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RSE 15: The Art of Violence PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dude Dukes (ranked 24076 p4p, 24807 weight class) and Daniel DC (ranked 625 p4p, 639 weight class). DC has chosen Wolf Totem as his entrance music. Dude Dukes 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 light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Dude Dukes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Daniel DC!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Sergei Dronov and Valeri Chadov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
DC takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Dukes.
DC drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Dukes defends it well.
Dukes tries to clinch up.
Dude Dukes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dukes ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
DC throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Dukes tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. DC is in Dukes's guard.
Dukes is looking for a triangle but DC pushes his legs off easily.
Dukes working for submissions but it's allowed DC to get to half guard.
Dukes kicks DC off and gets back to his feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dukes shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. DC eats them both and turns towards Dukes to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Dukes's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Dukes duly obliges.
Dukes moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
DC closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Dukes's guard.
DC really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Dukes. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Dukes is breathing heavily.
DC avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
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.
Dukes will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Dukes is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. DC is aware though and is defending well.
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.
DC trying to control the position from guard on top but Dukes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
DC pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dukes is keeping the position for now.
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.
DC tries to stand but Dukes is controlling from the bottom.
Dukes is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and DC defends well.
DC is in close to Dukes's body, working some short punches and elbows.
DC thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Dukes has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but DC can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
DC drops back looking for a leg! Dukes is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Dukes manages to kick DC off! DC jumps back into Dukes's guard.
Dukes seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Dukes has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but DC can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dukes is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Dukes is looking for a triangle but DC pushes his legs off easily.
DC works over Dukes with some ground and pound from guard.
Dukes wants to stand but DC is controlling the position.
DC wants to control from the top but Dukes keeps moving.
Dukes working for a triangle but DC defends it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
DC trying to control but Dukes is working from the bottom.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Dukes.
DC with the counter takedown but Dukes avoids it easily.
We've been informed that DC has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
DC will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Dukes has taken the fight to the clinch.
DC is working for takedown but Dukes is calmly controlling the position for now.
Dukes wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Dukes takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dude Dukes dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Dukes has managed to clinch.
Dukes decides to pull guard.
DC got a little sloppy there for a moment and Dukes has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, DC has managed to get both his arms back between Dukes's legs - danger averted.
Dukes manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
DC gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Dukes manages to escape and get back to his feet!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dukes shoots in but no luck this time.
Dukes tries to sprawl but DC drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Dukes is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but DC pulls his head out easily.
DC looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
DC working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
DC moves into full mount! Dukes won't be happy about that!
Dukes wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
DC has control of Dukes's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Dukes regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Dukes tries to hold on but DC pushes him away.
Dukes really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Dukes wants to control but DC is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
DC wants to control the pace but Dukes is squirming around nicely.
DC working for a submission but Dukes is keeping him at bay.
Dukes is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that DC can do to turn this around?
DC moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Dukes has worked his arm free - good work by Dukes!
Dukes is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, DC asserts his dominance and retains side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
DC thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Dukes is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
DC stops Dukes from getting back to his feet.
Dukes is pressing down on DC's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
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.
The fighters are working up against the cage. Dukes manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Dukes tries to circle away but DC has him pinned against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dukes breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Dukes with a hook.
Dude Dukes is winning the standup battle so far.
Dukes shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with DC but DC pushes him off and we're back to square one.
DC shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Dukes napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Dukes is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Dukes tries to bench press DC off him but DC keeps the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dude Dukes dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!
DC shoots in looking for a takedown. Dukes tries to sprawl out of it but DC keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Dukes manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Dukes misses with a double jab
and DC counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Dukes looking for a guillotine here but DC defends easily.
Dukes wants to stand but DC is controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dukes is trying to keep DC in close.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
DC stands up and waves to Dukes to follow him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dukes looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? DC is fending him off so far but Dukes persists. Nope, DC circles away and we're back to standing.
Dukes leaves DC with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Dukes lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Dukes wants to clinch
and DC counters with a takedown into side control.
DC prevents Dukes from escaping the position.
DC thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Dukes is not content to let DC control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
DC thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Dukes is trying to buck DC off.
Dukes is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked DC off and has taken his back!
Dukes has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dukes is looking for the choke from the back position but DC is controlling his hands well.
Dukes has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, DC has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dukes is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Dude Dukes overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Dukes is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
DC defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Dukes is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. DC defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Will Dukes go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Dukes working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
DC rolls, trying to escape but Dukes keeps control of the position.
Dukes doesn't have the hooks in and DC manages to turn into his guard.
DC drops back looking for a leg! Dukes is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Dukes manages to kick DC off! DC jumps back into Dukes's guard.
Dude Dukes is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Dukes holds on and takes a little breather.
Dukes is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and DC defends well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dukes throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
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 Dude Dukes.
Well Dukes has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Sergei Dronov scores the fight 30:27
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dude Dukes!
In defeat, Daniel DC stepped up to the mic, saying 'Learn, grow and come back stronger. I will return'.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Mike Robinson (ranked 3759 p4p, 24928 weight class) and Hendrik Van Tonder (ranked 381 p4p, 504 weight class). Van Tonder has chosen Orkney snork nie as his entrance music. Hendrik Van Tonder has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Mike Robinson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Hendrik Van Tonder!
The judges for this bout are Valeri Chadov, Vladimir Khabensky and Igor Prikhodko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Robinson moves into the clinch.
Van Tonder wants to break the clinch but can't.
Robinson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Robinson lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Van Tonder or not.
Robinson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Robinson closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Van Tonder tries to break the clinch but Robinson is controlling the position.
Robinson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Van Tonder takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Van Tonder looks winded!
Robinson feints a jab promting Van Tonder to slip. Robinson then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Van Tonder slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Van Tonder gets tackled into the cage by Robinson. Robinson maintains the clinch.
Robinson manages to break the clinch.
Robinson 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!
Robinson gets a clinch.
Robinson just leaning against Van Tonder, taking a breather.
Robinson breaks from the clinch.
Left hook, right uppercut from Robinson.
Robinson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Van Tonder takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Robinson has taken the fight to the clinch.
Nice body punch from Robinson.
Robinson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Robinson lands a left and a right that send Van Tonder crashing to the mat, dazed. Robinson thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
 Van Tonder is rocked!
Robinson ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Van Tonder is still on wobbly legs! Can Robinson finish him?
Robinson works Van Tonder's body with a nice hook.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Robinson leaning his opponent against the cage.
Robinson stalling the fight.
Robinson gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
Van Tonder seems to have recovered his senses.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Robinson.
Robinson presses Van Tonder against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Robinson is working Van Tonder over against the cage.
Robinson lands with a right to the head.
Robinson taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Robinson definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Robinson breaks the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Robinson lands with a nice combination. Van Tonder backs away looking to recover.
Robinson throws a 1-2 combo that connects squarely on Van Tonder's jaw, knocking him onto his back! Robinson dives in looking to finish as Van Tonder flails his arms in a desperate attempt to block Robinson's strikes! Robinson is raining down hammerfists and the ref stops it! Van Tonder's desperate flailing just didn't constitute intelligent defence. Some people will probably question the ref's decision but Van Tonder was definitely hurt and the ref saved him from taking unnecessary punishment. A fighter's safety is paramount in this sport.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mike Robinson!
Hendrik Van Tonder spoke after the fight, saying 'Jis dit was amper'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ngannou Jones (ranked 5204 p4p, 4487 weight class) and Monni Mantzurin (ranked 502 p4p, 473 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Ngannou Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Monni Mantzurin!
The judges for this bout are Konstantin Menshow, Valeri Chadov and Ivan Kurochkin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones throws a leg kick that misses.
Jones looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Jones fails to land the takedown.
Despite the aggression on Mantzurin's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
A head kick misses from Mantzurin.
Jones has Mantzurin up against the cage in a clinch.
Jones misses with an elbow over the top.
Jones has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Mantzurin avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Mantzurin lands a body punch in the clinch.
Jones blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Jones is fighting off a takedown attempt but Mantzurin is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Jones to the mat. Jones regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Jones is trying to control the position from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mantzurin sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Jones's guard.
Jones is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Mantzurin thows a huge punch but Jones dodges it nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Still in half guard, Mantzurin seems content to control.
Mantzurin is thwarting Jones's attempts to control the position.
Jones moves into full guard.
Jones working a defensive guard here.
Mantzurin got a little sloppy there for a moment and Jones has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Mantzurin has managed to get both his arms back between Jones's legs - danger averted.
Mantzurin sitting in guard here, content to control.
Mantzurin landing some decent shots from guard.
Mantzurin throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Jones works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Mantzurin got a little sloppy there for a moment and Jones has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Mantzurin has managed to get both his arms back between Jones's legs - danger averted.
Mantzurin showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Mantzurin is working Jones over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Jones has his feet on Mantzurin's thighs here. He's pushed Mantzurin off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Mantzurin screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ngannou Jones!
Monni Mantzurin was interviewed post fight and said 'blaaaahhhh.....'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rayan Brandt (ranked 4396 p4p, 4125 weight class) and Danu Jaya (ranked 527 p4p, 503 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Rayan Brandt!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Danu Jaya!
The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Ivan Kurochkin and Dmitry Maklakov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jaya uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Brandt.
Jaya misses the shot to the body.
Brandt scores with a shot to the body.
Jaya lands with a right hand.
Brandt connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Jaya's hands.
Jaya takes one on the chin but seems OK.
The fighters circling - Brandt throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jaya rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Brandt counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Jaya thinking.
Brandt misses the jab.
Brandt misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Jaya's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Jaya duly obliges.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jaya misses the body punch
and Brandt counters with a straight right hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jaya. Brandt does a little dance to reset his feet.
Brandt misses with a body shot.
Brandt throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jaya sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jaya steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Brandt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jaya moves out of range as Brandt strikes.
Rayan Brandt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Brandt throws a jab but it's blocked by Jaya.
Jaya moves out of range of the strikes.
Despite the aggression on Jaya's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Jaya looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Jaya gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Nice straight punches there by Brandt. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Brandt.
Brandt keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Brandt misses with a straight left.
Brandt is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Brandt throws a right and a left that Jaya avoids nicely.
Jaya tries to counter with a clinch but Brandt shakes him off and moves away.
Rayan Brandt is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Good standup being displayed there by Brandt as he connects with a hook.
Jaya throws a lazy head kick
and Brandt counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Jaya uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Brandt.
Jaya drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Brandt defends it well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jaya moves out of range as Brandt strikes.
Jaya unleashes a big counter combination but Brandt bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Brandt throws a looping overhand right but Jaya ducks down to avoid it.
Jaya is looking for the big counter here.
Brandt throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Jaya.
Brandt misses with a wild body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jaya takes a swing at Brandt's ribcage but misses.
Jaya with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Brandt to score with a decent uppercut.
Jaya jabs Brandt to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Brandt misses with a wild body shot.
Jaya fails with a takedown attempt.
Jaya takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brandt connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Brandt stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Brandt wants it to stay on the feet.
Brandt appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Rayan Brandt has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Danu Jaya.
Jaya looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Brandt!
Jaya wants to control but Brandt is keeping him busy.
Jaya controlling the position from side mount.
Brandt is trying to control Jaya's posture but Jaya avoids it.
Brandt is looking for a sweep.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brandt manages to get back to half guard.
Brandt is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Jaya pulls his head out easily.
Jaya prevents Brandt from improving his position.
Brandt looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Brandt wants to get back to full guard.
Brandt is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Jaya pulls his head out easily.
Jaya is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Rayan Brandt dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Brandt throws a hook to the side of Jaya's head but Jaya sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jaya swinging wildly here.
Jaya shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Brandt connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Brandt avoids a punch combination nicely.
Jaya is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Brandt rather than just go for the knockout.
Brandt scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jaya slips under a jab from Brandt.
Brandt swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jaya shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Jaya is trying to control. Brandt wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brandt wants to improve his position but Jaya is controlling well.
Brandt gets full guard.
Jaya advances to half guard.
Brandt looking for submissions off his back.
Jaya is trying to work for a kimura but Brandt is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Brandt looking for submissions off his back.
Jaya is nestled in close to Brandt, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Brandt gets back to full guard.
Jaya sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Brandt will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Brandt working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Jaya doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Jaya manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jaya stands and throws Brandt's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Brandt is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Jaya is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Jaya raining down shots from the mount!
Brandt manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Brandt is pressing down on Jaya's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Jaya got a little sloppy there for a moment and Brandt has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Jaya has managed to get both his arms back between Brandt's legs - danger averted.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brandt not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Brandt wants to sweep here but Jaya controlling him for the moment.
Brandt throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Jaya escapes and throws Brandt's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Jaya wants to lay and pray for a moment but Brandt keeps working.
Brandt looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Danu Jaya will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Jaya showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Brandt.
Jaya throws an overhand right that lands on Brandt's shoulder, as Brandt tries to avoid the shot.
Brandt throws a lazy uppercut
and Jaya makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Brandt swats away the attempt to clinch by Jaya.
Jaya ducks under a wild hook from Brandt.
Jaya misses with a low kick.
Jaya misses with a takedown attempt - Brandt sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Brandt is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jaya can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brandt moves into range and connects with a jab.
Jaya takes one to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jaya misses with a wild body shot.
An attempted straight right counter from Brandt misses the target.
Jaya keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Brandt.
Brandt scores with a shot to the body.
Nice shot lands for Brandt.
Jaya takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Horrible takedown attempt by Jaya or perhaps it was just good defense by Brandt, which made it look bad.
Jaya throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Brandt counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Brandt scores with a one two! Jaya had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Jaya looks to land a combination but Brandt avoids it well.
Brandt was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Rayan Brandt is winning the standup battle so far.
Brandt looks to land a left hand but Jaya moved out of range nicely.
Brandt blocks the body kick.
Jaya ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Brandt fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Brandt misses the target.
Jaya unleashes a big counter combination but Brandt bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Brandt throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Brandt connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Jaya tries to clinch but Brandt is having none of it.
Brandt was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Jaya misses with a low kick.
Jaya misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Rayan Brandt has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Danu Jaya.
Brandt wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Jaya uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Brandt.
Brandt misses with a hook. Jaya ducked under it nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jaya lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Jaya takes one to the chin there.
Danu Jaya is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jaya uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Brandt.
Jaya shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Brandt cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Brandt will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Brandt throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Jaya to counter with a crisp jab.
Brandt throws a right and a left that both miss.
A shot to the liver by Brandt. Beautiful body shot.
Brandt fails to land with a series of punches.
Jaya scores with a body shot.
That's four 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!
Brandt uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Jaya has time to react.
Jaya works the jab nicely.
A looping hook to the body misses from Brandt. Jaya does a little dance to reset his feet.
Brandt wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Brandt ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jaya moves away.
Brandt slaps away a takedown attempt from Jaya, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Brandt throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Brandt takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Jaya slips under a jab.
Brandt fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Jaya looks for a takedown but Brandt sprawls well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rayan Brandt showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Brandt 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 Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 29:28
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rayan Brandt!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Stefano Del Monte (ranked 2388 p4p, 4767 weight class) and Antonio Reyes (ranked 283 p4p, 433 weight class). Antonio Reyes has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Stefano Del Monte!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Antonio Reyes!
The judges for this bout are Aleksandr Martynov, Igor Prikhodko and Viktor Lagutenko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Del Monte takes a swing at Reyes's ribcage but misses.
Reyes takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Reyes is looking to clinch but Del Monte is avoiding it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Reyes looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Del Monte drives through and clinches with Reyes against the cage.
Del Monte lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
 It looks like Antonio Reyes has been cut.
Del Monte breaks from the clinch.
Reyes misses with a takedown attempt - Del Monte sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Del Monte drops down looking for a counter takedown but Reyes sprawls and moves away.
Del Monte scores with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reyes closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Reyes throws an elbow but misses.
Del Monte lands a damaging elbow.
Del Monte escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Reyes shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Del Monte sprawls well. Del Monte wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Reyes gets slowly back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reyes is looking to clinch but Del Monte is avoiding it.
Del Monte gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Reyes to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Del Monte keeping moving, preventing Reyes from controlling successfully.
Del Monte is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Reyes rolls with it to try and escape but Del Monte cranks on the arm and Reyes is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Stefano Del Monte!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Christopher Allan (ranked 2942 p4p, 3514 weight class) and El Moreno Duranto (ranked 337 p4p, 402 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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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 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Christopher Allan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, El Moreno Duranto!
The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Valeri Chadov and Igor Prikhodko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Duranto lands a leg kick that knocks Allan off balance momentarily.
Allan lands with an overhand left.
Duranto on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Allan lands with a good body shot.
Allan cracks Duranto with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Allan has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Duranto to stand back up!
Duranto is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Crack! Allan connects with the perfect overhand right and Duranto falls face first to the canvas. Timbeeeeeeeer! Beautiful knockout for Allan!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Christopher Allan!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Huntti Mfer (ranked 1415 p4p, 2593 weight class) and Pepe Lopez (ranked 185 p4p, 303 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Huntti Mfer!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Pepe Lopez!
The judges for this bout are Illya Tyunina, Dmitry Maklakov and Aleksei Zolotukhin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lopez lands a nice shot that snaps Mfer's head back.
Mfer bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
We've been told by Mfer's head coaches at Räkälä that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Lopez takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Mfer drops Lopez with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Lopez looks back up at him and smiles so Mfer waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Lopez is rocked!
Mfer moves in close and cracks Lopez with a massive right hand! Lopez, frozen momentarily in time, tumbles to the canvas, already out cold! A brutal knockout by Mfer!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Huntti Mfer!
Huntti Mfer retains his lightweight title!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Dave Zaroni (ranked 2531 p4p, 2639 weight class) and Kenny Soederblom (ranked 341 p4p, 350 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Dave Zaroni has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Dave Zaroni 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 welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dave Zaroni!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Kenny Soederblom!
The judges for this bout are Aleksandr Martynov, Valeri Chadov and Vladimir Khabensky.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Soederblom throws an off balance right hand
enabling Zaroni to counter with a crisp jab.
Soederblom throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Zaroni.
Sloppy strikes from Soederblom. Those never looked like landing.
Zaroni throws a jab but it's blocked by Soederblom.
Soederblom connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Zaroni jabs Soederblom right on the nose. Soederblom blinks but takes it well.
Soederblom moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Zaroni takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Zaroni throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Soederblom throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Zaroni counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Zaroni swings for the body but Soederblom moves out of range.
Zaroni throws a hook but Soederblom avoids it easily.
Soederblom scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zaroni circles away from the clinch attempt
and Zaroni counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Soederblom misses with a body shot
and Zaroni cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Soederblom takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Soederblom has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Soederblom lands a jab to the nose.
Zaroni has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Soederblom tries to bum rush Zaroni with a series of wild strikes but Zaroni uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Soederblom connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Zaroni's hands.
A looping hook to the body misses from Soederblom. Zaroni does a little dance to reset his feet.
Soederblom misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Zaroni.
It looked like Zaroni wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Zaroni throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Soederblom sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Soederblom misses the shot to the body.
Zaroni tries to close the distance and clinch but Soederblom swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Soederblom defending well as Zaroni loads up on a big left hand.
Soederblom is looking for the big counter here.
Zaroni throws the left hand but Soederblom avoids the punch easily.
Nice uppercut lands for Soederblom. That snapped Zaroni's head back.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A lazy left from Zaroni finds it's target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Soederblom. Zaroni does a little dance to reset his feet.
Soederblom tries to bum rush Zaroni with a series of wild strikes but Zaroni uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Soederblom throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Zaroni.
Zaroni fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Soederblom looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Soederblom misses with a body shot.
Soederblom throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Zaroni is looking to counter punch.
Soederblom ducks under a wild hook from Zaroni.
Zaroni clinches up with Soederblom and pushes him back against the cage.
Zaroni lands a shoulder strike.
Zaroni misses with a punch on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Soederblom stalling.
A head punch on the inside from Soederblom fails to land.
Soederblom misses with a punch on the inside.
Soederblom wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Zaroni creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Zaroni has a couple of punches blocked by Soederblom.
Soederblom is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Zaroni gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Zaroni misses with a hook to the ribs.
Soederblom working hard to break the clinch.
Soederblom tries to break the clinch but Zaroni is controlling the position.
Zaroni is struggling to control the position.
Soederblom throws a punch but it's blocked by Zaroni.
Soederblom has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Zaroni works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Zaroni misses with the head strike.
Soederblom tries a body shot but Zaroni blocks it.
Zaroni pushes Soederblom back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Soederblom wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Zaroni blocking some punches.
Soederblom looking to slow down the pace here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Soederblom doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Zaroni tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Soederblom's elbow.
Zaroni pushes Soederblom back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Zaroni lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Zaroni lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Soederblom backwards.
Soederblom tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Zaroni throws a punch but it's blocked by Soederblom.
Zaroni has a couple of punches blocked by Soederblom.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Zaroni.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Soederblom taking a breather.
Zaroni lands with a left to the head.
A right hand to the body from Zaroni.
A nice left hand lands by Zaroni.
Soederblom trying to control the position but instead, Zaroni has worked for underhooks and has pushed Soederblom into the cage.
Soederblom doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Zaroni misses with some punches.
Zaroni misses with a short punch on the inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dave Zaroni dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Zaroni misses with a wild body shot.
Soederblom sizes up Zaroni with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Soederblom takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Zaroni lands a nice hook to Soederblom's body. Soederblom takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Zaroni misses with a hook. Soederblom ducked under it nicely.
A slow jab from Soederblom misses its intended target.
Zaroni throws an off balance right hand
and Soederblom counters with a left to the body.
Soederblom misses with a few strikes there.
It looked like Zaroni wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Soederblom misses with a wild combination.
Kenny Soederblom is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zaroni moves into range and clinches up with Soederblom.
Soederblom misses with a shot to the kidneys.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Zaroni.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zaroni pushes Soederblom back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Zaroni pressing his opponent against the cage.
Soederblom wants to get back to striking at distance but Zaroni won't allow it.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Zaroni.
Zaroni blocks an uppercut.
Soederblom lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Zaroni lands with a short shot to the head.
Soederblom misses with a hook from the clinch.
Zaroni lands a right hand.
Zaroni 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.
Zaroni lands a nice uppercut.
Zaroni tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Zaroni lands with a left to the head.
Soederblom is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Soederblom throws a punch but it's blocked by Zaroni.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Zaroni.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zaroni misses with a hook from the clinch.
Soederblom looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Dave Zaroni has scored more points in the clinch so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zaroni lands with a short shot to the head.
Zaroni misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Zaroni lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A short uppercut from Zaroni.
Zaroni is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Soederblom can do to turn this around?
Zaroni lands with a light punch inside.
Soederblom makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Soederblom is looking to break free of the clinch but Zaroni has double underhooks.
Zaroni tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Soederblom's elbow.
Soederblom takes a shot to the head.
Zaroni working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Zaroni goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Zaroni scores with a shot to the side of Soederblom's head.
Zaroni lands a body shot.
Zaroni misses with the head strike.
Zaroni lands with a left to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Zaroni.
Soederblom misses with a hook from the clinch.
Zaroni gets through Soederblom's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Zaroni keeps control of Soederblom as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Zaroni.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zaroni softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Zaroni swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Zaroni misses with some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Soederblom.
Soederblom tries to circle away but Zaroni has him pinned against the cage.
A short body shot lands from Zaroni as the two fighters clinch.
Soederblom is trying to break free.
Soederblom blocking some punches.
Soederblom misses with a hook to the ribs.
Zaroni lands a left hand.
A head punch on the inside from Zaroni fails to land.
Zaroni misses with a short punch on the inside.
Zaroni lands a right hand.
Soederblom has a couple of punches blocked by Zaroni.
Soederblom tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Zaroni lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Soederblom backwards.
Soederblom can't find room to land a body shot as Zaroni controls the action.
Soederblom fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Zaroni.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A right hook to the body lands for Zaroni.
Zaroni goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Zaroni misses with a punch on the inside.
Nice body punch from Zaroni - that landed with a thud.
Soederblom is breathing heavily.
Soederblom misses with a punch on the inside.
Soederblom letting Zaroni take a breather here.
Zaroni lands a right hand that snaps the head of Soederblom backwards.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Zaroni creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Soederblom has a couple of punches blocked by Zaroni.
Zaroni has Soederblom pressed against the cage, preventing Soederblom from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A shot in the inside from Zaroni.
Zaroni throws a head punch that misses.
Soederblom manages to break the clinch.
Soederblom misses with a wild body shot.
Zaroni smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Zaroni connects with a looping right hand.
A right-left combo lands from Soederblom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dave Zaroni dominated that second round.
That's time! Zaroni's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Zaroni looks to land a left hand but Soederblom moved out of range nicely.
A little jabbing left from Soederblom on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Zaroni moves into the clinch.
Zaroni blocks a body shot from Soederblom.
A short right from Zaroni.
Zaroni misses with some punches.
Soederblom is trying to push Zaroni away but Zaroni has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Soederblom blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Soederblom struggles to land a body shot inside as Zaroni controls his hands.
Zaroni has Soederblom pressed against the cage, preventing Soederblom from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Soederblom tries to break the clinch but Zaroni is controlling the position.
Zaroni lands a shoulder strike.
Zaroni throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Soederblom doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Soederblom looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Zaroni lands a hook that snaps the head of Soederblom backwards.
Good body shot from Zaroni.
Soederblom takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Zaroni lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Zaroni digs a right hand underneath Soederblom's ribcage. Soederblom let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Zaroni presses Soederblom against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Soederblom's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Zaroni lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Zaroni lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Soederblom throws a punch but it's blocked by Zaroni.
Zaroni lands a right hand.
Zaroni working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Zaroni working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Soederblom wants to break the clinch but can't.
Soederblom tries to land knees in the clinch but Zaroni avoids the damage to the body.
Zaroni lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A short right from Zaroni on the inside.
Zaroni blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Zaroni lands a left hand that snaps the head of Soederblom backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Zaroni lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Soederblom backwards.
Zaroni swings wildly with an uppercut but Soederblom uses good head movement to avoid it.
Soederblom misses with a short punch on the inside.
Soederblom tries to break free but Zaroni pushes him back against the cage.
A short right from Zaroni on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zaroni lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Soederblom tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Soederblom tries to stall but Zaroni uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Zaroni scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Zaroni gets through Soederblom's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Soederblom is rocked!
Zaroni lands a right hand.
Soederblom is still on wobbly legs! Can Zaroni finish him?
Soederblom swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Zaroni lands with a short shot to the head.
Soederblom blocks an uppercut.
Soederblom seems to have recovered his senses.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Zaroni.
Zaroni lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Zaroni lands a hook that snaps the head of Soederblom backwards.
A shot in the inside from Zaroni.
Soederblom swings wildly with an uppercut but Zaroni uses good head movement to avoid it.
A nice left hand lands by Zaroni.
Soederblom is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Zaroni pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Zaroni lands a hook that snaps the head of Soederblom backwards.
Zaroni lands a left hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zaroni lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Soederblom takes a shot to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Zaroni creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Zaroni has a couple of punches blocked by Soederblom.
Soederblom misses with a body punch.
Zaroni works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Zaroni scores with a shot to the side of Soederblom's head.
Zaroni lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Soederblom goes for a takedown in the clinch but Zaroni prevents it.
Zaroni lands an uppercut.
Zaroni gets through Soederblom's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Zaroni.
Zaroni lands with a light punch inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A short left from Zaroni.
Zaroni blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Zaroni keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Soederblom's efforts to push away.
Zaroni makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zaroni pushes Soederblom back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Dave Zaroni is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Zaroni lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Soederblom is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Zaroni is defending well.
Dave Zaroni has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kenny Soederblom.
Zaroni lands a nice shot to the body.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Soederblom tries a body shot but Zaroni blocks it.
Zaroni is pushing Soederblom up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Soederblom doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A shot in the inside from Zaroni.
A bit of stalling here from Zaroni.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Soederblom throws a punch but it's blocked by Zaroni.
Soederblom takes a shot to the head.
Zaroni swings wildly with an uppercut but Soederblom uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kenny Soederblom has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Soederblom misses with some punches.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dave Zaroni showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Zaroni, 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 Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 30:27
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 30:26
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dave Zaroni!
Our winner, Dave Zaroni, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Mario Leonardo (ranked 1676 p4p, 1455 weight class) and Maman Suraman (ranked 232 p4p, 204 weight class). Mario Leonardo has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mario Leonardo!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Maman Suraman!
The judges for this bout are Valeri Chadov, Aleksei Zolotukhin and Igor Prikhodko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Suraman looks for a takedown but Leonardo sprawls well.
Leonardo was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Sloppy strikes from Leonardo. Those never looked like landing.
Suraman throws a counter combo.
Leonardo with a hook.
Suraman throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Leonardo tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Suraman is in Leonardo's guard.
Suraman not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Suraman lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Suraman not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Suraman prevents Leonardo from getting back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Suraman lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Suraman loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Leonardo is adopting a defensive guard.
Suraman stops Leonardo from standing up.
Suraman looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Suraman advances position into side control!
Suraman slows the pace down.
Suraman is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Leonardo knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Leonardo seems a little lost for a moment, as Suraman dominates the positioning.
Leonardo wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Suraman lands an elbow.
Suraman has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Leonardo dodges the ground and pound from Suraman.
Leonardo seems a little lost for a moment, as Suraman dominates the positioning.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Suraman is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Leonardo has escaped the position, nice work there.
Leonardo is being controlled here.
Leonardo bucks up and tries to throw Suraman off but instead Suraman has got his back!
Suraman working from the back looking to end the fight with a rear naked choke. Leonardo is doing well to defend. Suraman seems to have got his hand under the chin though and he's sunk the choke in! Leonardo is forced to tap and this one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Maman Suraman! Maman Suraman retains his welterweight title!
An out of breath Maman Suraman 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 Buck Bolkvadze (ranked 1320 p4p, 1513 weight class) and Pax Augustus (ranked 185 p4p, 210 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 welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Buck Bolkvadze!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Pax Augustus!
The judges for this bout are Sergei Dronov, Igor Prikhodko and Ivan Kurochkin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bolkvadze throws a sloppy head kick
and Augustus counters with a three punch combo that has Bolkvadze backing up. Bolkvadze nods at Augustus to acknowledge the strikes.
Bolkvadze looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Bolkvadze throws a quick inside leg kick.
Bolkvadze lands a nice looking kick to the body. Augustus takes a step back to recover.
Augustus thows a left - swing and a miss!
Augustus tries to move into range but Bolkvadze moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Augustus uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bolkvadze.
Bolkvadze thuds his shin into the meat of Augustus's side.
Bolkvadze throws a predictable looking body shot
and Augustus counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bolkvadze tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Nice defenses there by Augustus.
Bolkvadze tries to clinch up but Augustus circles away and keeps his distance.
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!
Augustus takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A swing and a miss from Bolkvadze.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bolkvadze takes a swing at Augustus's ribcage but misses.
Augustus is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Bolkvadze with a body shot.
Bolkvadze clinches up against the cage.
Bolkvadze lands a right hand.
Nice body punch from Bolkvadze.
Come on Bolkvadze - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Augustus tries to work over Bolkvadze's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bolkvadze misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Augustus.
Still in the clinch, Bolkvadze scores with a nice short uppercut.
Bolkvadze blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Augustus tries to throw a body punch but Bolkvadze avoids it by throwing Augustus back against the cage.
Bolkvadze softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A short body shot lands from Bolkvadze as the two fighters clinch.
Bolkvadze softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Augustus looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Augustus goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A knee to the head by Bolkvadze.
It looks like Pax Augustus has been cut.
Augustus gets through Bolkvadze's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bolkvadze lands a nice knee to the body.
Bolkvadze jumps guard and drags Augustus to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Augustus with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Augustus postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Bolkvadze working for a triangle but Augustus defends it easily.
Augustus is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Augustus works over Bolkvadze with some ground and pound from guard.
Bolkvadze has his feet on Augustus's thighs here. He's pushed Augustus off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Augustus screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Buck Bolkvadze!
An out of breath Buck Bolkvadze 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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