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RSE 26: Night Crowned PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Andre Garcia (ranked 24387 p4p, 24680 weight class) and Junior Junior (ranked 569 p4p, 561 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Andre Garcia!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Junior Junior!
The judges for this bout are Igor Prikhodko, Konstantin Menshow and Vladimir Khabensky.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Junior tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Garcia manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Junior goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
 It looks like Andre Garcia has been cut.
Junior drives through and clinches with Garcia against the cage.
Junior lands a hook that snaps the head of Garcia backwards.
Junior lands an uppercut.
Junior is leaning against Garcia and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Junior's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Garcia takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Garcia misses with an uppercut. Junior saw that one coming.
A shot to the liver by Junior. Beautiful body shot.
Garcia misses with a hook
and Junior counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Garcia throws a big shot that misses.
Junior lands a nice looking body shot.
Garcia takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Junior scores with a nice head shot.
Junior fails in his attempt to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Garcia takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Garcia throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Junior connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Garcia misses with a lunging right hand
letting Junior counter with a right hand.
Junior moves in looking to clinch but Garcia pushes him off.
Garcia walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Garcia takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Garcia thows a left - swing and a miss!
Junior throws a fast counter high kick but Garcia manages to duck under it in time.
Garcia throws a left and a right that both miss
and Junior counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Junior darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Garcia throws a left and a right that both miss
and Junior counters with a stiff right hand.
Junior lands a nice hook to Garcia's body. Garcia takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Junior lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Andre Garcia seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Garcia throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Junior is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Garcia seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Junior clinches up with Garcia and pushes him back against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Junior pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Junior thuds a left hand into Garcia's body.
Garcia throws a hook but Junior avoids it easily.
Junior is looking for the big counter here.
Junior tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Garcia manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Garcia changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Junior Junior is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Junior tries to close the distance and clinch but Garcia swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Garcia misses with a right hand
and Junior counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Garcia misses with a hook
and Junior counters with a two punch combo.
Garcia avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Garcia appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Junior tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Garcia manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Garcia half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Garcia misses with a left hand
and Junior counters with a straight right hand.
Junior keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Garcia.
And Junior responds with a good body kick, but Garcia manages to step out the way in time.
Garcia on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Sloppy strikes from Garcia. Those never looked like landing.
Junior doesn't manage to clinch there - Garcia circles away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Garcia swings widly with a right hand
and Junior finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Junior throws a head kick that half lands.
Garcia looks to throw the jab but Junior is out of range.
Junior moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Junior fails with an attempt to clinch.
Junior has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Garcia is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Junior forces Garcia back against the cage and clinches.
Garcia has Junior pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Junior manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Garcia wants to take the fight to the mat but Junior manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Garcia is breathing heavily.
Junior manages to break the clinch.
Junior darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Nice cross by Junior.
Junior clinches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Junior lands a body punch.
Junior lands a shoulder strike.
Junior scores with a shot to the side of Garcia's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Junior escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Garcia swats away the attempt to clinch by Junior.
Garcia takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Junior wants to clinch.
Garcia tries to counter with a takedown but Junior is quick to defend against it.
Nice sprawl there from Junior as Garcia shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andre Garcia. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Junior with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Junior lands a high kick!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Junior moves into the clinch.
Garcia has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Junior is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Junior manages to break the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Junior Junior dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Andre Garcia's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
A slow jab from Garcia misses its intended target.
Junior wants to clinch up but Garcia keeps it at a distance.
Junior has Garcia up against the cage in a clinch.
Garcia drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Junior gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Garcia has Junior pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Junior manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Junior breaks from the clinch.
Garcia misses with a hook
and Junior makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Junior is looking to clinch.
Garcia half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Garcia is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Junior.
Junior lands a jab to Garcia's midsection.
Junior scores with a hook to the body. Garcia takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Garcia misses with a right hand
and Junior counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nice straight punches there by Junior. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Junior.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Garcia swats away the attempt to clinch by Junior.
Garcia changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Junior is looking to clinch.
A nice leg kick from Junior, right into the meat of the thigh.
Garcia takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Junior is looking to clinch.
Junior has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Junior lands with a slapping head kick.
Junior clinches with his opponent.
Good body shot from Junior.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Junior lands with a light punch inside.
A nice left hand lands by Junior.
Junior's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Garcia takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Junior closes the distance and clinches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Junior breaks from the clinch.
Junior moves into the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Junior.
Junior scores with a hook to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Junior.
Junior escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Junior scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Garcia throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Garcia takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Junior clinches.
Garcia goes for a takedown in the clinch but Junior prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andre Garcia. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Junior escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Junior closes the distance and clinches.
Junior lands a body punch in the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Junior lands a right hand that snaps the head of Garcia backwards.
Junior breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Junior closes the distance and clinches.
Junior lands an elbow inside that Garcia shrugs off.
Junior escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Junior tries to clinch up.
Garcia throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Junior counter with a right hand.
Junior instigates a clinch.
Junior escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Garcia looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Junior connects with a single shot there.
Junior is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Garcia misses with a lunging right hand
and Junior counters with a good, hard body kick but Garcia shrugs it off.
Junior lands a two punch combo.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Junior tries to clinch up.
Junior displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Garcia.
Junior appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Junior has managed to clinch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Junior.
Junior escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Junior lands a body shot.
Junior tries to clinch there but Garcia circles away.
Junior throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Junior moves into the clinch successfully.
Junior lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Garcia backwards.
Junior pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Garcia misses with a left hand
and Junior counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Junior Junior showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Andre Garcia's cut.
That's time! Garcia's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Junior throws a nice head kick!
Junior moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Junior ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Junior tries to clinch up but Garcia circles away and keeps his distance.
Junior lands a high kick!
Junior wants to clinch up but Garcia keeps it at a distance.
Junior fails in his attempt to clinch.
Junior gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Garcia to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Garcia won't allow Junior to get back to his feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Garcia landing with the ground and pound.
Junior keeping moving, preventing Garcia from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Junior wants to stand but Garcia is controlling the position.
Garcia chips away with some ground and pound.
Garcia throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Garcia throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Junior works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Junior wants to get back to his feet but Garcia is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Garcia has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Garcia postures up and lands a big shot to Junior's brow.
Junior wants to get back to his feet but Garcia is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Garcia is looking to work some ground and pound but Junior has wrist control.
Junior wants to stand and escape but Garcia is having none of it.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Garcia throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Junior counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Garcia is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Junior tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Garcia paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Garcia changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Junior works over Garcia's head and body with a nice combination.
Junior gets a clinch.
Junior lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Garcia or not.
Junior breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Junior tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Junior tries to clinch up.
Garcia feinted with a counter takedown.
Junior tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Garcia paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A slow jab from Garcia misses its intended target.
Junior is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Junior goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Garcia throws an off balance right hand
and Garcia takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Junior comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Garcia misses with an uppercut
and Junior counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Junior tries to clinch up but Garcia circles away and keeps his distance.
Junior throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Garcia misses with a right hand
and Junior counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Garcia swings widly with a right hand
and Junior counters with a stiff right hand.
Junior tries to close the distance and clinch up but Garcia swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Junior Junior seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Junior tries to close the distance and clinch up but Garcia swats him away and circles back towards the center.
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!
Garcia gets tackled into the cage by Junior. Junior maintains the clinch.
Garcia is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Junior gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Junior lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Junior Junior seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Junior escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Junior lands a jab to Garcia's midsection.
An inside leg kick lands from Junior.
Junior tries to close the distance and clinch but Garcia swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Junior throws a quick inside leg kick.
Junior jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Junior fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Garcia looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Andre Garcia has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jab from Junior.
Junior is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Junior throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Garcia's head.
Junior Junior is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Junior scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Garcia doesn't seem bothered though.
And that's the end of the fight!
Junior Junior comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Junior winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 26:30
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 26:30
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Junior Junior!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Romulus Germanicus (ranked 3506 p4p, 3602 weight class) and Michel Blanc (ranked 408 p4p, 415 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Romulus Germanicus !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Michel Blanc!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Illya Tyunina and Ivan Kurochkin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Germanicus misses with a body shot.
Blanc just misses with a punch to the body.
Germanicus is looking to counter with a body kick.
Nice jab there from Blanc.
Blanc swings widly with a right hand
and Germanicus counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Blanc fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Germanicus looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Germanicus misses with an uppercut
and Blanc counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Germanicus misses with an uppercut. Blanc saw that one coming.
Blanc throws a body shot but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blanc turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Blanc throws the left hand but Germanicus avoids the punch easily.
Blanc rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Germanicus counters with a good, hard body kick but Blanc shrugs it off.
Germanicus defending well as Blanc loads up on a big left hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blanc tries a head kick but it misses.
We've been told by Germanicus 's head coaches at Casa Steel that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
A head kick from Blanc lands but Germanicus takes it in his stride.
A solid leg kick lands there for Germanicus .
Germanicus takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Blanc lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Blanc throws a head kick that Germanicus semi-blocks.
Germanicus lands a head kick!
 It looks like Michel Blanc has been cut.
A swing and a miss from Blanc.
A solid leg kick lands there for Blanc.
Blanc with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
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!
Germanicus misses with a hook to the body
and Blanc counters with a stiff right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Germanicus takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Germanicus looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Blanc stalks Germanicus and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Germanicus 's face. Germanicus staggers backwards, shaken.
Germanicus walks into a jab.
Blanc gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Germanicus counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Germanicus staying out of range there.
Blanc finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
It appears Germanicus was looking to counter with a kick there.
Blanc swinging wildly here.
Blanc throws a jab when Germanicus was well out of range.
Germanicus avoids the body shot from Blanc.
Germanicus is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Michel Blanc seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blanc lands with a good body shot.
Blanc sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Blanc misses with a hook. Germanicus ducked under it nicely.
Blanc jabs at Germanicus 's body.
Germanicus displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Blanc throws out the jab.
Germanicus throws a low kick but it's checked well by Blanc.
Blanc misses the shot to the body.
Blanc misses with a body kick.
It looked like Germanicus wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Blanc is looking to slow Germanicus down with leg kicks.
Blanc lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Germanicus circles away quickly and effectively.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Blanc misses with a wild body shot.
Germanicus lands a big head kick that sends Blanc tumbling to the mat! Germanicus takes a step backwards and waves Blanc back to his feet - he wants the finish!
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!
Blanc tests Germanicus 's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Germanicus misses the shot to the body.
Germanicus closes the distance and pushes Blanc back into the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Germanicus .
Blanc tries to throw a body punch but Germanicus avoids it by throwing Blanc back against the cage.
Germanicus scores with a shoulder strike.
Germanicus throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Blanc blocks it with crossed arms.
Blanc has a couple of punches blocked by Germanicus .
Blanc escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Germanicus takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Germanicus lands a big head kick that sends Blanc tumbling to the mat! Germanicus takes a step backwards and waves Blanc back to his feet - he wants the finish!
 Blanc is rocked!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Michel Blanc will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Michel Blanc's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Blanc throws a body punch but Germanicus moves out of range.
Blanc is still on wobbly legs! Can Germanicus finish him?
That has opened up Michel Blanc's cut even more.
Blanc tries to bum rush Germanicus with a series of wild strikes but Germanicus uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A little feinted left hand from Germanicus on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Germanicus weaves into range and cracks Blanc right on the temple with a beautiful overhand right! Blanc goes down! He's out cold! Wow, what a beautiful knockout! Germanicus is strutting round the canvas like a movie star as the camera bulbs flash frantically.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:09 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Romulus Germanicus !
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Badri Bolkvadze (ranked 3202 p4p, 3217 weight class) and Rodri Yairguez (ranked 219 p4p, 220 weight class). Yairguez has chosen El Corrido De Chihuahua - Los Rieleros Del Norte as his entrance music. Rodri Yairguez has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Badri Bolkvadze!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Rodri Yairguez!
The judges for this bout are Dmitry Maklakov, Valeri Chadov and Vladimir Khabensky.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Yairguez fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Yairguez scores with a nice strike.
Bolkvadze tries to clinch up but Yairguez circles away and keeps his distance.
Rodri Yairguez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Yairguez misses with a jab, cross combination.
Yairguez throws a hook to the side of Bolkvadze's head but Bolkvadze sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bolkvadze appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Nice uppercut lands for Yairguez. That snapped Bolkvadze's head back.
Bolkvadze looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Yairguez misses with an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yairguez misses with a takedown attempt - Bolkvadze sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Yairguez swings for the body but Bolkvadze moves out of range.
Bolkvadze lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Yairguez circles away quickly and effectively.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A solid leg kick lands there for Bolkvadze.
Yairguez scores with a shot to the body.
Yairguez scores with a jab. Bolkvadze acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Yairguez looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Yairguez fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bolkvadze manages to avoid it.
Bolkvadze wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Yairguez throws a sloppy head kick and Bolkvadze moves out of range easily.
Bolkvadze uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Yairguez.
Bolkvadze appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Yairguez throws a poor cross that misses
and Bolkvadze counters with a stiff right hand.
Yairguez looks to land a left hand but Bolkvadze moved out of range nicely.
Yairguez shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Bolkvadze's guard.
Yairguez looking to pass the guard.
Yairguez throws a strike but Bolkvadze rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bolkvadze trying to control the position from guard on top but Yairguez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Yairguez has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Yairguez wants to stand and escape but Bolkvadze is having none of it.
Bolkvadze would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Yairguez keeping moving, preventing Bolkvadze from controlling successfully.
Bolkvadze knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Yairguez on the ground.
Yairguez is looking for a triangle but Bolkvadze pushes his legs off easily.
Yairguez is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Yairguez keeping moving, preventing Bolkvadze from controlling successfully.
Bolkvadze throws a big elbow that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bolkvadze wants to get up but he can't break Yairguez's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Bolkvadze avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Yairguez striking from his own guard.
Bolkvadze postures up.
Bolkvadze trying to stand up but can't free himself from Yairguez's guard.
Yairguez is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Bolkvadze has his hands clasped together but Yairguez extends and breaks Bolkvadze's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Yairguez.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Rodri Yairguez!
During a confident post fight interview, Rodri Yairguez thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Vino Kourov (ranked 2653 p4p, 2874 weight class) and Skye Breeze (ranked 179 p4p, 197 weight class). Kourov's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, COME ON. Vino Kourov has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Vino Kourov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Skye Breeze!
The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Sergei Dronov and Illya Tyunina.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kourov throws a looping overhand right but Breeze ducks down to avoid it.
Breeze slips a jab and a cross from Kourov.
Kourov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kourov has closed the distance and engaged Breeze in a clinch.
Breeze misses with a hook from the clinch.
Breeze is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Breeze.
Breeze misses with some punches.
Kourov manages to break the clinch.
Kourov ducks under a wild hook from Breeze.
Kourov closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Kourov cracks Breeze with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Breeze falls to his knees and Kourov doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vino Kourov!
Vino Kourov decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Holy Moly (ranked 24132 p4p, 2327 weight class) and Yuanwei Fenfang (ranked 463 p4p, 266 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 lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Holy Moly!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Yuanwei Fenfang!
The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Konstantin Menshow and Valeri Chadov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Moly throws a leg kick that misses.
Moly gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Moly lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
It looks like Yuanwei Fenfang has been cut.
Moly lands an elbow inside.
Fenfang drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Moly lands a knee to the head.
Fenfang goes for a takedown in the clinch but Moly prevents it.
I was talking to Moly's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Moly connects with a knee to the head.
Fenfang is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Holy Moly has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yuanwei Fenfang.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fenfang has Moly pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Moly manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Fenfang drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Fenfang turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fenfang wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Moly, who protects the arm well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Moly tries to improve position but can't.
Moly manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Moly looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Moly is looking for a kimura here.
Moly trying to mount his opponent but Fenfang defends it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Moly looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Moly looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Moly works his way into side control.
Fenfang striking from the bottom but nothing landed.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Fenfang's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Fenfang manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Moly is holding on to half guard well.
Fenfang is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Moly is trying to get back to full guard.
Fenfang is working for a submission of some sort.
Moly looking for subs from the bottom but Fenfang mounts him!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fenfang wants to control the pace but Moly is squirming around nicely.
Moly keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Moly regains half guard.
Nice strikes from Fenfang there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Holy Moly dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Yuanwei Fenfang's cut.
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.
Moly rushes Fenfang and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Moly comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Moly connects with a knee to the head.
Fenfang is looking for a takedown.
We've been informed that Fenfang has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Moly lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Moly landing knees to the head.
Moly lands a damaging elbow.
Moly is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Fenfang has Moly pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Moly manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Holy Moly has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yuanwei Fenfang.
Fenfang is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Moly is defending well.
Moly is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Moly lands an elbow inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fenfang changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Moly fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Moly thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Fenfang if he has to take too many more of those.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Moly takes the fight into the clinch.
Holy Moly has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Fenfang is looking to take this one to the mat.
Moly lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Fenfang wants a takedown but no success here.
Moly lands a knee to the head.
Moly lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Fenfang has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Moly after a bit of a struggle.
Moly lands an elbow just above Fenfang 's eye.
Moly lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Moly lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Fenfang drops down looking for an ankle pick but Moly pulls his leg out and moves away.
An inside leg kick lands from Moly.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fenfang misses the shot to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fenfang shoots in looking for a takedown. Moly tries to sprawl out of it but Fenfang keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Moly manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Moly feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Nice body kick from Moly.
Moly connects with a solid leg kick.
Holy Moly is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Moly has managed to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moly lands a knee to the head.
That has opened up Yuanwei Fenfang's cut even more.
Fenfang can't get the takedown.
Fenfang takes an elbow to the temple.
Moly prevents a takedown attempt there.
Moly lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Moly lands a knee to the body.
Moly working Fenfang over with knees to the body.
Fenfang is breathing heavily.
Nice elbow from Moly.
Knees in the clinch landing for Moly.
Fenfang tries for a takedown but Moly manages to get underhooks.
Fenfang takes an elbow to the forehead.
Moly lands an elbow inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Moly using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Moly lands a knee to the head.
Moly gets underhooks to prevent Fenfang's takedown attempt.
Moly lands an elbow that stopped Fenfang in his tracks for a moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Moly lands a nice knee to the body.
Moly using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Moly.
Moly unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Moly lands an elbow inside.
Moly utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Moly lands an elbow inside.
Knees to the body from Moly.
Fenfang is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Moly is defending well.
Moly lands an elbow inside.
The cut above Yuanwei Fenfang's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Fenfang takes an elbow to the temple.
Moly working Fenfang over with knees to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Moly drops Fenfang with a big knee straight up the middle! Fenfang is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet!
Fenfang is rocked!
Moly is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Fenfang can do to turn this around?
Moly lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Fenfang is still on wobbly legs! Can Moly finish him?
Fenfang stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Moly.
Ohhhhhhhhhh, brutal head kick from Moly! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Holy Moly!
Holy Moly seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Rico Milka (ranked 2044 p4p, 2829 weight class) and William Ward (ranked 242 p4p, 317 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Rico Milka!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, William Ward!
The judges for this bout are Aleksandr Martynov, Igor Prikhodko and Aleksei Zolotukhin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Milka misses with a wild body shot.
Ward takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
It looks like William Ward has been cut.
Milka scores with a kick to the body.
Milka tries to close the distance and clinch but Ward swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Milka swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Ward counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Ward trying to control the position from guard on top but Milka is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ward throws an elbow that misses. Milka uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Ward's guard. Nice move by Milka!
Ward trying to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Milka stands and steps away. Ward gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
We've been told by Milka's head coaches at IMMA Gym of Elite ASS that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
A head kick from Milka lands but Ward takes it in his stride.
Rico Milka seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ward shoots in looking for a takedown but Milka manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Ward's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Milka goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Milka lands with a thumping leg kick.
Milka is looking to clinch.
Ward circles away from the clinch attempt.
Milka wants to clinch up but Ward keeps it at a distance.
Milka punishes Ward's body with a nice straight punch.
Ward uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Milka.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Milka.
Milka lands a front kick.
Ward misses with a looping right.
Ward shoots in looking for a takedown. Milka tries to sprawl out of it but Ward keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Milka manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Ward just misses with a punch to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Milka connects with a looping right hand.
Ward moves out of range of the strikes.
Milka lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Milka has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Ward.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Milka throws a head kick but Ward moves out of range.
Milka doesn't manage to clinch there - Ward circles away.
Ward with the counter takedown but Milka avoids it easily.
Milka scores with a nice strike.
The fighters circle momentarily. Milka darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Milka has managed to clinch.
Milka scores with a shot to the side of Ward's head.
Milka breaks from the clinch.
Ward takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Ward swats away the attempt to clinch by Milka.
And Ward tries to counter it with a takedown but Milka pushes his down on his head and steps out.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ward with a lazy takedown attempt
and Milka counters by clinching up.
Rico Milka has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of William Ward.
Milka pushes Ward back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
A nice left hand lands by Milka.
Milka lands with a short shot to the head.
Ward looking to slow down the pace here.
Ward wants to break free but Milka has control.
Milka content to slow the pace in the clinch.
A hook to the body from Milka.
Milka lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ward backwards.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ward taking a breather.
Milka scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Milka lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ward backwards.
We've been informed that Ward has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Ward trying to stall but Milka improves his position.
Milka is pressed up against the cage. Ward has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Milka down to the mat. Milka avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Ward takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
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!
Milka throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Ward! But no joy.
Ward moves away from the strike by Milka.
Milka pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Rico Milka is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ward shoots in but no luck this time.
Milka lands a nice shot that snaps Ward's head back.
That has opened up William Ward's cut even more.
Milka tries to clinch there but Ward circles away.
Ward moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Rico Milka dominated that round.
The cut man is working on William Ward's cut.
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.
Milka takes the fight into the clinch.
Milka lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Milka lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Ward or not.
Milka lands with a short shot to the head.
Milka letting Ward take a breather here.
Ward doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ward has had enough of the clinch but Milka keeps him there for the moment.
Ward wants a takedown.
Ward can't break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice left hand lands by Milka.
Ward is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Milka gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Milka lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Milka manages to break the clinch.
Milka tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ward paws at him with a jab and circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Milka has taken the fight to the clinch.
Stalling in the clinch from Milka.
Milka lands a shot to the body.
Milka pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Milka throws a looping overhand right but Ward ducks down to avoid it.
Milka is looking to clinch.
Milka wants to clinch up but Ward keeps it at a distance.
Ward fails with the takedown.
Rico Milka has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of William Ward.
Milka lands with a good body shot.
Milka tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Milka has closed the distance and engaged Ward in a clinch.
Ward being controlled against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Milka stalling against the cage.
Milka lands with a light punch inside.
Milka stalls.
Milka digs a right hand underneath Ward's ribcage. Ward let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Ward changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Milka fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Ward takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Milka is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ward can do to turn this around?
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Milka lands a big head kick that sends Ward tumbling to the mat! Milka takes a step backwards and waves Ward back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Ward is rocked!
Milka moves into the clinch successfully.
Ward is still on wobbly legs! Can Milka finish him?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Milka leaning against his opponent.
Ward wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Milka has him pressed against the cage.
Milka breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ward gets tackled into the cage by Milka. Milka maintains the clinch.
Milka pushes Ward back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Milka works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Milka breaks the clinch.
Milka clinches with his opponent.
Ward seems to have recovered his senses.
Milka lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Milka scores with a shot to the side of Ward's head.
Milka breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Milka scores with a spinning back kick!
Ward is breathing heavily.
Milka closes the distance and pushes Ward back into the cage.
Milka pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ward ducks under a wild hook from Milka.
Ward looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Milka tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ward paws at him with a jab and circles away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ward just misses with a punch to the body.
Milka moves into range and clinches up with Ward.
A right hand to the body from Milka.
Milka scores with a shot to the side of Ward's head.
Milka's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ward closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
A chopping leg kick lands by Ward.
Milka closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Ward is trying to maintain a safe position but Milka gets an underhook and turns Ward into the cage.
Milka breaks from the clinch.
Decent striking displayed by Milka there.
The cut above William Ward's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Milka tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ward swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ward. Milka does a little dance to reset his feet.
Milka moves into the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Rico Milka dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on William Ward's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Ward missing with a left hand there. Milka was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Milka has Ward up against the cage in a clinch.
Ward wants a takedown.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Milka lands with a light punch inside.
Ward has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Milka is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Milka lands with a light punch inside.
Milka breaks from the clinch.
Milka throws out a loose jab but Ward uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ward looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ward looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Milka is fending him off so far but Ward persists. Nope, Milka circles away and we're back to standing.
Rico Milka has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of William Ward.
Milka closes the distance and clinches.
Milka displaying some good clinch control by pressing Ward up against the cage.
Milka stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Milka lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Ward controlling the action here for a moment.
Milka breaks the clinch.
Milka is looking to clinch but Ward is avoiding it.
Ward changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Milka tries to avoid it but Ward manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Milka to the ground. Milka escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Milka throwing a counter right hand but Ward manages to avoid it.
Milka throws an ugly left hook that misses
so Ward counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Ward takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Ward loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Ward missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Milka wants to stand and escape but Ward is having none of it.
Rico Milka is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ward trying to control but Milka is working from the bottom.
Ward throws a strike but Milka rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Ward is working an open guard so Milka takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Milka has Ward up against the cage in a clinch.
Ward is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Milka is defending well.
William Ward has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Ward wants to stall.
Ward drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Milka lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Ward.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Milka gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Ward.
Ward wants a takedown but no success here.
Ward drops down looking for an ankle pick but Milka pulls his leg out and moves away.
Milka moves out of range of the body kick.
Milka tries to close the distance and clinch but Ward swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Ward tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ward chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Milka can pounce on him.
Milka tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ward paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Ward feints the counter takedown.
Rico Milka is winning the standup battle so far.
Ward tries to move into range but Milka moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rico Milka showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Milka 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 Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 30:26
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 30:26
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rico Milka!
Rico Milka 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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Robin Spencer (ranked 2550 p4p, 2646 weight class) and Louis Gabriel Suchet (ranked 328 p4p, 340 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Robin Spencer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Louis Gabriel Suchet!
The judges for this bout are Konstantin Menshow, Aleksei Zolotukhin and Sergei Dronov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Spencer fails to land the takedown.
Spencer decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Suchet is looking to improve his position.
Spencer is looking for a kimura but Suchet is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Spencer to get the leverage.
Suchet is looking to improve his position.
Suchet taking some punishment here, with Spencer in his half guard.
Suchet wants to improve his position but Spencer is controlling well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spencer working Suchet over with strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Spencer takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Spencer scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Spencer trying to control from half guard but Suchet is working away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Spencer lands a nice short elbow.
Suchet is looking for a sweep. Spencer is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Suchet is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Suchet wants to control but Spencer is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Suchet might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Spencer haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Nice strikes from Spencer there.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Spencer connects with a nice short shot to Suchet's temple.
Spencer scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Still in half guard, Spencer seems content to control.
Spencer seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Suchet does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Suchet trying to control here.
Suchet moves into full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Suchet is adopting a defensive guard.
Suchet looking to hit a scissor sweep but Spencer is one step ahead there.
Suchet looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Spencer pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Suchet is keeping the position for now.
Suchet working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Spencer doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Spencer manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Spencer trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Suchet is on top in guard.
Spencer trying to control the position here.
Spencer is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Spencer scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Spencer looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Suchet with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Spencer 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.
Suchet is staying active underneath Spencer, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Suchet looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Suchet gets full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Spencer trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Suchet manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Suchet looking to pass the guard.
Suchet working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Spencer seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Suchet postures up.
Suchet tries to free his leg and advance position but Spencer is retaining full guard.
Spencer manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Suchet manages to get himself to full guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Spencer trying to control the position from guard on top but Suchet is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Robin Spencer dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Suchet shoots in looking for a takedown but Spencer manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Suchet's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Suchet.
Suchet doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Spencer counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Suchet!
Robin Spencer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Louis Gabriel Suchet.
Suchet takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Spencer works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Check out the look on Spencer's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Spencer is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Suchet knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Spencer creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Suchet tries to bench press Spencer off him but Spencer keeps the position.
Suchet takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Spencer is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Suchet can do to turn this around?
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!
Suchet tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spencer works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Spencer is looking to take a break and control but Suchet is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Suchet is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Spencer in side control lands a decent elbow.
Spencer working the head with strikes.
Check out the look on Spencer's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Robin Spencer overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Suchet is looking for a sweep.
Suchet stops Spencer from passing to mount.
Spencer scores with a couple of short elbows.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Suchet manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Spencer is refusing to be controlled, as Suchet sits in half guard.
Spencer is doing well to control the position and prevent Suchet from advancing to side control.
Spencer is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Suchet's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Suchet's back!
Spencer seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Suchet is in bad spot here.
Suchet is keeping busy.
Suchet is trying to break free.
Suchet grimaces as he takes a shot to the body.
Spencer is throwing strikes from the back here. Oh that last one was to the back of the head. Spencer gets a warning from the referee. He throws another strike to the back of the head straight away though and the referee has seen enough. He breaks up the two fighters and stands them back up. Spencer gets a real talking to here and is lucky not to get a point deducted. Spencer apologises and we restart here on the feet.
Spencer decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Spencer wants to advance to full mount but Suchet doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spencer is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Suchet looking for a sweep. Not yet Suchet, not yet.
Suchet is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Spencer defends well.
Our spies down at at Rollins Fitness inform us that Suchet has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Suchet working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Spencer doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Spencer manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Spencer keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Suchet's head.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Suchet is on top in guard.
Suchet stopping the sweep attempt from Spencer.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Suchet looking to sit in guard and control but Spencer gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Spencer is stalling in the full guard.
Suchet is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Suchet is trying to keep Spencer in close.
Spencer keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Suchet's head.
Suchet is trying to control the position but Spencer postures up.
Spencer postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Robin Spencer dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Spencer looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Spencer connects with a nice short shot to Suchet's temple.
Ground and pound from Spencer.
Nice strikes from Spencer there.
Suchet is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Spencer's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Spencer's back!
Spencer manages to reverse the position and now he's in Suchet's guard. Nice work there by Spencer.
Spencer trying to control the position from guard on top but Suchet is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Suchet controls Spencer momentarily but Spencer frees himself.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Spencer cracks Suchet with a solid left hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spencer connects with a couple of short punches.
Spencer stands up over Suchet, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Spencer showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Spencer won't allow Suchet to sweep him here.
Suchet throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Spencer avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Spencer connects with a couple of short punches.
Spencer is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Spencer trying to control but Suchet is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spencer postures up.
Suchet has his foot on Spencer's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Spencer works his way back into a safe position though.
Suchet is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Spencer is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Spencer wants to control from the top but Suchet keeps moving.
Spencer scoring with punches to the head and body.
Spencer trying to control the position from guard on top but Suchet is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Suchet controls Spencer momentarily but Spencer frees himself.
Spencer distracts Suchet with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spencer trying to control but Suchet is working from the bottom.
Suchet wants to improve his position but instead Spencer has moved into half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Spencer lands a nice short elbow.
Spencer is just content to waste time from the top position. Suchet takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Suchet is looking for a triangle but Spencer pushes his legs off easily.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Spencer's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Suchet keeping moving, preventing Spencer from controlling successfully.
Suchet controls Spencer momentarily but Spencer frees himself.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Spencer wants to control from the top but Suchet keeps moving.
Spencer postures up.
Suchet is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Spencer defends well.
Spencer scoring with some ground and pound.
Suchet looking to hit a scissor sweep but Spencer is one step ahead there.
Suchet looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Louis Gabriel Suchet has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Robin Spencer is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Suchet takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Suchet working for a triangle but Spencer defends it easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Robin Spencer showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Spencer 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 Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 30:27
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Robin Spencer!
A very excited looking Robin Spencer made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Kert Breischer (ranked 2414 p4p, 2767 weight class) and Dodong Janjan (ranked 166 p4p, 189 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Janjan's choice of entrance music: Love Addict. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Kert Breischer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dodong Janjan!
The judges for this bout are Fedor Mirinova, Igor Prikhodko and Ivan Kurochkin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Janjan avoids the body shot from Breischer.
Breischer displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Janjan.
Breischer feints a jab promting Janjan to slip. Breischer then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Janjan slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
It looks like Dodong Janjan has been cut.
Breischer works Janjan's body with a nice hook.
Breischer is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Janjan.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Breischer misses with an attempted mid kick.
Janjan looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Breischer is fending him off so far but Janjan persists. Nope, Breischer circles away and we're back to standing.
Breischer explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Breischer changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Breischer misses with a jab to the body
and Janjan counters with a nice double leg into side control. Breischer won't be happy with that.
Janjan tries for a kimura but Breischer is defending well.
Breischer takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Janjan working the ground and pound but Breischer is defending the strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Janjan misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Janjan working away.
Janjan in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Janjan throws a strike aimed at the side of Breischer's head but Breischer avoids it well.
Breischer on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Breischer tries to get out of the position.
Janjan landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Janjan cracks Breischer with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Janjan working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Janjan tries for a kimura but Breischer is defending well.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Janjan is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Breischer knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Janjan is putting a hurting on Breischer here, landing some big shots from side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Janjan trying to control the position but Breischer is working away.
Janjan landing strikes.
Janjan lands an elbow.
Janjan in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Janjan has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
A lull in the action here as Janjan stalls from top position.
Janjan landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Janjan lands an elbow.
Janjan working the head and body with strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Janjan working the head and body with strikes.
Breischer knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Janjan on the ground.
Breischer is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
 Breischer is rocked!
Janjan working the ground and pound from side control.
Oh Breischer is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Breischer is breathing heavily.
Breischer takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
A big shot lands for Janjan! That's hurt Breischer! Will he recover? Janjan fires away with more strikes and the referee has to step in to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dodong Janjan!
During a confident post fight interview, Dodong Janjan thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
Kert Breischer was interviewed post fight and said 'The MACHIIIIINNNNNNEEE!!!'.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Roel Kreshnik (ranked 745 p4p, 1643 weight class) and James River (ranked 59 p4p, 130 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Roel Kreshnik!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, James River !
The judges for this bout are Valeri Chadov, Aleksandr Martynov and Fedor Mirinova.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
River swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Kreshnik counters with a stiff right hand.
River throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
It looked like Kreshnik wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Kreshnik lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
A jab from River misses.
A slow jab from Kreshnik misses its intended target.
River thows a left - swing and a miss!
River lands a jab to the nose.
River ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kreshnik moves away.
A big left from River misses.
River throws a hook but Kreshnik blocks it.
River uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kreshnik.
We've been told by Kreshnik's head coaches at Memento Mori that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
River lands a nice looking body shot.
River throws a sloppy body shot
and Kreshnik counters with a nice uppercut.
River takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kreshnik sizes up River with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Kreshnik looks to score with a jab to the body but River is just out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
River fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kreshnik manages to avoid it.
A little feinted left hand from Kreshnik on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Kreshnik lands a jab.
River throws a looping overhand right but Kreshnik ducks down to avoid it.
Kreshnik jabbing away but nothing is landing.
River uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Good shot there by River .
River throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Kreshnik's waist but Kreshnik gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing River off to one side.
River is trying hard to land a takedown here. Kreshnik sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
River fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kreshnik manages to avoid it.
Kreshnik thows a left - swing and a miss!
River appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
River scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Kreshnik scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
River uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kreshnik.
River throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
River throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kreshnik sees it coming and avoids it easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Kreshnik misses the target.
River has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from River there as he acknowledges the shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
River scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Kreshnik uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by River .
Kreshnik keeps the fight on the outside.
An attempted straight right counter from Kreshnik misses the target.
River is trying hard to land a takedown here. Kreshnik sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Roel Kreshnik has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James River .
Kreshnik staying out of range there.
River closes the distance but Kreshnik moves to the side
and Kreshnik counters with a straight right hand.
River gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Kreshnik counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kreshnik rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and River makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
River throws a poor cross that misses
and Kreshnik cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A shot to the liver by River . Beautiful body shot.
Kreshnik jabbing away but nothing is landing.
River throws a poor cross that misses
and Kreshnik connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kreshnik blocks a jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
River misses with a hook. Kreshnik ducked under it nicely.
Kreshnik throws a lazy right hand but River sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
River misses the body punch
and Kreshnik counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
River takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
River is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kreshnik.
A big left from Kreshnik misses.
River connects with a nice looking jab.
Kreshnik looks to score with a jab to the body but River is just out of range.
Kreshnik takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
River misses with a body shot
and Kreshnik counters with a stiff right hand.
Jab from Kreshnik.
River shoots and misses
and Kreshnik counters with a straight right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
River connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Kreshnik's hands.
Kreshnik staying out of range there.
It looked like Kreshnik wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Kreshnik is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
River throws a body punch but Kreshnik moves out of range.
Kreshnik connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Kreshnik tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but River was well out of range. Poor timing from Kreshnik.
Good shot there by River .
Kreshnik slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
River digs a good hook to Kreshnik's body.
James River seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kreshnik ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
River throws a poor cross that misses
and Kreshnik counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
River staying out of range there.
River blocks a jab.
River misses with a two punch combination.
Kreshnik swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kreshnik lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Kreshnik thows a left - swing and a miss!
River works the jab nicely.
Kreshnik looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Roel Kreshnik dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
River misses with a hook.
River looks to score with a jab to the body but Kreshnik is just out of range.
River looks to land a right hand but Kreshnik moved out of range.
River tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kreshnik manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A swing and a miss from Kreshnik.
Kreshnik fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Roel Kreshnik is winning the standup battle so far.
River tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kreshnik was well out of range. Poor timing from River .
River throws a jab when Kreshnik was well out of range.
River takes the fight into the clinch.
River has a couple of punches blocked by Kreshnik.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
River blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kreshnik lands with a light punch inside.
River misses with some punches.
River misses with a punch to the body.
Kreshnik misses with a punch to the body.
River tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
River manages to break the clinch.
River tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kreshnik manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
River throws a right hand that misses
and Kreshnik counters with a nice uppercut.
River lands the left hand.
River is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kreshnik.
Kreshnik was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A swing and a miss from River .
River darts in trying to clinch
and Kreshnik counters with a stiff right hand.
River scores with a hook.
River displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kreshnik throws out the jab.
River throws a lazy uppercut
and Kreshnik counters with a straight right hand.
River misses the shot to the body.
River moves out of range of the strikes.
River tries to clinch there but Kreshnik circles away.
River has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
River misses with a hook.
A telegraphed right hand from River misses the target.
River lands a slapping body shot.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Kreshnik waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract River .
Kreshnik misses with a wild body shot.
Kreshnik lands a nice shot to the body.
A shot to the body from River misses
and Kreshnik counters with a nice uppercut.
Roel Kreshnik is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kreshnik lands a nice shot to the body.
Kreshnik rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and River counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Kreshnik thinking.
Kreshnik looks to land a left hand but River moved out of range nicely.
River throws out a counter right but Kreshnik avoids it with no problem.
River misses with a hook to the body
and Kreshnik cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
River rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kreshnik counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
River rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kreshnik counters with a right hand to the body.
River misses the shot to the body.
A counter left hand to the body from Kreshnik misses its target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
River will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
River ducks under a wild hook from Kreshnik.
River changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Kreshnik tries to avoid it but River manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Kreshnik to the ground. Kreshnik escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Kreshnik takes a swing at River 's ribcage but misses.
River just misses with a punch to the body.
Kreshnik was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
River on the wrong end of a nice hook.
River loads up on a big right hand but Kreshnik slips the punch.
River misses with a jab to the body
and Kreshnik connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
River looks to land a right hand but Kreshnik moved out of range.
Kreshnik slips a jab from River .
Kreshnik fakes high and swings low for a body shot but River manages to avoid it.
River is looking to clinch.
River swings and misses with a hook to the body.
River takes one to the chin there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by River .
River doesn't manage to clinch there - Kreshnik circles away.
River misses with a body shot.
Kreshnik uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by River .
Kreshnik shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
River throws a right hand that misses
and Kreshnik counters with a straight right hand.
Nice uppercut lands for Kreshnik. That snapped River 's head back.
Kreshnik scores with the left hand. River knows he should have avoided that one.
River lands with a good body shot.
River keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
River avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
River falls off balance throwing a combination
and River takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Jab, jab by Kreshnik - just one landing.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Roel Kreshnik dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
River misses with a right hand
and Kreshnik counters with a straight right hand.
River misses with a left hand
and Kreshnik counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kreshnik throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
River changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Kreshnik misses with a looping right.
Kreshnik throws a jab when River was well out of range.
River uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kreshnik.
River throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kreshnik sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kreshnik tries to move into range but River moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from River . Kreshnik does a little dance to reset his feet.
An attempted straight right counter from Kreshnik misses the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kreshnik staying out of range there.
It looked like Kreshnik wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
River ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kreshnik moves away.
Kreshnik appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Nice shot by Kreshnik.
River misses with a telegraphed body shot
and River takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kreshnik moves out of range of the strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Kreshnik.
A little jabbing left from River on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Kreshnik scores with a punch to the head.
River throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kreshnik.
Kreshnik connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Kreshnik on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
River scores with a sloppy right hand. Kreshnik should have avoided that one.
Kreshnik is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that River can do to turn this around?
River uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kreshnik.
Kreshnik lands with a nice body punch.
Kreshnik throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A telegraphed right hand from Kreshnik misses the target.
River fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
River drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by River .
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!
River takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kreshnik. River does a little dance to reset his feet.
River throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Kreshnik to counter with a crisp jab.
A shot to the liver by River . Beautiful body shot.
River misses the shot to the body.
A slow jab from Kreshnik misses its intended target.
River throws a hook but Kreshnik avoids it easily.
River bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Kreshnik's head backwards.
Kreshnik takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
River throws a predictable looking body shot
and Kreshnik counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kreshnik lands a jab to River 's midsection.
Kreshnik swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kreshnik gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
River throws a sloppy body shot
and Kreshnik counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
River throws a good cross that connects.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kreshnik throws a looping overhand right but River ducks down to avoid it.
Kreshnik sets himself, and River steps forward looking for the clinch! Kreshnik avoids it this time.
Kreshnik smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Kreshnik scores with a body shot.
River misses with a combination
and Kreshnik counters with a straight right hand.
River is rocked!
Kreshnik bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of River 's head.
River is still on wobbly legs! Can Kreshnik finish him?
River throws a body punch but Kreshnik moves out of range.
River defending well as Kreshnik loads up on a big left hand.
River seems to have recovered his senses.
River throws a body punch but Kreshnik moves out of range.
Kreshnik was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
River swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Kreshnik counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Kreshnik throws a body punch but River moves out of range.
Kreshnik takes a swing at River 's ribcage but misses.
Kreshnik thows a left - swing and a miss!
River bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
River swings and misses with a hook to the body.
River steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kreshnik.
River misses with a hook.
River changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
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!
River takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Kreshnik takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
A shot to the liver by River . Beautiful body shot.
A slow jab from River misses its intended target.
River tries to score a power double leg takedown but Kreshnik sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten River somewhat.
Kreshnik stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Roel Kreshnik clearly takes that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
A punch combination from River misses.
River throws a series of punches but Kreshnik avoids them all with ease.
Kreshnik throwing a counter right hand but River manages to avoid it.
River throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
River 's jab looks to have found its range, popping Kreshnik under the eye.
River scores with a jab to the jaw.
Kreshnik takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Kreshnik misses the shot to the body.
River throws a right hand that misses
enabling Kreshnik to counter with a crisp jab.
River closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
River thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kreshnik is looking to improve his position.
Kreshnik is positioning himself well to prevent River advancing to mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kreshnik's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
River missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Kreshnik is trying to control but can't.
River is trying to control the action in half guard but Kreshnik is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Kreshnik, as that shot connected.
River just misses with a punch to the body.
Kreshnik uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from River .
River throws a body shot but no joy.
Kreshnik is looking to counter punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
River scores with a body shot.
Kreshnik takes a swing at River 's ribcage but misses.
Sloppy strikes from River . Those never looked like landing.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Kreshnik, as that shot connected.
Kreshnik is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Kreshnik just misses with a punch to the body.
River throws an off balance right hand
and River takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kreshnik swings and misses with a hook to the body.
River 's corner calls for a 1-2. River obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Kreshnik uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from River .
This has been an exciting period of action!
River takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
River throws an off balance right hand
and Kreshnik counters with a straight right hand.
River swings for the body but Kreshnik moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
River swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Kreshnik cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kreshnik cracks River with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
River misses with a lunging right hand
and Kreshnik counters with a lovely straight right hand!
River lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Kreshnik throws a hook but River blocks it.
River connects with a body shot that sends Kreshnik's belly button to the back.
Kreshnik misses with an uppercut. River saw that one coming.
River appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
River lands with a nice body punch.
River throws a big shot that misses.
River tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kreshnik was well out of range. Poor timing from River .
Kreshnik throws the left hand but River avoids the punch easily.
River fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Kreshnik avoids it really well and circles away.
It looked like Kreshnik wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
River tries to clinch but Kreshnik moves away
and Kreshnik counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
River throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Kreshnik to counter with a crisp jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
River scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kreshnik doesn't seem bothered though.
River misses with a telegraphed body shot
enabling Kreshnik to counter with a crisp jab.
River fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kreshnik manages to avoid it.
Kreshnik is looking to counter punch.
River throws a big shot that misses.
River tries to bum rush Kreshnik with a series of wild strikes but Kreshnik uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kreshnik connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed River momentarily.
Kreshnik misses with a hook.
Kreshnik throws a lazy right hand but River sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kreshnik misses with a hook. River ducked under it nicely.
River throws out a counter right but Kreshnik avoids it with no problem.
River misses with a body shot.
Kreshnik is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
River thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kreshnik swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but James River will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
River cracks a nice hook into Kreshnik's ribs.
River misses with a body shot
and Kreshnik counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
River misses with a body shot.
River throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kreshnik misses with a hook. River ducked under it nicely.
River throws a lazy uppercut
letting Kreshnik counter with a right hand.
Kreshnik defends well against a solid takedown attempt from River .
River cracks Kreshnik with an open hand slap.
River moves away from the strike by Kreshnik.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
River ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
River gets a clinch.
Kreshnik tries a body shot but River blocks it.
River is leaning against Kreshnik and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
River misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from River fails to land.
A right handed body shot lands from Kreshnik.
River tries for a takedown. No joy.
Kreshnik blocks a body shot from River .
River breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kreshnik looks to score with a jab to the body but River is just out of range.
River scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kreshnik doesn't seem bothered though.
Kreshnik moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Kreshnik lands with a shot to the body.
River swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kreshnik just misses with a punch to the body.
River avoids the body shot from Kreshnik.
A big right from Kreshnik misses.
A countering left hand to the body from River misses.
River tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kreshnik was well out of range. Poor timing from River .
Roel Kreshnik is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
River throws an overhand right that lands on Kreshnik's shoulder, as Kreshnik tries to avoid the shot.
River throws a right and a left that Kreshnik avoids nicely.
River ducks under a wild hook from Kreshnik.
Kreshnik feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits River s jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
River misses with a wild body shot.
Kreshnik throws an uppercut from half a mile away. River sees it coming and avoids it easily.
River throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Kreshnik stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kreshnik slips under a jab.
It looked like Kreshnik wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
River takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
River comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Kreshnik on the wrong end of a nice jab.
River misses with a hook
and Kreshnik counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kreshnik has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from River finds it's way round the side to connect with Kreshnik's head.
James River has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
River swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Kreshnik counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
River walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
River throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kreshnik sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kreshnik throwing a counter right hand but River manages to avoid it.
Kreshnik takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Kreshnik looks to throw the jab but River is out of range.
It seemed like River was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
River lands a jab.
River swings and misses with a hook to the body.
River walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
River misses with a body shot
enabling Kreshnik to counter with a crisp jab.
Kreshnik connects with the punch.
Kreshnik slips under a jab.
River takes one on the button.
River misses with a body punch
and Kreshnik counters with a straight right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
River moves into the clinch successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kreshnik blocks a body shot from River .
River scores with a hook to the body.
River doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kreshnik prevents a body shot from River .
River tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
River doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
River misses with a punch to the body.
River goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
River tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kreshnik's elbow.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for River .
River swings wildly with an uppercut but Kreshnik uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to James River .
I think Kreshnik has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 49:46
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 48:47
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 49:47
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Roel Kreshnik!
Roel Kreshnik retains his featherweight title!
Roel Kreshnik seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Maman Suraman (ranked 1016 p4p, 919 weight class) and Charles Traynor (ranked 138 p4p, 127 weight class). Traynor has chosen Crazy Train by Ozzy Osbourne as his entrance music. Charles Traynor has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Maman Suraman's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Maman Suraman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Charles Traynor!
The judges for this bout are Konstantin Menshow, Dmitry Maklakov and Illya Tyunina.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Traynor scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
It looks like Maman Suraman has been cut.
A telegraphed right hand from Suraman misses the target.
Traynor scores with a decent looking hook.
Suraman avoids a punch combination nicely.
Traynor throws a series of punches but Suraman moves out of range.
Suraman fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Traynor misses with a wild combination.
Traynor throws a looping overhand right but Suraman ducks down to avoid it.
Traynor lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Traynor lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Suraman tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Traynor swivels and escapes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Decent striking displayed by Traynor there.
Traynor throws a right hand that misses
and Suraman counters with a takedown into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Suraman in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Suraman tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Suraman has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Suraman tries to advance to mount but can't.
Suraman definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Suraman wants to lay and pray for a moment but Traynor keeps working.
The ground and pound from Suraman seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Suraman is looking to take a break and control but Traynor is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Suraman postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Traynor is not content to let Suraman control the position.
Suraman controls the position.
Suraman working away.
The strikes coming from Suraman are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Suraman advances nicely into full mount.
Suraman trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Suraman throws a sloppy strike and Traynor uses the opportunity to reverse the position! A bit of a scramble here and Traynor has ended up in Suraman's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Suraman is trying to keep Traynor in close.
Suraman throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Suraman isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Traynor stacks Suraman on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Traynor!
Suraman wants to control but Traynor postures up.
Suraman is trying to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Suraman wants to control but Traynor postures up.
Suraman has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Suraman manages to work his way to half guard, despite Traynor's best efforts.
Suraman wants to improve his position but Traynor is controlling well.
Suraman moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Suraman looking for a guillotine here but Traynor defends easily.
Suraman has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Traynor can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Charles Traynor dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Maman Suraman's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Suraman on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Traynor tries to sprawl but Suraman drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Suraman thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Suraman is trying a forearm choke
I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Suraman is keen to just control but Traynor is a slippery customer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Suraman throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Suraman wants to work for an arm triangle but Traynor is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Suraman missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Suraman thows a huge punch but Traynor dodges it nicely.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Suraman passes the guard and advances to mount!
Traynor felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Suraman tries to control but Traynor wriggling away.
Traynor manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Traynor is not content to let Suraman control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Suraman prevents Traynor from standing back up.
Suraman seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Suraman winds up and cracks Traynor with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Suraman throwing shots but Traynor is blocking nicely.
Suraman with the ground and pound but Traynor uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Traynor utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Suraman throwing strikes from guard but Traynor blocks nicely.
Suraman trying to control the position from guard on top but Traynor is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Suraman pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Traynor is keeping the position for now.
Traynor wants to sweep here but Suraman controlling him for the moment.
Traynor keeping moving, preventing Suraman from controlling successfully.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Suraman avoids a punch combination nicely.
Maman Suraman is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Traynor works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Suraman looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Traynor throws a hook but Suraman blocks it.
Traynor fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Traynor scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Traynor stuns Suraman with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Suraman has a takedown stuffed.
Charles Traynor seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
A looping hook to the body misses from Traynor. Suraman does a little dance to reset his feet.
Suraman gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Traynor swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Suraman counters with a nice double leg into side control. Traynor won't be happy with that.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Traynor is looking to regain half guard here but Suraman keeps moving and retains side control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Charles Traynor showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Maman Suraman's cut.
That's time! Suraman's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Jab by Traynor.
Suraman throws a lazy right hand but Traynor sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Traynor jabs Suraman right on the nose. Suraman blinks but takes it well.
Traynor stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Traynor wants it to stay on the feet.
Traynor throws a jab but it's blocked by Suraman.
Charles Traynor seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Suraman fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Traynor avoids it really well and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Traynor connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Suraman fails with the takedown
and Traynor holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Maman Suraman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Traynor presses Suraman against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Traynor lands with a short shot to the head.
Traynor prevents a takedown attempt there.
Traynor stalls.
Traynor content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Good body shot from Traynor.
Traynor tries to throw a body punch but Suraman avoids it by throwing Traynor back against the cage.
Traynor misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nice body punch from Traynor - that landed with a thud.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Suraman lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Traynor has one foot on Suraman's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Suraman takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Traynor cracks Suraman with a good jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Traynor lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Suraman backs up against the cage.
Traynor connects with a body shot.
Nice cross by Traynor.
Traynor scores with a punch to the head.
Traynor cracks Suraman with an open hand slap.
Nice body punch from Traynor.
Traynor has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Jab from Traynor.
Suraman fails with the takedown
letting Traynor counter with a right hand.
Nice takedown defense from Traynor. No joy for Suraman on that attempt.
Traynor throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Suraman counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Suraman throwing strikes from guard but Traynor blocks nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Traynor looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Traynor is pulling down on Suraman's head to control his posture.
Traynor keeping moving, preventing Suraman from controlling successfully.
Traynor avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Suraman trying to control the position from guard on top but Traynor is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Traynor throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Traynor throws a leg kick but Suraman moved away.
Suraman changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Traynor looks to land a combination but Suraman avoids it well.
Suraman drops down looking for a counter takedown but Traynor sprawls and moves away.
Suraman fails with a takedown attempt.
Traynor lands with an uppercut that bounces Suraman off the cage and back into range.
Suraman moves forwards but Traynor connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Charles Traynor is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Traynor lands with a shot to the body.
Suraman bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Maman Suraman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Suraman advances nicely into full mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
Charles Traynor comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Traynor winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 27:30
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Charles Traynor!
After winning the bout, Charles Traynor thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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