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RBFC 83: Fury vs Mahones PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Tigey Maquigregor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Josh Faber (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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24
139 lbs
7 - 13 - 0 |
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152 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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Solid Muay Thai
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Tigey Maquigregor!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Josh Faber!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Valeri Chadov and Illya Tyunina.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Faber moves into the clinch.
Faber pushes Maquigregor back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Maquigregor is trying to push Faber away but Faber has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Faber stalling against the cage.
Faber misses with a short punch on the inside.
Faber misses with the head strike.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Maquigregor pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
No joy there for Maquigregor, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Faber dodges the punch combination from Maquigregor.
Maquigregor sets himself, and Faber steps forward looking for the clinch! Maquigregor avoids it this time.
Faber shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Maquigregor but Maquigregor pushes him off and we're back to square one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Faber closes the distance and pushes Maquigregor back into the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Faber.
Faber fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Maquigregor tries to circle away but Faber has him pinned against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Faber.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A short right from Faber.
Faber struggles to land a body shot inside as Maquigregor controls his hands.
Faber has Maquigregor pressed against the cage, preventing Maquigregor from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Faber misses with a short punch on the inside.
A left hand lands to the body for Faber.
Faber has Maquigregor pressed against the cage.
Faber tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Faber stalling in the clinch.
Faber misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Faber misses with a punch to the body.
Maquigregor breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Faber moves into range and clinches up with Maquigregor.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Faber.
Faber taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Faber is looking to take this one to the mat.
Maquigregor's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Maquigregor throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
And Faber tries to counter it with a takedown but Maquigregor pushes his down on his head and steps out.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maquigregor takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Maquigregor moves into the clinch.
Faber misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Maquigregor missing with knees to the body.
Faber has Maquigregor pressed against the cage, preventing Maquigregor from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Faber manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Faber misses with a hook from the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Maquigregor manages to break the clinch.
Maquigregor lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Maquigregor.
Faber closes the distance and clinches.
Maquigregor is trying to break the clinch but Faber is controlling him.
Faber lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Maquigregor is trying to force a seperation but Faber has the dominant position.
Faber throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Maquigregors head.
Maquigregor being controlled against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Faber will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Maquigregor up against the cage.
The crowd are getting on Faber's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
Faber tries to throw a body punch but Maquigregor avoids it by throwing Faber back against the cage.
Maquigregor breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Maquigregor swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Maquigregor fails to land with a series of punches.
Faber throws out a counter right but Maquigregor avoids it with no problem.
Faber clinches up against the cage.
Maquigregor blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The referee calls for Faber to work.
A bit of stalling here from Faber.
Maquigregor wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Faber has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Maquigregor seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Faber can turn it around.
Maquigregor escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Faber clinches up against the cage.
Faber manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maquigregor is looking to break free of the clinch but Faber has double underhooks.
Faber misses with some punches.
Faber scores with a shot to the side of Maquigregor's head.
Maquigregor tries to circle away but Faber has him pinned against the cage.
Maquigregor wants to break the clinch but can't.
Faber controlling the action here for a moment.
Faber prevents Maquigregor from breaking the clinch.
Maquigregor trying to stall but Faber improves his position.
Faber pushes Maquigregor back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Faber throws a punch but it's blocked by Maquigregor.
Maquigregor trying to land knees to the body.
Faber has Maquigregor pressed against the cage.
Faber will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Maquigregor up against the cage.
Faber continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Josh Faber 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.
Maquigregor throws a series of punches but Faber avoids them all with ease.
Maquigregor lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Faber instigates a clinch.
Maquigregor blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Faber lands with a short shot to the head.
Faber has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Faber misses with a short punch on the inside.
Maquigregor breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Maquigregor swinging wildly here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maquigregor pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Faber back to the cage. Maquigregor follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Maquigregor stalks Faber and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Faber's face. Faber staggers backwards, shaken.
Tigey Maquigregor is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Maquigregor misses with a series of wild punches.
A nice combination there by Maquigregor.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Faber gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Faber fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Faber working aggressively here.
Maquigregor can't break the clinch.
Maquigregor gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Faber.
Faber doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Faber stalls.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Faber.
Faber has Maquigregor pushed against the cage.
Faber has Maquigregor pressed against the cage.
Faber leaning against his opponent.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Josh Faber.
Maquigregor keeps the fight on the outside.
Maquigregor appears to be looking for a big counter.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Faber gets a clinch.
Maquigregor breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Tigey Maquigregor is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Faber tries to clinch up but Maquigregor circles away and keeps his distance.
Tigey Maquigregor seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Faber closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Faber swings wildly with an uppercut but Maquigregor uses good head movement to avoid it.
Maquigregor prevents a body shot from Faber.
Stalling in the clinch from Faber.
Faber swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Faber lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Faber lands a shoulder strike.
Faber lands a hook that snaps the head of Maquigregor backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Maquigregor has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Maquigregor is looking to break free of the clinch but Faber has double underhooks.
Maquigregor manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Faber just leaning against Maquigregor, taking a breather.
Faber lands an uppercut.
A short uppercut from Faber.
Faber content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Maquigregor is looking to break free of the clinch but Faber has double underhooks.
Faber effectively controlling the action here.
Faber pressing his opponent against the cage.
Maquigregor breaks from the clinch.
Maquigregor throws a series of punches but Faber avoids them all with ease.
Faber is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Maquigregor misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Maquigregor looks to land a combination but Faber avoids it well.
Faber tries to clinch up but Maquigregor circles away and keeps his distance.
Faber pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Faber pushes Maquigregor up against the cage in a clinch.
Maquigregor breaks the clinch.
Maquigregor throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Faber steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Maquigregor.
Faber tries to close the distance and clinch but Maquigregor swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Faber keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Maquigregor.
Faber clinches up with Maquigregor and pushes him back against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Maquigregor tries to break free but Faber pushes him back against the cage.
Maquigregor working hard to break the clinch.
Faber lands a shoulder strike.
Maquigregor being controlled against the cage.
Faber wants a takedown but no success here.
Faber goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short right from Faber on the inside.
Faber drops down looking for an ankle pick but Maquigregor pulls his leg out and moves away.
Tigey Maquigregor has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Josh Faber.
Maquigregor closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Josh Faber will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Maquigregor falls off balance throwing a combination
and Faber moves into the clinch.
Faber lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Maquigregor tries to break free but Faber pushes him back against the cage.
Faber slowing the pace effectively.
Faber misses with some punches.
Maquigregor can't break the clinch.
Faber turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Faber manages to end up in side control.
Faber has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Maquigregor throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Faber tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maquigregor closes the distance and pushes Faber back into the cage.
Josh Faber seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Faber avoiding damage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Faber.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Maquigregor blocks a body shot from Faber.
Faber avoiding damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Faber tries to work over Maquigregor's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Maquigregor breaks the clinch.
Faber pushes Maquigregor up against the cage in a clinch.
Faber lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Maquigregor backwards.
Faber has Maquigregor pushed against the cage.
A right hand to the body from Faber.
Maquigregor tries to circle away but Faber has him pinned against the cage.
A short right from Faber.
Faber swings wildly with an uppercut but Maquigregor uses good head movement to avoid it.
Faber makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Faber gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Faber working the head and body with strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maquigregor keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Faber trying to control the pace.
Faber seems to be looking for submissions.
Maquigregor knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Faber on the ground.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Faber throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Faber winds up and cracks Maquigregor with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Faber is working for a submission of some sort.
Faber decides to return to a standing position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maquigregor throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Faber.
Faber wants to counter the offense by Maquigregor and move into the clinch position.
Some bone on bone action there as Faber checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Maquigregor fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Faber manages to avoid it.
Faber gets a clinch.
Faber just leaning against Maquigregor, taking a breather.
Faber fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Faber misses with the head strike.
Faber has Maquigregor pressed against the cage, preventing Maquigregor from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Maquigregor is trying to break free.
Maquigregor tries to break free but Faber pushes him back against the cage.
Faber leaning against his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Faber prevents Maquigregor from breaking the clinch.
Maquigregor wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Faber has him pressed against the cage.
Maquigregor wants to break free but Faber has control.
Faber lands a right hand that snaps the head of Maquigregor backwards.
Faber taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Maquigregor breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Faber checks a low kick from Maquigregor.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Josh Faber is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Faber misses with a hook from the clinch.
Faber prevents Maquigregor from breaking the clinch.
Maquigregor blocks a body shot from Faber.
Tigey Maquigregor has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Faber controlling the action here for a moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
Josh Faber comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Faber winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 27:30
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 27:30
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Josh Faber!
A very excited looking Josh Faber made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Stannis Baratheon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Stefan Michalak (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Michalak has chosen Tupac - Hail Mary as his entrance music. Stannis Baratheon could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Stefan Michalak's chin.
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223 lbs
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215 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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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
8 - 4 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Stannis Baratheon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Stefan Michalak!
The judges for this bout are Sergei Dronov, Illya Tyunina and Fedor Mirinova.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Michalak tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Baratheon was well out of range. Poor timing from Michalak.
Michalak avoids a punch combination nicely.
Baratheon sizes up Michalak with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Michalak missing with a left hand there. Baratheon was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Baratheon throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Stannis Baratheon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Michalak throws a body punch but Baratheon moves out of range.
Baratheon just misses with a punch to the body.
Baratheon swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Michalak 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.
Michalak scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Baratheon misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Michalak.
Baratheon misses with the combination.
Baratheon misses with a double jab
and Michalak counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Baratheon throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Michalak.
Baratheon slips a jab and a cross from Michalak.
Baratheon throws a combination that misses
and Michalak counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Baratheon misses with a jab, cross combination.
Michalak takes a swing at Baratheon's ribcage but misses.
Baratheon misses with the combination.
Baratheon misses with a few strikes there.
Michalak with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Baratheon throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Michalak.
Michalak throws out a counter right but Baratheon avoids it with no problem.
Michalak's coach down at Wreckshop was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Michalak's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Michalak throws a shot from downtown. Baratheon moves away and avoids it.
Michalak throws a head kick that misses.
Michalak feints and then cracks Baratheon's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Baratheon down.
Baratheon walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Baratheon scores with a hook to the body. Michalak takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Michalak fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Baratheon manages to avoid it.
Michalak connects with a good right hand that stumbles Baratheon. Baratheon circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Baratheon fails to land with a series of punches.
Baratheon on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Michalak lands a body shot.
Baratheon misses with a hook. Michalak ducked under it nicely.
Michalak lands a lovely overhand right.
Baratheon throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Danga de danga de dang - Michalak scores with a four punch combination!
Baratheon throws a series of punches but Michalak avoids them all with ease.
Baratheon throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Michalak.
Baratheon misses with a wild body shot.
Michalak connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Michalak's corner calls for a 1-2. Michalak obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Michalak misses with a looping right.
Michalak sends Baratheon crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Michalak is motioning to the referee to let Baratheon up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Baratheon is rocked!
Michalak lands a nice looking body shot.
Michalak misses the jab.
Baratheon went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Michalak cracks Baratheon with an open hand slap.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Baratheon swings away with a body shot that misses
and Michalak counters with a nice uppercut.
Oh Baratheon is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Michalak wants to slow Baratheon down by chopping away at his legs.
Baratheon seems to have got his legs back now.
Baratheon swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Michalak doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Baratheon takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Baratheon dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Baratheon throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Baratheon moves out of range as Michalak strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Baratheon. Michalak does a little dance to reset his feet.
Baratheon throws a right and a left that both miss.
Michalak swinging wildly here.
It looked like Baratheon wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Baratheon looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Baratheon scores with a jab to the body.
Michalak misses with a straight left.
Michalak avoids the body shot from Baratheon.
Michalak looks to land a left hand but Baratheon moved out of range nicely.
It looked like Baratheon wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Michalak takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Baratheon is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Baratheon throws a combination that misses
and Michalak counters with a straight right hand.
Michalak throws a leg kick but Baratheon moved away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Stefan Michalak dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Michalak throws a body punch but Baratheon moves out of range.
Michalak throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Baratheon might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Baratheon pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Baratheon throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Michalak counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Baratheon tries to bum rush Michalak with a series of wild strikes but Michalak uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Michalak fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Baratheon.
Michalak misses with a body punch
and Baratheon counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Michalak misses with a straight right.
Stannis Baratheon is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A shot to the liver by Michalak. Beautiful body shot.
Baratheon throws a series of punches but Michalak moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Baratheon pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Michalak back to the cage. Baratheon follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Michalak throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Baratheon has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Michalak scores with a jab. Baratheon acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Michalak takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Michalak rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Baratheon moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Michalak throws a head kick that misses
and Baratheon counters with a two punch combo.
Michalak tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Baratheon slips a jab from Michalak.
Baratheon misses with a two punch combination.
Stefan Michalak seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A left lands for Michalak.
Baratheon has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Baratheon there as he acknowledges the shot.
Baratheon takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
A looping hook to the body misses from Baratheon. Michalak does a little dance to reset his feet.
Michalak lands a body shot.
Baratheon misses with a double jab.
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!
Michalak dips to his left and cracks Baratheon with an uppercut!
Michalak tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Baratheon is looking to counter punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A left lands for Michalak.
Michalak has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Michalak wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Michalak slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
The fighters circle momentarily. Michalak darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Baratheon takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Michalak lands a front kick.
Baratheon looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Good shot there by Michalak.
Michalak feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Baratheon sprawling to the canvas! Baratheon rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Michalak finish him?!
Michalak wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Michalak throws a body shot but no joy.
Michalak lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Baratheon at a distance.
Baratheon walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Michalak looks to score with a jab to the body but Baratheon is just out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Michalak dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Michalak wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Michalak throws a head kick that misses.
Baratheon swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Baratheon throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Michalak sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Michalak misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Michalak ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Baratheon moves away.
Michalak connects with a good right hand that stumbles Baratheon. Baratheon circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Michalak lands a glancing blow to the side of Baratheon's head.
Michalak fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Baratheon manages to avoid it.
Michalak ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Baratheon moves away.
Baratheon defending well as Michalak loads up on a big left hand.
Baratheon moves away from the strike by Michalak.
Michalak fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Baratheon manages to avoid it.
Baratheon appears to be looking for a big counter.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Michalak thumps Baratheon with a low kick.
Baratheon slips a straight right by Michalak.
Michalak 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.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Michalak drops his hands momentarily and Baratheon takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Jab, jab by Michalak - just one landing.
Baratheon rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Michalak moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Michalak misses the target.
Baratheon takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Baratheon throws a body punch but Michalak moves out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Michalak! But no joy.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ohhhhh! A huge head kick from Michalak! Baratheon is out on his feet! Michalak rushes in and throws more strikes. The ref is looking closely - Baratheon is covering up but the punishment is just too much and the ref steps in to stop the fight! Baratheon is staring into space, just thankful that the beatdown has ended. Brutal finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:52 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Stefan Michalak!
A very excited looking Stefan Michalak made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Great Gonzo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Harry Angstrom (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Great Gonzo has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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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
7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Great Gonzo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Harry Angstrom!
The judges for this bout are Sergei Dronov, Konstantin Menshow and Igor Prikhodko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Angstrom tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Gonzo manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Angstrom has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Gonzo is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Gonzo takes one to the chin there.
Angstrom drives through and clinches with Gonzo against the cage.
Angstrom lands with a right to the head.
A nice left hand lands by Gonzo.
Angstrom lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Nice body punch from Gonzo - that landed with a thud.
Gonzo tries a body shot but Angstrom blocks it.
Gonzo is fighting off a takedown attempt but Angstrom is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Gonzo to the mat. Gonzo regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Gonzo really is built like a bowling ball. I wonder if he'd roll if you pushed him down a hill...
Gonzo can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Angstrom controls the pace.
Angstrom pushing down on Gonzo's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gonzo taking some punishment here, with Angstrom in his half guard.
Angstrom not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Angstrom prevents Gonzo from standing back up.
Angstrom is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Gonzo defends it well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gonzo is trying to escape back to his feet but Angstrom uses the scramble to pass into side control.
Angstrom trying to control the action but Gonzo is working from the bottom.
Angstrom controls the position.
Angstrom cracks Gonzo with a big elbow.
Angstrom goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Gonzo has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Angstrom but great work by Gonzo.
Angstrom gets back to half guard.
Gonzo stands up and beckons Angstrom to join him on the feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gonzo cracks the inside of Angstrom's front leg.
Gonzo looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Angstrom throws a hook to the side of Gonzo's head but Gonzo sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Angstrom gets a double leg takedown into Gonzo's guard.
Angstrom throws an elbow that misses. Gonzo uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Angstrom's guard. Nice move by Gonzo!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Angstrom wants to sweep but no luck.
Angstrom is controlling Gonzo's posture.
Angstrom escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Gonzo gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Angstrom is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Angstrom looking for a guillotine here but Gonzo defends easily.
Gonzo has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Angstrom looking for a triangle here. Gonzo is fighting it but it looks tight! Angstrom pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Gonzo is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Harry Angstrom!
A victorious Harry Angstrom thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Piet Kriel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Guillermo Mendez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Piet Kriel could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Guillermo Mendez's chin.
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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 - 11 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Piet Kriel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 8 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Guillermo Mendez!
The judges for this bout are Dmitry Maklakov, Aleksei Zolotukhin and Sergei Dronov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mendez shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Kriel defends it nicely.
Mendez shoots in and gets a takedown into Kriel's guard.
Kriel pulls Mendez in close to prevent any damage.
Kriel might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Mendez won't allow Kriel to sweep him here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mendez connects with a couple of short punches.
Mendez drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Kriel dives on top into guard.
Kriel trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kriel is working hard here to advance position.
Mendez working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kriel doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kriel manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Mendez throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Mendez working a defensive guard here.
Kriel trying to control the position from guard on top but Mendez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kriel trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Mendez is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Mendez wants to sweep but no luck.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Kriel trying to control the position from guard on top but Mendez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mendez working for a triangle but Kriel defends it easily.
Kriel trying to control but Mendez is working from the bottom.
Mendez working for submissions but it's allowed Kriel to get to half guard.
Mendez has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Kriel is working away from the top position though.
Kriel slows the pace down in half guard.
Mendez has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mendez actively working from the bottom here.
Kriel is keen to just control but Mendez is a slippery customer.
Mendez tries to get to full guard but Kriel has control of the leg.
Kriel thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Mendez's head.
Kriel is trying to control the action in half guard but Mendez is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Kriel 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.
Mendez is trying to maintain the position but Kriel is very close to passing his half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Mendez striking from the bottom.
Mendez gets back to full guard.
Kriel trying to control but Mendez is working from the bottom.
Mendez looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Kriel passes into side control.
Kriel landing a few strikes.
Mendez wants to control but Kriel postures up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kriel trying to control the action but Mendez is working from the bottom.
Mendez can't do much from the bottom here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Piet Kriel dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Mendez shoots and misses
and Kriel counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Mendez thinking.
Mendez doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Kriel counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Mendez shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Piet Kriel has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Guillermo Mendez.
Kriel rushes Mendez and presses him up against the cage.
Mendez goes for a takedown attempt but Kriel pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Mendez shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Kriel as he jumps to the side.
Piet Kriel is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice takedown defense from Mendez. No joy for Kriel on that attempt.
As Kriel backs off Mendez throws a huge counter combo but Kriel manages to avoid it all.
Kriel looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Kriel shoots in but no luck this time.
Kriel throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Mendez was covering up waiting for the punch and Kriel finishes the takedown easily into guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mendez has his feet on Kriel's thighs here. He's pushed Kriel off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Kriel screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Guillermo Mendez!
A determined Guillermo Mendez didn't want to dwell on this fight in his post fight interview. Instead he was more keen to state he wants a title shot. Let's see if he gets it!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Emre Hussain (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jan Kriel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kriel is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Fokofpolisiekar - Fokofpolisiekar. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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181 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Emre Hussain!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jan Kriel!
The judges for this bout are Sergei Dronov, Viktor Lagutenko and Aleksei Zolotukhin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice shot lands for Kriel.
Kriel getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Hussain misses with a wild body shot.
Good work by Kriel as he checks the leg kick.
A clash of legs there as Kriel blocks the low kick.
Kriel has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Hussain.
Hussain thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hussain ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kriel staying out of range there.
A clash of legs there as Kriel blocks the low kick.
It seemed like Kriel was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Kriel slips under a jab from Hussain.
Kriel is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Hussain throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Hussain takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Kriel dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kriel lands with a nice combination. Hussain backs away looking to recover.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kriel throws an overhand right that lands on Hussain's shoulder, as Hussain tries to avoid the shot.
A little feinted left hand from Hussain on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Kriel checks a low kick from Hussain.
Hussain fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Kriel.
Hussain will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Kriel lands with a hook. Hussain tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Kriel lands with a shot to the body.
Hussain missing with a left hand there. Kriel was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kriel pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hussain goes for a double leg but Kriel avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Kriel continues to drive forward.
Hussain tries a low kick but Kriel avoids it.
Kriel blocks a low kick nicely.
Kriel misses with a body kick.
Hussain throws a jab when Kriel was well out of range.
Kriel lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hussain circles away quickly and effectively.
Kriel keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hussain.
Kriel ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hussain moves away.
Hussain swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Hussain moves away from the strike by Kriel.
An attempted straight right counter from Hussain misses the target.
Kriel scoring well with a low kick there.
Hussain closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Kriel did well to prevent Hussain getting side control.
Hussain has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Kriel is holding on to half guard well.
Kriel is looking to control Hussain's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Kriel avoid being mounted?
Hussain not landing any meaningful shots this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hussain is looking to advance position but Kriel won't allow it.
Kriel is doing well to control the position and prevent Hussain from advancing to side control.
Kriel is trying to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hussain seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Hussain tries to work over Kriel's front leg with a kick but Kriel checks it.
Hussain takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Kriel checks a leg kick nicely.
Hussain looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Hussain jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hussain feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Hussain postures up.
Hussain showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Kriel trying to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kriel looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kriel trying to control the position here.
Hussain trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Kriel trying to keep a closed guard but Hussain is proving a slippery customer.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Hussain checks the leg kick.
Hussain slips a straight right by Kriel.
Hussain throws a low kick but Kriel avoids it.
Hussain fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Emre Hussain. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hussain uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kriel.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jan Kriel will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Kriel fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Hussain cracks Kriel with a right hand to the side of the head.
Hussain tries a low kick but Kriel avoids it.
Kriel now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
A punch combination from Hussain misses.
Kriel lands a nice hook to Hussain's body. Hussain takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Jan Kriel seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hussain swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kriel connects with a body shot.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Hussain jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kriel swings for the body but Hussain moves out of range.
Hussain keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kriel.
A big left from Kriel misses.
Hussain moves away from the strike by Kriel.
Hussain throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kriel sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kriel loads up on a big right hand but Hussain slips the punch.
Hussain is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Kriel's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Hussain lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Hussain dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Kriel. That did some damage!
Kriel throws a nice head kick!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A slow jab from Hussain misses its intended target.
Kriel swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hussain drives through with a takedown into guard.
Kriel has Hussain pulled in close to control his posture.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hussain postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Kriel is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Hussain looking to sit in guard and control but Kriel gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Kriel wants to control from the top but Hussain keeps moving.
Emre Hussain overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Kriel not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
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.
Hussain wants to sweep here but Kriel controlling him for the moment.
Hussain keeping moving, preventing Kriel from controlling successfully.
Hussain is trying to control the position but Kriel postures up.
Hussain is really struggling to control Kriel but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Hussain tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hussain wants to stand but Kriel is controlling the position.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Hussain.
Good exchange - Hussain coming out on top.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kriel throws a chopping leg kick but Hussain manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Kriel throws a body punch but Hussain moves out of range.
Hussain waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kriel.
Hussain moves away from the strike by Kriel.
Kriel takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Hussain just misses with a punch to the body.
A slow jab from Kriel misses its intended target.
Kriel throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kriel misses with a low kick as Hussain jumps back.
Kriel wants to slow Hussain down by chopping away at his legs.
Kriel on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Hussain connects with a jab.
Hussain tries to score with a low kick but Kriel moves his leg out of the way.
Hussain tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Kriel throws a body punch but Hussain moves out of range.
It looked like Hussain was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Kriel lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Kriel throws a shot from downtown. Hussain moves away and avoids it.
Jan Kriel is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The fighters circling - Hussain throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A swing and a miss from Kriel.
A jab from Hussain misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jab, jab by Kriel - just one landing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hussain chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Kriel can pounce on him.
Hussain throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Hussain wants to slow Kriel down by chopping away at his legs.
Kriel tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hussain was well out of range. Poor timing from Kriel.
Hussain tried to score with a low kick but Kriel checks it.
Hussain fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Kriel to the ground. Hussain is now in Kriel's guard.
Kriel wants to control the position but Hussain says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Kriel wants to control but Hussain is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Kriel tries to get to full guard but Hussain has control of the leg.
Kriel on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Hussain is taking a breather. Kriel 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.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Emre Hussain will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Kriel slips a straight right by Hussain.
Kriel looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Hussain connects with the punch.
Kriel throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kriel with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Hussain looks for a takedown but Kriel sprawls well.
Kriel looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Hussain lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Kriel has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Kriel and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
A nice side step and Kriel releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Hussain throws a low kick but Kriel moves out of range easily.
Hussain throws a hook but Kriel blocks it.
Kriel is looking to chop away at Hussain's legs.
A jab from Kriel finds it's way through Hussain's defenses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kriel ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hussain moves away.
Kriel throws the left hand but Hussain avoids the punch easily.
Hussain is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kriel.
Kriel tries a head kick but it misses.
Hussain throws a leg kick but Kriel moved away.
It seemed like Kriel was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Hussain fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Kriel takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hussain throws a nice outside leg kick.
Kriel throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hussain appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
A big left from Kriel misses.
Hussain was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Kriel avoids a punch combination nicely.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Hussain.
Kriel manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Hussain slows the pace down in half guard.
Hussain trying to control from half guard but Kriel is working away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hussain missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Kriel wants to control but Hussain is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Hussain slips a nice elbow through Kriel's hands, connecting with Kriel's forehead.
Kriel is trying to get back to full guard.
Kriel holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Kriel wants to improve his position but Hussain is controlling well.
Hussain not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kriel blocking the ground and pound attempt from Hussain.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Hussain takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Hussain moves away from the strike by Kriel.
A shot to the liver by Hussain. Beautiful body shot.
Kriel misses with a looping left.
Kriel 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.
Hussain steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kriel.
Kriel misses with a body shot.
Hussain swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kriel throws a quick inside leg kick.
Kriel looks to score with a jab to the body but Hussain is just out of range.
That kick from Kriel tenderised Hussain's leg. Hussain is trying to keep his angry face on.
Hussain throws a jab but it's blocked by Kriel.
Kriel looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Hussain looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Kriel scrambles and gets back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kriel throws a leg kick but Hussain sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Kriel throws a chopping leg kick but Hussain manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Hussain swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Kriel works Hussain's body with a nice hook.
A left lands for Hussain.
Kriel's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Sloppy strikes from Kriel. Those never looked like landing.
Kriel throws a right and a left that Hussain avoids nicely.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Hussain is defended easily by Kriel.
Kriel throws a combination. Hussain tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Hussain throws a body punch but Kriel moves out of range.
Hussain lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Hussain slips under a jab.
A swing and a miss from Kriel.
Kriel misses with an uppercut. Hussain saw that one coming.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Jan Kriel just about did enough to take it.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Kriel checks a leg kick nicely.
Kriel ducks under a wild hook from Hussain.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Kriel checks a leg kick.
Kriel looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Hussain staying out of range there.
A swing and a miss from Hussain.
Kriel throws out a loose jab but Hussain uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kriel moves out of range as Hussain strikes.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kriel! But no joy.
A big left from Kriel misses.
Hussain shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Kriel as he jumps to the side.
Kriel's jab looks to have found its range, popping Hussain under the eye.
Kriel lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hussain moves out of range as Kriel strikes.
Kriel will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Kriel throws an overhand right that lands on Hussain's shoulder, as Hussain tries to avoid the shot.
Hussain waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kriel.
Kriel keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Kriel checks a low kick from Hussain.
Kriel throws a left and a right that both miss
and Kriel takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Hussain.
Kriel throws a body shot but no joy.
Nice shot by Hussain.
Kriel ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Kriel throws a quick inside leg kick.
Kriel blocks a low kick nicely.
Hussain falls off balance throwing a combination
and Kriel counters with a straight right hand.
Good leg kick by Kriel there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Hussain does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Kriel lands the left hand.
Hussain tries to bum rush Kriel with a series of wild strikes but Kriel uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kriel swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Kriel misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hussain.
Kriel ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kriel moves into range and connects with a jab.
Kriel slips a straight right by Hussain.
Nice shot lands for Hussain.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hussain scoring well with a low kick there.
Kriel misses the shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kriel. Hussain does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kriel scores with a punch to the head.
Hussain throws a body shot but no joy.
Hussain ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kriel moves away.
Kriel swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Hussain.
Kriel throws a low kick but Hussain moves out of range easily.
Some bone on bone action there as Kriel checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Hussain misses with a straight right.
Kriel slips a straight right by Hussain.
Hussain shoots in for a takedown but Kriel shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Hussain closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Kriel's guard.
Hussain controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Kriel is pulling down on Hussain's head. It's preventing any offense from Hussain, at least for the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hussain looking to sit in guard and control but Kriel gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Kriel is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Let's hope that Kriel has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Hussain seems keen to control Kriel's posture.
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.
Hussain keeping moving, preventing Kriel from controlling successfully.
Kriel is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Hussain keeping moving, preventing Kriel from controlling successfully.
Hussain wants to sweep here but Kriel controlling him for the moment.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Kriel throws a looping overhand right but Hussain ducks down to avoid it.
Kriel moves out of range of the strikes.
Kriel is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Hussain defending well as Kriel loads up on a big left hand.
Kriel looks to land a combination but Hussain avoids it well.
Kriel takes one to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Jan Kriel will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Kriel with a jab.
Hussain uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kriel.
Hussain swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Kriel throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kriel darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Kriel misses with an uppercut. Hussain saw that one coming.
Hussain throws a hook but Kriel avoids it easily.
Nice defenses there by Hussain.
Hussain just misses with a punch to the body.
Hussain misses with an uppercut. Kriel saw that one coming.
Hussain connects with a nice looking jab.
Hussain throws the left hand but Kriel avoids the punch easily.
Horrible takedown attempt by Hussain or perhaps it was just good defense by Kriel, which made it look bad.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hussain throws a hook to the side of Kriel's head but Kriel sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hussain throws a series of punches but Kriel moves out of range.
Hussain ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Kriel throws a jab when Hussain was well out of range.
Hussain slips a jab from Kriel.
Kriel swings widly with a right hand
and Hussain counters with a nice double leg into guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kriel keeping moving, preventing Hussain from controlling successfully.
Hussain stopping the sweep attempt from Kriel.
Hussain not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kriel is on top in guard.
Hussain can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Kriel controls the pace.
Kriel postures up.
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.
Kriel sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Kriel stands up from Hussain's guard - Kriel perhaps looking for a knockout.
Hussain fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Kriel uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hussain.
Kriel is trying to counter with his kicks.
Kriel rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Hussain counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Kriel felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kriel is trying to control but can't.
Hussain trying to control from half guard but Kriel is working away.
Hussain working over Kriel with some ground and pound. Kriel looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hussain perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Kriel is refusing to be controlled, as Hussain sits in half guard.
Kriel trying to control from the bottom.
Hussain throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Hussain missing with a left hand there. Kriel was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kriel misses with a few strikes there.
Kriel ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hussain moves away.
Kriel misses with a straight left.
Hussain throws a big counter combination but Kriel scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Kriel stuffs the takedown attempt from Hussain. Hussain gets slowly back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kriel throws an overhand right that lands on Hussain's shoulder, as Hussain tries to avoid the shot.
Nice shot lands for Hussain.
Kriel throws a half hearted mid kick.
Hussain tries to counter with a takedown but Kriel is quick to defend against it.
Hussain shoots in for a takedown but Kriel shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Emre Hussain. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hussain chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Kriel checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Hussain stuns Kriel with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Kriel throws a nice outside leg kick.
Hussain tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Emre Hussain has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A jab from Kriel does it's job there.
Kriel throws out a powerful jab.
Hussain shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Kriel's guard.
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!
Hussain looking to sit in guard and control but Kriel gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Hussain thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Emre Hussain.
I think Kriel has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 47:48
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 48:48
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 46:49
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Jan Kriel!
In his post fight interview, Jan Kriel started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
Emre Hussain spoke after the fight, saying 'I let him win'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Starling Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Radoslaw Tomaszewski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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25
192 lbs
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204 lbs
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Great elbows
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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
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Starling Silva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Radoslaw Tomaszewski!
The judges for this bout are Konstantin Menshow, Aleksandr Martynov and Vladimir Khabensky.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tomaszewski lands a glancing blow to the side of Silva's head.
Tomaszewski tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Silva fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Tomaszewski connects with a high kick.
Good work by Silva as he checks the leg kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Silva misses the target.
Tomaszewski misses with a hook.
Tomaszewski throws an off balance right hand
and Silva makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Tomaszewski looks to land a right hand but Silva moved out of range.
A lazy left from Silva finds it's target.
Silva is looking to land body kicks.
Nice defenses there by Silva.
Silva throws a counter high kick but Tomaszewski was just alert enough to avoid it.
Tomaszewski misses with a hook. Silva ducked under it nicely.
A bone on bone clash there as Silva blocks the leg kick.
Silva appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Silva misses the shot to the body.
Tomaszewski throws a low kick but Silva moves out of range easily.
Tomaszewski takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
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!
Silva slips a jab and a cross from Tomaszewski.
Silva is looking to counter with a body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tomaszewski fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Silva checks it well.
Tomaszewski throws a leg kick that misses.
Silva lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Tomaszewski connects with an inside leg kick.
Tomaszewski avoids a kick to the body.
Tomaszewski with a nice cross.
Tomaszewski throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Silva throws a big shot that misses.
Tomaszewski swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Tomaszewski lands a head shot.
Tomaszewski looks to throw the jab but Silva is out of range.
Silva misses with a wild body shot.
A big left from Tomaszewski misses.
As Tomaszewski backs away, Silva returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Silva moves away from the strike by Tomaszewski.
Silva seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Silva lands with a good body shot.
Tomaszewski bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tomaszewski misses with a head kick.
Silva lands a nice shot that snaps Tomaszewski's head back.
Silva wants to land a leg kick but Tomaszewski is out of range.
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!
Tomaszewski feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Silva's calf.
Tomaszewski lands with a thumping leg kick.
Silva ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tomaszewski moves away.
Tomaszewski throws a low kick, looking for Silva's leg but Silva calmly moves out of range.
Silva throws a quick counter kick to the body but Tomaszewski avoids it.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Silva.
Tomaszewski feints a counter leg kick.
Tomaszewski misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Silva.
Silva stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Tomaszewski.
Silva misses with a body shot.
Tomaszewski is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Silva throws a body shot but no joy.
Tomaszewski tries to bum rush Silva with a series of wild strikes but Silva uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tomaszewski throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Silva sees it coming and avoids it easily.
And Silva counters with a quick kick to the body but Tomaszewski blocks it.
Tomaszewski fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Silva checks it well.
Silva swings for the body but Tomaszewski moves out of range.
Tomaszewski throws a big shot that misses.
Tomaszewski tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Silva is able to avoid easily.
A nice inside leg kick there by Tomaszewski. That's going to slow Silva down.
Tomaszewski throws a nice looking combination but Silva bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Silva looks to score with a jab to the body but Tomaszewski is just out of range.
Silva rushes Tomaszewski and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Tomaszewski misses with a hook from the clinch.
Silva cracks Tomaszewski with a nice body shot.
Silva pushes Tomaszewski back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A short right from Tomaszewski.
Tomaszewski tries to work over Silva's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch on the inside from Tomaszewski fails to land.
Silva can't find room to land a body shot as Tomaszewski controls the action.
Tomaszewski tries a body shot but Silva blocks it.
Tomaszewski misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tomaszewski tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Silva's elbow.
Tomaszewski looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Silva blocks a body shot from Tomaszewski.
Tomaszewski swings wildly with an uppercut but Silva uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tomaszewski goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Silva misses with the head strike.
A short right from Silva.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tomaszewski tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Silva's elbow.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tomaszewski.
Tomaszewski misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Silva goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A right hook to the body lands for Silva.
A short uppercut from Silva.
Silva creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Tomaszewski tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Silva goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Silva works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Silva lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Silva misses with a hook to the ribs.
Silva lands an elbow just above Tomaszewski 's eye.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Starling Silva will probably get the nod.
That's time! Silva's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Tomaszewski misses with a looping left.
Tomaszewski scores with a crisp jab that stopped Silva in his tracks.
A telegraphed right hand from Tomaszewski misses the target.
And Silva counters with a quick kick to the body but Tomaszewski blocks it.
Tomaszewski throws a lazy body kick
and Silva counters with a thumping low kick.
Silva blocks a jab.
Silva throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A punch combination from Tomaszewski misses.
Silva throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tomaszewski tries to work over Silva's front leg with a kick but Silva checks it.
Tomaszewski misses with a hook.
Radoslaw Tomaszewski seems to be getting the better of the standup.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Tomaszewski, right into the meat.
Tomaszewski lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Silva swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Tomaszewski throws a head kick but Silva moves out of range.
Silva lands with a cross.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tomaszewski misses with a straight left.
A bone on bone clash there as Silva blocks the leg kick.
Tomaszewski looks to land a combination but Silva avoids it well.
Tomaszewski throws a leg kick
and Silva counters with a good, hard body kick but Tomaszewski shrugs it off.
Silva fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tomaszewski manages to avoid it.
Radoslaw Tomaszewski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tomaszewski throws an off balance right hand
and Silva counters with a body kick that stops Tomaszewski in his tracks momentarily.
Tomaszewski is breathing heavily.
Silva slips under a jab.
Tomaszewski wants to slow Silva down by chopping away at his legs.
Tomaszewski takes a jab right on the kisser.
Tomaszewski avoids the body shot from Silva.
Tomaszewski lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Silva circles away quickly and effectively.
Tomaszewski walks forward, straight into a front kick from Silva.
Tomaszewski looks to land a left hand but Silva moved out of range nicely.
And Silva counters with a quick kick to the body but Tomaszewski blocks it.
Silva misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tomaszewski.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Silva staying out of range there.
Silva thinks about countering with a body kick.
Silva slips under a jab from Tomaszewski.
Silva feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Tomaszewski pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Tomaszewski wants to slow Silva down by chopping away at his legs.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tomaszewski throws a leg kick which misses Silva's front leg but catches the back leg as Silva tries to avoid it.
Silva blocks the body kick.
And Silva counters with a quick kick to the body but Tomaszewski blocks it.
Tomaszewski throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Silva.
Silva has closed the distance and engaged Tomaszewski in a clinch.
Silva lands a right hand that snaps the head of Tomaszewski backwards.
Silva lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
It looks like Radoslaw Tomaszewski has been cut.
Tomaszewski doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Silva misses with a punch to the body.
Silva is working Tomaszewski over against the cage.
Silva blocking some punches.
Silva lands a damaging elbow.
Tomaszewski scores with an uppercut up the middle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tomaszewski prevents a body shot from Silva.
Silva lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Tomaszewski.
Tomaszewski goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tomaszewski misses with a short punch on the inside.
Silva creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Tomaszewski's defenses.
Silva lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Tomaszewski backwards.
Tomaszewski takes an elbow to the forehead.
Tomaszewski is rocked!
Clinched against the cage, Silva lands a big elbow that drops Tomaszewski! The ref dives in to save him from more shots - Tomaszewski is complaining that he's OK but he was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:34 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Starling Silva!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Turbo Epicity (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Osvaldo Martinez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Epicity's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Semi Charmed Life. Osvaldo Martinez told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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24
177 lbs
10 - 1 - 0 |
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181 lbs
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World class boxer
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Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Turbo Epicity!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Osvaldo Martinez!
The judges for this bout are Konstantin Menshow, Ivan Kurochkin and Aleksei Zolotukhin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Martinez shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Martinez feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Epicity is trying to keep Martinez in close.
Martinez scoring with some ground and pound.
Martinez has gone for a leg lock! Epicity slips out almost immediately though and dives into Martinez's guard.
Martinez has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Epicity wants to pass the guard but Martinez is keeping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Epicity controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Martinez is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Epicity defends well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Epicity wants to pass the guard but Martinez is keeping the position.
Epicity stands and throws Martinez's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Martinez tries to bench press Epicity off him but Epicity keeps the position.
Martinez manages to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Martinez controlling the position for now.
Martinez wants to control but Epicity is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Epicity wants to lay and pray for a moment but Martinez keeps working.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Epicity is taking a breather. Martinez 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.
Martinez has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Epicity is working away from the top position though.
Martinez keeps control of the position for the meantime.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Martinez looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Epicity misses with a wild combination.
Martinez throws a jab when Epicity was well out of range.
Martinez throws a shot from downtown. Epicity moves away and avoids it.
Martinez dodges the punch combination from Epicity.
Epicity keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Crunch! Epicity slams his shin into Martinez's torso.
Martinez moves into range and connects with a jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Epicity lets loose with a powerful body kick. Martinez will feel that in the morning.
Epicity lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
A big right from Martinez misses.
Epicity bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Martinez's head backwards.
Epicity throws a good cross that connects.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Martinez scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Martinez. Epicity shrugs it off though.
A chopping leg kick lands by Epicity.
Martinez throws a solid leg kick but Epicity takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Martinez.
Epicity looks for the body kick but Martinez saw that one coming.
Epicity misses with a straight right.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Epicity scores with a leg kick.
Martinez closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Epicity keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Turbo Epicity dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Some bone on bone action there as Epicity checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Good work by Martinez as he checks the leg kick.
Martinez tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Epicity swivels and escapes.
Epicity misses with a low kick.
Epicity waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Martinez.
Martinez misses with a body shot
and Epicity counters with an inside leg kick.
Martinez throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Epicity's head.
Epicity turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A clash of legs there as Epicity blocks the low kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Epicity misses the target.
Epicity misses with a few strikes there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Martinez shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Epicity avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Martinez.
Epicity knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Martinez on the ground.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Epicity works his way to full guard. Good work.
My spies in Mello MMA inform me that Martinez has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Epicity seems keen to control Martinez's posture.
Martinez is in close to Epicity's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Epicity utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Epicity looking to control.
Martinez trying to control the position from guard on top but Epicity is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Epicity not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
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.
Epicity utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Martinez lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Epicity utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Martinez throwing strikes but missing.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Martinez goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Turbo Epicity is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Martinez ducks right into an uppercut from Epicity.
Epicity slips a straight right by Martinez.
Epicity moves out of range as Martinez strikes.
Epicity misses with the combination.
Martinez steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Epicity.
Martinez is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Epicity misses with a hook. Martinez ducked under it nicely.
Martinez with the counter takedown but Epicity avoids it easily.
A big right from Martinez misses.
Epicity was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Epicity walks into a left hand.
Martinez lands with a straight right. Epicity didn't see that one coming.
Martinez closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Epicity to the mat! Epicity manages to get full guard.
Martinez trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Martinez with a nice head shot there.
Martinez is looking to work some ground and pound but Epicity has wrist control.
Martinez throwing strikes from guard but Epicity blocks nicely.
Osvaldo Martinez has got the better of the ground game so far.
Epicity bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Martinez's guard.
Epicity has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Martinez keeping moving, preventing Epicity from controlling successfully.
Martinez seems keen to control Epicity's posture.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Martinez throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Epicity wants to control from the top but Martinez keeps moving.
Martinez is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Epicity is aware though and is defending well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Epicity looking to pass the guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Osvaldo Martinez will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Epicity throws a head kick that misses.
Martinez shoots in for a double leg but Epicity sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Martinez lands a nice hook to Epicity's body. Epicity takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Epicity takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Martinez takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Martinez dives in for a single leg takedown but Epicity sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Epicity looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Epicity tries a head kick but it misses.
Epicity shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Epicity connects with a nice looking jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Epicity scores with a shot to the body.
Epicity paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Epicity moves out of range of the strikes.
Epicity throws a quick counter kick to the body but Martinez avoids it.
Osvaldo Martinez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Martinez with a poor takedown
and Epicity connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Turbo Epicity has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Osvaldo Martinez.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Martinez shoots in and gets a takedown into Epicity's guard.
Epicity is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
That's one minute gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Epicity.
Martinez successfully pulls guard.
Epicity wants to control from the top but Martinez keeps moving.
Martinez is pulling down on Epicity's head to control his posture.
Martinez is trying to control the position but Epicity postures up.
Epicity engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Epicity stopping the sweep attempt from Martinez.
Epicity advances position into side control!
Martinez manages to work his way to half guard, despite Epicity's best efforts.
The fighters are battling for position here. Martinez manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Epicity wants to pass the guard but Martinez is keeping the position.
Epicity postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Epicity wants to control from the top but Martinez keeps moving.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Martinez working a defensive guard here.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Martinez 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.
Martinez takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Epicity throws a quick inside leg kick.
Epicity is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Martinez scores with a hook.
Epicity looks to land a body kick but Martinez moved away.
Epicity takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Martinez throws a leg kick
and Epicity counters with a straight right hand.
Epicity feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Martinezs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Epicity looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Martinez takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Epicity displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Martinez throws out the jab.
It looked like Epicity was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Martinez.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Epicity managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Martinez.
You can see the frustration on Epicity's face as Martinez controls the position.
Epicity taking punishment in the form of punches.
Epicity is not content to let Martinez control the position.
Epicity sneaks back into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Turbo Epicity clearly takes 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.
Nice defenses there by Martinez.
Martinez throws a poor cross that misses
and Epicity counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Martinez steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Epicity.
Epicity blocks a head kick by Martinez.
Epicity looks to land a left hand but Martinez moved out of range nicely.
Horrible takedown attempt by Martinez or perhaps it was just good defense by Epicity, which made it look bad.
Epicity just misses with a punch to the body.
Epicity gets caught napping as Martinez dives in and scores a takedown. Epicity manages to retain guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Epicity is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Martinez throwing strikes but missing.
Epicity preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Martinez content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Martinez controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Epicity pulls Martinez in close to prevent any damage.
Martinez trying to control but Epicity is working from the bottom.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Epicity walks into a jab.
Epicity wants to slow Martinez down by chopping away at his legs.
Nice cross by Epicity.
Epicity takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Martinez keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Nice sprawl there from Epicity as Martinez shoots in.
Epicity feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Martinezs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Martinez staying out of range there.
Epicity jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Epicity takes one on the chin but seems OK.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Martinez on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Martinez lands a leg kick that knocks Epicity off balance momentarily.
Martinez thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Epicity if he has to take too many more of those.
Martinez looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Epicity manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Martinez keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Epicity stops a takedown attempt from Martinez.
Turbo Epicity has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Osvaldo Martinez.
Martinez is trying to pull guard but Epicity has him pressed against the cage.
Epicity lands a right hand that snaps the head of Martinez backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Martinez has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Epicity after a bit of a struggle.
Martinez is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Martinez goes for a takedown in the clinch but Epicity prevents it.
Epicity throws a head punch that misses.
Epicity lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Martinez or not.
Epicity lands a body punch in the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Epicity prevents the takedown attempt.
Epicity lands a shot to the body.
Epicity prevents the takedown attempt.
Epicity lands with a left to the head.
Epicity lands a body shot in the clinch.
Epicity softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Epicity.
Martinez takes a shot to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Epicity.
Epicity scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Epicity lands with a left to the head.
Epicity scores with a shoulder strike.
Epicity scores with a nice hook to the head.
Martinez tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Epicity throws a punch but it's blocked by Martinez.
Epicity scores with a shoulder strike.
Martinez fails to pull guard.
Epicity lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Epicity throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Turbo Epicity had his way with Osvaldo Martinez in that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Martinez on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Epicity. Epicity obviously looking to wear him down.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Epicity!
Martinez shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Martinez was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Epicity explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Martinez's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Epicity ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Martinez moves away.
Epicity looks to score with a jab to the body but Martinez is just out of range.
Epicity dips to his left and cracks Martinez with an uppercut!
A swing and a miss from Martinez.
Epicity dodges the punch combination from Martinez.
Epicity tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Martinez blocks a head kick by Epicity.
Martinez misses with a left hand
and Epicity counters with a slapping leg kick.
Martinez shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Epicity defends it nicely.
Sloppy strikes from Epicity. Those never looked like landing.
Martinez checks a low kick from Epicity.
Epicity connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Epicity looks to score with a jab to the body but Martinez is just out of range.
Epicity tries to clinch there but Martinez circles away.
A chopping leg kick lands by Martinez.
Martinez dives in and grabs Epicity's left leg, looking for a takedown. Epicity pushes down on Martinez's head and hops out.
Epicity swings for the body but Martinez moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Epicity on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Nice defenses there by Martinez.
Martinez just misses with a punch to the body.
Epicity blocks a head kick by Martinez.
Epicity feints and then cracks Martinez's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Martinez down.
A nice leg kick lands there from Epicity.
Martinez cracks the inside of Epicity's front leg.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Martinez checks a leg kick.
Epicity looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
A slow jab from Epicity misses its intended target.
Martinez takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Martinez misses with a takedown attempt - Epicity sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Osvaldo Martinez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Turbo Epicity has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Osvaldo Martinez.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Martinez misses with a hook to the body
and Epicity counters with a stiff right hand.
Martinez throws a body kick, spinning off balance
enabling Epicity to counter with a crisp jab.
Epicity scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Epicity throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Martinez.
Epicity gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Epicity pulls Martinez in to control the position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Martinez accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Martinez looking to pass the guard.
Martinez trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Martinez throws a big elbow that misses.
Epicity is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Martinez can do to turn this around?
Martinez being controlled here momentarily.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Martinez throws a strike but Epicity rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Martinez is trying to control the position but Epicity postures up.
Martinez wants to control but Epicity passes easily into half guard.
Martinez is trying is best to control the position here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Turbo Epicity showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Epicity has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 49:46
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 49:46
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Turbo Epicity!
Turbo Epicity retains his welterweight title!
Our winner, Turbo Epicity, 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 featherweight MMA rules bout between Nameless Fighter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Uryan Hall (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fighter's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Dan Balan Like. The key to victory for Nameless Fighter has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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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
14 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Nameless Fighter!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Uryan Hall!
The judges for this bout are Fedor Mirinova, Illya Tyunina and Ivan Kurochkin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hall throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
It looked like Fighter wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Hall's corner calls for a 1-2. Hall obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Fighter pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hall looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Nice cross by Fighter.
We've been hearing reports that Fighter has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Hall tries to clinch but Fighter moves out of range.
Fighter throwing a counter right hand but Hall manages to avoid it.
Hall scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Nice cross by Fighter.
Hall throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hall moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Fighter drops Hall with a beautiful combination! Hall stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Fighter is looking for the KO!
Hall is rocked!
It looks like Uryan Hall has been cut.
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!
Hall backs away from a small jab... but Fighter lunges forward with a huge superman punch! Hall crumples to the ground as his mouth piece is sent flying! Fighter with a spectacular finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Nameless Fighter!
A pretty intense looking Nameless Fighter took the opportunity post-fight to ask for a shot at the title.
Uryan Hall spoke after the fight, saying 'As you can see...I can't. I got beat out there tonight, enough said.'.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Sambulo Yeboah (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Francisco Costa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Yeboah kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Lionel Richie - All Night Long. Sambulo Yeboah could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Francisco Costa's chin.
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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
11 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Sambulo Yeboah!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Francisco Costa!
The judges for this bout are Konstantin Menshow, Illya Tyunina and Dmitry Maklakov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Yeboah looks to score with a jab to the body but Costa is just out of range.
Yeboah throws a shot to the body.
Costa throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Yeboah misses with a right hand
and Costa counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Costa's corner calls for a 1-2. Costa obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Yeboah ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Costa moves away.
Yeboah connects with a crisp jab.
Yeboah lands a nice shot to the body.
Yeboah has been working on his boxing with his coaches at LOD-Guts & Glory Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Yeboah works the jab nicely.
A cross from Yeboah lands.
Costa is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Costa looks to score with a jab to the body but Yeboah is just out of range.
Costa steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Yeboah.
Yeboah swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
enabling Costa to counter with a crisp jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yeboah connects with a body shot.
Yeboah uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Costa.
Costa slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Yeboah works the jab nicely.
Costa ducks under a wild hook from Yeboah.
Yeboah throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Yeboah takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A cross from Yeboah lands.
A slow jab from Yeboah misses its intended target.
Costa shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Costa is still on wobbly legs! Can Yeboah finish him?
Yeboah takes one to the side of the head.
Costa seems to have recovered his senses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Good exchange - Yeboah coming out on top.
Yeboah cracks a nice hook into Costa's ribs.
Yeboah misses with a hook. Costa ducked under it nicely.
A shot to the liver by Yeboah. Beautiful body shot.
Yeboah connects with a body shot that sends Costa's belly button to the back.
Yeboah throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Yeboah lands with a hook. Costa tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Costa throws a right hand that misses
and Yeboah counters with a straight right hand.
Yeboah loads up on a big right hand but Costa slips the punch.
Costa uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Yeboah.
Yeboah misses with a straight right.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yeboah misses with a left hand
and Costa counters with a nice uppercut.
A left lands for Yeboah.
Yeboah ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Costa moves away.
Costa throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Yeboah swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Costa takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Yeboah throws a body shot but no joy.
Yeboah is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Yeboah uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Costa paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Yeboah throws a lazy uppercut
and Costa counters with a low kick, right behind Yeboah 's knee.
Costa throws a looping overhand right but Yeboah ducks down to avoid it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Yeboah. Costa does a little dance to reset his feet.
Costa doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A slow jab from Yeboah misses its intended target.
Yeboah swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Costa counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Costa smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Yeboah is rocked!
Costa slips a jab from Yeboah.
Oh Yeboah is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Donk. Yeboah catches Costa right on the button with a cross.
Yeboah seems to have got his legs back now.
Yeboah takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Yeboah looks to land a right hand but Costa moved out of range.
Yeboah fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Costa looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Costa scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Costa has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Yeboah tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Costa was well out of range. Poor timing from Yeboah.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Yeboah scores with a nice head shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sambulo Yeboah dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Yeboah misses with a body shot.
Yeboah misses with a combination
and Costa counters with a nice uppercut.
A looping hook to the body misses from Costa. Yeboah does a little dance to reset his feet.
Yeboah is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Costa can do to turn this around?
Yeboah throws a predictable looking body shot
and Costa counters with a straight right hand.
Yeboah gets clipped by a big right hand and goes down spinning to the canvas! Costa gets the back mount and begins to drop bombs on his rocked foe! Yeboah is too out of it to defend against the strikes and the referee jumps in to save him from the beatdown!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Francisco Costa!
An out of breath Francisco Costa thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lotza Fury (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Stones Mahones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fury comes to the cage accompanied by Roll On Up. Mahones has chosen This Is My BOOMSTICK as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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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
11 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Lotza Fury!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Stones Mahones!
The judges for this bout are Konstantin Menshow, Fedor Mirinova and Aleksei Zolotukhin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mahones takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Fury takes a shot right to the bread basket.
We've been told by Fury's head coaches at LOD: Club Pain that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Mahones keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Fury.
Fury misses with an uppercut
and Mahones connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Mahones misses the shot to the body.
Fury swings for the body but Mahones moves out of range.
Mahones has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Fury misses with the combination.
Fury ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mahones moves away.
A swing and a miss from Fury.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fury throws a right hand that misses
and Mahones counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Fury is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mahones.
Fury just misses with a punch to the body.
Mahones tries to counter by closing the distance.
Fury throws a hook to the side of Mahones's head but Mahones sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Mahones doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
A swing and a miss from Fury.
Mahones is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Fury with a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fury throws a body kick, spinning off balance
enabling Mahones to counter with a crisp jab.
Fury on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Mahones fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Fury connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Mahones is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Fury misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Mahones cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Fury thows a left - swing and a miss!
Mahones keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Fury throws a right hand that misses
and Mahones counters with a nice uppercut.
Mahones scores with a jab to the body.
Mahones has closed the distance and engaged Fury in a clinch.
Fury is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Mahones lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Fury backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mahones blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mahones goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Good body shot from Mahones.
Fury is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Mahones's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Fury is breathing heavily.
Mahones tries to work over Fury's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mahones throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Mahones goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mahones tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Fury's elbow.
A head punch on the inside from Mahones fails to land.
Fury wants to break free but Mahones has control.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mahones.
Mahones looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Fury blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Mahones lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Mahones tries to work over Fury's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mahones lands with a right to the head.
A shot in the inside from Mahones.
Fury blocks an uppercut.
Mahones using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Fury has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Mahones misses with the head strike.
Fury doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A right hook to the body lands for Mahones.
Mahones goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mahones lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Fury backwards.
Mahones lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Mahones swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mahones is leaning against Fury and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Mahones misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mahones tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mahones is stalling here.
Mahones is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Fury is defending well for now.
Mahones tries a body shot but Fury blocks it.
Mahones lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Mahones scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Mahones works on Fury's body with a couple of short punches.
Mahones tries to throw a body punch but Fury avoids it by throwing Mahones back against the cage.
Mahones tries to work over Fury's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mahones lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Fury or not.
Fury managing to block the knees to the body from Mahones.
A head punch on the inside from Mahones fails to land.
Mahones lands a shoulder strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mahones tries to throw a body punch but Fury avoids it by throwing Mahones back against the cage.
Mahones goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mahones misses with some punches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Mahones throws a head punch that misses.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Mahones.
Mahones creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Mahones lands a shoulder strike.
Fury struggles to land a body shot inside as Mahones controls his hands.
Fury softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Fury misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mahones lands a left hand that snaps the head of Fury backwards.
A nice left hand lands by Mahones.
A right hand to the body from Mahones.
Mahones misses with a body punch.
A short left from Mahones.
Mahones struggles to land a body shot inside as Fury controls his hands.
Mahones tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Fury's elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Stones Mahones dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Mahones is looking to clinch but Fury is avoiding it.
Fury swinging wildly here.
Fury misses the jab.
Mahones has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
A shot to the liver by Fury. Beautiful body shot.
Good exchange - Fury coming out on top.
Mahones gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Fury prevents a body shot from Mahones.
Fury blocks a body shot from Mahones.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fury misses with a punch to the body.
Fury misses with a hook from the clinch.
A body shot lands from Mahones.
A right hook to the body lands for Mahones.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Mahones tries to land knees in the clinch but Fury avoids the damage to the body.
Mahones is pushing Fury up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Fury working hard to break the clinch.
Mahones has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fury breaks the clinch.
Mahones scores with a nice head shot.
Fury uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mahones.
Stones Mahones seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Fury misses with a shot to the body
enabling Mahones to counter with a crisp jab.
Fury throws a left and a right that both miss
and Mahones counters by moving into the clinch.
Fury is looking to break free of the clinch but Mahones has double underhooks.
Mahones digs a right hand underneath Fury's ribcage. Fury let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Mahones lands a shot to the body.
A right hand to the body from Mahones.
Nice body punch from Mahones.
Mahones tries to throw a body punch but Fury avoids it by throwing Mahones back against the cage.
A short uppercut from Mahones.
Mahones softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A short right from Mahones on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Mahones.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mahones tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Fury's elbow.
Mahones missing with knees to the body.
A short uppercut from Mahones.
Mahones lands an uppercut.
Mahones misses with the head strike.
Fury doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mahones lands a left hand that snaps the head of Fury backwards.
Mahones lands with a right to the head.
Fury misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mahones tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Stones Mahones seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Fury swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mahones tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Fury's elbow.
Mahones lands with a right to the head.
Fury pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Mahones takes the fight into the clinch.
Mahones lands a left hand that snaps the head of Fury backwards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mahones goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Fury looking to stall.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Mahones.
Fury is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Mahones stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Mahones softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Mahones pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mahones.
Mahones drops Fury onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Fury is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Fury is rocked!
Mahones digs a right hand underneath Fury's ribcage. Fury let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Oh Fury is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Mahones throws a big uppercut that drops Fury! More strikes from Mahones and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Fury lies dazed against the cage as Mahones celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:46 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Stones Mahones!
Stones Mahones decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
Lotza Fury was interviewed post fight and said 'Thats Bullshiiiit... I waz robbed'.
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