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RSE 31.5: Fire In The Sky PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Pepe Lopez (ranked 3269 p4p, 3770 weight class) and Frans Kronstedth (ranked 352 p4p, 379 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Very quick |
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Excellent boxer
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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 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Pepe Lopez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Frans Kronstedth!
The judges for this bout are Illya Tyunina, Viktor Lagutenko and Aleksei Zolotukhin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lopez misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kronstedth.
Lopez wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Kronstedth misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kronstedth swinging wildly here.
Lopez misses with a hook.
Lopez avoids a punch combination nicely.
Nice defenses there by Lopez.
Kronstedth throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Kronstedth connects with a body shot that sends Lopez's belly button to the back.
Kronstedth has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Lopez looks to throw the jab but Kronstedth is out of range.
Kronstedth scores with a jab to the head.
Kronstedth throws a series of punches but Lopez avoids them all with ease.
Lopez throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Lopez seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Lopez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kronstedth was well out of range. Poor timing from Lopez.
Lopez throws a shot from downtown. Kronstedth moves away and avoids it.
Kronstedth looks to score with a jab to the body but Lopez is just out of range.
Frans Kronstedth seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A combination from Kronstedth does no damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kronstedth misses with a looping left.
Lopez throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kronstedth works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lopez. Kronstedth does a little dance to reset his feet.
It seemed like Kronstedth was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Kronstedth throws a right and a left that Lopez avoids nicely.
Lopez throws a shot to the body.
Lopez misses with a looping right.
Lopez bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Lopez displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kronstedth throws out the jab.
Kronstedth throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kronstedth throws a hook but Lopez blocks it.
A slow jab from Lopez misses its intended target.
Kronstedth with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Lopez lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Lopez throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A jab from Kronstedth misses.
Lopez is looking to counter punch.
Lopez lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
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!
Lopez swings for the body but Kronstedth moves out of range.
Kronstedth throws a hook but Lopez avoids it easily.
Lopez swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lopez showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kronstedth.
Lopez throws a body shot but no joy.
Lopez getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Lopez throws a lazy uppercut
and Kronstedth counters with a right hand to the body.
Kronstedth looks to score with a jab to the body but Lopez is just out of range.
Lopez takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Kronstedth throws a right hand that Lopez ducks under and follows up with a left that Lopez also avoids with ease.
Kronstedth throws a combination. Lopez tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Kronstedth thows a leg kick but Lopez checks it
and Lopez counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Kronstedth throws a one two combo.
Lopez lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Kronstedth at a distance.
Kronstedth throws an overhand right that lands on Lopez's shoulder, as Lopez tries to avoid the shot.
Lopez throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lopez misses with a wild body shot.
Kronstedth pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Lopez slips under a jab from Kronstedth.
Kronstedth is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Kronstedth walks into a jab.
Kronstedth throws a leg kick but Lopez checks it.
Lopez staying out of range there.
Lopez throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kronstedth throws an off balance right hand
and Lopez counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Kronstedth fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Kronstedth throws a shot from downtown. Lopez moves away and avoids it.
Kronstedth throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Lopez counters with a nice uppercut.
Kronstedth throws out a loose jab but Lopez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kronstedth throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Lopez fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Kronstedth has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Kronstedth swings widly with a right hand
and Lopez counters with a nice body shot.
Kronstedth throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kronstedth's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Lopez connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Kronstedth scrambles back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kronstedth throws out a loose jab but Lopez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kronstedth lands a nice looking body shot.
Lopez throws a hook but Kronstedth avoids it easily.
Lopez is looking to wear down Kronstedth with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Lopez throws out a powerful jab.
Lopez misses with a hook. Kronstedth ducked under it nicely.
Lopez throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Lopez lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Kronstedth scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Kronstedth throws an off balance right hand
enabling Lopez to counter with a crisp jab.
Kronstedth swings for the body but Lopez moves out of range.
Lopez moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Kronstedth misses with a hook. Lopez ducked under it nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kronstedth uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lopez.
Kronstedth uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lopez.
Kronstedth swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Lopez pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Frans Kronstedth will probably get the nod.
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.
A big right from Lopez misses.
Kronstedth looks to land a left hand but Lopez moved out of range nicely.
Lopez gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Lopez throws a hook but Kronstedth avoids it easily.
Lopez misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Lopez moves forwards but Kronstedth connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Nice jab there from Lopez.
Lopez works Kronstedth's body with a nice hook.
Kronstedth throws a left and a right that both miss
and Lopez counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Kronstedth throws a combination that misses
and Lopez counters with a straight right hand.
Lopez has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Lopez throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kronstedth motions for Lopez to come forward. Kronstedth throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kronstedth throws a predictable looking body shot
and Lopez counters with a nice uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lopez defending well as Kronstedth loads up on a big left hand.
Lopez is looking to counter punch.
Kronstedth fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lopez manages to avoid it.
Lopez was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Kronstedth scores with a hook.
Lopez shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kronstedth swings widly with a right hand
enabling Lopez to counter with a crisp jab.
Kronstedth connects with a body shot.
Lopez slips a jab from Kronstedth.
No joy there for Kronstedth, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Lopez throwing a counter right hand but Kronstedth manages to avoid it.
Lopez fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Kronstedth.
Kronstedth misses with a hook. Lopez ducked under it nicely.
Kronstedth throws a sloppy body shot
and Lopez cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kronstedth on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Kronstedth swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Lopez looks to score with a jab to the body but Kronstedth is just out of range.
Kronstedth misses with a wild combination.
Lopez works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Lopez cracks a nice hook into Kronstedth's ribs.
Pepe Lopez is winning the standup battle so far.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kronstedth takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kronstedth thuds his right hand into Lopez's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Lopez pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kronstedth avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kronstedth looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Kronstedth staying out of range there.
Kronstedth throws a series of punches but Lopez avoids them all with ease.
Lopez was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Lopez, as that shot connected.
A left lands for Lopez.
Lopez avoids a punch combination nicely.
A swing and a miss from Kronstedth.
Lopez appears to be looking for a big counter.
Kronstedth lands a jab-cross combination.
Kronstedth loads up on a big right hand but Lopez slips the punch.
Kronstedth avoids the body shot from Lopez.
Kronstedth looks to score with a jab to the body but Lopez is just out of range.
Lopez misses with an uppercut. Kronstedth saw that one coming.
Kronstedth is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
A big right from Kronstedth misses.
Lopez's jab looks to have found its range, popping Kronstedth under the eye.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kronstedth moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
A slow jab from Kronstedth misses its intended target.
Kronstedth misses with a body shot.
Kronstedth loads up on a big right hand but Lopez slips the punch.
It looked like Lopez was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Lopez misses the shot to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Kronstedth misses the target.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Lopez ducks right into an uppercut from Kronstedth.
Lopez ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kronstedth moves away.
Kronstedth throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Kronstedth misses with a left hand
enabling Lopez to counter with a crisp jab.
Kronstedth walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
A right-left combo lands from Kronstedth.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lopez scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Kronstedth throws a shot from downtown. Lopez moves away and avoids it.
Lopez scores with a jab to the body.
Lopez scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Kronstedth has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lopez scores with a nice head shot.
Lopez looks to land a combination but Kronstedth avoids it well.
Lopez just misses with a punch to the body.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kronstedth! But no joy.
Lopez is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Kronstedth blocks a jab.
Frans Kronstedth is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Lopez throws a sloppy body shot
and Kronstedth counters with a stiff right hand.
Lopez connects with a right hand. Kronstedth shakes it off.
Kronstedth swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lopez ducks under a wild hook from Kronstedth.
Lopez lands a jab to the nose.
Lopez wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Kronstedth moves out of range as Lopez strikes.
Lopez walks into a jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kronstedth misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lopez.
Lopez is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Nice shot by Kronstedth.
Kronstedth throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kronstedth throws a lazy right hand but Lopez sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Pepe Lopez will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Kronstedth lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Kronstedth takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Lopez dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kronstedth misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lopez.
Lopez scores with a nice right hand.
Kronstedth walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Lopez throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kronstedth misses with a wild combination.
It looked like Lopez was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Kronstedth.
Kronstedth lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Lopez circles away quickly and effectively.
Lopez avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Lopez pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Lopez slips a jab and a cross from Kronstedth.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kronstedth misses with a jab, cross combination.
Lopez throws a lazy right hand but Kronstedth sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Lopez lands with a hook. Kronstedth tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Kronstedth throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kronstedth misses the jab.
Kronstedth throws a right and a left that Lopez avoids nicely.
Kronstedth fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Kronstedth takes one to the chin there.
Kronstedth moves away from the strike by Lopez.
The crowd cheers as Lopez lands an impressive looking overhand right. Kronstedth doesn't seem phased though.
Kronstedth looks to score with a jab to the body but Lopez is just out of range.
Kronstedth misses with a series of wild punches.
Lopez pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Lopez throws a nice inside leg kick.
Kronstedth fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kronstedth misses with a wild combination.
Lopez swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lopez lands with an uppercut that bounces Kronstedth off the cage and back into range.
Decent striking displayed by Kronstedth there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kronstedth tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lopez was well out of range. Poor timing from Kronstedth.
Kronstedth misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lopez.
Lopez staying out of range there.
Kronstedth misses with a body shot.
Kronstedth ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lopez moves away.
Kronstedth throws a shot from downtown. Lopez moves away and avoids it.
Lopez slips under a jab from Kronstedth.
Lopez moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Kronstedth walks into a straight right hand from Lopez.
Kronstedth misses with a lunging right hand
and Kronstedth takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kronstedth fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Lopez looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Kronstedth throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lopez sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kronstedth throws a hook to the side of Lopez's head but Lopez sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Lopez appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Kronstedth throws the left hand but Lopez avoids the punch easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kronstedth misses with a body shot.
Kronstedth takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Lopez scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Kronstedth steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lopez.
Lopez lands a body shot.
Lopez scores with a jab. Kronstedth acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Lopez misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kronstedth.
Kronstedth throws a jab when Lopez was well out of range.
Lopez lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Lopez avoids the body shot from Kronstedth.
Kronstedth uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Lopez has time to react.
Kronstedth lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Lopez at a distance.
Kronstedth takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Kronstedth keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lopez.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kronstedth takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Lopez misses with a hook.
Kronstedth is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lopez slips under a jab.
Kronstedth lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Lopez backs up against the cage.
A jab from Kronstedth misses.
Lopez is looking to counter punch.
Kronstedth lands a right hook to the body.
A big right from Kronstedth misses.
Kronstedth takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Lopez slips under a jab from Kronstedth.
Lopez getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Lopez fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Kronstedth looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Lopez digs a good hook to Kronstedth's body.
Kronstedth looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
It looked like Lopez wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Kronstedth takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kronstedth fails to land with a series of punches.
Kronstedth lands a nice looking body shot.
Lopez cracks Kronstedth with an open hand slap.
Lopez misses the jab.
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 Pepe Lopez.
Well Lopez has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 29:28
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 29:29
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Pepe Lopez!
Pepe Lopez 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Stan Friday (ranked 2688 p4p, 2453 weight class) and Sweet Tea Bloominshine (ranked 303 p4p, 280 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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 Montreal, Stan Friday!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Sweet Tea Bloominshine!
The judges for this bout are Ivan Kurochkin, Aleksei Zolotukhin and Vladimir Khabensky.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bloominshine misses with a series of wild punches.
Bloominshine lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Bloominshine.
Bloominshine thows a leg kick but Friday checks it
and Friday counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Friday.
Bloominshine is trying to force a seperation but Friday has the dominant position.
Bloominshine can't break the clinch.
Friday with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Friday with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Bloominshine working hard to break the clinch.
A knee to the head by Friday.
Friday throws a knee to the head but misses.
Bloominshine is trying to break the clinch but Friday has him pressed against the cage.
Friday tries to land a knee to the head but Bloominshine blocks with his arms.
Friday lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Friday misses with a knee strike.
Friday tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Friday throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Bloominshine blocks it with crossed arms.
Bloominshine wants to break the clinch but can't.
Friday scores a nice knee to the body.
Friday misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Bloominshine.
Bloominshine is trying to force a seperation but Friday has the dominant position.
Friday tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Friday lands a knee to the head.
Friday lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Friday with a knee to the head.
Friday lands a nice knee to the body.
Bloominshine is trying to break the clinch but Friday is controlling him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Friday lands a good knee to the midsection. Bloominshine won't want to take too many of those.
Friday landing knees to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Friday with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Friday with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Bloominshine wants to break free but Friday has control.
Friday with a knee to the head.
 Bloominshine is rocked!
Come on Friday - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Knees in the clinch landing for Friday.
Bloominshine looks winded!
Come on Friday - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Friday connects with a knee to the head.
Bloominshine is still on wobbly legs! Can Friday finish him?
The referee is keeping an eye on Friday - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Friday with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Friday is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Friday lands a knee to the head.
Bloominshine takes a knee to the side of the body.
Friday has the Thai clinch. He lands a big knee to the head that stumbles Bloominshine - he's in trouble! Another big knee to the head from Friday, and another! Bloominshine is out on his feet - the ref jumps in to save him and ends the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knees). Stan Friday!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bruce Banner (ranked 2812 p4p, 2825 weight class) and Animo Anito (ranked 305 p4p, 308 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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BJJ Brown Belt
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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 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bruce Banner!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Animo Anito!
The judges for this bout are Aleksandr Martynov, Valeri Chadov and Vladimir Khabensky.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Anito is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Anito walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Banner checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Anito throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A punch combination from Banner misses.
Anito displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Banner throws out the jab.
Good shot there by Banner.
A telegraphed right hand from Anito misses the target.
Anito scores with a jab to the body.
Anito has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Banner finds it's way round the side to connect with Anito's head.
Banner throws a poor cross that misses
and Banner takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Banner thows a left - swing and a miss!
Banner lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Anito circles away quickly and effectively.
Banner misses the jab.
Anito bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A left lands for Anito.
Banner moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Anito misses with a hook.
A looping hook to the body misses from Banner. Anito does a little dance to reset his feet.
Banner throws out a loose jab but Anito uses good head movement to avoid it.
Banner uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Anito.
Anito lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Sloppy strikes from Anito. Those never looked like landing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Banner throws a jab but it's blocked by Anito.
Anito rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Banner moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Anito has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Banner missing with a left hand there. Anito was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Anito uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Banner.
Anito misses with a series of wild punches.
Anito tries a head kick but it misses.
Anito slips a jab and a cross from Banner.
Banner slips a jab from Anito.
Bruce Banner seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Banner waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Anito.
Banner showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Anito.
Banner swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Anito throws a sloppy head kick and Banner moves out of range easily.
Banner was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Banner misses with a jab, cross combination.
Anito throws a head kick but Banner moves out of range.
Banner lands a nice leg kick that just misses Anito's sensitive parts.
Anito misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Banner throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Banner with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Anito to score with a decent uppercut.
Banner slips a jab from Anito.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Anito ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Banner missing with a left hand there. Anito was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A little jabbing left from Anito on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Anito moves out of range of the strikes.
Anito raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Anito avoids a punch combination nicely.
Banner misses with a hook.
Anito avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Anito now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Banner keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Anito.
Banner ducks under a wild hook from Anito.
Banner throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Anito is looking for the big counter here.
Banner throws a looping overhand right but Anito ducks down to avoid it.
Banner jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Anito throws the left hand but Banner avoids the punch easily.
No joy there for Banner, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Banner connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Anito jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Anito takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Banner fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Anito lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Anito throws a head kick but Banner moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Banner slips a jab from Anito.
Some wild striking there from Anito.
Banner is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Banner chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Anito moves away from the strike by Banner.
Anito takes one to the side of the head.
Anito scores with a three punch combo!
Anito fails to land with a series of punches.
Anito throws a head kick that misses.
Anito shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Anito throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Banner rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Anito moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Nice defenses there by Anito.
Anito moves out of range as Banner strikes.
Anito has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Banner.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Banner takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Banner defending well as Anito loads up on a big left hand.
Banner looks to throw the jab but Anito is out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Anito pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Banner thows a left - swing and a miss!
Despite the aggression on Anito's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Banner pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Banner throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Banner keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
The fighters circling - Banner throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Anito uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Banner has time to react.
Anito uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Banner.
Anito swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Sloppy strikes from Anito. Those never looked like landing.
Banner is looking to counter punch.
A big right from Anito misses.
The fighters circling - Banner throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Anito dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Anito misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A left and a right from Banner both land. Nice combination.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Banner misses with the combination.
A countering left hand to the body from Anito misses.
Banner chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Anito can pounce on him.
Anito misses with a wild body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Animo Anito will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Banner pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Anito misses with a wild combination.
Banner showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Anito.
Anito misses with a few strikes there.
A jab from Banner finds it's way through Anito's defenses.
Anito on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Left hook, right uppercut from Anito.
Banner slips under a jab from Anito.
Banner throws a looping overhand right but Anito ducks down to avoid it.
Banner takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Animo Anito is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Anito throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Anito avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Banner throws a hook but Anito avoids it easily.
A little jabbing left from Anito on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Banner misses the jab.
Anito is looking for the big counter here.
A combination from Anito does no damage.
Nice body punch from Banner.
Anito just misses with a punch to the body.
Banner rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Anito counters with a nice uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Banner throws a quick inside leg kick.
Anito buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Banner takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Anito takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Anito takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Anito throws a nice looking combination but Banner bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Anito is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Banner.
Banner takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Animo Anito seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Banner slips under a jab.
Banner buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Anito keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Anito ducks under a wild hook from Banner.
Banner is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Anito.
Banner jabs at Anito's body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Anito pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Anito scores with a nice head shot.
Banner throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A right-left combo lands from Banner.
Banner pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Anito looks like he wants to counter punch here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anito cracks Banner with a right hand to the side of the head.
Anito throws a head kick that misses.
A head kick misses from Anito.
Anito cracks Banner with a right hand to the side of the head.
Anito swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Banner avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Banner misses with a hook. Anito ducked under it nicely.
An inside leg kick from Anito misses.
Anito throws a jab when Banner was well out of range.
Anito walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Banner lands with a thumping leg kick.
Banner keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Anito takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Anito throws a series of punches but Banner moves out of range.
Anito staying out of range there.
A big right from Banner misses.
Anito throws a big counter head kick but Banner avoids it with no problem.
Banner scores with a hook to the body. Anito takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A big right from Anito misses.
Anito lands a leg kick that knocks Banner off balance momentarily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big left from Anito misses.
A little feinted left hand from Banner on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Banner avoids the head kick by Anito.
Anito misses with a two punch combination.
Banner feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Banner throws a leg kick which misses Anito's front leg but catches the back leg as Anito tries to avoid it.
Banner throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Banner takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Banner slips a jab from Anito.
Anito throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Banner ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Anito is breathing heavily.
A slow jab from Banner misses its intended target.
Banner missing with a left hand there. Anito was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Anito walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Anito swings away with a leg kick that misses.
A right-left combo lands from Banner.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Anito slips a straight right by Banner.
Banner moves away from the strike by Anito.
Banner throws an overhand right that lands on Anito's shoulder, as Anito tries to avoid the shot.
Anito misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Banner waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Anito.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Banner throws a one two combo.
The fighters circling - Banner throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Anito throws a series of punches but Banner avoids them all with ease.
An inside leg kick lands from Anito.
Banner loads up on a big right hand but Anito slips the punch.
Nice defenses there by Banner.
Banner throws a body punch but Anito moves out of range.
Banner is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Anito's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Banner takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Banner throws a head kick but Anito moves out of range.
Banner misses with a jab, cross combination.
Banner moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromAnito.
Banner takes a swing at Anito's ribcage but misses.
Anito works the jab nicely.
Banner fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Anito has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Anito pulls out of a head kick attempt.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Anito on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Anito swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Anito throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A slow jab from Banner misses its intended target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Bruce Banner will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Banner connects with the punch.
A big left from Anito misses.
Banner throws a body punch but Anito moves out of range.
Anito slips under a jab from Banner.
Banner lands with a nice combination. Anito backs away looking to recover.
Banner swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Banner moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Banner tests Anito's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A punch combination from Anito misses.
Banner thows a leg kick but Anito checks it
enabling Anito to counter with a crisp jab.
Banner swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Anito lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
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!
Banner throws a low kick but Anito moves out of range easily.
Banner falls off balance throwing a combination
and Anito cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Banner misses with a low kick.
Anito fails to land with a series of punches.
Anito takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Banner throws an overhand right that lands on Anito's shoulder, as Anito tries to avoid the shot.
Anito lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Anito checks a leg kick.
Banner takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Banner throws out a loose jab but Anito uses good head movement to avoid it.
A jab from Banner misses.
Banner swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Anito's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Anito looks to throw the jab but Banner is out of range.
Anito scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Banner lands a right hook to the body.
Anito throws a right and a left that Banner avoids nicely.
Anito misses with a double jab.
Banner swinging wildly here.
Anito looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Banner missing with a left hand there. Anito was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Anito slips a straight right by Banner.
Anito has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Anito throws a right and a left that Banner avoids nicely.
A jab from Anito misses.
Banner connects with the punch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Banner swings for the body but Anito moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Banner looks to land a combination but Anito avoids it well.
Banner throws a jab but it's blocked by Anito.
Anito takes one to the chin there.
Banner pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Banner misses with a right hand
enabling Anito to counter with a crisp jab.
Banner dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Anito tries to bum rush Banner with a series of wild strikes but Banner uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Anito ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Anito misses with a head kick.
Anito takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Anito loads up on a big right hand but Banner slips the punch.
Anito throws a body punch but Banner moves out of range.
Anito's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Banner connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Anito scrambles back to his feet.
Banner with a nice calf kick.
Anito slips under a jab.
A jab from Banner misses.
Anito looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Banner tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A punch combination from Banner misses.
Banner throws a shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anito getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Anito works Banner's body with a nice hook.
Banner jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Banner swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Anito throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Banner throws the left hand but Anito avoids the punch easily.
Banner has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Anito.
Anito lunges at Banner with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Banner's hand.
Banner throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Anito sees it coming and avoids it easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Anito! But no joy.
Anito tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A slow jab from Anito misses its intended target.
Banner looks to land a left hand but Anito moved out of range nicely.
Anito misses with a straight right.
Some bone on bone action there as Anito checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Banner drops his hands momentarily and Anito takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Banner throws a jab but it's blocked by Anito.
Anito staying out of range there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Anito ducks under a wild hook from Banner.
Banner moves out of range of the strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Anito lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Banner clobbers Anito with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Anito dips to his left and cracks Banner with an uppercut!
Anito ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Banner moves away.
Anito with a hook.
Anito pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Banner throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Banner throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Anito uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Banner.
Banner misses the jab.
A head kick misses from Anito.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Anito takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Anito moves out of range as Banner strikes.
Anito doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Anito keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Banner.
Anito bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Banner misses with a looping left.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Anito! But no joy.
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 Bruce Banner.
I think Banner 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 29:29
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Bruce Banner!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Zane Raven (ranked 2699 p4p, 1985 weight class) and Vino Kourov (ranked 190 p4p, 147 weight class). Raven comes to the cage accompanied by 300 Violin Orchestra - Jorge Quintero. Kourov has chosen COME ON as his entrance music. Vino Kourov has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Zane Raven's chin.
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145
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136
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Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Zane Raven!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Vino Kourov!
The judges for this bout are Igor Prikhodko, Illya Tyunina and Dmitry Maklakov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kourov throws a jab when Raven was well out of range.
Raven misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kourov.
It seemed like Kourov was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Kourov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Raven was well out of range. Poor timing from Kourov.
Kourov throws a lazy uppercut
and Raven counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Raven.
Kourov wants to get back to his feet but Raven passes into half guard.
Raven is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Kourov sees it coming and defends easily.
Raven wants to pass the guard but Kourov is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Raven is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Kourov defends it well.
Kourov 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.
Raven is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Raven seems to be working for a kimura but Kourov defends the submission attempt.
Kourov is trying to stand.
Raven is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Kourov sees it coming and defends easily.
Raven looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Raven is looking for a kimura but Kourov is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Raven to get the leverage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Raven is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Kourov doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Raven.
Raven controlling the pace.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Raven wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kourov keeps working.
Raven is looking to advance position but Kourov won't allow it.
Well, if Raven is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Raven stops Kourov from getting back to his feet.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Kourov slips under a jab.
Kourov doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Kourov cracks Raven with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Raven on the wrong end of a nice jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kourov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Raven looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Kourov lands a glancing blow to the side of Raven's head.
Kourov tries to clinch but Raven moves out of range.
Kourov gets caught flat footed, as Raven shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Raven trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Raven slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
We've been hearing good reports from Raven's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Raven tries for a kimura but Kourov is defending well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Zane Raven dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Kourov is looking to clinch.
Kourov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kourov jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Kourov throws out a loose jab but Raven uses good head movement to avoid it.
Raven tries to counter with a takedown but Kourov is quick to defend against it.
Kourov just misses with a punch to the body.
Raven tries to counter with a takedown but Kourov is quick to defend against it.
A jab from Raven does it's job there.
A slow jab from Raven misses its intended target.
Kourov takes a swing at Raven's ribcage but misses.
Vino Kourov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kourov connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Raven defending well as Kourov loads up on a big left hand.
Raven drops down looking for a counter takedown but Kourov sprawls and moves away.
Kourov wants to clinch
so Raven counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Raven is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Raven drops back, looking for a kneebar! Kourov looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Kourov looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Kourov!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Raven tries to improve position but can't.
Raven is working hard here to advance position.
Kourov decides to stand back up. Kourov steps back and let's Raven get back to his feet.
Raven misses with a straight left.
Kourov is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Kourov looks to throw the jab but Raven is out of range.
A lazy left from Kourov finds it's target.
Kourov sizes up Raven with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Kourov tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Raven counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Zane Raven overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Raven seems to be working for a kimura but Kourov defends the submission attempt.
Raven wants to work for an arm triangle but Kourov is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Raven stops Kourov from getting back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Raven is taking a breather. Kourov 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.
Kourov wants to get back to his feet.
Raven is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Raven looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Kourov is looking to escape.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Kourov throws a looping overhand right but Raven ducks down to avoid it.
Kourov throws the left hand but Raven avoids the punch easily.
Kourov misses with a body shot.
Raven tries to counter with a takedown but Kourov is quick to defend against it.
Raven gets the takedown into side control.
Raven wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Kourov, who protects the arm well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Raven wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kourov keeps working.
Raven tries for a kimura but Kourov is defending well.
Kourov is pushing Raven's head away, looking to escape. Raven manages to hold on to the position though.
Raven trying to control the action but Kourov is working from the bottom.
Raven moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Vino Kourov will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Kourov throws a right hand that misses
and Raven counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Raven wants to control from the top but Kourov keeps moving.
Kourov wants to stand but Raven is controlling the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Raven wants to pass the guard but Kourov is keeping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Raven advances position into side control!
Raven swings around for an armbar but Kourov sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Raven's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Raven is trying to keep Kourov in close.
Raven has a closed guard, preventing Kourov from standing up.
Raven throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Kourov tries to stand but Raven is controlling from the bottom.
Raven looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kourov is one step ahead there.
Raven looking to control.
Raven has a closed guard, preventing Kourov from standing up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Raven had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kourov defends it easily.
Raven had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kourov defends it easily.
Kourov avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Kourov decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Raven, up you get!
Raven closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Raven lands in his opponent's guard.
Raven is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Kourov is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Kourov has escaped and now he's on top!
Raven is trying to keep Kourov in close.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kourov tries to stand but Raven is controlling from the bottom.
Raven looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Raven working a defensive guard here.
Raven is pulling down on Kourov's head to control his posture.
Kourov must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Kourov is looking to stand up but Raven won't let him.
Raven tries to land a sweep but no joy.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Raven is on top in guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kourov can't keep his opponent in guard - Raven advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Raven with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Raven prevents Kourov from standing back up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Raven is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Kourov sees it coming and defends easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Zane Raven showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Raven 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 Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 29:28
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Zane Raven!
Our winner, Zane Raven, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
Vino Kourov was interviewed post fight and said 'there's vomit on his sweat ! mom's spaghetti's !'.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Koen Bauweraerts (ranked 2392 p4p, 1287 weight class) and Adrian Oyelowo (ranked 276 p4p, 163 weight class). Bauweraerts comes to the cage accompanied by Linkin Park x Steve Aoki - A Light That Never Comes (Coone Remix). Koen Bauweraerts had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Koen Bauweraerts!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Adrian Oyelowo!
The judges for this bout are Illya Tyunina, Fedor Mirinova and Valeri Chadov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Oyelowo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bauweraerts manages to avoid it.
Bauweraerts changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Oyelowo throws a body punch but Bauweraerts moves out of range.
Oyelowo with a lazy takedown attempt
and Bauweraerts counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Oyelowo looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Bauweraerts passes into side control.
Oyelowo is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Bauweraerts misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bauweraerts working the ground and pound from side control.
Bauweraerts creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Oyelowo has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
A lull in the action here.
Bauweraerts landing a few strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Oyelowo wants to control but Bauweraerts postures up.
Oyelowo tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Oyelowo takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Oyelowo is trying to get back to half guard.
Bauweraerts is chipping away with strikes.
Oyelowo tries to bench press Bauweraerts off him but Bauweraerts keeps the position.
Oyelowo is still trying to improve position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Oyelowo is not content to let Bauweraerts control the position.
Bauweraerts looks up at the clock and then as Oyelowo takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Bauweraerts smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Oyelowo manages to get back to half guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Bauweraerts is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Oyelowo looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Bauweraerts passes the guard and advances to mount!
Bauweraerts controlling the position easily from mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Oyelowo gets back to half guard.
Oyelowo has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Bauweraerts is working away from the top position though.
Bauweraerts prevents Oyelowo from standing back up.
Oyelowo is trying to control but can't.
Oyelowo moves into full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Oyelowo utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Bauweraerts wants to control from the top but Oyelowo keeps moving.
Oyelowo is trying to control the position but Bauweraerts postures up.
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.
Oyelowo throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Bauweraerts is fighting to break Oyelowo's control of his arms but Oyelowo is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Bauweraerts stands up over Oyelowo, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Oyelowo looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Bauweraerts trying to control the position from guard on top but Oyelowo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bauweraerts with a flurry of punches that miss.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Oyelowo is trying to control the position but Bauweraerts postures up.
Oyelowo trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Bauweraerts distracts Oyelowo with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Koen Bauweraerts dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Bauweraerts ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Oyelowo throws a hook but Bauweraerts blocks it.
Bauweraerts half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Oyelowo throws a body punch but Bauweraerts moves out of range.
Adrian Oyelowo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A combination from Oyelowo does no damage.
Oyelowo lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Oyelowo shoots in for a takedown but Bauweraerts shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
A looping hook to the body misses from Oyelowo. Bauweraerts does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bauweraerts tries to counter with a takedown but Oyelowo is quick to defend against it.
Oyelowo misses with a shot to the body
and Bauweraerts counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Bauweraerts trying to control the position from guard on top but Oyelowo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bauweraerts postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Bauweraerts is fighting to break Oyelowo's control of his arms but Oyelowo is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Bauweraerts looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Oyelowo looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bauweraerts is one step ahead there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bauweraerts trying to control but Oyelowo is working from the bottom.
Oyelowo working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Bauweraerts doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Bauweraerts manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Bauweraerts stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Oyelowo swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Bauweraerts postures up in Oyelowo's guard and throws a big left but Oyelowo blocks it.
Koen Bauweraerts overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Bauweraerts scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Oyelowo is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Bauweraerts postures up and lands a big shot to Oyelowo's brow.
Bauweraerts trying to control but Oyelowo is working from the bottom.
Bauweraerts is stalling in the full guard.
Oyelowo looking to control.
Oyelowo is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Bauweraerts defends well.
Bauweraerts lands a couple of elbows.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Oyelowo looking to control but Bauweraerts passes into half guard.
Oyelowo looking for submissions off his back.
Bauweraerts performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Oyelowo gets back to full guard.
Bauweraerts makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Bauweraerts throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Bauweraerts trying to control but Oyelowo is working from the bottom.
Oyelowo looking for a guillotine here but Bauweraerts defends easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bauweraerts postures up in Oyelowo's guard and throws a big left but Oyelowo blocks it.
Bauweraerts throws a big elbow that misses.
Bauweraerts wants to control from the top but Oyelowo keeps moving.
Bauweraerts looking to pass the guard.
Oyelowo has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Bauweraerts can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Oyelowo wants to stand but Bauweraerts is controlling the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Koen Bauweraerts dominated that second round.
That's time! Bauweraerts's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Nice jab there from Bauweraerts.
Oyelowo goes for a double leg but Bauweraerts avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Bauweraerts continues to drive forward.
Bauweraerts slips a jab and a cross from Oyelowo.
Bauweraerts feinted with a counter takedown.
Bauweraerts jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Oyelowo staying out of range there.
Bauweraerts slips a jab from Oyelowo.
Oyelowo looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Oyelowo shoots in but no luck this time.
Oyelowo wants to clinch
and Bauweraerts counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Bauweraerts not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Bauweraerts looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Oyelowo with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bauweraerts stalling.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bauweraerts is keen to just control but Oyelowo is a slippery customer.
Bauweraerts stalling.
Oyelowo trying to get back to full guard but Bauweraerts takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Bauweraerts lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
The referee warns Oyelowo that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Oyelowo keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Bauweraerts scoring with strikes but Oyelowo is staying in there.
Oyelowo working to try and regain half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee warns Oyelowo that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Bauweraerts postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Oyelowo looks a forlorn figure.
Bauweraerts tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Bauweraerts looking to finish Oyelowo with some ground and pound. This is bad for Oyelowo!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bauweraerts breaks from Oyelowo's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Oyelowo is rocked!
Bauweraerts looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Oyelowo is still in real trouble! Can Bauweraerts finish him?
Bauweraerts scoring with strikes but Oyelowo is staying in there.
Bauweraerts lands a big elbow - Oyelowo is in trouble! More strikes from the mount and Oyelowo is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Koen Bauweraerts!
An out of breath Koen Bauweraerts thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Edmond Chabazian (ranked 1583 p4p, 1989 weight class) and Kulma Rauta (ranked 219 p4p, 262 weight class). Kulma Rauta has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Edmond Chabazian's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Edmond Chabazian!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Kulma Rauta!
The judges for this bout are Illya Tyunina, Dmitry Maklakov and Vladimir Khabensky.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
An inside leg kick lands from Rauta.
We've been hearing reports that Chabazian has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Chabazian changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Rauta tries to avoid it but Chabazian manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Rauta to the ground. Rauta escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Rauta tests Chabazian's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Rauta looks to throw a body kick
and Chabazian decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Rauta's guard.
Chabazian pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rauta is keeping the position for now.
Chabazian postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Chabazian working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Rauta's head.
Chabazian postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Rauta is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Chabazian, into his guard.
Rauta looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Chabazian tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rauta controlling from the top position.
Rauta stopping the sweep attempt from Chabazian.
Chabazian escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Rauta gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Chabazian 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.
Rauta wants to pass the guard but Chabazian is keeping the position.
Chabazian 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 two 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.
Chabazian is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Rauta controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Rauta must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Chabazian had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Rauta defends it easily.
Chabazian looking for a sweep. Not yet Chabazian, not yet.
Rauta passes into half guard.
Rauta trying to control the pace.
Rauta tries to pass the half guard into mount. Chabazian knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Chabazian is looking for a sweep. Rauta is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rauta trying to control the pace.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Chabazian moves into full guard.
Chabazian looking to control.
Rauta's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Chabazian is on top in guard.
Chabazian trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Rauta keeping full guard, as Chabazian tries to pass.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chabazian missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Chabazian is pushing down on Rauta's leg trying to pass to half guard. Rauta is fighting to maintain full guard but Chabazian has managed to sneak the leg through.
Chabazian trying to control from Rauta's half guard. Rauta has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Rauta 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.
Chabazian postures up in Rauta's guard and throws a big left but Rauta blocks it.
Rauta preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Chabazian stands and throws Rauta's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Chabazian is trying to ground and pound but Rauta uses the momentary lack of control by Chabazian to regain half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Chabazian is just content to waste time from the top position. Rauta takes advantage of the situation and regains full 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 Edmond Chabazian will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
A lazy left from Rauta finds it's target.
Rauta clobbers Chabazian with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Chabazian needs to keep his hands up - Rauta had a free shot at his head there.
A nice leg kick from Rauta, right into the meat of the thigh.
Chabazian closes this distance looking for a takedown but Rauta circles away.
Chabazian takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Rauta. Chabazian shrugs it off though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chabazian on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Rauta moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Rauta's corner calls for a 1-2. Rauta obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chabazian takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
 Chabazian is rocked!
Rauta looks to throw the jab but Chabazian is out of range.
Good shot there by Rauta.
Oh Chabazian is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Rauta throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Chabazian.
Chabazian seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Chabazian seems to have got his legs back now.
A nice leg kick from Rauta, right into the meat of the thigh.
A looping hook to the body misses from Chabazian. Rauta does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rauta lands a big uppercut and Chabazian crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Chabazian looks OK. Rauta waves Chabazian back to his feet!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rauta lands a really nice looking cross but Chabazian seems unphased.
Rauta fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Chabazian on the side of the head.
Nice takedown defense from Rauta. No joy for Chabazian on that attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rauta throws a quick inside leg kick.
Rauta drops Chabazian with a huge uppercut! Chabazian drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Rauta is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:13 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kulma Rauta!
A relieved looking Kulma Rauta thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Captain Blood (ranked 2204 p4p, 1680 weight class) and RollBack TheNineteenth (ranked 285 p4p, 231 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Captain Blood!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, RollBack TheNineteenth!
The judges for this bout are Ivan Kurochkin, Valeri Chadov and Aleksei Zolotukhin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A jab from TheNineteenth misses.
A counter left hand to the body from Blood misses its target.
TheNineteenth misses with a looping right.
Blood clinches up against the cage.
Blood tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
TheNineteenth looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Blood has a couple of punches blocked by TheNineteenth.
Blood misses with a hook from the clinch.
TheNineteenth breaks the clinch.
TheNineteenth throws out a loose jab but Blood uses good head movement to avoid it.
Blood was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Blood's jab looks to have found its range, popping TheNineteenth under the eye.
TheNineteenth looks to throw the jab but Blood is out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
TheNineteenth rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Blood counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Blood moves away from the strike by TheNineteenth.
TheNineteenth looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
TheNineteenth fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Blood manages to avoid it.
Blood swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
TheNineteenth ducks under a wild hook from Blood.
TheNineteenth misses with a straight left.
TheNineteenth misses with a wild body shot.
Blood looks to score with a jab to the body but TheNineteenth is just out of range.
Blood lands with a straight right. TheNineteenth didn't see that one coming.
Blood uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from TheNineteenth.
TheNineteenth misses with a hook
and Blood counters with a nice uppercut.
TheNineteenth misses with a left hand
and Blood counters with a straight right hand.
Blood throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A big left from TheNineteenth misses.
Blood is looking for a counter combo.
Blood ducks under a wild hook from TheNineteenth.
A little feinted left hand from Blood on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circling - TheNineteenth throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A little feinted left hand from Blood on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
RollBack TheNineteenth is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Blood misses with a telegraphed body shot
and TheNineteenth counters with a straight right hand.
TheNineteenth misses with a looping left.
Blood slips a straight right by TheNineteenth.
Blood throwing a counter right hand but TheNineteenth manages to avoid it.
Blood just misses with a punch to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Blood slips under a jab.
TheNineteenth bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Blood's head.
Blood is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
A slow jab from TheNineteenth misses its intended target.
TheNineteenth throws out a loose jab but Blood uses good head movement to avoid it.
A quick step to the side and Blood tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
TheNineteenth throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Blood sees it coming and avoids it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blood moves out of range of the strikes.
A looping hook to the body misses from Blood. TheNineteenth does a little dance to reset his feet.
TheNineteenth throws a poor cross that misses
and Blood counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
TheNineteenth 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.
TheNineteenth throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Blood counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
TheNineteenth throws a big shot that misses.
Blood is looking to counter punch.
Blood moves away from the strike by TheNineteenth.
Blood throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Blood defending well as TheNineteenth loads up on a big left hand.
Blood swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
TheNineteenth misses with a hook
and Blood counters with a stiff right hand.
TheNineteenth circles away from the clinch attempt.
TheNineteenth looks like he wants to counter punch here.
TheNineteenth misses with an uppercut
and Blood counters with a left and a right that stings TheNineteenth.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
TheNineteenth slips a jab and a cross from Blood.
TheNineteenth misses with a right hand
and Blood counters with a one-two to the body.
TheNineteenth is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
TheNineteenth swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
It looked like Blood wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
TheNineteenth is still on wobbly legs! Can Blood finish him?
Blood with a body punch. A glancing blow.
TheNineteenth seems to have recovered his senses.
Blood tries to close the distance and clinch but TheNineteenth swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A telegraphed right hand from TheNineteenth misses the target.
Blood uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from TheNineteenth.
TheNineteenth with a jab.
TheNineteenth connects with a single shot there.
Blood tries to clinch up but TheNineteenth circles away and keeps his distance.
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 Captain Blood will probably get the nod.
That's time! Blood's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Blood dives in for a single leg takedown but TheNineteenth sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
TheNineteenth blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Blood tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by TheNineteenth.
Blood is trying to pull guard but TheNineteenth turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Captain Blood. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Blood fails to pull the fight into his guard.
TheNineteenth blocks an uppercut.
Blood keeps control of TheNineteenth as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Blood misses with a short punch on the inside.
Blood misses with a hook to the ribs.
Blood has a couple of punches blocked by TheNineteenth.
Blood fails to pull the fight into his guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blood prevents TheNineteenth from breaking the clinch.
TheNineteenth blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Blood struggles to land a body shot inside as TheNineteenth controls his hands.
Blood tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
TheNineteenth can't break the clinch.
TheNineteenth breaks the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
TheNineteenth drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Blood misses with a takedown attempt - TheNineteenth sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
TheNineteenth throws a hook to the side of Blood's head but Blood sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A counter left hand to the body from Blood misses its target.
TheNineteenth throws a hook but Blood blocks it.
TheNineteenth misses with a hook
and Blood counters with a one-two to the body.
TheNineteenth slips under a jab from Blood.
Blood moves away from the strike by TheNineteenth.
A quick step to the side and Blood tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
The fighters circling - TheNineteenth throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Blood throws a shot from downtown. TheNineteenth moves away and avoids it.
A little jabbing left from TheNineteenth on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Nice takedown defense from TheNineteenth. No joy for Blood on that attempt.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from TheNineteenth! But no joy.
RollBack TheNineteenth seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blood ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Blood scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Blood digs a good hook to TheNineteenth's body.
TheNineteenth misses with a lunging right hand
and Blood counters with a straight right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
TheNineteenth looks to throw the jab but Blood is out of range.
TheNineteenth is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Blood is looking to clinch.
TheNineteenth throws a jab but it's blocked by Blood.
Blood drops TheNineteenth with a left and a right! Oh, TheNineteenth is hurt - Blood dives into side control looking to finish!
TheNineteenth is trying to buck Blood off.
TheNineteenth tries to buck Blood off but Blood is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blood cracks TheNineteenth with a big elbow.
TheNineteenth is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Blood is controlling him well.
Blood postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
TheNineteenth is trying to control Blood's posture but Blood avoids it.
TheNineteenth avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Blood.
TheNineteenth wants to get back to his feet.
Blood works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Blood working the ground and pound.
Blood tries to move to mount but TheNineteenth blocks the move with his legs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
TheNineteenth bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Blood throws a left and a right that both miss
and TheNineteenth counters with a three punch combo that has Blood backing up. Blood nods at TheNineteenth to acknowledge the strikes.
A slow jab from TheNineteenth misses its intended target.
Blood closes the distance looking to clinch
letting TheNineteenth counter with a right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Blood looks to clinch
and TheNineteenth cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Blood jabs TheNineteenth to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Blood tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and TheNineteenth connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Captain Blood dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
A slow jab from TheNineteenth misses its intended target.
Blood blocks a jab.
TheNineteenth misses with an uppercut
and Blood counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
TheNineteenth looks to land a right hand but Blood moved out of range.
Blood swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
TheNineteenth throws a poor cross that misses
and Blood counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Blood gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
TheNineteenth misses with a right hand
and Blood counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
TheNineteenth with a nice cross.
TheNineteenth throws a lazy right hand but Blood sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
TheNineteenth throws a shot from downtown. Blood moves away and avoids it.
A little feinted left hand from Blood on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
TheNineteenth misses with a left hand
and Blood counters with a leg kick then a big left hand that sends TheNineteenth down! Blood is looking to finish but TheNineteenth is intelligently defending himself.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blood throws a big elbow that misses.
Blood pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. TheNineteenth is keeping the position for now.
Blood stops TheNineteenth from standing up.
Blood has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
TheNineteenth has Blood pulled in close to control his posture.
TheNineteenth wants to sweep here but Blood controlling him for the moment.
Blood trying to control the position from guard on top but TheNineteenth is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
TheNineteenth pushes Blood off and gets back to his feet.
Blood misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from TheNineteenth.
TheNineteenth doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blood throws a big shot that misses.
TheNineteenth waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Blood.
Blood slips a jab from TheNineteenth.
Captain Blood is winning the standup battle so far.
Blood staying out of range there.
It looked like Blood was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from TheNineteenth.
TheNineteenth works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
TheNineteenth throws the left hand but Blood avoids the punch easily.
TheNineteenth throws a hook to the side of Blood's head but Blood sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Blood throws a body shot but no joy.
TheNineteenth swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
TheNineteenth stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A jab from TheNineteenth misses.
A counter left hand to the body from Blood misses its target.
TheNineteenth scores with a decent looking hook.
Nice defenses there by Blood.
Blood moves to clinch but TheNineteenth breaks away
and TheNineteenth connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Blood lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but TheNineteenth circles away quickly and effectively.
Despite the aggression on TheNineteenth's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
TheNineteenth fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Blood on the side of the head.
A slow jab from TheNineteenth misses its intended target.
TheNineteenth throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Blood sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Blood falls off balance throwing a combination
and TheNineteenth counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Blood is rocked!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Blood looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Oh Blood is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
TheNineteenth misses with an uppercut.
TheNineteenth pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
TheNineteenth walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Blood drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! TheNineteenth swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Blood's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:29 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). RollBack TheNineteenth!
RollBack TheNineteenth thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Zack Allan Jr (ranked 1060 p4p, 492 weight class) and Elim Garak (ranked 83 p4p, 42 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Garak's choice of entrance music: Mobb Deep - Shook Ones. Zack Allan Jr had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 5 - 1, fighting out of New York, Zack Allan Jr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Elim Garak!
The judges for this bout are Konstantin Menshow, Ivan Kurochkin and Aleksandr Martynov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fighters circle momentarily. Garak darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Allan Jr throws a leg kick but Garak sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Allan Jr moves into the clinch.
Garak drags the fight down to the ground.
Garak looking for a triangle here. Allan Jr is fighting it but it looks tight! Garak pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Allan Jr is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Elim Garak!
In his post fight interview, Elim Garak started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Freaky George (ranked 1296 p4p, 914 weight class) and Hiroshi Yamasaki (ranked 103 p4p, 69 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Freaky George!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Hiroshi Yamasaki!
The judges for this bout are Ivan Kurochkin, Aleksandr Martynov and Vladimir Khabensky.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice defenses there by Yamasaki.
George thows a left - swing and a miss!
George stuffs the takedown.
George misses with a body shot.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Yamasaki.
Yamasaki takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
A slow jab from George misses its intended target.
George misses with a straight left.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yamasaki avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
George misses with an uppercut
and Yamasaki counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
George wants to get back to full guard.
Yamasaki is trying to work for a kimura but George is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yamasaki is working for a kimura but George is defending it quite comfortably.
Yamasaki is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
George's coaches at Tappelukerho have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Yamasaki is looking for a kimura but George is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Yamasaki to get the leverage.
Yamasaki missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Yamasaki works his foot free and advances to mount.
Yamasaki is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But George has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from George!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yamasaki is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. George is aware though and is defending well.
Yamasaki wants to sweep here but George controlling him for the moment.
Yamasaki keeps trying to improve his position.
George tries to free his leg and advance position but Yamasaki is retaining full guard.
Yamasaki working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. George doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Yamasaki is tightening it up a little... George has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! George reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! George taps out! Nice BJJ there by Yamasaki!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Hiroshi Yamasaki!
Our winner, Hiroshi Yamasaki, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Duncan Farquharson (ranked 474 p4p, 553 weight class) and Killer Mike (ranked 76 p4p, 88 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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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 8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Duncan Farquharson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Killer Mike!
The judges for this bout are Ivan Kurochkin, Valeri Chadov and Konstantin Menshow.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mike tries to clinch but Farquharson is having none of it.
Mike looks to land a right hand but Farquharson moved out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Mike misses the target.
Mike tries to clinch up but Farquharson circles away and keeps his distance.
We've been hearing reports that Farquharson has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Mike connects with a body shot.
Mike looks to land a left hand but Farquharson moved out of range nicely.
Farquharson attempts a counter takedown but Mike avoids it well and moves away.
Mike changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
The fighters circling - Mike throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Farquharson attempts a counter takedown but Mike avoids it well and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mike misses with a hook
and Farquharson counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mike looks like he's trying to stand up.
Mike really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Farquharson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Mike is looking to control Farquharson's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Mike avoid being mounted?
Farquharson is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Mike sees it coming and defends easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mike looks like he's trying to stand up.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Mike can do anything to dispel that myth.
Farquharson seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Mike taking some punishment here, with Farquharson in his half guard.
Farquharson is trying to control the action in half guard but Mike is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Mike looks like he's trying to stand up.
Farquharson seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Mike does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Farquharson takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
 It looks like Killer Mike has been cut.
Mike is looking for a sweep. Farquharson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Mike is looking to control Farquharson's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Mike avoid being mounted?
Farquharson thows a huge punch but Mike dodges it nicely.
Mike on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Mike wants to get back to his feet.
Farquharson is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Mike is just riding it out for now. Farquharson eventually gives up the hold.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Farquharson trying to pass the guard but Mike defending well.
Mike controlling the position well.
Farquharson throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Mike pushes Farquharson off and gets back to his feet.
Mike swings for the body but Farquharson moves out of range.
Farquharson changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Killer Mike is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mike waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Farquharson.
Farquharson has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Farquharson there as he acknowledges the shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mike lands a jab to Farquharson's midsection.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mike throws a hook to the side of Farquharson's head but Farquharson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Mike wants to clinch up but Farquharson keeps it at a distance.
Farquharson changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
A swing and a miss from Mike.
Farquharson appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Mike lands with a right hand.
Mike dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Mike scores with a shot to the body.
Mike misses with a hook.
Mike throws a poor cross that misses
and Farquharson counters with a single leg into guard. Mike didn't expect that.
Farquharson looking to pass the guard.
Mike wants to get back to his feet but Farquharson is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Farquharson has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Mike keeping full guard, as Farquharson tries to pass.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Farquharson wants to control from the top but Mike keeps moving.
Mike wants to stand up but Farquharson is controlling him.
Farquharson postures up in Mike's guard and throws a big left but Mike blocks it.
Farquharson looking to pass the guard.
Farquharson with a flurry of punches that miss.
Mike utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Farquharson makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mike is trying to hold Farquharson in close to prevent damage but Farquharson has managed to pass into half guard.
Farquharson is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Farquharson slows the pace down in half guard.
Mike is looking to escape.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Killer Mike will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Killer Mike's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Mike tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Farquharson counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Farquharson.
Mike keeping moving, preventing Farquharson from controlling successfully.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Farquharson's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Farquharson won't allow Mike to get back to his feet.
Farquharson with a nice head shot there.
Farquharson preventing the sweep.
Farquharson trying to control the position from guard on top but Mike is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Farquharson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Farquharson lands a couple of elbows.
Farquharson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Farquharson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Farquharson slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Farquharson prevents Mike from escaping the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Farquharson working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Mike is trying to get back to his feet.
Farquharson tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Farquharson lands a nice forearm strike.
Farquharson working the head and body with strikes.
Mike tries to escape but Farquharson is in control.
Farquharson throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Mike trying to remain calm as Farquharson controls from the top position.
Mike pushes Farquharson away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Farquharson gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Farquharson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mike can do to turn this around?
Farquharson tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Farquharson has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Mike is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Sloppy strikes there by Farquharson.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mike is pushing Farquharson's head away, looking to escape. Farquharson manages to hold on to the position though.
Farquharson lands a decent elbow from side control.
That has opened up Killer Mike's cut even more.
Farquharson working the head and body with strikes.
The cut above Killer Mike's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Mike sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Farquharson thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Mike's head.
Mike is trying to stand.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Farquharson lands a nice short elbow.
Mike is looking to escape.
Farquharson trying to control the action but Mike is working from the bottom.
Farquharson is trying to work for a kimura but Mike is defending well.
Farquharson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mike keeps working.
Farquharson stops Mike from getting back to his feet.
Mike trying to control but Farquharson postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Farquharson moves into full mount! Mike won't be happy about that!
Farquharson lands with some strikes.
Killer Mike's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Killer Mike's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:36 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Duncan Farquharson!
Killer Mike spoke after the fight, saying 'Next fight imma kill someone'.
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