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SPFT 44: Tycoon Doubles 3B PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Akira Marufuji (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bronko Strunz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Marufuji is coming into this fight with a significant injury, which will no doubt have an effect on his cardio. Bronko Strunz has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Akira Marufuji's chin.
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
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Excellent MT
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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
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Akira Marufuji!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Bronko Strunz!
The judges for this bout are Igor Prikhodko, Dmitry Maklakov and Vladimir Khabensky.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Strunz looks for the body kick but Marufuji saw that one coming.
Marufuji is breathing heavily.
Marufuji blocks a head kick by Strunz.
Strunz tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Marufuji blocks a leg kick.
Strunz circles to his right before unloading a perfect head kick! Marufuji drops to the canvas, hurt badly! Strunz follows Marufuji to the ground and unloads with a series of strikes that force the referee to step in and end the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bronko Strunz!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Stand Alone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Matteo Minonzio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Minonzio is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Metallica Enter Sandman. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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197 lbs
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202 lbs
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Good takedowns
Good kicks
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Brawler
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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
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Stand Alone!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Matteo Minonzio!
The judges for this bout are Sergei Dronov, Igor Prikhodko and Viktor Lagutenko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Alone connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Minonzio scores a takedown into full mount!
Minonzio moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Alone has worked his arm free - good work by Alone!
Minonzio tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Minonzio has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Minonzio goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Alone has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Minonzio but great work by Alone.
Minonzio is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Alone asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Minonzio is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Alone thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alone advances nicely into full mount.
Minonzio's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Alone throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Minonzio is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Alone thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Alone looking to control but Minonzio is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Alone controlling the pace for now.
Alone thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Alone misses with a head shot.
You get the feeling that Minonzio really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Alone throwing strikes here but Minonzio is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Minonzio wants to try and get back to his feet.
Alone content just to control the position here.
Alone thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Alone sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Minonzio is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Minonzio is squirming around, avoiding Alone's attempts to control the action.
Minonzio wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Alone 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.
Minonzio looks gassed!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alone throws some shoulder strikes here and then postures up. Oh, he's gone for an armbar! Minonzio has his hands clasped together but Alone breaks the hold and Minonzio is forced to tap! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over! That was lightning fast by Alone!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Stand Alone!
During a confident post fight interview, Stand Alone 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 Kenta Kobashi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Azamat Secoy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Secoy has a niggling injury. He would have liked to come in 100% fit but that's not always possible. Azamat Secoy is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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197 lbs
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180 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Granite chin |
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Dangerous knees
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Kenta Kobashi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Azamat Secoy!
The judges for this bout are Illya Tyunina, Valeri Chadov and Vladimir Khabensky.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kobashi lands with a thumping leg kick.
Secoy looks gassed!
Kobashi throws a powerful right kick. Secoy tried to block low but the kick was high! Secoy was taken right off of his feet! Kobashi jumps in to finish the job and the ref tackles him! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Kenta Kobashi!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Tony Stewart (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Franky Young (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Stewart comes into the arena with Motherlover blaring out of the sound system. Tony Stewart has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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150 lbs
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Tony Stewart!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Franky Young!
The judges for this bout are Valeri Chadov, Viktor Lagutenko and Dmitry Maklakov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stewart misses with a takedown
and Young counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Stewart's guard now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Stewart wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Young is now in half guard.
Young wants to pass to mount but Stewart is defending the position.
Young is trying to control the action in half guard but Stewart is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Stewart wants to get back to full guard.
Stewart is looking to control Young's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Stewart avoid being mounted?
Young is trying to control the action in half guard but Stewart is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Young scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Young stops Stewart from getting back to his feet.
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!
Young passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Stewart!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stewart wants to control but Young is having none of it.
Stewart is trying desperately to improve position.
Stewart is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Stewart is trying desperately to improve position.
Young thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Young tries to control but Stewart wriggling away.
Young goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Stewart is on top in guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stewart stopping the sweep attempt from Young.
Young is looking for a triangle but Stewart pushes his legs off easily.
Young working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Stewart doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Stewart manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Stewart avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Young utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stewart postures up in Young's guard and throws a big left but Young blocks it.
Stewart working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stewart wants to control from the top but Young keeps moving.
Stewart throwing strikes from guard but Young blocks nicely.
Stewart throws a big elbow that misses.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Stewart's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Stewart pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Young is keeping the position for now.
Young is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Stewart is aware though and is defending well.
Young is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stewart connects with a couple of short punches.
Stewart is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Young is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Stewart defends well.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Young preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Young keeping full guard, as Stewart tries to pass.
Stewart keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Young's head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Stewart throws a strike but Young rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Stewart preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Franky Young will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Young shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Stewart manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Young preventing the sweep.
Franky Young has got the better of the ground game so far.
Stewart has control of Young's left arm, preventing Young from doing any damage.
Stewart throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Young stands and throws Stewart's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Stewart tries to buck Young off but Young is having none of it.
Stewart on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Stewart tries to get out of the position.
Stewart stuck in half guard on the bottom here.
Stewart is trying to get back to half guard.
Young is trying to get an arm triangle but Stewart is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Young scoring with punches and elbows.
Young tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Young has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Stewart is trying to control Young's posture but Young avoids it.
Stewart tries to buck Young off but Young is having none of it.
Stewart looking for a sweep but Young has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Stewart can't escape the position.
Young can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Stewart is looking to escape.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stewart is working to get back to half guard.
Stewart is squirming around, avoiding Young's attempts to control the action.
Young pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Stewart keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Young thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Young throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Stewart is wriggling around trying to escape.
Young tries to control but Stewart wriggling away.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stewart is bucking up trying to escape but Young cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Young landing strikes, looking to finish!
Stewart knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Young on the ground.
Stewart is trying to escape the mount.
Young throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Stewart is looking to improve his position but Young isn't that keen on the idea.
A nice elbow there by Young.
Young throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Stewart is working to get back to half guard.
Young raining down shots from the mount!
Young controlling from mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stewart is in all sorts of trouble here.
Stewart bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stewart makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Stewart with a flurry of punches that miss.
Young is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Stewart trying to control but Young is working from the bottom.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Young looking for a sweep. Not yet Young, not yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Franky Young showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Young swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Stewart bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Young sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Young wants to get back to full guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Young manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Stewart throws a big elbow that misses.
Young has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Stewart throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Young works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Stewart trying to control but Young is working from the bottom.
Stewart postures up in Young's guard and throws a big left but Young blocks it.
Young manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Young trying to control but Stewart is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Young lands a big shot there that rocks Stewart but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Stewart gets back to half guard.
Stewart is doing well to control the position and prevent Young from advancing to side control.
Stewart trying to control here.
Young thows a huge punch but Stewart dodges it nicely.
Young trying to control from half guard but Stewart is working away.
Stewart blocking the ground and pound attempt from Young.
Stewart tries to get to full guard but Young has control of the leg.
Stewart is looking to get back to full guard here but Young has managed to pass to side control instead.
Franky Young is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stewart parries the strikes from Young easily there. Young is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Stewart to escape.
Stewart tries to bench press Young off him but Young keeps the position.
Young is staying tight to Stewart's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Stewart is trying to get back to half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Young is looking to take a break and control but Stewart is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Stewart is trying to control Young's posture but Young avoids it.
Tony Stewart has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stewart is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Young misses with the ground and pound.
Stewart is looking to reverse the position.
Stewart is trying to strike from the bottom but Young has passed into full mount.
Stewart working to try and regain half guard.
Young controlling the pace for now.
Stewart wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Young.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stewart is wriggling around trying to escape.
Young controlling his opponent.
Young raining down shots from the mount!
Young sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Stewart is trying to escape the mount.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Stewart is squirming around, avoiding Young's attempts to control the action.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Franky Young.
Well Young 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 Valeri Chadov scores the fight 27:30
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Franky Young!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Heinz Doofenschmertz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sam Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sam Smith is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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150 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Heinz Doofenschmertz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Sam Smith!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Dmitry Maklakov and Valeri Chadov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Doofenschmertz is trying to defend but Smith finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Smith looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Doofenschmertz with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Smith seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Smith throwing shots but Doofenschmertz is blocking nicely.
Doofenschmertz has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Smith is working away from the top position though.
Smith trying to pass the guard but Doofenschmertz defending well.
Doofenschmertz could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Smith looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Doofenschmertz keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Doofenschmertz knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Smith on the ground.
Doofenschmertz trying to control but Smith postures up.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Smith stands up from half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Doofenschmertz jumps guard and drags Smith to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Smith forces his way into half guard.
Smith landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Smith takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Ground and pound from Smith.
Smith missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Smith has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Doofenschmertz trying to control but Smith postures up.
Doofenschmertz on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Smith lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Doofenschmertz has hold of Smith's hands but Smith slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Smith lands with a punch from half guard.
Doofenschmertz is rocked!
Smith works his foot free and advances to mount.
Oh Doofenschmertz is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Doofenschmertz is wriggling around trying to escape.
Doofenschmertz seems to have got his legs back now.
Smith landing strikes from the mount.
Doofenschmertz is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Smith loads up on a couple of big shots to the head that have Doofenschmertz scrambling to escape. He can't get free though and several more unanswered shots from Smith land to the head. The referee has no choice but to stop the fight. Smith stands and salutes the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sam Smith!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Sam Smith waved his t-shirt featuring Steel Penn's Laundry 93%'s logo in front of the cameras.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Wooden Pencil (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Devin Derric Styles (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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145 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Wooden Pencil!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Devin Derric Styles!
The judges for this bout are Ivan Kurochkin, Fedor Mirinova and Sergei Dronov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Styles shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Pencil's guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Pencil keeping moving, preventing Styles from controlling successfully.
Styles postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Styles postures up in Pencil's guard and throws a big left but Pencil blocks it.
Styles trying to control the position from guard on top but Pencil is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pencil keeping full guard, as Styles tries to pass.
Styles lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Styles makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
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!
Styles tries to free his leg and advance position but Pencil is retaining full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Styles controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Styles in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Styles chips away with some ground and pound.
Styles scoring with punches to the head and body.
Styles pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Pencil is keeping the position for now.
Pencil wants to stand up but Styles is controlling him.
Styles throws a big elbow that misses.
Styles must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Styles with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Styles missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Pencil really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Pencil is breathing heavily.
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!
Pencil utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Pencil preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Styles working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Styles throws a strike but Pencil rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Styles has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Styles has his foot on Pencil's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Pencil works his way back into a safe position though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Styles is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Styles working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Styles landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Styles not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Styles not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Styles takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Styles sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Pencil defending well though.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Styles lands strikes from half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Styles tries to pass to full mount but Pencil defends it.
Styles is figuring out what he wants to do next.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Styles missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Nice strikes from Styles there.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Styles lands a nice short elbow.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Styles slows the pace down in half guard.
Pencil keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Devin Derric Styles dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Styles looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Styles drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Pencil dives on top into guard.
Styles had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Pencil defends it easily.
Styles has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Styles wants to sweep but no luck.
Styles working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Pencil doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Pencil manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Pencil postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Styles wants to hit a switch here but Pencil passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Styles there!
Styles tries to reverse the position but Pencil maintains control.
Styles reaches up and holds on to Pencil to control the position.
Styles is looking to improve his position but Pencil isn't that keen on the idea.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Styles tries to hold on but Pencil postures up.
Styles keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Pencil will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Styles is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Styles is in all sorts of trouble here.
Pencil avoids the attempt from Styles to control.
Pencil prevents Styles from getting the reversal.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Styles is trying to reverse the position but instead Pencil has taken his back - oops!
Styles tries to escape but Pencil has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Styles trying to control the position but Pencil manages to sink in the hooks.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Pencil doesn't have the hooks in and Styles manages to turn into his guard.
Styles working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Pencil's head.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pencil can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Styles controls the pace.
Styles in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Devin Derric Styles showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! And we move into the final round!
Styles closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Pencil quickly recovers to half guard.
Styles is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Styles looking to control but Pencil is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
The referee warns Pencil that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Styles punishing his opponent with strikes.
Styles misses with a head shot.
Styles controlling from the full mount.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Styles lands a nice shot to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Styles sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Styles working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Pencil is rocked!
Styles scoring with strikes but Pencil is staying in there.
Oh Pencil is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Styles breaks from Pencil's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Styles loads up on a couple of big shots to the head that have Pencil scrambling to escape. He can't get free though and several more unanswered shots from Styles land to the head. The referee has no choice but to stop the fight. Styles stands and salutes the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Devin Derric Styles!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between John Paget (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rob Schultz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for John Paget has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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157 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, John Paget!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rob Schultz !
The judges for this bout are Aleksei Zolotukhin, Fedor Mirinova and Konstantin Menshow.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Paget scores with a push kick.
Paget tries to close the distance and clinch but Schultz swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Paget lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Schultz .
Paget throws a quick inside leg kick.
Paget lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Paget takes a swing at Schultz 's ribcage but misses.
Paget scores with a punch to the head.
Schultz chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Paget can pounce on him.
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!
Schultz takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Paget lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Schultz at a distance.
Paget feints and then cracks Schultz 's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Schultz down.
Paget lands a leg kick that knocks Schultz off balance momentarily.
Schultz takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Paget with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Paget tries to clinch there but Schultz circles away.
Paget tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Schultz stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Paget.
Paget scores with a kick to the body.
John Paget seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Paget feints and then cracks Schultz 's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Schultz down.
Paget cracks the inside of Schultz 's front leg.
Paget moves into the clinch successfully.
Paget is trying to force a seperation but Schultz has the dominant position.
Paget throws a punch but it's blocked by Schultz .
Paget manages to break the clinch.
A nice inside leg kick there by Paget. That's going to slow Schultz down.
Paget with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Paget lands with a thumping leg kick.
Schultz looks gassed!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Schultz shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Paget fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Schultz .
Schultz swats away the attempt to clinch by Paget.
Paget scoring well with a low kick there.
Paget ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Paget lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Paget lands a front kick.
Paget lands with a straight right. Schultz didn't see that one coming.
Paget throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Schultz has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Paget.
Schultz 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.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Paget - that will leave a mark!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Schultz 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.
Paget lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Schultz shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Paget moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Paget scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
John Paget is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Paget lands a nice leg kick that just misses Schultz 's sensitive parts.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Paget, right into the meat.
Schultz tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
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!
Paget scores with a leg kick.
Paget lands a nice leg kick that just misses Schultz 's sensitive parts.
Schultz 's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Schultz takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Schultz moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Paget swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Schultz .
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Paget lands a front kick.
Paget with a jab.
Paget lands a head kick!
Paget is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Schultz has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Paget.
Schultz stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Paget.
Paget looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A chopping leg kick lands by Paget.
Paget lands a high kick!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Paget fakes the leg kick and cracks Schultz in the body.
Schultz takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Paget buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Paget dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
A nice leg kick lands there from Paget.
Paget connects with a good right hand that stumbles Schultz . Schultz circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Schultz avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Paget scoring well with a low kick there.
Paget slips under a jab from Schultz .
Schultz has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Schultz throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Paget sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Schultz fails with a takedown attempt.
Paget throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Paget connects with an inside leg kick.
Schultz is breathing heavily.
Paget lands a nice looking body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Schultz takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Paget fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Paget lets loose with a powerful body kick. Schultz will feel that in the morning.
Paget lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Paget is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Schultz can do to turn this around?
Schultz walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Good leg kick by Paget there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
John Paget is winning the standup battle so far.
Paget lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Paget tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Schultz paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Paget tries to clinch but Schultz is having none of it.
Paget scores with a leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Paget throws a leg kick which misses Schultz 's front leg but catches the back leg as Schultz tries to avoid it.
Paget throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Schultz 's head.
A solid leg kick lands there for Paget.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Paget scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Schultz doesn't seem bothered though.
Paget throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Paget, as that shot connected.
Paget scores with a nice body kick.
Paget lands with a right hand.
Paget lands a leg kick that knocks Schultz off balance momentarily.
Paget scores with a shot to the body.
Paget throws a leg kick which misses Schultz 's front leg but catches the back leg as Schultz tries to avoid it.
Paget lands a slapping body shot.
Paget bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Paget scores with a head kick. Schultz tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Paget lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Paget connects with a body shot that sends Schultz 's belly button to the back.
Paget scores with a shot to the body.
Paget moves into range and connects with a jab.
Paget scores with a nice head shot.
Paget turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Schultz 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.
Paget looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Paget fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Schultz has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Paget goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Paget throws a nice outside leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Paget fails in his attempt to clinch.
Paget connects with an inside leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Paget turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Good leg kick by Paget there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Paget lands a nice leg kick that just misses Schultz 's sensitive parts.
Paget lands a nice leg kick that just misses Schultz 's sensitive parts.
A nice inside leg kick there by Paget. That's going to slow Schultz down.
Paget jabs at Schultz 's body.
Paget swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Schultz .
Schultz has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Paget.
Paget feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Schultz 's calf.
Paget lands with a slapping head kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Paget throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Paget cracks Schultz with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Paget throws a nice outside leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Paget dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Good leg kick by Paget there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Paget throws a nice outside leg kick.
Paget scores with a kick to the midsection.
Schultz on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Paget. Paget obviously looking to wear him down.
Paget displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Schultz .
Schultz tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Paget fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Schultz has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Paget feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Schultz 's calf.
Paget buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Paget.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A nice inside leg kick there by Paget. That's going to slow Schultz down.
Paget connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Paget works over Schultz 's head and body with a nice combination.
Schultz takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Paget cracks the inside of Schultz 's front leg.
A solid leg kick lands there for Paget.
Paget throws a nice outside leg kick.
Paget lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Schultz chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Paget can pounce on him.
Paget connects with an inside leg kick.
Paget throws a nice inside leg kick.
Schultz on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Paget. Paget obviously looking to wear him down.
Paget ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Schultz tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Paget connects with a leg kick. Schultz looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Paget cracks the inside of Schultz 's front leg.
Paget connects with a body shot.
Paget dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Paget cracks a nice hook into Schultz 's ribs.
Paget smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Schultz stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Paget.
Schultz takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
A nice inside leg kick there by Paget. That's going to slow Schultz down.
Paget smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Paget throws a quick inside leg kick.
Schultz takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Schultz throws a sloppy body shot
and Paget counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Schultz looks for a takedown but Paget sprawls well.
John Paget is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Paget throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Schultz .
Paget turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Schultz takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Schultz swings widly with a right hand
and Paget counters with a leg kick.
Paget is looking to slow Schultz down with leg kicks.
Paget pushes Schultz away with a front kick.
Schultz tries for a takedown but Paget sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
John Paget has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rob Schultz .
Paget lands the left hand.
Schultz tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Paget dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Paget feints and then cracks Schultz 's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Schultz down.
Schultz has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Schultz shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Paget pinned against the cage. Paget gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Schultz takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A nice leg kick lands there from Paget.
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!
Nice uppercut there from Paget.
A chopping leg kick lands by Paget.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Paget lands a right hook to the body.
Schultz fails to land the takedown.
Rob Schultz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Paget throws a series of strikes that have Schultz backpedaling.
And that's the end of the fight!
John Paget showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Paget 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 Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 30:24
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 30:24
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 30:24
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Paget!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Gegard Houellebecq (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kesuke Miyagi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Houellebecq comes to the cage accompanied by The Prodigy - Spitfire. Miyagi has chosen Your'e The Best Around as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 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
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Gegard Houellebecq!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Kesuke Miyagi!
The judges for this bout are Illya Tyunina, Konstantin Menshow and Valeri Chadov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Houellebecq tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A low kick from Houellebecq is predictable there
and Miyagi counters with a head kick.
Houellebecq turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Houellebecq lands a jab to Miyagi's midsection.
Miyagi scores with a head kick. Houellebecq tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Miyagi looks to land a body kick but Houellebecq moved away.
Miyagi avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A looping hook to the body misses from Houellebecq. Miyagi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Miyagi throws a half hearted mid kick.
Miyagi pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Miyagi blocks a jab.
Houellebecq scores with a jab to the head.
Miyagi rushes Houellebecq and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
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!
Miyagi is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Miyagi has Houellebecq pushed against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Houellebecq is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Miyagi is defending well for now.
Miyagi with a knee to the head.
Miyagi is looking to control Houellebecq's arms but Houellebecq gets an underhook and turns him. Now Miyagi has his back to the cage.
Miyagi missing with knees to the body.
Houellebecq lands an elbow inside.
Houellebecq misses with a punch on the inside.
Houellebecq misses with an elbow over the top.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Houellebecq pushes off an throws an elbow but Miyagi leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Miyagi's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Houellebecq creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Miyagi's defenses.
Miyagi taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Kesuke Miyagi.
Miyagi checks a low kick from Houellebecq.
Miyagi walks into a stiff left hand from Houellebecq.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Miyagi gets a clinch.
Houellebecq is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Miyagi is defending well for now.
Knees to the body from Miyagi.
Miyagi is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Houellebecq pushes off an throws an elbow but Miyagi leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching 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!
Houellebecq lands a good knee to the midsection. Miyagi won't want to take too many of those.
Houellebecq on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Miyagi leaning against his opponent.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Miyagi utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Miyagi using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Houellebecq pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Houellebecq missing with knees to the body.
Houellebecq blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Houellebecq tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Miyagi avoids it.
Houellebecq blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Houellebecq breaks the clinch.
Miyagi tries to clinch up
and Houellebecq counters with a nice body kick.
Miyagi fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Houellebecq.
Miyagi tries to close the distance and clinch but Houellebecq swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Gegard Houellebecq is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Miyagi on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Houellebecq scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Houellebecq cracks Miyagi with an open hand slap.
An inside leg kick lands from Houellebecq.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Miyagi on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Houellebecq throws a sloppy head kick and Miyagi moves out of range easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Houellebecq throws a head kick but Miyagi moves out of range.
Miyagi tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Houellebecq paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Houellebecq throws a sloppy head kick and Miyagi moves out of range easily.
Houellebecq throws a half hearted mid kick.
Gegard Houellebecq seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Houellebecq throws a big shot that misses.
Miyagi gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Miyagi missing with knees to the body.
Houellebecq misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Miyagi.
Miyagi trying to stall but Houellebecq improves his position.
Miyagi manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Miyagi is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Miyagi avoiding damage as Houellebecq throws knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Kesuke Miyagi will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Miyagi bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Miyagi closes the distance and pushes Houellebecq back into the cage.
Houellebecq misses with an elbow over the top.
Houellebecq lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Miyagi backwards.
Miyagi is pushing Houellebecq up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Miyagi is trying to slow the pace down but that's a couple of times in a row that he's tried to get underhooks and Houellebecq has denied him.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Kesuke Miyagi.
Houellebecq is looking to clinch.
Houellebecq thows a body kick. Miyagi tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Houellebecq throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Miyagi sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Miyagi is looking to score with low kicks.
Miyagi tries to work over Houellebecq's front leg with a kick but Houellebecq checks it.
A chopping leg kick lands by Houellebecq.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Miyagi is looking to slow Houellebecq down with leg kicks.
Miyagi throws a head kick but Houellebecq moves out of range.
Miyagi tries to clinch up but Houellebecq circles away and keeps his distance.
Houellebecq checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Houellebecq sizes up Miyagi with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Miyagi doesn't manage to clinch there - Houellebecq circles away.
Miyagi finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Miyagi.
Miyagi has closed the distance and engaged Houellebecq in a clinch.
Houellebecq lands a damaging elbow.
Houellebecq swings wildly with an uppercut but Miyagi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Miyagi is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Houellebecq is defending well for now.
Miyagi leaning his opponent against the cage.
Miyagi managing to block the knees to the body from Houellebecq.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Houellebecq tries to score a body lock takedown but Miyagi shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Miyagi misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Houellebecq.
Miyagi working Houellebecq over with knees to the body.
A short right from Houellebecq.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Houellebecq just misses with a elbow thrown towards Miyagi's brow.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Houellebecq missing with knees to the body.
The referee calls for Miyagi to work.
Houellebecq goes for a takedown attempt but Miyagi pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Miyagi gets a clinch.
Miyagi with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Houellebecq misses with an elbow strike.
Miyagi lands a knee to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
With the fighters up against the cage, Houellebecq throws an elbow but misses.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
A right hand to the body from Houellebecq.
Houellebecq is leaning against Miyagi and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Houellebecq blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Kesuke Miyagi seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A short uppercut from Houellebecq.
Miyagi managing to block the knees to the body from Houellebecq.
Miyagi avoiding damage as Houellebecq throws knees to the body.
Miyagi blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
With the fighters up against the cage, Houellebecq throws an elbow but misses.
Houellebecq lands an elbow that stopped Miyagi in his tracks for a moment.
Miyagi blocks an elbow strike from Houellebecq.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Houellebecq wants to take the fight to the mat but Miyagi manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gegard Houellebecq. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Houellebecq looking for a takedown.
Houellebecq is trying to maintain a safe position but Miyagi gets an underhook and turns Houellebecq into the cage.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Miyagi takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Houellebecq misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Miyagi.
Miyagi avoids the elbow strike from Houellebecq, against the cage.
Miyagi is struggling to control the position.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Houellebecq creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Houellebecq is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Houellebecq throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Houellebecq lands with a short head shot on the inside.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Miyagi is struggling to control the position.
Miyagi blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Houellebecq has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
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 Gegard Houellebecq will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Miyagi tries to clinch up but Houellebecq circles away and keeps his distance.
Houellebecq thows a left - swing and a miss!
The fight stays on the outside here - Miyagi looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A clash of legs there as Houellebecq blocks the low kick.
Houellebecq scores with a jab. Miyagi acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Nice uppercut lands for Houellebecq. That snapped Miyagi's head back.
Houellebecq blocks a low kick nicely.
Houellebecq throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Miyagi.
Miyagi throws a head kick that misses.
Houellebecq throws a head kick that misses.
Houellebecq takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Miyagi takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Miyagi tries to clinch up.
Miyagi clinches up with Houellebecq and pushes him back against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Miyagi is looking to control Houellebecq's arms but Houellebecq gets an underhook and turns him. Now Miyagi has his back to the cage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Houellebecq.
Houellebecq has hold of one of Miyagi's legs. Miyagi is fighting the takedown attempt but Houellebecq gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Miyagi lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Houellebecq!
Miyagi stands up from mount. Strange move.
Miyagi tries to clinch but Houellebecq moves out of range.
Houellebecq throws a looping overhand right but Miyagi ducks down to avoid it.
Miyagi fails with an attempt to clinch.
Miyagi delivers a nice body kick.
Houellebecq throws a head kick that misses
and Miyagi counters with a good low kick that Houellebecq was not able to check.
Houellebecq throws a head kick but Miyagi moves out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Houellebecq fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Miyagi slips under a jab.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Houellebecq. Miyagi shrugs it off though.
Miyagi tries to work over Houellebecq's front leg with a kick but Houellebecq checks it.
Miyagi misses with a low kick as Houellebecq jumps back.
Miyagi tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Houellebecq lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Miyagi tries to clinch but Houellebecq moves out of range.
Miyagi takes one on the button.
Miyagi closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Stalling in the clinch from Miyagi.
Houellebecq avoiding damage as Miyagi throws knees to the body.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Houellebecq misses with a short punch on the inside.
Miyagi blocks an elbow strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Houellebecq pushes off an throws an elbow but Miyagi leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Miyagi misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Houellebecq.
Miyagi blocks the elbow strike.
Houellebecq pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Houellebecq missing with knees to the body.
Houellebecq comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Miyagi is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Miyagi stalling in the clinch but Houellebecq improves position.
Houellebecq gets through Miyagi's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Miyagi on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Houellebecq lands a right hand.
Miyagi trying to stall but Houellebecq improves his position.
Houellebecq looking to slow down the pace here.
Miyagi keeps control of Houellebecq as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Houellebecq is looking for a takedown.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Houellebecq.
Miyagi lands a nice knee to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Houellebecq blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Miyagi crunches a lovely knee into Houellebecq's ribcage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Miyagi is stalling here.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Miyagi tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Miyagi tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Houellebecq avoids it.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Houellebecq lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Miyagi avoids a wild elbow strike from Houellebecq.
Houellebecq wants to stall.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Kesuke Miyagi just about did enough to take it.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
A bone on bone clash there as Miyagi blocks the leg kick.
A bone on bone clash there as Houellebecq blocks the leg kick.
Houellebecq tries to clinch but Miyagi is having none of it.
Miyagi throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Houellebecq.
Houellebecq throws a sloppy head kick and Miyagi moves out of range easily.
Miyagi shoots in looking for a takedown but Houellebecq manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Miyagi's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Miyagi circles away from the clinch attempt.
Miyagi pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Houellebecq lands a front kick.
Houellebecq fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Miyagi moves in looking to clinch but Houellebecq pushes him off.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Miyagi, right into the meat.
Miyagi takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Miyagi is looking to clinch but Houellebecq is avoiding it.
Miyagi feints and then cracks Houellebecq's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Houellebecq down.
Houellebecq misses with a low kick.
Miyagi drops his hands momentarily and Houellebecq takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Miyagi moves to clinch but Houellebecq breaks away
and Houellebecq counters with a thumping low kick.
Houellebecq pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Houellebecq throws a head kick that misses.
Miyagi buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Miyagi closes the distance looking to clinch
and Houellebecq counters with a head kick. That will keep Miyagi thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Houellebecq fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Houellebecq scores with a crisp jab that stopped Miyagi in his tracks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Miyagi moves into the clinch successfully.
Houellebecq is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Houellebecq pushes off an throws an elbow but Miyagi leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Knees to the body from Miyagi.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Houellebecq pushes off an throws an elbow but Miyagi leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Houellebecq is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Miyagi pulls him back up using the underhooks.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Miyagi is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Miyagi dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Houellebecq lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Miyagi backwards.
Miyagi is trying to maintain a safe position but Houellebecq gets an underhook and turns Miyagi into the cage.
Miyagi misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Houellebecq.
Houellebecq is looking to control Miyagi's arms but Miyagi gets an underhook and turns him. Now Houellebecq has his back to the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Houellebecq dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Houellebecq managing to block the knees to the body from Miyagi.
Miyagi manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Miyagi trying to stall but Houellebecq improves his position.
Houellebecq throws an elbow but it misses.
Houellebecq tries to score a body lock takedown but Miyagi shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Houellebecq is trying to break free.
Miyagi lands a knee to the head.
Miyagi tries to land knees in the clinch but Houellebecq avoids the damage to the body.
Houellebecq avoiding damage as Miyagi throws knees to the body.
Houellebecq is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Miyagi is defending well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gegard Houellebecq. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Miyagi tries to stall but Houellebecq uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Houellebecq pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Houellebecq avoiding damage as Miyagi throws knees to the body.
Miyagi is trying to stall.
Miyagi pressing his opponent against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Kesuke Miyagi.
Houellebecq pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Houellebecq avoids the head kick by Miyagi.
Miyagi gets a clinch.
Miyagi blocks an elbow strike from Houellebecq.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Houellebecq misses with an elbow over the top.
Houellebecq drops down looking for an ankle pick but Miyagi pulls his leg out and moves away.
Miyagi tries to clinch but Houellebecq moves away
and Houellebecq counters with a nice uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Good work by Miyagi as he checks the leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Kesuke Miyagi will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Houellebecq connects with a good right hand that stumbles Miyagi. Miyagi circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Houellebecq moves out of range of the leg kick from Miyagi.
Houellebecq tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Miyagi tries to clinch but Houellebecq is having none of it.
Houellebecq lands a leg kick that knocks Miyagi off balance momentarily.
Houellebecq throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Houellebecq lands a nice leg kick that just misses Miyagi's sensitive parts.
Houellebecq misses with a kick to the body.
Miyagi tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A nice leg kick lands there from Houellebecq.
Miyagi throws a leg kick but Houellebecq sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Miyagi's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Houellebecq feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Miyagis jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Houellebecq connects with a solid leg kick.
Miyagi throws a leg kick
and Houellebecq cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Houellebecq swats away the attempt to clinch by Miyagi.
Houellebecq misses with a hook. Miyagi ducked under it nicely.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Miyagi.
Miyagi moves in looking to clinch but Houellebecq pushes him off.
Houellebecq lands a front kick.
A lazy left from Houellebecq finds it's target.
A solid body kick from Miyagi.
Miyagi tries to clinch but Houellebecq moves out of range.
Miyagi tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Houellebecq manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Good work by Houellebecq as he checks the leg kick.
Miyagi closes the distance and pushes Houellebecq back into the cage.
Houellebecq working aggressively here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Houellebecq.
Miyagi working Houellebecq over with knees to the body.
Miyagi connects with a knee to the head.
Houellebecq has clasped his hands together around Miyagi's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Houellebecq stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Houellebecq throws a right hand that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Houellebecq avoids the head kick by Miyagi.
Miyagi cracks the inside of Houellebecq's front leg.
Miyagi does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Miyagi tries to close the distance and clinch but Houellebecq swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Miyagi throws a leg kick that is checked
and Houellebecq counters with a leg kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Houellebecq.
Houellebecq swats away the attempt to clinch by Miyagi.
Miyagi shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Houellebecq sprawls well. Houellebecq wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Miyagi gets slowly back to his feet.
Gegard Houellebecq has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Miyagi does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Miyagi on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Houellebecq blocks a head kick by Miyagi.
Nice body kick from Miyagi.
Miyagi tries to clinch but Houellebecq is having none of it.
The fighters circling - Houellebecq throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Miyagi misses with a low kick.
Miyagi throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Miyagi wants to clinch
letting Houellebecq counter with a right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Miyagi throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Houellebecq tries to land a leg kick but Miyagi saw it coming and moves away.
Houellebecq checks a leg kick.
Miyagi avoids the head kick by Houellebecq.
Miyagi misses with a leg kick.
Miyagi ducks under a wild hook from Houellebecq.
Miyagi uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Houellebecq.
Miyagi steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Houellebecq. That one must have hurt.
Houellebecq wants to land a leg kick but Miyagi is out of range.
Miyagi tries to clinch but Houellebecq moves away
letting Houellebecq counter with a right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
An inside leg kick lands from Miyagi.
Miyagi tries to clinch there but Houellebecq circles away.
Houellebecq walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Miyagi checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
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 Gegard Houellebecq.
I think Miyagi has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 47:48
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 47:49
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 46:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kesuke Miyagi!
Kesuke Miyagi is the new bantamweight champion!
Kesuke Miyagi decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Junior Kilat (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alexei Surov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Surov has chosen Amphetamines as his entrance music. Junior Kilat is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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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
13 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Junior Kilat!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Alexei Surov!
The judges for this bout are Sergei Dronov, Valeri Chadov and Dmitry Maklakov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Surov fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Kilat wants to clinch up but Surov keeps it at a distance.
Kilat tries to sprawl but Surov drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Kilat keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Surov sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Kilat defending well though.
Surov trying to pass the guard but Kilat defending well.
Surov winds up and cracks Kilat with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Surov seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Surov lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Surov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kilat keeps working.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Surov lands with a punch from half guard.
Surov wants to control but Kilat is keeping him busy.
Surov scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Surov wants to work for an arm triangle but Kilat is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Surov sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Kilat defending well though.
Surov is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Surov not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Surov is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Kilat knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Surov on the ground.
Surov throwing shots but Kilat is blocking nicely.
Surov has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Surov looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Surov is trying to control. Kilat wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Surov throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Surov is pressing down on Kilat's thigh, looking to free his foot. Kilat is holding on for now.
Surov scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Kilat blocking the ground and pound attempt from Surov.
Surov scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Kilat is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Surov scores with a couple of nice shots.
Surov scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Surov seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Surov wants to control but Kilat is keeping him busy.
Surov is working for a submission of some sort.
Kilat wants to get back to his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Surov is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Kilat defends it well.
Surov seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alexei Surov dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kilat. Surov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kilat takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Surov lands a body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Surov misses the target.
Surov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kilat.
Kilat fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kilat fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kilat is looking to clinch but Surov is avoiding it.
Good exchange - Surov coming out on top.
Surov cracks Kilat with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Surov dives in and grabs Kilat's left leg, looking for a takedown. Kilat pushes down on Surov's head and hops out.
Kilat fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kilat tries to clinch there but Surov circles away.
Kilat is looking to clinch.
Kilat moves away from the strike by Surov.
Kilat doesn't manage to clinch there - Surov circles away.
Nice defenses there by Kilat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Surov is looking to slow Kilat down with leg kicks.
Kilat looks to clinch
and Surov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Surov thuds his right hand into Kilat's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Kilat is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Surov connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Kilat tries to clinch
and Surov counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Kilat doesn't manage to clinch there - Surov circles away.
Kilat stuffs the takedown attempt from Surov. Surov gets slowly back to his feet.
Kilat throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A telegraphed right hand from Surov misses the target.
Kilat darts in and clinches Surov up against the cage.
Surov takes a knee to the side of the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Surov lands with a short shot to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kilat tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Surov avoids it.
A nice right hand lands inside from Surov.
A right handed body shot lands from Kilat.
Surov swings wildly with an uppercut but Kilat uses good head movement to avoid it.
Surov decides to pull guard.
Surov is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Surov missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Kilat is trying to stand.
Kilat is looking to get back to is feet but Surov passes into side control.
Alexei Surov has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Surov in side control, throwing shots but Kilat defends.
Kilat is not content to let Surov control the position.
Surov landing strikes.
Kilat is rocked!
Kilat wants to get back to his feet but Surov is dominant here and he's now got Kilat's back!
Surov is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Surov is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Surov is trying to control but Kilat is trying to escape here - he's now mounted.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kilat is trying to stand.
Surov moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Kilat has worked his arm free - good work by Kilat!
Surov is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Kilat has escaped the position, nice work there.
Surov tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Surov has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alexei Surov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Surov cracks Kilat with a good jab.
Kilat wants to clinch.
Kilat fails with an attempt to clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kilat looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Surov changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Surov fails with the takedown.
Kilat tries to clinch there but Surov circles away.
Kilat moves out of range as Surov throws a body kick.
Surov avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kilat is looking to clinch.
Surov circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kilat wants to clinch
and Surov counters with a straight right hand.
Surov lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Surov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Surov moves into range and connects with a jab.
Kilat is looking to clinch.
Surov misses with a kick to the body.
Surov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kilat throws out the jab.
Kilat tries to clinch but Surov moves out of range.
Kilat tries to close the distance and clinch up but Surov swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Surov circles away from the clinch attempt.
Surov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kilat.
Surov lands a nice shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kilat tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Surov takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Surov darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Kilat tries to clinch there but Surov circles away.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Surov throws out a loose jab but Kilat uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kilat is looking to clinch but Surov is avoiding it.
Junior Kilat is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Surov closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Surov lands in his opponent's guard.
Surov scoring with punches to the head and body.
Surov drops back, looking for a kneebar! Kilat looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Kilat looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Kilat!
Kilat working away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kilat gets to mount! Surov was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Surov keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Surov tries to hold on but Kilat postures up.
Kilat prevents Surov from getting the reversal.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Surov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Surov manages to regain half guard. Good work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alexei Surov really dominated that round.
That's time! Kilat's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Kilat uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Surov.
Surov circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kilat will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Surov buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Surov throws an off balance right hand
and Kilat counters with a left to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Surov. Kilat does a little dance to reset his feet.
Good leg kick by Kilat there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Surov lands a body shot.
Kilat doesn't manage to clinch there - Surov circles away.
Kilat doesn't manage to clinch there - Surov circles away.
Surov thows a body shot but no joy.
Surov fails with a takedown attempt.
Surov shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Kilat defends it nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Surov lands a leg kick that knocks Kilat off balance momentarily.
Kilat tries to clinch
and Surov counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Kilat takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Kilat misses with a double jab.
Surov throws a shot from downtown. Kilat moves away and avoids it.
Surov throws a leg kick
and Kilat counters with a series of strikes. Surov will be more careful next time no doubt.
A telegraphed right hand from Surov misses the target.
Surov throws out a loose jab but Kilat uses good head movement to avoid it.
Surov motions for Kilat to come forward. Surov throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Alexei Surov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A swing and a miss from Surov.
Kilat connects with a leg kick. Surov looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Surov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kilat.
Kilat tries to close the distance and clinch up but Surov swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Surov swats away the attempt to clinch by Kilat.
Kilat misses with a double jab
and Surov counters with a nice uppercut.
Kilat tries to clinch up but Surov circles away and keeps his distance.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kilat moves out of range of the strikes.
Kilat takes one to the chin there.
Kilat tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Surov paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Surov fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Surov avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kilat avoids the body shot from Surov.
Surov scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Kilat avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Surov.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Surov throwing shots but Kilat is blocking nicely.
Kilat on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Kilat tries to get out of the position.
Surov seems to be looking for submissions.
Surov not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Surov looks to land a strike but Kilat avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Surov throws an elbow that misses. Kilat uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Surov's guard. Nice move by Kilat!
Surov throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Surov looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Kilat has picked Surov up and slammed him! Surov can't keep hold of the triangle and Kilat manages to pass to side control!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Surov sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Surov tries to get to full guard but Kilat has control of the leg.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Surov is trying to maintain the position but Kilat is very close to passing his half guard.
Surov controlling the position for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alexei Surov dominated that fourth round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
An inside leg kick lands from Surov.
Surov looks to score with a jab to the body but Kilat is just out of range.
Surov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kilat fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kilat ducks under a wild hook from Surov.
Surov drives through with a takedown into Kilat's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Surov tries to free his leg and advance position but Kilat is retaining full guard.
Surov has gone for a leg lock! Kilat slips out almost immediately though and dives into Surov's guard.
Surov is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Kilat has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Surov had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kilat defends it easily.
Kilat trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kilat postures up.
Surov has a closed guard, preventing Kilat from standing up.
Junior Kilat has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Alexei Surov is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Surov wants to sweep here but Kilat controlling him for the moment.
Kilat is fighting to break Surov's control of his arms but Surov is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Kilat wants to stand but Surov is controlling his posture from full guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Surov missing with a left hand there. Kilat was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kilat throws a series of punches but Surov moves out of range.
Kilat is looking to clinch but Surov is avoiding it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Surov keeps the fight on the outside.
Kilat tries to sprawl but Surov drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Surov stalling.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Kilat is trying to stand back up but Surov is controlling him
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Surov with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Alexei Surov wasn't active enough on the ground.
Kilat rushes Surov and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Kilat throws a head punch that misses.
Kilat trying to land knees to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kilat lands a knee to the body.
Surov throws a head punch that misses.
Surov tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Kilat smiles and moves away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Alexei Surov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Surov winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 44:50
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 44:50
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 44:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alexei Surov! Alexei Surov retains his welterweight title!
A very excited looking Alexei Surov made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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