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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Park Doo Man (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vaughn Shaunessey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Doo Man 's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, The Timewriter - No Higher. Shaunessey has chosen Die Antwoord - Enter the Ninja 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 bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, Park Doo Man !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Vaughn Shaunessey!
The judges for this bout are Valeri Chadov, Sergei Dronov and Ivan Kurochkin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Danga de danga de dang - Doo Man scores with a four punch combination!
Doo Man tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Shaunessey throws a right and a left that Doo Man avoids nicely.
Doo Man displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Shaunessey throws out the jab.
Doo Man misses with a jab, cross combination.
Doo Man throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Shaunessey.
Doo Man misses with a double jab
and Shaunessey counters with a nice body kick.
Doo Man slips under a jab.
Shaunessey blocks a jab.
Doo Man throws a low kick but Shaunessey avoids it.
Doo Man throws out a leg kick but Shaunessey moves out of range and Doo Man only half commits.
Shaunessey tries to clinch up.
Shaunessey moves out of range of the body kick.
Doo Man misses with a left hand
and Shaunessey counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Shaunessey wants to land a leg kick but Doo Man is out of range.
Shaunessey tries to close the distance and clinch up but Doo Man swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Doo Man with a jab.
Doo Man lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Doo Man misses with an attempted mid kick.
Doo Man lets loose with a powerful body kick. Shaunessey will feel that in the morning.
Shaunessey throws a shot to the body.
Doo Man looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Park Doo Man seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Doo Man tries to land a leg kick but Shaunessey saw it coming and moves away.
Doo Man circles away from the clinch attempt.
Shaunessey is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Doo Man misses with a few strikes there.
Shaunessey uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Doo Man .
Shaunessey has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Shaunessey there as he acknowledges the shot.
Doo Man swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Shaunessey counters with a thumping low kick.
Doo Man lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Doo Man uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Shaunessey.
Shaunessey steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Doo Man .
Doo Man tries a head kick but it misses.
Shaunessey fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Doo Man moves away from the strike by Shaunessey.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shaunessey misses with a wild body shot.
Doo Man tries a head kick but it misses.
Shaunessey is looking to clinch.
Doo Man throws a combination that misses
and Shaunessey cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Doo Man is breathing heavily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Shaunessey connects with a body shot.
Shaunessey clinches with his opponent.
Shaunessey blocks an uppercut.
Shaunessey lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Doo Man .
Doo Man goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Shaunessey missing with knees to the body.
Doo Man managing to block the knees to the body from Shaunessey.
Shaunessey landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Shaunessey connects with a knee to the head.
Shaunessey misses with a knee strike.
Doo Man is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Doo Man is looking to break free of the clinch but Shaunessey has double underhooks.
Shaunessey trying to land knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Doo Man blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Doo Man blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Shaunessey utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Doo Man working hard to break the clinch.
Shaunessey is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Shaunessey missing with knees to the body.
Shaunessey landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Doo Man misses with the head strike.
Shaunessey effectively controlling the action here.
Shaunessey is trying to stall.
Knees to the body from Shaunessey.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Shaunessey takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Doo Man manages to break the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Doo Man lands with an uppercut that bounces Shaunessey off the cage and back into range.
A head kick by Doo Man misses
and Shaunessey counters with a nice uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Doo Man tries a head kick but it misses.
Shaunessey slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Shaunessey misses with a looping left.
Doo Man is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Doo Man blocks a head kick by Shaunessey.
Shaunessey misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Doo Man .
Shaunessey moves out of range as Doo Man strikes.
Shaunessey is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Doo Man .
A jab from Shaunessey finds it's way through Doo Man 's defenses.
Shaunessey connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
An inside leg kick lands from Shaunessey.
Doo Man throws a lazy right hand but Shaunessey sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Shaunessey buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Doo Man on the wrong end of a nice jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vaughn Shaunessey dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Shaunessey throws a jab when Doo Man was well out of range.
Doo Man misses with a low kick.
Shaunessey throws a sloppy head kick and Doo Man moves out of range easily.
Doo Man throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Doo Man closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Doo Man throws a body kick that misses.
Danga de danga de dang - Shaunessey scores with a four punch combination!
Shaunessey throws out a powerful jab.
Shaunessey tries to move into range but Doo Man moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
A decent looking cross lands there for Shaunessey.
Doo Man misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Shaunessey.
Shaunessey scoring well with a low kick there.
Doo Man needs to keep his hands up - Shaunessey had a free shot at his head there.
Shaunessey looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Doo Man misses with a kick to the body.
A jab from Doo Man misses.
Shaunessey lands a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Doo Man 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.
Shaunessey works the jab nicely.
Doo Man 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.
Doo Man drops his hands momentarily and Shaunessey takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Doo Man is rocked!
Shaunessey throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Oh Doo Man is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Vaughn Shaunessey seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Doo Man throws a leg kick
and Shaunessey counters with a thumping low kick.
A head kick misses from Shaunessey.
Shaunessey steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Doo Man .
Doo Man seems to have got his legs back now.
Shaunessey has taken the fight to the clinch.
Shaunessey lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
The referee is keeping an eye on Shaunessey - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Shaunessey pushes Doo Man against the cage. Shaunessey is working some dirty boxing. Shaunessey pushes off with a quick right hook! Doo Man goes down! Doo Man tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Shaunessey moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vaughn Shaunessey!
After winning the bout, Vaughn Shaunessey thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Matti Teitsi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Daiju Kikuchi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Matti Teitsi has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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140 lbs
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140 lbs
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Good wrestling
World class boxer
Cardio machine |
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World class MT
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Matti Teitsi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Daiju Kikuchi!
The judges for this bout are Fedor Mirinova, Vladimir Khabensky and Viktor Lagutenko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fight stays on the outside here - Teitsi looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Kikuchi.
Kikuchi looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Teitsi throws a leg kick which misses Kikuchi's front leg but catches the back leg as Kikuchi tries to avoid it.
Teitsi moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
A swing and a miss from Teitsi.
A telegraphed right hand from Teitsi misses the target.
Kikuchi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Teitsi misses with a few strikes there.
Nice defenses there by Kikuchi.
Teitsi takes a head kick and keeps coming.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Teitsi misses with a wild combination.
Teitsi misses with a hook.
Teitsi misses the jab.
Kikuchi takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Teitsi misses with a combination
and Kikuchi counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Teitsi throws a looping overhand right but Kikuchi ducks down to avoid it.
Teitsi throws a right hand that Kikuchi ducks under and follows up with a left that Kikuchi also avoids with ease.
Teitsi misses with a body kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Teitsi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Kikuchi has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Kikuchi lands an overhand right.
Teitsi throws a body kick that misses.
Teitsi on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Kikuchi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Teitsi manages to avoid it.
A solid body kick from Teitsi.
Teitsi lands a nice shot that snaps Kikuchi's head back.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kikuchi moves out of range of the strikes.
Teitsi connects with an inside leg kick.
Kikuchi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kikuchi lands with a nice body kick.
Teitsi throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kikuchi.
Teitsi jabs Kikuchi right on the nose. Kikuchi blinks but takes it well.
Teitsi paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Teitsi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kikuchi.
A jab lands there for Teitsi.
Kikuchi has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Kikuchi there as he acknowledges the shot.
Teitsi tries to work over Kikuchi's front leg with a kick but Kikuchi checks it.
Kikuchi takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Matti Teitsi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The fight stays on the outside here - Teitsi looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Teitsi throws a body punch but Kikuchi moves out of range.
Teitsi lands with an overhand left.
Kikuchi attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Kikuchi displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
It looks like Matti Teitsi has been cut.
Teitsi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kikuchi lands with a thumping leg kick.
Teitsi paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Teitsi pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Teitsi misses with a left hand
and Kikuchi counters with a left and a right that stings Teitsi.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Matti Teitsi dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Matti Teitsi's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Teitsi tries to clinch up but Kikuchi circles away and keeps his distance.
Teitsi misses with a kick to the body.
Kikuchi showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Teitsi.
Kikuchi tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Teitsi throws a right hand that Kikuchi ducks under and follows up with a left that Kikuchi also avoids with ease.
Kikuchi with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Sloppy strikes from Teitsi. Those never looked like landing.
Kikuchi avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Teitsi misses with the combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Kikuchi.
Kikuchi bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Teitsi scores with the left hand. Kikuchi knows he should have avoided that one.
Sloppy strikes from Teitsi. Those never looked like landing.
Teitsi scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Kikuchi looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Teitsi fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Teitsi clinches with his opponent.
Kikuchi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kikuchi misses with a punch to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Teitsi blocks an uppercut.
Kikuchi scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Kikuchi misses with the head strike.
Kikuchi misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kikuchi struggles to land a body shot inside as Teitsi controls his hands.
Teitsi lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Teitsi prevents a body shot from Kikuchi.
Kikuchi throws a punch but it's blocked by Teitsi.
Kikuchi pushes Teitsi back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Teitsi lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kikuchi backwards.
Teitsi pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Teitsi throws a hook but Kikuchi avoids it easily.
Kikuchi scores with a decent looking hook.
Kikuchi swats away the attempt to clinch by Teitsi.
Kikuchi misses with a body kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Teitsi shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Teitsi lands with a hook. Kikuchi tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Teitsi rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kikuchi moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kikuchi throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Teitsi lands a jab to the head.
Teitsi fakes the leg kick and cracks Kikuchi in the body.
Kikuchi avoids a punch combination nicely.
Teitsi swings for the body but Kikuchi moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kikuchi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Teitsi manages to avoid it.
Teitsi misses with an uppercut. Kikuchi saw that one coming.
Teitsi tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kikuchi paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kikuchi dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Teitsi. That did some damage!
Kikuchi defending well as Teitsi loads up on a big left hand.
Teitsi throws a hook but Kikuchi avoids it easily.
Kikuchi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Teitsi throws a head kick but Kikuchi moves out of range.
Teitsi moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Teitsi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kikuchi.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Matti Teitsi dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Matti Teitsi's cut.
That's time! Teitsi's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Teitsi connects with a solid leg kick.
A nice combination there by Teitsi.
Teitsi works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Kikuchi looks to land a combination. Teitsi sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Teitsi ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kikuchi throws a hook but Teitsi blocks it.
Kikuchi misses with a straight right.
Kikuchi ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A looping hook to the body misses from Teitsi. Kikuchi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Teitsi thows a body shot but no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A low kick from Teitsi misses
and Kikuchi counters with a stiff right hand.
Kikuchi's jab looks to have found its range, popping Teitsi under the eye.
A big left from Teitsi misses.
Kikuchi throws a jab but it's blocked by Teitsi.
Teitsi tries to clinch but Kikuchi is having none of it.
Teitsi bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kikuchi looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Teitsi throws a nice looking combination but Kikuchi bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Teitsi lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Teitsi lands with a nice body punch.
Teitsi lunges at Kikuchi with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Kikuchi's hand.
Kikuchi takes one to the side of the head.
Teitsi misses with a jab, cross combination.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kikuchi throws the kick towards the body but Teitsi avoids it.
Kikuchi misses with a head kick.
Teitsi defending well as Kikuchi loads up on a big left hand.
Teitsi comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Kikuchi throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Kikuchi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Kikuchi.
Teitsi thuds his right hand into Kikuchi's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Teitsi doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Teitsi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kikuchi was well out of range. Poor timing from Teitsi.
Kikuchi missing with a left hand there. Teitsi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Teitsi pivots, looking for a leg kick but Kikuchi is out of range and Teitsi settles back down.
Teitsi takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Kikuchi slips under a jab from Teitsi.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Teitsi works Kikuchi's body with a nice hook.
Teitsi lands with a slapping head kick.
That kick from Kikuchi tenderised Teitsi's leg. Teitsi is trying to keep his angry face on.
Kikuchi has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Teitsi.
Kikuchi throws a shot from downtown. Teitsi moves away and avoids it.
Daiju Kikuchi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Teitsi throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Teitsi looks to score with a jab to the body but Kikuchi is just out of range.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kikuchi has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Matti Teitsi is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kikuchi takes one to the chin there.
And that's the end of the fight!
Matti Teitsi showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Teitsi, 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 Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 30:27
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 30:27
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Matti Teitsi!
A less than humble Matti Teitsi misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Edmundo Edilhson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Xavier Styles (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Styles has chosen Theme tune to muslamic ray guns as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Excellent 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
14 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, Edmundo Edilhson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 10 - 1, fighting out of London, Xavier Styles!
The judges for this bout are Igor Prikhodko, Dmitry Maklakov and Konstantin Menshow.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fighters circling - Styles throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Edilhson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Edilhson gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Styles attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Edilhson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Styles.
Styles throws a wild body kick that Edilhson sees coming a mile off.
Styles throws a leg kick
and Edilhson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Edilhson tries to bum rush Styles with a series of wild strikes but Styles uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Edilhson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Styles moves away.
Styles bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Edilhson's head.
Edilhson throws a leg kick that misses.
Styles shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Styles is looking to chop away at Edilhson's legs.
Styles throws a leg kick that misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Edilhson. Styles does a little dance to reset his feet.
Edilhson closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Edilhson lands with a light punch inside.
Styles prevents a body shot from Edilhson.
Edilhson lands a hook that snaps the head of Styles backwards.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Edilhson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Styles's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Edilhson shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Styles is trying to defend but Edilhson finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Edilhson seems to be looking for submissions.
Styles tries to roll over but Edilhson keeps him under control.
Styles regains full guard. Nicely done.
Edilhson trying to control the position from guard on top but Styles is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Styles looking to control.
Edilhson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Styles swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Styles has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Edilhson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Edilhson is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Styles bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Edilhson's guard.
Styles told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Edilhson controls Styles momentarily but Styles frees himself.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Styles is looking to work some ground and pound but Edilhson has wrist control.
Styles trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Styles with a nice head shot there.
Edilhson is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Styles is aware though and is defending well.
Styles 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 starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Styles drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Styles jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Styles slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Styles stopping the sweep attempt from Edilhson.
Edilhson is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Styles is aware though and is defending well.
Styles postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Edilhson keeping moving, preventing Styles from controlling successfully.
Styles loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Styles wants to control from the top but Edilhson keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Styles looking to pass the guard.
Edilhson is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Styles wants to control from the top but Edilhson keeps moving.
Styles has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Styles got a little sloppy there for a moment and Edilhson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Styles has managed to get both his arms back between Edilhson's legs - danger averted.
Styles is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Edilhson controlling the position.
Styles is looking to work some ground and pound but Edilhson has wrist control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Styles landing with the ground and pound.
Styles stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Edilhson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Styles 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.
Edilhson seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Edilhson keeping moving, preventing Styles from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Xavier Styles will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Styles throws a leg kick
and Edilhson counters with a low kick, right behind Styles 's knee.
Styles throws a body punch but Edilhson moves out of range.
Styles throws a lazy uppercut
and Edilhson counters with a right hand to the body.
Edilhson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Styles manages to avoid it.
Styles throws a low kick but Edilhson avoids it.
Edilhson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Styles moves away.
Styles is looking to score with low kicks.
Edilhson shoots in and gets a takedown into Styles's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Edilhson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Styles had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Edilhson defends it easily.
Edilhson with a flurry of punches that miss.
Styles has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Edilhson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Styles looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Edilhson has picked Styles up and slammed him! Styles can't keep hold of the triangle and Edilhson manages to pass to side control!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Styles struggling a bit here.
Styles is looking for a sweep.
Edilhson working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Edilhson lands a decent elbow from side control.
Edilhson working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Styles tries to bench press Edilhson off him but Edilhson keeps the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Edilhson throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Styles wants to control but Edilhson postures up.
Edilhson in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Styles sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Styles wants to get back to full guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Styles trying to control here.
Styles is pressing down on Edilhson's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Styles keeping moving, preventing Edilhson from controlling successfully.
Styles looking to control but Edilhson passes into half guard.
Styles controlling the position for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Edilhson tries to pass the half guard into mount. Styles knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Edilhson is trying to control. Styles wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Edilhson is figuring out what he wants to do next.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Edilhson thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Styles's head.
Styles is looking to get back to full guard here but Edilhson has managed to pass to side control instead.
Edilhson scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Styles to see if he's OK.
Edilhson working the head and body with strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Styles takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Styles managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Edilhson.
Edilhson throws an elbow but Styles slips to the side and avoids it well.
Styles gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Edilhson pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Styles tries to lock up and control but Edilhson gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Styles tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Edilhson lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Styles hang on?
Edilhson with shots to the head and body - Styles looks very uncomfortable down there.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Edilhson trying to control but Styles is having none of it.
Styles really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Edmundo Edilhson dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Styles moves out of range of the body kick from Edilhson.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Edilhson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Styles backwards.
Styles can't get the takedown.
Styles gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Edilhson regains guard.
Styles postures up.
Styles passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Edilhson gets back to half guard.
Edilhson is refusing to be controlled, as Styles sits in half guard.
Edilhson tries to roll over but Styles keeps him under control.
Styles is looking to take a break and control but Edilhson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Styles throwing shots but Edilhson is blocking nicely.
Edilhson has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Styles is working away from the top position though.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Styles missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Edmundo Edilhson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Edilhson is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Styles's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Styles's back!
Styles is trying to break free.
Edilhson is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Styles is defending well though. Edilhson let's go of the attempt for now.
Edilhson avoiding Styles 's attempts to control his hands.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Edilhson looking for the RNC.
Edilhson looking for the choke from the back.
Styles trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Styles breaks Edilhson's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Edilhson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Styles.
Styles trying to control but Edilhson is working from the bottom.
Styles postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Edilhson working for a triangle but Styles defends it easily.
Edilhson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Styles missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Styles makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Edilhson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Edilhson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Edilhson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Styles doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Styles manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Styles cracks Edilhson with a solid left hand.
Styles trying to control but Edilhson is working from the bottom.
Edilhson escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Styles gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Edilhson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Styles tries to free his leg and advance position but Edilhson is retaining full guard.
Styles trying to control but Edilhson is working from the bottom.
Edilhson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Styles slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Styles pushes down on Edilhson's leg and manages to get into half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Styles is pressing down on Edilhson's thigh, looking to free his foot. Edilhson is holding on for now.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Edilhson slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Xavier Styles.
I think Styles has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 29:29
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 28:29
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 29:29
The fight is ruled a majority draw!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Koji Murosaki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Glenn Wauler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Murosaki's entrance music is Now We Are Free. A fine choice. Wauler is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Good 'ol Boy. Glenn Wauler has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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164 lbs
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169 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
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World class boxer
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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
14 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Koji Murosaki!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, Glenn Wauler!
The judges for this bout are Igor Prikhodko, Konstantin Menshow and Vladimir Khabensky.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wauler thows a left - swing and a miss!
Murosaki ducks under a wild hook from Wauler.
Murosaki shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Wauler sprawls well. Wauler wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Murosaki gets slowly back to his feet.
Murosaki has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Nordic Top Team in the buildup to the fight.
Wauler misses with an uppercut
and Murosaki counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Murosaki.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Murosaki controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Murosaki trying to control the position from guard on top but Wauler is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Murosaki will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Murosaki throwing strikes but missing.
Wauler wants to sweep here but Murosaki controlling him for the moment.
Murosaki postures up in Wauler's guard and throws a big left but Wauler blocks it.
Murosaki trying to control the position from guard on top but Wauler is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Murosaki looking to pass the guard.
Wauler looking for a sweep. Not yet Wauler, not yet.
Murosaki is pushing down on Wauler's leg trying to pass to half guard. Wauler is fighting to maintain full guard but Murosaki has managed to sneak the leg through.
Wauler moves into full guard.
Murosaki content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Murosaki is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Murosaki accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Murosaki throws a big elbow that misses.
Murosaki trying to control the position from guard on top but Wauler is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wauler avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Murosaki wants to control from the top but Wauler keeps moving.
Murosaki sitting in guard here, content to control.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Koji Murosaki just wasn't active enough.
Murosaki throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Wauler to counter with a crisp jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wauler scores with a push kick.
Wauler jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Murosaki avoids a kick to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Murosaki misses the target.
Murosaki moves away from the strike by Wauler.
Wauler just misses with a punch to the body.
Wauler goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
It looks like Koji Murosaki has been cut.
Murosaki misses the jab.
Wauler misses with a straight right.
Murosaki throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Wauler counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Murosaki shoots for a takedown but Wauler saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Murosaki jabbing away but nothing is landing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Wauler misses.
Good standup being displayed there by Wauler as he connects with a hook.
Murosaki lands a glancing blow to the side of Wauler's head.
Murosaki misses with a hook. Wauler ducked under it nicely.
Murosaki throws a shot from downtown. Wauler moves away and avoids it.
Wauler throws a leg kick but Murosaki sees it coming and moves out of range.
Wauler misses with a straight left.
Murosaki fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wauler manages to avoid it.
Murosaki fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Koji Murosaki. That's going to take a lot out of him.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Murosaki throws a jab when Wauler was well out of range.
Wauler misses with a hook. Murosaki ducked under it nicely.
Wauler with a hook.
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 Koji Murosaki will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Koji Murosaki's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Wauler throws a big shot that misses.
Murosaki moves out of range of the strikes.
Murosaki throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Wauler was covering up waiting for the punch and Murosaki finishes the takedown easily into guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Murosaki accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Wauler wants to sweep but no luck.
Murosaki in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Wauler trying to control the position here.
Koji Murosaki overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Murosaki wants to control from the top but Wauler keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Murosaki stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Wauler swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Murosaki is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Murosaki checks the leg kick.
Glenn Wauler seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Murosaki lands a nice shot to the body.
Wauler throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Murosaki sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Wauler leaves Murosaki with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Wauler rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Murosaki moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wauler uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Murosaki.
Murosaki misses with a straight right.
Murosaki uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Wauler.
Some wild striking there from Wauler.
Wauler uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Murosaki.
Wauler lands a nice hook to Murosaki's body. Murosaki takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A looping hook to the body misses from Wauler. Murosaki does a little dance to reset his feet.
Murosaki lands an overhand right.
It looks like Glenn Wauler has been cut.
Wauler misses with a wild body shot.
Murosaki shoots for a double leg takedown but Wauler sprawls well. He's pushed Murosaki's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Glenn Wauler seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big right from Murosaki misses.
An inside leg kick lands from Wauler.
Murosaki lands a lovely overhand right.
Murosaki uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Murosaki 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.
Wauler throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Murosaki looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
A big left from Wauler misses.
Wauler misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Murosaki counters with a shoot takedown. Wauler fights it but they end up in guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Murosaki trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Wauler manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Wauler stopping the sweep attempt from Murosaki.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Murosaki is working hard here to advance position.
Murosaki is looking for a triangle but Wauler pushes his legs off easily.
Wauler trying to control but Murosaki is working from the bottom.
Wauler must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Wauler engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Koji Murosaki 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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Murosaki avoids the body shot from Wauler.
A shot to the body from Wauler misses
and Murosaki counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Murosaki throws a strike but Wauler rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Murosaki is looking to sweep but instead, Wauler has passed into half guard.
Murosaki is looking to improve his position.
Murosaki is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Wauler's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Wauler's back!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Murosaki tightening his grip on Wauler, looking for the choke.
Wauler is taking damage to the body and head.
Murosaki working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Wauler is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Glenn Wauler has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Murosaki somehow managing to miss with a strike from the back.
Even with his hooks in, Murosaki manages to miss with strikes from the back.
Murosaki is looking to control Wauler but Wauler is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Murosaki throws strikes from the back but Wauler rolls nicely and manages to end up in full guard. Nice work by Wauler.
Koji Murosaki is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Murosaki wants to control from the top but Wauler keeps moving.
Murosaki controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Wauler lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Murosaki!
Murosaki tries to hold on but Wauler pushes him away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Murosaki has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Murosaki is trying to escape the mount.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Murosaki wants to hold on but Wauler pushes him away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Koji Murosaki showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Murosaki, 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 Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 30:27
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 30:27
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Koji Murosaki!
Koji Murosaki tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jose Brandao (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mikhail Rakhmanov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Brandao comes to the cage accompanied by Work Hard, Play Hard. The crowd seem to be enjoying Rakhmanov's choice of entrance music: Russian national anthem. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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184 lbs
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190 lbs
12 - 4 - 0 |
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World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jose Brandao!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Mikhail Rakhmanov!
The judges for this bout are Konstantin Menshow, Illya Tyunina and Aleksandr Martynov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brandao moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Brandao throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Brandao looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Rakhmanov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Brandao uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rakhmanov.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Rakhmanov.
Nice shot lands for Rakhmanov.
Brandao just misses with a punch to the body.
Rakhmanov lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Brandao lands a slapping body shot.
Rakhmanov 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.
Rakhmanov throws a hook but Brandao blocks it.
Brandao throws a head kick that misses.
Brandao tries to clinch up but Rakhmanov circles away and keeps his distance.
A chopping leg kick lands by Brandao.
Brandao just misses with a punch to the body.
Brandao defending well as Rakhmanov loads up on a big left hand.
Jose Brandao seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rakhmanov looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Brandao is fending him off so far but Rakhmanov persists. Nope, Brandao circles away and we're back to standing.
Brandao tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brandao tries to score with a low kick but Rakhmanov moves his leg out of the way.
Decent striking displayed by Rakhmanov there.
Rakhmanov throws a chopping leg kick but Brandao manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Brandao showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Rakhmanov.
Brandao feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Rakhmanov's calf.
A big right from Rakhmanov misses.
Rakhmanov throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Brandao fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Rakhmanov is out of range.
Rakhmanov jabs at Brandao's body.
Brandao throws a nice inside leg kick.
Rakhmanov with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Brandao to score with a decent uppercut.
Brandao waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rakhmanov.
Rakhmanov scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Brandao drops his hands momentarily and Rakhmanov takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Rakhmanov.
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!
Rakhmanov shoots in for a takedown but Brandao shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
A decent looking cross lands there for Brandao.
A decent looking cross lands there for Brandao.
Jose Brandao is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rakhmanov throws a big shot that misses.
Brandao lands a leg kick that knocks Rakhmanov off balance momentarily.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Brandao.
Rakhmanov throws a head kick that half lands.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Brandao.
Brandao turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Brandao throws a body punch but Rakhmanov moves out of range.
Rakhmanov has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Brandao.
Brandao has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Brandao there as he acknowledges the shot.
Rakhmanov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Brandao was well out of range. Poor timing from Rakhmanov.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rakhmanov moves out of range as Brandao throws a body kick.
Rakhmanov misses with a double jab.
Brandao scores with a head kick.
Brandao lands with a thumping leg kick.
Brandao lands a nice shot that snaps Rakhmanov's head back.
Brandao throws a wild body kick that Rakhmanov sees coming a mile off.
Rakhmanov sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Brandao swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rakhmanov misses with a takedown attempt - Brandao sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Jose Brandao has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mikhail Rakhmanov.
Brandao buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Rakhmanov avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Rakhmanov tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Brandao is able to avoid easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Brandao looks to land a right hand but Rakhmanov moved out of range.
Brandao misses with a low kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A shot to the liver by Brandao. Beautiful body shot.
Both fighters circling a little - Brandao finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Brandao takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Brandao tries a head kick but it misses.
Brandao clobbers Rakhmanov with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Brandao scores with a jab. Rakhmanov acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Rakhmanov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Brandao.
Brandao attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Rakhmanov misses with a low kick.
Rakhmanov fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Brandao to the ground. Rakhmanov is now in Brandao's guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Brandao is trying to control the position but Rakhmanov postures up.
Rakhmanov content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Brandao is pulling down on Rakhmanov's head to control his posture.
Rakhmanov throws a big elbow that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jose Brandao dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Brandao lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Rakhmanov cracks Brandao with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Brandao scores with a hook.
Brandao slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
An inside leg kick lands from Brandao.
Rakhmanov shoots in looking for a takedown but Brandao manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Rakhmanov's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Brandao swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Brandao scores with a nice strike.
Rakhmanov misses with a head kick.
Rakhmanov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Brandao goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Brandao fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Brandao ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Rakhmanov throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Brandao stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Rakhmanov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brandao jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Rakhmanov tries a head kick but it misses.
Brandao drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Rakhmanov attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Nice defenses there by Brandao.
Brandao misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rakhmanov.
Brandao throws a quick inside leg kick.
Brandao lands with a nice body kick.
Brandao clinches up against the cage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Brandao as Rakhmanov tries to tie him up.
Brandao wants to stall.
Brandao scores with a knee to the head.
Rakhmanov's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brandao with a knee to the head.
Rakhmanov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Brandao throws a low kick, looking for Rakhmanov's leg but Rakhmanov calmly moves out of range.
Brandao steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rakhmanov.
Brandao is looking to land body kicks.
Brandao throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Brandao throws a low kick but Rakhmanov moves out of range easily.
Rakhmanov takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Rakhmanov takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Brandao tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Rakhmanov paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Brandao with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Rakhmanov looks to land a right hand but Brandao moved out of range.
Rakhmanov thows a body shot but no joy.
Rakhmanov checks a leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brandao uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rakhmanov.
Rakhmanov moves out of range of the strikes.
Rakhmanov takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Rakhmanov 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.
Brandao thumps Rakhmanov with a low kick.
Brandao pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Rakhmanov avoids the head kick by Brandao.
Rakhmanov scores with a punch to the head.
Nice body punch from Rakhmanov.
Jose Brandao is winning the standup battle so far.
Rakhmanov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Brandao was well out of range. Poor timing from Rakhmanov.
Sloppy strikes from Rakhmanov. Those never looked like landing.
Rakhmanov swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Brandao misses with a leg kick.
Rakhmanov checks a leg kick nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice body kick there by Rakhmanov.
Brandao dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Rakhmanov checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rakhmanov throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Brandao.
Rakhmanov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Brandao.
Rakhmanov takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Brandao tried to score with a low kick but Rakhmanov checks it.
Danga de danga de dang - Brandao scores with a four punch combination!
Rakhmanov just misses with a punch to the body.
Rakhmanov connects with a crisp jab.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Rakhmanov chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Brandao moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Rakhmanov is breathing heavily.
Brandao throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jose Brandao dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Brandao lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Brandao comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Rakhmanov misses with a wild body shot.
Brandao tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Rakhmanov is able to avoid easily.
Rakhmanov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nice body kick there by Brandao.
Brandao tries to clinch up.
Brandao keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Brandao lunges at Rakhmanov with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Rakhmanov's hand.
Brandao 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.
Brandao defending well as Rakhmanov loads up on a big left hand.
Brandao pushes Rakhmanov away with a front kick.
Rakhmanov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Brandao cracks Rakhmanov with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Brandao checks a leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brandao scores with a leg kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Brandao.
Brandao clobbers Rakhmanov with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Rakhmanov has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Brandao.
Rakhmanov avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Rakhmanov throws a leg kick that misses.
Brandao misses with a low kick.
Brandao cracks a nice hook into Rakhmanov's ribs.
Rakhmanov lands a nice hook to Brandao's body. Brandao takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Brandao moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Brandao throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Rakhmanov stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Brandao.
Brandao ducks right into an uppercut from Rakhmanov.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rakhmanov lands a head kick!
Brandao throws a lazy uppercut
and Rakhmanov decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Brandao's guard.
Mikhail Rakhmanov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rakhmanov postures up.
Rakhmanov tries to free his leg and advance position but Brandao is retaining full guard.
Rakhmanov postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Brandao is pulling down on Rakhmanov's head. It's preventing any offense from Rakhmanov, at least for the moment.
Brandao is trying to control the position from the bottom.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Rakhmanov accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Rakhmanov postures up in Brandao's guard and throws a big left but Brandao blocks it.
Rakhmanov throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Brandao works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Brandao is pulling down on Rakhmanov's head to control his posture.
Rakhmanov slips nicely into half guard.
Brandao trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Rakhmanov manages to pass to mount!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rakhmanov landing strikes from the mount.
Brandao regains half guard.
Rakhmanov throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Brandao wants to control but Rakhmanov is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Rakhmanov missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rakhmanov thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Brandao's head.
Brandao is trying to get back to full guard.
Brandao is working hard here to advance position.
Rakhmanov wants to take a breather but Brandao is having none of it.
Brandao is looking to control Rakhmanov's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Brandao avoid being mounted?
Rakhmanov is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Brandao sees it coming and defends easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brandao tries to roll over but Rakhmanov keeps him under control.
Mikhail Rakhmanov has got the better of the ground game so far.
Rakhmanov is thwarting Brandao's attempts to control the position.
Rakhmanov prevents Brandao from improving his position.
Brandao avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Rakhmanov.
Brandao has his hands clasped together around Rakhmanov's back. He's all about the action.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rakhmanov throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Rakhmanov seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Brandao controlling the position well.
Brandao blocking the ground and pound attempt from Rakhmanov.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jose Brandao showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Brandao, 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 Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 30:27
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 30:27
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jose Brandao!
An out of breath and clearly excited Jose Brandao thanked Affordable Quality + Reliable Laundry for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Joey Dixon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Danny Brown (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dixon comes into the arena with Dark Tranquillity - Iridium blaring out of the sound system. Brown has chosen Kurupt - I Didn't Change as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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World class boxer
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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
17 - 7 - 2, fighting out of New York, Joey Dixon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Danny Brown!
The judges for this bout are Konstantin Menshow, Igor Prikhodko and Dmitry Maklakov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice jab there from Dixon.
It looks like Danny Brown has been cut.
Brown throws a hook to the side of Dixon's head but Dixon sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Dixon darts in and clinches Brown up against the cage.
Brown taking a breather.
Dixon fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Brown stops a takedown attempt from Dixon.
Dixon looking for a takedown.
Brown working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Dixon tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Dixon throws a head punch that misses.
Brown controlling the action here for a moment.
Brown misses with some punches.
Dixon is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Brown pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joey Dixon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dixon scores with a shot to the side of Brown's head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A short right from Dixon on the inside.
Dixon blocking some punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dixon lands a left hand that snaps the head of Brown backwards.
Brown is looking to control Dixon's arms but Dixon gets an underhook and turns him. Now Brown has his back to the cage.
Brown goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dixon blocking some punches.
A right hand to the body from Dixon.
Dixon fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dixon lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Brown lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Dixon backwards.
Brown misses with the head strike.
Dixon swings wildly with an uppercut but Brown uses good head movement to avoid it.
Brown has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Dixon seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Brown can turn it around.
Brown throws a punch but it's blocked by Dixon.
Dixon definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
A right handed body shot lands from Dixon.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dixon misses with a hook to the ribs.
Brown leaning his opponent against the cage.
Brown wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dixon is looking to take this one to the mat.
Dixon misses with some punches.
Brown lands a left hand that snaps the head of Dixon backwards.
Brown blocks an uppercut.
Brown is stalling here.
Brown misses with a punch to the body.
Dixon misses with the head strike.
Dixon swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dixon misses with some punches.
Brown blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Brown leaning his opponent against the cage.
Dixon lands with a left to the head.
Dixon tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Brown's elbow.
Brown manages to break the clinch.
Brown looks to land a left hand but Dixon moved out of range nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dixon fails in his attempt to clinch.
Brown cracks Dixon with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Dixon.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Dixon throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Brown is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Dixon trying to control the position but Brown is working away.
Brown regains half guard there - taking advantage of Dixon's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Dixon keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Dixon has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dixon not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Dixon scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Brown controlling the position for now.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Brown is refusing to be controlled, as Dixon sits in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dixon wants to pass the guard but Brown is defending well.
Brown wants to improve his position but Dixon is controlling well.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Dixon is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Brown has managed to free his arm - good work.
Dixon is working for a submission of some sort.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joey Dixon dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Danny Brown's cut.
That's time! Dixon's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Brown lands a lovely overhand right.
Brown tries to clinch but Dixon moves out of range.
Brown misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dixon.
Dixon throws a jab when Brown was well out of range.
Dixon on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Dixon misses with a double jab.
Dixon avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Dixon tries to clinch up but Brown circles away and keeps his distance.
Dixon shoots in looking for a takedown but Brown manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Dixon's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dixon scores with a takedown into Brown's guard.
Dixon trying to control the position from guard on top but Brown is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dixon is fighting to break Brown's control of his arms but Brown is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Dixon postures up.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Dixon wants to control from the top but Brown keeps moving.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Danny Brown hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Dixon catches Brown with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Dixon connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Dixon misses with a body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brown takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dixon clinches up with Brown and pushes him back against the cage.
Dixon throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Browns head.
Brown blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dixon has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Brown avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Dixon lands a nice shot to the body.
Dixon lands with a left to the head.
Dixon tries to throw a body punch but Brown avoids it by throwing Dixon back against the cage.
Dixon digs a right hand underneath Brown's ribcage. Brown let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Dixon keeps control of Brown as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Brown looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Brown swings wildly with an uppercut but Dixon uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dixon tries to work over Brown's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Dixon is looking to take this one to the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joey Dixon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Brown lands a body punch in the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dixon misses with the head strike.
Brown breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Dixon throws a body punch but Brown moves out of range.
Brown lands a head kick!
It looks like Joey Dixon has been cut.
Dixon shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Brown tries to clinch up.
Dixon throws a left and a right that both miss
and Brown counters with a nice low kick that buckles Dixon's knee momentarily.
Brown tests Dixon's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Dixon throws out a leg kick but Brown moves out of range and Dixon only half commits.
A jab from Dixon misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dixon throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Dixon bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Brown's head backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Brown gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Dixon scores with a shot to the side of Brown's head.
Brown blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dixon misses with a punch to the body.
Brown blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Brown blocking some punches.
Brown lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A short uppercut from Brown.
Dixon misses with the head strike.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Brown lands a right hand that snaps the head of Dixon backwards.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
A short body shot lands from Dixon as the two fighters clinch.
Brown prevents a body shot from Dixon.
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 Joey Dixon will probably get the nod.
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. This is the final round!
Dixon takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Dixon misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Brown counters with a stiff right hand.
Dixon throws a head kick but Brown moves out of range.
Brown is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Dixon gets tackled into the cage by Brown. Brown maintains the clinch.
Brown wants to break the clinch but can't.
Dixon fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dixon can't find room to land a body shot as Brown controls the action.
Dixon tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Brown's elbow.
A short uppercut from Dixon.
Brown prevents a body shot from Dixon.
Joey Dixon has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Brown trying to control the position but instead, Dixon has worked for underhooks and has pushed Brown into the cage.
Dixon lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brown blocks an uppercut.
Dixon doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dixon lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Brown backwards.
Dixon throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Browns head.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Dixon as Brown tries to tie him up.
Brown lands with a short shot to the head.
Brown blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dixon.
A head punch on the inside from Dixon fails to land.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Brown.
Brown is trying to break the clinch but Dixon is controlling him.
Brown misses with a punch to the body.
Dixon prevents Brown from breaking the clinch.
Brown lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Danny Brown has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A short uppercut from Dixon.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Brown's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Brown swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Brown scores with a kick to the body.
Dixon's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Dixon duly obliges.
Joey Dixon is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Dixon fails with an attempt to clinch.
A nice leg kick lands there from Brown.
Brown throws a head kick that misses.
Brown throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Brown throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Brown throws a jab when Dixon was well out of range.
Brown explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dixon moves out of range as Brown strikes.
Brown moves into the clinch.
Brown working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Brown blocking some punches.
Brown lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Dixon blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Brown wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Dixon fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Brown is pressed up against the cage. Dixon has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Brown down to the mat. Brown avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
A nice leg kick lands there from Dixon.
Some wild striking there from Dixon.
Brown lands a glancing blow to the side of Dixon's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Brown scores with a leg kick.
Brown throws a body kick that misses.
Brown is looking to land body kicks.
Brown stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Dixon rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Brown moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Brown circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Dixon to the canvas! Dixon doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Brown keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:38 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Danny Brown!
Danny Brown 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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rory Lyons (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Charles LaFontier (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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216 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
17 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Rory Lyons!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Charles LaFontier!
The judges for this bout are Ivan Kurochkin, Valeri Chadov and Fedor Mirinova.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lyons avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Lyons moves out of range of the body kick.
LaFontier looks to throw the jab but Lyons is out of range.
LaFontier swinging wildly here.
LaFontier moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
It looks like Rory Lyons has been cut.
LaFontier takes a jab right on the kisser.
LaFontier moves into the clinch.
A short uppercut from LaFontier.
LaFontier tries to work over Lyons's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Lyons is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but LaFontier is keeping busy.
A nice right hand lands inside from LaFontier.
Lyons prevents a body shot from LaFontier.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
LaFontier prevents a body shot from Lyons.
LaFontier goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lyons working aggressively here.
LaFontier throws a punch but it's blocked by Lyons.
Lyons trying to stall but LaFontier improves his position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A body shot lands from LaFontier.
Lyons swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lyons tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
LaFontier tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch on the inside from LaFontier fails to land.
LaFontier tries to throw a body punch but Lyons avoids it by throwing LaFontier back against the cage.
We've been hearing reports that Lyons has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Lyons wants to stall.
LaFontier tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lyons lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down LaFontier.
Lyons can't find room to land a body shot as LaFontier controls the action.
Lyons tries to work over LaFontier's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
LaFontier presses Lyons against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Lyons lands with a short shot to the head.
Lyons is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Lyons lands a body punch in the clinch.
LaFontier misses with some punches.
LaFontier misses with a hook to the ribs.
LaFontier swings wildly with an uppercut but Lyons uses good head movement to avoid it.
LaFontier works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice body punch from LaFontier - that landed with a thud.
LaFontier pushes Lyons back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lyons can't find room to land a body shot as LaFontier controls the action.
A short left from LaFontier.
LaFontier working some nice short punches in the clinch.
LaFontier working aggressively here.
A right handed body shot lands from LaFontier.
Lyons tried to land a shot to the body but connects with LaFontier's elbow.
LaFontier throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Lyons misses with a punch on the inside.
LaFontier lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Lyons tries a body shot but LaFontier blocks it.
Still in the clinch, Lyons scores with a nice short uppercut.
Lyons is trying to stall.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, LaFontier just misses with a elbow thrown towards Lyons's brow.
LaFontier misses with a punch to the body.
LaFontier lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for LaFontier.
Lyons swings wildly with an uppercut but LaFontier uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lyons avoids the elbow strike from LaFontier, against the cage.
Lyons jumps into guard, dragging LaFontier to the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lyons looking to control.
Lyons is looking for a triangle but LaFontier pushes his legs off easily.
LaFontier stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lyons swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Lyons is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and LaFontier defends well.
LaFontier wanted to stand there but Lyons had control of the position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Lyons manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Lyons connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Lyons is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
LaFontier tries to reverse the position but Lyons maintains control.
Lyons with the ground and pound from mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
LaFontier gets back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nice strikes from Lyons there.
LaFontier makes his way to full guard. A much better position for LaFontier.
LaFontier is trying to control the position but Lyons postures up.
Lyons landing some decent shots from guard.
LaFontier is pulling down on Lyons's head. It's preventing any offense from Lyons, at least for the moment.
LaFontier utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
LaFontier looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Lyons accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now LaFontier is on top in guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
LaFontier stands up and waves to Lyons to follow him.
Lyons rushes LaFontier and presses him up against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Charles LaFontier dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Rory Lyons's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Lyons showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from LaFontier.
LaFontier clinches.
LaFontier tries to work over Lyons's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Lyons misses with a body punch.
A right hook to the body lands for Lyons.
A head punch on the inside from Lyons fails to land.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. LaFontier obliges.
LaFontier looks to throw an elbow but misses.
LaFontier lands a body shot in the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
LaFontier lands an uppercut.
LaFontier lands a body punch.
LaFontier looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Lyons takes a shot to the head.
LaFontier lands with a left to the head.
LaFontier is working Lyons over against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from LaFontier.
A quick uppercut on the inside from LaFontier.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Nice body punch from LaFontier - that landed with a thud.
LaFontier lands a left hand.
LaFontier lands a shoulder strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
LaFontier lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Lyons.
LaFontier lands with a right to the head.
LaFontier lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A short right from LaFontier on the inside.
LaFontier gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Charles LaFontier seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
LaFontier lands a body punch in the clinch.
LaFontier lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
LaFontier tries a body shot but Lyons blocks it.
LaFontier lands a right hand that snaps the head of Lyons backwards.
Lyons tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
LaFontier cracks Lyons with a nice body shot.
LaFontier scores with an uppercut up the middle.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, LaFontier creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
LaFontier lands a shoulder strike.
LaFontier lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Lyons is rocked!
A short left from LaFontier.
Oh Lyons is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Lyons is pressed against the cage. LaFontier pushes back and unleashes a big elbow that really hurts Lyons! Two more big strikes from LaFontier and Lyons crumples to the mat and taps out furiously due to the strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Charles LaFontier!
Charles LaFontier spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jay Jay Mutombo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joe Frazier (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jay Jay Mutombo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Joe Frazier!
The judges for this bout are Valeri Chadov, Dmitry Maklakov and Aleksandr Martynov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Frazier walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Frazier feints and then cracks Mutombo's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Mutombo down.
Nice jab there from Frazier.
Mutombo throws a hook but Frazier avoids it easily.
A big left from Frazier misses.
Good shot there by Frazier.
Frazier jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mutombo avoids a kick to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Frazier. Mutombo does a little dance to reset his feet.
Frazier lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Mutombo circles away quickly and effectively.
Mutombo checks the leg kick.
Mutombo lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Mutombo throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Frazier to counter with a crisp jab.
A nice combination there by Mutombo.
Frazier throws a hook but Mutombo blocks it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Frazier. Mutombo does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mutombo looks to score with a jab to the body but Frazier is just out of range.
Frazier is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Mutombo moves into range and clinches up with Frazier.
A right handed body shot lands from Mutombo.
Mutombo is trying to stall.
Frazier blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Frazier is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Frazier is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Frazier is trying to slow the pace down but that's a couple of times in a row that he's tried to get underhooks and Mutombo has denied him.
Frazier tries to circle away but Mutombo has him pinned against the cage.
Mutombo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mutombo is working Frazier over against the cage.
Mutombo avoiding damage as Frazier throws knees to the body.
Still in the clinch, Mutombo scores with a nice short uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A short left from Mutombo.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mutombo lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Mutombo wants to stall.
Frazier content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Frazier is trying to push Mutombo away but Mutombo has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
A shot in the inside from Mutombo.
Mutombo is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Frazier is keeping busy.
Frazier tries to land knees in the clinch but Mutombo avoids the damage to the body.
Mutombo lands with a light punch inside.
Frazier blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mutombo scores with a shoulder strike.
Frazier misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mutombo softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Frazier is struggling to control the position.
Frazier is trying to break the clinch but Mutombo has him pressed against the cage.
Mutombo lands a hook that snaps the head of Frazier backwards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mutombo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mutombo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mutombo working aggressively here.
Frazier tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mutombo's elbow.
Mutombo lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Frazier missing with knees to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Frazier.
Frazier blocking some punches.
Mutombo gets through Frazier's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Frazier is trying to break free.
A short right from Mutombo.
A left hand lands to the body for Frazier.
Mutombo digs a right hand into Frazier's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Frazier's gas tank.
Frazier looks winded!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Mutombo works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Mutombo taking a breather.
Mutombo lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Mutombo managing to block the knees to the body from Frazier.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Mutombo creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Mutombo cracks Frazier with a nice body shot.
Mutombo presses Frazier against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Frazier has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Mutombo lands with a light punch inside.
A short body shot lands from Mutombo as the two fighters clinch.
Mutombo gets through Frazier's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Mutombo has Frazier pushed against the cage.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Mutombo for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
Mutombo managing to block the knees to the body from Frazier.
Mutombo will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Frazier up against the cage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Frazier wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Mutombo misses with the head strike.
Frazier wants to stall.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jay Jay Mutombo dominated that round.
That's time! Mutombo's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Mutombo looks for the body kick but Frazier saw that one coming.
Mutombo has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Mutombo there as he acknowledges the shot.
A nice inside leg kick there by Frazier. That's going to slow Mutombo down.
Mutombo buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Frazier lands the left hand.
Frazier misses with an uppercut. Mutombo saw that one coming.
A big left from Mutombo misses.
Frazier looks to land a left hand but Mutombo moved out of range nicely.
Mutombo wants to slow Frazier down by chopping away at his legs.
Frazier blocks a head kick by Mutombo.
Mutombo throws a push kick but Frazier slaps the foot to one side.
Frazier keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mutombo.
Frazier misses with a straight left.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Frazier throws the left hand but Mutombo avoids the punch easily.
Frazier misses with a low kick as Mutombo jumps back.
Frazier throws a body kick that misses.
Mutombo slips a jab from Frazier.
Frazier moves out of range of the body kick.
Mutombo uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Frazier.
Mutombo feints and then cracks Frazier's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Frazier down.
Mutombo clinches.
Frazier lands a shoulder strike.
Frazier swings wildly with an uppercut but Mutombo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mutombo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Frazier stalling in the clinch.
Frazier looking to throw knees to the head but Mutombo is blocking nicely.
Mutombo blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mutombo lands with a light punch inside.
Frazier looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Frazier with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Mutombo makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Mutombo working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Frazier tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Mutombo avoids it.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Mutombo.
Mutombo lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Frazier wants to stall.
Mutombo works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Frazier is breathing heavily.
Mutombo is leaning against Frazier and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
I was talking to Mutombo's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Frazier is trying to maintain a safe position but Mutombo gets an underhook and turns Frazier into the cage.
Mutombo makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A bit of stalling here from Mutombo.
Mutombo lands a hook to the side of the head.
Mutombo is leaning against Frazier and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mutombo lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Frazier backwards.
Frazier being controlled against the cage.
Mutombo lands a left hand that snaps the head of Frazier backwards.
Mutombo lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Mutombo slows down the pace here.
Mutombo blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Mutombo swings wildly with an uppercut but Frazier uses good head movement to avoid it.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Frazier is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Mutombo is defending well for now.
Frazier slowing the pace effectively.
Mutombo scores with a shot to the side of Frazier's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
A frustrated look appears on Frazier's face as he tries to break the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Frazier tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Mutombo avoids it.
Still in the clinch, Mutombo scores with a nice short uppercut.
Mutombo lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Jay Jay Mutombo has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Mutombo gets through Frazier's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Mutombo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mutombo leaning his opponent against the cage.
Mutombo throws a punch but it's blocked by Frazier.
A short right from Mutombo.
Frazier tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Mutombo avoids it.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Mutombo scores with a hook to the body.
Frazier wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Frazier tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Mutombo works on Frazier's body with a couple of short punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jay Jay Mutombo dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Mutombo gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Mutombo has Frazier pressed against the cage, preventing Frazier from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Mutombo throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Mutombo lands a shot to the body.
Mutombo misses with a body punch.
Frazier lands a body shot.
Mutombo avoiding damage.
Mutombo doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mutombo throws a head punch that misses.
Mutombo misses with a hook from the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Mutombo.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Mutombo.
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!
Frazier doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mutombo scores with a nice hook to the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Mutombo.
Frazier takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mutombo looking to stall.
Mutombo lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Mutombo is working Frazier over against the cage.
Mutombo lands an uppercut.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Mutombo lands with a left to the head.
A bit of stalling here from Mutombo.
Mutombo is leaning against Frazier and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Frazier's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A left hand lands to the body for Mutombo.
Mutombo is stalling here.
A shot in the inside from Mutombo.
Mutombo avoiding damage as Frazier throws knees to the body.
Mutombo misses with a body punch.
Mutombo keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Frazier's efforts to push away.
Joe Frazier has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Frazier misses with a hook from the clinch.
Frazier misses with a body punch.
Mutombo lands a body punch.
Mutombo lands an uppercut.
Mutombo lands a right hand.
A nice left hand lands by Mutombo.
Frazier missing with knees to the body.
Mutombo lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Mutombo misses with a hook from the clinch.
Frazier working hard to break the clinch.
Frazier blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Frazier with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Frazier misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Mutombo.
Frazier blocking some punches.
Mutombo cracks Frazier with a nice body shot.
Mutombo lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Frazier backwards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mutombo lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Frazier working hard to break the clinch.
Mutombo scores with a shot to the side of Frazier's head.
Frazier misses with a knee to the head.
Mutombo lands a right hand that snaps the head of Frazier backwards.
A nice left hand lands by Mutombo.
Frazier is rocked!
A right handed body shot lands from Mutombo.
Frazier is still on wobbly legs! Can Mutombo finish him?
Mutombo working aggressively here.
Frazier seems to have recovered his senses.
Mutombo lands a hook to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mutombo drops Frazier onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Frazier is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Mutombo unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Frazier! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Mutombo is unloading with more strikes now! Frazier drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:48 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jay Jay Mutombo!
Jay Jay Mutombo 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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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Lambo Murcielago (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Linkin Portier (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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195 lbs
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190 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Lambo Murcielago!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Linkin Portier!
The judges for this bout are Aleksandr Martynov, Dmitry Maklakov and Valeri Chadov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Portier feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Murcielago's calf.
Decent striking displayed by Portier there.
Murcielago scores with a jab. Portier acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Murcielago looks to score with a jab to the body but Portier is just out of range.
Murcielago moves forwards but Portier connects with a nice, crisp jab.
A solid leg kick lands there for Portier.
Murcielago has Portier up against the cage in a clinch.
Murcielago swings wildly with an uppercut but Portier uses good head movement to avoid it.
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!
Murcielago with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Murcielago lands with a short shot to the head.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Murcielago misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Portier.
Portier prevents a body shot from Murcielago.
Portier escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Portier fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Murcielago manages to avoid it.
Murcielago swats away the attempt to clinch by Portier.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Murcielago thows a body shot but no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Portier lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Portier lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Murcielago circles away quickly and effectively.
Portier fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Murcielago manages to avoid it.
Portier wants to land a leg kick but Murcielago is out of range.
Portier avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Nice jab there from Murcielago.
Murcielago throws a body punch but Portier moves out of range.
Murcielago gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Murcielago works on Portier's body with a couple of short punches.
Murcielago struggles to land a body shot inside as Portier controls his hands.
Murcielago tries to throw a body punch but Portier avoids it by throwing Murcielago back against the cage.
Portier tries to work over Murcielago's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Portier is trying to push Murcielago away but Murcielago has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Murcielago misses with a hook to the ribs.
Portier lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Murcielago blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Murcielago swings wildly with an uppercut but Portier uses good head movement to avoid it.
Murcielago misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Portier is looking to control Murcielago's arms but Murcielago gets an underhook and turns him. Now Portier has his back to the cage.
Murcielago scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A frustrated look appears on Portier's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Portier fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Murcielago working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Murcielago misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Portier looking to stall.
A hook to the body from Portier.
Murcielago lands a body shot in the clinch.
Portier is leaning against Murcielago and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Murcielago tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Portier tries to break free but Murcielago pushes him back against the cage.
Murcielago tries to throw a body punch but Portier avoids it by throwing Murcielago back against the cage.
Murcielago misses with a short punch on the inside.
Murcielago struggles to land a body shot inside as Portier controls his hands.
Portier breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A chopping leg kick lands by Portier.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Murcielago connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Portier takes a swing at Murcielago's ribcage but misses.
The fighters circling - Portier throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Portier lands a nice shot that snaps Murcielago's head back.
It looks like Lambo Murcielago has been cut.
Murcielago fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Murcielago misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Murcielago takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Murcielago is looking to clinch but Portier is avoiding it.
Murcielago misses with a jab, cross combination.
Murcielago swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Murcielago clinches.
Murcielago lands with a short head shot on the inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Murcielago blocks an uppercut.
Portier misses with the head strike.
Portier fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nice body punch from Murcielago - that landed with a thud.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Murcielago misses with a body punch.
Portier manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Murcielago as Portier tries to tie him up.
Portier lands an uppercut.
Murcielago struggles to land a body shot inside as Portier controls his hands.
Portier wants to stall.
Portier throws a head punch that misses.
Portier stalling in the clinch but Murcielago improves position.
Portier's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Portier goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Murcielago lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Portier can't break the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Murcielago.
Portier misses with a hook from the clinch.
Portier misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Portier lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
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 Lambo Murcielago will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Lambo Murcielago's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Portier on the wrong end of a nice hook.
A looping hook to the body misses from Portier. Murcielago does a little dance to reset his feet.
A punch lands to the side of Murcielago 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Portier darts in and clinches Murcielago up against the cage.
Murcielago pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Murcielago blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Murcielago trying to land knees to the body.
Portier is trying to stall.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Portier.
Murcielago misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A shot in the inside from Murcielago.
Portier lands a shoulder strike.
Murcielago misses with a punch to the body.
Murcielago misses with a body punch.
Murcielago stalling the fight.
Murcielago misses with the head strike.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Murcielago is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Portier is keeping busy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Portier misses with a punch on the inside.
Murcielago working aggressively here.
Murcielago scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Murcielago fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Murcielago with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Portier pushes Murcielago back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Murcielago.
Murcielago tries to work over Portier's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Portier is working Murcielago over against the cage.
Murcielago tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Portier's elbow.
Portier lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Murcielago backwards.
Lambo Murcielago has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Murcielago misses with a hook to the ribs.
Murcielago misses with a punch to the body.
Portier pressing his opponent against the cage.
A short body shot lands from Portier as the two fighters clinch.
Murcielago tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Murcielago doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Portier misses with some punches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Portier breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Murcielago lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Portier throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Portier throws a hook to the side of Murcielago's head but Murcielago sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Murcielago closes the distance looking to clinch
and Portier holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Murcielago tries to land knees in the clinch but Portier avoids the damage to the body.
Portier can't find room to land a body shot as Murcielago controls the action.
Murcielago lands a shoulder strike.
Portier blocks a body shot from Murcielago.
Murcielago misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Portier lands a right hand that snaps the head of Murcielago backwards.
Portier lands a body shot.
Murcielago working aggressively here.
Come on Portier - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Murcielago throws a punch but it's blocked by Portier.
Murcielago has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Portier breaks from the clinch.
Murcielago on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Portier scores with a jab.
Portier closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Portier swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Portier lands an uppercut.
Murcielago throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Murcielago lands a right hand that snaps the head of Portier backwards.
Portier is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Portier managing to block the knees to the body from Murcielago.
Murcielago throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Murcielago can't find room to land a body shot as Portier controls the action.
Murcielago throws a knee to the head but misses.
Portier swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Murcielago doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Murcielago lands a hook that snaps the head of Portier backwards.
Murcielago misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Portier is leaning against Murcielago and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Murcielago lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Portier backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Murcielago fails to land.
Portier fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Murcielago misses with a hook to the ribs.
Portier tries a body shot but Murcielago blocks it.
Murcielago lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Portier.
Murcielago misses with a hook from the clinch.
Portier throws a head punch that misses.
Murcielago throws a punch but it's blocked by Portier.
Portier is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Murcielago swings wildly with an uppercut but Portier uses good head movement to avoid it.
Murcielago effectively controlling the action here.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Portier blocks a body shot from Murcielago.
Portier cracks Murcielago with a nice body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Linkin Portier will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Lambo Murcielago's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Murcielago fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Portier manages to avoid it.
Portier scores with a push kick.
Murcielago moves in looking to clinch but Portier pushes him off.
Murcielago moves in looking to clinch but Portier pushes him off.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Portier.
Murcielago ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Murcielago scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Portier motions for Murcielago to come forward. Portier throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Murcielago misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Murcielago tests Portier's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Linkin Portier seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A right-left combo lands from Portier.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Portier's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Murcielago connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Portier scrambles back to his feet.
Murcielago misses the body punch
and Portier counters with an outside leg kick.
Portier swats away the attempt to clinch by Murcielago.
Portier takes a swing at Murcielago's ribcage but misses.
Murcielago throws a nice looking combination but Portier bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Portier connects with a body shot that sends Murcielago's belly button to the back.
Murcielago tries to clinch there but Portier circles away.
Some wild striking there from Portier.
A head kick misses from Portier.
Portier lands a jab to the nose.
Murcielago throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Murcielago clinches with his opponent.
Portier prevents a body shot from Murcielago.
Portier lands with a left to the head.
Portier stalling in the clinch but Murcielago improves position.
Portier's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Murcielago prevents a body shot from Portier.
Murcielago lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Murcielago misses with a hook from the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Portier.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Murcielago blocks a body shot from Portier.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Murcielago lands with a short shot to the head.
Murcielago doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Murcielago can't find room to land a body shot as Portier controls the action.
Murcielago tries to throw a body punch but Portier avoids it by throwing Murcielago back against the cage.
Portier tries to break free but Murcielago pushes him back against the cage.
Portier manages to break the clinch.
Murcielago with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Portier to score with a decent uppercut.
Murcielago is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Portier scores with a hook to the body. Murcielago takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Murcielago just misses with a punch to the body.
Portier throws a series of punches but Murcielago moves out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Murcielago looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Portier keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Murcielago's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Portier connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Murcielago scrambles back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Good standup being displayed there by Murcielago as he connects with a hook.
Linkin Portier is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Murcielago loads up on a big right hand but Portier slips the punch.
Murcielago scores with a sloppy right hand. Portier should have avoided that one.
Murcielago steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Portier.
Murcielago swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Portier takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Portier's corner calls for a 1-2. Portier obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Murcielago is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Murcielago is rocked!
Murcielago steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Portier.
Portier jabs Murcielago right on the nose. Murcielago blinks but takes it well.
Oh Murcielago is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Portier misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Murcielago scores with a body shot.
Murcielago seems to have got his legs back now.
Murcielago takes a head kick and keeps coming.
We've been told by Murcielago's head coaches at CEC Underdark that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Murcielago ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
The crowd cheers as Murcielago lands an impressive looking overhand right. Portier doesn't seem phased though.
Murcielago throws a hook but Portier blocks it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Murcielago on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Murcielago blocks a leg kick.
Murcielago tries to clinch up.
Murcielago takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Murcielago walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Murcielago scores with a hook to the body. Portier takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
The fight stays on the outside here - Portier looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A combination from Portier does no damage.
Murcielago wants to clinch up but Portier keeps it at a distance.
Murcielago swings for the body but Portier moves out of range.
Murcielago wants to clinch up but Portier keeps it at a distance.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Murcielago fails in his attempt to clinch.
Portier has managed to clinch.
Portier misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Portier controlling the action here for a moment.
A short right from Murcielago.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Linkin Portier.
I think Portier has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 29:29
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 29:29
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 28:30
The fight is ruled a majority draw!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Sami Sykloni (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tyler Richards (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sykloni comes to the cage accompanied by Within Temptation - Whole World Is Watching. On his way into the cage it seems that Sami Sykloni has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Sami Sykloni seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
22 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Sami Sykloni!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
24 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Tyler Richards!
The judges for this bout are Valeri Chadov, Aleksei Zolotukhin and Illya Tyunina.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Richards checks a low kick from Sykloni.
A jab from Richards misses.
Richards fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Sykloni.
Sykloni walks into a jab.
It looks like Sami Sykloni has been cut.
Richards throws a chopping leg kick but Sykloni manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Sykloni throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Sykloni swings for the body but Richards moves out of range.
Sykloni throws a nice looking combination but Richards bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Richards lands a nice looking body shot.
Richards throws a head kick that misses.
Richards fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Sykloni is out of range.
Sykloni fails to land with a series of punches.
Richards throws a push kick but Sykloni slaps the foot to one side.
Richards throws a low kick but it's checked well by Sykloni.
Richards lands with a thumping leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Richards swings for the body but Sykloni moves out of range.
Richards defending well as Sykloni loads up on a big left hand.
Good work by Sykloni as he checks the leg kick.
Sykloni steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Richards. That one must have hurt.
Richards looks for a takedown but Sykloni sprawls well.
Richards takes a kick to the side of the head.
Sykloni tries to clinch but Richards moves out of range.
Sykloni throws a looping overhand right but Richards ducks down to avoid it.
Sykloni avoids a punch combination nicely.
Richards misses with a body shot
and Sykloni counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Richards!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Richards sneaks back into half guard.
Sykloni seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Richards does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sykloni is thwarting Richards's attempts to control the position.
Richards has his hands clasped together around Sykloni's back. He's all about the action.
Richards tries to roll over but Sykloni keeps him under control.
Richards felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Sykloni not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Richards tries to roll over but Sykloni keeps him under control.
Richards is not content to let Sykloni control the position.
Richards trying to control here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Richards has a hand on Sykloni's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Sykloni takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Sykloni lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Richards hang on?
Sykloni pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Sykloni can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Richards is looking to escape.
Richards wants to hold on but Sykloni pushes him away.
Richards bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Sykloni being controlled here, momentarily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Richards throwing strikes but missing.
Sykloni looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Richards throws a big right hand that misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Richards throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Sykloni has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Richards can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Richards with a flurry of punches that miss.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tyler Richards dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Sami Sykloni's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Richards tries to land a leg kick but Sykloni saw it coming and moves away.
Richards checks the leg kick nicely there.
Richards fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Richards 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.
A bone on bone clash there as Sykloni blocks the leg kick.
Sykloni keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Richards swings for the body but Sykloni moves out of range.
Sykloni fails with a takedown attempt.
Nice straight punches there by Richards. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Richards.
Sykloni uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Richards.
Sykloni will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Sykloni throws a low kick but Richards avoids it.
Sykloni checks a leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Richards. Sykloni does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sykloni displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Richards throws out the jab.
Sykloni throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Sykloni misses with a hook.
Richards misses with a head kick.
Richards walks into a left hand.
Sykloni chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Richards moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Sykloni throws a push kick but Richards slaps the foot to one side.
Sykloni looks to score with a jab to the body but Richards is just out of range.
Richards scores with a kick to the midsection.
Richards misses with a two punch combination.
Sykloni throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sykloni scores with a nice strike.
Richards throws a hook but Sykloni avoids it easily.
Richards misses with an attempted mid kick.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Good leg kick by Sykloni there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Richards throws a push kick but Sykloni slaps the foot to one side.
A solid leg kick lands there for Richards.
Richards moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Richards stuffs the takedown attempt from Sykloni. Sykloni gets slowly back to his feet.
Richards tries to keep at a distance but Sykloni has taken the fight into the clinch.
Richards scores with a hook to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sykloni works on Richards's body with a couple of short punches.
Richards scores with a hook to the body.
Sykloni misses with a punch on the inside.
Richards softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Sykloni holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Richards blocks a body shot from Sykloni.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sykloni.
Sykloni gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Richards.
Sykloni blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sykloni misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sykloni misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Sykloni.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sykloni works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Richards swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sykloni is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Richards has Sykloni pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Sykloni manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Sami Sykloni has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tyler Richards.
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!
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Richards creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Richards is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Sykloni gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Sykloni working aggressively here.
Sykloni misses with a punch to the body.
Sykloni tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Richards's elbow.
Sykloni tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Richards's elbow.
Richards throws a head punch that misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Richards misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sykloni lands with a left to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sykloni.
Sykloni can't find room to land a body shot as Richards controls the action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Tyler Richards will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Sami Sykloni's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
A telegraphed right hand from Sykloni misses the target.
Sykloni keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Richards.
Richards works Sykloni's body with a nice hook.
Sykloni shoots for a takedown but Richards saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Tyler Richards seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Richards waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sykloni.
Sykloni swings for the body but Richards moves out of range.
Sykloni looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Sykloni throws a nice head kick!
Richards fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Sykloni looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Richards ducks under a wild hook from Sykloni.
Richards connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Sykloni momentarily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Richards throws a half hearted mid kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sykloni throws a low kick but it's checked well by Richards.
Sykloni blocks the body kick.
Richards misses with a hook
and Sykloni counters with a single leg into guard. Richards didn't expect that.
Sykloni thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Richards is trying to keep Sykloni in close.
Sykloni not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Sykloni stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Richards swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Sykloni being controlled here momentarily.
Sykloni scoring with some ground and pound.
We've been hearing that Sykloni has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Richards looking to control.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Richards is pulling down on Sykloni's head. It's preventing any offense from Sykloni, at least for the moment.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sykloni stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Richards swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Sykloni content to stall in guard here.
Tyler Richards has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Richards tries to work over Sykloni's front leg with a kick but Sykloni checks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sykloni takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Richards keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sykloni finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Richards throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Richards lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Richards buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Richards misses with a low kick as Sykloni jumps back.
Richards moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Richards misses with a head kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Sykloni.
Richards scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Sykloni.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A solid leg kick lands there for Richards.
Richards misses with a hook. Sykloni ducked under it nicely.
Sykloni works the jab nicely.
Richards lands a nice looking body shot.
Richards closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Richards ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sykloni moves away.
Tyler Richards seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Richards lunges at Sykloni with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Sykloni's hand.
Sykloni throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Richards counters with a nice body kick.
Sykloni uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Richards.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Richards dives in and grabs Sykloni's left leg, looking for a takedown. Sykloni pushes down on Richards's head and hops out.
Richards throws an overhand right that lands on Sykloni's shoulder, as Sykloni tries to avoid the shot.
Sykloni misses with a head kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tyler Richards really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Sami Sykloni's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Nice takedown defense from Sykloni. No joy for Richards on that attempt.
Richards tried to score with a low kick but Sykloni checks it.
Sykloni takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Richards looks to score with a jab to the body but Sykloni is just out of range.
Nice takedown defense from Richards. No joy for Sykloni on that attempt.
Richards drops his hands momentarily and Sykloni takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Richards keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sykloni checks the leg kick nicely there.
Richards's jab looks to have found its range, popping Sykloni under the eye.
Sykloni staying out of range there.
Richards checks the leg kick nicely there.
Sykloni fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Richards misses the shot to the body.
Sykloni feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Richards's calf.
Sykloni uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Richards.
Richards throws an ugly left hook that misses
so Sykloni counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Richards working for a triangle but Sykloni defends it easily.
Sykloni slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
You can see the frustration on Richards's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Sykloni sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Richards is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sykloni working away.
Sykloni tries to advance to mount but Richards denies him.
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!
You can see the frustration on Richards's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Sykloni tries to move to full mount but Richards actually manages to regain half guard.
Richards is not content to let Sykloni control the position.
Richards moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Richards is on top in guard.
Richards is looking to work some ground and pound but Sykloni has wrist control.
Sykloni working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Richards doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Richards manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Richards's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Richards scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Richards with a flurry of punches that miss.
Richards sitting in guard here, content to control.
Sykloni working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Richards doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Richards manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Richards distracts Sykloni with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Sykloni looking to control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Richards working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Sykloni wants to sweep here but Richards controlling him for the moment.
Richards chips away with some ground and pound.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Richards throwing strikes from guard but Sykloni blocks nicely.
Richards lands a couple of decent looking shots.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tyler Richards dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Sami Sykloni's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Richards looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Sykloni!
Sykloni is rocked!
Richards in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Sykloni takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Oh Sykloni is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
A big shot lands for Richards! That's hurt Sykloni! Will he recover? Richards fires away with more strikes and the referee has to step in to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 5, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tyler Richards!
Tyler Richards is the new middleweight champion!
A very excited looking Tyler Richards 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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