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SFL 75 Slasher vs McTearson 2 PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Garfield Sobers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mr Legendary (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sobers's entrance music is Suck it bitch, You dirty bitch. A fine choice. Mr Legendary will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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230 lbs
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Solid boxing
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Garfield Sobers!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Mr Legendary!
The judges for this bout are Sergei Dronov, Dmitry Maklakov and Aleksei Zolotukhin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sobers lands a really nice looking cross but Legendary seems unphased.
Sobers looks for the body kick but Legendary saw that one coming.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Legendary 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.
Legendary sizes up Sobers with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
It looks like Garfield Sobers has been cut.
Sobers steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Legendary.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Legendary checks a leg kick.
Legendary takes one to the side of the head.
Sobers takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Sobers is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Legendary blocks a head kick by Sobers.
Legendary takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Good leg kick by Legendary there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Sobers showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Legendary.
and Legendary counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts Sobers! He's just covering up as Legendary starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mr Legendary!
An out of breath Mr Legendary thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
Garfield Sobers spoke after the fight, saying 'Fuck all of you!'.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Stardust Corpsegrinder (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Slipo Sliper (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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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Stardust Corpsegrinder!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Slipo Sliper!
The judges for this bout are Aleksandr Martynov, Dmitry Maklakov and Valeri Chadov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Corpsegrinder wants to land a leg kick but Sliper is out of range.
Sliper fails with an attempt to clinch.
Sliper looks to clinch
and Corpsegrinder counters with a good low kick that Sliper was not able to check.
Sliper tries to clinch there but Corpsegrinder circles away.
Sliper fails in his attempt to clinch.
Sliper shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Corpsegrinder pinned against the cage. Corpsegrinder gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Sliper tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Corpsegrinder paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Sliper dives in for a single leg takedown but Corpsegrinder sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Sliper is looking to break free of the clinch but Corpsegrinder has double underhooks.
Sliper has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Corpsegrinder avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Stardust Corpsegrinder has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Slipo Sliper.
Corpsegrinder connects with a nasty looking knee right to Sliper's face.
Corpsegrinder tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sliper's elbow.
Sliper is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Corpsegrinder is defending well.
Corpsegrinder lands with a right to the head.
Corpsegrinder lands with a right to the head.
Sliper tries for a takedown but Corpsegrinder manages to get underhooks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Corpsegrinder putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Sliper in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Sliper on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Sliper avoiding damage as Corpsegrinder throws knees to the body.
Corpsegrinder lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Sliper backwards.
Corpsegrinder trying to land knees to the body.
Corpsegrinder breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Sliper is defended easily by Corpsegrinder.
Sliper will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Corpsegrinder lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Sliper misses with a takedown
and Corpsegrinder counters with a body kick that stops Sliper in his tracks momentarily.
Corpsegrinder scores with a leg kick.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Corpsegrinder.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Corpsegrinder rushes Sliper and presses him up against the cage.
Corpsegrinder tries a knee to the head but Sliper blocks it.
Sliper takes a knee to the side of the body.
Sliper looks winded!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Corpsegrinder using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Corpsegrinder unloads a knee to the mid-section. Sliper lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Corpsegrinder tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Sliper avoids it.
A right handed body shot lands from Corpsegrinder.
Corpsegrinder manages to break the clinch.
Corpsegrinder chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Sliper darts in looking for a takedown but Corpsegrinder gets double underhooks and turns Sliper into the cage.
Corpsegrinder works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Corpsegrinder tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sliper's elbow.
Corpsegrinder lands a good knee to the midsection. Sliper won't want to take too many of those.
Corpsegrinder misses with a knee to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Corpsegrinder misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Sliper.
Corpsegrinder tries to land a knee to the head but Sliper blocks with his arms.
Sliper managing to block the knees to the body from Corpsegrinder.
Nice elbow from Corpsegrinder.
Corpsegrinder putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Sliper in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Corpsegrinder stalls.
Corpsegrinder tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Corpsegrinder doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sliper turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Corpsegrinder wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Corpsegrinder manages to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Corpsegrinder has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Sliper is working away from the top position though.
Corpsegrinder moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Corpsegrinder tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Corpsegrinder has control of Sliper's left arm, preventing Sliper from doing any damage.
Corpsegrinder looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Sliper is looking to work some ground and pound but Corpsegrinder has wrist control.
Corpsegrinder looking for a sweep. Not yet Corpsegrinder, not yet.
Corpsegrinder working a defensive guard here.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Stardust Corpsegrinder dominated that 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.
Sliper misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Sliper with a lazy takedown attempt
and Corpsegrinder counters with a body kick.
Slipo Sliper seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sliper pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Corpsegrinder keeps Sliper at a distance using the push kick.
Corpsegrinder looks to land a body kick but Sliper moved away.
Slipo Sliper is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Crunch! Corpsegrinder slams his shin into Sliper's torso.
Corpsegrinder lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Sliper closes the distance and clinches up with Corpsegrinder, looking for a takedown. Sliper pushes Corpsegrinder against the cage but Corpsegrinder circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Stardust Corpsegrinder has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Slipo Sliper.
Sliper avoids the head kick by Corpsegrinder.
Sliper shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Corpsegrinder pinned against the cage. Corpsegrinder gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Both fighters circling a little - Corpsegrinder finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Sliper is breathing heavily.
Corpsegrinder throws a series of punches but Sliper moves out of range.
A good leg kick by Corpsegrinder.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sliper misses with a takedown
and Corpsegrinder counters with a head kick.
Corpsegrinder throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Stardust Corpsegrinder is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Corpsegrinder lands with a thumping leg kick.
Corpsegrinder throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Sliper has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Corpsegrinder.
Corpsegrinder pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Corpsegrinder falls off balance throwing a combination
and Sliper decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Corpsegrinder's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Corpsegrinder tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Corpsegrinder looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Sliper postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Corpsegrinder not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Corpsegrinder wants to sweep here but Sliper controlling him for the moment.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Corpsegrinder bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Sliper's guard.
Sliper has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Corpsegrinder stopping the sweep attempt from Sliper.
Corpsegrinder has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Corpsegrinder stands and steps away. Sliper gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Sliper shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Corpsegrinder but Corpsegrinder pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Corpsegrinder lands a head kick!
Corpsegrinder lands a front kick.
Sliper needs to keep his hands up - Corpsegrinder had a free shot at his head there.
Sliper has a takedown stuffed.
Horrible takedown by Sliper or perhaps it was just good defense by Corpsegrinder which made him look bad.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A slapping leg kick lands for Corpsegrinder.
Sliper fails with the takedown
and Corpsegrinder counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Sliper tries to pull guard but Corpsegrinder holds him up against the cage and eventually Sliper drops back down to his feet.
Sliper is trying to drag Corpsegrinder to the mat but Corpsegrinder just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Corpsegrinder tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Sliper avoids it.
Corpsegrinder lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Corpsegrinder gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Sliper.
Sliper avoiding damage as Corpsegrinder throws knees to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Corpsegrinder tries to throw a body punch but Sliper avoids it by throwing Corpsegrinder back against the cage.
Corpsegrinder swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Corpsegrinder pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Corpsegrinder tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Corpsegrinder using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Sliper has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Stardust Corpsegrinder has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Sliper goes for a takedown attempt but Corpsegrinder pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Corpsegrinder with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Corpsegrinder pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Stardust Corpsegrinder is winning the standup battle so far.
Sliper shoots in and drives through. Corpsegrinder sprawls well.
A solid leg kick lands there for Corpsegrinder.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Stardust Corpsegrinder dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Corpsegrinder throws a right and a left that both miss.
Sliper on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Sliper takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Corpsegrinder scores with a head kick. Sliper tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Corpsegrinder throws a nice outside leg kick.
Sliper takes a swing at Corpsegrinder's ribcage but misses.
A head kick misses from Corpsegrinder.
Corpsegrinder scores with a kick to the midsection.
Sliper tries for a takedown but Corpsegrinder sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Corpsegrinder fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Sliper.
Corpsegrinder lands with a good body shot.
Sliper takes a kick to the side of the head.
Sliper changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Corpsegrinder looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sliper sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Corpsegrinder is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Corpsegrinder is looking to reverse the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sliper trying to control the position but Corpsegrinder is working away.
Sliper looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Corpsegrinder is avoiding damage well.
Sloppy strikes there by Sliper.
Corpsegrinder manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Corpsegrinder is looking to take a break and control but Sliper is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Slipo Sliper has got the better of the ground game so far.
Corpsegrinder with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Sliper is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Corpsegrinder pulls his head out easily.
Well, if Corpsegrinder is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Corpsegrinder is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Sliper sees it coming and defends easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Corpsegrinder perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Sliper actively working from the bottom here.
Sliper won't allow Corpsegrinder to pass to mount.
Corpsegrinder wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sliper keeps working.
Sliper tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Corpsegrinder content to control rather than advance.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sliper looking for submissions off his back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sliper missing with punches from the bottom.
Corpsegrinder is controlling the pace.
Corpsegrinder's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
We're going to have a standup here because Stardust Corpsegrinder wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Corpsegrinder throws a head kick that misses.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Sliper.
Corpsegrinder cracks Sliper with a right hand to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sliper shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Corpsegrinder defends it nicely.
Stardust Corpsegrinder has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Slipo Sliper.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Corpsegrinder, right into the meat.
Corpsegrinder lands with a right hand.
Corpsegrinder cracks the inside of Sliper's front leg.
Corpsegrinder connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Sliper tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Corpsegrinder counters with a body kick.
Corpsegrinder tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Sliper tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Corpsegrinder stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Corpsegrinder wants it to stay on the feet.
Sliper's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sliper has closed the distance and engaged Corpsegrinder in a clinch.
Corpsegrinder lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Sliper.
Slipo Sliper has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Stardust Corpsegrinder is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Corpsegrinder unloads a knee to the mid-section. Sliper lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
And that's the end of the fight!
Stardust Corpsegrinder showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Corpsegrinder has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 30:27
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Stardust Corpsegrinder!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Stardust Corpsegrinder waved his t-shirt featuring Hell's Balls Recovery (160)'s logo in front of the cameras.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Cassius Foreman Frazier (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Love Aikawa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Cassius Foreman Frazier has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Cassius Foreman Frazier seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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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
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Cassius Foreman Frazier!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 8 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Love Aikawa!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Illya Tyunina and Fedor Mirinova.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Aikawa shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Foreman Frazier defends it nicely.
Foreman Frazier is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Aikawa closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Aikawa is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Foreman Frazier wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Aikawa shoots for a double leg takedown but Foreman Frazier sprawls well. He's pushed Aikawa's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Foreman Frazier looks to land a combination. Aikawa sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Foreman Frazier pounces like a tiger and cracks Aikawa with a vicious hook! Aikawa is down but not out! Foreman Frazier follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Cassius Foreman Frazier!
Cassius Foreman Frazier made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'Sou foda zig zig zig zigui dum ziri zi dum I AM THE CHAMPION, my friends. POW!'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jerome Le Banner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kalle Natsisiwa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jerome Le Banner!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kalle Natsisiwa!
The judges for this bout are Konstantin Menshow, Valeri Chadov and Fedor Mirinova.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Banner takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Banner pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Banner takes one on the button.
Natsisiwa looks to land a left hand but Banner moved out of range nicely.
Banner shoots in looking for a takedown but Natsisiwa manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Banner's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Natsisiwa misses with a wild body shot.
Natsisiwa cracks a nice hook into Banner's ribs.
Banner fails to land the takedown.
Banner throws a body punch but Natsisiwa moves out of range.
Natsisiwa throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Banner.
Banner definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Natsisiwa cracks Banner with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Natsisiwa fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Banner manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Natsisiwa on his heels. He'll look to pass Natsisiwa's guard now, I'm sure.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Banner throwing strikes from guard but Natsisiwa blocks nicely.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Banner postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Banner throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Banner throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Natsisiwa looking for a sweep. Not yet Natsisiwa, not yet.
Banner throwing strikes from guard but Natsisiwa blocks nicely.
Banner 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.
Banner wants to control from the top but Natsisiwa keeps moving.
Banner tries to free his leg and advance position but Natsisiwa is retaining full guard.
Banner with a flurry of punches that miss.
Banner is looking to work some ground and pound but Natsisiwa has wrist control.
Natsisiwa looking to control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Banner throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Banner tries to free his leg and advance position but Natsisiwa is retaining full guard.
Banner working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Banner throws a big right hand that misses.
Banner throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Natsisiwa works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Banner trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Natsisiwa 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.
Banner distracts Natsisiwa with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Natsisiwa utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Banner is looking to work some ground and pound but Natsisiwa has wrist control.
Banner trying to control the position from guard on top but Natsisiwa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Banner throwing strikes but missing.
Natsisiwa working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Banner.
Banner throwing strikes but missing.
Banner throws a strike but Natsisiwa rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Banner looking for a sweep. Not yet Banner, not yet.
Banner looking to control.
Banner looking to hit a scissor sweep but Natsisiwa is one step ahead there.
Natsisiwa controlling from the top position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Banner is trying to control the position but Natsisiwa postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jerome Le Banner dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Banner thows a body shot but no joy.
Natsisiwa clobbers Banner with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Banner misses with an uppercut.
Banner goes for a double leg but Natsisiwa avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Natsisiwa continues to drive forward.
Natsisiwa misses with the head strike.
Banner lands an uppercut.
Banner takes a shot to the head.
Banner lands a left hand.
Natsisiwa is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Banner is keeping busy.
Banner throws a head punch that misses.
Banner tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Natsisiwa blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Banner misses with the head strike.
Banner blocking some punches.
Banner gets through Natsisiwa's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Natsisiwa misses with some punches.
Natsisiwa pushes Banner back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
It looks like Jerome Le Banner has been cut.
Natsisiwa wants to stall.
Natsisiwa tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Natsisiwa blocks an uppercut.
Natsisiwa lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Banner has a couple of punches blocked by Natsisiwa.
Banner swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Banner misses with a hook from the clinch.
Banner lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Banner scores with a shot to the side of Natsisiwa's head.
Natsisiwa gets through Banner's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Banner misses with a punch on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Banner.
Banner throws a punch but it's blocked by Natsisiwa.
Natsisiwa throws a punch but it's blocked by Banner.
Natsisiwa blocks an uppercut.
Banner lands an uppercut.
Banner misses with a punch on the inside.
Natsisiwa tries a body shot but Banner blocks it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Banner prevents a body shot from Natsisiwa.
Banner misses with some punches.
Natsisiwa misses with a punch to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Natsisiwa tries to stall but Banner uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Natsisiwa tries to throw a body punch but Banner avoids it by throwing Natsisiwa back against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Natsisiwa.
Banner throws a punch but it's blocked by Natsisiwa.
Banner misses with a hook from the clinch.
Natsisiwa misses with the head strike.
Banner tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Natsisiwa throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Natsisiwa misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jerome Le Banner has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Natsisiwa throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Natsisiwa misses with a punch on the inside.
Natsisiwa blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Natsisiwa is pushing Banner up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Banner misses with the head strike.
Banner fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Natsisiwa misses with a hook to the ribs.
Natsisiwa misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Natsisiwa misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Banner lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Natsisiwa scores with a shot to the side of Banner's head.
Banner blocking some punches.
Natsisiwa tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Banner blocks an uppercut.
Natsisiwa swings wildly with an uppercut but Banner uses good head movement to avoid it.
Natsisiwa misses with a hook from the clinch.
Natsisiwa blocks an uppercut.
Natsisiwa misses with a punch to the body.
Natsisiwa blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Banner blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Banner scores with a shoulder strike.
Still in the clinch, Natsisiwa scores with a nice short uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Banner.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Natsisiwa tries to work over Banner's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Natsisiwa misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Banner swings wildly with an uppercut but Natsisiwa uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Natsisiwa.
Banner blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Banner misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Banner.
Banner misses with a short punch on the inside.
Natsisiwa tries to throw a body punch but Banner avoids it by throwing Natsisiwa back against the cage.
Natsisiwa blocks an uppercut.
Banner misses with the head strike.
Banner working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Banner throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Natsisiwas head.
Banner throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Natsisiwas head.
Natsisiwa scores with a shot to the side of Banner's head.
Natsisiwa lands a left hand.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Banner has a couple of punches blocked by Natsisiwa.
A left hand lands to the body for Natsisiwa.
Natsisiwa swings wildly with an uppercut but Banner uses good head movement to avoid it.
A nice right hand lands inside from Natsisiwa.
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 Jerome Le Banner will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jerome Le Banner'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!
Banner looks for a takedown but Natsisiwa sprawls well.
Natsisiwa throws a good cross that connects.
Banner shoots in for a takedown but Natsisiwa shows good takedown defense.
A cross from Natsisiwa lands.
Banner fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jerome Le Banner. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Banner takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Banner swings for the body but Natsisiwa moves out of range.
Danga de danga de dang - Natsisiwa scores with a four punch combination!
Natsisiwa scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Natsisiwa fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Natsisiwa connects with a crisp jab.
Banner tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Natsisiwa defends well and Banner ends up having to push Natsisiwa into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Banner tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Banner blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Banner misses with some punches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Banner misses with the head strike.
Banner tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Natsisiwa working aggressively here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Natsisiwa working aggressively here.
Natsisiwa blocks an uppercut.
Natsisiwa misses with a hook from the clinch.
Natsisiwa working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Banner fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Natsisiwa lands a body punch.
Natsisiwa misses with a punch to the body.
Banner misses with the head strike.
Banner prevents a body shot from Natsisiwa.
Banner throws a punch but it's blocked by Natsisiwa.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Natsisiwa.
Banner misses with a punch on the inside.
Natsisiwa tries to throw a body punch but Banner avoids it by throwing Natsisiwa back against the cage.
Natsisiwa lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Natsisiwa blocks an uppercut.
Natsisiwa softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Banner fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Banner misses with some punches.
Natsisiwa misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Banner blocks an uppercut.
Natsisiwa blocking some punches.
Natsisiwa blocking some punches.
Natsisiwa tries to work over Banner's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Banner misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Banner.
Natsisiwa blocking some punches.
Natsisiwa makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Banner's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Natsisiwa blocks an uppercut.
Banner blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Banner scores with a shoulder strike.
Natsisiwa pushes Banner back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Banner is rocked!
Banner misses with some punches.
Oh Banner is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Banner misses with a punch on the inside.
Natsisiwa misses with some punches.
Natsisiwa stalling against the cage.
Banner seems to have got his legs back now.
Natsisiwa blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Natsisiwa is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Banner blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Banner prevents a body shot from Natsisiwa.
Stalling in the clinch from Natsisiwa.
Banner swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Banner fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Banner misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Banner fails to land.
A short right from Natsisiwa.
Kalle Natsisiwa has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Banner swings wildly with an uppercut but Natsisiwa uses good head movement to avoid it.
A body shot lands from Natsisiwa.
A head punch on the inside from Natsisiwa fails to land.
Natsisiwa tries to throw a body punch but Banner avoids it by throwing Natsisiwa back against the cage.
Natsisiwa misses with a body punch.
Natsisiwa blocking some punches.
Natsisiwa blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Natsisiwa misses with a body punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Banner misses with the head strike.
Natsisiwa blocking some punches.
Natsisiwa blocks an uppercut.
Natsisiwa misses with a punch to the body.
Natsisiwa blocking some punches.
Banner lands a right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Natsisiwa lands with a short shot to the head.
Nice body punch from Natsisiwa - that landed with a thud.
Banner lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Natsisiwa backwards.
Natsisiwa blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Natsisiwa throws a head punch that misses.
Natsisiwa misses with a punch to the body.
Banner misses with a hook from the clinch.
Natsisiwa digs a right hand into Banner's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Banner's gas tank.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A right hand to the body from Natsisiwa.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Banner fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Banner lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Natsisiwa backwards.
Jerome Le Banner is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A right hook to the body lands for Natsisiwa.
Natsisiwa can't find room to land a body shot as Banner controls the action.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kalle Natsisiwa comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Banner has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 29:29
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 28:29
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 29:28
The fight is ruled a draw!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Luc Lemay (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Davaanyamyn Byambadorj (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Byambadorj has chosen OST as his entrance music. Davaanyamyn Byambadorj has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Luc Lemay!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Davaanyamyn Byambadorj!
The judges for this bout are Dmitry Maklakov, Vladimir Khabensky and Valeri Chadov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lemay looks to throw the jab but Byambadorj is out of range.
Byambadorj sends Lemay crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Byambadorj is motioning to the referee to let Lemay up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Lemay is rocked!
It looks like Luc Lemay has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Byambadorj circles away before darting back in with a big straight right hand. It connects beautifully and sends Lemay tumbling to the canvas! He's out cold! Byambadorj wins by KO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Davaanyamyn Byambadorj!
A relieved looking Davaanyamyn Byambadorj thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Horacio Vanderbeet (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Caol Uno (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Caol Uno is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 8 - 1, fighting out of London, Horacio Vanderbeet!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 0 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Caol Uno!
The judges for this bout are Fedor Mirinova, Aleksandr Martynov and Ivan Kurochkin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Uno loads up on a big right hand but Vanderbeet slips the punch.
Vanderbeet closes the distance looking to clinch
and Uno counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Vanderbeet is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Vanderbeet connects with a nice looking jab.
We've been hearing reports that Vanderbeet has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Uno throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Vanderbeet tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Uno counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Vanderbeet is looking to clinch but Uno is avoiding it.
Vanderbeet wants to clinch but Uno slips to the side
and Uno connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Uno 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.
Vanderbeet tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Uno counters with a nice uppercut.
Horacio Vanderbeet seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Uno scores with a shot to the body.
Vanderbeet displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Uno throws out the jab.
Uno cracks Vanderbeet with a good jab.
Vanderbeet darts in and clinches Uno up against the cage.
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!
Uno wants to break free but Vanderbeet has control.
Vanderbeet scores with a shoulder strike.
Vanderbeet blocks a body shot from Uno.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vanderbeet scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Vanderbeet leaning his opponent against the cage.
Vanderbeet gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
Uno blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Uno has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Uno blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Vanderbeet misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Uno.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Vanderbeet has a couple of punches blocked by Uno.
Vanderbeet tries a body shot but Uno blocks it.
Vanderbeet lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Uno blocks an uppercut.
Vanderbeet blocks a body shot from Uno.
A shot in the inside from Uno.
A head punch on the inside from Vanderbeet fails to land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Vanderbeet misses with a punch to the body.
Uno breaks from the clinch.
Vanderbeet on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Vanderbeet wants to clinch.
Uno feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Vanderbeets jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Uno swats away the attempt to clinch by Vanderbeet.
Vanderbeet tries to clinch up.
Uno throws a right hand that misses
enabling Vanderbeet to counter with a crisp jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vanderbeet tries to clinch up but Uno circles away and keeps his distance.
Vanderbeet tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Uno paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Vanderbeet walks into a stiff left hand from Uno.
Vanderbeet tries to clinch but Uno moves away
and Uno counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Uno's corner calls for a 1-2. Uno obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vanderbeet looks to clinch
and Uno counters with a nice uppercut.
Vanderbeet tries to clinch but Uno is having none of it.
Vanderbeet on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Uno is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Vanderbeet had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Uno connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Vanderbeet is rocked!
Uno thows a left - swing and a miss!
Oh Vanderbeet is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Vanderbeet fails in his attempt to clinch.
Vanderbeet seems to have got his legs back now.
Uno might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Vanderbeet fails with an attempt to clinch.
Nice defenses there by Vanderbeet.
Uno avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Uno fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Vanderbeet manages to avoid it.
Vanderbeet takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Uno lands a body shot.
Vanderbeet slips under a jab from Uno.
Uno fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Vanderbeet swings for the body but Uno moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vanderbeet wants to clinch
and Uno counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Vanderbeet has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Vanderbeet there as he acknowledges the shot.
Vanderbeet tries to clinch up.
Uno throws out a loose jab but Vanderbeet uses good head movement to avoid it.
Vanderbeet moves away from the strike by Uno.
Vanderbeet clinches.
Vanderbeet tries to throw a body punch but Uno avoids it by throwing Vanderbeet back against the cage.
Uno blocks a body shot from Vanderbeet.
Vanderbeet lands a left hand.
Uno digs a right hand into Vanderbeet's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Vanderbeet's gas tank.
Uno escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Uno lands a jab.
Vanderbeet moves in looking to clinch but Uno pushes him off.
Vanderbeet is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Caol Uno dominated that round.
That's time! Vanderbeet's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Vanderbeet tries to clinch up
and Uno counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Uno throws a hook but Vanderbeet avoids it easily.
Vanderbeet moves to clinch but Uno breaks away
and Uno counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Vanderbeet is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Vanderbeet fails in his attempt to clinch.
Vanderbeet moves in looking to clinch but Uno pushes him off.
Uno swats away the attempt to clinch by Vanderbeet.
Caol Uno seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Vanderbeet throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Uno stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Uno throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Uno looks to throw the jab but Vanderbeet is out of range.
Uno with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Uno throws the left hand but Vanderbeet avoids the punch easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vanderbeet shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Uno defending well as Vanderbeet loads up on a big left hand.
Uno looks to score with a jab to the body but Vanderbeet is just out of range.
Uno lands a body shot.
Uno scores with a jab to the head.
Vanderbeet moves out of range as Uno strikes.
Uno jabs Vanderbeet right on the nose. Vanderbeet blinks but takes it well.
Vanderbeet fails in his attempt to clinch.
Vanderbeet is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Vanderbeet throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Vanderbeet moves to clinch but Uno breaks away
and Uno counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Uno throws a lazy uppercut
and Vanderbeet counters with a nice body shot.
Vanderbeet looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Vanderbeet just misses with a punch to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A decent looking cross lands there for Uno.
Uno fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Vanderbeet gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Uno has a couple of punches blocked by Vanderbeet.
A short body shot lands from Uno as the two fighters clinch.
Vanderbeet misses with a hook to the ribs.
A hook to the body from Vanderbeet.
Vanderbeet prevents a body shot from Uno.
A short uppercut from Uno.
Vanderbeet stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Vanderbeet goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Vanderbeet doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Vanderbeet tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Vanderbeet.
A nice right hand lands inside from Vanderbeet.
Uno tries to stall but Vanderbeet uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Uno lands with a light punch inside.
Vanderbeet swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Vanderbeet misses with a punch to the body.
Vanderbeet takes a shot to the head.
Uno lands a body punch.
Vanderbeet has a couple of punches blocked by Uno.
Vanderbeet tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Uno's elbow.
Vanderbeet tries a body shot but Uno blocks it.
Vanderbeet throws a punch but it's blocked by Uno.
Vanderbeet connects with a knee to the head.
Uno blocking some punches.
Uno lands a hook that snaps the head of Vanderbeet backwards.
Uno manages to break the clinch.
Vanderbeet throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Uno sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Vanderbeet tries to clinch up
and Uno counters with a nice uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vanderbeet moves in looking to clinch but Uno pushes him off.
Uno circles away from the clinch attempt.
Vanderbeet ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Uno moves away.
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!
Vanderbeet tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A big left from Uno misses.
Vanderbeet is looking to wear down Uno with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Vanderbeet fails with an attempt to clinch.
Vanderbeet takes one on the button.
Vanderbeet uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Uno.
Uno misses with a wild body shot.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Vanderbeet tries to clinch but Uno is having none of it.
Uno dodges the punch combination from Vanderbeet.
Vanderbeet tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Uno paws at him with a jab and circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Caol Uno showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
The fight stays on the outside here - Vanderbeet looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Vanderbeet tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Uno paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Uno swats away the attempt to clinch by Vanderbeet.
Vanderbeet tries to clinch up
and Uno counters with a straight right hand.
Vanderbeet wants to clinch but Uno slips to the side
and Uno counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Vanderbeet thinking.
Vanderbeet tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Uno manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Vanderbeet doesn't manage to clinch there - Uno circles away.
Vanderbeet gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Vanderbeet misses with a short punch on the inside.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Uno working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Uno breaks from the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vanderbeet closes the distance but Uno moves to the side
letting Uno counter with a right hand.
Vanderbeet throws a lazy right hand but Uno sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Uno ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Vanderbeet lands a slapping body shot.
Uno looks to score with a jab to the body but Vanderbeet is just out of range.
Vanderbeet throws a jab but it's blocked by Uno.
Vanderbeet slips a straight right by Uno.
Uno circles away from the clinch attempt
and Uno counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Uno fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A lazy body kick from Vanderbeet
and Uno counters with a one-two to the body.
Vanderbeet closes the distance looking to clinch
enabling Uno to counter with a crisp jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Uno misses the shot to the body.
Vanderbeet fails to land with a series of punches.
Vanderbeet uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Uno.
Vanderbeet is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Uno throws a body punch but Vanderbeet moves out of range.
Vanderbeet doesn't manage to clinch there - Uno circles away.
Uno looks to land a right hand but Vanderbeet moved out of range.
Uno throws a big shot that misses.
Uno checks a low kick from Vanderbeet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vanderbeet tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Uno paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Vanderbeet tries to close the distance and clinch up but Uno swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Sloppy strikes from Vanderbeet. Those never looked like landing.
Vanderbeet steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Uno.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vanderbeet fails in his attempt to clinch.
Vanderbeet tries to close the distance and clinch up but Uno swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Uno just misses with a punch to the body.
Vanderbeet swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Vanderbeet tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Uno was well out of range. Poor timing from Vanderbeet.
Vanderbeet closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Vanderbeet tries to clinch up but Uno circles away and keeps his distance.
Uno scores with a shot to the body.
Nice uppercut there from Uno.
Vanderbeet tries to clinch up.
Uno circles away from the clinch attempt.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Vanderbeet!
Vanderbeet darts in trying to clinch
and Uno counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Vanderbeet thinking.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Uno fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Vanderbeet on the side of the head.
Uno scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Vanderbeet moves out of range as Uno strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vanderbeet moves to clinch but Uno breaks away
and Uno counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Uno misses with a wild body shot.
Vanderbeet throws an overhand right that lands on Uno's shoulder, as Uno tries to avoid the shot.
Sloppy strikes from Uno. Those never looked like landing.
Uno keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Horacio Vanderbeet has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Uno fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Uno misses with a hook. Vanderbeet ducked under it nicely.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Vanderbeet clinches up against the cage.
Uno blocking some punches.
Vanderbeet wants to stall.
Vanderbeet lands a right hand.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Caol Uno.
I've got Uno winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 27:30
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Caol Uno!
An out of breath and clearly excited Caol Uno thanked Meet the Future for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Marcus Dantes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Boo Tiny (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tiny is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Filth Pig. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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283 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Marcus Dantes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
25 - 10 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Boo Tiny!
The judges for this bout are Valeri Chadov, Aleksandr Martynov and Illya Tyunina.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dantes throws a sloppy head kick and Tiny moves out of range easily.
Tiny looks to clinch
enabling Dantes to counter with a crisp jab.
Tiny throws a leg kick but Dantes moved away.
Tiny fails in his attempt to clinch.
Dantes goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Tiny moves into the clinch.
A short uppercut from Dantes.
Tiny's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Dantes misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dantes working aggressively here.
Dantes tries to work over Tiny's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Tiny lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
It looks like Marcus Dantes has been cut.
Dantes struggles to land a body shot inside as Tiny controls his hands.
Tiny blocks a body shot from Dantes.
Dantes tries a body shot but Tiny blocks it.
Dantes lands with a left to the head.
Dantes goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dantes tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tiny's elbow.
Dantes avoids a wild elbow strike from Tiny.
Tiny wants to stall.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dantes is leaning against Tiny and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dantes misses with a hook from the clinch.
Tiny creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Dantes tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Dantes avoids the elbow strike from Tiny, against the cage.
Dantes gets through Tiny's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Dantes dodges an elbow strike from Tiny.
Dantes blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Dantes throws a head punch that misses.
Dantes blocks an elbow strike from Tiny.
Tiny throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Tiny looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Dantes doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tiny missing with knees to the body.
Dantes lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
A short uppercut from Dantes.
Tiny throws an elbow but it misses.
Dantes dodges an elbow strike from Tiny.
Tiny told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.
Dantes tries to throw a body punch but Tiny avoids it by throwing Dantes back against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tiny takes a shot to the head.
Dantes lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Tiny or not.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tiny looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Dantes lands with a short shot to the head.
A short uppercut from Dantes.
Dantes has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Dantes blocks the elbow strike.
Tiny creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Dantes gets through Tiny's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Dantes scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Dantes misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dantes lands a right hand.
Tiny throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Dantes misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tiny misses with an elbow over the top.
Dantes avoids a wild elbow strike from Tiny.
Dantes lands a hook to the side of the head.
Dantes scores with a shoulder strike.
It looks like Boo Tiny has been cut.
Dantes dodges an elbow strike from Tiny.
Dantes managing to block the knees to the body from Tiny.
Dantes works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Dantes gets through Tiny's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dantes avoids the elbow strike from Tiny, against the cage.
Dantes lands with a right to the head.
Dantes works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Tiny looks winded!
Dantes lands a left hand that snaps the head of Tiny backwards.
Dantes lands a body punch.
Tiny takes a shot to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tiny takes a shot to the head.
Dantes lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A short left from Dantes.
A nice left hand lands by Dantes.
Dantes lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Dantes lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Dantes throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Dantes gets through Tiny's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Tiny is rocked!
Dantes gets through Tiny's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Tiny is still on wobbly legs! Can Dantes finish him?
Dantes lands with a light punch inside.
A body shot lands from Dantes.
Dantes digs a right hand into Tiny's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Tiny's gas tank.
Dantes lands an uppercut.
Dantes lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Dantes.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Dantes creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dantes creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Tiny with a big uppercut! Tiny tries to clinch up but Dantes pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Tiny to the mat! Tiny covers up and Dantes unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Marcus Dantes!
Marcus Dantes managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Mango Nutrition , into his post fight interview.
The defeated Boo Tiny had this to say: 'I always thought the removal of toes with a bolt cutter was rather humane '.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kirk Karwoski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Arstan Selmy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Selmy has chosen DMX - X Gon Give It To Ya as his entrance music. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 6 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Kirk Karwoski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Arstan Selmy!
The judges for this bout are Illya Tyunina, Konstantin Menshow and Sergei Dronov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Karwoski cracks Selmy with an open hand slap.
It looks like Arstan Selmy has been cut.
Karwoski with a nice cross.
Karwoski ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Selmy showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Karwoski.
Selmy tries to clinch but Karwoski is having none of it.
Selmy scores with a takedown into Karwoski's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Selmy throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Karwoski works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Selmy wants to control from the top but Karwoski keeps moving.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Karwoski is trying to control the position but Selmy postures up.
Karwoski controlling Selmy's posture.
Selmy in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Karwoski is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Kirk Karwoski just wasn't active enough.
Selmy slips a straight right by Karwoski.
Karwoski throws a jab when Selmy was well out of range.
Selmy lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Karwoski at a distance.
Karwoski finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Karwoski moves out of range of the strikes.
Selmy shoots in looking for a takedown. Karwoski tries to sprawl out of it but Selmy keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Karwoski manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Karwoski throws a combination that misses
and Selmy counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Karwoski!
Selmy throws an elbow but Karwoski slips to the side and avoids it well.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Karwoski is trying to control Selmy's posture but Selmy avoids it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Karwoski taking punishment in the form of punches.
Selmy lands a decent elbow from side control.
Selmy taking a breather here.
Selmy cracks Karwoski with a big elbow.
Selmy thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Karwoski being controlled for a moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Selmy goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Karwoski has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Selmy but great work by Karwoski.
Karwoski throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Karwoski tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Selmy can't do much from the bottom here.
Selmy tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Selmy gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Selmy wants to control but Karwoski is keeping busy.
Karwoski is trying to control the action in half guard but Selmy is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Karwoski prevents Selmy from improving his position.
Selmy is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Karwoski's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Karwoski's back!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Arstan Selmy dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Arstan Selmy's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Karwoski dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nice body kick from Karwoski.
Selmy takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Selmy slips a straight right by Karwoski.
Karwoski keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Selmy.
Karwoski looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Karwoski throws a quick inside leg kick.
Selmy on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Selmy feints and as Karwoski raises his hands in defense, Selmy changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Selmy throws a big elbow that misses.
Karwoski working a defensive guard here.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Karwoski holds on and takes a little breather.
Selmy postures up in Karwoski's guard and throws a big left but Karwoski blocks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Karwoski is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Selmy trying to control the position from guard on top but Karwoski is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Arstan Selmy has got the better of the ground game so far.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Kirk Karwoski wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Selmy takes one to the side of the head.
Selmy tries to score a power double leg takedown but Karwoski sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Selmy somewhat.
Selmy is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Karwoski.
Selmy looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Karwoski!
Karwoski wants to control but Selmy postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Selmy scores with punches from side control.
Selmy landing a few strikes.
You can see the frustration on Karwoski's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Selmy is looking to take a break and control but Karwoski is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Selmy is trying to ground and pound but Karwoski uses the momentary lack of control by Selmy to regain half guard.
Karwoski is staying active underneath Selmy, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Selmy throwing shots but Karwoski is blocking nicely.
Selmy missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Selmy misses with a head shot. Karwoski uses the momentum to regain guard.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Selmy. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Selmy missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Selmy drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Karwoski dives on top into guard.
Selmy has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Karwoski throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Selmy manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Selmy is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Karwoski has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Karwoski!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Arstan Selmy will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Arstan Selmy's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Selmy dives in and grabs Karwoski's left leg, looking for a takedown. Karwoski pushes down on Selmy's head and hops out.
A punch lands to the side of Karwoski 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Karwoski scores with a nice strike.
Karwoski misses with a straight left.
Karwoski clobbers Selmy with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Karwoski takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Selmy takes one on the button.
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!
Karwoski dips to his left and cracks Selmy with an uppercut!
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Karwoski.
Selmy lands with a cross.
Karwoski throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Karwoski tries to bum rush Selmy with a series of wild strikes but Selmy uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Selmy misses with a hook. Karwoski ducked under it nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
No luck for Selmy with that takedown attempt.
Karwoski thuds a left hand into Selmy's body.
Karwoski lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Selmy checks a low kick from Karwoski.
Selmy swings for the body but Karwoski moves out of range.
Selmy slips a straight right by Karwoski.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Selmy, as that shot connected.
Karwoski throws a shot to the body.
Selmy checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Kirk Karwoski is winning the standup battle so far.
A big left from Karwoski misses.
Selmy throws a series of punches but Karwoski avoids them all with ease.
A left lands for Karwoski.
That kick from Karwoski tenderised Selmy's leg. Selmy is trying to keep his angry face on.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Karwoski misses with a low kick as Selmy jumps back.
Selmy closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Selmy works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Karwoski is trying to improve his position.
Check out the look on Selmy's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Selmy lands a few punches from side control.
Selmy throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Selmy connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Karwoski some visible discomfort.
Selmy in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Selmy lands a few punches from side control.
Selmy working the head with strikes.
The ground and pound from Selmy seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Selmy scores with punches from side control.
Karwoski on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Selmy in side control lands a decent elbow.
Selmy working the head with strikes.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Selmy lands an elbow.
Selmy cracks Karwoski with a big right hand but Karwoski just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Selmy wants to control but Karwoski is keeping him busy.
Karwoski can't do much from the bottom here.
Selmy cracks Karwoski with a big right hand but Karwoski just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Selmy is looking to take a break and control but Karwoski is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Karwoski is working to avoid the ground and pound but Selmy connects with a decent elbow.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Selmy wants to lay and pray for a moment but Karwoski keeps working.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Arstan Selmy really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Arstan Selmy's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Karwoski dips to his left and cracks Selmy with an uppercut!
Karwoski connects with an inside leg kick.
Karwoski connects with a solid leg kick.
Selmy throws a big shot that misses.
Karwoski swings for the body but Selmy moves out of range.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Selmy is defended easily by Karwoski.
Selmy takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Karwoski slips under a jab from Selmy.
Karwoski slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Karwoski sizes up Selmy with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Selmy takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Kirk Karwoski is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Karwoski steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Selmy.
Karwoski connects with a body shot that sends Selmy's belly button to the back.
Nice sprawl there from Karwoski as Selmy shoots in.
Selmy is trying hard to land a takedown here. Karwoski sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Kirk Karwoski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Arstan Selmy.
Jab from Karwoski.
Karwoski attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
An inside leg kick lands from Karwoski.
Karwoski throws an overhand right that lands on Selmy's shoulder, as Selmy tries to avoid the shot.
Selmy gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Selmy misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Karwoski buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Karwoski is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Karwoski lands a nice shot that snaps Selmy's head back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Selmy checks the leg kick nicely there.
Selmy with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Karwoski to score with a decent uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Selmy tries to clinch but Karwoski is having none of it.
Karwoski chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Karwoski, as that shot connected.
A decent looking cross lands there for Selmy.
Selmy takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Selmy throws a shot from downtown. Karwoski moves away and avoids it.
Selmy checks a leg kick.
Karwoski works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Selmy rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Karwoski counters with a nice leg kick.
Karwoski swings for the body but Selmy moves out of range.
Karwoski misses with a low kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Selmy has a takedown stuffed.
Karwoski stalks Selmy and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Selmy's face. Selmy staggers backwards, shaken.
Karwoski throws a hook but Selmy avoids it easily.
Selmy moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Karwoski misses with a hook.
Karwoski uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Selmy.
Karwoski drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Good work by Selmy as he checks the leg kick.
Selmy is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Selmy is defended easily by Karwoski.
Selmy shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Selmy was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Karwoski is trying to improve his position.
Selmy throws an elbow but Karwoski slips to the side and avoids it well.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Selmy throwing shots but missing, from side control.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sloppy strikes there by Selmy.
Selmy trying to control the action but Karwoski is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kirk Karwoski had his way with Arstan Selmy in that round.
The cut man is working on Arstan Selmy's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Karwoski throws a hook but Selmy avoids it easily.
Karwoski gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Nice cross by Karwoski.
Selmy fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Selmy blocks a low kick nicely.
Karwoski bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Karwoski walks into a left hand.
Karwoski tries to work over Selmy's front leg with a kick but Selmy checks it.
Selmy gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Karwoski.
Karwoski will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Selmy on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Karwoski throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Selmy scores with a crisp jab that stopped Karwoski in his tracks.
Selmy misses with a hook
and Karwoski counters with a nice low kick that buckles Selmy's knee momentarily.
Selmy tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Karwoski defends well and Selmy ends up having to push Karwoski into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Karwoski is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Selmy pressing his opponent against the cage.
Karwoski misses with a body punch.
Karwoski slows down the pace here.
Karwoski lands an elbow that stopped Selmy in his tracks for a moment.
Selmy can't break the clinch.
Karwoski breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kirk Karwoski has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Karwoski is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Selmy.
Selmy scores with a decent looking hook.
Selmy slips under a jab.
Karwoski thuds his right hand into Selmy's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Selmy looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Kirk Karwoski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Arstan Selmy.
Selmy shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Karwoski pinned against the cage. Karwoski gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Selmy walks into a left hand.
That has opened up Arstan Selmy's cut even more.
Karwoski throws a nice inside leg kick.
Selmy misses with a hook.
Karwoski throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
A swing and a miss from Selmy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Selmy lands the left hand.
Selmy might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Selmy has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Karwoski.
Selmy throws a poor cross that misses
and Karwoski counters with a right hand to the body.
Selmy's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Selmy closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Selmy's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
The fighters circling - Selmy throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Karwoski closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Selmy dodges the punch combination from Karwoski.
Selmy shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Karwoski as he avoids it easily.
Selmy is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Selmy is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Karwoski misses with the combination.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Karwoski misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Selmy.
Karwoski cracks Selmy with an open hand slap.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Selmy ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Karwoski moves away.
Karwoski motions for Selmy to come forward. Karwoski throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Nice defenses there by Karwoski.
Selmy lands with a cross.
Karwoski ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Karwoski throws out a loose jab but Selmy uses good head movement to avoid it.
Karwoski attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Selmy moves out of range as Karwoski strikes.
Selmy has a takedown stuffed.
Arstan Selmy is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Selmy shoots in for a takedown but Karwoski shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Kirk Karwoski.
I think Selmy has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 47:48
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 47:48
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 47:48
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Arstan Selmy!
Arstan Selmy thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Metin Eroglu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andrew Kehoe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Eroglu comes to the cage accompanied by No Worries. The crowd seem to be enjoying Kehoe's choice of entrance music: Angel Of Death. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Metin Eroglu!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Andrew Kehoe!
The judges for this bout are Ivan Kurochkin, Valeri Chadov and Sergei Dronov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Eroglu motions for Kehoe to come forward. Eroglu throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kehoe dodges the punch combination from Eroglu.
Kehoe looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Eroglu is fending him off so far but Kehoe persists. Nope, Eroglu circles away and we're back to standing.
Kehoe tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Eroglu was well out of range. Poor timing from Kehoe.
Kehoe scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Eroglu moves away from the strike by Kehoe.
Kehoe scores with a leg kick.
Kehoe swings widly with a right hand
and Eroglu counters with an inside leg kick.
Eroglu lands with a thumping leg kick.
Eroglu scores with a nice strike.
Eroglu scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Kehoe is trying to get back to full guard.
Kehoe trying to control from the bottom.
Eroglu thows a huge punch but Kehoe dodges it nicely.
Kehoe pushes Eroglu off looking to stand but Eroglu dives back in and keeps control.
Kehoe keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Eroglu is keen to just control but Kehoe is a slippery customer.
Kehoe wants to get back to full guard.
Kehoe is positioning himself well to prevent Eroglu advancing to mount.
Kehoe is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Eroglu missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Kehoe tries to get to full guard but Eroglu has control of the leg.
Kehoe is doing well to control the position and prevent Eroglu from advancing to side control.
Kehoe regains full guard. Nicely done.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kehoe trying to keep a closed guard but Eroglu is proving a slippery customer.
Eroglu trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Kehoe keeping moving, preventing Eroglu from controlling successfully.
Kehoe looking to control.
Kehoe is pulling down on Eroglu's head. It's preventing any offense from Eroglu, at least for the moment.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Andrew Kehoe.
Eroglu sizes up Kehoe with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kehoe tried to score with a low kick but Eroglu checks it.
Eroglu takes a swing at Kehoe's ribcage but misses.
Eroglu lands a nice looking kick to the body. Kehoe takes a step back to recover.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kehoe blocks a jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Kehoe misses the target.
Eroglu feints and then cracks Kehoe's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Kehoe down.
Eroglu throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Kehoe's waist but Kehoe gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Eroglu off to one side.
Metin Eroglu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Eroglu throws a push kick but Kehoe slaps the foot to one side.
Kehoe tried to score with a low kick but Eroglu checks it.
Eroglu swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Eroglu throws a jab but it's blocked by Kehoe.
Eroglu walks forward, straight into a front kick from Kehoe.
Eroglu moves away from the strike by Kehoe.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Kehoe. Eroglu shrugs it off though.
Eroglu misses with a head kick.
Eroglu displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Kehoe.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Kehoe lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Eroglu shoots in and drives through. Kehoe sprawls well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Eroglu throws a looping overhand right but Kehoe ducks down to avoid it.
Eroglu takes one to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Eroglu misses with a low kick.
Sloppy strikes from Eroglu. Those never looked like landing.
Kehoe on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Eroglu. Eroglu obviously looking to wear him down.
Kehoe checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Kehoe swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kehoe misses with an uppercut. Eroglu saw that one coming.
Kehoe throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Eroglu throws the kick towards the body but Kehoe avoids it.
Kehoe scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Both fighters circling a little - Eroglu finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Eroglu looks to land a combination but Kehoe avoids it well.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Eroglu moves out of range of the leg kick from Kehoe.
Eroglu moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Eroglu lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Eroglu throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
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 Metin Eroglu will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Eroglu moves out of range of the body kick.
Eroglu staying out of range there.
Kehoe misses the shot to the body.
Kehoe shoots for a takedown but Eroglu saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Kehoe chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Eroglu can pounce on him.
Eroglu tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kehoe was well out of range. Poor timing from Eroglu.
Kehoe scores with a body shot.
Kehoe lands with an uppercut that bounces Eroglu off the cage and back into range.
Eroglu misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kehoe.
Kehoe lands the left hand.
Eroglu on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Kehoe scoring well with a low kick there.
Kehoe throws a nice inside leg kick.
Eroglu tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Kehoe buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Eroglu swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Good exchange - Eroglu coming out on top.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kehoe. Eroglu does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Eroglu misses with a low kick.
Kehoe is trying hard to land a takedown here. Eroglu sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Kehoe connects with a leg kick. Eroglu looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Kehoe.
Eroglu throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Good leg kick by Kehoe there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Eroglu will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Eroglu scoring well with a low kick there.
Eroglu connects with a single shot there.
Kehoe checks a leg kick.
Eroglu scores with a nice head shot.
Kehoe on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Metin Eroglu is winning the standup battle so far.
The fighters circling - Eroglu throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kehoe slips a jab from Eroglu.
A good leg kick by Eroglu.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Eroglu.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kehoe throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Eroglu walks into a straight right hand from Kehoe.
Kehoe takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Eroglu misses with a looping left.
Kehoe misses the shot to the body.
Kehoe lands a really nice looking cross but Eroglu seems unphased.
Kehoe scores with a hook.
Kehoe has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Eroglu throws the left hand but Kehoe avoids the punch easily.
Kehoe cracks Eroglu with a good jab.
Good work by Kehoe as he checks the leg kick.
Eroglu looks to land a right hand but Kehoe moved out of range.
Eroglu finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Eroglu shoots in but Kehoe avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Metin Eroglu. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kehoe throws a head kick but Eroglu moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kehoe tries a head kick but it misses.
Kehoe has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Eroglu swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Kehoe throws a head kick but Eroglu moves out of range.
Kehoe checks a leg kick nicely.
Eroglu fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A low kick from Eroglu is predictable there
and Kehoe counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Eroglu seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Eroglu keeping full guard, as Kehoe tries to pass.
Eroglu being controlled here, momentarily.
Eroglu wants to sweep but no luck.
Kehoe pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Eroglu is keeping the position for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kehoe controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Eroglu is on top in guard.
Kehoe is trying to control the position but Eroglu postures up.
Kehoe controlling Eroglu's posture.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Andrew Kehoe was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Kehoe swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Eroglu.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Eroglu lands a leg kick that knocks Kehoe off balance momentarily.
Kehoe connects with an inside leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andrew Kehoe showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Eroglu tries to work over Kehoe's front leg with a kick but Kehoe checks it.
Some wild striking there from Kehoe.
Kehoe's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Some bone on bone action there as Eroglu checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Eroglu takes one on the button.
Kehoe tries a head kick but it misses.
Eroglu throws a leg kick but Kehoe sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Kehoe scores with a kick to the midsection.
Kehoe feints and then cracks Eroglu's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Eroglu down.
Eroglu scoring well with a low kick there.
Kehoe tries a head kick but it misses.
Eroglu scores with a hook.
Kehoe walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Nice uppercut there from Kehoe.
Kehoe throws a low kick but Eroglu avoids it.
Kehoe blocks a low kick nicely.
Kehoe throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kehoe tries to work over Eroglu's front leg with a kick but Eroglu checks it.
Nice takedown defense from Kehoe. No joy for Eroglu on that attempt.
Kehoe throws a jab when Eroglu was well out of range.
Kehoe looks to throw the jab but Eroglu is out of range.
Kehoe slips under a jab.
Kehoe lands with a nice body punch.
Kehoe misses with a low kick.
Kehoe takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Eroglu throws a jab when Kehoe was well out of range.
Eroglu with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Kehoe misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Eroglu.
Eroglu fails with a takedown attempt.
Nice sprawl there from Eroglu as Kehoe shoots in.
Eroglu checks the leg kick.
Kehoe stuns Eroglu with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kehoe moves away from the strike by Eroglu.
Kehoe throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Kehoe looks for the body kick but Eroglu saw that one coming.
Eroglu misses with a low kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kehoe cracks the inside of Eroglu's front leg.
Kehoe shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Kehoe takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kehoe works his way into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kehoe slows the pace down.
Eroglu regains half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kehoe thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Eroglu is looking to improve his position.
Kehoe throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Kehoe thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Kehoe in particular looking to stall.
Kehoe trying to control the action but Eroglu is working from the bottom.
Kehoe thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kehoe is stalling here. Eroglu is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Kehoe seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Eroglu has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Kehoe is looking to regain half guard here but Eroglu keeps moving and retains side control.
Eroglu throws an elbow but Kehoe slips to the side and avoids it well.
Kehoe is trying to control Eroglu's posture but Eroglu avoids it.
Eroglu wants to control but Kehoe is keeping him busy.
Kehoe wants to control but Eroglu postures up.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Eroglu trying to control the position but Kehoe is working away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andrew Kehoe really dominated that 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.
Eroglu scores with a crisp jab that stopped Kehoe in his tracks.
Kehoe tries a head kick but it misses.
Kehoe looks to land a right hand but Eroglu moved out of range.
Kehoe clobbers Eroglu with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Eroglu lands a leg kick that knocks Kehoe off balance momentarily.
Kehoe stalks Eroglu and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Eroglu's face. Eroglu staggers backwards, shaken.
Kehoe misses with an uppercut. Eroglu saw that one coming.
Nice uppercut there from Eroglu.
Eroglu throws a leg kick
and Eroglu takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kehoe misses with a body shot.
Eroglu misses with an uppercut
and Kehoe counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Eroglu!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Eroglu is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Kehoe missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Kehoe throwing shots but Eroglu is blocking nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Eroglu is trying to control but Kehoe passes into side control!
Eroglu can't do much from the bottom here.
Eroglu dodges the ground and pound from Kehoe.
Kehoe scoring with punches and elbows.
Kehoe wants to control but Eroglu is keeping him busy.
Kehoe creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Eroglu sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Kehoe throws a strike aimed at the side of Eroglu's head but Eroglu avoids it well.
Both fighters take a look at the clock.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Eroglu tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Eroglu is not content to let Kehoe control the position.
Eroglu regains half guard, as Kehoe was trying to land strikes.
Eroglu moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kehoe with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Kehoe wants to control from the top but Eroglu keeps moving.
Kehoe has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Eroglu working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kehoe.
Eroglu lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Kehoe!
Eroglu putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Kehoe is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kehoe manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Nice strikes from Eroglu there.
Kehoe is looking to improve his position.
Kehoe blocking the ground and pound attempt from Eroglu.
Eroglu wants to free his trapped foot but Kehoe is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Kehoe is trying to control but can't.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Eroglu wants to control but Kehoe is keeping him busy.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kehoe is controlling Eroglu's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Eroglu stops Kehoe from getting back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andrew Kehoe dominated that fourth round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Eroglu looks to throw the jab but Kehoe is out of range.
Eroglu throws a big shot that misses.
Kehoe on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Kehoe looks to score with a jab to the body but Eroglu is just out of range.
Eroglu throws a big shot that misses.
Kehoe fails with a takedown attempt.
Kehoe checks a leg kick nicely.
Eroglu moves out of range as Kehoe throws a body kick.
Kehoe tries to bum rush Eroglu with a series of wild strikes but Eroglu uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A swing and a miss from Kehoe.
Eroglu tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Eroglu lands a leg kick that knocks Kehoe off balance momentarily.
Kehoe swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Eroglu stuffs the takedown attempt from Kehoe. Kehoe gets slowly back to his feet.
Kehoe is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kehoe throws a sloppy head kick and Eroglu moves out of range easily.
Kehoe throws a solid leg kick but Eroglu takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Kehoe.
Kehoe stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Eroglu feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Kehoe's calf.
Kehoe throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kehoe lands a front kick.
Kehoe doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Eroglu counters with a low kick, right behind Kehoe 's knee.
Metin Eroglu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Andrew Kehoe.
Eroglu thumps Kehoe with a low kick.
Nice straight punches there by Eroglu. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Eroglu.
Eroglu fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Kehoe.
Eroglu dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Kehoe. That did some damage!
Eroglu lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Eroglu fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Eroglu lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A good leg kick by Eroglu.
Kehoe fails with a takedown attempt.
Kehoe throws a head kick that misses.
Eroglu lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Kehoe throws a leg kick but Eroglu sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Kehoe swings for the body but Eroglu moves out of range.
Eroglu ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kehoe moves away.
Eroglu shoots for a takedown but Kehoe saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Kehoe checks a low kick from Eroglu.
Eroglu moves out of range of the strikes.
Kehoe jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
A big left from Eroglu misses.
An inside leg kick lands from Eroglu.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Eroglu throws out a leg kick but Kehoe moves out of range and Eroglu only half commits.
Eroglu scores with a hook.
Nice defenses there by Eroglu.
Eroglu scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Kehoe moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Eroglu, right into the meat.
Kehoe misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kehoe takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Good work by Kehoe as he checks the leg kick.
Kehoe thuds a left hand into Eroglu's body.
Kehoe dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Eroglu fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Kehoe has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A head kick misses from Eroglu.
Kehoe throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Eroglu.
Kehoe avoids the head kick by Eroglu.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Eroglu connects with an inside leg kick.
Eroglu looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kehoe connects with a high kick.
Eroglu throws out a leg kick but Kehoe moves out of range and Eroglu only half commits.
Eroglu throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Kehoe throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
An inside leg kick from Eroglu misses.
Eroglu lands with a straight right. Kehoe didn't see that one coming.
Kehoe throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Eroglu throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Eroglu finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kehoe throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Eroglu looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Eroglu fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Kehoe checks it well.
Metin Eroglu has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Eroglu stuffs the takedown attempt from Kehoe. Kehoe gets slowly back to his feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Metin Eroglu showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Kehoe has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 46:49
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 46:49
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 47:48
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Andrew Kehoe!
Andrew Kehoe is the new welterweight champion!
A victorious Andrew Kehoe thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Battousai The Slasher (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rufus McTearson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The Slasher's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Boom Boom Oh Yeah. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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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
17 - 4 - 2, fighting out of St Petersburg, Battousai The Slasher!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Rufus McTearson!
The judges for this bout are Aleksandr Martynov, Viktor Lagutenko and Ivan Kurochkin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McTearson missing with a left hand there. The Slasher was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
The Slasher swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The Slasher misses with a low kick as McTearson jumps back.
McTearson blocks a leg kick.
The Slasher fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
McTearson lands with a hook. The Slasher tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
The Slasher misses with a low kick.
McTearson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from The Slasher, right into the meat.
McTearson swats away the attempt to clinch by The Slasher.
The Slasher looks to score with a jab to the body but McTearson is just out of range.
The Slasher tries to clinch up but McTearson circles away and keeps his distance.
The Slasher throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
The Slasher is looking to land body kicks.
McTearson blocks a leg kick.
McTearson shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
The Slasher pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The Slasher tried to score with a low kick but McTearson checks it.
Jab, jab by The Slasher - just one landing.
McTearson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by The Slasher.
The Slasher tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. McTearson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
McTearson tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but The Slasher defends well and McTearson ends up having to push The Slasher into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
The Slasher misses with the head strike.
The Slasher displaying some good clinch control by pressing McTearson up against the cage.
McTearson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of The Slasher backwards.
Our sources have told us that The Slasher has been working on his elbows in the gym.
McTearson misses with some punches.
McTearson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
The Slasher pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
The Slasher stalling the fight.
McTearson lands a body shot.
A head punch blocked on the inside by The Slasher.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Slasher lands a damaging elbow.
McTearson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with The Slasher's elbow.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McTearson.
McTearson being controlled against the cage.
The Slasher stalling in the clinch but McTearson improves position.
McTearson lands with a light punch inside.
The Slasher misses with a hook from the clinch.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McTearson avoids the elbow strike from The Slasher, against the cage.
The Slasher scores with a knee to the head.
It looks like Rufus McTearson has been cut.
The Slasher misses with some punches.
The Slasher tries to land a knee to the head but McTearson blocks with his arms.
McTearson working aggressively here.
McTearson misses with a punch on the inside.
The Slasher slowing the pace effectively.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McTearson misses with a body punch.
McTearson avoiding damage as The Slasher throws knees to the body.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
The Slasher is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. McTearson is defending well for now.
The Slasher leaning his opponent against the cage.
The Slasher seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
The Slasher looking to stall.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Battousai The Slasher.
The Slasher with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling McTearson to score with a decent uppercut.
The Slasher throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by McTearson.
The Slasher throws a sloppy head kick and McTearson moves out of range easily.
McTearson defending well as The Slasher loads up on a big left hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The Slasher throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
The Slasher swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The Slasher throws a nice outside leg kick.
The Slasher throws an uppercut from half a mile away. McTearson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
The Slasher slips under a jab from McTearson.
McTearson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
The Slasher blocks a jab.
The Slasher throws a hook to the side of McTearson's head but McTearson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A bone on bone clash there as The Slasher blocks the leg kick.
That kick from The Slasher tenderised McTearson's leg. McTearson is trying to keep his angry face on.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McTearson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
The Slasher throws a sloppy head kick and McTearson moves out of range easily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
McTearson moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
McTearson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
The Slasher throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
McTearson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Battousai The Slasher dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Rufus McTearson's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
A swing and a miss from The Slasher.
McTearson attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
The Slasher throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
The Slasher waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract McTearson.
The Slasher fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. McTearson looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
McTearson just misses with a punch to the body.
McTearson throws a quick head kick that skims the top of The Slasher's head.
Battousai The Slasher is winning the standup battle so far.
The Slasher tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McTearson was well out of range. Poor timing from The Slasher.
The Slasher swings for the body but McTearson moves out of range.
The Slasher needs to keep his hands up - McTearson had a free shot at his head there.
McTearson uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before The Slasher has time to react.
McTearson wants to land a leg kick but The Slasher is out of range.
The Slasher throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
McTearson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
McTearson misses with a kick to the body.
The Slasher throws a leg kick that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McTearson swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by The Slasher.
The Slasher misses with a double jab.
The Slasher slips under a jab.
The Slasher cracks the inside of McTearson's front leg.
A solid leg kick lands there for McTearson.
The Slasher blocks a head kick by McTearson.
McTearson scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. The Slasher doesn't seem bothered though.
The Slasher misses with an uppercut. McTearson saw that one coming.
The Slasher clinches up against the cage.
The Slasher connects with a knee to the head.
Nice elbow from The Slasher.
The Slasher lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
The Slasher misses with an elbow strike.
The Slasher pushes McTearson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
McTearson managing to block the knees to the body from The Slasher.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McTearson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nice elbow from The Slasher.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The Slasher misses with a punch on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by McTearson.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
McTearson has The Slasher pressed against the cage.
McTearson managing to block the knees to the body from The Slasher.
The Slasher misses with a knee to the head.
The Slasher scores with a knee to the head.
The Slasher is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. McTearson is defending well for now.
The Slasher pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
McTearson lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt The Slasher or not.
McTearson throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
McTearson lands a right hand.
McTearson is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. The Slasher is defending well for now.
The referee calls for The Slasher to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Slasher blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
The Slasher is trying to maintain a safe position but McTearson gets an underhook and turns The Slasher into the cage.
McTearson blocks the elbow strike.
The Slasher misses with some punches.
The Slasher looks to throw an elbow but misses.
The Slasher lands with a left to the head.
McTearson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
McTearson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
McTearson managing to block the knees to the body from The Slasher.
McTearson lands with a short shot to the head.
The Slasher on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
The Slasher pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Battousai The Slasher has scored more points in the clinch so far.
McTearson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
The Slasher trying to stall but McTearson improves his position.
A head punch blocked on the inside by The Slasher.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
With the fighters up against the cage, The Slasher throws an elbow but misses.
McTearson avoiding damage as The Slasher throws knees to the body.
The Slasher will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning McTearson up against the cage.
McTearson misses with a body punch.
The Slasher is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but McTearson is keeping busy.
The Slasher putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has McTearson in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McTearson blocks an uppercut.
McTearson takes an elbow to the forehead.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A short right hand to the side of the head by The Slasher.
The Slasher leaning against his opponent.
The Slasher looking to slow down the pace here.
The Slasher tries to throw a body punch but McTearson avoids it by throwing The Slasher back against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Battousai The Slasher dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Rufus McTearson's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
McTearson connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
The Slasher on the wrong end of a nice hook.
The Slasher keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from McTearson.
The Slasher uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McTearson.
McTearson on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
A slow jab from The Slasher misses its intended target.
The Slasher throws a combination but it was largely blocked by McTearson.
The Slasher ducks right into an uppercut from McTearson.
A slapping leg kick lands for McTearson.
The Slasher misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McTearson.
The Slasher throws a body punch but McTearson moves out of range.
Donk. McTearson catches The Slasher right on the button with a cross.
McTearson throws out a powerful jab.
McTearson lands a jab to The Slasher's midsection.
The Slasher looks to land a body kick but McTearson moved away.
The Slasher moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The Slasher cracks the inside of McTearson's front leg.
McTearson lands a jab.
McTearson slips a straight right by The Slasher.
The Slasher wants to clinch.
McTearson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but The Slasher moves away.
McTearson throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
McTearson punishes The Slasher's body with a nice straight punch.
The Slasher fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
McTearson slips a straight right by The Slasher.
The Slasher connects with a crisp jab.
McTearson slips a jab from The Slasher.
The Slasher ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McTearson moves away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Slasher throws a leg kick
and McTearson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
McTearson cracks The Slasher with a right hand to the side of the head.
The Slasher throws a hook but McTearson avoids it easily.
McTearson lands a lovely overhand right.
McTearson scores with a kick to the midsection.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The Slasher attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
The Slasher on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
McTearson has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
McTearson is looking to clinch.
McTearson scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
The Slasher throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck McTearson on the side of the head.
Good leg kick by The Slasher there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
McTearson throws a looping overhand right but The Slasher ducks down to avoid it.
McTearson dodges the punch combination from The Slasher.
McTearson scores with a sloppy right hand. The Slasher should have avoided that one.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McTearson throws a body punch but The Slasher moves out of range.
McTearson fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and The Slasher has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
The Slasher tries to bum rush McTearson with a series of wild strikes but McTearson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
The Slasher tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McTearson was well out of range. Poor timing from The Slasher.
The Slasher on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Nice straight punches there by McTearson. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of McTearson.
McTearson cracks The Slasher with a good jab.
McTearson throws a jab when The Slasher was well out of range.
The Slasher buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
McTearson fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but The Slasher is out of range.
McTearson scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
The Slasher steps to the side to avoid the strikes from McTearson.
The Slasher tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
The Slasher tries to clinch up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The Slasher waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract McTearson.
The Slasher misses with a looping right.
McTearson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A big right from McTearson misses.
McTearson lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The Slasher lands a nice looking body shot.
McTearson takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
The Slasher doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
McTearson swings for the body but The Slasher moves out of range.
The Slasher 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.
A telegraphed right hand from The Slasher misses the target.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
The Slasher swings away with a body shot that misses
and McTearson counters with a good low kick that The Slasher was not able to check.
McTearson looks to score with a jab to the body but The Slasher is just out of range.
The Slasher slips a straight right by McTearson.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rufus McTearson really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Rufus McTearson's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
McTearson lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Good work by McTearson as he checks the leg kick.
The Slasher walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
McTearson lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
McTearson takes a shot right to the bread basket.
The Slasher avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
The Slasher scores with a leg kick.
McTearson throws out a loose jab but The Slasher uses good head movement to avoid it.
McTearson looks to score with a jab to the body but The Slasher is just out of range.
McTearson takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
The Slasher looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
That kick from McTearson tenderised The Slasher's leg. The Slasher is trying to keep his angry face on.
McTearson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Some wild striking there from The Slasher.
The Slasher motions for McTearson to come forward. The Slasher throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McTearson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
McTearson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McTearson looks for the body kick but The Slasher saw that one coming.
A nice combination there by McTearson.
The Slasher pulls out of a head kick attempt.
The Slasher chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before McTearson can pounce on him.
The Slasher takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
The Slasher throws a leg kick
and McTearson counters with a flying knee. Nice.
McTearson's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
McTearson scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
A punch combination from The Slasher misses.
The Slasher misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
McTearson lands a slapping body shot.
The Slasher ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McTearson moves away.
McTearson swings for the body but The Slasher moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McTearson 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.
McTearson scores with a jab.
The Slasher takes a kick to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McTearson throws a good cross that connects.
McTearson thows a body shot but no joy.
The Slasher throws a low kick but McTearson moves out of range easily.
The Slasher feints and then cracks McTearson's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow McTearson down.
A head kick from The Slasher lands but McTearson takes it in his stride.
The Slasher tries to clinch up.
The Slasher doesn't manage to clinch there - McTearson circles away.
McTearson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from The Slasher.
The Slasher looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
The Slasher misses with a low kick.
McTearson misses with an uppercut
and The Slasher counters with a right hand to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Slasher takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
The Slasher staying out of range there.
Good work by McTearson as he checks the leg kick.
The Slasher slips under a jab.
The Slasher throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
McTearson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
McTearson defending well as The Slasher loads up on a big left hand.
The Slasher misses with a hook.
A big right from The Slasher misses.
The Slasher moves out of range of the body kick.
The Slasher moves out of range of the body kick.
McTearson thumps The Slasher with a low kick.
The Slasher throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A lazy left from McTearson finds it's target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The Slasher misses with a head kick.
The Slasher blocks a jab.
McTearson lands with a nice body punch.
The fighters circling - The Slasher throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
The Slasher throws a lazy right hand but McTearson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
The Slasher ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McTearson moves away.
The Slasher takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
The Slasher takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McTearson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
The Slasher blocks a jab.
The Slasher scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The Slasher tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but McTearson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
McTearson throws a head kick that misses.
McTearson lands a nice looking body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rufus McTearson dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Rufus McTearson's cut.
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!
McTearson throws a nice outside leg kick.
The Slasher misses the jab.
McTearson scores with a kick to the body.
The Slasher throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
The Slasher fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McTearson manages to avoid it.
McTearson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
McTearson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from The Slasher.
McTearson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by The Slasher.
The Slasher dodges the punch combination from McTearson.
McTearson throws a combination that misses
and The Slasher connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
McTearson scores with a body shot.
The Slasher misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McTearson.
McTearson moves out of range as The Slasher strikes.
McTearson throws a nice head kick!
That's one minute gone in the round.
The Slasher bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
McTearson connects with a leg kick. The Slasher looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
The Slasher tries to clinch up but McTearson circles away and keeps his distance.
The fighters circling - McTearson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
McTearson ducks under a wild hook from The Slasher.
McTearson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The Slasher throws a series of punches but McTearson moves out of range.
Good work by McTearson as he checks the leg kick.
McTearson looks to score with a jab to the body but The Slasher is just out of range.
Decent striking displayed by McTearson there.
McTearson misses with an uppercut.
McTearson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but The Slasher manages to avoid it.
The Slasher takes a swing at McTearson's ribcage but misses.
McTearson slips a straight right by The Slasher.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Slasher throws a body kick that misses.
McTearson avoids the body shot from The Slasher.
McTearson throws a good cross that connects.
McTearson fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
The Slasher fails in his attempt to clinch.
Sloppy strikes from The Slasher. Those never looked like landing.
The Slasher misses with a hook to the body
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
McTearson scores with a punch to the head.
The Slasher gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The Slasher misses with a hook
and McTearson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
McTearson ducks under a wild hook from The Slasher.
McTearson throws a lazy right hand but The Slasher sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
The Slasher tries a low kick but McTearson avoids it.
The Slasher throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Slasher misses with an attempted mid kick.
McTearson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from The Slasher.
The Slasher lands a jab to the nose.
McTearson misses with a wild body shot.
The Slasher throws a big shot that misses.
The Slasher thuds a left hand into McTearson's body.
McTearson's corner calls for a 1-2. McTearson obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
McTearson scores with a body shot.
McTearson connects with a right hand. The Slasher shakes it off.
McTearson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
McTearson misses with a low kick as The Slasher jumps back.
The Slasher on the wrong end of a nice jab.
The Slasher throws a shot from downtown. McTearson moves away and avoids it.
McTearson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by The Slasher.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jab by McTearson.
McTearson missing with a left hand there. The Slasher was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
The Slasher is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
McTearson connects with a looping right hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from The Slasher. McTearson does a little dance to reset his feet.
McTearson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
The Slasher throws a poor cross that misses
and McTearson counters with a nice leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McTearson scores with a hook to the body. The Slasher takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
McTearson takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
McTearson pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
The Slasher blocks an uppercut.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rufus McTearson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think McTearson has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 47:48
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 47:48
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 47:48
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rufus McTearson!
Rufus McTearson is the new middleweight champion!
A relieved looking Rufus McTearson thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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