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MKFC 191 - Vargas vs Cope PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Sergei Kourdakov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jett Jaggers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kourdakov's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Sonata Arctica - San Sebastian. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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147 lbs
10 - 7 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Lethal high kicks
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 6 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Sergei Kourdakov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 7 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jett Jaggers!
The judges for this bout are Sergei Dronov, Viktor Lagutenko and Igor Prikhodko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A telegraphed right hand from Kourdakov misses the target.
Kourdakov tries to close the distance and clinch but Jaggers swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kourdakov throws a nice looking combination but Jaggers bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Sergei Kourdakov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jaggers shoots for a double leg takedown but Kourdakov sprawls well. He's pushed Jaggers's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Jaggers throws a nice looking combination but Kourdakov bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kourdakov fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Jaggers moves out of range as Kourdakov strikes.
Kourdakov misses with a hook to the body
and Jaggers counters with a takedown into side control.
Kourdakov tries to escape but Jaggers is in control.
Jaggers postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Kourdakov defending against the ground and pound.
Kourdakov wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jaggers working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kourdakov being controlled for a moment.
Jaggers tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Jaggers is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Kourdakov is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Jaggers fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Kourdakov is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Jaggers is controlling him well.
Jaggers misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kourdakov wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Kourdakov parries the strikes from Jaggers easily there. Jaggers is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Kourdakov to escape.
Jaggers postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Kourdakov explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Kourdakov scores with a sloppy right hand. Jaggers should have avoided that one.
Jaggers shoots for a double leg takedown but Kourdakov sprawls well. He's pushed Jaggers's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kourdakov misses with a leg kick
and Jaggers counters with a left to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jaggers has a takedown stuffed.
Sergei Kourdakov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jett Jaggers.
Kourdakov fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Kourdakov shoots for a double leg takedown but Jaggers sprawls well. He's pushed Kourdakov's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Kourdakov just misses with a punch to the body.
Jaggers fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Kourdakov looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Kourdakov misses the shot to the body.
Kourdakov misses with an uppercut. Jaggers saw that one coming.
Jaggers looks to score with a jab to the body but Kourdakov is just out of range.
Kourdakov clinches.
Jaggers is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Kourdakov tries to circle away but Jaggers has him pinned against the cage.
Kourdakov pushes off an throws an elbow but Jaggers leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Jaggers breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kourdakov cracks Jaggers with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
The fighters circling - Jaggers throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jaggers scores with a punch to the head.
Kourdakov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kourdakov lands with a hook. Jaggers tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Jaggers throws a shot from downtown. Kourdakov moves away and avoids it.
Kourdakov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jaggers lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kourdakov scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Jaggers lands the left hand.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kourdakov throws a lazy uppercut
and Jaggers counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Jaggers displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Kourdakov.
Jaggers throws a right and a left that both miss.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jett Jaggers will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Kourdakov ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Jaggers lands a really nice looking cross but Kourdakov seems unphased.
Kourdakov throws out a loose jab but Jaggers uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kourdakov throws a head kick that misses.
Jaggers jabs Kourdakov to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Jaggers gets a takedown into half guard.
Kourdakov pushes Jaggers off looking to stand but Jaggers dives back in and keeps control.
Jaggers looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Jaggers prevents Kourdakov from standing back up.
Jaggers trying to pass the guard but Kourdakov defending well.
Kourdakov is defending against the submission attempts here by Jaggers.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jaggers is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Kourdakov pushes Jaggers off and gets back to his feet.
Jaggers takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A slow jab from Kourdakov misses its intended target.
Kourdakov throws the left hand but Jaggers avoids the punch easily.
Kourdakov looks for the body kick but Jaggers saw that one coming.
Jaggers lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Kourdakov lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Jaggers at a distance.
Jaggers moves away from the strike by Kourdakov.
Kourdakov throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jaggers moves away from the strike by Kourdakov.
Jaggers takes a swing at Kourdakov's ribcage but misses.
Jaggers has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Kourdakov.
Jaggers on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Kourdakov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kourdakov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jaggers lands a nice shot to the body.
Kourdakov connects with a solid leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kourdakov. Jaggers does a little dance to reset his feet.
The fighters circling - Kourdakov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jaggers fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Jaggers drives through with a takedown into Kourdakov's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Kourdakov is looking to stand up but Jaggers isn't so interested in that idea.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jaggers trying to control the position from guard on top but Kourdakov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kourdakov wants to stand and escape but Jaggers is having none of it.
Kourdakov preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Jaggers throws a strike but Kourdakov rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Kourdakov in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Kourdakov scoring with punches to the head and body.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jaggers is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Jaggers keeping moving, preventing Kourdakov from controlling successfully.
Jaggers trying to keep a closed guard but Kourdakov is proving a slippery customer.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jaggers wants to stand up but Kourdakov is controlling him.
Kourdakov trying to control but Jaggers is working from the bottom.
Jaggers preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Kourdakov trying to control the position from guard on top but Jaggers is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kourdakov postures up in Jaggers's guard and throws a big left but Jaggers blocks it.
Kourdakov might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Kourdakov throwing strikes from guard but Jaggers blocks nicely.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jaggers keeping moving, preventing Kourdakov from controlling successfully.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Kourdakov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jaggers.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Sergei Kourdakov will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Jaggers displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Jaggers has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Jaggers there as he acknowledges the shot.
Kourdakov darts in and clinches Jaggers up against the cage.
Jaggers working aggressively here.
Kourdakov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Jaggers slips under a jab from Kourdakov.
Jaggers misses with a double jab.
Kourdakov throws a head kick that misses.
Jaggers throws a combination. Kourdakov tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Kourdakov leaves Jaggers with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Kourdakov with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Kourdakov throws a wild body kick that Jaggers sees coming a mile off.
Kourdakov throws the kick towards the body but Jaggers avoids it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jaggers uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kourdakov.
Nice defenses there by Jaggers.
Kourdakov looks to score with a jab to the body but Jaggers is just out of range.
Jaggers moves out of range as Kourdakov strikes.
Sergei Kourdakov is winning the standup battle so far.
Jaggers blocks a head kick by Kourdakov.
Kourdakov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jaggers was well out of range. Poor timing from Kourdakov.
Kourdakov goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Jaggers throws a series of punches but Kourdakov avoids them all with ease.
Jaggers lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Kourdakov moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Kourdakov lands with a shot to the body.
Kourdakov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jaggers moves away.
Jaggers looks to score with a jab to the body but Kourdakov is just out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kourdakov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kourdakov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jaggers bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Jaggers takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Jaggers is trying hard to land a takedown here. Kourdakov sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Kourdakov throws a low kick, looking for Jaggers's leg but Jaggers calmly moves out of range.
Nice defenses there by Kourdakov.
Kourdakov misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Jaggers counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Kourdakov thinking.
Jaggers throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kourdakov throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
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!
Jaggers moves out of range of the body kick from Kourdakov.
Kourdakov misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Kourdakov misses with a looping right.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kourdakov misses with a wild body shot.
Kourdakov looks to land a right hand but Jaggers moved out of range.
Kourdakov has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Kourdakov there as he acknowledges the shot.
Kourdakov on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Jaggers scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Jaggers is trying to work for a kimura but Kourdakov is defending well.
Jaggers trying to control from half guard but Kourdakov is working away.
Jaggers prevents Kourdakov from standing back up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kourdakov is defending against the submission attempts here by Jaggers.
Jaggers trying to control the action but Kourdakov is working from the bottom.
Kourdakov wants to get back to his feet.
Jett Jaggers has got the better of the ground game so far.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jaggers thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Kourdakov's head.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Sergei Kourdakov.
I think Kourdakov 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 Sergei Dronov scores the fight 29:28
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 29:28
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sergei Kourdakov!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Sergei Kourdakov waved his t-shirt featuring ACME-Blood Red Q158 Always $30's logo in front of the cameras.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Gugo Ograni (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rik McRae (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ograni comes to the cage accompanied by Ameno - Era . McRae has chosen Slipknot - Before I Forget as his entrance music. Rik McRae acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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198 lbs
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Powerful takedowns
Solid boxing
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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
16 - 7 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Gugo Ograni!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Rik McRae!
The judges for this bout are Konstantin Menshow, Sergei Dronov and Valeri Chadov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ograni throws a poor cross that misses
and McRae makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from McRae, right into the meat.
McRae connects with a single shot there.
Ograni moves out of range of the body kick.
Ograni throws a hook but McRae blocks it.
Ograni misses with a hook
and McRae counters with an inside leg kick.
McRae thuds his shin into the meat of Ograni's side.
This has been an exciting period of action!
No joy there for Ograni, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Ograni takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
McRae tries a low kick but Ograni avoids it.
Gugo Ograni seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ograni pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ograni scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Ograni misses with a straight left.
Ograni shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has McRae pinned against the cage. McRae gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ograni misses with a few strikes there.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by McRae.
Ograni throws an off balance right hand
and McRae counters with a nice low kick that buckles Ograni's knee momentarily.
Ograni is breathing heavily.
McRae tries a head kick but it misses.
McRae defending well as Ograni loads up on a big left hand.
Ograni on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
McRae takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Ograni with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling McRae to score with a decent uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McRae connects with a vicious head kick that knocks Ograni to the floor! McRae dives in looking for the finish!
It looks like Gugo Ograni has been cut.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
McRae wants to work for an arm triangle but Ograni is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Ograni wants to control but McRae is keeping busy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McRae is trying to control the action in half guard but Ograni is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
McRae looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McRae wants to free his trapped foot but Ograni is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Ograni is not content to let McRae control the position.
McRae looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Ograni with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
McRae is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Ograni sees it coming and defends easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ograni blocking the ground and pound attempt from McRae.
McRae looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
McRae is working for a kimura but Ograni is defending it quite comfortably.
McRae throws a strike but Ograni avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ograni working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from McRae.
McRae pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ograni is keeping the position for now.
McRae trying to move into half guard but instead Ograni has managed to sweep!
McRae looking for a sweep. Not yet McRae, not yet.
McRae looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
McRae looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
McRae is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Ograni defends well.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
McRae keeping moving, preventing Ograni from controlling successfully.
Ograni is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rik McRae dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Gugo Ograni's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
McRae displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ograni throws out the jab.
Ograni misses with a low kick.
Ograni swings for the body but McRae moves out of range.
Ograni misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Ograni throws a poor cross that misses
and McRae counters with an inside leg kick.
McRae connects with a crisp jab.
Ograni waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract McRae.
Ograni misses with a lunging right hand
and McRae counters with a thumping low kick.
Ograni misses the jab.
Ograni is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Ograni blocks the body kick.
McRae blocks a jab.
Ograni misses with a looping right.
A nice inside leg kick there by McRae. That's going to slow Ograni down.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ograni fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
McRae turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
McRae uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ograni.
Ograni closes the distance and clinches up with McRae, looking for a takedown. Ograni pushes McRae against the cage but McRae circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gugo Ograni. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ograni avoids the head kick by McRae.
McRae lands with a thumping leg kick.
McRae throws a head kick that half lands.
McRae stuffs the takedown.
Ograni ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
McRae throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
McRae throws a body punch but Ograni moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McRae keeps Ograni at a distance using the push kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ograni misses with an uppercut. McRae saw that one coming.
McRae slips a straight right by Ograni.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by McRae.
McRae dodges the punch combination from Ograni.
Ograni closes the distance and clinches up with McRae, looking for a takedown. Ograni pushes McRae against the cage but McRae circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
McRae scores with a head kick.
Gugo Ograni's cut is getting worse.
Rik McRae seems to be getting the better of the standup.
McRae throws a head kick but Ograni moves out of range.
Ograni moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Ograni is rocked!
McRae ducks under a wild hook from Ograni.
Ograni throws a shot from downtown. McRae moves away and avoids it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ograni wants to slow McRae down by chopping away at his legs.
Ograni swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by McRae.
No luck for Ograni with that takedown attempt.
McRae feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Ograni's calf.
Ograni tries a low kick but McRae avoids it.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Ograni. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Ograni checks a leg kick nicely.
McRae misses with a head kick.
McRae shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Ograni throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Ograni takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ograni throws a poor cross that misses
and McRae counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Gugo Ograni's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Ograni drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Oh Ograni is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McRae's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Ograni connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! McRae scrambles back to his feet.
McRae lands a nice leg kick that just misses Ograni's sensitive parts.
Ograni seems to have got his legs back now.
McRae has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
McRae looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Ograni misses with a right hand
and McRae counters with a massive head kick! KABOOM! Ograni is out cold! A devastating KO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Rik McRae!
A less than humble Rik McRae misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kaban Demidov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nikita Krushev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Krushev has chosen Forever Lost as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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32
281 lbs
20 - 8 - 0 |
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280 lbs
11 - 6 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
World class boxer
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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
20 - 8 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Kaban Demidov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Nikita Krushev!
The judges for this bout are Dmitry Maklakov, Fedor Mirinova and Igor Prikhodko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Demidov tests Krushev's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Krushev misses with a wild combination.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Demidov, as that shot connected.
Kaban Demidov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Demidov lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
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!
Demidov swinging wildly here.
Krushev misses with a body kick.
Demidov closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Krushev takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Demidov blocks a jab.
Demidov fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Krushev has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Krushev showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Demidov.
A solid leg kick lands there for Demidov.
Demidov clinches up against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Demidov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Demidov lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Demidov throws a combination that misses
and Krushev counters with a left and a right that stings Demidov.
Sloppy strikes from Krushev. Those never looked like landing.
Demidov rushes Krushev and presses him up against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Krushev is trying to push Demidov away but Demidov has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Demidov lands an uppercut.
Demidov utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
A knee to the head by Demidov.
Krushev looks gassed!
Demidov softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Demidov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Demidov gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Demidov digs a right hand into Krushev's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Krushev's gas tank.
Demidov stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Krushev wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A nice right hand lands inside from Demidov.
Demidov gets through Krushev's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Demidov lands a hook to the side of the head.
Demidov pushes Krushev back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Demidov scores with a hook to the body.
Demidov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Demidov moves into range and clinches up with Krushev.
Demidov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nice jab there from Demidov.
Krushev throws a head kick that misses.
Demidov takes the fight into the clinch.
Demidov pushes Krushev back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Demidov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Demidov lands a left and a right that send Krushev crashing to the mat, dazed. Demidov thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Krushev is rocked!
It looks like Nikita Krushev has been cut.
Krushev tries to get into range but Demidov steps to the side and lands a beautiful hook that drops Krushev! He's faceplanted into the mat, ass in the air... he's out cold! That's an image he won't want to show his grandkids when he gets older! Demidov scores the big KO victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kaban Demidov!
A relieved looking Kaban Demidov thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Sing Ali (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Castle Irons (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ali comes to the cage accompanied by One More Time. Sing Ali could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Castle Irons's chin.
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160 lbs
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168 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
23 - 8 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Sing Ali!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 10 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Castle Irons!
The judges for this bout are Fedor Mirinova, Valeri Chadov and Illya Tyunina.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ali scores with a crisp jab that stopped Irons in his tracks.
Ali lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Irons swats away the attempt to clinch by Ali.
Sing Ali seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ali throws a lazy right hand but Irons sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Irons misses with a wild combination.
Ali ducks under a wild hook from Irons.
Ali tries to clinch up.
Irons digs a good body shot into Ali's ribs.
Irons throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Ali uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Irons.
Ali lands a jab to the head.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Irons.
Irons misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ali.
Ali lands with an uppercut that bounces Irons off the cage and back into range.
Good exchange - Ali coming out on top.
Ali throws a right hand that Irons ducks under and follows up with a left that Irons also avoids with ease.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Ali misses the target.
Irons loads up on a big right hand but Ali slips the punch.
Ali misses with a straight left.
Ali lands with an overhand left.
Ali takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Ali misses with a body shot.
Ali takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Irons misses with a wild combination.
Ali fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A shot to the body from Irons misses
and Ali connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ali slips under a jab.
Irons is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ali.
Irons on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Ali throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The fighters circling - Ali throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ali connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Irons's hands.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ali scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Irons doesn't seem bothered though.
Irons drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
A head kick from Irons lands but Ali takes it in his stride.
Ali is rocked!
It looks like Sing Ali has been cut.
Irons slips under a jab.
Oh Ali is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Ali moves in looking to clinch but Irons pushes him off.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Ali, as that shot connected.
Ali lands with a nice combination. Irons backs away looking to recover.
Ali chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Irons can pounce on him.
Ali swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ali seems to have got his legs back now.
Irons throws a nice looking combination but Ali bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Irons connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Nice straight punches there by Irons. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Irons.
Irons connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Ali is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Ali slips a jab from Irons.
Irons takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ali misses with a body shot.
Ali scores with a jab to the body.
Ali scores with a hook to the body. Irons takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Ali on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Ali really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Ali throws a lazy right hand but Irons sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ali looks to score with a jab to the body but Irons is just out of range.
Irons throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Ali just misses with a punch to the body.
Irons misses with a head kick.
Irons avoids the body shot from Ali.
Ali misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Ali displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Ali bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Irons's head backwards.
Ali moves out of range of the body kick.
Irons scores with a shot to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ali displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Irons throws out the jab.
Ali shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Irons eats them both and turns towards Ali to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
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!
Ali fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Irons manages to avoid it.
Ali throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Irons.
Ali scores with a punch to the head.
Ali throws the left hand but Irons avoids the punch easily.
Ali throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ali pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Irons is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Ali.
Ali scores with a body shot.
Irons lands a right hook to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ali swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Irons is looking to slow Ali down with leg kicks.
Some wild striking there from Ali.
Ali looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sing Ali dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Sing Ali's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Ali throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Irons circles away from the clinch attempt.
Irons throws a sloppy head kick and Ali moves out of range easily.
Irons slips under a jab from Ali.
Irons scores with a leg kick.
Ali dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ali is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Irons uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ali.
Sing Ali is winning the standup battle so far.
Irons connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Ali swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ali throws a body punch but Irons moves out of range.
Irons misses the jab.
Ali avoids a punch combination nicely.
Ali throws an ugly left hook that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Good shot there by Ali.
A telegraphed right hand from Irons misses the target.
Irons pivots, looking for a leg kick but Ali is out of range and Irons settles back down.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ali looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Ali swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Irons misses the jab.
Ali scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
A jab from Ali does it's job there.
Irons cracks Ali with a right hand to the side of the head.
Irons pushes Ali away with a front kick.
Ali lands a jab.
Ali lands a nice shot to the body.
Ali throws a hook to the side of Irons's head but Irons sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ali connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Irons momentarily.
Irons takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Irons slips a jab and a cross from Ali.
Ali misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Irons.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ali uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Irons.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ali misses with an uppercut.
Ali is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Ali ducks under a wild hook from Irons.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Irons in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Irons ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Irons digs a good body shot into Ali's ribs.
Irons lands a right hook to the body.
Ali avoids a punch combination nicely.
Irons tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ali was well out of range. Poor timing from Irons.
Irons misses with a body shot.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Irons, as that shot connected.
Irons on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
A swing and a miss from Irons.
Ali throws a sloppy body shot
and Irons counters with a stiff right hand.
Irons missing with a left hand there. Ali was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Irons moves away from the strike by Ali.
Irons displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ali throws out the jab.
Ali throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Irons, right into the meat.
Irons looks for the body kick but Ali saw that one coming.
Castle Irons is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Irons looks to land a left hand but Ali moved out of range nicely.
Ali scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Irons throws a lazy right hand but Ali sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ali moves away from the strike by Irons.
Irons bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Irons misses with a straight left.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Irons lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Ali swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Irons misses with the combination.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice shot lands for Irons.
Ali on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Irons has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
The fighters circling - Irons throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ali circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ali smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Ali throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Irons counter with a right hand.
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!
Ali fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Irons looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Irons ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A jab from Irons finds it's way through Ali's defenses.
Ali dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Irons lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Ali has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Ali and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Irons throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Irons throws an off balance right hand
and Ali counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ali takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Castle Irons showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Sing Ali's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Irons ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ali moves away.
Ali thows a body shot but no joy.
Irons's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Ali connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Irons scrambles back to his feet.
Irons throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ali checks the leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ali. Irons does a little dance to reset his feet.
Irons throws a looping overhand right but Ali ducks down to avoid it.
Ali lands a body shot.
Irons misses with a low kick.
Irons defending well as Ali loads up on a big left hand.
Ali slips under a jab from Irons.
Irons takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Irons lands a nice leg kick that just misses Ali's sensitive parts.
Ali misses the shot to the body.
Ali fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Irons manages to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Irons misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ali tries to clinch but Irons is having none of it.
A slow jab from Ali misses its intended target.
A punch combination from Irons misses.
Irons on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Irons fakes the leg kick and cracks Ali in the body.
Irons chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Irons throws a lazy right hand but Ali sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
The fighters circling - Irons throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ali throws a hook but Irons avoids it easily.
Irons thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ali lands a head shot.
Ali misses with a double jab.
Ali ducks under a wild hook from Irons.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ali lands a really nice looking cross but Irons seems unphased.
Ali slips a straight right by Irons.
Ali takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Ali lands an overhand right.
Ali throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Irons on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Ali defending well as Irons loads up on a big left hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Irons misses with a body shot.
The fighters circle momentarily. Ali darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
The fighters circling - Irons throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Irons avoids the body shot from Ali.
Ali tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Irons was well out of range. Poor timing from Ali.
Ali throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Ali on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Irons. Irons obviously looking to wear him down.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A punch combination from Ali misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ali slips a jab from Irons.
Irons moves into range and clinches up with Ali.
Ali has a couple of punches blocked by Irons.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Ali.
Irons lands with a left to the head.
Irons blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Irons works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Irons tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ali's elbow.
Irons swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Irons lands a shoulder strike.
Knees in the clinch landing for Irons.
Irons tries to stall but Ali uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Irons misses with a knee to the head.
Irons using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Ali has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Ali blocks a body shot from Irons.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ali.
Irons tries to work over Ali's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ali misses with a punch to the body.
A short uppercut from Irons.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ali tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Irons blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
A right handed body shot lands from Irons.
Ali lands a left hand that snaps the head of Irons backwards.
Irons digs a right hand into Ali's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Ali's gas tank.
Irons with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Irons tries to work over Ali's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Ali as Irons tries to tie him up.
Ali blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ali scores with a hook to the body.
Irons can't find room to land a body shot as Ali controls the action.
A nice right hand lands inside from Ali.
Ali throws a head punch that misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Castle Irons.
Well Irons 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 Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 28:29
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 28:29
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Castle Irons!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Oscar Diaz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and D J Rich (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Diaz might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Trick Daddy - Let's Go ft Twista & Lil Jon. Oscar Diaz could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to D J Rich's chin.
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145 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
19 - 14 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Oscar Diaz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
22 - 17 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, D J Rich!
The judges for this bout are Aleksandr Martynov, Dmitry Maklakov and Ivan Kurochkin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Diaz pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Rich back to the cage. Diaz follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Rich throws a series of punches but Diaz avoids them all with ease.
Rich throws the kick towards the body but Diaz avoids it.
Diaz will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Diaz is looking to clinch.
Rich misses with a shot to the body
and Diaz cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Diaz looks to land a right hand but Rich moved out of range.
Diaz shoots in for a takedown but Rich shows good takedown defense.
Diaz misses with a straight right.
Rich avoids a punch combination nicely.
Rich tries to clinch up.
Rich throws a push kick but Diaz slaps the foot to one side.
Rich throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Diaz's waist but Diaz gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Rich off to one side.
Diaz throws a series of punches but Rich avoids them all with ease.
Diaz throws a series of punches but Rich avoids them all with ease.
The fight stays on the outside here - Rich looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Diaz leaves Rich with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diaz jabs Rich to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Rich takes a shot right to the bread basket.
A lazy body kick from Rich
letting Diaz counter with a right hand.
Diaz takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Diaz with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Diaz looks to land a left hand but Rich moved out of range nicely.
Rich takes a swing at Diaz's ribcage but misses.
Diaz throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Diaz misses with a hook. Rich ducked under it nicely.
Diaz steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rich.
Diaz connects with a good right hand that stumbles Rich. Rich circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Diaz throws a leg kick but Rich checks it.
Rich fails with the takedown.
Oscar Diaz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of D J Rich.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diaz walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Rich checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Diaz throws a push kick but Rich slaps the foot to one side.
Diaz shoots in looking for a takedown. Rich tries to sprawl out of it but Diaz keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Rich manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Diaz paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice straight punches there by Rich. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Rich.
Rich moves in looking to clinch but Diaz pushes him off.
Rich throws a chopping leg kick but Diaz manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
A slapping leg kick lands for Diaz.
Diaz missing with a left hand there. Rich was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Rich tries to close the distance and clinch but Diaz swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Diaz scores with a decent looking hook.
Diaz shoots in for a takedown but Rich shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Rich doesn't manage to clinch there - Diaz circles away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diaz blocks a leg kick.
Rich wants to clinch.
Diaz closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Rich's guard.
Rich wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Diaz drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Diaz jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Diaz avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Diaz trying to control the position from guard on top but Rich is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rich is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Diaz is trying to maintain the position but Rich is very close to passing his half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rich takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Diaz looking for submissions off his back.
Diaz is in trouble now - Rich has advanced to mount!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rich can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Diaz is looking to escape.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Diaz holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Rich tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Oscar Diaz dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Diaz tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rich was well out of range. Poor timing from Diaz.
Rich looks to land a combination. Diaz sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Diaz clinches up with Rich and pushes him back against the cage.
Diaz prevents Rich from breaking the clinch.
Rich looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Diaz presses Rich against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Rich has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Stalling in the clinch from Diaz.
Rich is pressed up against the cage. Diaz has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Rich down to the mat. Rich avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Rich avoids a punch combination nicely.
Oscar Diaz is winning the standup battle so far.
Diaz tried to score with a low kick but Rich checks it.
Rich throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Diaz's waist but Diaz gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Rich off to one side.
A head kick misses from Rich.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diaz avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Diaz avoids the head kick by Rich.
Diaz closes this distance looking for a takedown but Rich circles away.
Diaz takes one to the chin there.
Diaz scores with a hook to the body. Rich takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A combination from Rich does no damage.
Diaz swinging wildly here.
Diaz scores with a shot to the body.
Rich checks a leg kick.
Diaz misses with a combination
and Rich counters with a left to the body.
Diaz swinging wildly here.
Sloppy strikes from Diaz. Those never looked like landing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diaz avoids the head kick by Rich.
Diaz clinches.
Diaz throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Richs head.
Diaz misses with some punches.
Diaz pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Rich moves out of range of the strikes.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Rich.
Rich throws a combination. Diaz tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rich fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Diaz is out of range.
Oscar Diaz is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rich tries to clinch but Diaz is having none of it.
Diaz throws a shot from downtown. Rich moves away and avoids it.
Rich avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Rich lands with a nice body kick.
Rich throws a shot from downtown. Diaz moves away and avoids it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice sprawl there from Diaz as Rich shoots in.
Diaz tries to keep at a distance but Rich has taken the fight into the clinch.
Diaz lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Diaz is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Rich is defending well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Oscar Diaz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rich is looking to break free of the clinch but Diaz has double underhooks.
Diaz can't get the takedown.
Diaz has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Rich is trying to keep an underhook but Diaz manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Rich tries to get to full guard but Diaz has control of the leg.
Rich wants to get back to his feet.
Rich trying to control from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Diaz looks to land a strike but Rich avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rich looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Diaz trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Diaz wants to control from the top but Rich keeps moving.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rich looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Rich keeping moving, preventing Diaz from controlling successfully.
Rich working for a triangle but Diaz defends it easily.
Diaz pushes down on Rich's leg and manages to get into half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rich has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Diaz is working away from the top position though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Oscar Diaz will probably get the nod.
That's time! Diaz's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Diaz shoots in looking for a takedown. Rich tries to sprawl out of it but Diaz keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Rich manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Diaz rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Rich moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Rich moves out of range of the strikes.
A shot to the body from Diaz misses
and Rich counters with a stiff right hand.
Rich tries a head kick but it misses.
Rich misses with an attempted mid kick.
Rich is looking to clinch but Diaz is avoiding it.
Diaz takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Rich fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Diaz avoids it really well and circles away.
Rich shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Diaz kicks off Rich and gets to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rich fails with the takedown.
Diaz cracks Rich with an open hand slap.
Rich fails to land with a series of punches.
Rich has his takedown stuffed
and Diaz counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Oscar Diaz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of D J Rich.
Diaz swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Rich.
Rich keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rich misses with a straight left.
Rich scores with a decent looking hook.
Diaz has Rich up against the cage in a clinch.
Diaz misses with a punch to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diaz is struggling to control the position.
Still in the clinch, Diaz scores with a nice short uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rich.
Diaz lands with a left to the head.
Diaz stalling.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Diaz creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Diaz scores with a shot to the side of Rich's head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Diaz lands a hook to the side of the head.
Diaz lands on the inside with an uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diaz misses with some punches.
Diaz's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Rich throws a head kick that misses.
Diaz stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Diaz wants it to stay on the feet.
Rich catches Diaz with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Rich shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Diaz counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Diaz.
Diaz tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rich wants to break the clinch but can't.
Diaz will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Rich up against the cage.
Oscar Diaz is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Diaz tries to score a body lock takedown but Rich shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rich pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Rich avoids a punch combination nicely.
Rich scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Diaz scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Diaz swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rich misses with a right hand
and Diaz counters with an inside leg kick.
Rich takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Diaz scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rich is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Diaz is controlling him well.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rich is not content to let Diaz control the position.
Diaz tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Diaz has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
And that's the end of the fight!
Oscar Diaz showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Diaz 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 Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 30:28
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Oscar Diaz!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Brick Top (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Diesel Kreedy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Top comes to the cage accompanied by Killing in the name . Kreedy has chosen Can't Stop as his entrance music. Brick Top could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Diesel Kreedy's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
19 - 7 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Brick Top!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 8 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Diesel Kreedy!
The judges for this bout are Sergei Dronov, Fedor Mirinova and Vladimir Khabensky.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kreedy thumps Top with a low kick.
Top uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kreedy.
A combination from Kreedy does no damage.
Kreedy rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Top moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kreedy shoots in and gets a takedown into Top's guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Top looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Top looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kreedy throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Top works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Kreedy in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Top keeping moving, preventing Kreedy from controlling successfully.
Top is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kreedy defends well.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kreedy loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kreedy has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Top to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Kreedy is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Top pulls down on the head and he's put Kreedy to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Brick Top!
Brick Top retains his light heavyweight title!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Travis Browne (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cliff Huxtable (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Browne comes to the cage accompanied by UFC - Face the Pain. Travis Browne could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Cliff Huxtable's chin.
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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
11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Travis Browne !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 6 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Cliff Huxtable!
The judges for this bout are Ivan Kurochkin, Illya Tyunina and Dmitry Maklakov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Huxtable swings for the body but Browne moves out of range.
Browne fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Browne uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Huxtable.
Huxtable throws out a loose jab but Browne uses good head movement to avoid it.
Browne tries for a takedown but Huxtable sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Huxtable takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
It looks like Travis Browne has been cut.
Browne is trying hard to land a takedown here. Huxtable sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Travis Browne . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Browne shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Huxtable pinned against the cage. Huxtable gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Travis Browne seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Browne fails with a takedown attempt.
Browne shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Huxtable pinned against the cage. Huxtable gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Nice shot lands for Huxtable.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Huxtable throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Browne takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Browne chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Huxtable can pounce on him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Huxtable finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Huxtable tries a head kick but it misses.
Huxtable misses with a few strikes there.
Browne shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Huxtable but Huxtable pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Huxtable scores with a jab. Browne acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Huxtable getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Huxtable chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Browne shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Huxtable but Huxtable pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Browne scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Huxtable is trying to stand back up but Browne is controlling him
Browne lands with a punch from half guard.
Huxtable avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Browne .
Huxtable is trying to stand.
Browne is working for a kimura but Huxtable is defending it quite comfortably.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Browne missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Browne has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Browne stops Huxtable from getting back to his feet.
Huxtable is looking to control Browne 's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Huxtable avoid being mounted?
Browne looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Browne stops Huxtable from getting back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Browne missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Browne thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Huxtable's head.
Browne is trying to control the action in half guard but Huxtable is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Browne winds up and cracks Huxtable with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Huxtable is trying to maintain the position but Browne is very close to passing his half guard.
Huxtable keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Huxtable looks like he's trying to stand up.
Browne is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Huxtable doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Browne .
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Browne not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Huxtable is looking to escape.
Browne thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Huxtable is staying active underneath Browne , who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Browne thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Huxtable wants to control but Browne is keeping busy.
Huxtable is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cliff Huxtable dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Travis Browne 's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Browne misses with a takedown attempt - Huxtable sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
An inside leg kick from Huxtable misses.
Travis Browne is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A nice leg kick lands there from Huxtable.
Huxtable defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Browne .
Huxtable throws a sloppy head kick and Browne moves out of range easily.
Browne shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Huxtable counters with an outside leg kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Travis Browne . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Huxtable lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Huxtable.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Browne shoots in but Huxtable avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Huxtable takes a swing at Browne 's ribcage but misses.
Huxtable stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Huxtable wants it to stay on the feet.
Browne will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Huxtable thumps Browne with a low kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Browne misses with a takedown attempt
and Huxtable counters with a straight right hand.
Huxtable lands a left and a right that send Browne crashing to the mat, dazed. Huxtable thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Browne misses with a takedown attempt - Huxtable sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Huxtable throws a leg kick which misses Browne 's front leg but catches the back leg as Browne tries to avoid it.
Huxtable cracks Browne with a hook to the temple - Browne is on wobbly legs here! Huxtable swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Browne falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Huxtable wins by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Cliff Huxtable!
After the big win, Cliff Huxtable made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors ACME-Blood Red Q158 Always $30 and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Dan Hardly (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Quizz Al Fazz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hardly comes to the cage accompanied by Eminem- Not Afraid. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
21 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Dan Hardly!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 5 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Quizz Al Fazz!
The judges for this bout are Igor Prikhodko, Ivan Kurochkin and Dmitry Maklakov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hardly throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Fazz throws a lazy head kick
and Hardly counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Hardly moves into range and connects with a jab.
A clash of legs there as Hardly blocks the low kick.
Fazz is looking to chop away at Hardly's legs.
Fazz throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Hardly counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Fazz circles away from the clinch attempt
and Hardly takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hardly misses with a few strikes there.
Fazz misses with a low kick.
Fazz keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A solid leg kick lands there for Hardly.
Fazz slips a jab from Hardly.
Hardly wants to clinch.
Fazz misses with a low kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fazz takes the fight into the clinch.
Fazz fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hardly looking for a takedown.
Hardly working aggressively here.
Hardly pushes off an throws an elbow but Fazz leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Hardly lands with a left to the head.
Hardly tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Hardly misses with a punch to the body.
Fazz pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hardly lands with a shot to the body.
Hardly closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Hardly fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Fazz has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hardly throws a good cross that connects.
Fazz digs a good body shot into Hardly's ribs.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hardly throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Hardly misses with a low kick as Fazz jumps back.
Nice defenses there by Hardly.
Hardly steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Fazz.
Fazz tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hardly throws a series of punches but Fazz avoids them all with ease.
Fazz tries to bum rush Hardly with a series of wild strikes but Hardly uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Hardly throws a jab when Fazz was well out of range.
Fazz connects with a right hand. Hardly shakes it off.
Hardly shoots in for a takedown but Fazz shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Hardly moves out of range of the body kick.
Hardly throws a leg kick that misses.
Fazz throws a nice head kick!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hardly moves away from the strike by Fazz.
Hardly scores with a jab to the body.
Hardly takes a swing at Fazz's ribcage but misses.
Hardly is looking to wear down Fazz with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Hardly blocks a low kick nicely.
Hardly lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Hardly.
Fazz avoids a kick to the body.
Hardly scores with a hook to the body. Fazz takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Fazz moves out of range as Hardly strikes.
Fazz looks to throw the jab but Hardly is out of range.
Hardly ducks under a wild hook from Fazz.
Fazz 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.
Fazz has closed the distance and engaged Hardly in a clinch.
Hardly avoiding damage as Fazz throws knees to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fazz stalling the fight.
Fazz blocks a body shot from Hardly.
Hardly throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Fazzs head.
Fazz taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
A body shot lands from Hardly.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hardly lands a right hand.
Fazz throws a head punch that misses.
Fazz trying to control the position but instead, Hardly has worked for underhooks and has pushed Fazz into the cage.
Hardly throws an elbow but it's blocked.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hardly tries a knee to the head but Fazz blocks it.
Fazz missing with knees to the body.
Hardly digs a right hand into Fazz's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Fazz's gas tank.
With the fighters up against the cage, Fazz throws an elbow but misses.
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 Dan Hardly will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
A slapping body kick lands there for Fazz.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Fazz lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Hardly has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Hardly and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Good standup being displayed there by Fazz as he connects with a hook.
Hardly looks to score with a jab to the body but Fazz is just out of range.
Hardly keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Fazz tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
No joy there for Fazz, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Hardly.
Fazz misses with a kick to the body.
Hardly tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Fazz paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Hardly checks a low kick from Fazz.
Fazz has taken the fight to the clinch.
Fazz can't find room to land a body shot as Hardly controls the action.
Hardly misses with a knee to the head.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Hardly as Fazz tries to tie him up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hardly tries a body shot but Fazz blocks it.
Hardly working aggressively here.
Hardly tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Fazz blocks a body shot from Hardly.
Hardly is working for takedown but Fazz is calmly controlling the position for now.
Fazz managing to block the knees to the body from Hardly.
Fazz looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Fazz blocks the elbow strike.
Fazz misses with an elbow strike.
Hardly avoiding damage as Fazz throws knees to the body.
Hardly tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Fazz's elbow.
Fazz has Hardly pushed against the cage.
Fazz wants to stall.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hardly takes an elbow to the temple.
Hardly scores with a shot to the side of Fazz's head.
Fazz on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Fazz lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Hardly lands a right hand that snaps the head of Fazz backwards.
Hardly tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Fazz.
Fazz pushes off an throws an elbow but Hardly leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Fazz is struggling to control the position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fazz trying to stall but Hardly improves his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fazz missing with knees to the body.
Hardly on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Hardly using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Hardly blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Fazz pushes Hardly back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hardly lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Fazz.
Hardly trying to land knees to the body.
Hardly is struggling to control the position.
A nice right hand lands inside from Hardly.
Fazz pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Fazz misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hardly misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hardly throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Fazz breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Fazz throws a head kick but Hardly moves out of range.
Fazz has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Hardly.
Hardly tries to clinch there but Fazz circles away.
Good work by Fazz as he checks the leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fazz is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Hardly.
Hardly misses the shot to the body.
Hardly scores with a jab to the jaw.
Fazz walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Hardly checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Fazz tries to move into range but Hardly moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Fazz throws a low kick but Hardly avoids it.
Fazz throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Hardly turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Dan Hardly will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Hardly throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hardly throws a push kick but Fazz slaps the foot to one side.
Hardly blocks the body kick.
A solid body kick from Fazz.
Hardly misses with a body shot.
Fazz wants to land a leg kick but Hardly is out of range.
Hardly tries to close the distance and clinch but Fazz swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Fazz moves into range and connects with a jab.
Hardly changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Fazz tries to avoid it but Hardly manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Fazz to the ground. Fazz escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Dan Hardly is winning the standup battle so far.
Hardly throws an off balance right hand
and Fazz makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Hardly lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Crunch! Fazz slams his shin into Hardly's torso.
Hardly misses with a low kick.
Fazz buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hardly misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fazz.
Hardly scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Fazz throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Fazz misses with an attempted mid kick.
Fazz takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Fazz takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Quizz Al Fazz is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Fazz closes the distance and pushes Hardly back into the cage.
Hardly blocks an uppercut.
Hardly tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Fazz struggles to land a body shot inside as Hardly controls his hands.
Fazz pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Fazz misses with a hook
and Hardly counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Fazz throws a right hand that misses
and Hardly counters with a stiff right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hardly throws a low kick but it's checked well by Fazz.
Hardly scores with a nice body kick.
A good leg kick by Fazz.
Fazz uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hardly.
Fazz tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hardly misses with the body kick
and Fazz counters with an inside leg kick.
Hardly misses with the combination.
Fazz misses with a body kick.
Hardly moves into range and connects with a jab.
Fazz throws a lazy body kick
and Hardly counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Fazz thinking.
Fazz keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hardly scores with a push kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fazz checks a leg kick nicely.
Fazz throws out a powerful jab.
Fazz misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Hardly takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Fazz closes the distance and clinches.
Hardly is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Fazz is defending well for now.
Hardly using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Fazz has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Hardly misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Fazz missing with knees to the body.
Hardly goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hardly tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Fazz tries to work over Hardly's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Dan Hardly has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Hardly scores with a knee to the head.
Fazz throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Hardlys head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fazz misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hardly tries to land a knee to the head but Fazz blocks with his arms.
Hardly dodges an elbow strike from Fazz.
Hardly scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Fazz displaying some good clinch control by pressing Hardly up against the cage.
Fazz being controlled against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fazz avoiding damage as Hardly throws knees to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Fazz.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Fazz.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Quizz Al Fazz just about did enough to take it.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Hardly on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Fazz has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Fazz gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Fazz missing with knees to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Fazz.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Fazz.
Hardly tries to land knees in the clinch but Fazz avoids the damage to the body.
Hardly lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Fazz is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Hardly is defending well for now.
Hardly landing knees to the head.
It looks like Quizz Al Fazz has been cut.
Hardly tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hardly misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Fazz dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Hardly just misses with a elbow thrown towards Fazz's brow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hardly blocks an elbow strike from Fazz.
Knees to the body from Hardly.
Fazz misses with an elbow strike.
Fazz looking to stall.
Fazz blocks a body shot from Hardly.
Hardly landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Fazz trying to land knees to the body.
Hardly lands with a left to the head.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Hardly misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hardly comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Hardly using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Fazz has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hardly crunches a lovely knee into Fazz's ribcage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fazz will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Hardly up against the cage.
Fazz prevents a body shot from Hardly.
Hardly tries to throw a body punch but Fazz avoids it by throwing Hardly back against the cage.
Hardly is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Fazz has Hardly pressed against the cage.
Fazz is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Fazz throws an elbow but misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hardly takes an elbow to the forehead.
It looks like Dan Hardly has been cut.
Fazz takes a knee to the side of the body.
Fazz is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Hardly as Fazz tries to tie him up.
Fazz takes a knee to the side of the body.
Fazz pushes off an throws an elbow but Hardly leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Hardly misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Fazz misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hardly swings away with an uppercut that misses.
With the fighters up against the cage, Fazz throws an elbow but misses.
Fazz misses with some punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fazz leaning against his opponent.
Fazz is looking to control Hardly's arms but Hardly gets an underhook and turns him. Now Fazz has his back to the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Fazz.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hardly lands a body punch in the clinch.
Hardly lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Fazz backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Hardly fails to land.
Hardly's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hardly motions for Fazz to come forward. Hardly throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Hardly checks a leg kick nicely.
Hardly throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Fazz pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Fazz clinches.
A short left from Hardly.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dan Hardly had his way with Quizz Al Fazz in that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Hardly cracks Fazz with a right hand to the side of the head.
Hardly ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fazz moves away.
Fazz is looking to land body kicks.
Hardly jabs at Fazz's body.
Fazz throws a looping overhand right but Hardly ducks down to avoid it.
Hardly throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Left hook, right uppercut from Hardly.
A slow jab from Hardly misses its intended target.
A chopping leg kick lands by Fazz.
Fazz closes the distance and clinches.
Fazz stops a takedown attempt from Hardly.
Hardly misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hardly lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hardly misses with a body punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Hardly.
Fazz trying to land knees to the body.
Hardly misses with a punch to the body.
Hardly blocks an elbow strike from Fazz.
Fazz is trying to stall.
With the fighters up against the cage, Fazz throws an elbow but misses.
Hardly managing to block the knees to the body from Fazz.
Hardly lands a shot to the body.
Fazz is looking to control Hardly's arms but Hardly gets an underhook and turns him. Now Fazz has his back to the cage.
Fazz avoids a wild elbow strike from Hardly.
Hardly lands a nice knee to the body.
Fazz is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fazz managing to block the knees to the body from Hardly.
Hardly can't find room to land a body shot as Fazz controls the action.
Fazz is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Hardly is leaning against Fazz and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Fazz misses with a knee strike.
Hardly lands with a short shot to the head.
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!
Hardly has had enough of the clinch but Fazz keeps him there for the moment.
Fazz taking a breather.
Fazz stalling in the clinch.
Fazz creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Hardly throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Hardly tries a body shot but Fazz blocks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hardly is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Fazz is defending well for now.
Hardly misses with a knee strike.
Fazz taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Hardly lands with a light punch inside.
Hardly misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hardly lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Hardly tries a knee to the head but Fazz blocks it.
A hook to the body from Hardly.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Hardly as Fazz tries to tie him up.
Fazz will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Hardly up against the cage.
Hardly avoids the elbow strike from Fazz, against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hardly can't find room to land a body shot as Fazz controls the action.
Fazz doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hardly struggles to land a body shot inside as Fazz controls his hands.
Hardly lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Fazz backwards.
Fazz tries to work over Hardly's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hardly tries to throw a body punch but Fazz avoids it by throwing Hardly back against the cage.
A short right from Hardly on the inside.
Quizz Al Fazz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hardly trying to stall but Fazz improves his position.
Fazz lands a right hand that snaps the head of Hardly backwards.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hardly misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Fazz.
Fazz has a couple of punches blocked by Hardly.
Fazz takes an elbow to the temple.
Hardly lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dan Hardly showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Hardly 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 50:46
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 49:46
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dan Hardly!
Dan Hardly retains his welterweight title!
During a confident post fight interview, Dan Hardly thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Teuvo Loman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Demian Maia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Loman comes to the cage accompanied by Christiansands by Tricky. Maia has chosen Vida Bandida as his entrance music. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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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
25 - 8 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Teuvo Loman!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Demian Maia!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Viktor Lagutenko and Igor Prikhodko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Loman misses with a low kick.
A lazy body kick from Loman
and Maia counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Loman moves into the clinch.
Maia has had enough of the clinch but Loman keeps him there for the moment.
Good body shot from Loman.
Loman misses with a hook to the ribs.
Loman can't find room to land a body shot as Maia controls the action.
Maia pushes Loman back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nice body punch from Maia.
Maia avoids the elbow strike from Loman, against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Maia is looking for a takedown.
Maia managing to block the knees to the body from Loman.
Loman gets underhooks to prevent Maia's takedown attempt.
Maia misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Maia misses with a hook to the ribs.
Maia misses with a hook to the ribs.
Maia misses with a body punch.
Loman is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Maia is defending well for now.
Maia pulls Loman into guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Loman is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Maia looking for a guillotine here but Loman defends easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maia keeping moving, preventing Loman from controlling successfully.
Loman keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Maia's head.
Loman working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Maia escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Loman gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Loman pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Maia is keeping the position for now.
Loman slips nicely into half guard.
Loman prevents Maia from improving his position.
Maia looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maia makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Maia.
Loman wants to pass the guard but Maia is keeping the position.
Loman wants to stand but Maia is controlling his posture from full guard.
Maia is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Loman wants to stand but Maia has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Loman sitting in guard, not really doing much.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Maia is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Loman defends well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Loman throwing strikes from guard but Maia blocks nicely.
Loman wants to pass the guard but Maia is keeping the position.
Loman wants to control from the top but Maia keeps moving.
Maia escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Loman gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Loman accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Loman landing some decent shots from guard.
Maia keeping moving, preventing Loman from controlling successfully.
Loman scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maia keeping moving, preventing Loman from controlling successfully.
Maia wants to sweep but no luck.
Maia has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Loman can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Loman scoring with some ground and pound.
Maia looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Loman has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
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!
Loman trying to control but Maia is working from the bottom.
Maia is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Loman tries to free his leg and advance position but Maia is retaining full guard.
Loman landing with the ground and pound.
Maia looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
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 Teuvo Loman 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.
Loman throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Loman bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Maia's head backwards.
Loman tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Maia was well out of range. Poor timing from Loman.
Loman misses with a low kick.
Maia shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Loman jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Loman works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Loman is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Maia.
Teuvo Loman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Loman pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Maia back to the cage. Loman follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Loman stuffs the takedown.
Loman has closed the distance and engaged Maia in a clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Loman.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Maia has a couple of punches blocked by Loman.
Maia tries to work over Loman's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Maia is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Loman is defending well.
Teuvo Loman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Demian Maia.
Maia tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Loman's elbow.
Maia tries to pull guard but Loman won't allow it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maia blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Maia's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
With the fighters up against the cage, Loman throws an elbow but misses.
Loman throws an elbow but it misses.
Loman lands a damaging elbow.
Maia has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Loman after a bit of a struggle.
Loman is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Maia is defending well for now.
Maia is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Loman to keep the fight standing.
Loman lands a hook that snaps the head of Maia backwards.
Maia prevents a body shot from Loman.
Maia breaks the clinch.
Loman misses with a straight right.
Loman closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Loman misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Maia.
Loman tries to land a knee to the head but Maia blocks with his arms.
Loman pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Maia misses with the head strike.
Loman lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Loman tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Maia's elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Loman tries a knee to the head but Maia blocks it.
Loman misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Maia blocks an elbow strike from Loman.
Loman can't find room to land a body shot as Maia controls the action.
Maia manages to break the clinch.
A nice inside leg kick there by Loman. That's going to slow Maia down.
A big right from Maia misses.
Nice defenses there by Loman.
Loman throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Maia.
Maia delivers a nice body kick.
Loman comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Maia fails with the takedown.
Loman ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Maia moves away.
Maia throws a nice inside leg kick.
Loman fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Loman lands with a cross.
Loman lands a leg kick that knocks Maia off balance momentarily.
Maia takes a head kick and keeps coming.
It looks like Demian Maia has been cut.
Loman doesn't manage to clinch there - Maia circles away.
Maia shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Loman working a defensive guard but Maia passes into half guard.
Loman tries to get to full guard but Maia has control of the leg.
Loman keeps control of the position for the meantime.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Loman is trying to get back to full guard.
Loman wants to control but Maia is keeping busy.
Maia is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Loman is just riding it out for now. Maia eventually gives up the hold.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Loman tries to roll over but Maia keeps him under control.
Maia is looking to advance position but Loman won't allow it.
Loman is looking for a sweep. Maia is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Loman trying to control from the bottom.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Loman is trying to stand back up but Maia is controlling him
Loman tries to get to full guard but Maia has control of the leg.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Teuvo Loman dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Demian Maia's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Maia shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Loman but Loman pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Loman moves into the clinch successfully.
Maia blocks a body shot from Loman.
Maia jumps guard and drags Loman to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Maia is trying to control the position but Loman postures up.
Loman trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Loman showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Maia keeping moving, preventing Loman from controlling successfully.
Maia looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Loman stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Maia swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Loman wants to control from the top but Maia keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
We're going to have a standup here because Teuvo Loman wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Loman throws a low kick but it's checked well by Maia.
Loman ducks under a wild hook from Maia.
Loman tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Maia paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Maia defending well as Loman loads up on a big left hand.
Loman misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Maia.
Maia looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Maia lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Loman tries to close the distance and clinch up but Maia swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Loman tries to clinch but Maia moves out of range.
Teuvo Loman is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Loman lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Maia takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Maia throws a push kick but Loman slaps the foot to one side.
Maia takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Loman scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Maia tries a head kick but it misses.
Maia throws out a loose jab but Loman uses good head movement to avoid it.
Loman throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
That kick from Loman tenderised Maia's leg. Maia is trying to keep his angry face on.
Loman throws a half hearted mid kick.
Maia closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
A big right from Loman misses.
Loman throws out a loose jab but Maia uses good head movement to avoid it.
Loman tries to clinch up but Maia circles away and keeps his distance.
Maia is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Loman's half guard.
Maia wants to pass to mount but Loman is defending the position.
Loman trying to control but Maia postures up.
Maia throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Loman is looking for a sweep. Maia is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Loman controlling the position for now.
Maia trying to control from half guard but Loman is working away.
Maia winds up and cracks Loman with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Maia drops an elbow to the side of Loman's head.
Loman holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Loman trying to control but Maia postures up.
Loman tries to get to full guard but Maia has control of the leg.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Maia lands a nice short elbow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maia is looking to take a break and control but Loman is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Loman has his hands clasped together around Maia's back. He's all about the action.
Maia thows a huge punch but Loman dodges it nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Maia missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Loman regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Maia.
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!
Maia drops back looking for a leg! Loman is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Loman manages to kick Maia off! Maia jumps back into Loman's guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Loman managing to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Teuvo Loman did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The cut man is working on Demian Maia's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Loman fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Maia manages to avoid it.
Maia is looking to chop away at Loman's legs.
Loman tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Maia stalks Loman and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Loman's face. Loman staggers backwards, shaken.
Loman wants to clinch up but Maia keeps it at a distance.
Maia misses with a wild combination.
Loman tries to clinch up.
Maia closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Loman to the mat! Loman manages to get full guard.
Loman looking to control.
Maia throwing strikes but missing.
Loman trying to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maia distracts Loman with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Loman is trying to control the position but Maia postures up.
Loman wants to sweep here but Maia controlling him for the moment.
Loman is looking to stand up but Maia isn't so interested in that idea.
Maia wants to control from the top but Loman keeps moving.
Teuvo Loman has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Maia avoids the head kick by Loman.
Loman connects with a solid leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Loman has closed the distance and engaged Maia in a clinch.
Maia tries to circle away but Loman has him pinned against the cage.
A body shot lands from Loman.
Loman trying to land knees to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Maia.
Teuvo Loman has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Maia scores with a shoulder strike.
Maia managing to block the knees to the body from Loman.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Maia misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Maia.
Maia lands a shoulder strike.
Maia manages to pull guard.
Maia has his foot on Loman's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Loman works his way back into a safe position though.
Demian Maia has got the better of the ground game so far.
Loman slips nicely into half guard.
Maia is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Well, if Loman 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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maia trying to control from the bottom.
Maia manages to get to full guard.
Loman engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Loman slips nicely into half guard.
Maia is staying active underneath Loman, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maia moves into full guard.
Maia throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Loman escapes and throws Maia's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Maia can't do much from the bottom here.
Maia being controlled for a moment.
Loman landing strikes.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Maia seems a little lost for a moment, as Loman dominates the positioning.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Loman trying to control the position but Maia is working away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Demian Maia will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Demian Maia's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Loman drives through and clinches with Maia against the cage.
Maia breaks the clinch.
Loman scores with a nice strike.
Maia lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Loman circles away quickly and effectively.
Maia avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Loman cracks a nice hook into Maia's ribs.
Loman uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Maia.
Loman fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Maia looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Loman tests Maia's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Loman tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Maia was well out of range. Poor timing from Loman.
Maia throws a leg kick but Loman moved away.
Maia throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Maia misses with a low kick.
Maia tries to score a power double leg takedown but Loman sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Maia somewhat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maia keeps the fight on the outside.
Maia takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Maia throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Maia throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Loman throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Loman closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Maia throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Loman blocks a jab.
Loman ducks under a wild hook from Maia.
Loman with a hook.
Loman fails in his attempt to clinch.
Maia misses with a head kick.
Loman wants to land a leg kick but Maia is out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Loman connects with a looping right hand.
Maia throws a body punch but Loman moves out of range.
Maia misses with an attempted mid kick.
Loman misses with a body shot.
Loman throws a right hand that Maia ducks under and follows up with a left that Maia also avoids with ease.
Loman pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Loman throws a hook to the side of Maia's head but Maia sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Loman lands a lovely overhand right.
Teuvo Loman is winning the standup battle so far.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Loman looks to land a left hand but Maia moved out of range nicely.
Maia drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Loman is trying to get back to half guard.
Loman is not content to let Maia control the position.
Demian Maia has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Loman is looking for a sweep.
Loman is trying to control Maia's posture but Maia avoids it.
Maia misses with the ground and pound.
Loman is trying to improve his position.
Maia is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Loman is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Loman is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Maia tries to move to mount but Loman blocks the move with his legs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Loman gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Loman is trying to stand up here but Maia is controlling him well.
Loman regains full guard. Nicely done.
Maia looking to sit in guard and control but Loman gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Loman content to stall in guard here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Loman trying to control but Maia is working from the bottom.
Teuvo Loman is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Loman is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Teuvo Loman showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Loman 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 49:46
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 49:46
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Teuvo Loman!
Teuvo Loman retains his middleweight title!
In his post fight interview, Teuvo Loman started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Alex Vargas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Cope (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Vargas comes to the cage accompanied by Strong Will Continue -- Damian Marley. Cope has chosen Let's Go as his entrance music. Alex Vargas 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 bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
25 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Alex Vargas!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mike Cope!
The judges for this bout are Fedor Mirinova, Aleksandr Martynov and Illya Tyunina.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A nice inside leg kick there by Cope. That's going to slow Vargas down.
A nice combination there by Cope.
Vargas scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Mike Cope seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cope throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Vargas counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Cope takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
That kick from Vargas tenderised Cope's leg. Cope is trying to keep his angry face on.
Vargas on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Cope takes a swing at Vargas's ribcage but misses.
A swing and a miss from Vargas.
Vargas on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Sloppy strikes from Vargas. Those never looked like landing.
Vargas throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Cope misses with a looping left.
Cope steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Vargas.
Cope keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cope swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Cope lands an overhand right.
Vargas takes a jab right on the kisser.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vargas throws a low kick but it's checked well by Cope.
Vargas slips a jab from Cope.
Vargas pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Vargas throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Cope was covering up waiting for the punch and Vargas finishes the takedown easily into guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Vargas being controlled here momentarily.
Vargas preventing the sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cope controls Vargas momentarily but Vargas frees himself.
Vargas looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Vargas thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cope wants to sweep here but Vargas controlling him for the moment.
Vargas wants to control from the top but Cope keeps moving.
Cope working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Vargas doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Vargas manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Vargas content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Cope is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cope is trying to keep Vargas in close.
Vargas throws a big right hand that misses.
Vargas wants to control from the top but Cope keeps moving.
Vargas throws a big right hand that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vargas won't allow Cope to sweep him here.
Cope is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Vargas is controlling him.
Vargas has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Vargas is looking to work some ground and pound but Cope has wrist control.
Cope avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Cope keeping moving, preventing Vargas from controlling successfully.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Cope controls Vargas momentarily but Vargas frees himself.
Cope looking for a sweep. Not yet Cope, not yet.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Cope uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Vargas.
Cope takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Cope feints a jab promting Vargas to slip. Cope then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Vargas slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Vargas lands with a right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
No joy there for Vargas, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Cope jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Vargas connects with an inside leg kick.
Cope lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vargas fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Cope has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Vargas finds it's way round the side to connect with Cope's head.
Cope comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Cope throws a head kick that half lands.
Vargas fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Vargas moves out of range of the strikes.
Vargas tries to score with a low kick but Cope moves his leg out of the way.
An inside leg kick from Cope misses.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Vargas gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Cope.
Cope misses with a straight left.
Cope lands an overhand right.
Vargas misses the shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alex Vargas dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Cope throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
No joy there for Vargas, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A looping hook to the body misses from Vargas. Cope does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cope connects with an inside leg kick.
Vargas misses with a body shot.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Cope.
A nice inside leg kick there by Vargas. That's going to slow Cope down.
A left lands for Cope.
Vargas checks a leg kick nicely.
Cope feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Vargass jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Cope throws a body punch but Vargas moves out of range.
Cope throws a good cross that connects.
Cope throws a sloppy head kick and Vargas moves out of range easily.
Vargas throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Vargas takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Vargas lands with a cross.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cope just misses with a punch to the body.
Cope ducks under a wild hook from Vargas.
Cope looks to throw the jab but Vargas is out of range.
Cope tries to sprawl but Vargas drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Cope is looking to control Vargas's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Cope avoid being mounted?
Vargas with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Cope avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Vargas.
Cope trying to control but Vargas postures up.
Vargas missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Cope is trying to get back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vargas seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Cope wants to control but Vargas is keeping busy and won't allow it.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Mike Cope hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Cope throws the left hand but Vargas avoids the punch easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vargas checks a leg kick.
Vargas throws a body punch but Cope moves out of range.
Vargas jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Cope moves out of range as Vargas strikes.
Cope bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Cope checks a leg kick.
Vargas uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Cope.
A telegraphed right hand from Cope misses the target.
An inside leg kick lands from Vargas.
Cope tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Vargas was well out of range. Poor timing from Cope.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Cope.
Cope throws a big shot that misses.
Cope jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Alex Vargas is winning the standup battle so far.
Vargas lands a nice looking body shot.
Vargas scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Vargas bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Cope lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Cope moves out of range of the leg kick from Vargas.
Cope moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Vargas misses with a double jab.
Vargas chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Vargas fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cope manages to avoid it.
Cope misses with a double jab
and Vargas counters with a two punch combo.
Cope takes a shot right to the bread basket.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vargas misses with a straight left.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vargas has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Vargas there as he acknowledges the shot.
Cope fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Vargas checks it well.
Vargas thows a body shot but no joy.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Cope.
Cope wants to land a leg kick but Vargas is out of range.
Cope motions for Vargas to come forward. Cope throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Cope uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Vargas.
Cope lands a head kick!
Vargas shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Cope preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Vargas scoring with strikes to the body and head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alex Vargas dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Cope misses with an uppercut.
Vargas throws a right and a left that Cope avoids nicely.
Cope misses with a head kick.
A punch combination from Vargas misses.
Horrible takedown by Cope or perhaps it was just good defense by Vargas which made him look bad.
No joy there for Cope, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Cope slips under a jab from Vargas.
Vargas moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Cope is rocked!
Cope attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Cope is still on wobbly legs! Can Vargas finish him?
A head kick misses from Cope.
Cope misses with an uppercut
and Vargas counters with a slapping leg kick.
Cope seems to have recovered his senses.
Vargas turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Vargas just misses with a punch to the body.
Good shot there by Vargas.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cope swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Vargas throws a jab but it's blocked by Cope.
Cope takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vargas misses the jab.
Cope scoring well with a low kick there.
Cope's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Cope looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Vargas turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Vargas takes a swing at Cope's ribcage but misses.
Vargas misses with a hook.
Nice defenses there by Cope.
Vargas needs to keep his hands up - Cope had a free shot at his head there.
A slow jab from Cope misses its intended target.
Cope takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Cope rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Vargas counters with a leg kick.
Vargas stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Cope.
Vargas throws a nice head kick!
Vargas uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Cope.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
and Vargas counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts Cope! He's just covering up as Vargas starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:06 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alex Vargas!
Alex Vargas retains his bantamweight title!
Alex Vargas decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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