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HFC Fight Night 12 PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Viktor Spopovich (ranked 25211 p4p, 23841 weight class) and Marcos Andre Da Silva Barbosa (ranked 255 p4p, 242 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Viktor Spopovich!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 13 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Marcos Andre Da Silva Barbosa!
The judges for this bout are Dmitry Maklakov, Konstantin Menshow and Fedor Mirinova.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sloppy strikes from Da Silva Barbosa. Those never looked like landing.
Da Silva Barbosa looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Spopovich gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Spopovich is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Spopovich goes for a takedown in the clinch but Da Silva Barbosa prevents it.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Spopovich goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Spopovich wants to take the fight to the mat but Da Silva Barbosa manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Viktor Spopovich. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Spopovich pulls guard effortlessly.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Spopovich looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spopovich wants to sweep but no luck.
Spopovich will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Spopovich is working hard here to advance position.
Spopovich has his foot on Da Silva Barbosa's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Da Silva Barbosa works his way back into a safe position though.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Spopovich working for a triangle but Da Silva Barbosa defends it easily.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Spopovich moves into range and clinches up with Da Silva Barbosa.
Spopovich successfully pulls guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spopovich is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Spopovich wants to sweep here but Da Silva Barbosa controlling him for the moment.
Spopovich seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Spopovich tries to strike from the bottom.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spopovich wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Spopovich tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Da Silva Barbosa is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Spopovich pushes Da Silva Barbosa up against the cage in a clinch.
Spopovich is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Da Silva Barbosa is defending well.
Spopovich lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Da Silva Barbosa backwards.
Da Silva Barbosa wants to break free but Spopovich has control.
Spopovich manages to break the clinch.
Spopovich clinches up with Da Silva Barbosa and pushes him back against the cage.
Da Silva Barbosa being controlled against the cage.
Spopovich has been working on his balance at Cozad MMA Helsinki, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Da Silva Barbosa.
Spopovich landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Spopovich utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Spopovich gets control of Da Silva Barbosa's arms and successfully pulls guard. Spopovich will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Da Silva Barbosa prevents Spopovich from getting back to his feet.
Spopovich controlling the position.
Spopovich manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Da Silva Barbosa manages to get himself to full guard.
Spopovich stands and steps away. Da Silva Barbosa gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Spopovich drives through and clinches with Da Silva Barbosa against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Spopovich has Da Silva Barbosa pressed against the cage.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Da Silva Barbosa is looking to break free of the clinch but Spopovich has double underhooks.
Spopovich is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Da Silva Barbosa gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Viktor Spopovich dominated that round.
That's time! Spopovich's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Da Silva Barbosa throws a right and a left that both miss.
Spopovich moves into range and clinches up with Da Silva Barbosa.
Spopovich manages to break the clinch.
Da Silva Barbosa gets tackled into the cage by Spopovich. Spopovich maintains the clinch.
Da Silva Barbosa is looking to break free of the clinch but Spopovich has double underhooks.
Spopovich breaks from the clinch.
Da Silva Barbosa avoids the head kick by Spopovich.
Da Silva Barbosa misses with a hook. Spopovich ducked under it nicely.
Spopovich closes the distance and clinches.
Spopovich wants a takedown but no success here.
Da Silva Barbosa is trying to push Spopovich away but Spopovich has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Spopovich tries to score a body lock takedown but Da Silva Barbosa shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spopovich is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Da Silva Barbosa is defending well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Viktor Spopovich. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Spopovich's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Da Silva Barbosa avoids the head kick by Spopovich.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Da Silva Barbosa misses the jab.
Marcos Andre Da Silva Barbosa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Spopovich darts in and clinches Da Silva Barbosa up against the cage.
Spopovich manages to break the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Da Silva Barbosa tries to keep at a distance but Spopovich has taken the fight into the clinch.
Spopovich is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Da Silva Barbosa can do to turn this around?
Spopovich stalls.
Da Silva Barbosa is pressed up against the cage. Spopovich has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Da Silva Barbosa down to the mat. Da Silva Barbosa avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
A combination from Da Silva Barbosa does no damage.
Spopovich takes the fight into the clinch.
Spopovich decides to pull guard.
Spopovich is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Spopovich looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Da Silva Barbosa keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Spopovich seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Spopovich stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spopovich moves into the clinch successfully.
Spopovich tries to throw a body punch but Da Silva Barbosa avoids it by throwing Spopovich back against the cage.
Spopovich lands an elbow inside that Da Silva Barbosa shrugs off.
Spopovich tries for a takedown but Da Silva Barbosa manages to get underhooks.
Spopovich breaks the clinch.
Spopovich darts in and clinches Da Silva Barbosa up against the cage.
Spopovich breaks the clinch.
Spopovich gets a clinch.
Spopovich escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Da Silva Barbosa throws a series of punches but Spopovich avoids them all with ease.
Spopovich has taken the fight to the clinch.
Come on Spopovich - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Spopovich gets control of Da Silva Barbosa's arms and successfully pulls guard. Spopovich will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Spopovich has his hands on Da Silva Barbosa's head, controlling the position.
Spopovich looking to hit a scissor sweep but Da Silva Barbosa is one step ahead there.
Spopovich trying to control the position here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Viktor Spopovich dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Spopovich has closed the distance and engaged Da Silva Barbosa in a clinch.
Da Silva Barbosa is trying to push Spopovich away but Spopovich has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
We've been informed that Da Silva Barbosa has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Spopovich jumps into guard, dragging Da Silva Barbosa to the mat.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Spopovich is on top in guard.
Spopovich controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Da Silva Barbosa takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Viktor Spopovich overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Spopovich trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's two 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.
Spopovich seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Spopovich pushes Da Silva Barbosa up against the cage in a clinch.
Spopovich breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Spopovich misses with a head kick.
Spopovich moves into range and clinches up with Da Silva Barbosa.
Spopovich breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Viktor Spopovich is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Spopovich has taken the fight to the clinch.
Spopovich ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Spopovich no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Spopovich trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spopovich has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Da Silva Barbosa can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Spopovich has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Da Silva Barbosa can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Spopovich has his foot on Da Silva Barbosa's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Da Silva Barbosa works his way back into a safe position though.
Spopovich looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
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.
Spopovich wants to sweep here but Da Silva Barbosa controlling him for the moment.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A head kick misses from Spopovich.
Spopovich gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Spopovich pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Spopovich forces Da Silva Barbosa back against the cage and clinches.
Spopovich fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Marcos Andre Da Silva Barbosa has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Spopovich has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Da Silva Barbosa uses from the top position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Viktor Spopovich showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Spopovich 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 Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 30:26
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 30:26
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Viktor Spopovich!
The defeated Marcos Andre Da Silva Barbosa had this to say: 'Sorry God, your son is failed to became a fighter'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Miguel Garces (ranked 5821 p4p, 24235 weight class) and Ethan Gracie (ranked 547 p4p, 565 weight class). Gracie is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by No Church In The Wild. Ethan Gracie 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 middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Miguel Garces!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ethan Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Aleksandr Martynov, Aleksei Zolotukhin and Illya Tyunina.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Garces closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Garces lands in his opponent's guard.
Garces sitting in guard here, content to control.
Gracie is looking for a triangle but Garces pushes his legs off easily.
Garces scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Garces trying to control but Gracie is working from the bottom.
Gracie looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gracie is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Garces is aware though and is defending well.
Garces advances to half guard.
Gracie is looking for a sweep. Garces is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Garces wants to work for an arm triangle but Gracie is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Garces trying to control the action but Gracie is working from the bottom.
Garces wants to free his trapped foot but Gracie is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Gracie is pressing down on Garces's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Gracie lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie throws an elbow that misses. Garces uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Gracie's guard. Nice move by Garces!
Gracie is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Garces is aware though and is defending well.
Gracie has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Garces can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Gracie working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Garces doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Gracie is tightening it up a little... Garces has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Garces reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Garces taps out! Nice BJJ there by Gracie!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Ethan Gracie!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kevin Taylor (ranked 1793 p4p, 5943 weight class) and Lemuel Denver (ranked 209 p4p, 519 weight class). Denver has chosen Марш нової армії as his entrance music. Lemuel Denver 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 heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kevin Taylor!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Lemuel Denver!
The judges for this bout are Illya Tyunina, Vladimir Khabensky and Sergei Dronov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Taylor throws a shot from downtown. Denver moves away and avoids it.
Donk. Denver catches Taylor right on the button with a cross.
Taylor scores with a nice head shot.
Denver fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Taylor manages to avoid it.
Taylor swinging wildly here.
Taylor swings widly with a right hand
and Denver counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Taylor throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Denver stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Denver ducks under a wild hook from Taylor.
Denver looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Denver has Taylor up against the cage in a clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Taylor fails to land.
Taylor breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Denver digs a good body shot into Taylor's ribs.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Taylor looks to throw the jab but Denver is out of range.
Taylor uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Denver.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Taylor takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
We've been told by Taylor's head coaches at 3Band MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Denver throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
A big left from Taylor misses.
Denver throws a lazy uppercut
and Taylor counters with a stiff right hand.
Denver digs a good hook to Taylor's body.
Taylor swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A countering left hand to the body from Denver misses.
Taylor takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Taylor is breathing heavily.
Denver ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Denver connects with a body shot.
Denver wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Taylor takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice uppercut there from Denver.
Taylor throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Denver counters with a nice body shot.
Denver misses with a wild body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Denver lands a nice shot to the body.
Denver catches Taylor napping and connects with a big right hand that sends Taylor to the canvas!
 Taylor is rocked!
 It looks like Kevin Taylor has been cut.
Denver showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Denver postures up and lands a big shot to Taylor's brow.
Oh Taylor is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Denver loads up on a big left hand. Taylor felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Denver looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! Taylor can't hide his disappointment, as Denver celebrates the victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lemuel Denver!
An out of breath Lemuel Denver 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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nasty Man (ranked 5813 p4p, 2208 weight class) and Jaxon Badou (ranked 514 p4p, 245 weight class). Jaxon Badou has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Nasty Man's chin.
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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, Nasty Man!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jaxon Badou!
The judges for this bout are Ivan Kurochkin, Aleksandr Martynov and Fedor Mirinova.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Badou clinches up against the cage.
Man prevents a body shot from Badou.
Badou drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Good body shot from Man.
Man lands a hook to the side of the head.
Man presses Badou against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Badou misses with a hook to the ribs.
Man struggles to land a body shot inside as Badou controls his hands.
A hook to the body from Man.
Badou looks winded!
Man misses with a hook to the ribs.
A hook to the body from Man.
A right hook to the body lands for Man.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Man.
Man works on Badou's body with a couple of short punches.
Man misses with a body punch.
Man lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Man stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A body shot lands from Man.
Man is leaning against Badou and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Man throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Badous head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Man throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Badous head.
Man presses Badou against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Man lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Badou or not.
Man lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Man is leaning against Badou and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Man scores with a hook to the body.
Man lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Man lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Badou.
Man lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Man lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Man working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
 Badou is rocked!
Badou takes a shot to the head.
Badou is still on wobbly legs! Can Man finish him?
Man unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Badou! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Man is unloading with more strikes now! Badou drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nasty Man!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Arturo Hernandez (ranked 24020 p4p, 2632 weight class) and Olu Banjo (ranked 306 p4p, 172 weight class). This should be fireworks!
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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 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Arturo Hernandez!
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, Olu Banjo!
The judges for this bout are Illya Tyunina, Sergei Dronov and Aleksei Zolotukhin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A right-left combo lands from Hernandez.
A jab from Banjo does it's job there.
Hernandez steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Banjo.
Banjo lands a jab to the nose.
Hernandez lands with a straight right. Banjo didn't see that one coming.
Banjo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Banjo missing with a left hand there. Hernandez was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
We've been hearing reports that Hernandez has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
A cross from Banjo lands.
Hernandez lands a big right hand that sends Banjo crashing to the mat! Hernandez stays standing though and waves Banjo back to his feet!
Banjo is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hernandez closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Banjo! Hernandez dives in looking to finish! Banjo 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 0:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Arturo Hernandez!
After winning the bout, Arturo Hernandez 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 super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Big Boy (ranked 2171 p4p, 4061 weight class) and Alpha Zero (ranked 118 p4p, 202 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 super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Big Boy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Alpha Zero!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Sergei Dronov and Konstantin Menshow.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Boy closes the distance and clinches.
Boy creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Boy lands with a light punch inside.
Zero is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Boy to keep the fight standing.
Boy scores with a shoulder strike.
Zero is looking to break free of the clinch but Boy has double underhooks.
Boy using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Zero has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Zero misses with the head strike.
Boy lands an uppercut.
Boy tries to work over Zero's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Zero goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Boy creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Zero's defenses.
 It looks like Alpha Zero has been cut.
Boy tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A shot in the inside from Zero.
Boy lands a body punch in the clinch.
Zero tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Boy smiles and moves away.
Zero misses with a hook. Boy ducked under it nicely.
Boy looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Zero looks to land a left hand but Boy moved out of range nicely.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A swing and a miss from Zero.
Zero throws a jab when Boy was well out of range.
Boy moves out of range of the strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zero throws a hook to the side of Boy's head but Boy sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A combination from Boy does no damage.
Zero takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Boy connects with a jab.
Zero fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Boy attempts a counter takedown but Zero avoids it well and moves away.
Zero takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Boy fails with a takedown attempt.
Zero tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Zero misses with a hook.
Boy shoots in for a double leg but Zero sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Zero looks to land a combination. Boy sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
It looks like Big Boy has been cut.
A big right from Boy misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Boy walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boy takes a jab right on the kisser.
Zero throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Boy is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Zero throws a right hand that Boy ducks under and follows up with a left that Boy also avoids with ease.
Boy drops down looking for a counter takedown but Zero sprawls and moves away.
Zero has taken the fight to the clinch.
Zero avoids the elbow strike from Boy, against the cage.
Boy can't find room to land a body shot as Zero controls the action.
Boy scores with a shoulder strike.
Boy lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Zero backwards.
Boy lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Zero blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Boy can't find room to land a body shot as Zero controls the action.
Boy takes a shot to the head.
Zero tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Boy smiles and moves away.
Big Boy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alpha Zero.
Boy throws a body shot but no joy.
Zero misses with a lunging right hand
and Boy counters with a nice double leg into guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boy slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Boy wants to control from the top but Zero keeps moving.
Boy controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Boy seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Zero for as long as he can get away with.
Boy trying to control the position from guard on top but Zero is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
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.
Boy won't allow Zero to get back to his feet.
Boy trying to control but Zero is working from the bottom.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Boy tries to close the distance and clinch up but Zero swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Zero throws a series of punches but Boy moves out of range.
Boy ducks under a wild hook from Zero.
Zero fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Boy, pushing him back against the cage.
Zero blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Zero lands a left hand.
Zero manages to pull guard.
Boy sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Zero's guard.
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 Big Boy will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Boy staying out of range there.
Boy wants to clinch.
Boy fails in his attempt to clinch.
Zero throws a jab when Boy was well out of range.
Boy changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Boy tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Zero was well out of range. Poor timing from Boy.
Zero scores with a three punch combo!
Zero on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Boy. Boy obviously looking to wear him down.
Zero throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Zero lands a glancing blow to the side of Boy's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zero fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Boy on the side of the head.
Boy takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Boy lands a nice shot to the body.
Zero rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Boy cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Zero misses with an uppercut
and Boy counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zero throws a series of punches but Boy moves out of range.
Zero takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Boy moves into the clinch.
Zero lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Boy backwards.
Zero swings wildly with an uppercut but Boy uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nice body punch from Boy.
Still in the clinch, Boy scores with a nice short uppercut.
Zero goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Boy.
Boy has a couple of punches blocked by Zero.
Boy lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Zero backwards.
Zero has a couple of punches blocked by Boy.
Boy lands a body shot.
Zero is breathing heavily.
Boy throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Zeros head.
Zero throws a punch but it's blocked by Boy.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zero tries to pull guard but Boy forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Zero scores with a nice hook to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boy works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Boy lands with a left to the head.
Boy lands a nice shot to the body.
Nice body punch from Boy - that landed with a thud.
Boy swings wildly with an uppercut but Zero uses good head movement to avoid it.
Boy misses with an elbow over the top.
Boy misses with a short punch on the inside.
Boy lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Boy lands a nice elbow.
Boy works on Zero's body with a couple of short punches.
Boy lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Zero.
A right handed body shot lands from Boy.
Zero blocks an uppercut.
Boy throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Zero misses with some punches.
A short body shot lands from Boy as the two fighters clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boy has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Zero regains guard immediately.
Zero is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Boy dives into side control.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Check out the look on Boy's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Zero is trying to buck Boy off.
Boy is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Zero will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boy cracks Zero with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Zero pushes Boy away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Boy gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Zero is being controlled here.
Boy working the ground and pound.
Boy just content to control the position.
Zero taking a bit of punishment here - Boy scoring with strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Big Boy dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Boy cracks Zero with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Zero tries to clinch up.
Boy circles away from the clinch attempt
and Boy counters with a stiff right hand.
Boy lands a big right hand that sends Zero crashing to the mat! Boy stays standing though and waves Zero back to his feet!
Zero is rocked!
Boy staying out of range there.
Zero is still on wobbly legs! Can Boy finish him?
Boy ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Boy uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Zero.
Boy finds Zero's off switch, with a big overhand right that connects perfectly to the side of the head! Zero flops back against the cage, eyes gazing into the distance. Boy lands an unnecessary shot before the referee has time to step in and end the fight. Brutal stuff but I'm sure Zero will be OK.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Big Boy!
Big Boy decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Dan Diego (ranked 2359 p4p, 2699 weight class) and Mike Chandler (ranked 204 p4p, 229 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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Solid boxing
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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 4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Dan Diego!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mike Chandler!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Fedor Mirinova and Aleksandr Martynov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chandler steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Diego.
Chandler clinches with his opponent.
Diego's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Diego throws a lazy uppercut
and Diego takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Diego will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Diego throws a good cross that connects.
Diego definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Chandler keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Diego.
Diego waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Chandler.
Diego throws a hook but Chandler avoids it easily.
Chandler looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Diego swings for the body but Chandler moves out of range.
Diego looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Diego on the wrong end of a nice jab.
It looks like Dan Diego has been cut.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Diego scores with a hook.
Chandler lands a lovely overhand right.
Diego is rocked!
Diego throws the left hand but Chandler avoids the punch easily.
Oh Diego is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Chandler clinches with his opponent.
Diego seems to have got his legs back now.
Chandler breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Chandler connects with a nice looking jab.
Chandler moves away from the strike by Diego.
Chandler looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Chandler tries to close the distance and clinch up but Diego swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Diego misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Chandler.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chandler has taken the fight to the clinch.
Diego pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Diego lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Diego misses with a hook.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Chandler! But no joy.
Nice defenses there by Chandler.
Diego swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Diego misses with a looping right.
Chandler throws a hook to the side of Diego's head but Diego sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Chandler gets a clinch.
Diego pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Diego!
Chandler is rocked!
Chandler misses with a wild combination.
Chandler is still on wobbly legs! Can Diego finish him?
Diego misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Chandler.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Chandler tries to clinch but Diego is having none of it.
Diego stuns Chandler with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Diego fakes the body blow, causing Chandler to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Chandler goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Dan Diego!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Joachim Murat (ranked 2955 p4p, 1703 weight class) and Vincent Van Elburg (ranked 240 p4p, 153 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Joachim Murat!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Vincent Van Elburg!
The judges for this bout are Illya Tyunina, Sergei Dronov and Ivan Kurochkin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice jab there from Van Elburg.
Van Elburg throws a combination. Murat tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Van Elburg gets caught napping as Murat dives in and scores a takedown. Van Elburg manages to retain guard.
Murat stopping the sweep attempt from Van Elburg.
Murat postures up and lands a big shot to Van Elburg's brow.
Van Elburg has an active guard here but Murat has managed to pass into half guard.
Van Elburg gets full guard.
Murat 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.
Murat slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Murat might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Van Elburg is controlling Murat's posture.
Van Elburg is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Van Elburg is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Murat lands a couple of decent looking shots.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Murat's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Murat working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Van Elburg looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Van Elburg is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Murat is aware though and is defending well.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Murat's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Van Elburg working a defensive guard but Murat passes into half guard.
Murat is working for a submission of some sort.
Murat is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Van Elburg defends it well.
Van Elburg is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Murat scores with a couple of nice shots.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Van Elburg moves into full guard.
Murat postures up and lands a big shot to Van Elburg's brow.
Murat cracks Van Elburg with a solid left hand.
Murat postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Murat working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Murat stopping the sweep attempt from Van Elburg.
Van Elburg escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Murat gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Van Elburg wants to sweep but no luck.
Murat slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Murat is pushing down on Van Elburg's leg trying to pass to half guard. Van Elburg is fighting to maintain full guard but Murat has managed to sneak the leg through.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Murat is looking to take a break and control but Van Elburg is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Van Elburg wants to sweep but Murat has passed to side control!
Murat creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Murat trying to control the action but Van Elburg is working from the bottom.
Van Elburg takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Van Elburg is trying to improve his position.
Van Elburg manages to get back to half guard.
Murat looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Murat lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Murat lands with a punch from half guard.
Van Elburg felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Ground and pound from Murat.
Van Elburg is trying to get back to full guard.
Van Elburg slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Murat is pushing down on Van Elburg's leg trying to pass to half guard. Van Elburg is fighting to maintain full guard but Murat has managed to sneak the leg through.
Van Elburg is looking to improve his position.
Murat wants to take a breather but Van Elburg is having none of it.
Van Elburg is looking to improve his position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Joachim Murat dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Murat shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
letting Van Elburg counter with a right hand.
Van Elburg keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Murat fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Van Elburg sprawls well initially but Murat persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Murat is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Van Elburg can do to turn this around?
Van Elburg is trying to get back to full guard.
Van Elburg manages to get to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Van Elburg looking for subs off his back but Murat has passed one foot through into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Van Elburg is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Murat's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Murat's back!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Murat manages to reverse the position and now he's in Van Elburg's guard. Nice work there by Murat.
Murat won't allow Van Elburg to sweep him here.
Murat trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Van Elburg not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Murat trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Van Elburg is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Murat lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Murat working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Murat pushing down on Van Elburg's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Van Elburg is staying active underneath Murat, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Murat seems to be working for a kimura but Van Elburg defends the submission attempt.
We've been hearing that Murat has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Murat wants to free his trapped foot but Van Elburg is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Van Elburg wants to improve his position but Murat is controlling well.
Murat lands with a punch from half guard.
Van Elburg wants to get back to full guard.
Murat is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Murat slips a nice elbow through Van Elburg's hands, connecting with Van Elburg's forehead.
Murat winds up and cracks Van Elburg with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Murat seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Van Elburg is looking for a sweep. Murat is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Murat lands strikes from half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Murat 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.
Van Elburg trying to control but Murat postures up.
Murat slips a nice elbow through Van Elburg's hands, connecting with Van Elburg's forehead.
Murat lands strikes from half guard.
Murat working the head and body with strikes.
Ground and pound from Murat.
Murat wants to control but Van Elburg is keeping him busy.
Van Elburg tries to get to full guard but Murat has control of the leg.
Murat working over Van Elburg with some ground and pound. Van Elburg looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Murat is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Van Elburg defends it well.
Murat wants to take a breather but Van Elburg is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Van Elburg is pressing down on Murat's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Murat connects with a couple of short punches.
Van Elburg is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Van Elburg has momentary wrist control but Murat slips an elbow through the middle.
Murat is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Van Elburg looking to hit a scissor sweep but Murat is one step ahead there.
Murat stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Van Elburg swivels though and keeps the full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Joachim Murat dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Murat has his takedown stuffed
and Van Elburg counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Murat takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Murat has his takedown stuffed
and Van Elburg counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Van Elburg scores with a punch to the head.
Van Elburg closes the distance and clinches.
Van Elburg is defending well against a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joachim Murat. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Murat is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Van Elburg to keep the fight standing.
Murat swings away with an uppercut that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice right hand lands inside from Van Elburg.
Murat tries to circle away but Van Elburg has him pinned against the cage.
Van Elburg works on Murat's body with a couple of short punches.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Van Elburg.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Murat looking to slow down the pace here.
Van Elburg digs a right hand into Murat's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Murat's gas tank.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Van Elburg.
Murat tries to circle away but Van Elburg has him pinned against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Van Elburg.
Van Elburg lands a body shot in the clinch.
Murat is trying to drag Van Elburg to the mat but Van Elburg just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Van Elburg lands a body shot in the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Van Elburg.
Murat goes for a takedown in the clinch but Van Elburg prevents it.
Good body shot from Van Elburg.
A nice left hand lands by Van Elburg.
Van Elburg throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Murats head.
Van Elburg scores with a nice hook to the head.
Van Elburg lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Van Elburg stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Van Elburg scores with a nice hook to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Van Elburg lands a nice shot to the body.
Van Elburg lands a body shot in the clinch.
Van Elburg lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Van Elburg is leaning against Murat and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A short right from Van Elburg.
Murat has Van Elburg pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Van Elburg manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Van Elburg stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Van Elburg lands a nice uppercut.
Murat misses with a short punch on the inside.
Van Elburg lands an uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Van Elburg.
Murat tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Van Elburg lands a right hand that snaps the head of Murat backwards.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Van Elburg.
Van Elburg softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Murat is trying to drag Van Elburg to the mat but Van Elburg just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Van Elburg makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Van Elburg scores with a hook to the body.
Van Elburg is working Murat over against the cage.
Van Elburg digs a right hand underneath Murat's ribcage. Murat let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Van Elburg lands a nice shot to the body.
Van Elburg lands a body punch in the clinch.
Van Elburg blocks an uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Van Elburg creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Van Elburg lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Murat swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Van Elburg blocks an uppercut.
Van Elburg gets underhooks to prevent Murat's takedown attempt.
A shot in the inside from Van Elburg.
Van Elburg lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A short left from Van Elburg.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Murat is looking to take this one to the mat.
Vincent Van Elburg has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Van Elburg lands a body shot in the clinch.
A body shot lands from Van Elburg.
A short body shot lands from Van Elburg as the two fighters clinch.
Van Elburg scores with a hook to the body.
Van Elburg lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Murat backwards.
Van Elburg lands a shot to the body.
Van Elburg lands a body shot in the clinch.
Van Elburg lands a right hand that snaps the head of Murat backwards.
Van Elburg lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Murat is rocked!
Murat wants a takedown.
A body shot lands from Van Elburg.
A short right from Van Elburg on the inside.
Oh Murat is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Van Elburg lands a hook to the side of the head.
Van Elburg pushes Murat back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Van Elburg digs a right hand underneath Murat's ribcage. Murat let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Murat seems to have got his legs back now.
A short uppercut from Van Elburg.
Joachim Murat is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Van Elburg lands a hook to the side of the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Vincent Van Elburg comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Murat 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 Illya Tyunina scores the fight 28:28
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 28:28
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 28:28
The fight is ruled a draw!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Hasbulla Magomedov (ranked 2343 p4p, 3024 weight class) and Mer Lo (ranked 156 p4p, 193 weight class). Magomedov comes to the cage accompanied by Roy Jones Jr - Can't be Touched. Hasbulla Magomedov had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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BJJ Brown Belt
Solid boxing
Insanely flexible |
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Excellent boxer
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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 9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Hasbulla Magomedov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Mer Lo!
The judges for this bout are Aleksei Zolotukhin, Illya Tyunina and Viktor Lagutenko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lo scores with a hook to the body. Magomedov takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Lo looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Lo shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Magomedov eats them both and turns towards Lo to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Lo connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Magomedov momentarily.
Lo just misses with a punch to the body.
Lo is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Magomedov.
As Lo tries to get set, Magomedov tries to push him back and clinch up but Lo manages to avoid the attempt.
Magomedov slips a straight right by Lo.
No luck for Magomedov with that takedown attempt.
Magomedov shoots in but no luck this time.
Lo scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Magomedov shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Magomedov was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lo manages to work his way to half guard, despite Magomedov's best efforts.
Lo looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Lo is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Magomedov's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Magomedov's back!
I really don't envy Magomedov right now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lo loading up with punches from the back mount - how long can Magomedov hold on?
Magomedov tries to escape but Lo has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Magomedov might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Good control from Lo.
Magomedov covering up well and avoiding damage.
Magomedov can't escape the position.
Lo trying to control.
Magomedov is in bad spot here.
Magomedov has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Magomedov trying to control the action but Lo just sinks the hooks in.
Magomedov controlling his opponent's hands, preventing the submission attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Magomedov avoids the strikes from Lo.
Magomedov is really stuck here.
Lo has Magomedov flattened out and is raining down punches.
Magomedov wants to escape the position.
Magomedov trying to control the action but Lo just sinks the hooks in.
Lo looking to break Magomedov's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Magomedov remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Lo will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Lo's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Magomedov turns into Lo and is now in his guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Magomedov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lo swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lo controls Magomedov momentarily but Magomedov frees himself.
Magomedov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lo is keeping the position for now.
Lo looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Magomedov wants to control from the top but Lo keeps moving.
Magomedov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lo is keeping the position for now.
Magomedov not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Lo has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Magomedov has passed into side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Magomedov wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Lo, who protects the arm well.
Lo manages to work his way to half guard, despite Magomedov's best efforts.
Lo manages to get to full guard.
Lo wants to sweep but no luck.
Magomedov connects with a couple of short punches.
Magomedov with a flurry of punches that miss.
Lo is trying to control the position but Magomedov postures up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mer Lo dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
A slow jab from Lo misses its intended target.
Magomedov tries to score a power double leg takedown but Lo sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Magomedov somewhat.
Good shot there by Lo.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Magomedov.
Lo swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Magomedov has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Magomedov there as he acknowledges the shot.
Magomedov on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Hasbulla Magomedov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magomedov closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Lo tries to buck Magomedov off but Magomedov is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Magomedov tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Lo gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Lo is trying to control but can't.
Lo is looking for a sweep. Magomedov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Magomedov slips a nice elbow through Lo's hands, connecting with Lo's forehead.
Lo trying to control but Magomedov postures up.
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.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Magomedov is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Lo is defending against the submission attempts here by Magomedov.
Lo slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Hasbulla Magomedov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Lo is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Lo is controlling Magomedov's posture.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lo had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Magomedov defends it easily.
Magomedov wants to control from the top but Lo keeps moving.
Lo trying to control the position.
Magomedov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Lo has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Lo stuffs the takedown attempt from Magomedov. Magomedov gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hasbulla Magomedov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lo displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Magomedov.
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.
Lo feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Magomedovs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Magomedov darts in looking for a takedown but Lo gets double underhooks and turns Magomedov into the cage.
Magomedov drags the fight down to the ground.
Lo forces his way into half guard.
Lo is looking to take a break and control but Magomedov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Magomedov is trying to get back to full guard.
Lo is looking to take a break and control but Magomedov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lo seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mer Lo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Lo lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Magomedov shoots in and drives through. Lo sprawls well.
Magomedov takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Magomedov fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Lo scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Magomedov misses with a takedown
and Lo counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hasbulla Magomedov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lo moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Lo misses with a wild body shot.
Lo scores with a nice head shot.
Magomedov looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Lo looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Lo dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Magomedov shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Lo as he avoids it easily.
Magomedov tries for a takedown but Lo sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Lo tests Magomedov's chin there with a solid looking shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lo lands a slapping body shot.
Lo ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Magomedov takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Lo digs a good hook to Magomedov's body.
Lo is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Lo bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Magomedov closes the distance and clinches up with Lo, looking for a takedown. Magomedov pushes Lo against the cage but Lo circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Lo throws a counter combo.
Lo connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Lo throws a big shot that misses.
Lo connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Magomedov's hands.
Lo leaves Magomedov with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lo ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Magomedov shoots and misses
and Magomedov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hasbulla Magomedov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lo scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Magomedov doesn't seem bothered though.
A jab from Lo does it's job there.
Magomedov on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Lo dips to his left and cracks Magomedov with an uppercut!
Jab by Lo.
Lo has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Lo lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Lo throws a combination. Magomedov tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Lo displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Magomedov is rocked!
Lo drops Magomedov with a big left hand! Magomedov is injured, injured bad! Lo jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:36 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mer Lo!
Mer Lo thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Daniel Gable (ranked 1439 p4p, 916 weight class) and Branko Banik (ranked 194 p4p, 123 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Daniel Gable!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Branko Banik!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Viktor Lagutenko and Fedor Mirinova.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gable lunges at Banik with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Banik's hand.
It looks like Branko Banik has been cut.
Banik throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Banik moves out of range as Gable strikes.
Gable avoids the body shot from Banik.
Gable throws a left that rocks Banik and follows with a right that sends him tumbling to the canvas! Gable dives into side control, looking to finish! Can Banik regain composure!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gable is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Banik has escaped the position, nice work there.
Gable is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Banik has escaped the position, nice work there.
Banik is looking for a sweep.
Gable working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Banik takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Banik is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Gable off and has taken his back!
Gable trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Banik is landing with strikes. Gable can't take much more of this.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Banik throwing strikes from the back - he gets a warning from the referee for striking the back of the head but all these shots are hurting Gable!
It looks like Daniel Gable has been cut.
Gable's coaches at Ludus Gladiatorius have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Gable staying busy and making it hard for Banik to control.
Banik punches Gable on the ear.
Gable tries to escape the position.
Banik is raining down hard shots and and Gable has had enough - he's tapped out due to the strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Branko Banik!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Branko Banik made sure he mentioned BRAZEN - Fight Gear, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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