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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Dragon Fish (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Igor Alessandro Farias Tavares (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Dragon Fish!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Igor Alessandro Farias Tavares!
The judges for this bout are Igor Prikhodko, Viktor Lagutenko and Valeri Chadov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Alessandro Farias Tavares fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Fish wants to clinch.
Alessandro Farias Tavares misses with a wild combination.
Fish tries to clinch but Alessandro Farias Tavares moves away
and Alessandro Farias Tavares counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Alessandro Farias Tavares throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Fish tries to clinch up.
Fish looks to clinch
and Alessandro Farias Tavares cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Fish tries to clinch
enabling Alessandro Farias Tavares to counter with a crisp jab.
Alessandro Farias Tavares throws a right and a left that Fish avoids nicely.
Fish tries to clinch there but Alessandro Farias Tavares circles away.
Alessandro Farias Tavares rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Fish moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Fish takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Alessandro Farias Tavares avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Fish staying out of range there.
Fish moves in looking to clinch but Alessandro Farias Tavares pushes him off.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A punch combination from Alessandro Farias Tavares misses.
Alessandro Farias Tavares darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Alessandro Farias Tavares will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Alessandro Farias Tavares looks to score with a jab to the body but Fish is just out of range.
Fish moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Fish tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Alessandro Farias Tavares paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Fish tries to clinch up
and Alessandro Farias Tavares counters with a nice uppercut.
Fish tries to close the distance and clinch up but Alessandro Farias Tavares swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Fish cracks Alessandro Farias Tavares with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Alessandro Farias Tavares throws a hook but Fish avoids it easily.
Donk. Fish catches Alessandro Farias Tavares right on the button with a cross.
Fish moves in looking to clinch but Alessandro Farias Tavares pushes him off.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fish avoids a punch combination nicely.
Alessandro Farias Tavares misses with an uppercut. Fish saw that one coming.
Fish throws out a loose jab but Alessandro Farias Tavares uses good head movement to avoid it.
Alessandro Farias Tavares circles away from the clinch attempt.
Alessandro Farias Tavares circles away from the clinch attempt
and Alessandro Farias Tavares counters with a straight right hand.
Fish tries to clinch but Alessandro Farias Tavares moves out of range.
Alessandro Farias Tavares throws a one two combo.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fish avoids a punch combination nicely.
Fish wants to clinch
and Alessandro Farias Tavares counters with a three punch combo that has Fish backing up. Fish nods at Alessandro Farias Tavares to acknowledge the strikes.
Alessandro Farias Tavares cracks Fish with a right hand to the side of the head.
Fish wants to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fish tries to clinch up but Alessandro Farias Tavares circles away and keeps his distance.
Alessandro Farias Tavares tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Fish takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
A slow jab from Alessandro Farias Tavares misses its intended target.
Alessandro Farias Tavares circles away from the clinch attempt
letting Alessandro Farias Tavares counter with a right hand.
Alessandro Farias Tavares might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Alessandro Farias Tavares avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Fish tries to clinch there but Alessandro Farias Tavares circles away.
Alessandro Farias Tavares throws an overhand right that lands on Fish's shoulder, as Fish tries to avoid the shot.
Fish tries to close the distance and clinch up but Alessandro Farias Tavares swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Alessandro Farias Tavares throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nice defenses there by Fish.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alessandro Farias Tavares misses with a double jab.
Fish tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Alessandro Farias Tavares manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Fish tries to clinch there but Alessandro Farias Tavares circles away.
Fish fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Alessandro Farias Tavares, pushing him back against the cage.
Alessandro Farias Tavares being controlled against the cage.
Fish looking to stall.
Fish misses with a knee to the head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Fish tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Fish has Alessandro Farias Tavares pressed against the cage, preventing Alessandro Farias Tavares from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Fish lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Igor Alessandro Farias Tavares dominated that 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.
Fish throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A combination from Alessandro Farias Tavares does no damage.
Fish is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Alessandro Farias Tavares throws the left hand but Fish avoids the punch easily.
A slow jab from Alessandro Farias Tavares misses its intended target.
Fish moves in looking to clinch but Alessandro Farias Tavares pushes him off.
Fish tries to clinch up
and Alessandro Farias Tavares counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Fish darts in trying to clinch
and Alessandro Farias Tavares counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Fish needs to keep his hands up - Alessandro Farias Tavares had a free shot at his head there.
Fish is looking to clinch but Alessandro Farias Tavares is avoiding it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fish wants to clinch but Alessandro Farias Tavares slips to the side
enabling Alessandro Farias Tavares to counter with a crisp jab.
Alessandro Farias Tavares swats away the attempt to clinch by Fish.
Alessandro Farias Tavares swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Fish takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Fish fails in his attempt to clinch.
Fish doesn't manage to clinch there - Alessandro Farias Tavares circles away.
Alessandro Farias Tavares rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Fish moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Fish is trying to maintain a safe position but Alessandro Farias Tavares gets an underhook and turns Fish into the cage.
Alessandro Farias Tavares has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Fish throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Alessandro Farias Tavares blocks it with crossed arms.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alessandro Farias Tavares is looking to break free of the clinch but Fish has double underhooks.
Alessandro Farias Tavares manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Fish looking to throw knees to the head but Alessandro Farias Tavares is blocking nicely.
Alessandro Farias Tavares lands with a light punch inside.
Alessandro Farias Tavares wants to break free but Fish has control.
Alessandro Farias Tavares is trying to push Fish away but Fish has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Alessandro Farias Tavares stalling.
Fish tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Alessandro Farias Tavares takes a knee right on the jaw!
Alessandro Farias Tavares wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Alessandro Farias Tavares taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fish is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Fish lands a knee to the body.
Fish tries a knee to the head but Alessandro Farias Tavares blocks it.
Alessandro Farias Tavares is trying to break the clinch but Fish is controlling him.
Fish tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Fish tries a knee to the head but Alessandro Farias Tavares blocks it.
Alessandro Farias Tavares can't find room to land a body shot as Fish controls the action.
Fish misses with a knee strike.
Fish misses with a knee strike.
Fish is trying to maintain a safe position but Alessandro Farias Tavares gets an underhook and turns Fish into the cage.
Fish effectively controlling the action here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fish with a knee to the head.
Fish connects with a nasty looking knee right to Alessandro Farias Tavares's face.
Fish wants to stall.
Alessandro Farias Tavares is pushing Fish up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Alessandro Farias Tavares is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Alessandro Farias Tavares working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Fish connects with a nasty looking knee right to Alessandro Farias Tavares's face.
Alessandro Farias Tavares pressing his opponent against the cage.
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 Dragon Fish will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Fish uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Alessandro Farias Tavares.
Fish moves in looking to clinch but Alessandro Farias Tavares pushes him off.
A telegraphed right hand from Alessandro Farias Tavares misses the target.
Fish is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Alessandro Farias Tavares circles away from the clinch attempt
and Alessandro Farias Tavares counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Fish wants to clinch.
Alessandro Farias Tavares misses the jab.
Alessandro Farias Tavares circles away from the clinch attempt.
Fish tries to clinch up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alessandro Farias Tavares lands an overhand right.
Alessandro Farias Tavares misses with a looping left.
A jab from Alessandro Farias Tavares does it's job there.
Fish wants to clinch.
Igor Alessandro Farias Tavares is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sloppy strikes from Alessandro Farias Tavares. Those never looked like landing.
Alessandro Farias Tavares misses the shot to the body.
Alessandro Farias Tavares lands an overhand right.
Fish closes the distance but Alessandro Farias Tavares moves to the side
and Alessandro Farias Tavares counters with a two punch combo.
Alessandro Farias Tavares circles away from the clinch attempt
and Alessandro Farias Tavares connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fish tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Fish fails in his attempt to clinch.
Fish looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Fish avoids a punch combination nicely.
Fish takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Igor Alessandro Farias Tavares seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Fish takes one to the side of the head.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Alessandro Farias Tavares taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Fish using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Alessandro Farias Tavares has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Fish tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Alessandro Farias Tavares avoids it.
Alessandro Farias Tavares is trying to push Fish away but Fish has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Fish is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Alessandro Farias Tavares is keeping busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fish with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Fish just leaning against Alessandro Farias Tavares, taking a breather.
Alessandro Farias Tavares manages to break the clinch.
Fish dodges the punch combination from Alessandro Farias Tavares.
Fish connects with a body shot.
Nice defenses there by Fish.
Alessandro Farias Tavares misses with a jab, cross combination.
Fish walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Fish looks to clinch
letting Alessandro Farias Tavares counter with a right hand.
Fish wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Fish throws a lazy right hand but Alessandro Farias Tavares sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Fish closes the distance and clinches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fish misses with a knee strike.
Fish tries a knee to the head but Alessandro Farias Tavares blocks it.
Alessandro Farias Tavares can't break the clinch.
Fish throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Alessandro Farias Tavares blocks it with crossed arms.
Fish misses with a knee strike.
Alessandro Farias Tavares breaks the clinch.
Alessandro Farias Tavares connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Fish's hands.
Fish takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Alessandro Farias Tavares misses with a double jab.
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!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Alessandro Farias Tavares loads up on a big right hand but Fish slips the punch.
Fish tries to clinch but Alessandro Farias Tavares is having none of it.
Fish wants to clinch but Alessandro Farias Tavares slips to the side
and Alessandro Farias Tavares counters with a three punch combo that has Fish backing up. Fish nods at Alessandro Farias Tavares to acknowledge the strikes.
And that's the end of the fight!
Igor Alessandro Farias Tavares comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Alessandro Farias Tavares has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 28:29
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 28:29
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Igor Alessandro Farias Tavares!
Igor Alessandro Farias Tavares was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Anze Kopitar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zaubrek Ubrihayev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ubrihayev has chosen Kalinka maja as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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24
212 lbs
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220 lbs
5 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
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Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Anze Kopitar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Zaubrek Ubrihayev!
The judges for this bout are Igor Prikhodko, Konstantin Menshow and Vladimir Khabensky.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ubrihayev waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kopitar.
Kopitar scores with a punch to the head.
It looks like Zaubrek Ubrihayev has been cut.
Ubrihayev with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Kopitar to score with a decent uppercut.
Ubrihayev rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kopitar moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kopitar connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Ubrihayev bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kopitar just misses with a punch to the body.
Anze Kopitar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A telegraphed right hand from Kopitar misses the target.
A swing and a miss from Kopitar.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kopitar lands a body shot.
Ubrihayev throws a right and a left that Kopitar avoids nicely.
Kopitar misses with a double jab.
Kopitar lands a big right hand that sends Ubrihayev crashing to the mat! Kopitar stays standing though and waves Ubrihayev back to his feet!
Ubrihayev is rocked!
Kopitar throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Ubrihayev counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Ubrihayev is still on wobbly legs! Can Kopitar finish him?
Ubrihayev defending well as Kopitar loads up on a big left hand.
Kopitar is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ubrihayev.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kopitar throws the left hand but Ubrihayev avoids the punch easily.
Kopitar is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ubrihayev.
Ubrihayev slips under a jab from Kopitar.
Both fighters circle each other, looking for something big. Kopitar moves in and throws an overhand right. That hurt Ubrihayev! Kopitar continues to tee off on Ubrihayev, landing with a left and a right! Kopitar connects with a right hand that leaves Ubrihayev sleeping against the cage! What a finish by Kopitar!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Anze Kopitar!
Anze Kopitar took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Vitality for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jos Mykhaylenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kris Imman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Imman is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Bezimienni - Walka. 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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190 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jos Mykhaylenko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Kris Imman!
The judges for this bout are Dmitry Maklakov, Aleksandr Martynov and Fedor Mirinova.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Imman stuffs the takedown.
A low kick from Mykhaylenko is predictable there
and Imman counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Imman lands an elbow that stopped Mykhaylenko in his tracks for a moment.
Imman has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Mykhaylenko avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Mykhaylenko can't find room to land a body shot as Imman controls the action.
Imman scores with a knee to the head.
It looks like Jos Mykhaylenko has been cut.
Imman is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Imman is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Imman taking a breather.
Imman lands a knee to the head.
Mykhaylenko wants to get back to striking at distance but Imman won't allow it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Imman.
Mykhaylenko is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Imman slowing the pace effectively.
Nice elbow from Imman.
Imman lands an elbow inside.
Imman stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Imman is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Mykhaylenko to keep the fight standing.
Jos Mykhaylenko has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kris Imman.
Mykhaylenko prevents a takedown attempt there.
Mykhaylenko being controlled against the cage.
Mykhaylenko fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Imman creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Mykhaylenko's defenses.
Imman lands an elbow that stopped Mykhaylenko in his tracks for a moment.
Imman lands a damaging elbow.
Imman pulls Mykhaylenko into guard.
Imman has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Imman trying to keep a closed guard but Mykhaylenko is proving a slippery customer.
Mykhaylenko might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Imman had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Mykhaylenko defends it easily.
Mykhaylenko preventing the sweep.
Imman working a defensive guard here.
Mykhaylenko is looking to stand up but Imman won't let him.
Imman working for a triangle but Mykhaylenko defends it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Imman looking for a sweep. Not yet Imman, not yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mykhaylenko pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Imman is keeping the position for now.
Imman not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Mykhaylenko got a little sloppy there for a moment and Imman has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Mykhaylenko has managed to get both his arms back between Imman's legs - danger averted.
Mykhaylenko won't allow Imman to sweep him here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Imman is looking to sweep but instead, Mykhaylenko has passed into half guard.
Imman is trying to maintain the position but Mykhaylenko is very close to passing his half guard.
Mykhaylenko prevents Imman from improving his position.
Imman looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Imman slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Imman is trying to keep Mykhaylenko in close.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kris Imman dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jos Mykhaylenko's cut.
That's time! Mykhaylenko's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Imman tries to clinch but Mykhaylenko is having none of it.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Imman is defended easily by Mykhaylenko.
Mykhaylenko keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Imman has closed the distance and engaged Mykhaylenko in a clinch.
Imman tries for a takedown but Mykhaylenko manages to get underhooks.
Jos Mykhaylenko has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kris Imman.
Imman lands a nice knee to the body.
Imman effectively controlling the action here.
Mykhaylenko misses with a punch to the body.
Mykhaylenko wants to break the clinch but can't.
Mykhaylenko takes a knee to the side of the body.
Kris Imman seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Imman stalling against the cage.
Imman comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Imman stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Mykhaylenko wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Imman using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Imman crunches a lovely knee into Mykhaylenko's ribcage.
Mykhaylenko gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Imman.
A knee to the head by Imman.
Imman goes for a takedown in the clinch but Mykhaylenko prevents it.
Imman has Mykhaylenko pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Mykhaylenko manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Imman is breathing heavily.
Imman holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Imman lands a knee to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mykhaylenko wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Imman taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Imman working Mykhaylenko over with knees to the body.
Imman lands an elbow just above Mykhaylenko 's eye.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Imman landing knees to the head.
Imman prevents Mykhaylenko from breaking the clinch.
Imman landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Imman leaning against his opponent.
Imman is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Mykhaylenko is defending well for now.
Mykhaylenko tries to circle away but Imman has him pinned against the cage.
Imman is working for takedown but Mykhaylenko is calmly controlling the position for now.
Imman missing with knees to the body.
Mykhaylenko throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mykhaylenko stops a takedown attempt from Imman.
Imman lands a good knee to the midsection. Mykhaylenko won't want to take too many of those.
Mykhaylenko prevents the takedown attempt.
Mykhaylenko is trying to force a seperation but Imman has the dominant position.
Mykhaylenko has had enough of the clinch but Imman keeps him there for the moment.
Mykhaylenko wants to break the clinch but can't.
Imman missing with knees to the body.
Mykhaylenko lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Imman will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Mykhaylenko up against the cage.
Imman landing knees to the body.
Imman looking to throw knees to the head but Mykhaylenko is blocking nicely.
Imman changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Mykhaylenko fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Mykhaylenko throws a wild body kick that Imman sees coming a mile off.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mykhaylenko throws a sloppy head kick and Imman moves out of range easily.
Mykhaylenko closes the distance and pushes Imman back into the cage.
Mykhaylenko is pressed up against the cage. Imman has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Mykhaylenko down to the mat. Mykhaylenko avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Imman avoids the head kick by Mykhaylenko.
Mykhaylenko has managed to clinch.
Imman landing knees to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Imman looking to slow down the pace here.
Mykhaylenko is trying to break the clinch but Imman is controlling him.
Imman working Mykhaylenko over with knees to the body.
Imman prevents a body shot from Mykhaylenko.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Imman creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Mykhaylenko's defenses.
Imman displaying some good clinch control by pressing Mykhaylenko up against the cage.
Imman utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kris Imman showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jos Mykhaylenko's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Mykhaylenko moves into the clinch successfully.
Imman keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Mykhaylenko's efforts to push away.
The referee is keeping an eye on Imman - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Mykhaylenko wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Mykhaylenko wants to stall.
Mykhaylenko is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Mykhaylenko tries a knee to the head but Imman blocks it.
Imman tries for a takedown but Mykhaylenko manages to get underhooks.
Imman crunches a lovely knee into Mykhaylenko's ribcage.
Imman landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Mykhaylenko is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Jos Mykhaylenko has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kris Imman.
Mykhaylenko is trying to break the clinch but Imman is controlling him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mykhaylenko takes an elbow to the forehead.
Imman changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Mykhaylenko fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Imman takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Imman shoots in for a double leg but Mykhaylenko sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Mykhaylenko throws a head kick but Imman moves out of range.
Mykhaylenko dives in and grabs Imman's left leg, looking for a takedown. Imman pushes down on Mykhaylenko's head and hops out.
Imman closes this distance looking for a takedown but Mykhaylenko circles away.
Mykhaylenko jabs at Imman's body.
Mykhaylenko misses with a wild combination.
Jos Mykhaylenko is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mykhaylenko drives through with a takedown into Imman's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Mykhaylenko has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Imman is proving hard to escape from.
Imman is trying to keep Mykhaylenko in close.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Imman has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Mykhaylenko can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Mykhaylenko with a flurry of punches that miss.
Mykhaylenko wants to control from the top but Imman keeps moving.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Imman 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.
Imman is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Imman manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Mykhaylenko is controlling an arm, preventing Imman from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Mykhaylenko tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Mykhaylenko tries to lock up and control but Imman gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Imman wants to control the pace but Mykhaylenko is squirming around nicely.
Imman throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Kris Imman has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Imman moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Mykhaylenko has worked his arm free - good work by Mykhaylenko!
Imman wants to control but Mykhaylenko is keeping him busy.
Imman staying calm.
Mykhaylenko struggling a bit here.
Jos Mykhaylenko has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kris Imman is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Imman misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Kris Imman.
I've got Imman winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 28:29
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 27:30
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kris Imman!
Kris Imman took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Black Belt Nutrition #=========||=========# for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Choppy Jensen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Drago Mcclain (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Mcclain's choice of entrance music: Um.... Drago Mcclain acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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173 lbs
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178 lbs
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Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Choppy Jensen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Drago Mcclain!
The judges for this bout are Sergei Dronov, Ivan Kurochkin and Aleksei Zolotukhin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mcclain uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Jensen throws a left and a right that both miss
and Mcclain counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Jensen!
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Jensen can't do much from the bottom here.
Mcclain in side control, throwing shots but Jensen defends.
Jensen managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Mcclain.
Mcclain throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Mcclain throws a strike aimed at the side of Jensen's head but Jensen avoids it well.
Mcclain throws a strike aimed at the side of Jensen's head but Jensen avoids it well.
Jensen is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mcclain connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Jensen some visible discomfort.
Mcclain is putting a hurting on Jensen here, landing some big shots from side control.
Mcclain misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Jensen is working to avoid the ground and pound but Mcclain connects with a decent elbow.
Sloppy strikes there by Mcclain.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mcclain advances to mount.
Jensen is breathing heavily.
Mcclain jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Jensen manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Mcclain landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Mcclain has hold of Jensen's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Jensen seems comfortable defending it but Mcclain has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Jensen is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Jensen is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Mcclain couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Drago Mcclain!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Braulio Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mode Benke (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mode Benke has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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290 lbs
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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
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Braulio Silva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Mode Benke!
The judges for this bout are Fedor Mirinova, Sergei Dronov and Konstantin Menshow.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Silva is looking to land body kicks.
Benke throws a leg kick that misses.
Silva sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Silva 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.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Silva.
Silva takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Benke blocks the body kick.
Silva jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Benke buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Silva walks into a stiff left hand from Benke.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Benke ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Benke lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Silva is breathing heavily.
Good shot there by Benke.
Benke connects with a body shot.
Benke throws a shot to the body.
Benke lands with a good body shot.
Benke fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Benke listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Benke.
Benke throws a nice inside leg kick.
Benke connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Silva's hands.
Benke thuds a left hand into Silva's body.
Silva takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Silva throws a hook but Benke avoids it easily.
Benke is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Silva rather than just go for the knockout.
Silva chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Benke can pounce on him.
Good leg kick by Benke there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Silva tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Mode Benke is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Crunch! Benke slams his shin into Silva's torso.
Benke comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Benke with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Benke jabs Silva to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Benke scores with a jab. Silva acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Benke bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
It looks like Braulio Silva has been cut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Benke feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Silva's calf.
Benke scores with the left hand. Silva knows he should have avoided that one.
Benke is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Benke lands with an uppercut that bounces Silva off the cage and back into range.
Silva is rocked!
Benke bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Oh Silva is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A slapping body kick lands there for Benke.
Silva seems to have got his legs back now.
Whack! Benke lands a heavy head kick that drops Silva. The ref tackles Benke to stop the fight - a great save by the referee because Silva was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Head Kick). Mode Benke!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Quade Cooper (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Valko Hai (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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165 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Quade Cooper!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Valko Hai!
The judges for this bout are Dmitry Maklakov, Ivan Kurochkin and Konstantin Menshow.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hai takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Valko Hai seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hai avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Cooper uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hai.
Hai feints and as Cooper raises his hands in defense, Hai changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Hai throwing strikes from guard but Cooper blocks nicely.
Cooper is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Hai defends well.
Hai connects with a couple of short punches.
Hai sitting in guard here, content to control.
Hai postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hai is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Hai has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Cooper is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Hai is aware though and is defending well.
Hai trying to control but Cooper is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hai pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cooper is keeping the position for now.
Hai's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Cooper is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hai thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Hai throws a big right hand that misses.
Cooper 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.
Cooper isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Hai stacks Cooper on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Hai!
Hai goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Cooper rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Hai's guard! Nice work there by Cooper!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cooper won't allow Hai to sweep him here.
Hai wants to control the position but Cooper says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Hai trying to control but Cooper postures up.
Hai is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Cooper is staying active.
Hai looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cooper seems to be looking for submissions.
Hai wants to control the action here but instead Cooper manages to pass to full mount!
Cooper can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Hai is looking to escape.
Hai slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cooper is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Hai is just riding it out for now. Cooper eventually gives up the hold.
Cooper is stalling here. Hai is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Cooper seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Hai has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Cooper is looking to reverse the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hai has hold of Cooper's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Cooper tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Hai cranks the arm and Cooper screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Cooper, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Valko Hai!
Our winner, Valko Hai, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Joni Vvit (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aaron Rivers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Aaron Rivers is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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195 lbs
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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
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Joni Vvit!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Aaron Rivers!
The judges for this bout are Konstantin Menshow, Fedor Mirinova and Vladimir Khabensky.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vvit lands a jab-cross combination.
Vvit misses with an uppercut. Rivers saw that one coming.
Vvit scores with a body shot.
Rivers looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Vvit is fending him off so far but Rivers persists. Nope, Vvit circles away and we're back to standing.
Vvit connects with a body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vvit cracks Rivers with an open hand slap.
Rivers uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Vvit.
Nice jab there from Vvit.
Vvit changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Vvit connects with a body shot.
Rivers looks winded!
Vvit moves out of range as Rivers throws a body kick.
Vvit sends Rivers crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Vvit is motioning to the referee to let Rivers up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
It looks like Aaron Rivers has been cut.
Vvit lands hard precision jab right on the jaw that stiffens Rivers up and sends him tumbling to the mat! The ref grabs Vvit from behind before he can pounce. Some folks in the crowd didn't like that stoppage, but I saw Rivers's eyes roll way back in his head, he was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Joni Vvit!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Georgy Degratov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anderson Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Anderson Silva is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Georgy Degratov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Anderson Silva!
The judges for this bout are Ivan Kurochkin, Dmitry Maklakov and Konstantin Menshow.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Degratov throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Degratov connects with a body shot.
Degratov stuffs the takedown attempt from Silva. Silva gets slowly back to his feet.
Degratov misses the shot to the body.
Nice sprawl there from Degratov as Silva shoots in.
Degratov fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Degratov connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Silva misses with a looping left.
Silva blocks a jab.
A left and a right from Degratov both land. Nice combination.
It looks like Anderson Silva has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A combination from Degratov does no damage.
Degratov connects with a body shot that sends Silva's belly button to the back.
Degratov misses with a wild combination.
Degratov lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Silva circles away quickly and effectively.
Degratov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Silva.
Georgy Degratov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anderson Silva.
Degratov looks for the body kick but Silva saw that one coming.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Degratov lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Degratov rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Silva moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Degratov leaves Silva with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
No luck for Silva with that takedown attempt.
Silva looks winded!
Silva moves out of range of the strikes.
Degratov lands the left hand.
Silva throws a low kick, looking for Degratov's leg but Degratov calmly moves out of range.
Degratov misses with a few strikes there.
Georgy Degratov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Silva shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Degratov as he avoids it easily.
Degratov throws a nice looking combination but Silva bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Georgy Degratov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Degratov throws a nice looking combination but Silva bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Degratov lands a high kick!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Degratov fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Degratov goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Silva shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Degratov's guard.
Degratov wants to get back to his feet but Silva is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Degratov is wriggling around but Silva manages to pass to half guard.
Silva is looking to take a break and control but Degratov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Silva not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Degratov tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Silva manages to move to mount!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Degratov bucks Silva off and manages to get back to his feet!
Silva fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Degratov manages to avoid it.
Degratov misses with a head kick.
Silva shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Degratov defends it nicely.
Degratov moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Degratov pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Silva back to the cage. Degratov follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Degratov is working the combinations to good effect here.
A big left from Degratov misses.
Silva bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Silva shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Degratov pinned against the cage. Degratov gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Degratov throws a hook to the side of Silva's head but Silva sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice takedown defense from Degratov. No joy for Silva on that attempt.
Silva throws a head kick that misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Degratov throws a right hand that Silva ducks under and follows up with a left that Silva also avoids with ease.
Degratov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Silva.
Degratov looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Degratov lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
A punch combination from Degratov misses.
Silva's jab looks to have found its range, popping Degratov under the eye.
A slow jab from Degratov misses its intended target.
Degratov lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Silva circles away quickly and effectively.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Silva misses with a jab, cross combination.
A cross from Degratov lands.
Degratov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Silva closes the distance and clinches up with Degratov, looking for a takedown. Silva pushes Degratov against the cage but Degratov circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Georgy Degratov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Anderson Silva's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Silva takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Degratov rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Silva moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Donk. Degratov catches Silva right on the button with a cross.
Nice uppercut there from Degratov.
Silva shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Degratov cracks Silva with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Silva misses with a straight left.
Degratov scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
That has opened up Anderson Silva's cut even more.
Degratov will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Degratov misses with a looping left.
Degratov throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Silva counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Degratov is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Degratov misses with a wild combination.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Silva gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Degratov.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Silva drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva trying to control the action but Degratov is working from the bottom.
Degratov bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Silva avoids the head kick by Degratov.
Degratov digs a good body shot into Silva's ribs.
Degratov falls off balance throwing a combination
and Silva counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Degratov misses with an uppercut.
Silva shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Degratov defends it nicely.
Silva misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Degratov connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Silva momentarily.
Degratov throws a hook but Silva blocks it.
Degratov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Silva slips a jab from Degratov.
Georgy Degratov is winning the standup battle so far.
Silva lands a nice shot that snaps Degratov's head back.
Silva throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Degratov thows a body shot but no joy.
Degratov wants to land a leg kick but Silva is out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Silva misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
No joy there for Degratov, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Silva shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Silva showed some decent athleticism there.
Degratov is looking to escape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva is keen to just control but Degratov is a slippery customer.
Degratov tries to kick Silva off but Silva keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Silva is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Degratov is just riding it out for now. Silva eventually gives up the hold.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silva is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Degratov is just riding it out for now. Silva eventually gives up the hold.
Degratov on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Degratov tries to get out of the position.
Silva sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Degratov defending well though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Georgy Degratov will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Anderson Silva's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Silva lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Degratov lands a nice shot to the body.
Degratov swinging wildly here.
Degratov throws the left hand but Silva avoids the punch easily.
Silva lands a jab to Degratov's midsection.
A big left from Degratov misses.
Silva avoids the head kick by Degratov.
Left hook, right uppercut from Degratov.
Degratov misses with a kick to the body.
Silva takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Silva slips a jab and a cross from Degratov.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Degratov misses with a double jab
and Silva counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Silva shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Degratov knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Silva on the ground.
Silva seems to be working for a kimura but Degratov defends the submission attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva trying to control the action but Degratov is working from the bottom.
Silva controlling the action here.
Degratov scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Silva manages to mount him!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Degratov is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Silva takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Silva is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Degratov can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Silva stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Degratov lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Silva circles away quickly and effectively.
Silva shoots in for a takedown but Degratov shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Silva dodges the punch combination from Degratov.
Degratov throws a right hand that Silva ducks under and follows up with a left that Silva also avoids with ease.
Silva showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Degratov.
Silva lands a nice looking body kick.
Silva fails with a takedown attempt.
Georgy Degratov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Silva has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Silva closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Silva prevents Degratov from standing back up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Degratov is trying to escape back to his feet but Silva uses the scramble to pass into side control.
Silva wants to control but Degratov is keeping him busy.
Degratov wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
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.
Degratov seems a little lost for a moment, as Silva dominates the positioning.
Degratov wants to get back to his feet but Silva drags him back down.
Silva cracks Degratov with a big right hand but Degratov just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anderson Silva really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Anderson Silva's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Degratov displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Silva.
Silva shoots in but Degratov avoids the takedown attempt easily.
A big left from Degratov misses.
Silva moves out of range as Degratov strikes.
Silva swings for the body but Degratov moves out of range.
The fighters circling - Degratov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A head kick misses from Degratov.
Degratov lands an overhand right.
Degratov throws an overhand right that lands on Silva's shoulder, as Silva tries to avoid the shot.
Degratov throws a right and a left that Silva avoids nicely.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Degratov fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Degratov is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Silva fails with a takedown attempt.
Georgy Degratov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anderson Silva.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Degratov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Silva misses the shot to the body.
Silva moves out of range as Degratov strikes.
Silva shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Degratov defends it nicely.
A jab from Degratov finds it's way through Silva's defenses.
Degratov connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Degratov with a jab.
Degratov misses with a leg kick
and Silva counters with a single leg into guard. Degratov didn't expect that.
Degratov keeping moving, preventing Silva from controlling successfully.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Degratov wants to stand and escape but Silva is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Degratov wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Silva manages to pass to side control.
Degratov scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Silva manages to mount him!
Anderson Silva has got the better of the ground game so far.
Degratov wants to get back to his feet.
Silva working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Degratov wants to try and get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva breaks from Degratov's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Silva goes for an armbar but Degratov turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Degratov.
Silva has a closed guard, preventing Degratov from standing up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Silva looking for a guillotine here but Degratov defends easily.
Silva looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Degratov wanted to stand there but Silva had control of the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Silva working for a triangle but Degratov defends it easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Degratov would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anderson Silva dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Anderson Silva's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Degratov swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Degratov throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Degratov stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Degratov misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Silva is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Degratov rather than just go for the knockout.
Silva lands with a slapping head kick.
Degratov misses with the combination.
Silva uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Degratov.
Silva looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Degratov is fending him off so far but Silva persists. Nope, Degratov circles away and we're back to standing.
Degratov darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Degratov misses with a series of wild punches.
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.
A telegraphed right hand from Degratov misses the target.
Silva changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Degratov tries to avoid it but Silva manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Degratov to the ground. Degratov escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Degratov, as that shot connected.
A combination from Degratov does no damage.
Degratov scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Silva connects with a crisp jab.
Silva changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Degratov looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Silva tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Degratov pushes Silva away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Silva gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Degratov trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Silva landing strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Degratov is pushing Silva's head away, looking to escape. Silva manages to hold on to the position though.
Degratov gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Silva is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Degratov is surviving well by controlling Silva's body position as best he can.
Silva is giving the impression that he's looking to ground and pound but he switches suddenly into a beautiful far side armbar! Degratov is forced to tap! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 5, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Anderson Silva!
Anderson Silva got down on his knees post fight and begged the management for a title shot. 'Please, I want that title shot so bad! Give it to me!'
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kyle Stanley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Giuseppe Giacomucci (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Giacomucci's choice of entrance music: Bee Gees - Stayin' Alive. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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240 lbs
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Kyle Stanley!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
25 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Giuseppe Giacomucci!
The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Konstantin Menshow and Aleksandr Martynov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stanley feints a jab promting Giacomucci to slip. Stanley then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Giacomucci slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Stanley gets the takedown into side control.
Stanley will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Giacomucci being controlled for a moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Giacomucci is trying to control Stanley's posture but Stanley avoids it.
Giacomucci is trying to get back to half guard.
Stanley is looking to take a break and control but Giacomucci is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Giacomucci gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Giacomucci keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Stanley lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Giacomucci tries to reverse the position but Stanley maintains control.
Giacomucci tries to lock up and control but Stanley gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Giacomucci is trying desperately to improve position.
Stanley tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Stanley scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Giacomucci?
Stanley postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Giacomucci looks a forlorn figure.
Stanley raining down hammerfists from mount.
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!
Stanley wants to control the pace but Giacomucci is squirming around nicely.
Stanley landing strikes from the mount.
Stanley with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Giacomucci is desperately trying to improve his position but Stanley has a good base and remains in mount.
Stanley controlling from the full mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stanley with the ground and pound from mount.
Giacomucci tries to reverse the position but Stanley maintains control.
Stanley working for a submission but Giacomucci is keeping him at bay.
Stanley is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Giacomucci has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Giacomucci really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Stanley. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Giacomucci is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Stanley wants to control the pace but Giacomucci is squirming around nicely.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Stanley looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Stanley tries to control but Giacomucci wriggling away.
Stanley prevents Giacomucci from getting the reversal.
Stanley wants to control the pace but Giacomucci is squirming around nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stanley prevents Giacomucci from getting the reversal.
Giacomucci is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Stanley trying to control but Giacomucci is having none of it.
Stanley working for a submission but Giacomucci is keeping him at bay.
Giacomucci tries to lock up and control but Stanley gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Stanley dominating with strikes here.
Stanley looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
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!
Stanley raining down hammerfists from mount.
Stanley trying to control but Giacomucci is having none of it.
Giacomucci is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stanley landing strikes from the mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Giacomucci is working to get back to half guard.
Stanley lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Giacomucci hang on?
Giacomucci is looking to improve his position but Stanley isn't that keen on the idea.
Stanley is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Giacomucci is surviving well by controlling Stanley's body position as best he can.
Giacomucci tries to reverse the position but Stanley maintains control.
Stanley unloading with bombs!
Stanley controlling from mount.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Stanley trying to control but he's not successful this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kyle Stanley dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Stanley scores with a crisp jab that stopped Giacomucci in his tracks.
Stanley digs a good hook to Giacomucci's body.
Stanley lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Giacomucci throws an overhand right that lands on Stanley's shoulder, as Stanley tries to avoid the shot.
Giacomucci throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Stanley connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Stanley cracks Giacomucci with an open hand slap.
Kyle Stanley is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Giacomucci looks for a takedown but Stanley sprawls well.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Decent striking displayed by Stanley there.
Stanley lands a big head kick that sends Giacomucci tumbling to the mat! Stanley takes a step backwards and waves Giacomucci back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Giacomucci is rocked!
Stanley lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Giacomucci is still on wobbly legs! Can Stanley finish him?
Stanley connects with a picture perfect right hand that knocks Giacomucci out cold! This one is over in a flash!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kyle Stanley!
Kyle Stanley seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Vanapa Animai (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lee Murray (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Murray comes into a darkened arena with his song building. KO muzik kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Vanapa Animai!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Lee Murray!
The judges for this bout are Konstantin Menshow, Illya Tyunina and Aleksandr Martynov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Murray scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Murray throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Animai on the side of the head.
Murray bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Animai's head.
Nice defenses there by Animai.
Murray stuffs the takedown.
Murray looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Vanapa Animai seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Animai shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Animai is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Murray is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Animai is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Murray sees it coming and defends easily.
Murray is looking for a sweep. Animai is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Murray is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Animai wants to work for an arm triangle but Murray is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Murray is holding on to half guard well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Animai is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Murray keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Murray is looking for a sweep. Animai is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Murray wants to control but Animai is keeping busy.
Animai is looking for a kimura but Murray is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Animai to get the leverage.
Animai is working for a kimura from half guard. He's really concentrating on the hold and it's allowed Murray to slip a leg under and get back to full guard.
Animai wants to get up but he can't break Murray's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Murray tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Animai has gone for a leg lock! Murray slips out almost immediately though and dives into Animai's guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Animai keeping moving, preventing Murray from controlling successfully.
Animai looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Animai looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Murray decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
The fighters circle momentarily. Murray darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
It looks like Vanapa Animai has been cut.
Animai misses with a takedown attempt - Murray sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Animai is breathing heavily.
Animai on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Animai takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Animai fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vanapa Animai. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Murray cracks Animai with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Animai looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Murray finish him?
Animai is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Animai walks into a picture perfect straight right hand from Murray! He's gone down face first to the canvas, unconscious before he even hit the floor! Ohhhh. My. Goodness! That boys and girls was a beautiful knockout! Give that man a biscuit!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Lee Murray! Lee Murray retains his light heavyweight title!
An out of breath Lee Murray thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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