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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Alexei Shepel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Choppy Jensen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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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
1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Alexei Shepel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Choppy Jensen!
The judges for this bout are Igor Prikhodko, Illya Tyunina and Vladimir Khabensky.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shepel throws a sloppy head kick and Jensen moves out of range easily.
Shepel throws a head kick that misses.
Shepel pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Shepel pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Shepel lands with a slapping head kick.
Shepel takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
An inside leg kick from Jensen misses.
Jensen shoots in for a takedown but Shepel shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Jensen avoids the head kick by Shepel.
Shepel throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Jensen.
A head kick by Shepel misses
and Jensen counters with a nice uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jensen avoids the head kick by Shepel.
Shepel throws a head kick but Jensen moves out of range.
Shepel misses with a head kick.
Jensen scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Shepel is rocked!
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Shepel looks like he's trying to stand up.
Oh Shepel is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Shepel is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jensen stands up from half guard.
Shepel seems to have got his legs back now.
Jensen avoids the head kick by Shepel.
Jensen lands a big right hook! Shepel looks hurt but is still standing! Jensen lands a left jab and another right hook! This time Shepel falls down and Jensen dives in with a huge hammer fist! Shepel's eyes roll back! The referee calls for the bell and Jensen runs up the ropes to celebrate with his fans!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Choppy Jensen!
Choppy Jensen decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between The Valera (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jacoby Lombard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lombard has chosen Retaliator as his entrance music. The Valera has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, The Valera!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Jacoby Lombard!
The judges for this bout are Igor Prikhodko, Fedor Mirinova and Sergei Dronov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Valera shoots for a takedown but Lombard saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Lombard fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Valera misses with a takedown
and Lombard counters with a straight right hand.
Some wild striking there from Lombard.
Lombard throws a nice looking combination but Valera bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Valera shoots in looking for a takedown but Lombard manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Valera's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for The Valera. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Valera shoots in and gets a takedown into Lombard's guard.
Lombard has control of Valera's left arm, preventing Valera from doing any damage.
Let's hope that Lombard has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Valera passes Lombard's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Lombard is trying to stand.
Valera is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Valera missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lombard is trying to control but can't.
Lombard moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Valera drops back, looking for a kneebar! Lombard looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Lombard looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Lombard!
Valera is breathing heavily.
Lombard is trying to get an arm triangle but Valera is defending well.
Lombard trying to control the position but Valera is working away.
Lombard in side control lands a decent elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lombard creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Lombard working the body and head with strikes.
Valera is trying to improve his position.
Valera is letting Lombard control him for a moment.
Valera is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Lombard is one step ahead and moves to full 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!
Valera can't escape the position.
Lombard looking to control and managing it successfully.
Lombard can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Valera is looking to escape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lombard landing punches.
Lombard controlling from the full mount.
A nice elbow there by Lombard.
Lombard trying to control but Valera is having none of it.
Lombard with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lombard trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Lombard is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Valera is in real trouble.
Lombard biding his time, controlling Valera.
Valera is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lombard is persistently looking for the submission but Valera is defending it well.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Valera is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jacoby Lombard 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.
Valera shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Lombard counters with a two punch combo.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Valera.
Valera shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Lombard but Lombard pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for The Valera. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lombard scores with a three punch combo!
Lombard misses with a combination
and Valera decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Lombard's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Valera is fighting to break Lombard's control of his arms but Lombard is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Valera got a little sloppy there for a moment and Lombard has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Valera has managed to get both his arms back between Lombard's legs - danger averted.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Lombard is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Lombard content to control rather than advance.
Valera looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Valera with the active half guard here but Lombard passes nicely into side control.
Valera taking a bit of punishment here - Lombard scoring with strikes.
Lombard looks up at the clock and then as Valera takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Lombard smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Lombard is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Valera will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Lombard tries to advance to mount but Valera denies him.
Lombard wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Valera, who protects the arm well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Valera is looking for a sweep.
Lombard wants to control but Valera is keeping him busy.
Valera is being controlled here.
Lombard advances to mount.
Lombard controlling his opponent.
Valera is controlling an arm, preventing Lombard from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lombard looking to control and managing it successfully.
Valera has given up his back. Will we see Lombard going for some submissions?
Valera tries to escape the position.
Lombard is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Valera has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Lombard slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lombard is trying to stick to Valera's back but Valera is turning into Lombard. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Lombard's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Valera.
Lombard seems keen to control Valera's posture.
Valera postures up.
Valera prevents Lombard from getting back to his feet.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Jacoby Lombard.
Valera has his takedown stuffed
and Lombard counters with a three punch combo that has Valera backing up. Valera nods at Lombard to acknowledge the strikes.
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!
Valera gets caught napping as Lombard dives in and scores a takedown. Valera manages to retain guard.
Lombard sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Lombard wants to control from the top but Valera keeps moving.
Jacoby Lombard has got the better of the ground game so far.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Lombard slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jacoby Lombard showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Lombard throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Valera.
A punch combination from Lombard misses.
Lombard throws a series of punches but Valera avoids them all with ease.
The Valera is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Lombard throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Valera.
Lombard stuffs the takedown.
Valera fails with the takedown
and Lombard connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
No luck for Valera with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for The Valera. That's going to take a lot out of him.
No joy there for Lombard, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A cross from Lombard lands.
Lombard has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Lombard fails to land with a series of punches.
Valera misses with a takedown attempt - Lombard sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
A jab from Lombard finds it's way through Valera's defenses.
Lombard throws a series of punches but Valera moves out of range.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Valera showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Lombard.
Lombard lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
The Valera seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Valera closes the distance and clinches up with Lombard, looking for a takedown. Valera pushes Lombard against the ropes but Lombard circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Lombard scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
A right-left combo lands from Lombard.
Lombard connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Lombard lands with a hook. Valera tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Sloppy strikes from Lombard. Those never looked like landing.
Valera shoots in for a double leg but Lombard sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Lombard throws a leg kick which misses Valera's front leg but catches the back leg as Valera tries to avoid it.
Lombard lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Lombard closes the distance and lands a one-two.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lombard scores with a nice strike.
Lombard lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lombard tries a low kick but Valera avoids it.
Lombard fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Lombard gets caught flat footed, as Valera shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Lombard wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Lombard tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Lombard preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Lombard trying to control the position.
Valera slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Valera tries to advance to mount but can't.
Valera thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Valera working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Jacoby Lombard is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Lombard isn't going anywhere.
The strikes coming from Valera are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Lombard is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Valera off and has taken his back!
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lombard's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Valera tries to roll but Lombard sticks to his back.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jacoby Lombard comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Lombard 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 Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 27:30
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jacoby Lombard!
During a confident post fight interview, Jacoby Lombard thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dan Hardy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Braulio Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.
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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, Dan Hardy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Braulio Silva!
The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Dmitry Maklakov and Vladimir Khabensky.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Silva scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Silva tries to pass to full mount but Hardy defends it.
Hardy looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Silva is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Silva is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Hardy defends it well.
Hardy trying to control here.
Silva is looking for a kimura here.
Hardy is looking for a sweep. Silva is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Hardy is working hard here to advance position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hardy wants to control but Silva is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Hardy moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Silva wants to control from the top but Hardy keeps moving.
Hardy had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Silva defends it easily.
Silva throwing strikes but missing.
Hardy keeping moving, preventing Silva from controlling successfully.
Silva missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Hardy keeping full guard, as Silva tries to pass.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hardy looking to control.
Silva throws a big right hand that misses.
Silva throwing strikes but missing.
Silva pushes down on Hardy's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Hardy is looking to control Silva's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Hardy avoid being mounted?
Silva looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Hardy tries to roll over but Silva keeps him under control.
Hardy slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hardy looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Silva postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Hardy is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Silva, into his guard.
Hardy preventing the sweep.
Hardy wants to pass the guard but Silva is keeping the position.
Hardy wants to control from the top but Silva keeps moving.
Silva 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.
Hardy throwing strikes from guard but Silva blocks nicely.
Hardy wants to control from the top but Silva keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silva utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Hardy wants to control from the top but Silva keeps moving.
Hardy stands up over Silva, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Hardy avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Silva tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Silva throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Silva keeping moving, preventing Hardy from controlling successfully.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hardy passes Silva's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Dan Hardy will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Silva shoots in looking for a takedown but Hardy manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Silva's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Silva ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hardy moves away.
Hardy throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hardy throws a right hand that Silva ducks under and follows up with a left that Silva also avoids with ease.
Silva shoots in for a takedown but Hardy shows good takedown defense.
Hardy tries to land a front kick but Silva steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Hardy throws an overhand right that lands on Silva's shoulder, as Silva tries to avoid the shot.
Silva connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Hardy wants to clinch up but Silva keeps it at a distance.
Silva throws a big shot that misses.
Silva throws a big shot that misses.
Hardy scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Dan Hardy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hardy throws a series of punches but Silva moves out of range.
Hardy looks to land a combination but Silva avoids it well.
Hardy throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Silva swings for the body but Hardy moves out of range.
Hardy misses with a looping left.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hardy swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
so Silva counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Hardy working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Silva doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Silva manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Silva is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Hardy is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Silva is trying to get back to full guard.
Silva looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Hardy wants to free his trapped foot but Silva is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Silva is pressing down on Hardy's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hardy trying to control the position from guard on top but Silva is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva working a defensive guard here.
Hardy tries to free his leg and advance position but Silva is retaining full guard.
Silva 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.
Silva keeping moving, preventing Hardy from controlling successfully.
Hardy slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Silva tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Hardy presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Hardy looking to secure an arm triangle but Silva defends it well.
Braulio Silva has got the better of the ground game so far.
Hardy looking to control but Silva is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Hardy lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hardy looking to control but Silva is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Silva is in all sorts of trouble here.
Hardy looking to control but Silva is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Silva is looking to improve his position but Hardy isn't that keen on the idea.
Silva sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Silva is staying active underneath Hardy, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Silva works his way to full guard. Good work.
Hardy wants to stand and escape but instead Silva has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Silva tries to free his leg and advance position but Hardy is retaining full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silva trying to control but Hardy is working from the bottom.
Silva wants to pass the guard but Hardy is keeping the position.
Hardy is trying to keep Silva in close.
Hardy 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.
Hardy is trying to control the position but Silva postures up.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hardy looking to hit a scissor sweep but Silva is one step ahead there.
Silva trying to control the position from guard on top but Hardy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Silva looking to pass the guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Dan Hardy will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Hardy takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Silva moves out of range of the body kick from Hardy.
Hardy tries to clinch but Silva is having none of it.
Hardy misses with a body kick.
Hardy tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in the close the distance. Silva manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Hardy looks to clinch
and Silva counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Hardy!
Silva trying to control the position but Hardy is working away.
Silva in side control lands a decent elbow.
Silva is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Hardy is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Silva sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Hardy is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Silva misses with the ground and pound.
Hardy manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Silva sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Hardy defending well though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hardy moves into full guard.
Hardy keeping moving, preventing Silva from controlling successfully.
Hardy manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Silva defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Hardy.
Hardy goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Silva turns into him and now he's in Hardy's guard.
Silva pushing down on Hardy's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Hardy is trying to get back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva wants to work for an arm triangle but Hardy is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Hardy makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Hardy.
Silva drops back looking for a leg! Hardy is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Hardy manages to kick Silva off! Silva jumps back into Hardy's guard.
Silva throwing strikes from guard but Hardy blocks nicely.
Silva postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Hardy is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Silva, into his guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hardy passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Braulio Silva has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva is looking to regain half guard here but Hardy keeps moving and retains side control.
Hardy misses with the ground and pound.
Hardy is looking to take a break and control but Silva is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Silva regains half guard.
Hardy is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Silva is just riding it out for now. Hardy eventually gives up the hold.
Silva manages to get to full guard.
Hardy wants to control from the top but Silva keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silva has his foot on Hardy's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Hardy works his way back into a safe position though.
Hardy avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Silva keeping moving, preventing Hardy from controlling successfully.
Hardy working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Hardy trying to control the position from guard on top but Silva is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Silva is looking for a triangle but Hardy pushes his legs off easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
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 Hardy defends it easily.
Dan Hardy is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Silva takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Silva keeping full guard, as Hardy tries to pass.
And that's the end of the fight!
Braulio Silva comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Hardy has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 28:29
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 29:28
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 29:29
The fight is ruled a draw!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Quade Cooper (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Newton Grabapple (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Quade Cooper has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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165 lbs
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168 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Quade Cooper!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Newton Grabapple!
The judges for this bout are Igor Prikhodko, Aleksei Zolotukhin and Sergei Dronov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cooper tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in the close the distance. Grabapple manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Grabapple scores with a nice right hand.
Grabapple looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Cooper avoids the body shot from Grabapple.
Cooper clinches up with Grabapple and pushes him back against the ropes.
Cooper connects with a nasty looking knee right to Grabapple's face.
Cooper missing with knees to the body.
Grabapple on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Cooper obliges.
Grabapple has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Cooper lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cooper is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Grabapple on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Cooper landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Cooper lands a good knee to the midsection. Grabapple won't want to take too many of those.
Grabapple looks winded!
Grabapple is trying to push Cooper away but Cooper has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Grabapple is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Cooper landing knees to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cooper looking to slow down the pace here.
Cooper is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Cooper utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Cooper scores a nice knee to the body.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Cooper.
Grabapple takes an elbow to the temple.
Cooper using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Cooper unloads a knee to the mid-section.
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!
Cooper lands a damaging elbow.
Cooper unloads a knee to the mid-section. Grabapple lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Cooper is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Cooper lands a knee to the body.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Cooper.
Grabapple is rocked!
Cooper has the Thai clinch. He lands a big knee to the head that stumbles Grabapple - he's in trouble! Another big knee to the head from Cooper, and another! Grabapple is out on his feet - the ref jumps in to save him and ends the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knees). Quade Cooper!
Quade Cooper managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Black Belt Nutrition #=========||=========# , into his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Georgy Degratov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aaron Rivers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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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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
7 - 4 - 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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Aaron Rivers!
The judges for this bout are Sergei Dronov, Vladimir Khabensky and Aleksandr Martynov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Degratov fails to land with a series of punches.
Degratov misses with a hook
and Rivers counters with a nice low kick that buckles Degratov's knee momentarily.
A punch combination from Rivers misses.
Degratov throws a right and a left that Rivers avoids nicely.
A big right from Degratov misses.
Rivers closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Rivers is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Degratov has escaped the position, nice work there.
Degratov is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Rivers asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Rivers is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Degratov looks calm but he's in trouble here. Rivers gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Degratov is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Rivers lets go of the hold and Degratov can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Aaron Rivers!
An out of breath and clearly excited Aaron Rivers thanked Global Empire MMA Gear for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mode Benke (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Balthasar Oosteroom (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mode Benke has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Mode Benke!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Balthasar Oosteroom!
The judges for this bout are Sergei Dronov, Ivan Kurochkin and Vladimir Khabensky.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Oosteroom on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Benke. Benke obviously looking to wear him down.
Oosteroom slips under a jab from Benke.
Oosteroom takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Benke throws a right and a left that both miss.
Mode Benke seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Benke cracks Oosteroom with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Oosteroom uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Benke.
Benke misses with a straight left.
Benke swings widly with a right hand
and Oosteroom counters with a head kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Benke feints and then cracks Oosteroom's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Oosteroom down.
Benke misses with a head kick.
Benke misses with the body kick
and Oosteroom counters with a nice uppercut.
It looks like Mode Benke has been cut.
Benke throws a predictable looking body shot
and Oosteroom counters with a low kick, right behind Benke 's knee.
Oosteroom tries to move into range but Benke moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Benke misses with a shot to the body
and Oosteroom counters with an outside leg kick.
Benke misses the shot to the body.
A head kick misses from Benke.
Benke thows a leg kick but Oosteroom checks it
and Oosteroom counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Oosteroom uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Benke.
Benke fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Oosteroom.
Oosteroom is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Benke misses with a low kick as Oosteroom jumps back.
Oosteroom avoids a kick to the body.
Benke ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Oosteroom moves away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Oosteroom takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Benke throws a leg kick but Oosteroom checks it.
Oosteroom blocks a low kick nicely.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Benke swings for the body but Oosteroom moves out of range.
Benke throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Oosteroom sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Benke throws a leg kick
and Oosteroom counters with a nice kick to the body.
Benke throws a leg kick
and Oosteroom counters with a body kick that stops Benke in his tracks momentarily.
Benke is breathing heavily.
Benke tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Oosteroom was well out of range. Poor timing from Benke.
Benke just misses with a punch to the body.
Benke throws an off balance right hand
and Oosteroom finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Benke swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Oosteroom finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Benke throws a head kick but Oosteroom moves out of range.
Benke throws a low kick but Oosteroom avoids it.
A jab from Benke misses.
Benke throws a head kick that half lands.
A big left from Benke misses.
Benke tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Benke scores with a body shot.
A low kick from Benke misses
and Oosteroom counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Oosteroom checks a low kick from Benke.
Benke throws a front kick aimed at Oosteroom's knee but Oosteroom avoids it well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A bone on bone clash there as Oosteroom blocks the leg kick.
A low kick from Benke is predictable there
and Oosteroom counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
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!
Benke throws a lazy uppercut
and Oosteroom counters with a stiff right hand.
Oosteroom avoids the body shot from Benke.
Oosteroom moves out of range of the body kick.
Benke throws a lazy head kick
and Oosteroom counters with a flying knee that drops Benke! Oosteroom dives in and finishes the fight with a flurry of strikes from the mount!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Balthasar Oosteroom!
Balthasar Oosteroom very nearly forgot to thank Black Belt Nutrition #=========||=========# amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Luc Lemay (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Manuel Reyes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lemay comes to the ring accompanied by Gorguts - Obscura. Luc Lemay has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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285 lbs
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277 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
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Luc Lemay!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Manuel Reyes!
The judges for this bout are Aleksei Zolotukhin, Valeri Chadov and Ivan Kurochkin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Horrible takedown by Reyes or perhaps it was just good defense by Lemay which made him look bad.
Reyes throws a head kick but Lemay moves out of range.
Lemay defending well as Reyes loads up on a big left hand.
Lemay closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Reyes tries to pull guard but Lemay forces him back to his feet, against the ropes.
Lemay throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Lemay throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Reyess head.
It looks like Manuel Reyes has been cut.
Reyes can't find room to land a body shot as Lemay controls the action.
Lemay throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Reyes looks winded!
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!
Lemay scores with a shoulder strike.
Reyes's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Reyes takes a shot to the head.
Lemay scores with a hook to the body.
Lemay lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lemay throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Lemay throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A nice right hand lands inside from Lemay.
Lemay has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Reyes is trying to keep an underhook but Lemay manages to get the takedown into half guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Lemay winds up and cracks Reyes with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Lemay not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Lemay will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Reyes blocking the ground and pound attempt from Lemay.
Lemay takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lemay thows a huge punch but Reyes dodges it nicely.
Lemay lands with a punch from half guard.
Lemay content to control rather than advance.
Lemay missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Lemay slips a nice elbow through Reyes's hands, connecting with Reyes's forehead.
Lemay drops an elbow to the side of Reyes's head.
Lemay is working for a submission of some sort.
Reyes wants to get back to full guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Lemay wants to lay and pray for a moment but Reyes keeps working.
Reyes wants to get back to full guard.
Reyes keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Lemay wants to control but Reyes is keeping him busy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reyes trying to control from the bottom.
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!
Lemay tries to pass the half guard into mount. Reyes knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Reyes is holding on to half guard well.
Lemay lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Reyes is trying to get back to full guard.
Reyes is staying active underneath Lemay, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Reyes wants to sweep but Lemay has passed to side control!
Reyes takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Reyes is trying to improve his position.
Lemay lands a nice forearm strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lemay is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Reyes knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Lemay scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Reyes to see if he's OK.
Lemay fails to land a wild elbow strike.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Reyes wants to control but Lemay postures up.
Lemay creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Lemay working away.
Reyes is looking for a sweep.
Lemay looks up at the clock and then as Reyes takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Lemay smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
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!
Lemay wants to control but Reyes is keeping him busy.
Lemay throwing shots but missing, from side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reyes wants to control but Lemay postures up.
Lemay scores with a couple of short elbows.
That has opened up Manuel Reyes's cut even more.
Reyes taking punishment in the form of punches.
The cut above Manuel Reyes's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Lemay working the ground and pound but Reyes is defending the strikes.
Lemay is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Reyes is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Lemay fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Lemay 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.
Lemay 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.
Reyes is not content to let Lemay control the position.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Reyes dodges the ground and pound from Lemay.
Reyes wants to control but Lemay postures up.
Lemay scoring with punches from side control.
Lemay has an Americana. Reyes didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Lemay is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Lemay hooks up with any of them at the after show party.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Luc Lemay!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Luc Lemay 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 lightweight MMA rules bout between Abcd Efgh (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jake Shields (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Abcd Efgh has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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164 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Abcd Efgh!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jake Shields!
The judges for this bout are Igor Prikhodko, Illya Tyunina and Viktor Lagutenko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Efgh gets a takedown into half guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Shields wants to get back to full guard.
Efgh is controlling the pace.
Shields is trying to maintain the position but Efgh is very close to passing his half guard.
Efgh wants to take a breather but Shields is having none of it.
Efgh throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Shields has his hands clasped together around Efgh's back. He's all about the action.
Efgh with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Shields looks for a takedown but Efgh sprawls well.
Shields shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Efgh as he avoids it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
No luck for Efgh with that takedown attempt.
Shields shoots in and drives through. Efgh sprawls well.
Abcd Efgh has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jake Shields.
Shields has his takedown stuffed
and Efgh makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Jake Shields seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shields fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Efgh fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Shields to the ground. Efgh is now in Shields's guard.
Efgh 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.
Shields is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Efgh sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Shields trying to keep a closed guard but Efgh is proving a slippery customer.
Efgh showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shields wants to sweep but no luck.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Shields changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Efgh tries to avoid it but Shields manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Efgh to the ground. Efgh escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Shields shoots and misses
and Efgh counters with a three punch combo that has Shields backing up. Shields nods at Efgh to acknowledge the strikes.
Shields looks for a takedown but Efgh sprawls well.
Efgh bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Shields is trying to control Efgh's posture but Efgh avoids it.
Efgh tries to move into full mount but can't pass Shields's legs.
Shields is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Efgh trying to control the action but Shields is working from the bottom.
Shields taking a bit of punishment here - Efgh scoring with strikes.
Shields is looking to reverse the position.
Shields is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Efgh off and has taken his back!
Efgh breaks Shields's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Shields managing to control the position.
Shields not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Shields might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Efgh kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Shields trying to control the position here.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Efgh trying to control the position from guard on top but Shields is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Jake Shields hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Nice takedown defense from Efgh. No joy for Shields on that attempt.
Shields shoots in for a double leg but Efgh sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Shields misses with a takedown attempt
and Efgh counters by clinching up.
Efgh has Shields pressed up against the ropes and is working for takedown. Shields manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Efgh drops down looking for an ankle pick but Shields pulls his leg out and moves away.
Efgh shoots in and gets a takedown into Shields's guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Efgh trying to control the position from guard on top but Shields is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Abcd Efgh dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.
Efgh stuffs the takedown.
Shields throws a lazy uppercut
and Efgh counters with a nice double leg into side control. Shields won't be happy with that.
Efgh is trying to get an arm triangle but Shields is defending well.
Efgh trying to control the position but Shields is working away.
Abcd Efgh overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shields manages to work his way to half guard, despite Efgh's best efforts.
Shields slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Efgh avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Efgh with a flurry of punches that miss.
Shields wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Efgh wants to control from the top but Shields keeps moving.
Efgh slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Efgh trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We're going to have a standup here because Abcd Efgh wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Shields tries to score a power double leg takedown but Efgh sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Shields somewhat.
Shields looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Efgh looking to control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Shields looking to pass the guard.
Shields postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Efgh wants to stand but Shields is controlling the position.
Shields must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Efgh not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Efgh has Shields pulled in close to control his posture.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Abcd Efgh wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Shields fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Abcd Efgh has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jake Shields.
Shields tries to clinch there but Efgh circles away.
Efgh is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Shields's half guard.
Shields wants to get back to full guard.
Efgh lands with a punch from half guard.
Efgh is working for a submission of some sort.
Shields wants to control but Efgh is keeping busy.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Shields is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Efgh is taking a breather. Shields says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Efgh trying to control the action but Shields is working from the bottom.
Efgh controlling the action here.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Shields tries to get to full guard but Efgh has control of the leg.
We're going to have a standup here because Abcd Efgh wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Shields shoots in but Efgh avoids the takedown attempt easily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Shields closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Efgh to the mat! Efgh manages to get full guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Efgh not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Abcd Efgh dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Shields has managed to clinch.
Efgh gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Shields.
Shields pulls guard successfully.
Shields is trying to keep Efgh in close.
Efgh with a flurry of punches that miss.
Efgh content to stall in guard here.
Shields is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Efgh wants to control from the top but Shields keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Shields shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Efgh defends it nicely.
Shields closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Efgh did well to prevent Shields getting side control.
Efgh trying to control from the bottom.
Efgh gets full guard.
Efgh looking for a sweep. Not yet Efgh, not yet.
Efgh manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Shields manages to get himself to full guard.
Efgh trying to control but Shields is working from the bottom.
Shields is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shields keeping moving, preventing Efgh from controlling successfully.
We're going to have a standup here because Abcd Efgh wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Shields shoots in looking for a takedown. Efgh tries to sprawl out of it but Shields keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Efgh manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Abcd Efgh has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jake Shields.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Efgh closes this distance looking for a takedown but Shields circles away.
Shields misses with a takedown attempt
enabling Efgh to counter with a crisp jab.
Shields shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Shields trying to control from half guard but Efgh is working away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Efgh wants to control but Shields is keeping busy.
Shields is trying to control the action in half guard but Efgh is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Shields is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Efgh is looking for a sweep. Shields is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Efgh is pressing down on Shields's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Shields trying to control but Efgh is working from the bottom.
Shields is looking to work some ground and pound but Efgh has wrist control.
Shields connects with a couple of short punches.
Shields working some strikes from top position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Efgh is trying to control the position but Shields postures up.
Shields trying to control but Efgh is working from the bottom.
Efgh looking to control.
Efgh looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Shields working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Efgh's head.
Abcd Efgh is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Shields trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Abcd Efgh wasn't doing enough on the ground.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Shields tries to break free but Efgh pushes him back against the ropes.
Jake Shields has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Shields throws an elbow but it misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jake Shields comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Efgh has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 29:28
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 29:28
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Abcd Efgh!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Paul Harris (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Thuam Chaka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Harris comes to the ring accompanied by Flower lady- jerky boys. Chaka has chosen Heart of a Champion as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Paul Harris!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Thuam Chaka!
The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Illya Tyunina and Konstantin Menshow.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Harris thows a left - swing and a miss!
Chaka looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
A head kick misses from Chaka.
Harris misses the jab.
Chaka looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Harris wants to improve his position but Chaka is controlling well.
The fighters are battling for position here. Harris manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Chaka thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Chaka trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Harris trying to keep a closed guard but Chaka is proving a slippery customer.
Harris wants to sweep here but Chaka controlling him for the moment.
Chaka advances position into side control!
Chaka is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Harris knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Chaka is working to tighten is grip on Harris's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Harris has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Chaka is really squeezing tight and eventually Harris passes out! Chaka breaks the hold and jumps onto the ropes to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Thuam Chaka!
Thuam Chaka is the new welterweight champion!
A relieved looking Thuam Chaka thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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