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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Maksim Veremko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Thomas Lumsden (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lumsden has chosen Eye of the Tiger as his entrance music. Thomas Lumsden has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Maksim Veremko's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 7 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Maksim Veremko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Thomas Lumsden!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, James Ackerman and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Veremko misses with a double jab.
The fight stays on the outside here - Lumsden looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Veremko clinches.
Veremko using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Lumsden has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Veremko breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Lumsden tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Veremko misses with a wild combination.
Veremko gets a clinch.
Veremko manages to break the clinch.
Veremko circles away from the clinch attempt.
Veremko closes the distance and pushes Lumsden back into the cage.
Veremko's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A head kick misses from Veremko.
Maksim Veremko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Good shot there by Veremko.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Veremko throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Veremko avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Veremko instigates a clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lumsden.
Veremko escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Veremko pushes Lumsden up against the cage in a clinch.
Veremko pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Lumsden tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Sloppy strikes from Veremko. Those never looked like landing.
Veremko misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Veremko closes the distance and clinches.
Veremko breaks from the clinch.
Lumsden fails with an attempt to clinch.
Lumsden tries to clinch there but Veremko circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Veremko misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Veremko throws a big shot that misses.
Lumsden swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lumsden closes the distance but Veremko moves to the side
and Veremko counters with a nice double leg into side control. Lumsden won't be happy with that.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Veremko is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Lumsden sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Lumsden wants to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Veremko performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Veremko has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Veremko can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Lumsden is looking to escape.
Veremko has control of Lumsden's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Lumsden regains control of the situation pretty easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Veremko has hold of Lumsden's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Lumsden manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Lumsden is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Veremko quickly switches position and commits to an armbar! It's a big risk for Veremko but it's paid off an Lumsden is forced to tap! Nice work by Veremko.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Maksim Veremko!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Gennaro Trivieri (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lapu Lapu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Trivieri's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Deep Purple - Child in Time . Gennaro Trivieri could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Lapu Lapu's chin.
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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
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Gennaro Trivieri!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Lapu Lapu!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Andrew Berry and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lapu has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Trivieri finds it's way round the side to connect with Lapu's head.
Gennaro Trivieri seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sloppy strikes from Trivieri. Those never looked like landing.
Lapu lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Trivieri listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
It looks like Lapu Lapu has been cut.
Lapu uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Trivieri.
Lapu slips a jab from Trivieri.
Trivieri thows a body shot but no joy.
Trivieri throws a jab but it's blocked by Lapu.
Lapu has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Trivieri fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Trivieri lands with an uppercut that bounces Lapu off the cage and back into range.
A shot to the body from Trivieri misses
and Lapu counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Trivieri wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Nice straight punches there by Lapu. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Lapu.
Lapu throws a body punch but Trivieri moves out of range.
Trivieri fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Trivieri throws a leg kick but Lapu checks it.
Trivieri steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lapu.
Trivieri fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lapu manages to avoid it.
Lapu waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Trivieri.
Trivieri throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Trivieri takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Trivieri falls off balance throwing a combination
and Lapu counters with a right hand to the body.
No luck for Trivieri with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gennaro Trivieri. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lapu dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
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!
Lapu moves out of range of the strikes.
Trivieri just misses with a punch to the body.
Trivieri throws a predictable looking body shot
and Lapu cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A combination from Trivieri does no damage.
Trivieri lands with an uppercut that bounces Lapu off the cage and back into range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lapu avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Trivieri throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Trivieri throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Trivieri throws a jab when Lapu was well out of range.
Trivieri throws a shot from downtown. Lapu moves away and avoids it.
Lapu defending well as Trivieri loads up on a big left hand.
Trivieri throws a hook but Lapu blocks it.
Trivieri misses with a hook to the body
and Lapu connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Lapu defending well as Trivieri loads up on a big left hand.
Trivieri misses with a takedown attempt
and Lapu counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lapu lands a nice shot that snaps Trivieri's head back.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Trivieri, as that shot connected.
Trivieri takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
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!
Trivieri throws a head kick that misses.
Trivieri misses with a body shot.
Trivieri throws a head kick that misses
and Lapu counters with a stiff right hand.
Lapu is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Trivieri.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Trivieri throws a front kick aimed at Lapu's knee but Lapu avoids it well.
Lapu lands a right hook to the body.
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 Gennaro Trivieri will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Lapu Lapu's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Trivieri connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Trivieri throws a low kick but Lapu moves out of range easily.
Trivieri throws a body punch but Lapu moves out of range.
Trivieri ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Lapu takes a swing at Trivieri's ribcage but misses.
Trivieri throws a low kick but it's checked well by Lapu.
Trivieri throws a lazy uppercut
and Lapu counters with a three punch combo that has Trivieri backing up. Trivieri nods at Lapu to acknowledge the strikes.
Trivieri tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Trivieri swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Trivieri misses with a body shot
letting Lapu counter with a right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lapu uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Trivieri.
Lapu lands a two punch combo.
Lapu Lapu is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Trivieri loads up on a big right hand but Lapu slips the punch.
Lapu leaves Trivieri with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Trivieri throws a big shot that misses.
Trivieri misses with a hook. Lapu ducked under it nicely.
Trivieri fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lapu manages to avoid it.
Trivieri swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Trivieri looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lapu misses with a hook.
Lapu throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Trivieri.
Trivieri misses with a left hand
enabling Lapu to counter with a crisp jab.
Trivieri throws a poor cross that misses
and Lapu counters with a right hand to the body.
Trivieri throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Lapu counters with a straight right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Trivieri misses with a straight left.
Trivieri throws a shot to the body.
Trivieri looks to throw the jab but Lapu is out of range.
Trivieri swings away with a body shot that misses
and Lapu counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lapu attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
A looping hook to the body misses from Trivieri. Lapu does a little dance to reset his feet.
Trivieri misses with an uppercut
and Lapu counters with a straight right hand.
Lapu slips under a jab from Trivieri.
Decent striking displayed by Trivieri there.
Trivieri waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lapu.
Trivieri connects with a body shot that sends Lapu's belly button to the back.
Nice body punch from Lapu.
Trivieri cracks Lapu with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Trivieri throws the left hand but Lapu avoids the punch easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A slow jab from Lapu misses its intended target.
Lapu connects with the punch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Trivieri defending well as Lapu loads up on a big left hand.
Trivieri fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
A cross from Trivieri lands.
Trivieri is looking to clinch but Lapu is avoiding it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lapu lunges at Trivieri with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Trivieri's hand.
Trivieri looks to land a left hand but Lapu moved out of range nicely.
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 Gennaro Trivieri will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Lapu Lapu's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Trivieri rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Lapu counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Trivieri falls off balance throwing a combination
and Lapu counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Trivieri thinking.
Lapu slips a jab from Trivieri.
Trivieri misses with a low kick.
Trivieri throws an off balance right hand
and Lapu counters with a nice uppercut.
Trivieri swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lapu circles away from the clinch attempt.
Trivieri bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Trivieri looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Trivieri misses with a left hand
and Lapu cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Trivieri looks to land a left hand but Lapu moved out of range nicely.
Trivieri shoots in but Lapu avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Gennaro Trivieri is winning the standup battle so far.
Lapu checks a leg kick.
Trivieri misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lapu.
Trivieri fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lapu manages to avoid it.
Lapu throws a hook to the side of Trivieri's head but Trivieri sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Trivieri falls off balance throwing a combination
and Lapu makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lapu steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Trivieri.
Lapu drops his hands momentarily and Trivieri takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Trivieri changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Nice defenses there by Lapu.
Trivieri tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Lapu counters with a straight right hand.
Lapu misses with a straight left.
Trivieri throws a lazy right hand but Lapu sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jab from Lapu.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Trivieri thows a body shot but no joy.
Trivieri shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Lapu as he avoids it easily.
A combination from Lapu does no damage.
Trivieri lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Trivieri throws a looping overhand right but Lapu ducks down to avoid it.
Lapu keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Trivieri.
Lapu takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Trivieri walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Lapu checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Trivieri fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lapu manages to avoid it.
Lapu Lapu has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lapu scores with a shot to the body.
Trivieri tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Lapu uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Trivieri.
Trivieri stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
A shot to the body from Trivieri misses
and Lapu counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Gennaro Trivieri is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
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!
Lapu slips under a jab.
A big right from Trivieri misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Trivieri jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Lapu dips to his left and cracks Trivieri with an uppercut!
And that's the end of the fight!
Gennaro Trivieri showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Trivieri has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:27
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Glass scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gennaro Trivieri!
Our winner, Gennaro Trivieri, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Taylor Tomkins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rejinaldo Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Silva has chosen Roy Jones - Can't be touched as his entrance music. Taylor Tomkins could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Rejinaldo Silva's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Taylor Tomkins!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Rejinaldo Silva!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, James Ackerman and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Silva drives through and clinches with Tomkins against the cage.
Tomkins wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Silva has him pressed against the cage.
Tomkins wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Silva has him pressed against the cage.
Tomkins misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Silva.
Silva pressing his opponent against the cage.
Tomkins misses with a knee strike.
Tomkins blocks a body shot from Silva.
Silva stalling against the cage.
Silva on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Silva has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. So far he's outscoring his opponent in the clinch so it seems to have been worthwhile.
With the fighters up against the cage, Tomkins throws an elbow but misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tomkins is trying to break the clinch but Silva has him pressed against the cage.
Silva tries to throw a body punch but Tomkins avoids it by throwing Silva back against the cage.
Silva utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Silva lands a right hand that snaps the head of Tomkins backwards.
Silva tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Silva lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Tomkins backwards.
Tomkins is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Tomkins avoiding damage as Silva throws knees to the body.
Silva tries to land a knee to the head but Tomkins blocks with his arms.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tomkins breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Tomkins looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Good exchange - Silva coming out on top.
Silva takes a swing at Tomkins's ribcage but misses.
Silva moves into range and clinches up with Tomkins.
Tomkins blocks a body shot from Silva.
Silva putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Tomkins in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
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!
Silva pushes Tomkins back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Silva with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Silva is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Tomkins is defending well for now.
Silva keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Tomkins's efforts to push away.
Tomkins with an attempt at a knee that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tomkins is trying to push Silva away but Silva has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Silva tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Tomkins avoids it.
Silva tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Tomkins on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Silva missing with knees to the body.
Tomkins can't break the clinch.
Silva stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Silva prevents Tomkins from breaking the clinch.
Silva lands a body shot.
Silva tries to land knees in the clinch but Tomkins avoids the damage to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silva missing with knees to the body.
Tomkins takes a knee to the side of the body.
Tomkins is breathing heavily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Silva scores a nice knee to the body.
Tomkins manages to break the clinch.
Silva misses with a hook. Tomkins ducked under it nicely.
Silva misses with a leg kick.
Silva doesn't manage to clinch there - Tomkins circles away.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Tomkins pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Silva lands a nice shot to the body.
Silva lands a nice shot that snaps Tomkins's head back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rejinaldo Silva dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Silva misses with a straight right.
Silva stuns Tomkins with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Tomkins misses with a straight right.
Tomkins tries to keep at a distance but Silva has taken the fight into the clinch.
A knee to the head by Silva.
Tomkins is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Silva connects with a nasty looking knee right to Tomkins's face.
Tomkins is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Silva is defending well for now.
Silva stalling in the clinch.
Silva missing with knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A body shot lands from Silva.
Tomkins on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Silva obliges.
Silva tries to throw a body punch but Tomkins avoids it by throwing Silva back against the cage.
Silva doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tomkins on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Tomkins on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Silva lands a knee to the head.
Tomkins is rocked!
Silva crunches a lovely knee into Tomkins's ribcage.
Oh Tomkins is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Silva lands a big knee! That's hurt Tomkins! Oh, he's all over the place! Silva lands another knee that sends Tomkins to the floor and the referee steps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rejinaldo Silva!
A relieved looking Rejinaldo Silva 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 Samppa Linna (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Papy Mudada (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mudada is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Damian Marley - Road To Zion (Feat. Nas). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Samppa Linna!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Papy Mudada!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Paul Tew and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Linna jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Mudada moves away from the strike by Linna.
A jab from Linna misses.
Mudada's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Linna connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Mudada scrambles back to his feet.
It looks like Papy Mudada has been cut.
Linna will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
An inside leg kick from Mudada misses.
Linna throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Mudada.
Linna lands with a thumping leg kick.
Linna throws out a powerful jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Linna throws a front kick aimed at Mudada's knee but Mudada avoids it well.
Mudada throws a low kick but Linna avoids it.
That kick from Linna tenderised Mudada's leg. Mudada is trying to keep his angry face on.
Linna avoids the head kick by Mudada.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Linna.
Samppa Linna seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Linna lands a head shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mudada tries to clinch up.
We've been informed that Mudada has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Linna lands a big right hand that sends Mudada crashing to the mat! Linna stays standing though and waves Mudada back to his feet!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Linna drops Mudada with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Mudada! Linna dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Samppa Linna!
A victorious Samppa Linna thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Erik Gustafsson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dmitry Volkov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gustafsson comes to the cage accompanied by The Prodigy - Omen. Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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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
4 - 0 - 1, fighting out of London, Erik Gustafsson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Dmitry Volkov!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Richard Clark and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Volkov tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Volkov throws a body kick that misses.
Gustafsson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Gustafsson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Volkov scores with a body shot.
Volkov checks a low kick from Gustafsson.
Volkov misses with a looping left.
Volkov attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Volkov digs a good body shot into Gustafsson's ribs.
Volkov throws a hook but Gustafsson blocks it.
Gustafsson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gustafsson feints and then cracks Volkov's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Volkov down.
Gustafsson scores with a nice right hand.
Volkov misses with a head kick.
Volkov connects with a single shot there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Volkov. Gustafsson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Volkov misses with a low kick.
Volkov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gustafsson was well out of range. Poor timing from Volkov.
Volkov blocks the body kick.
Gustafsson looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Volkov throws a lazy right hand but Gustafsson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Volkov misses with a double jab.
Nice straight punches there by Gustafsson. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Gustafsson.
Gustafsson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Volkov goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Gustafsson with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Volkov to score with a decent uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gustafsson comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Volkov tries to clinch but Gustafsson moves away
and Gustafsson counters with a nice leg kick.
Gustafsson takes a shot right to the bread basket.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Volkov shoots in for a takedown but Gustafsson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Gustafsson throws a leg kick that is checked
and Volkov counters with a straight right hand.
Gustafsson misses with a leg kick.
Gustafsson is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Gustafsson is rocked!
Volkov throws a head kick that misses.
Oh Gustafsson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Are you kidding me?! Volkov ducked down and unloaded an uppercut from hell that sent Gustafsson clean off his feet! Someone make me a GIF - that's knockout of the night for sure!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Dmitry Volkov!
Post fight, an emotional Dmitry Volkov said 'Yeah bitches.'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Imma Bag (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bodzio Helikopter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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187 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
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Imma Bag!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Bodzio Helikopter!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Steven Brown and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bag tries a head kick but it misses.
Bag lands a lovely overhand right.
It looks like Bodzio Helikopter has been cut.
A looping hook to the body misses from Helikopter. Bag does a little dance to reset his feet.
That kick from Bag tenderised Helikopter's leg. Helikopter is trying to keep his angry face on.
A big left from Bag misses.
Helikopter tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Bag missing with a left hand there. Helikopter was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bag has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Gym Beam in the buildup to the fight.
Bag throws a right hand that misses
and Helikopter counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Bag thinking.
Bag cracks Helikopter with a good jab.
Helikopter throws a lazy right hand but Bag sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Helikopter throws a hook but Bag blocks it.
Helikopter has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Helikopter swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Bag counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Helikopter blocks a head kick by Bag.
A low kick from Helikopter is predictable there
and Bag connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bag ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Helikopter misses with a series of wild punches.
Helikopter jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Helikopter fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Bag on the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bag cracks the inside of Helikopter's front leg.
Helikopter avoids the body shot from Bag.
Helikopter scores with a nice strike.
It looks like Imma Bag has been cut.
Helikopter bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Helikopter connects with a crisp jab.
Helikopter blocks a head kick by Bag.
Bag looks to land a combination but Helikopter avoids it well.
Helikopter misses with a looping left.
A jab from Bag misses.
Bag takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Bag connects with a solid leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Helikopter tries to keep at a distance but Bag has taken the fight into the clinch.
Helikopter lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Bag misses with an elbow strike.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Bag.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bag creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Helikopter's defenses.
Bag creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Helikopter is trying to force a seperation but Bag has the dominant position.
Bag blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Helikopter dodges an elbow strike from Bag.
Helikopter stalling in the clinch but Bag improves position.
Bag scores with a knee to the head.
Bag creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Helikopter's defenses.
Helikopter dodges an elbow strike from Bag.
Helikopter avoids a wild elbow strike from Bag.
Nice elbow from Bag.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Bag tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Bag blocks a body shot from Helikopter.
Bag tries a knee to the head but Helikopter blocks it.
Bag misses with a punch on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Helikopter pressing his opponent against the cage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Helikopter blocks an elbow strike.
Helikopter blocks an elbow strike from Bag.
Bag tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Helikopter is trying to break free.
Helikopter works on Bag's body with a couple of short punches.
Bag throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Bag lands an elbow just above Helikopter 's eye.
That has opened up Bodzio Helikopter's cut even more.
Bag lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Helikopter has a couple of punches blocked by Bag.
Bag scores with a shoulder strike.
Bag tries to land a knee to the head but Helikopter blocks with his arms.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bag is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Helikopter avoids a wild elbow strike from Bag.
Helikopter blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Bag blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Helikopter wants to get back to striking at distance but Bag won't allow it.
Helikopter takes an elbow to the forehead.
Bag scores with a shot to the side of Helikopter's head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Helikopter breaks from the clinch.
Bag takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Helikopter walks into a jab.
Nice shot lands for Helikopter.
Helikopter misses with a looping right.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Helikopter throws a hook but Bag blocks it.
Bag lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Bag paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Bag misses with a head kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Imma Bag dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Bag takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Bag lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Helikopter circles away quickly and effectively.
Bag swings for the body but Helikopter moves out of range.
Helikopter throws a shot from downtown. Bag moves away and avoids it.
Helikopter lands with a right hand.
Bag has closed the distance and engaged Helikopter in a clinch.
Bag creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Bag makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Helikopter escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bag takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Bag tries to clinch but Helikopter moves out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Helikopter tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bag paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Helikopter fails with an attempt to clinch.
Bag throws a head kick but Helikopter moves out of range.
Bag scores with a nice right hand.
Helikopter changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Helikopter misses the jab.
Bodzio Helikopter seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bag slips a jab and a cross from Helikopter.
Bag misses with a straight right.
Bag takes a swing at Helikopter's ribcage but misses.
The fighters circling - Helikopter throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A swing and a miss from Bag.
A head kick misses from Bag.
Helikopter avoids a punch combination nicely.
Helikopter moves into the clinch.
Bag lands a nice elbow.
With the fighters up against the cage, Bag throws an elbow but misses.
Bag misses with a punch on the inside.
Helikopter avoiding damage as Bag throws knees to the body.
Helikopter wants to stall.
Bag has Helikopter pressed against the cage, preventing Helikopter from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Helikopter wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Bag is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Helikopter is defending well for now.
Helikopter is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Helikopter's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Helikopter wants to stall.
Bag tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Helikopter wants to break free but Bag has control.
Helikopter blocks an elbow strike from Bag.
A shot in the inside from Bag.
Helikopter scores with a nice hook to the head.
Bag throws an elbow but it misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bag with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Bag using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Helikopter has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Helikopter managing to block the knees to the body from Bag.
Helikopter takes an elbow to the temple.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bag pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Bag missing with knees to the body.
Helikopter swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bag throws a head punch that misses.
Bag misses with an elbow strike.
Bag pushes off an throws an elbow but Helikopter leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Helikopter on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Helikopter wants to stall.
Bag misses with an elbow over the top.
Bag lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Nice elbow from Bag.
The cut above Bodzio Helikopter's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Helikopter avoids a wild elbow strike from Bag.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Bag just misses with a elbow thrown towards Helikopter's brow.
Helikopter can't find room to land a body shot as Bag controls the action.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Bag tries to circle away but Helikopter has him pinned against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bag utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Bag looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Helikopter manages to break the clinch.
Bag throws a head kick that misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Helikopter ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bag moves away.
Bag misses with a body shot.
Helikopter avoids the head kick by Bag.
Helikopter throws a hook but Bag blocks it.
Bag tries to clinch but Helikopter is having none of it.
Bag tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Helikopter paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Helikopter jabs Bag to the body, keeping him at a distance.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Helikopter checks a leg kick nicely.
Bag moves into range and clinches up with Helikopter.
Bag missing with knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Imma Bag dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. And we move into the final round!
Bag chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Helikopter can pounce on him.
Bag lands a jab to the head.
Helikopter tries to clinch but Bag is having none of it.
Bag swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Helikopter throws a solid leg kick but Bag takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Helikopter.
Bag takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Helikopter looks to land a right hand but Bag moved out of range.
Helikopter tries to clinch but Bag is having none of it.
Bag throws a shot from downtown. Helikopter moves away and avoids it.
Helikopter blocks a head kick by Bag.
Bag throws a push kick but Helikopter slaps the foot to one side.
Nice defenses there by Bag.
Bag fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Helikopter manages to avoid it.
Bag throws a low kick but it's checked well by Helikopter.
Bag lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Helikopter has closed the distance and engaged Bag in a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Bag just misses with a elbow thrown towards Helikopter's brow.
Imma Bag has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Helikopter managing to block the knees to the body from Bag.
Bag throws an elbow that misses.
Bag with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Helikopter is trying to push Bag away but Bag has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Bag misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bag tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Helikopter misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bag landing knees to the body.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Bag as Helikopter tries to tie him up.
Bag lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Helikopter breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bag tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Bag with a hook.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Helikopter throws a right and a left that both miss.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Helikopter uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bag.
Helikopter connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Bag momentarily.
Helikopter wants to slow Bag down by chopping away at his legs.
Helikopter misses with an uppercut. Bag saw that one coming.
Helikopter connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Bag tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Helikopter was well out of range. Poor timing from Bag.
Helikopter misses with a right hand
and Bag counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Helikopter is rocked!
Bag cracks Helikopter with a left hook right on the temple and Helikopter goes down! He's out! Referee! Stop the fight! Bag lands a few more punches before the dopey ref steps in - hopefully Helikopter is OK!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:37 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Imma Bag!
A very excited looking Imma Bag made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Coco Cobb (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kira Miyata (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Miyata is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by NANO - no pain, no game. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Kira Miyata enters the cage!
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153 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Coco Cobb!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Kira Miyata!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Donald Grub and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cobb scores with a head kick. Miyata tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
It looks like Kira Miyata has been cut.
Cobb tries to score a power double leg takedown but Miyata sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Cobb somewhat.
Coco Cobb seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cobb has Miyata up against the cage in a clinch.
Miyata has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Cobb uses from the top position.
Cobb preventing the sweep.
Miyata is still trying to improve position.
Miyata keeping moving, preventing Cobb from controlling successfully.
Cobb controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
This has been an exciting period of action!
That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Coco Cobb just wasn't active enough.
Cobb knocks Miyata to the floor with a head kick! Can he finish him!?
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cobb taking a breather here.
Cobb wants to lay and pray for a moment but Miyata keeps working.
Miyata has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Miyata struggling a bit here.
Cobb working the ground and pound but Miyata is defending the strikes.
You can see the frustration on Miyata's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Cobb tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Cobb has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cobb tries to stand but Miyata controls the position and pulls Cobb into his guard.
Miyata is looking for a triangle here but Cobb uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Miyata gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Cobb is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Cobb trying to pass the guard but Miyata defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Miyata is trying to get back to full guard.
Miyata is staying active underneath Cobb, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Cobb is thwarting Miyata's attempts to control the position.
Miyata is looking for a sweep. Cobb is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Miyata regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Cobb.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cobb looking to pass the guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Miyata looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Cobb is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Coco Cobb.
Cobb tries to close the distance and clinch but Miyata swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Cobb fails with an attempt to clinch.
Miyata blocks a head kick by Cobb.
Cobb darts in looking for a takedown but Miyata gets double underhooks and turns Cobb into the cage.
Cobb connects with a nasty looking knee right to Miyata's face.
Cobb leaning his opponent against the cage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Miyata effectively controlling the action here.
Miyata successfully pulls guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Coco Cobb dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kira Miyata's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Cobb throws a head kick that misses.
Cobb moves into the clinch.
Cobb lands a knee to the head.
Cobb with a knee to the head.
Miyata has Cobb pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Miyata pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Cobb tumbling to the mat - Miyata dives into Cobb's guard.
Cobb is trying to keep Miyata in close.
Miyata trying to control the position from guard on top but Cobb is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Miyata is posturing up here but Cobb has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Miyata tries to roll out but it's too tight and Miyata has to tap! Slick submission there by Cobb!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Coco Cobb!
Coco Cobb bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Melvin Reem (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dan MuttaFukka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Reem might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Fabolous - My Time ft. Jeremih. On his way into the cage it seems that Melvin Reem has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Melvin Reem seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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190 lbs
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Excellent MT
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Good low kicks
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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
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Melvin Reem!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Dan MuttaFukka!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Andrew Berry and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Reem stalks MuttaFukka and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into MuttaFukka's face. MuttaFukka staggers backwards, shaken.
Good shot there by Reem.
Reem fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and MuttaFukka has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Reem throws the kick towards the body but MuttaFukka avoids it.
Reem has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by MuttaFukka.
Reem ducks under a wild hook from MuttaFukka.
MuttaFukka fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Reem checks it well.
MuttaFukka swings away with a leg kick that misses.
MuttaFukka throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
MuttaFukka blocks a low kick nicely.
Reem fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt MuttaFukka.
MuttaFukka stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Reem.
MuttaFukka fails with an attempt to clinch.
Reem throws a leg kick which misses MuttaFukka's front leg but catches the back leg as MuttaFukka tries to avoid it.
Reem fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but MuttaFukka is out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
MuttaFukka throws a leg kick
and Reem counters with a nice kick to the body.
MuttaFukka throws out a leg kick but Reem moves out of range and MuttaFukka only half commits.
That's one minute gone in the round.
MuttaFukka misses with a wild combination.
MuttaFukka walks into a stiff left hand from Reem.
MuttaFukka is looking to slow Reem down with leg kicks.
Reem moves out of range of the body kick.
MuttaFukka has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Reem dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
MuttaFukka misses with a leg kick
and Reem counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Reem blocks the body kick.
MuttaFukka throws a hook but Reem avoids it easily.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Reem lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and MuttaFukka has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from MuttaFukka and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
A big right from MuttaFukka misses.
Reem has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Reem there as he acknowledges the shot.
That kick from Reem tenderised MuttaFukka's leg. MuttaFukka is trying to keep his angry face on.
Reem takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Reem swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
MuttaFukka throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Reem takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Reem has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Reem ducks down and throws a hook to the body but MuttaFukka moves away.
MuttaFukka throws a series of punches but Reem moves out of range.
MuttaFukka wants to land a leg kick but Reem is out of range.
Reem misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from MuttaFukka.
MuttaFukka misses with a kick to the body.
MuttaFukka looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Reem scores with a jab. MuttaFukka acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
MuttaFukka throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Reem tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Reem checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Reem thuds a left hand into MuttaFukka's body.
Reem does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
MuttaFukka finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
MuttaFukka thumps Reem with a low kick.
The crowd cheers as MuttaFukka lands an impressive looking overhand right. Reem doesn't seem phased though.
Reem lands with a shot to the body.
MuttaFukka throws a body kick that misses
and Reem counters with a slapping leg kick.
MuttaFukka cracks Reem with a right hand to the side of the head.
MuttaFukka takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
MuttaFukka throws a body punch but Reem moves out of range.
Reem scores with a one two! MuttaFukka had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
MuttaFukka swings and misses with a hook to the body.
MuttaFukka motions for Reem to come forward. MuttaFukka throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
MuttaFukka takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Reem comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
MuttaFukka misses with a low kick.
MuttaFukka tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reem takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
MuttaFukka walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Reem checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Reem ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
MuttaFukka fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Reem checks it well.
MuttaFukka jabs Reem to the body, keeping him at a distance.
MuttaFukka misses with a straight left.
Reem fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches MuttaFukka on the side of the head.
MuttaFukka finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Reem checks the leg kick.
Reem is looking to wear down MuttaFukka with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
MuttaFukka throws a leg kick but Reem sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Reem ducks under a wild hook from MuttaFukka.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
MuttaFukka wants to land a leg kick but Reem is out of range.
Reem throws a body kick that misses.
MuttaFukka does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
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 Melvin Reem will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Reem lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
MuttaFukka looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Reem misses the jab.
Reem looks for the body kick but MuttaFukka saw that one coming.
Reem takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
MuttaFukka blocks a leg kick.
MuttaFukka has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Reem.
Reem stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Reem cracks the inside of MuttaFukka's front leg.
Reem moves away from the strike by MuttaFukka.
MuttaFukka moves forwards but Reem connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Dan MuttaFukka seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Reem on the wrong end of a nice hook.
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!
MuttaFukka avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
MuttaFukka moves in looking to clinch but Reem pushes him off.
MuttaFukka walks into a straight right hand from Reem.
Melvin Reem is winning the standup battle so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reem checks the leg kick.
Some bone on bone action there as Reem checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
MuttaFukka fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Reem has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A bone on bone clash there as Reem blocks the leg kick.
Reem keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Reem throws a chopping leg kick but MuttaFukka manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Some bone on bone action there as Reem checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
A slapping leg kick lands for MuttaFukka.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Reem.
Reem scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. MuttaFukka doesn't seem bothered though.
MuttaFukka throws a chopping leg kick but Reem manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
MuttaFukka misses the shot to the body.
MuttaFukka throws a half hearted mid kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Reem.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A combination from Reem does no damage.
MuttaFukka misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Reem.
Reem gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
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!
MuttaFukka rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Reem counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
MuttaFukka throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Reem misses with a low kick.
MuttaFukka scores with a leg kick.
Reem scores with a kick to the midsection.
Reem throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
A solid leg kick lands there for Reem.
MuttaFukka is breathing heavily.
Reem lands a slapping body shot.
That kick from Reem tenderised MuttaFukka's leg. MuttaFukka is trying to keep his angry face on.
MuttaFukka's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Reem slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Reem throws the kick towards the body but MuttaFukka avoids it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reem with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
MuttaFukka throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
MuttaFukka throws a head kick that misses.
MuttaFukka dodges the punch combination from Reem.
MuttaFukka has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Reem.
Reem swats away the attempt to clinch by MuttaFukka.
MuttaFukka smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Reem scoring well with a low kick there.
Reem scoring well with a low kick there.
MuttaFukka misses with a body kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from MuttaFukka.
Reem looks to score with a jab to the body but MuttaFukka is just out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
MuttaFukka throws a body punch but Reem moves out of range.
Reem scores with a hook to the body. MuttaFukka takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from MuttaFukka.
A left lands for Reem.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
An inside leg kick from Reem misses.
Reem tries to work over MuttaFukka's front leg with a kick but MuttaFukka checks it.
Reem checks a leg kick nicely.
Reem blocks a jab.
MuttaFukka misses with a straight left.
Jab from MuttaFukka.
A chopping leg kick lands by Reem.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
MuttaFukka misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Reem misses with a wild body shot.
MuttaFukka takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Melvin Reem dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
MuttaFukka throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
MuttaFukka keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Reem checks a leg kick.
MuttaFukka is looking to clinch but Reem is avoiding it.
MuttaFukka misses with a low kick.
A low kick from MuttaFukka is predictable there
and Reem counters with a stiff right hand.
A clash of legs there as MuttaFukka blocks the low kick.
Reem misses with a body kick.
Some bone on bone action there as MuttaFukka checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Reem moves out of range as MuttaFukka throws a body kick.
MuttaFukka has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Reem.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! MuttaFukka crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Reem - the referee stops the clock and MuttaFukka gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Reem. MuttaFukka manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
MuttaFukka misses with a left hand
and MuttaFukka takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
MuttaFukka tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Reem lands with a nice body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reem connects with a single shot there.
MuttaFukka fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Reem is out of range.
MuttaFukka on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Reem. Reem obviously looking to wear him down.
MuttaFukka connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Reem momentarily.
Reem avoids the head kick by MuttaFukka.
MuttaFukka has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from MuttaFukka there as he acknowledges the shot.
Reem scoring well with a low kick there.
Reem moves out of range as MuttaFukka throws a body kick.
Reem lands with a thumping leg kick.
MuttaFukka has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Reem.
MuttaFukka takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Reem.
Reem throws a low kick but MuttaFukka moves out of range easily.
A low kick from MuttaFukka is predictable there
and Reem counters with a slapping leg kick.
Reem throws a body punch but MuttaFukka moves out of range.
Dan MuttaFukka has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Reem scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Reem tries to keep at a distance but MuttaFukka has taken the fight into the clinch.
MuttaFukka is trying to maintain a safe position but Reem gets an underhook and turns MuttaFukka into the cage.
MuttaFukka seems frustrated at his inability to get double underhooks.
MuttaFukka misses with a hook from the clinch.
Reem is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Reem prevents a body shot from MuttaFukka.
MuttaFukka tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
MuttaFukka can't find room to land a body shot as Reem controls the action.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Reem.
Reem is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but MuttaFukka is keeping busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reem blocks a body shot from MuttaFukka.
Reem working hard to break the clinch.
MuttaFukka tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Reem's elbow.
Reem working hard to break the clinch.
Reem doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
MuttaFukka throws a punch but it's blocked by Reem.
A head punch on the inside from Reem fails to land.
MuttaFukka is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Reem stalling in the clinch but MuttaFukka improves position.
MuttaFukka tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
MuttaFukka misses with a hook from the clinch.
Still in the clinch, MuttaFukka scores with a nice short uppercut.
Reem looking to slow down the pace here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
MuttaFukka has had enough of the clinch but Reem keeps him there for the moment.
MuttaFukka throws a head punch that misses.
Reem blocks an uppercut.
Melvin Reem is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
MuttaFukka can't find room to land a body shot as Reem controls the action.
Reem goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Reem lands a left hand.
A body shot lands from MuttaFukka.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
MuttaFukka misses with the head strike.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
MuttaFukka tries to throw a body punch but Reem avoids it by throwing MuttaFukka back against the cage.
MuttaFukka digs a right hand into Reem's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Reem's gas tank.
MuttaFukka tries to work over Reem's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Reem has had enough of the clinch but MuttaFukka keeps him there for the moment.
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 Melvin Reem.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Reem, 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 Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:27
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Glass scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Melvin Reem!
A very excited looking Melvin Reem rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Vasily Zaytsev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Takeshi Naoki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Zaytsev comes to the cage accompanied by Katyusha. Takeshi Naoki has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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190 lbs
5 - 1 - 0 |
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201 lbs
8 - 1 - 0 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
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Lethal high kicks
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Vasily Zaytsev!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Takeshi Naoki!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Sam Margolis and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Naoki dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Zaytsev. That did some damage!
Zaytsev has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Naoki is looking to slow Zaytsev down with leg kicks.
Naoki misses with a straight left.
A head kick misses from Naoki.
Zaytsev dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Naoki scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Naoki throws a hook but Zaytsev blocks it.
Naoki throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Naoki closes the distance and clinches up with Zaytsev, looking for a takedown. Naoki pushes Zaytsev against the cage but Zaytsev circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Naoki looks to land a left hand but Zaytsev moved out of range nicely.
Good shot there by Zaytsev.
Naoki checks a leg kick.
Zaytsev thuds his right hand into Naoki's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Zaytsev keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Naoki.
Zaytsev misses with the combination.
Naoki looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Zaytsev gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Naoki throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Naoki throws a nice inside leg kick.
Naoki throws out a leg kick but Zaytsev moves out of range and Naoki only half commits.
Naoki misses with a hook. Zaytsev ducked under it nicely.
Naoki throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Zaytsev 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.
Zaytsev clobbers Naoki with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Zaytsev throws a series of punches but Naoki avoids them all with ease.
Naoki shoots in for a double leg but Zaytsev sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Naoki shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Zaytsev manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Zaytsev pulls Naoki in close to prevent any damage.
Naoki scoring with punches to the head and body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zaytsev is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Naoki throws a big elbow that misses.
Zaytsev preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Zaytsev keeping moving, preventing Naoki from controlling successfully.
Naoki working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Naoki slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Naoki trying to control the action but Zaytsev is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zaytsev avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Naoki.
Naoki tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Naoki misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Naoki sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Zaytsev is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Naoki looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
The ground and pound from Naoki seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Naoki tries to score with some ground and pound. Zaytsev controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Zaytsev dodges the ground and pound from Naoki.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Naoki working away.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Naoki goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Zaytsev rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Naoki's guard! Nice work there by Zaytsev!
Naoki has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Naoki has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Takeshi Naoki dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Zaytsev avoids the body shot from Naoki.
Naoki shoots for a takedown but Zaytsev saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Naoki on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Zaytsev tries to sprawl but Naoki drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Naoki seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Zaytsev does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Zaytsev wants to control the action here but instead Naoki manages to pass to full mount!
Naoki looking to control but Zaytsev is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Naoki working the ground and pound effectively.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Naoki tries to control but Zaytsev wriggling away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee warns Zaytsev that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Naoki misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Naoki unloads with some shots from mount but Zaytsev bucks and avoids them well.
Zaytsev is trying desperately to improve position.
Naoki controlling from the full mount.
Naoki throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zaytsev tries to lock up and control but Naoki gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Takeshi Naoki has got the better of the ground game so far.
Zaytsev is looking to get to half guard.
Naoki unloads with some shots from mount but Zaytsev bucks and avoids them well.
Zaytsev is squirming around, avoiding Naoki's attempts to control the action.
Naoki lands with some strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Naoki takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zaytsev avoids a strike by Naoki and manages to complete a very nice reversal in the process, to end up in Naoki's guard! Fantastic escape!
Naoki looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Zaytsev wants to get up but he can't break Naoki's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
An inside leg kick lands from Naoki.
Naoki throws a chopping leg kick but Zaytsev manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Zaytsev on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Naoki keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zaytsev swings for the body but Naoki moves out of range.
Naoki motions for Zaytsev to come forward. Naoki throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Zaytsev needs to keep his hands up - Naoki had a free shot at his head there.
Zaytsev looks to land a left hand but Naoki moved out of range nicely.
Naoki shoots in and drives through. Zaytsev sprawls well.
Zaytsev misses with a straight left.
Naoki connects with an inside leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Naoki attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Naoki is defended easily by Zaytsev.
Vasily Zaytsev has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Takeshi Naoki.
Zaytsev misses with a body punch
and Naoki makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Naoki throws a looping overhand right but Zaytsev ducks down to avoid it.
Zaytsev connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Naoki fails with the takedown.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Zaytsev goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Naoki lands a body shot.
Good work by Naoki as he checks the leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Takeshi Naoki showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Naoki just misses with a punch to the body.
Naoki throws a low kick but Zaytsev avoids it.
Zaytsev checks a low kick from Naoki.
A low kick from Naoki misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
The fighters circling - Naoki throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Takeshi Naoki seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Zaytsev misses with a wild body shot.
Zaytsev jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Naoki connects with a body shot that sends Zaytsev's belly button to the back.
Zaytsev moves away from the strike by Naoki.
Zaytsev connects with a body shot that sends Naoki's belly button to the back.
Naoki just misses with a punch to the body.
Naoki fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Zaytsev is out of range.
Zaytsev throws a head kick but Naoki moves out of range.
Zaytsev is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Zaytsev walks into a jab.
Zaytsev throws a leg kick but Naoki sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Naoki takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Naoki throws a looping overhand right but Zaytsev ducks down to avoid it.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Zaytsev.
Zaytsev works Naoki's body with a nice hook.
Naoki checks a low kick from Zaytsev.
Naoki is looking to slow Zaytsev down with leg kicks.
Zaytsev works over Naoki's head and body with a nice combination.
Zaytsev misses with a double jab
and Naoki counters with a single leg into guard. Zaytsev didn't expect that.
Zaytsev is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Naoki throws a big elbow that misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Naoki trying to control but Zaytsev is working from the bottom.
Naoki is looking to work some ground and pound but Zaytsev has wrist control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Naoki trying to control the position from guard on top but Zaytsev is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Zaytsev looking for a sweep. Not yet Zaytsev, not yet.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Zaytsev keeping moving, preventing Naoki from controlling successfully.
Zaytsev looking to hit a scissor sweep but Naoki is one step ahead there.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Takeshi Naoki hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Naoki lands with a thumping leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zaytsev throws a jab but it's blocked by Naoki.
Zaytsev swings for the body but Naoki moves out of range.
An inside leg kick from Zaytsev misses.
Zaytsev goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Nice shot lands for Naoki.
Naoki scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Naoki feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Zaytsev keeping moving, preventing Naoki from controlling successfully.
Zaytsev on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Zaytsev tries to get out of the position.
Zaytsev has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zaytsev keeping moving, preventing Naoki from controlling successfully.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Takeshi Naoki hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Zaytsev darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Naoki moves into range and connects with a jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Naoki tries to land a leg kick but Zaytsev saw it coming and moves away.
Naoki just misses with a punch to the body.
Naoki misses with a low kick.
Zaytsev uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Naoki.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A clash of legs there as Zaytsev blocks the low kick.
Zaytsev throws a solid leg kick but Naoki takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Zaytsev.
Zaytsev pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That kick from Zaytsev tenderised Naoki's leg. Naoki is trying to keep his angry face on.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Takeshi Naoki really dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Naoki looks to land a left hand but Zaytsev moved out of range nicely.
Naoki looks to throw the jab but Zaytsev is out of range.
Zaytsev tries to land a front kick but Naoki steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Zaytsev scores with a shot to the body.
Zaytsev fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Zaytsev takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Naoki ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Zaytsev moves away.
Naoki tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Zaytsev defending well as Naoki loads up on a big left hand.
Zaytsev ducks under a wild hook from Naoki.
Naoki shoots and misses
and Zaytsev connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Naoki shoots for a double leg takedown but Zaytsev sprawls well. He's pushed Naoki's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Naoki tries to work over Zaytsev's front leg with a kick but Zaytsev checks it.
Naoki throws a lazy right hand but Zaytsev sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Naoki stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Zaytsev.
Zaytsev jabs Naoki to the body, keeping him at a distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A good leg kick by Zaytsev.
Naoki is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
The crowd cheers as Naoki lands an impressive looking overhand right. Zaytsev doesn't seem phased though.
Vasily Zaytsev is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Zaytsev throws a nice inside leg kick.
Zaytsev fails to land with a series of punches.
Naoki shoots in but no luck this time.
Vasily Zaytsev has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Takeshi Naoki.
Naoki shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Zaytsev as he jumps to the side.
Zaytsev looks to score with a jab to the body but Naoki is just out of range.
Zaytsev tests Naoki's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A head kick misses from Zaytsev.
Naoki looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Zaytsev is fending him off so far but Naoki persists. Nope, Zaytsev circles away and we're back to standing.
Zaytsev connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Naoki's hands.
Zaytsev takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Naoki looks to land a left hand but Zaytsev moved out of range nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Naoki swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Zaytsev.
Naoki swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Zaytsev!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A looping hook to the body misses from Zaytsev. Naoki does a little dance to reset his feet.
Naoki lands a nice shot that snaps Zaytsev's head back.
Zaytsev throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Naoki ducks under a wild hook from Zaytsev.
Naoki will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Zaytsev moves out of range as Naoki strikes.
Zaytsev thows a body shot but no joy.
An inside leg kick lands from Naoki.
Zaytsev lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Zaytsev lands a nice looking body kick.
Naoki throws a chopping leg kick but Zaytsev manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Zaytsev getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zaytsev throws a sloppy head kick and Naoki moves out of range easily.
Naoki lands a head shot.
Zaytsev lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Zaytsev.
Zaytsev lands a nice looking body shot.
Naoki thows a left - swing and a miss!
Naoki throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Zaytsev was covering up waiting for the punch and Naoki finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Zaytsev looking for a sweep. Not yet Zaytsev, not yet.
Naoki trying to move into half guard but instead Zaytsev has managed to sweep!
Naoki controlling the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zaytsev is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Zaytsev won't allow Naoki to sweep him here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zaytsev wants to get up but he can't break Naoki's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Naoki throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Naoki throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Zaytsev sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Naoki has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Zaytsev.
Zaytsev defending well as Naoki loads up on a big left hand.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Naoki takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Naoki throws a predictable looking body shot
letting Zaytsev counter with a right hand.
Naoki misses with a body kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Zaytsev.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vasily Zaytsev had his way with Takeshi Naoki in 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. This is the final round!
Naoki tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Zaytsev misses with a double jab.
Naoki misses with a takedown
and Zaytsev counters with a two punch combo.
Left hook, right uppercut from Zaytsev.
Zaytsev throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Naoki takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Zaytsev moves out of range of the strikes.
Naoki misses the shot to the body.
Zaytsev keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Naoki.
Zaytsev slips a straight right by Naoki.
Zaytsev blocks a jab.
Naoki blocks a head kick by Zaytsev.
Naoki throws out a leg kick but Zaytsev moves out of range and Naoki only half commits.
Naoki motions for Zaytsev to come forward. Naoki throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A low kick from Naoki misses
and Zaytsev counters with a nice body shot.
Naoki avoids the head kick by Zaytsev.
Naoki shoots in looking for a takedown but Zaytsev manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Naoki's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Naoki is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Zaytsev throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Zaytsev walks into a straight right hand from Naoki.
Naoki avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Zaytsev looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Zaytsev lands with a nice combination. Naoki backs away looking to recover.
Naoki throws a lazy right hand but Zaytsev sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Naoki on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Zaytsev thumps Naoki with a low kick.
Naoki dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Zaytsev. That did some damage!
Naoki misses with an attempted mid kick.
Zaytsev is looking to slow Naoki down with leg kicks.
Zaytsev lands a really nice looking cross but Naoki seems unphased.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Zaytsev walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Naoki has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Zaytsev finds it's way round the side to connect with Naoki's head.
Naoki scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Naoki uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Zaytsev.
Zaytsev swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Zaytsev misses with a low kick.
Naoki misses with a looping right.
Naoki swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Zaytsev misses with a head kick.
Naoki misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Zaytsev.
Naoki throws a body kick that misses
and Zaytsev counters with a nice uppercut.
Naoki shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Zaytsev bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A lazy left from Zaytsev finds it's target.
Naoki throws a leg kick but Zaytsev sees it coming and checks it nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Naoki thows a body shot but no joy.
A big right from Naoki misses.
Naoki throws a nice inside leg kick.
Naoki on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Naoki misses with a wild body shot.
Zaytsev takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Naoki fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Zaytsev throws a nice inside leg kick.
Naoki has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Zaytsev moves out of range as Naoki strikes.
Naoki fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Vasily Zaytsev has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Takeshi Naoki.
Naoki misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Naoki misses with a hook. Zaytsev ducked under it nicely.
Good leg kick by Zaytsev there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Naoki throws a jab when Zaytsev was well out of range.
Naoki thows a left - swing and a miss!
Naoki looks to throw the jab but Zaytsev is out of range.
A slapping leg kick lands for Naoki.
Zaytsev throws a sloppy head kick and Naoki moves out of range easily.
Zaytsev lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Naoki connects with a high kick.
Naoki misses with a wild body shot.
Zaytsev lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
It looks like Takeshi Naoki has been cut.
Zaytsev takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Zaytsev lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Zaytsev scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Naoki on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Vasily Zaytsev has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Takeshi Naoki is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Naoki chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Zaytsev can pounce on him.
Naoki doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Vasily Zaytsev showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Naoki has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Gold scores the fight 47:48
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 47:48
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 47:48
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Takeshi Naoki!
Post fight, Takeshi Naoki stared into the camera and said 'I wanna thank my opponent Vasili Zaytsev, this is a great win and I'm off to bigger challenges.'.
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