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Feral Combat 58 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Niku Taku (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Max Kaz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Niku Taku!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Max Kaz!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Konstantin Menshow and Igor Prikhodko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sloppy strikes from Taku. Those never looked like landing.
Taku misses with the combination.
Kaz throws a nice outside leg kick.
Taku moves into the clinch.
Kaz breaks from the clinch.
Kaz drives through and clinches with Taku against the cage.
Kaz with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Kaz lands a right hand that snaps the head of Taku backwards.
Taku avoiding damage as Kaz throws knees to the body.
Taku looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Nice body punch from Kaz.
Kaz tries to land a knee to the head but Taku blocks with his arms.
Kaz throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Kaz tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Kaz swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Taku on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Taku blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A head punch on the inside from Kaz fails to land.
Kaz creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Taku's defenses.
It looks like Niku Taku has been cut.
Taku landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Kaz tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kaz breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Taku ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kaz moves away.
We've been hearing reports that Taku has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Max Kaz is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Taku clinches up with Kaz and pushes him back against the cage.
Taku on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Taku throws a knee to the head but misses.
Kaz trying to land knees to the body.
Taku tries to break the clinch but Kaz is controlling the position.
Kaz stalls.
Kaz misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Taku jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Kaz walks away with a smile on his face. Taku gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Taku goes for a double leg but Kaz avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Kaz continues to drive forward.
Kaz will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Taku up against the cage.
Kaz swings wildly with an uppercut but Taku uses good head movement to avoid it.
Taku trying to land knees to the body.
Kaz is trying to break the clinch but Taku is controlling him.
Kaz stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Taku effectively controlling the action here.
Kaz can't break the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Taku scores with a shoulder strike.
Kaz struggles to land a body shot inside as Taku controls his hands.
Kaz landing knees to the body.
Kaz struggles to land a body shot inside as Taku controls his hands.
Kaz lands with a left to the head.
Taku throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Taku wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Kaz has him pressed against the cage.
Kaz tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Taku is working for takedown but Kaz is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Niku Taku. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Kaz goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kaz tries to land knees in the clinch but Taku avoids the damage to the body.
Kaz lands a knee to the body.
Taku gets control of Kaz's arms and successfully pulls guard. Taku will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kaz controls from within his opponent's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Taku avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Kaz postures up.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Taku is looking for a triangle here but Kaz uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Kaz trying to control the position but Taku is working away.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Taku is looking to regain half guard here but Kaz keeps moving and retains side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Max Kaz dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Niku Taku's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Taku walks forward, straight into a front kick from Kaz.
The fight stays on the outside here - Taku looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
An inside leg kick from Kaz misses.
Kaz throws a head kick that half lands.
Taku clinches with his opponent.
Taku tries to break free but Kaz pushes him back against the cage.
Kaz creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Taku's defenses.
Good body shot from Kaz.
Kaz lands a nice uppercut.
Taku tries to break the clinch but Kaz is controlling the position.
Kaz stops a takedown attempt from Taku.
Kaz pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Taku closes the distance and clinches.
Max Kaz seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Taku controlling the action here for a moment.
Taku blocks an uppercut.
Kaz lands a left hand that snaps the head of Taku backwards.
Kaz misses with an elbow over the top.
Kaz lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Taku has picked Kaz up - he's going for a ride! Taku dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Kaz trying to control here.
Well, if Taku 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.
Taku is looking to stall here but Kaz recovers full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Taku lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Taku throwing strikes from guard but Kaz blocks nicely.
Taku seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Kaz has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Taku wants to get up but he can't break Kaz's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Taku lands a couple of digs.
Taku wants to pass the guard but Kaz is keeping the position.
Taku throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kaz works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kaz is on top in guard.
Taku has his foot on Kaz's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kaz works his way back into a safe position though.
Taku wants to control the position but Kaz says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kaz sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Kaz wants to pass the guard but Taku is defending well.
Taku wants to control but Kaz is keeping busy.
Taku is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kaz with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Kaz wants to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Max Kaz will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Niku Taku's cut.
That's time! Taku's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Taku thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kaz pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Taku slips under a jab from Kaz.
Kaz tries to clinch but Taku moves out of range.
Niku Taku is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kaz wants to land a leg kick but Taku is out of range.
Kaz misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Taku closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Kaz quickly recovers to half guard.
Kaz looks like he's trying to stand up.
Kaz is trying to control but can't.
Taku tries to pass the half guard into mount. Kaz knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Taku is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Kaz is just riding it out for now. Taku eventually gives up the hold.
Taku trying to control the action but Kaz is working from the bottom.
Taku is working for a kimura from half guard. He's really concentrating on the hold and it's allowed Kaz to slip a leg under and get back to full guard.
Niku Taku overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Taku pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kaz is keeping the position for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kaz is on top in guard.
Kaz slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kaz pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Taku is keeping the position for now.
Max Kaz is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Max Kaz was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Kaz throws a sloppy head kick and Taku moves out of range easily.
Taku drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Taku tries for a kimura but Kaz is defending well.
Taku decides to stand up, so the ref orders Kaz to his feet.
Kaz misses with a low kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kaz wants to clinch up but Taku keeps it at a distance.
Max Kaz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Taku misses with a takedown attempt
and Kaz makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
A shot to the liver by Kaz. Beautiful body shot.
Kaz connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Kaz scores with a head kick. Taku tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Kaz looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Taku takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
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!
Taku keeps the fight on the outside.
The fight stays on the outside here - Taku looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kaz lands with a kick to the temple. Taku shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Kaz misses with a head kick.
Niku Taku has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kaz misses with a leg kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Max Kaz.
I've got Kaz 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 Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 27:30
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 28:30
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Max Kaz!
A very excited looking Max Kaz made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dimas Boykiy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kain Saint (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Boykiy comes to the cage accompanied by Перемен. Saint has chosen Be Aggresive by Faith No More as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Dimas Boykiy had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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Good wrestling
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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
15 - 16 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Dimas Boykiy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
32 - 17 - 0, fighting out of London, Kain Saint!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Viktor Lagutenko and Aleksandr Martynov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Some wild striking there from Saint.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Boykiy.
Boykiy tries to land a front kick but Saint steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Danga de danga de dang - Boykiy scores with a four punch combination!
Boykiy looks to land a combination but Saint avoids it well.
Dimas Boykiy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Saint throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Boykiy gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Saint is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Boykiy is defending well.
Saint looks winded!
Boykiy is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Saint wants a takedown.
Boykiy definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Boykiy breaks from the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Boykiy misses with a jab, cross combination.
Boykiy tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Saint was well out of range. Poor timing from Boykiy.
Saint avoids the head kick by Boykiy.
Boykiy on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Saint blocks a head kick by Boykiy.
Saint waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Boykiy.
Saint takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boykiy misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Boykiy wants to clinch up but Saint keeps it at a distance.
Boykiy tries to clinch but Saint moves out of range.
Saint throws a leg kick that misses.
Saint fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Boykiy throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Boykiy lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Saint avoids the head kick by Boykiy.
Boykiy is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Saint.
Boykiy throws a head kick but Saint moves out of range.
Boykiy misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Boykiy takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Boykiy lands a head kick. Saint smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Boykiy throws a sloppy head kick and Saint moves out of range easily.
Boykiy tests Saint's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Boykiy fails in his attempt to clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Saint will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Boykiy has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Saint.
Saint keeps the fight on the outside.
Boykiy swings for the body but Saint moves out of range.
Saint tries to bum rush Boykiy with a series of wild strikes but Boykiy uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Boykiy closes the distance and clinches.
Saint has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Boykiy avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Dimas Boykiy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kain Saint.
Boykiy breaks from the clinch.
Boykiy throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Boykiy scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Boykiy is looking to clinch but Saint is avoiding it.
Sloppy strikes from Saint. Those never looked like landing.
Boykiy throws a sloppy head kick and Saint moves out of range easily.
Saint misses with a two punch combination.
Boykiy wants to clinch up but Saint keeps it at a distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boykiy tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Boykiy throws a sloppy head kick and Saint moves out of range easily.
Boykiy misses with a body kick.
Boykiy tries a head kick but it misses.
A head kick misses from Saint.
Boykiy uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Saint.
Boykiy lands a high kick!
Boykiy misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Boykiy scores with a sloppy right hand. Saint should have avoided that one.
Boykiy wants to clinch up but Saint keeps it at a distance.
Boykiy stuffs the takedown.
Saint fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Boykiy connects with a good right hand that stumbles Saint. Saint circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Boykiy clinches up against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Boykiy breaks the clinch.
Boykiy moves into the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boykiy breaks the clinch.
Boykiy connects with a good right hand that stumbles Saint. Saint circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Boykiy misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Boykiy throws a sloppy head kick and Saint moves out of range easily.
Boykiy plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Boykiy tries a head kick but it misses.
Saint looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Saint throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Saint misses with a kick to the body.
Boykiy throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Saint.
No joy there for Boykiy, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Boykiy misses with a series of wild punches.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Boykiy throws a head kick that misses.
Saint shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Boykiy as he jumps to the side.
Saint scores with a kick to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dimas Boykiy dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Saint avoids the head kick by Boykiy.
Saint pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Saint throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Saint blocks a head kick by Boykiy.
Saint throws a series of punches but Boykiy moves out of range.
Saint ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Boykiy moves away.
Boykiy is looking to clinch.
Boykiy scores with a jab. Saint acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Boykiy tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Boykiy misses with a two punch combination.
Saint dives in for a single leg takedown but Boykiy sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Saint takes a knee right on the jaw!
Boykiy breaks from the clinch.
Boykiy turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Saint is breathing heavily.
Boykiy lands a big head kick that sends Saint tumbling to the mat! Boykiy takes a step backwards and waves Saint back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Saint is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Boykiy tries to close the distance and clinch up but Saint swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Saint is still on wobbly legs! Can Boykiy finish him?
Boykiy moves in looking to clinch but Saint pushes him off.
Boykiy drops Saint with a big left hand! Saint is injured, injured bad! Boykiy jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dimas Boykiy!
Dimas Boykiy decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
Kain Saint spoke after the fight, saying 'I'll come back a better fighter, better person. Thank you all for coming out and supporting me'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Junior Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Clifton Barnes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
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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
21 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Junior Silva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Clifton Barnes!
The judges for this bout are Fedor Mirinova, Ivan Kurochkin and Illya Tyunina.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Silva shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Barnes sprawls well. Barnes wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Silva gets slowly back to his feet.
We've been told by Silva's head coaches at The Barracks - LOD that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Barnes thuds a left hand into Silva's body.
Barnes with a jab.
It looks like Junior Silva has been cut.
Silva fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Silva closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Barnes quickly recovers to half guard.
Barnes trying to control here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Silva seems to be working for a kimura but Barnes defends the submission attempt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Silva sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Barnes defending well though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barnes keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Silva working the head and body with strikes.
Barnes really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Silva. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Silva looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Silva 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.
Barnes is trying to get back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva is looking to advance position but Barnes won't allow it.
Barnes is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Silva with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Barnes slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Barnes is looking to stand up but Silva isn't so interested in that idea.
Barnes looking for a sweep. Not yet Barnes, not yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva throws a big right hand that misses.
Silva trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Silva engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Silva trying to control but Barnes is working from the bottom.
Barnes working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Silva.
Silva works over Barnes with some ground and pound from guard.
Silva stays in close to Barnes's body and controls the position.
Barnes is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silva missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Barnes is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Silva is controlling him.
Silva wants to control from the top but Barnes keeps moving.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Barnes throws a low kick, looking for Silva's leg but Silva calmly moves out of range.
Silva shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Junior Silva. That's going to take a lot out of him.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Barnes tries to work over Silva's front leg with a kick but Silva checks it.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Silva.
Silva shoots in looking for a takedown. Barnes tries to sprawl out of it but Silva keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Barnes manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
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 Junior Silva will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Junior Silva's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Silva blocks a head kick by Barnes.
Barnes throws a big shot that misses.
Silva with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Barnes to score with a decent uppercut.
A big left from Barnes misses.
Silva will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Silva has a takedown stuffed.
Silva looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Barnes!
Silva wants to control but Barnes is keeping him busy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barnes controls the position for a moment.
Silva wants to control but Barnes is keeping him busy.
Junior Silva overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Barnes wants to control but Silva postures up.
Silva is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Barnes knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Silva taking a break here but Barnes is having none of it and regains half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barnes is trying to get back to full guard.
Silva controlling the action here.
Barnes has hold of Silva's hands but Silva slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva is controlling the pace.
Silva wants to pass to mount but Barnes is defending the position.
Silva seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Barnes does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Barnes avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Silva.
Barnes won't allow Silva to pass to mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Silva is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Well, if Silva 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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silva wants to control but Barnes is keeping him busy.
Silva trying to advance position but Barnes counters by regaining guard.
Barnes looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Silva trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Barnes wants to sweep but no luck.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Junior Silva dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Junior Silva's cut.
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!
Barnes ducks under a wild hook from Silva.
Silva shoots in but no luck this time.
Silva looks for a takedown but Barnes sprawls well.
Silva changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Barnes tries to avoid it but Silva manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Barnes to the ground. Barnes escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Junior Silva. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Silva looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Silva takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Barnes scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Silva.
Silva trying to control the position but Barnes is working away.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Barnes is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Silva off and has taken his back!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barnes wants to control but Silva is keeping busy.
Silva is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
My spies in Qube Striking inform me that Barnes has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Barnes missing with punches from the back.
Silva is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Barnes.
Barnes misses with punches from the back.
Silva turns into Barnes and is now in his guard.
Silva wants to pass the guard but Barnes is keeping the position.
Barnes wants to get back to his feet but Silva is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barnes pulls Silva in to control the position.
Silva lands a couple of digs.
Silva throws a big right hand that misses.
Barnes tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Silva trying to control but Barnes is working from the bottom.
Barnes utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Silva wants to control from the top but Barnes keeps moving.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Silva won't allow Barnes to sweep him here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva wants to pass the guard but Barnes is keeping the position.
Silva preventing the sweep.
Silva wants to control from the top but Barnes keeps moving.
Barnes working a defensive guard here.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
That kick from Barnes tenderised Silva's leg. Silva is trying to keep his angry face on.
A jab lands there for Barnes.
Clifton Barnes has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Silva scores with a nice head shot.
Junior Silva seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Silva shoots for a takedown but Barnes saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silva changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Barnes tries to avoid it but Silva manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Barnes to the ground. Barnes escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Barnes gets caught flat footed, as Silva shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Silva preventing the sweep.
Barnes keeps trying to improve his position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Barnes holds on and takes a little breather.
Silva showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Junior Silva is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Silva throws a big elbow that misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Barnes tries to land a sweep but no joy.
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 Junior Silva.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Silva, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Junior Silva!
Junior Silva got down on his knees post fight and begged the management for a title shot. 'Please, I want that title shot so bad! Give it to me!'
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Salim Al Muri (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Barnes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Salim Al Muri could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to John Barnes's chin.
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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
11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Salim Al Muri!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, John Barnes!
The judges for this bout are Igor Prikhodko, Illya Tyunina and Valeri Chadov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Al Muri shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Al Muri was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
We've been hearing that Al Muri has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Barnes tries to escape but Al Muri is in control.
Al Muri trying to control the position but Barnes is working away.
Barnes is trying to improve his position.
Al Muri lands some shots froms side control.
Barnes is looking to regain half guard here but Al Muri keeps moving and retains side control.
Al Muri scoring with punches and elbows.
Al Muri cracks Barnes with an elbow. That is naaassty.
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!
Barnes tries to buck Al Muri off but Al Muri is having none of it.
Al Muri throws a strike aimed at the side of Barnes's head but Barnes avoids it well.
Al Muri landing a few strikes.
Al Muri landing strikes.
An elbow from Al Muri crashes against the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Al Muri is trying to get an arm triangle but Barnes is defending well.
Barnes tries to bench press Al Muri off him but Al Muri keeps the position.
Al Muri trying to control the action but Barnes is working from the bottom.
Barnes is trying to control Al Muri's posture but Al Muri avoids it.
Barnes is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Al Muri tries for a kimura but Barnes is defending well.
Al Muri wants to control but Barnes is keeping him busy.
Al Muri cracks Barnes with an elbow. That is naaassty.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barnes manages to get back to half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Al Muri content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Al Muri winds up and cracks Barnes with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Al Muri lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Al Muri wants to lay and pray for a moment but Barnes keeps working.
Al Muri missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Al Muri working the head and body with strikes.
Al Muri frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Al Muri scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Barnes?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Al Muri unloading with bombs!
It looks like John Barnes has been cut.
Al Muri cracks Barnes with a big head shot that has him covering up instantly! He's rolled onto his side and the referee has seen enough - this one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Salim Al Muri!
The defeated John Barnes had this to say: 'Sorry to all my fans and everyone that I disappointed. I'll come back stronger than ever next time.'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Clark Channell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Belo Me (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 8 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Clark Channell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 20 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Belo Me!
The judges for this bout are Illya Tyunina, Konstantin Menshow and Aleksei Zolotukhin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Channell stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Me lands with a nice body kick.
No luck for Me with that takedown attempt.
A head kick misses from Me.
Channell throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Channell swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Channell drives through with a takedown into Me's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Channell won't allow Me to sweep him here.
Channell stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Me swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Me is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Channell avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Channell stopping the sweep attempt from Me.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Channell is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Channell wants to control from the top but Me keeps moving.
Channell forces his way into half guard.
Channell is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ground and pound from Channell.
Me is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Channell is tapping! Great win for Me!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Belo Me!
A relieved looking Belo Me 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Frederick Barbarossa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hendrik Velikopolje (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Velikopolje is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Yngwie Malmsteen & Dio - Dream On. On his way into the cage it seems that Frederick Barbarossa has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Frederick Barbarossa seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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217 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
28 - 17 - 0, fighting out of London, Frederick Barbarossa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Hendrik Velikopolje!
The judges for this bout are Illya Tyunina, Ivan Kurochkin and Aleksandr Martynov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Barbarossa takes a swing at Velikopolje's ribcage but misses.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Barbarossa.
Barbarossa misses with a leg kick
and Velikopolje counters with a leg kick.
Velikopolje bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Barbarossa scores with a sloppy right hand. Velikopolje should have avoided that one.
It looks like Hendrik Velikopolje has been cut.
Barbarossa connects with a body shot that sends Velikopolje's belly button to the back.
Barbarossa misses with a lunging right hand
and Velikopolje counters with an inside leg kick.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A jab lands there for Barbarossa.
Velikopolje slips a jab and a cross from Barbarossa.
Velikopolje uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Barbarossa.
Barbarossa is looking to clinch but Velikopolje is avoiding it.
Velikopolje dodges the punch combination from Barbarossa.
Barbarossa waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Velikopolje.
Barbarossa throws out a powerful jab.
Barbarossa throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Barbarossa ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Velikopolje moves away.
Velikopolje works Barbarossa's body with a nice hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barbarossa lands a really nice looking cross but Velikopolje seems unphased.
Barbarossa throws a low kick but it's checked well by Velikopolje.
Barbarossa will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Barbarossa lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Velikopolje circles away quickly and effectively.
Barbarossa misses with a double jab.
Velikopolje has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Barbarossa jabs Velikopolje to the body, keeping him at a distance.
A solid leg kick lands there for Barbarossa.
Velikopolje throws a leg kick but Barbarossa sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Barbarossa throws the left hand but Velikopolje avoids the punch easily.
Barbarossa misses with a body shot.
Velikopolje scores with a nice body kick.
Velikopolje throws a quick inside leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Barbarossa misses with a wild body shot.
Barbarossa jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Barbarossa is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barbarossa throws a right and a left that Velikopolje avoids nicely.
Velikopolje throws a leg kick but Barbarossa checks it.
Barbarossa throws a leg kick
and Velikopolje makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Barbarossa really felt that one!
Velikopolje lands a body shot.
Velikopolje lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Velikopolje feints and then cracks Barbarossa's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Barbarossa down.
Barbarossa is breathing heavily.
Barbarossa looks to land a combination but Velikopolje avoids it well.
Barbarossa throws a hook but Velikopolje avoids it easily.
Velikopolje plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
A head kick misses from Velikopolje.
Barbarossa throws a body punch but Velikopolje moves out of range.
Barbarossa keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Barbarossa throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Velikopolje sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Barbarossa digs a good hook to Velikopolje's body.
Barbarossa ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Velikopolje slips a straight right by Barbarossa.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barbarossa throws a lazy uppercut
and Velikopolje counters with a nice leg kick.
Barbarossa throws a sloppy body shot
and Velikopolje counters with a low kick, right behind Barbarossa 's knee.
A combination from Barbarossa does no damage.
Barbarossa checks a low kick from Velikopolje.
Barbarossa tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Barbarossa on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Barbarossa throws a hook to the side of Velikopolje's head but Velikopolje sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Velikopolje uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Barbarossa.
A big right from Barbarossa misses.
That kick from Velikopolje tenderised Barbarossa's leg. Barbarossa is trying to keep his angry face on.
Barbarossa misses with a jab, cross combination.
Barbarossa tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Velikopolje was well out of range. Poor timing from Barbarossa.
Velikopolje cracks the inside of Barbarossa's front leg.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Barbarossa throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Velikopolje throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Barbarossa's head.
Barbarossa throws a hook to the side of Velikopolje's head but Velikopolje sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barbarossa rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Velikopolje moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Barbarossa is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
A jab lands there for Velikopolje.
Barbarossa blocks a head kick by Velikopolje.
Barbarossa listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Velikopolje fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Barbarossa is out of range.
Frederick Barbarossa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Barbarossa throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Barbarossa fails to land with a series of punches.
Velikopolje throws a leg kick which misses Barbarossa's front leg but catches the back leg as Barbarossa tries to avoid it.
Barbarossa misses with a hook.
Barbarossa tries to bum rush Velikopolje with a series of wild strikes but Velikopolje uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Whack! Velikopolje lands a heavy head kick that drops Barbarossa. The ref tackles Velikopolje to stop the fight - a great save by the referee because Barbarossa was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Head Kick). Hendrik Velikopolje!
An out of breath Hendrik Velikopolje thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Orkan Dogu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alexander Krush (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Krush is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Pusha T- Pain. Orkan Dogu could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Alexander Krush's chin.
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180 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Orkan Dogu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 15 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Alexander Krush!
The judges for this bout are Ivan Kurochkin, Konstantin Menshow and Valeri Chadov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dogu misses with a body shot.
Krush moves out of range of the strikes.
Krush stalks Dogu and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Dogu's face. Dogu staggers backwards, shaken.
Krush knocks Dogu to the floor with a head kick! Can he finish him!?
Dogu is rocked!
It looks like Orkan Dogu has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dogu is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Krush's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Oh Dogu is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Krush thows a huge punch but Dogu dodges it nicely.
Dogu is not content to let Krush control the position.
Dogu seems to have got his legs back now.
Krush working over Dogu with some ground and pound. Dogu looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Krush looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Krush wants to take a breather but Dogu is having none of it.
Dogu blocking the ground and pound attempt from Krush.
Dogu keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Krush wants to control but Dogu is keeping him busy.
Dogu gets full guard.
Krush postures up in Dogu's guard and throws a big left but Dogu blocks it.
Krush preventing the sweep.
Krush throwing strikes but missing.
Dogu looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Dogu is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Dogu with the ground and pound but Krush uses the opportunity to regain guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dogu content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Krush looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dogu with a flurry of punches that miss.
Dogu in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dogu makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Dogu 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.
Krush looking for a guillotine here but Dogu defends easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dogu loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Krush is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Krush has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Dogu is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Krush.
Dogu lands an elbow.
Krush taking a bit of punishment here - Dogu scoring with strikes.
Dogu prevents Krush from escaping the position.
Krush is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Krush tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Krush is working to avoid the ground and pound but Dogu connects with a decent elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Krush tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Dogu wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Krush taking punishment in the form of punches.
Krush is rocked!
Dogu lands a strong strike to the head of Krush. That's dazed him! Dogu looking to finish here. Krush is waving his arms around trying to block but he's hurt badly - Dogu lands more strikes and the referee steps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Orkan Dogu!
Orkan Dogu decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Eildon Heap (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Esa Wideroos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Esa Wideroos enters the cage!
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28
220 lbs
19 - 10 - 0 |
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26
220 lbs
10 - 2 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
19 - 10 - 0, fighting out of London, Eildon Heap!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Esa Wideroos!
The judges for this bout are Konstantin Menshow, Ivan Kurochkin and Vladimir Khabensky.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Heap closes the distance but Wideroos moves to the side
and Wideroos counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Heap checks the leg kick nicely there.
Wideroos circles away from the clinch attempt.
Wideroos misses with a looping right.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Wideroos.
Wideroos throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Heap on the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A left and a right from Heap both land. Nice combination.
It looks like Esa Wideroos has been cut.
Heap takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Heap tries to clinch but Wideroos is having none of it.
Wideroos circles away from the clinch attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Heap looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Heap looks to clinch
and Wideroos counters with an inside leg kick.
Heap closes the distance but Wideroos moves to the side
and Wideroos counters with a solid body kick.
Wideroos keeps the fight on the outside.
Heap tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Wideroos makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
We've been told by Heap's head coaches at SWF GYM that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Wideroos ducks under a wild hook from Heap.
Nice sprawl there from Heap as Wideroos shoots in.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wideroos lands a nice looking body shot.
Wideroos throws a shot to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Heap tries to sprawl but Wideroos drives through with a takedown into half guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Wideroos seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Wideroos missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Heap is looking for a sweep. Wideroos is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Wideroos is pressing down on Heap's thigh, looking to free his foot. Heap is holding on for now.
Wideroos thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wideroos thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Heap's head.
Wideroos not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Heap wants to get back to full guard.
Wideroos wants to lay and pray for a moment but Heap keeps working.
Heap has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Wideroos is working away from the top position though.
Wideroos has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Wideroos is trying to control. Heap wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Wideroos stalling away here and it's allowed Heap to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Wideroos stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Heap swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wideroos loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Wideroos postures up in Heap's guard and throws a big left but Heap blocks it.
Wideroos throwing strikes but missing.
Heap preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Wideroos with a flurry of punches that miss.
Wideroos wants to control from the top but Heap keeps moving.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Wideroos with a flurry of punches that miss.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Esa Wideroos dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Esa Wideroos's cut.
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.
Heap uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wideroos.
A bone on bone clash there as Heap blocks the leg kick.
Wideroos tries to score a power double leg takedown but Heap sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Wideroos somewhat.
Nice uppercut lands for Wideroos. That snapped Heap's head back.
A left lands for Wideroos.
Heap tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Wideroos paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Wideroos attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Wideroos misses with a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Heap tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Wideroos counters with a leg kick.
Heap fails with an attempt to clinch.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Heap!
Wideroos throws a shot from downtown. Heap moves away and avoids it.
Wideroos with a hook.
Wideroos throws a hook to the side of Heap's head but Heap sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Heap tries to clinch but Wideroos is having none of it.
Wideroos misses with a straight left.
Esa Wideroos seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Heap doesn't manage to clinch there - Wideroos circles away.
Heap closes the distance looking to clinch
and Wideroos counters with a thumping low kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Heap looks to clinch
and Wideroos counters with a solid body kick.
Heap thuds his right hand into Wideroos's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Wideroos throws a lazy head kick
and Heap counters with an outside leg kick.
Heap tries to clinch up
and Wideroos counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Heap clinches up with Wideroos and pushes him back against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Heap gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Wideroos is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Wideroos tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Heap's elbow.
Wideroos misses with an elbow strike.
Heap landing knees to the head.
Heap lands a nice knee to the body.
The referee is keeping an eye on Wideroos - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Heap misses with an elbow strike.
Heap missing with knees to the body.
Heap throws an elbow that misses.
Heap connects with a nasty looking knee right to Wideroos's face.
Wideroos lands with a right to the head.
Heap looks to throw an elbow but misses.
A short left from Heap.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wideroos blocks an elbow strike.
Heap throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Heap creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Wideroos's defenses.
Wideroos dodges an elbow strike from Heap.
Wideroos crunches a lovely knee into Heap's ribcage.
Wideroos changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Heap fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Eildon Heap has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Esa Wideroos.
Heap rushes Wideroos and presses him up against the cage.
Heap tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Wideroos blocks the elbow strike.
Wideroos breaks from the clinch.
Heap uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Wideroos.
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 Eildon Heap will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Esa Wideroos's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Wideroos thuds his right hand into Heap's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Heap bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Wideroos keeps the fight on the outside.
Wideroos throws a push kick but Heap slaps the foot to one side.
Wideroos is looking to chop away at Heap's legs.
Wideroos throws a hook but Heap blocks it.
Wideroos throws a head kick that misses.
Wideroos tries to clinch up.
Wideroos tries to close the distance and clinch up but Heap swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Wideroos thows a left - swing and a miss!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wideroos goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Heap has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Wideroos finds it's way round the side to connect with Heap's head.
Heap throws a series of punches but Wideroos moves out of range.
Heap tries to clinch but Wideroos is having none of it.
Heap looks to clinch
and Wideroos cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Heap moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Wideroos misses with a body kick.
Heap scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wideroos takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Heap moves out of range as Wideroos strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Heap has Wideroos up against the cage in a clinch.
Heap throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Heap trying to land knees to the body.
Wideroos blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Wideroos lands an elbow just above Heap 's eye.
Wideroos pushes Heap back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Wideroos is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Wideroos is trying to pull guard but Heap turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Knees in the clinch landing for Heap.
Heap tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Wideroos avoids it.
Heap using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Heap tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Heap trying to land knees to the body.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Heap just misses with a elbow thrown towards Wideroos's brow.
Heap throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Wideroos misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Wideroos doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Heap takes an elbow to the forehead.
Wideroos pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Wideroos is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Wideroos is trying to push Heap away but Heap has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Wideroos tries to land a knee to the head but Heap blocks with his arms.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wideroos blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Heap pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Heap lands a damaging elbow.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wideroos managing to block the knees to the body from Heap.
Wideroos blocks an elbow strike.
Wideroos lands an elbow just above Heap 's eye.
Wideroos misses with a knee to the head.
Wideroos avoiding damage as Heap throws knees to the body.
Wideroos managing to block the knees to the body from Heap.
Wideroos misses with a knee to the head.
Heap throws an elbow but it misses.
Wideroos looking to throw knees to the head but Heap is blocking nicely.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Heap throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Wideroos tries to pull guard but Heap holds him up against the cage and eventually Wideroos drops back down to his feet.
Heap throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Esa Wideroos just about did enough to take it.
The cut man is working on Esa Wideroos's cut.
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.
Heap tries to clinch up but Wideroos circles away and keeps his distance.
Heap keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Wideroos fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Wideroos fails to land with a series of punches.
Heap throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Nice shot by Wideroos.
Wideroos connects with a good right hand that stumbles Heap. Heap circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Heap scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Heap moves in looking to clinch but Wideroos pushes him off.
Wideroos ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Heap moves away.
Wideroos feints and then cracks Heap's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Heap down.
Wideroos thuds a left hand into Heap's body.
Wideroos throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Wideroos, right into the meat.
Wideroos buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A low kick from Wideroos misses
and Heap counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Wideroos tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Heap paws at him with a jab and circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Heap is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Heap is looking to clinch but Wideroos is avoiding it.
Wideroos lands a nice shot to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wideroos gets a double leg takedown into Heap's guard.
Wideroos prevents Heap from getting back to his feet.
Wideroos lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Heap avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Wideroos working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Wideroos accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Heap is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Heap on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Heap tries to get out of the position.
Wideroos cracks Heap with a solid left hand.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wideroos lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Wideroos tries to free his leg and advance position but Heap is retaining full guard.
Heap knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Wideroos on the ground.
Wideroos postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Wideroos pushes down on Heap's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Wideroos missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Wideroos looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Heap with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Heap is in trouble now - Wideroos has advanced to mount!
Wideroos punishing his opponent with strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wideroos lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Heap taking shots to the head.
Heap is rocked!
Heap tries to reverse the position but Wideroos maintains control.
Oh Heap is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Heap holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Wideroos tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Wideroos postures up and throws a couple of big shots that have Heap in real trouble here! The ref calls for Heap to improve his position which he doesn't do, so the referee has no choice but to end the fight due to the strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Esa Wideroos!
Esa Wideroos is the new light heavyweight champion!
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