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OFC 312: Leningrad PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Severo Del Bosque (ranked 2002 p4p, 216 weight class) and Ryzen Dall (ranked 2316 p4p, 250 weight class). Del Bosque comes to the cage accompanied by Mimosa - Drippin. Dall is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Scarecrow. Ryzen Dall has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Severo Del Bosque's chin.
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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
13 - 12 - 0, fighting out of London, Severo Del Bosque!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 14 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ryzen Dall!
The judges for this bout are Ivan Kurochkin, Konstantin Menshow and Igor Prikhodko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Del Bosque swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Dall is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Dall throws a looping overhand right but Del Bosque ducks down to avoid it.
Del Bosque misses with a lunging right hand
and Dall counters with a shoot takedown. Del Bosque fights it but they end up in guard.
Del Bosque seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Dall pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Del Bosque is keeping the position for now.
Del Bosque has his hands on Dall's head, controlling the position.
Dall tries to free his leg and advance position but Del Bosque is retaining full guard.
Dall postures up.
Del Bosque is really struggling to control Dall but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Del Bosque has Dall pulled in close to control his posture.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Del Bosque continues to stall.
Dall wants to pass the guard but Del Bosque is keeping the position.
Del Bosque is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Del Bosque keeping full guard, as Dall tries to pass.
Del Bosque controlling the position.
Del Bosque not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Dall works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Dall wants to work for an arm triangle but Del Bosque is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Del Bosque trying to control from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Del Bosque is looking to regain full guard. He's left an arm up in the air though and Dall has latched onto it... Big trouble! Dall pivots for an armbar - it's in tight and it Del Bosque is tapping in no time flat! Great counter grappling there from Dall!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ryzen Dall!
Ryzen Dall managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Humanoid Nutrition (160Q for 180$), into his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Phat Ho (ranked 697 p4p, 36 weight class) and Nick Shamrock (ranked 742 p4p, 38 weight class). Ho comes into the arena with Deep Purple - Smoke on the Water blaring out of the sound system. Shamrock has chosen One Winged Angel by The Black Mages as his entrance music. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Nick Shamrock enters the cage!
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142 lbs
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145 lbs
5 - 1 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Phat Ho!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Nick Shamrock!
The judges for this bout are Dmitry Maklakov, Viktor Lagutenko and Aleksei Zolotukhin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ho throws a body punch but Shamrock moves out of range.
Shamrock connects with a body shot.
Shamrock lands with a good body shot.
We've been told by Ho's head coaches at soundcloud.com/spinmanfinn that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Shamrock connects with the punch.
Ho looks to land a body kick but Shamrock moved away.
Shamrock swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Shamrock walks into a straight right hand from Ho.
Ho takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Shamrock fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Ho is out of range.
Ho throws a body punch but Shamrock moves out of range.
Ho misses with an uppercut. Shamrock saw that one coming.
Shamrock lands a right hook to the body.
A jab from Shamrock misses.
Ho is looking to land body kicks.
Shamrock fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Ho.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Shamrock scores with a body shot.
The fighters circling - Shamrock throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Shamrock is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
We've been informed that Shamrock has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ho. Shamrock does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ho connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Nick Shamrock seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ho takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ho is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Shamrock.
Shamrock throws a looping overhand right but Ho ducks down to avoid it.
Shamrock thows a leg kick but Ho checks it
and Ho counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Shamrock lands a leg kick that knocks Ho off balance momentarily.
Shamrock throws a jab when Ho was well out of range.
Shamrock throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ho sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ho connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Shamrock's hands.
A slapping leg kick lands for Shamrock.
Ho misses with a low kick as Shamrock jumps back.
Shamrock jabs at Ho's body.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Shamrock tries a body shot but Ho blocks it.
Ho breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Shamrock throws a shot to the body.
Shamrock throws out a loose jab but Ho uses good head movement to avoid it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Shamrock fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ho manages to avoid it.
A left and a right from Shamrock both land. Nice combination.
Shamrock slips a straight right by Ho.
Shamrock throws out a leg kick but Ho moves out of range and Shamrock only half commits.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ho checks a leg kick.
Shamrock lands a nice leg kick that just misses Ho's sensitive parts.
Shamrock looks to land a right hand but Ho moved out of range.
Ho loads up on a big right hand but Shamrock slips the punch.
Shamrock lands with a nice body punch.
Ho wants to clinch up but Shamrock keeps it at a distance.
Shamrock pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Shamrock throws a hook but Ho avoids it easily.
Shamrock lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Shamrock cracks Ho with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Shamrock lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Shamrock fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Ho on the side of the head.
Ho misses with a straight right.
Ho throws a half hearted mid kick.
Ho lands a nice looking kick to the body. Shamrock takes a step back to recover.
Shamrock tests Ho's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Shamrock catches Ho with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shamrock cracks a nice hook into Ho's ribs.
A jab from Shamrock misses.
Shamrock lands a really nice looking cross but Ho seems unphased.
Shamrock throws a shot to the body.
Ho slips a straight right by Shamrock.
Ho takes one to the chin there.
Ho throws a head kick that misses
and Shamrock counters with a slapping leg kick.
Ho scores with a kick to the body.
Ho lands a front kick.
Ho connects with a high kick.
It looks like Nick Shamrock has been cut.
Shamrock misses the shot to the body.
A jab lands there for Shamrock.
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!
Ho lands with a hook. Shamrock tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Shamrock fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ho manages to avoid it.
Ho thows a leg kick but Shamrock checks it
and Shamrock counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ho fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Shamrock manages to avoid it.
Ho misses with a straight left.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shamrock throws a leg kick which misses Ho's front leg but catches the back leg as Ho tries to avoid it.
Ho takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Shamrock moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Shamrock lands a slapping body shot.
Ho fails in his attempt to clinch.
Ho throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Shamrock counters with a stiff right hand.
The fighters circling - Shamrock throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Shamrock connects with a body shot that sends Ho's belly button to the back.
Shamrock throws a leg kick but Ho sees it coming and moves out of range.
Ho scores with a jab to the head.
Shamrock takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Shamrock lands a nice shot that snaps Ho's head back.
Ho has Shamrock up against the cage in a clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Shamrock tries to work over Ho's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Shamrock fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ho lands a knee to the body.
Shamrock lands a nice shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nick Shamrock dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Nick Shamrock's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Shamrock throws a leg kick that misses.
Shamrock cracks Ho with a good jab.
Ho 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.
Shamrock missing with a left hand there. Ho was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jab from Shamrock.
Ho avoids the body shot from Shamrock.
Ho misses with a kick to the body.
Ho throws a body shot but no joy.
Ho wants to clinch.
Shamrock lands a jab to the head.
Nick Shamrock seems to be getting the better of the standup.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shamrock jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Shamrock lands with a shot to the body.
Ho throws a front kick aimed at Shamrock's knee but Shamrock avoids it well.
Shamrock comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Ho misses the target.
Shamrock loads up on a big right hand but Ho slips the punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shamrock cracks a nice hook into Ho's ribs.
Ho throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Ho moves into range and clinches up with Shamrock.
Ho blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ho misses with a hook to the ribs.
Shamrock lands a body shot in the clinch.
Shamrock tries to work over Ho's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Shamrock's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Ho struggles to land a body shot inside as Shamrock controls his hands.
Shamrock blocks an uppercut.
Shamrock swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Shamrock misses with a body punch.
Ho scores with a shoulder strike.
Ho presses Shamrock against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Shamrock blocks an uppercut.
Ho tries to throw a body punch but Shamrock avoids it by throwing Ho back against the cage.
Shamrock has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Shamrock stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Shamrock misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ho presses Shamrock against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Shamrock lands on the inside with an uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Shamrock takes a shot to the head.
Ho is working Shamrock over against the cage.
Shamrock lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ho backwards.
Shamrock working aggressively here.
Phat Ho has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Shamrock tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ho's elbow.
A right handed body shot lands from Shamrock.
Shamrock tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ho's elbow.
Ho misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short uppercut from Shamrock.
Shamrock struggles to land a body shot inside as Ho controls his hands.
Shamrock blocking some punches.
Ho breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Shamrock connects with an inside leg kick.
Shamrock throws a low kick but it's checked well by Ho.
Shamrock bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
A bone on bone clash there as Shamrock blocks the leg kick.
Shamrock looks to score with a jab to the body but Ho is just out of range.
Ho moves away from the strike by Shamrock.
Shamrock thumps Ho with a low kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ho takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Ho throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Ho 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.
Ho moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Ho scores with a jab to the jaw.
Ho takes a swing at Shamrock's ribcage but misses.
Ho moves forwards but Shamrock connects with a nice, crisp jab.
A big left from Shamrock misses.
Ho drops his hands momentarily and Shamrock takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Ho moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Ho pushes Shamrock away with a front kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Shamrock lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Ho on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Ho tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Shamrock throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Ho.
Ho jabbing away but nothing is landing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ho uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Shamrock.
Shamrock scoring well with a low kick there.
Ho looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Ho throws a shot from downtown. Shamrock moves away and avoids it.
Shamrock bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ho slips under a jab from Shamrock.
Shamrock throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ho sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ho thuds a left hand into Shamrock's body.
Shamrock slips under a jab.
Shamrock lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Ho throws an overhand right that lands on Shamrock's shoulder, as Shamrock tries to avoid the shot.
Shamrock tries a quick counter leg kick but Ho is wise to it.
Shamrock looks to land a left hand but Ho moved out of range nicely.
Shamrock moves away from the strike by Ho.
A jab from Shamrock finds it's way through Ho's defenses.
Ho throws a big shot that misses.
Shamrock with a body punch. A glancing blow.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Shamrock gets tackled into the cage by Ho. Ho maintains the clinch.
Shamrock lands a body shot in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nick Shamrock showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Nick Shamrock's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Shamrock digs a good hook to Ho's body.
Ho jabs Shamrock to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Shamrock uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ho.
Ho misses with a straight right.
Shamrock fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Ho looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Shamrock throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Shamrock looks to land a left hand but Ho moved out of range nicely.
Ho throws a big shot that misses.
Ho backing away here, and Shamrock unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Jab from Shamrock.
Shamrock throws an overhand right that lands on Ho's shoulder, as Ho tries to avoid the shot.
Ho takes a jab right on the kisser.
Shamrock blocks the body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ho takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Ho misses with a kick to the body.
Shamrock bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Ho's head backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ho tries to clinch up but Shamrock circles away and keeps his distance.
Ho is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Shamrock cracks the inside of Ho's front leg.
Shamrock lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ho moves in looking to clinch but Shamrock pushes him off.
Shamrock scores with a body shot.
Shamrock throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Shamrock scores with a leg kick.
Shamrock avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Ho throws the left hand but Shamrock avoids the punch easily.
Shamrock lands with a cross.
Ho ducks right into an uppercut from Shamrock.
Shamrock digs a good body shot into Ho's ribs.
Shamrock bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ho looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Shamrock misses with a hook. Ho ducked under it nicely.
Shamrock missing with a left hand there. Ho was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ho misses with an uppercut.
Shamrock throws a leg kick which misses Ho's front leg but catches the back leg as Ho tries to avoid it.
Ho checks the leg kick.
Ho throws a quick counter kick to the body but Shamrock avoids it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ho on the wrong end of a nice jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
No joy there for Shamrock, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Shamrock scores with a body shot.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Ho 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 Shamrock has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Shamrock and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Shamrock listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Ho looks to land a left hand but Shamrock moved out of range nicely.
Phat Ho has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ho uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Shamrock.
Shamrock connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Ho momentarily.
Ho takes a jab right on the kisser.
Ho uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Shamrock.
Shamrock slips under a jab from Ho.
A jab from Shamrock does it's job there.
Shamrock misses with a left hand
and Ho counters with a leg kick.
Shamrock ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Ho throws a leg kick but Shamrock sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Ho throws a jab but it's blocked by Shamrock.
Ho misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ho uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Shamrock.
That kick from Ho tenderised Shamrock's leg. Shamrock is trying to keep his angry face on.
Ho rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Shamrock counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Shamrock takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
A solid leg kick lands there for Shamrock.
Ho throws a big shot that misses.
Shamrock throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ho appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Ho throws a big shot that misses.
Ho moves forwards but Shamrock connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Ho misses with a body kick.
Shamrock looks to land a right hand but Ho moved out of range.
Ho misses with a head kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Shamrock goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Shamrock with a nice cross.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Shamrock tries a low kick but Ho avoids it.
Shamrock jabs at Ho's body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shamrock scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Shamrock connects with a crisp jab.
Ho looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Shamrock changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Ho tries a head kick but it misses.
Ho takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A slow jab from Shamrock misses its intended target.
Shamrock changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Ho ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Shamrock moves away.
Shamrock throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Ho on the side of the head.
Ho gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Shamrock moves out of range as Ho throws a body kick.
Ho throws the kick towards the body but Shamrock avoids it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ho digs a good body shot into Shamrock's ribs.
No joy there for Shamrock, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A cross from Ho lands.
A telegraphed right hand from Shamrock misses the target.
Ho is looking to counter the offense by Shamrock and move into the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nick Shamrock comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Shamrock winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 27:30
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 27:30
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nick Shamrock!
Our winner, Nick Shamrock, 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.
The defeated Phat Ho had this to say: 'maybe i should switch to vapes?'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lord Viceroy (ranked 2621 p4p, 311 weight class) and Greg Garrison (ranked 2672 p4p, 316 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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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
37 - 27 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Lord Viceroy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
27 - 24 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Greg Garrison!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Sergei Dronov and Fedor Mirinova.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Garrison throws a head kick but Viceroy moves out of range.
Garrison lands a head kick!
It looks like Lord Viceroy has been cut.
Viceroy jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Viceroy misses with a combination
and Garrison counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Garrison connects with a looping right hand.
Viceroy jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Garrison avoids the head kick by Viceroy.
Garrison slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Viceroy scores with a head kick. Garrison tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Garrison defending well as Viceroy loads up on a big left hand.
Viceroy misses with a wild combination.
Viceroy throws a head kick but Garrison moves out of range.
Viceroy throws a jab but it's blocked by Garrison.
Garrison throws a big counter head kick but Viceroy avoids it with no problem.
Garrison throws a head kick but Viceroy moves out of range.
Viceroy throws a jab when Garrison was well out of range.
Garrison tries to counter with a clinch but Viceroy shakes him off and moves away.
Viceroy takes a swing at Garrison's ribcage but misses.
Viceroy misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Garrison is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Viceroy lands with a good body shot.
Garrison takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Garrison clobbers Viceroy with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Garrison throws a sloppy head kick and Viceroy moves out of range easily.
Garrison jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A little feinted left hand from Viceroy on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Garrison dips to his left and cracks Viceroy with an uppercut!
Garrison drops Viceroy with a beautiful combination! Viceroy stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Garrison is looking for the KO!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
No joy there for Garrison, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Viceroy uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Garrison.
Viceroy throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Viceroy throws a head kick that misses.
Garrison avoids the head kick by Viceroy.
Lord Viceroy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A head kick misses from Garrison.
Viceroy stalks Garrison and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Garrison's face. Garrison staggers backwards, shaken.
Viceroy tries a head kick but it misses.
Garrison drops Viceroy with a beautiful combination! Viceroy stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Garrison is looking for the KO!
Viceroy is rocked!
Garrison throws a head kick that misses.
A quick step to the side and Viceroy tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Viceroy misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Garrison counters with a crisp right hand that drops Viceroy! Garrison lets Viceroy back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Oh Viceroy is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Viceroy gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Garrison gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Greg Garrison!
Greg Garrison seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Matt Black (ranked 1053 p4p, 132 weight class) and Itula Maafala (ranked 1413 p4p, 172 weight class). Black comes to the cage accompanied by La Internacional. Itula Maafala acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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280 lbs
16 - 12 - 2 |
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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
19 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Matt Black!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 12 - 2, fighting out of New York, Itula Maafala!
The judges for this bout are Aleksei Zolotukhin, Vladimir Khabensky and Valeri Chadov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Maafala with a jab.
It looks like Matt Black has been cut.
Black misses the shot to the body.
Maafala forces Black back against the cage and clinches.
Black tries to pull guard but Maafala forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
I was talking to Black's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Black tries for a takedown but Maafala manages to get underhooks.
Maafala is pressed up against the cage. Black has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Maafala down to the mat. Maafala avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Matt Black. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Maafala drives through and clinches with Black against the cage.
Black lands a left hand that snaps the head of Maafala backwards.
Maafala gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Black had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Maafala defends it easily.
Black manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Maafala manages to get himself to full guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Maafala avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Black throws an elbow that misses. Maafala uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Black's guard. Nice move by Maafala!
Black had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Maafala defends it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maafala throws a big elbow that misses.
Maafala wants to control from the top but Black keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Black has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Maafala can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Maafala throwing strikes but missing.
Black is looking for a triangle here but Maafala uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Maafala scoring with punches and elbows.
Maafala landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Maafala with the ground and pound but Black regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Maafala scoring with strikes to the body and head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Black tries to roll over but Maafala keeps him under control.
Black actively working from the bottom here.
Maafala is keen to just control but Black is a slippery customer.
Black is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Maafala pulls his head out easily.
Black wants to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Maafala scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Matt Black's cut is getting worse.
Black is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Black is pressing down on Maafala's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Maafala throws a big right hand that misses.
Black wants to sweep here but Maafala controlling him for the moment.
Maafala must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Maafala connects with a couple of short punches.
Matt Black's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Matt Black's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Itula Maafala!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Max Barathian (ranked 749 p4p, 87 weight class) and Gary Tonon (ranked 1071 p4p, 121 weight class). Barathian comes to the cage accompanied by Anderswelt - Schandmaul. The crowd seem to be enjoying Tonon's choice of entrance music: What About Now. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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171 lbs
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158 lbs
14 - 13 - 0 |
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World class boxer
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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
13 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Max Barathian!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Gary Tonon!
The judges for this bout are Illya Tyunina, Dmitry Maklakov and Igor Prikhodko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice takedown defense from Barathian. No joy for Tonon on that attempt.
Tonon throws a lazy uppercut
and Barathian counters with a nice uppercut.
A decent looking cross lands there for Barathian.
Barathian bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Tonon's head.
Tonon dives in and grabs Barathian's left leg, looking for a takedown. Barathian pushes down on Tonon's head and hops out.
Barathian throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Tonon stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Barathian is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barathian moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Barathian lands an overhand right.
Barathian works Tonon's body with a nice hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Barathian, right into the meat.
Barathian misses with a body punch
and Tonon counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Barathian turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Tonon throws a nice looking combination but Barathian bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Barathian misses with a right hand
and Tonon counters with a nice uppercut.
Barathian throws a body shot but no joy.
Barathian misses with a body shot.
Tonon drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Tonon shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Barathian cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Max Barathian has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gary Tonon.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barathian throws a head kick but Tonon moves out of range.
Tonon unleashes a big counter combination but Barathian bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Barathian connects with an inside leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice shot by Barathian.
Barathian thumps Tonon with a low kick.
Tonon gets in close and tags Barathian with a short punch that almost sends Barathian to the mat! Oh Barathian is in big trouble! He turns his back on Tonon, trying to create some distance but Tonon rushes him, striking wildly and Barathian goes down! The referee tackles Tonon into the cage to end the fight! Tonon is one violent man!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gary Tonon!
A less than humble Gary Tonon misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Yasuhiro Akagi (ranked 1063 p4p, 161 weight class) and Comanche Todd (ranked 1637 p4p, 255 weight class). Akagi's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Nash the Slash - American Band. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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26
181 lbs
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185 lbs
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World class MT
KO power |
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
18 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Yasuhiro Akagi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
43 - 39 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Comanche Todd!
The judges for this bout are Illya Tyunina, Igor Prikhodko and Viktor Lagutenko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice uppercut there from Akagi.
Todd misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Comanche Todd seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Akagi darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Todd pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Akagi looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Akagi shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Todd but Todd pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Todd takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Todd is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Jab, jab by Todd - just one landing.
Akagi lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Todd circles away quickly and effectively.
Todd throws a sloppy head kick and Akagi moves out of range easily.
The fighters circling - Todd throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Akagi lands a nice looking kick to the body. Todd takes a step back to recover.
Todd lands with a straight right. Akagi didn't see that one coming.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Todd swings and misses with a hook to the body.
An attempted straight right counter from Akagi misses the target.
Todd tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Akagi looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Akagi avoids the head kick by Todd.
Akagi wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Akagi throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Todd just misses with a punch to the body.
Akagi scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Todd doesn't seem bothered though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Akagi wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Akagi looks to land a right hand but Todd moved out of range.
Akagi dodges the punch combination from Todd.
Todd throws a right and a left that both miss.
Akagi dips to his left and cracks Todd with an uppercut!
Akagi looks to land a left hand but Todd moved out of range nicely.
Jab by Akagi.
Todd throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Akagi's head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Akagi. Todd does a little dance to reset his feet.
Comanche Todd is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Akagi throws a right and a left that Todd avoids nicely.
Akagi tries to bum rush Todd with a series of wild strikes but Todd uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Akagi avoids a punch combination nicely.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Todd scores with a sloppy right hand. Akagi should have avoided that one.
Todd misses with a head kick.
Akagi was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Akagi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Todd.
Todd misses with a hook.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Akagi throws a shot from downtown. Todd moves away and avoids it.
Akagi scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Todd doesn't seem bothered though.
Akagi uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Todd slips under a jab.
Todd looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Akagi lands a lovely overhand right.
Todd is rocked!
Todd throws a sloppy head kick and Akagi moves out of range easily.
Todd is still on wobbly legs! Can Akagi finish him?
Akagi looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Akagi throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Todd throws a fast counter high kick but Akagi manages to duck under it in time.
Todd throws a sloppy head kick and Akagi moves out of range easily.
Todd lands with an overhand left.
Todd plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Todd seems to have recovered his senses.
Todd slips a jab from Akagi.
Todd scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Akagi bobbing and weaving well here. And he's unloaded with a massive right hand that drops Todd! He dives into his guard looking to finish!
Akagi tries to free his leg and advance position but Todd is retaining full guard.
Akagi slips nicely into half guard.
Akagi is looking for a kimura but Todd is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Akagi to get the leverage.
Akagi seems to be looking for submissions.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Todd looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Todd is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Akagi pulls his head out easily.
Todd looking for submissions off his back.
Akagi is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Akagi is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Akagi wants to pass to mount but Todd is defending the position.
Todd looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Akagi passes to side control.
Akagi tries for a kimura but Todd is defending well.
Akagi moves into full mount!
Todd manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Todd actively working from the bottom here.
Akagi moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Todd.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Akagi tries for a kimura but Todd is defending well.
Akagi looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yasuhiro Akagi dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Akagi takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Akagi tries to bum rush Todd with a series of wild strikes but Todd uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A telegraphed right hand from Todd misses the target.
Akagi pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
No joy there for Todd, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Todd swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Akagi looks to land a right hand but Todd moved out of range.
Todd throws a right hand that Akagi ducks under and follows up with a left that Akagi also avoids with ease.
Todd moves out of range as Akagi throws a body kick.
Akagi takes a swing at Todd's ribcage but misses.
Akagi pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Todd lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Todd looks to land a left hand but Akagi moved out of range nicely.
Akagi throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Todd lands a nice hook to Akagi's body. Akagi takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Todd lands a body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Akagi swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Todd throws a counter combo.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Todd scores with a jab to the body.
Akagi misses with a body shot.
Todd misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Akagi misses with a wild body shot.
Todd throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Akagi throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Todd sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Todd misses with a body shot.
Akagi avoids the head kick by Todd.
Todd blocks the body kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Todd! But no joy.
Akagi is looking to land body kicks.
Akagi misses with a kick to the body.
The fighters circling - Akagi throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Todd keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Akagi throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Akagi avoids the head kick by Todd.
Todd takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Todd scores with a nice right hand.
Todd ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A bone on bone clash there as Todd blocks the leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Akagi looks for the body kick but Todd saw that one coming.
Todd swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Comanche Todd is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Todd ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Todd pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Akagi misses with a hook. Todd ducked under it nicely.
Todd slips a jab and a cross from Akagi.
Todd chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Akagi can pounce on him.
Yasuhiro Akagi is winning the standup battle so far.
Akagi will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Todd throws a head kick but Akagi moves out of range.
Todd moves out of range as Akagi strikes.
Akagi takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A punch combination from Todd misses.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Todd!
Todd misses with a hook
and Akagi counters with a nice leg kick.
Todd sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Todd throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Todd is breathing heavily.
Akagi scores with a nice strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Akagi ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Todd misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Todd staying out of range there.
Akagi throws a nice inside leg kick.
Todd throws a head kick that misses.
Akagi throws a lazy right hand but Todd sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Todd throws a jab when Akagi was well out of range.
Akagi blocks a head kick by Todd.
Todd walks forward, straight into a front kick from Akagi.
Akagi looks to land a left hand but Todd moved out of range nicely.
Todd raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
A head kick misses from Todd.
Todd misses with a head kick.
Todd on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
A head kick misses from Todd.
Akagi jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Akagi connects with a jab.
It looks like Comanche Todd has been cut.
Todd slips under a jab from Akagi.
A swing and a miss from Todd.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Akagi avoids the head kick by Todd.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Todd looks to land a left hand but Akagi moved out of range nicely.
Todd cracks a nice hook into Akagi's ribs.
Todd takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Akagi connects with a body shot that sends Todd's belly button to the back.
Akagi closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Todd! Akagi dives in looking to finish! Todd is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Yasuhiro Akagi!
After the big win, Yasuhiro Akagi made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Hellbent and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Shape Shifter (ranked 600 p4p, 93 weight class) and AC Slater (ranked 641 p4p, 101 weight class). Slater has chosen Stop What Ya Doin as his entrance music. AC Slater has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Shape Shifter's chin.
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33
214 lbs
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220 lbs
16 - 7 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
21 - 14 - 0, fighting out of London, Shape Shifter!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, AC Slater!
The judges for this bout are Illya Tyunina, Valeri Chadov and Konstantin Menshow.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shifter lands with a nice body punch.
Slater swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Shifter is looking for a counter combo.
Slater lands a body shot.
Slater throws a right hand that Shifter ducks under and follows up with a left that Shifter also avoids with ease.
Slater fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Slater throws a shot to the body.
Slater thows a left - swing and a miss!
Slater throws a body shot but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shifter leaves Slater with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
It looked like Shifter was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Shifter closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Slater to the mat! Slater manages to get full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shifter preventing the sweep.
Slater utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Slater wants to sweep here but Shifter controlling him for the moment.
Shifter trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Shifter tries to free his leg and advance position but Slater is retaining full guard.
Shifter is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Slater is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Slater has escaped and now he's on top!
Slater is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Slater is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Shifter utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shifter throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Slater trying to control but Shifter is working from the bottom.
Shifter is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Shifter working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Slater has passed into half guard!
Shifter is staying active underneath Slater, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Shifter moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Slater works over Shifter with some ground and pound from guard.
Slater trying to control the position from guard on top but Shifter is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Slater postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Slater looking to pass the guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Slater connects with a couple of short punches.
Shifter has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Slater can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Slater stands up over Shifter, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Shifter looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Slater passes into half guard.
Slater seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Shifter looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Shifter makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Shifter.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shifter looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Slater has picked Shifter up and slammed him! Shifter can't keep hold of the triangle and Slater manages to pass to side control!
Shifter on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Shifter is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Slater's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Shifter is pressing down on Slater's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Shifter is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Slater frees his head nicely. Oh but Shifter has switched to an armbar! Slater is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Shape Shifter!
Shape Shifter seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Maui Built (ranked 140 p4p, 8 weight class) and Aribert Heim (ranked 316 p4p, 16 weight class). Built's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Skills. This should be a great matchup!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Maui Built!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
30 - 19 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Aribert Heim!
The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Igor Prikhodko and Illya Tyunina.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Built forces Heim back against the cage and clinches.
Built definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
A short uppercut from Built.
Built misses with a short punch on the inside.
Built leaning his opponent against the cage.
Built blocking some punches.
Heim prevents a body shot from Built.
Heim gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Built makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Built looks to score with a jab to the body but Heim is just out of range.
Heim lands with a shot to the body.
Built uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Heim.
Built lands with a hook. Heim tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
A slow jab from Heim misses its intended target.
Built's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Heim connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Built scrambles back to his feet.
Heim cracks Built with a right hand to the side of the head.
Heim looks to score with a jab to the body but Built is just out of range.
Built throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Built lands a nice looking body shot.
Built lands an overhand right.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Heim throws a front kick aimed at Built's knee but Built avoids it well.
A looping hook to the body misses from Built. Heim does a little dance to reset his feet.
Heim drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Built defends it well.
Heim tries to bum rush Built with a series of wild strikes but Built uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Built, right into the meat.
Built scores with a kick to the midsection.
Built throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Heim on the side of the head.
Built takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Heim lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Built throws a lazy right hand but Heim sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Built throws a wild body kick that Heim sees coming a mile off.
Heim drives through and clinches with Built against the cage.
Heim lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Heim holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Heim lands with a short punch from the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A short uppercut from Built.
Built lands a nice elbow.
A hook to the body from Built.
A short right from Heim.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Built.
Built lands a body punch in the clinch.
Built swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Built gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Heim.
Heim swings wildly with an uppercut but Built uses good head movement to avoid it.
Heim lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Heim swings wildly with an uppercut but Built uses good head movement to avoid it.
Heim throws a head punch that misses.
Built stalling in the clinch.
Built lands a body shot in the clinch.
Heim misses with a short punch on the inside.
Built tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Heim's elbow.
A short right from Built.
A head punch on the inside from Heim fails to land.
Heim changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Built fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Heim avoids the body shot from Built.
Heim misses with the combination.
Maui Built is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Heim has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Built.
Heim misses with a leg kick.
Heim displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Built throws out the jab.
Heim looks to land a left hand but Built moved out of range nicely.
Heim throws a jab when Built was well out of range.
Heim sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Built misses with a looping left.
Built waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Heim.
And Heim tries to counter it with a takedown but Built pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Good work by Heim as he checks the leg kick.
A jab from Built does it's job there.
Heim dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Built goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Built uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Heim.
Built lands with a shot to the body.
Heim takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Built staying out of range there.
Built on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Heim swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Heim swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Built.
Built scores with a jab to the jaw.
Heim misses with a straight left.
Built feints and then cracks Heim's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Heim down.
Heim misses the shot to the body.
The fighters circling - Built throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Heim feints the counter takedown.
Maui Built seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Built lands a nice hook to Heim's body. Heim takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Heim throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Heim on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Heim slips a straight right by Built.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Heim checks a leg kick.
Heim fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Built to the ground. Heim is now in Built's guard.
Built seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Heim throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Built works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
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 Maui Built will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Built is looking to clinch.
Heim throws a body punch but Built moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Heim. Built does a little dance to reset his feet.
Heim shoots in for a takedown but Built shows good takedown defense.
Heim swings for the body but Built moves out of range.
Heim throws a body punch but Built moves out of range.
Heim misses the jab.
The fighters circle momentarily. Built darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Built throws the kick towards the body but Heim avoids it.
Built goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Built tests Heim's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Heim misses the jab.
Built takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Heim takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Built comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Built dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Heim. That did some damage!
Heim throws a body punch but Built moves out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Heim walks into a straight right hand from Built.
Built checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Built throws a nice inside leg kick.
Built ducks right into an uppercut from Heim.
Built lands a jab.
Built throws a body shot but no joy.
Heim waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Built.
A telegraphed right hand from Heim misses the target.
Heim misses with a looping left.
Heim connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Built momentarily.
Built ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Heim moves away.
Built scores with a jab to the head.
Built lands a jab to Heim's midsection.
Heim tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Built was well out of range. Poor timing from Heim.
Built swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Built uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Heim.
Heim keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Built.
Built swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Heim lands a lovely overhand right.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Built pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Built lands a front kick.
Heim tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Built takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
The fighters circle momentarily. Built darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Built throws a leg kick
letting Heim counter with a right hand.
Built misses with a leg kick.
Built takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Built throws a hook but Heim avoids it easily.
A low kick from Built misses
and Heim counters with a slapping leg kick.
Heim looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Heim is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Heim looks to score with a jab to the body but Built is just out of range.
Heim throws a body punch but Built moves out of range.
Built connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Heim throws a lazy right hand but Built sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Maui Built is winning the standup battle so far.
Heim throws a leg kick that misses.
Built takes a swing at Heim's ribcage but misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Heim uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Built.
Built throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Built blocks a jab.
Built throws an overhand right that lands on Heim's shoulder, as Heim tries to avoid the shot.
Built jabs at Heim's body.
Built scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Built takes a swing at Heim's ribcage but misses.
Built throws a push kick but Heim slaps the foot to one side.
Built connects with a right hand. Heim shakes it off.
Heim ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Built moves away.
Heim works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Heim loads up on a big right hand but Built slips the punch.
Heim looks to land a left hand but Built moved out of range nicely.
Built uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Heim checks a low kick from Built.
Heim throws a shot from downtown. Built moves away and avoids it.
A jab from Built misses.
Heim drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Built defends it well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
An inside leg kick from Built misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Built misses the target.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Built misses the jab.
Heim tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Built - that will leave a mark!
Built tries to close the distance and clinch up but Heim swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Heim will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
The crowd cheers as Built lands an impressive looking overhand right. Heim doesn't seem phased though.
Heim tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Built throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Built throws a lazy body kick
and Heim counters with a shoot takedown. Built fights it but they end up in guard.
Built trying to keep a closed guard but Heim is proving a slippery customer.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Built has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Heim stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Built swivels though and keeps the full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Maui Built dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Built misses the jab.
Despite the aggression on Heim's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Built misses with a wild body shot.
Built misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Heim.
Built avoids the body shot from Heim.
Built was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Built slips under a jab from Heim.
Built misses with a low kick.
Heim throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Built tries to work over Heim's front leg with a kick but Heim checks it.
Heim looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Heim lands with a good body shot.
Built throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Heim counters with a single leg into guard. Built didn't expect that.
Built has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Heim working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Built's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Heim missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Built preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Heim working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Built pulls Heim in to control the position.
Built keeping full guard, as Heim tries to pass.
Built trying to keep a closed guard but Heim is proving a slippery customer.
Heim throws a big elbow that misses.
Built is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Built pulls Heim in close to prevent any damage.
Aribert Heim has got the better of the ground game so far.
Heim with a nice head shot there.
Built looking to control.
Built working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Heim.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Heim being controlled here momentarily.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Heim accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Heim throwing strikes from guard but Built blocks nicely.
Heim postures up in Built's guard and throws a big left but Built blocks it.
Built has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Heim can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Heim connects with a couple of short punches.
Built controlling the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Heim throwing strikes but missing.
Heim throws a big elbow that misses.
Built is pulling down on Heim's head. It's preventing any offense from Heim, at least for the moment.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Built misses with a looping right.
A big left from Built misses.
Built throws a jab when Heim was well out of range.
Heim let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Built scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Heim catches Built with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
A big left from Heim misses.
Built punishes Heim's body with a nice straight punch.
Built moves in looking to clinch but Heim pushes him off.
Built connects with an inside leg kick.
Built throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Heim counters with a straight right hand.
Heim misses with a combination
and Built counters with a lovely shot to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Built digs a good body shot into Heim's ribs.
Nice shot by Built.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Built uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Heim.
Built looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Built dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Heim takes a swing at Built's ribcage but misses.
Built checks a low kick from Heim.
Built looks to score with a jab to the body but Heim is just out of range.
Heim misses the jab.
Built throws a looping overhand right but Heim ducks down to avoid it.
Heim throws a body shot but no joy.
Built misses with a low kick.
Heim moves out of range of the body kick.
Built just misses with a punch to the body.
Heim takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Built scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Heim has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Built.
Nice straight punches there by Built. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Built.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Aribert Heim just about did enough to take it.
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.
Heim throws a leg kick which misses Built's front leg but catches the back leg as Built tries to avoid it.
Built misses with a body shot.
Heim ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Built moves away.
Built tries to work over Heim's front leg with a kick but Heim checks it.
Heim tries to keep at a distance but Built has taken the fight into the clinch.
Built is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Heim is keeping busy.
Built pressing his opponent against the cage.
Built can't find room to land a body shot as Heim controls the action.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Heim tries to stall but Built uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Heim lands a left hand that snaps the head of Built backwards.
Heim has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Still in the clinch, Built scores with a nice short uppercut.
Heim tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Built's elbow.
A body shot lands from Built.
Built lands with a right to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Built misses with a body punch.
Heim has a couple of punches blocked by Built.
Built lands with a right to the head.
A short uppercut from Built.
Built scores with a nice hook to the head.
Built tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Heim's elbow.
Built lands a hook that snaps the head of Heim backwards.
Built misses with a punch on the inside.
Built misses with an elbow strike.
Built misses with a hook to the ribs.
Built throws an elbow but it's blocked.
A nice left hand lands by Heim.
Heim lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Built backwards.
Built swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Still in the clinch, Built scores with a nice short uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Heim fails to land.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Built tries a body shot but Heim blocks it.
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!
Built breaks from the clinch.
Built cracks the inside of Heim's front leg.
Built misses with a kick to the body.
Built tries to close the distance and clinch but Heim swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Good shot there by Built.
Nice takedown defense from Built. No joy for Heim on that attempt.
Heim uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Heim misses with a body shot.
Heim pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Built looks to score with a jab to the body but Heim is just out of range.
Built moves out of range as Heim strikes.
Heim avoids the body shot from Built.
Heim defending well as Built loads up on a big left hand.
Nice jab there from Heim.
A looping hook to the body misses from Heim. Built does a little dance to reset his feet.
Heim misses with an uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Built forces Heim back against the cage and clinches.
Built pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Heim throws a punch but it's blocked by Built.
Heim lands a shoulder strike.
Built lands with a light punch inside.
Built scores with a shoulder strike.
Heim can't find room to land a body shot as Built controls the action.
Built stops a takedown attempt from Heim.
Heim lands a body punch.
Heim doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Heim lands with a right to the head.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Built manages to break the clinch.
Built pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Heim swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Heim takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Heim uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Built takes one to the chin there.
Heim ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Built moves away.
Heim keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Built.
Heim loads up on a big right hand but Built slips the punch.
Heim's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Built misses with a looping right.
Built throws a push kick but Heim slaps the foot to one side.
Built keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Built half committed to a counter leg kick.
Built moves away from the strike by Heim.
Built feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Heim's calf.
Heim takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Built just misses with a punch to the body.
Heim scores with a jab.
Heim throws a hook to the side of Built's head but Built sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Built waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Heim.
Built staying out of range there.
Heim misses the jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Maui Built had his way with Aribert Heim in that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Heim fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Heim jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A big right from Heim misses.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Built.
Built takes a swing at Heim's ribcage but misses.
Heim misses with a looping left.
Heim moves out of range as Built throws a body kick.
Built checks a leg kick nicely.
Heim misses the jab.
Built avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Heim throws a lazy right hand but Built sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A punch lands to the side of Heim 's head but he takes it in his stride.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Built thuds a left hand into Heim's body.
Built connects with a body shot that sends Heim's belly button to the back.
Built lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
A leg kick checked by Built.
Heim throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Heim throws a good cross that connects.
Heim changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Built looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Built manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Built is looking to control Heim's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Built avoid being mounted?
Heim sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Built defending well though.
Heim lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Built has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Heim is working away from the top position though.
Aribert Heim has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Maui Built is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Heim working Built over with strikes.
Heim sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Built defending well though.
Built slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Built is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Heim throwing strikes but missing.
Built is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Heim content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Heim throws a big right hand that misses.
Built has momentary wrist control but Heim slips an elbow through the middle.
Built has momentary wrist control but Heim slips an elbow through the middle.
Built has control of Heim's left arm, preventing Heim from doing any damage.
Built has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Built is trying to control the position but Heim postures up.
Heim cracks Built with a solid left hand.
Heim is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Built has Heim pulled in close to control his posture.
Heim throws a big elbow that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Built has momentary wrist control but Heim slips an elbow through the middle.
Built wants to control but Heim passes easily into half guard.
Heim working the head and body with strikes.
Heim is nestled in close to Built, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Built is trying to control but can't.
Built avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Heim.
Built blocking the ground and pound attempt from Heim.
Built desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Heim is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Built has managed to free his arm - good work.
And that's the end of the fight!
Aribert Heim comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Built 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 Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 49:47
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 49:47
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Maui Built!
Maui Built retains his bantamweight title!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Wu Fei Chung (ranked 134 p4p, 14 weight class) and Gurney Halleck (ranked 226 p4p, 27 weight class). Fei Chung comes to the cage accompanied by God of Gamblers. Halleck has chosen Simple Minds - Changeling as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Gurney Halleck will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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158 lbs
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World class boxer
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Wu Fei Chung!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Gurney Halleck!
The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Sergei Dronov and Aleksandr Martynov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Halleck fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fei Chung manages to avoid it.
Fei Chung dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Fei Chung keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Fei Chung appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Fei Chung throws a series of punches but Halleck moves out of range.
Fei Chung avoids a punch combination nicely.
Fei Chung connects with a jab.
Halleck swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Fei Chung counters with a nice uppercut.
A swing and a miss from Halleck.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Halleck moves away from the strike by Fei Chung.
The crowd cheers as Fei Chung lands an impressive looking overhand right. Halleck doesn't seem phased though.
Fei Chung has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Dr Hatsumi's Clinic in the buildup to the fight.
Halleck with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Fei Chung throws a body shot but no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Halleck ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fei Chung moves away.
Halleck 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.
Halleck 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.
Halleck looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Halleck tries a head kick but it misses.
Good shot there by Fei Chung.
Good exchange - Halleck coming out on top.
Fei Chung throws a push kick but Halleck slaps the foot to one side.
Fei Chung slips under a jab.
Halleck is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Fei Chung rather than just go for the knockout.
Halleck lands a nice shot that snaps Fei Chung's head back.
Halleck lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Fei Chung circles away quickly and effectively.
Fei Chung is looking to counter punch.
Good standup being displayed there by Halleck as he connects with a hook.
Fei Chung connects with a good right hand that stumbles Halleck. Halleck circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fei Chung lands a nice leg kick that just misses Halleck's sensitive parts.
Halleck misses the shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Halleck swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Halleck misses with an uppercut.
Halleck waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Fei Chung.
Halleck throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Halleck misses the shot to the body.
Fei Chung with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Halleck to score with a decent uppercut.
Halleck takes a swing at Fei Chung's ribcage but misses.
Fei Chung uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Halleck.
Halleck fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fei Chung manages to avoid it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Halleck. Fei Chung does a little dance to reset his feet.
Fei Chung is looking to counter punch.
Fei Chung slips a jab from Halleck.
Fei Chung scores with a nice right hand.
Fei Chung tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Halleck was well out of range. Poor timing from Fei Chung.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fei Chung connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Halleck is rocked!
Halleck throws a push kick but Fei Chung slaps the foot to one side.
Fei Chung jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Halleck is still on wobbly legs! Can Fei Chung finish him?
Halleck digs a good hook to Fei Chung's body.
A lazy left from Fei Chung finds it's target.
Halleck scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Halleck tries to clinch but Fei Chung moves out of range.
Halleck loads up on a big right hand but Fei Chung slips the punch.
Fei Chung keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Fei Chung slips under a jab from Halleck.
Fei Chung throws out a loose jab but Halleck uses good head movement to avoid it.
Halleck seems to have recovered his senses.
Halleck wants to clinch up but Fei Chung keeps it at a distance.
An attempted straight right counter from Fei Chung misses the target.
Fei Chung lands a leg kick that knocks Halleck off balance momentarily.
Halleck on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Gurney Halleck seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Halleck throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Fei Chung feinted with a counter takedown.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fei Chung scores with a leg kick.
Fei Chung fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Halleck blocks a head kick by Fei Chung.
Halleck lands with an uppercut that bounces Fei Chung off the cage and back into range.
Fei Chung fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Halleck misses with a straight right.
A little feinted left hand from Fei Chung on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A slow jab from Fei Chung misses its intended target.
Halleck misses with a body shot.
Halleck lands a slapping body shot.
Halleck lands a body shot.
Fei Chung throws the left hand but Halleck avoids the punch easily.
Halleck tries to clinch up.
Fei Chung just misses with a punch to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Gurney Halleck will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Halleck swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Halleck throws a series of punches but Fei Chung avoids them all with ease.
A looping hook to the body misses from Halleck. Fei Chung does a little dance to reset his feet.
Halleck misses with a shot to the body
and Fei Chung counters with a lovely shot to the body.
A head kick by Halleck misses
and Fei Chung counters with a nice uppercut.
Fei Chung digs a good hook to Halleck's body.
A lazy left from Fei Chung finds it's target.
Fei Chung lands a slapping body shot.
Halleck misses with a straight right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Halleck jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Fei Chung ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Crack! A monster head kick from Fei Chung and Halleck falls like a tree - timbeeeeeeeeeeerrrr! A highlight reel knockout by Fei Chung!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Wu Fei Chung!
Wu Fei Chung retains his featherweight title!
During a confident post fight interview, Wu Fei Chung thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
Gurney Halleck spoke after the fight, saying 'https://soundcloud.com/spinmanfinn'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Greg Coleman (ranked 92 p4p, 12 weight class) and Benjamin BK (ranked 370 p4p, 55 weight class). Coleman comes to the cage accompanied by I Mother Earth - Not Quite Sonic. Benjamin BK acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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221 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
26 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Greg Coleman!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
22 - 13 - 1, fighting out of New York, Benjamin BK!
The judges for this bout are Igor Prikhodko, Konstantin Menshow and Sergei Dronov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A swing and a miss from Coleman.
BK lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
A leg kick checked by Coleman.
Coleman tries to close the distance and clinch but BK swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A big left from BK misses.
BK jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
BK misses with an uppercut. Coleman saw that one coming.
BK just misses with a punch to the body.
Coleman is looking to land body kicks.
BK feints the counter takedown.
BK connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Coleman momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Coleman misses with a hook.
Coleman misses the shot to the body.
BK with the counter takedown but Coleman avoids it easily.
BK jabs Coleman right on the nose. Coleman blinks but takes it well.
Coleman blocks the body kick.
Benjamin BK seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
BK works the jab nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Coleman drops his hands momentarily and BK takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Greg Coleman is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Coleman circles away from the clinch attempt.
Nice uppercut lands for BK. That snapped Coleman's head back.
Coleman throws a right hand that misses
and BK counters with an inside leg kick.
Donk. Coleman catches BK right on the button with a cross.
Coleman takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
BK throws a lazy right hand but Coleman sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
BK drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Coleman misses with a wild body shot.
BK scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Coleman on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
BK is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
BK jabbing away but nothing is landing.
BK is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Coleman had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Coleman moves forwards but BK connects with a nice, crisp jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
BK jabs Coleman to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Coleman throws a push kick but BK slaps the foot to one side.
BK works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
BK shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Coleman's guard.
BK forces his way into half guard.
BK sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Coleman defending well though.
BK throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Coleman avoiding damage under a succession of punches from BK.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
BK thows a huge punch but Coleman dodges it nicely.
Coleman regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from BK.
BK throws an elbow that misses. Coleman uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in BK's guard. Nice move by Coleman!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
BK is striking from the bottom but Coleman uses the opportunity to pass into half guard.
Coleman seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but BK does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
BK wants to improve his position but Coleman is controlling well.
BK is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Coleman's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Coleman's back!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
BK throwing strikes and Coleman squirms under the pressure, ending up mounted.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Coleman is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
BK putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
BK breaks from Coleman's wrist control and lands an elbow.
BK throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
BK looking to ground and pound but Coleman is blocking nicely.
Coleman is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
BK throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
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!
BK lands a couple of good shots and Coleman has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Coleman is breathing heavily.
BK is working the ground and pound. Can Coleman escape?
BK throwing sloppy strikes.
Coleman covering up well under a series of strikes from BK.
BK gets his hooks in and is throwing strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Benjamin BK dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Coleman has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Coleman there as he acknowledges the shot.
BK has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Coleman clinches with his opponent.
A head punch on the inside from BK fails to land.
BK managing to block the knees to the body from Coleman.
BK lands with a short punch from the clinch.
BK pushes Coleman back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
BK throws a punch but it's blocked by Coleman.
Coleman misses with the head strike.
Coleman tries to work over BK's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
BK lands a nice shot to the body.
BK looking for a takedown.
A nice right hand lands inside from BK.
BK blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A head punch on the inside from Coleman fails to land.
Coleman misses with a hook to the ribs.
Coleman swings wildly with an uppercut but BK uses good head movement to avoid it.
BK manages to break the clinch.
Coleman gets cracked with a nice right hand there by BK.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Coleman throws a jab when BK was well out of range.
BK darts in trying to clinch
enabling Coleman to counter with a crisp jab.
Coleman walks into a straight right hand from BK.
BK fails with a takedown attempt.
Coleman thinks about countering with a body kick.
BK avoids the body shot from Coleman.
BK throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
BK scores with a kick to the body.
BK connects with a jab.
BK throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Coleman's waist but Coleman gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing BK off to one side.
Coleman is looking to counter punch.
Greg Coleman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Benjamin BK.
Coleman misses with an uppercut.
It seemed like BK was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
BK scores with a hook to the body. Coleman takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Coleman on the wrong end of a nice hook.
BK bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Coleman's head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Good shot there by BK.
Coleman chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before BK can pounce on him.
BK connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
A jab from BK finds it's way through Coleman's defenses.
Coleman moves in looking to clinch but BK pushes him off.
Coleman looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
BK scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
BK shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Coleman pinned against the cage. Coleman gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
BK connects with a single shot there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Coleman ducks under a wild hook from BK.
BK ducks under a wild hook from Coleman.
Coleman steps to the side to avoid the strikes from BK.
BK looks to score with a jab to the body but Coleman is just out of range.
And Coleman counters with a quick kick to the body but BK blocks it.
Coleman takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
BK lands a jab to Coleman's midsection.
Coleman cracks BK with a right hand to the side of the head.
BK throws a lazy right hand but Coleman sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nice uppercut there from BK.
BK cracks a nice hook into Coleman's ribs.
Coleman tries to close the distance and clinch up but BK swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Coleman throws a push kick but BK slaps the foot to one side.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
BK cracks the inside of Coleman's front leg.
Coleman misses with a straight right.
Coleman looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Coleman gets caught napping as BK dives in and scores a takedown. Coleman manages to retain 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!
BK working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Coleman's head.
BK is looking to work some ground and pound but Coleman has wrist control.
BK throwing strikes but missing.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Coleman utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
BK lands a couple of decent looking shots.
BK is looking to work some ground and pound but Coleman has wrist control.
Coleman has momentary wrist control but BK slips an elbow through the middle.
BK working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Benjamin BK showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
BK scores with a body shot.
BK scores with a nice body kick.
BK with a hook.
Coleman on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
BK goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
BK smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
A shot to the liver by BK. Beautiful body shot.
BK lands an overhand right.
BK scores with a nice body kick.
BK comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Coleman on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by BK. BK obviously looking to wear him down.
BK scores with a nice head shot.
Benjamin BK seems to be getting the better of the standup.
BK misses with a jab, cross combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
BK jabs Coleman right on the nose. Coleman blinks but takes it well.
Coleman thuds his shin into the meat of BK's side.
Coleman takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Jab by BK.
BK lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Coleman is rocked!
BK lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Oh Coleman is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Coleman with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling BK to score with a decent uppercut.
BK throws the kick towards the body but Coleman avoids it.
Coleman seems to have got his legs back now.
A good leg kick by BK.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by BK!
This has been an exciting period of action!
BK cracks the inside of Coleman's front leg.
Coleman gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
BK lands a body punch.
Coleman lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Coleman misses with a body punch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Coleman.
BK working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Nice body punch from BK.
Coleman misses with some punches.
BK blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
BK has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Coleman seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if BK can turn it around.
BK lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
BK pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Coleman gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Coleman waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract BK.
Coleman drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
BK feints and then cracks Coleman's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Coleman down.
A jab from BK finds it's way through Coleman's defenses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Coleman uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by BK.
BK fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
BK on the wrong end of a nice jab.
BK slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
BK dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Coleman. That did some damage!
BK connects with an inside leg kick.
BK tries for a takedown but Coleman sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Coleman has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by BK.
Coleman throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
BK buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
BK lands a glancing blow to the side of Coleman's head.
Coleman will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
BK throws a poor cross that misses
and Coleman counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
BK lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
BK throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
BK cracks the inside of Coleman's front leg.
Coleman throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
BK looks to score with a jab to the body but Coleman is just out of range.
Coleman jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
BK changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
BK lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
BK connects with a body shot that sends Coleman's belly button to the back.
Coleman getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
BK lands with a hook. Coleman tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Decent striking displayed by Coleman there.
BK swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Coleman moves forwards but BK connects with a nice, crisp jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Benjamin BK really dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
BK lands a head kick. Coleman smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Coleman takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
BK lands a nice shot that snaps Coleman's head back.
A looping hook to the body misses from BK. Coleman does a little dance to reset his feet.
Coleman scores with a kick to the body.
BK throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
BK misses with an uppercut. Coleman saw that one coming.
BK lands with a right hand.
Nice defenses there by Coleman.
Coleman seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
BK cracks Coleman with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
BK misses with a lunging right hand
and Coleman counters with a nice leg kick.
BK throws a looping overhand right but Coleman ducks down to avoid it.
A nice inside leg kick there by Coleman. That's going to slow BK down.
That's one minute gone in the round.
BK bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Coleman doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
BK ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
BK throws a right hand that misses
and Coleman counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A lazy left from BK finds it's target.
That kick from BK tenderised Coleman's leg. Coleman is trying to keep his angry face on.
BK scoring well with a low kick there.
Coleman blocks a head kick by BK.
Coleman fires out a quick counter leg kick but BK just manages to avoid it.
Coleman swings away with a leg kick that misses.
BK ducks under a wild hook from Coleman.
Coleman avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
BK misses with a body shot.
It looked like Coleman wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Coleman takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Coleman keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
BK lands a two punch combo.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
BK rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Coleman moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
BK shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Coleman is trying to defend but BK finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
BK has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
BK is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
BK throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
BK not landing any meaningful shots this time.
BK thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
BK not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Coleman has hold of BK's hands but BK slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
BK winds up and cracks Coleman with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
BK scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
BK looks to land a strike but Coleman avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
BK missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
BK working some strikes from top position.
Coleman working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from BK.
BK trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
BK working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as BK accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
BK lands a couple of digs.
BK postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
BK working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Coleman has momentary wrist control but BK slips an elbow through the middle.
BK throws a big elbow that misses.
BK throws a big right hand that misses.
Coleman preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
BK content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
BK with a flurry of punches that miss.
BK is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
BK is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Coleman is trying to keep BK in close.
BK postures up in Coleman's guard and throws a big left but Coleman blocks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Benjamin BK dominated that fourth round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
BK throws a quick inside leg kick.
Coleman takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
BK works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
A slapping leg kick lands for BK.
BK lands with an overhand left.
BK fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Coleman checks it well.
BK pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Coleman ducks right into an uppercut from BK.
Coleman tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but BK paws at him with a jab and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Coleman doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
BK just misses with a punch to the body.
BK slips under a jab.
Coleman wants to clinch up but BK keeps it at a distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Coleman on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Coleman is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Coleman ducks under a wild hook from BK.
Coleman just misses with a punch to the body.
BK scores with a body shot.
A leg kick checked by Coleman.
BK thuds his right hand into Coleman's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
BK fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
BK connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
BK swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Coleman swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
BK tries for a takedown but Coleman sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
BK ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Coleman moves away.
BK looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Coleman tries to counter by clinching up but BK breaks away and moves out of range.
Greg Coleman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Coleman takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Coleman ducks right into an uppercut from BK.
BK scores with a leg kick.
BK avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Coleman takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Coleman tries to keep at a distance but BK has taken the fight into the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Coleman scores with a nice short uppercut.
Coleman keeps the fight in the clinch, despite BK's efforts to push away.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Coleman.
Coleman misses with a hook to the ribs.
BK gets through Coleman's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
BK swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Benjamin BK is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Coleman.
Coleman lands a body shot.
BK is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Coleman struggles to land a body shot inside as BK controls his hands.
Coleman softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Coleman lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of BK backwards.
BK takes a shot to the head.
Coleman with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Coleman lands a right hand.
Coleman digs a right hand underneath BK's ribcage. BK let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A head punch on the inside from Coleman fails to land.
Coleman tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and BK avoids it.
Greg Coleman has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Coleman misses with an elbow over the top.
Coleman can't find room to land a body shot as BK controls the action.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Coleman misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Coleman.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for BK.
BK misses with a punch on the inside.
Coleman fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
BK tries to work over Coleman's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Coleman misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Coleman goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
BK tries to throw a body punch but Coleman avoids it by throwing BK back against the cage.
BK misses with some punches.
Coleman swings wildly with an uppercut but BK uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Coleman digs a right hand underneath BK's ribcage. BK let out a lung full of air as it connected.
And that's the end of the fight!
Benjamin BK comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got BK 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 45:50
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 45:50
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 45:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Benjamin BK!
Benjamin BK is the new light heavyweight champion!
During a confident post fight interview, Benjamin BK thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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