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NGF 87 | Cropp vs Mutombo PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Joe Laynpray (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Boleslaw Krol (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Laynpray might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Estranged by GN'R - all 10 minuets of it.. Krol has chosen Rage Against The Machine - Guerrilla Radio as his entrance music. Boleslaw Krol has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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190 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
11 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Joe Laynpray!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Boleslaw Krol!
The judges for this bout are Sergei Dronov, Ivan Kurochkin and Illya Tyunina.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Laynpray dives in and grabs Krol's left leg, looking for a takedown. Krol pushes down on Laynpray's head and hops out.
Laynpray is trying hard to land a takedown here. Krol sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Laynpray is trying hard to land a takedown here. Krol sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joe Laynpray. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Krol throws a series of punches but Laynpray avoids them all with ease.
Krol thows a left - swing and a miss!
Krol closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Laynpray jumps guard but Krol stands there with Laynpray around his waist. Laynpray gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Krol prevents a takedown attempt there.
A short left from Krol.
Krol lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Laynpray lands a takedown into guard.
Laynpray postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Krol manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Laynpray manages to get himself to full guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Laynpray working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Krol.
Krol trying to control the position from guard on top but Laynpray is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Laynpray looking for a sweep. Not yet Laynpray, not yet.
Laynpray is trying to keep Krol in close.
Laynpray avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Krol working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Krol missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Laynpray manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Krol manages to get himself to full guard.
Laynpray trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Laynpray won't allow Krol to sweep him here.
Laynpray works over Krol with some ground and pound from guard.
Krol throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Krol lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Laynpray!
Laynpray wants to control but Krol is having none of it.
Krol lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Krol raining down hammerfists from mount.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Krol looking to ground and pound but Laynpray is blocking nicely.
Krol lands a couple of good shots and Laynpray has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Krol has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Krol's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Krol lands a couple of good shots to his opponent's body and a final shot to the head. Good little attack there by Krol.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Laynpray is really stuck here.
Krol lands shots from the back.
Laynpray can't escape the position.
Laynpray trying to control the action but Krol just sinks the hooks in.
Krol has the hooks in. Laynpray is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Laynpray is trying to remain composed but Krol is hammering down strikes to the side of his head.
Krol doesn't have the hooks in and Laynpray manages to turn into his guard.
Laynpray scoring with some ground and pound.
Krol looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Laynpray postures up in Krol's guard and throws a big left but Krol blocks it.
Krol wants to sweep here but Laynpray controlling him for the moment.
Krol is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Krol thows a huge punch but Laynpray dodges it nicely.
Laynpray is looking for a sweep. Krol is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Laynpray is working hard here to advance position.
Laynpray trying to control from the bottom.
Laynpray is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Krol's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Krol's back!
Laynpray gets his hooks in and is throwing strikes.
Krol covers up after that shot from Laynpray.
Krol is really stuck here.
Laynpray looking for the choke but no joy.
Krol is taking damage to the body and head.
Laynpray scores with some strikes to the side of the head there. Good, points scoring shots.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Laynpray connects with a series of strikes and the referee is calling for Krol to escape the position.
Krol is trying to break free.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Laynpray has his opponent trapped and is landing shots. Not a good position for Krol.
You can see the frustration on Krol's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Laynpray softening up his opponent with strikes here.
Krol is trying to remain composed but Laynpray is hammering down strikes to the side of his head.
Laynpray scores with strikes from the back.
Krol is taking damage to the body and head.
Laynpray lands with a hammerfist to the side of Krol's head.
Laynpray lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Laynpray lands with a nice looking elbow that stuns Krol.
Laynpray lands a shot to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Laynpray is working the ground and pound. Can Krol escape?
Laynpray throwing strikes from the back - he gets a warning from the referee for striking the back of the head but all these shots are hurting Krol!
Laynpray cracks Krol with a big shot to body and one to the head - really punishing Krol from the back mount here, looking to soften him up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joe Laynpray dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Krol lands with a nice combination. Laynpray backs away looking to recover.
It looks like Joe Laynpray has been cut.
Laynpray gets a takedown into half guard.
Krol tries to roll over but Laynpray keeps him under control.
Laynpray seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Laynpray throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Krol gets back to full guard.
Krol tries to strike from the bottom.
Krol trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Krol wants to sweep here but Laynpray controlling him for the moment.
Laynpray wants to control from the top but Krol keeps moving.
Laynpray pushing down on Krol's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Krol is staying active underneath Laynpray, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Laynpray blocks the strikes from Krol.
Laynpray is pressing down on Krol's thigh, looking to free his foot. Krol is holding on for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Krol regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Laynpray.
Krol throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Laynpray accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Laynpray throws a big elbow that misses.
Krol tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Laynpray postures up.
Laynpray postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Laynpray throws an elbow that misses. Krol uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Laynpray's guard. Nice move by Krol!
Laynpray controls Krol momentarily but Krol frees himself.
Laynpray is really struggling to control Krol but he's trying to hold on to the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Laynpray wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Laynpray is trying to keep Krol in close.
Krol working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Laynpray wants to sweep here but Krol controlling him for the moment.
Laynpray has Krol pulled in close to control his posture.
Krol won't allow Laynpray to sweep him here.
Joe Laynpray has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Laynpray shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Krol as he avoids it easily.
Donk. Krol catches Laynpray right on the button with a cross.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Krol connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Laynpray gets a takedown into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Laynpray wants to take a breather but Krol is having none of it.
Laynpray throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The fighters are battling for position here. Krol manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Krol 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.
Krol is still trying to improve position.
Laynpray trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Krol looking to control.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Krol is on top in guard.
Laynpray working a defensive guard here.
Krol is looking to work some ground and pound but Laynpray has wrist control.
Laynpray manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Laynpray punishing his opponent with strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Krol tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Laynpray controlling from the full mount.
Krol manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Krol gets full guard.
Laynpray preventing the sweep.
Laynpray trying to control the position from guard on top but Krol 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!
Laynpray postures up.
Laynpray loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Laynpray looking to pass the guard.
Krol is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
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 Joe Laynpray will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Joe Laynpray's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Laynpray fails to land the takedown.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Laynpray.
Krol tries to strike from the bottom but misses.
Krol sneaks back into half guard.
Krol is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Krol moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Krol wants to sweep here but Laynpray controlling him for the moment.
Krol throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Krol striking off his back but it's not causing Laynpray any problems.
Laynpray passes into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Krol slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Laynpray stopping the sweep attempt from Krol.
Krol manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Laynpray manages to get himself to full guard.
Laynpray tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Laynpray pulls Krol in close to prevent any damage.
Laynpray keeping moving, preventing Krol from controlling successfully.
Laynpray controls Krol momentarily but Krol frees himself.
Laynpray is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Laynpray is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Joe Laynpray has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Laynpray dives in and grabs Krol's left leg, looking for a takedown. Krol pushes down on Laynpray's head and hops out.
Krol manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Laynpray on his heels. He'll look to pass Laynpray's guard now, I'm sure.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Laynpray trying to control the position here.
Laynpray is trying to keep Krol in close.
Krol working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Krol postures up.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Joe Laynpray.
Laynpray scores with a takedown into Krol's guard.
Krol working a defensive guard here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Krol striking from the bottom here.
Laynpray slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Laynpray throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Laynpray trying to control the action but Krol is working from the bottom.
Joe Laynpray overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Check out the look on Laynpray's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Krol can't do much from the bottom here.
The strikes coming from Laynpray are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Boleslaw Krol has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Laynpray throws an elbow but Krol slips to the side and avoids it well.
Laynpray tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Krol regains half guard.
Krol is looking to improve his position.
Krol missing with punches from the bottom.
Krol regains full guard. Nicely done.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Laynpray makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Krol working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Laynpray doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Laynpray manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Laynpray trying to control but Krol is working from the bottom.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Krol tries to strike from the bottom.
Krol is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Joe Laynpray.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Laynpray, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 30:28
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 28:29
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Joe Laynpray!
Joe Laynpray spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between PO Burn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andrew Summer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Burn's entrance music is Animal i have become. A fine choice. Andrew Summer told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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143 lbs
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140 lbs
10 - 8 - 0 |
Powerful takedowns
Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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Decent boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, PO Burn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 8 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Andrew Summer!
The judges for this bout are Fedor Mirinova, Valeri Chadov and Aleksandr Martynov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Burn tries for a takedown but Summer circles away easily
and Summer counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Burn misses with a takedown
and Summer counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Burn will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for PO Burn. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Burn throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Summer's waist but Summer gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Burn off to one side.
Summer scores with a leg kick.
Burn dives in for a single leg takedown but Summer sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Burn tries to throw a body punch but Summer avoids it by throwing Burn back against the cage.
Burn drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Summer gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Burn takes a knee to the side of the body.
Burn throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Burn tries to work over Summer's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
With the fighters up against the cage, Summer throws an elbow but misses.
Summer misses with a body punch.
Summer lands a body shot in the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Summer landing knees to the head.
Burn prevents a body shot from Summer.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Summer doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Summer struggles to land a body shot inside as Burn controls his hands.
Burn has Summer pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Summer manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Burn misses with some punches.
Burn has hold of one of Summer's legs. Summer is fighting the takedown attempt but Burn gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Burn postures up.
Burn got a little sloppy there for a moment and Summer has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Burn has managed to get both his arms back between Summer's legs - danger averted.
Summer looking to hit a scissor sweep but Burn is one step ahead there.
Burn looking to sit in guard and control but Summer gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Burn is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Summer is controlling him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Summer trying to control the position from guard on top but Burn is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Summer pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Burn is keeping the position for now.
Summer won't allow Burn to get back to his feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Summer looking to pass the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Summer working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Summer 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.
Burn wants to stand and escape but Summer is having none of it.
Summer drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Summer jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Summer throwing strikes from guard but Burn blocks nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Summer throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Summer forces his way into half guard.
Summer wants to pass the guard but Burn is defending well.
Summer throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Summer throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Summer is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Burn wants to get back to his feet.
Summer wants to pass the guard but Burn is defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Summer is keen to just control but Burn is a slippery customer.
Burn pushes Summer off looking to stand but Summer dives back in and keeps control.
Summer winds up and cracks Burn with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Burn wants to get back to his feet.
Summer seems to be working for a kimura but Burn defends the submission attempt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Burn is defending against the submission attempts here by Summer.
Summer is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Burn sees it coming and defends easily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Burn looks like he's trying to stand up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andrew Summer dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Burn shoots in but no luck this time.
Summer throws a nice looking combination but Burn bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Summer shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Summer is trying to control. Burn wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Burn tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Summer manages to move to mount!
Summer is working for a guillotine from mount but Burn frees his head quite easily.
Summer with the ground and pound from mount.
Burn is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Summer fails to take his opponent's back.
Burn wants to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Summer fails to advance to Burn's back.
Burn wants to get back to his feet.
Andrew Summer has got the better of the ground game so far.
Burn is trying to stand but he's not in a good position to be doing that! Summer has taken his back!
Summer is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Burn has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Burn wants to get back to his feet.
Summer lands with a couple of good shots - one to the side of the head and one questionable shot that could be viewed as to the back of the head but the referee lets it go.
Burn covering up well and avoiding damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Summer is persistently looking for the submission but Burn is defending it well.
Burn is keeping busy.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Summer might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Burn haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Burn controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad position.
Summer is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Burn defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Burn fending off the submission attempt from Summer.
Burn defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Burn has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke.
Burn is in a bad position with Summer working for a choke. Burn manages to spin nicely into guard and the danger is over for the moment.
Summer controlling Burn's posture.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Summer wants to sweep but no luck.
Burn trying to control the position from guard on top but Summer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Burn stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Summer swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Summer looking to control.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Burn throws a big right hand that misses.
Burn forces his way into half guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Summer trying to hold on to Burn's head to control him but Burn postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andrew Summer showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Summer displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Burn.
Andrew Summer is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Burn misses with a takedown attempt - Summer sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Burn dives in for a single leg takedown but Summer sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for PO Burn. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Burn has clasped his hands together around Summer's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Burn has control of an arm but Summer manages to advance to Burn's back!
Burn defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Summer cracks Burn with a big shot to body and one to the head - really punishing Burn from the back mount here, looking to soften him up.
Summer lands with a big left hand that may well have hurt his opponent. Can Burn hold on?!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Summer scores with punches to the body.
Summer is looking for the choke from the back position but Burn is controlling his hands well.
Summer is persistently looking for the submission but Burn is defending it well.
Burn is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Burn is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Summer gets his way!
Summer missing with punches from the back.
Burn holding both Summer 's hands and preventing any damage.
Burn showing good submission defense here.
Summer misses with a punch to the head.
Burn has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Summer tightening his grip on Burn, looking for the choke.
Summer looking for the choke from the back.
Burn is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Summer gets his way!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Summer tightening his grip on Burn, looking for the choke.
Summer takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Burn holding both Summer 's hands and preventing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Watch the back of the head! Comes the shout from the referee towards Summer.
Burn fending off the submission attempt from Summer.
Burn looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.
Summer is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Burn defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
PO Burn has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Summer looking to break Burn's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Burn remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Summer will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Burn is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Summer is looking to finish with some ground and pound!
Burn controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad position.
Summer lands with a nice looking elbow that stuns Burn.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Summer is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Andrew Summer is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Burn holding both Summer 's hands and preventing any damage.
Summer working for a choke but Burn is defending well.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Summer is looking for a choke. Burn gets to his feet with his opponent on his back and slams him to the mat. Burn manages to squirm out of the attempted choke and turns into his opponent's guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Andrew Summer comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Summer has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 27:30
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 27:30
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Andrew Summer!
A relieved looking Andrew Summer thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kullervo Pelli (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Roman Kowalski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pelli comes into the arena with Juha Vainio - Nakkila blaring out of the sound system. Kowalski has chosen Reptile Theme as his entrance music. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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266 lbs
10 - 8 - 0 |
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265 lbs
10 - 8 - 0 |
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World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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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
10 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kullervo Pelli!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 8 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Roman Kowalski!
The judges for this bout are Aleksei Zolotukhin, Fedor Mirinova and Sergei Dronov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kowalski looks to land a combination but Pelli avoids it well.
Kowalski keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kowalski on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Pelli showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kowalski.
Pelli slips a jab from Kowalski.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Pelli.
Kowalski misses with a combination
enabling Pelli to counter with a crisp jab.
Pelli fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
It looks like Roman Kowalski has been cut.
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!
Kowalski looks to throw the jab but Pelli is out of range.
Pelli closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Kowalski is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Pelli.
No joy there for Pelli, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Pelli uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kowalski.
Kowalski tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Pelli paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Pelli cracks Kowalski with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Pelli has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Kowalski to stand back up!
Kowalski is rocked!
Pelli keeps the fight on the outside.
Pelli fakes the body blow, causing Kowalski to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Kowalski goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kullervo Pelli!
An out of breath and clearly excited Kullervo Pelli thanked CEC Nutrition Q160 for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Soa Palelei (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hans Thor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Palelei kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Miracle - We Ain't Scared. 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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218 lbs
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219 lbs
8 - 2 - 0 |
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World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Soa Palelei!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Hans Thor!
The judges for this bout are Illya Tyunina, Dmitry Maklakov and Ivan Kurochkin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Palelei throws a leg kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Thor takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Thor circles away from the clinch attempt
and Thor counters with a right hand to the body.
Thor misses with a hook. Palelei ducked under it nicely.
Palelei swings for the body but Thor moves out of range.
Thor is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Palelei.
Thor scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Palelei doesn't seem bothered though.
Hans Thor seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Thor lands a jab-cross combination.
Thor misses with a body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Thor connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Thor takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Thor jabs at Palelei's body.
Thor connects with a looping right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice cross by Thor.
Palelei has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Palelei there as he acknowledges the shot.
Thor fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Palelei lands with a thumping leg kick.
Palelei clinches with his opponent.
Palelei putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Thor in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Palelei lands a hook that snaps the head of Thor backwards.
Palelei tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Thor's elbow.
A short body shot lands from Palelei as the two fighters clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Palelei tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Thor's elbow.
Palelei can't find room to land a body shot as Thor controls the action.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Thor.
Thor is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Thor blocking some punches.
Palelei tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Palelei working aggressively here.
Thor blocks a body shot from Palelei.
Thor swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Palelei gets through Thor's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Palelei tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Thor lands a body shot.
Thor breaks the clinch.
Palelei doesn't manage to clinch there - Thor circles away.
Thor throws an overhand right that lands on Palelei's shoulder, as Palelei tries to avoid the shot.
Thor throws a combination. Palelei tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Thor throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Palelei tries to clinch there but Thor circles away.
Palelei finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Thor throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Palelei sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Thor throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thor connects with a good right hand that stumbles Palelei. Palelei circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
A big left from Thor misses.
Thor darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Thor looks to land a combination but Palelei avoids it well.
Thor blocks the body kick.
Palelei moves out of range as Thor strikes.
Palelei takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Palelei lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
It looks like Hans Thor has been cut.
Palelei 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.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Thor checks a leg kick.
Palelei just misses with a punch to the body.
Palelei takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Palelei misses with an attempted mid kick.
Thor connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Palelei moves forwards but Thor connects with a nice, crisp jab.
A solid body kick from Thor.
Thor throws a nice looking combination but Palelei bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Palelei tries to close the distance and clinch but Thor swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Thor lands a lovely overhand right.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Palelei.
Thor jabs at Palelei's body.
Thor fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Palelei is rocked!
Palelei drops his hands momentarily and Thor needs no second invitation. He sets himself and throws a perfect high kick, that clips Palelei just on the top of the head. Palelei drops like a sack of potatoes to the canvas, out cold! Oooooooh yeah! Stick a fork in Palelei - he's done!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Hans Thor!
Hans Thor thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rocky Tyson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ben Ladin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ladin has chosen Highway to hell as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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265 lbs
7 - 1 - 0 |
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291 lbs
12 - 4 - 0 |
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Rocky Tyson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ben Ladin!
The judges for this bout are Aleksei Zolotukhin, Igor Prikhodko and Sergei Dronov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tyson throws a head kick but Ladin moves out of range.
Ladin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tyson.
Tyson connects with an inside leg kick.
Tyson swats away the attempt to clinch by Ladin.
Ladin misses with a combination
and Tyson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Tyson lands with a thumping leg kick.
Tyson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ladin pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Tyson fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Ladin has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tyson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Ladin tries to clinch up.
Ben Ladin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ladin tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ladin tries to clinch up but Tyson circles away and keeps his distance.
Tyson is looking to land body kicks.
Tyson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Ladin wants to clinch up but Tyson keeps it at a distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tyson lands a jab.
Ladin wants to clinch.
Tyson walks into a stiff left hand from Ladin.
Ladin takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Ladin rushes Tyson and presses him up against the cage.
Ladin landing some nice looking knees to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tyson takes a knee right on the jaw!
Ladin misses with some punches.
Tyson blocks an elbow strike.
Ladin using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Tyson has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Ladin lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Tyson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Tyson takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Tyson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tyson looks for the body kick but Ladin saw that one coming.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tyson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Tyson keeps the fight on the outside.
Ladin ducks under a wild hook from Tyson.
Tyson looks for the body kick but Ladin saw that one coming.
Tyson fakes the leg kick and cracks Ladin in the body.
Ladin moves in looking to clinch but Tyson pushes him off.
Tyson avoids the body shot from Ladin.
Ladin tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Tyson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Ladin throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
It looks like Rocky Tyson has been cut.
Ladin doesn't manage to clinch there - Tyson circles away.
Tyson looks to score with a jab to the body but Ladin is just out of range.
Ladin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A jab from Tyson finds it's way through Ladin's defenses.
Ladin blocks a jab.
Tyson thumps Ladin with a low kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tyson misses the jab.
Tyson throws a hook but Ladin blocks it.
Tyson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ladin moves out of range of the body kick from Tyson.
Tyson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tyson takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Ladin lands a big head kick that sends Tyson tumbling to the mat! Ladin takes a step backwards and waves Tyson back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Tyson is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ladin has managed to clinch.
Oh Tyson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Ladin with the Thai clinch, moves his hips back and unleashes a brutal knee to the head! Tyson drops to the mat in a crumpled heap! Huuuuuuge knee there! WOW!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Knee). Ben Ladin!
Ben Ladin took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'Today is just my lucky day. He could have destroyed me easily. I'm a bum pretending to be a fighter just to support my family. Anybody wants to beat me up, just contact my manager..'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Marek Jebut (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bill Clinton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Clinton has chosen Break Ya Neck as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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193 lbs
9 - 3 - 1 |
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196 lbs
18 - 5 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible |
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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
9 - 3 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Marek Jebut!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Bill Clinton!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Illya Tyunina and Viktor Lagutenko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Clinton lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Jebut cracks Clinton with an open hand slap.
Clinton walks into a left hand.
Clinton fails with an attempt to clinch.
Clinton wants to clinch.
Clinton shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Jebut shoots in looking for a takedown. Clinton tries to sprawl out of it but Jebut keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Clinton manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Jebut throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jebut closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Clinton's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jebut content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Jebut trying to control but Clinton is working from the bottom.
Clinton looking for a sweep. Not yet Clinton, not yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Clinton pulls Jebut in close to prevent any damage.
Clinton working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Jebut.
Jebut with a flurry of punches that miss.
Jebut is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Jebut trying to control but Clinton is working from the bottom.
Clinton trying to control the position here.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Jebut fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Clinton is defended easily by Jebut.
Clinton misses with a straight right.
A swing and a miss from Jebut.
Jebut thows a body shot but no joy.
Clinton fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Jebut has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Clinton is defended easily by Jebut.
Marek Jebut has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bill Clinton.
Clinton slips a jab from Jebut.
A telegraphed right hand from Jebut misses the target.
Clinton tries to close the distance and clinch but Jebut swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jebut leaves Clinton with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Some bone on bone action there as Jebut checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Clinton has a takedown stuffed.
Clinton slips under a jab.
Jebut throws a series of punches but Clinton avoids them all with ease.
Jebut misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Clinton.
Sloppy strikes from Jebut. Those never looked like landing.
Nice sprawl there from Clinton as Jebut shoots in.
Clinton moves into range and clinches up with Jebut.
Clinton stalling against the cage.
Clinton misses with a short punch on the inside.
Jebut is trying to push Clinton away but Clinton has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Clinton misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jebut tries a body shot but Clinton blocks it.
Jebut just leaning against Clinton, taking a breather.
A head punch on the inside from Clinton fails to land.
Clinton misses with the head strike.
Jebut being controlled against the cage.
Clinton working aggressively here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Clinton misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jebut misses with some punches.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Clinton.
Jebut wants a takedown.
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 Marek Jebut will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
A slapping body kick lands there for Clinton.
A good leg kick by Clinton.
Clinton ducks under a wild hook from Jebut.
Jebut gets caught flat footed, as Clinton shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Jebut wants to sweep here but Clinton controlling him for the moment.
Clinton 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.
Jebut wants to sweep here but Clinton controlling him for the moment.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Jebut is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's one minute gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Jebut is on top in guard.
Clinton is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Jebut stopping the sweep attempt from Clinton.
Clinton is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Clinton wants to sweep but no luck.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Clinton keeps trying to improve his position.
Jebut showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Clinton throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jebut fails with a takedown attempt.
Clinton ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jebut moves away.
Jebut closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Clinton to the mat! Clinton manages to get full guard.
Jebut showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Clinton keeping moving, preventing Jebut from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jebut lands a couple of elbows.
Jebut wants to pass the guard but Clinton is keeping the position.
Jebut postures up.
Jebut wants to pass the guard but Clinton is keeping the position.
Jebut trying to control the position from guard on top but Clinton is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jebut trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Jebut makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jebut won't allow Clinton to sweep him here.
Jebut lands a couple of elbows.
Jebut postures up and lands a big shot to Clinton's brow.
Clinton utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Clinton being controlled here, momentarily.
Jebut 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.
Jebut postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jebut throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jebut stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Clinton swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Jebut loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marek Jebut dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Clinton fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Clinton thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jebut takes a swing at Clinton's ribcage but misses.
Jebut with a hook.
Jebut is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Clinton.
Clinton misses with a body shot.
Clinton tries to clinch but Jebut moves out of range.
Clinton misses with a low kick.
Clinton shoots for a double leg takedown but Jebut sprawls well. He's pushed Clinton's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Jebut avoids the body shot from Clinton.
Jebut throws out a loose jab but Clinton uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jebut throws a poor cross that misses
and Clinton makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Jebut drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Jebut trying to control the position but Clinton is working away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jebut fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Clinton is letting Jebut control him for a moment.
Clinton is trying to control Jebut's posture but Jebut avoids it.
Jebut looking to control but instead Clinton has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Jebut thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Jebut missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Bill Clinton has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jebut working Clinton over with strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jebut is stalling here. Clinton is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Jebut seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Clinton has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Clinton working away.
Jebut is trying to get back to half guard.
Jebut holds on to Clinton's head and controls the position momentarily.
Jebut wants to control but Clinton postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jebut sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Jebut is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Jebut makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Jebut.
Jebut trying to keep a closed guard but Clinton is proving a slippery customer.
Clinton content to stall in guard here.
Jebut working for submissions but it's allowed Clinton to get to half guard.
Marek Jebut is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jebut wants to improve his position but Clinton is controlling well.
Jebut is looking to control Clinton's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Jebut avoid being mounted?
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
And that's the end of the fight!
Marek Jebut showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Jebut, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 30:27
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 30:27
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marek Jebut!
Marek Jebut tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sami Hyypia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Samson Miodek (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hyypia's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Al Bowlly - Hang out the stars in Indiana. Miodek is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Radioactive. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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255 lbs
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Lethal high kicks
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Sami Hyypia!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Samson Miodek!
The judges for this bout are Igor Prikhodko, Aleksandr Martynov and Aleksei Zolotukhin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hyypia moves into range and clinches up with Miodek.
Hyypia has a couple of punches blocked by Miodek.
Hyypia throws a punch but it's blocked by Miodek.
Miodek can't find room to land a body shot as Hyypia controls the action.
Hyypia lands a hook to the side of the head.
Miodek tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Hyypia lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Miodek backwards.
Miodek lands a hook to the side of the head.
Miodek lands a body shot in the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hyypia blocks a body shot from Miodek.
Miodek presses Hyypia against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Miodek lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A short right from Miodek.
Miodek lands with a right to the head.
Miodek lands with a right to the head.
Hyypia tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hyypia lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Miodek backwards.
Hyypia tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Miodek lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Miodek lands a body punch.
Hyypia is breathing heavily.
A body shot lands from Miodek.
A body shot lands from Miodek.
Miodek lands a right hand.
Miodek wants to take the fight to the mat but Hyypia manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A right hook to the body lands for Miodek.
Miodek digs a right hand underneath Hyypia's ribcage. Hyypia let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Hyypia takes a shot to the head.
Miodek lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Miodek misses with a punch to the body.
A right hand to the body from Miodek.
Miodek is trying to drag Hyypia to the mat but Hyypia just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
A short body shot lands from Hyypia as the two fighters clinch.
Miodek dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Miodek blocking some punches.
Hyypia blocks a body shot from Miodek.
Nice elbow from Miodek.
Miodek is struggling to control the position.
With the fighters up against the cage, Miodek throws an elbow but misses.
Hyypia misses with a short punch on the inside.
Miodek misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Hyypia.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Miodek.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice elbow from Miodek.
It looks like Sami Hyypia has been cut.
Miodek works on Hyypia's body with a couple of short punches.
Hyypia fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Miodek looking to slow down the pace here.
Miodek blocking some punches.
Miodek blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Miodek throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Hyypias head.
Miodek lands with a short shot to the head.
Hyypia misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Miodek lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Hyypia or not.
Miodek turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Miodek manages to end up in side control.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
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.
Hyypia is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Hyypia tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Hyypia is trying to escape the position but Miodek is controlling the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Miodek trying to control the position but Hyypia is working away.
Miodek working the strikes but Hyypia uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Miodek wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hyypia keeps working.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Miodek connects with a nice short shot to Hyypia's temple.
Miodek works his way into side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Miodek in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Miodek trying to control the action but Hyypia is working from the bottom.
Miodek throws a strike aimed at the side of Hyypia's head but Hyypia avoids it well.
Miodek postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Miodek trying to control the position but Hyypia is working away.
Miodek cracks Hyypia with an elbow. That is naaassty.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Samson Miodek dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Sami Hyypia's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
A nice leg kick lands there from Miodek.
Miodek thumps Hyypia with a low kick.
Hyypia throws a right and a left that both miss.
Miodek scores with a nice strike.
Miodek dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A nice inside leg kick there by Miodek. That's going to slow Hyypia down.
A solid leg kick lands there for Miodek.
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!
Miodek cracks Hyypia with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Miodek. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Hyypia pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A jab from Miodek does it's job there.
Miodek lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
That kick from Miodek tenderised Hyypia's leg. Hyypia is trying to keep his angry face on.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Miodek connects with the punch.
Hyypia is rocked!
Hyypia takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Hyypia takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Miodek misses with a body kick.
Miodek cracks Hyypia with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Hyypia tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Miodek pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Hyypia is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:13 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Samson Miodek!
Samson Miodek 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 super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Anthony Brown (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shavo Odin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Brown kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Riviera Ridin. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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245 lbs
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264 lbs
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Lethal high kicks
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Anthony Brown!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Shavo Odin!
The judges for this bout are Valeri Chadov, Fedor Mirinova and Illya Tyunina.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Odin connects with a leg kick. Brown looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Brown walks forward, straight into a front kick from Odin.
Odin defending well as Brown loads up on a big left hand.
Odin takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Odin connects with the punch.
Odin is looking to score with low kicks.
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!
Brown has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Odin.
Odin scores with a spinning back kick!
Odin lets loose with a powerful body kick. Brown will feel that in the morning.
Brown is breathing heavily.
Brown lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Brown looks to score with a jab to the body but Odin is just out of range.
Brown misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Odin.
Odin avoids the head kick by Brown.
Odin plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Odin throws a nice inside leg kick.
Brown tries to close the distance and clinch but Odin swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Odin tries to land a front kick but Brown steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Odin stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Odin looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Shavo Odin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The fight stays on the outside here - Odin looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Brown shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Odin as he jumps to the side.
Odin scores with a push kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice uppercut there from Odin.
A slapping body kick lands there for Odin.
Odin lands a nice shot to the body.
Brown tries to keep at a distance but Odin has taken the fight into the clinch.
Brown blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Brown takes a shot to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Odin controlling the action here for a moment.
Brown slows down the pace here.
Odin tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Odin lands with a short punch from the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Odin swings wildly with an uppercut but Brown uses good head movement to avoid it.
Brown doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Brown is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Brown stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Odin throws a punch but it's blocked by Brown.
Odin tries to work over Brown's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Brown is stalling here.
A short uppercut from Brown.
Brown can't get the takedown.
Odin will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Brown up against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brown blocks an uppercut.
Odin wants to break the clinch but can't.
Come on Odin - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Brown is trying to maintain a safe position but Odin gets an underhook and turns Brown into the cage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Brown as Odin tries to tie him up.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Brown taking a breather.
Odin can't find room to land a body shot as Brown controls the action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shavo Odin dominated that round.
That's time! Brown's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Brown throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Odin counters with a nice low kick that buckles Brown's knee momentarily.
Brown ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Brown swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Brown needs to keep his hands up - Odin had a free shot at his head there.
Brown throws an overhand right that lands on Odin's shoulder, as Odin tries to avoid the shot.
Brown throws a leg kick that is checked
and Odin counters with a thumping low kick.
Odin bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
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!
Brown misses with a body shot.
The crowd cheers as Odin lands an impressive looking overhand right. Brown doesn't seem phased though.
Odin lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Odin cracks Brown on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Brown falls backwards against the cage. Odin follows up with more strikes that drop Brown to his knees. Odin keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Brown! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Shavo Odin!
Our winner, Shavo Odin, 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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Main event
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Karol Cropp (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jay Jay Mutombo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jay Jay Mutombo has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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290 lbs
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264 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Karol Cropp!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jay Jay Mutombo!
The judges for this bout are Sergei Dronov, Fedor Mirinova and Aleksandr Martynov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Cropp.
Mutombo turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Cropp misses with a few strikes there.
Cropp shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Mutombo sprawls well. Mutombo wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Cropp gets slowly back to his feet.
Cropp lands a lovely overhand right.
It looks like Jay Jay Mutombo has been cut.
Cropp has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Karol Cropp. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mutombo moves away from the strike by Cropp.
Mutombo lands a right hook to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mutombo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cropp manages to avoid it.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Cropp is defended easily by Mutombo.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cropp throws a hook to the side of Mutombo's head but Mutombo sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Cropp closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Mutombo struggling a bit here.
Mutombo tries to buck Cropp off but Cropp is having none of it.
Cropp working the ground and pound.
Cropp is looking to take a break and control but Mutombo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Mutombo is looking for a sweep.
Cropp slows the pace down.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cropp wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mutombo keeps working.
Sloppy strikes there by Cropp.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cropp tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Cropp has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cropp lands a nice forearm strike.
Mutombo stops Cropp from passing to mount.
Cropp working away.
Cropp misses with the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cropp working away.
Cropp throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Cropp prevents Mutombo from escaping the position.
Cropp misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Mutombo is working to avoid the ground and pound but Cropp connects with a decent elbow.
Cropp 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.
Cropp trying to control the position but Mutombo is working away.
Mutombo is trying to improve his position.
Cropp working the body and head with strikes.
Cropp will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Cropp controlling the position.
Sloppy strikes there by Cropp.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cropp trying to control the position but Mutombo is working away.
Mutombo can't do much from the bottom here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cropp is looking to take a break and control but Mutombo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Cropp fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Cropp misses with the ground and pound.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mutombo tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Cropp wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
You can see the frustration on Mutombo's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Cropp working the head and body with strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Karol Cropp dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jay Jay Mutombo's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Mutombo throws a hook but Cropp blocks it.
Cropp fails to land with a series of punches.
Cropp avoids the body shot from Mutombo.
Mutombo tries to clinch but Cropp moves out of range.
A nice leg kick lands there from Mutombo.
A nice leg kick lands there from Mutombo.
Karol Cropp seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A right-left combo lands from Cropp.
Cropp misses the shot to the body.
Mutombo moves out of range of the body kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mutombo loads up on a big right hand but Cropp slips the punch.
Cropp shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Mutombo as he jumps to the side.
Mutombo throws a front kick aimed at Cropp's knee but Cropp avoids it well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cropp keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mutombo.
Mutombo lands with a straight right. Cropp didn't see that one coming.
Cropp moves into range and connects with a jab.
Mutombo thumps Cropp with a low kick.
Cropp stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cropp shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Nice jab there from Cropp.
Mutombo thows a body kick. Cropp tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Mutombo misses the shot to the body.
Mutombo uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Cropp.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mutombo fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Cropp has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Decent striking displayed by Cropp there.
Cropp scores with a punch to the head.
Mutombo keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Cropp.
Mutombo ducks under a wild hook from Cropp.
A big right from Cropp misses.
Jay Jay Mutombo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Cropp uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mutombo.
Cropp swings widly with a right hand
and Mutombo counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Cropp is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Mutombo avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Cropp lands with a right hand.
Cropp swings for the body but Mutombo moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mutombo scores with a shot to the body.
Cropp throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Karol Cropp is winning the standup battle so far.
Cropp on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Cropp is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mutombo.
Cropp ducks under a wild hook from Mutombo.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Mutombo, right into the meat.
Cropp is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Cropp fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mutombo manages to avoid it.
Mutombo throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Cropp sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Mutombo uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Cropp.
Cropp lands a jab.
Mutombo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mutombo throws a body punch but Cropp moves out of range.
Mutombo uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Cropp.
Cropp moves out of range of the strikes.
Mutombo uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Cropp has time to react.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cropp throws a left and a right that both miss
and Mutombo counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Cropp thinking.
Mutombo throws a lazy right hand but Cropp sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Cropp circles away from the clinch attempt.
Cropp missing with a left hand there. Mutombo was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Cropp scores with a jab.
Nice sprawl there from Mutombo as Cropp shoots in.
Cropp throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Karol Cropp dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jay Jay Mutombo's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Cropp will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Cropp slips under a jab.
Mutombo moves out of range of the strikes.
Mutombo dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Mutombo avoids a punch combination nicely.
Mutombo thuds his right hand into Cropp's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Cropp ducks under a wild hook from Mutombo.
Mutombo lands a jab.
Donk. Cropp catches Mutombo right on the button with a cross.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cropp shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Mutombo's guard.
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.
Cropp's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Cropp passes into half guard.
Cropp is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Mutombo defends it well.
Mutombo trying to hold on to Cropp's head to control him but Cropp postures up.
Cropp looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cropp is keen to just control but Mutombo is a slippery customer.
Karol Cropp overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Jay Jay Mutombo was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Cropp ducks under a wild hook from Mutombo.
Cropp steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mutombo.
Mutombo scores with a jab.
Mutombo throws a jab when Cropp was well out of range.
Cropp will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Jay Jay Mutombo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mutombo fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Some wild striking there from Cropp.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mutombo catches Cropp with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Mutombo scores with a sloppy right hand. Cropp should have avoided that one.
Mutombo walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Cropp checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Mutombo throws a big shot that misses.
Cropp ducks under a wild hook from Mutombo.
Mutombo scores with a three punch combo!
Cropp thows a body shot but no joy.
Cropp works the jab nicely.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cropp keeps the fight on the outside.
Cropp throws out a loose jab but Mutombo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Karol Cropp is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mutombo lands a glancing blow to the side of Cropp's head.
Cropp connects with the punch.
Nice uppercut there from Cropp.
A big left from Cropp misses.
Cropp clobbers Mutombo with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Mutombo takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Cropp lands a right hook to the body.
Mutombo throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Cropp stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A slow jab from Mutombo misses its intended target.
Cropp keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cropp throws a shot from downtown. Mutombo moves away and avoids it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jay Jay Mutombo comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Cropp has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 29:28
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 29:28
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Karol Cropp!
After the fight, Karol Cropp was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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