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GFC 19: Trujillo vs Baroni PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Joseph Duffy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Buddy Elf (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buddy Elf is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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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 St Petersburg, Joseph Duffy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Buddy Elf!
The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Illya Tyunina and Vladimir Khabensky.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Duffy slaps away a takedown attempt from Elf, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Elf closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Elf seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Duffy holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Elf wants to control but Duffy is keeping him busy.
Elf decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Duffy has taken the fight to the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Elf tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Elf misses with a short punch on the inside.
Elf misses with a knee to the head.
Duffy is trying to break free.
Elf breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Duffy moves into the clinch.
Duffy successfully pulls guard.
Duffy definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Elf would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Elf gets to his feet - Duffy follows without any prompting.
Duffy has closed the distance and engaged Elf in a clinch.
Duffy blocks a body shot from Elf.
Elf throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Duffy blocks it with crossed arms.
Elf breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Duffy throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Duffy has managed to clinch.
Elf jumps guard but Duffy turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Elf lands with a right to the head.
Duffy pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Duffy has managed to clinch.
Duffy breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Duffy shoots in looking for a takedown. Elf tries to sprawl out of it but Duffy keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Elf manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Elf changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Duffy tries to avoid it but Elf manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Duffy to the ground. Duffy escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Duffy thinks about countering with a head kick.
Joseph Duffy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Buddy Elf.
Duffy fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Elf, pushing him back against the cage.
Duffy pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Duffy tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Elf defends well and Duffy ends up having to push Elf into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Elf moves into range and clinches up with Duffy.
Elf's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Elf will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Duffy misses with a takedown attempt
and Elf counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Elf.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Duffy keeping moving, preventing Elf from controlling successfully.
Elf decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Duffy, up you get!
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Duffy prevents a takedown attempt there.
Duffy tries to circle away but Elf has him pinned against the cage.
Elf breaks from the clinch.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Elf.
Elf gets tackled into the cage by Duffy. Duffy maintains the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Duffy working hard to break the clinch.
Duffy has had enough of the clinch but Elf keeps him there for the moment.
Duffy's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Duffy gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Elf is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Elf is pushing Duffy up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Elf jumps guard but Duffy turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Duffy breaks the clinch.
A telegraphed right hand from Duffy misses the target.
Elf unleashes a big counter combination but Duffy bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Duffy closes the distance and pushes Elf back into the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joseph Duffy dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Duffy darts in trying to clinch
and Elf counters with a shoot takedown. Duffy fights it but they end up in guard.
Elf wants to stand and escape but instead Duffy has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Elf wants to sweep but no luck.
Duffy controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Elf keeping full guard, as Duffy tries to pass.
Elf wants to sweep but no luck.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Duffy is stalling in the full guard.
Duffy's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Duffy working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Elf is trying to hold Duffy in close to prevent damage but Duffy has managed to pass into half guard.
Elf keeps control of the position for the meantime.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Elf is looking for a sweep. Duffy is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Duffy is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Elf can do to turn this around?
Duffy missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Duffy is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Duffy thows a huge punch but Elf dodges it nicely.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Elf swats away the attempt to clinch by Duffy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Elf is trying hard to land a takedown here. Duffy sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Elf throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Duffy's waist but Duffy gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Elf off to one side.
Elf gets tackled into the cage by Duffy. Duffy maintains the clinch.
Elf is trying to drag Duffy to the mat but Duffy just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Joseph Duffy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Buddy Elf.
Elf breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Duffy looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Elf is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Duffy clinches up with Elf and pushes him back against the cage.
Elf tries to score a body lock takedown but Duffy shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Duffy breaks the clinch.
Duffy gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Duffy breaks from the clinch.
Duffy doesn't manage to clinch there - Elf circles away.
Duffy forces Elf back against the cage and clinches.
Duffy avoiding damage as Elf throws knees to the body.
Elf's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Duffy instigates a clinch.
Elf wants to stall.
Duffy escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Duffy displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Elf.
Duffy seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Joseph Duffy is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Duffy feints a jab promting Elf to slip. Duffy then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Elf slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joseph Duffy dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Duffy is looking to clinch.
Duffy tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Elf manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Duffy clinches.
Elf pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Joseph Duffy is winning the standup battle so far.
Duffy moves into the clinch.
Duffy keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Elf's efforts to push away.
Duffy pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Duffy has taken the fight to the clinch.
Duffy breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Elf shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Duffy sprawls well. Duffy wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Elf gets slowly back to his feet.
Duffy moves into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Duffy tries to pull guard but Elf forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Duffy escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Duffy misses with a double jab.
Elf is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Duffy is looking to clinch.
Elf tries a quick counter leg kick but Duffy is wise to it.
Elf gets tackled into the cage by Duffy. Duffy maintains the clinch.
Duffy breaks from the clinch.
Some wild striking there from Duffy.
Duffy lands a nice looking body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Duffy fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Elf, pushing him back against the cage.
Elf is trying to break the clinch but Duffy has him pressed against the cage.
Elf throws an elbow that misses.
Elf breaks the clinch.
Elf gets tackled into the cage by Duffy. Duffy maintains the clinch.
Duffy's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Duffy shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Elf as he avoids it easily.
A left and a right from Duffy both land. Nice combination.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Elf shoots for a double leg takedown but Duffy sprawls well. He's pushed Elf's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Duffy misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joseph Duffy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Duffy tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Elf paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Despite the aggression on Elf's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Duffy has managed to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Elf is trying to maintain a safe position but Duffy gets an underhook and turns Elf into the cage.
Duffy has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Elf with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Elf is looking to control Duffy's arms but Duffy gets an underhook and turns him. Now Elf has his back to the cage.
Duffy breaks from the clinch.
Elf tries to score a power double leg takedown but Duffy sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Elf somewhat.
Duffy tries to clinch but Elf moves out of range.
Duffy throws a head kick but Elf moves out of range.
Elf bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Duffy throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Elf takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Duffy tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Elf paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Duffy tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Elf has a takedown stuffed.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Elf dives in for a single leg takedown but Duffy sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Elf misses with a takedown attempt
and Elf takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Duffy moves in looking to clinch but Elf pushes him off.
The fight stays on the outside here - Duffy looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Joseph Duffy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Duffy tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Elf swivels and escapes.
Elf changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Buddy Elf has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Joseph Duffy is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Duffy instigates a clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Joseph Duffy showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Duffy 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 Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 30:27
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 30:27
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joseph Duffy!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Andrei Zharkov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rick Showtime (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Showtime comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Old Toms Hut kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Rick Showtime acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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180 lbs
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Good wrestling
Lethal high kicks
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 7 - 1, fighting out of London, Andrei Zharkov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 28 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Rick Showtime!
The judges for this bout are Valeri Chadov, Ivan Kurochkin and Sergei Dronov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zharkov keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Zharkov throws a jab but it's blocked by Showtime.
A combination from Zharkov does no damage.
Zharkov fails with a takedown attempt.
Zharkov looks to score with a jab to the body but Showtime is just out of range.
Rick Showtime seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Showtime fails to land with a series of punches.
Showtime throws a right and a left that both miss.
Zharkov swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Showtime throws a right hand that Zharkov ducks under and follows up with a left that Zharkov also avoids with ease.
Zharkov is looking to counter with a body kick.
Zharkov lands a slapping body shot.
Zharkov misses the shot to the body.
A low kick from Showtime misses
and Zharkov makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Zharkov scoring well with a low kick there.
Zharkov lands with a cross.
A combination from Showtime does no damage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zharkov slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Showtime lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Zharkov lands a body shot.
Zharkov is looking to wear down Showtime with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Showtime is defended easily by Zharkov.
Zharkov drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Zharkov trying to control the position from guard on top but Showtime is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Showtime working a defensive guard here.
Zharkov throws an elbow that misses. Showtime uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Zharkov's guard. Nice move by Showtime!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Showtime engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
It looks like Showtime might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zharkov pulls Showtime in close to his closed guard and prevents Showtime from doing any damage or advancing position.
Zharkov working a defensive guard here.
Showtime won't allow Zharkov to sweep him here.
Showtime stays in close to Zharkov's body and controls the position.
Zharkov is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Zharkov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Showtime trying to control but Zharkov is working from the bottom.
Showtime avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Showtime trying to control but Zharkov is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zharkov throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Zharkov is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Showtime throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Zharkov wants to sweep here but Showtime controlling him for the moment.
Zharkov bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Showtime's guard.
Zharkov trying to control but Showtime is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zharkov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Showtime is keeping the position for now.
Zharkov postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Zharkov throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Showtime works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Zharkov working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Showtime's head.
Zharkov scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Zharkov postures up in Showtime's guard and throws a big left but Showtime blocks it.
Zharkov working some strikes from top position.
Zharkov scoring with punches to the head and body.
Showtime trying to control the position.
Zharkov throwing strikes but missing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andrei Zharkov dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Zharkov throws a big shot that misses.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Showtime.
Showtime throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Zharkov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Zharkov ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Zharkov lands a nice looking body shot.
Showtime drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Showtime avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Zharkov looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Zharkov is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
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!
Showtime is in trouble now - Zharkov has advanced to mount!
Zharkov dominating with strikes here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zharkov landing strikes, looking to finish!
Zharkov looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Showtime is rocked!
Zharkov looking to finish here with some ground and pound. He lands one big shot that has Showtime covering up... and two more big strikes land, forcing the referee to step in and put and end to proceedings! This fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:30 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Andrei Zharkov!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Marcus Kingston (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Felix Storm (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Felix Storm has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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152 lbs
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157 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Marcus Kingston!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Felix Storm!
The judges for this bout are Valeri Chadov, Vladimir Khabensky and Sergei Dronov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Storm misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kingston.
Storm thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kingston was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
A looping hook to the body misses from Storm. Kingston does a little dance to reset his feet.
Storm is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Kingston connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Storm tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kingston was well out of range. Poor timing from Storm.
A jab from Kingston does it's job there.
Storm moves forwards but Kingston connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Kingston gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A nice left hand lands by Storm.
Kingston blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Storm takes a shot to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Storm misses with a punch on the inside.
Storm swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Storm misses with some punches.
Kingston lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Storm fails to land.
Kingston blocks an uppercut.
Storm lands a shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kingston is trying to push Storm away but Storm has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Storm misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Storm.
Storm lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kingston backwards.
Storm throws a head punch that misses.
Kingston blocks an elbow strike.
Storm blocking some punches.
Kingston can't break the clinch.
Kingston pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kingston dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Good shot there by Kingston.
Kingston misses with a few strikes there.
Storm let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Storm takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Kingston tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Storm manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Storm walks into a straight right hand from Kingston.
Kingston misses with a two punch combination.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Storm scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kingston misses with a series of wild punches.
Storm takes a swing at Kingston's ribcage but misses.
Kingston tries to clinch up.
Kingston fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kingston tries to bum rush Storm with a series of wild strikes but Storm uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kingston throws a right and a left that Storm avoids nicely.
Kingston moves in looking to clinch but Storm pushes him off.
Kingston's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Kingston duly obliges.
Storm dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kingston tries to clinch up.
Kingston uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Storm.
Storm connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Storm lands a head shot.
Kingston tries to close the distance and clinch but Storm swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Storm looks to land a left hand but Kingston moved out of range nicely.
Kingston is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
A telegraphed right hand from Storm misses the target.
Kingston displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Storm throws out the jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Storm misses with a left hand
and Kingston counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kingston moves in looking to clinch but Storm pushes him off.
Kingston throws a body shot but no joy.
Kingston fails in his attempt to clinch.
It seemed like Storm was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Kingston moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Kingston scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Storm dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kingston lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Storm is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kingston tries to close the distance and clinch up but Storm swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Storm is still on wobbly legs! Can Kingston finish him?
Kingston is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Storm uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Storm with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Kingston to score with a decent uppercut.
Kingston bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kingston wants to clinch.
Kingston misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Storm seems to have recovered his senses.
A nice combination there by Kingston.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Storm throws a body punch but Kingston moves out of range.
Storm rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kingston counters with a stiff right hand.
Marcus Kingston seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kingston lands a left and a right that send Storm crashing to the mat, dazed. Kingston thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Storm misses with a looping left.
Kingston throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Storm.
Storm keeps the fight on the outside.
Kingston has closed the distance and engaged Storm in a clinch.
Storm tries a body shot but Kingston blocks it.
Storm lands with a light punch inside.
Storm has a couple of punches blocked by Kingston.
Kingston tries to circle away but Storm has him pinned against the cage.
Storm blocks an uppercut.
Storm misses with a punch on the inside.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Storm tries a body shot but Kingston blocks it.
Storm blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kingston wants to stall.
Storm throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kingstons head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marcus Kingston dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Storm throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Storm takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kingston misses with a few strikes there.
Marcus Kingston is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Storm throws a right and a left that Kingston avoids nicely.
Kingston misses with a series of wild punches.
Kingston takes one on the button.
Storm throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kingston is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Storm keeps the fight on the outside.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Storm in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Storm scores with a nice right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kingston looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Storm swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Storm misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kingston moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kingston misses with a jab to the body
and Storm connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kingston lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Storm throws a shot to the body.
Kingston gets in close and tags Storm with a short punch that almost sends Storm to the mat! Oh Storm is in big trouble! He turns his back on Kingston, trying to create some distance but Kingston rushes him, striking wildly and Storm goes down! The referee tackles Kingston into the cage to end the fight! Kingston is one violent man!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:15 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Marcus Kingston!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between All American (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Big Dog (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Big Dog will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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220 lbs
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270 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
7 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, All American!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Big Dog!
The judges for this bout are Konstantin Menshow, Aleksandr Martynov and Ivan Kurochkin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dog connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Dog throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
American takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
American fails with an attempt to clinch.
Dog fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but American is out of range.
American wants to clinch.
American misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
American throws a nice looking combination but Dog bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
American tries to clinch but Dog moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
American doesn't manage to clinch there - Dog circles away.
American ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
American is trying hard to land a takedown here. Dog sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
American throws a right and a left that Dog avoids nicely.
Dog stuffs the takedown attempt from American. American gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for All American. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dog scores with a punch to the head.
Dog misses with a wild body shot.
Nice body kick there by Dog.
American shoots in for a takedown but Dog shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Dog jabs American to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Dog scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
American throws a series of punches but Dog avoids them all with ease.
Dog scores with a leg kick.
American moves into the clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Dog.
American is breathing heavily.
Dog lands a body shot.
Dog scores with a nice hook to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dog digs a right hand underneath American's ribcage. American let out a lung full of air as it connected.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A body shot lands from Dog.
Dog lands a left hand that snaps the head of American backwards.
Dog breaks the clinch.
Dog circles away from the clinch attempt.
Dog lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Big Dog is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dog lands a big head kick that sends American tumbling to the mat! Dog takes a step backwards and waves American back to his feet - he wants the finish!
American takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
The fight stays on the outside here - American looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
American takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Dog is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
American misses with a wild body shot.
American tries to clinch up but Dog circles away and keeps his distance.
Nice takedown defense from Dog. No joy for American on that attempt.
A nice side step and Dog releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Dog is looking to slow American down with leg kicks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
American uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dog.
American shoots in looking for a takedown. Dog tries to sprawl out of it but American keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Dog manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
American shoots in looking for a takedown. Dog tries to sprawl out of it but American keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Dog manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Nice body kick from Dog.
American shoots in looking for a takedown. Dog tries to sprawl out of it but American keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Dog manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Dog finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dog's jab looks to have found its range, popping American under the eye.
Dog misses with a low kick as American jumps back.
American is looking to counter punch.
Dog tries to land a leg kick but American saw it coming and moves away.
A little feinted left hand from American on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Dog throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
American went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
American scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
American scoring with punches from side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
American working the strikes but Dog uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
American throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Dog to regain full guard.
Dog has his hands on American's head, controlling the position.
American keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Dog's head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
American postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
American trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Big Dog dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
American tries to clinch up.
Dog now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
That kick from Dog tenderised American's leg. American is trying to keep his angry face on.
All American is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Dog tried to score with a low kick but American checks it.
American tries to clinch
and Dog makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Dog thumps American with a low kick.
American just misses with a punch to the body.
American scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Dog is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
American landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
American throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
American 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.
Dog tries to roll over but American keeps him under control.
Dog really doesn't want to stay on the ground with American. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Dog is not content to let American control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dog wants to improve his position but American is controlling well.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
American seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Dog avoiding damage under a succession of punches from American.
Dog is concentrating on defense, preventing American from advancing position.
American working over Dog with some ground and pound. Dog looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
American landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
American scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Dog is rocked!
Dog is looking to improve his position.
Dog is still in real trouble! Can American finish him?
American lands a massive shot from half guard that has rocked Dog! More strikes land and this one is all over! American jumps to his feet and is applauded loudly by the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). All American!
All American made sure to mention his sponsor, Mohito Fightwear (Laundry) in his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Algot Uggla (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Steve Vega (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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149 lbs
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38
169 lbs
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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 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Algot Uggla!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 15 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Steve Vega!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Aleksandr Martynov and Aleksei Zolotukhin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vega tries to land a body kick
and Uggla counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Uggla.
Uggla won't allow Vega to sweep him here.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Vega is on top in guard.
Vega stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Uggla swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Uggla wants to get back to his feet but Vega is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Vega trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Uggla looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Uggla is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Vega trying to control but Uggla is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Uggla keeping full guard, as Vega tries to pass.
Uggla has control of Vega's left arm, preventing Vega from doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Uggla has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Vega can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Vega pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Uggla is keeping the position for now.
Uggla keeping moving, preventing Vega from controlling successfully.
Vega wants to pass the guard but Uggla is keeping the position.
Uggla not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Uggla has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Vega has passed into side control.
Uggla prevents Vega from moving into mount.
Vega is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Uggla has escaped the position, nice work there.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Uggla gets back to half guard.
Uggla is trying to control but can't.
Vega trying to mount his opponent but Uggla defends it.
Vega seems to be looking for submissions.
Uggla looking for submissions off his back.
Vega is pressing down on Uggla's thigh, looking to free his foot. Uggla is holding on for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vega is working for a kimura but Uggla is defending it quite comfortably.
Uggla is looking for a sweep. Vega is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Uggla is staying active underneath Vega, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Vega prevents Uggla from standing back up.
Vega wants to free his trapped foot but Uggla is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Uggla wants to get back to full guard.
Vega trying to mount his opponent but Uggla defends it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Vega is working for a kimura but Uggla is defending it quite comfortably.
Uggla might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Uggla regains full guard. Nicely done.
Uggla is trying to control the position but Vega postures up.
We've been hearing good reports from Uggla's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Vega passes Uggla's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Uggla makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Uggla.
Uggla is trying to keep Vega in close.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Steve Vega dominated that round.
That's time! Uggla's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Vega throws an overhand right that lands on Uggla's shoulder, as Uggla tries to avoid the shot.
Vega throws the kick towards the body but Uggla avoids it.
Uggla half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Uggla closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Uggla lands in his opponent's guard.
Uggla stopping the sweep attempt from Vega.
Vega keeping full guard, as Uggla tries to pass.
Vega is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Uggla looking to sit in guard and control but Vega gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Uggla throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Vega got a little sloppy there for a moment and Uggla has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Vega has managed to get both his arms back between Uggla's legs - danger averted.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Uggla looking to hit a scissor sweep but Vega is one step ahead there.
Vega looking to pass the guard.
Vega works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Uggla is trying to get back to full guard.
Uggla moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Uggla controlling the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Vega slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Vega tries to advance to mount but Uggla denies him.
Vega passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Uggla!
Vega looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Vega has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Uggla is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Uggla tries to hold on but Vega postures up.
Vega working for a guillotine from mount but Uggla is in no mood to give up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Uggla really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Uggla sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Vega trying to control the action but Uggla is working from the bottom.
Vega wants to pass the guard but Uggla is defending well.
Vega working Uggla over with strikes.
Vega uses his free foot to push down on Uggla's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Uggla.
Uggla tries to hold on but Vega pushes him away.
Uggla working to try and regain half guard.
Vega content just to control the position here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Uggla tries to hold on but Vega postures up.
Vega swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Uggla is now in Vega's guard. A big mistake from Vega there, giving up the dominant position!
Uggla trying to control but Vega is working from the bottom.
Vega looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Vega lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Vega forces his way into half guard.
Vega is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Steve Vega showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Uggla throws a sloppy body shot
and Vega counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Uggla gets the takedown into side control.
Uggla controlling the position.
Uggla trying to control the action but Vega is working from the bottom.
Vega sneaks back into half guard.
Vega wants to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vega holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Vega is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Uggla's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Uggla's back!
I really don't envy Uggla right now.
Vega is looking for the choke from the back position but Uggla is controlling his hands well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Uggla turns into Vega and is now in his guard.
Uggla got a little sloppy there for a moment and Vega has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Uggla has managed to get both his arms back between Vega's legs - danger averted.
Uggla wants to control from the top but Vega keeps moving.
Vega trying to control the position.
Uggla wants to stand and escape but instead Vega has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Vega looking to pass the guard.
Vega is looking to advance position but Uggla has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Uggla looking to control but Vega is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vega bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Uggla escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Vega gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Uggla controlling the position.
Vega pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Uggla is keeping the position for now.
Uggla is looking to stand up but Vega isn't so interested in that idea.
Vega wants to pass the guard but Uggla is keeping the position.
Uggla is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Steve Vega has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vega wants to control from the top but Uggla keeps moving.
Uggla working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Vega.
Vega trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Vega passes Uggla's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Steve Vega is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Uggla is trying to stand back up but Vega is controlling him
Vega is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Vega looking to control and managing it successfully.
Vega trying to control but Uggla is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vega sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Algot Uggla has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Uggla is squirming around, avoiding Vega's attempts to control the action.
Uggla tries to lock up and control but Vega gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Uggla swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Uggla throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
And that's the end of the fight!
Steve Vega comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Vega has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 27:30
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 27:30
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Steve Vega!
Steve Vega decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
Algot Uggla was interviewed post fight and said '*spits out blood* haven't you got something better to do than beating up 18-year olds in QFC?!'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Brenden Abbott (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dahl Haas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Haas has chosen Ten Typ Mes - Trze'a było as his entrance music. 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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36
186 lbs
37 - 17 - 0 |
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33
176 lbs
16 - 8 - 2 |
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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
37 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Brenden Abbott!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 8 - 2, fighting out of Helsinki, Dahl Haas!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Igor Prikhodko and Viktor Lagutenko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Haas takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Abbott throws a nice outside leg kick.
Abbott throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Haas has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Abbott misses with a low kick as Haas jumps back.
Haas cracks Abbott with a right hand to the side of the head.
It looks like Brenden Abbott has been cut.
Abbott shoots in looking for a takedown but Haas manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Abbott's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Haas stuffs the takedown.
Abbott tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Haas tests Abbott's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Haas misses with a low kick.
Haas throws a leg kick which misses Abbott's front leg but catches the back leg as Abbott tries to avoid it.
Nice defenses there by Abbott.
Haas thumps Abbott with a low kick.
Haas misses with a hook.
An attempted straight right counter from Abbott misses the target.
Abbott has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Team Abraham in the buildup to the fight.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Haas tries to work over Abbott's front leg with a kick but Abbott checks it.
Haas defending well as Abbott loads up on a big left hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Haas defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Abbott.
Haas tries a quick counter leg kick but Abbott is wise to it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brenden Abbott. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Haas with a nice cross.
Abbott avoids the body shot from Haas.
Abbott misses the body punch
and Haas counters with a nice body shot.
Haas throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Haas ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Abbott moves away.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Abbott, as that shot connected.
Haas misses with a body shot.
Abbott buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Haas cracks Abbott with a good jab.
Abbott takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Abbott fails with the takedown.
Haas connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Haas.
Haas uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Abbott.
Haas uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Abbott.
Haas is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Abbott with a body shot.
Haas works Abbott's body with a nice hook.
Haas blocks a leg kick.
Abbott scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Abbott fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Haas manages to avoid it.
Abbott cracks Haas with an open hand slap.
It looks like Dahl Haas has been cut.
Good shot there by Abbott.
Abbott misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Haas.
Haas misses with a straight left.
Abbott moves out of range of the body kick.
Abbott misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Haas.
Brenden Abbott seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Abbott misses the jab.
Haas throws a body kick that misses
and Abbott cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Abbott throws a sloppy head kick and Haas moves out of range easily.
Haas looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Haas misses the shot to the body.
Haas misses with a hook. Abbott ducked under it nicely.
Abbott fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Haas to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Haas looks to clinch but Abbott throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Haas taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Brenden Abbott!
Brenden Abbott decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jamey Jasta (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rob Massey (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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148 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 7 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jamey Jasta!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Rob Massey!
The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Dmitry Maklakov and Konstantin Menshow.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Massey misses the jab.
Jasta misses with a hook
and Massey counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Jasta scores with a hook to the body. Massey takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Massey misses with a straight right.
Massey moves into range and connects with a jab.
Massey throws a hook but Jasta blocks it.
Massey throws a body punch but Jasta moves out of range.
Jasta throws a left and a right that both miss
and Massey cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jasta connects with a nice looking jab.
Jasta shoots in but no luck this time.
Massey throws a shot from downtown. Jasta moves away and avoids it.
A head kick misses from Massey.
Jasta throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jasta takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Jasta throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Massey tries to score with a low kick but Jasta moves his leg out of the way.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Massey's jab looks to have found its range, popping Jasta under the eye.
Massey swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Massey throws out a loose jab but Jasta uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jasta is trying hard to land a takedown here. Massey sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Massey thows a left - swing and a miss!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Jasta.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jamey Jasta. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jasta misses with an uppercut.
Jasta takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Massey dodges the punch combination from Jasta.
Massey throws a big shot that misses.
Jasta just misses with a punch to the body.
Rob Massey is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Massey misses the jab.
Nice defenses there by Massey.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Massey throws a head kick but Jasta moves out of range.
As Massey looks to move away, Jasta throws a big counter combo but Massey just gets out of the way.
Jamey Jasta seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jasta connects with a single shot there.
A shot to the body from Massey misses
and Jasta counters with a straight right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jasta steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Massey.
Massey misses with a body shot
and Jasta counters with a stiff right hand.
Jasta jabs Massey right on the nose. Massey blinks but takes it well.
Massey might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
A slow jab from Jasta misses its intended target.
Massey misses with a looping left.
Jasta lands with a straight right. Massey didn't see that one coming.
Jasta with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Massey to score with a decent uppercut.
Jasta slips a jab from Massey.
Massey misses with a right hand
and Jasta counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Massey digs a good hook to Jasta's body.
Jasta misses the shot to the body.
Jasta throws a right and a left that both miss.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jasta ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Massey fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Massey uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Jasta has time to react.
Massey takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Jasta keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Massey.
Jasta scores with a hook to the body. Massey takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Massey fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jasta manages to avoid it.
Massey misses with a double jab.
Massey avoids a punch combination nicely.
Jasta slips a straight right by Massey.
Jasta cracks Massey with a right hand to the side of the head.
Jasta rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Massey moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Massey catches Jasta with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jasta throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Massey misses with a hook to the body
and Jasta counters with a left and a right that stings Massey.
Jasta moves away from the strike by Massey.
Jasta was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Massey takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Donk. Jasta catches Massey right on the button with a cross.
Massey scores with a punch to the head.
Massey slips a straight right by Jasta.
Nice jab there from Massey.
Jasta swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Massey.
Massey throws a shot from downtown. Jasta moves away and avoids it.
Jasta throws a series of punches but Massey avoids them all with ease.
Massey blocks a leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A clash of legs there as Jasta blocks the low kick.
Jasta lands a nice looking body kick.
A combination from Jasta does no damage.
Nice straight punches there by Massey. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Massey.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Rob Massey will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
A jab from Jasta finds it's way through Massey's defenses.
Jasta lands a nice leg kick that just misses Massey's sensitive parts.
Massey scores with a punch to the head.
Jasta is rocked!
Jasta bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Massey's head backwards.
Jasta throws a body shot but no joy.
Nice defenses there by Jasta.
Jasta swinging wildly here.
Massey throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jasta throws a nice looking combination but Massey bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Massey drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Massey is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jasta.
Jasta looks to score with a jab to the body but Massey is just out of range.
Massey misses with a wild body shot.
Massey swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Massey leaves Jasta with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Massey throws a shot from downtown. Jasta moves away and avoids it.
Massey throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Massey looks to land a left hand but Jasta moved out of range nicely.
A big left from Massey misses.
Jasta ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Massey moves away.
Massey swings away with a body shot that misses
and Jasta connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Massey tries to score with a low kick but Jasta moves his leg out of the way.
Massey misses with a head kick.
Jasta drops his hands momentarily and Massey takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Massey takes a swing at Jasta's ribcage but misses.
Jasta shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Massey pinned against the cage. Massey gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jasta cracks Massey with a good jab.
Jasta lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Massey looks to land a right hand but Jasta moved out of range.
Horrible takedown attempt by Jasta or perhaps it was just good defense by Massey, which made it look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jamey Jasta. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Massey lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Jasta backs up against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Jasta!
Rob Massey seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Massey avoids a punch combination nicely.
Jasta scores with a body shot.
Jasta pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Massey back to the cage. Jasta follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big left from Massey misses.
Jasta slips under a jab.
Massey waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jasta.
Massey keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jasta connects with a looping right hand.
Massey misses with a body punch
letting Jasta counter with a right hand.
Jasta uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Massey.
Massey just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromJasta.
Jasta tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Massey was well out of range. Poor timing from Jasta.
Jasta shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Massey throws a series of punches but Jasta moves out of range.
Massey thows a left - swing and a miss!
A good leg kick by Jasta.
Massey on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Jasta tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Decent striking displayed by Jasta there.
Jasta fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Massey blocks a head kick by Jasta.
Jasta throws a predictable looking body shot
and Massey counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Jasta scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Jasta throws a looping overhand right but Massey ducks down to avoid it.
Massey swinging wildly here.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Jasta.
Massey tries to bench press Jasta off him but Jasta keeps the position.
Jasta tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Massey sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jamey Jasta dominated that second round.
That's time! Jasta's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Jasta cracks Massey with a good jab.
Massey throws a shot from downtown. Jasta moves away and avoids it.
Massey just misses with a punch to the body.
Jasta fires out a quick counter leg kick but Massey just manages to avoid it.
Jasta fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Massey avoids it really well and circles away.
Jasta throws a leg kick which misses Massey's front leg but catches the back leg as Massey tries to avoid it.
Massey clobbers Jasta with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jasta ducks under a wild hook from Massey.
Jasta listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Massey throws the left hand but Jasta avoids the punch easily.
Massey throws a looping overhand right but Jasta ducks down to avoid it.
A swing and a miss from Massey.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Massey scores with a body shot.
Jamey Jasta is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jasta connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
A looping hook to the body misses from Massey. Jasta does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jasta lands a slapping body shot.
Jasta slips under a jab.
Jasta shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Massey napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Jasta lands a nice forearm strike.
Massey is trying to improve his position.
Massey manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Massey keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Jasta is nestled in close to Massey, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Massey gets full guard.
Jasta content to stall in guard here.
Massey keeping moving, preventing Jasta from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Massey trying to control the position.
Jasta wants to control from the top but Massey keeps moving.
Massey managing to control the position.
Massey is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Massey is adopting a defensive guard.
Jasta lands a couple of digs.
Jasta postures up and lands a big shot to Massey's brow.
Jasta advances to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Massey is trying to maintain the position but Jasta is very close to passing his half guard.
Massey controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Jasta controlling the pace.
Massey is controlling Jasta's trapped leg to prevent Jasta from advancing to side control.
Massey has hold of Jasta's hands but Jasta slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Jasta tries to pass to full mount but Massey defends it.
Jasta prevents Massey from improving his position.
Jasta perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Massey slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Jasta is looking to work some ground and pound but Massey has wrist control.
Massey manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Jasta manages to get himself to full guard.
Massey throws a strike but Jasta rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Jasta trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Massey manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Jasta manages to get himself to full guard.
Jasta 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.
Massey wants to stand and escape but instead Jasta has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Jamey Jasta overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Massey not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Massey utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Jasta advances to half guard.
Jasta missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Massey wants to improve his position but Jasta is controlling well.
Jasta is looking to take a break and control but Massey is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jamey Jasta showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Jasta 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 Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 29:28
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jamey Jasta!
Jamey Jasta thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hennan Hoyce (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Elias Eberhard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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290 lbs
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225 lbs
27 - 14 - 0 |
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World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Hennan Hoyce!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
27 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Elias Eberhard!
The judges for this bout are Konstantin Menshow, Sergei Dronov and Fedor Mirinova.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Eberhard on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
It looks like Elias Eberhard has been cut.
Hoyce throws a head kick that misses.
A head kick misses from Hoyce.
Nice cross by Eberhard.
Eberhard throws a body punch but Hoyce moves out of range.
Hoyce uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Eberhard.
Eberhard connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Eberhard loads up on a big right hand but Hoyce slips the punch.
Hoyce is looking to counter punch.
Hoyce has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Hoyce there as he acknowledges the shot.
Hoyce throws a body punch but Eberhard moves out of range.
Hoyce throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Eberhard on the side of the head.
Hoyce looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Hoyce uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Eberhard.
Eberhard misses with a hook. Hoyce ducked under it nicely.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Eberhard fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Hoyce looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Eberhard on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Hennan Hoyce is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Eberhard misses with a looping left.
Hoyce throws a quick counter head kick but Eberhard was just out of range.
Eberhard goes for a double leg but Hoyce avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Hoyce continues to drive forward.
Hoyce feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Eberhard misses with a hook. Hoyce ducked under it nicely.
Hoyce avoids a punch combination nicely.
Hoyce is looking for a counter combo.
Eberhard with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Eberhard scores with a nice right hand.
Eberhard takes one to the chin there.
Eberhard misses with a few strikes there.
A jab from Eberhard misses.
Eberhard closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Hoyce quickly recovers to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hoyce wants to control but Eberhard is keeping busy.
Eberhard stops Hoyce from getting back to his feet.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Eberhard in particular looking to stall.
Eberhard is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Hoyce blocking the ground and pound attempt from Eberhard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Eberhard is trying to control the action in half guard but Hoyce is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Eberhard throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Eberhard sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Hoyce defending well though.
Hoyce avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Eberhard.
Eberhard not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Eberhard wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hoyce keeps working.
Eberhard throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Eberhard working Hoyce over with strikes.
Eberhard looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Eberhard thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Hoyce's head.
Eberhard wants to take a breather but Hoyce is having none of it.
Eberhard is nestled in close to Hoyce, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Eberhard working the head and body with strikes.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Eberhard lands a nice short elbow.
Eberhard missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Eberhard throwing shots but Hoyce is blocking nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hoyce blocking the ground and pound attempt from Eberhard.
Eberhard not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Eberhard sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Hoyce defending well though.
Hoyce won't allow Eberhard to pass to mount.
Eberhard working over Hoyce with some ground and pound. Hoyce looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Hoyce slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Eberhard throws a big elbow that misses.
Eberhard throws a big elbow that misses.
Eberhard has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Eberhard with a nice head shot there.
Eberhard throws an elbow that misses. Hoyce uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Eberhard's guard. Nice move by Hoyce!
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Hoyce gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Elias Eberhard dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Elias Eberhard's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Hoyce moves forwards but Eberhard connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Eberhard needs to keep his hands up - Hoyce had a free shot at his head there.
Eberhard takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Eberhard throws a poor cross that misses
and Hoyce counters with a stiff right hand.
Eberhard misses with a wild combination.
A counter left hand to the body from Hoyce misses its target.
Hoyce lands a big right hand that sends Eberhard crashing to the mat! Hoyce stays standing though and waves Eberhard back to his feet!
Hennan Hoyce is winning the standup battle so far.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The fight stays on the outside here - Eberhard looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Hoyce drops Eberhard with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Eberhard looks back up at him and smiles so Hoyce waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Eberhard is rocked!
Hoyce dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Eberhard misses with a hook. Hoyce ducked under it nicely.
Hoyce throwing a counter right hand but Eberhard manages to avoid it.
Eberhard might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Hoyce throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Eberhard throws a right hand that misses
and Hoyce makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Hoyce works Eberhard's body with a nice hook.
Eberhard looks up at the clock. Bad move! Hoyce lands a right hand from hell, dropping Eberhard. Hoyce pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hennan Hoyce!
Hennan Hoyce decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Strategos Themistokles (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Duke Newell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Strategos Themistokles has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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218 lbs
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220 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Strategos Themistokles!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Duke Newell!
The judges for this bout are Sergei Dronov, Aleksei Zolotukhin and Ivan Kurochkin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fighters circle momentarily. Themistokles darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Newell misses with a kick to the body.
Themistokles with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Themistokles throws a head kick but Newell moves out of range.
We've been told by Themistokles's head coaches at The Coffee Shop that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Newell gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Themistokles scores with a hook.
Newell shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Themistokles but Themistokles pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Themistokles lands a leg kick that knocks Newell off balance momentarily.
Themistokles connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Newell throws a jab when Themistokles was well out of range.
Nice straight punches there by Themistokles. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Themistokles.
Themistokles is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Themistokles connects with a single shot there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Newell misses with a double jab
and Themistokles counters with a series of strikes. Newell will be more careful next time no doubt.
Themistokles throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Themistokles throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Themistokles works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
No joy there for Newell, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A telegraphed right hand from Newell misses the target.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Newell has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Themistokles uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Themistokles pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Themistokles connects with an inside leg kick.
Themistokles throws a quick inside leg kick.
Themistokles takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Themistokles misses with a body shot.
Newell lands a jab to the head.
Themistokles throws a head kick that misses.
Newell shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Themistokles as he avoids it easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice uppercut there from Newell.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Themistokles lands with a slapping head kick.
Themistokles misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Newell.
Newell swings and misses with a shot to the body
enabling Themistokles to counter with a crisp jab.
Newell swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Themistokles counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Newell is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Themistokles swings for the body but Newell moves out of range.
Newell lands with an overhand left.
Themistokles misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Strategos Themistokles seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Newell throws a sloppy head kick and Themistokles moves out of range easily.
A swing and a miss from Newell.
Newell closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Themistokles is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Themistokles tries to land a leg kick but Newell saw it coming and moves away.
Themistokles takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Newell tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Themistokles paws at him with a jab and circles away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Newell fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Themistokles misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Newell feints and then cracks Themistokles's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Themistokles down.
Newell takes a swing at Themistokles's ribcage but misses.
Newell jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Newell throws a head kick but Themistokles moves out of range.
Themistokles throws a leg kick that is checked
and Newell counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Newell wants to control from the top but Themistokles keeps moving.
Themistokles is pulling down on Newell's head to control his posture.
Newell engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Newell looking to pass the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Themistokles looking for a sweep. Not yet Themistokles, not yet.
Themistokles keeping moving, preventing Newell from controlling successfully.
Themistokles controlling the position.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Newell trying to control but Themistokles is working from the bottom.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Strategos Themistokles is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Themistokles staying out of range there.
Newell checks a low kick from Themistokles.
Newell tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Themistokles with a hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Newell is looking to slow Themistokles down with leg kicks.
Newell looks to score with a jab to the body but Themistokles is just out of range.
Newell connects with the punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Strategos Themistokles dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Newell uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Themistokles.
Themistokles swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And Newell tries to counter it with a takedown but Themistokles pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Newell throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Newell throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Newell lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Themistokles uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Newell.
Themistokles throws a quick counter kick to the body but Newell avoids it.
Themistokles uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Newell.
Themistokles scores with a nice right hand.
Donk. Themistokles catches Newell right on the button with a cross.
Themistokles misses with a wild body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Themistokles throws a body punch but Newell moves out of range.
A jab from Themistokles finds it's way through Newell's defenses.
Themistokles blocks a head kick by Newell.
Themistokles looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Newell just misses with a punch to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Themistokles paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Newell pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Newell misses with a straight left.
Newell takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Newell stuns Themistokles with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Themistokles looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Themistokles is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Newell can do to turn this around?
Themistokles throws a leg kick but Newell sees it coming and moves out of range.
Themistokles ducks under a wild hook from Newell.
Newell ducks under a wild hook from Themistokles.
A looping hook to the body misses from Newell. Themistokles does a little dance to reset his feet.
It looked like Themistokles wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Themistokles gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Newell to score an easy takedown into full guard.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Themistokles tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Newell controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Themistokles keeping full guard, as Newell tries to pass.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Newell wants to control from the top but Themistokles keeps moving.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Themistokles wants to sweep but no luck.
Newell sitting in guard here, content to control.
Newell lands a couple of digs.
Newell stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Themistokles swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Themistokles trying to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Newell wants to control from the top but Themistokles keeps moving.
Newell trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Newell working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Themistokles looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Newell throws an elbow that misses. Themistokles uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Newell's guard. Nice move by Themistokles!
Themistokles trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Themistokles distracts Newell with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Themistokles content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Themistokles preventing the sweep.
Newell has momentary wrist control but Themistokles slips an elbow through the middle.
Themistokles has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Themistokles stands and steps away. Newell gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Themistokles jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nice sprawl there from Themistokles as Newell shoots in.
Themistokles works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
A swing and a miss from Themistokles.
Themistokles misses with a left hand
and Newell connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Themistokles uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Newell.
Strategos Themistokles is winning the standup battle so far.
Newell changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Themistokles misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Newell.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Newell throws a leg kick which misses Themistokles's front leg but catches the back leg as Themistokles tries to avoid it.
Themistokles misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Newell.
Newell appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Newell gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Themistokles connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Strategos Themistokles will probably get the nod.
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. And we move into the final round!
Newell throws a head kick that misses.
Themistokles swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Newell tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Newell tries to score a power double leg takedown but Themistokles sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Newell somewhat.
Newell slips a jab and a cross from Themistokles.
Newell looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Themistokles is looking to land body kicks.
Newell takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
A big right from Newell misses.
Themistokles fires out a quick counter leg kick but Newell just manages to avoid it.
Themistokles scores with a nice body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice defenses there by Newell.
Newell blocks a head kick by Themistokles.
Newell lands a jab to the head.
Themistokles uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Newell.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Newell throws a wild body kick that Themistokles sees coming a mile off.
Newell decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Newell is trying to control. Themistokles wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Themistokles holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Duke Newell has got the better of the ground game so far.
Themistokles continues to stall.
Newell seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Themistokles does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Newell throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Newell throwing shots but Themistokles is blocking nicely.
Newell is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Newell trying to control the action but Themistokles is working from the bottom.
Newell throwing shots but Themistokles is blocking nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Newell prevents Themistokles from improving his position.
Themistokles has hold of Newell's hands but Newell slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Themistokles blocking the ground and pound attempt from Newell.
Newell is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Newell is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Themistokles is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Newell missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Newell seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Themistokles does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Newell is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Themistokles is controlling Newell's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Themistokles has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Newell takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Themistokles is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Themistokles preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Newell is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Newell seems to be working for a kimura but Themistokles defends the submission attempt.
Newell is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Themistokles is looking for a sweep. Newell is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Themistokles blocking the ground and pound attempt from Newell.
Newell is looking to take a break and control but Themistokles is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Duke Newell has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Strategos Themistokles is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Newell tries to pass to full mount but Themistokles defends it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Duke Newell comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Themistokles has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 29:28
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Strategos Themistokles!
Strategos Themistokles made sure to mention his sponsor, Museum of Monsters & Madmen in his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Agustin Trujillo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tommaso Baroni (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Trujillo might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Infectious Grooves - Violent & Funky. Tommaso Baroni has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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215 lbs
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208 lbs
17 - 9 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 8 - 2, fighting out of New York, Agustin Trujillo!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Tommaso Baroni!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Sergei Dronov and Illya Tyunina.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Trujillo attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Baroni throws a jab but it's blocked by Trujillo.
Baroni connects with a right hand. Trujillo shakes it off.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Baroni!
Baroni tries to land a front kick but Trujillo steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
It looked like Trujillo was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Baroni.
Baroni feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Trujillo's calf.
Baroni misses with a leg kick
and Trujillo counters with an inside leg kick.
Baroni swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Baroni tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Trujillo counters with a low kick, right behind Baroni 's knee.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Trujillo lands a head shot.
Trujillo has closed the distance and engaged Baroni in a clinch.
Baroni displaying some good clinch control by pressing Trujillo up against the cage.
Trujillo lands a damaging elbow.
It looks like Tommaso Baroni has been cut.
Our sources have told us that Trujillo has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Trujillo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Baroni is leaning against Trujillo and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Trujillo lands with a short shot to the head.
Trujillo lands a shoulder strike.
Trujillo blocking some punches.
Trujillo has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Baroni uses from the top position.
Trujillo looking to hit a scissor sweep but Baroni is one step ahead there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Baroni is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Trujillo is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Baroni is aware though and is defending well.
Baroni stays in close to Trujillo's body and controls the position.
Trujillo had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Baroni defends it easily.
Trujillo seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Baroni has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Trujillo is proving hard to escape from.
Trujillo looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Baroni stays in close to Trujillo's body and controls the position.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Trujillo throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Baroni escapes and throws Trujillo's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Trujillo tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Baroni wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Who's going to make the next move?
Baroni working away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Baroni trying to control the action but Trujillo is working from the bottom.
Baroni working away.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Trujillo digs a good hook to Baroni's body.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Baroni fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Trujillo.
Nice body kick there by Baroni.
Baroni closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Tommaso Baroni will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Tommaso Baroni's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
A jab from Baroni misses.
Baroni throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Trujillo sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Baroni bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Trujillo gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Baroni working aggressively here.
Trujillo lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A nice left hand lands by Baroni.
Baroni misses with an elbow strike.
Baroni looking to stall.
Trujillo blocks an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Baroni lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Trujillo or not.
Baroni struggles to land a body shot inside as Trujillo controls his hands.
Baroni working aggressively here.
Baroni trying to stall but Trujillo improves his position.
Trujillo breaks the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Trujillo throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Trujillo slips a jab and a cross from Baroni.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Trujillo.
Baroni unleashes a big counter combination but Trujillo bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Trujillo fails with a takedown attempt.
Baroni misses with a lunging right hand
and Trujillo counters with a nice uppercut.
A good leg kick by Baroni.
Baroni moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Good work by Baroni as he checks the leg kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Trujillo.
A swing and a miss from Baroni.
Baroni has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Trujillo.
Trujillo forces Baroni back against the cage and clinches.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Trujillo creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Trujillo scores with a hook to the body.
Baroni misses with an elbow over the top.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Trujillo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Baroni is looking to break free of the clinch but Trujillo has double underhooks.
Trujillo jumps guard and drags Baroni to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Trujillo manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Baroni manages to get himself to full guard.
Baroni working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Trujillo.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Trujillo trying to control but Baroni is working from the bottom.
Trujillo postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Trujillo trying to control the position from guard on top but Baroni is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Trujillo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Baroni is keeping the position for now.
Baroni keeping moving, preventing Trujillo from controlling successfully.
Baroni is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Trujillo is controlling him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Baroni is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Trujillo looking to pass the guard.
Trujillo is working hard here to advance position.
Baroni looking to hit a scissor sweep but Trujillo is one step ahead there.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Trujillo lands a couple of digs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Agustin Trujillo dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Tommaso Baroni's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Trujillo scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Baroni waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Trujillo.
Trujillo misses with an attempted mid kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Baroni. Trujillo does a little dance to reset his feet.
Trujillo sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Trujillo ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Baroni jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Trujillo throws a head kick that misses.
Trujillo misses with a wild body shot.
Baroni looks to land a left hand but Trujillo moved out of range nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Trujillo tries a head kick but it misses.
Baroni misses with a lunging right hand
and Trujillo counters with a stiff right hand.
Baroni works over Trujillo's head and body with a nice combination.
Tommaso Baroni is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Baroni bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Trujillo's head backwards.
Trujillo misses with a hook
and Baroni counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Trujillo has Baroni up against the cage in a clinch.
Trujillo jumps guard but Baroni turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Baroni's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Trujillo tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Baroni lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Baroni scores with a leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Trujillo checks a leg kick.
Trujillo went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Trujillo slips under a jab from Baroni.
Trujillo throws a nice inside leg kick.
Baroni scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Baroni avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Tommaso Baroni seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Trujillo dives in and grabs Baroni's left leg, looking for a takedown. Baroni pushes down on Trujillo's head and hops out.
Trujillo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Baroni manages to avoid it.
A jab from Trujillo finds it's way through Baroni's defenses.
Baroni tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Trujillo manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
An attempted straight right counter from Trujillo misses the target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Trujillo shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Agustin Trujillo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Baroni tries to land a front kick but Trujillo steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
It appears Trujillo was looking to counter with a kick there.
Trujillo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Trujillo tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Baroni defends well and Trujillo ends up having to push Baroni into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
A little jabbing left from Baroni on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Baroni closes the distance and clinches.
Trujillo takes an elbow to the temple.
It looks like Agustin Trujillo has been cut.
Trujillo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Baroni has a couple of punches blocked by Trujillo.
Baroni works on Trujillo's body with a couple of short punches.
Trujillo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Agustin Trujillo has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Trujillo blocks a body shot from Baroni.
A shot in the inside from Baroni.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Trujillo.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Trujillo lands a body shot in the clinch.
Trujillo misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short uppercut from Trujillo.
Baroni lands with a short shot to the head.
Baroni is looking to break free of the clinch but Trujillo has double underhooks.
Trujillo blocks an elbow strike.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Trujillo blocks the elbow strike.
Trujillo lands a damaging elbow.
Trujillo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Baroni's elbow.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Trujillo.
Trujillo keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Baroni's efforts to push away.
Trujillo is leaning against Baroni and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Baroni stops a takedown attempt from Trujillo.
Trujillo blocks an elbow strike from Baroni.
Baroni throws an elbow but it's blocked.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tommaso Baroni really dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Trujillo fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
And Baroni responds with a good body kick, but Trujillo manages to step out the way in time.
Trujillo drives through and clinches with Baroni against the cage.
Baroni can't find room to land a body shot as Trujillo controls the action.
Baroni lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Trujillo is looking to take this one to the mat.
Baroni creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Trujillo's defenses.
Baroni goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Baroni misses with an elbow over the top.
Trujillo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Baroni lands an elbow that stopped Trujillo in his tracks for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Trujillo pushes off an throws an elbow but Baroni leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Baroni lands a left hand that snaps the head of Trujillo backwards.
Baroni lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Trujillo lands with a left to the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Trujillo.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Baroni misses with the head strike.
A body shot lands from Trujillo.
A head punch on the inside from Trujillo fails to land.
Trujillo jumps guard but Baroni stands there with Trujillo around his waist. Trujillo gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Trujillo is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Baroni to keep the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Agustin Trujillo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Trujillo stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Trujillo looking for a takedown.
Baroni can't find room to land a body shot as Trujillo controls the action.
Baroni is pushing Trujillo up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Baroni throws an elbow that misses.
Trujillo tries to pull guard but Baroni won't allow it.
Trujillo jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Baroni walks away with a smile on his face. Trujillo gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Trujillo attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Baroni misses the shot to the body.
Trujillo fires out a quick counter leg kick but Baroni just manages to avoid it.
Trujillo ducks under a wild hook from Baroni.
Trujillo misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Baroni gets a clinch.
Trujillo tries to work over Baroni's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Trujillo lands a body shot.
Trujillo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A right hook to the body lands for Trujillo.
Baroni escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Baroni tries to clinch but Trujillo moves away
enabling Trujillo to counter with a crisp jab.
Trujillo takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Tommaso Baroni seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Trujillo misses with the combination.
The crowd cheers as Trujillo lands an impressive looking overhand right. Baroni doesn't seem phased though.
Trujillo is looking to chop away at Baroni's legs.
Trujillo throws a good cross that connects.
Baroni throws the left hand but Trujillo avoids the punch easily.
Baroni dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Baroni blocks a head kick by Trujillo.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Baroni misses with a hook.
Baroni throws a leg kick that is checked
and Trujillo counters with a good low kick that Baroni was not able to check.
Baroni connects with a body shot.
Baroni waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Trujillo.
Trujillo appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Baroni attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Trujillo was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Trujillo drops his hands momentarily and Baroni takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Baroni swings away with a body shot that misses
and Trujillo counters with a straight right hand.
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!
Baroni checks a low kick from Trujillo.
Trujillo has taken the fight to the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Tommaso Baroni will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Baroni throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Trujillo delivers a nice body kick.
Baroni gets tackled into the cage by Trujillo. Trujillo maintains the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Baroni scores with a nice short uppercut.
Trujillo struggles to land a body shot inside as Baroni controls his hands.
Trujillo goes for a takedown in the clinch but Baroni prevents it.
Trujillo tries to throw a body punch but Baroni avoids it by throwing Trujillo back against the cage.
Baroni lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Trujillo breaks the clinch.
Trujillo's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Baroni connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Trujillo scrambles back to his feet.
Trujillo feints and then cracks Baroni's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Baroni down.
Baroni looking to land some kicks to the body here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Baroni throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Baroni misses with a hook. Trujillo ducked under it nicely.
Baroni moves into range and connects with a jab.
Baroni misses with an uppercut.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Trujillo.
Trujillo drops his hands momentarily and Baroni takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Baroni's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A big left from Baroni misses.
It looked like Trujillo was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Trujillo checks the leg kick nicely there.
Trujillo closes the distance and clinches.
Baroni stalling the fight.
Baroni misses with a hook to the ribs.
Baroni throws a head punch that misses.
Baroni misses with a punch on the inside.
Nice body punch from Trujillo - that landed with a thud.
Trujillo tries to pull guard but Baroni holds him up against the cage and eventually Trujillo drops back down to his feet.
Tommaso Baroni is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Agustin Trujillo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Baroni scores with a nice hook to the head.
Trujillo fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Trujillo is trying to pull guard but Baroni turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Trujillo throws an elbow that misses.
Trujillo manages to pull guard.
Trujillo tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Baroni seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Baroni must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Agustin Trujillo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Trujillo looking to control.
Trujillo throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Trujillo has his foot on Baroni's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Baroni works his way back into a safe position though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Baroni wanted to stand there but Trujillo had control of the position.
Baroni postures up.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Trujillo moves forwards but Baroni connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Baroni clinches up with Trujillo and pushes him back against the cage.
Baroni lands with a right to the head.
Trujillo throws a head punch that misses.
Trujillo blocks a body shot from Baroni.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Trujillo is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Baroni is defending well.
Trujillo lands a shoulder strike.
Baroni prevents a body shot from Trujillo.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tommaso Baroni comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Baroni has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 46:49
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 47:49
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 46:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tommaso Baroni!
Tommaso Baroni is the new light heavyweight champion!
Tommaso Baroni decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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