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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Siegfried Freak (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Louie Prima (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Freak comes to the cage accompanied by BULLY!!. Prima has chosen You're Going Down as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 8 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Siegfried Freak!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Louie Prima!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Viktor Lagutenko and Aleksei Zolotukhin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Freak will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Prima avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Prima gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Prima lands a high kick!
Freak throws a low kick but it's checked well by Prima.
The crowd cheers as Prima lands an impressive looking overhand right. Freak doesn't seem phased though.
Freak misses with a jab to the body
and Prima cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Freak walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Prima checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Freak throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Prima counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Freak throws a leg kick but Prima sees it coming and moves out of range.
Siegfried Freak seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Freak misses with a left hand
and Prima counters with a left and a right that stings Freak.
Prima staying out of range there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Freak swings away with a body shot that misses
and Prima counters with a body kick that stops Freak in his tracks momentarily.
Freak throws a shot from downtown. Prima moves away and avoids it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Prima misses with a head kick.
Prima misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Freak tried to score with a low kick but Prima checks it.
Prima keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Freak.
Prima looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Freak throws a right hand that misses
and Prima counters with a two punch combo.
Prima throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Freak throws a low kick, looking for Prima's leg but Prima calmly moves out of range.
Prima lets loose with a powerful body kick. Freak will feel that in the morning.
Prima motions for Freak to come forward. Prima throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Prima uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Freak.
Prima goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A good leg kick by Freak.
Prima throws the kick towards the body but Freak avoids it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Prima keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Freak digs a good body shot into Prima's ribs.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Freak tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Prima is able to avoid easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Freak misses the target.
Good standup being displayed there by Freak as he connects with a hook.
Freak swings for the body but Prima moves out of range.
Prima misses with a head kick.
Freak tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Prima was well out of range. Poor timing from Freak.
Freak misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Prima to counter with a crisp jab.
Freak looks to land a body kick but Prima moved away.
Freak looks to land a right hand but Prima moved out of range.
Freak works over Prima's head and body with a nice combination.
Freak misses with a double jab
and Prima counters with a flying knee. Nice.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Prima ducks under a wild hook from Freak.
Freak paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Prima takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Freak fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Prima manages to avoid it.
Freak throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Freak misses with a combination
and Prima counters with a solid body kick.
Freak thuds a left hand into Prima's body.
Freak stalks Prima and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Prima's face. Prima staggers backwards, shaken.
Freak throws a series of punches but Prima moves out of range.
Freak wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Prima pulls out of a head kick attempt.
No joy there for Freak, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Prima fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Freak on the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Prima looks to land a right hand but Freak moved out of range.
Prima moves away from the strike by Freak.
A big left from Freak misses.
Freak misses with a lunging right hand
and Prima counters with a nice body kick.
Prima throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Prima throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Freak avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Prima throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Prima takes a jab right on the kisser.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A swing and a miss from Freak.
Prima misses with a kick to the body
letting Freak counter with a right hand.
A head kick misses from Prima.
Freak jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
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 Siegfried Freak will probably get the nod.
That's time! Freak's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Prima throws a body kick that misses.
Freak swinging wildly here.
Nice body kick there by Freak.
Prima avoids the body shot from Freak.
Freak motions for Prima to come forward. Freak throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Freak ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Prima ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Freak throws a head kick that misses.
Prima connects with an inside leg kick.
Prima avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Prima throws a head kick that half lands.
It looks like Siegfried Freak has been cut.
Freak misses with a wild body shot.
Freak lands a really nice looking cross but Prima seems unphased.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Prima throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Prima ducks under a wild hook from Freak.
Prima bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Freak's head backwards.
Freak lands a two punch combo.
Prima takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Prima has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Freak.
Freak blocks a low kick nicely.
Prima ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Freak looks for the body kick but Prima saw that one coming.
Freak throws a hook but Prima blocks it.
Freak throws a nice looking combination but Prima bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
That kick from Prima tenderised Freak's leg. Freak is trying to keep his angry face on.
Louie Prima is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Prima tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Prima lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Freak swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Prima counters with a head kick. That will keep Freak thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Freak lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Freak ducks under a wild hook from Prima.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Prima.
Prima bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Freak throws a jab but it's blocked by Prima.
Prima throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Freak throws a looping overhand right but Prima ducks down to avoid it.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Prima.
Prima's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Freak connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Prima scrambles back to his feet.
Freak scores with the left hand. Prima knows he should have avoided that one.
Prima misses with a head kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Freak avoids the head kick by Prima.
Some bone on bone action there as Prima checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Freak missing with a left hand there. Prima was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Prima throws a low kick but Freak moves out of range easily.
Freak will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Freak throws out a leg kick but Prima moves out of range and Freak only half commits.
Prima throws a solid leg kick but Freak takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Prima.
Some wild striking there from Freak.
Freak lands with a nice body kick.
Freak misses with a wild body shot.
Prima throws a sloppy head kick and Freak moves out of range easily.
Freak throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Prima sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Freak sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Prima throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Prima throws a head kick that misses.
Freak throws a leg kick but Prima checks it.
Prima displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Freak throws out the jab.
A clash of legs there as Prima blocks the low kick.
Prima tries a head kick but it misses.
Freak throws a hook but Prima blocks it.
Freak throws an overhand right that lands on Prima's shoulder, as Prima tries to avoid the shot.
Prima tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Freak throws a right and a left that Prima avoids nicely.
Prima steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Freak.
Freak throws out a powerful jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Siegfried Freak dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Siegfried Freak's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Prima throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
No joy there for Freak, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Freak throws an overhand right that lands on Prima's shoulder, as Prima tries to avoid the shot.
Prima misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Freak swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Prima uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Freak.
Freak moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Freak throws a combination that misses
and Prima counters with a low kick, right behind Freak 's knee.
Freak lands a jab.
Prima uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Freak.
Prima throws a head kick that misses.
Freak looks to land a combination but Prima avoids it well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Freak lands a slapping body shot.
Freak looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Prima misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Prima avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Prima throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Prima throws a head kick that misses.
Prima has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Prima there as he acknowledges the shot.
No joy there for Freak, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Prima jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Prima throws a hook but Freak avoids it easily.
Freak is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Prima.
Prima is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Freak lands a nice looking body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Freak pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Freak lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Prima at a distance.
Prima avoids the head kick by Freak.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Freak throws a head kick but Prima moves out of range.
Prima tries a head kick but it misses.
Freak throws a hook but Prima avoids it easily.
Freak moves out of range of the body kick.
Freak lands a nice shot that snaps Prima's head back.
Prima connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Prima throws a sloppy head kick and Freak moves out of range easily.
Prima misses with a head kick.
Freak throws an overhand right that lands on Prima's shoulder, as Prima tries to avoid the shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Freak. Prima does a little dance to reset his feet.
Freak scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Prima looks to score with a jab to the body but Freak is just out of range.
Prima throws a head kick but Freak moves out of range.
Freak tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Prima was well out of range. Poor timing from Freak.
Freak swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Freak throws a series of punches but Prima avoids them all with ease.
Freak throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
A shot to the body from Freak misses
letting Prima counter with a right hand.
Freak lands a jab to the nose.
Freak misses with a looping left.
Prima tries a head kick but it misses.
Prima tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Prima checks the leg kick nicely there.
Siegfried Freak is winning the standup battle so far.
Prima slips under a jab.
Prima misses with a head kick.
Prima misses with a few strikes there.
Prima uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Freak.
Prima misses with a series of wild punches.
Freak fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Prima on the side of the head.
Prima blocks a jab.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Freak ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Prima moves away.
A head kick misses from Prima.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Prima dodges the punch combination from Freak.
And that's the end of the fight!
Siegfried Freak showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Freak 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 Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight for Siegfried Freak!
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight for Siegfried Freak!
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight for Siegfried Freak!
Siegfried Freak wins by unanimous decision!
An out of breath Siegfried Freak thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nelson Muntz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rory Joaquin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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205 lbs
2 - 5 - 0 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Cardio machine |
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BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Nelson Muntz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Rory Joaquin!
The judges for this bout are Sergei Dronov, Vladimir Khabensky and Igor Prikhodko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Muntz comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Good standup being displayed there by Muntz as he connects with a hook.
It looks like Rory Joaquin has been cut.
Muntz lands a hook that stumbles Joaquin back into the cage. Muntz follows up with a straight and another hook that land right on the button, dropping Joaquin to the canvas! Muntz pounces and lands several unanswered shots - Joaquin has had enough and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Nelson Muntz!
Nelson Muntz seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between James Assange (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Morris McDonald (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Assange comes to the cage accompanied by Eddie Van Halen - Eruption. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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169 lbs
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World class boxer
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Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
18 - 6 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, James Assange!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
24 - 15 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Morris McDonald!
The judges for this bout are Valeri Chadov, Viktor Lagutenko and Aleksei Zolotukhin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McDonald shoots in for a double leg but Assange sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Assange scores with a jab to the jaw.
The fighters circling - Assange throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
McDonald uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Assange.
Assange connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed McDonald momentarily.
Assange scores with a hook to the body. McDonald takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
McDonald swings for the body but Assange moves out of range.
McDonald gets a takedown into half guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Assange wants to get back to his feet.
McDonald is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
McDonald has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at ACME! Thai Boxing Academy 13 ELITE COACHES & SAUNA. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McDonald missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McDonald trying to control the action but Assange is working from the bottom.
Assange manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. McDonald keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Assange misses with the head strike.
Assange struggles to land a body shot inside as McDonald controls his hands.
McDonald blocking some punches.
Assange throws a head punch that misses.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Assange gets through McDonald's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Assange tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Assange.
McDonald taking a breather.
Assange misses with a short punch on the inside.
Assange tries to work over McDonald's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
McDonald is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Assange gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Assange misses with a punch on the inside.
Assange fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Assange working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Assange lands a nice uppercut.
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!
A short right from Assange on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McDonald slows down the pace here.
McDonald is trying to force a seperation but Assange has the dominant position.
McDonald tries to stall but Assange uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
A left hand lands to the body for Assange.
A right handed body shot lands from Assange.
Assange is leaning against McDonald and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Assange lands a hook that snaps the head of McDonald backwards.
Assange tries a body shot but McDonald blocks it.
Assange doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short right from Assange on the inside.
Assange struggles to land a body shot inside as McDonald controls his hands.
Assange misses with a punch to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McDonald has Assange pushed against the cage.
McDonald stalling in the clinch but Assange improves position.
Assange can't find room to land a body shot as McDonald controls the action.
A right hand to the body from Assange.
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!
McDonald takes a shot to the head.
McDonald stalling the fight.
Assange lands with a short shot to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Assange fails to land.
Assange tries to throw a body punch but McDonald avoids it by throwing Assange back against the cage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
McDonald's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Assange defending well as McDonald loads up on a big left hand.
Assange rushes McDonald and presses him up against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James Assange dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
McDonald throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Assange ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
McDonald lands with a nice body punch.
Assange throws a shot to the body.
Assange moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Assange fails in his attempt to clinch.
Assange digs a good hook to McDonald's body.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from McDonald.
McDonald changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Assange tries to avoid it but McDonald manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Assange to the ground. Assange escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
McDonald slips under a jab.
McDonald thows a body shot but no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McDonald throws a right hand that misses
enabling Assange to counter with a crisp jab.
Assange misses with a shot to the body
and McDonald counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nice cross by Assange.
McDonald thows a body shot but no joy.
Assange keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Assange staying out of range there.
Assange jabs McDonald to the body, keeping him at a distance.
McDonald looks to throw the jab but Assange is out of range.
McDonald uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Assange.
James Assange is winning the standup battle so far.
McDonald swings for the body but Assange moves out of range.
McDonald fails to land with a series of punches.
Assange with a body punch. A glancing blow.
James Assange seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McDonald looks to score with a jab to the body but Assange is just out of range.
A jab from Assange misses.
McDonald takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
McDonald tries to bum rush Assange with a series of wild strikes but Assange uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Assange throws a body punch but McDonald moves 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!
Assange throws a combination but it was largely blocked by McDonald.
McDonald walks into a straight right hand from Assange.
Assange displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
McDonald is rocked!
McDonald takes a shot to the body in his stride.
McDonald is still on wobbly legs! Can Assange finish him?
Assange is looking to wear down McDonald with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
McDonald stuns Assange with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
McDonald seems to have recovered his senses.
James Assange is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
McDonald fails with the takedown.
James Assange has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Morris McDonald.
Assange digs a good body shot into McDonald's ribs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Assange comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Assange stuns McDonald with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A punch combination from McDonald misses.
McDonald swats away the attempt to clinch by Assange.
Assange bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
McDonald shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Assange as he jumps to the side.
McDonald shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Assange pinned against the cage. Assange gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
McDonald staying out of range there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McDonald misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Assange.
McDonald throws the left hand but Assange avoids the punch easily.
McDonald moves forwards but Assange connects with a nice, crisp jab.
McDonald takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Assange lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but McDonald circles away quickly and effectively.
Assange throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
McDonald just misses with a punch to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Assange rushes McDonald and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McDonald looking to slow down the pace here.
James Assange has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Assange being controlled against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James Assange dominated that second round.
That's time! Assange's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!
A jab lands there for Assange.
Assange rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but McDonald moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
McDonald misses with a hook.
McDonald jabs Assange to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Assange thows a body shot but no joy.
McDonald uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Assange.
A cross from Assange lands.
McDonald looks to score with a jab to the body but Assange is just out of range.
A nice combination there by Assange.
McDonald throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Assange digs a good hook to McDonald's body.
Sloppy strikes from Assange. Those never looked like landing.
McDonald takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Assange instigates a clinch.
Assange doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Assange misses with a punch on the inside.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Assange lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Assange misses with a body punch.
Assange misses with a punch to the body.
Morris McDonald has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McDonald tries to break the clinch but Assange is controlling the position.
A right handed body shot lands from Assange.
McDonald tries to stall but Assange uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
McDonald is the more experienced fighter here and he's going to need to draw on some of that experience if he's going to pull this one out the bag.
Stalling in the clinch from Assange.
McDonald tries to circle away but Assange has him pinned against the cage.
Assange lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Assange goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
McDonald blocking some punches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Assange digs a right hand underneath McDonald's ribcage. McDonald let out a lung full of air as it connected.
McDonald is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Assange will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning McDonald up against the cage.
Assange working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
James Assange is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McDonald is trying to maintain a safe position but Assange gets an underhook and turns McDonald into the cage.
Assange tries a body shot but McDonald blocks it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Assange.
Assange tries a body shot but McDonald blocks it.
Assange throws a punch but it's blocked by McDonald.
The referee is keeping an eye on McDonald - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Assange throws a head punch that misses.
McDonald cracks Assange with a nice body shot.
Assange lands a hook that snaps the head of McDonald backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Assange.
Assange blocks a body shot from McDonald.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Assange lands with a short shot to the head.
McDonald is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
McDonald doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
James Assange showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Assange, 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 Valeri Chadov scores the fight for James Assange!
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight for James Assange!
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight for James Assange!
James Assange wins by unanimous decision!
James Assange decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between TJ Heisman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jaakko Jussila (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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275 lbs
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224 lbs
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World class boxer
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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
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, TJ Heisman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 16 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jaakko Jussila!
The judges for this bout are Konstantin Menshow, Aleksandr Martynov and Illya Tyunina.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jussila just misses with a punch to the body.
Heisman keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
We've been informed that Jussila 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.
Heisman walks into a stiff left hand from Jussila.
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!
A slapping body kick lands there for Heisman.
Heisman throws a lazy right hand but Jussila sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jussila blocks a head kick by Heisman.
Heisman digs a good body shot into Jussila's ribs.
Heisman scores with a push kick.
Jussila looks winded!
Heisman lands a brutal head kick. Jussila looks out on his feet and Heisman throws more strikes until the ref is forced to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick and Punches). TJ Heisman!
A victorious TJ Heisman 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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Zhen Ji (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Igor Stariy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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220 lbs
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219 lbs
0 - 0 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Zhen Ji!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Igor Stariy!
The judges for this bout are Aleksei Zolotukhin, Viktor Lagutenko and Ivan Kurochkin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ji scores with a jab.
Ji lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Stariy backs up against the cage.
It looks like Igor Stariy has been cut.
Ji throws a right and a left that Stariy avoids nicely.
Stariy misses with a takedown
and Ji holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Ji breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Stariy has his takedown stuffed
and Ji moves into the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stariy has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Ji uses from the top position.
Ji sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Ji has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ji stops Stariy from standing up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stariy is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Ji pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Stariy is keeping the position for now.
Ji is stalling in the full guard.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Ji lands with a good body shot.
Stariy takes one to the side of the head.
Stariy has his takedown stuffed
and Ji counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Stariy thinking.
Zhen Ji has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Igor Stariy.
Stariy looks winded!
Nice combo by Ji! Oh, that's hurt him - Stariy falls to the canvas and Ji follows him into side control.
Stariy is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ji has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Stariy is still in real trouble! Can Ji finish him?
Ji lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ji loads up on a couple of big shots to the head that have Stariy scrambling to escape. He can't get free though and several more unanswered shots from Ji land to the head. The referee has no choice but to stop the fight. Ji stands and salutes the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Zhen Ji!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Victor Cadmea (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Tyson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Mike Tyson was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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207 lbs
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215 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Victor Cadmea!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Mike Tyson!
The judges for this bout are Sergei Dronov, Viktor Lagutenko and Aleksandr Martynov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tyson throws an off balance right hand
and Cadmea counters with a stiff right hand.
Tyson misses with a left hand
and Cadmea counters with a body kick that stops Tyson in his tracks momentarily.
Tyson throws a lazy uppercut
and Cadmea counters with a head kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tyson stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Cadmea.
Tyson throws a right hand that misses
and Cadmea counters with a head kick. That will keep Tyson thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Cadmea lands a big head kick that sends Tyson tumbling to the mat! Cadmea takes a step backwards and waves Tyson back to his feet - he wants the finish!
It looks like Mike Tyson has been cut.
Cadmea lands a big head kick that sends Tyson tumbling to the mat! Cadmea takes a step backwards and waves Tyson back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Tyson is rocked!
Cadmea feints a jab and as Tyson dips his head, Cadmea unleashes a brutal head kick that catches Tyson right on the jaw! Timbeeer! Tyson falls backwards in slow motion, only propped up by the cage! Cadmea smiles a psychotic smile as he stares down his unconscious opponent. That is a scary man.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Victor Cadmea!
In his post fight interview, Victor Cadmea started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alexei Laptev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and King Kong Bundy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). King Kong Bundy has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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275 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Alexei Laptev!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, King Kong Bundy!
The judges for this bout are Aleksandr Martynov, Vladimir Khabensky and Valeri Chadov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bundy fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Laptev manages to avoid it.
Laptev throws a series of punches but Bundy avoids them all with ease.
Laptev misses with a jab, cross combination.
Laptev tries to clinch there but Bundy circles away.
Laptev is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bundy.
Laptev looks to land a combination but Bundy avoids it well.
Laptev misses with a few strikes there.
Laptev moves out of range as Bundy strikes.
Laptev throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
No joy there for Laptev, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Laptev throws a combination that misses
and Bundy counters with a one-two to the body.
Laptev moves out of range as Bundy strikes.
Laptev throws a nice looking combination but Bundy bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Laptev throws a series of punches but Bundy avoids them all with ease.
Laptev misses with a wild combination.
Bundy works Laptev's body with a nice hook.
Laptev is breathing heavily.
Bundy throws out a loose jab but Laptev uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bundy scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Laptev doesn't seem bothered though.
Bundy cracks Laptev with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Bundy slips a jab and a cross from Laptev.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bundy sends Laptev crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Bundy is motioning to the referee to let Laptev up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bundy shakes his hands by his side, trying to relax. Laptev takes his eyes off the ball for a moment - Bundy sees the opportunity and cracks him with a massive hook! Laptev bends double and collapses on top of himself - he's out! The crowd are going absolutely nuts! Wow, what a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). King Kong Bundy!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Chandler Evans (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mark Munoz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Evans's entrance music is We own it - 2 Chainz, Wiz Khalifa. A fine choice. Mark Munoz told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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185 lbs
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190 lbs
0 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
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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
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Chandler Evans!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Mark Munoz!
The judges for this bout are Ivan Kurochkin, Valeri Chadov and Konstantin Menshow.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Munoz shoots for a takedown but Evans saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Munoz throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Evans's waist but Evans gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Munoz off to one side.
Munoz displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Evans.
Evans tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Munoz manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Munoz doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Evans counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Chandler Evans has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mark Munoz.
Evans doesn't manage to clinch there - Munoz circles away.
Evans shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Munoz as he avoids it easily.
Munoz gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Munoz wants to get back to his feet but Evans is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Evans trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Chandler Evans wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Munoz shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Evans but Evans pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Munoz fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Munoz looks winded!
Munoz doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Evans counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Munoz with a lazy takedown attempt
and Evans counters with a two punch combo.
Evans moves into the clinch successfully.
Evans breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Evans looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Munoz!
Evans decides to take the fight back to the feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Evans darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Evans is looking for a kimura here.
Evans is trying for a kimura here. Munoz looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Evans wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Chandler Evans!
In his post fight interview, Chandler Evans gave a big smile as he said 'The fans are amazing.'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jesse James (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brad Cooper (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Jesse James has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Jesse James seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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182 lbs
7 - 9 - 0 |
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180 lbs
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World class boxer
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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
7 - 9 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jesse James!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Brad Cooper!
The judges for this bout are Valeri Chadov, Illya Tyunina and Igor Prikhodko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cooper closes the distance looking to clinch
letting James counter with a right hand.
Cooper tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and James counters with a series of strikes. Cooper will be more careful next time no doubt.
Cooper tries to clinch but James moves away
letting James counter with a right hand.
James has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Jaennersdorfer Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Cooper wants to clinch but James slips to the side
and James cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Cooper is rocked!
Brad Cooper seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cooper tries to clinch but James moves out of range.
Cooper looks to clinch
and James counters with a lovely shot to the body.
James digs a good hook to Cooper's body.
Cooper closes the distance looking to clinch
and James cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Cooper is still on wobbly legs! Can James finish him?
It looks like Brad Cooper has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cooper looks to clinch
and James scores with a counter punch that sends Cooper to the canvas! James smells blood - he's punishing Cooper with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Cooper has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jesse James!
During a confident post fight interview, Jesse James thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ivan Yuber (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ping Lin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ping Lin will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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265 lbs
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270 lbs
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Solid boxing
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Powerful |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ivan Yuber!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ping Lin!
The judges for this bout are Sergei Dronov, Ivan Kurochkin and Igor Prikhodko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lin throws a combination that misses
letting Yuber counter with a right hand.
Lin lands with a kick to the temple. Yuber shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Lin throws an off balance right hand
and Yuber counters with a crisp one two that drops Lin! Yuber thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Lin to his feet! Lin is in big trouble!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lin leaves Yuber with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Lin darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Nice takedown defense from Lin. No joy for Yuber on that attempt.
Lin misses with a straight left.
Lin looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Lin throws a body kick that misses.
Lin cracks Yuber with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Lin avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Lin takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Lin misses the jab.
Yuber throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Lin was covering up waiting for the punch and Yuber finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Lin keeping full guard, as Yuber tries to pass.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Lin can do anything to dispel that myth.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yuber postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Yuber seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Yuber postures up in Lin's guard and throws a big left but Lin blocks it.
Yuber stays in close to Lin's body and controls the position.
Yuber might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Yuber drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Yuber jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yuber pushing down on Lin's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Yuber slips a nice elbow through Lin's hands, connecting with Lin's forehead.
Lin avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Yuber.
Yuber throwing shots but Lin is blocking nicely.
Yuber slips a nice elbow through Lin's hands, connecting with Lin's forehead.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lin looks winded!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Yuber is taking a breather. Lin says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Yuber works his way into side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yuber has an Americana. Lin didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Yuber is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Yuber hooks up with any of them at the after show party.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Ivan Yuber!
Ivan Yuber is the new heavyweight champion!
During a confident post fight interview, Ivan Yuber thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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