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RSE 80: PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Bernardo Belmiro (ranked 3538 p4p, 3501 weight class) and Randy Wieland (ranked 393 p4p, 386 weight class). Wieland has chosen Ran-D - Zombie as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Bernardo Belmiro!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Randy Wieland!
The judges for this bout are Fedor Mirinova, Illya Tyunina and Viktor Lagutenko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Belmiro moves out of range as Wieland strikes.
Belmiro shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Wieland napping and manages to drive through into side control!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wieland sneaks back into half guard.
Wieland wants to get back to full guard.
Belmiro is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Wieland is trying to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Belmiro is thwarting Wieland's attempts to control the position.
Wieland is controlling Belmiro's position as best he can from this difficult position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wieland is not content to let Belmiro control the position.
Belmiro is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Wieland defends it well.
Wieland is trying to get back to full guard.
Wieland 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 wants to lay and pray for a moment but Wieland keeps working.
Wieland trying to control here.
Wieland manages to get to full guard.
Belmiro is fighting to break Wieland's control of his arms but Wieland is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Belmiro trying to control but Wieland is working from the bottom.
Wieland trying to control the position.
Wieland is looking for a triangle but Belmiro pushes his legs off easily.
Belmiro passes Wieland's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Belmiro lands strikes from half guard.
Belmiro wants to take a breather but Wieland is having none of it.
Belmiro is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Wieland defends it well.
Belmiro seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wieland is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Belmiro trying to mount his opponent but Wieland defends it.
Wieland is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Wieland gets back to full guard.
Belmiro lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Belmiro throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Wieland works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Wieland keeping moving, preventing Belmiro from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Belmiro makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Wieland is adopting a defensive guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Belmiro accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Wieland controls Belmiro momentarily but Belmiro frees himself.
Wieland wants to sweep but no luck.
Wieland working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Belmiro doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Belmiro manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Wieland tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Wieland can't keep his opponent in guard - Belmiro advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bernardo Belmiro dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Belmiro is looking to clinch but Wieland is avoiding it.
Wieland feints the counter takedown.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Belmiro shoots in looking for a takedown. Wieland tries to sprawl out of it but Belmiro keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Wieland manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Wieland digs a good hook to Belmiro's body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wieland lands a head shot.
Belmiro is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Wieland can do to turn this around?
Belmiro ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Wieland moves away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Belmiro shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Wieland but Wieland pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Wieland displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Belmiro throws out the jab.
Belmiro takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Wieland avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Wieland fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Good shot there by Belmiro.
Wieland ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wieland slips a straight right by Belmiro.
Belmiro tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Wieland manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Wieland tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Wieland connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Belmiro momentarily.
Belmiro uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Wieland.
Wieland connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Belmiro momentarily.
Wieland with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Wieland misses with a right hand
and Belmiro counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Belmiro lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Wieland is defending against the submission attempts here by Belmiro.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wieland has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Belmiro is working away from the top position though.
Wieland wants to improve his position but Belmiro is controlling well.
Wieland slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Wieland keeping moving, preventing Belmiro from controlling successfully.
Belmiro lands a couple of decent looking shots.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Belmiro throwing strikes but missing.
Belmiro wants to pass the guard but Wieland is keeping the position.
Wieland lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Belmiro looking for a guillotine here but Wieland defends easily.
Belmiro bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Wieland's guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Belmiro pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Wieland is keeping the position for now.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Randy Wieland will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Wieland swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Belmiro.
Belmiro gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Wieland.
Wieland avoids the body shot from Belmiro.
Horrible takedown attempt by Belmiro or perhaps it was just good defense by Wieland, which made it look bad.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wieland swats away the attempt to clinch by Belmiro.
Belmiro walks into a left hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wieland shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Bernardo Belmiro overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Wieland controlling the action here.
Wieland trying to control from half guard but Belmiro is working away.
Wieland not landing any meaningful shots this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wieland missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Belmiro works his way to full guard. Good work.
Belmiro tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Wieland chips away with some ground and pound.
Wieland trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Wieland throwing strikes but missing.
Belmiro wants to sweep here but Wieland controlling him for the moment.
Wieland sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Belmiro's guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Wieland connects with a nice short shot to Belmiro's temple.
Belmiro is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Wieland's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Wieland's back!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wieland wants to escape the position.
Belmiro is persistently looking for the submission but Wieland is defending it well.
Belmiro avoiding Wieland 's attempts to control his hands.
Wieland staying busy and making it hard for Belmiro to control.
Belmiro is really struggling to control Wieland but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Belmiro is trying to stick to Wieland's back but Wieland is turning into Belmiro. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Belmiro's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Wieland.
Belmiro preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Belmiro keeping moving, preventing Wieland from controlling successfully.
Wieland throwing strikes from guard but Belmiro blocks nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Belmiro working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Wieland.
Wieland is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Wieland looking to pass the guard.
Wieland lands a couple of elbows.
Belmiro utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Wieland working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Wieland content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Wieland postures up.
Wieland scoring with some ground and pound.
And that's the end of the fight!
Randy Wieland comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Wieland has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 28:29
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 28:29
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Randy Wieland!
During a confident post fight interview, Randy Wieland thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between George Tucker (ranked 2901 p4p, 3303 weight class) and Paulie Gualtieri (ranked 336 p4p, 368 weight class). George Tucker has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, George Tucker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Paulie Gualtieri!
The judges for this bout are Sergei Dronov, Aleksandr Martynov and Konstantin Menshow.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gualtieri throws a looping overhand right but Tucker ducks down to avoid it.
Gualtieri looks to throw the jab but Tucker is out of range.
We've been told by Tucker's head coaches at IMMA Gym of Elite ASS that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Tucker takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Tucker swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gualtieri misses with a looping left.
Tucker appears to be looking for a big counter.
Gualtieri misses with a lunging right hand
and Tucker counters with a stiff right hand.
Gualtieri slips under a jab from Tucker.
Tucker takes one on the button.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tucker takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
A nice inside leg kick there by Tucker. That's going to slow Gualtieri down.
Gualtieri circles away from the clinch attempt
and Gualtieri counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tucker staying out of range there.
Tucker throws an overhand right that lands on Gualtieri's shoulder, as Gualtieri tries to avoid the shot.
Gualtieri needs to keep his hands up - Tucker had a free shot at his head there.
Tucker misses with an uppercut
and Gualtieri makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Tucker gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Gualtieri is trying to push Tucker away but Tucker has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Tucker lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
 Gualtieri is rocked!
Gualtieri blocking some punches.
Gualtieri is still on wobbly legs! Can Tucker finish him?
Tucker misses with a hook from the clinch.
Tucker cracks Gualtieri with a nice body shot.
Tucker breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Tucker measures up his opponent and throws a superman punch that connects to the jaw! Down goes Gualtieri! The ref steps in, and that's the ball game folks!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). George Tucker!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Riptide Young Stallion (ranked 2888 p4p, 1959 weight class) and Silvio Van De Leide (ranked 332 p4p, 253 weight class). Van De Leide has chosen Sandstorm - Darude as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Riptide Young Stallion!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Silvio Van De Leide!
The judges for this bout are Ivan Kurochkin, Dmitry Maklakov and Aleksei Zolotukhin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Van De Leide scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Nice shot lands for Young Stallion.
Van De Leide paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
 It looks like Riptide Young Stallion has been cut.
Young Stallion on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Van De Leide. Van De Leide obviously looking to wear him down.
Young Stallion throws a head kick that half lands.
Van De Leide bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Van De Leide counters with a body kick.
An inside leg kick from Van De Leide misses.
Van De Leide pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Van De Leide connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Van De Leide stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Van De Leide wants it to stay on the feet.
A head kick from Van De Leide lands but Young Stallion takes it in his stride.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Van De Leide misses with a straight right.
Young Stallion moves out of range as Van De Leide strikes.
Young Stallion tries to counter with a takedown but Van De Leide is quick to defend against it.
Van De Leide has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Oooooh!!! Van De Leide has knocked Young Stallion down with a huge combo! Van De Leide steps away and waves a wobbly Young Stallion back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
 Young Stallion is rocked!
Van De Leide cracks Young Stallion with a brutal left hook that knocks him out cold! This one is over in a flash! Game over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Silvio Van De Leide!
An out of breath Silvio Van De Leide thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Emelia Kooldfish (ranked 2219 p4p, 2408 weight class) and Austin Stevens (ranked 267 p4p, 284 weight class). Kooldfish comes into the arena with Dirty Needle Project! by Tom MacDonald & Adam Calhoun blaring out of the sound system. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Emelia Kooldfish!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Austin Stevens!
The judges for this bout are Valeri Chadov, Igor Prikhodko and Sergei Dronov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kooldfish thuds a left hand into Stevens's body.
Stevens misses with the combination.
Emelia Kooldfish seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stevens throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Stevens's jab looks to have found its range, popping Kooldfish under the eye.
Kooldfish lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Stevens misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kooldfish throwing a counter right hand but Stevens manages to avoid it.
We've been told by Kooldfish's head coaches at Not a gym yet that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Stevens fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Stevens throws an overhand right that lands on Kooldfish's shoulder, as Kooldfish tries to avoid the shot.
Stevens tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Kooldfish is able to avoid easily.
Stevens looks to land a combination but Kooldfish avoids it well.
Kooldfish keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Stevens.
A punch lands to the side of Kooldfish 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Kooldfish scores with a hook.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Stevens takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Kooldfish avoids the body shot from Stevens.
Kooldfish tests Stevens's chin there with a solid looking shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stevens blocks a jab.
Kooldfish displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Stevens throws out the jab.
Kooldfish thows a left - swing and a miss!
Stevens bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kooldfish scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
A slow jab from Stevens misses its intended target.
Kooldfish avoids the body shot from Stevens.
It looked like Kooldfish wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Stevens staying out of range there.
Kooldfish connects with a crisp jab.
Stevens takes one on the button.
Stevens fails to land with a series of punches.
Stevens throws a left and a right that both miss
and Kooldfish counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kooldfish slips a jab from Stevens.
Kooldfish smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Kooldfish is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Kooldfish throws a sloppy head kick and Stevens moves out of range easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kooldfish moves out of range of the strikes.
Stevens wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Kooldfish cracks Stevens with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Stevens misses with a low kick.
Stevens takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Kooldfish slips a jab from Stevens.
Kooldfish throwing a counter right hand but Stevens manages to avoid it.
Stevens attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Kooldfish looks to land a left hand but Stevens moved out of range nicely.
Kooldfish takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Kooldfish keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Stevens.
Stevens throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kooldfish.
Kooldfish looks to land a left hand but Stevens moved out of range nicely.
Stevens throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Stevens is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Stevens misses with a right hand
and Kooldfish cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kooldfish scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Stevens throws a series of punches but Kooldfish moves out of range.
Good shot there by Stevens.
Stevens throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Kooldfish slips a straight right by Stevens.
Kooldfish is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Kooldfish throws a poor cross that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Kooldfish's jab looks to have found its range, popping Stevens under the eye.
Stevens ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Stevens misses with a straight right.
Kooldfish was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Kooldfish throws a big shot that misses.
Kooldfish is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Kooldfish throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Stevens throws a combination that misses
and Kooldfish counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kooldfish 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.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stevens throws a hook but Kooldfish blocks it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stevens connects with a body shot.
Stevens throws a good cross that connects.
Kooldfish keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
A cross from Kooldfish lands.
Stevens takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Stevens's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Kooldfish connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Stevens scrambles back to his feet.
Kooldfish with a nice cross.
Kooldfish throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Stevens misses with a body shot.
Stevens misses the body punch
and Kooldfish counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kooldfish misses with a hook. Stevens ducked under it nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Stevens gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Kooldfish lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Emelia Kooldfish dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Kooldfish showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Stevens.
Stevens throws a front kick aimed at Kooldfish's knee but Kooldfish avoids it well.
Stevens misses the jab.
Stevens tries to bum rush Kooldfish with a series of wild strikes but Kooldfish uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Emelia Kooldfish is winning the standup battle so far.
Kooldfish swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kooldfish scores with a crisp jab that stopped Stevens in his tracks.
Stevens rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kooldfish counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Stevens throws a right and a left that both miss.
Stevens throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kooldfish looks to land a right hand but Stevens moved out of range.
A nice combination there by Stevens.
Kooldfish throws a jab when Stevens was well out of range.
A big right from Stevens misses.
Kooldfish is looking to counter punch.
Stevens has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Stevens misses with a looping left.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stevens throws a series of punches but Kooldfish moves out of range.
Kooldfish misses with an uppercut.
Kooldfish ducks under a wild hook from Stevens.
Stevens misses with an uppercut. Kooldfish saw that one coming.
A decent looking cross lands there for Stevens.
Kooldfish throws a lazy right hand but Stevens sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Stevens throws a shot from downtown. Kooldfish moves away and avoids it.
Stevens walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Kooldfish checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Stevens ducks right into an uppercut from Kooldfish.
Kooldfish throws out a loose jab but Stevens uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kooldfish throws a hook to the side of Stevens's head but Stevens sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kooldfish looks to land a left hand but Stevens moved out of range nicely.
Despite the aggression on Stevens's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Kooldfish waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Stevens.
Stevens is looking for the big counter here.
Kooldfish connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Austin Stevens is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stevens misses with a two punch combination.
A little feinted left hand from Kooldfish on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Kooldfish swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kooldfish looks to land a right hand but Stevens moved out of range.
Stevens swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Stevens will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kooldfish slips under a jab from Stevens.
Stevens moves out of range as Kooldfish strikes.
Kooldfish waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Stevens.
Kooldfish blocks a jab.
Stevens slips a jab from Kooldfish.
Kooldfish waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Stevens.
Stevens throws a right hand that Kooldfish ducks under and follows up with a left that Kooldfish also avoids with ease.
Stevens blocks a jab.
Kooldfish steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Stevens.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stevens throws a big shot that misses.
Stevens moves out of range as Kooldfish strikes.
Stevens uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kooldfish.
Kooldfish attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Stevens staying out of range there.
Kooldfish misses with a straight right.
Stevens ducks under a wild hook from Kooldfish.
Stevens on the wrong end of a nice jab.
A combination from Stevens does no damage.
Stevens lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kooldfish circles away quickly and effectively.
Stevens moves out of range of the strikes.
A swing and a miss from Kooldfish.
Kooldfish throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Stevens throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stevens misses with an uppercut. Kooldfish saw that one coming.
Kooldfish walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Stevens throws a right hand that Kooldfish ducks under and follows up with a left that Kooldfish also avoids with ease.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stevens moves out of range of the strikes.
Stevens gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Kooldfish's corner calls for a 1-2. Kooldfish obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
A big right from Kooldfish misses.
A big left from Kooldfish misses.
Kooldfish misses with an uppercut
and Stevens counters with a left and a right that stings Kooldfish.
Kooldfish misses with a straight right.
Kooldfish throws a big shot that misses.
Stevens appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Kooldfish throws an overhand right that lands on Stevens's shoulder, as Stevens tries to avoid the shot.
Stevens blocks a jab.
Kooldfish staying out of range there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Austin Stevens will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. And we move into the final round!
Kooldfish with a nice cross.
Kooldfish throws a hook but Stevens avoids it easily.
Stevens connects with a good right hand that stumbles Kooldfish. Kooldfish circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Jab from Kooldfish.
Kooldfish throws out a powerful jab.
Stevens jabs at Kooldfish's body.
Kooldfish scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Stevens cracks Kooldfish with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Stevens bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kooldfish scores with a nice head shot.
Stevens works over Kooldfish's head and body with a nice combination.
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!
Stevens connects with a body shot.
Stevens rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kooldfish moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Stevens takes one to the chin there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kooldfish lunges at Stevens with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Stevens's hand.
Stevens defending well as Kooldfish loads up on a big left hand.
Kooldfish misses with a head kick.
Despite the aggression on Stevens's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Kooldfish's corner calls for a 1-2. Kooldfish obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Kooldfish walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Stevens gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Kooldfish scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Stevens will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Stevens slips under a jab.
A combination from Stevens does no damage.
Stevens is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kooldfish.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stevens keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kooldfish.
Nice straight punches there by Kooldfish. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Kooldfish.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kooldfish throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Stevens staying out of range there.
Stevens slips a straight right by Kooldfish.
Stevens misses with a low kick as Kooldfish jumps back.
Stevens on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Stevens looks to throw the jab but Kooldfish is out of range.
Stevens throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Stevens tries to bum rush Kooldfish with a series of wild strikes but Kooldfish uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Stevens misses with a hook.
A jab from Kooldfish does it's job there.
Kooldfish moves out of range of the strikes.
A jab from Kooldfish misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stevens lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Kooldfish backs up against the cage.
It looks like Emelia Kooldfish has been cut.
Sloppy strikes from Stevens. Those never looked like landing.
Stevens misses with a jab, cross combination.
A little feinted left hand from Kooldfish on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Kooldfish throws an overhand right that lands on Stevens's shoulder, as Stevens tries to avoid the shot.
Stevens takes one on the button.
Stevens throws a shot from downtown. Kooldfish moves away and avoids it.
Stevens needs to keep his hands up - Kooldfish had a free shot at his head there.
Donk. Stevens catches Kooldfish right on the button with a cross.
Stevens walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Stevens throws a series of punches but Kooldfish avoids them all with ease.
Stevens avoids a kick to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stevens steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kooldfish.
Kooldfish scores with a nice head shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stevens dips to his left and cracks Kooldfish with an uppercut!
Stevens tests Kooldfish's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Kooldfish misses the target.
Stevens takes a swing at Kooldfish's ribcage but misses.
Kooldfish was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Kooldfish thows a left - swing and a miss!
Stevens throws a right and a left that Kooldfish avoids nicely.
Stevens uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kooldfish.
Stevens misses the shot to the body.
It looked like Kooldfish wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Kooldfish pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kooldfish scores with a jab to the head.
Stevens throws a one two combo.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Stevens fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Stevens takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Stevens slips a straight right by Kooldfish.
Kooldfish looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Austin Stevens.
I think Stevens has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 28:29
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 28:29
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Austin Stevens!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Austin Stevens waved his t-shirt featuring Silverguard Outfitters 🛡's logo in front of the cameras.
The defeated Emelia Kooldfish had this to say: 'This guy hit me harder than Michael Vick hits dogs. I'd like a rematch but I also don't want to have to pay for the amount of therapy I'm gonna need if I lose to this creep again. Next fight ill just piss hot and start using the Dirty needle project.'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Adisa Kenyatta (ranked 3339 p4p, 1605 weight class) and Sisu Ilmarinen (ranked 423 p4p, 93 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Adisa Kenyatta!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Sisu Ilmarinen!
The judges for this bout are Fedor Mirinova, Dmitry Maklakov and Viktor Lagutenko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kenyatta goes for a double leg but Ilmarinen avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Ilmarinen continues to drive forward.
Ilmarinen breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ilmarinen connects with a body shot that sends Kenyatta's belly button to the back.
Kenyatta swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Ilmarinen counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Kenyatta thinking.
Kenyatta shoots for a double leg takedown but Ilmarinen sprawls well. He's pushed Kenyatta's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Ilmarinen comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Kenyatta is breathing heavily.
Ilmarinen fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Ilmarinen clobbers Kenyatta with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
It looks like Adisa Kenyatta has been cut.
Ilmarinen uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Kenyatta has time to react.
Ilmarinen scores with a jab to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kenyatta tries for a takedown but Ilmarinen circles away easily
and Ilmarinen counters with a huge overhand right that connects right on the temple, sending him crumpling, face first to the floor! This one is all over! What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Sisu Ilmarinen!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Luka Sorenson (ranked 1373 p4p, 2134 weight class) and Nick Albodean (ranked 176 p4p, 259 weight class). Albodean has chosen I ain't worried - One Republic as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Luka Sorenson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Nick Albodean!
The judges for this bout are Ivan Kurochkin, Viktor Lagutenko and Vladimir Khabensky.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sorenson lands with a nice body punch.
Albodean throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
We've been told by Sorenson's head coaches at Far-Q Fight Club that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Sorenson fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Albodean looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
A punch lands to the side of Albodean 's head but he takes it in his stride.
A big left from Albodean misses.
Sorenson lands a head shot.
Sorenson throws a right hand that misses
and Albodean counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
A big right from Sorenson misses.
Sorenson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A bone on bone clash there as Albodean blocks the leg kick.
Albodean looks to land a left hand but Sorenson moved out of range nicely.
Sorenson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Albodean feints the counter takedown.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jab, jab by Sorenson - just one landing.
Albodean uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sorenson.
Albodean unleashes a big counter combination but Sorenson bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Albodean throws a head kick but Sorenson moves out of range.
Sorenson takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Sorenson misses the body punch
enabling Albodean to counter with a crisp jab.
Sorenson throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sorenson throws a hook to the side of Albodean's head but Albodean sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sorenson fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Albodean has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Luka Sorenson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Albodean looks to score with a jab to the body but Sorenson is just out of range.
Sorenson lands a jab to the nose.
Sorenson blocks a head kick by Albodean.
Sorenson throws a right hand that Albodean ducks under and follows up with a left that Albodean also avoids with ease.
Albodean takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Luka Sorenson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Albodean displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sorenson throws out the jab.
Albodean changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Albodean takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
A shot to the body from Sorenson misses
letting Albodean counter with a right hand.
Sorenson stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Sorenson lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Albodean at a distance.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sorenson throws a shot to the body.
Albodean takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Albodean steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sorenson.
Sorenson has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Albodean takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Sorenson fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Albodean uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sorenson.
Sorenson swings widly with a right hand
and Albodean counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
A slow jab from Sorenson misses its intended target.
Sorenson lands a leg kick that knocks Albodean off balance momentarily.
Sorenson throws a leg kick
letting Albodean counter with a right hand.
Sorenson is rocked!
Albodean closes the distance looking for a takedown. Sorenson stuffs it but Albodean still has hold of him. Albodean picks Sorenson up in a fireman's lift! The crowd roars in approval. Albodean slams Sorenson to the floor and that's really hurt Sorenson - he doesn't know where he is! Albodean throws a couple of strikes and the referee steps in to save him! This one is in the books!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nick Albodean!
A very excited looking Nick Albodean made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Daverio Graves (ranked 1918 p4p, 1839 weight class) and Lazaros Constantinou (ranked 252 p4p, 246 weight class). Daverio Graves could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Lazaros Constantinou's chin.
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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 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Daverio Graves!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Lazaros Constantinou!
The judges for this bout are Sergei Dronov, Vladimir Khabensky and Ivan Kurochkin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Graves throws a shot from downtown. Constantinou moves away and avoids it.
Graves connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Constantinou momentarily.
 It looks like Lazaros Constantinou has been cut.
Graves misses with a body kick.
Graves throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Graves throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Constantinou counters with a nice uppercut.
Graves feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Constantinou sprawling to the canvas! Constantinou rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Graves finish him?!
Constantinou is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Constantinou is wiping some vaseline out of his eye. Graves doesn't give a rats ass about fair play and cracks him with a massive hook to the side of the head! Constantinou crumples to the floor out cold! The cornerman is going to be in Constantinou's bad books for that mishap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Daverio Graves!
During a confident post fight interview, Daverio Graves thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Rhashaun Kinkead (ranked 1776 p4p, 1550 weight class) and Sabas Mendiola (ranked 240 p4p, 213 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Rhashaun Kinkead!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Sabas Mendiola!
The judges for this bout are Fedor Mirinova, Sergei Dronov and Ivan Kurochkin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kinkead takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
It looks like Rhashaun Kinkead has been cut.
Kinkead bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Rhashaun Kinkead seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kinkead on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Kinkead dives in for a single leg takedown but Mendiola sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Mendiola breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A slow jab from Mendiola misses its intended target.
Mendiola misses with a few strikes there.
Mendiola throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kinkead fails to land with a series of punches.
A little jabbing left from Mendiola on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Mendiola throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Kinkead tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Mendiola is in Kinkead's guard.
Kinkead is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kinkead looking for a guillotine here but Mendiola defends easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mendiola controlling from the top position.
Mendiola throws a big right hand that misses.
Mendiola seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Mendiola accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Mendiola trying to control but Kinkead is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Kinkead working for a triangle but Mendiola defends it easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kinkead throws his legs up looking for a submission but Mendiola uses it to pass to side control.
Kinkead can't do much from the bottom here.
Mendiola scores with punches from side control.
Kinkead has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Mendiola wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kinkead keeps working.
Mendiola taking a breather here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kinkead struggling a bit here.
Kinkead is looking for a sweep.
Kinkead is working hard here to advance position.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Kinkead is looking to regain half guard here but Mendiola keeps moving and retains side control.
Mendiola trying to control the action but Kinkead is working from the bottom.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Mendiola controls the position.
Kinkead is looking for a sweep.
Kinkead manages to get back to half guard.
Kinkead is trying to get back to full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mendiola controlling the action here.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Kinkead fakes the leg kick and cracks Mendiola in the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sabas Mendiola dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Rhashaun Kinkead's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Kinkead misses with a looping left.
Mendiola let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Kinkead connects with an inside leg kick.
Kinkead swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Mendiola counters with a nice uppercut.
Mendiola bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Sabas Mendiola has got the better of the ground game so far.
Kinkead is trying to improve his position.
Kinkead is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Mendiola off and has taken his back!
Mendiola tries to roll but Kinkead sticks to his back.
Mendiola 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.
Kinkead working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kinkead biding his time, looking for the opening.
Mendiola is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Kinkead gets his way!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mendiola is having to fend off submission attempts from Kinkead, who is looking to sink in the choke. Kinkead doesn't have the hooks in though and Mendiola manages to reverse position! He's now on top, in his opponent's guard.
Kinkead keeping full guard, as Mendiola tries to pass.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mendiola trying to control the position from guard on top but Kinkead is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kinkead not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Kinkead will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Kinkead working for a triangle but Mendiola defends it easily.
Kinkead tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Mendiola postures up.
Kinkead is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Kinkead escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Mendiola gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Mendiola must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Mendiola trying to control the position from guard on top but Kinkead is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mendiola lands a couple of digs.
Kinkead not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Mendiola stays in close to Kinkead's body and controls the position.
Kinkead is trying to keep Mendiola in close.
Mendiola controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Kinkead throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Mendiola counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kinkead throws a poor cross that misses
and Mendiola counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Sabas Mendiola seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kinkead will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kinkead closes this distance looking for a takedown but Mendiola circles away.
Kinkead shoots and misses
and Mendiola counters with a nice uppercut.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rhashaun Kinkead. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kinkead throws a hook but Mendiola avoids it easily.
Kinkead throws a head kick but Mendiola moves out of range.
Kinkead moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Mendiola clobbers Kinkead with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Kinkead is rocked!
Rhashaun Kinkead's cut is getting worse.
Kinkead drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Oh Kinkead is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mendiola is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Kinkead seems to have got his legs back now.
Kinkead trying to control the action but Mendiola is working from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sabas Mendiola showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Rhashaun Kinkead's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Kinkead misses with a body shot.
Mendiola misses with an uppercut.
Kinkead half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Mendiola throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kinkead lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Kinkead looking to score a takedown here. Mendiola is defending well but Kinkead drives through and ends up in Mendiola's guard.
Kinkead stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mendiola swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kinkead sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Mendiola's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kinkead is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Mendiola preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kinkead trying to advance position but Mendiola counters by regaining guard.
Kinkead wants to pass the guard but Mendiola is keeping the position.
Kinkead passes into half guard.
Mendiola wants to control but Kinkead is keeping busy.
Mendiola wants to improve his position but Kinkead is controlling well.
Rhashaun Kinkead has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Kinkead is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Mendiola!
Mendiola is in all sorts of trouble here.
Mendiola is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Kinkead wants to finish this one by submission but Mendiola is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Kinkead.
Mendiola wants to control but Kinkead is having none of it.
Kinkead is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Mendiola has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Mendiola!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mendiola engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Mendiola trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kinkead has his foot on Mendiola's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Mendiola works his way back into a safe position though.
Kinkead 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.
Mendiola content to stall in guard here.
Kinkead looking for a guillotine here but Mendiola defends easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Kinkead wants to sweep but no luck.
Kinkead keeping moving, preventing Mendiola from controlling successfully.
Mendiola keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Kinkead's head.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mendiola not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Sabas Mendiola is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Kinkead is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Mendiola defends well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rhashaun Kinkead showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Mendiola has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 28:29
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sabas Mendiola!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bruce Banner (ranked 2204 p4p, 940 weight class) and Apollo Creed (ranked 278 p4p, 59 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bruce Banner!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Apollo Creed !
The judges for this bout are Igor Prikhodko, Vladimir Khabensky and Illya Tyunina.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Banner takes a swing at Creed 's ribcage but misses.
Banner finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
And Creed responds with a good body kick, but Banner manages to step out the way in time.
Creed has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Banner with a lazy takedown attempt
and Creed connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
It looks like Bruce Banner has been cut.
The fighters circle momentarily. Creed darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
The fighters circle momentarily. Banner darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Creed tries to clinch there but Banner circles away.
Banner scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Banner gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Creed counters with a crisp right hand that drops Banner! Creed lets Banner back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Banner is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A clash of legs there as Creed blocks the low kick.
Creed is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Banner with a body shot.
Creed lets loose with a powerful body kick. Banner will feel that in the morning.
Banner tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Creed was well out of range. Poor timing from Banner.
Banner misses with a leg kick
and Creed counters with a big left hand that crumples Banner! He was out before he hit the floor! Brutal knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Apollo Creed !
Apollo Creed decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jack Grave (ranked 2143 p4p, 786 weight class) and Percival Nerdspoof The 3rd (ranked 233 p4p, 94 weight class). Grave comes to the cage accompanied by War Pigs - Black Sabbath. Nerdspoof The 3rd has chosen Loser as his entrance music. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jack Grave!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Percival Nerdspoof The 3rd!
The judges for this bout are Valeri Chadov, Vladimir Khabensky and Dmitry Maklakov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Grave takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Nerdspoof The 3rd throws out a powerful jab.
Nerdspoof The 3rd throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Grave on the side of the head.
Grave lands a head shot.
Grave throws the left hand but Nerdspoof The 3rd avoids the punch easily.
Nerdspoof The 3rd is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Nerdspoof The 3rd darts in and clinches Grave up against the cage.
Grave has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Nerdspoof The 3rd throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Graves head.
Grave can't break the clinch.
Nerdspoof The 3rd is trying to drag Grave to the mat but Grave just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Nerdspoof The 3rd fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Grave is trying to push Nerdspoof The 3rd away but Nerdspoof The 3rd has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Nerdspoof The 3rd lands a hook to the side of the head.
Grave is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Nerdspoof The 3rd gets control of Grave's arms and successfully pulls guard. Nerdspoof The 3rd will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Grave decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Nerdspoof The 3rd, up you get!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nerdspoof The 3rd misses with a body shot.
A little feinted left hand from Grave on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Grave wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Nerdspoof The 3rd looks for a takedown but Grave sprawls well.
Jack Grave has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Percival Nerdspoof The 3rd.
Grave has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Nerdspoof The 3rd finds it's way round the side to connect with Grave's head.
Nice uppercut there from Nerdspoof The 3rd.
Nerdspoof The 3rd moves out of range of the strikes.
Nerdspoof The 3rd's corner calls for a 1-2. Nerdspoof The 3rd obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Grave throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Nerdspoof The 3rd counter with a right hand.
We've been told by Grave's head coaches at Dangerous Fight Academy that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Nerdspoof The 3rd swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Grave.
Grave misses with a hook.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nerdspoof The 3rd moves into the clinch.
Nerdspoof The 3rd lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nerdspoof The 3rd lands a hook that snaps the head of Grave backwards.
Grave is fighting off a takedown attempt but Nerdspoof The 3rd is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Grave to the mat. Grave regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Nerdspoof The 3rd wants to pass the guard but Grave is keeping the position.
Grave can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Nerdspoof The 3rd controls the pace.
Nerdspoof The 3rd advances to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grave has one foot on Nerdspoof The 3rd's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Grave walks into a stiff left hand from Nerdspoof The 3rd.
Jack Grave is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nerdspoof The 3rd changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Nerdspoof The 3rd cracks Grave with an open hand slap.
Nerdspoof The 3rd fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Grave looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Nerdspoof The 3rd ducks under a wild hook from Grave.
Nerdspoof The 3rd wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Nerdspoof The 3rd misses with a wild body shot.
Grave is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nerdspoof The 3rd with a hook.
Grave closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grave misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nerdspoof The 3rd.
Grave walks into a stiff left hand from Nerdspoof The 3rd.
Nerdspoof The 3rd scores with a jab. Grave acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Grave has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Nerdspoof The 3rd finds it's way round the side to connect with Grave's head.
Grave is rocked!
Grave leaves Nerdspoof The 3rd with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Grave tries to move into range but Nerdspoof The 3rd moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Oh Grave is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Nerdspoof The 3rd lands an overhand right.
Nerdspoof The 3rd drops Grave with a straight right hand, right on the button! Nerdspoof The 3rd follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Percival Nerdspoof The 3rd!
After winning the bout, Percival Nerdspoof The 3rd thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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