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UCF 8: Bjornsson v Hendricks PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ching Chong Chongching (ranked 3492 p4p, 24751 weight class) and Curtis Barrett (ranked 398 p4p, 574 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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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 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Ching Chong Chongching!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Curtis Barrett!
The judges for this bout are Fedor Mirinova, Viktor Lagutenko and Sergei Dronov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Barrett fails with the takedown.
Chongching throws a big counter combination but Barrett scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Barrett tries for a takedown but Chongching circles away easily
and Chongching counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Chongching drops Barrett with a beautiful combination! Barrett stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Chongching is looking for the KO!
 It looks like Curtis Barrett has been cut.
Chongching connects with a right hand. Barrett shakes it off.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Barrett tries for a takedown but Chongching circles away easily
and Chongching counters with a nice right hand that sends Barrett toppling to the canvas! Barrett scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Chongching finish him?!
 Barrett is rocked!
Ching Chong Chongching has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Curtis Barrett.
Chongching fakes the body blow, causing Barrett to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Barrett goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ching Chong Chongching!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Amir Hadrovic (ranked 3685 p4p, 3804 weight class) and Flash Robinson Jr (ranked 387 p4p, 396 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Amir Hadrovic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Flash Robinson Jr!
The judges for this bout are Igor Prikhodko, Aleksandr Martynov and Viktor Lagutenko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Robinson Jr lands a lovely overhand right.
A decent looking cross lands there for Robinson Jr.
Robinson Jr slips under a jab from Hadrovic.
Hadrovic definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Robinson Jr changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Robinson Jr scores with a hook to the body. Hadrovic takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Hadrovic uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Robinson Jr.
Hadrovic looks to land a combination but Robinson Jr avoids it well.
A little jabbing left from Robinson Jr on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A decent looking cross lands there for Robinson Jr.
Amir Hadrovic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Robinson Jr misses the shot to the body.
Robinson Jr misses with a wild body shot.
Robinson Jr misses with a kick to the body.
Hadrovic has Robinson Jr up against the cage in a clinch.
Hadrovic is looking to control Robinson Jr's arms but Robinson Jr gets an underhook and turns him. Now Hadrovic has his back to the cage.
Robinson Jr taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Robinson Jr looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Robinson Jr escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Robinson Jr lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Hadrovic at a distance.
Robinson Jr throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Hadrovic stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Robinson Jr fails to land with a series of punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Robinson Jr pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
No joy there for Robinson Jr, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Robinson Jr is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Hadrovic rather than just go for the knockout.
No joy there for Hadrovic, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Robinson Jr wants to counter with a clinch but Hadrovic pushes him away.
Hadrovic tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hadrovic takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Robinson Jr. Hadrovic does a little dance to reset his feet.
A little feinted left hand from Hadrovic on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Robinson Jr keeps the fight on the outside.
Robinson Jr slips under a jab from Hadrovic.
Robinson Jr lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hadrovic circles away quickly and effectively.
Hadrovic on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Hadrovic moves in looking to clinch but Robinson Jr pushes him off.
Hadrovic misses with a wild combination.
Robinson Jr avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Hadrovic takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Hadrovic lands with a nice body punch.
Robinson Jr throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Robinson Jr digs a good body shot into Hadrovic's ribs.
Robinson Jr misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hadrovic.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Robinson Jr takes a swing at Hadrovic's ribcage but misses.
Robinson Jr scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Hadrovic tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Robinson Jr connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Hadrovic's hands.
Robinson Jr comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Left hook, right uppercut from Hadrovic.
Hadrovic doesn't manage to clinch there - Robinson Jr circles away.
Hadrovic tries to close the distance and clinch but Robinson Jr swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Robinson Jr will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Robinson Jr scores with a shot to the body.
Hadrovic scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Robinson Jr moves out of range as Hadrovic throws a body kick.
Hadrovic looks to land a combination but Robinson Jr avoids it well.
Robinson Jr scores with a nice strike.
Hadrovic throws a push kick but Robinson Jr slaps the foot to one side.
Robinson Jr connects with a nice looking jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Robinson Jr scores with a jab to the body.
Robinson Jr misses with the combination.
Robinson Jr blocks a head kick by Hadrovic.
Robinson Jr rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hadrovic moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Hadrovic throws a low kick, looking for Robinson Jr's leg but Robinson Jr calmly moves out of range.
Robinson Jr dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hadrovic tries to clinch up.
Hadrovic needs to keep his hands up - Robinson Jr had a free shot at his head there.
Hadrovic swinging wildly here.
Robinson Jr now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Robinson Jr looks to land a combination but Hadrovic avoids it well.
Robinson Jr is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Hadrovic had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Robinson Jr throws a right and a left that both miss.
Robinson Jr circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hadrovic pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Robinson Jr back to the cage. Hadrovic follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Robinson Jr lands with a good body shot.
Hadrovic fails in his attempt to clinch.
Robinson Jr wants to counter the offense by Hadrovic and move into the clinch position.
Robinson Jr ducks under a wild hook from Hadrovic.
Hadrovic tries to clinch up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hadrovic takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Robinson Jr lands a slapping body shot.
Hadrovic throws a big shot that misses.
Hadrovic fails with an attempt to clinch.
Hadrovic takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Hadrovic throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Hadrovic throws a combination that misses
and Hadrovic takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Robinson Jr throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hadrovic throws a series of punches but Robinson Jr avoids them all with ease.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Hadrovic!
Hadrovic tries to close the distance and clinch up but Robinson Jr swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Robinson Jr feints the counter takedown.
Robinson Jr scores with a jab to the body.
Robinson Jr swats away the attempt to clinch by Hadrovic.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hadrovic gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Hadrovic takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Robinson Jr wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Flash Robinson Jr dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Robinson Jr thuds a left hand into Hadrovic's body.
Robinson Jr lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Hadrovic takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Robinson Jr throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Hadrovic throws a head kick that misses.
Nice cross by Robinson Jr.
Robinson Jr slips a jab and a cross from Hadrovic.
Hadrovic fails with an attempt to clinch.
Robinson Jr is looking for the big counter here.
Hadrovic fails in his attempt to clinch.
Hadrovic scores with a nice right hand.
Robinson Jr ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hadrovic moves away.
Hadrovic tries to clinch but Robinson Jr moves out of range.
Robinson Jr has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Robinson Jr misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hadrovic.
Hadrovic is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Robinson Jr circles away from the clinch attempt.
Flash Robinson Jr seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hadrovic misses with a series of wild punches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hadrovic uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Robinson Jr.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Robinson Jr sizes up Hadrovic with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Hadrovic looks to land a combination but Robinson Jr avoids it well.
Robinson Jr changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Hadrovic scores with a shot to the body.
Hadrovic fails in his attempt to clinch.
The fighters circling - Robinson Jr throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Robinson Jr cracks a nice hook into Hadrovic's ribs.
Robinson Jr lands with a good body shot.
Sloppy strikes from Hadrovic. Those never looked like landing.
Robinson Jr connects with a body shot.
Hadrovic is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Robinson Jr avoids the body shot from Hadrovic.
Robinson Jr swats away the attempt to clinch by Hadrovic.
Hadrovic takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
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!
Robinson Jr punishes Hadrovic's body with a nice straight punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Robinson Jr misses with a body shot.
As Robinson Jr looks to move away, Hadrovic throws a big counter combo but Robinson Jr just gets out of the way.
Robinson Jr connects with a body shot that sends Hadrovic's belly button to the back.
Hadrovic tries to close the distance and clinch but Robinson Jr swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Hadrovic doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A right-left combo lands from Robinson Jr.
Hadrovic on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Hadrovic throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Robinson Jr.
Robinson Jr lands a nice shot to the body.
Robinson Jr swats away the attempt to clinch by Hadrovic.
Hadrovic swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Robinson Jr counters with a nice uppercut.
Hadrovic takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Robinson Jr fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Hadrovic looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Hadrovic throws a series of punches but Robinson Jr moves out of range.
Hadrovic backing away here, and Robinson Jr unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Hadrovic gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Hadrovic tries to clinch but Robinson Jr moves away
and Robinson Jr counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hadrovic tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Robinson Jr paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Robinson Jr dips to his left and cracks Hadrovic with an uppercut!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hadrovic tries to clinch there but Robinson Jr circles away.
Robinson Jr comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Hadrovic is looking to clinch.
Hadrovic moves in looking to clinch but Robinson Jr pushes him off.
Robinson Jr throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Robinson Jr misses with a wild combination.
Hadrovic is looking for a counter combo.
Robinson Jr looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Hadrovic swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Robinson Jr lands a nice hook to Hadrovic's body. Hadrovic takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Amir Hadrovic is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A big right from Hadrovic misses.
Robinson Jr is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Hadrovic with a body shot.
Hadrovic throws a series of punches but Robinson Jr avoids them all with ease.
Robinson Jr misses with a jab, cross combination.
Robinson Jr thuds a left hand into Hadrovic's body.
Hadrovic takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Robinson Jr scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Robinson Jr throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hadrovic.
Good exchange - Robinson Jr coming out on top.
Hadrovic tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Robinson Jr paws at him with a jab and circles away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hadrovic throws a series of punches but Robinson Jr moves out of range.
Robinson Jr misses with a wild body shot.
Robinson Jr jabs Hadrovic to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Hadrovic just misses with a punch to the body.
Robinson Jr swinging wildly here.
Hadrovic fails with an attempt to clinch.
Robinson Jr changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Hadrovic tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Robinson Jr paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Hadrovic looks to land a left hand but Robinson Jr moved out of range nicely.
Robinson Jr misses the shot to the body.
Hadrovic throws a series of punches but Robinson Jr moves out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hadrovic uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Robinson Jr.
Robinson Jr avoids the head kick by Hadrovic.
Hadrovic is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Robinson Jr misses with a wild body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Flash Robinson Jr showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Hadrovic's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Robinson Jr misses with a body kick.
Robinson Jr scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Hadrovic doesn't seem bothered though.
Robinson Jr scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Hadrovic is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Robinson Jr fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Robinson Jr misses with a wild body shot.
Hadrovic throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Robinson Jr swings for the body but Hadrovic moves out of range.
Hadrovic avoids a punch combination nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A shot to the liver by Robinson Jr. Beautiful body shot.
Hadrovic throws a right and a left that both miss.
Robinson Jr lands a nice shot that snaps Hadrovic's head back.
Robinson Jr connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Hadrovic's hands.
Hadrovic misses with the combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hadrovic showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Robinson Jr.
Robinson Jr misses with an attempted mid kick.
Hadrovic fails in his attempt to clinch.
Robinson Jr with the counter takedown but Hadrovic avoids it easily.
Robinson Jr fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Hadrovic looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Robinson Jr tries a head kick but it misses.
Robinson Jr keeps the fight on the outside.
Robinson Jr tries to counter by closing the distance.
Hadrovic's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Hadrovic duly obliges.
Hadrovic takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Hadrovic tries to clinch but Robinson Jr is having none of it.
Robinson Jr thuds a left hand into Hadrovic's body.
Hadrovic wants to clinch.
Hadrovic takes one to the chin there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Robinson Jr dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Robinson Jr swats away the attempt to clinch by Hadrovic.
Hadrovic looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hadrovic misses with a jab, cross combination.
Robinson Jr circles away from the clinch attempt.
Robinson Jr scores with a body shot.
Robinson Jr misses with a series of wild punches.
Robinson Jr digs a good hook to Hadrovic's body.
Robinson Jr swinging wildly here.
Flash Robinson Jr is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Robinson Jr throws a body shot but no joy.
Robinson Jr dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hadrovic tries to close the distance and clinch up but Robinson Jr swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Robinson Jr is looking for the big counter here.
Hadrovic tries to clinch up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hadrovic throws a body punch but Robinson Jr moves out of range.
Danga de danga de dang - Robinson Jr scores with a four punch combination!
Robinson Jr looks to land a combination but Hadrovic avoids it well.
Hadrovic tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Robinson Jr manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
It seemed like Robinson Jr was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Hadrovic is looking to clinch but Robinson Jr is avoiding it.
Hadrovic tries to close the distance and clinch but Robinson Jr swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Hadrovic misses with a series of wild punches.
Robinson Jr works Hadrovic's body with a nice hook.
Robinson Jr darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Hadrovic fails in his attempt to clinch.
Hadrovic attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Robinson Jr slips under a jab.
Hadrovic fails in his attempt to clinch.
A punch combination from Robinson Jr misses.
Hadrovic seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Robinson Jr lands with a shot to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Robinson Jr thuds a left hand into Hadrovic's body.
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!
Hadrovic is looking to clinch but Robinson Jr is avoiding it.
Hadrovic is looking to clinch but Robinson Jr is avoiding it.
Hadrovic tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hadrovic moves into the clinch.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Robinson Jr.
Robinson Jr breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hadrovic dodges the punch combination from Robinson Jr.
Hadrovic tries to clinch
and Robinson Jr makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Robinson Jr throws a wild body kick that Hadrovic sees coming a mile off.
The fighters circle momentarily. Robinson Jr darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Robinson Jr throws a body punch but Hadrovic moves out of range.
Hadrovic is looking to clinch but Robinson Jr is avoiding it.
Amir Hadrovic has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A head kick misses from Hadrovic.
And Robinson Jr tries to counter it with a takedown but Hadrovic pushes his down on his head and steps out.
And that's the end of the fight!
Flash Robinson Jr comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Robinson Jr winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 27:30
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 27:30
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Flash Robinson Jr!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Taekn Arrms (ranked 3301 p4p, 5719 weight class) and Bing Chilling (ranked 305 p4p, 434 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Taekn Arrms!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Bing Chilling!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Viktor Lagutenko and Dmitry Maklakov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Arrms darts in looking for a takedown but Chilling gets double underhooks and turns Arrms into the cage.
Arrms turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Arrms manages to end up in side control.
Chilling sneaks back into half guard.
Chilling makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Chilling.
Chilling controlling the position.
Chilling wants to sweep but no luck.
Arrms stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Chilling swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Chilling looking for a guillotine here but Arrms defends easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chilling looking to hit a scissor sweep but Arrms is one step ahead there.
Arrms trying to control the position from guard on top but Chilling is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chilling working for a triangle but Arrms defends it easily.
Chilling keeping moving, preventing Arrms from controlling successfully.
Chilling is trying to keep Arrms in close.
Arrms is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Chilling had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Arrms defends it easily.
Chilling looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Arrms trying to control but Chilling is working from the bottom.
Arrms pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Chilling is keeping the position for now.
Chilling has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Arrms can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Chilling bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Arrms's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Arrms is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Chilling trying to control the position from guard on top but Arrms is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Chilling preventing the sweep.
Chilling looking to pass the guard.
Arrms working a defensive guard here.
Chilling showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Chilling pushes down on Arrms's leg and manages to get into half guard.
That's four 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.
Arrms is looking to improve his position.
Chilling wants to control but Arrms is keeping him busy.
My spies in St Petersburg MMA Gym inform me that Chilling has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Arrms gets back to full guard.
Arrms looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Arrms controls Chilling momentarily but Chilling frees himself.
Arrms 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.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Chilling content to stall in guard here.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Chilling stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Arrms swivels though and keeps the full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Bing Chilling will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Arrms tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Chilling defends well and Arrms ends up having to push Chilling into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Arrms keeps control of Chilling as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Arrms gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Arrms looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Chilling looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Chilling works his way to full guard. Good work.
Arrms makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Arrms trying to control but Chilling is working from the bottom.
Arrms stopping the sweep attempt from Chilling.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Arrms with a nice head shot there.
Chilling looking for a guillotine here but Arrms defends easily.
Chilling working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Arrms.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chilling is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Arrms trying to control the position from guard on top but Chilling is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Arrms avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Arrms working some strikes from top position.
Arrms scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Chilling is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Arrms loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Chilling keeping moving, preventing Arrms from controlling successfully.
Arrms makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Chilling bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Arrms's guard.
Chilling being controlled here momentarily.
Arrms is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Arrms is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chilling sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Arrms looking to control.
Chilling is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Arrms keeping full guard, as Chilling tries to pass.
Arrms is trying to keep Chilling in close.
Chilling wants to control from the top but Arrms keeps moving.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Arrms feints and as Chilling raises his hands in defense, Arrms changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Chilling trying to keep a closed guard but Arrms is proving a slippery customer.
Arrms throws a big elbow that misses.
Arrms throwing strikes but missing.
Arrms trying to control the position from guard on top but Chilling is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Chilling controlling the position.
Chilling looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Taekn Arrms dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Arrms shoots for a double leg takedown but Chilling sprawls well. He's pushed Arrms's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Arrms shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Chilling doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Nice takedown defense from Chilling. No joy for Arrms on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Taekn Arrms. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Arrms shoots in for a takedown but Chilling shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Chilling now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Arrms with a poor takedown
and Chilling counters with a left to the body.
Arrms misses with a takedown attempt
and Chilling counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Arrms throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Chilling's waist but Chilling gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Arrms off to one side.
Chilling works over Arrms's head and body with a nice combination.
Arrms shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Arrms showed some decent athleticism there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Chilling wants to improve his position but Arrms is controlling well.
Chilling wants to control but Arrms is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Arrms looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Chilling makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Chilling.
Arrms got a little sloppy there for a moment and Chilling has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Arrms has managed to get both his arms back between Chilling's legs - danger averted.
Arrms trying to control but Chilling is working from the bottom.
Arrms throws a big elbow that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Arrms slips nicely into half guard.
Chilling is trying to control but can't.
Chilling is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Chilling is still trying to improve position.
Chilling trying to control but Arrms postures up.
Arrms is working for a kimura but Chilling is defending it quite comfortably.
We've been hearing that Arrms has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Chilling is looking to control Arrms's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Chilling avoid being mounted?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Arrms is looking to take a break and control but Chilling is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Chilling is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Arrms pulls his head out easily.
Chilling is not content to let Arrms control the position.
Arrms working the head and body with strikes.
Arrms trying to control the action but Chilling is working from the bottom.
Arrms sitting and controlling from the half guard.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Arrms shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Chilling cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Chilling stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Chilling wants it to stay on the feet.
Arrms shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Arrms tries for a takedown but Chilling sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Arrms with a lazy takedown attempt
and Chilling counters with a straight right hand.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Arrms shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Chilling pinned against the cage. Chilling gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Arrms decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bing Chilling comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Chilling 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 Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 28:29
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 28:29
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bing Chilling!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Phil Qwerty (ranked 3805 p4p, 3652 weight class) and Kyle McKenna (ranked 397 p4p, 384 weight class). Kyle McKenna looks lathargic as he enters the arena. Wake up son, you're about to have a fight!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Phil Qwerty!
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, Kyle McKenna!
The judges for this bout are Igor Prikhodko, Dmitry Maklakov and Aleksandr Martynov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McKenna throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Qwerty's waist but Qwerty gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing McKenna off to one side.
Qwerty is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from McKenna.
Qwerty looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Qwerty keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McKenna misses with a kick to the body.
Qwerty lands a nice shot to the body.
McKenna looks winded!
Qwerty lands a jab to McKenna's midsection.
McKenna takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
McKenna takes one on the button.
Qwerty cracks McKenna with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends McKenna tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Qwerty pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! McKenna is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Phil Qwerty!
A victorious Phil Qwerty thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Bella Miele (ranked 2890 p4p, 4675 weight class) and Piotr Astasius (ranked 275 p4p, 388 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 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bella Miele!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Piotr Astasius!
The judges for this bout are Ivan Kurochkin, Aleksei Zolotukhin and Igor Prikhodko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Astasius ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Astasius connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Miele's hands.
Astasius moves out of range of the body kick from Miele.
Astasius looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Astasius throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A lazy left from Astasius finds it's target.
Miele has his takedown stuffed
and Astasius connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Astasius throws a big shot that misses.
Miele with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Astasius to score with a decent uppercut.
A swing and a miss from Astasius.
Miele ducks under a wild hook from Astasius.
Astasius throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Astasius thows a left - swing and a miss!
Astasius scores with a crisp jab that stopped Miele in his tracks.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Miele uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Astasius.
Astasius scores with a one two! Miele had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Miele definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Astasius takes a swing at Miele's ribcage but misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Astasius misses the jab.
Miele tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Astasius manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Miele fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Astasius avoids it really well and circles away.
Astasius lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Miele at a distance.
Astasius misses with a double jab.
Miele takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Astasius connects with a jab.
Astasius throws a series of punches but Miele moves out of range.
Astasius thuds his right hand into Miele's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Astasius has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Miele is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Astasius lands a two punch combo.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Miele tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Astasius paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Miele uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Astasius.
Miele fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bella Miele. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Astasius lands with an overhand left.
Miele fails in his attempt to clinch.
A little jabbing left from Astasius on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Astasius misses with a few strikes there.
Astasius throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Miele gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Astasius counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Miele feints and as Astasius raises his hands in defense, Miele changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Astasius has control of Miele's left arm, preventing Miele from doing any damage.
Astasius wants to sweep here but Miele controlling him for the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Astasius is adopting a defensive guard.
Miele stands up from Astasius's guard - Miele perhaps looking for a knockout.
Astasius gets tackled into the cage by Miele. Miele maintains the clinch.
Astasius misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Astasius.
Astasius presses Miele against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Miele taking a breather.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Astasius lands a shoulder strike.
Astasius works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Astasius swings wildly with an uppercut but Miele uses good head movement to avoid it.
Miele pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Miele shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Astasius sprawls well. Astasius wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Miele gets slowly back to his feet.
Astasius lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Miele at a distance.
Astasius keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Astasius tests Miele's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Miele has his takedown stuffed
and Astasius counters with a nice uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Piotr Astasius dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Astasius scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Miele doesn't seem bothered though.
Astasius thuds his right hand into Miele's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Astasius lands with a hook. Miele tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Miele shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
letting Astasius counter with a right hand.
Astasius bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Astasius's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Astasius duly obliges.
Miele tries to clinch but Astasius moves out of range.
Miele fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Astasius, pushing him back against the cage.
Astasius swings wildly with an uppercut but Miele uses good head movement to avoid it.
Miele blocking some punches.
Miele escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Astasius circles away from the clinch attempt.
Astasius looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Miele takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice jab there from Astasius.
Miele takes a jab right on the kisser.
Astasius scores with a nice strike.
Astasius jabs at Miele's body.
Piotr Astasius seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Miele lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Astasius feints a jab promting Miele to slip. Astasius then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Miele slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Astasius throws a big shot that misses.
Miele doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Astasius counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Miele takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
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!
Astasius circles away from the clinch attempt
and Astasius counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Astasius throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Astasius looks to land a combination but Miele avoids it well.
Miele throws a big counter combination but Astasius scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Miele moves into the clinch.
Miele breaks the clinch.
Astasius throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Miele on the side of the head.
Astasius lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Astasius throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Decent striking displayed by Astasius there.
Astasius has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Miele uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Astasius.
Miele tries to clinch up
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
and Astasius connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Astasius moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Miele fails in his attempt to clinch.
Astasius doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Astasius throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Miele.
Miele is looking to counter the offense by Astasius and move into the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Astasius dips to his left and cracks Miele with an uppercut!
Astasius lands a glancing blow to the side of Miele's head.
Astasius lands a jab to the nose.
Miele moves out of range of the strikes.
Astasius getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Astasius catches Miele with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Miele avoids a punch combination nicely.
Astasius throws a series of punches but Miele avoids them all with ease.
Miele avoids the body shot from Astasius.
Piotr Astasius is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Miele keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Miele feinted with a counter takedown.
A jab from Astasius misses.
Astasius scores with a jab. Miele acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Miele takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Miele avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Miele gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Piotr Astasius seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Miele throws a head kick that misses.
Miele looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
The fighters circle momentarily. Astasius darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Miele.
Astasius tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Miele wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Miele advances to full mount.
A nice elbow there by Miele.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Miele prevents Astasius from getting the reversal.
Astasius is flailing around like a fish out of water, trying to land strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Piotr Astasius showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Astasius throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Miele sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Astasius connects with a body shot.
Astasius lands a jab-cross combination.
Miele tries to clinch up.
No joy there for Astasius, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Miele uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Astasius.
Astasius cracks Miele with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Miele is trying hard to land a takedown here. Astasius sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Astasius sizes up Miele with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Astasius throws a jab when Miele was well out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Astasius misses with a hook.
Astasius jabs at Miele's body.
Miele on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Miele throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Miele takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Astasius throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Miele closes the distance and clinches up with Astasius, looking for a takedown. Miele pushes Astasius against the cage but Astasius circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Miele misses with a takedown attempt - Astasius sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bella Miele. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Miele misses with a takedown
letting Astasius counter with a right hand.
Astasius dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Miele.
Miele takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Astasius connects with a jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Miele slips a jab and a cross from Astasius.
Bella Miele is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
No luck for Miele with that takedown attempt.
Astasius misses with a few strikes there.
Miele showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Astasius.
Miele shoots in for a takedown but Astasius shows good takedown defense.
Astasius lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Astasius throws a jab but it's blocked by Miele.
Miele shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Astasius counters with a nice uppercut.
A slow jab from Astasius misses its intended target.
Miele fails to land the takedown.
A countering left hand to the body from Astasius misses.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Miele slips a jab from Astasius.
Miele misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Astasius.
Miele takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Miele tries for a takedown but Astasius circles away easily
and Astasius counters with a series of strikes. Miele will be more careful next time no doubt.
Astasius's corner calls for a 1-2. Astasius obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Piotr Astasius is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Astasius cracks Miele with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Miele gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Astasius counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Astasius tests Miele's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Astasius displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Miele.
Astasius is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Miele with a body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Astasius lands a slapping body shot.
Astasius throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Miele on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Astasius scores with a body shot.
A head kick by Miele misses
and Astasius cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Miele shoots in looking for a takedown but Astasius manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Miele's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Astasius jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Astasius scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Astasius.
 Miele is rocked!
Astasius wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Astasius scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Miele doesn't seem bothered though.
Bella Miele has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Miele throws a body shot but no joy.
And that's the end of the fight!
Piotr Astasius comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Astasius winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 26:30
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 26:30
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Piotr Astasius!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Frans Kronstedth (ranked 2797 p4p, 5370 weight class) and Josiah Ng (ranked 210 p4p, 318 weight class). Josiah Ng is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Frans Kronstedth!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Josiah Ng!
The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Vladimir Khabensky and Sergei Dronov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kronstedth lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Kronstedth scores with a jab to the head.
Kronstedth throws a hook to the side of Ng's head but Ng sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kronstedth throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ng unleashes a big counter combination but Kronstedth bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Kronstedth has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Tank Factory in the buildup to the fight.
Kronstedth scores with a jab to the head.
Ng shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Kronstedth as he jumps to the side.
Kronstedth connects with a right hand. Ng shakes it off.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ng looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kronstedth misses with a looping right.
Ng is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Ng has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Ng there as he acknowledges the shot.
Kronstedth tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ng was well out of range. Poor timing from Kronstedth.
Frans Kronstedth seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kronstedth throws a lazy uppercut
and Ng counters with a single leg into guard. Kronstedth didn't expect that.
Kronstedth on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Kronstedth tries to get out of the position.
Ng thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kronstedth controls Ng momentarily but Ng frees himself.
Kronstedth is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Ng defends well.
Ng scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Ng tries to free his leg and advance position but Kronstedth is retaining full guard.
Ng passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Ng wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Kronstedth, who protects the arm well.
Ng lands an elbow.
Ng working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Ng throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kronstedth wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Ng working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Ng is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Kronstedth knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Ng working away.
Ng has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Kronstedth is looking to regain half guard here but Ng keeps moving and retains side control.
Ng working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Both fighters take a look at the clock.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ng working away.
Ng is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Kronstedth looks calm but he's in trouble here. Ng gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Kronstedth is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Ng lets go of the hold and Kronstedth can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Josiah Ng!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Black Beast Jones (ranked 2834 p4p, 3048 weight class) and Jason Spartan (ranked 325 p4p, 344 weight class). Spartan comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Try That in a Small Town kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Black Beast Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jason Spartan!
The judges for this bout are Dmitry Maklakov, Aleksandr Martynov and Fedor Mirinova.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones throws a hook but Spartan blocks it.
Spartan clinches.
Jones misses with a body punch.
Jones misses with a body punch.
Jones throws an elbow that misses.
Jones looks to throw an elbow but misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Spartan.
Spartan wants to get back to striking at distance but Jones won't allow it.
Jones doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jones jumps guard but Spartan stands there with Jones around his waist. Jones gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Jones can't find room to land a body shot as Spartan controls the action.
Spartan wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones lands a damaging elbow.
Jones lands a nice elbow.
Jones tries a body shot but Spartan blocks it.
Jones lands a nice elbow.
Spartan tightens his grip and picks Jones up, before dumping him to the ground. Jones manages to land in guard.
Jones working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Spartan doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Spartan manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spartan wants to control from the top but Jones keeps moving.
Spartan loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Jones looking to control.
Spartan trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Spartan tries to stand but Jones is controlling from the bottom.
Jones is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Jones wants to sweep but no luck.
Spartan advances to half guard.
Spartan is trying to control. Jones wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Spartan trying to mount his opponent but Jones defends it.
Jones has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Spartan is on him like a limpet, forcing Jones back against the cage.
Spartan working hard to break the clinch.
Jones lands a damaging elbow.
Spartan blocks the elbow strike.
Jones keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Spartan's efforts to push away.
Jones pushes off an throws an elbow but Spartan leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Jones just misses with a elbow thrown towards Spartan's brow.
Jones struggles to land a body shot inside as Spartan controls his hands.
Jones tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Spartan's elbow.
Jones successfully pulls guard.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Jones keeping moving, preventing Spartan from controlling successfully.
Jones manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Spartan manages to get himself to full guard.
Spartan bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Jones's guard.
Jones looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Spartan wants to control from the top but Jones keeps moving.
Spartan wanted to stand there but Jones had control of the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones controlling Spartan's posture.
Spartan throwing strikes but missing.
Spartan trying to control the position from guard on top but Jones is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Spartan stands and throws Jones's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Jones gets back to half guard.
Spartan sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Jones defending well though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Black Beast Jones dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Spartan shoots in but no luck this time.
Jones throws a head kick that misses.
Spartan gets tackled into the cage by Jones. Jones maintains the clinch.
Nice elbow from Jones.
Spartan changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Jones fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Spartan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jones will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Spartan doesn't manage to clinch there - Jones circles away.
Jones throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Jones is looking to clinch.
Jason Spartan is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A slow jab from Jones misses its intended target.
A nice side step and Spartan releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spartan swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Nice takedown defense from Spartan. No joy for Jones on that attempt.
Nice defenses there by Spartan.
Spartan avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Jones looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Jones throws a leg kick but Spartan sees it coming and checks it nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones has Spartan up against the cage in a clinch.
Spartan tries to break free but Jones pushes him back against the cage.
Jones tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Spartan's elbow.
Spartan is trying to break the clinch but Jones has him pressed against the cage.
Spartan dodges an elbow strike from Jones.
Spartan has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Jones is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Black Beast Jones has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jason Spartan.
Jones struggles to land a body shot inside as Spartan controls his hands.
Jones misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Spartan avoids a wild elbow strike from Jones.
Spartan tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Jones smiles and moves away.
Jones misses the shot to the body.
Jones fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Spartan manages to avoid it.
Jones throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Spartan staying out of range there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones misses with a low kick.
Jones manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Spartan on his heels. He'll look to pass Spartan's guard now, I'm sure.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Jones's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Jones makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Spartan is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Jones postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Jones scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Jones content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jones is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Spartan working a defensive guard here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Jones looking to sit in guard and control but Spartan gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Spartan trying to control but Jones is working from the bottom.
Jones is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Jones is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Spartan is aware though and is defending well.
Spartan is looking to advance position but Jones has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Spartan throwing hammer fists to the chest of Jones. What's that going to do exactly?
Jones is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Spartan can do to turn this around?
Jones lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Spartan tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Black Beast Jones overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Jones is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Spartan has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Spartan gets back to half guard.
Jones is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Spartan wants to get back to full guard.
Jones looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jones looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Spartan is looking for a sweep. Jones is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Black Beast Jones dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Jones swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Spartan is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Spartan moves into the clinch successfully.
Black Beast Jones has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Jones drops down looking for an ankle pick but Spartan pulls his leg out and moves away.
Jones tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Spartan is able to avoid easily.
Spartan shoots in looking for a takedown but Jones manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Spartan's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Spartan fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Jones tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Spartan manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Jones misses with an uppercut.
Jones is looking to clinch but Spartan is avoiding it.
Jones shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones prevents Spartan from improving his position.
Jones seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Spartan is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Black Beast Jones!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dan Jones (ranked 1259 p4p, 3456 weight class) and Vitaly Volkanov (ranked 152 p4p, 395 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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255
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Dan Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Vitaly Volkanov!
The judges for this bout are Konstantin Menshow, Ivan Kurochkin and Valeri Chadov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Volkanov finds it's way round the side to connect with Jones's head.
 It looks like Dan Jones has been cut.
Volkanov tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Jones counters with a stiff right hand.
It looks like Vitaly Volkanov has been cut.
Jones uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Volkanov.
Jones swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Volkanov scores with a jab.
Volkanov takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Jones ducks under a wild hook from Volkanov.
Vitaly Volkanov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Volkanov throws a hook but Jones avoids it easily.
Volkanov scores with a jab. Jones acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Volkanov scores with a punch to the head.
A slapping leg kick lands for Volkanov.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Volkanov works the jab nicely.
Jones shoots for a takedown but Volkanov saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Volkanov looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Jones throws a lazy right hand but Volkanov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A jab from Volkanov misses.
Jones throwing a counter right hand but Volkanov manages to avoid it.
Volkanov looks to throw the jab but Jones is out of range.
Jones half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Volkanov misses with a looping left.
Volkanov looks to throw the jab but Jones is out of range.
Jones looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Volkanov rushes Jones and presses him up against the cage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Jones can't get the takedown.
Jones tries to throw a body punch but Volkanov avoids it by throwing Jones back against the cage.
Jones tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Volkanov's elbow.
Jones misses with some punches.
Still in the clinch, Jones scores with a nice short uppercut.
Jones wants a takedown but no success here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dan Jones. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jones has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Volkanov is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Jones is looking to take this one to the mat.
Jones throws a head punch that misses.
Jones tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Volkanov breaks the clinch.
The fighters circle momentarily. Volkanov darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Volkanov lands with a cross.
Jones ducks under a wild hook from Volkanov.
BAM! Volkanov delivers a spinning backfist that drops Jones like a ragdoll! This is all oooooveeeer! He was out before he hit the ground!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Spinning Backfist). Vitaly Volkanov!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Omari Ayuba (ranked 1417 p4p, 1898 weight class) and Jean Francois LaFleur (ranked 169 p4p, 221 weight class). Ayuba's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, 2Pac - All Eyez On Me. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Omari Ayuba!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jean Francois LaFleur!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Dmitry Maklakov and Valeri Chadov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ayuba moves in looking to clinch but LaFleur pushes him off.
LaFleur missing with a left hand there. Ayuba was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
LaFleur uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ayuba.
LaFleur takes a swing at Ayuba's ribcage but misses.
Ayuba throws a good cross that connects.
Ayuba connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Ayuba tries a head kick but it misses.
Ayuba plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
It looks like Jean Francois LaFleur has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ayuba throws an off balance right hand
and LaFleur cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ayuba keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
An attempted straight right counter from Ayuba misses the target.
Ayuba throws an ugly left hook that misses
and LaFleur counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ayuba lands a head kick!
Ayuba staying out of range there.
Ayuba misses the jab.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Ayuba, as that shot connected.
A big left from Ayuba misses.
LaFleur now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
LaFleur throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Ayuba to counter with a crisp jab.
LaFleur clinches up against the cage.
LaFleur throws a punch but it's blocked by Ayuba.
Ayuba tries to work over LaFleur's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
LaFleur digs a right hand underneath Ayuba's ribcage. Ayuba let out a lung full of air as it connected.
LaFleur misses with a body punch.
Ayuba is trying to maintain a safe position but LaFleur gets an underhook and turns Ayuba into the cage.
LaFleur gets through Ayuba's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
LaFleur digs a right hand underneath Ayuba's ribcage. Ayuba let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Ayuba tries to work over LaFleur's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
LaFleur scores with a shoulder strike.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for LaFleur.
Ayuba wants to stall.
LaFleur misses with the head strike.
A bit of stalling here from Ayuba.
LaFleur presses Ayuba against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
LaFleur swings wildly with an uppercut but Ayuba uses good head movement to avoid it.
LaFleur swings away with an uppercut that misses.
LaFleur doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ayuba stalling.
LaFleur lands a shot to the body.
LaFleur scores with a nice hook to the head.
Ayuba throws an elbow but it's blocked.
LaFleur cracks Ayuba with a nice body shot.
Ayuba is breathing heavily.
Ayuba looking to slow down the pace here.
LaFleur lands a left hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ayuba blocks a body shot from LaFleur.
LaFleur digs a right hand into Ayuba's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Ayuba's gas tank.
LaFleur lands an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for LaFleur.
A body shot lands from LaFleur.
LaFleur lands with a short shot to the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from LaFleur.
LaFleur scores with a hook to the body.
LaFleur lands a body shot in the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by LaFleur.
Nice body punch from LaFleur - that landed with a thud.
LaFleur lands with a light punch inside.
LaFleur throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Ayubas head.
LaFleur tries a body shot but Ayuba blocks it.
LaFleur can't find room to land a body shot as Ayuba controls the action.
Ayuba'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.
LaFleur misses with the head strike.
This has been an exciting period of action!
LaFleur on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
LaFleur digs a right hand into Ayuba's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Ayuba's gas tank.
A short right from LaFleur on the inside.
LaFleur can't find room to land a body shot as Ayuba controls the action.
Ayuba blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by LaFleur.
LaFleur fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ayuba looking to slow down the pace here.
LaFleur works on Ayuba's body with a couple of short punches.
A short right from LaFleur on the inside.
LaFleur swings away with an uppercut that misses.
LaFleur lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Ayuba or not.
LaFleur pushes Ayuba back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
LaFleur lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
LaFleur lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
LaFleur lands an uppercut.
LaFleur tries a body shot but Ayuba blocks it.
LaFleur scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A quick uppercut on the inside from LaFleur.
LaFleur lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ayuba backwards.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jean Francois LaFleur dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jean Francois LaFleur's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
LaFleur dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
LaFleur misses with a hook.
Omari Ayuba seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
LaFleur ducks down into range and throws a picture perfect right hook that connects with Ayuba's jaw. Ayuba's eyes stare off into space as he falls to the mat, out cold! LaFleur does the decent thing and steps back, rather than landing any shots to his unconscious opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jean Francois LaFleur!
Jean Francois LaFleur decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Bjorn Bjornsson (ranked 2495 p4p, 1404 weight class) and Hunter Hendricks (ranked 285 p4p, 171 weight class). Hendricks is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Cowboy - Kid Rock. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Good wrestling
Counter fighter
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BJJ Purple Belt
World class boxer
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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 4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Bjorn Bjornsson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Hunter Hendricks!
The judges for this bout are Ivan Kurochkin, Valeri Chadov and Sergei Dronov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hendricks leaves Bjornsson with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
A countering left hand to the body from Hendricks misses.
Bjornsson takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Hendricks throws out a loose jab but Bjornsson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hendricks comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Nice body punch from Hendricks.
and Hendricks counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts Bjornsson! He's just covering up as Hendricks starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hunter Hendricks!
Hunter Hendricks seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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hype
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pop
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FIGHT
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