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Kudo: Championship of Russia PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Anton Kovalev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Oleg Romanov (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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250 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
KO power |
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Brawler
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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
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Anton Kovalev!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Oleg Romanov!
The judges for this bout are Konstantin Menshow, Vladimir Khabensky and Viktor Lagutenko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice body punch from Kovalev.
Kovalev scores with a three punch combo!
Left hook, right uppercut from Kovalev.
Kovalev lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Romanov fails with a takedown attempt.
Kovalev lands a right hook to the body.
Kovalev scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
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!
Romanov shoots in but Kovalev avoids the takedown attempt easily.
It looked like Kovalev was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Romanov has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Kovalev stalks Romanov and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Romanov's face. Romanov staggers backwards, shaken.
Kovalev lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Romanov backs up against the cage.
Romanov tries for a takedown but Kovalev circles away easily
and Kovalev counters with a three punch combo that has Romanov backing up. Romanov nods at Kovalev to acknowledge the strikes.
Anton Kovalev has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Oleg Romanov.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kovalev lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Kovalev.
Kovalev is working the combinations to good effect here.
Romanov looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Kovalev misses the target.
Left hook, right uppercut from Kovalev.
Romanov shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Kovalev as he jumps to the side.
Romanov fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Kovalev avoids it really well and circles away.
Kovalev lands with a nice body punch.
Kovalev cracks Romanov with a right hand to the side of the head.
Romanov takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kovalev misses with a few strikes there.
Romanov closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Kovalev did well to prevent Romanov getting side control.
Kovalev is trying to stand.
Kovalev is breathing heavily.
Romanov is taking a breather. Kovalev says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Romanov in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Kovalev tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Romanov!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Oleg Romanov!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Renan Barao (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pavel Volya (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Renan Barao has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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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
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Renan Barao!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Pavel Volya!
The judges for this bout are Igor Prikhodko, Viktor Lagutenko and Sergei Dronov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Volya closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Nice elbow from Volya.
Barao takes an elbow to the forehead.
Volya misses with an elbow strike.
Volya creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Barao's defenses.
Volya lands an elbow that stopped Barao in his tracks for a moment.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Volya.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Volya.
Nice elbow from Volya.
Barao has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Barao takes an elbow to the temple.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Volya keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Barao's efforts to push away.
Barao avoids the elbow strike from Volya, against the cage.
Volya comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Barao takes an elbow to the temple.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Volya just misses with a elbow thrown towards Barao's brow.
Barao wants to get back to striking at distance but Volya won't allow it.
Barao avoids the elbow strike from Volya, against the cage.
Volya throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Volya lands an elbow that stopped Barao in his tracks for a moment.
Volya lands an elbow inside.
Nice elbow from Volya.
Volya gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Barao takes an elbow to the temple.
Barao takes an elbow to the forehead.
Barao is rocked!
Barao wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Oh Barao is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Barao avoids the elbow strike from Volya, against the cage.
Barao blocks an elbow strike.
Barao avoids the elbow strike from Volya, against the cage.
Volya throws an elbow but it misses.
Barao seems to have got his legs back now.
Volya lands an elbow that stopped Barao in his tracks for a moment.
Barao tries to circle away but Volya has him pinned against the cage.
Volya lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Volya lands an elbow inside that Barao shrugs off.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Volya throws an elbow but it misses.
Volya lands a damaging elbow.
Barao working hard to break the clinch.
Barao wants to get back to striking at distance but Volya won't allow it.
Volya lands a nice elbow.
Volya lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Volya has Barao pressed against the cage, preventing Barao from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A frustrated look appears on Barao's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Volya lands an elbow inside that Barao shrugs off.
Volya lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Volya looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Volya throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Volya lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Nice elbow from Volya.
Barao takes an elbow to the forehead.
Barao takes an elbow to the temple.
Barao takes an elbow to the forehead.
Barao takes an elbow to the forehead.
Barao takes an elbow to the temple.
Volya gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Barao tries to break the clinch but Volya is controlling the position.
Volya lands an elbow just above Barao 's eye.
Volya misses with an elbow strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Volya lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Volya lands an elbow just above Barao 's eye.
Volya gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Volya creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Barao's defenses.
Barao blocks an elbow strike.
Volya throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Volya lands a damaging elbow.
Barao is trying to force a seperation but Volya has the dominant position.
Nice elbow from Volya.
Barao wants to get back to striking at distance but Volya won't allow it.
Barao is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Volya lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Nice elbow from Volya.
Volya lands a nice elbow.
Volya gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Volya lands an elbow inside that Barao shrugs off.
Volya creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Barao's defenses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A frustrated look appears on Barao's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Barao wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Volya lands an elbow inside.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Volya.
Barao tries to circle away but Volya has him pinned against the cage.
Volya lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Barao takes an elbow to the forehead.
Volya gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Volya creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Barao's defenses.
Volya lands an elbow just above Barao 's eye.
Volya lands a damaging elbow.
Volya lands an elbow that stopped Barao in his tracks for a moment.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Volya lands an elbow inside that Barao shrugs off.
Barao wants to break the clinch but can't.
Volya lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Volya lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pavel Volya dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Volya moves into the clinch.
Volya looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Volya creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Volya has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Barao blocks an elbow strike from Volya.
Volya throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Volya pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Volya pushes off an throws an elbow but Barao leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Barao dodges an elbow strike from Volya.
Volya throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Barao blocks an elbow strike.
Barao avoids the elbow strike from Volya, against the cage.
Volya looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Barao blocks an elbow strike.
Barao working hard to break the clinch.
Volya misses with an elbow strike.
Barao blocks the elbow strike.
Barao has had enough of the clinch but Volya keeps him there for the moment.
Barao blocks the elbow strike.
Volya throws an elbow but it misses.
Barao avoids a wild elbow strike from Volya.
Volya pushes off an throws an elbow but Barao leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Barao takes an elbow to the forehead.
Volya lands an elbow inside that Barao shrugs off.
Barao blocks the elbow strike.
Volya looks to throw an elbow but misses.
With the fighters up against the cage, Volya throws an elbow but misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Volya lands a nice elbow.
Barao is trying to force a seperation but Volya has the dominant position.
Volya lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barao looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Barao wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Volya lands an elbow inside.
Barao takes an elbow to the forehead.
Volya keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Barao's efforts to push away.
Volya lands a nice elbow.
Volya creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Barao can't break the clinch.
Barao takes an elbow to the forehead.
Volya lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Volya lands a damaging elbow.
Barao avoids a wild elbow strike from Volya.
Volya lands a nice elbow.
Volya lands an elbow that stopped Barao in his tracks for a moment.
Barao wants to get back to striking at distance but Volya won't allow it.
Nice elbow from Volya.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Volya lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
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!
Nice elbow from Volya.
Volya lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Volya lands an elbow inside.
Volya lands an elbow just above Barao 's eye.
Volya lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Volya throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Nice elbow from Volya.
Barao has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Volya lands an elbow that stopped Barao in his tracks for a moment.
Volya has Barao pressed against the cage, preventing Barao from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Volya lands a nice elbow.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Volya just misses with a elbow thrown towards Barao's brow.
Barao takes an elbow to the temple.
Volya throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Volya lands an elbow inside.
Volya lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barao tries to circle away but Volya has him pinned against the cage.
Barao takes an elbow to the temple.
Volya misses with an elbow over the top.
Pavel Volya seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Barao is trying to break free.
Volya comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Volya comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Volya throws an elbow but it misses.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Volya.
Volya pushes off an throws an elbow but Barao leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Volya.
Barao has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Barao avoids a wild elbow strike from Volya.
Barao blocks the elbow strike.
Barao blocks an elbow strike from Volya.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Volya.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Volya.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Volya gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Volya lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Volya lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Volya creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Barao's defenses.
Barao tries to circle away but Volya has him pinned against the cage.
Nice elbow from Volya.
Volya lands an elbow that stopped Barao in his tracks for a moment.
Barao is trying to force a seperation but Volya has the dominant position.
Volya pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Volya lands an elbow that stopped Barao in his tracks for a moment.
Barao avoids the elbow strike from Volya, against the cage.
Volya misses with an elbow strike.
Volya lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Barao blocks an elbow strike.
Volya gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Volya misses with an elbow over the top.
Barao is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pavel Volya showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Volya forces Barao back against the cage and clinches.
Barao working hard to break the clinch.
Volya prevents Barao from breaking the clinch.
Volya misses with an elbow over the top.
Barao has had enough of the clinch but Volya keeps him there for the moment.
Volya lands a nice elbow.
Barao looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A frustrated look appears on Barao's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Volya gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Volya lands a damaging elbow.
Volya lands an elbow inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Volya lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Barao takes an elbow to the temple.
Barao takes an elbow to the forehead.
Volya lands an elbow inside.
Volya lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barao wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Volya lands an elbow that stopped Barao in his tracks for a moment.
Barao has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Volya creates some distance and fires off a vicious elbow that drops Barao! He pounces and finishes the fight with more strikes! Nice KO for Volya.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Pavel Volya!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Benny Brett (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kazekage Kuro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be fireworks!
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203 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Very quick |
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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
20 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Benny Brett!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Kazekage Kuro!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Illya Tyunina and Viktor Lagutenko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice combo by Brett! Oh, that's hurt him - Kuro falls to the canvas and Brett follows him into side control.
It looks like Kazekage Kuro has been cut.
Kuro is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Kuro is looking to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kuro regains full guard. Nicely done.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kuro looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Kuro has his foot on Brett's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Brett works his way back into a safe position though.
Kuro working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Brett doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Brett manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Brett postures up and lands a big shot to Kuro's brow.
Kuro is rocked!
Brett passes Kuro's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Brett scores with a big shot! Kuro's head bounced off the canvas with a huge thud! More strikes land and the referee has jumped in to save Kuro! He was hurt real bad - good stoppage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Benny Brett!
In his post fight interview, Benny Brett started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
The defeated Kazekage Kuro had this to say: 'Ahhhhh crap!'.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jose Dantas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shavkat Ishpulatov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Jose Dantas has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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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
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jose Dantas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Shavkat Ishpulatov!
The judges for this bout are Dmitry Maklakov, Aleksandr Martynov and Konstantin Menshow.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dantas connects with the punch.
It looks like Shavkat Ishpulatov has been cut.
Dantas rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ishpulatov moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Ishpulatov rushes Dantas and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Ishpulatov lands a knee to the body.
Ishpulatov utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
A knee to the head by Ishpulatov.
It looks like Jose Dantas has been cut.
Dantas is breathing heavily.
Ishpulatov gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Ishpulatov lands a knee to the body.
Ishpulatov with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ishpulatov lands an elbow that stopped Dantas in his tracks for a moment.
Ishpulatov scores a nice knee to the body.
Ishpulatov working Dantas over with knees to the body.
Dantas takes an elbow to the forehead.
Ishpulatov lands a damaging elbow.
Ishpulatov working Dantas over with knees to the body.
Ishpulatov is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Ishpulatov lands a nice knee to the body.
Ishpulatov landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ishpulatov landing knees to the body.
Ishpulatov putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Dantas in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Ishpulatov unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Ishpulatov lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Ishpulatov connects with a nasty looking knee right to Dantas's face.
Dantas is rocked!
Nice elbow from Ishpulatov.
Oh Dantas is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Ishpulatov with a knee to the head.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Ishpulatov obliges.
Ishpulatov comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Ishpulatov lands a knee to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Knees to the body from Ishpulatov.
Ishpulatov with a knee to the head.
Ishpulatov lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Ishpulatov working Dantas over with knees to the body.
Dantas has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Ishpulatov after a bit of a struggle.
Ishpulatov creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Dantas's defenses.
Ishpulatov lands a knee to the body.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Ishpulatov.
Knees in the clinch landing for Ishpulatov.
Ishpulatov unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Ishpulatov landing knees to the head.
Dantas takes a knee right on the jaw!
Ishpulatov lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Ishpulatov.
Ishpulatov scores a nice knee to the body.
Ishpulatov gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Knees to the body from Ishpulatov.
Dantas is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Ishpulatov crunches a lovely knee into Dantas's ribcage.
Ishpulatov using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Ishpulatov misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Dantas.
Ishpulatov unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Ishpulatov lands an elbow inside that Dantas shrugs off.
Dantas is trying to drag Ishpulatov to the mat but Ishpulatov just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Ishpulatov with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Dantas wants to break the clinch but can't.
Ishpulatov scores a nice knee to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ishpulatov landing knees to the head.
Ishpulatov scores a nice knee to the body.
Ishpulatov lands an elbow just above Dantas 's eye.
Ishpulatov putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Dantas in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Ishpulatov scores with a knee to the head.
Ishpulatov lands an elbow inside.
Ishpulatov using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Ishpulatov working Dantas over with knees to the body.
Dantas wants to break the clinch but can't.
Ishpulatov unloads a knee to the mid-section. Dantas lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Ishpulatov with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Ishpulatov unloads a knee to the mid-section. Dantas lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Dantas can't break the clinch.
Ishpulatov creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Dantas's defenses.
Ishpulatov is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Ishpulatov lands an elbow just above Dantas 's eye.
Ishpulatov scores a nice knee to the body.
Dantas drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Ishpulatov gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jose Dantas. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ishpulatov lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Dantas seems to have got his legs back now.
Ishpulatov comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Dantas blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Ishpulatov has Dantas pressed against the cage, preventing Dantas from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Ishpulatov scores with a knee to the head.
Dantas has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Ishpulatov tries to land knees in the clinch but Dantas avoids the damage to the body.
Ishpulatov lands an elbow inside.
Dantas jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Ishpulatov walks away with a smile on his face. Dantas gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ishpulatov tries to move into range but Dantas moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Ishpulatov closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Ishpulatov fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Dantas, pushing him back against the cage.
Ishpulatov scores a nice knee to the body.
Ishpulatov lands a damaging elbow.
Dantas wants to get back to striking at distance but Ishpulatov won't allow it.
Dantas is trying to pull guard but Ishpulatov has him pressed against the cage.
Ishpulatov lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Ishpulatov keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Dantas's efforts to push away.
Dantas tries to break free but Ishpulatov pushes him back against the cage.
Ishpulatov lands a knee to the body.
Dantas wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Ishpulatov has him pressed against the cage.
Ishpulatov lands a knee to the body.
Ishpulatov lands a knee to the head.
Dantas is trying to push Ishpulatov away but Ishpulatov has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ishpulatov landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dantas is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Dantas can't break the clinch.
Ishpulatov lands an elbow inside that Dantas shrugs off.
Dantas can't break the clinch.
Dantas takes a knee to the side of the body.
Ishpulatov lands a nice elbow.
Dantas is trying to break free.
Ishpulatov using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Dantas is trying to break the clinch but Ishpulatov is controlling him.
Ishpulatov connects with a knee to the head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Dantas is trying to break the clinch but Ishpulatov is controlling him.
Ishpulatov creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Dantas's defenses.
Ishpulatov tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shavkat Ishpulatov dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action!
Dantas's corner calls for a 1-2. Dantas obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Ishpulatov on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Ishpulatov clinches up with Dantas and pushes him back against the cage.
Ishpulatov landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Ishpulatov.
Ishpulatov lands a good knee to the midsection. Dantas won't want to take too many of those.
Ishpulatov using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
A knee to the head by Ishpulatov.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Ishpulatov obliges.
Ishpulatov working Dantas over with knees to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ishpulatov trying to land knees to the body.
Dantas is working for takedown but Ishpulatov is calmly controlling the position for now.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Ishpulatov.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Dantas tries for a takedown. No joy.
Ishpulatov lands a knee to the body.
Ishpulatov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ishpulatov lands a nice knee to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ishpulatov has Dantas pressed against the cage, preventing Dantas from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Ishpulatov with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Ishpulatov using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Dantas has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Dantas goes for a takedown in the clinch but Ishpulatov prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jose Dantas. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ishpulatov unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Ishpulatov lands a nice elbow.
Ishpulatov misses with a knee strike.
Dantas takes a knee to the side of the body.
Ishpulatov pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Dantas wants to break free but Ishpulatov has control.
Dantas wants to get back to striking at distance but Ishpulatov won't allow it.
Knees to the body from Ishpulatov.
Ishpulatov prevents a takedown attempt there.
Dantas is looking to break free of the clinch but Ishpulatov has double underhooks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ishpulatov gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Dantas tries to circle away but Ishpulatov has him pinned against the cage.
Ishpulatov putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Dantas in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Dantas on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Dantas avoiding damage as Ishpulatov throws knees to the body.
Dantas is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Ishpulatov to keep the fight standing.
Dantas wants to break the clinch but can't.
Ishpulatov unloads a knee to the mid-section. Dantas lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dantas is trying to push Ishpulatov away but Ishpulatov has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Ishpulatov obliges.
Dantas wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Ishpulatov scores with a knee to the head.
Dantas wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Ishpulatov has him pressed against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dantas avoiding damage as Ishpulatov throws knees to the body.
Ishpulatov tries to land a knee to the head but Dantas blocks with his arms.
Dantas is trying to break the clinch but Ishpulatov has him pressed against the cage.
Dantas looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Ishpulatov is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Dantas is defending well for now.
Dantas wants to get back to striking at distance but Ishpulatov won't allow it.
Ishpulatov throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Dantas blocks it with crossed arms.
Dantas jumps guard but Ishpulatov stands there with Dantas around his waist. Dantas gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Shavkat Ishpulatov seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Dantas has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Ishpulatov is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Ishpulatov scores with a knee to the head.
Ishpulatov trying to land knees to the body.
Ishpulatov creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Dantas fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Ishpulatov lands an elbow that stopped Dantas in his tracks for a moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dantas tries to pull guard but Ishpulatov forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Knees to the body from Ishpulatov.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Ishpulatov obliges.
Ishpulatov connects with a knee to the head.
Ishpulatov utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Ishpulatov landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dantas tries to pull guard but Ishpulatov holds him up against the cage and eventually Dantas drops back down to his feet.
Ishpulatov unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Ishpulatov lands a knee to the body.
Dantas is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Ishpulatov to keep the fight standing.
Ishpulatov creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Dantas's defenses.
Dantas takes a knee right on the jaw!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shavkat Ishpulatov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Dantas cracks Ishpulatov with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Dantas fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Ishpulatov on the side of the head.
Sloppy strikes from Dantas. Those never looked like landing.
Ishpulatov closes the distance and clinches.
Ishpulatov crunches a lovely knee into Dantas's ribcage.
Ishpulatov stops a takedown attempt from Dantas.
Ishpulatov with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Ishpulatov utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Knees to the body from Ishpulatov.
Ishpulatov lands a nice elbow.
Ishpulatov connects with a nasty looking knee right to Dantas's face.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ishpulatov lands a damaging elbow.
Dantas looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Ishpulatov is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Ishpulatov.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ishpulatov with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Dantas is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Ishpulatov pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Ishpulatov comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Ishpulatov lands an elbow that stopped Dantas in his tracks for a moment.
A knee to the head by Ishpulatov.
Ishpulatov with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Dantas can't break the clinch.
Dantas working hard to break the clinch.
Ishpulatov is pressed up against the cage. Dantas has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Ishpulatov down to the mat. Ishpulatov avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jose Dantas. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dantas waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ishpulatov.
Dantas looks to land a left hand but Ishpulatov moved out of range nicely.
Ishpulatov gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Ishpulatov landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Ishpulatov lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Ishpulatov comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ishpulatov unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Ishpulatov using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Dantas has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ishpulatov trying to land knees to the body.
Dantas has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Ishpulatov using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Knees to the body from Ishpulatov.
Ishpulatov misses with a knee strike.
Dantas on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Dantas jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Ishpulatov walks away with a smile on his face. Dantas gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Ishpulatov drives through and clinches with Dantas against the cage.
Dantas blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Dantas jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Ishpulatov walks away with a smile on his face. Dantas gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Ishpulatov clinches.
Ishpulatov working Dantas over with knees to the body.
Ishpulatov tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Dantas avoids it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dantas tries to pull guard but Ishpulatov won't allow it.
Ishpulatov landing knees to the body.
Dantas is trying to break the clinch but Ishpulatov has him pressed against the cage.
Ishpulatov connects with a nasty looking knee right to Dantas's face.
Dantas looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Ishpulatov connects with a nasty looking knee right to Dantas's face.
Ishpulatov misses with a knee to the head.
Dantas is trying to pull guard but Ishpulatov turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Ishpulatov using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
A frustrated look appears on Dantas's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Ishpulatov lands an elbow just above Dantas 's eye.
Ishpulatov lands a knee to the head.
Dantas managing to block the knees to the body from Ishpulatov.
Dantas has had enough of the clinch but Ishpulatov keeps him there for the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ishpulatov trying to land knees to the body.
Dantas fails to pull guard.
Ishpulatov working Dantas over with knees to the body.
Dantas takes an elbow to the temple.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dantas is trying to force a seperation but Ishpulatov has the dominant position.
Ishpulatov tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Dantas wants to break free but Ishpulatov has control.
Dantas tries to break the clinch but Ishpulatov is controlling the position.
Ishpulatov lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Ishpulatov scores with a knee to the head.
Dantas is trying to push Ishpulatov away but Ishpulatov has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Dantas wants to get back to striking at distance but Ishpulatov won't allow it.
Ishpulatov creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Dantas's defenses.
Ishpulatov landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Jose Dantas has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ishpulatov tries to land a knee to the head but Dantas blocks with his arms.
And that's the end of the fight!
Shavkat Ishpulatov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Ishpulatov winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight for Shavkat Ishpulatov!
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight for Shavkat Ishpulatov!
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight for Shavkat Ishpulatov!
Shavkat Ishpulatov wins by unanimous decision!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Carlton Kerhley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Malachi Leatherwood (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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245 lbs
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BJJ Red 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
17 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Carlton Kerhley!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Malachi Leatherwood!
The judges for this bout are Ivan Kurochkin, Aleksandr Martynov and Valeri Chadov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice defenses there by Kerhley.
Leatherwood gets caught napping as Kerhley dives in and scores a takedown. Leatherwood manages to retain guard.
Leatherwood keeping full guard, as Kerhley tries to pass.
Leatherwood trying to keep a closed guard but Kerhley is proving a slippery customer.
Leatherwood keeping full guard, as Kerhley tries to pass.
Leatherwood keeping moving, preventing Kerhley from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kerhley in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kerhley stands and throws Leatherwood's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Leatherwood is looking to reverse the position.
Kerhley is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Leatherwood has escaped the position, nice work there.
Kerhley controlling the position from side mount.
Kerhley looks up at the clock and then as Leatherwood takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Kerhley smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Kerhley tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kerhley trying to control the action but Leatherwood is working from the bottom.
Leatherwood can't do much from the bottom here.
Leatherwood is looking to reverse the position.
Leatherwood avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Kerhley.
Kerhley tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Kerhley has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Kerhley 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.
The ground and pound from Kerhley seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kerhley working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Kerhley wants to control but Leatherwood is keeping him busy.
Kerhley tries for a kimura but Leatherwood is defending well.
Leatherwood takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Kerhley throws an elbow but Leatherwood slips to the side and avoids it well.
Kerhley scores with punches from side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kerhley misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Leatherwood really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kerhley. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Leatherwood struggling a bit here.
Sloppy strikes there by Kerhley.
Leatherwood is not content to let Kerhley control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Leatherwood is trying to improve his position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kerhley wants to control but Leatherwood is keeping him busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Carlton Kerhley dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Leatherwood scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Leatherwood moves out of range as Kerhley strikes.
Leatherwood changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Leatherwood tries to bum rush Kerhley with a series of wild strikes but Kerhley uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kerhley drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Leatherwood is looking to stand back up but Kerhley counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Leatherwood.
Kerhley wants to control but Leatherwood is keeping him busy.
Leatherwood trying to control here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kerhley looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Kerhley missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kerhley is working for a submission of some sort.
Leatherwood tries to get to full guard but Kerhley has control of the leg.
Kerhley not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Leatherwood is trying to maintain the position but Kerhley is very close to passing his half guard.
Kerhley performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Kerhley is trying to control the action in half guard but Leatherwood is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
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.
Kerhley thows a huge punch but Leatherwood dodges it nicely.
Kerhley trying to control the action but Leatherwood is working from the bottom.
Leatherwood blocking the ground and pound attempt from Kerhley.
Kerhley is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Leatherwood is just riding it out for now. Kerhley eventually gives up the hold.
Carlton Kerhley overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Kerhley is trying to control. Leatherwood wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kerhley manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Leatherwood on his heels. He'll look to pass Leatherwood's guard now, I'm sure.
Kerhley pushing down on Leatherwood's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Leatherwood keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Leatherwood wants to improve his position but Kerhley is controlling well.
Kerhley not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Leatherwood is looking for a sweep. Kerhley is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kerhley takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Kerhley not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Kerhley wants to control but Leatherwood is keeping him busy.
Kerhley takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kerhley missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Kerhley throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Kerhley tries to pass to full mount but Leatherwood defends it.
Kerhley is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Kerhley is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Leatherwood sees it coming and defends easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kerhley is figuring out what he wants to do next.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Carlton Kerhley dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Kerhley looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Leatherwood pushes Kerhley off and gets back to his feet.
Leatherwood tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kerhley paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kerhley feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Leatherwoods jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Kerhley tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Leatherwood defends well and Kerhley ends up having to push Leatherwood into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Kerhley shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Leatherwood tries a head kick but it misses.
Kerhley doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Leatherwood counters with a straight right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Carlton Kerhley. That's going to take a lot out of him.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kerhley changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Leatherwood tries to avoid it but Kerhley manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Leatherwood to the ground. Leatherwood escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Kerhley throws a lazy uppercut
and Leatherwood counters with a straight right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kerhley looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Leatherwood is fending him off so far but Kerhley persists. Nope, Leatherwood circles away and we're back to standing.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Leatherwood! But no joy.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kerhley shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Leatherwood sprawls well. Leatherwood wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Kerhley gets slowly back to his feet.
Kerhley will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Kerhley swats away the attempt to clinch by Leatherwood.
Leatherwood tests Kerhley's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Leatherwood gets a clinch.
Leatherwood creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Kerhley's defenses.
Kerhley is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Kerhley has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Leatherwood is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Kerhley goes for a takedown in the clinch but Leatherwood prevents it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kerhley wants to take the fight to the mat but Leatherwood manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Leatherwood throws an elbow that misses.
Leatherwood lands an elbow just above Kerhley 's eye.
It looks like Carlton Kerhley has been cut.
Leatherwood lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Kerhley is rocked!
Leatherwood connects with a knee to the head.
Oh Kerhley is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Leatherwood has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
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!
Kerhley takes an elbow to the temple.
Leatherwood throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Kerhley blocks it with crossed arms.
Kerhley has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Leatherwood avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Leatherwood has Kerhley pressed up against the cage in a tight Thai clinch. Kerhley is arching his back, trying to avoid the knees but a big one sneaks through from Leatherwood - that's hurt Kerhley badly! Oh, another knee lands and Kerhley is covering up! The referee steps in to save him - possibly a bit early but Kerhley doesn't seem to be complaining.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:31 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knees). Malachi Leatherwood!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Malachi Leatherwood waved his t-shirt featuring Bullet Proof System's logo in front of the cameras.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Anthony Guile (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alexandre Dumas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dumas has chosen The Writer as his entrance music. This should be fireworks!
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145 lbs
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31
155 lbs
14 - 4 - 0 |
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Solid Muay Thai
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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
18 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Anthony Guile!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Alexandre Dumas!
The judges for this bout are Fedor Mirinova, Aleksandr Martynov and Vladimir Khabensky.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A left lands for Dumas.
Guile misses with a double jab
and Dumas counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Dumas shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Guile manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Guile is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Dumas is trying is best to control the position here.
Dumas is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Guile not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Guile trying to control from half guard but Dumas is working away.
Guile throwing shots but Dumas is blocking nicely.
Guile missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Dumas blocking the ground and pound attempt from Guile.
Guile thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Dumas's head.
Guile throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Dumas to regain full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Guile working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Dumas has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Guile throws a big elbow that misses.
Dumas has Guile pulled in close to control his posture.
Dumas is continuing to stall.
Dumas avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Guile lands a couple of digs.
Dumas has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Guile has passed into side control.
Guile wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dumas keeps working.
Guile landing a few strikes.
Dumas sneaks back into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Guile throwing shots but Dumas is blocking nicely.
Guile is keen to just control but Dumas is a slippery customer.
Dumas is trying to get back to full guard.
Nice strikes from Guile there.
Guile is thwarting Dumas's attempts to control the position.
Dumas tries to roll over but Guile keeps him under control.
Guile throwing shots but Dumas is blocking nicely.
Guile throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The fighters are battling for position here. Dumas manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Guile won't allow Dumas to sweep him here.
Guile landing with the ground and pound.
Dumas keeping moving, preventing Guile from controlling successfully.
Guile has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dumas trying to strike off his back.
Dumas working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Guile.
Dumas trying to control the position.
Guile throwing strikes but missing.
Dumas working for a triangle but Guile defends it easily.
Guile loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Guile knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Dumas on the ground.
Guile postures up.
Guile makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Dumas is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dumas has Guile pulled in close to control his posture.
Guile working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Guile with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Guile throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Dumas avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Dumas not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Dumas tries to strike from the bottom.
Guile in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Dumas looking to control.
Guile trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Guile being controlled here momentarily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anthony Guile dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Dumas feints and as Guile raises his hands in defense, Dumas changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Guile is on top in guard.
Dumas pulls Guile in close to prevent any damage.
Guile trying to control but Dumas is working from the bottom.
Guile working some strikes from top position.
Dumas has his hands on Guile's head, controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Guile stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dumas swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Dumas working a defensive guard here.
Guile stopping the sweep attempt from Dumas.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Guile lands a couple of elbows.
Anthony Guile overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Guile distracts Dumas with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Guile lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Dumas is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Guile throws a big right hand that misses.
Dumas keeping moving, preventing Guile from controlling successfully.
Guile preventing the sweep.
Dumas bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Guile's guard.
Dumas is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Guile trying to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dumas stopping the sweep attempt from Guile.
Dumas working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Dumas wants to pass the guard but Guile is keeping the position.
Dumas stopping the sweep attempt from Guile.
Dumas with a flurry of punches that miss.
Guile 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.
Dumas working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Guile's head.
Dumas trying to control the position from guard on top but Guile is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Guile wants to sweep but no luck.
Guile is working hard here to advance position.
Dumas is working Guile over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Dumas working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Dumas postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Dumas trying to control but Guile is working from the bottom.
Dumas stands up over Guile, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Guile tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dumas postures up in Guile's guard and throws a big left but Guile blocks it.
Guile manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Dumas manages to get himself to full guard.
Dumas lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Dumas postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Dumas trying to control the position from guard on top but Guile is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Guile is on top in guard.
Dumas is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alexandre Dumas showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Guile throws a sloppy head kick and Dumas moves out of range easily.
Anthony Guile seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Guile misses with a head kick.
Guile throws a lazy head kick
and Dumas counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Dumas avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Guile misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Dumas throws a counter combo.
Dumas scores with a jab to the jaw.
Guile uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Dumas has time to react.
Guile tries to clinch but Dumas moves out of range.
Dumas uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Guile.
Guile moves into range and clinches up with Dumas.
Guile looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Dumas is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dumas avoids the elbow strike from Guile, against the cage.
Guile using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Dumas has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Dumas has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Guile is trying to keep an underhook but Dumas manages to get the takedown into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dumas trying to control from Guile's half guard. Guile has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Guile looking for a sweep. Not yet Guile, not yet.
Dumas controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Dumas trying to control the position from guard on top but Guile is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dumas lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Dumas sitting in guard, not really doing much.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Dumas won't allow Guile to sweep him here.
Dumas trying to control but Guile is working from the bottom.
Guile is adopting a defensive guard.
Guile is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Guile loads up on a big right hand but Dumas slips the punch.
Guile tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Dumas counters with a left and a right that stings Guile.
Guile is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dumas shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Guile eats them both and turns towards Dumas to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Guile walks into a straight right hand from Dumas.
Dumas scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Guile is rocked!
Guile tries to roll over but Dumas keeps him under control.
Guile wants to control but Dumas is keeping busy.
Guile is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Dumas moves into full mount! Guile won't be happy about that!
Dumas is landing with some decent strikes but Guile is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Guile manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Dumas is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dumas scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Dumas is trying to work for a kimura but Guile is defending well.
Dumas is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Guile is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Anthony Guile has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ground and pound from Dumas.
And that's the end of the fight!
Alexandre Dumas comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Dumas has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight for Alexandre Dumas!
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight for Alexandre Dumas!
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight for Alexandre Dumas!
Alexandre Dumas wins by unanimous decision!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Alexandre Dumas waved his t-shirt featuring MayheM sportswear's logo in front of the cameras.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Bryan Bishop (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Steve Martin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Martin is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by 8 Mile. Bryan Bishop has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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47
145 lbs
45 - 39 - 0 |
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39
134 lbs
14 - 16 - 2 |
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Solid boxing
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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
45 - 39 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Bryan Bishop!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 16 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Steve Martin!
The judges for this bout are Fedor Mirinova, Dmitry Maklakov and Aleksei Zolotukhin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bishop tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Martin swivels and escapes.
And Martin responds with a good body kick, but Bishop manages to step out the way in time.
Martin looks to throw the jab but Bishop is out of range.
Martin misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bishop shoots for a double leg takedown but Martin sprawls well. He's pushed Bishop's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
The fighters circle momentarily. Martin darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Martin leaves Bishop with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bryan Bishop. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bishop changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Martin tries to avoid it but Bishop manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Martin to the ground. Martin escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Martin lands with a kick to the temple. Bishop shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Martin throws a half hearted mid kick.
Martin explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Bryan Bishop seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bishop misses with a takedown
and Martin counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Bishop.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bishop changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Martin tries to avoid it but Bishop manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Martin to the ground. Martin escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
A cross from Martin lands.
Martin defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Bishop.
Bishop with a lazy takedown attempt
and Martin counters with a nice uppercut.
Bishop displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Martin throws out the jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Martin scores with a kick to the body.
Martin throws a head kick that misses.
Bishop drops down looking for a counter takedown but Martin sprawls and moves away.
Bishop looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Martin is fending him off so far but Bishop persists. Nope, Martin circles away and we're back to standing.
Martin misses with a hook.
Martin scores with a head kick.
Martin works over Bishop's head and body with a nice combination.
Martin lands a head kick!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bishop is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Martin's half guard.
Martin kicks Bishop off and gets back to his feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bishop with a lazy takedown attempt
and Martin counters with a stiff right hand.
Martin displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Bishop.
A little jabbing left from Martin on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Steve Martin dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Sloppy strikes from Martin. Those never looked like landing.
Bishop attempts a counter takedown but Martin avoids it well and moves away.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Martin misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bishop feinted with a counter takedown.
Martin throws a head kick that misses.
Bishop with a lazy takedown attempt
and Martin counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Martin throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Martin lands with a kick to the ribs.
Martin pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bishop changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Martin tries to avoid it but Bishop manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Martin to the ground. Martin escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Bishop dives in and grabs Martin's left leg, looking for a takedown. Martin pushes down on Bishop's head and hops out.
As Bishop backs off Martin throws a huge counter combo but Bishop manages to avoid it all.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bryan Bishop. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Martin lands an overhand right.
Martin leaves Bishop with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Martin throws a counter combo.
Martin has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bishop will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Martin lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Bishop shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Martin as he avoids it easily.
Bishop tries for a takedown but Martin circles away easily
and Martin counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Martin lets loose with a powerful body kick. Bishop will feel that in the morning.
Martin explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jab from Martin.
Bishop shoots in and drives through. Martin sprawls well.
Despite the aggression on Martin's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Bishop with a poor takedown
and Martin counters with a nice kick to the body.
Bishop with a lazy takedown attempt
and Martin connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bishop shoots for a double leg takedown but Martin sprawls well. He's pushed Bishop's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Martin swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Bishop steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Martin. That one must have hurt.
Martin lands with a right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A left lands for Martin.
Martin lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Bishop will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Martin leaves Bishop with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Martin is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Martin connects with a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Steve Martin showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Bishop on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Bishop shoots in for a takedown but Martin shows good takedown defense.
Martin lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Bishop.
Martin thows a body kick. Bishop tries to catch it but that hurt him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Martin misses with a head kick.
Bishop changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Bryan Bishop is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Martin pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bishop walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Bishop.
Martin lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bryan Bishop. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bishop darts in looking for a takedown but Martin gets double underhooks and turns Bishop into the cage.
Martin throws a head kick that half lands.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bishop tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Martin defends well and Bishop ends up having to push Martin into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Martin unleashes a big counter combination but Bishop bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Nice defenses there by Bishop.
Bishop shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Bishop has his takedown stuffed
and Martin counters with a stiff right hand.
Steve Martin seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bishop changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Martin tries to avoid it but Bishop manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Martin to the ground. Martin escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bishop shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Martin with a hook.
Bishop misses with a takedown
enabling Martin to counter with a crisp jab.
Martin throws a head kick that Bishop semi-blocks.
Bishop shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Martin as he jumps to the side.
Martin looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Martin scores with a nice body kick.
Martin swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Bishop counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Martin!
Martin throws Bishop to one side and escapes!
Bryan Bishop has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
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!
Martin's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Martin duly obliges.
Nice cross by Martin.
And that's the end of the fight!
Steve Martin comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Martin 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 Fedor Mirinova scores the fight for Steve Martin!
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight for Steve Martin!
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight for Steve Martin!
Steve Martin wins by unanimous decision!
Steve Martin took some time post fight to say the following; 'I'm not surprised the fuck I want fight vs Henson Benderson for the title at 155 pounds, Kai let's have a show, get ready I'm coming for you'.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Henson Benderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marcus Winston (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Benderson's entrance music is The Time is Now. A fine choice. Henson Benderson is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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21
143 lbs
5 - 0 - 0 |
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154 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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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
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Henson Benderson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Marcus Winston!
The judges for this bout are Illya Tyunina, Valeri Chadov and Aleksandr Martynov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Benderson is looking to slow Winston down with leg kicks.
Benderson misses with a straight left.
Benderson loads up on a big right hand but Winston slips the punch.
Benderson closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Winston tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Benderson avoids it.
Winston is looking to take this one to the mat.
Stalling in the clinch from Benderson.
Winston pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A head kick misses from Benderson.
Benderson scores with a decent looking hook.
Benderson looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Winston uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Benderson.
Winston misses with a two punch combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Benderson lands with a hook. Winston tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Benderson fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Winston, pushing him back against the cage.
Winston drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Benderson gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Benderson misses with a knee strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Benderson tries to land a knee to the head but Winston blocks with his arms.
A frustrated look appears on Winston's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Winston goes for a takedown in the clinch but Benderson prevents it.
Henson Benderson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marcus Winston.
Benderson blocks an uppercut.
Winston has Benderson pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Benderson manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Winston drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Winston has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Benderson is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Winston takes a knee right on the jaw!
Benderson with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Winston tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Winston goes for a takedown in the clinch but Benderson prevents it.
Winston wants to take the fight to the mat but Benderson manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Benderson as Winston tries to tie him up.
Winston wants to break free but Benderson has control.
Benderson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Winston tries to break the clinch but Benderson is controlling the position.
Winston tries for a takedown. No joy.
Benderson lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Winston.
Nice elbow from Benderson.
Knees to the body from Benderson.
Winston has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Benderson uses from the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Benderson gets to his feet - Winston follows without any prompting.
Winston takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Benderson scores with a nice right hand.
Benderson cracks Winston with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Benderson has taken the fight to the clinch.
Benderson misses with a knee to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Benderson connects with a nasty looking knee right to Winston's face.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Benderson.
Winston is trying to force a seperation but Benderson has the dominant position.
Benderson throws a knee to the head but misses.
Benderson with a knee to the head.
Benderson is pressed up against the cage. Winston has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Benderson down to the mat. Benderson avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Benderson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Winston swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Benderson connects with a good right hand that stumbles Winston. Winston circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Benderson moves into range and clinches up with Winston.
Benderson is struggling to control the position.
Benderson slows down the pace here.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Benderson for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
Winston wants a takedown but no success here.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Benderson obliges.
A knee to the head by Benderson.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Winston is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Benderson is defending well.
Winston drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Winston is looking for a takedown.
Winston looks winded!
Benderson prevents a takedown attempt there.
Benderson lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Benderson dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Benderson tries to land a knee to the head but Winston blocks with his arms.
Benderson scores with a knee to the head.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Benderson using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Winston has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Benderson slows down the pace here.
Winston's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Henson Benderson dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Benderson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Winston swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A telegraphed right hand from Benderson misses the target.
Winston with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Benderson to score with a decent uppercut.
Winston uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Benderson.
Winston shoots in but no luck this time.
Winston steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Benderson.
Benderson rushes Winston and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Winston trying to control the position but instead, Benderson has worked for underhooks and has pushed Winston into the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Benderson lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Benderson content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Benderson is pressed up against the cage. Winston has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Benderson down to the mat. Benderson avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Benderson moves into range and clinches up with Winston.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Benderson just leaning against Winston, taking a breather.
Benderson landing knees to the head.
Winston tries to score a body lock takedown but Benderson shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Henson Benderson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marcus Winston.
Winston tries for a takedown but Benderson manages to get underhooks.
Stalling in the clinch from Benderson.
Winston being controlled against the cage.
Winston is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Benderson will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Winston up against the cage.
Benderson has Winston pushed against the cage.
Benderson is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Winston wants a takedown but no success here.
Winston gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Benderson regains guard.
Winston is breathing heavily.
Benderson has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Benderson lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Benderson controlling from the top position.
Winston wants to sweep here but Benderson controlling him for the moment.
Benderson gets to his feet. Winston looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Winston looks to land a combination. Benderson sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Winston closes this distance looking for a takedown but Benderson circles away.
A little feinted left hand from Benderson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Benderson cracks Winston with an open hand slap.
Winston takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Benderson with a hook.
Henson Benderson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Benderson throws the kick towards the body but Winston avoids it.
Benderson is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Benderson throws an overhand right that lands on Winston's shoulder, as Winston tries to avoid the shot.
A little jabbing left from Winston on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Winston takes one on the button.
Benderson throws a looping overhand right but Winston ducks down to avoid it.
Benderson lands the left hand.
Winston moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Benderson throws a lazy right hand but Winston sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Benderson cracks the inside of Winston's front leg.
Benderson looks to land a combination but Winston avoids it well.
Benderson misses with a looping left.
Benderson dives in for a single leg takedown but Winston sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Benderson rushes Winston and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Winston tries for a takedown but Benderson manages to get underhooks.
Benderson dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Benderson gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Benderson tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Winston wants to break the clinch but can't.
Benderson putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Winston in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Benderson scores with a knee to the head.
Henson Benderson has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Winston tries for a takedown but Benderson manages to get underhooks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Henson Benderson dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Benderson misses with a right hand
and Winston counters with a straight right hand.
Benderson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Winston sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Winston lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Benderson fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Winston lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Benderson misses with an uppercut.
Winston with a poor takedown
and Benderson counters with a stiff right hand.
Benderson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Winston can do to turn this around?
Benderson scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Winston misses with a takedown attempt
enabling Benderson to counter with a crisp jab.
Benderson throws a sloppy head kick and Winston moves out of range easily.
Benderson throws a good cross that connects.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Benderson cracks Winston with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Winston takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Winston's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Benderson connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Winston scrambles back to his feet.
Winston is rocked!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Winston with a poor takedown
and Benderson counters with a crisp right that sends Winston to the canvas! Benderson follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:06 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Henson Benderson!
Henson Benderson seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Uryan Hall (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Conor McGregor (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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155 lbs
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145 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
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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
5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Uryan Hall!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Conor McGregor!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Dmitry Maklakov and Igor Prikhodko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McGregor scores with a jab to the jaw.
Nice uppercut there from Hall.
McGregor throws a right hand that Hall ducks under and follows up with a left that Hall also avoids with ease.
Hall half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Hall throws a sloppy body shot
and Hall takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hall works the jab nicely.
Hall lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Hall gets a takedown into half guard.
McGregor scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Hall manages to mount him!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hall controlling the pace for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McGregor wants to control but Hall is having none of it.
Hall throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for McGregor because Hall loaded up on that one.
Hall prevents McGregor from getting the reversal.
Hall controlling the position easily from mount.
McGregor is trying desperately to improve position.
Hall controlling from the full mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hall is working for a guillotine from mount but McGregor frees his head quite easily.
Hall is working for a guillotine from mount but McGregor frees his head quite easily.
Hall sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McGregor is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hall takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
McGregor tries to lock up and control but Hall gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Hall looking to control and managing it successfully.
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.
Hall has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
McGregor wants to control but Hall is having none of it.
McGregor looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Hall controlling from mount.
Hall'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.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Uryan Hall dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Hall tries to clinch up but McGregor circles away and keeps his distance.
McGregor walks into a jab.
McGregor swings away with a leg kick that misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hall. McGregor does a little dance to reset his feet.
McGregor waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hall.
A shot to the body from McGregor misses
enabling Hall to counter with a crisp jab.
Conor McGregor seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McGregor throws a leg kick
and Hall decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in McGregor's guard.
Hall is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Hall stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. McGregor swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGregor is looking to sweep but instead, Hall has passed into half guard.
McGregor wants to get back to full guard.
McGregor is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hall seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Hall.
Hall seems to be working for a kimura but McGregor defends the submission attempt.
Hall is controlling the pace.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
McGregor pushes Hall off looking to stand but Hall dives back in and keeps control.
Hall trying to control the pace.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGregor has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Hall is working away from the top position though.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
McGregor tries a head kick but it misses.
Hall cracks McGregor with an open hand slap.
Hall gets a double leg takedown into McGregor's guard.
McGregor is looking to stand back up but Hall counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by McGregor.
McGregor tries to get to full guard but Hall has control of the leg.
Hall missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hall controlling the pace.
McGregor trying to control here.
Hall with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Hall is trying to work for a kimura but McGregor is defending well.
Hall looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
McGregor tries to roll over but Hall keeps him under control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Uryan Hall dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
The crowd cheers as Hall lands an impressive looking overhand right. McGregor doesn't seem phased though.
Hall moves out of range as McGregor strikes.
Hall appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Hall closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Hall is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGregor is in trouble now - Hall has advanced to mount!
Hall controlling the position easily from mount.
Uryan Hall overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McGregor tries to improve his position but instead Hall has taken his back!
Hall is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that McGregor can do to turn this around?
McGregor fending off the submission attempt from Hall.
Hall is cranking McGregor's head sideways - that looks painful. He's managed to get his other arm under the chin and this looks bad for McGregor! He's tightened the choke and McGregor is tapping out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:42 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Uryan Hall!
A relieved looking Uryan Hall thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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