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RSE 46: Behemoth PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Adisa Kenyatta (ranked 4191 p4p, 3574 weight class) and Tucker Strickland (ranked 402 p4p, 362 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Adisa Kenyatta!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tucker Strickland!
The judges for this bout are Fedor Mirinova, Konstantin Menshow and Vladimir Khabensky.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kenyatta looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kenyatta swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Kenyatta is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Kenyatta manages to pull guard.
Kenyatta throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Strickland wants to control from the top but Kenyatta keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kenyatta has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Strickland can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Kenyatta has his foot on Strickland's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Strickland works his way back into a safe position though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Strickland trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kenyatta pulls Strickland in close to prevent any damage.
Kenyatta trying to keep a closed guard but Strickland is proving a slippery customer.
Kenyatta looking for a guillotine here but Strickland defends easily.
Strickland throws a big right hand that misses.
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.
Strickland looking to pass the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kenyatta manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Strickland manages to get himself to full guard.
Kenyatta drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Kenyatta jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Kenyatta stopping the sweep attempt from Strickland.
Kenyatta trying to control the position from guard on top but Strickland is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kenyatta lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Kenyatta postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Strickland wants to sweep here but Kenyatta controlling him for the moment.
Kenyatta forces his way into half guard.
Kenyatta is looking for a kimura but Strickland is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Kenyatta to get the leverage.
Kenyatta prevents Strickland from improving his position.
Strickland 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.
Kenyatta is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Strickland sees it coming and defends easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kenyatta working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Strickland is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Kenyatta is nestled in close to Strickland, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Strickland is trying to get back to full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Strickland really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kenyatta. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Kenyatta is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Adisa Kenyatta dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.
Kenyatta shoots in but no luck this time.
Strickland fails with a takedown attempt.
Strickland tries to clinch up
and Kenyatta counters with a single leg into guard. Strickland didn't expect that.
Strickland has momentary wrist control but Kenyatta slips an elbow through the middle.
Strickland working a defensive guard but Kenyatta manages to pass into side control anyway.
Kenyatta tries for a kimura but Strickland is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kenyatta controls the position from side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kenyatta landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Strickland tries to improve position but can't.
Kenyatta wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Strickland, who protects the arm well.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Strickland can do anything to dispel that myth.
You can see the frustration on Strickland's face as Kenyatta controls the position.
Strickland tries to improve position but can't.
Kenyatta is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Strickland has escaped the position, nice work there.
Kenyatta is looking to take a break and control but Strickland is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Strickland tries to buck Kenyatta off but Kenyatta is having none of it.
Kenyatta trying to control the action but Strickland is working from the bottom.
You can see the frustration on Strickland's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Kenyatta throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Strickland works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kenyatta is looking to pass Strickland's guard but actually Strickland recovers to full guard.
Strickland wants to sweep but no luck.
Kenyatta not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Kenyatta lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Kenyatta with a nice head shot there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Strickland throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Kenyatta postures up.
Kenyatta is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Strickland can do to turn this around?
Kenyatta cracks Strickland with a solid left hand.
Strickland is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Kenyatta trying to control but Strickland is working from the bottom.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Kenyatta throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Strickland.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kenyatta dives in for a single leg takedown but Strickland sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Kenyatta drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Strickland gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Adisa Kenyatta. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kenyatta jumps guard but Strickland stands there with Kenyatta around his waist. Kenyatta gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Adisa Kenyatta dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Strickland darts in and clinches Kenyatta up against the cage.
Kenyatta tries to pull guard but Strickland won't allow it.
Kenyatta decides to pull guard.
Strickland wants to stand but Kenyatta has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Kenyatta not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Kenyatta has control of Strickland's left arm, preventing Strickland from doing any damage.
Kenyatta working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Strickland doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Strickland manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Strickland tries to stand but Kenyatta is controlling from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kenyatta keeping moving, preventing Strickland from controlling successfully.
Strickland controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kenyatta is on top in guard.
Strickland looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Kenyatta thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Strickland has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kenyatta can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Kenyatta postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Strickland is looking to sweep but instead, Kenyatta has passed into half guard.
Kenyatta is working for a kimura but Strickland is defending it quite comfortably.
The fighters are battling for position here. Strickland manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kenyatta works over Strickland with some ground and pound from guard.
Kenyatta sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Strickland's guard.
Strickland has hold of Kenyatta's hands but Kenyatta slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Strickland taking some punishment here, with Kenyatta in his half guard.
Kenyatta thows a huge punch but Strickland dodges it nicely.
Strickland is not content to let Kenyatta control the position.
Strickland wants to improve his position but Kenyatta is controlling well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Strickland wants to control but Kenyatta is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Tucker Strickland has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Strickland is trying to get back to full guard.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Kenyatta here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Strickland is refusing to be controlled, as Kenyatta sits in half guard.
Kenyatta is looking for a kimura here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Strickland is looking to improve his position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Adisa Kenyatta showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Kenyatta, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 30:27
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 30:27
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Adisa Kenyatta!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Naruesorn Chaiyachue (ranked 2291 p4p, 3119 weight class) and Santos Dumont (ranked 161 p4p, 217 weight class). Chaiyachue kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is God's Plan. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Naruesorn Chaiyachue!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Santos Dumont!
The judges for this bout are Fedor Mirinova, Viktor Lagutenko and Ivan Kurochkin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chaiyachue rushes Dumont and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
We've been hearing reports that Chaiyachue has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
A hook to the body from Chaiyachue.
Chaiyachue struggles to land a body shot inside as Dumont controls his hands.
Dumont is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Chaiyachue pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Chaiyachue misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dumont drops down looking for an ankle pick but Chaiyachue pulls his leg out and moves away.
Dumont on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Chaiyachue has closed the distance and engaged Dumont in a clinch.
Chaiyachue lands a body punch.
Dumont goes for a takedown in the clinch but Chaiyachue prevents it.
Naruesorn Chaiyachue has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Santos Dumont.
Dumont prevents a body shot from Chaiyachue.
Chaiyachue stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dumont breaks from the clinch.
Chaiyachue fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Dumont, pushing him back against the cage.
Dumont is trying to pull guard but Chaiyachue has him pressed against the cage.
Dumont goes for a takedown attempt but Chaiyachue pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Chaiyachue instigates a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chaiyachue slows down the pace here.
Chaiyachue pushes Dumont back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Nice body punch from Chaiyachue - that landed with a thud.
Chaiyachue works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Dumont looks winded!
Chaiyachue stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Chaiyachue is defending well against a takedown attempt.
A body shot lands from Chaiyachue.
A hook to the body from Chaiyachue.
Chaiyachue lands a body shot in the clinch.
A body shot lands from Chaiyachue.
Chaiyachue digs a right hand underneath Dumont's ribcage. Dumont let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Dumont is trying to drag Chaiyachue to the mat but Chaiyachue just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Chaiyachue pulls guard effortlessly.
Chaiyachue wants to stand and escape but Dumont is having none of it.
Chaiyachue on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Chaiyachue tries to get out of the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chaiyachue controlling Dumont's posture.
Dumont wants to pass the guard but Chaiyachue is keeping the position.
Chaiyachue trying to control the position.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Dumont working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Chaiyachue wants to get back to his feet but Dumont is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Chaiyachue has taken the fight to the clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dumont drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Stalling in the clinch from Chaiyachue.
Chaiyachue lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Come on Chaiyachue - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Chaiyachue's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Chaiyachue lands a body shot.
Chaiyachue stalling.
A right hand to the body from Chaiyachue.
Chaiyachue turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Chaiyachue working away.
Dumont sneaks back into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chaiyachue is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Dumont makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Dumont.
Chaiyachue is looking to stand up but Dumont won't let him.
Chaiyachue throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Dumont works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Dumont tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Chaiyachue postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Chaiyachue wants to control from the top but Dumont keeps moving.
Dumont is trying to control the position from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Naruesorn Chaiyachue dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.
Chaiyachue keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Chaiyachue is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Dumont tries to keep at a distance but Chaiyachue has taken the fight into the clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Chaiyachue.
Chaiyachue lands a body punch.
Chaiyachue digs a right hand into Dumont's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Dumont's gas tank.
Chaiyachue lands a body shot in the clinch.
Chaiyachue stalling the fight.
A left hand lands to the body for Chaiyachue.
Chaiyachue holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Chaiyachue lands a body shot in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chaiyachue lands a body shot.
Chaiyachue lands a body shot.
Dumont is breathing heavily.
Chaiyachue leaning his opponent against the cage.
Nice body punch from Chaiyachue - that landed with a thud.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chaiyachue presses Dumont against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A right hand to the body from Chaiyachue.
Chaiyachue is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dumont can do to turn this around?
A short body shot lands from Chaiyachue as the two fighters clinch.
The referee is keeping an eye on Chaiyachue - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
A right handed body shot lands from Chaiyachue.
Chaiyachue works on Dumont's body with a couple of short punches.
Chaiyachue prevents a takedown attempt there.
A bit of stalling here from Chaiyachue.
Chaiyachue presses Dumont against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Chaiyachue works on Dumont's body with a couple of short punches.
Chaiyachue lands a body punch in the clinch.
Chaiyachue cracks Dumont with a nice body shot.
Chaiyachue pushes Dumont back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Chaiyachue takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Chaiyachue digs a right hand underneath Dumont's ribcage. Dumont let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Chaiyachue stalling.
Chaiyachue is leaning against Dumont and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Chaiyachue jumps guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chaiyachue looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dumont is one step ahead there.
Chaiyachue wants to stand but Dumont is controlling the position.
Chaiyachue keeping moving, preventing Dumont from controlling successfully.
Chaiyachue is wriggling around but Dumont manages to pass to half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Chaiyachue wants to get back to his feet.
Chaiyachue is controlling Dumont's trapped leg to prevent Dumont from advancing to side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dumont trying to mount his opponent but Chaiyachue defends it.
Chaiyachue is trying to stand up here but Dumont is controlling him well.
Dumont seems to be working for a kimura but Chaiyachue defends the submission attempt.
Dumont trying to control from half guard but Chaiyachue is working away.
Dumont is thwarting Chaiyachue's attempts to control the position.
Chaiyachue punching from the bottom.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Chaiyachue throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Chaiyachue clinches with his opponent.
A right hand to the body from Chaiyachue.
Chaiyachue tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dumont's elbow.
Chaiyachue scores with a hook to the body.
Chaiyachue digs a right hand underneath Dumont's ribcage. Dumont let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Chaiyachue successfully pulls guard.
Chaiyachue trying to keep a closed guard but Dumont is proving a slippery customer.
Chaiyachue looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dumont is one step ahead there.
Dumont won't allow Chaiyachue to get back to his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Chaiyachue is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Chaiyachue keeping moving, preventing Dumont from controlling successfully.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Naruesorn Chaiyachue dominated that second round.
That's time! Chaiyachue's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Dumont closes the distance and clinches up with Chaiyachue, looking for a takedown. Dumont pushes Chaiyachue against the cage but Chaiyachue circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Chaiyachue is looking for a counter combo.
Chaiyachue clinches up with Dumont and pushes him back against the cage.
Dumont goes for a takedown in the clinch but Chaiyachue prevents it.
Chaiyachue digs a right hand into Dumont's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Dumont's gas tank.
Chaiyachue throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Dumont is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Chaiyachue pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Naruesorn Chaiyachue has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Santos Dumont.
Chaiyachue lands a body shot.
Nice body punch from Chaiyachue.
Chaiyachue slows down the pace here.
A hook to the body from Chaiyachue.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chaiyachue has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Dumont uses from the top position.
Chaiyachue wants to stand and escape but Dumont is having none of it.
Chaiyachue has his foot on Dumont's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Dumont works his way back into a safe position though.
Dumont drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Chaiyachue dives on top into guard.
Chaiyachue has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Dumont working a defensive guard here.
Dumont takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dumont is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Chaiyachue is aware though and is defending well.
Dumont keeping moving, preventing Chaiyachue from controlling successfully.
Chaiyachue is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Dumont is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Dumont had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Chaiyachue defends it easily.
Chaiyachue wants to stand but Dumont is controlling his posture from full guard.
Naruesorn Chaiyachue is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
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.
Dumont has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Chaiyachue can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Dumont is trying to control the position but Chaiyachue postures up.
Dumont escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Chaiyachue gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Chaiyachue wants to control from the top but Dumont keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chaiyachue got a little sloppy there for a moment and Dumont has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Chaiyachue has managed to get both his arms back between Dumont's legs - danger averted.
Chaiyachue engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Chaiyachue wants to stand but Dumont has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Chaiyachue trying to control but Dumont is working from the bottom.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Chaiyachue forces Dumont back against the cage and clinches.
Chaiyachue lands a body shot in the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Chaiyachue prevents the takedown attempt.
A right hook to the body lands for Chaiyachue.
Chaiyachue has Dumont pressed against the cage.
Chaiyachue has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Dumont is trying to keep an underhook but Chaiyachue manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Chaiyachue performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Dumont moves into full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dumont is trying to keep Chaiyachue in close.
Santos Dumont has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Chaiyachue trying to control the position from guard on top but Dumont is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that's the end of the fight!
Naruesorn Chaiyachue showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Chaiyachue 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 Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 30:27
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Naruesorn Chaiyachue!
An out of breath and clearly excited Naruesorn Chaiyachue thanked Sakura Style for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Adrian Halvorsen (ranked 1979 p4p, 1957 weight class) and Aziz Mehamedov (ranked 225 p4p, 223 weight class). Adrian Halvorsen had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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BJJ Brown 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 4 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Adrian Halvorsen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Aziz Mehamedov!
The judges for this bout are Dmitry Maklakov, Viktor Lagutenko and Valeri Chadov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Halvorsen throws a quick inside leg kick.
Mehamedov takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Halvorsen throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Mehamedov counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Mehamedov is stalling in the full guard.
Mehamedov throwing strikes from guard but Halvorsen blocks nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Halvorsen is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Halvorsen working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Mehamedov doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Mehamedov manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Mehamedov must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mehamedov is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mehamedov wants to control from the top but Halvorsen keeps moving.
Halvorsen working for a triangle but Mehamedov defends it easily.
Mehamedov controlling from the top position.
Halvorsen pulls Mehamedov in close to his closed guard and prevents Mehamedov from doing any damage or advancing position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mehamedov wants to pass the guard but Halvorsen is keeping the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Halvorsen working a defensive guard but Mehamedov manages to pass into side control anyway.
Halvorsen seems a little lost for a moment, as Mehamedov dominates the positioning.
Halvorsen is looking to reverse the position.
Mehamedov is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Halvorsen will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Halvorsen struggling a bit here.
Halvorsen is letting Mehamedov control him for a moment.
Halvorsen is looking to regain half guard here but Mehamedov keeps moving and retains side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mehamedov working away.
Halvorsen tries to buck Mehamedov off but Mehamedov is having none of it.
Mehamedov working the ground and pound from side control.
Mehamedov controlling the position.
Halvorsen is looking for a sweep.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Halvorsen is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Mehamedov's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Mehamedov is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Halvorsen is looking to improve his position but Mehamedov isn't that keen on the idea.
Mehamedov with shots to the head and body - Halvorsen looks very uncomfortable down there.
Halvorsen is in all sorts of trouble here.
Mehamedov controlling from mount.
Halvorsen is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mehamedov controlling the position easily from mount.
Halvorsen tries to get back to half guard but can't.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Aziz Mehamedov dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Halvorsen thumps Mehamedov with a low kick.
Mehamedov lands a jab to the nose.
Mehamedov looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Mehamedov stays in close to Halvorsen's body and controls the position.
Halvorsen throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Mehamedov escapes and throws Halvorsen's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Halvorsen is looking for a sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mehamedov in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Halvorsen is looking to reverse the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Halvorsen regains half guard.
Mehamedov perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Halvorsen controlling the position well.
Halvorsen regains full guard. Nicely done.
Mehamedov makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Mehamedov trying to control the position from guard on top but Halvorsen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Halvorsen is trying to control the position but Mehamedov postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Halvorsen is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Mehamedov slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Mehamedov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Halvorsen is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Mehamedov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mehamedov has managed to clinch.
Halvorsen scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Halvorsen working aggressively here.
Halvorsen throws a punch but it's blocked by Mehamedov.
Halvorsen misses with a punch to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Halvorsen creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Mehamedov has Halvorsen pressed against the cage.
Halvorsen working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Halvorsen blocking some punches.
Mehamedov is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Halvorsen is leaning against Mehamedov and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Halvorsen swings wildly with an uppercut but Mehamedov uses good head movement to avoid it.
A body shot lands from Halvorsen.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Halvorsen can't get the takedown.
Halvorsen misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mehamedov scores with a shoulder strike.
Mehamedov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mehamedov prevents a body shot from Halvorsen.
Halvorsen tries a body shot but Mehamedov blocks it.
Halvorsen struggles to land a body shot inside as Mehamedov controls his hands.
Halvorsen has Mehamedov pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Mehamedov manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Adrian Halvorsen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Halvorsen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mehamedov's elbow.
Mehamedov lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Mehamedov lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Halvorsen misses with a punch on the inside.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mehamedov has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Halvorsen is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Halvorsen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mehamedov struggles to land a body shot inside as Halvorsen controls his hands.
A shot in the inside from Halvorsen.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Aziz Mehamedov will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Halvorsen tries to land a front kick but Mehamedov steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Mehamedov is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Halvorsen is looking to land body kicks.
Halvorsen looks to throw a body kick
and Mehamedov counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Halvorsen!
Halvorsen gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Still in half guard, Mehamedov seems content to control.
Halvorsen tries to roll over but Mehamedov keeps him under control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Halvorsen taking some punishment here, with Mehamedov in his half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Mehamedov in particular looking to stall.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Halvorsen is trying to maintain the position but Mehamedov is very close to passing his half guard.
Halvorsen gets full guard.
Halvorsen looking for subs off his back but Mehamedov has passed one foot through into half guard.
Halvorsen looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Mehamedov not doing much here.
Adrian Halvorsen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Aziz Mehamedov is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Halvorsen actively working from the bottom here.
Halvorsen trying to control from the bottom.
Mehamedov performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Halvorsen wants to get back to full guard.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Mehamedov misses the target.
Mehamedov ducks under a wild hook from Halvorsen.
Halvorsen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Halvorsen tries to land a body kick
and Mehamedov counters with a shoot takedown. Halvorsen fights it but they end up in guard.
Halvorsen working for a triangle but Mehamedov defends it easily.
Halvorsen is trying to control the position but Mehamedov postures up.
Mehamedov engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Mehamedov got a little sloppy there for a moment and Halvorsen has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Mehamedov has managed to get both his arms back between Halvorsen's legs - danger averted.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mehamedov is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Halvorsen has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Mehamedov is looking to defend but Halvorsen has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Mehamedov! Halvorsen pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Mehamedov taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:27 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Adrian Halvorsen!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Brad Shaw (ranked 1867 p4p, 2027 weight class) and Quinton Wilder (ranked 194 p4p, 208 weight class). Wilder is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: GraveyardGod. Quinton Wilder is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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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 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Brad Shaw!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Quinton Wilder!
The judges for this bout are Ivan Kurochkin, Aleksei Zolotukhin and Aleksandr Martynov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wilder is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Shaw.
Wilder misses with a straight right.
Shaw shoots in and drives through. Wilder sprawls well.
Shaw closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Wilder quickly recovers to half guard.
Wilder is looking to get back to is feet but Shaw passes into side control.
Shaw looks up at the clock and then as Wilder takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Shaw smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Shaw trying to control the position but Wilder is working away.
Shaw prevents Wilder from escaping the position.
Wilder is looking to get back to his feet here but Shaw is keeping cool and he's managed to take Wilder's back.
Wilder trying to get back to his feet but Shaw is in full control for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shaw looking for the choke but no joy.
Wilder is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Shaw punches Wilder on the ear.
Wilder is trying to get back to his feet but Shaw has full control of the position and if anything, Wilder has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Shaw working for a choke but Wilder is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wilder trying to get back to his feet but Shaw is in full control for now.
Wilder covers up after taking a massive shot to the side of the head.
Shaw tries to keep control of the position but Wilder is staying busy.
Wilder is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Wilder is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Shaw off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Shaw is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Wilder is defending well though. Shaw let's go of the attempt for now.
Wilder is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shaw has got one arm under Wilder's chin. This could be trouble... Wilder trying to control the other hand but Shaw gets it free and sqeezes tight - just a matter of time now! Yep, Wilder has tapped out! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Brad Shaw!
During a confident post fight interview, Brad Shaw thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Boryslav Margera (ranked 2032 p4p, 1071 weight class) and Will Rock Jr (ranked 233 p4p, 130 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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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 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Boryslav Margera!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Will Rock Jr!
The judges for this bout are Konstantin Menshow, Valeri Chadov and Illya Tyunina.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Margera takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Rock Jr uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Margera.
Rock Jr lands a lovely overhand right.
Margera jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Rock Jr ducks under a wild hook from Margera.
Margera moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromRock Jr.
Rock Jr misses with a low kick as Margera jumps back.
Rock Jr works over Margera's head and body with a nice combination.
Rock Jr instigates a clinch.
Margera goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A body shot lands from Margera.
A left hand lands to the body for Margera.
A head punch on the inside from Rock Jr fails to land.
I was talking to Margera's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Margera lands a left hand.
Margera with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rock Jr struggles to land a body shot inside as Margera controls his hands.
Rock Jr goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Rock Jr misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rock Jr takes a shot to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Rock Jr.
Rock Jr has a couple of punches blocked by Margera.
Margera pushes Rock Jr back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rock Jr with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
 It looks like Boryslav Margera has been cut.
Margera scores with a shot to the side of Rock Jr's head.
Rock Jr looking to throw knees to the head but Margera is blocking nicely.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rock Jr.
Margera misses with a knee to the head.
Rock Jr has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Margera seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Rock Jr can turn it around.
Rock Jr lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Margera backwards.
A knee to the head by Margera.
 It looks like Will Rock Jr has been cut.
Margera scores a nice knee to the body.
Margera tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Margera throws a knee to the head but misses.
A left hand lands to the body for Margera.
Rock Jr lands a nice knee to the body.
Rock Jr misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rock Jr tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Margera tries to land a knee to the head but Rock Jr blocks with his arms.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rock Jr.
Margera with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Margera lands a left hand that snaps the head of Rock Jr backwards.
Rock Jr tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Margera misses with a knee strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Margera cracks Rock Jr with a nice body shot.
A hook to the body from Rock Jr.
Margera with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
A short right from Rock Jr.
Margera struggles to land a body shot inside as Rock Jr controls his hands.
Rock Jr avoiding damage as Margera throws knees to the body.
Rock Jr with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Rock Jr tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Rock Jr tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Margera avoids it.
Rock Jr works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Rock Jr scores a nice knee to the body.
Margera is breathing heavily.
A short right from Rock Jr.
Rock Jr lands a left hand that snaps the head of Margera backwards.
Rock Jr with a knee to the head.
Rock Jr pushes Margera back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Margera lands a body shot.
Margera lands a right hand.
Nice body punch from Margera.
A head punch on the inside from Margera fails to land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rock Jr working Margera over with knees to the body.
Margera tries to work over Rock Jr's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Rock Jr landing knees to the body.
Rock Jr misses with a knee to the head.
Rock Jr blocks an uppercut.
Margera fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Margera tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Margera throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Rock Jrs head.
Rock Jr prevents a body shot from Margera.
Rock Jr blocking some punches.
Rock Jr with a knee to the head.
Rock Jr with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Margera swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Margera trying to land knees to the body.
Rock Jr can't find room to land a body shot as Margera controls the action.
Rock Jr tries to throw a body punch but Margera avoids it by throwing Rock Jr back against the cage.
Rock Jr lands a nice knee to the body.
Rock Jr connects with a knee to the head.
 Margera is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rock Jr lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Oh Margera is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Margera goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rock Jr is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Rock Jr using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Margera has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Margera misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rock Jr lands with a light punch inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Rock Jr.
Margera lands a left hand that snaps the head of Rock Jr backwards.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Rock Jr creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Rock Jr blocks a body shot from Margera.
Rock Jr on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Rock Jr working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Rock Jr connects with a nasty looking knee right to Margera's face.
Rock Jr lands a left hand.
A right handed body shot lands from Rock Jr.
Margera swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rock Jr tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Rock Jr prevents a body shot from Margera.
Margera managing to block the knees to the body from Rock Jr.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Margera avoiding damage as Rock Jr throws knees to the body.
Margera tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Rock Jr tries a knee to the head but Margera blocks it.
A head punch on the inside from Margera fails to land.
Margera seems to have got his legs back now.
Margera misses with a shot to the kidneys.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Will Rock Jr dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Margera throws a jab when Rock Jr was well out of range.
Rock Jr tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Margera manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Rock Jr throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Margera swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Nice shot lands for Margera.
Rock Jr throws out a leg kick but Margera moves out of range and Rock Jr only half commits.
Rock Jr takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Margera misses with a straight left.
Rock Jr misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Margera loads up on a big right hand but Rock Jr slips the punch.
Margera misses with a body shot.
Margera throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Margera moves out of range of the strikes.
Margera moves away from the strike by Rock Jr.
Good exchange - Rock Jr coming out on top.
Rock Jr moves into the clinch.
Rock Jr prevents a body shot from Margera.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Margera presses Rock Jr against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Margera lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Margera lands with a light punch inside.
Will Rock Jr seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Margera throws a punch but it's blocked by Rock Jr.
A right handed body shot lands from Margera.
Rock Jr doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Rock Jr tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Margera avoids it.
Margera tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Rock Jr tries a body shot but Margera blocks it.
Margera blocks an uppercut.
Rock Jr tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Margera misses with a hook to the ribs.
Margera tries a knee to the head but Rock Jr blocks it.
Rock Jr with a knee to the head.
Rock Jr working aggressively here.
Margera lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Rock Jr or not.
Rock Jr with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Rock Jr has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A nice left hand lands by Margera.
Rock Jr avoiding damage as Margera throws knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rock Jr lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Margera throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Rock Jr blocks it with crossed arms.
Margera working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Rock Jr tries to land a knee to the head but Margera blocks with his arms.
Rock Jr tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Rock Jr misses with a punch on the inside.
Rock Jr tries to land knees in the clinch but Margera avoids the damage to the body.
Margera lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Margera lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Rock Jr with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Rock Jr is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Margera is defending well for now.
Rock Jr missing with knees to the body.
Margera tries to land a knee to the head but Rock Jr blocks with his arms.
Rock Jr with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Rock Jr landing knees to the head.
Margera throws a knee to the head but misses.
Rock Jr looking to throw knees to the head but Margera is blocking nicely.
Margera lands an uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rock Jr doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Margera is leaning against Rock Jr and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Rock Jr is breathing heavily.
Rock Jr throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Margera blocks it with crossed arms.
Margera working aggressively here.
Margera throws a knee to the head but misses.
Rock Jr trying to land knees to the body.
Rock Jr has a couple of punches blocked by Margera.
A right handed body shot lands from Margera.
Margera connects with a nasty looking knee right to Rock Jr's face.
Rock Jr tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Margera can't find room to land a body shot as Rock Jr controls the action.
Good body shot from Margera.
Rock Jr is working Margera over against the cage.
Rock Jr scores with a nice hook to the head.
Rock Jr has a couple of punches blocked by Margera.
A short right from Margera.
Margera managing to block the knees to the body from Rock Jr.
Margera tries a knee to the head but Rock Jr blocks it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Margera tries a body shot but Rock Jr blocks it.
Margera landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Margera tries a knee to the head but Rock Jr blocks it.
Rock Jr lands with a short shot to the head.
Margera tries a knee to the head but Rock Jr blocks it.
Rock Jr tries a body shot but Margera blocks it.
Margera has a couple of punches blocked by Rock Jr.
Margera stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Margera lands a body punch.
Margera using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Rock Jr has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Rock Jr throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Margera blocks it with crossed arms.
Rock Jr lands a hook that snaps the head of Margera backwards.
Rock Jr lands with a short shot to the head.
Margera blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A shot in the inside from Margera.
Margera misses with a punch to the body.
Margera throws a punch but it's blocked by Rock Jr.
Margera lands an uppercut.
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 Boryslav Margera will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Rock Jr dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Margera. That did some damage!
Margera swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rock Jr swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
The fighters circle momentarily. Rock Jr darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Margera jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Margera tries to clinch there but Rock Jr circles away.
Margera scores with a jab to the jaw.
Rock Jr connects with a crisp jab.
Margera misses with an uppercut.
Margera just misses with a punch to the body.
A low kick lands for Rock Jr.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Margera jabs Rock Jr to the body, keeping him at a distance.
A lazy left from Rock Jr finds it's target.
Margera wants to clinch up but Rock Jr keeps it at a distance.
Rock Jr avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Margera. Rock Jr does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Margera tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Rock Jr manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Margera scores with the left hand. Rock Jr knows he should have avoided that one.
Margera closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Margera throws a knee to the head but misses.
Rock Jr lands with a light punch inside.
A short uppercut from Rock Jr.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Margera using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Rock Jr has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Margera looking to throw knees to the head but Rock Jr is blocking nicely.
Rock Jr with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Rock Jr lands an uppercut.
Margera misses with some punches.
Rock Jr blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rock Jr with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Rock Jr misses with a punch on the inside.
Margera scores with a nice hook to the head.
Margera tries to work over Rock Jr's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Rock Jr.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Margera doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Margera lands a nice shot to the body.
Margera working aggressively here.
Margera landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Rock Jr lands with a left to the head.
Rock Jr blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Rock Jr blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rock Jr tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Rock Jr blocks an uppercut.
Margera tries to work over Rock Jr's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Rock Jr tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Margera tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Rock Jr avoids it.
Margera throws a knee to the head but misses.
A short right from Rock Jr.
Margera tries to work over Rock Jr's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Margera scores with a nice hook to the head.
Rock Jr throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Margera blocks it with crossed arms.
Rock Jr avoiding damage as Margera throws knees to the body.
Rock Jr lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rock Jr tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A shot in the inside from Margera.
Margera tries to work over Rock Jr's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A nice right hand lands inside from Margera.
Margera works on Rock Jr's body with a couple of short punches.
Margera works on Rock Jr's body with a couple of short punches.
Margera landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Rock Jr takes a knee right on the jaw!
Rock Jr on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Margera throws a knee to the head but misses.
Rock Jr connects with a knee to the head.
Margera lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Rock Jr backwards.
Margera works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Margera pushes Rock Jr back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Rock Jr misses with a knee strike.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rock Jr working aggressively here.
Rock Jr scores a nice knee to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rock Jr landing knees to the head.
Rock Jr misses with a short punch on the inside.
Rock Jr tries to land a knee to the head but Margera blocks with his arms.
Rock Jr tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Margera blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Rock Jr misses with a knee strike.
Margera digs a right hand underneath Rock Jr's ribcage. Rock Jr let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A short right from Margera on the inside.
Rock Jr misses with a knee strike.
Margera tries to land a knee to the head but Rock Jr blocks with his arms.
Margera throws a knee to the head but misses.
Margera is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Rock Jr using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Margera has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Margera misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Rock Jr throws a head punch that misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rock Jr tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Rock Jr landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Margera misses with a shot to the kidneys.
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 Boryslav Margera.
I think Margera 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 Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 29:28
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 29:28
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Boryslav Margera!
During a confident post fight interview, Boryslav Margera thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Akubundu Yobachukwu (ranked 969 p4p, 949 weight class) and Franz Ramos (ranked 101 p4p, 99 weight class). Yobachukwu's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Hate Me Now. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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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 9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Akubundu Yobachukwu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Franz Ramos!
The judges for this bout are Igor Prikhodko, Illya Tyunina and Sergei Dronov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ramos looks to land a right hand but Yobachukwu moved out of range.
Ramos slips under a jab from Yobachukwu.
Yobachukwu ducks under a wild hook from Ramos.
Ramos takes a swing at Yobachukwu's ribcage but misses.
Yobachukwu misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Ramos is looking for the big counter here.
Ramos rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Yobachukwu counters with a stiff right hand.
Yobachukwu takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Nice straight punches there by Yobachukwu. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Yobachukwu.
Ramos plants his feet and throws a 3 punch combo. Miss, miss, boom! The third punch, a big right hook, connects right on the temple and drops Yobachukwu to the mat, unconscious! This fight is all over! Yobachukwu just couldn't keep out of the way of the whole flurry of punches!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Franz Ramos!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ferenc Fazekas (ranked 750 p4p, 2010 weight class) and Apollo Creed (ranked 80 p4p, 207 weight class). Ferenc Fazekas has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 14 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ferenc Fazekas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Apollo Creed !
The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Igor Prikhodko and Sergei Dronov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A jab from Creed does it's job there.
It looks like Ferenc Fazekas has been cut.
Creed lands a nice shot to the body.
Creed lands with a straight right. Fazekas didn't see that one coming.
Fazekas checks a low kick from Creed .
Fazekas shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Fazekas blocks a low kick nicely.
Fazekas on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Fazekas throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Creed sees it coming and avoids it easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Creed ! But no joy.
Creed bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
It seemed like Creed was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Fazekas lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
It looks like Apollo Creed has been cut.
Creed looks to throw a body kick
and Fazekas counters with a crisp right hand that drops Creed ! Fazekas lets Creed back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
 Creed is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Creed walks right into a perfectly timed right hook and goes down hard! He's out cold! The ref cradles Creed limp body while Fazekas jumps on to the cage and waves to the roaring crowd. Wow that was just a brutal knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ferenc Fazekas!
A victorious Ferenc Fazekas thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jalo Ilmarinen (ranked 655 p4p, 680 weight class) and Caius Marius (ranked 83 p4p, 88 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jalo Ilmarinen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Caius Marius!
The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Vladimir Khabensky and Valeri Chadov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice shot by Marius.
Ilmarinen throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Marius's waist but Marius gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Ilmarinen off to one side.
Ilmarinen shoots in and bounces Marius off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Ilmarinen trying to control but Marius is working from the bottom.
Ilmarinen stays in close to Marius's body and controls the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ilmarinen trying to control the position from guard on top but Marius is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ilmarinen with a flurry of punches that miss.
Ilmarinen tries to free his leg and advance position but Marius is retaining full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ilmarinen trying to control but Marius is working from the bottom.
Ilmarinen throwing strikes from guard but Marius blocks nicely.
Marius utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Ilmarinen throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Ilmarinen wants to pass the guard but Marius is keeping the position.
Ilmarinen 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.
Ilmarinen trying to control the position from guard on top but Marius is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Donk. Marius catches Ilmarinen right on the button with a cross.
Ilmarinen misses with a takedown
and Marius counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Marius.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ilmarinen lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Marius backwards.
Ilmarinen is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Marius gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jalo Ilmarinen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ilmarinen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A right hook to the body lands for Ilmarinen.
Ilmarinen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A nice right hand lands inside from Ilmarinen.
Ilmarinen blocks an uppercut.
Ilmarinen makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Marius blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ilmarinen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Marius lands a shoulder strike.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A right handed body shot lands from Marius.
Marius scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Marius working aggressively here.
Ilmarinen blocks a body shot from Marius.
Ilmarinen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ilmarinen working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Marius misses with a punch to the body.
A shot in the inside from Ilmarinen.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ilmarinen cracks Marius with a nice body shot.
Ilmarinen misses with a punch on the inside.
Marius swings wildly with an uppercut but Ilmarinen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ilmarinen has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Marius regains guard immediately.
Ilmarinen connects with a couple of short punches.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Ilmarinen's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Ilmarinen throws a strike but Marius rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Marius engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Ilmarinen is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marius's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Marius is continuing to stall.
Marius trying to control the position from guard on top but Ilmarinen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ilmarinen wants to sweep here but Marius controlling him for the moment.
Ilmarinen manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Marius manages to get himself to full guard.
Ilmarinen is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Ilmarinen stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Marius swivels though and keeps the full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jalo Ilmarinen dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Ilmarinen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Marius was well out of range. Poor timing from Ilmarinen.
Ilmarinen clinches up against the cage.
Ilmarinen throws a head punch that misses.
Marius misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ilmarinen working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A short left from Marius.
Ilmarinen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ilmarinen lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
I was talking to Ilmarinen's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Marius prevents a takedown attempt there.
Ilmarinen throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Mariuss head.
Marius working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Ilmarinen can't find room to land a body shot as Marius controls the action.
Marius tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ilmarinen's elbow.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Marius.
Marius blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ilmarinen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Marius's elbow.
Marius working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ilmarinen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ilmarinen softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marius misses with a short punch on the inside.
Good body shot from Marius.
Ilmarinen blocking some punches.
A short right from Ilmarinen.
Ilmarinen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Marius can do to turn this around?
Marius working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Ilmarinen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Marius misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Marius can't find room to land a body shot as Ilmarinen controls the action.
Marius misses with a hook from the clinch.
Marius lands a right hand.
Ilmarinen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Marius struggles to land a body shot inside as Ilmarinen controls his hands.
Ilmarinen tries a body shot but Marius blocks it.
Ilmarinen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ilmarinen blocks an uppercut.
Marius working aggressively here.
Ilmarinen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ilmarinen misses with a hook to the ribs.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Marius.
Ilmarinen gets through Marius's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ilmarinen can't find room to land a body shot as Marius controls the action.
Ilmarinen lands on the inside with an uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ilmarinen throws a head punch that misses.
Marius tries a body shot but Ilmarinen blocks it.
Ilmarinen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Marius fails to land.
Ilmarinen has a couple of punches blocked by Marius.
Ilmarinen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Marius tries a body shot but Ilmarinen blocks it.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Ilmarinen.
Ilmarinen can't find room to land a body shot as Marius controls the action.
Ilmarinen tries to throw a body punch but Marius avoids it by throwing Ilmarinen back against the cage.
Ilmarinen lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Marius backwards.
Ilmarinen misses with a punch to the body.
Ilmarinen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Marius's elbow.
Marius scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Marius pushes Ilmarinen back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Marius lands with a left to the head.
Marius tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jalo Ilmarinen has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Marius misses with the head strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marius misses with a punch on the inside.
A short body shot lands from Marius as the two fighters clinch.
Ilmarinen works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Marius blocks a body shot from Ilmarinen.
Ilmarinen lands a shoulder strike.
Ilmarinen scores with a shot to the side of Marius's head.
Ilmarinen misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ilmarinen misses with a punch on the inside.
Ilmarinen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Marius blocking some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Marius.
Ilmarinen struggles to land a body shot inside as Marius controls his hands.
Ilmarinen prevents a body shot from Marius.
Ilmarinen misses with a punch to the body.
Marius lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Marius lands an uppercut.
Nice body punch from Ilmarinen - that landed with a thud.
Ilmarinen misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Ilmarinen.
Marius can't find room to land a body shot as Ilmarinen controls the action.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marius tries a body shot but Ilmarinen blocks it.
A short left from Marius.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A right hook to the body lands for Ilmarinen.
Ilmarinen blocking some punches.
Ilmarinen tries to work over Marius's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Marius.
Marius tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ilmarinen tries to work over Marius's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ilmarinen lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Ilmarinen working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Marius misses with a punch to the body.
Ilmarinen scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A hook to the body from Ilmarinen.
Ilmarinen misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ilmarinen.
Ilmarinen scores with a hook to the body.
Marius lands a right hand.
Ilmarinen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ilmarinen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Marius misses with a hook from the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jalo Ilmarinen dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Ilmarinen shoots for a takedown but Marius saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Ilmarinen stuns Marius with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Marius misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ilmarinen.
Marius takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
A lazy left from Ilmarinen finds it's target.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Marius enables Ilmarinen to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Marius manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Ilmarinen throws a big elbow that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ilmarinen scoring with punches to the head and body.
Ilmarinen scoring with punches to the head and body.
Ilmarinen missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Ilmarinen cracks Marius with a solid left hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ilmarinen throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Marius works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Ilmarinen wants to control from the top but Marius keeps moving.
Ilmarinen throws a big right hand that misses.
Marius looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Ilmarinen throws a big elbow that misses.
Marius looking for a sweep. Not yet Marius, not yet.
Ilmarinen tries to free his leg and advance position but Marius is retaining full guard.
Marius keeping moving, preventing Ilmarinen from controlling successfully.
Ilmarinen chips away with some ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Ilmarinen trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ilmarinen in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Ilmarinen with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Caius Marius has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ilmarinen stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Marius swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ilmarinen is working hard here to advance position.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Ilmarinen throws a body punch but Marius moves out of range.
Ilmarinen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Marius.
Marius tries to counter with a clinch but Ilmarinen shakes him off and moves away.
Ilmarinen fails with an attempt to clinch.
Marius wants to counter the offense by Ilmarinen and move into the clinch position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marius slips under a jab.
Ilmarinen clinches.
Ilmarinen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Marius tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ilmarinen's elbow.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Marius pushes Ilmarinen back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Marius misses with a body punch.
Ilmarinen lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Marius.
Marius tries to throw a body punch but Ilmarinen avoids it by throwing Marius back against the cage.
Ilmarinen misses with a body punch.
Ilmarinen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ilmarinen misses with a punch to the body.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Marius blocks a body shot from Ilmarinen.
Ilmarinen lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Marius backwards.
Marius blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ilmarinen lands with a short head shot on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Still in the clinch, Ilmarinen scores with a nice short uppercut.
Ilmarinen throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Mariuss head.
Ilmarinen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Marius.
Ilmarinen misses with a punch to the body.
Marius tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ilmarinen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Marius's elbow.
Ilmarinen pushes Marius back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Marius.
Ilmarinen can't find room to land a body shot as Marius controls the action.
Jalo Ilmarinen is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Marius tries a body shot but Ilmarinen blocks it.
A head punch on the inside from Marius fails to land.
A body shot lands from Marius.
A nice right hand lands inside from Ilmarinen.
Marius doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ilmarinen works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Marius throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Marius swings wildly with an uppercut but Ilmarinen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ilmarinen lands a right hand.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jalo Ilmarinen showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Ilmarinen has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 30:27
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 30:27
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jalo Ilmarinen!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ruslan Beznisko (ranked 1364 p4p, 1167 weight class) and Herio Lupsaka (ranked 164 p4p, 146 weight class). Beznisko comes to the cage accompanied by JANE AIR — Junk. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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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 7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ruslan Beznisko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Herio Lupsaka!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Dmitry Maklakov and Aleksandr Martynov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Beznisko scores with a nice strike.
Beznisko checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Lupsaka takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Beznisko darts in looking for a takedown but Lupsaka gets double underhooks and turns Beznisko into the cage.
Lupsaka has a couple of punches blocked by Beznisko.
Beznisko has Lupsaka pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Beznisko pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Lupsaka tumbling to the mat - Beznisko dives into Lupsaka's guard.
Lupsaka is looking to stand back up but Beznisko counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Lupsaka.
Beznisko scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Lupsaka is trying to maintain the position but Beznisko is very close to passing his half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Beznisko sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Lupsaka defending well though.
Lupsaka trying to control here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Beznisko throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Beznisko lands with a punch from half guard.
Beznisko working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Beznisko is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Lupsaka is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Beznisko connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Lupsaka tries to lock up and control but Beznisko gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Lupsaka keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Beznisko is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Lupsaka can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Lupsaka wants to control but Beznisko is having none of it.
Beznisko in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Beznisko lands a big elbow.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Beznisko lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Beznisko has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Beznisko takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Beznisko 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.
Beznisko is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Lupsaka to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Lupsaka shrugs it off.
Beznisko looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Lupsaka is rocked!
Beznisko loads up on a couple of big shots to the head that have Lupsaka scrambling to escape. He can't get free though and several more unanswered shots from Beznisko land to the head. The referee has no choice but to stop the fight. Beznisko stands and salutes the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ruslan Beznisko!
Ruslan Beznisko thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Michael Holmes (ranked 476 p4p, 375 weight class) and Francesco Monroe (ranked 73 p4p, 58 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Michael Holmes!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Francesco Monroe!
The judges for this bout are Aleksei Zolotukhin, Aleksandr Martynov and Fedor Mirinova.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A swing and a miss from Monroe.
Holmes fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Monroe, pushing him back against the cage.
Monroe looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Monroe.
Holmes tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Monroe avoids it.
Monroe wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Holmes has him pressed against the cage.
Monroe misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Holmes misses with a knee strike.
Monroe manages to break the clinch.
A low kick from Holmes misses
and Monroe counters with a crisp one two that drops Holmes! Monroe thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Holmes to his feet! Holmes is in big trouble!
Holmes is rocked!
Monroe misses with the combination.
Oh Holmes is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Holmes fails with an attempt to clinch.
Holmes seems to have got his legs back now.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Monroe is trying to break free.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Holmes blocks a body shot from Monroe.
Monroe lands a hook that snaps the head of Holmes backwards.
Monroe gets through Holmes's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Monroe wants to break the clinch but can't.
Monroe avoiding damage as Holmes throws knees to the body.
Holmes throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Monroes head.
Holmes misses with a punch on the inside.
Monroe is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Monroe manages to break the clinch.
Holmes slips a straight right by Monroe.
Holmes throws a quick counter head kick but Monroe was just out of range.
Monroe misses with a two punch combination.
Holmes is looking to counter the offense by Monroe and move into the clinch.
Monroe misses with a shot to the body
and Holmes cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
It looks like Francesco Monroe has been cut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Monroe checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Monroe misses the shot to the body.
Holmes will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Monroe swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Holmes looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Holmes throws a right hand that misses
and Monroe counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Holmes wants to clinch but Monroe slips to the side
and Monroe counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Holmes dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Monroe. That did some damage!
Monroe takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Francesco Monroe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Monroe misses with a hook. Holmes ducked under it nicely.
A little feinted left hand from Holmes on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A slow jab from Monroe misses its intended target.
Monroe tests Holmes's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Monroe lands a nice shot that snaps Holmes's head back.
Holmes slips a jab and a cross from Monroe.
Monroe scores with a hook to the body. Holmes takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Holmes throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Monroe on the side of the head.
Holmes misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Monroe avoids the head kick by Holmes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Monroe looks to land a left hand but Holmes moved out of range nicely.
Monroe throws an off balance right hand
and Holmes connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Monroe misses with a right hand
and Holmes cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Monroe throws a right and a left that both miss.
Monroe jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Monroe throws out a loose jab but Holmes uses good head movement to avoid it.
A low kick from Holmes misses
and Monroe counters with a right, left combo that wobbles Holmes badly! Monroe follows up with a massive right hook, straight to the bridge of the nose that knocks Holmes out cold! Oh wow, what a finish! Very reminiscent of Koscheck vs Yoshida as Monroe finished him against the cage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Francesco Monroe!
Francesco Monroe is the new light heavyweight champion!
Francesco Monroe bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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