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HFC 64:Randhawa vs Azevedo PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Paljas Uneksija (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nicky Scarfo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Uneksija comes to the cage accompanied by Ozzy Osbourne - Hellraiser. Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Paljas Uneksija!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Nicky Scarfo!
The judges for this bout are Konstantin Menshow, Sergei Dronov and Aleksei Zolotukhin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Scarfo shoots in but Uneksija avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Scarfo takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
The fighters circle momentarily. Scarfo darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
It looks like Paljas Uneksija has been cut.
Uneksija looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Uneksija throws a body shot but no joy.
Scarfo throws a looping overhand right but Uneksija ducks down to avoid it.
Uneksija lands a two punch combo.
Scarfo ducks under a wild hook from Uneksija.
An inside leg kick lands from Uneksija.
Uneksija throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Scarfo.
Uneksija waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Scarfo.
Scarfo with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Uneksija to score with a decent uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Scarfo connects with a single shot there.
Uneksija connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Uneksija punishes Scarfo's body with a nice straight punch.
Uneksija throws a right and a left that Scarfo avoids nicely.
A solid leg kick lands there for Uneksija.
Scarfo on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
That's one minute gone in the round.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Scarfo.
Uneksija bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Scarfo's head backwards.
Uneksija on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Uneksija scoring well with a low kick there.
A jab from Uneksija finds it's way through Scarfo's defenses.
Paljas Uneksija is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Scarfo lands with a hook. Uneksija tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Uneksija keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Uneksija misses with the combination.
Nice jab there from Scarfo.
Uneksija moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Uneksija looks to score with a jab to the body but Scarfo is just out of range.
Uneksija scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Uneksija throws a looping overhand right but Scarfo ducks down to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Scarfo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Uneksija moves away.
Jab from Uneksija.
Scarfo will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Paljas Uneksija has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nicky Scarfo.
Uneksija bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Scarfo's head backwards.
Uneksija ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
A jab lands there for Uneksija.
Uneksija misses with a hook
and Scarfo counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Paljas Uneksija seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Uneksija lands with a nice body punch.
Uneksija connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Scarfo's hands.
Uneksija is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Uneksija misses the shot to the body.
Scarfo tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
As Scarfo looks to move away, Uneksija throws a big counter combo but Scarfo just gets out of the way.
Uneksija dips to his left and cracks Scarfo with an uppercut!
Scarfo fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Scarfo slips a jab and a cross from Uneksija.
Scarfo looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Uneksija takes one on the chin but seems OK.
A jab from Uneksija misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Uneksija rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Scarfo moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Scarfo looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Scarfo instigates a clinch.
Nice body punch from Scarfo.
Uneksija is breathing heavily.
Uneksija wants to get back to striking at distance but Scarfo won't allow it.
Uneksija escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Scarfo scores with a hook to the body. Uneksija takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Scarfo connects with the punch.
Paljas Uneksija's cut is getting worse.
Scarfo dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Scarfo misses the shot to the body.
Scarfo throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Scarfo lands a nice shot that snaps Uneksija's head back.
Scarfo has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Scarfo slips a jab from Uneksija.
Uneksija throws a predictable looking body shot
and Scarfo counters with a nice uppercut.
Uneksija is rocked!
Paljas Uneksija's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
A punch combination from Scarfo misses.
Oh Uneksija is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Scarfo works Uneksija's body with a nice hook.
Uneksija seems to have got his legs back now.
Scarfo cracks Uneksija with a brutal left hook that knocks him out cold! This one is over in a flash! Game over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Nicky Scarfo!
Our winner, Nicky Scarfo, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Donald Trump (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joe Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Johnson has chosen I'm Fat by Wierd Al as his entrance music. Joe Johnson has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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300 lbs
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279 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 9 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Donald Trump!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Joe Johnson!
The judges for this bout are Valeri Chadov, Fedor Mirinova and Aleksei Zolotukhin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Trump doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Trump circles away from the clinch attempt.
Joe Johnson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Trump takes a kick to the side of the head.
It looks like Donald Trump has been cut.
Johnson tries to close the distance and clinch but Trump swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Trump tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Johnson manages to circle out of the way.
Johnson tries to close the distance and clinch but Trump swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Trump gets a double leg takedown into Johnson's guard.
Johnson is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Trump defends well.
Johnson is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Trump defends well.
Johnson trying to control the position here.
Trump stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Johnson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Johnson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Trump.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Trump postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Johnson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Johnson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Johnson had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Trump defends it easily.
Johnson is trying to keep Trump in close.
Trump trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Johnson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Trump can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Johnson looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Trump passes into half guard.
Trump is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Trump is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
It looks like Joe Johnson has been cut.
Johnson tries to roll over but Trump keeps him under control.
Trump throwing shots but Johnson is blocking nicely.
Johnson makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Johnson.
Johnson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Trump is one step ahead there.
Trump with a flurry of punches that miss.
Trump with a nice head shot there.
Johnson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Trump landing with the ground and pound.
That has opened up Joe Johnson's cut even more.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson looking for a sweep. Not yet Johnson, not yet.
Trump slips nicely into half guard.
Johnson trying to control here.
Johnson gets back to full guard.
Trump with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
The cut above Joe Johnson's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Joe Johnson's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Donald Trump!
Post fight, an emotional Donald Trump said 'I will make America great again!'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Demian Rockhold (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Phil Taylor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Taylor has chosen Pantera - Mouth For War as his entrance music. Phil Taylor has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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195 lbs
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Solid boxing
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World class MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Demian Rockhold!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Phil Taylor!
The judges for this bout are Fedor Mirinova, Ivan Kurochkin and Viktor Lagutenko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Taylor throws a body punch but Rockhold moves out of range.
Taylor keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Rockhold tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Taylor manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Taylor is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Rockhold with a body shot.
Taylor fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Rockhold on the side of the head.
Rockhold throws a leg kick
and Taylor counters with a nice kick to the body.
Rockhold feints and as Taylor raises his hands in defense, Rockhold changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Taylor being controlled here, momentarily.
Rockhold trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rockhold is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Rockhold trying to control but Taylor is working from the bottom.
Our spies down at at Death Valley Training Facility inform us that Taylor has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rockhold works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Well, if Rockhold is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Taylor manages to get to full guard.
Rockhold looking to pass the guard.
Rockhold trying to control but Taylor is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Rockhold sitting in guard, not really doing much.
We've been hearing good reports from Rockhold's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Rockhold preventing the sweep.
Rockhold passes Taylor's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Rockhold is trying to control the action in half guard but Taylor is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Taylor can do anything to dispel that myth.
Rockhold is pressing down on Taylor's thigh, looking to free his foot. Taylor is holding on for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rockhold is trying to control. Taylor wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Rockhold throwing shots but Taylor is blocking nicely.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Taylor lands a jab to the nose.
Rockhold darts in looking for a takedown but Taylor gets double underhooks and turns Rockhold into the cage.
Rockhold looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Rockhold pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Rockhold throws a nice inside leg kick.
Rockhold throws a low kick but Taylor avoids it.
Taylor avoids the body shot from Rockhold.
Rockhold clinches up against the cage.
Rockhold fails to pull guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rockhold is trying to pull guard but Taylor turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Demian Rockhold. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Taylor escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Rockhold is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Rockhold feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Taylors jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Taylor misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Rockhold tries to counter with a takedown but Taylor is quick to defend against it.
Rockhold swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Taylor.
Rockhold is looking to clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rockhold looks to score with a jab to the body but Taylor is just out of range.
Rockhold misses with an uppercut
and Taylor counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rockhold throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Taylor stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Rockhold fails in his attempt to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Demian Rockhold 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.
Taylor rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Rockhold moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Taylor throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Rockhold tries to clinch up.
Rockhold with a lazy takedown attempt
letting Taylor counter with a right hand.
Rockhold gets a takedown into half guard.
Taylor keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Taylor is not content to let Rockhold control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rockhold missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Rockhold is thwarting Taylor's attempts to control the position.
Rockhold works his foot free and advances to mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rockhold controlling his opponent.
Rockhold wants to control but Taylor has made it back to half guard. Nice work.
Rockhold is trying to control. Taylor wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Still in half guard, Rockhold seems content to control.
Rockhold is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Taylor is just riding it out for now. Rockhold eventually gives up the hold.
Rockhold is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Taylor can do to turn this around?
Rockhold not doing much here.
Taylor really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Rockhold. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Taylor is defending against the submission attempts here by Rockhold.
Rockhold wants to lay and pray for a moment but Taylor keeps working.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Taylor avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Rockhold.
Rockhold is trying to control the action in half guard but Taylor is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Rockhold is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Taylor is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Rockhold tries to close the distance and clinch up but Taylor swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Taylor displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rockhold throws out the jab.
Taylor swings for the body but Rockhold moves out of range.
Rockhold tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Taylor punishes Rockhold's body with a nice straight punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rockhold doesn't manage to clinch there - Taylor circles away.
Rockhold tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Rockhold wants to clinch.
Taylor throws a good cross that connects.
Taylor closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Rockhold quickly recovers to half guard.
Rockhold actively working from the bottom here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Taylor is working for a kimura but Rockhold is defending it quite comfortably.
Rockhold is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Taylor's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Taylor's back!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Phil Taylor will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Rockhold misses with a body shot.
Taylor cracks a nice hook into Rockhold's ribs.
Taylor ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Rockhold throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Taylor's waist but Taylor gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Rockhold off to one side.
Rockhold looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Taylor is fending him off so far but Rockhold persists. Nope, Taylor circles away and we're back to standing.
Rockhold tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Taylor paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Rockhold tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Taylor manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Nice straight punches there by Rockhold. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Rockhold.
Rockhold has managed to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rockhold struggles to land a body shot inside as Taylor controls his hands.
Rockhold misses with a body punch.
Taylor is stalling here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Taylor prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Demian Rockhold. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rockhold tries a body shot but Taylor blocks it.
Taylor is trying to trip Rockhold. He has hold of a leg but Rockhold is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Taylor persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Rockhold working for a triangle but Taylor defends it easily.
Rockhold is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Rockhold being controlled here, momentarily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Taylor throwing strikes but missing.
Taylor missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Taylor sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Taylor in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Taylor working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Rockhold is pulling down on Taylor's head to control his posture.
Rockhold working for a triangle but Taylor defends it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rockhold is trying to control the position but Taylor postures up.
Taylor stopping the sweep attempt from Rockhold.
Demian Rockhold overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Taylor throws a big elbow that misses.
Rockhold trying to keep a closed guard but Taylor is proving a slippery customer.
Taylor postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Taylor postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Taylor throwing strikes from guard but Rockhold blocks nicely.
Rockhold had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Taylor defends it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Rockhold had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Taylor defends it easily.
Taylor must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Taylor working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Taylor working some strikes from top position.
Rockhold can't keep his opponent in guard - Taylor advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Rockhold is trying to maintain the position but Taylor is very close to passing his half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rockhold actively working from the bottom here.
Taylor is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Rockhold sees it coming and defends easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Phil Taylor comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Taylor has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 29:28
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Phil Taylor!
Phil Taylor decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Solomon Kahn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marake Burate (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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214 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Solomon Kahn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Marake Burate!
The judges for this bout are Aleksandr Martynov, Valeri Chadov and Vladimir Khabensky.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A nice leg kick lands there from Burate.
Burate tries to land a body kick
and Kahn counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Burate throws a big shot that misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Burate misses the target.
A low kick from Kahn is predictable there
and Burate counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Burate uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kahn.
Burate checks a leg kick nicely.
Nice straight punches there by Burate. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Burate.
Burate jabs at Kahn's body.
Burate pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kahn appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Burate looks to land a right hand but Kahn moved out of range.
Burate slips a jab from Kahn.
Kahn looks to throw the jab but Burate is out of range.
Burate scores with a decent looking hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Burate takes a swing at Kahn's ribcage but misses.
Kahn slips under a jab from Burate.
Kahn on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Burate. Burate obviously looking to wear him down.
Burate feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Kahn's calf.
Burate throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Burate throws a head kick but Kahn moves out of range.
A low kick from Burate misses
and Kahn counters with an inside leg kick.
Burate moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Burate moves out of range as Kahn strikes.
Burate misses with a lunging right hand
and Kahn connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Burate misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kahn attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Kahn throws a nice outside leg kick.
Marake Burate seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Burate rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Kahn to counter with a crisp jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Burate moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Burate closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Kahn paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Burate throws a combination that misses
and Kahn connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Burate misses with a hook. Kahn ducked under it nicely.
Kahn throws a looping overhand right but Burate ducks down to avoid it.
Kahn swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kahn moves into the clinch successfully.
Kahn misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Burate.
Burate throws a punch but it's blocked by Kahn.
Burate swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Burate misses with the head strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kahn throws a punch but it's blocked by Burate.
Kahn has a couple of punches blocked by Burate.
Burate has a couple of punches blocked by Kahn.
Kahn scores with a nice hook to the head.
A hook to the body from Kahn.
Kahn fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kahn goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Burate breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Burate misses with an uppercut.
Kahn keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Burate.
An attempted straight right counter from Kahn misses the target.
Burate rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kahn counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kahn steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Burate.
Kahn takes a jab right on the kisser.
Burate uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kahn.
Burate wants to counter the offense by Kahn and move into the clinch position.
Burate uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kahn avoids the head kick by Burate.
Kahn is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Kahn motions for Burate to come forward. Kahn throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Burate throws a jab but it's blocked by Kahn.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Burate misses with a body shot.
Burate lands a jab-cross combination.
Burate is looking to slow Kahn down with leg kicks.
Kahn blocks a jab.
Burate goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Burate throws a head kick that Kahn semi-blocks.
It looks like Solomon Kahn has been cut.
Burate tries a head kick but it misses.
Kahn tries to clinch up but Burate circles away and keeps his distance.
A big left from Kahn misses.
Burate drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Kahn defends it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marake Burate dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Solomon Kahn's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Burate misses with an uppercut. Kahn saw that one coming.
A little feinted left hand from Kahn on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Decent striking displayed by Kahn there.
Burate avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Burate staying out of range there.
Good leg kick by Burate there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Kahn tried to score with a low kick but Burate checks it.
Burate has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Burate misses with a wild body shot.
Kahn swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Kahn slips under a jab.
Kahn blocks a jab.
A quick step to the side and Kahn tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burate lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Burate throws the left hand but Kahn avoids the punch easily.
Burate throws a jab when Kahn was well out of range.
Kahn was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Kahn takes a swing at Burate's ribcage but misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Burate just misses with a punch to the body.
Burate throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Burate throws a leg kick but Kahn checks it.
Burate throws a leg kick
and Kahn counters with a nice low kick that buckles Burate's knee momentarily.
Burate slips under a jab.
Nice shot lands for Burate.
Marake Burate seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kahn throws out a loose jab but Burate uses good head movement to avoid it.
Burate misses with a right hand
and Kahn connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kahn misses with a looping left.
Burate misses with a looping right.
It looked like Kahn wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Burate throws a shot from downtown. Kahn moves away and avoids it.
Kahn has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Burate.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kahn looks to throw the jab but Burate is out of range.
The fighters circling - Kahn throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A jab from Kahn misses.
Kahn fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Burate slips under a jab from Kahn.
Burate takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kahn looks to score with a jab to the body but Burate is just out of range.
Kahn keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A counter left hand to the body from Kahn misses its target.
Burate uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kahn.
Kahn moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Burate misses with a left hand
and Kahn counters with a nice leg kick.
Burate throws a hook to the side of Kahn's head but Kahn sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kahn is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Burate misses.
Burate misses with a hook
enabling Kahn to counter with a crisp jab.
Kahn uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Burate.
Burate misses the shot to the body.
Burate takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Burate throws a half hearted mid kick.
Burate misses with a hook
and Kahn counters with a nice body shot.
Burate throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kahn closes the distance and clinches.
A head punch on the inside from Kahn fails to land.
Kahn lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Burate.
Kahn throws a punch but it's blocked by Burate.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kahn.
Still in the clinch, Burate scores with a nice short uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kahn.
Burate's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kahn uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Burate.
Burate throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kahn ducks under a wild hook from Burate.
A little feinted left hand from Kahn on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
The fighters circling - Kahn throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Burate swings for the body but Kahn moves out of range.
Kahn swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Kahn moves out of range as Burate strikes.
Burate lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Kahn throws a looping overhand right but Burate ducks down to avoid it.
Kahn moves out of range of the leg kick from Burate.
Kahn loads up on a big right hand but Burate slips the punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Solomon Kahn dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Solomon Kahn's cut.
That's time! Kahn's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Kahn lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Burate circles away quickly and effectively.
Burate tries to bum rush Kahn with a series of wild strikes but Kahn uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kahn avoids the head kick by Burate.
Burate keeps the fight on the outside.
Kahn with a jab.
Burate punishes Kahn's body with a nice straight punch.
Burate avoids a punch combination nicely.
Burate throws a sloppy head kick
and Kahn counters with a slapping leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice defenses there by Kahn.
Burate ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Burate looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Kahn misses the shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Good work by Burate as he checks the leg kick.
Burate throws a body shot but no joy.
A jab from Burate misses.
Kahn fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Burate looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Burate pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kahn half committed to a counter leg kick.
Kahn shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Kahn lands a lovely overhand right.
Burate throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Kahn throws a low kick but Burate moves out of range easily.
Burate throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Kahn was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Burate lands a glancing blow to the side of Kahn's head.
Kahn misses with a low kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Burate throws a hook but Kahn blocks it.
Burate takes a swing at Kahn's ribcage but misses.
A shot to the body from Burate misses
and Kahn counters with a left to the body.
Burate wants to land a leg kick but Kahn is out of range.
Kahn scores with a crisp jab that stopped Burate in his tracks.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kahn throws a shot from downtown. Burate moves away and avoids it.
The fighters circle momentarily. Kahn darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Kahn with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Kahn waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Burate.
Burate throws a left and a right that both miss
and Kahn counters with an inside leg kick.
Kahn bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A counter left hand to the body from Kahn misses its target.
Burate throws a head kick that misses
and Kahn connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Burate takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Burate misses with a right hand
and Kahn counters with a thumping low kick.
Nice defenses there by Burate.
Kahn throws a hook but Burate blocks it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Burate! But no joy.
Burate chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Kahn can pounce on him.
Burate throws a jab when Kahn was well out of range.
Burate feints a jab promting Kahn to slip. Burate then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Kahn slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Burate takes a shot to the body in his stride.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Kahn.
Burate throws an off balance right hand
and Kahn counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Burate throws a sloppy head kick
and Kahn connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Burate tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Burate scores with the left hand. Kahn knows he should have avoided that one.
Burate looks to throw the jab but Kahn is out of range.
Burate misses with a right hand
and Kahn counters with a right hand to the body.
Burate slips a jab and a cross from Kahn.
Kahn avoids the head kick by Burate.
It looked like Kahn wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kahn. Burate does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kahn throws a body punch but Burate moves out of range.
Burate uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kahn.
Burate takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Kahn drops Burate with a beautiful combination! Burate stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Kahn is looking for the KO!
Burate is rocked!
It looks like Marake Burate has been cut.
Kahn feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Burate's calf.
And that's the end of the fight!
Solomon Kahn showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Kahn has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 29:28
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 29:28
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Solomon Kahn!
Solomon Kahn 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 Tim Thomas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Justin Riddle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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160 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, Tim Thomas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Justin Riddle!
The judges for this bout are Konstantin Menshow, Igor Prikhodko and Sergei Dronov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thomas works the jab nicely.
Thomas feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Riddles jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Thomas throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nice body punch from Riddle.
Tim Thomas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Thomas rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Riddle moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Thomas blocks the body kick.
Thomas takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Thomas pivots, looking for a leg kick but Riddle is out of range and Thomas settles back down.
Thomas throws a series of strikes that have Riddle backpedaling.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Thomas misses with a wild body shot.
Riddle throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Riddle ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Thomas moves away.
Riddle feints a jab promting Thomas to slip. Riddle then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Thomas slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Riddle escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Thomas throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Riddle lands a big head kick that sends Thomas tumbling to the mat! Riddle takes a step backwards and waves Thomas back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Thomas is rocked!
Thomas throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Oh Thomas is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Riddle throws an uppercut from hell that sends Thomas clean off his feet! He's out cold! Riddle stands back and admires his work as he thinks about that KO of the night award that is surely being wrapped up for him back stage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Justin Riddle!
Justin Riddle was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Stannis Baratheon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lyoto Machida (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Stannis Baratheon could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Lyoto Machida's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Stannis Baratheon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Lyoto Machida!
The judges for this bout are Igor Prikhodko, Ivan Kurochkin and Aleksei Zolotukhin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Machida attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Machida scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Machida scores with a jab to the head.
Baratheon throws out a powerful jab.
Baratheon lands a really nice looking cross but Machida seems unphased.
Stannis Baratheon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Baratheon bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Machida takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Machida connects with an inside leg kick.
Baratheon misses with a series of wild punches.
Machida dives in for a single leg takedown but Baratheon sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Baratheon misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Machida drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Machida throws a head kick that misses.
Baratheon clobbers Machida with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Stannis Baratheon is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Baratheon lands a slapping body shot.
Machida scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Baratheon manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Machida displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Baratheon throws out the jab.
Machida misses with a head kick.
Machida takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Baratheon fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Machida scores with a jab to the head.
Machida avoids the body shot from Baratheon.
Baratheon closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Baratheon throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Baratheon missing with a left hand there. Machida was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Machida avoids a punch combination nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Machida throws a low kick but it's checked well by Baratheon.
Baratheon went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
A decent looking cross lands there for Baratheon.
Baratheon throws a hook but Machida avoids it easily.
Machida feints the counter takedown.
Machida tries a head kick but it misses.
Machida misses with a head kick.
Baratheon throwing a counter right hand but Machida manages to avoid it.
Machida misses with a head kick.
Baratheon throws a series of punches but Machida avoids them all with ease.
Baratheon missing with a left hand there. Machida was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A little jabbing left from Machida on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Baratheon misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Machida.
It seemed like Machida was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Baratheon looks to score with a jab to the body but Machida is just out of range.
Machida scores with a jab to the jaw.
Machida misses with a hook
and Baratheon counters with a stiff right hand.
Baratheon swings and misses with a hook to the body.
It looks like Baratheon has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Baratheon misses with a two punch combination.
Machida misses with a looping right.
Machida ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Machida takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Baratheon scores with a sloppy right hand. Machida should have avoided that one.
The fighters circling - Baratheon throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Machida slips under a jab.
Baratheon misses with a double jab
and Machida counters with a nice body kick.
Machida waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Baratheon.
Baratheon throws a looping overhand right but Machida ducks down to avoid it.
Baratheon throws a shot from downtown. Machida moves away and avoids it.
Baratheon scores with a three punch combo!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Machida thumps Baratheon with a low kick.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Baratheon lands with a nice combination. Machida backs away looking to recover.
Machida manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Baratheon on his heels. He'll look to pass Baratheon's guard now, I'm sure.
Baratheon is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Machida is controlling him.
Machida stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Baratheon swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Baratheon is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Machida defends well.
Baratheon working a defensive guard here.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Machida trying to control but Baratheon is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Stannis Baratheon dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Machida tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Sloppy strikes from Baratheon. Those never looked like landing.
Baratheon throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Machida tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Baratheon defends well and Machida ends up having to push Baratheon into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Baratheon will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Machida throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Stannis Baratheon is winning the standup battle so far.
Baratheon throws a right and a left that Machida avoids nicely.
A big left from Baratheon misses.
Machida follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Some wild striking there from Baratheon.
Machida uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Baratheon.
Some wild striking there from Baratheon.
A countering left hand to the body from Machida misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Machida throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Machida tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Baratheon throws a series of punches but Machida avoids them all with ease.
Baratheon throws a predictable looking body shot
and Machida counters with a big head kick but Baratheon shrugs it off.
Baratheon misses with a wild combination.
Baratheon misses with a series of wild punches.
Machida scores with a takedown into Baratheon's guard.
Baratheon manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Machida manages to get himself to full guard.
Machida tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Baratheon drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Baratheon jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Baratheon's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Stannis Baratheon overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Baratheon looking to pass the guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Machida can't keep his opponent in guard - Baratheon advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Baratheon wants to stand up but Machida manages to regain full guard.
Baratheon with a flurry of punches that miss.
Baratheon trying to control the position from guard on top but Machida is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Baratheon is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Machida is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Machida has escaped and now he's on top!
Machida postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Machida is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Machida trying to control but Baratheon is working from the bottom.
Baratheon is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Machida can do to turn this around?
Machida chips away with some ground and pound.
Baratheon not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Machida avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Baratheon is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Machida defends well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Machida is stalling in the full guard.
Machida in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Baratheon is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Machida is looking for a sweep. Baratheon is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Machida pushes Baratheon off looking to stand but Baratheon dives back in and keeps control.
Baratheon is trying to control the action in half guard but Machida is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Baratheon is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Machida is just riding it out for now. Baratheon eventually gives up the hold.
Baratheon is working for a kimura but Machida is defending it quite comfortably.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Stannis Baratheon dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Baratheon looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A punch combination from Baratheon misses.
Baratheon lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Machida at a distance.
Machida shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Machida misses with a double jab
and Baratheon counters with a stiff right hand.
Baratheon connects with a crisp jab.
Machida throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Baratheon is looking for a counter combo.
Baratheon throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Machida.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A combination from Baratheon does no damage.
Stannis Baratheon is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Baratheon tries to bum rush Machida with a series of wild strikes but Machida uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Machida drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Baratheon defends it well.
Baratheon throws a right and a left that both miss.
No joy there for Baratheon, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Baratheon throws a series of punches but Machida avoids them all with ease.
Baratheon throws a big shot that misses.
Machida pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Baratheon back to the cage. Machida follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Baratheon's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Baratheon duly obliges.
Baratheon lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Machida scores with a crisp jab that stopped Baratheon in his tracks.
Machida jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Baratheon displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Machida throws out the jab.
Machida lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Baratheon displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Machida.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A jab from Baratheon does it's job there.
Lyoto Machida has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Baratheon lands a nice looking body shot.
Baratheon displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Machida throws out the jab.
Baratheon is looking for a counter combo.
Baratheon misses with a double jab.
A jab from Machida does it's job there.
Baratheon lands with an uppercut that bounces Machida off the cage and back into range.
Baratheon slips under a jab from Machida.
Machida lands a head kick. Baratheon smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Baratheon moves out of range as Machida strikes.
Baratheon throws a right hand that Machida ducks under and follows up with a left that Machida also avoids with ease.
Machida takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Machida turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Machida with a lazy takedown attempt
enabling Baratheon to counter with a crisp jab.
Stannis Baratheon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lyoto Machida.
Machida takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Baratheon closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Machida loads up on a big right hand but Baratheon slips the punch.
Machida looks for the body kick but Baratheon saw that one coming.
Baratheon tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Machida was well out of range. Poor timing from Baratheon.
Baratheon scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Machida is rocked!
A slapping leg kick lands for Machida.
Machida is still on wobbly legs! Can Baratheon finish him?
Baratheon misses with a straight right.
Baratheon connects with a body shot.
Machida seems to have recovered his senses.
Baratheon throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Machida looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Baratheon appears to be looking for a big counter.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Baratheon blocks a head kick by Machida.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Baratheon connects with the punch.
Baratheon misses with a body shot.
Baratheon throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Machida.
Baratheon looks to land a combination but Machida avoids it well.
Machida keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Machida has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Machida dodges the punch combination from Baratheon.
Baratheon misses with a few strikes there.
Baratheon tests Machida's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Baratheon pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Machida back to the cage. Baratheon follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
And that's the end of the fight!
Stannis Baratheon showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Baratheon has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Stannis Baratheon!
A less than humble Stannis Baratheon misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Third Round Romero (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Emet Golem (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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28
214 lbs
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217 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Third Round Romero!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Emet Golem!
The judges for this bout are Illya Tyunina, Fedor Mirinova and Viktor Lagutenko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A jab from Romero misses.
Golem moves into range and clinches up with Romero.
Golem blocks an uppercut.
Romero lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Romero blocks an uppercut.
Golem misses with a hook from the clinch.
Romero lands an uppercut.
Romero doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Golem misses with the head strike.
A body shot lands from Golem.
Romero working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A short right from Romero.
Golem has a couple of punches blocked by Romero.
Golem looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
A short body shot lands from Romero as the two fighters clinch.
Romero has a couple of punches blocked by Golem.
Romero blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Golem scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Golem tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Romero fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Romero scores with a hook to the body.
Romero blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Golem swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Golem throws a head punch that misses.
Golem misses with a hook from the clinch.
Golem throws a punch but it's blocked by Romero.
Romero misses with some punches.
Golem tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Golem fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Romero blocking some punches.
Romero lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Golem misses with some punches.
Romero lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Golem misses with a short punch on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Romero.
Romero working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Golem blocks an uppercut.
Golem misses with a punch to the body.
Romero misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Romero working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Romero pushes Golem back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Romero blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Golem swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Romero blocks an uppercut.
Golem throws a head punch that misses.
Romero scores with a hook to the body.
Golem swings wildly with an uppercut but Romero uses good head movement to avoid it.
Romero tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Golem tries to throw a body punch but Romero avoids it by throwing Golem back against the cage.
Romero blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Romero blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Golem misses with some punches.
Romero misses with some punches.
Romero blocking some punches.
Golem misses with a punch on the inside.
Romero blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Golem misses with a hook from the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Romero.
Golem misses with a punch on the inside.
Romero has a couple of punches blocked by Golem.
Romero blocks an uppercut.
Romero working aggressively here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Romero lands a right hand.
Romero missing with knees to the body.
Romero blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Golem misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Romero fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Golem misses with some punches.
Golem lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Nice body punch from Romero - that landed with a thud.
A right hook to the body lands for Romero.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Golem.
Romero lands a body shot in the clinch.
Romero lands a shoulder strike.
Romero swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Golem throws a head punch that misses.
Golem blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Romero presses Golem against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Golem misses with a punch to the body.
Romero lands with a short shot to the head.
Golem has a couple of punches blocked by Romero.
Golem throws a head punch that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Golem tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Romero lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Golem or not.
Golem looks winded!
Golem lands a hook that snaps the head of Romero backwards.
Golem lands a right hand that snaps the head of Romero backwards.
Romero lands a good knee to the midsection. Golem won't want to take too many of those.
Romero lands with a short shot to the head.
Golem blocks an uppercut.
Romero lands a right hand that snaps the head of Golem backwards.
Romero lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Golem backwards.
Golem blocking some punches.
Romero tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Romero lands a shot to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Romero.
Romero working aggressively here.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A short right from Romero.
Golem tries to throw a body punch but Romero avoids it by throwing Golem back against the cage.
Romero lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Romero throws a punch but it's blocked by Golem.
Romero working some nice short punches in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Third Round Romero dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Golem tries to clinch but Romero is having none of it.
Romero rushes Golem and presses him up against the cage.
Golem swings wildly with an uppercut but Romero uses good head movement to avoid it.
Third Round Romero has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Romero lands a body punch.
Golem fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Romero has a couple of punches blocked by Golem.
A nice right hand lands inside from Romero.
Romero lands a hook that snaps the head of Golem backwards.
Golem swings wildly with an uppercut but Romero uses good head movement to avoid it.
Romero lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Romero lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Romero throws a head punch that misses.
Romero is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Golem can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Golem lands a hook to the side of the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Romero.
Golem misses with a short punch on the inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Romero utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Golem misses with the head strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Golem throws a head punch that misses.
Golem misses with a body punch.
A short right from Romero on the inside.
Golem blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Golem fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Golem lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Golem misses with the head strike.
Romero lands a nice uppercut.
Golem swings wildly with an uppercut but Romero uses good head movement to avoid it.
Golem misses with a shot to the kidneys.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Romero.
Golem throws a punch but it's blocked by Romero.
Romero goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Golem tries to work over Romero's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Romero misses with a punch on the inside.
A right handed body shot lands from Romero.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Golem.
Romero throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Golems head.
Golem working aggressively here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A shot in the inside from Golem.
Romero misses with some punches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Romero's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Romero works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Romero tries to throw a body punch but Golem avoids it by throwing Romero back against the cage.
Romero is leaning against Golem and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Golem is breathing heavily.
A head punch on the inside from Golem fails to land.
A short body shot lands from Romero as the two fighters clinch.
Golem misses with some punches.
Romero lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Romero.
Romero lands an uppercut.
Romero has Golem pressed against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Golem fails to land.
Romero lands a shoulder strike.
Nice body punch from Romero.
Romero lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Romero lands a left hand that snaps the head of Golem backwards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Golem takes an elbow to the forehead.
It looks like Emet Golem has been cut.
Golem letting Romero take a breather here.
Nice elbow from Romero.
Golem is rocked!
Romero scores with a nice hook to the head.
Golem is still on wobbly legs! Can Romero finish him?
Romero lands with a light punch inside.
Romero working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Romero lands a body shot.
Romero landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Romero unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Golem! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Romero is unloading with more strikes now! Golem drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:34 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Third Round Romero!
An out of breath Third Round Romero thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Todd Cannon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jouko Viljanen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cannon's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, The Conquering- Black Moor. Jouko Viljanen has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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22
181 lbs
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28
176 lbs
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Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Todd Cannon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jouko Viljanen!
The judges for this bout are Aleksandr Martynov, Dmitry Maklakov and Ivan Kurochkin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Viljanen throws a lazy uppercut
letting Cannon counter with a right hand.
Viljanen lands a big head kick that sends Cannon tumbling to the mat! Viljanen takes a step backwards and waves Cannon back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Cannon is rocked!
It looks like Todd Cannon has been cut.
Viljanen lands an uppercut, right on the button! Cannon tumbles backwards into the cage, staring vacantly into space! He's got no idea where he is, who he is or what day it is... Poor guy.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jouko Viljanen!
A very excited looking Jouko Viljanen made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Rashid Magomedov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dao Sonnen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Magomedov comes into the arena with Chris Brown - See You Again Feat. Tyga & Wiz Khalifa blaring out of the sound system. Sonnen is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Sure to be sure. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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24
194 lbs
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198 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rashid Magomedov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Dao Sonnen!
The judges for this bout are Sergei Dronov, Dmitry Maklakov and Viktor Lagutenko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Horrible takedown attempt by Magomedov or perhaps it was just good defense by Sonnen, which made it look bad.
Sonnen raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Magomedov throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Sonnen's waist but Sonnen gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Magomedov off to one side.
Sonnen swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Horrible takedown attempt by Magomedov or perhaps it was just good defense by Sonnen, which made it look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rashid Magomedov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jab, jab by Sonnen - just one landing.
Sonnen looks for the body kick but Magomedov saw that one coming.
Sonnen throws a shot from downtown. Magomedov moves away and avoids it.
Magomedov drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Sonnen gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Sonnen is trying to control but can't.
Magomedov seems to be looking for submissions.
Sonnen preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sonnen is looking for a sweep. Magomedov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Magomedov is trying to control the action in half guard but Sonnen is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Magomedov is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Sonnen wants to improve his position but Magomedov is controlling well.
Magomedov is looking for submissions but instead, Sonnen has regained full guard.
Sonnen is looking for a triangle but Magomedov pushes his legs off easily.
Magomedov trying to control the position from guard on top but Sonnen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sonnen pulls Magomedov in close to prevent any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sonnen is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Magomedov decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Sonnen throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Magomedov doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Sonnen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Magomedov goes for a double leg but Sonnen avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Sonnen continues to drive forward.
Sonnen defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Magomedov.
Sonnen counters with a body kick.
Sonnen throws a series of punches but Magomedov avoids them all with ease.
Sonnen throws the left hand but Magomedov avoids the punch easily.
Magomedov takes one to the chin there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sonnen keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Sonnen now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Sonnen leaves Magomedov with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Sonnen lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Magomedov fails with the takedown
and Magomedov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Magomedov misses with a takedown attempt
and Sonnen counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Magomedov fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Sonnen swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Magomedov is breathing heavily.
Sonnen scores with a push kick.
Sonnen lands a big head kick that sends Magomedov tumbling to the mat! Sonnen takes a step backwards and waves Magomedov back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Magomedov is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sonnen feints a jab and as Magomedov dips his head, Sonnen unleashes a brutal head kick that catches Magomedov right on the jaw! Timbeeer! Magomedov falls backwards in slow motion, only propped up by the cage! Sonnen smiles a psychotic smile as he stares down his unconscious opponent. That is a scary man.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Dao Sonnen!
A victorious Dao Sonnen thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Prathamesh Randhawa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Augusto Azevedo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Randhawa comes to the cage accompanied by Dhoom Taana. Azevedo has chosen Welcome To The Jungle as his entrance music. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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158 lbs
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141 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Prathamesh Randhawa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Augusto Azevedo!
The judges for this bout are Igor Prikhodko, Aleksei Zolotukhin and Viktor Lagutenko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A momentary lapse in concentration from Randhawa enables Azevedo to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Randhawa manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Azevedo pushing down on Randhawa's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Azevedo looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Azevedo wants to control but Randhawa is keeping him busy.
Randhawa wants to get back to full guard.
Azevedo seems to be looking for submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Randhawa is defending against the submission attempts here by Azevedo.
Randhawa is looking to regain full guard. He's left an arm up in the air though and Azevedo has latched onto it... Big trouble! Azevedo pivots for an armbar - it's in tight and it Randhawa is tapping in no time flat! Great counter grappling there from Azevedo!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Augusto Azevedo!
Augusto Azevedo thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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