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EFC 14: Shattered Dreams PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nikolay Burdyalov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nick Lagk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nick Lagk has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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205 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 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
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Nikolay Burdyalov!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Nick Lagk!
The judges for this bout are Valeri Chadov, Konstantin Menshow and Fedor Mirinova.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lagk tries to close the distance and clinch up but Burdyalov swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Burdyalov checks a low kick from Lagk.
Burdyalov lands with a good body shot.
Burdyalov misses with a few strikes there.
Burdyalov throws a nice looking combination but Lagk bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Lagk closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Lagk breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Burdyalov rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Lagk moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
We've been informed that Lagk has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Burdyalov throws a series of punches but Lagk avoids them all with ease.
Lagk throws a series of punches but Burdyalov moves out of range.
Lagk showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Burdyalov.
Burdyalov looks to land a combination but Lagk avoids it well.
Burdyalov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lagk moves away.
Some wild striking there from Burdyalov.
Burdyalov misses with a hook. Lagk ducked under it nicely.
Burdyalov swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Lagk counters with a left to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Burdyalov misses with a hook
and Lagk counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Lagk tries to pass to full mount but Burdyalov defends it.
Lagk is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Burdyalov is just riding it out for now. Lagk eventually gives up the hold.
Burdyalov avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Lagk.
Lagk missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lagk is looking to stall here but Burdyalov recovers full guard.
Lagk throwing strikes but missing.
Burdyalov keeping moving, preventing Lagk from controlling successfully.
Lagk looking to pass the guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lagk is looking to advance position but Burdyalov has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lagk tries to buck Burdyalov off but he can't manage it.
Burdyalov controlling from the full mount.
Lagk tries to reverse the position but Burdyalov maintains control.
Burdyalov trying to control but Lagk is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Burdyalov is looking to stand but Burdyalov has his arms wrapped tightly around him, looking to prevent the damage.
Lagk tries to lock up and control but Burdyalov gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Burdyalov wants to stand but Lagk is holding on to him, trying to stop him posturing up.
Lagk regains half guard.
Burdyalov tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Lagk.
Lagk tries to roll over but Burdyalov keeps him under control.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Burdyalov tries to stand and escape but Lagk is controlling the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nick Lagk 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.
Lagk takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Lagk feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Lagk tries to free his leg and advance position but Burdyalov is retaining full guard.
Lagk wants to control from the top but Burdyalov keeps moving.
Lagk won't allow Burdyalov to get back to his feet.
Burdyalov pushes Lagk off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Burdyalov swats away the attempt to clinch by Lagk.
Burdyalov looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Burdyalov missing with a left hand there. Lagk was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Lagk moves in looking to clinch but Burdyalov pushes him off.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Burdyalov!
Nikolay Burdyalov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Burdyalov scores with a nice strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Burdyalov fails to land with a series of punches.
Lagk doesn't manage to clinch there - Burdyalov circles away.
Burdyalov throws a series of punches but Lagk moves out of range.
Lagk walks into a straight right hand from Burdyalov.
Burdyalov scores with a one two! Lagk had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Nikolay Burdyalov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Burdyalov fails to land with a series of punches.
Burdyalov scores with a nice head shot.
Burdyalov lands a really nice looking cross but Lagk seems unphased.
Lagk avoids a punch combination nicely.
Lagk closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Burdyalov to the mat! Burdyalov manages to get full guard.
Burdyalov wants to stand but Lagk is controlling the position.
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!
Lagk advances to half guard.
Nick Lagk has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lagk missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lagk wants to free his trapped foot but Burdyalov is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Lagk is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Lagk wants to take a breather but Burdyalov is having none of it.
Lagk stalling away here and it's allowed Burdyalov to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Lagk won't allow Burdyalov to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lagk trying to control but Burdyalov is working from the bottom.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Lagk accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Lagk tries to free his leg and advance position but Burdyalov is retaining full guard.
Lagk trying to control the position from guard on top but Burdyalov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lagk won't allow Burdyalov to get back to his feet.
Lagk pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Burdyalov is keeping the position for now.
Lagk is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Burdyalov wants to get back to his feet but Lagk is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Nick Lagk wasn't active enough on the ground.
Lagk gets a double leg takedown into Burdyalov's guard.
Burdyalov is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Lagk is controlling him.
Lagk trying to control the position from guard on top but Burdyalov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lagk pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Burdyalov is keeping the position for now.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lagk throwing strikes from guard but Burdyalov blocks nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Nick Lagk will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Lagk is looking to clinch but Burdyalov is avoiding it.
Burdyalov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Burdyalov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Lagk pushes Burdyalov up against the cage in a clinch.
Lagk has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Burdyalov clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Lagk is throwing strikes from the back here. Oh that last one was to the back of the head. Lagk gets a warning from the referee. He throws another strike to the back of the head straight away though and the referee has seen enough. He breaks up the two fighters and stands them back up. Lagk gets a real talking to here and is lucky not to get a point deducted. Lagk apologises and we restart here on the feet.
Lagk has Burdyalov up against the cage in a clinch.
Burdyalov wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Lagk has him pressed against the cage.
Burdyalov can't break the clinch.
Burdyalov is trying to break the clinch but Lagk is controlling him.
Lagk stalling against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lagk landing knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lagk keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Burdyalov's efforts to push away.
Lagk's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Burdyalov looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Burdyalov bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Lagk's head backwards.
Lagk slips a jab and a cross from Burdyalov.
Nikolay Burdyalov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Burdyalov lands with an uppercut that bounces Lagk off the cage and back into range.
Burdyalov scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Burdyalov misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Burdyalov throws a nice looking combination but Lagk bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Burdyalov misses with a right hand
and Lagk counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Lagk.
Lagk landing knees to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Lagk pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Burdyalov falls off balance throwing a combination
and Lagk counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Burdyalov!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!
Burdyalov seems a little lost for a moment, as Lagk dominates the positioning.
Lagk lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Lagk is chipping away with strikes.
Lagk content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Burdyalov is not content to let Lagk control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lagk is putting a hurting on Burdyalov here, landing some big shots from side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lagk is trying to get an arm triangle but Burdyalov is defending well.
Lagk throws a strike aimed at the side of Burdyalov's head but Burdyalov avoids it well.
Lagk throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Sloppy strikes there by Lagk.
Burdyalov is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Lagk tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Lagk takes a little break here. Burdyalov wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Burdyalov stops Lagk from passing to mount.
Nikolay Burdyalov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nick Lagk is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Lagk landing strikes.
Burdyalov is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Lagk asserts his dominance and retains side control.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lagk stands up and we're back to a striking position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nick Lagk comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Lagk 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 Valeri Chadov scores the fight 27:30
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 28:30
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nick Lagk!
Nick Lagk is the new light heavyweight champion!
A relieved looking Nick Lagk 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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ricky Butler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sinan Yak (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sinan Yak has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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238 lbs
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240 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
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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
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ricky Butler!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Sinan Yak!
The judges for this bout are Igor Prikhodko, Vladimir Khabensky and Dmitry Maklakov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Butler tests Yak's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Ricky Butler seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Yak walks into a jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Butler misses with a hook. Yak ducked under it nicely.
No joy there for Butler, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Yak avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Yak closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Butler's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Butler looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Yak controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Yak would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Yak trying to control the position from guard on top but Butler is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Sinan Yak.
Butler lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Butler seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Butler looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A looping hook to the body misses from Butler. Yak does a little dance to reset his feet.
Yak walks into a jab.
Butler defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Yak.
Butler pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Butler misses with a straight left.
Butler shoots for a takedown but Yak saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Yak misses with a few strikes there.
Butler throws a hook to the side of Yak's head but Yak sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Yak missing with a left hand there. Butler was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Butler misses with a wild combination.
Butler misses the shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
It's a brutal combination of punches from Butler! Yak is backing up but he can't get away as Butler lands with one final shot to the jaw that drops Yak and ends the fight. Great knockout.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Ricky Butler!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Erasmo Stubblefield (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Akihiro Tatsui (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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167 lbs
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166 lbs
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Solid boxing
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BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Erasmo Stubblefield!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Akihiro Tatsui!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Sergei Dronov and Dmitry Maklakov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stubblefield rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Tatsui counters by clinching up.
Stubblefield manages to break the clinch.
Stubblefield lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Tatsui backs up against the cage.
Stubblefield slaps away a takedown attempt from Tatsui, before circling back to the center of the mat.
A combination from Stubblefield does no damage.
Tatsui swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tatsui fails with the takedown
and Stubblefield counters with a right hand to the body.
Stubblefield tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tatsui was well out of range. Poor timing from Stubblefield.
Tatsui is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The crowd cheers as Stubblefield lands an impressive looking overhand right. Tatsui doesn't seem phased though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A jab from Stubblefield misses.
Tatsui shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Stubblefield defends it nicely.
Erasmo Stubblefield has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Akihiro Tatsui.
Stubblefield lands a glancing blow to the side of Tatsui's head.
Stubblefield bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Tatsui's head backwards.
Tatsui tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Stubblefield defends well and Tatsui ends up having to push Stubblefield into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Tatsui changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Stubblefield fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Tatsui shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Stubblefield defends it nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tatsui shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Akihiro Tatsui seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A punch lands to the side of Tatsui 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Stubblefield lands a big right hand and follows it up with an uppercut. Oh and another big punch and a knee - Tatsui can't take much more of this! Another big shot to the jaw from Stubblefield and Tatsui drops to the floor. Beaten and bloodied - he had enough there. A vicious beatdown by Stubblefield.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Erasmo Stubblefield!
A very excited looking Erasmo Stubblefield made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Zander Freyer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike The Shark (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Freyer kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Milquetoast by Helmet. The Shark has chosen Still as his entrance music. Zander Freyer has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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175 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Experienced |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Zander Freyer!
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, Mike The Shark!
The judges for this bout are Fedor Mirinova, Sergei Dronov and Ivan Kurochkin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Freyer checks a leg kick.
The Shark tries to land a front kick but Freyer steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Mike The Shark seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The Shark keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The Shark throws a low kick, looking for Freyer's leg but Freyer calmly moves out of range.
The Shark's coach down at Iron Fist Training was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on The Shark's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Freyer throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The Shark is looking to score with low kicks.
The Shark lands a head kick. Freyer smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
The Shark throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Freyer is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by The Shark.
The Shark looks to land a left hand but Freyer moved out of range nicely.
The Shark throws the left hand but Freyer avoids the punch easily.
The Shark tries to clinch up.
A slapping leg kick lands for Freyer.
The Shark tries to clinch but Freyer moves away
and Freyer counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Freyer.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Freyer passes easily into side control. Nice work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Freyer is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but The Shark is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Freyer thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
The Shark is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Freyer throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Freyer is looking to take a break and control but The Shark is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Freyer working away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Freyer working the head with strikes.
The Shark avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Freyer.
Freyer 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.
Freyer working the ground and pound.
Freyer trying to control the action but The Shark is working from the bottom.
The Shark wants to get back to his feet but Freyer drags him back down.
Freyer is chipping away with strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Shark sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Freyer prevents The Shark from improving his position.
Freyer wants to take a breather but The Shark is having none of it.
Freyer not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if The Shark can do anything to dispel that myth.
Freyer throwing shots but The Shark is blocking nicely.
Freyer wants to take a breather but The Shark is having none of it.
Freyer prevents The Shark from standing back up.
Freyer wants to pass to mount but The Shark is defending the position.
Freyer landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Freyer tries to pass the half guard into mount. The Shark knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Freyer sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. The Shark defending well though.
The Shark regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Freyer.
Freyer wants to control from the top but The Shark keeps moving.
Freyer scoring with some ground and pound.
The Shark has his hands on Freyer's head, controlling the position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zander Freyer dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Freyer has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from The Shark.
Freyer gets cracked with a nice right hand there by The Shark.
The Shark lands a lovely overhand right.
Freyer misses with a low kick.
The Shark throws a head kick that Freyer semi-blocks.
The Shark jabs Freyer right on the nose. Freyer blinks but takes it well.
Freyer takes a swing at The Shark's ribcage but misses.
The Shark misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Freyer looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
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!
Freyer throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
The Shark tries to clinch but Freyer is having none of it.
The Shark tries to clinch there but Freyer circles away.
Freyer checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The Shark ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Freyer moves away.
The Shark misses with a wild body shot.
The Shark avoids the body shot from Freyer.
Freyer fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
The Shark lands a high kick!
Mike The Shark is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The Shark misses with a looping right.
Freyer throws a jab when The Shark was well out of range.
The Shark lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Freyer is looking to wear down The Shark with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Freyer cracks the inside of The Shark's front leg.
The Shark fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Freyer checks it well.
A solid leg kick lands there for The Shark.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Freyer misses with a body shot.
The Shark lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Mike The Shark seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Shark throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Freyer sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Freyer ducks under a wild hook from The Shark.
Freyer tries to keep at a distance but The Shark has taken the fight into the clinch.
The Shark breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Freyer looks to score with a jab to the body but The Shark is just out of range.
Freyer keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The Shark keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The Shark chopping away at his opponent's legs.
The Shark throws a leg kick but Freyer moved away.
The Shark scoring well with a low kick there.
The Shark thows a leg kick but Freyer checks it
and Freyer counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in The Shark's guard now.
The Shark looking for a sweep. Not yet The Shark, not yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Freyer trying to control the position from guard on top but The Shark is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Freyer forces his way into half guard.
The Shark is defending against the submission attempts here by Freyer.
The Shark is staying active underneath Freyer, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Freyer is sneakily working for an arm triangle but The Shark sees it coming and defends easily.
The Shark is refusing to be controlled, as Freyer sits in half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The Shark is trying to stand.
Freyer trying to control from half guard but The Shark is working away.
Freyer not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The Shark keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The Shark gets back to full guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Freyer wants to control from the top but The Shark keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike The Shark showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
The Shark misses with a few strikes there.
A big right from The Shark misses.
Freyer has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
The fighters circling - The Shark throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Freyer slips under a jab from The Shark.
Freyer is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
The Shark throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
The Shark misses with a head kick.
The Shark lands with a kick to the temple. Freyer shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Donk. The Shark catches Freyer right on the button with a cross.
Freyer throws a jab but it's blocked by The Shark.
Mike The Shark is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The Shark throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Freyer moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
The Shark blocks a jab.
Freyer misses with a wild body shot.
The Shark throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Freyer's head.
The Shark is looking to chop away at Freyer's legs.
A leg kick checked by Freyer.
The Shark misses with a low kick.
The Shark misses with an attempted mid kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for The Shark.
The Shark with a body punch. A glancing blow.
The Shark tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Freyer paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Freyer slips a straight right by The Shark.
The Shark staying out of range there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Shark is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
The Shark connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Freyer's hands.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The Shark tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Freyer is able to avoid easily.
Donk. Freyer catches The Shark right on the button with a cross.
The Shark uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Freyer slips a straight right by The Shark.
Freyer throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Freyer moves out of range of the body kick from The Shark.
Freyer throws the left hand but The Shark avoids the punch easily.
Freyer staying out of range there.
Freyer cracks The Shark with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice shot by The Shark.
The Shark waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Freyer.
Freyer ducks down and throws a hook to the body but The Shark moves away.
The Shark attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
The Shark moves in looking to clinch but Freyer pushes him off.
Freyer misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from The Shark.
Freyer blocks a head kick by The Shark.
The Shark throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
The Shark scores with a sloppy right hand. Freyer should have avoided that one.
Freyer fakes high and swings low for a body shot but The Shark manages to avoid it.
The Shark throws a right and a left that both miss.
The Shark defending well as Freyer loads up on a big left hand.
Freyer missing with a left hand there. The Shark was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Freyer throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Good leg kick by The Shark there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Freyer misses with a looping left.
The Shark tries to close the distance and clinch up but Freyer swats him away and circles back towards the center.
The Shark throws a sloppy head kick and Freyer moves out of range easily.
The Shark scores with a sloppy right hand. Freyer should have avoided that one.
A slow jab from The Shark misses its intended target.
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!
Freyer throws a leg kick which misses The Shark's front leg but catches the back leg as The Shark tries to avoid it.
A cross from The Shark lands.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Freyer connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Freyer throws a leg kick that misses.
The Shark avoids the body shot from Freyer.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mike The Shark comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think The Shark has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 28:29
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mike The Shark!
A relieved looking Mike The Shark 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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jon Paul Fish (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and George West (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). West has chosen Scooter - Maria as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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21
224 lbs
7 - 3 - 0 |
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26
210 lbs
6 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
KO power |
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Excellent boxer
Heavy handed |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jon Paul Fish!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, George West!
The judges for this bout are Igor Prikhodko, Fedor Mirinova and Illya Tyunina.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
West misses the jab.
Fish throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
West takes a swing at Fish's ribcage but misses.
Fish throws an uppercut from half a mile away. West sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Fish misses with a body shot.
West misses with an uppercut
and Fish counters with a leg kick.
West lands with an uppercut that bounces Fish off the cage and back into range.
A jab lands there for West.
A head kick misses from Fish.
We've been told by Fish's head coaches at Finch Farm that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Fish misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Fish keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
West swings and misses with a hook to the body.
West just misses with a punch to the body.
West thuds a left hand into Fish's body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
West lands a nice looking body shot.
West cracks Fish with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Fish jabbing away but nothing is landing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fish ducks under a wild hook from West.
Fish bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
West misses with a double jab.
West throws a right and a left that both miss.
West misses with a wild body shot.
Fish with a hook.
Fish lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
West uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fish.
West looks to land a right hand but Fish moved out of range.
West moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Fish throws a body punch but West moves out of range.
Fish cracks the inside of West's front leg.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fish throws a low kick but West avoids it.
West avoids a punch combination nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fish thows a left - swing and a miss!
West works Fish's body with a nice hook.
West looks to throw the jab but Fish is out of range.
West just misses with a punch to the body.
West checks the leg kick nicely there.
Fish avoids the body shot from West.
West throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
West throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Fish sees it coming and avoids it easily.
West is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Fish rather than just go for the knockout.
Fish throws a head kick that misses.
Fish scores with a head kick.
West scores with a shot to the body.
Fish keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Fish scores with a spinning back kick!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fish buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
West misses with a few strikes there.
Fish looks to score with a jab to the body but West is just out of range.
West looks to land a right hand but Fish moved out of range.
Fish lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
West looks to score with a jab to the body but Fish is just out of range.
West stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Fish.
Fish scores with a head kick.
West misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
West lands with an uppercut that bounces Fish off the cage and back into range.
West missing with a left hand there. Fish was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
West throws a sloppy body shot
and Fish counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A nice inside leg kick there by Fish. That's going to slow West down.
Fish misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fish avoids the body shot from West.
Fish throws a nice looking combination but West bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A jab from Fish finds it's way through West's defenses.
Fish slips under a jab from West.
West swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Fish tries a head kick but it misses.
West misses with a hook
and Fish holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Fish changes levels and goes for a takedown here. West fights it off and pushes away nicely.
West takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
West looks winded!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Fish scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Fish thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on West if he has to take too many more of those.
Fish throws a combination. West tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jon Paul Fish dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Fish throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Good shot there by West.
Fish throws a lazy uppercut
and West counters with a one-two to the body.
Fish fails to land with a series of punches.
Nice uppercut lands for West. That snapped Fish's head back.
West misses the shot to the body.
West lands a left and a right that send Fish crashing to the mat, dazed. West thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Fish is rocked!
It looks like Jon Paul Fish has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
West misses with a body shot.
Oh Fish is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
West throws a jab but it's blocked by Fish.
Fish throws a right and a left that West avoids nicely.
West scores with a body shot.
Fish seems to have got his legs back now.
West tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fish was well out of range. Poor timing from West.
Fish throws the left hand but West avoids the punch easily.
West checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Fish misses with a low kick as West jumps back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
West fails to land with a series of punches.
A looping hook to the body misses from Fish. West does a little dance to reset his feet.
Fish displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as West throws out the jab.
Fish looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Fish ducks under a wild hook from West.
Fish swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by West.
West throws a hook to the side of Fish's head but Fish sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
West throws an off balance right hand
and Fish counters with a body kick.
West is breathing heavily.
Fish lands with a kick to the ribs.
Fish lands a jab-cross combination.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
West misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fish.
Fish plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Fish throws a right and a left that both miss.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fish goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
West connects with a right hand. Fish shakes it off.
Fish moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A punch combination from West misses.
West looks to throw the jab but Fish is out of range.
Fish lands with a good body shot.
West uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fish.
Fish misses the shot to the body.
Fish uses good head movement to avoid the hook from West.
Fish throws a head kick that misses.
West changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Fish throws a quick inside leg kick.
West throws a shot from downtown. Fish moves away and avoids it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Fish.
West throws a series of punches but Fish avoids them all with ease.
West swings for the body but Fish moves out of range.
West tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fish was well out of range. Poor timing from West.
The fighters circling - West throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jon Paul Fish is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
West paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Fish moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Left hook, right uppercut from West.
Fish throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Fish showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from West.
West blocks a head kick by Fish.
West walks into a straight right hand from Fish.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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 from West misses.
West tests Fish's chin there with a solid looking shot.
West throws a lazy uppercut
and Fish moves into the clinch.
West wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Fish has him pressed against the cage.
West has had enough of the clinch but Fish keeps him there for the moment.
West's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Fish landing knees to the head.
West tries to circle away but Fish has him pinned against the cage.
Fish landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Fish connects with a knee to the head.
Fish lands a right hand that snaps the head of West backwards.
Fish lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
West takes an elbow to the forehead.
West tries to break the clinch but Fish is controlling the position.
Fish landing knees to the head.
West gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Fish.
Fish with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jon Paul Fish dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jon Paul Fish's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Fish swings and misses with a hook to the body.
West waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Fish.
West pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Fish lands a leg kick that knocks West off balance momentarily.
West ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fish moves away.
A jab from Fish misses.
Fish ducks down and throws a hook to the body but West moves away.
Fish on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Fish lands a head kick. West smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Fish misses with a wild body shot.
Jab, jab by West - just one landing.
Fish with a jab.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
West fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Fish throws a head kick that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
West takes a swing at Fish's ribcage but misses.
Fish lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
A swing and a miss from West.
West connects with a nice looking jab.
A nice leg kick lands there from Fish.
Fish ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
West misses with a straight left.
Jon Paul Fish is winning the standup battle so far.
West ducks under a wild hook from Fish.
A big left from West misses.
Fish scores with a nice strike.
West throws a shot from downtown. Fish moves away and avoids it.
Fish throws a front kick aimed at West's knee but West avoids it well.
Jon Paul Fish is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
West's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
West throws out a loose jab but Fish uses good head movement to avoid it.
West tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fish was well out of range. Poor timing from West.
Fish defending well as West loads up on a big left hand.
West jabs at Fish's body.
Fish throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
West misses with a wild body shot.
West cracks Fish with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
West takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
West avoids the body shot from Fish.
Sloppy strikes from West. Those never looked like landing.
Fish misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from West.
Fish moves out of range of the strikes.
West misses with a straight right.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fish lands with a nice body kick.
West walks into a straight right hand from Fish.
West jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Fish uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by West.
Fish defending well as West loads up on a big left hand.
Fish throws a looping overhand right but West ducks down to avoid it.
West lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Fish throws a head kick that half lands.
West misses with a series of wild punches.
A head kick misses from Fish.
Fish lands a jab to the head.
Fish misses with a hook to the body
and West counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
West cracks Fish with an open hand slap.
Fish dodges the punch combination from West.
West throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Fish counters with a nice body kick.
Fish misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from West.
West misses with a body shot
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
West will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Fish thows a body shot but no joy.
Fish connects with an inside leg kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Fish works West's body with a nice hook.
West gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
George West has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A head kick from Fish lands but West takes it in his stride.
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 Jon Paul Fish.
Well Fish 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 Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 30:27
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 30:27
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jon Paul Fish!
A relieved looking Jon Paul Fish 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 lightweight MMA rules bout between Duce Bigalo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mason Kane (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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28
165 lbs
7 - 4 - 0 |
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27
168 lbs
6 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Duce Bigalo!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mason Kane!
The judges for this bout are Fedor Mirinova, Ivan Kurochkin and Dmitry Maklakov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bigalo's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Kane connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Bigalo scrambles back to his feet.
Bigalo blocks a leg kick.
Kane moves out of range of the body kick.
Bigalo misses with a looping right.
Kane with a jab.
Bigalo tries to close the distance and clinch but Kane swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Bigalo doesn't manage to clinch there - Kane circles away.
Bigalo throws a head kick that Kane semi-blocks.
Bigalo throws a sloppy head kick and Kane moves out of range easily.
Kane throws a lazy right hand but Bigalo sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kane has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Duce Bigalo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A big left from Bigalo misses.
A head kick by Bigalo misses
enabling Kane to counter with a crisp jab.
The fight stays on the outside here - Bigalo looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Bigalo is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Bigalo bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bigalo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kane avoids the head kick by Bigalo.
Kane misses with a few strikes there.
Bigalo throws a body kick that misses.
Bigalo tried to score with a low kick but Kane checks it.
Bigalo throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Bigalo tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Kane is able to avoid easily.
Kane lands a glancing blow to the side of Bigalo's head.
Bigalo fails with an attempt to clinch.
We've been told by Bigalo's head coaches at St Petersburg MMA Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Bigalo shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Kane throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kane takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Bigalo tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Kane is able to avoid easily.
Bigalo throws a body kick that misses.
Bigalo missing with a left hand there. Kane was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bigalo misses with a body kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bigalo throws the kick towards the body but Kane avoids it.
Kane bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bigalo misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A low kick from Bigalo misses
and Kane counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bigalo throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Kane counters with a stiff right hand.
Bigalo throws a lazy head kick
and Kane counters with a flying knee. Nice.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kane has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Bigalo finds it's way round the side to connect with Kane's head.
A chopping leg kick lands by Bigalo.
Kane swats away the attempt to clinch by Bigalo.
Kane throws a big shot that misses.
Bigalo tries to land a body kick
and Kane makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Bigalo tries to clinch up.
Bigalo moves in looking to clinch but Kane pushes him off.
Bigalo looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kane avoids the head kick by Bigalo.
Bigalo staying out of range there.
Kane steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Bigalo. That one must have hurt.
Kane gets tackled into the cage by Bigalo. Bigalo maintains the clinch.
Bigalo has Kane pressed against the cage, preventing Kane from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Kane blocks an elbow strike.
Bigalo pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Kane looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Bigalo tries a knee to the head but Kane blocks it.
Bigalo with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Kane is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Bigalo missing with knees to the body.
Kane managing to block the knees to the body from Bigalo.
Bigalo with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Knees in the clinch landing for Bigalo.
Bigalo throws an elbow but it misses.
Kane is trying to force a seperation but Bigalo has the dominant position.
Bigalo throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bigalo keeps control of Kane as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Kane wants to break the clinch but can't.
Bigalo tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Kane avoids it.
Bigalo is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Kane is defending well for now.
Kane breaks the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bigalo misses with a kick to the body.
Bigalo clinches with his opponent.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Kane wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Bigalo tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Kane breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kane takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Bigalo misses with a body kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bigalo misses with a head kick.
Bigalo throws a jab but it's blocked by Kane.
Bigalo misses with a body kick.
Bigalo throws out a leg kick but Kane moves out of range and Bigalo only half commits.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Duce Bigalo dominated that 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.
Kane blocks a head kick by Bigalo.
Bigalo clinches up with Kane and pushes him back against the cage.
Bigalo tries a knee to the head but Kane blocks it.
Bigalo looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Bigalo throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Kane wants to get back to striking at distance but Bigalo won't allow it.
Bigalo connects with a knee to the head.
Kane breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bigalo lets loose with a powerful body kick. Kane will feel that in the morning.
Bigalo throws the kick towards the body but Kane avoids it.
Bigalo is looking to clinch.
Kane tries to land a front kick but Bigalo steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Kane lands a really nice looking cross but Bigalo seems unphased.
Kane looks to throw the jab but Bigalo is out of range.
Bigalo throws a body kick that misses
and Kane counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kane misses with a hook.
Duce Bigalo is winning the standup battle so far.
A jab from Kane misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bigalo throws a head kick that misses
and Kane connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bigalo has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Bigalo scores with a crisp jab that stopped Kane in his tracks.
Bigalo jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bigalo blocks a jab.
Bigalo takes a jab right on the kisser.
Bigalo throws a front kick that sends Kane stumbling back into the cage.
Kane catches Bigalo with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
A big left from Kane misses.
Some bone on bone action there as Kane checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Bigalo throws out a powerful jab.
Kane blocks the body kick.
Kane tries to keep at a distance but Bigalo has taken the fight into the clinch.
Bigalo trying to land knees to the body.
Kane managing to block the knees to the body from Bigalo.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bigalo lands an elbow just above Kane 's eye.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bigalo throws an elbow that misses.
Kane avoids the elbow strike from Bigalo, against the cage.
Kane tries to break free but Bigalo pushes him back against the cage.
Kane breaks from the clinch.
Bigalo looks to throw a body kick
and Kane counters with a good low kick that Bigalo was not able to check.
Kane takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Bigalo looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Bigalo wants to clinch up but Kane keeps it at a distance.
Kane moves out of range of the body kick.
Bigalo throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Bigalo throws the kick towards the body but Kane avoids it.
Good shot there by Kane.
Bigalo tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kane paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Bigalo looks for the body kick but Kane saw that one coming.
Bigalo throws a half hearted mid kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kane keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Bigalo takes the fight into the clinch.
Kane has had enough of the clinch but Bigalo keeps him there for the moment.
Bigalo landing knees to the body.
Bigalo is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Kane is defending well for now.
Bigalo misses with a knee to the head.
Bigalo gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
It looks like Mason Kane has been cut.
Kane looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Bigalo with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Bigalo working Kane over with knees to the body.
Kane on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Bigalo throws an elbow but it misses.
Bigalo lands an elbow inside.
Duce Bigalo has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Bigalo keeps control of Kane as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Kane breaks the clinch.
A head kick by Bigalo misses
and Bigalo takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bigalo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bigalo tries to clinch there but Kane circles away.
Bigalo scoring well with a low kick there.
Bigalo slips under a jab from Kane.
Bigalo pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Bigalo thows a leg kick but Kane checks it
and Kane counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bigalo tries a head kick but it misses.
Bigalo throws a quick inside leg kick.
A big left from Bigalo misses.
Bigalo throws a sloppy head kick and Kane moves out of range easily.
Bigalo explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Bigalo steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kane.
Bigalo throws a sloppy head kick
and Kane counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bigalo misses with a head kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Duce Bigalo dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Mason Kane's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Kane blocks a head kick by Bigalo.
Bigalo throws a leg kick but Kane checks it.
Kane misses with a body kick.
Bigalo looks to throw a body kick
and Kane counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bigalo defending well as Kane loads up on a big left hand.
Kane steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Bigalo. That one must have hurt.
Bigalo tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kane manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Bigalo wants to clinch.
Bigalo fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Kane checks it well.
Kane checks a leg kick nicely.
Bigalo tries to close the distance and clinch but Kane swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Bigalo takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Bigalo misses with a looping right.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kane looks to land a left hand but Bigalo moved out of range nicely.
Kane feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Bigalos jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Bigalo steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kane.
Kane takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Bigalo throws a lazy head kick
and Kane counters with a nice leg kick.
Bigalo throws the kick towards the body but Kane avoids it.
Kane uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bigalo.
Bigalo tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kane moves out of range of the body kick.
Bigalo avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bigalo scores with a spinning back kick!
Kane looks to land a right hand but Bigalo moved out of range.
Bigalo throws a leg kick but Kane checks it.
Bigalo steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kane.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bigalo moves away from the strike by Kane.
Kane is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bigalo.
Bigalo takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
A head kick from Bigalo lands but Kane takes it in his stride.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bigalo has closed the distance and engaged Kane in a clinch.
Kane escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bigalo darts in and clinches Kane up against the cage.
Kane wants to break the clinch but can't.
Bigalo trying to land knees to the body.
Bigalo misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kane.
Kane is trying to force a seperation but Bigalo has the dominant position.
Bigalo misses with a knee to the head.
Kane has had enough of the clinch but Bigalo keeps him there for the moment.
Nice elbow from Bigalo.
Bigalo trying to land knees to the body.
Kane has had enough of the clinch but Bigalo keeps him there for the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kane escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bigalo tries a low kick but Kane avoids it.
Bigalo misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bigalo needs to keep his hands up - Kane had a free shot at his head there.
Bigalo goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Kane misses with a straight left.
Kane misses with a double jab.
Bigalo lands with a thumping leg kick.
Bigalo tries to clinch but Kane is having none of it.
Bigalo closes the distance and clinches.
Bigalo tries to land a knee to the head but Kane blocks with his arms.
Bigalo lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kane breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kane has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Bigalo.
The fight stays on the outside here - Bigalo looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kane moves out of range of the body kick from Bigalo.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bigalo gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Bigalo throws a looping overhand right but Kane ducks down to avoid it.
Bigalo throws a push kick but Kane slaps the foot to one side.
Bigalo misses with a leg kick
and Kane counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bigalo throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kane sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kane jabbing away but nothing is landing.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bigalo throws a leg kick but Kane sees it coming and moves out of range.
Kane misses the jab.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kane lands with an uppercut that bounces Bigalo off the cage and back into range.
Nice defenses there by Kane.
Bigalo misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bigalo is looking to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Duce Bigalo clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Mason Kane's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Bigalo tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A lazy body kick from Bigalo
and Bigalo takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kane checks the leg kick nicely there.
Bigalo tried to score with a low kick but Kane checks it.
Kane swats away the attempt to clinch by Bigalo.
A telegraphed right hand from Kane misses the target.
Bigalo lands with a kick to the ribs.
Bigalo blocks a leg kick.
Bigalo throws a lazy head kick
and Kane counters with a good, hard body kick but Bigalo shrugs it off.
Bigalo tries to move into range but Kane moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Bigalo throws a low kick but Kane avoids it.
Bigalo looks to land a body kick but Kane moved away.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Kane checks a leg kick.
Kane throws a right and a left that both miss.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bigalo misses with a low kick.
A leg kick checked by Kane.
Bigalo tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kane checks the leg kick nicely there.
Kane checks a low kick from Bigalo.
Bigalo moves to clinch but Kane breaks away
and Kane counters with an outside leg kick.
Bigalo is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Bigalo takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Bigalo throws a leg kick that is checked
enabling Kane to counter with a crisp jab.
Bigalo throws a nice head kick!
Bigalo throws a body kick that misses
and Kane counters with a body kick that stops Bigalo in his tracks momentarily.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kane throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bigalo throws a leg kick
and Kane counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bigalo throws a sloppy head kick
and Kane counters with a straight right hand.
Kane swats away the attempt to clinch by Bigalo.
Bigalo 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.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bigalo chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Kane can pounce on him.
Bigalo throws a wild body kick that Kane sees coming a mile off.
Bigalo fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Bigalo throws a hook but Kane blocks it.
Kane lands a jab.
Kane bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Bigalo's head backwards.
Bigalo fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Kane, pushing him back against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kane on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Kane is trying to break free.
Kane wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Bigalo has him pressed against the cage.
Bigalo misses with an elbow strike.
Kane blocks the elbow strike.
Kane managing to block the knees to the body from Bigalo.
Kane is trying to force a seperation but Bigalo has the dominant position.
Bigalo missing with knees to the body.
Kane tries to break free but Bigalo pushes him back against the cage.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Bigalo obliges.
Kane looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Bigalo misses with a knee to the head.
Kane manages to break the clinch.
Kane listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Bigalo moves into the clinch.
Kane is trying to force a seperation but Bigalo has the dominant position.
Kane letting Bigalo take a breather here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kane breaks from the clinch.
Bigalo slips under a jab from Kane.
Bigalo tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bigalo closes the distance and clinches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kane wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Bigalo has him pressed against the cage.
Bigalo lands a damaging elbow.
Bigalo prevents Kane from breaking the clinch.
Bigalo with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Bigalo throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Bigalo has Kane pressed against the cage, preventing Kane from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bigalo lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Kane is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Kane can't break the clinch.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Bigalo just misses with a elbow thrown towards Kane's brow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Duce Bigalo will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Mason Kane's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Kane gets tackled into the cage by Bigalo. Bigalo maintains the clinch.
Bigalo tries a knee to the head but Kane blocks it.
Bigalo landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Bigalo is pushing Kane up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Bigalo looks to throw an elbow but misses.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Bigalo keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Kane's efforts to push away.
Kane wants to break the clinch but can't.
Bigalo tries a knee to the head but Kane blocks it.
Kane avoids the elbow strike from Bigalo, against the cage.
Kane wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Kane wants to break free but Bigalo has control.
Bigalo unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Kane has had enough of the clinch but Bigalo keeps him there for the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice elbow from Bigalo.
Bigalo lands a nice elbow.
Kane is trying to break the clinch but Bigalo has him pressed against the cage.
Bigalo misses with a knee strike.
Bigalo throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Kane blocks it with crossed arms.
Bigalo tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Kane avoids the elbow strike from Bigalo, against the cage.
Kane is trying to break the clinch but Bigalo is controlling him.
Kane's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kane stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Bigalo.
Bigalo throws a head kick that misses.
Bigalo misses with a low kick.
Bigalo throws a low kick, looking for Kane's leg but Kane calmly moves out of range.
Jab by Kane.
Bigalo throws a lazy head kick
and Bigalo takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bigalo misses with a straight left.
Kane moves out of range of the body kick.
Bigalo fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kane on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Kane throws the left hand but Bigalo avoids the punch easily.
Kane gets tackled into the cage by Bigalo. Bigalo maintains the clinch.
Bigalo misses with a knee to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bigalo tries a knee to the head but Kane blocks it.
Duce Bigalo is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Kane tries to break the clinch but Bigalo is controlling the position.
Bigalo tries to land knees in the clinch but Kane avoids the damage to the body.
Bigalo has Kane pressed against the cage, preventing Kane from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Kane looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kane tries to circle away but Bigalo has him pinned against the cage.
Kane takes an elbow to the forehead.
Kane can't break the clinch.
Bigalo scores a nice knee to the body.
Kane is trying to force a seperation but Bigalo has the dominant position.
Kane tries to break the clinch but Bigalo is controlling the position.
Bigalo with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Bigalo with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Kane wants to get back to striking at distance but Bigalo won't allow it.
Bigalo has Kane pressed against the cage, preventing Kane from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Kane is trying to break the clinch but Bigalo has him pressed against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kane wants to get back to striking at distance but Bigalo won't allow it.
Kane wants to break free but Bigalo has control.
Kane working hard to break the clinch.
Come on Bigalo - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Kane wants to get back to striking at distance but Bigalo won't allow it.
Kane looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Bigalo lands an elbow that stopped Kane in his tracks for a moment.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kane working hard to break the clinch.
Mason Kane has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kane wants to break the clinch but can't.
And that's the end of the fight!
Duce Bigalo showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Bigalo 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 50:45
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 50:45
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Duce Bigalo!
Duce Bigalo retains his lightweight title!
Duce Bigalo 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 featherweight MMA rules bout between Ichabod Crane (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tor Troeng (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Crane kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Way of The Ninja. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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154 lbs
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156 lbs
9 - 1 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ichabod Crane!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Tor Troeng!
The judges for this bout are Konstantin Menshow, Dmitry Maklakov and Viktor Lagutenko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Crane throws a poor cross that misses
and Troeng moves into the clinch.
Crane misses with a body punch.
Troeng stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Troeng is trying to trip Crane. He has hold of a leg but Crane is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Troeng persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Troeng drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Troeng jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Troeng 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.
Troeng pushes down on Crane's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Troeng is figuring out what he wants to do next.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Troeng is trying to work for a kimura but Crane is defending well.
Crane on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Troeng is controlling the pace.
Troeng scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Troeng connects with a nice short shot to Crane's temple.
Troeng working over Crane with some ground and pound. Crane looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Troeng is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Crane is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Tor Troeng!
Tor Troeng is the new featherweight champion!
A victorious Tor Troeng 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 JR Adams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dawid Roznicz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Adams comes to the cage accompanied by 'Looking For The Stone' by Dry Branch Fire Squad. Roznicz has chosen Gangsta's Paradise as his entrance music. Dawid Roznicz has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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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
11 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, JR Adams!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Dawid Roznicz!
The judges for this bout are Aleksandr Martynov, Dmitry Maklakov and Fedor Mirinova.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Adams dodges the punch combination from Roznicz.
Adams swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Adams throws a body punch but Roznicz moves out of range.
Roznicz looks to land a left hand but Adams moved out of range nicely.
Adams misses the shot to the body.
Adams blocks a jab.
Adams walks into a straight right hand from Roznicz.
It looks like JR Adams has been cut.
Adams looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Adams scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Roznicz is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Adams wants to lay and pray for a moment but Roznicz keeps working.
Adams landing a few strikes.
Roznicz on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Adams controls the position.
Adams lands a decent elbow from side control.
Roznicz is not content to let Adams control the position.
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.
Adams cracks Roznicz with a big elbow.
Adams working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Roznicz tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Adams advances to mount.
Adams lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Adams tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Roznicz in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
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!
Roznicz is squirming around, avoiding Adams's attempts to control the action.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Adams cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
It looks like Dawid Roznicz has been cut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Roznicz takes a big shot to the dome and his eyes have rolled back in his head! Adams's killer instinct has kicked in as he finishes the fight with more strikes. Impressive finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). JR Adams!
JR Adams retains his middleweight title!
JR Adams seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Tom Ryan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Avon Stringer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Stringer has chosen The Loner as his entrance music. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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175 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
11 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Tom Ryan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
46 - 22 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Avon Stringer!
The judges for this bout are Sergei Dronov, Igor Prikhodko and Illya Tyunina.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stringer throws a lazy uppercut
and Ryan counters with a low kick, right behind Stringer 's knee.
Ryan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Stringer walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ryan. Stringer does a little dance to reset his feet.
Stringer throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ryan ducks under a wild hook from Stringer.
Stringer takes one to the chin there.
Stringer throws a head kick but Ryan moves out of range.
Ryan lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Ryan takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Ryan avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Ryan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Stringer.
Stringer shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Ryan eats them both and turns towards Stringer to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Stringer scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ryan throws a leg kick
and Stringer counters with a left to the body.
Stringer pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ryan lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Stringer circles away quickly and effectively.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ryan lands a body shot.
Stringer scores with a nice body kick.
Ryan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Stringer.
Stringer misses with a leg kick
and Ryan counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ryan misses with an uppercut. Stringer saw that one coming.
Ryan throws a nice inside leg kick.
A jab from Ryan does it's job there.
Stringer misses with a hook.
Ryan fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A cross from Stringer lands.
Stringer swings for the body but Ryan moves out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stringer throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ryan tries to land a leg kick but Stringer saw it coming and moves away.
Stringer on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Stringer looks to throw the jab but Ryan is out of range.
Ryan lands an overhand right.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stringer avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Ryan just misses with a punch to the body.
Ryan cracks Stringer with an open hand slap.
Stringer tries a head kick but it misses.
Ryan throws a head kick that misses
letting Stringer counter with a right hand.
Good shot there by Ryan.
Stringer has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Ryan finds it's way round the side to connect with Stringer's head.
Ryan is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Stringer takes a jab right on the kisser.
Ryan jabs at Stringer's body.
Ryan tries to land a front kick but Stringer steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Stringer steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ryan.
Stringer wants to clinch.
Stringer gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Ryan.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stringer uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ryan.
Stringer fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ryan manages to avoid it.
Ryan takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
A clash of legs there as Ryan blocks the low kick.
Ryan shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Stringer throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Stringer takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Stringer takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Stringer throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ryan dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ryan misses with a two punch combination.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stringer takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Stringer on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Stringer throws a body punch but Ryan moves out of range.
Ryan fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Stringer is out of range.
Stringer throws a leg kick that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stringer listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Stringer throws a one two combo.
Ryan tries to land a front kick but Stringer steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Stringer tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Stringer throws a body punch but Ryan moves out of range.
Stringer takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Stringer chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Ryan can pounce on him.
Ryan scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Ryan throws a lazy body kick
and Stringer counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ryan misses with an uppercut.
Ryan's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Ryan duly obliges.
It looks like Avon Stringer has been cut.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Stringer pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ryan with a jab.
Stringer tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ryan was well out of range. Poor timing from Stringer.
A shot to the body from Stringer misses
and Ryan counters with a nice uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tom Ryan dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Avon Stringer's cut.
That's time! Ryan's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Ryan just misses with a punch to the body.
An inside leg kick from Stringer misses.
Stringer throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A lazy left from Stringer finds it's target.
Stringer throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Ryan makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Stringer really felt that one!
Stringer comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A shot to the body from Stringer misses
and Ryan counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Stringer lands a front kick.
Stringer jabs Ryan right on the nose. Ryan blinks but takes it well.
Ryan lands a leg kick that knocks Stringer off balance momentarily.
An inside leg kick lands from Stringer.
Ryan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ryan connects with an 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!
Ryan misses with an uppercut.
Stringer throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Ryan counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Stringer thinking.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Ryan checks a leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ryan throws a shot to the body.
Stringer misses with a head kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Stringer checks a leg kick.
A good leg kick by Ryan.
Ryan throws a leg kick but Stringer sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Ryan misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Stringer throws a push kick but Ryan slaps the foot to one side.
Stringer slips under a jab from Ryan.
Ryan scores with a hook.
Stringer misses with a body shot.
Stringer looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Tom Ryan is winning the standup battle so far.
Stringer jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A jab from Stringer misses.
Some wild striking there from Stringer.
Ryan connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ryan throws an overhand right that lands on Stringer's shoulder, as Stringer tries to avoid the shot.
Stringer looks to throw the jab but Ryan is out of range.
Ryan thows a body shot but no joy.
Stringer ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Stringer 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!
Stringer throws a half hearted mid kick.
A head kick misses from Stringer.
Ryan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Stringer attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Stringer thuds his right hand into Ryan's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Stringer lands a nice hook to Ryan's body. Ryan takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Stringer has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Ryan takes a swing at Stringer's ribcage but misses.
Ryan works the jab nicely.
Stringer misses with a low kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Donk. Ryan catches Stringer right on the button with a cross.
Stringer misses the shot to the body.
Stringer feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Ryan's calf.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Ryan.
Stringer misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ryan is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Ryan staying out of range there.
A head kick misses from Stringer.
Ryan throws a push kick but Stringer slaps the foot to one side.
A lazy left from Ryan finds it's target.
Stringer throws a leg kick but Ryan checks it.
Stringer misses with a series of wild punches.
A looping hook to the body misses from Stringer. Ryan does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ryan pushes Stringer away with a front kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stringer tries to clinch up
and Ryan counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Stringer is breathing heavily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ryan fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Stringer has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Ryan slips under a jab from Stringer.
Ryan wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A slow jab from Ryan misses its intended target.
Stringer walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Ryan lands a high kick!
Stringer wants to slow Ryan down by chopping away at his legs.
Stringer 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.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Stringer uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ryan.
Stringer throws a leg kick but Ryan sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Ryan digs a good body shot into Stringer's ribs.
Ryan throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Stringer stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tom Ryan dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Avon Stringer'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.
Ryan throws a leg kick which misses Stringer's front leg but catches the back leg as Stringer tries to avoid it.
Ryan shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Stringer eats them both and turns towards Ryan to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Ryan takes one to the side of the head.
Ryan pushes Stringer away with a front kick.
Ryan throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Stringer on the side of the head.
Ryan fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Stringer has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Ryan throws a head kick that Stringer semi-blocks.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stringer moves out of range of the body kick.
Ryan feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Stringers jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Stringer waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ryan.
Ryan connects with a leg kick. Stringer looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Ryan misses with a few strikes there.
Ryan scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Stringer doesn't seem bothered though.
Ryan looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A head kick by Stringer misses
enabling Ryan to counter with a crisp jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
That kick from Ryan tenderised Stringer's leg. Stringer is trying to keep his angry face on.
Ryan steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Stringer.
Stringer takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Stringer stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Stringer with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A slapping leg kick lands for Stringer.
A big right from Stringer misses.
Ryan connects with a solid leg kick.
Ryan avoids the head kick by Stringer.
Ryan is looking to slow Stringer down with leg kicks.
Ryan stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Stringer scores with a hook to the body. Ryan takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Ryan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ryan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Stringer manages to avoid it.
Stringer rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Ryan counters with a nice body shot.
Avon Stringer has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ryan moves out of range of the strikes.
Ryan lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ryan connects with a body shot.
Stringer misses with a wild body shot.
Ryan pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ryan throws a sloppy body shot
and Stringer counters with a nice body shot.
Ryan lands a glancing blow to the side of Stringer's head.
Ryan lands a head shot.
Ryan chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Ryan.
Stringer cracks the inside of Ryan's front leg.
Stringer takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Stringer misses with a body shot
and Ryan counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Stringer takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Ryan walks into a left hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stringer walks into a jab.
Ryan swings for the body but Stringer moves out of range.
Ryan throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Stringer's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Ryan lands a body shot.
Danga de danga de dang - Ryan scores with a four punch combination!
A good leg kick by Ryan.
Ryan scores with a jab. Stringer acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Stringer throws a hook but Ryan blocks it.
Ryan bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Stringer's head backwards.
Ryan misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ryan moves out of range of the strikes.
Ryan lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Ryan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stringer misses the shot to the body.
Ryan scores with a three punch combo!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ryan scores with a jab to the head.
Stringer avoids the body shot from Ryan.
Stringer scoring well with a low kick there.
Ryan swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Ryan uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Stringer.
Stringer's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Ryan connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Stringer scrambles back to his feet.
Ryan comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Ryan misses with a low kick.
Ryan wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Stringer throws a head kick but Ryan moves out of range.
Ryan takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Stringer. Ryan does a little dance to reset his feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tom Ryan showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Ryan 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 Sergei Dronov scores the fight 30:27
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 30:27
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tom Ryan!
Tom Ryan 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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dimentiy Boykin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Atli Thor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Boykin comes to the cage accompanied by Пересмотри. 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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243 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
25 - 18 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Dimentiy Boykin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Atli Thor!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Aleksei Zolotukhin and Fedor Mirinova.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Boykin shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Thor defends it nicely.
Thor tests Boykin's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Boykin moves in looking to clinch but Thor pushes him off.
Boykin has been working on his boxing with his coaches at St Petersburg MMA Gym in the buildup to the fight.
The fighters circle momentarily. Thor darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Boykin sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Boykin fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Nice sprawl there from Thor as Boykin shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dimentiy Boykin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Thor connects with a solid leg kick.
Boykin tries to close the distance and clinch up but Thor swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Dimentiy Boykin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Boykin avoids the head kick by Thor.
Boykin fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
A lazy left from Thor finds it's target.
Boykin tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Thor swivels and escapes.
Boykin has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Boykin there as he acknowledges the shot.
Good leg kick by Thor there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boykin goes for a double leg but Thor avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Thor continues to drive forward.
Boykin is breathing heavily.
Boykin drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Thor throws a punch but it's blocked by Boykin.
Thor has a couple of punches blocked by Boykin.
Boykin wants a takedown.
A short body shot lands from Thor as the two fighters clinch.
Thor scores with a hook to the body.
Thor lands with a left to the head.
Thor scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Boykin is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Boykin changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Thor fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Boykin crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Thor - the referee stops the clock and Boykin gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Thor. Boykin manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
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!
Thor lands a big head kick that sends Boykin tumbling to the mat! Thor takes a step backwards and waves Boykin back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Boykin is rocked!
It looks like Dimentiy Boykin has been cut.
Boykin gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Thor holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thor scores with a shoulder strike.
Oh Boykin is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Thor presses Boykin against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Thor lands a body shot in the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Thor.
Thor lands a nice shot to the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Thor.
Boykin letting Thor take a breather here.
Thor dips a shoulder and cracks Boykin with a mighty uppercut! Boykin falls back against the cage and Thor unloads with a barrage of strikes! Boykin is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Thor screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Atli Thor!
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