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Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Stevie Hanselman (ranked 1901 p4p, 1978 weight class) and Pekka Perkalla (ranked 150 p4p, 155 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.

167 cm
20
141
4 - 3 - 0
170 cm
22
149
9 - 4 - 0
Good wrestling
Basic striking
Cardio machine
Excellent grappler
Counter fighter
Good gas tank

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Stevie Hanselman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Pekka Perkalla!
The judges for this bout are Aleksei Zolotukhin, Vladimir Khabensky and Sergei Dronov.




The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A telegraphed right hand from Perkalla misses the target.
Sloppy strikes from Hanselman. Those never looked like landing.
A jab from Perkalla misses.
Perkalla bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Perkalla swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Perkalla throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Perkalla misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hanselman.
Perkalla scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Perkalla misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Perkalla takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Perkalla ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Hanselman fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Perkalla on the side of the head.
Hanselman misses with a hook.
Perkalla lands a really nice looking cross but Hanselman seems unphased.
Stevie Hanselman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Perkalla throws a right hand that Hanselman ducks under and follows up with a left that Hanselman also avoids with ease.
Hanselman throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Perkalla is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Hanselman rather than just go for the knockout.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Perkalla tries to move into range but Hanselman moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Perkalla throws a body shot but no joy.
Perkalla throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hanselman scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Hanselman throws a jab when Perkalla was well out of range.
A little jabbing left from Perkalla on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Perkalla slips a jab and a cross from Hanselman.
Hanselman shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Perkalla sprawls well. Perkalla wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Hanselman gets slowly back to his feet.
A swing and a miss from Hanselman.
A countering left hand to the body from Perkalla misses.
Perkalla digs a good hook to Hanselman's body.
Hanselman on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Pekka Perkalla is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hanselman will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Hanselman throws an overhand right that lands on Perkalla's shoulder, as Perkalla tries to avoid the shot.
Hanselman misses with an uppercut. Perkalla saw that one coming.
Perkalla looks to score with a jab to the body but Hanselman is just out of range.
Hanselman is looking to counter punch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Perkalla uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hanselman.
The crowd cheers as Hanselman lands an impressive looking overhand right. Perkalla doesn't seem phased though.
Hanselman throws a jab but it's blocked by Perkalla.

Hanselman closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Perkalla works his way to full guard. Good work.
Perkalla has Hanselman pulled in close to control his posture.
Perkalla wants to sweep here but Hanselman controlling him for the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hanselman is fighting to break Perkalla's control of his arms but Perkalla is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hanselman in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.

Perkalla looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.

Hanselman clinches up against the cage.
Hanselman effectively controlling the action here.
Hanselman doesn't land with the attempted body shot.

Hanselman has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Perkalla is trying to keep an underhook but Hanselman manages to get the takedown into half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hanselman has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Perkalla is working to get back to half guard.
Hanselman looking to finish Perkalla with some ground and pound. This is bad for Perkalla!
Perkalla tries to lock up and control but Hanselman gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Perkalla is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Perkalla tries to hold on but Hanselman pushes him away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Stevie Hanselman dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Hanselman fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Hanselman on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Perkalla scores with a hook to the body. Hanselman takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Perkalla stuns Hanselman with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Perkalla pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hanselman cracks Perkalla with a good jab.
Perkalla blocks a jab.
Hanselman thows a left - swing and a miss!
Perkalla let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Perkalla ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hanselman moves away.
A little feinted left hand from Hanselman on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Perkalla walks into a jab.
Hanselman is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Perkalla misses the shot to the body.
Perkalla steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hanselman.
Hanselman scores with a jab to the jaw.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Good shot there by Hanselman.
Hanselman lands a jab.
Hanselman throws a big shot that misses.
Perkalla lunges at Hanselman with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Hanselman's hand.
Perkalla moves away from the strike by Hanselman.
Hanselman walks into a left hand.
Perkalla has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
A big right from Hanselman misses.
Perkalla tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hanselman was well out of range. Poor timing from Perkalla.
Perkalla moves out of range as Hanselman strikes.
Perkalla appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Hanselman clobbers Perkalla with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.

Hanselman closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Perkalla regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Hanselman.
We've been hearing that Hanselman has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Perkalla is striking but Hanselman is not phased and passes to half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hanselman is looking to take a break and control but Perkalla is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Perkalla regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Hanselman.
Perkalla preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Perkalla wants to sweep here but Hanselman controlling him for the moment.
Perkalla seems keen to control Hanselman's posture.
Hanselman has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Perkalla has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Hanselman can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Hanselman throws a big elbow that misses.
Perkalla can't keep his opponent in guard - Hanselman advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Perkalla moves his hips nicely and gets into full 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.
Perkalla is trying to control the position but Hanselman postures up.
Perkalla working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hanselman.
Perkalla is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Hanselman throwing strikes from guard but Perkalla blocks nicely.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Hanselman shoots in but Perkalla avoids the takedown attempt easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Perkalla punishes Hanselman's body with a nice straight punch.
Perkalla takes a swing at Hanselman's ribcage but misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Stevie Hanselman 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!

Perkalla stuffs the takedown attempt from Hanselman. Hanselman gets slowly back to his feet.
Hanselman cracks Perkalla with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Hanselman lands with an overhand left.
Perkalla misses with a wild body shot.
Hanselman misses with an uppercut.
Hanselman fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Perkalla swings for the body but Hanselman moves out of range.
Hanselman throwing a counter right hand but Perkalla manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hanselman lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Perkalla moves out of range as Hanselman strikes.
A nice side step and Perkalla releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Hanselman throws a nice looking combination but Perkalla bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Perkalla swings away with a body shot that misses
and Hanselman cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hanselman looks to land a left hand but Perkalla moved out of range nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hanselman throws a right and a left that both miss.
Hanselman misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Perkalla slips a jab and a cross from Hanselman.
Hanselman gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Perkalla counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Stevie Hanselman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Perkalla slips under a jab.
Perkalla swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Perkalla tries to bum rush Hanselman with a series of wild strikes but Hanselman uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Perkalla gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Hanselman.
Hanselman doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Hanselman throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Perkalla let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Perkalla scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Hanselman doesn't seem bothered though.
Perkalla tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hanselman was well out of range. Poor timing from Perkalla.
Hanselman misses with a hook.
A swing and a miss from Hanselman.
A countering left hand to the body from Perkalla misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A decent looking cross lands there for Hanselman.
Hanselman is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Perkalla can do to turn this around?
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hanselman keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hanselman uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Perkalla.
Perkalla throws a body shot but no joy.
Perkalla moves away from the strike by Hanselman.
Perkalla dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nice body punch from Perkalla.
Hanselman waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Perkalla.
Hanselman walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Hanselman swinging wildly here.
Hanselman waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Perkalla.
Perkalla swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hanselman lands with a hook. Perkalla tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Perkalla avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hanselman avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hanselman uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Perkalla.
Stevie Hanselman is winning the standup battle so far.
Hanselman shoots in for a takedown but Perkalla shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Horrible takedown attempt by Hanselman or perhaps it was just good defense by Perkalla, which made it look bad.
Perkalla drops his hands momentarily and Hanselman takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Perkalla slips under a jab.
Perkalla let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Hanselman connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Perkalla connects with a body shot.
Perkalla staying out of range there.
A countering left hand to the body from Perkalla misses.
Hanselman doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Perkalla moves forwards but Hanselman connects with a nice, crisp jab.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Perkalla staying out of range there.
The fighters circle momentarily. Perkalla darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
No joy there for Hanselman, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Perkalla dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Perkalla tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hanselman was well out of range. Poor timing from Perkalla.
Perkalla takes a swing at Hanselman's ribcage but misses.
Hanselman seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Perkalla slips a straight right by Hanselman.
A nice side step and Perkalla releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Hanselman tries to move into range but Perkalla moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Hanselman misses with a wild combination.
Perkalla looks to score with a jab to the body but Hanselman is just out of range.
Perkalla swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Pekka Perkalla has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Stevie Hanselman is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Perkalla gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Hanselman throws a shot from downtown. Perkalla moves away and avoids it.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Stevie Hanselman.
Well Hanselman has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Stevie Hanselman!
S C
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G S C
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G S C G energy
A | B
hype
A | B
pop
A | B
mgr
A | B
FIGHT
RATING
50%

 

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Teofomo Laurez (ranked 1973 p4p, 2170 weight class) and Callum McCewen (ranked 229 p4p, 248 weight class). McCewen has chosen Highway to Hell - AC/DC as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Teofomo Laurez could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Callum McCewen's chin.

180 cm
21
180
3 - 2 - 0
175 cm
23
163
8 - 4 - 0
Decent wrestler
Lethal high kicks
Granite chin
BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Powerful

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KOMBAT KLOTHING


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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Teofomo Laurez !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Callum McCewen!
The judges for this bout are Dmitry Maklakov, Aleksei Zolotukhin and Fedor Mirinova.




The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McCewen is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
McCewen looks to land a left hand but Laurez moved out of range nicely.
McCewen throws a right and a left that Laurez avoids nicely.
We've been informed that McCewen has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Laurez staying out of range there.
It looked like Laurez was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from McCewen.
McCewen dips to his left and cracks Laurez with an uppercut!
Laurez slips under a jab from McCewen.
A quick step to the side and Laurez tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
McCewen dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Laurez . That did some damage!
McCewen throws a nice looking combination but Laurez bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
McCewen misses with a left hand
and McCewen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
McCewen misses with a straight right.
McCewen throws a shot from downtown. Laurez moves away and avoids it.
McCewen lands a nice shot that snaps Laurez 's head back.
Laurez on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McCewen misses with a body shot.
Callum McCewen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McCewen jabs Laurez to the body, keeping him at a distance.
A slow jab from McCewen misses its intended target.
Laurez swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McCewen moves out of range as Laurez throws a body kick.
McCewen scores with a jab.
Laurez throws a hook to the side of McCewen's head but McCewen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Laurez 's hands are dropping dangerously low here and McCewen connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Laurez scrambles back to his feet.
Laurez ducks under a wild hook from McCewen.
McCewen goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
We've been told by Laurez 's head coaches at Casa Steel that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
McCewen lands a right hook to the body.
McCewen misses with a double jab.
McCewen pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
McCewen throws a low kick but Laurez avoids it.
Laurez is looking to counter punch.
Decent striking displayed by McCewen there.
McCewen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McCewen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Laurez .
McCewen is looking for the big counter here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McCewen connects with a nice looking jab.
McCewen throws a right and a left that both miss.
A jab from McCewen misses.
McCewen fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Laurez on the side of the head.
Laurez feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits McCewens jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
It looks like Callum McCewen has been cut.
McCewen misses with a straight left.
McCewen swings widly with a right hand
enabling Laurez to counter with a crisp jab.
Laurez staying out of range there.
McCewen misses with a jab to the body
and McCewen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
McCewen feints and then cracks Laurez 's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Laurez down.
Laurez takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
McCewen throws a push kick but Laurez slaps the foot to one side.
Laurez is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McCewen throws a hook but Laurez blocks it.
An attempted straight right counter from Laurez misses the target.
A low kick lands for Laurez .
McCewen scores with a one two! Laurez had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Laurez keeps the fight on the outside.
Laurez ducks under a wild hook from McCewen.
McCewen throws a looping overhand right but Laurez ducks down to avoid it.
A jab from McCewen misses.
McCewen will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Laurez throws a leg kick but McCewen checks it.
McCewen throws a leg kick but Laurez moved away.
McCewen swings widly with a right hand
and Laurez counters with a body kick.
McCewen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Laurez swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Laurez throws a head kick that misses.
Laurez lands a nice shot that snaps McCewen's head back.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McCewen misses with the combination.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McCewen fails with an attempt to clinch.
Laurez is looking to counter punch.
McCewen misses the shot to the body.
Laurez takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
McCewen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McCewen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A big left from McCewen misses.
McCewen misses with a body kick.
McCewen tries to land a leg kick but Laurez saw it coming and moves away.
McCewen falls off balance throwing a combination
and Laurez connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
McCewen fails to land with a series of punches.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Callum McCewen dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Callum McCewen'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.

McCewen misses with a few strikes there.
Laurez swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
McCewen looks to score with a jab to the body but Laurez is just out of range.
Laurez quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
The fighters circling - McCewen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Laurez cracks McCewen with a right hand to the side of the head.
Laurez avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A counter left hand to the body from Laurez misses its target.
Laurez takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Laurez steps to the side to avoid the strikes from McCewen.
Laurez is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Laurez bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
McCewen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Laurez misses the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McCewen scores with a hook to the body. Laurez takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
McCewen throws a leg kick
and Laurez counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Laurez moves out of range as McCewen throws a body kick.
Callum McCewen seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Laurez bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Laurez steps to the side to avoid the strikes from McCewen.
McCewen has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McCewen swings for the body but Laurez moves out of range.
McCewen misses with a hook
and Laurez connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Laurez 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.
McCewen is rocked!
Are you kidding me?! Laurez ducked down and unloaded an uppercut from hell that sent McCewen clean off his feet! Someone make me a GIF - that's knockout of the night for sure!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Teofomo Laurez !
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G S C G energy
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hype
A | B
pop
A | B
mgr
A | B
FIGHT
RATING
59%

 

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Breno Belmiro (ranked 1376 p4p, 1863 weight class) and Vino Kourov (ranked 117 p4p, 148 weight class). Kourov is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: COME ON. 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.

170 cm
23
155
3 - 1 - 1
171 cm
22
136
6 - 5 - 0
Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Granite chin
BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 1, fighting out of New York, Breno Belmiro!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Vino Kourov!
The judges for this bout are Fedor Mirinova, Sergei Dronov and Konstantin Menshow.




The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kourov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Belmiro.
Kourov is looking to clinch.
Kourov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Belmiro is looking to counter punch.
Belmiro scores with a body shot.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kourov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kourov swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Belmiro throws a poor cross that misses
and Kourov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Belmiro bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kourov defending well as Belmiro loads up on a big left hand.
Kourov wants to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Belmiro thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kourov will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Kourov misses with an uppercut

and Belmiro counters with a nice double leg into guard.

Kourov is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Belmiro keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Kourov's efforts to push away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kourov trying to land knees to the body.
A body shot lands from Kourov.
Kourov misses with a knee strike.
Belmiro tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Kourov just stands there and leans against the cage.
Belmiro fails to pull guard.
Kourov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Belmiro's elbow.
Kourov landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Belmiro blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.

Kourov breaks from the clinch.

Kourov closes the distance and clinches.
Kourov lands a knee to the body.
Belmiro is looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Breno Belmiro. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kourov throws a head punch that misses.
Kourov lands a body shot in the clinch.

Belmiro pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Belmiro shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Kourov manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Belmiro pushes down on Kourov's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Belmiro prevents Kourov from standing back up.
Belmiro thows a huge punch but Kourov dodges it nicely.
Kourov won't allow Belmiro to pass to mount.
Belmiro stalling.
Belmiro 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.
Belmiro seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Kourov does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

Belmiro is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Belmiro throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Kourov felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.

Belmiro is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Belmiro is looking for a kimura here.
Belmiro throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Kourov has hold of Belmiro's hands but Belmiro slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Belmiro not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.

The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Belmiro seems to be looking for submissions.
Belmiro looks to land a strike but Kourov avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Belmiro is looking to pass into half guard but Kourov pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Kourov is in guard.

Kourov trying to stand up but can't free himself from Belmiro's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Belmiro is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Kourov is aware though and is defending well.

Belmiro escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kourov gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

Belmiro has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kourov can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

Kourov avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Vino Kourov will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Kourov tries to close the distance and clinch up but Belmiro swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kourov fails in his attempt to clinch.
Belmiro appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Belmiro keeps the fight on the outside.
A little feinted left hand from Belmiro on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.

Kourov moves into the clinch successfully.

Kourov manages to break the clinch.
Nice straight punches there by Kourov. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Kourov.
Kourov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Belmiro.
Kourov changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Vino Kourov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kourov throws the left hand but Belmiro avoids the punch easily.
Belmiro was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A jab lands there for Belmiro.
Belmiro displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kourov throws out the jab.
Belmiro avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kourov digs a good hook to Belmiro's body.
Kourov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A right-left combo lands from Kourov.
It looks like Breno Belmiro has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Belmiro is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kourov tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Belmiro manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Belmiro scores with a sloppy right hand. Kourov should have avoided that one.
Kourov lands a glancing blow to the side of Belmiro's head.
Belmiro defending well as Kourov loads up on a big left hand.
Kourov throws a shot from downtown. Belmiro moves away and avoids it.
Kourov misses with a double jab.
It looked like Belmiro wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Kourov tests Belmiro's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Vino Kourov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Belmiro thuds a left hand into Kourov's body.
Kourov throws a nice looking combination but Belmiro bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Belmiro uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kourov.
Kourov closes the distance but Belmiro moves to the side
and Belmiro counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Kourov throws a looping overhand right but Belmiro ducks down to avoid it.
A little feinted left hand from Belmiro on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.

Belmiro feints and as Kourov raises his hands in defense, Belmiro changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Belmiro loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Belmiro drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Kourov manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Belmiro has Kourov in his guard.

Belmiro trying to keep a closed guard but Kourov is proving a slippery customer.

Kourov is sitting in close to Belmiro's body. Belmiro has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Kourov is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Kourov is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Belmiro.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:41 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Breno Belmiro!
In defeat, Vino Kourov stepped up to the mic, saying 'there's vomit on his sweat ! mom's spaghetti's !'.
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hype
A | B
pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
55%

 

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Serwacy Smolarek (ranked 725 p4p, 2609 weight class) and Dave Zaroni (ranked 103 p4p, 284 weight class). Smolarek kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is No Easy Way Out. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

182 cm
22
170
8 - 3 - 0
181 cm
21
175
4 - 2 - 0
BJJ Purple Belt
World class boxer
Insanely flexible
Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

Conviction
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Serwacy Smolarek!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dave Zaroni!
The judges for this bout are Fedor Mirinova, Konstantin Menshow and Ivan Kurochkin.




The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zaroni on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Zaroni turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Zaroni throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Zaroni goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Zaroni throws a leg kick
and Smolarek counters with a straight right hand.
Zaroni moves out of range as Smolarek strikes.
Smolarek swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Zaroni misses with a looping right.
Zaroni avoids a punch combination nicely.
Smolarek takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Smolarek uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Zaroni has time to react.
Smolarek throws a jab when Zaroni was well out of range.
Zaroni appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Smolarek rushes Zaroni and starts throwing punches like they are going out of style! Zaroni is up against the cage and has nowhere to go. Smolarek piles on the pressure and Zaroni crumples to the floor! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Serwacy Smolarek!
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hype
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pop
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FIGHT
RATING
72%

 

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kobra Jay (ranked 951 p4p, 1788 weight class) and Akubundu Yobachukwu (ranked 114 p4p, 214 weight class). Yobachukwu has chosen Hate Me Now as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. 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.

186 cm
23
269
7 - 3 - 0
192 cm
24
255
9 - 6 - 0
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Granite chin
Good wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

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Conviction


Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Kobra Jay!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Akubundu Yobachukwu!
The judges for this bout are Fedor Mirinova, Viktor Lagutenko and Sergei Dronov.




The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Yobachukwu misses with a left hand
and Jay connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Good shot there by Yobachukwu.
Yobachukwu throws the kick towards the body but Jay avoids it.
Yobachukwu slips under a jab from Jay.
Yobachukwu ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jay moves out of range as Yobachukwu strikes.

Jay gets a clinch.
Jay prevents Yobachukwu from breaking the clinch.
Yobachukwu tries to circle away but Jay has him pinned against the cage.
Yobachukwu wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Jay blocks an uppercut.
Jay pressing his opponent against the cage.
Yobachukwu has had enough of the clinch but Jay keeps him there for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yobachukwu tries to break free but Jay pushes him back against the cage.
Yobachukwu's coach down at Gold Samurai's Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Yobachukwu's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Jay tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Yobachukwu's elbow.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Yobachukwu tries to break the clinch but Jay is controlling the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jay.
Jay struggles to land a body shot inside as Yobachukwu controls his hands.
Yobachukwu is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Yobachukwu is trying to force a seperation but Jay has the dominant position.
Jay lands a left hand that snaps the head of Yobachukwu backwards.
A short uppercut from Jay.
It looks like Akubundu Yobachukwu has been cut.
A short body shot lands from Jay as the two fighters clinch.
Yobachukwu wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Jay.
Jay lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Jay scores with a shot to the side of Yobachukwu's head.
Yobachukwu is rocked!
Jay can't find room to land a body shot as Yobachukwu controls the action.
A left hand lands to the body for Jay.
Yobachukwu wants to break free but Jay has control.
I was talking to Jay's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Jay gets through Yobachukwu's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Yobachukwu breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

Jay closes the distance and pushes Yobachukwu back into the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jay keeps control of Yobachukwu as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Jay slows down the pace here.
A frustrated look appears on Yobachukwu's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Yobachukwu is trying to maintain a safe position but Jay gets an underhook and turns Yobachukwu into the cage.
Yobachukwu blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jay scores with a shoulder strike.
Yobachukwu has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Yobachukwu is trying to break the clinch but Jay has him pressed against the cage.
Yobachukwu is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Jay scores with a shoulder strike.
Yobachukwu is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Jay is stalling here.
Yobachukwu takes a shot to the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jay lands with a light punch inside.
Yobachukwu is still on wobbly legs! Can Jay finish him?
Jay throws a punch but it's blocked by Yobachukwu.
Jay scores with a nice hook to the head.
Jay misses with a short punch on the inside.
Jay tries a body shot but Yobachukwu blocks it.
Jay prevents Yobachukwu from breaking the clinch.
Yobachukwu seems to have recovered his senses.
Yobachukwu lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Jay fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Yobachukwu is trying to force a seperation but Jay has the dominant position.

Yobachukwu manages to break the clinch.
Jay throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Jay misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Yobachukwu.
Yobachukwu throws a lazy right hand but Jay sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Yobachukwu throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jay sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jay is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Yobachukwu.
Jay avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jay throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Yobachukwu on the side of the head.
That has opened up Akubundu Yobachukwu's cut even more.
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.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jay lands a glancing blow to the side of Yobachukwu's head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jay cracks Yobachukwu with a hook to the temple - Yobachukwu is on wobbly legs here! Jay swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Yobachukwu falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Jay wins by TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Kobra Jay!
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hype
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pop
A | B
mgr
A | B
FIGHT
RATING
44%

 

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Francesco Monroe (ranked 403 p4p, 1425 weight class) and Mursk Apuro (ranked 55 p4p, 179 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!

195 cm
23
205
12 - 3 - 0
179 cm
20
190
7 - 0 - 0
Decent wrestler
Lethal high kicks
Cardio machine
Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Granite chin

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Sakura Style
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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 12 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Francesco Monroe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Mursk Apuro!
The judges for this bout are Dmitry Maklakov, Igor Prikhodko and Sergei Dronov.




The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Monroe looks to land a right hand but Apuro moved out of range.
It seemed like Apuro was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Apuro keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Apuro is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Monroe with a body shot.
Apuro scores with a sloppy right hand. Monroe should have avoided that one.
Monroe misses with a wild body shot.
Apuro feints the counter takedown.
Monroe misses the shot to the body.
A jab lands there for Monroe.
Monroe loads up on a big right hand but Apuro slips the punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Monroe thows a left - swing and a miss!
Monroe throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Apuro doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
A slow jab from Monroe misses its intended target.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Apuro is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Apuro dips to his left and cracks Monroe with an uppercut!
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Apuro has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Monroe thows a left - swing and a miss!
Apuro has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
It looks like Mursk Apuro has been cut.
Apuro lands a nice looking body shot.
Monroe stalks Apuro and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Apuro's face. Apuro staggers backwards, shaken.
Monroe definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Apuro lands a nice looking body shot.
Apuro shoots in but Monroe avoids the takedown attempt easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Monroe comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Apuro blocks a head kick by Monroe.
Francesco Monroe is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Apuro goes for a double leg but Monroe avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Monroe continues to drive forward.
It looked like Monroe wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.

Apuro dives in and scores a takedown into Monroe's guard.
Monroe 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.
Apuro connects with a couple of short punches.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Monroe looking to hit a scissor sweep but Apuro is one step ahead there.
Apuro with a flurry of punches that miss.
Apuro scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Monroe wants to sweep but no luck.
Apuro keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Monroe's head.
Apuro stays in close to Monroe's body and controls the position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Apuro accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Apuro has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Monroe is trying to keep Apuro in close.
Monroe preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Apuro trying to control but Monroe is working from the bottom.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Apuro sitting in guard, not really doing much.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Monroe throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Apuro.
Monroe lands a jab to the nose.
Monroe misses with a hook.
Sloppy strikes from Monroe. Those never looked like landing.

Oooooh!!! Monroe has knocked Apuro down with a huge combo! Monroe steps away and waves a wobbly Apuro back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Apuro is rocked!
Monroe knocks out Apuro with a massive right hand! The ref tackles Monroe before he can follow up with any more strikes and that's it everyone. Monroe picks up the big W with a huge KO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Francesco Monroe!
A less than humble Francesco Monroe misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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hype
A | B
pop
A | B
mgr
A | B
FIGHT
RATING
43%

 

Co-main event

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Tyson Hargrave (ranked 220 p4p, 351 weight class) and Huntti Mfer (ranked 29 p4p, 51 weight class). Hargrave comes to the cage accompanied by Mastodon - High Road. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!

172 cm
24
155
11 - 3 - 0
177 cm
22
165
11 - 2 - 0
Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine
Good wrestler
World class boxer
Granite chin

Conviction
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Tyson Hargrave!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Huntti Mfer!
The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Dmitry Maklakov and Vladimir Khabensky.




The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mfer jabs at Hargrave's body.
Hargrave keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A big left from Mfer misses.
Mfer jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Mfer throws a right hand that misses
and Hargrave counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Mfer tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hargrave was well out of range. Poor timing from Mfer.
Mfer looks to land a left hand but Hargrave moved out of range nicely.
Mfer ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hargrave moves away.
Hargrave lands a really nice looking cross but Mfer seems unphased.
Mfer misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hargrave.
Hargrave bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Mfer lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Mfer swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Hargrave counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hargrave swings for the body but Mfer moves out of range.
Mfer throws a big shot that misses.
Hargrave avoids the body shot from Mfer.
Hargrave throws a body punch but Mfer moves out of range.
Mfer wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A big left from Mfer misses.
Hargrave looks to score with a jab to the body but Mfer is just out of range.
Mfer throws a hook to the side of Hargrave's head but Hargrave sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Mfer looks to throw the jab but Hargrave is out of range.
Nice body punch from Hargrave.
Hargrave scores with a hook.
Mfer throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hargrave sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nice straight punches there by Hargrave. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Hargrave.
Mfer avoids the body shot from Hargrave.
Mfer misses with an uppercut. Hargrave saw that one coming.
Mfer cracks Hargrave with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Hargrave fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Mfer looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Huntti Mfer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hargrave throws a body shot but no joy.
Mfer throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Mfer takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Mfer listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mfer throws a shot to the body.
Mfer keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hargrave thows a left - swing and a miss!
Mfer with a nice cross.
Mfer doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Mfer lands a nice looking body shot.
Mfer looks to land a left hand but Hargrave moved out of range nicely.
Mfer throws a predictable looking body shot
and Hargrave counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hargrave throws a right and a left that Mfer avoids nicely.
Hargrave uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mfer.
Mfer slips a jab and a cross from Hargrave.
Mfer looks to throw the jab but Hargrave is out of range.
Mfer throws a lazy uppercut
and Hargrave cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hargrave tries to bum rush Mfer with a series of wild strikes but Mfer uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Hargrave is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Hargrave ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hargrave works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Mfer takes one to the side of the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mfer misses the jab.
A quick step to the side and Hargrave tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mfer misses with an uppercut
and Hargrave counters with a stiff right hand.

Hargrave takes the fight into the clinch.
Hargrave doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hargrave fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Mfer lands a left hand that snaps the head of Hargrave backwards.

Hargrave manages to break the clinch.
Mfer lands with a right hand.
Mfer staying out of range there.
Hargrave blocks a jab.
Mfer gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Mfer connects with a body shot.
Mfer connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Hargrave momentarily.
Hargrave bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mfer is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Hargrave looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mfer takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Mfer thows a left - swing and a miss!
Mfer swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Hargrave counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hargrave staying out of range there.
Mfer slips a jab from Hargrave.
A little jabbing left from Mfer on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Hargrave stuns Mfer with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Hargrave slips a jab from Mfer.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hargrave. Mfer does a little dance to reset his feet.
A shot to the liver by Mfer. Beautiful body shot.
Mfer misses with a body shot
enabling Hargrave to counter with a crisp jab.
Hargrave with a jab.
Hargrave misses with a body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nice uppercut lands for Mfer. That snapped Hargrave's head back.
Mfer misses with a looping right.
Mfer misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hargrave.
Hargrave steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mfer.
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 Tyson Hargrave will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Mfer thows a left - swing and a miss!
Mfer ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hargrave moves away.
Hargrave throws a big shot that misses.
Mfer throws a predictable looking body shot

and Hargrave counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Hargrave.
Hargrave lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Hargrave lands a nice shot to the body.
Hargrave is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Mfer to keep the fight standing.

Mfer breaks the clinch.
Hargrave swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hargrave throws the left hand but Mfer avoids the punch easily.
A jab lands there for Hargrave.
Mfer slips a straight right by Hargrave.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mfer walks into a jab.
Hargrave misses with a hook. Mfer ducked under it nicely.
Mfer avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hargrave takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Hargrave ducks right into an uppercut from Mfer.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hargrave throws a hook but Mfer blocks it.
Mfer misses the shot to the body.
Hargrave tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Mfer manages to circle out of the way.
Mfer throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Mfer takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Mfer throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hargrave throws a body shot but no joy.
Hargrave misses with a hook. Mfer ducked under it nicely.
Hargrave throws a jab but it's blocked by Mfer.
Mfer looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Mfer takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Mfer throws a lazy uppercut
and Hargrave counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hargrave lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Nice shot by Hargrave.
Hargrave lands a really nice looking cross but Mfer seems unphased.
Hargrave connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Mfer misses with an uppercut
and Hargrave counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A telegraphed right hand from Mfer misses the target.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mfer has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Hargrave finds it's way round the side to connect with Mfer's head.
Mfer misses the jab.
Hargrave seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Mfer looks to land a right hand but Hargrave moved out of range.
Hargrave misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mfer.
It seemed like Mfer was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Nice defenses there by Hargrave.
Mfer jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hargrave tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Mfer manages to circle out of the way.
Hargrave jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Hargrave lands a jab.
A big right from Mfer misses.
Hargrave was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Hargrave uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mfer.
The fighters circling - Mfer throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Mfer throws a sloppy body shot
enabling Hargrave to counter with a crisp jab.
Mfer has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Hargrave blocks a jab.
Mfer misses with a hook.
A jab from Mfer finds it's way through Hargrave's defenses.
Hargrave walks into a straight right hand from Mfer.
Tyson Hargrave is winning the standup battle so far.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mfer misses with an uppercut.
Mfer ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hargrave lands a nice shot to the body.
Hargrave looks to throw the jab but Mfer is out of range.
Hargrave scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Mfer wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Mfer uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hargrave.
A swing and a miss from Mfer.
Hargrave misses with a body shot.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Hargrave fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mfer manages to avoid it.
Hargrave is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
A swing and a miss from Mfer.
Mfer moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Mfer lands a nice shot that snaps Hargrave's head back.
Hargrave connects with a body shot.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hargrave is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mfer.
Hargrave takes a swing at Mfer's ribcage but misses.
Mfer throws a jab but it's blocked by Hargrave.
The fighters circling - Hargrave throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Mfer looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Hargrave scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Mfer throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Mfer just misses with a punch to the body.
Hargrave avoids the body shot from Mfer.
Mfer moves out of range of the strikes.
Hargrave connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Hargrave walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Mfer throws an off balance right hand
and Hargrave counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Mfer thinking.
Hargrave uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mfer.
Hargrave is looking to counter punch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hargrave blocks a jab.
Mfer throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tyson Hargrave dominated that second round.
That's time! Hargrave's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Hargrave throws a big shot that misses.
Mfer looks to throw the jab but Hargrave is out of range.
Hargrave slips a jab from Mfer.
Hargrave throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Hargrave throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Hargrave connects with a jab.
Mfer misses with an uppercut.
Nice defenses there by Hargrave.
Mfer moves out of range as Hargrave strikes.
Mfer misses with a left hand
and Hargrave counters with a stiff right hand.
Mfer cracks Hargrave with a right hand to the side of the head.
Mfer waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hargrave.
Hargrave avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hargrave takes a jab right on the kisser.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mfer steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hargrave.
Hargrave stuns Mfer with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hargrave takes a swing at Mfer's ribcage but misses.
Mfer misses with a body punch
and Hargrave counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hargrave jabs Mfer to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Mfer looks to land a right hand but Hargrave moved out of range.
Hargrave misses the shot to the body.
Hargrave slips a jab from Mfer.
Hargrave swings for the body but Mfer moves out of range.
Hargrave jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Hargrave ducks under a wild hook from Mfer.
Mfer avoids the body shot from Hargrave.
Mfer avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Hargrave misses with a body shot.
Hargrave takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Mfer scores with a jab to the body.
Mfer swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hargrave misses the shot to the body.
Mfer keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hargrave displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mfer throws out the jab.
Mfer throws a jab but it's blocked by Hargrave.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mfer throws a hook to the side of Hargrave's head but Hargrave sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Mfer jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hargrave misses with a wild body shot.
Mfer throws a hook but Hargrave avoids it easily.
Hargrave is looking to counter punch.
Mfer throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hargrave swings for the body but Mfer moves out of range.
Mfer throws a big shot that misses.
Hargrave swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Hargrave connects with the punch.
Mfer throws a looping overhand right but Hargrave ducks down to avoid it.
Mfer avoids the clinch attempt nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hargrave takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Mfer scores with a sloppy right hand. Hargrave should have avoided that one.
Mfer throws an overhand right that lands on Hargrave's shoulder, as Hargrave tries to avoid the shot.
Hargrave swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hargrave throws a big shot that misses.
Hargrave connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Hargrave gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Mfer.
Hargrave throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mfer lands a lovely overhand right.
Mfer throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hargrave misses with a wild body shot.
Hargrave misses the shot to the body.
Mfer slips a straight right by Hargrave.
Mfer let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Hargrave looks to score with a jab to the body but Mfer is just out of range.
Mfer is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Hargrave with a body shot.
Hargrave digs a good hook to Mfer's body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mfer connects with a body shot that sends Hargrave's belly button to the back.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hargrave keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mfer.
Mfer blocks a jab.
Mfer throws an off balance right hand
and Hargrave counters with a stiff right hand.
Hargrave gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
A jab from Mfer does it's job there.
Hargrave moves out of range of the strikes.
Mfer takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Mfer throws a right hand that misses
and Hargrave counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Hargrave lands with a good body shot.
Mfer bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hargrave lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Mfer at a distance.
Nice body punch from Hargrave.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tyson Hargrave clearly takes 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.

Hargrave throws an overhand right that lands on Mfer's shoulder, as Mfer tries to avoid the shot.
Hargrave throws a hook to the side of Mfer's head but Mfer sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A big left from Hargrave misses.
A swing and a miss from Hargrave.
Mfer lands with a right hand.
Mfer throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hargrave sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A big left from Hargrave misses.
Hargrave misses with a body shot.
Hargrave throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hargrave uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mfer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mfer misses with a hook
and Hargrave counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Mfer scores with a nice strike.
Hargrave digs a good hook to Mfer's body.
Mfer misses with a hook

and Hargrave counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Hargrave.

Mfer manages to break the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hargrave lands a nice shot that snaps Mfer's head back.
A big right from Hargrave misses.
Mfer misses with an uppercut.
Mfer swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hargrave throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hargrave scores with a jab to the head.
Hargrave throws a jab but it's blocked by Mfer.
Mfer throws a right hand that misses
and Hargrave counters with a straight right hand.
Hargrave takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Hargrave lands with a cross.
Hargrave is looking to clinch.
Mfer misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Hargrave to counter with a crisp jab.
The fighters circling - Hargrave throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A little jabbing left from Mfer on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Mfer uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hargrave.
Hargrave swings for the body but Mfer moves out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mfer ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hargrave moves away.
Mfer throws a looping overhand right but Hargrave ducks down to avoid it.
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!
Mfer scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Nice defenses there by Hargrave.
Mfer pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A jab from Mfer misses.
Hargrave swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Mfer misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hargrave.
Hargrave lands a nice shot that snaps Mfer's head back.
Some wild striking there from Mfer.
Hargrave misses the jab.
Mfer misses with a straight left.
It looked like Hargrave wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Hargrave looks to land a left hand but Mfer moved out of range nicely.
Mfer throws out a token jab with nothing on it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mfer throws a body shot but no joy.
The fighters circling - Mfer throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nice uppercut there from Mfer.
Hargrave takes a swing at Mfer's ribcage but misses.
Mfer throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hargrave listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Hargrave takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Hargrave moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Mfer swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hargrave 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.
Hargrave moves out of range as Mfer strikes.
Hargrave misses the jab.
A little jabbing left from Mfer on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Mfer tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hargrave was well out of range. Poor timing from Mfer.
Hargrave throws a shot from downtown. Mfer moves away and avoids it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A punch combination from Hargrave misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hargrave lands a jab to Mfer's midsection.
Mfer with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Hargrave to score with a decent uppercut.
Hargrave tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mfer was well out of range. Poor timing from Hargrave.
Mfer misses with a hook
and Mfer takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hargrave misses with a body shot.
Mfer misses with a series of wild punches.
Hargrave swings for the body but Mfer moves out of range.
Hargrave lands a nice shot that snaps Mfer's head back.
Hargrave misses with a hook.
Mfer displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hargrave throws out the jab.
Hargrave scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Mfer is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hargrave.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tyson Hargrave had his way with Huntti Mfer in that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Hargrave fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mfer manages to avoid it.
Hargrave tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Mfer keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hargrave.
Mfer swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Mfer throws the left hand but Hargrave avoids the punch easily.
Mfer dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hargrave looks to land a right hand but Mfer moved out of range.
Mfer takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Mfer throws a poor cross that misses
and Hargrave counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hargrave misses with an uppercut. Mfer saw that one coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mfer throws a nice looking combination but Hargrave bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Mfer misses the body punch

and Hargrave counters by clinching up.
Mfer lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Hargrave.

Mfer breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Mfer pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Hargrave back to the cage. Mfer follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mfer walks into a straight right hand from Hargrave.
Hargrave is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mfer.
Mfer throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hargrave walks into a left hand.
Mfer keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mfer unleashes a big counter combination but Hargrave bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Mfer throws a right and a left that Hargrave avoids nicely.
Mfer lands a jab to the head.
Hargrave throws a hook to the side of Mfer's head but Mfer sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Mfer swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A counter left hand to the body from Hargrave misses its target.
Hargrave lands a right hook to the body.
Hargrave scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Hargrave misses with a looping left.
Hargrave ducks under a wild hook from Mfer.
Hargrave misses the shot to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hargrave misses with a straight right.
Jab by Hargrave.
Mfer staying out of range there.
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!
Mfer lands a jab to Hargrave's midsection.
Hargrave misses the shot to the body.
Mfer takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Hargrave avoids the body shot from Mfer.
Hargrave closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Hargrave throws a lazy right hand but Mfer sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Mfer looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Hargrave on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Hargrave misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mfer.
Mfer misses with a straight right.
Mfer moves out of range of the strikes.
Hargrave bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hargrave misses with a jab, cross combination.
Mfer blocks a jab.
Hargrave swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Mfer throws an overhand right that lands on Hargrave's shoulder, as Hargrave tries to avoid the shot.
A quick step to the side and Hargrave tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hargrave misses with a hook
and Mfer counters with a stiff right hand.
Mfer throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Mfer throws the left hand but Hargrave avoids the punch easily.
Mfer fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Hargrave on the side of the head.
Mfer fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hargrave manages to avoid it.
Mfer missing with a left hand there. Hargrave was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
The fighters circling - Mfer throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hargrave avoids the body shot from Mfer.
Mfer moves out of range as Hargrave strikes.
Hargrave uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mfer.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mfer throws a jab but it's blocked by Hargrave.
Hargrave looks to land a left hand but Mfer moved out of range nicely.
Mfer throws out a loose jab but Hargrave uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mfer missing with a left hand there. Hargrave was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hargrave punishes Mfer's body with a nice straight punch.
Mfer misses with a jab to the body
enabling Hargrave to counter with a crisp jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hargrave misses the shot to the body.
Mfer looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A shot to the liver by Hargrave. Beautiful body shot.
Tyson Hargrave is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Hargrave displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mfer throws out the jab.
Mfer circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hargrave lands the left hand.
A jab lands there for Hargrave.
Mfer throws a hook to the side of Hargrave's head but Hargrave sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Huntti Mfer has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A looping hook to the body misses from Mfer. Hargrave does a little dance to reset his feet.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Huntti Mfer.
I think Hargrave has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 50:46
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 50:45
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 49:47

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tyson Hargrave!

Tyson Hargrave retains his lightweight title!
Tyson Hargrave 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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Main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ardahan Battuga (ranked 376 p4p, 116 weight class) and Azad Bekzod (ranked 54 p4p, 15 weight class). Bekzod has chosen "Weird" Al Yankovic - Amish Paradise as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

183 cm
24
174
12 - 2 - 0
183 cm
24
174
12 - 2 - 0
Good wrestling
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Insanely flexible
Good wrestler
Lethal high kicks
Good gas tank

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ardahan Battuga!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Azad Bekzod!
The judges for this bout are Konstantin Menshow, Sergei Dronov and Aleksandr Martynov.




The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Battuga tries to clinch but Bekzod is having none of it.
Bekzod throws a hook but Battuga avoids it easily.
Bekzod tries to close the distance and clinch up but Battuga swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Bekzod jabbing away but nothing is landing.

Bekzod drives through and clinches with Battuga against the cage.

Bekzod breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Bekzod scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Battuga throws an off balance right hand
and Bekzod counters with a straight right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bekzod tries to land a front kick but Battuga steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Battuga is looking to counter punch.
Bekzod ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Battuga moves away.
Bekzod dips down and scores with a jab to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Battuga lands a head shot.
Battuga misses with a right hand
and Bekzod counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Battuga takes one on the button.
Bekzod keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Battuga misses with a looping right.
Battuga scores with a punch to the head.

Battuga instigates a clinch.
Bekzod scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Bekzod misses with some punches.
Battuga misses with a hook from the clinch.

Bekzod breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Bekzod throws a jab but it's blocked by Battuga.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bekzod scores with a nice head shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bekzod scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Bekzod connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Battuga momentarily.
Battuga keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Bekzod ducks under a wild hook from Battuga.
Bekzod ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A telegraphed right hand from Bekzod misses the target.
An attempted straight right counter from Battuga misses the target.
Bekzod throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Battuga sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Battuga throws a jab when Bekzod was well out of range.
Bekzod looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bekzod moves away from the strike by Battuga.
Bekzod throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bekzod keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Battuga.
Battuga swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Battuga takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bekzod uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Battuga.
A little jabbing left from Bekzod on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Battuga needs to keep his hands up - Bekzod had a free shot at his head there.
Battuga throws the left hand but Bekzod avoids the punch easily.
Bekzod moves to clinch but Battuga breaks away
and Battuga counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Battuga misses with a shot to the body
and Bekzod cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Battuga swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Bekzod counters with a straight right hand.
Battuga scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Battuga swings for the body but Bekzod moves out of range.
Bekzod is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Battuga had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Battuga uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bekzod.
Bekzod takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Bekzod throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Bekzod takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Battuga throws a body shot but no joy.
Bekzod misses with the combination.
Battuga was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Azad Bekzod dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Bekzod moves out of range as Battuga strikes.
Battuga misses with a straight right.
It seemed like Bekzod was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Battuga swings for the body but Bekzod moves out of range.
No joy there for Bekzod, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A little feinted left hand from Battuga on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
We've been told by Battuga's head coaches at GWad's Playpen that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Bekzod lands a nice hook to Battuga's body. Battuga takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Bekzod closes the distance looking to clinch
letting Battuga counter with a right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bekzod throws an overhand right that lands on Battuga's shoulder, as Battuga tries to avoid the shot.
Azad Bekzod seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Battuga slips a straight right by Bekzod.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Battuga throws an off balance right hand
and Bekzod counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Battuga tries to clinch up
and Bekzod counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bekzod rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Battuga cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bekzod moves into range and connects with a jab.
Bekzod rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Battuga counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Battuga throws a poor cross that misses
and Bekzod makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Battuga staying out of range there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Battuga comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.

Battuga closes the distance and clinches.
Battuga avoiding damage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bekzod prevents a body shot from Battuga.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Battuga.
Bekzod swings wildly with an uppercut but Battuga uses good head movement to avoid it.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Bekzod as Battuga tries to tie him up.
A right handed body shot lands from Bekzod.
Battuga prevents a body shot from Bekzod.
Bekzod misses with a punch to the body.
Bekzod lands with a short shot to the head.
Battuga tries a body shot but Bekzod blocks it.
Battuga misses with some punches.
A shot in the inside from Bekzod.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Battuga doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bekzod scores with a nice hook to the head.
Battuga fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Bekzod.
Bekzod lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Battuga misses with a body punch.
Battuga tries to throw a body punch but Bekzod avoids it by throwing Battuga back against the cage.
Bekzod can't find room to land a body shot as Battuga controls the action.
Bekzod lands a shoulder strike.
Bekzod prevents a body shot from Battuga.
Bekzod lands with a left to the head.
Bekzod has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Battuga doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Battuga misses with the head strike.

Bekzod pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

Bekzod moves into the clinch.
Bekzod tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Battuga's elbow.
Battuga tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bekzod's elbow.
A short right from Bekzod.
Bekzod blocking some punches.
Bekzod misses with a hook to the ribs.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Still in the clinch, Bekzod scores with a nice short uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Battuga is working Bekzod over against the cage.
Battuga misses with a hook from the clinch.
Battuga throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bekzods head.
Bekzod tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Battuga's elbow.
Bekzod struggles to land a body shot inside as Battuga controls his hands.
Bekzod tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bekzod tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bekzod lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Battuga backwards.
Battuga makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Battuga.
Battuga blocks a body shot from Bekzod.
Battuga pushes Bekzod back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bekzod tries a body shot but Battuga blocks it.
Bekzod misses with a punch on the inside.
Bekzod lands a nice uppercut.
Battuga tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Battuga working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Bekzod softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Battuga doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Azad Bekzod showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Battuga throws out a loose jab but Bekzod uses good head movement to avoid it.
Battuga throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Bekzod counters with a right hand to the body.
Nice body punch from Bekzod.
Battuga throws a poor cross that misses
and Bekzod connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Battuga swats away the attempt to clinch by Bekzod.
Battuga is looking to counter punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bekzod throws a sloppy body shot
enabling Battuga to counter with a crisp jab.
Bekzod has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Bekzod there as he acknowledges the shot.
Battuga looks to throw the jab but Bekzod is out of range.
A countering left hand to the body from Bekzod misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bekzod digs a good body shot into Battuga's ribs.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Battuga, as that shot connected.
A jab from Battuga does it's job there.
Battuga throws a poor cross that misses
and Bekzod counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bekzod needs to keep his hands up - Battuga had a free shot at his head there.
Bekzod tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Battuga slips under a jab.
Battuga misses with an uppercut
and Bekzod counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A jab from Battuga finds it's way through Bekzod's defenses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bekzod keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bekzod misses with a right hand
and Battuga counters with a stiff right hand.
Bekzod throws a lazy body kick
and Battuga counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Bekzod looks to clinch
and Battuga counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bekzod avoids the body shot from Battuga.

Battuga pushes Bekzod up against the cage in a clinch.
Battuga blocks a body shot from Bekzod.
Bekzod blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Battuga working aggressively here.
Bekzod blocking some punches.
Bekzod misses with a hook to the ribs.
Battuga lands with a short head shot on the inside.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Battuga makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Bekzod misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bekzod struggles to land a body shot inside as Battuga controls his hands.
Battuga lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Bekzod has a couple of punches blocked by Battuga.
Bekzod lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bekzod.
Battuga misses with a hook to the ribs.

Bekzod manages to break the clinch.
Bekzod tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bekzod ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Battuga moves away.
Battuga ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Battuga takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Bekzod misses with a lunging right hand
and Battuga counters with a straight right hand.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bekzod misses the shot to the body.
Battuga misses with a hook
and Bekzod counters with a lovely straight right hand!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Battuga cracks Bekzod with a right hand to the side of the head.
Battuga moves to clinch but Bekzod breaks away
and Battuga takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Battuga lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Bekzod connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Battuga lands a jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ardahan Battuga clearly takes that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Battuga throws out a loose jab but Bekzod uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bekzod lands an overhand right.
Battuga lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Bekzod tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Battuga manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
It looked like Battuga was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Bekzod.
Bekzod throws out a loose jab but Battuga uses good head movement to avoid it.

Bekzod moves into the clinch successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Battuga swings wildly with an uppercut but Bekzod uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bekzod misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bekzod lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Battuga backwards.
Battuga lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Bekzod backwards.
Bekzod misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bekzod working aggressively here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bekzod goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A shot in the inside from Battuga.
Bekzod cracks Battuga with a nice body shot.
Battuga gets through Bekzod's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Battuga blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bekzod swings wildly with an uppercut but Battuga uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bekzod tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bekzod works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Bekzod tries to throw a body punch but Battuga avoids it by throwing Bekzod back against the cage.
Bekzod tries to work over Battuga's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bekzod lands with a right to the head.

Bekzod pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bekzod looks to score with a jab to the body but Battuga is just out of range.
The crowd cheers as Bekzod lands an impressive looking overhand right. Battuga doesn't seem phased though.
A jab lands there for Battuga.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Bekzod lands a big head kick that sends Battuga tumbling to the mat! Bekzod takes a step backwards and waves Battuga back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Battuga is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Bekzod clinches.
Oh Battuga is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Battuga doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bekzod goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Battuga seems to have got his legs back now.
Bekzod tries to work over Battuga's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Battuga gets through Bekzod's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Bekzod tries a body shot but Battuga blocks it.
Battuga tries to throw a body punch but Bekzod avoids it by throwing Battuga back against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Bekzod creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Battuga lands a left hand.
Bekzod lands a right hand.
Bekzod wants to get back to striking at distance but Battuga won't allow it.
Bekzod has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Battuga tries to throw a body punch but Bekzod avoids it by throwing Battuga back against the cage.
Battuga throws a head punch that misses.
Battuga swings away with an uppercut that misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bekzod lands a left hand that snaps the head of Battuga backwards.
Bekzod misses with some punches.
Bekzod blocking some punches.
Battuga makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Battuga misses with a punch to the body.
Bekzod scores with a shot to the side of Battuga's head.
Come on Battuga - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Bekzod tries to throw a body punch but Battuga avoids it by throwing Bekzod back against the cage.
Bekzod softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Battuga tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bekzod's elbow.
Bekzod takes a shot to the head.
Bekzod lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Bekzod goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A bit of stalling here from Battuga.
Battuga struggles to land a body shot inside as Bekzod controls his hands.
A left hand lands to the body for Bekzod.
Bekzod lands a body shot in the clinch.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Battuga lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bekzod backwards.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bekzod can't find room to land a body shot as Battuga controls the action.
Bekzod tries a body shot but Battuga blocks it.
Bekzod scores with a nice hook to the head.
Bekzod pushes Battuga back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Battuga misses with some punches.
Battuga throws a head punch that misses.
Bekzod softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Battuga swings wildly with an uppercut but Bekzod uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bekzod misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bekzod softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Battuga misses with a hook to the ribs.
Battuga scores with a hook to the body.
Battuga tries to stall but Bekzod uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Bekzod misses with a body punch.
Bekzod tries a body shot but Battuga blocks it.
Bekzod misses with a hook to the ribs.
Battuga swings wildly with an uppercut but Bekzod uses good head movement to avoid it.
Battuga blocks a body shot from Bekzod.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Azad Bekzod dominated that fourth round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Battuga swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bekzod thinks about the counter body kick.
Bekzod changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Battuga lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Bekzod throws a hook but Battuga avoids it easily.

Bekzod has managed to clinch.
A short right from Bekzod.
Battuga lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Battuga creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Bekzod goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Battuga misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Battuga misses with the head strike.
Battuga tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bekzod's elbow.
A body shot lands from Bekzod.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Battuga can't find room to land a body shot as Bekzod controls the action.
A left hand lands to the body for Battuga.
A shot in the inside from Bekzod.
Bekzod fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Battuga tries to throw a body punch but Bekzod avoids it by throwing Battuga back against the cage.
Battuga swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bekzod misses with a hook to the ribs.
Battuga misses with some punches.
Battuga blocks a body shot from Bekzod.
A right hook to the body lands for Bekzod.
Battuga throws a head punch that misses.
Bekzod misses with a body punch.
Bekzod goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bekzod lands a shoulder strike.
Bekzod taking a breather.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Battuga.
Bekzod can't find room to land a body shot as Battuga controls the action.
Battuga blocks a body shot from Bekzod.
Battuga misses with a body punch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Battuga goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bekzod blocks an uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Battuga.
Battuga's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Bekzod blocking some punches.
Bekzod prevents a body shot from Battuga.
Bekzod tries a body shot but Battuga blocks it.
Battuga blocks an uppercut.
Bekzod tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Battuga's elbow.
Battuga lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Ardahan Battuga has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bekzod misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bekzod lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Battuga or not.
Battuga swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bekzod lands a nice uppercut.
Battuga misses with some punches.
Bekzod digs a right hand into Battuga's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Battuga's gas tank.

Bekzod pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bekzod rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Battuga counters with a straight punch to the midsection.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bekzod misses with a lunging right hand
and Bekzod takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Jab, jab by Bekzod - just one landing.
Bekzod stuns Battuga with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Battuga throws a poor cross that misses
and Bekzod counters with a right hand to the body.
Bekzod connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Battuga rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Bekzod counters with a nice body shot.
Bekzod scores with a nice strike.
Battuga scores with a jab. Bekzod acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Azad Bekzod is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bekzod slips a jab from Battuga.
Bekzod wants to clinch
and Battuga counters with a right hand to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bekzod fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Bekzod fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Battuga looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Battuga 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.
Bekzod misses with a hook
and Battuga cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bekzod misses with an uppercut. Battuga saw that one coming.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Azad Bekzod.
Well Bekzod has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 46:49
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 46:49
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 46:49

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Azad Bekzod!
Azad Bekzod retains his welterweight title!
Our winner, Azad Bekzod, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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