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RSE 61: Hopeless PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lane Hedley (ranked 3104 p4p, 2439 weight class) and Darnell Stuckey (ranked 364 p4p, 291 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 heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Lane Hedley!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Darnell Stuckey!
The judges for this bout are Ivan Kurochkin, Aleksandr Martynov and Konstantin Menshow.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hedley throws a looping overhand right but Stuckey ducks down to avoid it.
Stuckey takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Lane Hedley seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stuckey thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hedley wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Nice uppercut lands for Stuckey. That snapped Hedley's head back.
Stuckey takes one to the chin there.
Hedley scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Stuckey doesn't seem bothered though.
Stuckey on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stuckey takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Donk. Hedley catches Stuckey right on the button with a cross.
Hedley lands a nice shot that snaps Stuckey's head back.
Hedley is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stuckey needs to keep his hands up - Hedley had a free shot at his head there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hedley moves into range and clinches up with Stuckey.
Stuckey fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Hedley.
A head punch on the inside from Stuckey fails to land.
Stuckey has a couple of punches blocked by Hedley.
Hedley swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hedley tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Stuckey swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hedley misses with a punch on the inside.
Hedley lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Stuckey backwards.
Stuckey struggles to land a body shot inside as Hedley controls his hands.
Stuckey has a couple of punches blocked by Hedley.
A short right from Hedley.
Stuckey breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Stuckey throws a jab but it's blocked by Hedley.
Hedley lands with a hook. Stuckey tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Hedley is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hedley throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Stuckey looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Hedley moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A telegraphed right hand from Stuckey misses the target.
Hedley wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Hedley closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Good body shot from Hedley.
Hedley tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Hedley fails to land.
Stuckey blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Hedley tries a body shot but Stuckey blocks it.
Stuckey lands a right hand.
Stuckey misses with the head strike.
Hedley misses with a punch to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stuckey throws a head punch that misses.
Hedley blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hedley tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hedley throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Stuckeys head.
Hedley tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hedley lands a left hand.
Stuckey's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
We've been told by Hedley's head coaches at League of Shadows MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Hedley is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Hedley slips a straight right by Stuckey.
Hedley digs a good body shot into Stuckey's ribs.
Stuckey looks to throw the jab but Hedley is out of range.
Hedley fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Stuckey manages to avoid it.
Hedley is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Hedley is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Hedley connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hedley clobbers Stuckey with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Hedley tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Stuckey paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Hedley moves into range and clinches up with Stuckey.
Stuckey lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hedley throws a head punch that misses.
Hedley throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Hedley misses with the head strike.
Hedley working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Stuckey tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hedley's elbow.
A left hand lands to the body for Hedley.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Hedley as Stuckey tries to tie him up.
Hedley tries to throw a body punch but Stuckey avoids it by throwing Hedley back against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Hedley.
Hedley lands with a short shot to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Lane Hedley dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Hedley tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Stuckey counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hedley wants to clinch
and Stuckey counters with a left to the body.
Hedley clinches with his opponent.
Hedley throws a head punch that misses.
Hedley working some nice short punches in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short left from Stuckey.
Hedley misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hedley blocking some punches.
Hedley is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Stuckey can do to turn this around?
Stuckey misses with a punch on the inside.
Stuckey blocks an uppercut.
Stuckey prevents a body shot from Hedley.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stuckey has a couple of punches blocked by Hedley.
Hedley misses with a punch to the body.
Stuckey lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hedley misses with a hook to the ribs.
Stuckey goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hedley misses with a short punch on the inside.
Stuckey misses with a body punch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hedley.
Hedley throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Stuckeys head.
Hedley lands a shoulder strike.
Hedley has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Hedley misses with a hook from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hedley.
Hedley fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Stuckey throws a punch but it's blocked by Hedley.
Hedley swings wildly with an uppercut but Stuckey uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hedley tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Stuckey's elbow.
A nice right hand lands inside from Hedley.
Hedley taking a breather.
Hedley prevents a body shot from Stuckey.
Stuckey misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stuckey lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Hedley goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hedley misses with a short punch on the inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hedley misses with a body punch.
Stuckey gets through Hedley's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Hedley content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Lane Hedley has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Stuckey swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Stuckey goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hedley lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Hedley misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hedley blocks an uppercut.
Stuckey blocks a body shot from Hedley.
Stuckey throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Hedleys head.
Stuckey misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short right from Stuckey on the inside.
Hedley tries to work over Stuckey's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Stuckey misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hedley lands a shoulder strike.
Hedley lands a shot to the body.
Stuckey is breathing heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hedley scores with a shot to the side of Stuckey's head.
Hedley lands a right hand that snaps the head of Stuckey backwards.
Stuckey wants to break the clinch but can't.
Stuckey takes a shot to the head.
Hedley throws a punch but it's blocked by Stuckey.
Stuckey throws a head punch that misses.
Hedley lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Stuckey or not.
Stuckey swings wildly with an uppercut but Hedley uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hedley makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Hedley tries a body shot but Stuckey blocks it.
Hedley scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Stuckey misses with some punches.
Stuckey takes a shot to the head.
Stuckey lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Stuckey stalling in the clinch but Hedley improves position.
Hedley has a couple of punches blocked by Stuckey.
Hedley swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Good body shot from Hedley.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stuckey misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stuckey blocks an uppercut.
Hedley misses with a punch to the body.
Stuckey struggles to land a body shot inside as Hedley controls his hands.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Hedley.
Stuckey lands a body punch in the clinch.
Hedley keeps control of Stuckey as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Stuckey misses with the head strike.
Hedley misses with the head strike.
Hedley misses with a hook from the clinch.
Stuckey working aggressively here.
A nice right hand lands inside from Hedley.
Stuckey tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short left from Hedley.
Hedley misses with a body punch.
Stuckey is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Hedley is keeping busy.
Hedley swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hedley lands with a right to the head.
Hedley makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Hedley.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Lane Hedley dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Stuckey misses with a straight right.
Hedley cracks Stuckey with an open hand slap.
Hedley moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Hedley moves in looking to clinch but Stuckey pushes him off.
Hedley lands a jab.
Hedley lands a lovely overhand right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hedley looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Hedley misses with a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stuckey misses the jab.
Hedley lands a really nice looking cross but Stuckey seems unphased.
Hedley tries to clinch up.
Stuckey slips under a jab.
Nice cross by Hedley.
Hedley misses with a lunging right hand
and Stuckey counters with a nice uppercut.
Stuckey lands with a shot to the body.
Hedley moves into range and connects with a jab.
Stuckey has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Hedley finds it's way round the side to connect with Stuckey's head.
Darnell Stuckey has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stuckey throws a front kick aimed at Hedley's knee but Hedley avoids it well.
Hedley cracks Stuckey with a right hand to the side of the head.
Stuckey tries to keep at a distance but Hedley has taken the fight into the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stuckey fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hedley lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Hedley blocks an uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Hedley.
Hedley misses with a hook to the ribs.
Stuckey is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Stuckey swings wildly with an uppercut but Hedley uses good head movement to avoid it.
Stuckey swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hedley's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Hedley goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Hedley.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Hedley creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Hedley blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hedley misses with a punch to the body.
Stuckey misses with the head strike.
A shot in the inside from Hedley.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Stuckey.
Hedley working aggressively here.
Hedley misses with a punch on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Hedley.
A short left from Hedley.
 Stuckey is rocked!
Stuckey blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Stuckey is still on wobbly legs! Can Hedley finish him?
Hedley fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Stuckey throws a head punch that misses.
Stuckey seems to have recovered his senses.
Hedley lands a left hand.
Stuckey takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Hedley blocking some punches.
Hedley has a couple of punches blocked by Stuckey.
Hedley pushes Stuckey against the cage. Hedley is working some dirty boxing. Hedley pushes off with a quick right hook! Stuckey goes down! Stuckey tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Hedley moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lane Hedley!
Lane Hedley decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Adiwang Leetoh (ranked 2098 p4p, 1891 weight class) and Breno Belmiro (ranked 164 p4p, 154 weight class). Leetoh comes to the cage accompanied by Mai Wai Bok Wai - Henri feat. Tohmo. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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World class MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Adiwang Leetoh!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 1, fighting out of New York, Breno Belmiro!
The judges for this bout are Aleksei Zolotukhin, Fedor Mirinova and Valeri Chadov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Leetoh rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Belmiro moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Belmiro scores with a jab.
Leetoh tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Belmiro was well out of range. Poor timing from Leetoh.
A low kick from Leetoh is predictable there
and Belmiro counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Leetoh looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Leetoh is looking for a sweep. Belmiro is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Leetoh's coaches at The Forge 👊 have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Belmiro landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Belmiro sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Leetoh defending well though.
Nice strikes from Belmiro there.
Belmiro missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Leetoh moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Belmiro throws a big right hand that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Belmiro content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Belmiro wants to control from the top but Leetoh keeps moving.
Leetoh has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Belmiro has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Belmiro'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.
Belmiro lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Leetoh landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Leetoh keeps control of Belmiro as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Leetoh misses with an elbow strike.
Belmiro is trying to pull guard but Leetoh has him pressed against the cage.
Leetoh tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Belmiro avoids it.
Belmiro goes for a takedown attempt but Leetoh pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Leetoh swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Belmiro looks like he wants to counter punch here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A slow jab from Belmiro misses its intended target.
Belmiro listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Belmiro ducks under a wild hook from Leetoh.
Belmiro throws a shot from downtown. Leetoh moves away and avoids it.
It looked like Leetoh was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Adiwang Leetoh seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A lazy left from Belmiro finds it's target.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Belmiro throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Leetoh is looking to land body kicks.
Leetoh looks to score with a jab to the body but Belmiro is just out of range.
Leetoh tries a head kick but it misses.
Adiwang Leetoh is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Belmiro throws a poor cross that misses
and Belmiro takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Leetoh leaves Belmiro with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Adiwang Leetoh has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Breno Belmiro.
Leetoh throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Belmiro avoids a kick to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Leetoh lands a right hook to the body.
Leetoh uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Belmiro has time to react.
Belmiro just misses with a punch to the body.
Leetoh throws a big counter combination but Belmiro scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Belmiro misses with a hook. Leetoh ducked under it nicely.
Belmiro with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A big right from Belmiro misses.
Belmiro misses the shot to the body.
A swing and a miss from Belmiro.
Leetoh lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Belmiro keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Leetoh misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Leetoh throws the kick towards the body but Belmiro avoids it.
Leetoh takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Belmiro steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Leetoh.
Leetoh looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Leetoh uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Belmiro.
Leetoh tries to bum rush Belmiro with a series of wild strikes but Belmiro uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Belmiro scores with a hook to the body. Leetoh takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Leetoh fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Belmiro manages to avoid it.
Belmiro's corner calls for a 1-2. Belmiro obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Leetoh lands with a right hand.
A slow jab from Belmiro misses its intended target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Leetoh. Belmiro does a little dance to reset his feet.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Belmiro! But no joy.
Leetoh misses with a right hand
and Belmiro counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Belmiro shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Belmiro was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
You can see the frustration on Leetoh's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Sloppy strikes there by Belmiro.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Breno Belmiro will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Leetoh throws an overhand right that lands on Belmiro's shoulder, as Belmiro tries to avoid the shot.
A countering left hand to the body from Belmiro misses.
Belmiro avoids the head kick by Leetoh.
Belmiro misses with a straight left.
Belmiro lands with a hook. Leetoh tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
A punch lands to the side of Leetoh 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Belmiro gets the takedown into side control.
Leetoh can't do much from the bottom here.
Leetoh on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Belmiro has an Americana. Leetoh didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Belmiro is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Belmiro hooks up with any of them at the after show party.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Breno Belmiro!
Adiwang Leetoh spoke after the fight, saying 'Thank you to my opponent and all the fans, my coaches and sponsors.'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Nick Albodean (ranked 2708 p4p, 2032 weight class) and Bart Detweiler (ranked 303 p4p, 231 weight class). Albodean comes into the arena with I ain't worried - One Republic blaring out of the sound system. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Nick Albodean!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bart Detweiler!
The judges for this bout are Illya Tyunina, Aleksandr Martynov and Vladimir Khabensky.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Albodean misses with a few strikes there.
Detweiler throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Detweiler ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Albodean is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Detweiler.
Detweiler moves out of range as Albodean strikes.
Albodean ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Detweiler moves away.
Detweiler missing with a left hand there. Albodean was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A big left from Detweiler misses.
Albodean takes one to the chin there.
Detweiler misses with a body shot.
Detweiler shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Albodean sprawls well. Albodean wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Detweiler gets slowly back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Detweiler shoots in and drives through. Albodean sprawls well.
A bone on bone clash there as Albodean blocks the leg kick.
Albodean cracks Detweiler with a good jab.
Detweiler misses with a two punch combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Detweiler tries to land a front kick but Albodean steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Detweiler showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Albodean.
Nice defenses there by Detweiler.
A right-left combo lands from Albodean.
 It looks like Bart Detweiler has been cut.
Albodean looks to land a left hand but Detweiler moved out of range nicely.
Nick Albodean is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Detweiler drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Albodean is looking for a sweep.
Detweiler is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Albodean knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Detweiler working the head and body with strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Albodean tries to buck Detweiler off but Detweiler is having none of it.
Albodean is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at The Forge 👊, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Detweiler scores with a couple of short elbows.
Detweiler tries to move to mount but Albodean blocks the move with his legs.
Detweiler is looking to take a break and control but Albodean is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Detweiler scores with punches from side control.
Albodean throws a couple of punches but he's in a bad position and they don't land.
Albodean sneaks back into half guard.
Albodean makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Albodean.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Detweiler throwing strikes from guard but Albodean blocks nicely.
Albodean manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Detweiler manages to get himself to full guard.
Detweiler wants to sweep here but Albodean controlling him for the moment.
Albodean trying to control the position from guard on top but Detweiler is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Albodean has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Albodean pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Detweiler is keeping the position for now.
Albodean content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Detweiler has locked up a guillotine! Detweiler's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Albodean is holding on here and Detweiler must be using up a lot of energy. Albodean has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Detweiler gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Bart Detweiler!
During a confident post fight interview, Bart Detweiler thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
Nick Albodean spoke after the fight, saying 'Thank you to my opponent and all the fans, my coaches and sponsors.'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Apollo Creed (ranked 2371 p4p, 2272 weight class) and Bruce Banner (ranked 279 p4p, 271 weight class). Bruce Banner 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 6 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Apollo Creed !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bruce Banner!
The judges for this bout are Valeri Chadov, Aleksei Zolotukhin and Vladimir Khabensky.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Banner misses with a hook. Creed ducked under it nicely.
Banner looks to land a right hand but Creed moved out of range.
Creed is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Banner.
Creed throws a good cross that connects.
Creed looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Banner throws a series of punches but Creed moves out of range.
Creed thinks about countering with a body kick.
Creed throws a jab but it's blocked by Banner.
Banner misses the shot to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Banner misses the target.
Creed lands a big uppercut and Banner crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Banner looks OK. Creed waves Banner back to his feet!
It looks like Bruce Banner has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Creed cracks a nice hook into Banner's ribs.
Creed lands with a shot to the body.
Creed throws a body shot but no joy.
Creed throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Banner looks winded!
Creed throws a head kick but Banner moves out of range.
Creed with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Creed cracks Banner with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Creed has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Banner to stand back up!
Banner is rocked!
Creed throws a quick head kick that knocks Banner silly! This fight is all over! What a finish! Creed is up on the cage, taking in the applause from the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Apollo Creed !
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Akubundu Yobachukwu (ranked 1318 p4p, 1405 weight class) and Kobra Jay (ranked 159 p4p, 168 weight class). Yobachukwu's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Hate Me Now. Kobra Jay has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Akubundu Yobachukwu's chin.
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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 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Akubundu Yobachukwu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Kobra Jay!
The judges for this bout are Dmitry Maklakov, Igor Prikhodko and Viktor Lagutenko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Yobachukwu throws an overhand right that lands on Jay's shoulder, as Jay tries to avoid the shot.
Jay throws a big shot that misses.
Yobachukwu is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Nice defenses there by Jay.
Jay scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
 It looks like Akubundu Yobachukwu has been cut.
Jay displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Yobachukwu throws out the jab.
Yobachukwu uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jay.
Yobachukwu has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Gold Samurai's Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Yobachukwu darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Yobachukwu is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jay.
Yobachukwu misses with a hook. Jay ducked under it nicely.
Jay thows a left - swing and a miss!
A lazy left from Yobachukwu finds it's target.
Yobachukwu connects with a body shot that sends Jay's belly button to the back.
Jay waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Yobachukwu.
Yobachukwu went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Yobachukwu takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Kobra Jay seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jay moves out of range of the strikes.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Jay steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Yobachukwu.
Yobachukwu misses with a two punch combination.
Jay with a body punch. A glancing blow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jay ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Yobachukwu throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Yobachukwu ducks under a wild hook from Jay.
Yobachukwu steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jay.
A little feinted left hand from Yobachukwu on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Yobachukwu throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jay misses with a wild body shot.
Jay misses with a straight left.
Yobachukwu was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Jay throws a big shot that misses.
Yobachukwu is looking to counter punch.
Jay throws a jab but it's blocked by Yobachukwu.
Jay misses with a wild body shot.
Yobachukwu throws a jab but it's blocked by Jay.
Jay misses with an uppercut.
Yobachukwu scores with a jab. Jay acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Jay with a nice cross.
Yobachukwu throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Yobachukwu throws a hook to the side of Jay's head but Jay sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jay swinging wildly here.
Jay throws a hook but Yobachukwu avoids it easily.
Yobachukwu seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Yobachukwu looks to land a left hand but Jay moved out of range nicely.
Yobachukwu misses with an attempted mid kick.
Jay throws a body shot but no joy.
Yobachukwu throws a nice looking combination but Jay bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Yobachukwu keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jay.
Jay lands a head shot.
Yobachukwu ducks under a wild hook from Jay.
Yobachukwu moves away from the strike by Jay.
As Jay backs away, Yobachukwu returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Yobachukwu throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A head kick misses from Yobachukwu.
Jay dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Jay waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Yobachukwu.
Jay throws an off balance right hand
and Yobachukwu counters with a stiff right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A low kick from Yobachukwu misses
and Jay counters with a left to the body.
Jay swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A cross from Jay lands.
Yobachukwu lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Jay moves away from the strike by Yobachukwu.
Yobachukwu throws a hook to the side of Jay's head but Jay sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jay blocks a jab.
Jay throws out a counter right but Yobachukwu avoids it with no problem.
Jay takes a swing at Yobachukwu's ribcage but misses.
Jay lands a nice hook to Yobachukwu's body. Yobachukwu takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Jay misses with a straight left.
A jab from Jay misses.
Yobachukwu connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Jay momentarily.
Yobachukwu tests Jay's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Yobachukwu thows a left - swing and a miss!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Yobachukwu throws a poor cross that misses
and Jay counters with a series of strikes. Yobachukwu will be more careful next time no doubt.
Yobachukwu keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jay.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yobachukwu cracks Jay with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Yobachukwu just misses with a punch to the body.
Jay takes one on the button.
Jay throws a hook but Yobachukwu avoids it easily.
Yobachukwu on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Jay misses with a hook. Yobachukwu ducked under it nicely.
It looked like Yobachukwu wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Yobachukwu connects with the punch.
Yobachukwu slips a jab from Jay.
Jay lands with a good body shot.
Yobachukwu attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Jay connects with a single shot there.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Yobachukwu avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Yobachukwu takes one to the side of the head.
Jay with a jab.
 Yobachukwu is rocked!
Akubundu Yobachukwu's cut is getting worse.
Jay looks to land a right hand but Yobachukwu moved out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Kobra Jay will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Akubundu Yobachukwu's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Nice defenses there by Yobachukwu.
Jay sends Yobachukwu crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Jay is motioning to the referee to let Yobachukwu up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Oh Yobachukwu is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Yobachukwu swings away with a body shot that misses
and Jay counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Jay throws a hook but Yobachukwu avoids it easily.
Jay misses with a hook.
Yobachukwu seems to have got his legs back now.
Yobachukwu comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Nice defenses there by Yobachukwu.
Yobachukwu uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jay.
Yobachukwu throwing a counter right hand but Jay manages to avoid it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jay throws a jab when Yobachukwu was well out of range.
Jay connects with a good right hand that stumbles Yobachukwu. Yobachukwu circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Yobachukwu rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Jay moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Yobachukwu is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jay.
Jay cracks Yobachukwu with a right hand to the side of the head.
Yobachukwu misses with a two punch combination.
Jay swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Yobachukwu loads up on a big right hand but Jay slips the punch.
Jay ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Yobachukwu moves away.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Jay in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jay avoids a punch combination nicely.
Yobachukwu moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
The fighters circling - Jay throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jay keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Some wild striking there from Yobachukwu.
A left lands for Yobachukwu.
Yobachukwu throws a looping overhand right but Jay ducks down to avoid it.
Yobachukwu is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Yobachukwu looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Jay swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Donk. Jay catches Yobachukwu right on the button with a cross.
A slapping body kick lands there for Yobachukwu.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jay misses with a hook.
Yobachukwu throws a head kick that misses
and Jay counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Akubundu Yobachukwu's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Yobachukwu takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Yobachukwu throws a big shot that misses.
Yobachukwu scores with a body shot.
Yobachukwu looks to throw the jab but Jay is out of range.
Jay moves out of range as Yobachukwu strikes.
Jay throws a body punch but Yobachukwu moves out of range.
Jay throws a lazy right hand but Yobachukwu sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Yobachukwu jabs at Jay's body.
Jay thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jay throws an overhand right that lands on Yobachukwu's shoulder, as Yobachukwu tries to avoid the shot.
A cross from Jay lands.
Jay throws a combination that misses
enabling Yobachukwu to counter with a crisp jab.
Yobachukwu takes a body punch but keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jay ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Yobachukwu moves away.
Danga de danga de dang - Yobachukwu scores with a four punch combination!
Yobachukwu ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Jay is breathing heavily.
Jay walks into a straight right hand from Yobachukwu.
Yobachukwu slips under a jab.
Jay steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Yobachukwu.
Jay avoids a kick to the body.
A jab lands there for Jay.
Yobachukwu uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jay.
Jay blocks a jab.
Jay throws out a counter right but Yobachukwu avoids it with no problem.
Jay feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Yobachukwus jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Jay displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Yobachukwu throws out the jab.
Yobachukwu's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Yobachukwu duly obliges.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Yobachukwu avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Yobachukwu throwing a counter right hand but Jay manages to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yobachukwu just misses with a punch to the body.
Jay misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Yobachukwu.
Yobachukwu misses with a hook. Jay ducked under it nicely.
A little jabbing left from Jay on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Yobachukwu doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Oooooh!!! Yobachukwu has knocked Jay down with a huge combo! Yobachukwu steps away and waves a wobbly Jay back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
It looks like Kobra Jay has been cut.
Yobachukwu throws the left hand but Jay avoids the punch easily.
Yobachukwu lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Yobachukwu misses with a looping right.
A left lands for Yobachukwu.
Jay just misses with a punch to the body.
Yobachukwu throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Jay counters with a stiff right hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A swing and a miss from Jay.
Yobachukwu ducks under a wild hook from Jay.
Yobachukwu keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Yobachukwu misses with 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 Akubundu Yobachukwu will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Yobachukwu misses with a looping left.
Yobachukwu scores with a jab.
Yobachukwu shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Yobachukwu misses with an uppercut. Jay saw that one coming.
Yobachukwu stalks Jay and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Jay's face. Jay staggers backwards, shaken.
Jay has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Good shot there by Yobachukwu.
Yobachukwu misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Yobachukwu swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Jay lands with a nice body punch.
Jay misses with a hook. Yobachukwu ducked under it nicely.
Jay misses with a jab, cross combination.
Jay scores with a hook.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Jay lands with a shot to the body.
Yobachukwu swings widly with a right hand
and Yobachukwu takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Yobachukwu throws a big shot that misses.
Jay throws out a counter right but Yobachukwu avoids it with no problem.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jay is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Yobachukwu.
Jay throws a body shot but no joy.
Jay swings for the body but Yobachukwu moves out of range.
Yobachukwu bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Jay's head backwards.
Jay takes one to the side of the head.
Yobachukwu scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Jay doesn't seem bothered though.
Yobachukwu throws a nice looking combination but Jay bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Yobachukwu throws a jab when Jay was well out of range.
Jay avoids the head kick by Yobachukwu.
Jay looks to land a left hand but Yobachukwu moved out of range nicely.
Jay connects with a nice looking jab.
Jeez, Akubundu Yobachukwu's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Jay is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Jay bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Yobachukwu looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Jay throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jay digs a good body shot into Yobachukwu's ribs.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Yobachukwu throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jay sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jay now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Jay jabbing away but nothing is landing.
An attempted straight right counter from Yobachukwu misses the target.
Jay tests Yobachukwu's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Yobachukwu takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Jay throws a body shot but no joy.
Yobachukwu is looking to counter punch.
Yobachukwu misses with a double jab.
Jay changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Jay walks into a stiff left hand from Yobachukwu.
Jay slips a straight right by Yobachukwu.
Jay is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Yobachukwu with a body shot.
Nice defenses there by Jay.
Jay lands a jab to Yobachukwu's midsection.
Yobachukwu keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yobachukwu with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Jay to score with a decent uppercut.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Akubundu Yobachukwu's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:12 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Kobra Jay!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Phil Sprintin (ranked 1112 p4p, 1638 weight class) and Jim Bob Walton (ranked 90 p4p, 131 weight class). Sprintin comes to the cage accompanied by Disturbed - Bad Man. Phil Sprintin 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 bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Phil Sprintin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 4 - 1, fighting out of New York, Jim Bob Walton!
The judges for this bout are Valeri Chadov, Dmitry Maklakov and Fedor Mirinova.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Walton staying out of range there.
Walton fails in his attempt to clinch.
Walton rushes Sprintin and presses him up against the cage.
Walton goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sprintin blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sprintin working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Walton swings wildly with an uppercut but Sprintin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sprintin tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Walton just stands there and leans against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Sprintin scores with a nice short uppercut.
Walton misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Walton scores with a shoulder strike.
Walton scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Sprintin makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Sprintin blocking some punches.
Sprintin working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Walton lands a left hand that snaps the head of Sprintin backwards.
A short right from Walton.
Sprintin tries a body shot but Walton blocks it.
Walton looking to stall.
Sprintin can't find room to land a body shot as Walton controls the action.
Walton prevents a body shot from Sprintin.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Walton tries a body shot but Sprintin blocks it.
Walton can't find room to land a body shot as Sprintin controls the action.
Sprintin misses with a body punch.
Walton lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
The referee is keeping an eye on Walton - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Sprintin tries a body shot but Walton blocks it.
Sprintin lands a body shot.
Sprintin misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sprintin misses with some punches.
Sprintin has a couple of punches blocked by Walton.
Sprintin lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Walton or not.
Walton misses with a body punch.
Sprintin misses with a body punch.
Sprintin tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Walton's elbow.
Walton misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sprintin blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sprintin can't find room to land a body shot as Walton controls the action.
Sprintin tries to throw a body punch but Walton avoids it by throwing Sprintin back against the cage.
Walton lands a body punch in the clinch.
Walton prevents a body shot from Sprintin.
Walton blocks an uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sprintin misses with the head strike.
Walton tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Sprintin avoids it.
Sprintin throws a head punch that misses.
Walton softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Walton blocks a body shot from Sprintin.
Walton misses with some punches.
Walton blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sprintin tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Walton just stands there and leans against the cage.
Sprintin misses with a hook from the clinch.
Walton blocking some punches.
Sprintin tries a body shot but Walton blocks it.
Sprintin pushes Walton back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Walton lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Sprintin backwards.
Walton is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Walton misses with the head strike.
Walton misses with a hook to the ribs.
Walton lands with a light punch inside.
Sprintin misses with a hook to the ribs.
Walton misses with some punches.
Walton misses with some punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Walton.
Sprintin scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Walton prevents a body shot from Sprintin.
Sprintin cracks Walton with a nice body shot.
Sprintin misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sprintin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sprintin presses Walton against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Sprintin is leaning against Walton and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Sprintin has a couple of punches blocked by Walton.
Good body shot from Sprintin.
Walton throws a punch but it's blocked by Sprintin.
Sprintin can't find room to land a body shot as Walton controls the action.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sprintin.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Walton.
Sprintin misses with a punch to the body.
Sprintin lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Sprintin misses with a punch on the inside.
Walton fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sprintin tries to throw a body punch but Walton avoids it by throwing Sprintin back against the cage.
Sprintin lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Walton or not.
Walton pushes Sprintin back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sprintin working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Walton tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Walton blocks an uppercut.
Sprintin tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Walton's elbow.
Walton stalling the fight.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Walton blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Walton fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sprintin misses with some punches.
A short right from Sprintin.
Walton lands a right hand that snaps the head of Sprintin backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Walton.
Sprintin digs a right hand into Walton's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Walton's gas tank.
Sprintin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Walton takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Walton manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Walton misses with a hook from the clinch.
Walton pushes Sprintin back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Walton tries to throw a body punch but Sprintin avoids it by throwing Walton back against the cage.
Nice body punch from Sprintin - that landed with a thud.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Phil Sprintin will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Sprintin crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Walton - the referee stops the clock and Sprintin gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Walton. Sprintin manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
We've been told by Sprintin's head coaches at Gonzasco Hydropathy that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Sprintin scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Walton swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The fighters circling - Sprintin throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Walton scores with a jab to the jaw.
Walton blocks the body kick.
Sprintin ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Walton throws out a loose jab but Sprintin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Walton takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Nice jab there from Walton.
Sprintin scores with a leg kick.
Walton defending well as Sprintin loads up on a big left hand.
Sprintin throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sprintin sets himself, and Walton steps forward looking for the clinch! Sprintin avoids it this time.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
An inside leg kick lands from Walton.
Walton wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Walton tries to clinch but Sprintin moves out of range.
Sprintin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Walton was well out of range. Poor timing from Sprintin.
Sprintin closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Sprintin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Walton misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Walton lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Sprintin tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Walton's elbow.
Walton scores with a shoulder strike.
A right hook to the body lands for Walton.
Sprintin lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Walton goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Walton trying to stall but Sprintin improves his position.
Phil Sprintin has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Sprintin blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Walton blocking some punches.
Sprintin tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Walton smiles and moves away.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Walton.
Walton steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sprintin.
Walton misses with an uppercut. Sprintin saw that one coming.
A slow jab from Walton misses its intended target.
Good standup being displayed there by Walton as he connects with a hook.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Walton slips under a jab from Sprintin.
Jim Bob Walton seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Walton throws out a loose jab but Sprintin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sprintin with a nice calf kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sprintin clinches up with Walton and pushes him back against the cage.
Sprintin jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Walton walks away with a smile on his face. Sprintin gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Sprintin looks to land a body kick but Walton moved away.
A bone on bone clash there as Walton blocks the leg kick.
Sprintin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Walton manages to avoid it.
Walton moves into the clinch.
Sprintin doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Walton slows down the pace here.
Walton tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sprintin's elbow.
Sprintin tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Walton's elbow.
Walton lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Walton is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
A nice right hand lands inside from Walton.
A short left from Sprintin.
A right hook to the body lands for Sprintin.
Walton gets through Sprintin's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sprintin tries to work over Walton's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Walton misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Walton.
Walton has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Sprintin seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Walton can turn it around.
Sprintin swings wildly with an uppercut but Walton uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sprintin tries to throw a body punch but Walton avoids it by throwing Sprintin back against the cage.
Walton stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Sprintin throws a head punch that misses.
A right hand to the body from Sprintin.
Walton misses with the head strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sprintin.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Walton.
Walton is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Walton stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A short body shot lands from Walton as the two fighters clinch.
Walton lands a right hand.
Walton lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Sprintin blocks a body shot from Walton.
Nice body punch from Walton - that landed with a thud.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sprintin scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Walton doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sprintin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Walton lands a right hand that snaps the head of Sprintin backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A short right hand to the side of the head by Walton.
Sprintin stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Walton is looking to control Sprintin's arms but Sprintin gets an underhook and turns him. Now Walton has his back to the cage.
Sprintin blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sprintin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sprintin scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Walton has a couple of punches blocked by Sprintin.
Sprintin blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sprintin is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Walton's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Sprintin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Walton prevents a body shot from Sprintin.
Walton gets through Sprintin's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Walton works on Sprintin's body with a couple of short punches.
A right handed body shot lands from Sprintin.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jim Bob Walton showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Walton throws a shot to the body.
Sprintin takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Sprintin buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Walton misses with a looping left.
Walton takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Sprintin avoids the body shot from Walton.
Sprintin swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Sprintin throws a leg kick but Walton moved away.
Sprintin blocks a jab.
Walton connects with a good right hand that stumbles Sprintin. Sprintin circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Walton lands a front kick.
A shot to the liver by Sprintin. Beautiful body shot.
Walton takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sprintin scores with a push kick.
Walton chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Sprintin can pounce on him.
Walton chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Sprintin can pounce on him.
Sprintin scores with a nice strike.
Walton bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Walton wants to counter the offense by Sprintin and move into the clinch position.
Sprintin ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Sprintin lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Walton at a distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Walton misses with a right hand
and Sprintin counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Sprintin lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Walton throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sprintin scores with a hook.
Sprintin drives through and clinches with Walton against the cage.
Walton scores with a hook to the body.
Nice body punch from Walton.
Still in the clinch, Walton scores with a nice short uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Walton.
Walton lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Sprintin pushes Walton back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Walton misses with a hook from the clinch.
Walton scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Walton misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sprintin swings wildly with an uppercut but Walton uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sprintin.
Walton digs a right hand into Sprintin's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Sprintin's gas tank.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sprintin lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Walton stalling in the clinch.
Walton scores with a hook to the body.
Walton blocking some punches.
Walton gets through Sprintin's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Walton.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sprintin.
Walton throws a punch but it's blocked by Sprintin.
Walton with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Sprintin blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A hook to the body from Sprintin.
Walton misses with a punch on the inside.
Sprintin tries a body shot but Walton blocks it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Walton.
Walton throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A short right from Sprintin on the inside.
Sprintin swings wildly with an uppercut but Walton uses good head movement to avoid it.
Walton scores with a nice hook to the head.
Sprintin jumps guard but Walton stands there with Sprintin around his waist. Sprintin gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A right hook to the body lands for Walton.
Sprintin misses with a punch on the inside.
Walton misses with a punch on the inside.
Sprintin misses with some punches.
Walton's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Walton blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Walton misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sprintin doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Walton misses with the head strike.
Sprintin lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Walton fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Walton.
A head punch on the inside from Sprintin fails to land.
Sprintin tries to pull guard but Walton holds him up against the cage and eventually Sprintin drops back down to his feet.
Walton struggles to land a body shot inside as Sprintin controls his hands.
Sprintin tries to work over Walton's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Walton gets through Sprintin's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Walton stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Sprintin.
Walton takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Sprintin scores with a nice hook to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Walton.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sprintin working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Sprintin creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Sprintin lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Walton misses with a punch to the body.
Walton has a couple of punches blocked by Sprintin.
Sprintin tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Phil Sprintin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Walton tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sprintin's elbow.
Sprintin blocks an uppercut.
Walton lands a body shot in the clinch.
Walton blocks a body shot from Sprintin.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A head punch on the inside from Walton fails to land.
Walton looking to slow down the pace here.
Walton scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A short right from Walton.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Jim Bob Walton.
I think Walton has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 29:29
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 29:28
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 28:29
The fight is ruled a draw!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Huntti Mfer (ranked 379 p4p, 3279 weight class) and Gatimu Wanjiku (ranked 54 p4p, 316 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Huntti Mfer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Gatimu Wanjiku!
The judges for this bout are Igor Prikhodko, Ivan Kurochkin and Sergei Dronov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wanjiku lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Wanjiku has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Mfer avoids a punch combination nicely.
An attempted straight right counter from Mfer misses the target.
Mfer ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Mfer throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Mfer swings for the body but Wanjiku moves out of range.
Mfer misses with an uppercut. Wanjiku saw that one coming.
Mfer is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Wanjiku.
Wanjiku displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mfer throws out the jab.
Wanjiku misses the shot to the body.
Wanjiku throws an overhand right that lands on Mfer's shoulder, as Mfer tries to avoid the shot.
Wanjiku connects with a solid leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mfer looks to land a right hand but Wanjiku moved out of range.
Mfer is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Wanjiku.
Wanjiku scores with a jab to the head.
Mfer swings for the body but Wanjiku moves out of range.
Mfer throws a jab but it's blocked by Wanjiku.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A lazy left from Mfer finds it's target.
Mfer lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Wanjiku at a distance.
A big left from Wanjiku misses.
Wanjiku misses with a body shot.
Mfer darts in trying to clinch
letting Wanjiku counter with a right hand.
Mfer misses with a straight right.
Mfer connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
That kick from Wanjiku tenderised Mfer's leg. Mfer is trying to keep his angry face on.
Wanjiku throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wanjiku swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mfer lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Wanjiku at a distance.
Wanjiku misses with an uppercut
and Mfer cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Wanjiku is rocked!
Mfer drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Wanjiku right on the button. Wanjiku goes down! Mfer follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Mfer gets the win via TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Huntti Mfer!
A pretty intense looking Huntti Mfer took the opportunity post-fight to ask for a shot at the title.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Darstknasset Oystenteller (ranked 801 p4p, 922 weight class) and Luke Jackson (ranked 88 p4p, 99 weight class). Oystenteller comes to the cage accompanied by "You're Having My Baby" by Paul Anka. Luke Jackson told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 18 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Darstknasset Oystenteller!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Luke Jackson!
The judges for this bout are Dmitry Maklakov, Aleksandr Martynov and Illya Tyunina.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Oystenteller throws a right hand that misses
and Jackson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Oystenteller displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jackson throws out the jab.
Oystenteller's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Jackson connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Oystenteller scrambles back to his feet.
Jackson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Oystenteller ducks under a wild hook from Jackson.
Jackson misses with a straight right.
Jab by Jackson.
Oystenteller shoots in and gets a takedown into Jackson's guard.
Jackson wants to get back to his feet but Oystenteller is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Oystenteller wants to control from the top but Jackson keeps moving.
Oystenteller stops Jackson from standing up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Oystenteller stopping the sweep attempt from Jackson.
Jackson wants to stand but Oystenteller is controlling the position.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Jackson is pulling down on Oystenteller's head to control his posture.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Oystenteller uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jackson.
Jackson misses with the combination.
Jackson on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Jackson loads up on a big right hand but Oystenteller slips the punch.
Jackson digs a good hook to Oystenteller's body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A slow jab from Jackson misses its intended target.
Luke Jackson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jackson throws a left and a right that both miss
letting Oystenteller counter with a right hand.
Oystenteller shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Oystenteller was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Jackson tries to bench press Oystenteller off him but Oystenteller keeps the position.
Jackson is pushing Oystenteller's head away, looking to escape. Oystenteller manages to hold on to the position though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Oystenteller is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Jackson tries to improve position but can't.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Oystenteller is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Jackson has escaped the position, nice work there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson parries the strikes from Oystenteller easily there. Oystenteller is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Jackson to escape.
Jackson pushes Oystenteller away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Oystenteller gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Jackson is looking to regain half guard here but Oystenteller keeps moving and retains side control.
Jackson struggling a bit here.
Jackson is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Oystenteller sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Jackson is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Jackson struggling a bit here.
Oystenteller creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Oystenteller is controlling him well.
Oystenteller lands a decent elbow from side control.
Oystenteller cracks Jackson with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Oystenteller working the ground and pound from side control.
Oystenteller is working Jackson over with some ground and pound from side control.
Check out the look on Oystenteller's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Jackson 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.
You can see the frustration on Jackson's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Jackson is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Oystenteller asserts his dominance and retains side control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Darstknasset Oystenteller will probably get the nod.
That's time! Oystenteller's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Jackson misses with a looping left.
Jackson misses with an uppercut.
Oystenteller tries to counter with a takedown but Jackson is quick to defend against it.
Jackson throws the left hand but Oystenteller avoids the punch easily.
Oystenteller moves into the clinch.
Jackson is trying to push Oystenteller away but Oystenteller has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Jackson lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Oystenteller is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Jackson pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Jackson is trying to force a seperation but Oystenteller has the dominant position.
Jackson tries to break the clinch but Oystenteller is controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oystenteller tries to pull guard but Jackson won't allow it.
Jackson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Jackson scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Oystenteller doesn't seem bothered though.
Oystenteller misses with a series of wild punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson scores with a decent looking hook.
Jackson might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Oystenteller chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Oystenteller dodges the punch combination from Jackson.
Oystenteller closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Jackson keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Jackson is looking to improve his position.
Jackson keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson pushes Oystenteller off looking to stand but Oystenteller dives back in and keeps control.
Jackson tries to kick Oystenteller off in order to stand up. Oystenteller Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
Jackson bucks up and tries to throw Oystenteller off but instead Oystenteller has got his back!
Jackson trying to get back to his feet but Oystenteller is in full control for now.
Darstknasset Oystenteller overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Oystenteller slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Oystenteller 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.
Jackson has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from Oystenteller.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jackson trying to get back to his feet but Oystenteller is in full control for now.
Oystenteller working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Oystenteller is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Jackson is defending well though. Oystenteller let's go of the attempt for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson is looking to stand back up. He's having to work hard to escape but eventually he manages it.
Oystenteller uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jackson.
An attempted straight right counter from Oystenteller misses the target.
Jackson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Oystenteller counters with an outside leg kick.
Jackson looks to land a left hand but Oystenteller moved out of range nicely.
Oystenteller feinted with a counter takedown.
Luke Jackson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Oystenteller shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Jackson napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Jackson is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Oystenteller has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Oystenteller working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Jackson is trying to control Oystenteller's posture but Oystenteller avoids it.
Jackson manages to work his way to half guard, despite Oystenteller's best efforts.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Oystenteller lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Oystenteller is looking to advance position but Jackson won't allow it.
Oystenteller missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jackson is refusing to be controlled, as Oystenteller sits in half guard.
Oystenteller is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Jackson sees it coming and defends easily.
Jackson manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Oystenteller keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Oystenteller jumps guard but Jackson stands there with Oystenteller around his waist. Oystenteller 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.
A close second round but Luke Jackson will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Jackson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jackson throws a poor cross that misses
and Oystenteller makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Oystenteller slips a straight right by Jackson.
Oystenteller half committed to a counter leg kick.
Oystenteller uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jackson.
Jackson chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Oystenteller can pounce on him.
Oystenteller shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Jackson manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Jackson pulls Oystenteller in close to prevent any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson controls Oystenteller momentarily but Oystenteller frees himself.
Jackson wants to get back to his feet but Oystenteller is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Oystenteller trying to control but Jackson is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Oystenteller tries to free his leg and advance position but Jackson is retaining full guard.
Jackson keeping moving, preventing Oystenteller from controlling successfully.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Oystenteller throws a strike but Jackson rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Oystenteller is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Oystenteller seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Oystenteller is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Jackson wants to stand but Oystenteller has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Jackson preventing the sweep.
Oystenteller is working an open guard so Jackson takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Jackson looks to score with a jab to the body but Oystenteller is just out of range.
Jackson swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Oystenteller counters with a straight right hand.
Oystenteller takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Luke Jackson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jackson misses with an uppercut. Oystenteller saw that one coming.
Jackson lands a head shot.
Oystenteller pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Oystenteller moves out of range as Jackson strikes.
Jackson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Oystenteller.
Oystenteller pushes Jackson up against the cage in a clinch.
Oystenteller drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Jackson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jackson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Oystenteller appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Jackson throws a hook but Oystenteller blocks it.
Jackson cracks Oystenteller with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Oystenteller slips under a jab from Jackson.
Oystenteller swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Oystenteller fails with the takedown.
Jab, jab by Jackson - just one landing.
Oystenteller throws out a loose jab but Jackson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Oystenteller slips a jab from Jackson.
Oystenteller fails with the takedown
and Jackson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Darstknasset Oystenteller. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jackson with a hook.
Oystenteller misses with a hook
and Jackson counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jackson misses with a body shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
Luke Jackson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Jackson has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 27:30
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 29:28
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Luke Jackson!
An out of breath Luke Jackson thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
The defeated Darstknasset Oystenteller had this to say: 'No worries! The Athletic Commission has just announced my opponent tested positive for illegal steroids again, so this fight has been declared a No-Contest. Thank you to those of us who continue to fight clean!'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Matteo Chibaclov (ranked 1773 p4p, 766 weight class) and Light Uhp (ranked 212 p4p, 96 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 13 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Matteo Chibaclov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Light Uhp!
The judges for this bout are Sergei Dronov, Aleksei Zolotukhin and Konstantin Menshow.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Uhp throws out a loose jab but Chibaclov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Chibaclov scores with a takedown into Uhp's guard.
Chibaclov trying to control the position from guard on top but Uhp is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Chibaclov passes Uhp's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Chibaclov is trying to control. Uhp wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Uhp wants to control but Chibaclov is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chibaclov tries to pass the half guard into mount. Uhp knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Uhp is trying to stand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chibaclov is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Uhp sees it coming and defends easily.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Uhp can do anything to dispel that myth.
Chibaclov is trying to control the action in half guard but Uhp is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Uhp pushes Chibaclov off looking to stand but Chibaclov dives back in and keeps control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chibaclov not doing much here.
Chibaclov throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Uhp to regain full guard.
Uhp really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Chibaclov. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Chibaclov drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Chibaclov jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Uhp is wriggling around but Chibaclov manages to pass to half guard.
Chibaclov is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Uhp is just riding it out for now. Chibaclov eventually gives up the hold.
Chibaclov is looking to advance position but Uhp won't allow it.
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.
Chibaclov stops Uhp from getting back to his feet.
Chibaclov decides to stand up.
Chibaclov takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Chibaclov moves in looking to clinch but Uhp pushes him off.
Chibaclov has his takedown stuffed
and Uhp connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Chibaclov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Uhp.
Uhp lands a really nice looking cross but Chibaclov seems unphased.
Chibaclov changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Uhp tries to avoid it but Chibaclov manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Uhp to the ground. Uhp escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Chibaclov on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chibaclov shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Uhp sprawls well. Uhp wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Chibaclov gets slowly back to his feet.
A little jabbing left from Uhp on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Matteo Chibaclov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Uhp circles away from the clinch attempt
and Uhp counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Uhp misses the jab.
Uhp throws the left hand but Chibaclov avoids the punch easily.
Uhp keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Uhp loads up on a big right hand but Chibaclov slips the punch.
Chibaclov is looking to counter punch.
Uhp cracks a nice hook into Chibaclov's ribs.
Chibaclov looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Chibaclov blocks a jab.
Uhp throws a hook but Chibaclov avoids it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Uhp scores with a punch to the head.
Good exchange - Uhp coming out on top.
A big left from Uhp misses.
Chibaclov shoots and misses
and Uhp counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Chibaclov shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
enabling Uhp to counter with a crisp jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Uhp throws an overhand right that lands on Chibaclov's shoulder, as Chibaclov tries to avoid the shot.
A jab from Uhp finds it's way through Chibaclov's defenses.
Chibaclov with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Uhp to score with a decent uppercut.
Light Uhp is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Chibaclov.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Chibaclov takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Uhp has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Light Uhp seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chibaclov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Uhp.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Light Uhp 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.
Uhp punishes Chibaclov's body with a nice straight punch.
Uhp displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Chibaclov.
Chibaclov tries to clinch but Uhp moves out of range.
Uhp just misses with a punch to the body.
Chibaclov avoids the body shot from Uhp.
Chibaclov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Uhp.
Uhp cracks a nice hook into Chibaclov's ribs.
Chibaclov shoots in looking for a takedown. Uhp tries to sprawl out of it but Chibaclov keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Uhp manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Uhp throws a jab but it's blocked by Chibaclov.
Chibaclov takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Uhp looks to throw the jab but Chibaclov is out of range.
Chibaclov drops down looking for a counter takedown but Uhp sprawls and moves away.
Chibaclov shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Uhp as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Matteo Chibaclov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chibaclov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Chibaclov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Uhp.
Chibaclov takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A telegraphed right hand from Uhp misses the target.
Chibaclov is looking to counter the offense by Uhp and move into the clinch.
Chibaclov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Uhp throws out the jab.
Chibaclov attempts a counter takedown but Uhp avoids it well and moves away.
Uhp cracks Chibaclov with a right hand to the side of the head.
Chibaclov dives in for a single leg takedown but Uhp sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Uhp fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Chibaclov is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Uhp pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Uhp works on Chibaclov's body with a couple of short punches.
Chibaclov is trying to maintain a safe position but Uhp gets an underhook and turns Chibaclov into the cage.
Uhp working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Uhp creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Chibaclov misses with the head strike.
Uhp scores with a nice hook to the head.
Uhp digs a right hand underneath Chibaclov's ribcage. Chibaclov let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Uhp lands a hook that snaps the head of Chibaclov backwards.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Uhp lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Uhp lands a right hand that snaps the head of Chibaclov backwards.
Chibaclov's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Uhp lands with a left to the head.
Uhp lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Uhp has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Uhp cracks Chibaclov with a nice body shot.
A right handed body shot lands from Uhp.
Uhp lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Chibaclov backwards.
Uhp lands with a right to the head.
Uhp lands a shot to the body.
Uhp lands a body shot.
Uhp pushes Chibaclov back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Nice body punch from Uhp - that landed with a thud.
Uhp lands with a short shot to the head.
Uhp lands an uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Uhp.
Chibaclov is rocked!
Uhp working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Oh Chibaclov is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Uhp lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Chibaclov.
Chibaclov takes a shot to the head.
Uhp cracks Chibaclov with a nice body shot.
Uhp scores with a nice hook to the head.
Uhp taking a breather.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Uhp.
Uhp working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Uhp softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Uhp lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A hook to the body from Uhp.
Still in the clinch, Uhp scores with a nice short uppercut.
Uhp pushes Chibaclov back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A shot in the inside from Uhp.
Uhp throws a big uppercut that drops Chibaclov! More strikes from Uhp and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Chibaclov lies dazed against the cage as Uhp celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Light Uhp!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Franz Ramos (ranked 652 p4p, 662 weight class) and Big Russian (ranked 78 p4p, 80 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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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 8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Franz Ramos!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 25 - 8 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Big Russian!
The judges for this bout are Konstantin Menshow, Sergei Dronov and Vladimir Khabensky.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ramos connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Russian looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Russian throws a lazy uppercut
and Ramos counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ramos swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Russian counters with a nice uppercut.
A big right followed by a crushing left from Ramos knocks Russian out cold! Ouch - that one's going to be featured in highlight reels for years to come!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Franz Ramos!
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