: Fights For The Devil PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Tanahashi Hiroshi (ranked 4936 p4p, 5863 weight class) and Santiago Sanchez (ranked 490 p4p, 518 weight class). Tanahashi Hiroshi looks tired to me. Hopefully he has got enough gas left in the tank to put in a good performance.
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BJJ White Belt
Brawler
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Counter fighter
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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 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Tanahashi Hiroshi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Santiago Sanchez!
The judges for this bout are Valeri Chadov, Igor Prikhodko and Dmitry Maklakov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hiroshi misses with a takedown attempt - Sanchez sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Sanchez feints the counter takedown.
Hiroshi looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Sanchez steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hiroshi.
And Sanchez tries to counter it with a takedown but Hiroshi pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Hiroshi drives through and clinches with Sanchez against the cage.
Sanchez breaks the clinch.
Hiroshi moves into the clinch successfully.
Hiroshi definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Sanchez manages to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hiroshi dives in for a single leg takedown but Sanchez sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Sanchez drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Hiroshi defends it well.
Sanchez's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hiroshi fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Sanchez, pushing him back against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sanchez manages to break the clinch.
Hiroshi tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Hiroshi has a takedown stuffed.
Sanchez feints the counter takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tanahashi Hiroshi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hiroshi closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Sanchez breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hiroshi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sanchez.
Hiroshi moves into range and clinches up with Sanchez.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez manages to break the clinch.
Sanchez keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hiroshi goes for a double leg but Sanchez avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Sanchez continues to drive forward.
And Sanchez tries to counter it with a takedown but Hiroshi pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Sanchez breaks from the clinch.
Hiroshi closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Sanchez's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hiroshi shoots for a takedown but Sanchez saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Sanchez tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Nice sprawl there from Sanchez as Hiroshi shoots in.
Hiroshi throws a series of punches but Sanchez avoids them all with ease.
Sanchez drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Hiroshi defends it well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hiroshi fails with a takedown attempt.
Hiroshi shoots in for a takedown but Sanchez shows good takedown defense.
Nice sprawl there from Sanchez as Hiroshi shoots in.
Sanchez is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Hiroshi shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Sanchez defends it nicely.
And Sanchez tries to counter it with a takedown but Hiroshi pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Sanchez avoids a kick to the body.
Sanchez with the counter takedown but Hiroshi avoids it easily.
Sanchez slaps away a takedown attempt from Hiroshi, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hiroshi clinches.
Sanchez breaks from the clinch.
Hiroshi gets a clinch.
Sanchez pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hiroshi darts in looking for a takedown but Sanchez gets double underhooks and turns Hiroshi into the cage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sanchez's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hiroshi shoots in looking for a takedown but Sanchez manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Hiroshi's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Santiago Sanchez will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Hiroshi loads up on a big right hand but Sanchez slips the punch.
Hiroshi clinches with his opponent.
Sanchez breaks from the clinch.
Tanahashi Hiroshi is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sanchez moves out of range of the body kick from Hiroshi.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Sanchez breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sanchez leaves Hiroshi with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Sanchez feints the counter takedown.
Hiroshi looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Tanahashi Hiroshi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hiroshi shoots for a double leg takedown but Sanchez sprawls well. He's pushed Hiroshi's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tanahashi Hiroshi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hiroshi is looking to land body kicks.
Sanchez with the counter takedown but Hiroshi avoids it easily.
Hiroshi swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Sanchez tries to keep at a distance but Hiroshi has taken the fight into the clinch.
Hiroshi tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Sanchez just stands there and leans against the cage.
Sanchez escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hiroshi rushes Sanchez and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Sanchez pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hiroshi darts in looking for a takedown but Sanchez gets double underhooks and turns Hiroshi into the cage.
And Sanchez tries to counter it with a takedown but Hiroshi pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Sanchez breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hiroshi has Sanchez up against the cage in a clinch.
Sanchez pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hiroshi misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hiroshi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hiroshi looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Sanchez is fending him off so far but Hiroshi persists. Nope, Sanchez circles away and we're back to standing.
Sanchez slaps away a takedown attempt from Hiroshi, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Sanchez feints the counter takedown.
Hiroshi misses with a jab, cross combination.
Hiroshi gets a clinch.
Sanchez's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Sanchez slips under a jab from Hiroshi.
Sanchez drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Hiroshi defends it well.
Hiroshi moves into the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez breaks from the clinch.
Hiroshi pushes Sanchez up against the cage in a clinch.
Sanchez's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hiroshi moves into the clinch successfully.
Sanchez manages to break the clinch.
Hiroshi tries a head kick but it misses.
Hiroshi throws a head kick but Sanchez moves out of range.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hiroshi moves into range and clinches up with Sanchez.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sanchez manages to break the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tanahashi Hiroshi dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Hiroshi has Sanchez up against the cage in a clinch.
Sanchez breaks the clinch.
Hiroshi rushes Sanchez and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Sanchez breaks the clinch.
Hiroshi misses with a takedown attempt - Sanchez sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Sanchez drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Hiroshi defends it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hiroshi closes this distance looking for a takedown but Sanchez circles away.
Hiroshi pushes Sanchez up against the cage in a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sanchez breaks from the clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hiroshi throws a right and a left that both miss.
Hiroshi moves into the clinch.
Sanchez breaks the clinch.
Hiroshi misses with a head kick.
Sanchez leaves Hiroshi with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tanahashi Hiroshi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hiroshi fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Sanchez tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hiroshi fails with a takedown attempt.
Sanchez changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Hiroshi fails with a takedown attempt.
Hiroshi misses with the combination.
Sanchez drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Hiroshi defends it well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hiroshi misses with the combination.
Hiroshi closes this distance looking for a takedown but Sanchez circles away.
Hiroshi shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Sanchez sprawls well. Sanchez wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Hiroshi gets slowly back to his feet.
Hiroshi closes this distance looking for a takedown but Sanchez circles away.
Sanchez with the counter takedown but Hiroshi avoids it easily.
Santiago Sanchez seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hiroshi dives in and grabs Sanchez's left leg, looking for a takedown. Sanchez pushes down on Hiroshi's head and hops out.
Sanchez tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hiroshi looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Hiroshi moves into the clinch.
Sanchez breaks from the clinch.
Hiroshi drives through and clinches with Sanchez against the cage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sanchez breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hiroshi fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Sanchez avoids it really well and circles away.
Sanchez feints the counter takedown.
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 Tanahashi Hiroshi.
I think Hiroshi 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 28:29
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 28:29
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Santiago Sanchez!
Santiago Sanchez 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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Undercard bout
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Mikey Beckham had a terrible time trying to make weight. After initially coming in at 138.3, he had two hours to make the official fight weight. Stepping on the scales for a second time, he still failed to make the required weight and after much deliberation, his fight with Venice Stalanburg was cancelled. |
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Valentyn Azhur (ranked 5076 p4p, 5156 weight class) and Daniel DC (ranked 622 p4p, 627 weight class). DC has chosen Wolf Totem as his entrance music. Valentyn Azhur has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Valentyn Azhur!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Daniel DC!
The judges for this bout are Igor Prikhodko, Fedor Mirinova and Aleksandr Martynov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Azhur connects with a crisp jab.
We've been told by Azhur's head coaches at Cozad MMA St Petersburg that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Jeez, both these guys look absolutely knackered already, that's not a good sign!
Azhur lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
DC's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Azhur connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! DC scrambles back to his feet.
Azhur moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Azhur!
Azhur's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Azhur duly obliges.
DC walks into a left hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Azhur connects with a crisp jab.
Azhur throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and DC counters with a shoot takedown. Azhur fights it but they end up in guard.
DC won't allow Azhur to get back to his feet.
Azhur has momentary wrist control but DC slips an elbow through the middle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
DC trying to control the position from guard on top but Azhur is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
DC might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Azhur haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
DC trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Azhur keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Azhur closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Valentyn Azhur is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Azhur misses with the combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Azhur stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
The fighters circle momentarily. Azhur darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Azhur pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces DC back to the cage. Azhur follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Azhur!
Azhur scores with a jab to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Azhur scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
DC on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Azhur displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Azhur lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
DC closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
DC takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Azhur is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Decent striking displayed by Azhur there.
DC has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Azhur is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Azhur connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Azhur fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Azhur lands a head shot.
DC takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
DC darts in looking for a takedown but Azhur gets double underhooks and turns DC into the cage.
DC walks into a left hand.
DC fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
DC takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Good shot there by Azhur.
DC fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Azhur sprawls well initially but DC persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Azhur is trying to stand.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
DC is looking to stall here but Azhur recovers full guard.
Azhur wants to stand and escape but DC is having none of it.
DC stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Azhur swivels though and keeps the full guard.
DC drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Azhur dives on top into guard.
Azhur has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
DC is trying to keep Azhur in close.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Valentyn Azhur dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Azhur moves into range and connects with a jab.
DC has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Azhur finds it's way round the side to connect with DC's head.
Azhur works the jab nicely.
Azhur lands a lovely overhand right.
Azhur lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Azhur tries to bum rush DC with a series of wild strikes but DC uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Azhur stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Azhur wants it to stay on the feet.
Azhur moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Azhur lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Azhur.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Azhur pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces DC back to the cage. Azhur follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Azhur lands a really nice looking cross but DC seems unphased.
That's one minute gone in the round.
DC walks into a stiff left hand from Azhur.
Azhur lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Azhur is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that DC can do to turn this around?
Azhur lands an overhand right.
DC takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Azhur keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Valentyn Azhur is winning the standup battle so far.
Azhur connects with a single shot there.
DC walks into a left hand.
Valentyn Azhur is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Azhur misses with a double jab
and DC counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Azhur on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Azhur tries to get out of the position.
DC is working for a kimura but Azhur is defending it quite comfortably.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!
DC is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Azhur sees it coming and defends easily.
Azhur is trying to stand back up but DC is controlling him
DC winds up and cracks Azhur with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
DC stops Azhur from getting back to his feet.
DC is pressing down on Azhur's thigh, looking to free his foot. Azhur is holding on for now.
DC 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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
DC is looking to take a break and control but Azhur is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
DC is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Azhur keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Valentyn Azhur has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Daniel DC.
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.
DC on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Azhur bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of DC's head.
A cross from Azhur lands.
Azhur throws a series of strikes that have DC backpedaling.
Azhur is working the combinations to good effect here.
Azhur thuds his right hand into DC's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Danga de danga de dang - Azhur scores with a four punch combination!
Nice straight punches there by Azhur. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Azhur.
Donk. Azhur catches DC right on the button with a cross.
DC takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Azhur throws a series of strikes that have DC backpedaling.
Valentyn Azhur seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Azhur moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Valentyn Azhur dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Azhur connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Nice shot by Azhur.
DC has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Azhur lands a jab-cross combination.
DC takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
DC shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Azhur pinned against the cage. Azhur gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Azhur goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jab from Azhur.
Azhur clobbers DC with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Azhur lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Azhur bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps DC's head backwards.
Azhur fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches DC on the side of the head.
Azhur lands a two punch combo.
Azhur lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as DC backs up against the cage.
Azhur throws a series of punches but DC avoids them all with ease.
Azhur lands a jab-cross combination.
DC tries to move into range but Azhur moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Azhur misses with a jab, cross combination.
Azhur rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but DC moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Azhur throws a left and a right that both miss
and DC counters with a nice double leg into guard.
DC looking to pass the guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
DC working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Azhur is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
DC's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A left and a right from Azhur both land. Nice combination.
Azhur scores with a nice right hand.
Azhur displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
DC walks into a straight right hand from Azhur.
Azhur throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Azhur scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Azhur swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by DC.
Azhur gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
DC thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
DC wants to control from the top but Azhur keeps moving.
DC drops back looking for a leg! Azhur is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Azhur manages to kick DC off! DC jumps back into Azhur's guard.
Azhur wants to stand and escape but DC is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
DC tries to free his leg and advance position but Azhur is retaining full guard.
DC keeps trying to improve his position.
DC is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Azhur kicks DC off and gets to his feet.
Daniel DC has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Azhur scores with a nice right hand.
And that's the end of the fight!
Valentyn Azhur showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Azhur, 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 Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 30:27
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 30:27
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Valentyn Azhur!
The defeated Daniel DC had this to say: 'Learn, grow and come back stronger. I will return'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Biete Delaghomba (ranked 4748 p4p, 5682 weight class) and Din Mamma (ranked 220 p4p, 235 weight class). Din Mamma told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Biete Delaghomba!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Din Mamma!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Ivan Kurochkin and Igor Prikhodko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Delaghomba misses with a body shot.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Mamma! But no joy.
Mamma stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Delaghomba.
Delaghomba moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Delaghomba throws a chopping leg kick but Mamma manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Mamma looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Delaghomba missing with a left hand there. Mamma was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Delaghomba takes a swing at Mamma's ribcage but misses.
A little jabbing left from Mamma on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Delaghomba swings for the body but Mamma moves out of range.
It seemed like Mamma was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Delaghomba throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Mamma avoids a punch combination nicely.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Mamma! But no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Delaghomba throws a jab when Mamma was well out of range.
Mamma avoids the body shot from Delaghomba.
Delaghomba misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Mamma looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Delaghomba pulls out of a head kick attempt.
It seemed like Mamma was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Delaghomba throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A looping hook to the body misses from Delaghomba. Mamma does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nice defenses there by Mamma.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mamma walks into a jab.
Delaghomba tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mamma was well out of range. Poor timing from Delaghomba.
Mamma misses with an uppercut.
Mamma just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromDelaghomba.
Delaghomba misses the body punch
and Mamma counters with a takedown into side control.
Mamma is looking to take a break and control but Delaghomba is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Mamma controls the position from side control.
Mamma wants to lay and pray for a moment but Delaghomba keeps working.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Delaghomba wings away with a couple of strikes but they don't land.
Mamma trying to control the action but Delaghomba is working from the bottom.
Delaghomba stops Mamma from passing to mount.
Mamma wants to control but Delaghomba is keeping him busy.
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.
Delaghomba is letting Mamma control him for a moment.
Mamma wants to control but Delaghomba is keeping him busy.
Delaghomba is trying to control Mamma's posture but Mamma avoids it.
Mamma throws an elbow but Delaghomba slips to the side and avoids it well.
Mamma wants to lay and pray for a moment but Delaghomba keeps working.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Delaghomba connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Mamma's hands.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nice defenses there by Delaghomba.
Delaghomba is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Biete Delaghomba dominated that round.
That's time! Delaghomba's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Delaghomba throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Delaghomba misses with a leg kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Mamma! But no joy.
Delaghomba lands with a thumping leg kick.
Delaghomba fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mamma manages to avoid it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Mamma! But no joy.
Delaghomba goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A low kick from Delaghomba is predictable there
and Mamma counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mamma wants to control but Delaghomba is keeping him busy.
Delaghomba is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mamma can do to turn this around?
Delaghomba is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Mamma wants to control but Delaghomba is keeping him busy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mamma trying to control the pace.
Delaghomba is not content to let Mamma control the position.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Delaghomba trying to hold on to Mamma's head to control him but Mamma postures up.
Mamma is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Delaghomba is looking to improve his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Mamma is trying to control the action in half guard but Delaghomba is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Delaghomba throws a body shot but no joy.
Delaghomba misses with a wild body shot.
Mamma is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Delaghomba is looking to wear down Mamma with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Delaghomba swings away with a body shot that misses
and Mamma holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Mamma breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Delaghomba misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Mamma misses with an uppercut. Delaghomba saw that one coming.
Delaghomba displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mamma throws out the jab.
Delaghomba was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Delaghomba uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mamma.
Mamma clinches up with Delaghomba and pushes him back against the cage.
Mamma breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Biete Delaghomba seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mamma takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
It seemed like Mamma was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Delaghomba tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mamma was well out of range. Poor timing from Delaghomba.
Mamma looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Mamma wants to slow Delaghomba down by chopping away at his legs.
Delaghomba throws a series of punches but Mamma moves out of range.
Mamma looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Delaghomba missing with a left hand there. Mamma was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
It seemed like Mamma was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Delaghomba scores with a head kick.
Mamma has closed the distance and engaged Delaghomba in a clinch.
Mamma tries to pull guard but Delaghomba forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Mamma is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Delaghomba is defending well for now.
Delaghomba is fighting off a takedown attempt but Mamma is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Delaghomba to the mat. Delaghomba regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Mamma trying to control the position from guard on top but Delaghomba is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mamma must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mamma won't allow Delaghomba to sweep him here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mamma working some strikes from top position.
Mamma working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Delaghomba's head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Din Mamma showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Delaghomba misses with a shot to the body
and Mamma counters with a single leg into guard. Delaghomba didn't expect that.
Delaghomba is wriggling around but Mamma manages to pass to half guard.
Delaghomba is not content to let Mamma control the position.
Mamma uses his free foot to push down on Delaghomba's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Delaghomba.
Mamma looking to control but Delaghomba is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Poor strikes thrown by Mamma there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Mamma looking to control and managing it successfully.
Mamma trying to control but he's not successful this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
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.
Delaghomba really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Mamma looking to control but Delaghomba is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mamma might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Delaghomba haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Mamma content just to control the position here.
Mamma looking to secure an arm triangle but Delaghomba defends it well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mamma trying to control but Delaghomba is having none of it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Din Mamma comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Mamma has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 28:29
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Din Mamma!
A less than humble Din Mamma misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Santos Resi (ranked 4267 p4p, 4570 weight class) and Arthur Edwards (ranked 355 p4p, 370 weight class). The key to victory for Santos Resi has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Santos Resi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Arthur Edwards!
The judges for this bout are Valeri Chadov, Illya Tyunina and Viktor Lagutenko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Edwards takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
 It looks like Arthur Edwards has been cut.
Edwards looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Resi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A punch combination from Resi misses.
Edwards gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Resi gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Santos Resi!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Sijbrand Akkersdijk (ranked 5104 p4p, 4069 weight class) and Fat Alma (ranked 389 p4p, 335 weight class). Sijbrand Akkersdijk has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Sijbrand Akkersdijk!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Fat Alma!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Aleksei Zolotukhin and Aleksandr Martynov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Akkersdijk lands with a shot to the body.
Akkersdijk listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Sijbrand Akkersdijk seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Akkersdijk misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Alma moves into the clinch.
Akkersdijk prevents a body shot from Alma.
Alma dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Akkersdijk turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Alma looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Akkersdijk is trying to get an arm triangle but Alma is defending well.
Akkersdijk working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Alma struggling a bit here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alma tries to buck Akkersdijk off but Akkersdijk is having none of it.
Alma trying to remain calm as Akkersdijk controls from the top position.
Akkersdijk really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Alma tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Akkersdijk wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Akkersdijk advances to mount.
Alma regains half guard.
Akkersdijk is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Alma is just riding it out for now. Akkersdijk eventually gives up the hold.
Alma tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alma manages to get to full guard.
Alma can't keep his opponent in guard - Akkersdijk advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Akkersdijk 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.
Alma trying to control here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Akkersdijk is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Alma is just riding it out for now. Akkersdijk eventually gives up the hold.
Akkersdijk will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Akkersdijk prevents Alma from improving his position.
Akkersdijk is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Alma has managed to free his arm - good work.
Alma punching from the bottom.
Akkersdijk is working for a kimura but Alma is defending it quite comfortably.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Alma wants to improve his position but Akkersdijk is controlling well.
Alma trying to control but Akkersdijk postures up.
Akkersdijk is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Alma doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Akkersdijk.
Alma has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Akkersdijk is working away from the top position though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sijbrand Akkersdijk dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Akkersdijk misses with a body shot.
Akkersdijk throws a hook but Alma avoids it easily.
Akkersdijk is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Alma can do to turn this around?
A cross from Akkersdijk lands.
Alma bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Alma moves into the clinch successfully.
Alma is trying to trip Akkersdijk. He has hold of a leg but Akkersdijk is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Alma persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Sijbrand Akkersdijk overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Akkersdijk controls Alma momentarily but Alma frees himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Akkersdijk is looking for a triangle but Alma pushes his legs off easily.
Alma stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Akkersdijk swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Akkersdijk is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Akkersdijk keeping moving, preventing Alma from controlling successfully.
Akkersdijk is trying to control the position but Alma postures up.
Alma trying to control the position from guard on top but Akkersdijk is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Akkersdijk is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Alma defends well.
Alma postures up and lands a big shot to Akkersdijk's brow.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Akkersdijk keeping moving, preventing Alma from controlling successfully.
Alma sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Akkersdijk's guard.
Akkersdijk gets full guard.
Akkersdijk looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Alma trying to control but Akkersdijk is working from the bottom.
Alma trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Akkersdijk seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Akkersdijk is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Akkersdijk seems keen to control Alma's posture.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Akkersdijk lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Akkersdijk throws a body punch but Alma moves out of range.
Akkersdijk throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Alma wants to counter the offense by Akkersdijk and move into the clinch position.
Alma walks into a stiff left hand from Akkersdijk.
Akkersdijk throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Alma steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Akkersdijk.
Akkersdijk throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Alma tries to counter with a clinch but Akkersdijk shakes him off and moves away.
Alma tries to sprawl but Akkersdijk drives through with a takedown into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alma trying to control from the bottom.
Akkersdijk seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Alma does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Alma trying to hold on to Akkersdijk's head to control him but Akkersdijk postures up.
Alma wants to get back to full guard.
Akkersdijk is thwarting Alma's attempts to control the position.
Alma wants to get back to full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Alma has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Akkersdijk is working away from the top position though.
Akkersdijk is trying to control. Alma wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sijbrand Akkersdijk dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Alma moves out of range of the strikes.
Alma with the counter takedown but Akkersdijk avoids it easily.
Akkersdijk is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Alma bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Akkersdijk just misses with a punch to the body.
Akkersdijk darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Alma steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Akkersdijk.
Akkersdijk swings widly with a right hand
and Alma counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Akkersdijk has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Alma clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Akkersdijk is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Alma wants to control his opponent's hands but Akkersdijk gets his hands free.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Akkersdijk looking to break Alma's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Alma remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Akkersdijk will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
I really don't envy Alma right now.
Akkersdijk is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Alma has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Akkersdijk working for the choke.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Alma manages to reverse the position and now he's in Akkersdijk's guard. Nice work there by Alma.
Alma really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Akkersdijk. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Alma not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alma advances to half guard.
Alma trying to control from half guard but Akkersdijk is working away.
Akkersdijk is looking for a sweep. Alma is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Alma wants to take a breather but Akkersdijk is having none of it.
Akkersdijk manages to get to full guard.
Alma throws a big elbow that misses.
Alma throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Akkersdijk works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Akkersdijk seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Alma postures up in Akkersdijk's guard and throws a big left but Akkersdijk blocks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alma trying to control but Akkersdijk is working from the bottom.
Akkersdijk not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Alma passes Akkersdijk's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Akkersdijk is looking to control Alma's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Akkersdijk avoid being mounted?
Alma is keen to just control but Akkersdijk is a slippery customer.
Alma is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Akkersdijk throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Akkersdijk lands a right hook to the body.
Alma misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Akkersdijk appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Akkersdijk fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Alma manages to avoid it.
Sijbrand Akkersdijk is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Nice body punch from Akkersdijk.
Akkersdijk throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Alma.
Akkersdijk sets himself, and Alma steps forward looking for the clinch! Akkersdijk avoids it this time.
Alma moves out of range as Akkersdijk strikes.
Alma is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sloppy strikes from Akkersdijk. Those never looked like landing.
Fat Alma has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A swing and a miss from Akkersdijk.
Alma tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sijbrand Akkersdijk showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Akkersdijk, 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 Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 30:27
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sijbrand Akkersdijk!
A victorious Sijbrand Akkersdijk thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
In defeat, Fat Alma stepped up to the mic, saying 'Follow me on TikTok fatalma '.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Maman Suraman (ranked 3573 p4p, 4729 weight class) and Junior Spooner (ranked 454 p4p, 539 weight class). Maman Suraman has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Excellent boxer
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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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Maman Suraman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Junior Spooner!
The judges for this bout are Dmitry Maklakov, Sergei Dronov and Aleksandr Martynov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Suraman manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Spooner on his heels. He'll look to pass Spooner's guard now, I'm sure.
Suraman stands up and waves to Spooner to follow him.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Spooner.
Suraman definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Spooner getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
 It looks like Maman Suraman has been cut.
Spooner throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
so Suraman counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Suraman stays in close to Spooner's body and controls the position.
Suraman passes easily into side control. Nice work.
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!
Suraman controls the position from side control.
Suraman has hold of Spooner's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Spooner tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Suraman cranks the arm and Spooner screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Spooner, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Maman Suraman!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Nils De Wilde (ranked 4717 p4p, 3822 weight class) and Josh McLean (ranked 375 p4p, 315 weight class). Nils De Wilde had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Nils De Wilde!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Josh McLean!
The judges for this bout are Illya Tyunina, Konstantin Menshow and Igor Prikhodko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
De Wilde throws a lazy uppercut
and McLean counters with a two punch combo.
De Wilde throws a half hearted mid kick.
McLean goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
A head kick misses from McLean.
De Wilde misses with a right hand
and McLean counters with a series of strikes. De Wilde will be more careful next time no doubt.
De Wilde swats away the attempt to clinch by McLean.
De Wilde really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
De Wilde looks to score with a jab to the body but McLean is just out of range.
McLean throws out a counter right but De Wilde avoids it with no problem.
McLean tries to clinch up.
McLean is looking to clinch but De Wilde is avoiding it.
De Wilde throws a body punch but McLean moves out of range.
Nils De Wilde seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
De Wilde misses with a kick to the body.
De Wilde misses with a jab to the body
and McLean counters with a one-two to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McLean works De Wilde's body with a nice hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McLean moves out of range of the strikes.
McLean slips under a jab.
McLean throws a counter combo.
McLean is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
McLean scores with a punch to the head.
McLean doesn't manage to clinch there - De Wilde circles away.
A looping hook to the body misses from De Wilde. McLean does a little dance to reset his feet.
McLean tries to clinch up but De Wilde circles away and keeps his distance.
McLean instigates a clinch.
De Wilde keeps the fight in the clinch, despite McLean's efforts to push away.
De Wilde makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
McLean is looking to control De Wilde's arms but De Wilde gets an underhook and turns him. Now McLean has his back to the cage.
McLean has had enough of the clinch but De Wilde keeps him there for the moment.
McLean's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
De Wilde throws a punch but it's blocked by McLean.
McLean has had enough of the clinch but De Wilde keeps him there for the moment.
De Wilde fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
De Wilde fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
De Wilde misses with a short punch on the inside.
De Wilde definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
McLean looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
De Wilde misses with a hook from the clinch.
McLean blocking some punches.
De Wilde working aggressively here.
De Wilde keeps the fight in the clinch, despite McLean's efforts to push away.
De Wilde working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
De Wilde tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
De Wilde keeps control of McLean as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McLean misses with a hook from the clinch.
McLean has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for De Wilde.
De Wilde keeps control of McLean as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
De Wilde working aggressively here.
De Wilde swings wildly with an uppercut but McLean uses good head movement to avoid it.
De Wilde working aggressively here.
McLean tries to circle away but De Wilde has him pinned against the cage.
McLean blocks a punch to the side of the head.
De Wilde lands a nice shot to the body.
De Wilde swings wildly with an uppercut but McLean uses good head movement to avoid it.
McLean's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
McLean blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
De Wilde throws a punch but it's blocked by McLean.
De Wilde misses with a short punch on the inside.
McLean breaks from the clinch.
A low kick from De Wilde is predictable there
and McLean counters with a series of strikes. De Wilde will be more careful next time no doubt.
McLean is working the combinations to good effect here.
De Wilde is looking to score with low kicks.
McLean looks to land a combination but De Wilde avoids it well.
McLean throws a one two combo.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McLean tries a head kick but it misses.
McLean dips to his left and cracks De Wilde with an uppercut!
McLean pushes De Wilde away with a front kick.
De Wilde rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and McLean counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
De Wilde connects with a body shot.
De Wilde showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from McLean.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Josh McLean dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
McLean wants to clinch up but De Wilde keeps it at a distance.
Josh McLean is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
McLean jabs De Wilde right on the nose. De Wilde blinks but takes it well.
De Wilde misses with a straight right.
McLean misses with a double jab.
McLean feints a jab promting De Wilde to slip. McLean then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. De Wilde slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
De Wilde circles away from the clinch attempt.
De Wilde with a jab.
McLean tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but De Wilde paws at him with a jab and circles away.
De Wilde on the wrong end of a nice jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McLean tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Josh McLean seems to be getting the better of the standup.
De Wilde throws a hook but McLean avoids it easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from McLean! But no joy.
We've been informed that McLean has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
A telegraphed right hand from De Wilde misses the target.
McLean's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and McLean duly obliges.
That's one minute gone in the round.
De Wilde throws a leg kick but McLean sees it coming and moves out of range.
McLean scores with a nice strike.
McLean has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
De Wilde moves forwards but McLean connects with a nice, crisp jab.
De Wilde attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
De Wilde takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
McLean tries to close the distance and clinch up but De Wilde swats him away and circles back towards the center.
McLean tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
McLean wants to clinch.
It looked like De Wilde wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
McLean tries to clinch there but De Wilde circles away.
McLean thuds his right hand into De Wilde's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circling - De Wilde throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
De Wilde takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
McLean tries to clinch up.
McLean sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
McLean lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McLean scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
De Wilde tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
McLean tries to clinch up.
It looked like De Wilde wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
De Wilde takes a swing at McLean's ribcage but misses.
McLean throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent De Wilde stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
De Wilde looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
McLean fails in his attempt to clinch.
De Wilde misses with a hook. McLean ducked under it nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
De Wilde dodges the punch combination from McLean.
De Wilde circles away from the clinch attempt
and De Wilde counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A head kick misses from McLean.
McLean throws a head kick but De Wilde moves out of range.
De Wilde attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
McLean is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
McLean throws a head kick but De Wilde moves out of range.
De Wilde avoids a punch combination nicely.
McLean takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circling - De Wilde throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
De Wilde lands the left hand.
De Wilde looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
De Wilde tries to score with a low kick but McLean moves his leg out of the way.
McLean slips a straight right by De Wilde.
McLean pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces De Wilde back to the cage. McLean follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
McLean checks a low kick from De Wilde.
McLean unleashes a big counter combination but De Wilde bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McLean checks a leg kick nicely.
De Wilde throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
McLean scores with a jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Josh McLean showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
McLean avoids a kick to the body.
McLean throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
McLean lands a high kick!
McLean tries to close the distance and clinch but De Wilde swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
McLean misses with a two punch combination.
McLean tries a head kick but it misses.
McLean connects with a single shot there.
McLean closes the distance and clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De Wilde misses with a shot to the kidneys.
De Wilde misses with some punches.
McLean prevents a body shot from De Wilde.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
McLean wants to get back to striking at distance but De Wilde won't allow it.
McLean wants to break free but De Wilde has control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McLean takes a shot to the head.
De Wilde throws a blind hook that connects with the side of McLeans head.
McLean is trying to break the clinch but De Wilde is controlling him.
McLean blocking some punches.
De Wilde scores with a nice hook to the head.
De Wilde lands with a light punch inside.
McLean pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
De Wilde fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McLean manages to avoid it.
McLean tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but De Wilde paws at him with a jab and circles away.
McLean wants to clinch.
An attempted straight right counter from De Wilde misses the target.
McLean shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. De Wilde eats them both and turns towards McLean to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Nils De Wilde has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
De Wilde attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
McLean throws out a counter right but De Wilde avoids it with no problem.
De Wilde swats away the attempt to clinch by McLean.
De Wilde misses with a wild body shot.
McLean tries to clinch but De Wilde moves out of range.
McLean tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but De Wilde paws at him with a jab and circles away.
McLean tries to close the distance and clinch but De Wilde swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
McLean tries to clinch but De Wilde is having none of it.
De Wilde swings for the body but McLean moves out of range.
McLean tries to clinch but De Wilde moves away
and De Wilde counters with an inside leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McLean lands with a cross.
McLean uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from De Wilde.
McLean misses with a wild combination.
De Wilde keeps the fight on the outside.
De Wilde swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
McLean scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
De Wilde misses with an uppercut. McLean saw that one coming.
McLean goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
McLean tries to bum rush De Wilde with a series of wild strikes but De Wilde uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
De Wilde circles away from the clinch attempt.
McLean closes the distance and lands a one-two.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
De Wilde throws an ugly left hook that misses
and McLean counters with a straight right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
De Wilde throws a hook but McLean blocks it.
McLean lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
De Wilde misses with a body kick.
De Wilde has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Nice defenses there by McLean.
McLean is looking to clinch.
De Wilde throws an off balance right hand
and McLean counters with a series of strikes. De Wilde will be more careful next time no doubt.
De Wilde throws a leg kick but McLean sees it coming and checks it nicely.
McLean steps to the side to avoid the strikes from De Wilde.
De Wilde fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but McLean is out of range.
McLean tries to clinch up.
De Wilde half committed to a counter leg kick.
Josh McLean is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
McLean might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
McLean fails with an attempt to clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Josh McLean comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got McLean winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 27:30
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 27:30
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Josh McLean!
After the fight, Josh McLean was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Roby Leed (ranked 3831 p4p, 4181 weight class) and Mohammed Akbar Ii (ranked 479 p4p, 510 weight class). Roby Leed had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Roby Leed!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mohammed Akbar Ii!
The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Ivan Kurochkin and Vladimir Khabensky.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Leed moves into range and clinches up with Akbar Ii.
Akbar Ii has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Leed is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Leed wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Akbar Ii tries for a takedown but Leed manages to get underhooks.
Akbar Ii successfully pulls guard.
Leed decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Akbar Ii, up you get!
Akbar Ii looks winded!
Leed has managed to clinch.
Akbar Ii tries a body shot but Leed blocks it.
Akbar Ii tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Leed just stands there and leans against the cage.
Roby Leed has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mohammed Akbar Ii.
Akbar Ii pulls guard successfully.
Leed decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Leed drops Akbar Ii with a beautiful combination! Akbar Ii stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Leed is looking for the KO!
It looks like Mohammed Akbar Ii has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Leed fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Akbar Ii avoids a punch combination nicely.
Leed misses with a wild combination.
We've been hearing reports that Leed has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Leed looks to land a combination but Akbar Ii avoids it well.
Oooooh!!! Leed has knocked Akbar Ii down with a huge combo! Leed steps away and waves a wobbly Akbar Ii back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
 Akbar Ii is rocked!
A thudding body kick lands there by Leed!
Akbar Ii is still on wobbly legs! Can Leed finish him?
Roby Leed is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Leed throws a right and a left that Akbar Ii avoids nicely.
A countering left hand to the body from Akbar Ii misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Leed lands a big right hook! Akbar Ii looks hurt but is still standing! Leed lands a left jab and another right hook! This time Akbar Ii falls down and Leed dives in with a huge hammer fist! Akbar Ii's eyes roll back! The referee calls for the bell and Leed runs up the cage to celebrate with his fans!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Roby Leed!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Karl Marx (ranked 3630 p4p, 3203 weight class) and Josue Souza (ranked 437 p4p, 380 weight class). Karl Marx could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Josue Souza's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Karl Marx!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Josue Souza!
The judges for this bout are Illya Tyunina, Valeri Chadov and Vladimir Khabensky.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Marx misses with a jab, cross combination.
Marx listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Marx drops Souza with a beautiful combination! Souza stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Marx is looking for the KO!
Souza is rocked!
It looks like Josue Souza has been cut.
Marx throws a right and a left that Souza avoids nicely.
Souza is still on wobbly legs! Can Marx finish him?
Souza throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Souza seems to have recovered his senses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Marx fails to land with a series of punches.
Souza moves out of range of the leg kick from Marx.
Marx definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
A good leg kick by Souza.
Souza shoots in but no luck this time.
A big left from Marx misses.
Souza with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Souza showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Marx.
Marx rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Souza moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Marx throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Marx sets himself, and Souza steps forward looking for the clinch! Marx avoids it this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marx lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Souza backs up against the cage.
Marx misses with the combination.
Souza closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Marx takes one to the side of the head.
Nice uppercut lands for Souza. That snapped Marx's head back.
A jab from Marx misses.
Marx misses with the combination.
Marx misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
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!
Souza uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Marx.
Marx fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Marx tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A big left from Marx misses.
Souza moves into the clinch.
Souza tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Marx just stands there and leans against the cage.
Souza decides to pull guard.
Souza looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Marx is defending well. Souza quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Marx has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Souza celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Josue Souza!
Josue Souza is the new heavyweight champion!
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