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RSE 38: Mother North PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Henry Mintzberg (ranked 5799 p4p, 5604 weight class) and Tucker Strickland (ranked 497 p4p, 484 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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Good wrestling
Basic striking
KO power |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Henry Mintzberg!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tucker Strickland!
The judges for this bout are Ivan Kurochkin, Valeri Chadov and Dmitry Maklakov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Strickland closes the distance and clinches.
Strickland has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Mintzberg is trying to keep an underhook but Strickland manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Strickland is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
It looks like Strickland might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Strickland not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Mintzberg tries to kick Strickland off but Strickland keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Strickland not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mintzberg is looking to escape.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Mintzberg displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Strickland.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Strickland leaves Mintzberg with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Mintzberg tries to sprawl but Strickland drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Mintzberg has one foot on Strickland's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Strickland goes for a double leg but Mintzberg avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Mintzberg continues to drive forward.
Mintzberg dives in for a single leg takedown but Strickland sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Mintzberg is trying to drag Strickland to the mat but Strickland just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Henry Mintzberg. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Strickland pushes Mintzberg back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Strickland prevents the takedown attempt.
Mintzberg's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Strickland drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Mintzberg gets the underhooks and prevents it.
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!
Strickland looking for a takedown.
Strickland changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Mintzberg fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Mintzberg decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Mintzberg thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Mintzberg throwing shots but Strickland is blocking nicely.
Mintzberg throws a strike but Strickland avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Mintzberg throws a strike but Strickland rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Mintzberg is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Mintzberg manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Strickland has picked Mintzberg up - he's going for a ride! Strickland dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Mintzberg has one foot on Strickland's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Strickland fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Mintzberg avoids it really well and circles away.
Mintzberg shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Strickland but Strickland pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Strickland moves into the clinch.
Strickland lands a takedown into guard.
Mintzberg being controlled here, momentarily.
Mintzberg kicks Strickland off and gets to his feet.
Mintzberg has a takedown stuffed.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Mintzberg enables Strickland to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Mintzberg manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Mintzberg uses the cage to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mintzberg shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Mintzberg looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Mintzberg slips a nice elbow through Strickland's hands, connecting with Strickland's forehead.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Strickland can do anything to dispel that myth.
Strickland regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Mintzberg.
Strickland has his feet on Mintzberg's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Mintzberg shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Mintzberg showed some decent athleticism there.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Strickland regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Mintzberg.
Mintzberg throws a strike but Strickland rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Henry Mintzberg will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Mintzberg keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Strickland leaves Mintzberg with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Strickland dives in for a single leg takedown but Mintzberg sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Mintzberg keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Mintzberg feinted with a counter takedown.
Henry Mintzberg has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tucker Strickland.
Mintzberg misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Mintzberg leaves Strickland with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Mintzberg shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Mintzberg was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mintzberg scores with punches from side control.
Strickland is trying to get back to half guard.
Mintzberg scoring with punches from side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mintzberg is chipping away with strikes.
Mintzberg throwing strikes but Strickland manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Strickland postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Mintzberg is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Strickland asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Strickland looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Mintzberg is avoiding damage well.
Mintzberg tries to escape but Strickland is in control.
Strickland controls the position.
Mintzberg bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Henry Mintzberg seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mintzberg looking to score a takedown here. Strickland is defending well but Mintzberg drives through and ends up in Strickland's guard.
The fighters are working up against the cage. Strickland manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Strickland goes for a takedown attempt but Mintzberg pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Mintzberg shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Mintzberg tries to pass the half guard into mount. Strickland knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Strickland moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Mintzberg avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Mintzberg throwing strikes but missing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mintzberg in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Mintzberg's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Strickland pulls Mintzberg in to control the position.
Mintzberg throws a big elbow that misses.
Mintzberg prevents Strickland from getting back to his feet.
Henry Mintzberg overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Strickland is looking for a triangle but Mintzberg pushes his legs off easily.
Strickland wants to sweep but no luck.
Mintzberg is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Mintzberg throws an elbow that misses. Strickland uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Mintzberg's guard. Nice move by Strickland!
Strickland passes easily into side control. Nice work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mintzberg is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Strickland controls the position.
Mintzberg prevents Strickland from improving position.
Strickland throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Mintzberg is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Strickland asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Strickland lands some shots froms side control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Tucker Strickland will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Mintzberg shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Strickland sprawls well. Strickland wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Mintzberg gets slowly back to his feet.
Strickland closes this distance looking for a takedown but Mintzberg circles away.
Strickland stuffs the takedown.
Mintzberg fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Henry Mintzberg. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Strickland drives through and clinches with Mintzberg against the cage.
Strickland tightens his grip and picks Mintzberg up, before dumping him to the ground. Mintzberg manages to land in guard.
Mintzberg has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Strickland has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Strickland gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Strickland thows a huge punch but Mintzberg dodges it nicely.
Strickland stops Mintzberg from getting back to his feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Strickland looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mintzberg wants to get back to his feet.
Mintzberg kicks Strickland off and gets back to his feet.
Strickland shoots in looking for a takedown. Mintzberg tries to sprawl out of it but Strickland keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Mintzberg manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Strickland pushes Mintzberg up against the cage in a clinch.
Strickland is trying to trip Mintzberg. He has hold of a leg but Mintzberg is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Strickland persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Strickland prevents Mintzberg from getting back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Strickland throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Strickland wants to control from the top but Mintzberg keeps moving.
Strickland stops Mintzberg from standing up.
Strickland controlling from the top position.
Mintzberg has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Strickland has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Strickland lands with a right to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Strickland has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Mintzberg is trying to keep an underhook but Strickland manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Mintzberg is trying to stand up here but Strickland is controlling him well.
Mintzberg makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Mintzberg shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Strickland napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Strickland is pushing Mintzberg's head away, looking to escape. Mintzberg manages to hold on to the position though.
Strickland sneaks back into half guard.
Strickland manages to get to full guard.
Strickland wants to stand and escape but Mintzberg is having none of it.
Mintzberg postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Strickland bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Mintzberg's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mintzberg wants to stand but Strickland is controlling the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Strickland not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Mintzberg is looking to stand up but Strickland isn't so interested in that idea.
Mintzberg scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Mintzberg leaves Strickland with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Mintzberg changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Mintzberg looking to score a takedown here. Strickland is defending well but Mintzberg drives through and ends up in Strickland's guard.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Mintzberg here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Strickland escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Mintzberg gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Mintzberg postures up.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Henry Mintzberg.
I think Mintzberg has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 28:29
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 29:28
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Tucker Strickland!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Randall Jackson (ranked 3575 p4p, 3424 weight class) and Adisa Kenyatta (ranked 368 p4p, 357 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Decent wrestler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Randall Jackson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Adisa Kenyatta!
The judges for this bout are Aleksandr Martynov, Dmitry Maklakov and Vladimir Khabensky.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kenyatta looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Jackson!
Sloppy strikes there by Kenyatta.
Kenyatta is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Jackson knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Kenyatta connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Jackson some visible discomfort.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kenyatta is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Jackson knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Jackson on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Jackson tries to get out of the position.
Kenyatta throwing shots but missing, from side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kenyatta tries for a kimura but Jackson is defending well.
A lull in the action here.
Kenyatta thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Kenyatta swings around for an armbar but Jackson sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Kenyatta's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kenyatta looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Kenyatta had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Jackson defends it easily.
Kenyatta is controlling Jackson's posture.
Kenyatta looking for a sweep. Not yet Kenyatta, not yet.
Kenyatta is still trying to improve position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson being controlled here momentarily.
Kenyatta is trying to control the position but Jackson postures up.
Jackson preventing the sweep.
Kenyatta is trying to control the position but Jackson postures up.
Jackson wants to stand and escape but instead Kenyatta has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
That's four 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.
Jackson looking to control but Kenyatta passes into half guard.
Kenyatta is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Kenyatta wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jackson keeps working.
Kenyatta not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kenyatta is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Jackson doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Kenyatta.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Kenyatta throwing shots but Jackson is blocking nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Adisa Kenyatta dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Kenyatta fails in his attempt to clinch.
Jackson delivers a nice body kick.
Nice takedown defense from Jackson. No joy for Kenyatta on that attempt.
It looked like Jackson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Jackson smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Kenyatta takes one to the side of the head.
Kenyatta closes the distance but Jackson moves to the side
and Jackson counters with a body kick.
Kenyatta gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Jackson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
 It looks like Adisa Kenyatta has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kenyatta doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Jackson counters with a good low kick that Kenyatta was not able to check.
Randall Jackson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Adisa Kenyatta.
Jackson drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Kenyatta right on the button. Kenyatta goes down! Jackson follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Jackson gets the win via TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Randall Jackson!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between John Danaher (ranked 3864 p4p, 3315 weight class) and Hermio Junior (ranked 429 p4p, 398 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, John Danaher!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Hermio Junior!
The judges for this bout are Illya Tyunina, Konstantin Menshow and Viktor Lagutenko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Danaher doesn't manage to clinch there - Junior circles away.
Junior with the counter takedown but Danaher avoids it easily.
Danaher swinging wildly here.
Junior tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Danaher misses with a head kick.
Danaher throws a head kick but Junior moves out of range.
Junior changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Junior takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Danaher closes the distance and clinches.
Danaher tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Junior's elbow.
Danaher breaks from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Danaher throws a head kick that misses.
Junior is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Danaher drives through and clinches with Junior against the cage.
Junior jumps guard but Danaher turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Junior blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Junior on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Danaher definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Danaher is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Danaher working aggressively here.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Junior has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Danaher is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Junior is defending well for now.
Danaher content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Danaher misses with an elbow strike.
Danaher is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Junior is keeping busy.
Danaher throws a knee to the head but misses.
Danaher misses with a body punch.
Danaher breaks the clinch.
Junior circles away from the clinch attempt.
Danaher throws a head kick that misses.
John Danaher is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Danaher throws a head kick that misses
and Junior counters with a takedown into side control.
Junior has hold of Danaher's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Danaher tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Junior cranks the arm and Danaher screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Danaher, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Hermio Junior!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Huntti Mfer (ranked 1099 p4p, 1657 weight class) and Rico Milka (ranked 141 p4p, 201 weight class). Rico Milka has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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World class boxer
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Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Huntti Mfer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Rico Milka!
The judges for this bout are Igor Prikhodko, Konstantin Menshow and Aleksei Zolotukhin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Milka pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Mfer slips under a jab from Milka.
Milka throws a body punch but Mfer moves out of range.
Milka throws a lazy uppercut
and Mfer counters with a lovely shot to the body.
A cross from Mfer lands.
Milka has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Mfer finds it's way round the side to connect with Milka's head.
No joy there for Milka, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Mfer circles away from the clinch attempt.
The fighters circle momentarily. Mfer darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Milka uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mfer.
Milka misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A counter left hand to the body from Mfer misses its target.
Mfer swings for the body but Milka moves out of range.
Mfer keeps the fight on the outside.
Mfer stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Milka rushes Mfer and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Milka swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Milka blocks a body shot from Mfer.
Milka blocks a body shot from Mfer.
Mfer lands a shoulder strike.
Mfer pushes Milka back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Milka misses with a body punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mfer lands a right hand.
I was talking to Mfer's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Mfer breaks the clinch.
Mfer connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Mfer loads up on a big right hand but Milka slips the punch.
Milka pushes Mfer up against the cage in a clinch.
Mfer working aggressively here.
Mfer breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Mfer lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Milka takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Mfer takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Mfer throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Mfer misses the shot to the body.
Mfer scores with the left hand. Milka knows he should have avoided that one.
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 takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Milka tries to clinch but Mfer moves away
enabling Mfer to counter with a crisp jab.
Milka swinging wildly here.
Mfer is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Milka darts in trying to clinch
and Mfer connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Milka tries to close the distance and clinch up but Mfer swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Mfer blocks a jab.
Mfer lands a slapping body shot.
Mfer ducks under a wild hook from Milka.
Milka misses the jab.
Milka moves into the clinch successfully.
Milka can't find room to land a body shot as Mfer controls the action.
Mfer working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Milka wants to stall.
Milka goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Milka tries a body shot but Mfer blocks it.
Mfer tries a body shot but Milka blocks it.
Mfer pushes Milka back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A body shot lands from Milka.
Mfer escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Mfer throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Milka looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Mfer cracks a nice hook into Milka's ribs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mfer misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Milka.
Mfer works the jab nicely.
Milka tries to clinch up but Mfer circles away and keeps his distance.
Mfer misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Milka tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Mfer paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Milka rushes Mfer and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Mfer softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Mfer pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Milka misses with a few strikes there.
Jab from Milka.
Mfer misses with a leg kick.
Mfer connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Milka's hands.
Mfer scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Milka doesn't manage to clinch there - Mfer circles away.
Good exchange - Mfer coming out on top.
Milka takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Milka uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Mfer has time to react.
Mfer avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mfer fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Milka on the side of the head.
Milka is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Mfer throws a good cross that connects.
Milka tries to clinch up but Mfer circles away and keeps his distance.
Milka gets cracked there but stands up to it.
 Milka is rocked!
Milka tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Mfer manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Mfer darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Milka is still on wobbly legs! Can Mfer finish him?
It looks like Rico Milka has been cut.
Milka tries to clinch up but Mfer circles away and keeps his distance.
Milka has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Milka there as he acknowledges the shot.
A lazy body kick from Milka
and Mfer makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Donk. Mfer catches Milka right on the button with a cross.
Mfer cracks Milka with a hook to the temple - Milka is on wobbly legs here! Mfer swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Milka falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Mfer wins by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Huntti Mfer!
A pretty intense looking Huntti Mfer took the opportunity post-fight to ask for a shot at the title.
Rico Milka spoke after the fight, saying 'So much respect for Huntti. He s the man'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Nagatsuki Hideki (ranked 1404 p4p, 1331 weight class) and Pykky Kalla (ranked 189 p4p, 180 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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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 8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Nagatsuki Hideki!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Pykky Kalla!
The judges for this bout are Sergei Dronov, Vladimir Khabensky and Aleksei Zolotukhin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kalla lands a right hook to the body.
Kalla steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hideki.
Kalla tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Kalla throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Kalla looks to score with a jab to the body but Hideki is just out of range.
Hideki appears to be looking for a big counter.
Kalla throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Hideki counter with a right hand.
It looks like Pykky Kalla has been cut.
Hideki uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Hideki with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Kalla looks for a takedown but Hideki sprawls well.
Hideki is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A low kick from Kalla is predictable there
and Hideki cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kalla looks to throw the jab but Hideki is out of range.
A counter left hand to the body from Hideki misses its target.
Kalla fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Hideki looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Hideki throws a big shot that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hideki misses with a right hand
and Kalla counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Hideki takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Hideki throws a body punch but Kalla moves out of range.
Pykky Kalla seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kalla lands a body shot.
Kalla feints and as Hideki raises his hands in defense, Kalla changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Hideki wants to sweep here but Kalla controlling him for the moment.
Kalla is looking to work some ground and pound but Hideki has wrist control.
Kalla throws a strike but Hideki rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Kalla not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Kalla working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hideki doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Hideki manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kalla trying to keep a closed guard but Hideki is proving a slippery customer.
Kalla looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hideki pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kalla is keeping the position for now.
Kalla trying to control the position here.
Kalla is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kalla pulls Hideki in close to prevent any damage.
Our spies down at at The Barn inform us that Kalla has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Kalla wants to sweep but no luck.
Kalla is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Hideki showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Kalla lands with a shot to the body.
Kalla dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kalla throws a leg kick
and Hideki counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kalla dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Hideki. That did some damage!
Hideki looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Kalla scores with a shot to the body.
Kalla is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Hideki rather than just go for the knockout.
Kalla misses with a takedown
enabling Hideki to counter with a crisp jab.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Kalla.
Nagatsuki Hideki has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pykky Kalla.
Kalla swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Hideki.
Hideki slips a jab from Kalla.
Hideki moves out of range of the strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Pykky Kalla will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Pykky Kalla's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Kalla rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Hideki counter with a right hand.
Kalla swings for the body but Hideki moves out of range.
Kalla fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Hideki throwing a counter right hand but Kalla manages to avoid it.
Kalla misses with a straight right.
Kalla gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Hideki counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hideki fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Kalla to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Kalla looks to clinch but Hideki throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Kalla taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Nagatsuki Hideki!
Nagatsuki Hideki 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 Luke Jackson (ranked 2716 p4p, 1431 weight class) and Julius Kaepernick (ranked 296 p4p, 178 weight class). Julius Kaepernick told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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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 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Luke Jackson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Julius Kaepernick!
The judges for this bout are Fedor Mirinova, Aleksandr Martynov and Viktor Lagutenko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A jab from Kaepernick finds it's way through Jackson's defenses.
Kaepernick shoots for a double leg takedown but Jackson sprawls well. He's pushed Kaepernick's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
We've been told by Jackson's head coaches at Top of Food Chain that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Kaepernick takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Kaepernick tries to close the distance and clinch up but Jackson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A telegraphed right hand from Jackson misses the target.
Kaepernick changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Julius Kaepernick seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jackson lands a jab.
Kaepernick throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jackson throws a body shot but no joy.
Kaepernick shoots in and drives through. Jackson sprawls well.
Kaepernick drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
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!
Jackson is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Kaepernick throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Kaepernick has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Jackson is trying to improve his position.
Jackson avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Kaepernick.
Jackson wants to control but Kaepernick postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Kaepernick is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Jackson defending against the ground and pound.
Kaepernick 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 ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kaepernick in the domination position with Jackson hanging on.
The strikes coming from Kaepernick are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Jackson manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Kaepernick trying to control but Jackson postures up.
Kaepernick is looking to get back to full guard here but Jackson has managed to pass to side control instead.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kaepernick is looking to reverse the position.
Jackson has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Luke Jackson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Julius Kaepernick.
Jackson throws a hook to the side of Kaepernick's head but Kaepernick sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jackson scores with a decent looking hook.
Kaepernick tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jackson was well out of range. Poor timing from Kaepernick.
Jackson moves out of range as Kaepernick strikes.
Luke Jackson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A punch lands to the side of Kaepernick 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Kaepernick throws out a powerful jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kaepernick is looking to clinch but Jackson is avoiding it.
Kaepernick bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kaepernick bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Jackson swats away the attempt to clinch by Kaepernick.
Jackson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kaepernick misses with a takedown
and Jackson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kaepernick misses with a body shot.
Nice shot lands for Jackson.
Kaepernick ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jackson throws a lazy uppercut
and Kaepernick connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Jackson connects with a jab.
Nice defenses there by Kaepernick.
Jackson punishes Kaepernick's body with a nice straight punch.
Jackson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kaepernick looking to score a takedown here. Jackson is defending well but Kaepernick drives through and ends up in Jackson's guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kaepernick accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Kaepernick trying to control the position from guard on top but Jackson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kaepernick stopping the sweep attempt from Jackson.
Jackson wants to stand up but Kaepernick is controlling him.
Jackson uses the cage to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kaepernick changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Jackson tries to avoid it but Kaepernick manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Jackson to the ground. Jackson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Kaepernick throws a body punch but Jackson moves out of range.
As Kaepernick looks to move away, Jackson throws a big counter combo but Kaepernick just gets out of the way.
Jackson drops Kaepernick with a beautiful combination! Kaepernick stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Jackson is looking for the KO!
Kaepernick is rocked!
Jackson lands a nice looking body shot.
Kaepernick fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Jackson swings for the body but Kaepernick moves out of range.
Jackson throws out a powerful jab.
Kaepernick is still on wobbly legs! Can Jackson finish him?
Jackson sees an opening and throws a straight punch right through Kaepernick's defenses. It connects perfectly with Kaepernick's jaw and knocks him out cold! Wow - that's a contender for knockout of the year - absolutely brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Luke Jackson!
Luke Jackson 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 featherweight MMA rules bout between Donovan Griggs (ranked 1524 p4p, 643 weight class) and Roel Kreshnik (ranked 114 p4p, 45 weight class). Griggs's entrance music is Can't Be Touched- Roy Jones Jr.. A fine choice. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Donovan Griggs!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Roel Kreshnik!
The judges for this bout are Valeri Chadov, Konstantin Menshow and Igor Prikhodko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Griggs moves away from the strike by Kreshnik.
An attempted straight right counter from Griggs misses the target.
Kreshnik looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Griggs moves away from the strike by Kreshnik.
Griggs seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Roel Kreshnik seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Griggs uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kreshnik.
Griggs tries to clinch but Kreshnik is having none of it.
Kreshnik swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Griggs swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Kreshnik throws a predictable looking body shot
and Griggs counters with a straight right hand.
Kreshnik tries to keep at a distance but Griggs has taken the fight into the clinch.
Griggs lands with a light punch inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Griggs takes a shot to the head.
Griggs misses with some punches.
A shot in the inside from Kreshnik.
Kreshnik lands a right hand.
Griggs swings wildly with an uppercut but Kreshnik uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Griggs misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kreshnik lands with a light punch inside.
Griggs working aggressively here.
Griggs working aggressively here.
Griggs lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Griggs swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kreshnik breaks from the clinch.
Kreshnik keeps the fight on the outside.
Kreshnik lands a lovely overhand right.
Griggs tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kreshnik swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Griggs fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kreshnik throws a hook but Griggs avoids it easily.
Kreshnik scores with a shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kreshnik jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kreshnik's jab looks to have found its range, popping Griggs under the eye.
Griggs moves to clinch but Kreshnik breaks away
and Kreshnik cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kreshnik throws a lazy right hand but Griggs sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kreshnik throws a shot from downtown. Griggs moves away and avoids it.
Griggs tries to clinch up.
Kreshnik throws a looping overhand right but Griggs ducks down to avoid it.
Griggs takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Kreshnik lands a slapping body shot.
Griggs closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kreshnik looks to land a left hand but Griggs moved out of range nicely.
It looked like Griggs wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Griggs misses the jab.
Kreshnik avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Griggs is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Griggs is looking to clinch but Kreshnik is avoiding it.
Kreshnik cracks Griggs with a right hand to the side of the head.
Kreshnik scores with a nice right hand.
Griggs 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.
Griggs fails in his attempt to clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Griggs takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Griggs slips under a jab.
Kreshnik works Griggs's body with a nice hook.
Griggs on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Griggs slips under a jab from Kreshnik.
Kreshnik keeps the fight on the outside.
Kreshnik lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
 It looks like Donovan Griggs has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Griggs tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kreshnik paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Griggs takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Griggs moves in looking to clinch but Kreshnik pushes him off.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Roel Kreshnik dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Donovan Griggs'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.
Kreshnik circles away from the clinch attempt
and Kreshnik cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Griggs looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Kreshnik has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Griggs moves away from the strike by Kreshnik.
Griggs is looking to counter punch.
Kreshnik lands a jab to Griggs's midsection.
Griggs closes the distance and pushes Kreshnik back into the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Griggs fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Griggs throws a punch but it's blocked by Kreshnik.
Kreshnik blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kreshnik blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kreshnik cracks Griggs with a nice body shot.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kreshnik.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kreshnik breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kreshnik scores with a body shot.
Griggs wants to clinch
and Kreshnik counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Griggs is looking to clinch but Kreshnik is avoiding it.
Griggs tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kreshnik swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Griggs tries to clinch but Kreshnik is having none of it.
Griggs keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A little feinted left hand from Griggs on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Griggs tries to clinch but Kreshnik is having none of it.
Griggs fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kreshnik throws a poor cross that misses
and Griggs counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Griggs tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Griggs tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kreshnik swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Griggs tries to clinch
and Kreshnik counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Griggs wants to clinch but Kreshnik slips to the side
and Kreshnik cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Griggs doesn't manage to clinch there - Kreshnik circles away.
Griggs is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Griggs wants to clinch up but Kreshnik keeps it at a distance.
Kreshnik misses with a hook. Griggs ducked under it nicely.
Griggs is looking to clinch but Kreshnik is avoiding it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kreshnik keeps the fight on the outside.
Griggs moves in looking to clinch but Kreshnik pushes him off.
Kreshnik swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Kreshnik misses with a hook
and Griggs counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Griggs walks into a jab.
Griggs misses with a body punch
and Kreshnik connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kreshnik uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Griggs has time to react.
Griggs doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Kreshnik misses with a looping right.
An attempted straight right counter from Griggs misses the target.
A slow jab from Kreshnik misses its intended target.
Kreshnik is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Griggs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Griggs defending well as Kreshnik loads up on a big left hand.
Kreshnik throws a hook but Griggs blocks it.
Kreshnik might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Griggs moves out of range as Kreshnik strikes.
Kreshnik circles away from the clinch attempt
letting Kreshnik counter with a right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Griggs 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 slow jab from Kreshnik misses its intended target.
A slow jab from Kreshnik misses its intended target.
Kreshnik lands a slapping body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Roel Kreshnik showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Donovan Griggs's cut.
That's time! Griggs's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Kreshnik throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kreshnik lands a glancing blow to the side of Griggs's head.
Griggs tries to clinch but Kreshnik moves away
and Kreshnik connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Griggs has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Griggs there as he acknowledges the shot.
Jab, jab by Kreshnik - just one landing.
Nice shot by Kreshnik.
Kreshnik keeps the fight on the outside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kreshnik swings widly with a right hand
and Griggs counters with a stiff right hand.
Kreshnik works Griggs's body with a nice hook.
Kreshnik lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Griggs walks into a straight right hand from Kreshnik.
 Griggs is rocked!
Griggs darts in trying to clinch
and Kreshnik cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Oh Griggs is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kreshnik pounces like a tiger and cracks Griggs with a vicious hook! Griggs is down but not out! Kreshnik follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Roel Kreshnik! Roel Kreshnik retains his featherweight title!
Roel Kreshnik thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Temujin Namkhai (ranked 291 p4p, 729 weight class) and Franz Ramos (ranked 40 p4p, 81 weight class). Namkhai comes into the arena with Batzorig Vaanchig - Mongolian Throat Singing blaring out of the sound system. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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Lethal high kicks
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Temujin Namkhai!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Franz Ramos!
The judges for this bout are Fedor Mirinova, Illya Tyunina and Ivan Kurochkin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ramos tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Namkhai was well out of range. Poor timing from Ramos.
A little feinted left hand from Namkhai on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Namkhai uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ramos.
Namkhai throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Ramos stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Ramos swings widly with a right hand
and Namkhai counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Ramos thinking.
Ramos misses with a lunging right hand
and Namkhai counters with a stiff right hand.
Ramos throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Namkhai.
We've been told by Namkhai's head coaches at Little Lebowski Urban Achievers Gymnasium that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Franz Ramos seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ramos throws a lazy uppercut
and Namkhai counters with a left and a right that stings Ramos.
Ramos throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Namkhai counters with a nice body shot.
Namkhai scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Namkhai with a hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Namkhai takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Ramos connects with a crisp jab.
Ramos ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Namkhai moves away.
Ramos throws a hook to the side of Namkhai's head but Namkhai sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Namkhai avoids the body shot from Ramos.
Ramos thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ramos throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Ramos looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
A big left from Ramos misses.
Namkhai darts in and clinches Ramos up against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Namkhai.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Namkhai scores with a nice hook to the head.
Ramos is trying to break the clinch but Namkhai is controlling him.
Ramos misses with the head strike.
Namkhai softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A right hand to the body from Namkhai.
Ramos looks winded!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A body shot lands from Namkhai.
Namkhai struggles to land a body shot inside as Ramos controls his hands.
Namkhai misses with a punch to the body.
Namkhai misses with a punch to the body.
Namkhai lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Ramos.
Namkhai lands a nice uppercut.
Namkhai struggles to land a body shot inside as Ramos controls his hands.
Namkhai scores with a shot to the side of Ramos's head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Namkhai.
Ramos wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Namkhai.
Namkhai tries to throw a body punch but Ramos avoids it by throwing Namkhai back against the cage.
Ramos has a couple of punches blocked by Namkhai.
Namkhai tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ramos struggles to land a body shot inside as Namkhai controls his hands.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ramos tries to throw a body punch but Namkhai avoids it by throwing Ramos back against the cage.
Namkhai softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Namkhai.
Namkhai tries to throw a body punch but Ramos avoids it by throwing Namkhai back against the cage.
Namkhai misses with a punch to the body.
Ramos prevents a body shot from Namkhai.
Nice body punch from Namkhai.
Namkhai is leaning against Ramos and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Namkhai lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ramos backwards.
Namkhai misses with a body punch.
Namkhai lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Namkhai throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Namkhai lands a body punch in the clinch.
A short left from Namkhai.
Ramos prevents a body shot from Namkhai.
Namkhai keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Ramos's efforts to push away.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Namkhai creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Ramos tries to circle away but Namkhai has him pinned against the cage.
Namkhai lands a body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Namkhai lands a left hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Namkhai works on Ramos's body with a couple of short punches.
Namkhai lands a body punch.
Still in the clinch, Namkhai scores with a nice short uppercut.
Namkhai scores with a shoulder strike.
Namkhai doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Namkhai digs a right hand underneath Ramos's ribcage. Ramos let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A right hook to the body lands for Namkhai.
Nice body punch from Namkhai.
Namkhai working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Ramos takes a shot to the head.
A short uppercut from Namkhai.
Ramos takes a shot to the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Namkhai.
Namkhai gets through Ramos's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Namkhai lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Namkhai scores with a shot to the side of Ramos's head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Namkhai lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ramos backwards.
Namkhai lands a right hand.
Namkhai lands a body punch in the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Temujin Namkhai dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.
Namkhai moves into the clinch.
Namkhai misses with a punch to the body.
Namkhai lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Namkhai misses with a body punch.
Temujin Namkhai has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Ramos can't break the clinch.
Ramos looking to slow down the pace here.
Namkhai misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ramos tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Namkhai works on Ramos's body with a couple of short punches.
A nice right hand lands inside from Namkhai.
Namkhai lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Ramos blocks a body shot from Namkhai.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Namkhai lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ramos backwards.
A left hand lands to the body for Namkhai.
Namkhai lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Ramos is breathing heavily.
Namkhai lands a hook to the side of the head.
Namkhai throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Ramoss head.
Ramos is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Namkhai breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ramos is still on wobbly legs! Can Namkhai finish him?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Namkhai steps in with a hook that catches Ramos right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Namkhai follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Ramos looks absolutely devastated.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:06 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Temujin Namkhai!
Temujin Namkhai is the new heavyweight champion!
A very excited looking Temujin Namkhai 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 lightweight MMA rules bout between Darstknasset Oystenteller (ranked 283 p4p, 691 weight class) and Luis Palhares (ranked 40 p4p, 88 weight class). Oystenteller comes to the cage accompanied by "You're Having My Baby" by Paul Anka. Palhares has chosen Right On/ Showcore as his entrance music. 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 lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 18 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Darstknasset Oystenteller!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Luis Palhares!
The judges for this bout are Dmitry Maklakov, Aleksandr Martynov and Aleksei Zolotukhin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Oystenteller takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Palhares connects with a solid leg kick.
Oystenteller throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Palhares swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Palhares tries to work over Oystenteller's front leg with a kick but Oystenteller checks it.
A bone on bone clash there as Palhares blocks the leg kick.
Oystenteller misses with the body kick
and Palhares counters with a shoot takedown. Oystenteller fights it but they end up in guard.
Oystenteller trying to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Palhares wants to pass the guard but Oystenteller is keeping the position.
Oystenteller working a defensive guard here.
Oystenteller wants to sweep here but Palhares controlling him for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Palhares passes Oystenteller's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Palhares with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Palhares trying to mount his opponent but Oystenteller defends it.
Oystenteller wants to improve his position but Palhares is controlling well.
Palhares looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Oystenteller trying to control but Palhares postures up.
Palhares controlling the action here.
Oystenteller wants to improve his position but Palhares is controlling well.
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.
Oystenteller looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Palhares not doing much here.
Oystenteller wants to improve his position but Palhares is controlling well.
Oystenteller definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Palhares is trying to control the action in half guard but Oystenteller is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Palhares missing with a left hand there. Oystenteller was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Palhares tries a head kick but it misses.
Oystenteller tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Palhares misses with a head kick.
Oystenteller slips under a jab.
Palhares throws a body punch but Oystenteller moves out of range.
Palhares throws a hook to the side of Oystenteller's head but Oystenteller sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Oystenteller fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Palhares.
Oystenteller throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Oystenteller misses with a leg kick
and Palhares counters with a nice uppercut.
Oystenteller checks a low kick from Palhares.
Palhares throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Oystenteller throws a poor cross that misses
and Palhares counters with a thumping low kick.
Palhares throws the left hand but Oystenteller avoids the punch easily.
Palhares keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Horrible takedown attempt by Oystenteller or perhaps it was just good defense by Palhares, which made it look bad.
Luis Palhares is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A solid body kick from Palhares.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Oystenteller looking to land some kicks to the body here.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Palhares! But no joy.
Oystenteller feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Palharess jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Oystenteller takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Oystenteller throws a push kick but Palhares slaps the foot to one side.
Palhares throws a series of punches but Oystenteller avoids them all with ease.
Oystenteller looks to land a body kick but Palhares moved away.
Oystenteller uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Palhares.
Oystenteller scores with a crisp jab that stopped Palhares in his tracks.
Palhares misses with an uppercut.
Oystenteller shoots in and bounces Palhares off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Palhares is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Luis Palhares dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Oystenteller throws a looping overhand right but Palhares ducks down to avoid it.
Palhares misses with the combination.
Palhares has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Oystenteller waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Palhares.
Oystenteller throws a solid leg kick but Palhares takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Oystenteller.
A combination from Palhares does no damage.
Palhares misses with a series of wild punches.
A lazy body kick from Palhares
and Oystenteller counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Oystenteller sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Palhares defending well though.
Palhares wants to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oystenteller works his foot free and advances to mount.
Palhares wants to control but Oystenteller is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Palhares holds on for dear life, controlling Oystenteller's posture momentarily.
Palhares is looking to get to half guard.
Oystenteller landing punches.
Oystenteller lands a nice shot to the head.
Palhares takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Palhares tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Palhares avoids a series of strikes thrown by Oystenteller.
Palhares wants to hold on but Oystenteller pushes him away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Palhares is in all sorts of trouble here.
Oystenteller trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Palhares is desperately trying to improve his position but Oystenteller has a good base and remains in mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Oystenteller tries to control but Palhares wriggling away.
Palhares tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Darstknasset Oystenteller overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Oystenteller scores with a couple of good head shots there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Palhares in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
A nice elbow there by Oystenteller.
Oystenteller avoids the attempt from Palhares to control.
Palhares is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Oystenteller content just to control the position here.
Palhares gets back to half guard.
Palhares gets full guard.
Palhares is trying to keep Oystenteller in close.
Palhares trying to control the position here.
Oystenteller pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Palhares is keeping the position for now.
Palhares tries to land a sweep but no joy.
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.
Oystenteller trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Palhares manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Palhares looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Palhares wants to pass the guard but Oystenteller is keeping the position.
Oystenteller working a defensive guard here.
Palhares pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Oystenteller is keeping the position for now.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Darstknasset Oystenteller 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.
Oystenteller gets a takedown into half guard.
Oystenteller looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Palhares with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Palhares wants to get back to full guard.
Palhares trying to control here.
Oystenteller is trying to control. Palhares wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Palhares is looking to control Oystenteller's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Palhares avoid being mounted?
Oystenteller is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Palhares has managed to free his arm - good work.
Oystenteller drops an elbow to the side of Palhares's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Palhares is concentrating on defense, preventing Oystenteller from advancing position.
Oystenteller is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Palhares keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Oystenteller wants to pass to mount but Palhares is defending the position.
Palhares wants to improve his position but Oystenteller is controlling well.
Oystenteller not landing any meaningful shots this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Palhares is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Palhares manages to get to full guard.
Palhares is looking for a triangle but Oystenteller pushes his legs off easily.
Oystenteller might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Palhares is on top in guard.
Palhares trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Palhares trying to move into half guard but instead Oystenteller has managed to sweep!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Palhares looking to hit a scissor sweep but Oystenteller is one step ahead there.
Palhares keeping full guard, as Oystenteller tries to pass.
Palhares is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Oystenteller throws an elbow that misses. Palhares uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Oystenteller's guard. Nice move by Palhares!
Oystenteller tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Oystenteller wants to hit a sweep here but Palhares passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Oystenteller there!
Palhares can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Oystenteller is looking to escape.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Oystenteller sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Palhares looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Palhares is continuing to stall.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Oystenteller moves into full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Darstknasset Oystenteller did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Palhares.
Palhares tries to move into range but Oystenteller moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Palhares displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Oystenteller throws out the jab.
Palhares misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Palhares slips under a jab.
Palhares feints and then cracks Oystenteller's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Oystenteller down.
Oystenteller slips a jab from Palhares.
Palhares blocks a leg kick.
Oystenteller looks to score with a jab to the body but Palhares is just out of range.
Oystenteller looking to score a takedown here. Palhares is defending well but Oystenteller drives through and ends up in Palhares's guard.
Palhares manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Oystenteller manages to get himself to full guard.
Palhares content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
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!
Palhares stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Oystenteller swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Palhares trying to control but Oystenteller is working from the bottom.
Palhares gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Oystenteller connects with a solid leg kick.
A cross from Palhares lands.
Oystenteller takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Oystenteller slips under a jab from Palhares.
Palhares fakes the leg kick and cracks Oystenteller in the body.
Palhares listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Oystenteller is rocked!
Oystenteller bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Oh Oystenteller is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Oystenteller working away.
Oystenteller seems to have got his legs back now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Oystenteller tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Palhares tries to bench press Oystenteller off him but Oystenteller keeps the position.
Oystenteller throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Palhares is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Oystenteller passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Palhares!
Palhares tries to hold on but Oystenteller postures up.
Oystenteller lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Oystenteller is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Palhares has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Palhares!
Palhares wants to pass the guard but Oystenteller is keeping the position.
Oystenteller being controlled here, momentarily.
Palhares throwing strikes but missing.
Oystenteller is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Oystenteller wants to sweep but no luck.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Palhares trying to control the position from guard on top but Oystenteller is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Palhares throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Oystenteller keeping moving, preventing Palhares from controlling successfully.
Oystenteller is looking to sweep but instead, Palhares has passed into half guard.
Palhares is taking a breather. Oystenteller says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Oystenteller wants to get back to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Luis Palhares will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Oystenteller throws a leg kick but Palhares sees it coming and moves out of range.
Good leg kick by Oystenteller.
Oystenteller throws out a leg kick but Palhares moves out of range and Oystenteller only half commits.
Palhares misses the shot to the body.
Oystenteller darts in looking for a takedown but Palhares gets double underhooks and turns Oystenteller into the cage.
Palhares wants to counter with a clinch but Oystenteller pushes him away.
Palhares lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Oystenteller avoids a wild elbow strike from Palhares.
Palhares breaks the clinch.
Palhares with a jab.
Palhares fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Luis Palhares seems to be getting the better of the standup.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oystenteller ducks right into an uppercut from Palhares.
Oystenteller bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Oystenteller half committed to a counter leg kick.
Palhares throws a sloppy head kick and Oystenteller moves out of range easily.
Palhares lands a left and a right that send Oystenteller crashing to the mat, dazed. Palhares thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice takedown defense from Palhares. No joy for Oystenteller on that attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Palhares throws out a loose jab but Oystenteller uses good head movement to avoid it.
Oystenteller feinted there with a counter leg kick.
A jab from Palhares misses.
Palhares rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Oystenteller counters with a shoot takedown. Palhares fights it but they end up in guard.
Oystenteller throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Palhares works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Palhares lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Palhares passes Oystenteller's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Oystenteller wants to get back to full guard.
Oystenteller manages to get to full guard.
Palhares controls from within his opponent's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Oystenteller throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Oystenteller looking to hit a scissor sweep but Palhares is one step ahead there.
Palhares pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Oystenteller is keeping the position for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Palhares stays in close to Oystenteller's body and controls the position.
Palhares tries to free his leg and advance position but Oystenteller is retaining full guard.
Palhares trying to control the position from guard on top but Oystenteller is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Oystenteller working a defensive guard but Palhares passes into half guard.
Oystenteller wants to control but Palhares is keeping busy.
Palhares is stalling here. Oystenteller is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Palhares seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Oystenteller has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Palhares 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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Palhares's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Oystenteller wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Palhares, who protects the arm well.
Palhares tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Oystenteller wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Palhares keeps trying to improve his position.
Palhares sneaks back into half guard.
Oystenteller not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
And that's the end of the fight!
Luis Palhares comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Palhares has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 47:48
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 48:47
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 47:48
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Luis Palhares! Luis Palhares retains his lightweight title!
Luis Palhares gave a mention to Silverguard Outfitters 🛡 in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
The defeated Darstknasset Oystenteller had this to say: 'No worries! The Athletic Commission has just announced my opponent tested positive for illegal steroids again, so this fight has been declared a No-Contest. Thank you to those of us who continue to fight clean!'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Killer Mike (ranked 844 p4p, 466 weight class) and Francesco Monroe (ranked 127 p4p, 73 weight class). Francesco Monroe will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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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 17 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Killer Mike!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Francesco Monroe!
The judges for this bout are Igor Prikhodko, Sergei Dronov and Konstantin Menshow.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Monroe works over Mike's head and body with a nice combination.
It looks like Killer Mike has been cut.
Mike looks to land a combination. Monroe sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
It looks like Francesco Monroe has been cut.
Mike with a nice cross.
Monroe takes a swing at Mike's ribcage but misses.
Mike tries to counter by clinching up but Monroe breaks away and moves out of range.
A left and a right from Monroe both land. Nice combination.
Mike throws an off balance right hand
and Monroe counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mike scores with a sloppy right hand. Monroe should have avoided that one.
Mike lands a glancing blow to the side of Monroe's head.
Mike misses with a straight left.
Monroe throws a jab when Mike was well out of range.
Mike moves to clinch but Monroe breaks away
and Monroe counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Killer Mike's cut is getting worse.
Mike ducks under a wild hook from Monroe.
Mike misses with an uppercut
and Monroe counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Mike is rocked!
Monroe cracks Mike with a left hook right on the temple and Mike goes down! He's out! Referee! Stop the fight! Monroe lands a few more punches before the dopey ref steps in - hopefully Mike is OK!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Francesco Monroe!
Francesco Monroe spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
The defeated Killer Mike had this to say: 'Next fight imma kill someone'.
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