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MFC - 56 PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Monni Mantzurin (ranked 1195 p4p, 20671 weight class) and Fedor Mazepin (ranked 152 p4p, 533 weight class). Mazepin has chosen boom as his entrance music. On his way into the cage it seems that Monni Mantzurin has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Monni Mantzurin seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Monni Mantzurin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 39 - 68 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Fedor Mazepin!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Alec Ball and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A momentary lapse in concentration from Mazepin enables Mantzurin to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Mazepin manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Mantzurin tries to free his leg and advance position but Mazepin is retaining full guard.
Mazepin has momentary wrist control but Mantzurin slips an elbow through the middle.
 It looks like Fedor Mazepin has been cut.
Mantzurin lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
That has opened up Fedor Mazepin's cut even more.
Mantzurin gets to his feet - Mazepin follows without any prompting.
Mantzurin closes the distance and pushes Mazepin back into the cage.
Mantzurin lands a body shot in the clinch.
Mantzurin lands a takedown into guard.
Mazepin is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Mantzurin defends well.
Mazepin looks winded!
Mazepin has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Mantzurin can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Mantzurin is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
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!
Mantzurin passes Mazepin's left leg - he's now in half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mantzurin trying to control the pace.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mantzurin is working for a kimura but Mazepin is defending it quite comfortably.
Mantzurin content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Mantzurin is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Mazepin doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Mantzurin.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Mantzurin lands a nice short elbow.
Fedor Mazepin's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Fedor Mazepin's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Monni Mantzurin!
After winning the bout, Monni Mantzurin thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
The defeated Fedor Mazepin had this to say: 'until next time'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alexey Turmarrov (ranked 2471 p4p, 3122 weight class) and Allejo Madera (ranked 311 p4p, 376 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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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 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Alexey Turmarrov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Allejo Madera!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Robert Douchet and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Madera tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Turmarrov counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Turmarrov controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Turmarrov works over Madera with some ground and pound from guard.
Turmarrov works over Madera with some ground and pound from guard.
Turmarrov throws a strike but Madera rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Turmarrov working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Madera doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Madera manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Turmarrov looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Madera is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Turmarrov has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Madera is looking to defend but Turmarrov has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Madera! Turmarrov pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Madera taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Alexey Turmarrov!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jin Devil (ranked 3374 p4p, 22715 weight class) and Pawel Nastula (ranked 282 p4p, 395 weight class). Pawel Nastula is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Jin Devil!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 23 - 92 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Pawel Nastula!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Steve Smith and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nastula has a takedown stuffed.
Devil gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Nastula counters by moving into the clinch.
Nastula gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Devil is pressing down on Nastula's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Devil is trying to hold Nastula in close to prevent damage but Nastula has managed to pass into half guard.
Nastula is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Devil wants to control but Nastula is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Nastula is keen to just control but Devil is a slippery customer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Devil is holding on to half guard well.
Devil is looking to control Nastula's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Devil avoid being mounted?
Nastula is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Devil sees it coming and defends easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Devil is trying to maintain the position but Nastula is very close to passing his half guard.
Devil is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Deathsquad that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Nastula wants to work for an arm triangle but Devil is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
The fighters are battling for position here. Devil manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Devil looking for a sweep. Not yet Devil, not yet.
Devil keeping full guard, as Nastula tries to pass.
Devil wants to sweep here but Nastula controlling him for the moment.
Devil working for a triangle but Nastula defends it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Devil wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Nastula postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Devil is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Nastula, into his guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Devil passes Nastula's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Nastula wants to sweep but Devil has passed to side control!
Devil wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Nastula, who protects the arm well.
Devil throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Devil working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Devil tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Devil has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Devil is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Nastula has escaped the position, nice work there.
Nastula is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Devil misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Nastula wings away with a couple of strikes but they don't land.
A lull in the action here.
Devil is looking to take a break and control but Nastula is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Devil is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Nastula has escaped the position, nice work there.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Devil tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jin Devil dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Devil shoots in but Nastula avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Devil misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Devil fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jin Devil. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nastula throws the left hand but Devil avoids the punch easily.
Devil feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nastula avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Devil might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Devil stays in close to Nastula's body and controls the position.
Nastula looking for a sweep. Not yet Nastula, not yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Devil throws a big right hand that misses.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Nastula can do anything to dispel that myth.
Devil is looking to work some ground and pound but Nastula has wrist control.
Devil's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Nastula is striking but Devil is not phased and passes to half guard.
Devil is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Nastula has managed to free his arm - good work.
Devil trying to control the action but Nastula is working from the bottom.
Devil throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Devil is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Devil seems to be working for a kimura but Nastula defends the submission attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Devil is working for a kimura but Nastula is defending it quite comfortably.
Nastula really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Devil. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Nastula tries to roll over but Devil keeps him under control.
Devil wants to take a breather but Nastula is having none of it.
Nastula avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Devil.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Devil is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Nastula has managed to free his arm - good work.
Devil is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Nastula doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Devil.
Nastula tries to roll over but Devil keeps him under control.
Devil is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Nastula doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Devil.
Devil seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Nastula is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Jin Devil!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Boyd Crowder (ranked 1678 p4p, 2219 weight class) and Osmany Pizziconi (ranked 209 p4p, 277 weight class). Boyd Crowder has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Excellent boxer
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Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Boyd Crowder!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 17 - 0, fighting out of London, Osmany Pizziconi!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Steve Smith and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pizziconi shoots in for a double leg but Crowder sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Crowder moves into the clinch.
A short left from Crowder.
Pizziconi wants a takedown.
Crowder lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Pizziconi has Crowder pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Crowder manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Boyd Crowder has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Osmany Pizziconi.
Pizziconi tries for a takedown. No joy.
Crowder is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Crowder prevents a takedown attempt there.
Pizziconi fails to pull the fight into his guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pizziconi is trying to drag Crowder to the mat but Crowder just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Pizziconi goes for a takedown attempt but Crowder pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Crowder lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Crowder thumps Pizziconi with a low kick.
Crowder darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Crowder looks to score with a jab to the body but Pizziconi is just out of range.
Crowder fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Pizziconi looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Crowder scores with a crisp jab that stopped Pizziconi in his tracks.
Crowder closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Crowder lands in his opponent's guard.
Pizziconi avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Crowder connects with a couple of short punches.
Crowder content to stall in guard here.
Crowder throws a big right hand that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Crowder trying to control the position from guard on top but Pizziconi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Crowder has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Crowder working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Crowder trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Crowder wants to control from the top but Pizziconi keeps moving.
Crowder postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Crowder preventing the sweep.
Crowder postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Crowder throws a big elbow that misses.
Pizziconi working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Crowder.
Pizziconi trying to control the position here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pizziconi looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Pizziconi has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Crowder throws a big elbow that misses.
Crowder throws a big right hand that misses.
Pizziconi escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Crowder gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Crowder won't allow Pizziconi to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Crowder 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.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Pizziconi shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Crowder moves into the clinch.
Crowder lands a nice uppercut.
Pizziconi drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Crowder is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Pizziconi can't fight it off and eventually Crowder manages to take the fight to the floor. Pizziconi looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Pizziconi working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Crowder.
Crowder works over Pizziconi with some ground and pound from guard.
Crowder won't allow Pizziconi to sweep him here.
Pizziconi keeping moving, preventing Crowder from controlling successfully.
Crowder won't allow Pizziconi to sweep him here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Boyd Crowder dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Pizziconi shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Crowder sprawls well. Crowder wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Pizziconi gets slowly back to his feet.
Pizziconi shoots in but Crowder avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Crowder looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Pizziconi closes the distance and clinches.
Crowder taking a breather.
Crowder is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Pizziconi can't find room to land a body shot as Crowder controls the action.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crowder lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Pizziconi prevents a body shot from Crowder.
Pizziconi blocking some punches.
Crowder prevents the takedown attempt.
Boyd Crowder has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Osmany Pizziconi.
Pizziconi jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Crowder walks away with a smile on his face. Pizziconi gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Pizziconi lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big right from Crowder misses.
Osmany Pizziconi is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Crowder scores with a takedown into Pizziconi's guard.
Crowder advances to half guard.
Pizziconi trying to control here.
Crowder lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Crowder is just content to waste time from the top position. Pizziconi takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Crowder is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Crowder is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Pizziconi can do to turn this around?
Crowder trying to control the position from guard on top but Pizziconi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pizziconi pulls Crowder in close to prevent any damage.
Crowder with a flurry of punches that miss.
Crowder stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Pizziconi swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Crowder lands a couple of digs.
Pizziconi wants to sweep here but Crowder controlling him for the moment.
Crowder trying to control but Pizziconi is working from the bottom.
Crowder with a nice head shot there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Crowder with a nice head shot there.
Pizziconi is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Crowder trying to control the position from guard on top but Pizziconi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Crowder postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Pizziconi has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Crowder can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Crowder connects with a couple of short punches.
Crowder throwing strikes from guard but Pizziconi blocks nicely.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Crowder accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Crowder missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Crowder won't allow Pizziconi to get back to his feet.
Pizziconi looking to hit a scissor sweep but Crowder is one step ahead there.
Pizziconi keeping moving, preventing Crowder from controlling successfully.
Pizziconi avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Crowder is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Crowder connects with a couple of short punches.
Crowder scoring with some ground and pound.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Boyd Crowder dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!
Crowder rushes Pizziconi and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Crowder working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Crowder working aggressively here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pizziconi.
Crowder misses with a hook to the ribs.
Crowder tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Pizziconi's elbow.
Crowder has hold of one of Pizziconi's legs. Pizziconi is fighting the takedown attempt but Crowder gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Crowder missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Crowder throwing strikes from guard but Pizziconi blocks nicely.
Crowder postures up in Pizziconi's guard and throws a big left but Pizziconi blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pizziconi keeping moving, preventing Crowder from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Crowder keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Pizziconi's head.
Crowder cracks Pizziconi with a solid left hand.
Pizziconi not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Crowder trying to control but Pizziconi is working from the bottom.
Crowder throws a strike but Pizziconi rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Crowder is trying to control the position but Pizziconi postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pizziconi won't allow Crowder to sweep him here.
Pizziconi trying to control the position from guard on top but Crowder is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Crowder is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Pizziconi trying to control but Crowder is working from the bottom.
Pizziconi is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Pizziconi trying to control the position from guard on top but Crowder is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Crowder keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Crowder swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Pizziconi takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Crowder throws a series of punches but Pizziconi avoids them all with ease.
Crowder throws a big shot that misses.
Pizziconi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Crowder circles away from the clinch attempt.
Pizziconi's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Crowder connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Pizziconi scrambles back to his feet.
Crowder moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Crowder manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Pizziconi on his heels. He'll look to pass Pizziconi's guard now, I'm sure.
Crowder makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Crowder throws a strike but Pizziconi rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Crowder is pulling down on Pizziconi's head to control his posture.
Crowder striking off his back, scoring a few points.
Pizziconi trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Osmany Pizziconi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Crowder has a closed guard, preventing Pizziconi from standing up.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Pizziconi accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Crowder keeping full guard, as Pizziconi tries to pass.
Crowder looking for a sweep. Not yet Crowder, not yet.
Pizziconi makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Crowder had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Pizziconi defends it easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pizziconi lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Boyd Crowder showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Crowder has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 30:26
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Boyd Crowder!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Martin Nejc (ranked 1252 p4p, 1112 weight class) and Bogdan Volkov (ranked 160 p4p, 145 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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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 7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Martin Nejc!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Bogdan Volkov!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Trevor Gratis and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Volkov takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Nejc scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Volkov staying out of range there.
Volkov takes a swing at Nejc's ribcage but misses.
Good standup being displayed there by Nejc as he connects with a hook.
It looks like Bogdan Volkov has been cut.
Volkov takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Volkov misses with a series of wild punches.
A big right from Nejc misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nejc uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Volkov.
Volkov takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Nejc rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Volkov moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Nejc slips a straight right by Volkov.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Volkov does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Volkov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nejc loads up on a big right hand but Volkov slips the punch.
Nejc throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nejc rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Volkov counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Volkov tries to bum rush Nejc with a series of wild strikes but Nejc uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
We've been informed that Volkov has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Volkov scoring well with a low kick there.
Volkov misses with a hook to the body
and Volkov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The crowd cheers as Volkov lands an impressive looking overhand right. Nejc doesn't seem phased though.
Volkov scores with a crisp jab that stopped Nejc in his tracks.
Volkov tries to bum rush Nejc with a series of wild strikes but Nejc uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Volkov throws a right and a left that both miss.
Nejc misses with a two punch combination.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nejc slips a jab from Volkov.
Nejc misses with a body shot
and Volkov counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Nejc cracks Volkov with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Nejc throws a wild hook but Volkov just manages to duck under it and - ooooh! Nejc gets nailed by a brutal uppercut which crumples him back against the cage! The referee jumps in - Volkov raises his hands in celebration and walks away!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bogdan Volkov!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Cavalho Atunes (ranked 1286 p4p, 1129 weight class) and Aleksandr Zuev (ranked 174 p4p, 155 weight class). Atunes kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Makeba. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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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 20 - 10 - 0, fighting out of New York, Cavalho Atunes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 18 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Aleksandr Zuev!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Gregory Folan and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Atunes has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Zuev.
Atunes looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Zuev looks to land a body kick but Atunes moved away.
Atunes has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Zuev throws a hook but Atunes avoids it easily.
It looked like Atunes wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Zuev misses with a head kick.
Atunes fires out a quick counter leg kick but Zuev just manages to avoid it.
Zuev connects with the punch.
 It looks like Cavalho Atunes has been cut.
Atunes swings widly with a right hand
and Zuev counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Atunes moves into the clinch successfully.
Zuev is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Zuev's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Atunes lands a jab to Zuev's midsection.
Zuev throws an overhand right that lands on Atunes's shoulder, as Atunes tries to avoid the shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zuev dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Zuev looks to throw a body kick
and Atunes counters with a slapping leg kick.
Atunes throws a leg kick that is checked
and Zuev counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big left from Zuev misses.
Zuev shoots in for a takedown but Atunes shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Zuev takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Zuev misses with a two punch combination.
Atunes throwing a counter right hand but Zuev manages to avoid it.
Zuev throws a front kick aimed at Atunes's knee but Atunes avoids it well.
Atunes swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A slow jab from Atunes misses its intended target.
Zuev misses with a right hand
and Atunes counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Zuev throws a body shot but no joy.
Nice straight punches there by Atunes. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Atunes.
Atunes misses with an uppercut
and Atunes takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Atunes digs a good hook to Zuev's body.
Atunes throws a hook to the side of Zuev's head but Zuev sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Zuev is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Atunes throws a nice inside leg kick.
Atunes tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Zuev paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Atunes throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Zuev looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Atunes throws a jab when Zuev was well out of range.
Zuev has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Atunes steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Zuev.
Atunes throws the left hand but Zuev avoids the punch easily.
Atunes throws a one two combo.
Zuev takes one to the side of the head.
Atunes takes one to the chin there.
A clash of legs there as Atunes blocks the low kick.
Zuev takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zuev lands with a nice body punch.
Zuev swings and misses with a hook to the body.
It looked like Atunes was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Zuev.
Zuev lands with an uppercut that bounces Atunes off the cage and back into range.
Atunes throws a body punch but Zuev moves out of range.
Atunes misses with an uppercut
and Zuev counters with a one-two to the body.
A jab from Atunes misses.
Zuev throws a good cross that connects.
Atunes looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Zuev uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Atunes.
Atunes throws a body kick that misses.
Zuev misses with a jab, cross combination.
Zuev throws a front kick that sends Atunes stumbling back into the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zuev connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Zuev throws a lazy right hand but Atunes sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Zuev throws a head kick that misses.
Atunes tried to counter with a leg kick but Zuev avoided it.
Atunes connects with a leg kick.
Zuev connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Atunes throws a combination. Zuev tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Zuev avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Zuev has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Nice straight punches there by Zuev. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Zuev.
Atunes motions for Zuev to come forward. Atunes throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Atunes moves out of range as Zuev strikes.
Atunes throwing a counter right hand but Zuev manages to avoid it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Zuev throws a chopping leg kick but Atunes manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Atunes throwing a counter right hand but Zuev manages to avoid it.
Atunes throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Aleksandr Zuev will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Cavalho Atunes's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Zuev falls off balance throwing a combination
enabling Atunes to counter with a crisp jab.
Aleksandr Zuev seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Atunes tried to score with a low kick but Zuev checks it.
Zuev lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Atunes goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Zuev throws a lazy right hand but Atunes sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Zuev throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Zuev ducks under a wild hook from Atunes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Atunes slips a jab from Zuev.
Atunes dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Zuev. That did some damage!
Atunes fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Atunes misses with a straight left.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Zuev checks a leg kick.
A nice side step and Zuev releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Zuev scores with a nice strike.
Zuev just misses with a punch to the body.
Atunes lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Atunes throws a half hearted mid kick.
A good leg kick by Zuev.
Zuev throws a series of punches but Atunes avoids them all with ease.
Atunes scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Zuev connects with a jab.
Zuev connects with a good right hand that stumbles Atunes. Atunes circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Zuev throws a front kick that sends Atunes stumbling back into the cage.
Atunes throws a lazy head kick
and Zuev counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Atunes walks into a straight right hand from Zuev.
Atunes showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Zuev.
Atunes was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Zuev tries a head kick but it misses.
Atunes throws a right hand that misses
and Zuev counters with a three punch combo that has Atunes backing up. Atunes nods at Zuev to acknowledge the strikes.
Atunes ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A left lands for Zuev.
Atunes displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Zuev throws out the jab.
Atunes tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Atunes throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Zuev sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Zuev misses with a looping left.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zuev connects with a single shot there.
Zuev thows a leg kick but Atunes checks it
and Atunes counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Zuev throws a body shot but no joy.
A jab from Zuev misses.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Zuev.
Atunes takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Nice defenses there by Atunes.
Atunes takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Atunes avoids the body shot from Zuev.
Zuev lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Atunes takes a swing at Zuev's ribcage but misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zuev ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Atunes moves away.
Zuev has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Zuev tried to score with a low kick but Atunes checks it.
Zuev rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Atunes counters with a nice leg kick.
A head kick from Zuev lands but Atunes takes it in his stride.
Atunes avoids a punch combination nicely.
Zuev is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Zuev tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Some wild striking there from Atunes.
Zuev swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Aleksandr Zuev showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Cavalho Atunes'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. This is the final round!
No joy there for Zuev, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Zuev uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Atunes.
A low kick from Atunes is predictable there
and Zuev connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Atunes throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Zuev sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Zuev with a nice cross.
A looping hook to the body misses from Atunes. Zuev does a little dance to reset his feet.
Atunes cracks a nice hook into Zuev's ribs.
Atunes sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Atunes throws a right hand that misses
and Zuev counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Zuev takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Zuev misses with a head kick.
Zuev's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Zuev throws a left and a right that both miss
enabling Atunes to counter with a crisp jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Atunes throws a hook but Zuev avoids it easily.
Zuev misses with a hook
and Atunes counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Zuev takes one to the chin there.
Zuev misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Atunes throws a quick counter kick to the body but Zuev avoids it.
Atunes is looking to clinch but Zuev is avoiding it.
Zuev scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Zuev lands with a hook. Atunes tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Atunes throws a looping overhand right but Zuev ducks down to avoid it.
Atunes loads up on a big right hand but Zuev slips the punch.
Zuev checks the leg kick nicely there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Atunes blocks a jab.
Zuev bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Zuev scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A slow jab from Atunes misses its intended target.
Atunes throws a body kick that misses.
Atunes checks a low kick from Zuev.
Atunes wants to clinch
and Zuev counters with a straight right hand.
Atunes uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Zuev.
Zuev scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Atunes doesn't seem bothered though.
Cavalho Atunes has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Zuev misses with an uppercut
and Atunes counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Aleksandr Zuev is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zuev fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Atunes manages to avoid it.
Zuev takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Atunes wants to clinch up but Zuev keeps it at a distance.
Atunes throws a poor cross that misses
and Zuev counters with a body kick.
Zuev dodges the punch combination from Atunes.
Atunes moves in looking to clinch but Zuev pushes him off.
Zuev throws a counter combo.
Zuev moves out of range of the body kick.
Zuev rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Atunes moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A jab from Zuev does it's job there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zuev connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Atunes closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Atunes misses with a kick to the body
and Zuev connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Atunes swings widly with a right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Zuev lands a jab to Atunes's midsection.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Zuev cracks Atunes with a good jab.
Atunes avoids a punch combination nicely.
Atunes throws a left and a right that both miss
and Zuev counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nice body kick there by Atunes.
Zuev throws a nice looking combination but Atunes bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Aleksandr Zuev comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Zuev winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aleksandr Zuev!
After the fight, Aleksandr Zuev was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Kimmo Peramaki (ranked 441 p4p, 357 weight class) and Carter Wright (ranked 57 p4p, 46 weight class). Carter Wright has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 38 - 21 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kimmo Peramaki!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 32 - 22 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Carter Wright!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Dillan Fox and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Peramaki tries to clinch there but Wright circles away.
Peramaki tries to clinch but Wright is having none of it.
Peramaki tries to clinch but Wright moves out of range.
Peramaki scores with a crisp jab that stopped Wright in his tracks.
Peramaki tries to close the distance and clinch but Wright swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Peramaki closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Peramaki is trying to pull guard but Wright has him pressed against the cage.
Wright breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Peramaki forces Wright back against the cage and clinches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Peramaki fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Wright breaks from the clinch.
Peramaki moves in looking to clinch but Wright pushes him off.
Peramaki has Wright up against the cage in a clinch.
Wright is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Peramaki jumps guard but Wright turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kimmo Peramaki. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Peramaki jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Wright walks away with a smile on his face. Peramaki gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Peramaki moves in looking to clinch but Wright pushes him off.
Wright appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Peramaki has closed the distance and engaged Wright in a clinch.
Peramaki keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Wright's efforts to push away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Peramaki jumps guard but Wright stands there with Peramaki around his waist. Peramaki gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Peramaki tries to work over Wright's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Peramaki drags the fight down to the ground.
Peramaki is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Wright defends well.
Wright postures up.
Peramaki working for a triangle but Wright defends it easily.
Wright stands up from Peramaki's guard - Wright perhaps looking for a knockout.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Peramaki closes the distance but Wright moves to the side
and Wright counters with a nice uppercut.
Peramaki clinches with his opponent.
Wright wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Peramaki has him pressed against the cage.
Wright prevents the takedown attempt.
Wright tries to break the clinch but Peramaki is controlling the position.
Peramaki jumps guard but Wright stands there with Peramaki around his waist. Peramaki gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Peramaki fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wright breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Wright takes a jab right on the kisser.
Wright keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Peramaki.
Peramaki sizes up Wright with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Peramaki misses with a jab, cross combination.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Wright! But no joy.
Peramaki tries to close the distance and clinch up but Wright swats him away and circles back towards the center.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Wright! But no joy.
Peramaki pushes Wright up against the cage in a clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Peramaki jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Wright walks away with a smile on his face. Peramaki gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Peramaki clinches up with Wright and pushes him back against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kimmo Peramaki dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.
Peramaki works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Peramaki darts in and clinches Wright up against the cage.
Peramaki jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Wright walks away with a smile on his face. Peramaki gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Wright swats away the attempt to clinch by Peramaki.
Wright throws a counter combo.
A decent looking cross lands there for Peramaki.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wright circles away from the clinch attempt
letting Wright counter with a right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Peramaki misses with a looping right.
Wright throws a counter combo.
The fight stays on the outside here - Peramaki looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Wright! But no joy.
Peramaki tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Wright was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Wright keeps the fight on the outside.
Wright looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Peramaki wants to clinch up but Wright keeps it at a distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Peramaki fails in his attempt to clinch.
Peramaki moves into the clinch successfully.
Peramaki jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Wright walks away with a smile on his face. Peramaki gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Peramaki tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Peramaki tries to clinch but Wright moves away
and Wright counters with a stiff right hand.
Peramaki closes the distance but Wright moves to the side
and Wright counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The fight stays on the outside here - Peramaki looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
It seemed like Wright was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Peramaki scores with a punch to the head.
Wright moves away from the strike by Peramaki.
It seemed like Wright was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Peramaki moves into the clinch.
Peramaki fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kimmo Peramaki. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Peramaki jumps guard but Wright stands there with Peramaki around his waist. Peramaki gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Wright.
Wright looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Peramaki decides to pull guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wright got a little sloppy there for a moment and Peramaki has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Wright has managed to get both his arms back between Peramaki's legs - danger averted.
Wright would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Peramaki wants to sweep but no luck.
We've been hearing good reports from Peramaki's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Peramaki looking for a guillotine here but Wright defends easily.
Wright really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Peramaki. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Peramaki looking for a guillotine here but Wright defends easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Wright stands and steps away. Peramaki gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kimmo Peramaki dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Peramaki is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Wright avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Peramaki tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Wright manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Wright circles away from the clinch attempt
and Wright counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Peramaki closes the distance but Wright moves to the side
and Wright counters with a crisp right hand that drops Peramaki! Wright lets Peramaki back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Kimmo Peramaki seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Peramaki tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Wright counters with a nice right hand that sends Peramaki toppling to the canvas! Peramaki scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Wright finish him?!
 Peramaki is rocked!
Peramaki scores with a jab. Wright acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Carter Wright seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Peramaki closes the distance looking to clinch
and Wright cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Peramaki is looking to clinch.
Peramaki wants to clinch but Wright slips to the side
and Wright counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Peramaki tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Peramaki takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Wright swats away the attempt to clinch by Peramaki.
Wright takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wright swats away the attempt to clinch by Peramaki.
Peramaki tries to clinch up.
Peramaki moves in looking to clinch but Wright pushes him off.
Wright tries a quick counter leg kick but Peramaki is wise to it.
Wright swats away the attempt to clinch by Peramaki.
Wright avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Despite the aggression on Wright's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Peramaki closes the distance but Wright moves to the side
and Wright makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Peramaki tries to clinch up
letting Wright counter with a right hand.
Peramaki moves in looking to clinch but Wright pushes him off.
Peramaki throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Kimmo Peramaki is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Peramaki swinging wildly here.
Wright swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
And that's the end of the fight!
Carter Wright comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Peramaki 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 Robert Douchet scores the fight 29:28
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kimmo Peramaki!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Javier Martinez (ranked 270 p4p, 672 weight class) and Lyoha Nagibatel (ranked 35 p4p, 88 weight class). Lyoha Nagibatel has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 53 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Javier Martinez!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 31 - 26 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Lyoha Nagibatel!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Alec Ball and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Martinez connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Nagibatel tried to score with a low kick but Martinez checks it.
Martinez has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Ironbound MMA in the buildup to the fight.
Martinez misses with a right hand
and Nagibatel counters with a slapping leg kick.
Martinez clinches with his opponent.
Nagibatel is stalling here.
Nagibatel leaning his opponent against the cage.
A bit of stalling here from Nagibatel.
Nagibatel displaying some good clinch control by pressing Martinez up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Lyoha Nagibatel.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Nagibatel enables Martinez to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Nagibatel manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Nagibatel is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Martinez slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Nagibatel controlling the position.
Martinez 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.
Martinez wants to control from the top but Nagibatel keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Martinez controls from within his opponent's guard.
Nagibatel has control of Martinez's left arm, preventing Martinez from doing any damage.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Lyoha Nagibatel is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nagibatel tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Martinez pushes Nagibatel up against the cage in a clinch.
Nagibatel stalling against the cage.
Nagibatel dodges an elbow strike from Martinez.
Nagibatel dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Nagibatel avoiding damage as Martinez throws knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nagibatel stalling.
Martinez tries to stall but Nagibatel uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Martinez misses with an elbow over the top.
Martinez manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Martinez letting Nagibatel take a breather here.
Martinez throws an elbow that misses.
The referee is keeping an eye on Nagibatel - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Martinez just leaning against Nagibatel, taking a breather.
Martinez throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Martinez looking to slow down the pace here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Nagibatel dodges an elbow strike from Martinez.
Stalling in the clinch from Martinez.
Nagibatel taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Nagibatel slowing the pace effectively.
Nagibatel is looking to control Martinez's arms but Martinez gets an underhook and turns him. Now Nagibatel has his back to the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Lyoha Nagibatel.
A nice leg kick from Nagibatel, right into the meat of the thigh.
Nagibatel gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Martinez to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Martinez trying to control but Nagibatel is working from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Martinez throws a big right hand that misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Javier Martinez dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.
Martinez checks the leg kick.
Martinez throwing a counter right hand but Nagibatel manages to avoid it.
Martinez pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nagibatel connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Nagibatel fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Nagibatel.
Martinez is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Nagibatel can do to turn this around?
Martinez moves into range and clinches up with Nagibatel.
Nagibatel blocks the elbow strike.
Martinez throws an elbow but it misses.
Nagibatel stalls.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Martinez.
Nagibatel taking a breather.
Nagibatel leaning his opponent against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nagibatel content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Nagibatel continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
Nagibatel effectively controlling the action here.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Lyoha Nagibatel.
Martinez thuds his right hand into Nagibatel's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Martinez misses with a body shot.
Nagibatel misses with a double jab.
Martinez wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Martinez takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Nagibatel attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Martinez misses the jab.
Martinez clinches with his opponent.
Nagibatel controlling the action here for a moment.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Martinez just misses with a elbow thrown towards Nagibatel's brow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nagibatel slowing the pace effectively.
Martinez misses with an elbow strike.
Nagibatel holding his opponent close, against the cage.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Martinez misses with a body punch.
The referee calls for Nagibatel to work.
Martinez comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Nagibatel is looking to control Martinez's arms but Martinez gets an underhook and turns him. Now Nagibatel has his back to the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Lyoha Nagibatel.
Martinez throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nagibatel slips under a jab.
Nagibatel throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Martinez moves into the clinch successfully.
Nagibatel taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Nagibatel slowing the pace effectively.
Nagibatel receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
Nagibatel blocks the elbow strike.
Nagibatel managing to block the knees to the body from Martinez.
Nagibatel controlling the action here for a moment.
With the fighters up against the cage, Martinez throws an elbow but misses.
Martinez is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Martinez being controlled against the cage.
Nagibatel dodges an elbow strike from Martinez.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nagibatel leaning his opponent against the cage.
Martinez wants to stall.
Javier Martinez has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Nagibatel dodges an elbow strike from Martinez.
Martinez missing with knees to the body.
Martinez taking a breather.
Nagibatel pressing his opponent against the cage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nagibatel leaning his opponent against the cage.
Nagibatel blocks an elbow strike.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Javier Martinez dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Nagibatel shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Nagibatel blocks a jab.
Martinez shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Martinez was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
The ground and pound from Martinez seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Martinez laying and praying for a moment but Nagibatel takes advantage and regains half guard.
Martinez is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Nagibatel is just riding it out for now. Martinez eventually gives up the hold.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Martinez is nestled in close to Nagibatel, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Martinez controlling the action here.
Nagibatel tries to roll over but Martinez keeps him under control.
Martinez stalling away here and it's allowed Nagibatel to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Martinez loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Martinez postures up and lands a big shot to Nagibatel's brow.
Martinez wants to control from the top but Nagibatel keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Martinez is really struggling to control Nagibatel but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Martinez sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Martinez throws a big right hand that misses.
Martinez trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Martinez's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Martinez has Nagibatel up against the cage in a clinch.
Nagibatel stalling the fight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nagibatel blocks an elbow strike from Martinez.
Martinez stalling against the cage.
Nagibatel blocks an elbow strike from Martinez.
Nagibatel avoiding damage as Martinez throws knees to the body.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Nagibatel avoiding damage.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Nagibatel avoids a wild elbow strike from Martinez.
Nagibatel's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Martinez misses with an elbow over the top.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Martinez lands a damaging elbow.
Martinez wants to stall.
Martinez lands a damaging elbow.
It looks like Lyoha Nagibatel has been cut.
Martinez trying to stall but Nagibatel improves his position.
Martinez is looking to control Nagibatel's arms but Nagibatel gets an underhook and turns him. Now Martinez has his back to the cage.
The referee is keeping an eye on Nagibatel - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Martinez creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nagibatel leaning his opponent against the cage.
Martinez throws an elbow that misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Javier Martinez clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Lyoha Nagibatel's cut.
That's time! Martinez's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Nagibatel is looking to slow Martinez down with leg kicks.
Martinez feints and as Nagibatel raises his hands in defense, Martinez changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Nagibatel seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Martinez lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Martinez sitting in guard here, content to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Martinez throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Martinez scoring with some ground and pound.
Martinez in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Nagibatel can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Martinez controls the pace.
Nagibatel controlling the position.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
An inside leg kick lands from Nagibatel.
Martinez moves into the clinch.
Nagibatel blocks an elbow strike from Martinez.
Martinez tries to work over Nagibatel's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Martinez throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Martinez taking a breather.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A bit of stalling here from Nagibatel.
Martinez throws an elbow but it misses.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Martinez just misses with a elbow thrown towards Nagibatel's brow.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Martinez.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Nagibatel controlling the action here for a moment.
Nagibatel dodges an elbow strike from Martinez.
Nagibatel slows down the pace here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nagibatel dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
The crowd are getting on Nagibatel's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
Nagibatel stalling.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Lyoha Nagibatel.
Nagibatel chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Jab, jab by Nagibatel - just one landing.
Nagibatel throws a leg kick that is checked
and Nagibatel takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Martinez instigates a clinch.
Nagibatel's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Martinez letting Nagibatel take a breather here.
Come on Martinez - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Martinez has Nagibatel pushed against the cage.
Nagibatel stalling against the cage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Martinez being controlled against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Lyoha Nagibatel.
Nagibatel is looking to slow Martinez down with leg kicks.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
That kick from Nagibatel tenderised Martinez's leg. Martinez is trying to keep his angry face on.
Martinez steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Nagibatel.
Martinez misses with an uppercut. Nagibatel saw that one coming.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Javier Martinez had his way with Lyoha Nagibatel in that round.
The cut man is working on Lyoha Nagibatel's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!
Martinez closes the distance and pushes Nagibatel back into the cage.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Nagibatel takes an elbow to the temple.
Nagibatel is trying to stall.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Martinez taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
With the fighters up against the cage, Martinez throws an elbow but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Martinez taking a breather.
Martinez is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Nagibatel's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Come on Nagibatel - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nagibatel is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Lyoha Nagibatel.
Nagibatel fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Martinez.
Martinez rushes Nagibatel and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Martinez is stalling here.
Nagibatel avoids a wild elbow strike from Martinez.
Nagibatel is struggling to control the position.
Martinez pushes off an throws an elbow but Nagibatel leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Nagibatel taking a breather.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nagibatel blocks an elbow strike.
Nagibatel looking to stall.
Nagibatel is trying to stall.
Nagibatel displaying some good clinch control by pressing Martinez up against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Lyoha Nagibatel.
Nagibatel looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Martinez throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Nagibatel sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Martinez swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Martinez checks the leg kick.
Nagibatel lands a nice leg kick that just misses Martinez's sensitive parts.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nagibatel tries to sprawl but Martinez drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Well, if Martinez is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza Yum. Can't wait.
Javier Martinez overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Nagibatel is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Nagibatel wants to control but Martinez is keeping busy.
Martinez perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Martinez wants to take a breather but Nagibatel is having none of it.
Martinez content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Martinez trying to control the action but Nagibatel is working from the bottom.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Martinez clinches with his opponent.
Lyoha Nagibatel has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Martinez looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Martinez tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Nagibatel avoids it.
Martinez is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Martinez trying to stall but Nagibatel improves his position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Javier Martinez showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Martinez, 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 50:45
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 50:45
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Javier Martinez!
Javier Martinez retains his middleweight title!
After winning the bout, Javier Martinez thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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