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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Brandon Bryant (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Giant Kang (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Brandon Bryant!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Giant Kang!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Dillan Fox and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jab by Bryant.
Bryant misses with a hook. Kang ducked under it nicely.
Kang wants to clinch up but Bryant keeps it at a distance.
Kang tries to clinch up.
Bryant rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kang moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Bryant connects with a nice looking jab.
Giant Kang seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kang uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bryant.
Bryant takes a kick to the side of the head.
It looks like Brandon Bryant has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kang throws a nice looking combination but Bryant bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Bryant swats away the attempt to clinch by Kang.
Kang just misses with a punch to the body.
Kang takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Kang on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Bryant scores with a one two! Kang had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Kang looks gassed!
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Bryant checks a leg kick.
Kang tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Bryant paws at him with a jab and circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bryant circles away from the clinch attempt.
Bryant fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Kang tries to close the distance and clinch but Bryant swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Bryant works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Kang throws a combination that misses
letting Bryant counter with a right hand.
A jab-cross combination lands for Bryant and sends Kang crashing to the mat! Bryant follows him down to the mat - Kang regains half guard but he's not out of trouble yet!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bryant stands up from half guard.
Bryant throws a right and a left that Kang avoids nicely.
Bryant thuds his right hand into Kang's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Bryant is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Bryant scores with a body shot.
Bryant changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Bryant lands the left hand.
Kang darts in trying to clinch
and Bryant counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kang walks into a left hand.
Bryant lands a jab to the nose.
Bryant fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Kang looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Bryant scores with a shot to the body.
Bryant lands a body shot.
Kang takes one on the button.
Bryant drops Kang with a nice combination! Bryant dives into Kang's guard, looking to finish!
Kang is rocked!
Bryant stands and throws Kang's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Bryant stands up and beckons Kang to his feet.
Donk. Bryant catches Kang right on the button with a cross.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kang avoids a punch combination nicely.
Bryant scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Kang takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Bryant wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Bryant cracks Kang with a good jab.
Bryant is looking to wear down Kang with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Kang avoids the body shot from Bryant.
Good shot there by Bryant.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bryant fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Bryant lands a jab to the head.
Kang on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Bryant fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Kang looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Bryant stuns Kang with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kang takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Kang takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Nice cross by Bryant.
Bryant dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bryant throws a right and a left that Kang avoids nicely.
Kang takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Bryant lands a jab-cross combination.
Bryant lands with a shot to the body.
Kang takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Bryant punishes Kang's body with a nice straight punch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Bryant connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Kang slips a jab and a cross from Bryant.
Nice shot by Bryant.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brandon Bryant dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Brandon Bryant's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Good shot there by Bryant.
Kang takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Bryant scores with a jab to the head.
Bryant is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kang can do to turn this around?
Kang tries to clinch
and Bryant counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bryant looks to score with a jab to the body but Kang is just out of range.
Kang swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Bryant counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bryant swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bryant fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Bryant comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bryant cracks Kang with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Kang gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Bryant catches Kang with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Bryant scores with a body shot.
Kang is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bryant throws a good cross that connects.
Bryant misses the shot to the body.
Kang on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Bryant stuns Kang with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Kang has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Bryant changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Bryant here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Kang walks into a straight right hand from Bryant.
Bryant throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Bryant goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Bryant throws a body punch but Kang moves out of range.
Bryant connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Bryant scores with a crisp jab that stopped Kang in his tracks.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bryant throws out a powerful jab.
Bryant will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bryant lands a nice shot that snaps Kang's head back.
Bryant scores with a hook to the body. Kang takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Kang takes a jab right on the kisser.
Bryant lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Nice combo by Bryant! Oh, that's hurt him - Kang falls to the canvas and Bryant follows him into side control.
Kang is still in real trouble! Can Bryant finish him?
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Bryant decides to stand up, so the ref orders Kang to his feet.
Kang seems to have recovered his senses.
Bryant lands a jab to Kang's midsection.
Kang tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Bryant counters with a two punch combo.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Bryant.
Kang closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Kang closes the distance but Bryant moves to the side
and Bryant counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Bryant works over Kang's head and body with a nice combination.
A left lands for Bryant.
Bryant scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kang doesn't seem bothered though.
Bryant wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Bryant throws a combination. Kang tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bryant ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Kang has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Kang there as he acknowledges the shot.
Kang misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bryant lands a jab to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bryant lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kang circles away quickly and effectively.
Bryant lands a nice hook to Kang's body. Kang takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Bryant tests Kang's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Bryant with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Bryant stuns Kang with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Bryant keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Bryant paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Bryant is working the combinations to good effect here.
Kang gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Bryant lands with a shot to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Bryant smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Kang takes one on the button.
Bryant lands a nice hook to Kang's body. Kang takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brandon Bryant dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Brandon Bryant's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Bryant fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A head kick misses from Kang.
Kang closes the distance but Bryant moves to the side
and Bryant counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Bryant works the jab nicely.
Bryant lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Kang at a distance.
Bryant swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kang takes one on the button.
Bryant dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bryant listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Bryant slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Kang takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bryant changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Kang is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Bryant.
Bryant swings for the body but Kang moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bryant ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Bryant scores with a jab to the body.
Kang on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Kang takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Kang takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Kang on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Bryant scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bryant lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Bryant lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Bryant lunges at Kang with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Kang's hand.
Kang takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Bryant lands a jab to the head.
Nice jab there from Bryant.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bryant throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Bryant lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Kang backs up against the ropes.
A jab lands there for Bryant.
A shot to de liver by Bryant. Beautiful body shot.
Kang walks into a jab.
Kang avoids the body shot from Bryant.
Kang takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
A shot to de liver by Bryant. Beautiful body shot.
Bryant slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Bryant throws out a powerful jab.
Bryant lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Bryant lands a right hook to the body.
Bryant jabs at Kang's body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bryant lands a body shot.
Bryant throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
A punch combination from Bryant misses.
Good exchange - Bryant coming out on top.
Bryant avoids the head kick by Kang.
Bryant tests Kang's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Brandon Bryant is winning the standup battle so far.
Bryant darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Bryant connects with a crisp jab.
Bryant thuds a left hand into Kang's body.
Bryant punishes Kang's body with a nice straight punch.
Kang takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bryant darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
A lazy left from Bryant finds it's target.
Bryant moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Kang closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Kang looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Bryant scores with a hook.
Bryant drops Kang with a nice combination! Bryant dives into Kang's guard, looking to finish!
Bryant stands and throws Kang's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Bryant decides to stand back up.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Bryant scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Giant Kang has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bryant scores with a jab to the jaw.
And that's the end of the fight!
Brandon Bryant showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Bryant 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 Ian Loll scores the fight for Brandon Bryant!
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight for Brandon Bryant!
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight for Brandon Bryant!
Brandon Bryant wins by unanimous decision!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ricky Rampage (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Guts von Berlichingen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). von Berlichingen has chosen Ginger Pubes by Cookie Monster as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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275 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ricky Rampage!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Guts von Berlichingen!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Trevor Gratis and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rampage circles away from the clinch attempt.
Nice combo by von Berlichingen! Oh, that's hurt him - Rampage falls to the canvas and von Berlichingen follows him into side control.
Rampage is rocked!
It looks like Ricky Rampage has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
von Berlichingen tries to stand but Rampage is controlling his head.
Oh Rampage is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Rampage is looking to work his way out of this bad position but von Berlichingen is controlling him well.
Rampage seems to have got his legs back now.
Rampage bucks up and tries to throw von Berlichingen off but instead von Berlichingen has got his back!
Rampage looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.
Rampage might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Rampage trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
That's one minute gone in the round.
von Berlichingen trying to control momentarily.
Rampage is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Rampage looking very determined here, making life difficult for von Berlichingen.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Rampage trying to get back to his feet but von Berlichingen is in full control for now.
Rampage looking very determined here, making life difficult for von Berlichingen.
Despite being in the dominant position, Guts von Berlichingen just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Rampage misses with a few strikes there.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Rampage misses with a straight right.
Rampage avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Nice shot lands for Rampage.
It looks like Guts von Berlichingen has been cut.
von Berlichingen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Rampage throws a half hearted mid kick.
von Berlichingen pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Rampage tries to clinch but von Berlichingen moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
von Berlichingen checks the leg kick.
Rampage throws a head kick but von Berlichingen moves out of range.
von Berlichingen stuns Rampage with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Rampage is breathing heavily.
Rampage avoids a punch combination nicely.
Rampage tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
von Berlichingen lands a brutal uppercut that launches Rampage off his feet! Rampage tumbles to the floor, barely conscious - the referee jumps in to save him from a beating! Wow, what an ending!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Guts von Berlichingen!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Axel Crushin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Abayo Bokhari (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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234 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Axel Crushin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Abayo Bokhari!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, William Peck and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
An inside leg kick lands from Bokhari.
Bokhari throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Bokhari scores with a leg kick.
Bokhari pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Abayo Bokhari seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bokhari avoids the body shot from Crushin.
Bokhari lands with a nice body punch.
Crushin is breathing heavily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jab, jab by Bokhari - just one landing.
It looks like Axel Crushin has been cut.
Bokhari throws a head kick that misses.
Crushin throws a shot from downtown. Bokhari moves away and avoids it.
Bokhari is looking to slow Crushin down with leg kicks.
Crushin ducks right into an uppercut from Bokhari.
An inside leg kick lands from Bokhari.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice inside leg kick there by Bokhari. That's going to slow Crushin down.
Crushin takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Bokhari fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bokhari thumps Crushin with a low kick.
Bokhari cracks the inside of Crushin's front leg.
A chopping leg kick lands by Bokhari.
Bokhari with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Nice jab there from Bokhari.
Bokhari cracks Crushin with a right hand to the side of the head.
Bokhari lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
A solid body kick from Bokhari.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bokhari with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Bokhari with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Crushin chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Bokhari can pounce on him.
Bokhari throws a leg kick which misses Crushin's front leg but catches the back leg as Crushin tries to avoid it.
Crushin drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Crushin tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Bokhari lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Crushin takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Crushin takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Crushin takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Whack! Bokhari lands a heavy head kick that drops Crushin. The ref tackles Bokhari to stop the fight - a great save by the referee because Crushin was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:07 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Head Kick). Abayo Bokhari!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Vice Grips (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Philip Power (ranked 0 p4p, 0 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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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Vice Grips!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Philip Power!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Alec Ball and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Power throws a head kick that misses.
Power moves into the clinch.
Grips tries to land a knee to the head but Power blocks with his arms.
Grips using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Power has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Grips tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Grips obliges.
Power works on Grips's body with a couple of short punches.
Power has picked Grips up - he's going for a ride! Power dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Power tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Grips is breathing heavily.
Power stands up out of the half guard.
Grips wants to clinch but Power slips to the side
and Power counters with a straight right hand.
Power gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Power avoids a wild elbow strike from Grips.
Grips blocks an elbow strike.
Grips with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Grips gets underhooks to prevent Power's takedown attempt.
Grips working Power over with knees to the body.
Power tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Grips avoids it.
Power has Grips pressed up against the ropes. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Power pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Grips tumbling to the mat - Power dives into Grips's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Power decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Grips, up you get!
Grips wants to clinch
and Power connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Grips lands a high kick!
Grips tries to clinch
and Power counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Power breaks from the clinch.
Power lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
An inside leg kick lands from Power.
Power fails to land with a series of punches.
Nice shot by Power.
Power drives through and clinches with Grips against the ropes.
Power escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grips takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Grips wants to clinch but Power slips to the side
and Power counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Power.
Power pulls guard successfully.
Power is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Grips is controlling him.
Power wriggles free and stands up.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Good leg kick by Power there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Power goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Power punishes Grips's body with a nice straight punch.
Grips chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Power can pounce on him.
Power gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Grips using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Power has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Power jumps guard but Grips stands there with Power around his waist. Power gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Power breaks from the clinch.
Power has Grips up against the ropes in a clinch.
Power is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Power jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Grips walks away with a smile on his face. Power gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Vice Grips has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Philip Power.
Grips pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Power throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Power scores with a leg kick.
Power rushes Grips and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Power crunches a lovely knee into Grips's ribcage.
Power managing to block the knees to the body from Grips.
Power can't get the takedown.
Power has clasped his hands together around Grips's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Grips is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Power decides to stand back up. Power steps back and let's Grips get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grips tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Power counters with a left and a right that stings Grips.
Power closes the distance and clinches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Grips has a couple of punches blocked by Power.
Power is pushing Grips up against the ropes, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Grips misses with a knee to the head.
Grips prevents a takedown attempt there.
Grips throws an elbow but it misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Power tries to stall but Grips uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Power jumps guard but Grips stands there with Power around his waist. Power gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Power wants to get back to striking at distance but Grips won't allow it.
Power lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Grips backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Philip Power dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Grips tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Power holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Power goes for a takedown attempt but Grips pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Vice Grips is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Grips on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Power. Power obviously looking to wear him down.
Grips closes the distance but Power moves to the side
and Power counters with a left to the body.
Grips tries to keep at a distance but Power has taken the fight into the clinch.
Power breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Power has closed the distance and engaged Grips in a clinch.
Power is trying to drag Grips to the mat but Grips just about manages to keep his footing. He used the ropes to his advantage there.
Power pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Power misses with the combination.
Vice Grips seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Grips tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Power rushes Grips and presses him up against the ropes.
Power is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Power tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Grips smiles and moves away.
Vice Grips has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Philip Power.
Grips throws a sloppy head kick
and Power counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Power.
Power is trying to force a seperation but Grips has the dominant position.
Power tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Power escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A decent looking cross lands there for Power.
Power has Grips up against the ropes in a clinch.
Power jumps guard.
Grips has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Power has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Grips off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Grips darts in trying to clinch
and Power counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grips looks to clinch
and Power moves into the clinch.
Grips is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Power is defending well for now.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Power. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Power controlling the action here for a moment.
Power tries to score a body lock takedown but Grips shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Power tries to pull guard but Grips holds him up against the ropes and eventually Power drops back down to his feet.
Power jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Grips walks away with a smile on his face. Power gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Power lands with a kick to the temple. Grips shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Power has managed to clinch.
Grips tries a knee to the head but Power blocks it.
Grips using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Power has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Power escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Power pulls guard effortlessly.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Power has his feet on Grips's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grips takes a kick to the side of the head.
Power tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Grips wants to clinch but Power slips to the side
and Power counters with a head kick. That will keep Grips thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Power throws a series of strikes that have Grips backpedaling.
Power tries to clinch up.
Power throws a head kick but Grips moves out of range.
Grips clinches but Power breaks the clinch
and Power counters by clinching up.
Grips with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Power fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Power fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Power blocks an elbow strike.
Power wants to get back to striking at distance but Grips won't allow it.
Power wants to get back to striking at distance but Grips won't allow it.
Grips connects with a knee to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grips using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Power has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Power manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Power is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Grips is looking to stand up but Power won't let him.
Grips will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Power wants to stand but Grips is controlling the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Philip Power showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. This is the final round!
Grips looks to clinch
and Power counters with a low kick, right behind Grips 's knee.
Power moves into the clinch successfully.
Philip Power seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Grips tries a knee to the head but Power blocks it.
Power has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Power lands with a right to the head.
Power is trying to maintain a safe position but Grips gets an underhook and turns Power into the ropes.
Power breaks from the clinch.
Power has Grips up against the ropes in a clinch.
Grips looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Power managing to block the knees to the body from Grips.
Power lands a nice knee to the body.
Power jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Grips walks away with a smile on his face. Power gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Power closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Power breaks from the clinch.
Power throws a series of strikes that have Grips backpedaling.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Power moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Power gets a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Power breaks from the clinch.
Power instigates a clinch.
Power breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Grips swats away the attempt to clinch by Power.
Power scores with a nice body kick.
Grips throws a head kick that misses.
Power rushes Grips and presses him up against the ropes.
Power drags the fight down to the ground.
Power has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Grips off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Power has Grips up against the ropes in a clinch.
Power tries to pull guard but Grips won't allow it.
Grips connects with a nasty looking knee right to Power's face.
It looks like Philip Power has been cut.
Power unloads a knee to the mid-section. Grips lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Power escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Power has managed to clinch.
Power avoiding damage as Grips throws knees to the body.
Grips throws a knee to the head but misses.
Power is working Grips over against the ropes.
Power is trying to break the clinch but Grips is controlling him.
Power tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Grips smiles and moves away.
Vice Grips has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Philip Power.
Power throws a nice head kick!
Grips tries to clinch but Power moves away
and Power counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Power lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Grips backwards.
Grips with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Power tries to pull guard but Grips won't allow it.
Power has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Grips uses from the top position.
Grips prevents Power from getting back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grips trying to stand up but can't free himself from Power's guard.
Power pushes Grips off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Grips throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Power counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Grips thinking.
Grips tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Power moves into the clinch.
Grips working aggressively here.
A frustrated look appears on Power's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Power tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Grips smiles and moves away.
Grips misses with a double jab
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Grips tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Power counters with a stiff right hand.
Grips takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Grips closes the distance looking to clinch
and Power moves into the clinch.
Grips keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Power's efforts to push away.
Vice Grips has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Grips throws an elbow but it misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Philip Power comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Power has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Peck scores the fight for Philip Power!
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight for Philip Power!
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight for Philip Power!
Philip Power wins by unanimous decision!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between King Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Saint Pierre (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pierre comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Where is My Mind kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! King Johnson is staring across the ring at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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179 lbs
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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
10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, King Johnson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Saint Pierre!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Trevor Gratis and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pierre throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Pierre swinging wilding here.
Johnson takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Pierre throws a right and a left that Johnson avoids nicely.
Pierre tries to clinch up.
Pierre throws a head kick that misses.
Pierre looks to land a combination but Johnson avoids it well.
Pierre avoids the head kick by Johnson.
Pierre swinging wilding here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson dodges the punch combination from Pierre.
Johnson blocks a head kick by Pierre.
Johnson walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Pierre checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Pierre misses with a kick to the body.
Pierre just misses with a punch to the body.
Johnson tries to close the distance and clinch but Pierre swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Pierre dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Pierre misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Pierre tries to bum rush Johnson with a series of wild strikes but Johnson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Pierre scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Johnson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Pierre paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Johnson throws a leg kick but Pierre moved away.
Pierre throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Pierre misses with a few strikes there.
Johnson avoids a punch combination nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Jab from Pierre.
Johnson swings away with a body shot that misses
and Pierre counters with a straight right hand.
Pierre swinging wilding here.
Pierre clinches up with Johnson and pushes him back against the ropes.
Pierre has hold of one of Johnson's legs. Johnson is fighting the takedown attempt but Pierre gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Pierre postures up in Johnson's guard and throws a big left but Johnson blocks it.
Johnson had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Pierre is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Johnson Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Pierre's back instead.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson not allowing Pierre to control his hands.
Johnson working for a choke but Pierre is defending well.
Pierre breaks Johnson's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Pierre throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Johnson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Pierre with a flurry of punches that miss.
Pierre pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Johnson is keeping the position for now.
Pierre must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Pierre keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Johnson's head.
Pierre thows a big elbow that misses.
Pierre landing with the ground and pound.
Pierre postures up and lands a big shot to Johnson's brow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Saint Pierre dominated that round.
That's time! Johnson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Johnson.
Pierre tries to bum rush Johnson with a series of wild strikes but Johnson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Pierre fails to land with a series of punches.
Pierre fails to land with a series of punches.
Pierre lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Saint Pierre is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Pierre lands a two punch combo.
Pierre thows a body shot but no joy.
Pierre is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Johnson rather than just go for the knockout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Pierre goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Pierre throws a series of punches but Johnson moves out of range.
Pierre misses with a wild body shot.
Johnson throws a leg kick
and Pierre counters with a series of strikes. Johnson will be more careful next time no doubt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Pierre throws a right and a left that both miss.
Johnson slips a jab and a cross from Pierre.
Pierre throws a right and a left that Johnson avoids nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson throws a leg kick
and Pierre counters with a single leg into guard. Johnson didn't expect that.
Pierre lands a couple of elbows.
Pierre advances position into side control!
Pierre in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pierre working the ground and pound from side control.
Pierre decides to stand back up.
Pierre lands a really nice looking cross but Johnson seems unphased.
Johnson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Pierre counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Johnson thinking.
Johnson swats away the attempt to clinch by Pierre.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson checks the leg kick.
Pierre misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Pierre looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Johnson walks forward, straight into a front kick from Pierre.
A combination from Pierre does no damage.
Pierre pushes Johnson away with a front kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Pierre scoring well with a low kick there.
Pierre misses with a jab, cross combination.
Pierre scores with a three punch combo!
Pierre lands a two punch combo.
Pierre throws a one two combo.
Johnson is rocked!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pierre lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
No joy there for Pierre, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Saint Pierre showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Johnson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Pierre throws a right hand that Johnson ducks under and follows up with a left that Johnson also avoids with ease.
Pierre cracks a nice hook into Johnson's ribs.
Pierre lands a right hook to the body.
Pierre feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Johnson's calf.
Pierre closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Pierre lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Pierre decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Johnson takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pierre wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Pierre wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Pierre throws a nice outside leg kick.
Pierre misses with a two punch combination.
Pierre scores with a hook to the body. Johnson takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Pierre throws a head kick that misses.
Pierre lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Pierre throws a head kick that half lands.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pierre scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Pierre fails to land with a series of punches.
Pierre misses with a few strikes there.
Pierre is looking to clinch but Johnson is avoiding it.
King Johnson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Pierre turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Saint Pierre seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Pierre lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Left hook, right uppercut from Pierre.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice combination there by Pierre.
No joy there for Pierre, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Pierre shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Pierre lands a couple of digs.
Pierre slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Pierre cracks Johnson with a big elbow.
Johnson on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Johnson on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Pierre working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Saint Pierre is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Pierre in side control lands a decent elbow.
Pierre moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pierre stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Johnson on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Pierre looks to land a combination. Johnson sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Pierre goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Pierre scores with a jab to the body.
Pierre has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Pierre throws a combination. Johnson tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
And that's the end of the fight!
Saint Pierre comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Pierre has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight for Saint Pierre!
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight for Saint Pierre!
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight for Saint Pierre!
Saint Pierre wins by unanimous decision!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Wanderlei Vovchanchyn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fedor Khalidov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Vovchanchyn comes into the arena with the game blaring out of the sound system. Khalidov has chosen Punks Jump Up To Get Beatdown as his entrance music. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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208 lbs
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215 lbs
9 - 2 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Wanderlei Vovchanchyn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Fedor Khalidov!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Trevor Gratis and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Khalidov throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Khalidov listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Khalidov is looking to clinch but Vovchanchyn is avoiding it.
Vovchanchyn bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Khalidov's head backwards.
Khalidov stuffs the takedown.
Khalidov scores with a jab to the body.
Khalidov 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.
Vovchanchyn takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Khalidov looks to score with a jab to the body but Vovchanchyn is just out of range.
Khalidov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Vovchanchyn gets a takedown into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vovchanchyn throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Ground and pound from Vovchanchyn.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Khalidov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Ground and pound from Vovchanchyn.
Vovchanchyn throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Vovchanchyn missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Vovchanchyn is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Khalidov is just riding it out for now. Vovchanchyn eventually gives up the hold.
Vovchanchyn is nestled in close to Khalidov, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Vovchanchyn thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Khalidov's head.
Vovchanchyn throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Khalidov has hold of Vovchanchyn's hands but Vovchanchyn slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Vovchanchyn throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Khalidov regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Vovchanchyn.
Vovchanchyn throwing strikes but missing.
Vovchanchyn lands a couple of digs.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Vovchanchyn accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Khalidov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Vovchanchyn is one step ahead there.
Vovchanchyn is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Khalidov is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Khalidov has escaped and now he's on top!
Khalidov must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Khalidov wants to control from the top but Vovchanchyn keeps moving.
Khalidov preventing the sweep.
Vovchanchyn thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Khalidov's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Vovchanchyn trying to strike off his back.
Vovchanchyn trying to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Vovchanchyn working a defensive guard but Khalidov manages to pass into side control anyway.
Khalidov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Vovchanchyn keeps working.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Khalidov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Vovchanchyn throws out the jab.
Vovchanchyn stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Khalidov.
Khalidov dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Vovchanchyn. That did some damage!
Vovchanchyn misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Khalidov.
Vovchanchyn swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Khalidov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Vovchanchyn tries to score a power double leg takedown but Khalidov sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Vovchanchyn somewhat.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Vovchanchyn checks a leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Wanderlei Vovchanchyn will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Khalidov ducks under a wild hook from Vovchanchyn.
Fedor Khalidov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A jab from Khalidov finds it's way through Vovchanchyn's defenses.
Vovchanchyn shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Khalidov but Khalidov pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Vovchanchyn thows a left - swing and a miss!
Khalidov lands with a thumping leg kick.
Khalidov thuds his right hand into Vovchanchyn's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Khalidov loads up on a big right hand but Vovchanchyn slips the punch.
Fedor Khalidov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Khalidov scores with a hook.
Khalidov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Khalidov throws a quick inside leg kick.
Vovchanchyn moves out of range as Khalidov strikes.
Khalidov takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vovchanchyn throws a jab but it's blocked by Khalidov.
Khalidov throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Vovchanchyn.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vovchanchyn throws a good cross that connects.
A left and a right from Khalidov both land. Nice combination.
Vovchanchyn steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Khalidov.
Khalidov slips a jab from Vovchanchyn.
Khalidov gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Khalidov is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Vovchanchyn is keeping busy.
Vovchanchyn has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Vovchanchyn pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Vovchanchyn tries to bum rush Khalidov with a series of wild strikes but Khalidov uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Khalidov lands a lovely overhand right.
Vovchanchyn throws a left and a right that both miss
and Khalidov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Vovchanchyn cracks Khalidov with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Khalidov misses the shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vovchanchyn thows a left - swing and a miss!
Khalidov slips a straight right by Vovchanchyn.
Vovchanchyn misses the jab.
Vovchanchyn getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Khalidov scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vovchanchyn throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Khalidov's waist but Khalidov gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Vovchanchyn off to one side.
Vovchanchyn circles away from the clinch attempt.
Khalidov tries to close the distance and clinch but Vovchanchyn swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Khalidov misses with a shot to the body
and Vovchanchyn counters with a nice uppercut.
Khalidov misses with a double jab
letting Vovchanchyn counter with a right hand.
Khalidov is rocked!
Vovchanchyn lands with a precision combination! Left, right, uppercut and Khalidov falls flat on his face, eyes wide open but he's out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Wanderlei Vovchanchyn!
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