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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Beibitzhan Zhanbolatov (ranked 1836 p4p, 2192 weight class) and Kane Point (ranked 221 p4p, 263 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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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 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Beibitzhan Zhanbolatov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 1, fighting out of New York, Kane Point!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Aafke Stam and Paul Aken.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zhanbolatov cracks Point with an open hand slap.
Point throws the left hand but Zhanbolatov avoids the punch easily.
Point 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.
Jab from Point.
Zhanbolatov scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Point lands a jab to Zhanbolatov's midsection.
Zhanbolatov connects with a single shot there.
Zhanbolatov takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Point lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Point, as that shot connected.
Point ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Zhanbolatov moves away.
Point scores with a head kick.
A jab lands there for Point.
Point ducks under a wild hook from Zhanbolatov.
Point looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Kane Point seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Point goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Jab, jab by Point - just one landing.
Point misses with a head kick.
Zhanbolatov moves out of range of the strikes.
Point takes a jab right on the kisser.
Zhanbolatov moves out of range of the body kick from Point.
A little feinted left hand from Zhanbolatov on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zhanbolatov misses with an attempted mid kick.
Zhanbolatov looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Point tests Zhanbolatov's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Point misses with a wild body shot.
Zhanbolatov takes a swing at Point's ribcage but misses.
Point now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Zhanbolatov ducks under a wild hook from Point.
Zhanbolatov takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Zhanbolatov throws a right hand that Point ducks under and follows up with a left that Point also avoids with ease.
Nice body kick from Point.
Zhanbolatov takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Zhanbolatov avoids a kick to the body.
Zhanbolatov connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Point's hands.
Zhanbolatov misses with a lunging right hand
and Point counters with a nice uppercut.
Point ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Point throws a shot from downtown. Zhanbolatov moves away and avoids it.
Zhanbolatov avoids the body shot from Point.
Zhanbolatov appears to be looking for a big counter.
Point throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Zhanbolatov staying out of range there.
Point scores with a jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Point shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Point takes a swing at Zhanbolatov's ribcage but misses.
The crowd cheers as Point lands an impressive looking overhand right. Zhanbolatov doesn't seem phased though.
Point slips a straight right by Zhanbolatov.
Point misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Zhanbolatov.
Zhanbolatov with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Point to score with a decent uppercut.
Point takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Zhanbolatov slips a straight right by Point.
Point lands a jab to the head.
Zhanbolatov slips under a jab.
Zhanbolatov ducks under a wild hook from Point.
Point scores with a jab to the head.
Point throws the left hand but Zhanbolatov avoids the punch easily.
Zhanbolatov throwing a counter right hand but Point manages to avoid it.
Zhanbolatov throws a big shot that misses.
Zhanbolatov blocks a head kick by Point.
Point throws a sloppy head kick and Zhanbolatov moves out of range easily.
Zhanbolatov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Point thows a left - swing and a miss!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Point throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Point uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Zhanbolatov.
Point's coach down at Blacktalians MMA was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Point's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Zhanbolatov throws a body shot but no joy.
Nice shot lands for Point.
Point swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Zhanbolatov has closed the distance and engaged Point in a clinch.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Zhanbolatov has a couple of punches blocked by Point.
Zhanbolatov tries a body shot but Point blocks it.
Zhanbolatov misses with some punches.
Zhanbolatov misses with the head strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Zhanbolatov.
Point looking to stall.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zhanbolatov scores with a shot to the side of Point's head.
Zhanbolatov throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Points head.
Point tries to stall but Zhanbolatov uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
A bit of stalling here from Point.
Point looking to stall.
Zhanbolatov breaks from the clinch.
Point scores with a head kick.
Point misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Point misses with a body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Point works Zhanbolatov's body with a nice hook.
Point misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Zhanbolatov.
A little feinted left hand from Zhanbolatov on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Point throws a looping overhand right but Zhanbolatov ducks down to avoid it.
Jab, jab by Point - just one landing.
Point lands with a shot to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kane Point dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Point bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Zhanbolatov's head.
Kane Point seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Zhanbolatov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Point lands with a right hand.
Zhanbolatov goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Zhanbolatov throws a hook but Point blocks it.
Zhanbolatov misses with a hook.
Point connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Zhanbolatov momentarily.
Point avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Point looks to land a right hand but Zhanbolatov moved out of range.
Point has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Zhanbolatov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Point looks to land a body kick but Zhanbolatov moved away.
Zhanbolatov tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Point manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Zhanbolatov throws a body shot but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Point connects with a body shot.
Point misses with a hook.
An attempted straight right counter from Zhanbolatov misses the target.
Point misses with a wild body shot.
Zhanbolatov moves out of range as Point strikes.
Zhanbolatov cracks Point with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zhanbolatov with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Point to score with a decent uppercut.
Point works the jab nicely.
Zhanbolatov blocks the body kick.
Point keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Zhanbolatov.
Nice defenses there by Point.
Point ducks under a wild hook from Zhanbolatov.
Zhanbolatov throws a hook to the side of Point's head but Point sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Zhanbolatov misses with an uppercut. Point saw that one coming.
Point lands with a slapping head kick.
Point throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Zhanbolatov's head.
Zhanbolatov throws a lazy right hand but Point sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Point ducks under a wild hook from Zhanbolatov.
Point appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Point misses the shot to the body.
Point takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Zhanbolatov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Point sees it coming and avoids it easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Point is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Zhanbolatov lands with a nice body punch.
Point takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zhanbolatov drops his shoulder and cracks Point with a huge uppercut! Point goes down! Can Zhanbolatov finish him?
 Point is rocked!
Zhanbolatov throwing strikes from guard but Point blocks nicely.
Point is still in real trouble! Can Zhanbolatov finish him?
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Point being controlled here, momentarily.
Point seems to have recovered his senses.
Zhanbolatov scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Point not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Point looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Zhanbolatov controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Point has control of Zhanbolatov's left arm, preventing Zhanbolatov from doing any damage.
Zhanbolatov engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Zhanbolatov digs a good body shot into Point's ribs.
Point scores with a kick to the body.
Zhanbolatov throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Point stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Point swats away the attempt to clinch by Zhanbolatov.
Point throws a hook but Zhanbolatov avoids it easily.
Point ducks under a wild hook from Zhanbolatov.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Point gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
 It looks like Kane Point has been cut.
Point fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Zhanbolatov manages to avoid it.
Zhanbolatov with a nice cross.
Zhanbolatov takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Nice uppercut there from Point.
Point throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Zhanbolatov's head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zhanbolatov rushes Point and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Zhanbolatov misses with the head strike.
Zhanbolatov lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Point.
Zhanbolatov lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Zhanbolatov.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Zhanbolatov.
A short uppercut from Zhanbolatov.
Zhanbolatov throws a punch but it's blocked by Point.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Beibitzhan Zhanbolatov dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Kane Point's cut.
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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
A big right from Zhanbolatov misses.
Zhanbolatov missing with a left hand there. Point was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Zhanbolatov misses with a straight left.
Point lands a right hook to the body.
A swing and a miss from Point.
Point avoids the body shot from Zhanbolatov.
Point lands a nice looking body kick.
Zhanbolatov with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Point misses with a body shot.
Point just misses with a punch to the body.
Zhanbolatov drops his hands momentarily and Point takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Zhanbolatov works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Zhanbolatov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Point.
Zhanbolatov throws a nice looking combination but Point bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Point looks to land a body kick but Zhanbolatov moved away.
Point takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Zhanbolatov takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Point bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zhanbolatov takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Nice shot by Point.
Point works Zhanbolatov's body with a nice hook.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Zhanbolatov.
Point digs a good hook to Zhanbolatov's body.
Zhanbolatov throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Point counters with a nice body shot.
Point swings for the body but Zhanbolatov moves out of range.
A swing and a miss from Point.
Point throws a head kick that half lands.
Zhanbolatov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Point.
Zhanbolatov takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Zhanbolatov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Point fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Zhanbolatov manages to avoid it.
Point misses with a wild body shot.
Zhanbolatov looks for the body kick but Point saw that one coming.
Point takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Zhanbolatov gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Point.
Point misses with a looping left.
As Point backs away, Zhanbolatov returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Zhanbolatov takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Point misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Zhanbolatov.
A little feinted left hand from Zhanbolatov on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Point throws a jab but it's blocked by Zhanbolatov.
A left lands for Zhanbolatov.
A jab from Point finds it's way through Zhanbolatov's defenses.
Zhanbolatov throws a lazy right hand but Point sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Zhanbolatov looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Point throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Zhanbolatov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Point throws a hook to the side of Zhanbolatov's head but Zhanbolatov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Zhanbolatov ducks right into an uppercut from Point.
Point connects with a nice looking jab.
Point throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Zhanbolatov thows a left - swing and a miss!
A punch lands to the side of Point 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Zhanbolatov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Zhanbolatov. Point does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zhanbolatov moves out of range as Point throws a body kick.
Point waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Zhanbolatov.
Zhanbolatov lands with a right hand.
Zhanbolatov instigates a clinch.
Zhanbolatov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Zhanbolatov throws a head punch that misses.
Zhanbolatov lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Point backwards.
Zhanbolatov works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Point takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Zhanbolatov.
Zhanbolatov lands with a left to the head.
Zhanbolatov being controlled against the cage.
Zhanbolatov has a couple of punches blocked by Point.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Zhanbolatov tries to work over Point's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Zhanbolatov working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Zhanbolatov fails to land.
Point blocking some punches.
Point leaning his opponent against the cage.
Zhanbolatov lands a left hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Zhanbolatov tries to throw a body punch but Point avoids it by throwing Zhanbolatov back against the cage.
Zhanbolatov lands with a right to the head.
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 Beibitzhan Zhanbolatov.
I think Zhanbolatov has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 29:28
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Beibitzhan Zhanbolatov!
Our winner, Beibitzhan Zhanbolatov, 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Yevgeny Ignatov (ranked 1685 p4p, 1598 weight class) and Gabriel Lauzier (ranked 192 p4p, 180 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 29 - 24 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Yevgeny Ignatov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Gabriel Lauzier!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Nard Betker and Radbod Blank.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ignatov tries to clinch up but Lauzier circles away and keeps his distance.
Ignatov swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Lauzier.
It looks like Gabriel Lauzier has been cut.
Ignatov rushes Lauzier and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Ignatov misses with a body punch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lauzier.
Ignatov is trying to pull guard but Lauzier turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ignatov.
Ignatov tries to work over Lauzier's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Lauzier is trying to break the clinch but Ignatov is controlling him.
Ignatov scores with a shot to the side of Lauzier's head.
Ignatov lands a nice uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ignatov misses with some punches.
Ignatov stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Lauzier working hard to break the clinch.
Lauzier wants to break the clinch but can't.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ignatov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ignatov has a couple of punches blocked by Lauzier.
Ignatov tries to work over Lauzier's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch on the inside from Ignatov fails to land.
Ignatov has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Lauzier pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Lauzier just misses with a punch to the body.
The fighters circling - Ignatov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ignatov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
No luck for Lauzier with that takedown attempt.
Ignatov is looking to clinch but Lauzier is avoiding it.
Ignatov tries to clinch but Lauzier is having none of it.
Ignatov darts in and clinches Lauzier up against the cage.
Ignatov lands a left hand.
Lauzier breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Lauzier fails with a takedown attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lauzier takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Lauzier swings widly with a right hand
and Ignatov holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Ignatov lands with a left to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A short right from Ignatov on the inside.
Lauzier can't break the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lauzier.
Ignatov tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Lauzier just stands there and leans against the cage.
Ignatov keeps control of Lauzier as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Lauzier tries to break the clinch but Ignatov is controlling the position.
Ignatov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ignatov jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Lauzier walks away with a smile on his face. Ignatov gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yevgeny Ignatov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lauzier circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ignatov connects with the punch.
Ignatov is looking to clinch.
It seemed like Lauzier was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Lauzier bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Lauzier shoots in for a takedown but Ignatov shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Lauzier keeps the fight on the outside.
Yevgeny Ignatov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lauzier closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Ignatov quickly recovers to half guard.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Lauzier working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Ignatov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Lauzier pulls his head out easily.
Lauzier lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Ignatov is pressing down on Lauzier's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Lauzier avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Lauzier keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Ignatov's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lauzier landing with the ground and pound.
Lauzier scoring with punches to the head and body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lauzier makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Lauzier wants to stand but Ignatov is controlling his posture from full guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Lauzier stands up over Ignatov, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Lauzier connects with a couple of short punches.
Ignatov has momentary wrist control but Lauzier slips an elbow through the middle.
Lauzier trying to control the position from guard on top but Ignatov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lauzier chips away with some ground and pound.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Yevgeny Ignatov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Gabriel Lauzier's cut.
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.
Lauzier tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ignatov paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Ignatov is looking to clinch.
Lauzier slips under a jab.
Lauzier appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Ignatov defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Lauzier.
Lauzier lands with a nice combination. Ignatov backs away looking to recover.
Ignatov throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Lauzier's head.
Nice takedown defense from Ignatov. No joy for Lauzier on that attempt.
Ignatov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Lauzier on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ignatov tries to clinch up but Lauzier circles away and keeps his distance.
Lauzier is looking for the big counter here.
Lauzier fails with the takedown.
Yevgeny Ignatov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gabriel Lauzier.
Ignatov gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lauzier wants to get back to striking at distance but Ignatov won't allow it.
Lauzier tries to break free but Ignatov pushes him back against the cage.
Ignatov misses with the head strike.
Ignatov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Still in the clinch, Ignatov scores with a nice short uppercut.
Ignatov scores with a nice hook to the head.
Ignatov lands a right hand.
Ignatov is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Lauzier is defending well for now.
Lauzier wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Ignatov throws a punch but it's blocked by Lauzier.
Ignatov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lauzier can do to turn this around?
Lauzier tries to break the clinch but Ignatov is controlling the position.
Ignatov swings wildly with an uppercut but Lauzier uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lauzier blocks an uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ignatov keeps control of Lauzier as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A frustrated look appears on Lauzier's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Ignatov misses with the head strike.
Ignatov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Ignatov takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Ignatov misses with a punch on the inside.
Ignatov misses with a punch on the inside.
Ignatov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ignatov lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Lauzier wants to break free but Ignatov has control.
Lauzier blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lauzier is looking to break free of the clinch but Ignatov has double underhooks.
Lauzier is looking to break free of the clinch but Ignatov has double underhooks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lauzier's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Lauzier takes a shot to the head.
Ignatov throws a punch but it's blocked by Lauzier.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ignatov.
Ignatov prevents Lauzier from breaking the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Ignatov fails to land.
Lauzier is trying to break the clinch but Ignatov is controlling him.
Ignatov stalls.
Ignatov throws a head punch that misses.
A shot in the inside from Ignatov.
Ignatov lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lauzier.
Ignatov gets through Lauzier's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ignatov tries to pull guard but Lauzier forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lauzier.
A head punch on the inside from Ignatov fails to land.
Lauzier blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lauzier has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Ignatov working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Lauzier tries to circle away but Ignatov has him pinned against the cage.
Ignatov lands with a short head shot on the inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ignatov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ignatov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ignatov stalls.
Ignatov lands a body punch.
Lauzier working hard to break the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Yevgeny Ignatov dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Gabriel Lauzier's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Lauzier swinging wildly here.
Lauzier slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Ignatov fails in his attempt to clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ignatov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Ignatov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Lauzier digs a good body shot into Ignatov's ribs.
Ignatov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ignatov moves into the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ignatov.
Ignatov working aggressively here.
Lauzier can't break the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ignatov is stalling here.
Ignatov lands a right hand.
Ignatov displaying some good clinch control by pressing Lauzier up against the cage.
Yevgeny Ignatov has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Ignatov dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Ignatov working aggressively here.
Lauzier wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Ignatov is trying to pull guard but Lauzier has him pressed against the cage.
Lauzier blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lauzier tries to circle away but Ignatov has him pinned against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ignatov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ignatov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lauzier blocks an uppercut.
Ignatov working aggressively here.
Ignatov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lauzier.
Ignatov holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Ignatov misses with some punches.
Lauzier wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Ignatov tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Lauzier just stands there and leans against the cage.
Lauzier working hard to break the clinch.
Ignatov controlling the action here for a moment.
Ignatov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ignatov presses Lauzier against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Ignatov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lauzier's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ignatov moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Ignatov tries to close the distance and clinch but Lauzier swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Ignatov clinches up against the cage.
Ignatov lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Ignatov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ignatov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lauzier blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lauzier breaks the clinch.
Ignatov tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Lauzier manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Ignatov clinches with his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lauzier tries to break free but Ignatov pushes him back against the cage.
Ignatov tries to land knees in the clinch but Lauzier avoids the damage to the body.
Ignatov keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Lauzier's efforts to push away.
Ignatov throws a punch but it's blocked by Lauzier.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lauzier.
Gabriel Lauzier has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ignatov is trying to pull guard but Lauzier has him pressed against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yevgeny Ignatov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A frustrated look appears on Lauzier's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Ignatov swings wildly with an uppercut but Lauzier uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lauzier blocks an uppercut.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ignatov throws a punch but it's blocked by Lauzier.
Ignatov misses with the head strike.
And that's the end of the fight!
Yevgeny Ignatov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Ignatov, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 30:27
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 30:27
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yevgeny Ignatov!
Our winner, Yevgeny Ignatov, 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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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Petar Popara (ranked 1600 p4p, 1214 weight class) and Jan Siuta (ranked 201 p4p, 155 weight class). Siuta has chosen "Rock Superstar" Cypress Hill as his entrance music. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 13 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Petar Popara!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 11 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jan Siuta!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Radbod Blank and Paul Aken.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A shot to the body from Popara misses
and Siuta counters with a straight right hand.
Siuta moves out of range as Popara strikes.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Siuta! But no joy.
Popara connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Siuta momentarily.
Siuta swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Popara counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Siuta ducks under a wild hook from Popara.
Siuta swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Popara ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Siuta moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Popara moves to clinch but Siuta breaks away
and Siuta connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Popara looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Popara closes the distance but Siuta moves to the side
and Siuta counters with a stiff right hand.
Siuta closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
A cross from Popara lands.
Siuta throws an off balance right hand
and Popara counters with a straight right hand.
Popara slips under a jab.
Popara tries to clinch up but Siuta circles away and keeps his distance.
Siuta circles away from the clinch attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Siuta walks into a left hand.
Siuta slips a straight right by Popara.
A telegraphed right hand from Popara misses the target.
Siuta appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Popara throws an off balance right hand
and Siuta counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Popara connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Popara swings widly with a right hand
and Siuta counters with a one-two to the body.
Popara swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Siuta let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Popara tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Siuta looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Popara throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A little jabbing left from Siuta on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Popara digs a good body shot into Siuta's ribs.
Popara catches Siuta with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
A cross from Popara lands.
Siuta takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
A jab from Siuta misses.
Siuta misses with a right hand
and Popara counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Popara moves away from the strike by Siuta.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Siuta ducks under a wild hook from Popara.
It seemed like Siuta was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Popara punishes Siuta's body with a nice straight punch.
Popara moves into range and connects with a jab.
Popara throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Siuta to counter with a crisp jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Popara tries to clinch
and Popara takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Siuta misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
It looked like Popara wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Popara clinches with his opponent.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Petar Popara dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Popara wants to clinch.
Siuta unleashes a big counter combination but Popara bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Popara misses with a left hand
and Siuta counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Popara drives through and clinches with Siuta against the cage.
Siuta tries to circle away but Popara has him pinned against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Popara works on Siuta's body with a couple of short punches.
Popara misses with a body punch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Siuta.
Nice body punch from Siuta.
Siuta breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Popara is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Siuta misses with a body shot.
Popara is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Siuta scores with a nice right hand.
Siuta takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Popara misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Siuta.
Siuta tries to bum rush Popara with a series of wild strikes but Popara uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
An attempted straight right counter from Popara misses the target.
Popara tries to clinch but Siuta is having none of it.
A punch lands to the side of Siuta 's head but he takes it in his stride.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Siuta lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Nice defenses there by Popara.
Siuta takes one to the side of the head.
Popara tries to clinch
and Siuta counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Siuta avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Siuta throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Popara steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Siuta.
An attempted straight right counter from Popara misses the target.
Popara takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Popara is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheers as Popara lands an impressive looking overhand right. Siuta doesn't seem phased though.
Popara doesn't manage to clinch there - Siuta circles away.
Popara misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Siuta to counter with a crisp jab.
Popara fails in his attempt to clinch.
Despite the aggression on Siuta's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Popara tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Siuta counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Popara throws a body shot but no joy.
Popara moves out of range as Siuta strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Siuta throws a body shot but no joy.
Nice defenses there by Popara.
Popara darts in trying to clinch
and Siuta counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Popara misses with a looping left.
Popara throws a poor cross that misses
and Siuta counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Siuta misses with a double jab.
An attempted straight right counter from Popara misses the target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jan Siuta 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. This is the final round!
Popara misses with a hook
and Siuta counters with a crisp one two that drops Popara! Siuta thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Popara to his feet! Popara is in big trouble!
Jan Siuta seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nice cross by Popara.
Popara wants to clinch
and Siuta connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
 Popara is rocked!
Popara takes a shot right to the bread basket.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Siuta loads up on a big right hand but Popara slips the punch.
Nice jab there from Popara.
Popara tries to clinch there but Siuta circles away.
Siuta doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Popara misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Siuta.
Siuta is looking for the big counter here.
Siuta scores with a jab to the jaw.
Popara is looking to clinch but Siuta is avoiding it.
Popara throws a looping overhand right but Siuta ducks down to avoid it.
Siuta now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Popara fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Siuta lands a nice looking body shot.
Popara uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Siuta.
Popara throwing a counter right hand but Siuta manages to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Siuta misses with a straight right.
A big right from Siuta misses.
Popara takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Popara dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Popara lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Siuta's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Popara connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Siuta scrambles back to his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Popara tries to clinch but Siuta is having none of it.
Siuta appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Siuta slips a jab from Popara.
Siuta takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Siuta swinging wildly here.
Popara misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Siuta.
Siuta doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Popara bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Popara was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Siuta falls off balance throwing a combination
and Popara connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Popara scores with a nice right hand.
Siuta tries to bum rush Popara with a series of wild strikes but Popara uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Popara steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Siuta.
An attempted straight right counter from Popara misses the target.
Siuta defending well as Popara loads up on a big left hand.
Popara swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Siuta.
Popara swings widly with a right hand
and Siuta counters with a nice uppercut.
Siuta throws a series of punches but Popara moves out of range.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jan Siuta comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Siuta 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 Albert Achterberg scores the fight 28:29
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jan Siuta!
Jan Siuta thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sumbu Kalambay (ranked 645 p4p, 762 weight class) and Charles Luciano (ranked 83 p4p, 99 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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213
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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 9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Sumbu Kalambay !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 23 - 13 - 2, fighting out of Los Angeles, Charles Luciano!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Saam Ante and Patrick Alders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Luciano displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kalambay throws out the jab.
Luciano thinks about the counter body kick.
Kalambay connects with a crisp jab.
Luciano misses with a low kick as Kalambay jumps back.
Kalambay looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Kalambay scores with a kick to the midsection.
Luciano throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Kalambay to counter with a crisp jab.
Luciano misses with a wild body shot.
Luciano takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Good shot there by Kalambay .
Luciano doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Kalambay swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A head kick by Luciano misses
and Kalambay counters with a good low kick that Luciano was not able to check.
Kalambay avoids the body shot from Luciano.
Kalambay lunges at Luciano with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Luciano's hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kalambay is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Luciano gets cracked there but stands up to it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kalambay 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.
A head kick misses from Luciano.
Kalambay feints and then cracks Luciano's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Luciano down.
Kalambay with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Kalambay avoids the head kick by Luciano.
Luciano takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
A solid body kick from Kalambay .
Luciano takes a jab right on the kisser.
Luciano pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Luciano throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kalambay lands with an overhand left.
Luciano misses the jab.
Luciano takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
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!
Luciano tries to land a leg kick but Kalambay saw it coming and moves away.
Luciano walks into a jab.
A slow jab from Luciano misses its intended target.
A little feinted left hand from Kalambay on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Kalambay is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Kalambay just misses with a punch to the body.
Kalambay bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Luciano looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Luciano misses with a body shot.
Kalambay scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Kalambay throws a shot to the body.
Kalambay throws a body shot but no joy.
Luciano is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Luciano walks into a straight right hand from Kalambay .
Kalambay with a jab.
Kalambay looks to land a right hand but Luciano moved out of range.
Kalambay blocks a jab.
Kalambay closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Luciano tries to pull guard but Kalambay forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Luciano manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Kalambay got a little sloppy there for a moment and Luciano has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kalambay has managed to get both his arms back between Luciano's legs - danger averted.
Luciano is looking for a triangle but Kalambay pushes his legs off easily.
Kalambay 's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Luciano is looking for a triangle but Kalambay pushes his legs off easily.
Kalambay preventing the sweep.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kalambay slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Kalambay 's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Kalambay preventing the sweep.
Kalambay passes Luciano's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Kalambay in particular looking to stall.
Luciano is looking to improve his position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sumbu Kalambay 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.
Kalambay thuds a left hand into Luciano's body.
A slow jab from Kalambay misses its intended target.
Kalambay drives through and clinches with Luciano against the cage.
Kalambay blocking some punches.
Kalambay lands a nice shot to the body.
Kalambay is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Luciano can do to turn this around?
Kalambay blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Luciano throws a head punch that misses.
Kalambay tries to throw a body punch but Luciano avoids it by throwing Kalambay back against the cage.
Kalambay is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Luciano is defending well for now.
Luciano swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kalambay tries a body shot but Luciano blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kalambay goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kalambay is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Kalambay .
Kalambay scores with a nice hook to the head.
Luciano swings wildly with an uppercut but Kalambay uses good head movement to avoid it.
Luciano misses with a body punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A short left from Kalambay .
Kalambay lands a right hand that snaps the head of Luciano backwards.
Kalambay pushes Luciano back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kalambay lands a body punch in the clinch.
Luciano is breathing heavily.
Kalambay lands a body shot in the clinch.
Kalambay cracks Luciano with a nice body shot.
Kalambay digs a right hand underneath Luciano's ribcage. Luciano let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Luciano takes a shot to the head.
Kalambay lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Luciano takes a shot to the head.
Kalambay lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Kalambay lands on the inside with an uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Luciano's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Kalambay effectively controlling the action here.
Luciano takes a shot to the head.
Luciano is rocked!
Kalambay swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kalambay lands with a short shot to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kalambay gets through Luciano's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Kalambay drops Luciano onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Luciano is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Luciano is still on wobbly legs! Can Kalambay finish him?
Kalambay lands a huge knee in the clinch and it's knocked Luciano out! Massive knee - he's celebrating with his corner and the crowd showing their appreciation!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:17 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Knee). Sumbu Kalambay !
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Adam Bogo (ranked 1060 p4p, 1043 weight class) and Kano Sicarius (ranked 85 p4p, 98 weight class). Sicarius is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Klendathu Drop. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 23 - 27 - 0, fighting out of London, Adam Bogo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kano Sicarius!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Paulsen Ambrosius and Paul Aken.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sicarius misses with a takedown attempt
and Bogo counters with a shoot takedown. Sicarius fights it but they end up in guard.
Sicarius keeping moving, preventing Bogo from controlling successfully.
Bogo postures up in Sicarius's guard and throws a big left but Sicarius blocks it.
Sicarius lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Sicarius controlling from the top position.
Sicarius lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Sicarius has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bogo is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Bogo keeping full guard, as Sicarius tries to pass.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Sicarius's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Sicarius wants to control from the top but Bogo keeps moving.
Sicarius 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.
Sicarius stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bogo swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Bogo had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Sicarius defends it easily.
Bogo has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Sicarius can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Sicarius stands and throws Bogo's legs to the side, diving into side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sicarius throwing shots but missing, from side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sicarius works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Bogo struggling a bit here.
Sicarius advances to full mount.
Sicarius trying to control but he's not successful this time.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Sicarius cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Bogo in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Sicarius with the ground and pound from mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sicarius fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Sicarius looking to finish Bogo with some ground and pound. This is bad for Bogo!
Bogo taking shots to the head.
A nice elbow there by Sicarius.
Bogo is rocked!
Sicarius connects with a bit shot that sees Bogo covering up! More strikes from Sicarius and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Sicarius is our winner by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kano Sicarius!
An out of breath Kano Sicarius 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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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Marcel Romanow (ranked 678 p4p, 807 weight class) and Bugsy Seigel (ranked 89 p4p, 104 weight class). Seigel is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Paradise City - Guns N' Roses. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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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 19 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Marcel Romanow!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 26 - 17 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Bugsy Seigel!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Nard Betker and Wagner Zegers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Romanow fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Seigel looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Seigel steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Romanow.
And Seigel responds with a good body kick, but Romanow manages to step out the way in time.
Seigel moves out of range as Romanow strikes.
Seigel throws out a counter right but Romanow avoids it with no problem.
Romanow throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Seigel takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Seigel enables Romanow to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Seigel manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Seigel is adopting a defensive guard.
Romanow missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
We've been hearing that Romanow has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Romanow chips away with some ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Seigel pulls Romanow in to control the position.
Romanow distracts Seigel with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Seigel pulls Romanow in close to prevent any damage.
Seigel wants to sweep but no luck.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Romanow landing some decent shots from guard.
Seigel preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Romanow lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Romanow trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Seigel has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Romanow has passed into side control.
Seigel takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Romanow cracks Seigel with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Romanow trying to control the position but Seigel is working away.
Seigel sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Romanow scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Romanow looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Seigel really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Romanow. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Seigel slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Seigel is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Romanow is trying to control but can't.
Seigel performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Seigel throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Romanow is looking for a sweep. Seigel is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Seigel looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Seigel postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Romanow to stand up.
Seigel keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Seigel is trying to counter with his kicks.
Romanow shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Seigel counters with a stiff right hand.
 It looks like Marcel Romanow has been cut.
Romanow throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Seigel throws a big counter head kick but Romanow avoids it with no problem.
Romanow jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A big right from Romanow misses.
A big right from Romanow misses.
Seigel steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Romanow loads up on a big right hand but Seigel slips the punch.
Romanow misses with a right hand
and Seigel counters with a one-two to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Romanow fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Romanow closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Seigel quickly recovers to half guard.
Romanow 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.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Romanow sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Seigel defending well though.
Seigel tries to roll over but Romanow keeps him under control.
Romanow working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Seigel trying to control but Romanow postures up.
Seigel tries to get to full guard but Romanow has control of the leg.
Seigel trying to control from the bottom.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Seigel has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Romanow is on him like a limpet, forcing Seigel back against the cage.
Seigel is pressed up against the cage. Romanow has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Seigel down to the mat. Seigel avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Romanow fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Marcel Romanow dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Marcel Romanow's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Romanow throws out a loose jab but Seigel uses good head movement to avoid it.
Romanow tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Seigel was well out of range. Poor timing from Romanow.
Seigel throws out a counter right but Romanow avoids it with no problem.
A telegraphed right hand from Romanow misses the target.
Seigel thinks about the counter body kick.
Romanow is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Seigel's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Seigel doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Seigel rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Romanow moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Seigel ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Seigel takes one on the button.
Seigel displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Romanow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice straight punches there by Romanow. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Romanow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Romanow looks to land a left hand but Seigel moved out of range nicely.
It seemed like Seigel was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Romanow is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Seigel can do to turn this around?
Romanow tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Seigel was well out of range. Poor timing from Romanow.
It seemed like Seigel was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Marcel Romanow is winning the standup battle so far.
Romanow misses with a telegraphed body shot
enabling Seigel to counter with a crisp jab.
Romanow shoots in for a takedown but Seigel shows good takedown defense.
Seigel flicks out a counter leg kick but Romanow steps away.
Seigel takes one to the chin there.
Seigel uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Romanow.
Romanow backing away here, and Seigel unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Romanow shoots in for a takedown but Seigel shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marcel Romanow. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Romanow with a nice cross.
Romanow misses with a takedown attempt
enabling Seigel to counter with a crisp jab.
Romanow uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Seigel has time to react.
Seigel uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Romanow.
Seigel replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Romanow blocks it well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Romanow throws a poor cross that misses
and Seigel counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Marcel Romanow seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Romanow cracks Seigel with a good jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Romanow with a poor takedown
and Seigel counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Romanow just misses with a punch to the body.
A little jabbing left from Seigel on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Seigel moves out of range as Romanow strikes.
Seigel now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Romanow misses with a looping left.
Seigel steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Seigel avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Romanow thuds his right hand into Seigel's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Romanow tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Seigel was well out of range. Poor timing from Romanow.
Seigel appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Romanow lands the left hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Seigel circles away from the clinch attempt.
Seigel steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Romanow shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Romanow misses with a wild body shot.
Seigel swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Romanow gets the takedown into side control.
Romanow lands a decent elbow from side control.
Marcel Romanow overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Romanow working away.
Seigel is looking for a sweep.
Romanow working away.
Romanow landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Romanow scores with a couple of short elbows.
Romanow working the ground and pound from side control.
Seigel is looking for a sweep.
Romanow working away.
Seigel takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Seigel tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Romanow presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Seigel tries to hold on but Romanow postures up.
Romanow with the ground and pound from mount.
Romanow avoids the attempt from Seigel to control.
Seigel is in a horrible position here. Romanow smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Seigel is rocked!
Seigel takes a big shot to the dome and his eyes have rolled back in his head! Romanow's killer instinct has kicked in as he finishes the fight with more strikes. Impressive finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Marcel Romanow!
An out of breath Marcel Romanow 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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Anthony Santana (ranked 717 p4p, 1137 weight class) and Raphael Azevedo Souza (ranked 92 p4p, 148 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 light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 13 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Anthony Santana!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Raphael Azevedo Souza!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Wagner Zegers and Paul Aken.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A jab from Azevedo Souza does it's job there.
It looks like Anthony Santana has been cut.
Azevedo Souza blocks a head kick by Santana.
Azevedo Souza takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Santana misses with a left hand
and Azevedo Souza counters with a left to the body.
Azevedo Souza jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Santana moves out of range of the strikes.
Santana ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Azevedo Souza moves away.
Azevedo Souza swings for the body but Santana moves out of range.
Santana feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Santana thumps Azevedo Souza with a low kick.
Azevedo Souza chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Santana can pounce on him.
Santana avoids a punch combination nicely.
Santana keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
It appears Santana was looking to counter with a kick there.
Azevedo Souza misses with a straight right.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A cross from Azevedo Souza lands.
A telegraphed right hand from Santana misses the target.
Santana keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Azevedo Souza.
Azevedo Souza looks to land a right hand but Santana moved out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice uppercut there from Azevedo Souza.
Azevedo Souza wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Azevedo Souza missing with a left hand there. Santana was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Azevedo Souza walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Azevedo Souza takes a swing at Santana's ribcage but misses.
Santana throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Azevedo Souza sees it coming and avoids it easily.
It seemed like Azevedo Souza was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Santana scores with a leg kick.
A swing and a miss from Santana.
No joy there for Azevedo Souza, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Santana slips a straight right by Azevedo Souza.
Santana loads up on a big right hand but Azevedo Souza slips the punch.
As Santana backs off Azevedo Souza throws a huge counter combo but Santana manages to avoid it all.
Santana throws a lazy right hand but Azevedo Souza sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Azevedo Souza is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Santana with a body shot.
Santana throws a push kick but Azevedo Souza slaps the foot to one side.
Azevedo Souza throws a big shot that misses.
Azevedo Souza misses with a double jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Santana throws out a token jab with nothing on 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!
Santana misses with a body kick.
Azevedo Souza is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Santana.
Azevedo Souza throws the left hand but Santana avoids the punch easily.
Santana fires out a quick counter leg kick but Azevedo Souza just manages to avoid it.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Santana.
Azevedo Souza takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Santana with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Santana misses with a leg kick.
Santana dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Azevedo Souza. That did some damage!
Azevedo Souza lands a nice shot to the body.
A head kick misses from Santana.
Santana throws a hook but Azevedo Souza blocks it.
Azevedo Souza now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Azevedo Souza fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Santana lands with a kick to the temple. Azevedo Souza shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Some bone on bone action there as Azevedo Souza checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Santana takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Santana misses with a right hand
and Azevedo Souza counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Santana has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Azevedo Souza finds it's way round the side to connect with Santana's head.
Azevedo Souza is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Nice straight punches there by Santana. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Santana.
Santana ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Azevedo Souza moves away.
Azevedo Souza slips under a jab.
Azevedo Souza fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Santana looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Santana misses with a low kick.
Azevedo Souza changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Santana is breathing heavily.
Santana showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Azevedo Souza.
Good work by Azevedo Souza as he checks the leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Azevedo Souza lands a jab to the head.
Anthony Santana's cut is getting worse.
Santana's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Azevedo Souza connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Santana scrambles back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Santana connects with a jab.
Azevedo Souza scores with a body shot.
Nice body punch from Azevedo Souza.
Santana misses with a body shot.
Azevedo Souza swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Azevedo Souza fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Santana looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Santana slips a straight right by Azevedo Souza.
Santana has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Azevedo Souza finds it's way round the side to connect with Santana's head.
Santana misses with a hook
and Azevedo Souza counters with a crisp right hand that drops Santana! Azevedo Souza lets Santana back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Santana is rocked!
Anthony Santana's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Azevedo Souza lunges in with a left hook that violently twists Santana head around and knocks him out cold! Azevedo Souza hops onto the cage and yells out at the top of his lungs - Yeeeeeeeeaaaaaaaaah! They're showing the replay on the big screens now; that was nasty! I hope one of the photographers got a good shot of it.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Raphael Azevedo Souza!
A relieved looking Raphael Azevedo Souza thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Samson Buddha (ranked 81 p4p, 268 weight class) and Rickson Caceres (ranked 11 p4p, 39 weight class). Samson Buddha could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Rickson Caceres's chin.
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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 19 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Samson Buddha!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 23 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Rickson Caceres!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Albert Achterberg and Nard Betker.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A telegraphed right hand from Buddha misses the target.
Buddha tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Buddha throws an overhand right that lands on Caceres's shoulder, as Caceres tries to avoid the shot.
Buddha misses the jab.
Buddha has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Caceres misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Buddha is looking for a counter combo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Buddha misses with a looping left.
Caceres shoots in but Buddha avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Buddha was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Buddha throws out a loose jab but Caceres uses good head movement to avoid it.
Buddha throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Caceres stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Caceres tries to move into range but Buddha moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Caceres tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Buddha defends well and Caceres ends up having to push Buddha into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Samson Buddha has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rickson Caceres.
Caceres fails with a takedown attempt.
Buddha throwing a counter right hand but Caceres manages to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Buddha tries to score with a low kick but Caceres moves his leg out of the way.
Buddha throws a lazy uppercut
and Caceres counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Caceres wants to pass the guard but Buddha is keeping the position.
Caceres keeps trying to improve his position.
Caceres is looking to work some ground and pound but Buddha has wrist control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Buddha is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Caceres has his hands clasped together but Buddha extends and breaks Caceres's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Buddha.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Samson Buddha!
An out of breath Samson Buddha 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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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Eugeniy Tryastsyn (ranked 35 p4p, 156 weight class) and Saulo Álves Leite (ranked 3 p4p, 9 weight class). Saulo Álves Leite has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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28 - 12 - 0 |
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288
8 - 0 - 0 |
Great wrestler
World class boxer
Very quick |
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World class MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 28 - 12 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Eugeniy Tryastsyn!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Saulo Álves Leite!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Albert Achterberg and Nard Betker.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Álves Leite lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Tryastsyn moves out of range of the body kick.
Álves Leite tests Tryastsyn's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Tryastsyn walks into a left hand.
Álves Leite misses with a lunging right hand
and Tryastsyn counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Álves Leite 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.
Álves Leite regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Tryastsyn.
Tryastsyn throwing strikes from guard but Álves Leite blocks nicely.
Álves Leite preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Álves Leite avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Álves Leite has momentary wrist control but Tryastsyn slips an elbow through the middle.
Tryastsyn trying to control but Álves Leite is working from the bottom.
Tryastsyn 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.
Tryastsyn throws a big elbow that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Álves Leite preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Álves Leite utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Tryastsyn throws a big elbow that misses.
Tryastsyn lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Tryastsyn loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Tryastsyn throws a big right hand that misses.
Tryastsyn landing some decent shots from guard.
Tryastsyn throws a big right hand that misses.
Tryastsyn throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Tryastsyn working some strikes from top position.
Tryastsyn throws a big elbow that misses.
Tryastsyn throws a big elbow that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Álves Leite wants to sweep here but Tryastsyn controlling him for the moment.
Tryastsyn cracks Álves Leite with a solid left hand.
Tryastsyn trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Tryastsyn with a flurry of punches that miss.
Tryastsyn wants to control from the top but Álves Leite keeps moving.
Álves Leite has Tryastsyn pulled in close to control his posture.
Tryastsyn postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Álves Leite is adopting a defensive guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tryastsyn tries to free his leg and advance position but Álves Leite is retaining full guard.
Álves Leite really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Tryastsyn. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tryastsyn working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Tryastsyn trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Tryastsyn throws a strike but Álves Leite rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Tryastsyn is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Álves Leite not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Tryastsyn looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Álves Leite passes into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tryastsyn is looking to control Álves Leite's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Tryastsyn avoid being mounted?
Tryastsyn is looking to improve his position.
Álves Leite is controlling the pace.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tryastsyn trying to control but Álves Leite postures up.
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 Eugeniy Tryastsyn will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Tryastsyn dives in and grabs Álves Leite's left leg, looking for a takedown. Álves Leite pushes down on Tryastsyn's head and hops out.
Tryastsyn avoids a kick to the body.
Álves Leite avoids a punch combination nicely.
Álves Leite throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Tryastsyn.
Álves Leite explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Álves Leite lands a nice looking body kick.
Álves Leite throws a push kick but Tryastsyn slaps the foot to one side.
Álves Leite fakes the leg kick and cracks Tryastsyn in the body.
Álves Leite misses with a body kick.
Álves Leite lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Álves Leite looks for the body kick but Tryastsyn saw that one coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Álves Leite misses with a body kick.
Álves Leite lands a high kick!
A looping hook to the body misses from Tryastsyn. Álves Leite does a little dance to reset his feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Álves Leite with a hook.
Álves Leite throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Álves Leite pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Álves Leite has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Álves Leite looks to throw a body kick
and Tryastsyn cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Álves Leite scores with a spinning back kick!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Tryastsyn moves out of range of the leg kick from Álves Leite.
A shot to the liver by Álves Leite. Beautiful body shot.
Álves Leite looks for the body kick but Tryastsyn saw that one coming.
Tryastsyn thows a left - swing and a miss!
Álves Leite lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Saulo Álves Leite is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Álves Leite misses with a kick to the body.
Álves Leite takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Tryastsyn missing with a left hand there. Álves Leite was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Álves Leite looks to land a body kick but Tryastsyn moved away.
Tryastsyn on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Álves Leite throws the kick towards the body but Tryastsyn avoids it.
Tryastsyn attempts a counter takedown but Álves Leite avoids it well and moves away.
Álves Leite tests Tryastsyn's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Álves Leite keeps Tryastsyn at a distance using the push kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Álves Leite dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Álves Leite - that will leave a mark!
Álves Leite scores with a nice head shot.
Álves Leite throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Álves Leite explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
A left lands for Álves Leite.
A shot to the liver by Álves Leite. Beautiful body shot.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Álves Leite.
Tryastsyn was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Álves Leite misses with a double jab.
Tryastsyn drops down looking for a counter takedown but Álves Leite sprawls and moves away.
Álves Leite has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Álves Leite misses with a body kick.
Tryastsyn takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Tryastsyn slips a straight right by Álves Leite.
Tryastsyn throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Álves Leite sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Tryastsyn looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Álves Leite pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A telegraphed right hand from Tryastsyn misses the target.
Tryastsyn slips under a jab from Álves Leite.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Álves Leite clinches up against the cage.
Tryastsyn breaks from the clinch.
A slapping leg kick lands for Álves Leite.
Tryastsyn will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Álves Leite looks for the body kick but Tryastsyn saw that one coming.
Álves Leite tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Tryastsyn misses with a looping right.
Álves Leite fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Tryastsyn, pushing him back against the cage.
Álves Leite prevents a takedown attempt there.
Álves Leite lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Álves Leite lands with a light punch inside.
Álves Leite missing with knees to the body.
Tryastsyn managing to block the knees to the body from Álves Leite.
Tryastsyn is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eugeniy Tryastsyn. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Álves Leite cracks Tryastsyn with a nice body shot.
Álves Leite lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Tryastsyn backwards.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Álves Leite creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Álves Leite lands a nice elbow.
Tryastsyn on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Álves Leite digs a right hand underneath Tryastsyn's ribcage. Tryastsyn let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Álves Leite pushes Tryastsyn back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Álves Leite lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Tryastsyn is rocked!
Tryastsyn's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Oh Tryastsyn is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Álves Leite softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Knees in the clinch landing for Álves Leite.
Álves Leite creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Tryastsyn with a big uppercut! Tryastsyn tries to clinch up but Álves Leite pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Tryastsyn to the mat! Tryastsyn covers up and Álves Leite unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:36 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Saulo Álves Leite!
Saulo Álves Leite is the new super heavyweight champion!
Our winner, Saulo Álves Leite, 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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