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RSE 41: Burial PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Luka Sorenson (ranked 2987 p4p, 3880 weight class) and Puna Soriano (ranked 318 p4p, 397 weight class). Soriano has chosen Highwayman- The Highwaymen as his entrance music. 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 middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Luka Sorenson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Puna Soriano!
The judges for this bout are Konstantin Menshow, Dmitry Maklakov and Fedor Mirinova.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A head kick misses from Soriano.
Sorenson looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Sorenson walks into a straight right hand from Soriano.
Sorenson misses with an uppercut.
Soriano misses the jab.
It looked like Sorenson was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Soriano.
Sorenson lands a nice leg kick that just misses Soriano's sensitive parts.
Sorenson feints a jab promting Soriano to slip. Sorenson then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Soriano slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Nice shot lands for Soriano.
Soriano scores with a head kick. Sorenson tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Soriano swings for the body but Sorenson moves out of range.
Soriano tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Soriano on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jab from Sorenson.
Sorenson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Sorenson staying out of range there.
A big left from Soriano misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sorenson throws a body punch but Soriano moves out of range.
Sorenson catches Soriano with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
A looping hook to the body misses from Sorenson. Soriano does a little dance to reset his feet.
Soriano looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Soriano lands a really nice looking cross but Sorenson seems unphased.
Sorenson throws a leg kick but Soriano checks it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Soriano! But no joy.
An inside leg kick from Sorenson misses.
A jab from Soriano misses.
Sorenson slips a jab from Soriano.
Sorenson misses with a body shot.
The fighters circling - Sorenson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Soriano misses with a body shot.
Soriano shoots for a takedown but Sorenson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Sorenson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Soriano.
Soriano walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Luka Sorenson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Soriano looks to land a body kick but Sorenson moved away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Soriano fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Sorenson checks it well.
Soriano throws a head kick but Sorenson moves out of range.
It looked like Sorenson was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Soriano.
Sorenson takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sorenson connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Sorenson getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Left hook, right uppercut from Soriano.
Sorenson throws the left hand but Soriano avoids the punch easily.
It seemed like Soriano was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Luka Sorenson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Soriano's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Sorenson connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Soriano scrambles back to his feet.
Sorenson bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Soriano's head.
Sorenson takes a jab right on the kisser.
Sorenson scoring well with a low kick there.
Sorenson looks to score with a jab to the body but Soriano is just out of range.
Soriano throws a poor cross that misses
and Sorenson counters with a stiff right hand.
Soriano connects with a nice looking jab.
A punch combination from Sorenson misses.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Sorenson, as that shot connected.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Soriano closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Sorenson did well to prevent Soriano getting side control.
Sorenson keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Soriano stops Sorenson from getting back to his feet.
Soriano looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Soriano stops Sorenson from getting back to his feet.
Soriano throwing shots but Sorenson is blocking nicely.
Sorenson wants to get back to his feet.
Soriano moves into full mount! Sorenson won't be happy about that!
Soriano lands a big shot there that rocks Sorenson but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Sorenson is squirming around, avoiding Soriano's attempts to control the action.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee warns Sorenson that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Soriano dominating with strikes here.
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!
Soriano with good strikes from the mount here!
You get the feeling that Sorenson really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Soriano raining down shots from the mount!
Soriano punching from mount but Sorenson doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Soriano lands a big elbow.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Soriano working the ground and pound effectively.
Soriano cracks Sorenson with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
 Sorenson is rocked!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Puna Soriano dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Soriano cracks Sorenson with a left hook right on the temple and Sorenson goes down! He's out! Referee! Stop the fight! Soriano lands a few more punches before the dopey ref steps in - hopefully Sorenson is OK!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Puna Soriano!
During a confident post fight interview, Puna Soriano thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Stratton Hartford (ranked 3820 p4p, 2876 weight class) and Jean Clarkint (ranked 435 p4p, 366 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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BJJ Brown 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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Stratton Hartford!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jean Clarkint!
The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Igor Prikhodko and Illya Tyunina.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice body punch from Hartford.
Hartford tries a head kick but it misses.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Hartford lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Clarkint has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Clarkint and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
No joy there for Hartford, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Clarkint moves in looking to clinch but Hartford pushes him off.
Hartford tries to land a leg kick but Clarkint saw it coming and moves away.
Hartford swings for the body but Clarkint moves out of range.
Clarkint tries to close the distance and clinch but Hartford swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Hartford turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Clarkint takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Clarkint displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hartford throws out the jab.
Clarkint feints a counter leg kick.
Clarkint tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hartford paws at him with a jab and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hartford lands with a nice body punch.
Clarkint blocks the body kick.
Hartford swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hartford throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Clarkint blocks the body kick.
Clarkint tries to clinch but Hartford moves out of range.
Hartford throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Clarkint wants to clinch.
Hartford throws a hook but Clarkint blocks it.
Hartford tries a head kick but it misses.
Clarkint's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Hartford connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Clarkint scrambles back to his feet.
Clarkint throws a head kick that misses.
Hartford finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Hartford definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Hartford circles away from the clinch attempt.
Clarkint shoots in for a double leg but Hartford sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Hartford lands a glancing blow to the side of Clarkint's head.
Clarkint tries to clinch there but Hartford circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hartford stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Hartford throws a body punch but Clarkint moves out of range.
Clarkint looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Clarkint avoids the head kick by Hartford.
Clarkint throws a sloppy head kick and Hartford moves out of range easily.
A bone on bone clash there as Clarkint blocks the leg kick.
Clarkint sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Clarkint takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Hartford lands a nice leg kick that just misses Clarkint's sensitive parts.
Clarkint takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Clarkint is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Clarkint tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Clarkint blocks the body kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice straight punches there by Hartford. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Hartford.
Hartford just misses with a punch to the body.
Hartford throws a lazy head kick
and Clarkint counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Clarkint scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Clarkint misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hartford.
Hartford throws a front kick aimed at Clarkint's knee but Clarkint avoids it well.
Clarkint tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Hartford manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Hartford throws a jab but it's blocked by Clarkint.
Clarkint wants to counter with a clinch but Hartford pushes him away.
Hartford is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Hartford swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Clarkint.
Hartford moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Hartford lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Clarkint on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Clarkint slips under a jab.
Hartford missing with a left hand there. Clarkint was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Clarkint takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Hartford paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
 Clarkint is rocked!
Hartford knocks out Clarkint with a massive right hand! The ref tackles Hartford before he can follow up with any more strikes and that's it everyone. Hartford picks up the big W with a huge KO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Stratton Hartford!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Sepi Koli (ranked 2793 p4p, 2853 weight class) and Alfonzo Caramacho (ranked 294 p4p, 301 weight class). Alfonzo Caramacho acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Sepi Koli!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Alfonzo Caramacho!
The judges for this bout are Konstantin Menshow, Aleksandr Martynov and Viktor Lagutenko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A decent looking cross lands there for Caramacho.
Caramacho misses with the combination.
We've been told by Koli's head coaches at IMMA Gym of Elite ASS that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Caramacho smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Caramacho will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Koli wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Koli uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Koli connects with an inside leg kick.
Koli fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Koli throws a body shot but no joy.
Koli lands with a good body shot.
The fighters circle momentarily. Koli darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Koli uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Caramacho.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Caramacho 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.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Koli throws a right and a left that both miss.
Caramacho wants to clinch but Koli slips to the side
and Koli counters with a nice body shot.
Koli chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Koli lunges at Caramacho with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Caramacho's hand.
Koli shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Caramacho tries to close the distance and clinch up but Koli swats him away and circles back towards the center.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Koli stalks Caramacho and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Caramacho's face. Caramacho staggers backwards, shaken.
A big right from Koli misses.
Koli moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Caramacho takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Koli scoring well with a low kick there.
Koli throws a one two combo.
Caramacho on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Caramacho tries to clinch up.
Caramacho wants to clinch.
Koli throws a body shot but no joy.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Caramacho avoids a punch combination nicely.
Caramacho unleashes a big counter combination but Koli bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Koli dips to his left and cracks Caramacho with an uppercut!
Nice cross by Caramacho.
Koli avoids the body shot from Caramacho.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Caramacho cracks Koli with an open hand slap.
Koli uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Caramacho.
Koli works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Koli jabs at Caramacho's body.
Caramacho tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Caramacho takes a swing at Koli's ribcage but misses.
Koli throws a front kick that sends Caramacho stumbling back into the cage.
Caramacho throws a right hand that Koli ducks under and follows up with a left that Koli also avoids with ease.
Caramacho ducks right into an uppercut from Koli.
Koli lands with a cross.
Caramacho throws a hook but Koli blocks it.
Caramacho tries to clinch there but Koli circles away.
Caramacho takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Koli walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Koli wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Koli lands a glancing blow to the side of Caramacho's head.
Koli scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Caramacho is rocked!
Koli and Caramacho are patiently standing in front of each other looking for an opening. Koli throws a head kick. It's landed, knocking Caramacho into next week! Ooooh that was huge! Koli knows it - he's on the cage flexing is biceps. That's a bit weird considering he won by kick but whatever.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Sepi Koli!
A victorious Sepi Koli thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
The defeated Alfonzo Caramacho had this to say: 'Ill be back, baby! Cant wait to do It again! '.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Skye Breeze (ranked 3711 p4p, 2452 weight class) and Vino Kourov (ranked 251 p4p, 183 weight class). Kourov is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: COME ON. Vino Kourov 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 bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Skye Breeze!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Vino Kourov!
The judges for this bout are Dmitry Maklakov, Valeri Chadov and Igor Prikhodko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kourov will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Breeze misses with a looping left.
Kourov let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Nice uppercut lands for Kourov. That snapped Breeze's head back.
Kourov pushes Breeze up against the cage in a clinch.
Kourov lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Breeze or not.
Kourov softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kourov creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Kourov pushes Breeze back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kourov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Breeze's elbow.
Kourov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kourov creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Kourov lands a shoulder strike.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kourov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Breeze throws a hook to the side of Kourov's head but Kourov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Breeze walks straight into a right hand from Kourov - that's dropped him! Kourov jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Breeze from any more punishment! Breeze complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Vino Kourov!
Vino Kourov bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Silvio Van De Leide (ranked 2648 p4p, 1929 weight class) and Teddy Dalrymple (ranked 347 p4p, 264 weight class). Van De Leide kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Sandstorm - Darude. Silvio Van De Leide has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Silvio Van De Leide!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Teddy Dalrymple!
The judges for this bout are Aleksei Zolotukhin, Sergei Dronov and Vladimir Khabensky.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Van De Leide works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Dalrymple tries a head kick but it misses.
Van De Leide lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Dalrymple blocks a head kick by Van De Leide.
Van De Leide closes this distance looking for a takedown but Dalrymple circles away.
Dalrymple looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Van De Leide ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Dalrymple throws a leg kick but Van De Leide checks it.
Van De Leide takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Van De Leide uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Dalrymple has time to react.
 It looks like Teddy Dalrymple has been cut.
Van De Leide misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Dalrymple only half commits to the counter leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Van De Leide looks to land a right hand but Dalrymple moved out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Dalrymple! But no joy.
Van De Leide misses with a hook
letting Dalrymple counter with a right hand.
Van De Leide misses with a hook.
Van De Leide throws out a loose jab but Dalrymple uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dalrymple appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Van De Leide throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Dalrymple was covering up waiting for the punch and Van De Leide finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Dalrymple is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Van De Leide engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Van De Leide trying to control the position from guard on top but Dalrymple is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Dalrymple holds on and takes a little breather.
Dalrymple wants to sweep here but Van De Leide controlling him for the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dalrymple controlling Van De Leide's posture.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dalrymple looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Van De Leide trying to control the position from guard on top but Dalrymple is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Van De Leide looks to land a left hand but Dalrymple moved out of range nicely.
Dalrymple now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
A big right from Van De Leide misses.
A little jabbing left from Dalrymple on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Dalrymple walks into a jab.
Dalrymple takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Van De Leide misses with a kick to the body
and Dalrymple counters with a stiff right hand.
Van De Leide cracks Dalrymple with a right hand to the side of the head.
Van De Leide misses with a hook. Dalrymple ducked under it nicely.
Dalrymple tries a quick counter leg kick but Van De Leide is wise to it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Van De Leide shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Dalrymple pinned against the cage. Dalrymple gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Van De Leide fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Silvio Van De Leide. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Van De Leide steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dalrymple.
Dalrymple takes a kick to the side of the head.
Dalrymple will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Teddy Dalrymple is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dalrymple looks to land a left hand but Van De Leide moved out of range nicely.
Van De Leide throws a sloppy body shot
and Dalrymple counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Dalrymple.
A little jabbing left from Dalrymple on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Van De Leide fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Dalrymple looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Some wild striking there from Dalrymple.
Van De Leide misses with a hook
and Dalrymple counters with a nice right hand that sends Van De Leide toppling to the canvas! Van De Leide scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Dalrymple finish him?!
Van De Leide is rocked!
 It looks like Silvio Van De Leide has been cut.
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!
Van De Leide misses the shot to the body.
Van De Leide falls off balance throwing a combination
and Dalrymple counters with a crisp right that sends Van De Leide to the canvas! Dalrymple follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Teddy Dalrymple!
Silvio Van De Leide spoke after the fight, saying 'War should only be in the cage. Peace on Earth.'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Kazhymukan Manaitpasov (ranked 1808 p4p, 2197 weight class) and Callum McCewen (ranked 222 p4p, 267 weight class). McCewen is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Highway to Hell - AC/DC. Kazhymukan Manaitpasov has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Solid boxing
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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 4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kazhymukan Manaitpasov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Callum McCewen!
The judges for this bout are Aleksandr Martynov, Valeri Chadov and Igor Prikhodko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McCewen jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Manaitpasov swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
McCewen looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Manaitpasov drops down looking for a counter takedown but McCewen sprawls and moves away.
Manaitpasov looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
McCewen misses with an uppercut. Manaitpasov saw that one coming.
Manaitpasov feints and as McCewen raises his hands in defense, Manaitpasov changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Manaitpasov is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Manaitpasov missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Manaitpasov slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Manaitpasov slips nicely into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McCewen is trying to stand.
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.
Manaitpasov is working for a submission of some sort.
McCewen is trying to stand back up but Manaitpasov is controlling him
Manaitpasov is looking for a kimura but McCewen is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Manaitpasov to get the leverage.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if McCewen can do anything to dispel that myth.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Manaitpasov takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
McCewen is defending against the submission attempts here by Manaitpasov.
Manaitpasov is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Manaitpasov is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. McCewen doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Manaitpasov.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Manaitpasov trying to mount his opponent but McCewen defends it.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
McCewen is trying to stand.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
McCewen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Manaitpasov.
Callum McCewen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
McCewen throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
McCewen scores with a nice right hand.
Manaitpasov swats away the attempt to clinch by McCewen.
McCewen lands a front kick.
McCewen jabs Manaitpasov to the body, keeping him at a distance.
McCewen throws a leg kick that is checked
and Manaitpasov counters with a nice double leg into guard.
McCewen wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Manaitpasov manages to pass to side control.
McCewen tries to kick Manaitpasov off but Manaitpasov keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Kazhymukan Manaitpasov will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
McCewen lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Manaitpasov backs up against the cage.
Callum McCewen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Manaitpasov closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. McCewen did well to prevent Manaitpasov getting side control.
Manaitpasov thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Manaitpasov content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Manaitpasov seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down McCewen for as long as he can get away with.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McCewen is trying to maintain the position but Manaitpasov is very close to passing his half guard.
Manaitpasov prevents McCewen from standing back up.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Manaitpasov seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
McCewen wants to get back to full guard.
Manaitpasov is trying to control the action in half guard but McCewen is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Manaitpasov looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
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.
McCewen throws a combination that misses
and Manaitpasov counters with a takedown into side control.
Manaitpasov is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, McCewen has escaped the position, nice work there.
Manaitpasov throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Manaitpasov is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. McCewen knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
McCewen is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Manaitpasov has just dragged him back down to the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Manaitpasov working the ground and pound from side control.
Manaitpasov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that McCewen can do to turn this around?
Manaitpasov is trying to get an arm triangle but McCewen is defending well.
McCewen really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Manaitpasov. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Manaitpasov goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, McCewen rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Manaitpasov's guard! Nice work there by McCewen!
Manaitpasov is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McCewen stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Manaitpasov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Manaitpasov keeping moving, preventing McCewen from controlling successfully.
McCewen must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Manaitpasov seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
McCewen trying to control but Manaitpasov is working from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kazhymukan Manaitpasov dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Manaitpasov takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
McCewen dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Manaitpasov. That did some damage!
Manaitpasov's hands are dropping dangerously low here and McCewen connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Manaitpasov scrambles back to his feet.
McCewen wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
McCewen keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Manaitpasov takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
McCewen scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
McCewen wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
McCewen thumps Manaitpasov with a low kick.
McCewen has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Manaitpasov is landing a low percentage of strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Manaitpasov looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
The fighters circling - McCewen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
McCewen rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Manaitpasov moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by McCewen.
McCewen dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
McCewen is looking to clinch.
Manaitpasov appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Manaitpasov with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling McCewen to score with a decent uppercut.
Callum McCewen seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Manaitpasov walks into a jab.
McCewen throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
McCewen throws a body kick that misses.
A counter left hand to the body from Manaitpasov misses its target.
Manaitpasov throws an overhand right that lands on McCewen's shoulder, as McCewen tries to avoid the shot.
McCewen moves into range and connects with a jab.
A punch lands to the side of Manaitpasov 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Manaitpasov slips a jab and a cross from McCewen.
McCewen misses with a leg kick
and Manaitpasov counters with a single leg into guard. McCewen didn't expect that.
Callum McCewen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Manaitpasov tries to free his leg and advance position but McCewen is retaining full guard.
Manaitpasov postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! McCewen is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Manaitpasov, into his guard.
Manaitpasov controlling the position.
Manaitpasov looking for a sweep. Not yet Manaitpasov, not yet.
Manaitpasov manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. McCewen manages to get himself to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McCewen keeping full guard, as Manaitpasov tries to pass.
Manaitpasov throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as McCewen works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Manaitpasov slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Manaitpasov goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, McCewen rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Manaitpasov's guard! Nice work there by McCewen!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McCewen throws a big elbow that misses.
Manaitpasov looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Manaitpasov keeping full guard, as McCewen tries to pass.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Manaitpasov is on top in guard.
Manaitpasov sitting in guard, not really doing much.
And that's the end of the fight!
Callum McCewen comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Manaitpasov 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 Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 29:28
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 29:28
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kazhymukan Manaitpasov!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Brock Lesnar (ranked 1828 p4p, 2951 weight class) and Klas Jonsson (ranked 201 p4p, 317 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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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 7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Brock Lesnar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Klas Jonsson!
The judges for this bout are Valeri Chadov, Igor Prikhodko and Aleksei Zolotukhin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A cross from Lesnar lands.
Klas Jonsson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lesnar tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Lesnar throws a hook but Jonsson avoids it easily.
Lesnar swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Jonsson.
Jonsson tries to work over Lesnar's front leg with a kick but Lesnar checks it.
Lesnar lands with an uppercut that bounces Jonsson off the cage and back into range.
Lesnar slips under a jab from Jonsson.
Lesnar half committed to a counter leg kick.
Lesnar tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jonsson throws a nice inside leg kick.
A combination from Lesnar does no damage.
Jonsson blocks a leg kick.
Jonsson misses with a hook
and Lesnar counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lesnar throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Jonsson stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Jonsson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jonsson turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Lesnar lands with a right hand.
Jonsson is rocked!
Are you kidding me?! Lesnar ducked down and unloaded an uppercut from hell that sent Jonsson clean off his feet! Someone make me a GIF - that's knockout of the night for sure!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Brock Lesnar!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between WatchingFrom TheNoseBleeds (ranked 1752 p4p, 2036 weight class) and Maskar Flugamine (ranked 203 p4p, 230 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 middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, WatchingFrom TheNoseBleeds!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Maskar Flugamine!
The judges for this bout are Valeri Chadov, Vladimir Khabensky and Konstantin Menshow.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Flugamine manages to get an easy takedown there - catching TheNoseBleeds on his heels. He'll look to pass TheNoseBleeds's guard now, I'm sure.
TheNoseBleeds definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Flugamine postures up and lands a big shot to TheNoseBleeds's brow.
Flugamine with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Flugamine in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Flugamine chips away with some ground and pound.
Flugamine controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
TheNoseBleeds is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Flugamine defends well.
Flugamine with a flurry of punches that miss.
TheNoseBleeds keeping moving, preventing Flugamine from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Flugamine throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as TheNoseBleeds works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Flugamine is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Flugamine lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
TheNoseBleeds escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Flugamine gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Flugamine is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Flugamine with a nice head shot there.
Flugamine trying to control but TheNoseBleeds is working from the bottom.
TheNoseBleeds has his foot on Flugamine's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Flugamine works his way back into a safe position though.
Flugamine with a nice head shot there.
Flugamine wants to control from the top but TheNoseBleeds keeps moving.
Flugamine lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Flugamine postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
TheNoseBleeds is rocked!
Flugamine scoring with punches to the head and body.
Oh TheNoseBleeds is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Flugamine postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! TheNoseBleeds covers up, he's hurt! Flugamine keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from Flugamine and the ref steps in to end the fight! Flugamine can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Maskar Flugamine!
During a confident post fight interview, Maskar Flugamine 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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Simo Hayha (ranked 1252 p4p, 735 weight class) and Doric Dienekes (ranked 144 p4p, 87 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Simo Hayha!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Doric Dienekes!
The judges for this bout are Igor Prikhodko, Valeri Chadov and Illya Tyunina.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hayha misses with a body shot.
Dienekes drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Hayha defends it well.
Nice straight punches there by Hayha. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Hayha.
Hayha lunges at Dienekes with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Dienekes's hand.
Hayha connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Dienekes momentarily.
Dienekes ducks under a wild hook from Hayha.
Hayha paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Hayha misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dienekes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hayha misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dienekes.
Hayha misses with a few strikes there.
Dienekes tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Hayha lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Dienekes circles away quickly and effectively.
Dienekes with the counter takedown but Hayha avoids it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dienekes moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Hayha misses with the combination.
Dienekes tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Hayha has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Hayha misses with a straight right.
Dienekes with the counter takedown but Hayha avoids it easily.
Hayha misses with an uppercut
and Dienekes counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Dienekes sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Hayha defending well though.
Dienekes seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Hayha is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Doric Dienekes!
Doric Dienekes is the new middleweight champion!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ardahan Battuga (ranked 193 p4p, 529 weight class) and Azad Bekzod (ranked 27 p4p, 75 weight class). Bekzod has chosen "Weird" Al Yankovic - Amish Paradise as his entrance music. 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 welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ardahan Battuga!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Azad Bekzod!
The judges for this bout are Aleksei Zolotukhin, Konstantin Menshow and Illya Tyunina.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Battuga scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Battuga throws out a loose jab but Bekzod uses good head movement to avoid it.
Battuga throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bekzod sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bekzod pushes Battuga up against the cage in a clinch.
Battuga misses with some punches.
Bekzod lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Bekzod lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Battuga.
Battuga struggles to land a body shot inside as Bekzod controls his hands.
Battuga misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bekzod softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Bekzod working aggressively here.
Battuga throws a punch but it's blocked by Bekzod.
A short body shot lands from Bekzod as the two fighters clinch.
Bekzod tries to work over Battuga's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bekzod blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bekzod misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bekzod blocks a body shot from Battuga.
A nice left hand lands by Bekzod.
Battuga lands a nice uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bekzod working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Battuga tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bekzod lands a hook that snaps the head of Battuga backwards.
Battuga misses with a body punch.
Bekzod misses with some punches.
Bekzod misses with a punch to the body.
Bekzod misses with a punch to the body.
Bekzod tries to throw a body punch but Battuga avoids it by throwing Bekzod back against the cage.
Bekzod lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Battuga.
Bekzod swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Battuga softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Bekzod lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Battuga.
Battuga is breathing heavily.
Bekzod misses with a hook to the ribs.
Battuga struggles to land a body shot inside as Bekzod controls his hands.
Bekzod looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Bekzod blocks an uppercut.
Bekzod throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Bekzod lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Battuga backwards.
Battuga working aggressively here.
Bekzod doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Bekzod.
Battuga blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bekzod blocking some punches.
Bekzod doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bekzod misses with a punch on the inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bekzod lands a left hand that snaps the head of Battuga backwards.
Bekzod takes a shot to the head.
Battuga swings wildly with an uppercut but Bekzod uses good head movement to avoid it.
A shot in the inside from Battuga.
A shot in the inside from Battuga.
Bekzod lands a body punch.
A right hand to the body from Bekzod.
Bekzod doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bekzod lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Bekzod.
Bekzod prevents a body shot from Battuga.
A body shot lands from Bekzod.
Bekzod lands a right hand.
A short left from Bekzod.
Battuga can't find room to land a body shot as Bekzod controls the action.
Still in the clinch, Bekzod scores with a nice short uppercut.
Bekzod scores with a shot to the side of Battuga's head.
Bekzod misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bekzod lands a right hand that snaps the head of Battuga backwards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bekzod cracks Battuga with a nice body shot.
Bekzod pushes Battuga back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Bekzod misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bekzod tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Battuga has a couple of punches blocked by Bekzod.
A short right from Bekzod.
Bekzod lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Battuga.
Bekzod lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Battuga backwards.
Bekzod is leaning against Battuga and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Bekzod lands a body shot in the clinch.
Battuga being controlled against the cage.
Bekzod lands a shoulder strike.
Battuga prevents a body shot from Bekzod.
Battuga swings wildly with an uppercut but Bekzod uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bekzod misses with a hook to the ribs.
Battuga is looking to control Bekzod's arms but Bekzod gets an underhook and turns him. Now Battuga has his back to the cage.
Bekzod can't find room to land a body shot as Battuga controls the action.
Bekzod lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Battuga misses with a punch to the body.
Bekzod throws a head punch that misses.
Bekzod lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Battuga or not.
Battuga prevents a body shot from Bekzod.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Battuga misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bekzod tries a body shot but Battuga blocks it.
Battuga can't find room to land a body shot as Bekzod controls the action.
Battuga misses with a hook to the ribs.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Bekzod.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Bekzod makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Bekzod lands a right hand that snaps the head of Battuga backwards.
Bekzod doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bekzod goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bekzod tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bekzod lands a nice uppercut.
A short right from Bekzod.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Battuga throws a punch but it's blocked by Bekzod.
Bekzod is leaning against Battuga and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Battuga working aggressively here.
Bekzod prevents a body shot from Battuga.
Bekzod works on Battuga's body with a couple of short punches.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Azad Bekzod dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Battuga takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Bekzod has closed the distance and engaged Battuga in a clinch.
Bekzod has a couple of punches blocked by Battuga.
Bekzod lands with a short shot to the head.
Battuga tries to work over Bekzod's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bekzod's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bekzod has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bekzod keeps the fight on the outside.
Bekzod scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Battuga loads up on a big right hand but Bekzod slips the punch.
Bekzod 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.
Bekzod misses with a body shot.
Battuga closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Bekzod lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Battuga at a distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Bekzod.
Bekzod is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Battuga.
Azad Bekzod seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bekzod throws the left hand but Battuga avoids the punch easily.
Bekzod sends Battuga crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Bekzod is motioning to the referee to let Battuga up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Battuga is rocked!
We've been told by Battuga's head coaches at GWad's Playpen that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Bekzod digs a good hook to Battuga's body.
Oh Battuga is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Bekzod gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Battuga seems to have got his legs back now.
Battuga bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Battuga throwing a counter right hand but Bekzod manages to avoid it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bekzod lands with a good body shot.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Bekzod moves into the clinch successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bekzod lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Battuga backwards.
A bit of stalling here from Battuga.
Battuga prevents a body shot from Bekzod.
Battuga misses with some punches.
Bekzod throws a punch but it's blocked by Battuga.
Bekzod working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Battuga swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Battuga tries a body shot but Bekzod blocks it.
Bekzod lands with a short shot to the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Bekzod.
Bekzod throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Bekzod lands a nice uppercut.
A right hook to the body lands for Bekzod.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Bekzod.
Battuga takes a shot to the head.
A nice left hand lands by Bekzod.
A right handed body shot lands from Bekzod.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Bekzod.
Bekzod lands a left hand that snaps the head of Battuga backwards.
A nice right hand lands inside from Bekzod.
Bekzod lands a body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bekzod escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Battuga avoids the body shot from Bekzod.
Bekzod moves into the clinch successfully.
Bekzod scores with a hook to the body.
Bekzod softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Bekzod doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bekzod scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Battuga prevents a body shot from Bekzod.
Bekzod misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bekzod works on Battuga's body with a couple of short punches.
A short right from Bekzod.
Bekzod misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bekzod lands with a left to the head.
Bekzod softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Bekzod breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Battuga misses with a right hand
and Bekzod counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Battuga thinking.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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!
Bekzod scores with the left hand. Battuga knows he should have avoided that one.
Bekzod has taken the fight to the clinch.
Nice body punch from Bekzod.
Battuga working aggressively here.
Bekzod throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
The referee is keeping an eye on Bekzod - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Bekzod lands a body punch in the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Bekzod.
Bekzod lands a right hand.
A right hook to the body lands for Bekzod.
A nice right hand lands inside from Bekzod.
Bekzod cracks Battuga with a nice body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bekzod softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A short right from Bekzod on the inside.
Bekzod scores with a shoulder strike.
A short body shot lands from Bekzod as the two fighters clinch.
Bekzod misses with a punch to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Azad Bekzod showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Battuga drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Battuga misses with a left hand
and Bekzod counters with a stiff right hand.
Bekzod works the jab nicely.
Bekzod tries to clinch up but Battuga circles away and keeps his distance.
Bekzod sees an opening and throws a straight punch right through Battuga's defenses. It connects perfectly with Battuga's jaw and knocks him out cold! Wow - that's a contender for knockout of the year - absolutely brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Azad Bekzod!
Azad Bekzod decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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