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RSE 16: Tyrants PBP Commentary |
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Evan Knuckle had a terrible time trying to make weight. After initially coming in at 158.7, 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 Brian McFoy was cancelled. |
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Gabriel Costa (ranked 4616 p4p, 4537 weight class) and Franklin Worner (ranked 286 p4p, 282 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Gabriel Costa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Franklin Worner!
The judges for this bout are Illya Tyunina, Fedor Mirinova and Ivan Kurochkin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Worner with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Worner fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Costa looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Worner closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Costa quickly recovers to half guard.
Costa has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Worner is on him like a limpet, forcing Costa back against the cage.
Worner pulls guard effortlessly.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Worner trying to control the position here.
Costa gets to his feet. Worner looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Worner shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Costa napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Costa is looking to get back to his feet here but Worner is keeping cool and he's managed to take Costa's back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Costa is trying to stand back up.
We've been hearing good reports from Costa's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Worner is hanging on to Costa's back as he tries to escape.
Worner tightening his grip on Costa, looking for the choke.
Worner looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Worner keeps control of the position easily here as Costa tries to buck him off.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Worner is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Costa is really stuck here.
Costa is working hard here to advance position.
Worner seems to be going for a rear naked choke. He has an arm under Costa's chin but Costa turns very nicely into Worner's guard. Good BJJ skills being displayed there by Costa.
Worner looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Worner working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Costa.
Worner looking for a sweep. Not yet Worner, not yet.
Costa is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Worner is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
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.
Costa throws a big right hand that misses.
Worner trying to keep a closed guard but Costa is proving a slippery customer.
Worner throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Costa throws a big elbow that misses.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Costa pushes down on Worner's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Costa controlling the action here.
Costa trying to control the action but Worner is working from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Franklin Worner will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Worner misses with a low kick.
Costa shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Worner wants to improve his position but Costa is controlling well.
Worner keeping hold of Costa's head, controlling as best he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Worner trying to control but Costa postures up.
Costa is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Costa is thwarting Worner's attempts to control the position.
Costa is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Worner is just riding it out for now. Costa eventually gives up the hold.
Costa wants to stand up but Worner is controlling the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Worner tries to kick Costa off but Costa keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Costa really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Worner tries to get to full guard but Costa has control of the leg.
Costa not doing much here.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Worner misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
A counter left hand to the body from Costa misses its target.
Worner fails to land with a series of punches.
Worner darts in and clinches Costa up against the cage.
Costa fails to pull guard.
Worner gets a trip takedown into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Costa trying to control from the bottom.
Worner missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Worner wants to stand up but Costa has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Worner keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Worner moves into full mount! Costa won't be happy about that!
Worner avoids the attempt from Costa to control.
Costa tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Worner has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Costa's face.
Costa tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Worner tries to stand up but he's trapped just for the moment.
Costa tries to reverse the position but Worner maintains control.
Worner looking to finish Costa with some ground and pound. This is bad for Costa!
Worner scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Costa?
Worner breaks from Costa's wrist control and lands an elbow.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Worner tries to control but Costa wriggling away.
Worner wants to finish this one by submission but Costa is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Worner.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Franklin Worner showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Good leg kick by Costa.
Worner gets the takedown into side control.
Costa throws Worner to one side and escapes!
Worner shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Costa's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Costa controlling Worner's posture.
Franklin Worner has got the better of the ground game so far.
Costa controls Worner momentarily but Worner frees himself.
Costa escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Worner gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Costa not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Worner throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Worner preventing the sweep.
Worner trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Costa managing to control the position.
Worner drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Costa dives on top into guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Worner controls Costa momentarily but Costa frees himself.
Worner pulls Costa in close to his closed guard and prevents Costa from doing any damage or advancing position.
Worner wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Costa manages to pass to side control.
Costa trying to control the action but Worner is working from the bottom.
Costa not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Worner wants to improve his position but Costa is controlling well.
Worner keeps trying to improve his position.
Costa looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Worner actively working from the bottom here.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Worner throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Worner closes this distance looking for a takedown but Costa circles away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Worner has taken the fight to the clinch.
Costa wants a takedown but no success here.
Worner pulls guard successfully.
Worner wants to sweep but no luck.
Worner takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Worner working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Costa.
Costa stops Worner from standing up.
Worner is trying to hold Costa in close to prevent damage but Costa has managed to pass into half guard.
Costa is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Worner is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gabriel Costa showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Worner has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 28:29
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Franklin Worner!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Donovan Griggs (ranked 24587 p4p, 3348 weight class) and Graham Walters (ranked 403 p4p, 269 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Donovan Griggs!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Graham Walters !
The judges for this bout are Illya Tyunina, Konstantin Menshow and Valeri Chadov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Griggs wants to clinch.
Griggs walks into a left hand.
Walters scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Griggs doesn't seem bothered though.
Griggs tries to close the distance and clinch up but Walters swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Griggs gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Griggs misses with a punch on the inside.
Good body shot from Walters .
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Griggs tries to throw a body punch but Walters avoids it by throwing Griggs back against the cage.
Walters leaning his opponent against the cage.
A short right from Griggs.
Griggs throws a head punch that misses.
Griggs softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Griggs lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Walters works on Griggs's body with a couple of short punches.
A head punch on the inside from Griggs fails to land.
Griggs lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Walters scores with a nice hook to the head.
Griggs gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Walters .
Walters wants a takedown but no success here.
Griggs keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Walters 's efforts to push away.
Walters is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Griggs gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Donovan Griggs has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Graham Walters .
Griggs lands a hook that snaps the head of Walters backwards.
Griggs throws a head punch that misses.
Griggs scores with a shoulder strike.
Griggs misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Griggs fails to land.
Walters blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Griggs's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Griggs lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Walters backwards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A head punch on the inside from Griggs fails to land.
Griggs is trying to stall.
Griggs scores with a shot to the side of Walters 's head.
Walters manages to break the clinch.
Walters misses with a wild combination.
Griggs tries to clinch but Walters is having none of it.
A countering left hand to the body from Walters misses.
Griggs moves in looking to clinch but Walters pushes him off.
Walters now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Walters keeps the fight on the outside.
Walters darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Griggs pushes Walters off and gets back to his feet.
Donovan Griggs is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Griggs wants to clinch up but Walters keeps it at a distance.
Griggs fails in his attempt to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Griggs misses with an uppercut. Walters saw that one coming.
Walters lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Walters .
Griggs wants to clinch up but Walters keeps it at a distance.
Griggs clinches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Griggs.
Griggs misses with some punches.
Griggs working aggressively here.
Walters lands an uppercut.
Griggs takes a shot to the head.
Griggs misses with a short punch on the inside.
Walters tries for a takedown. No joy.
Griggs swings wildly with an uppercut but Walters uses good head movement to avoid it.
Griggs swings wildly with an uppercut but Walters uses good head movement to avoid it.
Walters prevents a body shot from Griggs.
Walters blocks an uppercut.
Walters is looking for a takedown.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Walters looking for a takedown.
Griggs working aggressively here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Griggs throws a punch but it's blocked by Walters .
Griggs looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Walters throws a punch but it's blocked by Griggs.
Griggs throws a head punch that misses.
A nice left hand lands by Griggs.
Walters lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Walters lands a nice uppercut.
Walters blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Walters goes for a takedown in the clinch but Griggs prevents it.
Walters blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Griggs blocking some punches.
Griggs scores with a shot to the side of Walters 's head.
Griggs's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Griggs tries to close the distance and clinch but Walters swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Griggs missing with a left hand there. Walters was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Graham Walters seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Walters feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Griggss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Walters clinches up against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Donovan Griggs will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Walters swats away the attempt to clinch by Griggs.
The fighters circling - Griggs throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Walters lands a head shot.
Griggs loads up on a big right hand but Walters slips the punch.
Graham Walters is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Walters changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Walters lands a jab to the head.
Walters moves in looking to clinch but Griggs pushes him off.
A slow jab from Walters misses its intended target.
Griggs moves forwards but Walters connects with a nice, crisp jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A shot to the liver by Walters . Beautiful body shot.
Walters lands a slapping body shot.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Donovan Griggs has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Walters throws an elbow but it's blocked.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Walters is leaning against Griggs and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Still in the clinch, Walters scores with a nice short uppercut.
Walters 's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Walters slips under a jab.
As Griggs backs off Walters throws a huge counter combo but Griggs manages to avoid it all.
Walters has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Griggs is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Walters digs a good hook to Griggs's body.
Graham Walters seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Griggs tries to clinch up but Walters circles away and keeps his distance.
Griggs looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Griggs tries to clinch up but Walters circles away and keeps his distance.
Walters takes one to the chin there.
 It looks like Graham Walters has been cut.
Walters with a poor takedown
and Griggs scores with a counter punch that sends Walters to the canvas! Griggs smells blood - he's punishing Walters with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Walters has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Donovan Griggs!
After winning the bout, Donovan Griggs thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between James River (ranked 3588 p4p, 2158 weight class) and Badri Bolkvadze (ranked 291 p4p, 183 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, James River !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Badri Bolkvadze!
The judges for this bout are Fedor Mirinova, Aleksandr Martynov and Sergei Dronov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bolkvadze takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
River moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
River moves into the clinch.
Bolkvadze misses with a knee strike.
River misses with a body punch.
River stalling the fight.
Bolkvadze scores with a knee to the head.
 It looks like James River has been cut.
Nice body punch from River .
I was talking to River 's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
River can't find room to land a body shot as Bolkvadze controls the action.
A nice right hand lands inside from River .
Bolkvadze tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bolkvadze misses with a body punch.
River throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by River as Bolkvadze tries to tie him up.
River breaks from the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
River jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
River misses with a jab to the body
and Bolkvadze makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
River lands a jab to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
River throws a body punch but Bolkvadze moves out of range.
Bolkvadze tries to sprawl but River drives through with a takedown into half guard.
River scoring with strikes to the body and head.
River is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Ground and pound from River .
Bolkvadze wants to get back to full guard.
Bolkvadze really doesn't want to stay on the ground with River . If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
River missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
River scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
River is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Bolkvadze sees it coming and defends easily.
River missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
River wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bolkvadze keeps working.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
River 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.
River looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
River drops an elbow to the side of Bolkvadze's head.
River is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Bolkvadze has managed to free his arm - good work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
River trying to control the action but Bolkvadze is working from the bottom.
Nice strikes from River there.
Bolkvadze tries to roll over but River keeps him under control.
Bolkvadze trying to control here.
Bolkvadze is looking to improve his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
River wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bolkvadze keeps working.
River is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Bolkvadze looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
River throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
River scoring with strikes to the body and head.
River trying to mount his opponent but Bolkvadze defends it.
River is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
James River dominated that round.
The cut man is working on James River 's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Bolkvadze throws a right hand that River ducks under and follows up with a left that River also avoids with ease.
River ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bolkvadze moves away.
River scores with a nice strike.
Bolkvadze misses with a looping left.
Bolkvadze keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
River rushes Bolkvadze and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Bolkvadze prevents a body shot from River .
River lands a body shot in the clinch.
Bolkvadze lands a right hand that snaps the head of River backwards.
Bolkvadze tries a body shot but River blocks it.
Bolkvadze is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
River lands with a short shot to the head.
River doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
River lands with a left to the head.
River misses with a hook to the ribs.
Still in the clinch, River scores with a nice short uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
River has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Bolkvadze uses from the top position.
Bolkvadze wanted to stand there but River had control of the position.
River is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Bolkvadze defends well.
River working for a triangle but Bolkvadze defends it easily.
River pulls Bolkvadze in close to his closed guard and prevents Bolkvadze from doing any damage or advancing position.
Bolkvadze must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
River not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bolkvadze is looking to stand up but River won't let him.
Bolkvadze avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
River throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
River is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
River is trying to keep Bolkvadze in close.
River has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
River keeping moving, preventing Bolkvadze from controlling successfully.
Bolkvadze avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Bolkvadze wants to stand but River is controlling his posture from full guard.
River has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Bolkvadze can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
River is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bolkvadze can do to turn this around?
River working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Bolkvadze doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Bolkvadze manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bolkvadze trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bolkvadze is looking to stand up but River won't let him.
Bolkvadze has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing River to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Bolkvadze is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - River pulls down on the head and he's put Bolkvadze to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:54 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). James River !
A victorious James River thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Arelvam Sadrano (ranked 5561 p4p, 3210 weight class) and Toshi Takahashi (ranked 317 p4p, 221 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 1, fighting out of New York, Arelvam Sadrano!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Toshi Takahashi!
The judges for this bout are Ivan Kurochkin, Fedor Mirinova and Aleksei Zolotukhin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Takahashi throws a left and a right that both miss
and Sadrano counters with a head kick that drops Takahashi to the mat! Takahashi scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!
 Takahashi is rocked!
Takahashi misses with a left hand
and Sadrano counters with a nice low kick that buckles Takahashi's knee momentarily.
Takahashi is still on wobbly legs! Can Sadrano finish him?
Takahashi throws a combination that misses
and Sadrano counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Sadrano lands a big knee! That's hurt Takahashi! Oh, he's all over the place! Sadrano lands another knee that sends Takahashi to the floor and the referee steps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Arelvam Sadrano!
Our winner, Arelvam Sadrano, 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 Frank Dahlgren (ranked 2809 p4p, 2954 weight class) and Junior Spooner (ranked 357 p4p, 375 weight class). Frank Dahlgren could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Junior Spooner's chin.
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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 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Frank Dahlgren!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Junior Spooner!
The judges for this bout are Konstantin Menshow, Illya Tyunina and Dmitry Maklakov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Spooner misses with a double jab
and Dahlgren counters with a nice uppercut.
Spooner throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nice defenses there by Dahlgren.
Spooner has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Dahlgren lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Spooner at a distance.
Dahlgren moves out of range as Spooner strikes.
Junior Spooner seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Spooner throws an off balance right hand
and Dahlgren counters with a crisp one two that drops Spooner! Dahlgren thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Spooner to his feet! Spooner is in big trouble!
Spooner is rocked!
Spooner throws a jab when Dahlgren was well out of range.
Spooner is still on wobbly legs! Can Dahlgren finish him?
Dahlgren lands with a massive overhand right! Stick a fork in Spooner - he's out cold! Ermm... I think I just mixed my metaphors but yeah... That was a nice KO! Big win for Dahlgren!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Frank Dahlgren!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Kert Breischer (ranked 2418 p4p, 3749 weight class) and Duke Nukem (ranked 169 p4p, 249 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Kert Breischer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Duke Nukem!
The judges for this bout are Aleksei Zolotukhin, Vladimir Khabensky and Fedor Mirinova.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nukem darts in trying to clinch
letting Breischer counter with a right hand.
Breischer lands a jab to the nose.
Nukem is rocked!
Breischer connects with a crisp jab.
Nukem is still on wobbly legs! Can Breischer finish him?
Nukem moves to clinch but Breischer breaks away
and Breischer counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Nukem tries to clinch up
and Breischer counters with a big right hand! Oh Nukem is in trouble here! Breischer follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kert Breischer!
Kert Breischer looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'The MACHIIIIINNNNNNEEE!!!'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jim Lahey (ranked 2299 p4p, 2930 weight class) and Disco Sandcastle (ranked 321 p4p, 383 weight class). Disco Sandcastle 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 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jim Lahey!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Disco Sandcastle!
The judges for this bout are Fedor Mirinova, Ivan Kurochkin and Vladimir Khabensky.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sandcastle uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lahey.
Sandcastle throws out a counter right but Lahey avoids it with no problem.
Lahey throws a body punch but Sandcastle moves out of range.
Lahey moves out of range of the leg kick from Sandcastle.
Sandcastle fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Lahey is out of range.
Lahey slips under a jab.
Lahey lands with a shot to the body.
Lahey darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Lahey takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Lahey comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Lahey cracks Sandcastle with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Sandcastle looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Lahey finish him?
Sandcastle is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
OH! Sandcastle has been rocked by a huge right hand and is in deep trouble! Lahey smells blood and charges in for the finish! Lahey unloads a vicious overhand right and connects to the jaw of Sandcastle sending him face first to the canvas! Unbelievable!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Jim Lahey!
During a confident post fight interview, Jim Lahey thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Mike Smeshomedov (ranked 2300 p4p, 2554 weight class) and Kenji Takahashi (ranked 304 p4p, 337 weight class). Kenji Takahashi has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Mike Smeshomedov's chin.
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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 Amsterdam, Mike Smeshomedov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Kenji Takahashi!
The judges for this bout are Ivan Kurochkin, Viktor Lagutenko and Igor Prikhodko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smeshomedov misses with an uppercut. Takahashi saw that one coming.
Smeshomedov fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Takahashi on the side of the head.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Smeshomedov!
Smeshomedov misses with a jab, cross combination.
Mike Smeshomedov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Takahashi takes a jab right on the kisser.
Smeshomedov swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Takahashi looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Takahashi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Smeshomedov was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Smeshomedov throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Takahashi counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Smeshomedov is looking to clinch.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Takahashi has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Takahashi there as he acknowledges the shot.
Smeshomedov keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Smeshomedov connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Smeshomedov scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Takahashi is rocked!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smeshomedov closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Takahashi! Smeshomedov dives in looking to finish! Takahashi is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mike Smeshomedov!
An out of breath and clearly excited Mike Smeshomedov thanked Sakura Style for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Lruce Bee (ranked 2393 p4p, 1097 weight class) and Roel Kreshnik (ranked 204 p4p, 103 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Lruce Bee!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Roel Kreshnik!
The judges for this bout are Sergei Dronov, Viktor Lagutenko and Vladimir Khabensky.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kreshnik scores with a shot to the body.
Kreshnik avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bee looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Kreshnik avoids a punch combination nicely.
Bee throws a front kick aimed at Kreshnik's knee but Kreshnik avoids it well.
A low kick from Bee misses
and Kreshnik connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Lruce Bee seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kreshnik jabs Bee right on the nose. Bee blinks but takes it well.
Kreshnik lands a body shot.
Kreshnik looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Bee buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Kreshnik jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bee fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Kreshnik is out of range.
Bee throws the left hand but Kreshnik avoids the punch easily.
Kreshnik keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Kreshnik tries to clinch but Bee is having none of it.
Bee just misses with a punch to the body.
Kreshnik slips a jab from Bee.
Kreshnik fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Bee lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Kreshnik has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Kreshnik and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Bee throws out a loose jab but Kreshnik uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kreshnik checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Kreshnik misses with an uppercut.
Kreshnik avoids the body shot from Bee.
Bee thows a leg kick but Kreshnik checks it
letting Kreshnik counter with a right hand.
Kreshnik pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
We've been told by Bee's head coaches at Team Grunt that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Bee throws a hook but Kreshnik blocks it.
Bee thows a leg kick but Kreshnik checks it
and Kreshnik counters by moving into the clinch.
Kreshnik blocks a body shot from Bee.
Kreshnik scores with a shoulder strike.
Kreshnik misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nice body punch from Kreshnik.
Bee blocks an uppercut.
Bee escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bee motions for Kreshnik to come forward. Bee throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kreshnik tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Bee manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kreshnik misses with a body shot.
Kreshnik takes a swing at Bee's ribcage but misses.
Kreshnik takes a swing at Bee's ribcage but misses.
Bee swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
A nice leg kick lands there from Bee.
Bee takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A low kick from Bee misses
and Kreshnik counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Kreshnik moves out of range of the strikes.
Bee swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Kreshnik tries to counter by closing the distance.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bee. Kreshnik does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kreshnik takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Kreshnik lands a jab to Bee's midsection.
Bee misses with a body shot.
Kreshnik misses with a straight left.
Bee misses the shot to the body.
Bee misses with a hook. Kreshnik ducked under it nicely.
Kreshnik rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Bee counters with an inside leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bee attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Bee sets himself, and Kreshnik steps forward looking for the clinch! Bee avoids it this time.
Kreshnik tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bee was well out of range. Poor timing from Kreshnik.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Bee lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Kreshnik has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Kreshnik and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Bee throws a looping overhand right but Kreshnik ducks down to avoid it.
Kreshnik moves out of range as Bee strikes.
Kreshnik throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Bee on the side of the head.
A nice inside leg kick there by Bee. That's going to slow Kreshnik down.
The fighters circling - Kreshnik throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kreshnik throws out a loose jab but Bee uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kreshnik moves away from the strike by Bee.
Kreshnik bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kreshnik steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Bee.
Bee tries a low kick but Kreshnik avoids it.
Bee tried to score with a low kick but Kreshnik checks it.
Nice defenses there by Kreshnik.
Kreshnik is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bee.
Bee scores with a hook to the body. Kreshnik takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bee gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Kreshnik.
Kreshnik connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Bee attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Bee lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
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!
Bee just misses with a punch to the body.
Kreshnik uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bee.
Bee tried to score with a low kick but Kreshnik checks it.
Kreshnik checks the leg kick.
Bee scores with a nice body kick.
Kreshnik connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Bee momentarily.
Bee moves out of range as Kreshnik strikes.
Kreshnik lands a right hook to the body.
Kreshnik is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Bee had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
A leg kick checked by Kreshnik.
Kreshnik lands a slapping body shot.
Kreshnik throws an overhand right that lands on Bee's shoulder, as Bee tries to avoid the shot.
Bee motions for Kreshnik to come forward. Bee throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Roel Kreshnik will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Kreshnik moves away from the strike by Bee.
Kreshnik rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Bee counter with a right hand.
Bee throws a combination that misses
and Kreshnik counters by clinching up.
Kreshnik scores with a shot to the side of Bee's head.
Bee misses with a body punch.
Kreshnik misses with a punch to the body.
Bee's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Kreshnik swings wildly with an uppercut but Bee uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bee tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kreshnik's elbow.
Bee lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kreshnik backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bee throws a punch but it's blocked by Kreshnik.
Still in the clinch, Kreshnik scores with a nice short uppercut.
Kreshnik lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Bee's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
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!
Kreshnik lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Bee backwards.
Bee breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bee takes a swing at Kreshnik's ribcage but misses.
Bee throws a hook to the side of Kreshnik's head but Kreshnik sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kreshnik darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Kreshnik looks to throw the jab but Bee is out of range.
Bee misses with a body shot.
Bee pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bee displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kreshnik throws out the jab.
Kreshnik throws a jab when Bee was well out of range.
Bee tries to land a front kick but Kreshnik steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A big right from Bee misses.
A countering left hand to the body from Kreshnik misses.
Bee works Kreshnik's body with a nice hook.
Kreshnik swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A jab from Kreshnik finds it's way through Bee's defenses.
Bee swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bee throws a hook but Kreshnik blocks it.
Lruce Bee is winning the standup battle so far.
Kreshnik throws a jab when Bee was well out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kreshnik just misses with a punch to the body.
Bee throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kreshnik throws a looping overhand right but Bee ducks down to avoid it.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kreshnik lands a shot to the body.
Kreshnik scores with a nice hook to the head.
Kreshnik blocking some punches.
Kreshnik misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kreshnik presses Bee against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Kreshnik blocks an uppercut.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Bee misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bee tries to throw a body punch but Kreshnik avoids it by throwing Bee back against the cage.
Bee lands a shoulder strike.
Kreshnik scores with a shoulder strike.
Bee blocking some punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kreshnik lands with a light punch inside.
A short right from Bee.
Bee swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bee prevents a body shot from Kreshnik.
A short right from Bee.
Kreshnik blocks an uppercut.
Kreshnik tries a body shot but Bee blocks it.
Bee misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kreshnik.
Kreshnik throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Kreshnik blocking some punches.
Bee tries to throw a body punch but Kreshnik avoids it by throwing Bee back against the cage.
Bee tries a body shot but Kreshnik blocks it.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Kreshnik.
Bee gets through Kreshnik's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Bee fails to land.
Roel Kreshnik seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kreshnik lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Bee swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bee throws a punch but it's blocked by Kreshnik.
Kreshnik is leaning against Bee and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bee throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kreshniks head.
Bee digs a right hand into Kreshnik's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Kreshnik's gas tank.
Kreshnik lands a shot to the body.
Bee misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kreshnik has a couple of punches blocked by Bee.
Kreshnik tries to work over Bee's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kreshnik blocking some punches.
Bee misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch on the inside from Bee fails to land.
Kreshnik blocks a body shot from Bee.
Bee throws a head punch that misses.
Kreshnik blocking some punches.
Bee swings away with an uppercut that misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Roel Kreshnik will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Kreshnik tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bee was well out of range. Poor timing from Kreshnik.
Kreshnik throws a hook to the side of Bee's head but Bee sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kreshnik misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bee.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kreshnik. Bee does a little dance to reset his feet.
A left lands for Kreshnik.
Bee scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Kreshnik tries to clinch but Bee moves out of range.
Bee ducks right into an uppercut from Kreshnik.
Bee tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kreshnik was well out of range. Poor timing from Bee.
Bee misses with a body shot.
Bee connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bee throws a body shot but no joy.
Bee stuns Kreshnik with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Bee shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Bee swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Bee connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kreshnik scores with a shot to the body.
Kreshnik blocks a low kick nicely.
Kreshnik throws an off balance right hand
letting Bee counter with a right hand.
Nice straight punches there by Bee. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Bee.
Bee throws a hook to the side of Kreshnik's head but Kreshnik sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kreshnik steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bee.
Bee walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Kreshnik checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Kreshnik connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Kreshnik misses with a hook. Bee ducked under it nicely.
Kreshnik cracks Bee with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Bee will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Kreshnik just misses with a punch to the body.
A nice leg kick from Bee, right into the meat of the thigh.
Bee lands a nice leg kick that just misses Kreshnik's sensitive parts.
Kreshnik connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Bee momentarily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kreshnik blocks a low kick nicely.
Kreshnik connects with a body shot.
Bee walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Kreshnik checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Bee throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kreshnik takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Bee tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kreshnik was well out of range. Poor timing from Bee.
It seemed like Kreshnik was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Kreshnik walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Kreshnik throws a lazy right hand but Bee sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bee slips under a jab from Kreshnik.
Kreshnik moves out of range as Bee throws a body kick.
Bee tries to score with a low kick but Kreshnik moves his leg out of the way.
Bee ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kreshnik moves away.
Kreshnik works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Bee looks to land a right hand but Kreshnik moved out of range.
Bee uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kreshnik.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kreshnik swings for the body but Bee moves out of range.
Kreshnik fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bee manages to avoid it.
A big right from Bee misses.
Kreshnik tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bee was well out of range. Poor timing from Kreshnik.
It looked like Bee was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Kreshnik.
Kreshnik lands a body shot.
Kreshnik takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Kreshnik ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bee throws a combination that misses
and Kreshnik cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bee blocks a jab.
Kreshnik is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kreshnik misses with a wild body shot.
Kreshnik throws a jab when Bee was well out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Bee misses the target.
Kreshnik blocks a low kick nicely.
Bee bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bee appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bee throws a hook to the side of Kreshnik's head but Kreshnik sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
It seemed like Kreshnik was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Kreshnik misses the jab.
Bee half committed to a counter leg kick.
Bee throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Kreshnik to counter with a crisp jab.
Bee looks to score with a jab to the body but Kreshnik is just out of range.
Kreshnik swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kreshnik avoids a punch combination nicely.
Bee throws a leg kick
letting Kreshnik counter with a right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bee uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Kreshnik has time to react.
Bee jabs Kreshnik to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Kreshnik tries to clinch but Bee is having none of it.
Bee takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Kreshnik scores with a nice strike.
Bee lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Kreshnik at a distance.
A low kick from Bee misses
and Kreshnik counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Kreshnik.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Roel Kreshnik just about did enough to take it.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Bee throws a body shot but no joy.
The fighters circling - Kreshnik throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
The fighters circling - Bee throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bee uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kreshnik.
Kreshnik throws a jab but it's blocked by Bee.
A quick step to the side and Bee tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kreshnik's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Bee ducks under a wild hook from Kreshnik.
Kreshnik fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bee manages to avoid it.
Kreshnik throws a jab but it's blocked by Bee.
Bee wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Bee moves away from the strike by Kreshnik.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kreshnik uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bee.
Bee moves away from the strike by Kreshnik.
Bee just misses with a punch to the body.
Kreshnik on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
A jab from Bee misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A shot to the body from Bee misses
enabling Kreshnik to counter with a crisp jab.
Bee throws a quick inside leg kick.
Bee lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Bee throws the left hand but Kreshnik avoids the punch easily.
Bee avoids the body shot from Kreshnik.
Kreshnik loads up on a big right hand but Bee slips the punch.
Bee is looking to counter punch.
A jab from Kreshnik misses.
Bee needs to keep his hands up - Kreshnik had a free shot at his head there.
Bee fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Bee throws out a leg kick but Kreshnik moves out of range and Bee only half commits.
Kreshnik connects with a nice looking jab.
Nice body punch from Kreshnik.
Bee lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Kreshnik connects with a jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bee does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Kreshnik swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bee tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Bee lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Kreshnik has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Kreshnik and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
A countering left hand to the body from Kreshnik misses.
Kreshnik waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bee.
Kreshnik jabs Bee to the body, keeping him at a distance.
A jab from Kreshnik misses.
Bee just misses with a punch to the body.
Kreshnik misses with a wild body shot.
Bee ducks under a wild hook from Kreshnik.
Bee lands a jab to Kreshnik's midsection.
Bee tries to move into range but Kreshnik moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Bee throws a jab but it's blocked by Kreshnik.
Bee throws a body punch but Kreshnik moves out of range.
Bee does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Kreshnik looks to land a right hand but Bee moved out of range.
Bee looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Bee.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Bee.
A leg kick checked by Kreshnik.
Kreshnik just misses with a punch to the body.
Kreshnik on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Bee bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bee fires out a quick counter leg kick but Kreshnik just manages to avoid it.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Bee, as that shot connected.
Bee avoids the body shot from Kreshnik.
Bee misses with a wild body shot.
Kreshnik paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Kreshnik throws a jab when Bee was well out of range.
Bee throws a leg kick but Kreshnik sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Kreshnik scores with a hook to the body. Bee takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Kreshnik checks a leg kick.
Kreshnik tries to counter by closing the distance.
Kreshnik blocks a low kick nicely.
Kreshnik tries to counter by closing the distance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kreshnik is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bee.
Bee throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kreshnik sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kreshnik looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Kreshnik uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bee.
Kreshnik jabbing away but nothing is landing.
An attempted straight right counter from Bee misses the target.
Kreshnik closes the distance and pushes Bee back into the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice body punch from Kreshnik - that landed with a thud.
Bee misses with the head strike.
Kreshnik tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bee throws a punch but it's blocked by Kreshnik.
Kreshnik softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bee.
Bee misses with some punches.
Kreshnik throws a punch but it's blocked by Bee.
Kreshnik lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A short uppercut from Kreshnik.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Roel Kreshnik dominated that fourth round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Bee finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Kreshnik loads up on a big right hand but Bee slips the punch.
It looked like Bee was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Kreshnik.
Bee misses with a hook to the body
and Kreshnik counters with a nice uppercut.
Bee looks to score with a jab to the body but Kreshnik is just out of range.
Bee works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Kreshnik bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Bee misses the shot to the body.
Kreshnik misses with a straight left.
Bee misses with a hook. Kreshnik ducked under it nicely.
Bee is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kreshnik.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice body punch from Kreshnik.
Bee misses with a body shot.
Bee misses with a leg kick
and Kreshnik makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bee. Kreshnik does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kreshnik let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bee. Kreshnik does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bee attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Bee's corner calls for a 1-2. Bee obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Bee ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kreshnik moves away.
Kreshnik stuns Bee with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Kreshnik fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Bee on the side of the head.
Kreshnik keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A jab lands there for Bee.
Kreshnik is looking to clinch.
An attempted straight right counter from Bee misses the target.
Kreshnik gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Kreshnik throws a shot from downtown. Bee moves away and avoids it.
Bee throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kreshnik throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bee on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Bee shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Kreshnik eats them both and turns towards Bee to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Roel Kreshnik is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bee tries to land a front kick but Kreshnik steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kreshnik! But no joy.
Kreshnik tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Bee manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Bee swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Bee throws a body punch but Kreshnik moves out of range.
Bee does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Bee throws a leg kick
and Kreshnik counters with a straight right hand.
Kreshnik throws a looping overhand right but Bee ducks down to avoid it.
Kreshnik throws a looping overhand right but Bee ducks down to avoid it.
Bee throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bee looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kreshnik throws a body punch but Bee moves out of range.
A jab from Kreshnik misses.
Kreshnik misses the shot to the body.
Bee cracks Kreshnik with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Bee throws a hook to the side of Kreshnik's head but Kreshnik sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kreshnik checks the leg kick nicely there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bee closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Kreshnik dodges the punch combination from Bee.
A big left from Kreshnik misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kreshnik. Bee does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kreshnik takes a swing at Bee's ribcage but misses.
Bee throws a nice inside leg kick.
Bee looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Bee keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bee tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kreshnik was well out of range. Poor timing from Bee.
Kreshnik is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bee.
A swing and a miss from Kreshnik.
Kreshnik blocks a leg kick.
Kreshnik slips a straight right by Bee.
A nice side step and Kreshnik releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bee swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bee throws a body punch but Kreshnik moves out of range.
Bee misses with a jab to the body
enabling Kreshnik to counter with a crisp jab.
Bee is looking to wear down Kreshnik with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Kreshnik checks a low kick from Bee.
Bee throws a low kick but Kreshnik avoids it.
Some bone on bone action there as Kreshnik checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Kreshnik listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Kreshnik takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A swing and a miss from Bee.
Kreshnik swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bee ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kreshnik moves away.
Kreshnik connects with a body shot.
Bee misses the shot to the body.
Lruce Bee has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kreshnik uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bee.
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 Lruce Bee.
I think Kreshnik 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 46:49
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 46:49
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 46:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Roel Kreshnik! Roel Kreshnik retains his featherweight title!
Roel Kreshnik seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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