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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Balink Tarlah (ranked 3322 p4p, 22933 weight class) and Lou Sabatory (ranked 376 p4p, 558 weight class). Lou Sabatory has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Balink Tarlah's chin.
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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 25 - 20 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Balink Tarlah!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 31 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Lou Sabatory!
The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Vladimir Khabensky and Illya Tyunina.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tarlah connects with a right hand. Sabatory shakes it off.
 It looks like Lou Sabatory has been cut.
Sabatory shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Tarlah sprawls well. Tarlah wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Sabatory gets slowly back to his feet.
Tarlah cracks Sabatory with a big right hand and Sabatory goes down!
 Sabatory is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tarlah gets to his feet and stands over Sabatory, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Sabatory felt that one! Tarlah unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Sabatory from any more punishment!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Balink Tarlah!
Balink Tarlah 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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Terry Silver (ranked 1967 p4p, 2952 weight class) and Yaya Kouame (ranked 264 p4p, 363 weight class). Kouame is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by 2Pac - All Eyez On Me. On his way into the cage it seems that Terry Silver has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Terry Silver seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 19 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Terry Silver!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Yaya Kouame!
The judges for this bout are Aleksei Zolotukhin, Sergei Dronov and Igor Prikhodko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kouame throws a hook but Silver avoids it easily.
It looked like Silver wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Silver displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kouame throws out the jab.
Kouame 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.
Kouame thows a left - swing and a miss!
Silver seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Silver moves away from the strike by Kouame.
Silver was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Silver throws out a leg kick but Kouame moves out of range and Silver only half commits.
Kouame looks to land a left hand but Silver moved out of range nicely.
Kouame missing with a left hand there. Silver was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kouame avoids the body shot from Silver.
Silver misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kouame takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Kouame misses with a straight left.
Kouame misses with a left hand
and Silver counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Silver moves in looking to clinch but Kouame pushes him off.
The crowd cheers as Kouame lands an impressive looking overhand right. Silver doesn't seem phased though.
Kouame rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Silver counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A telegraphed right hand from Kouame misses the target.
Kouame throws an overhand right that lands on Silver's shoulder, as Silver tries to avoid the shot.
Silver tries to work over Kouame's front leg with a kick but Kouame checks it.
A swing and a miss from Kouame.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A decent looking cross lands there for Kouame.
Kouame misses with an uppercut
and Silver counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kouame is rocked!
Kouame misses with a left hand
and Silver counters with a powerful cross that connects right on the chin and the lights go out! A massive one punch knock out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Terry Silver!
An out of breath Terry Silver thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Brownie Anderson (ranked 2061 p4p, 2332 weight class) and Trappy Trapperson (ranked 273 p4p, 298 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 17 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Brownie Anderson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Trappy Trapperson!
The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Konstantin Menshow and Fedor Mirinova.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Anderson scores with a jab to the jaw.
Anderson uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Trapperson has time to react.
Anderson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Anderson throws a leg kick which misses Trapperson's front leg but catches the back leg as Trapperson tries to avoid it.
Anderson lands a left and a right that send Trapperson crashing to the mat, dazed. Anderson thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Trapperson is rocked!
It looks like Trappy Trapperson has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Anderson throws an overhand right that has Trapperson reeling! Anderson follows up with more punches and Trapperson is out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Brownie Anderson!
Brownie Anderson thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Aramis Knox (ranked 2023 p4p, 2122 weight class) and Emanuel Le Delma (ranked 254 p4p, 269 weight class). Le Delma comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Hey Oh kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 32 - 19 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Aramis Knox!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Emanuel Le Delma!
The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Illya Tyunina and Valeri Chadov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Knox swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Knox moves in looking to clinch but Le Delma pushes him off.
Le Delma raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Knox lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Knox misses with a hook
and Le Delma cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Knox swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Le Delma shapes to counter with a head kick.
Knox closes the distance and pushes Le Delma back into the cage.
Le Delma can't break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Le Delma breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Aramis Knox seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Le Delma uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Knox.
Knox moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Knox lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Knox.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Knox lands an overhand right.
Knox throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Le Delma is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Le Delma moves out of range of the body kick.
Knox throws a combination that misses
and Le Delma counters with a nice uppercut.
Knox throws a body kick that misses.
Le Delma tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Le Delma fakes the leg kick and cracks Knox in the body.
Knox misses with a hook. Le Delma ducked under it nicely.
Knox has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Le Delma.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Le Delma connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Knox's hands.
Knox is looking to clinch but Le Delma is avoiding it.
Le Delma moves out of range of the strikes.
Knox avoids a kick to the body.
Knox throws a leg kick but Le Delma moved away.
Knox looks to land a right hand but Le Delma moved out of range.
Le Delma showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Knox.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Knox clinches up with Le Delma and pushes him back against the cage.
Knox goes for a takedown attempt but Le Delma pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Knox tries to close the distance and clinch up but Le Delma swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Le Delma scores with a kick to the midsection.
Knox takes a swing at Le Delma's ribcage but misses.
Le Delma throws a head kick that Knox semi-blocks.
Knox looks to score with a jab to the body but Le Delma is just out of range.
Le Delma connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Knox tries to clinch there but Le Delma circles away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Knox shoots in for a takedown but Le Delma shows good takedown defense.
Le Delma digs a good hook to Knox's body.
Knox throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Knox is looking to clinch but Le Delma is avoiding it.
Le Delma looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Knox fails in his attempt to clinch.
Le Delma is looking for the big counter here.
Knox throws a body shot but no joy.
Knox throws a body shot but no joy.
Le Delma lands with a slapping head kick.
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 Aramis Knox will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Knox swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Le Delma scores with a kick to the midsection.
Le Delma throws a half hearted mid kick.
Knox is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Le Delma.
Le Delma avoids the head kick by Knox.
Le Delma looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Knox throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Le Delma feints a counter leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knox throws a combination that misses
and Le Delma counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Le Delma fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Knox has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Knox lands with a straight right. Le Delma didn't see that one coming.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Le Delma scores with a kick to the midsection.
Knox avoids the head kick by Le Delma.
An attempted straight right counter from Knox misses the target.
Knox shoots in looking for a takedown but Le Delma manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Knox's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
A punch combination from Knox misses.
Le Delma tries a head kick but it misses.
No luck for Knox with that takedown attempt.
Le Delma is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Knox wants to clinch.
Le Delma throws a fast counter high kick but Knox manages to duck under it in time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Knox pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Le Delma uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Knox.
Le Delma ducks under a wild hook from Knox.
Knox misses with a body kick.
Knox scores with a jab to the jaw.
Le Delma dodges the punch combination from Knox.
Le Delma is trying to counter with his kicks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Knox tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Le Delma throws a fast counter high kick but Knox manages to duck under it in time.
Knox tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Despite the aggression on Le Delma's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Knox throws a nice looking combination but Le Delma bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Le Delma throws a body kick that misses.
Knox throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
As Knox backs off Le Delma throws a huge counter combo but Knox manages to avoid it all.
Knox throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A punch combination from Knox misses.
Knox will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Knox blocks a head kick by Le Delma.
It looked like Knox wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Knox throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Knox just misses with a punch to the body.
Knox will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Knox fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Aramis Knox is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Knox tries to clinch up but Le Delma circles away and keeps his distance.
Le Delma is trying to counter with his kicks.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Aramis Knox dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Knox moves in looking to clinch but Le Delma pushes him off.
Knox swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Le Delma counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Knox tries to clinch but Le Delma is having none of it.
Knox looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Knox will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Le Delma lands with a thumping leg kick.
Knox loads up on a big right hand but Le Delma slips the punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knox swings away with a leg kick that misses.
A swing and a miss from Knox.
Le Delma swats away the attempt to clinch by Knox.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Le Delma uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Knox.
Le Delma lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
A combination from Knox does no damage.
Knox looks to throw the jab but Le Delma is out of range.
Knox is looking to clinch but Le Delma is avoiding it.
Le Delma misses with a body kick.
Knox fails with an attempt to clinch.
Knox throws an overhand right that lands on Le Delma's shoulder, as Le Delma tries to avoid the shot.
Le Delma throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
As Le Delma looks to move away, Knox throws a big counter combo but Le Delma just gets out of the way.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Le Delma moves out of range of the body kick from Knox.
Le Delma throws a fast counter high kick but Knox manages to duck under it in time.
Le Delma ducks under a wild hook from Knox.
Knox misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Le Delma unleashes a big counter combination but Knox bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Knox throws a combination. Le Delma tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Le Delma moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Le Delma avoids a kick to the body.
Knox misses with a jab to the body
enabling Le Delma to counter with a crisp jab.
Horrible takedown attempt by Knox or perhaps it was just good defense by Le Delma, which made it look bad.
Le Delma raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Knox misses with the combination.
Le Delma unleashes a big counter combination but Knox bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Le Delma connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Knox wants to clinch.
Emanuel Le Delma is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A looping hook to the body misses from Knox. Le Delma does a little dance to reset his feet.
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.
Le Delma uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Knox.
Le Delma appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Knox doesn't manage to clinch there - Le Delma circles away.
Le Delma thinks about the counter body kick.
Knox throws a looping overhand right but Le Delma ducks down to avoid it.
Le Delma lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Knox is looking to clinch.
Aramis Knox is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Le Delma throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Le Delma misses with a head kick.
Emanuel Le Delma has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Le Delma dodges the punch combination from Knox.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Emanuel Le Delma.
Well Knox 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 Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 29:28
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 30:27
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aramis Knox!
Aramis Knox took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, JUICED Clothing for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Richie Alaska (ranked 1775 p4p, 2071 weight class) and Anni Skystalker (ranked 237 p4p, 260 weight class). Alaska comes to the cage accompanied by A Long December - Counting Crows. 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 lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Richie Alaska!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 20 - 14 - 2, fighting out of Montreal, Anni Skystalker!
The judges for this bout are Ivan Kurochkin, Igor Prikhodko and Illya Tyunina.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Skystalker takes the fight into the clinch.
Alaska takes a shot to the head.
Skystalker lands a shoulder strike.
Skystalker lands an uppercut.
Skystalker lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Alaska.
Alaska jumps guard but Skystalker turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Skystalker lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Alaska pulls guard.
Skystalker trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Skystalker passes Alaska's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Alaska tries to get to full guard but Skystalker has control of the leg.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Skystalker is looking for a kimura here.
Alaska wants to improve his position but Skystalker is controlling well.
Skystalker is trying to work for a kimura but Alaska is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alaska looking for submissions off his back.
Skystalker wants to pass the guard but Alaska is defending well.
Skystalker is looking for a kimura but Alaska is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Skystalker to get the leverage.
Skystalker is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Alaska doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Skystalker.
Skystalker thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Alaska's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Alaska regains full guard. Nicely done.
Skystalker avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Skystalker throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Skystalker trying to control but Alaska is working from the bottom.
Skystalker pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Alaska is keeping the position for now.
Alaska will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Alaska keeping moving, preventing Skystalker from controlling successfully.
Skystalker is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Skystalker slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Alaska has his feet on Skystalker's thighs here. He's pushed Skystalker off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Skystalker screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Richie Alaska!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Romega Vartanein (ranked 1053 p4p, 1250 weight class) and Tommy Vercetti (ranked 140 p4p, 168 weight class). Vercetti comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Vice City kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! On his way into the cage it seems that Romega Vartanein has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Romega Vartanein seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 18 - 22 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Romega Vartanein!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Tommy Vercetti!
The judges for this bout are Igor Prikhodko, Ivan Kurochkin and Viktor Lagutenko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vartanein ducks under a wild hook from Vercetti.
Vartanein looks to land a right hand but Vercetti moved out of range.
A little jabbing left from Vercetti on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Vartanein really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Vercetti waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Vartanein.
Vercetti scores with a hook.
Vartanein looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Vartanein getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Vartanein throws the left hand but Vercetti avoids the punch easily.
Vartanein swings away with a body shot that misses
and Vercetti cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Vartanein misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Vercetti.
A left lands for Vercetti.
Vercetti ducks right into an uppercut from Vartanein.
Vartanein takes a swing at Vercetti's ribcage but misses.
The fighters circling - Vartanein throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Vartanein misses with a left hand
and Vercetti counters with a stiff right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vercetti lands with a right hand.
A jab from Vercetti misses.
Vartanein blocks a jab.
Vartanein on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
A swing and a miss from Vercetti.
A little feinted left hand from Vartanein on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Vartanein misses the shot to the body.
Vartanein misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Vercetti lands with a cross.
Vartanein ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vartanein bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Vercetti keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Vartanein scores with a sloppy right hand. Vercetti should have avoided that one.
Vartanein slips under a jab.
Vartanein takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Tommy Vercetti seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vercetti looks to land a left hand but Vartanein moved out of range nicely.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Vartanein, as that shot connected.
Vartanein pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Vartanein ducks under a wild hook from Vercetti.
Vercetti is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Vartanein had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Vartanein looks to land a right hand but Vercetti moved out of range.
Vercetti comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Vercetti loads up on a big right hand but Vartanein slips the punch.
Vercetti misses with a looping right.
Nice straight punches there by Vartanein. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Vartanein.
Vartanein slips under a jab.
Vartanein throws a big shot that misses.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vartanein swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Vercetti misses with a straight left.
Vartanein appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Vartanein. Vercetti does a little dance to reset his feet.
Vercetti 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.
Vartanein stuns Vercetti with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vartanein scores with a jab to the body.
Vartanein throws a right hand that misses
and Vercetti counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Vartanein swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Vartanein just misses with a punch to the body.
Vercetti scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Vercetti might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Vercetti throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Vartanein.
Vercetti looks to throw the jab but Vartanein is out of range.
Vercetti looks to throw the jab but Vartanein is out of range.
It looked like Vartanein wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Vartanein slips a jab from Vercetti.
A counter left hand to the body from Vartanein misses its target.
Vercetti darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Vartanein misses with a body shot.
Vartanein ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Vercetti moves away.
Vartanein throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
It seemed like Vercetti was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Vercetti uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Vartanein.
Vercetti swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Vercetti throws a big shot that misses.
Vercetti misses with a looping left.
Vartanein throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Donk. Vartanein catches Vercetti right on the button with a cross.
Vartanein moves out of range as Vercetti strikes.
Vartanein slips a straight right by Vercetti.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vercetti throws an overhand right that lands on Vartanein's shoulder, as Vartanein tries to avoid the shot.
Vercetti walks into a straight right hand from Vartanein.
Vartanein throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Vercetti sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Vartanein throws a lazy right hand but Vercetti sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Vercetti looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Vercetti throws out a loose jab but Vartanein uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Vercetti crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Vartanein - the referee stops the clock and Vercetti gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Vartanein. Vercetti manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Vartanein staying out of range there.
Vercetti throws the left hand but Vartanein avoids the punch easily.
Vartanein throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Vartanein slips a jab from Vercetti.
Vercetti is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Vartanein.
Vercetti jabs Vartanein right on the nose. Vartanein blinks but takes it well.
Vartanein swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Vercetti thuds his right hand into Vartanein's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
A looping hook to the body misses from Vartanein. Vercetti does a little dance to reset his feet.
Vartanein keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Vercetti.
Vercetti lunges at Vartanein with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Vartanein's hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vartanein slips a straight right by Vercetti.
Vercetti looks to land a left hand but Vartanein moved out of range nicely.
Vartanein waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Vercetti.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vercetti jabs Vartanein to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Vartanein uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Vercetti.
Vercetti waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Vartanein.
Nice body punch from Vartanein.
Vercetti misses with a double jab.
Good standup being displayed there by Vercetti as he connects with a hook.
Vercetti thows a left - swing and a miss!
Vartanein changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Vartanein fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Vercetti manages to avoid it.
Vartanein moves out of range of the strikes.
Vercetti misses with an uppercut. Vartanein saw that one coming.
Vartanein swings for the body but Vercetti moves out of range.
Vartanein throws a body shot but no joy.
Vercetti defending well as Vartanein loads up on a big left hand.
Vartanein lands with a shot to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Vartanein misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Vercetti.
Vercetti lands a jab to the head.
Vercetti loads up on a big right hand but Vartanein slips the punch.
A swing and a miss from Vercetti.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tommy Vercetti dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Vercetti missing with a left hand there. Vartanein was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Vercetti uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Vartanein.
Vercetti keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Vercetti throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Vartanein throwing a counter right hand but Vercetti manages to avoid it.
A jab from Vartanein misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Vercetti. Vartanein does a little dance to reset his feet.
Vercetti misses with a hook
and Vartanein counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Vartanein blocks a jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Vercetti misses the target.
Vartanein staying out of range there.
Tommy Vercetti seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Vercetti throws a lazy right hand but Vartanein sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Vartanein tries to move into range but Vercetti moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Vartanein rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Vercetti to counter with a crisp jab.
Vercetti throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Vartanein.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vartanein uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Vercetti.
Vartanein slips a straight right by Vercetti.
A little feinted left hand from Vartanein on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Vartanein throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Vercetti is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Vercetti connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Vartanein momentarily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vartanein misses with an uppercut. Vercetti saw that one coming.
A slow jab from Vercetti misses its intended target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vartanein throws a lazy uppercut
and Vercetti counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Vartanein might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Vercetti takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Vartanein just misses with a punch to the body.
Vercetti lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Vercetti staying out of range there.
Vartanein misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Vercetti.
Vercetti works the jab nicely.
Vercetti thuds his right hand into Vartanein's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Vercetti avoids the body shot from Vartanein.
Vartanein takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
 Vartanein is rocked!
Vartanein moves forwards but Vercetti connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Oh Vartanein is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Vercetti looks to land a left hand but Vartanein moved out of range nicely.
Vercetti on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Vartanein seems to have got his legs back now.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vartanein misses with a straight right.
Vercetti steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Vartanein.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Vercetti listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Vercetti throws a hook but Vartanein avoids it easily.
Vartanein misses the shot to the body.
Vartanein moves out of range of the strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vartanein misses with a body shot.
Vercetti swinging wildly here.
Vercetti fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Vartanein misses with an uppercut. Vercetti saw that one coming.
Vercetti uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Vartanein.
Vartanein is looking to wear down Vercetti with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Vercetti throws a jab but it's blocked by Vartanein.
Vartanein staying out of range there.
Vercetti misses with a hook. Vartanein ducked under it nicely.
Vartanein moves out of range of the strikes.
Vercetti has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Vartanein swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Vartanein misses with a body shot.
Vercetti misses with a looping right.
Vartanein misses with an uppercut. Vercetti saw that one coming.
Vercetti thows a left - swing and a miss!
Vartanein looks to score with a jab to the body but Vercetti is just out of range.
Vercetti moves out of range as Vartanein throws a body kick.
It seemed like Vercetti was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A big left from Vercetti misses.
Vartanein looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Vercetti keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Vercetti swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vartanein takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Vercetti with a nice cross.
Vercetti lands a right hook to the body.
Vartanein jabs Vercetti to the body, keeping him at a distance.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Vercetti.
Vercetti throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Vartanein misses with a body shot.
Vercetti misses with a hook.
A jab from Vercetti finds it's way through Vartanein's defenses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Vartanein. Vercetti does a little dance to reset his feet.
Vercetti connects with a good right hand that stumbles Vartanein. Vartanein circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Vercetti misses with a series of wild punches.
Vercetti throws a jab when Vartanein was well out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vercetti missing with a left hand there. Vartanein was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Vercetti tries to move into range but Vartanein moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Nice shot lands for Vartanein.
Vercetti throws a looping overhand right but Vartanein ducks down to avoid it.
Vercetti misses with a series of wild punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vartanein fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Vercetti lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Vartanein circles away quickly and effectively.
Vartanein uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Vercetti.
Vartanein throws a head kick that misses.
Vartanein throws the left hand but Vercetti avoids the punch easily.
Vercetti is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Vartanein.
Vercetti slips under a jab from Vartanein.
Vartanein throws a body punch but Vercetti moves out of range.
Vercetti misses with a straight right.
Vercetti throws a series of punches but Vartanein avoids them all with ease.
Vartanein throws out a loose jab but Vercetti uses good head movement to avoid it.
Vercetti lands a nice looking body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Vercetti misses with a hook. Vartanein ducked under it nicely.
Vartanein has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Vercetti finds it's way round the side to connect with Vartanein's head.
Vercetti misses with a straight left.
Vartanein lands with a shot to the body.
Vartanein throws a body shot but no joy.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tommy Vercetti showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Good shot there by Vercetti.
Vartanein takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Vartanein throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Vercetti sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Vartanein swings for the body but Vercetti moves out of range.
Vartanein steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Vercetti.
Vartanein swings for the body but Vercetti moves out of range.
Vartanein misses with an uppercut
and Vercetti counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Vercetti looks to land a right hand but Vartanein moved out of range.
Vartanein swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A swing and a miss from Vercetti.
Vartanein is looking to counter punch.
Vartanein misses with an uppercut.
Vartanein misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Vercetti.
Vercetti throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Vartanein thows a left - swing and a miss!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vartanein jabs Vercetti to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Vercetti throws a big shot that misses.
Vartanein uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Vercetti.
Vartanein throws a body punch but Vercetti moves out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Vercetti! But no joy.
Vartanein walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vartanein looks to land a right hand but Vercetti moved out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vercetti misses with a series of wild punches.
Vartanein ducks under a wild hook from Vercetti.
Vartanein tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Vercetti was well out of range. Poor timing from Vartanein.
Vercetti uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Vartanein.
The fighters circling - Vercetti throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A little feinted left hand from Vartanein on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A decent looking cross lands there for Vercetti.
Vartanein cracks Vercetti with an open hand slap.
Vercetti ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Vartanein takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Vercetti bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Vercetti! But no joy.
Vercetti throws a jab but it's blocked by Vartanein.
Vartanein swings away with a body shot that misses
and Vartanein takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Vercetti lands with a cross.
Vercetti uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Vartanein.
Vercetti defending well as Vartanein loads up on a big left hand.
Vercetti gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A shot to the liver by Vartanein. Beautiful body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vartanein swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Vartanein throws a body shot but no joy.
Vercetti misses with an uppercut. Vartanein saw that one coming.
Vercetti lands a glancing blow to the side of Vartanein's head.
Vartanein jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Vercetti lands with an uppercut that bounces Vartanein off the cage and back into range.
Vartanein tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Vercetti was well out of range. Poor timing from Vartanein.
Vartanein misses with an uppercut.
Vercetti misses with a looping left.
Vartanein looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Vartanein throws a shot from downtown. Vercetti moves away and avoids it.
Vercetti blocks a jab.
Vartanein keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Vercetti.
Vercetti throws a hook but Vartanein avoids it easily.
Vartanein uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Vercetti.
Vercetti slips under a jab from Vartanein.
Sloppy strikes from Vercetti. Those never looked like landing.
Vercetti throws a hook but Vartanein blocks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vercetti throws a big shot that misses.
Vartanein ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Vercetti throws out a loose jab but Vartanein uses good head movement to avoid it.
Vartanein misses with a body shot.
Vartanein fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Vercetti looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Vartanein walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Vercetti keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Vartanein.
Vartanein misses with an uppercut
and Vercetti counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A punch lands to the side of Vartanein 's head but he takes it in his stride.
A slow jab from Vercetti misses its intended target.
Vercetti throws a shot from downtown. Vartanein moves away and avoids it.
Vercetti throws a lazy right hand but Vartanein sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Vartanein throws a body shot but no joy.
Vartanein misses the shot to the body.
Vartanein misses with an uppercut.
Vercetti slips under a jab from Vartanein.
A jab from Vercetti misses.
Vercetti lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vercetti bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Vartanein's head backwards.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vercetti throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Vartanein sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Vartanein throws a body shot but no joy.
Vercetti looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Vartanein looks to score with a jab to the body but Vercetti is just out of range.
Vercetti takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Vercetti misses with a jab, cross combination.
Vartanein throws a body shot but no joy.
Vartanein showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Vercetti.
Vartanein was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Vercetti tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Vartanein was well out of range. Poor timing from Vercetti.
Vartanein misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Vercetti.
Vartanein takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
A jab from Vartanein does it's job there.
Romega Vartanein has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Vartanein fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Vercetti manages to avoid it.
Vercetti is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Vartanein.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Vartanein throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Vercetti sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Vercetti looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Vercetti throws a jab but it's blocked by Vartanein.
A little feinted left hand from Vartanein on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
The fighters circling - Vercetti throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Vartanein swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Vartanein slips a jab from Vercetti.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tommy Vercetti comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Vercetti 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 Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tommy Vercetti!
Tommy Vercetti thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Sparky Anderson (ranked 746 p4p, 909 weight class) and Benedicte Swanson (ranked 109 p4p, 126 weight class). Anderson comes to the cage accompanied by Pick up man. Benedicte Swanson 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 welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 26 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Sparky Anderson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 35 - 36 - 5, fighting out of Los Angeles, Benedicte Swanson!
The judges for this bout are Illya Tyunina, Igor Prikhodko and Aleksandr Martynov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A shot to the body from Swanson misses
and Anderson counters with a left and a right that stings Swanson.
A low kick lands for Swanson.
A jab from Swanson misses.
Some wild striking there from Anderson.
Anderson moves in looking to clinch but Swanson pushes him off.
Swanson attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Anderson half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Swanson 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.
Swanson lands a jab.
Anderson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Anderson throws a nice looking combination but Swanson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Anderson takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Anderson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Swanson as he jumps to the side.
We've been hearing reports that Anderson has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Anderson takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Swanson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Anderson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Swanson manages to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anderson walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Anderson misses with a wild body shot.
Swanson throws an off balance right hand
and Anderson counters with a one-two to the body.
Anderson lands with a cross.
Swanson feints a jab promting Anderson to slip. Swanson then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Anderson slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Anderson dives in and grabs Swanson's left leg, looking for a takedown. Swanson pushes down on Anderson's head and hops out.
Swanson scores with a nice strike.
Swanson cracks Anderson with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
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!
The fighters circle momentarily. Anderson darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Benedicte Swanson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Anderson slips under a jab from Swanson.
Anderson takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Anderson thuds his right hand into Swanson's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Swanson scores with a jab to the jaw.
Swanson misses with a looping right.
Swanson throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Swanson fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Anderson on the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anderson darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Anderson prevents Swanson from improving his position.
Swanson is trying to maintain the position but Anderson is very close to passing his half guard.
Anderson is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Swanson wants to control but Anderson is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anderson missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Swanson is controlling Anderson's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Anderson is trying to work for a kimura but Swanson is defending well.
Anderson seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Swanson does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Anderson wants to free his trapped foot but Swanson is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Swanson is looking to improve his position.
Swanson wants to control but Anderson is keeping busy.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Anderson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Swanson moves away.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Swanson.
Anderson lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Swanson digs a good body shot into Anderson's ribs.
Anderson shoots in looking for a takedown but Swanson manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Anderson's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sparky Anderson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A jab from Swanson finds it's way through Anderson's defenses.
Anderson throws a series of punches but Swanson avoids them all with ease.
Swanson lands with a cross.
Anderson scores with a crisp jab that stopped Swanson in his tracks.
Swanson lands a right hook to the body.
Anderson throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Swanson's waist but Swanson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Anderson off to one side.
Swanson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Swanson is looking to land body kicks.
Anderson tried to counter with a leg kick but Swanson avoided it.
Swanson misses with a head kick.
Swanson connects with a right hand. Anderson shakes it off.
Anderson tries to land a leg kick but Swanson saw it coming and moves away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Benedicte Swanson dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Anderson moves away from the strike by Swanson.
Anderson attempts a counter takedown but Swanson avoids it well and moves away.
Anderson misses with a takedown attempt - Swanson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Anderson connects with a nice looking jab.
Anderson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Swanson throws a shot from downtown. Anderson moves away and avoids it.
Anderson is looking to counter the offense by Swanson and move into the clinch.
Anderson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Swanson misses the shot to the body.
Anderson misses with a body punch
enabling Swanson to counter with a crisp jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Swanson misses with a leg kick.
Swanson throws a lazy body kick
enabling Anderson to counter with a crisp jab.
Anderson on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A slow jab from Swanson misses its intended target.
An inside leg kick lands from Swanson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Swanson attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Anderson closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Anderson slips a straight right by Swanson.
Anderson was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Anderson shoots in for a takedown but Swanson shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sparky Anderson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Swanson lands a nice looking body shot.
Swanson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Swanson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Benedicte Swanson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Swanson fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Swanson lands a nice shot to the body.
Benedicte Swanson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Swanson takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Anderson takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Anderson is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Anderson shoots in but no luck this time.
Swanson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Anderson throws a wild body kick that Swanson sees coming a mile off.
Anderson lands with a right hand.
Anderson sizes up Swanson with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Anderson connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Swanson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Anderson shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Anderson was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Swanson explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Swanson tries a head kick but it misses.
Swanson misses with an uppercut.
Anderson looks to score with a jab to the body but Swanson is just out of range.
Swanson throws a quick inside leg kick.
A jab from Anderson misses.
Anderson throws a combination that misses
and Swanson counters with a stiff right hand.
Anderson's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Anderson duly obliges.
Anderson looks to land a combination but Swanson avoids it well.
Swanson steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Swanson - that will leave a mark!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Good shot there by Swanson.
Anderson looks to score with a jab to the body but Swanson is just out of range.
Swanson connects with a crisp jab.
No joy there for Anderson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Swanson connects with a leg kick.
Swanson turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
The fighters circle momentarily. Anderson darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Swanson uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Anderson has time to react.
Swanson thows a body kick. Anderson tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Swanson ducks under a wild hook from Anderson.
Anderson blocks a jab.
Anderson scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Anderson working away.
Sparky Anderson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Swanson is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Swanson gets back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Anderson trying to mount his opponent but Swanson defends it.
Swanson preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Swanson is trying to get back to full guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Swanson is doing well to control the position and prevent Anderson from advancing to side control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Benedicte Swanson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Anderson is trying hard to land a takedown here. Swanson sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Anderson throws a lazy right hand but Swanson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Anderson looks to clinch
and Anderson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Swanson misses with a kick to the body.
Nice uppercut there from Swanson.
Swanson bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Anderson's head backwards.
Swanson scoring well with a low kick there.
Swanson throws a body punch but Anderson moves out of range.
Anderson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Swanson misses with a body kick.
Swanson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Anderson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anderson connects with a crisp jab.
A jab from Anderson finds it's way through Swanson's defenses.
Anderson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Anderson throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Swanson counters with a three punch combo that has Anderson backing up. Anderson nods at Swanson to acknowledge the strikes.
Sparky Anderson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Swanson misses with a straight left.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Swanson wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A solid body kick from Swanson.
Swanson works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Anderson fails with a takedown attempt.
Anderson moves into the clinch successfully.
Swanson tries a body shot but Anderson blocks it.
Anderson can't get the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sparky Anderson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Swanson manages to break the clinch.
Swanson throws a half hearted mid kick.
Nice jab there from Swanson.
Swanson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Anderson manages to avoid it.
Swanson takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Benedicte Swanson 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.
Anderson ducks under a wild hook from Swanson.
Swanson slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
A big left from Swanson misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Swanson goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Anderson bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Swanson's head.
Swanson throws a leg kick but Anderson sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Anderson shoots in for a double leg but Swanson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Swanson tries to bum rush Anderson with a series of wild strikes but Anderson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Swanson thumps Anderson with a low kick.
Anderson drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Anderson takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Anderson on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Swanson misses with a right hand
and Anderson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Swanson misses with a straight right.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Swanson misses with a low kick.
Anderson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Swanson is fending him off so far but Anderson persists. Nope, Swanson circles away and we're back to standing.
Swanson let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Anderson with a lazy takedown attempt
enabling Swanson to counter with a crisp jab.
Anderson looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Swanson manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Anderson keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Anderson is struggling to control the position.
Swanson gets underhooks to prevent Anderson's takedown attempt.
Swanson tries to work over Anderson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Swanson lands a right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Anderson jumps guard but Swanson stands there with Anderson around his waist. Anderson gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Sparky Anderson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Swanson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Swanson bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
A clash of legs there as Anderson blocks the low kick.
A combination from Anderson does no damage.
Swanson getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Anderson looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Anderson shoots in but no luck this time.
Swanson walks into a jab.
Anderson tries to move into range but Swanson moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Swanson connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Anderson's hands.
And that's the end of the fight!
Benedicte Swanson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Swanson 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 27:30
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 27:30
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Benedicte Swanson!
Benedicte Swanson thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Joey Faolin (ranked 885 p4p, 577 weight class) and Paulo Kogos (ranked 137 p4p, 90 weight class). Faolin's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, It Ain’t a Crime by House of Pain. Paulo Kogos 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 12 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Joey Faolin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Paulo Kogos!
The judges for this bout are Konstantin Menshow, Ivan Kurochkin and Illya Tyunina.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kogos throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Faolin moves out of range as Kogos strikes.
Joey Faolin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kogos throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kogos throws a body shot but no joy.
Faolin moves in looking to clinch but Kogos pushes him off.
Kogos tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Faolin throws a solid leg kick but Kogos takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Faolin.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kogos keeps the fight on the outside.
Faolin steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kogos.
Kogos shoots in for a takedown but Faolin shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Faolin misses with a hook.
Kogos misses with a lunging right hand
and Faolin counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Kogos thinking.
Faolin lands a two punch combo.
Faolin tries to clinch but Kogos moves out of range.
Kogos walks into a straight right hand from Faolin.
Faolin misses with an uppercut. Kogos saw that one coming.
As Faolin backs off Kogos throws a huge counter combo but Faolin manages to avoid it all.
Joey Faolin is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kogos defending well as Faolin loads up on a big left hand.
Kogos changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Faolin avoids a punch combination nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Faolin fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Kogos on the side of the head.
A left and a right from Faolin both land. Nice combination.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A punch combination from Faolin misses.
Faolin gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Faolin blocks an uppercut.
Faolin pushes Kogos back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kogos has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Faolin after a bit of a struggle.
Faolin definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Kogos - that landed with a thud.
Kogos misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Faolin struggles to land a body shot inside as Kogos controls his hands.
Kogos blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short uppercut from Kogos.
Faolin tries to throw a body punch but Kogos avoids it by throwing Faolin back against the cage.
Faolin tries to work over Kogos's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Faolin misses with a hook to the ribs.
Faolin being controlled against the cage.
Kogos stalling the fight.
Kogos lands a shoulder strike.
Faolin connects with a nasty looking knee right to Kogos's face.
It looks like Paulo Kogos has been cut.
Faolin tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kogos blocks a body shot from Faolin.
Faolin goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kogos misses with a punch to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Faolin lands a nice uppercut.
Kogos wants a takedown but no success here.
Joey Faolin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Paulo Kogos.
Faolin scores with a shot to the side of Kogos's head.
Faolin blocks a body shot from Kogos.
Kogos looking to slow down the pace here.
Faolin misses with a knee to the head.
Faolin tries a body shot but Kogos blocks it.
Faolin tries to work over Kogos's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kogos scores with a shot to the side of Faolin's head.
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!
A nice left hand lands by Faolin.
Faolin misses with a punch to the body.
Kogos misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nice body punch from Kogos - that landed with a thud.
Faolin looking to throw knees to the head but Kogos is blocking nicely.
Faolin being controlled against the cage.
Kogos lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Joey Faolin dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Paulo Kogos's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Kogos works the jab nicely.
Faolin is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kogos can do to turn this around?
Faolin avoids the body shot from Kogos.
Nice straight punches there by Kogos. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Kogos.
Faolin swings away with a body shot that misses
enabling Kogos to counter with a crisp jab.
Nice shot lands for Kogos.
Faolin is rocked!
Kogos cracks Faolin with a brutal left hook that knocks him out cold! This one is over in a flash! Game over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Paulo Kogos!
A pretty intense looking Paulo Kogos took the opportunity post-fight to ask for a shot at the title.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ovidio Kiran (ranked 232 p4p, 364 weight class) and Dick Dennison (ranked 40 p4p, 57 weight class). Kiran's entrance music is Katmandu. A fine choice. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 31 - 13 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ovidio Kiran!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dick Dennison!
The judges for this bout are Sergei Dronov, Vladimir Khabensky and Aleksandr Martynov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A lazy left from Dennison finds it's target.
Dick Dennison seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A telegraphed right hand from Kiran misses the target.
Kiran cracks Dennison with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Dennison steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kiran.
Dennison tests Kiran's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Dennison ducks under a wild hook from Kiran.
Kiran misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dennison.
Dennison gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Kiran counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kiran moves out of range as Dennison strikes.
It looked like Kiran wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A big right from Kiran misses.
Dennison misses with a takedown attempt - Kiran sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Dennison ducks under a wild hook from Kiran.
Kiran looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Kiran tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dennison was well out of range. Poor timing from Kiran.
Dennison looks for a takedown but Kiran sprawls well.
Ovidio Kiran has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dick Dennison.
Kiran digs a good hook to Dennison's body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A jab from Kiran misses.
Dennison scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Kiran blocking the ground and pound attempt from Dennison.
Dennison seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Dennison seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Dennison throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Kiran keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Kiran is controlling Dennison's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Dennison throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dennison missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Kiran is trying to maintain the position but Dennison is very close to passing his half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kiran keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Dennison missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Kiran lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Dennison at a distance.
Dennison takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Kiran pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Dennison back to the cage. Kiran follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dennison scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Kiran sneaks out the side door and pushes Dennison away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
An inside leg kick from Kiran misses.
Dennison moves into the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kiran breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kiran throws a lazy right hand but Dennison sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kiran moves out of range as Dennison strikes.
Kiran throwing a counter right hand but Dennison manages to avoid it.
Kiran doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Dennison looks to land a right hand but Kiran moved out of range.
Kiran throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dennison takes a swing at Kiran's ribcage but misses.
Kiran misses with an uppercut. Dennison saw that one coming.
Kiran takes a swing at Dennison's ribcage but misses.
Kiran misses the jab.
Dennison shoots in for a takedown but Kiran shows good takedown defense.
Dennison slips under a jab.
Dennison takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Kiran scores with a hook.
Dennison uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kiran.
Kiran missing with a left hand there. Dennison was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kiran looks to score with a jab to the body but Dennison is just out of range.
Dennison displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kiran throws out the jab.
Kiran moves out of range as Dennison strikes.
Kiran gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dennison working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Kiran is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Kiran keeping full guard, as Dennison tries to pass.
Dennison throwing strikes from guard but Kiran blocks nicely.
Kiran avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ovidio Kiran dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Kiran fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Dennison looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Kiran!
Kiran is looking for a sweep.
Dennison creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Kiran sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Dick Dennison has got the better of the ground game so far.
Dennison working the ground and pound.
Dennison in side control, throwing shots but Kiran defends.
Kiran wants to control but Dennison postures up.
Dennison wants to control for a moment but Kiran uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dennison landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Dennison thows a huge punch but Kiran dodges it nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dennison is trying to control the action in half guard but Kiran is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Dennison takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Dennison is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Dennison working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Dennison lands a nice short elbow.
Dennison thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Dennison missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Dennison takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Dennison slips a nice elbow through Kiran's hands, connecting with Kiran's forehead.
Dennison wants to take a breather but Kiran is having none of it.
Dennison misses with a head shot. Kiran uses the momentum to regain guard.
Dennison postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dennison postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Dennison scores with a decent looking hook.
Dennison drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dennison trying to control but Kiran is working from the bottom.
Dennison keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Kiran's head.
Dennison scoring with some ground and pound.
Dennison has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Dennison scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Kiran trying to control the position.
Dennison slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dennison throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Dennison wants to control but Kiran is keeping him busy.
Kiran defending against the ground and pound.
Dennison lands an elbow.
Dennison misses with the ground and pound.
Dennison working the ground and pound.
Dennison is looking to take a break and control but Kiran is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
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.
Dennison misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Dennison lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Dennison cracks Kiran with a big elbow.
Kiran is working to avoid the ground and pound but Dennison connects with a decent elbow.
Dennison cracks Kiran with a big elbow.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kiran is working to avoid the ground and pound but Dennison connects with a decent elbow.
Kiran is rocked!
You can see the frustration on Kiran's face as Dennison controls the position.
Dennison wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kiran keeps working.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dick Dennison showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Kiran's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
A jab from Kiran misses.
Kiran throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Dennison shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Dennison showed some decent athleticism there.
Kiran is trying to maintain the position but Dennison is very close to passing his half guard.
Kiran keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Dennison is keen to just control but Kiran is a slippery customer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dennison takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Dennison passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Kiran!
Dennison wants to control the action but instead Kiran gets a body lock and reverses into Dennison's guard! Nice work!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kiran preventing the sweep.
Dennison trying to control the position here.
Dennison's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Dennison is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Kiran has hold of Dennison's hands but Dennison slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dennison throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Dennison takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Dennison tries to pass the half guard into mount. Kiran knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Dennison thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Dennison missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Dennison working the head and body with strikes.
Dennison sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Kiran defending well though.
Dennison is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Dennison is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Kiran won't allow Dennison to pass to mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dennison slips a nice elbow through Kiran's hands, connecting with Kiran's forehead.
Dennison looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Dennison is thwarting Kiran's attempts to control the position.
Dennison throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Dennison moves into the clinch.
Dennison lands a right hand.
Dennison has picked Kiran up - he's going for a ride! Dennison dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Kiran keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Kiran blocking the ground and pound attempt from Dennison.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ground and pound from Dennison.
Dennison keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Dennison throwing shots but Kiran is blocking nicely.
Dennison throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Dennison not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Dennison winds up and cracks Kiran with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Dennison keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Dennison takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dennison thows a huge punch but Kiran dodges it nicely.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Dennison thows a huge punch but Kiran dodges it nicely.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Dennison looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dick Dennison really dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Dennison forces Kiran back against the cage and clinches.
Kiran struggles to land a body shot inside as Dennison controls his hands.
Dennison throws a punch but it's blocked by Kiran.
A nice right hand lands inside from Dennison.
Dennison lands with a light punch inside.
Dennison is working for takedown but Kiran is calmly controlling the position for now.
Dennison drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Dennison swings away with an uppercut that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dennison changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Kiran fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Ovidio Kiran has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dick Dennison.
Dennison looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Kiran is fending him off so far but Dennison persists. Nope, Kiran circles away and we're back to standing.
Kiran misses with a straight left.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dennison wants to clinch.
Kiran connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Dennison momentarily.
Dennison tries to bum rush Kiran with a series of wild strikes but Kiran uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kiran loads up on a big right hand but Dennison slips the punch.
Dennison tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Nice uppercut there from Kiran.
Kiran misses with a looping left.
Kiran tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dennison was well out of range. Poor timing from Kiran.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Dennison is defended easily by Kiran.
An attempted straight right counter from Kiran misses the target.
Kiran is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dennison.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kiran swings for the body but Dennison moves out of range.
Kiran jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Dennison with the counter takedown but Kiran avoids it easily.
Dennison shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Dennison lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Kiran avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Dennison sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Kiran's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kiran is trying to get back to full guard.
Dennison is trying to control. Kiran wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Dennison missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Dennison looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Dennison seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dennison missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Dennison thows a huge punch but Kiran dodges it nicely.
Dennison missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Dennison takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Dennison not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Dennison thows a huge punch but Kiran dodges it nicely.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Kiran throws out a loose jab but Dennison uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kiran pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Dennison shoots in but no luck this time.
Dennison keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kiran throws an overhand right that lands on Dennison's shoulder, as Dennison tries to avoid the shot.
Dennison throws a body shot but no joy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dennison looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Dennison throwing strikes from guard but Kiran blocks nicely.
Dennison in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Dennison throwing strikes from guard but Kiran blocks nicely.
Dennison scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kiran preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Dennison wants to control from the top but Kiran keeps moving.
Dennison might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Kiran haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Dick Dennison will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Dennison closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Kiran to the mat! Kiran manages to get full guard.
Dennison passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Kiran taking a bit of punishment here - Dennison scoring with strikes.
Dennison looks up at the clock and then as Kiran takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Dennison smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Kiran is working to avoid the ground and pound but Dennison connects with a decent elbow.
Dennison grinds an elbow into Kiran's temple.
Oh Kiran is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Dennison lands an elbow.
Dennison looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Kiran is avoiding damage well.
Kiran seems to have got his legs back now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dennison is chipping away with strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dennison is trying to ground and pound but Kiran uses the momentary lack of control by Dennison to regain half guard.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Dennison throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Dennison missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Dennison 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.
Dennison lands a massive shot from half guard that has rocked Kiran! More strikes land and this one is all over! Dennison jumps to his feet and is applauded loudly by the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 5, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dick Dennison!
Dick Dennison is the new light heavyweight champion!
After winning the bout, Dick Dennison thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
Ovidio Kiran was interviewed post fight and said 'Lachhaar-pato! Back to the gym.'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Lyoha Nagibatel (ranked 267 p4p, 193 weight class) and Oscar Bolleke (ranked 39 p4p, 27 weight class). Bolleke is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: RGP - DANG DIGGI BANG. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 22 - 14 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Lyoha Nagibatel!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Oscar Bolleke!
The judges for this bout are Ivan Kurochkin, Igor Prikhodko and Aleksei Zolotukhin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nagibatel misses with a lunging right hand
and Bolleke counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nagibatel slips under a jab from Bolleke.
A little feinted left hand from Nagibatel on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Bolleke throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bolleke misses with a straight right.
Nagibatel uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bolleke.
Nagibatel uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bolleke.
Nagibatel misses with a looping left.
Bolleke lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Nagibatel throws a nice inside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bolleke lands with a right hand.
Nagibatel swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Bolleke drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Nagibatel defends it well.
Bolleke blocks a head kick by Nagibatel.
Nagibatel swings away with a leg kick that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nagibatel slips under a jab from Bolleke.
It looked like Nagibatel wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Bolleke lands a jab to the head.
Bolleke lands a slapping body shot.
Nagibatel pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bolleke lands a nice hook to Nagibatel's body. Nagibatel takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Bolleke closes this distance looking for a takedown but Nagibatel circles away.
Bolleke misses with a wild body shot.
Nagibatel lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Bolleke circles away quickly and effectively.
Nagibatel throws a head kick that misses
and Bolleke counters with a stiff right hand.
Bolleke jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bolleke fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nagibatel manages to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bolleke throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Nagibatel on the side of the head.
Bolleke throws a body shot but no joy.
Bolleke swings widly with a right hand
and Nagibatel counters with an outside leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nagibatel slips under a jab.
Nagibatel misses with a straight left.
Nagibatel throws a jab but it's blocked by Bolleke.
Bolleke shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Nagibatel as he avoids it easily.
Nagibatel fires out a quick counter leg kick but Bolleke just manages to avoid it.
Nagibatel takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Lyoha Nagibatel is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sloppy strikes from Nagibatel. Those never looked like landing.
Bolleke takes a jab right on the kisser.
Nagibatel swinging wildly here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bolleke throws a looping overhand right but Nagibatel ducks down to avoid it.
A little feinted left hand from Nagibatel on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Nagibatel bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bolleke misses with a straight left.
Nagibatel feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Nagibatel steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bolleke.
Nagibatel looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Nagibatel thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nagibatel moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Nagibatel steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bolleke.
Nagibatel looks to throw a body kick
and Bolleke counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nagibatel fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Bolleke checks it well.
Nagibatel throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bolleke doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bolleke misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nagibatel.
Nagibatel appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Nagibatel catches Bolleke with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Nagibatel tries to land a body kick
enabling Bolleke to counter with a crisp jab.
Bolleke swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bolleke is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Bolleke scores with a shot to the body.
Oscar Bolleke seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A decent looking cross lands there for Bolleke.
Nagibatel's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Bolleke connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Nagibatel scrambles back to his feet.
Nagibatel looks to land a left hand but Bolleke moved out of range nicely.
Bolleke throws out a counter right but Nagibatel avoids it with no problem.
Bolleke with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Nagibatel to score with a decent uppercut.
Nagibatel keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nagibatel throws a shot from downtown. Bolleke moves away and avoids it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Oscar Bolleke dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Nagibatel slips under a jab from Bolleke.
Bolleke has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bolleke connects with a right hand. Nagibatel shakes it off.
Bolleke is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Nagibatel.
Nagibatel half committed to a counter leg kick.
The fighters circle momentarily. Bolleke darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Nagibatel scores with a head kick.
Nagibatel moves out of range of the strikes.
Bolleke with a hook.
Bolleke scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nagibatel works over Bolleke's head and body with a nice combination.
Nagibatel throws a big shot that misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bolleke lands a body shot.
The fighters circling - Bolleke throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nagibatel throws a series of punches but Bolleke avoids them all with ease.
Nagibatel takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
A jab from Bolleke misses.
A big left from Bolleke misses.
Nagibatel is looking to counter punch.
Bolleke throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nagibatel throws a quick counter head kick but Bolleke was just out of range.
Bolleke throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nagibatel takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Bolleke scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Bolleke swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nagibatel went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Oscar Bolleke seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nagibatel misses with a wild combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nagibatel looks to throw the jab but Bolleke is out of range.
Bolleke scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Nagibatel keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bolleke.
Bolleke waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Nagibatel.
Bolleke takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bolleke misses with a combination
and Nagibatel counters with a straight right hand.
Nagibatel feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Bollekes jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Nagibatel connects with a good right hand that stumbles Bolleke. Bolleke circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Bolleke swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bolleke throws a right hand that misses
and Nagibatel counters with a straight right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bolleke throws a big shot that misses.
Nagibatel quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Nagibatel slips a straight right by Bolleke.
Nagibatel throws a lazy right hand but Bolleke sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bolleke misses with an uppercut.
Nagibatel lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Nagibatel ducks under a wild hook from Bolleke.
Bolleke misses with a jab to the body
letting Nagibatel counter with a right hand.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Nagibatel might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Nagibatel lands a head shot.
Bolleke misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nagibatel.
A little feinted left hand from Nagibatel on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Nagibatel avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nagibatel throws a half hearted mid kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bolleke throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Nagibatel tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Bolleke is in Nagibatel's guard.
Bolleke prevents Nagibatel from getting back to his feet.
Nagibatel utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Bolleke trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Nagibatel keeping moving, preventing Bolleke from controlling successfully.
Nagibatel wants to stand but Bolleke is controlling the position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Bolleke accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nagibatel working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Bolleke.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Nagibatel wants to stand and escape but Bolleke is having none of it.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Oscar Bolleke 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.
Bolleke takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Nagibatel swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Bolleke.
Nagibatel walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Bolleke throws a right hand that misses
enabling Nagibatel to counter with a crisp jab.
It looks like Nagibatel has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Nagibatel keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nagibatel throws a quick counter kick to the body but Bolleke avoids it.
Bolleke 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.
Bolleke throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nagibatel buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bolleke misses with a right hand
and Nagibatel counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Nagibatel throws a body kick that misses.
Nagibatel scores with a jab to the jaw.
Nagibatel thuds his right hand into Bolleke's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice cross by Nagibatel.
Bolleke takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Bolleke defending well as Nagibatel loads up on a big left hand.
Bolleke throws a shot from downtown. Nagibatel moves away and avoids it.
Bolleke ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bolleke is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Bolleke scores with a sloppy right hand. Nagibatel should have avoided that one.
Nagibatel scores with a decent looking hook.
A big left from Nagibatel misses.
Bolleke throws a hook to the side of Nagibatel's head but Nagibatel sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bolleke lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Bolleke.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bolleke avoids a kick to the body.
Nagibatel defending well as Bolleke loads up on a big left hand.
Nagibatel slips a jab from Bolleke.
It looked like Nagibatel wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Bolleke misses with a body punch
and Nagibatel counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Bolleke is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bolleke looks to score with a jab to the body but Nagibatel is just out of range.
Nagibatel uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bolleke.
Nagibatel is looking for a counter combo.
Bolleke steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Nagibatel.
Bolleke missing with a left hand there. Nagibatel was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bolleke changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Nagibatel tries to avoid it but Bolleke manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Nagibatel to the ground. Nagibatel escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Nagibatel throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Bolleke on the side of the head.
Nagibatel looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nagibatel turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Nagibatel moves out of range of the strikes.
Bolleke loads up on a big right hand but Nagibatel slips the punch.
Bolleke with a hook.
Nice body kick there by Nagibatel.
Bolleke blocks a head kick by Nagibatel.
Bolleke missing with a left hand there. Nagibatel was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A chopping leg kick lands by Nagibatel.
Bolleke's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Bolleke looks to throw the jab but Nagibatel is out of range.
Bolleke throws a poor cross that misses
and Nagibatel counters with a stiff right hand.
Bolleke lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nagibatel throws a series of punches but Bolleke avoids them all with ease.
Bolleke keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Bolleke throws a jab but it's blocked by Nagibatel.
Bolleke rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Nagibatel connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nagibatel keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bolleke.
A solid leg kick lands there for Nagibatel.
Bolleke gets a double leg takedown into Nagibatel's guard.
Bolleke throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Nagibatel works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Nagibatel keeping full guard, as Bolleke tries to pass.
Nagibatel utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Lyoha Nagibatel clearly takes that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Bolleke throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nagibatel keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bolleke tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Nagibatel defends well and Bolleke ends up having to push Nagibatel into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Bolleke jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bolleke jabs Nagibatel to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Bolleke steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Nagibatel.
A big left from Bolleke misses.
Bolleke ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bolleke misses the shot to the body.
Bolleke takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Nagibatel misses with a straight right.
Bolleke feints the counter takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bolleke avoids the head kick by Nagibatel.
Nagibatel throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bolleke takes a swing at Nagibatel's ribcage but misses.
Bolleke fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nagibatel manages to avoid it.
Good standup being displayed there by Bolleke as he connects with a hook.
Bolleke throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Nagibatel on the side of the head.
A slow jab from Bolleke misses its intended target.
Nagibatel missing with a left hand there. Bolleke was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bolleke misses with a right hand
and Nagibatel counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nagibatel closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bolleke misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nagibatel.
Nagibatel appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Nagibatel slips under a jab from Bolleke.
Nagibatel ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nagibatel ducks under a wild hook from Bolleke.
Nagibatel keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bolleke.
Nagibatel takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Bolleke staying out of range there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nagibatel misses with a body kick.
Bolleke throws a body punch but Nagibatel moves out of range.
Nagibatel fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Bolleke is out of range.
Bolleke misses with a body shot.
Nagibatel was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bolleke looks to land a left hand but Nagibatel moved out of range nicely.
Bolleke throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nagibatel throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bolleke misses with an uppercut
letting Nagibatel counter with a right hand.
Bolleke pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
The fighters circling - Bolleke throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bolleke gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Bolleke looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Nagibatel is fending him off so far but Bolleke persists. Nope, Nagibatel circles away and we're back to standing.
Nagibatel moves out of range as Bolleke strikes.
Nagibatel displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bolleke throws out the jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bolleke blocks a jab.
Bolleke looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Bolleke scores with a hook to the body. Nagibatel takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Bolleke swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Nagibatel counters with a good low kick that Bolleke was not able to check.
Bolleke scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Bolleke ducks under a wild hook from Nagibatel.
Bolleke darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Bolleke misses with a shot to the body
and Nagibatel cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nagibatel tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nagibatel is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Bolleke misses the jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Oscar Bolleke dominated that fourth round.
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!
Bolleke throws a body shot but no joy.
Bolleke looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Nagibatel is fending him off so far but Bolleke persists. Nope, Nagibatel circles away and we're back to standing.
Nagibatel avoids the body shot from Bolleke.
Nagibatel throwing a counter right hand but Bolleke manages to avoid it.
Nagibatel takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Nagibatel ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bolleke lands a lovely overhand right.
Bolleke changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters circle momentarily. Nagibatel darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Bolleke throws a looping overhand right but Nagibatel ducks down to avoid it.
Bolleke connects with a body shot.
Nagibatel lands with a thumping leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bolleke swinging wildly here.
Nagibatel feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Bolleke takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Bolleke misses with an uppercut
and Nagibatel counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bolleke jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bolleke looks for a takedown but Nagibatel sprawls well.
Bolleke throws the left hand but Nagibatel avoids the punch easily.
Bolleke ducks under a wild hook from Nagibatel.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nagibatel scores with a nice body kick.
Bolleke waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Nagibatel.
Bolleke scores with a crisp jab that stopped Nagibatel in his tracks.
Bolleke takes a swing at Nagibatel's ribcage but misses.
Nagibatel keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bolleke.
Nagibatel steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bolleke.
Nagibatel lands with a cross.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bolleke. Nagibatel does a little dance to reset his feet.
A telegraphed right hand from Bolleke misses the target.
A big left from Nagibatel misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bolleke waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Nagibatel.
Bolleke misses with an uppercut.
Bolleke connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Nagibatel paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Nagibatel fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Bolleke scores with a jab.
Bolleke misses with a straight right.
Nagibatel looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Bolleke jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bolleke throws a hook but Nagibatel avoids it easily.
Bolleke throws a body shot but no joy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bolleke throws a sloppy body shot
and Nagibatel counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bolleke misses with an uppercut.
The fighters circling - Bolleke throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bolleke misses with a hook
and Nagibatel counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bolleke comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A jab lands there for Bolleke.
Lyoha Nagibatel has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nagibatel takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Nagibatel steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bolleke.
Nagibatel gets caught napping as Bolleke dives in and scores a takedown. Nagibatel manages to retain guard.
Nagibatel has his foot on Bolleke's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Bolleke works his way back into a safe position though.
And that's the end of the fight!
Oscar Bolleke comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Bolleke 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 46:49
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 46:49
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 46:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Oscar Bolleke!
Oscar Bolleke is the new middleweight champion!
Oscar Bolleke decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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