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PFF 28 Loureiro vs Terranova PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Maxim Menshikov (ranked 5090 p4p, 473 weight class) and Doug MacArther (ranked 22346 p4p, 666 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Maxim Menshikov!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Doug MacArther!
The judges for this bout are Ivan Kurochkin, Aleksei Zolotukhin and Konstantin Menshow.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
MacArther swings and misses with a hook to the body.
We've been told by Menshikov's head coaches at St Petersburg MMA Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
MacArther uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Menshikov.
Menshikov throws a combination that misses
and MacArther counters with an outside leg kick.
Menshikov throws a shot from downtown. MacArther moves away and avoids it.
Menshikov lands a right hook to the body.
Menshikov throws a body shot but no joy.
Menshikov looks to score with a jab to the body but MacArther is just out of range.
MacArther takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Menshikov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract MacArther.
Menshikov throws a hook but MacArther avoids it easily.
Menshikov misses the shot to the body.
MacArther swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
MacArther tries to score with a low kick but Menshikov moves his leg out of the way.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Menshikov takes a swing at MacArther's ribcage but misses.
MacArther cracks a nice hook into Menshikov's ribs.
Maxim Menshikov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
MacArther misses with a body shot.
Menshikov throws a jab when MacArther was well out of range.
Menshikov throws a body shot but no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
MacArther closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
MacArther blocks a body shot from Menshikov.
MacArther lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Menshikov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
MacArther gets through Menshikov's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
MacArther tries a body shot but Menshikov blocks it.
MacArther ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. MacArther no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Menshikov is fighting to break MacArther's control of his arms but MacArther is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
MacArther pushes Menshikov off and gets back to his feet.
A solid leg kick lands there for MacArther.
Menshikov throws a shot from downtown. MacArther moves away and avoids it.
Menshikov connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Menshikov swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and MacArther cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Donk. MacArther catches Menshikov right on the button with a cross.
MacArther swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Menshikov checks a leg kick nicely.
Menshikov avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
MacArther moves out of range of the strikes.
Menshikov is really struggling to find his range with his punches. MacArther's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Menshikov throws a looping overhand right but MacArther ducks down to avoid it.
MacArther keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Menshikov throws a body punch but MacArther moves out of range.
Menshikov moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Menshikov throws a big shot that misses.
MacArther getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
MacArther throws a leg kick that is checked
and Menshikov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
MacArther slips under a jab.
Nice uppercut lands for MacArther. That snapped Menshikov's head back.
MacArther drops his hands momentarily and Menshikov takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Menshikov takes a swing at MacArther's ribcage but misses.
MacArther throws a sloppy head kick and Menshikov moves out of range easily.
A big left from MacArther misses.
MacArther takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
MacArther paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Menshikov walks into a left hand.
MacArther pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Good exchange - Menshikov coming out on top.
Menshikov misses with the combination.
MacArther tries to counter by closing the distance.
Menshikov misses with a jab, cross combination.
A swing and a miss from Menshikov.
A punch lands to the side of Menshikov 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Menshikov swings widly with a right hand
and MacArther counters with a slapping leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
MacArther ducks under a wild hook from Menshikov.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
MacArther throws a leg kick but Menshikov sees it coming and moves out of range.
MacArther throws a leg kick which misses Menshikov's front leg but catches the back leg as Menshikov tries to avoid it.
MacArther has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
MacArther closes the distance and clinches up with Menshikov, looking for a takedown. MacArther pushes Menshikov against the cage but Menshikov circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
MacArther is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Menshikov swings for the body but MacArther moves out of range.
MacArther is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Menshikov blocks a low kick nicely.
Menshikov throws out a loose jab but MacArther uses good head movement to avoid it.
Menshikov misses with an uppercut
and MacArther connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
MacArther slips a jab and a cross from Menshikov.
MacArther defending well as Menshikov loads up on a big left hand.
MacArther is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Menshikov had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
MacArther misses with a low kick.
MacArther gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Menshikov.
Menshikov takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Menshikov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from MacArther.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Menshikov looks to land a combination. MacArther sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
It looks like Doug MacArther has been cut.
Menshikov rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but MacArther moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
MacArther thinks about the counter body kick.
MacArther misses the shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Doug MacArther will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Doug MacArther's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Menshikov throws a hook to the side of MacArther's head but MacArther sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
MacArther has Menshikov up against the cage in a clinch.
Menshikov breaks the clinch.
MacArther tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Menshikov was well out of range. Poor timing from MacArther.
MacArther staying out of range there.
MacArther just misses with a punch to the body.
Menshikov stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from MacArther.
A telegraphed right hand from Menshikov misses the target.
MacArther uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Menshikov.
Menshikov staying out of range there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Menshikov throws a body shot but no joy.
Menshikov misses with a body shot
letting MacArther counter with a right hand.
MacArther motions for Menshikov to come forward. MacArther throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A lazy left from Menshikov finds it's target.
MacArther has Menshikov up against the cage in a clinch.
A right hand to the body from MacArther.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A short right from MacArther.
Menshikov tries to work over MacArther's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Menshikov.
Menshikov lands an uppercut.
Menshikov lands with a short head shot on the inside.
MacArther scores with a nice hook to the head.
Menshikov has had enough of the clinch but MacArther keeps him there for the moment.
MacArther swings away with an uppercut that misses.
MacArther scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Menshikov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
An inside leg kick from MacArther misses.
MacArther pulls out of a head kick attempt.
MacArther is trying hard to land a takedown here. Menshikov sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
MacArther misses with a body punch
letting Menshikov counter with a right hand.
MacArther is rocked!
OH! MacArther has been rocked by a huge right hand and is in deep trouble! Menshikov smells blood and charges in for the finish! Menshikov unloads a vicious overhand right and connects to the jaw of MacArther sending him face first to the canvas! Unbelievable!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Maxim Menshikov!
Maxim Menshikov is the new heavyweight champion!
After winning the bout, Maxim Menshikov thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ralph McGucken (ranked 7024 p4p, 630 weight class) and Mitsu Nagai (ranked 4625 p4p, 488 weight class). Ralph McGucken has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ralph McGucken!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Mitsu Nagai!
The judges for this bout are Sergei Dronov, Valeri Chadov and Igor Prikhodko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A shot to the body from McGucken misses
and Nagai counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
McGucken is looking to clinch but Nagai is avoiding it.
McGucken throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Nagai sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A jab lands there for Nagai.
McGucken shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Nagai defends it nicely.
McGucken scores with a decent looking hook.
McGucken has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Main Event in the buildup to the fight.
Nagai looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
McGucken shoots in and drives through. Nagai sprawls well.
Nagai replies with a solid counter kick to the body but McGucken blocks it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGucken takes a swing at Nagai's ribcage but misses.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Nagai.
McGucken fails in his attempt to clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - McGucken looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
McGucken shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Nagai as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ralph McGucken. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McGucken throws a predictable looking body shot
and Nagai counters with a stiff right hand.
Nagai throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Nagai buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
McGucken throws a right and a left that both miss.
Nagai throws out a counter right but McGucken avoids it with no problem.
McGucken tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nagai was well out of range. Poor timing from McGucken.
Nagai lands a leg kick that knocks McGucken off balance momentarily.
McGucken takes a kick to the side of the head.
McGucken misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Nagai counters with a thumping low kick.
McGucken is breathing heavily.
Nagai avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A jab from McGucken misses.
Nagai stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
McGucken moves out of range of the body kick from Nagai.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nagai circles away from the clinch attempt
and Nagai counters with a nice body kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGucken tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
McGucken tries to clinch but Nagai moves out of range.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Nagai.
An inside leg kick lands from Nagai.
McGucken takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A decent looking cross lands there for Nagai.
McGucken is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Both fighters circling a little - Nagai finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
McGucken shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Nagai makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
McGucken takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Ralph McGucken seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nagai scoring well with a low kick there.
McGucken gets cracked there but stands up to it.
McGucken fails in his attempt to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nagai lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Nagai lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Nagai throws out a powerful jab.
The fight stays on the outside here - McGucken looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
McGucken takes one on the button.
McGucken is rocked!
McGucken on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Oh McGucken is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A decent looking body kick lands there for Nagai.
McGucken seems to have got his legs back now.
Nagai feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to McGucken's calf.
Nagai fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops McGucken to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! McGucken looks to clinch but Nagai throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! McGucken taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Mitsu Nagai!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Skender Baruti (ranked 6593 p4p, 549 weight class) and Esa Petteri (ranked 4651 p4p, 445 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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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
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Skender Baruti!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Esa Petteri!
The judges for this bout are Fedor Mirinova, Aleksandr Martynov and Sergei Dronov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Petteri decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Petteri missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Petteri is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Baruti definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Petteri wants to take a breather but Baruti is having none of it.
Petteri seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Petteri controlling the action here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Petteri missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Baruti blocking the ground and pound attempt from Petteri.
Petteri perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Petteri trying to control from half guard but Baruti is working away.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Petteri not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Petteri looks to land a strike but Baruti avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Petteri throws an elbow that misses. Baruti uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Petteri's guard. Nice move by Baruti!
Baruti sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Petteri doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Petteri looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Petteri controls Baruti momentarily but Baruti frees himself.
Petteri lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Petteri scoring with some ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Petteri content to stall in guard here.
Baruti preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Petteri's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Petteri lands a couple of elbows.
Petteri with a flurry of punches that miss.
Petteri controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Petteri's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Petteri showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Petteri is looking to pass into half guard but Baruti pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Baruti is in guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Petteri is striking but Baruti is not phased and passes to half guard.
Petteri wants to control but Baruti is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Petteri is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Petteri pushes Baruti off looking to stand but Baruti dives back in and keeps control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Esa Petteri dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Petteri closes this distance looking for a takedown but Baruti circles away.
Petteri scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Petteri seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Baruti does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Petteri throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Petteri's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Petteri is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Petteri looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Petteri controlling the pace.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Petteri missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Petteri lands with a punch from half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Petteri lands a nice short elbow.
Petteri is controlling the pace.
Let's hope that Petteri has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Petteri not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Baruti avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Petteri.
Petteri looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Petteri throws a strike but Baruti avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Petteri lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Petteri working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Baruti looking for a sweep. Not yet Baruti, not yet.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Petteri tries for a takedown but Baruti sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Baruti was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Petteri has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Baruti is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Skender Baruti is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Petteri tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Petteri connects with a jab.
Petteri has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Petteri closes the distance and clinches up with Baruti, looking for a takedown. Petteri pushes Baruti against the cage but Baruti circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Skender Baruti has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Esa Petteri.
Petteri swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Baruti swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Petteri will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Baruti scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Petteri will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Baruti connects with a looping right hand.
Petteri throws a sloppy head kick
and Baruti counters with a stiff right hand.
Petteri dives in and scores a takedown into Baruti's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Baruti preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Petteri throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Esa Petteri has got the better of the ground game so far.
Petteri lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Petteri throws a big elbow that misses.
Petteri has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Petteri's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Petteri slips nicely into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Esa Petteri showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Baruti lands with a cross.
Nice sprawl there from Baruti as Petteri shoots in.
Petteri shoots in but Baruti avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Baruti half committed to a counter leg kick.
Petteri displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Baruti throws out the jab.
Petteri misses with a combination
letting Baruti counter with a right hand.
It looks like Esa Petteri has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Petteri tries to bum rush Baruti with a series of wild strikes but Baruti uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Petteri looks to land a combination. Baruti sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Baruti is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Petteri dives in and grabs Baruti's left leg, looking for a takedown. Baruti pushes down on Petteri's head and hops out.
Skender Baruti has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Esa Petteri.
Horrible takedown attempt by Petteri or perhaps it was just good defense by Baruti, which made it look bad.
Baruti was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Baruti throws a jab but it's blocked by Petteri.
Petteri shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Esa Petteri seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Petteri with a poor takedown
and Baruti counters with a nice uppercut.
Skender Baruti is winning the standup battle so far.
Baruti takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Petteri misses with a takedown attempt
and Baruti counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Petteri takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Baruti tries to sprawl but Petteri drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Petteri lands with a punch from half guard.
Petteri missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Petteri sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Petteri takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Skender Baruti has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Petteri is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Petteri working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Petteri with a momentary lay and pray from half 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!
Baruti has hold of Petteri's hands but Petteri slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Ground and pound from Petteri.
Baruti is refusing to be controlled, as Petteri sits in half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Petteri lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Baruti is not content to let Petteri control the position.
Petteri missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Petteri missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Petteri wants to work for an arm triangle but Baruti is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Petteri throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Esa Petteri is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Petteri scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Baruti is trying to control Petteri's posture but Petteri avoids it.
Petteri tries to score with some ground and pound. Baruti controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
A lull in the action here as Petteri stalls from top position.
More stalling from Petteri.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Esa Petteri.
I've got Petteri 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 Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 27:30
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 28:29
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Esa Petteri!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Gregg Doolo (ranked 23684 p4p, 488 weight class) and Dave Thompson (ranked 2241 p4p, 214 weight class). Thompson comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Wonderboy by Tenacious D kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Gregg Doolo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Dave Thompson!
The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Dmitry Maklakov and Vladimir Khabensky.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thompson just misses with a punch to the body.
Left hook, right uppercut from Doolo.
Thompson scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Doolo is looking to clinch.
Thompson flicks out a counter leg kick but Doolo steps away.
Doolo throws a head kick that misses.
Thompson tries a quick counter leg kick but Doolo is wise to it.
Doolo uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Thompson throws a leg kick but Doolo checks it.
Doolo tries to counter by clinching up but Thompson breaks away and moves out of range.
Doolo throws a sloppy head kick and Thompson moves out of range easily.
A big right from Thompson misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Doolo misses the target.
Thompson throws a looping overhand right but Doolo ducks down to avoid it.
As Thompson tries to get set, Doolo tries to push him back and clinch up but Thompson manages to avoid the attempt.
Thompson gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Doolo takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Doolo tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Thompson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Doolo counters with an outside leg kick.
Nice shot by Doolo.
Doolo throws a lazy uppercut
and Thompson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Thompson scores with the left hand. Doolo knows he should have avoided that one.
It looks like Gregg Doolo has been cut.
Doolo has closed the distance and engaged Thompson in a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Doolo softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Thompson is trying to break the clinch but Doolo is controlling him.
Thompson tries to break the clinch but Doolo is controlling the position.
Thompson has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Doolo throws a head punch that misses.
With the fighters up against the cage, Doolo throws an elbow but misses.
Doolo pushes Thompson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Doolo keeps control of Thompson as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Thompson lands a shoulder strike.
Thompson wants to break the clinch but can't.
A shot in the inside from Doolo.
Thompson lands a hook that snaps the head of Doolo backwards.
Doolo prevents Thompson from breaking the clinch.
A short right from Doolo on the inside.
Thompson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Doolo.
Doolo leaning against his opponent.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Doolo creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Doolo lands a nice uppercut.
Doolo lands a hook to the side of the head.
It looks like Dave Thompson has been cut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A bit of stalling here from Doolo.
Thompson working hard to break the clinch.
Doolo working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Doolo misses with a hook to the ribs.
Thompson will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Doolo up against the cage.
Doolo looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Thompson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Doolo misses with a body punch.
Thompson misses with a body punch.
Thompson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Doolo looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Doolo swings wildly with an uppercut but Thompson uses good head movement to avoid it.
A right hook to the body lands for Doolo.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Doolo.
Doolo throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Thompson blocks it with crossed arms.
Doolo lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Thompson is trying to stall.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Doolo misses with a punch to the body.
Doolo lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Thompson backwards.
Doolo with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Doolo stalls.
Thompson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Thompson is trying to force a seperation but Doolo has the dominant position.
Doolo misses with a punch to the body.
Thompson wants to break free but Doolo has control.
Thompson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Doolo lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Thompson.
Doolo lands an uppercut.
Thompson is trying to break the clinch but Doolo has him pressed against the cage.
Doolo slowing the pace effectively.
Thompson is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Doolo throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Thompson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Thompson tries to circle away but Doolo has him pinned against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Doolo with a knee to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Doolo.
Doolo misses with a short punch on the inside.
Doolo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Doolo lands a nice shot to the body.
Doolo has Thompson pressed against the cage, preventing Thompson from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Doolo misses with a knee strike.
Doolo misses with a hook from the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Doolo is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Doolo swings wildly with an uppercut but Thompson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Doolo scores with a knee to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Thompson.
Doolo's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Doolo lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gregg Doolo dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Thompson.
A little feinted left hand from Doolo on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Doolo connects with a nice looking jab.
Thompson throws an off balance right hand
and Doolo connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Thompson swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Doolo.
Doolo slips under a jab from Thompson.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Thompson swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Doolo.
Doolo's jab looks to have found its range, popping Thompson under the eye.
Thompson takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Doolo ducks under a wild hook from Thompson.
Thompson looks for the body kick but Doolo saw that one coming.
Doolo misses with a hook. Thompson ducked under it nicely.
Doolo scores with a hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Doolo throws a good cross that connects.
Nice uppercut there from Doolo.
A low kick from Thompson misses
and Doolo counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A left and a right from Thompson both land. Nice combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Donk. Doolo catches Thompson right on the button with a cross.
Doolo is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Thompson misses with an uppercut
and Doolo connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Doolo lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
A bone on bone clash there as Doolo blocks the leg kick.
Thompson takes a swing at Doolo's ribcage but misses.
Doolo swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Doolo ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Thompson fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Nice body punch from Doolo.
Doolo takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Doolo dips to his left and cracks Thompson with an uppercut!
Doolo misses with a head kick.
Doolo connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Thompson slips under a jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Doolo takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Nice body punch from Thompson.
Thompson tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thompson on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Doolo closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Thompson.
Doolo pressing his opponent against the cage.
Doolo doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Doolo lands with a left to the head.
A short right from Thompson on the inside.
Thompson has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Doolo just leaning against Thompson, taking a breather.
Thompson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Doolo backwards.
Thompson is trying to push Doolo away but Doolo has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Doolo lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Thompson backwards.
Thompson has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Gregg Doolo has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A short right from Doolo.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Doolo.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Doolo lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Thompson wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Doolo has him pressed against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Doolo scores with a nice short uppercut.
Doolo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Doolo throws a punch but it's blocked by Thompson.
Doolo lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Thompson or not.
Thompson is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Doolo tries to land a knee to the head but Thompson blocks with his arms.
Doolo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Thompson can do to turn this around?
Doolo keeps control of Thompson as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Thompson working aggressively here.
Thompson is trying to maintain a safe position but Doolo gets an underhook and turns Thompson into the cage.
Thompson is trying to break the clinch but Doolo is controlling him.
Doolo throws a punch but it's blocked by Thompson.
Doolo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Thompson working aggressively here.
Doolo keeps control of Thompson as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Doolo misses with a short punch on the inside.
Doolo misses with a punch to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Doolo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Thompson's elbow.
Thompson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Doolo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Thompson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Doolo throws a knee to the head but misses.
Doolo misses with a knee to the head.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Thompson struggles to land a body shot inside as Doolo controls his hands.
Come on Doolo - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Doolo looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Thompson stalling in the clinch.
Doolo lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Doolo gets through Thompson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Doolo throws an elbow but it misses.
Doolo lands a nice uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Doolo lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Thompson.
Doolo throws a head punch that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gregg Doolo dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Doolo lands a nice looking body shot.
A head kick misses from Doolo.
Thompson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Doolo misses with a hook.
Thompson throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Doolo scores with a punch to the head.
Doolo throws a looping overhand right but Thompson ducks down to avoid it.
Thompson throws a left and a right that both miss
and Doolo holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Thompson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Doolo moves into range and connects with a jab.
Doolo scores with a jab. Thompson acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Thompson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Thompson falls off balance throwing a combination
and Doolo counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Thompson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Doolo.
Thompson throws a poor cross that misses
and Doolo counters with a straight right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Doolo slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Nice uppercut lands for Doolo. That snapped Thompson's head back.
Thompson slips a jab from Doolo.
Thompson slips under a jab from Doolo.
Nice defenses there by Thompson.
Thompson throws out a counter right but Doolo avoids it with no problem.
Doolo lands a jab to the head.
Thompson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Doolo defending well as Thompson loads up on a big left hand.
A left lands for Thompson.
An inside leg kick from Doolo misses.
Thompson connects with a right hand. Doolo shakes it off.
Doolo rushes Thompson and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Thompson working some nice short punches in the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Thompson has a couple of punches blocked by Doolo.
A right hook to the body lands for Doolo.
Thompson has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Doolo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Thompson's elbow.
Doolo pushes Thompson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Doolo.
Doolo throws a knee to the head but misses.
Thompson wants to break the clinch but can't.
Thompson wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A bit of stalling here from Thompson.
Doolo scores with a nice hook to the head.
Doolo misses with a short punch on the inside.
Thompson swings wildly with an uppercut but Doolo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Doolo lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Thompson backwards.
Thompson struggles to land a body shot inside as Doolo controls his hands.
Doolo lands a hook to the side of the head.
Thompson blocks an uppercut.
Doolo lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Thompson lands a nice uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Doolo gets through Thompson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Doolo looking to stall.
Thompson tries to circle away but Doolo has him pinned against the cage.
Doolo lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Thompson looking to stall.
Thompson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Doolo using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Thompson has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Doolo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dave Thompson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A right hook to the body lands for Thompson.
Doolo is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Thompson is keeping busy.
Thompson throws a head punch that misses.
Doolo lands with a short shot to the head.
A bit of stalling here from Doolo.
Doolo lands a hook that snaps the head of Thompson backwards.
Doolo lands with a light punch inside.
Doolo lands a body shot in the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Doolo holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Thompson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Doolo swings wildly with an uppercut but Thompson uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short right from Doolo on the inside.
Doolo tries to work over Thompson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Doolo lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Doolo lands a right hand.
Gregg Doolo is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Thompson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Thompson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Doolo digs a right hand underneath Thompson's ribcage. Thompson let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Doolo works on Thompson's body with a couple of short punches.
Doolo taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Doolo scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Doolo misses with a punch to the body.
Doolo creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gregg Doolo showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Doolo has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 30:27
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gregg Doolo!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lazlo Ofique (ranked 3147 p4p, 321 weight class) and Teppo Mansikka (ranked 4096 p4p, 405 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Lazlo Ofique!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Teppo Mansikka!
The judges for this bout are Aleksei Zolotukhin, Viktor Lagutenko and Sergei Dronov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mansikka tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ofique paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Mansikka has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Ofique is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Ofique looks to land a combination but Mansikka avoids it well.
Mansikka wants to counter with a clinch but Ofique pushes him away.
Ofique misses with a wild body shot.
Mansikka scoring well with a low kick there.
Ofique tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mansikka was well out of range. Poor timing from Ofique.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mansikka. Ofique does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mansikka looks to land a left hand but Ofique moved out of range nicely.
As Mansikka looks to move away, Ofique throws a big counter combo but Mansikka just gets out of the way.
Mansikka takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Mansikka shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Ofique eats them both and turns towards Mansikka to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
It looks like Lazlo Ofique has been cut.
Ofique cracks Mansikka with a good jab.
Mansikka throws out a loose jab but Ofique uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ofique tries to sprawl but Mansikka drives through with a takedown into half 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!
Ofique is trying to stand back up but Mansikka is controlling him
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mansikka tries to pass to full mount but Ofique defends it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mansikka seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Mansikka is continuing to stall.
Mansikka wants to free his trapped foot but Ofique is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Mansikka is taking a breather. Ofique says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Ofique is trying to stand back up but Mansikka is controlling him
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Sloppy strikes from Mansikka. Those never looked like landing.
Mansikka wants to clinch.
Ofique is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Mansikka tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Mansikka misses with a hook to the body
and Ofique counters with a left and a right that stings Mansikka.
Mansikka thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ofique takes a swing at Mansikka's ribcage but misses.
Mansikka slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Ofique fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mansikka manages to avoid it.
Ofique throws a body punch but Mansikka moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ofique wants to clinch up but Mansikka keeps it at a distance.
Nice shot lands for Mansikka.
Teppo Mansikka seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mansikka throws a body shot but no joy.
Mansikka closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Ofique's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Ofique misses with a punch to the body.
Good body shot from Ofique.
Ofique is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Ofique doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mansikka struggles to land a body shot inside as Ofique controls his hands.
Mansikka prevents Ofique from breaking the clinch.
Ofique stalling the fight.
Mansikka avoiding damage.
Mansikka works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ofique has had enough of the clinch but Mansikka keeps him there for the moment.
Ofique lands a body punch.
Mansikka throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Mansikka struggles to land a body shot inside as Ofique controls his hands.
Mansikka looking to throw knees to the head but Ofique is blocking nicely.
A short uppercut from Mansikka.
Ofique misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ofique working aggressively here.
Mansikka's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ofique takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Mansikka dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ofique is looking to wear down Mansikka with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ofique showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Mansikka.
Mansikka keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ofique clinches up with Mansikka and pushes him back against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Teppo Mansikka dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Lazlo Ofique's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Ofique on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Mansikka lands with a hook. Ofique tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Ofique swats away the attempt to clinch by Mansikka.
Mansikka swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ofique swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Ofique scores with a shot to the body.
Ofique 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.
Ofique chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Mansikka can pounce on him.
Ofique misses with a jab, cross combination.
Mansikka closes the distance and clinches.
Ofique swings wildly with an uppercut but Mansikka uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Mansikka just leaning against Ofique, taking a breather.
Mansikka tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Ofique avoids it.
Mansikka throws an elbow that misses.
Ofique is trying to stall.
Mansikka blocks a body shot from Ofique.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ofique lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Mansikka backwards.
Mansikka has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ofique fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mansikka throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Ofiques head.
Ofique tries to throw a body punch but Mansikka avoids it by throwing Ofique back against the cage.
Mansikka lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Mansikka goes for a takedown attempt but Ofique pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Lazlo Ofique is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mansikka on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Ofique moves away from the strike by Mansikka.
A counter left hand to the body from Ofique misses its target.
Mansikka doesn't manage to clinch there - Ofique circles away.
Ofique appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Ofique cracks a nice hook into Mansikka's ribs.
Ofique wants to clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mansikka misses the shot to the body.
Ofique wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Mansikka fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ofique manages to avoid it.
Jab from Mansikka.
Ofique has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Ofique there as he acknowledges the shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ofique misses with a wild body shot.
Ofique takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Mansikka uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ofique.
Mansikka bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Ofique misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mansikka.
Mansikka circles away from the clinch attempt.
Mansikka throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
No joy there for Ofique, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mansikka lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Mansikka moves into the clinch.
Mansikka blocking some punches.
Ofique lands an uppercut.
Mansikka lands a nice shot to the body.
Ofique is trying to push Mansikka away but Mansikka has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Ofique lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Mansikka's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Mansikka avoids the body shot from Ofique.
Mansikka lands with an overhand left.
Ofique showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Mansikka.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ofique shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Mansikka avoids the body shot from Ofique.
Donk. Mansikka catches Ofique right on the button with a cross.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ofique throws a combination that misses
and Mansikka decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Ofique's guard.
Mansikka prevents Ofique from getting back to his feet.
Ofique on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Ofique tries to get out of the position.
Mansikka controls from within his opponent's guard.
Mansikka looking to pass the guard.
Mansikka postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Teppo Mansikka showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Lazlo Ofique's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Mansikka misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Ofique counters with a right hand to the body.
Ofique fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mansikka manages to avoid it.
Mansikka keeps the fight on the outside.
Mansikka swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Mansikka scores with a hook to the body. Ofique takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Mansikka lands with a nice combination. Ofique backs away looking to recover.
Sloppy strikes from Mansikka. Those never looked like landing.
Mansikka's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Ofique connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Mansikka scrambles back to his feet.
Ofique tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Mansikka paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Mansikka is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
It looked like Ofique was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Mansikka.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ofique looks to score with a jab to the body but Mansikka is just out of range.
Ofique throws a right and a left that Mansikka avoids nicely.
Mansikka throws a body punch but Ofique moves out of range.
Mansikka tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ofique paws at him with a jab and circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ofique. Mansikka does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ofique throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Mansikka wants to counter with a clinch but Ofique pushes him away.
Mansikka stalks Ofique and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Ofique's face. Ofique staggers backwards, shaken.
Mansikka throws a body shot but no joy.
Good standup being displayed there by Mansikka as he connects with a hook.
Ofique misses with a body shot.
Mansikka misses with a left hand
and Ofique counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Mansikka thinking.
Mansikka throws a series of punches but Ofique moves out of range.
Mansikka moves in looking to clinch but Ofique pushes him off.
Mansikka gets a clinch.
Ofique tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Teppo Mansikka seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Ofique stops a takedown attempt from Mansikka.
Mansikka is leaning against Ofique and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Mansikka takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Mansikka.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ofique misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ofique misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mansikka misses with some punches.
Ofique blocks a body shot from Mansikka.
Ofique looking to slow down the pace here.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
A short right from Ofique.
Mansikka holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Ofique effectively controlling the action here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mansikka lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Lazlo Ofique's cut is getting worse.
Ofique has had enough of the clinch but Mansikka keeps him there for the moment.
A right hand to the body from Mansikka.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Mansikka lands with a right to the head.
Mansikka taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
The referee calls for Mansikka to work.
Ofique lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Mansikka tries for a takedown but Ofique manages to get underhooks.
Ofique wants to stall.
Mansikka holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Ofique blocking some punches.
Lazlo Ofique has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Teppo Mansikka is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mansikka digs a right hand into Ofique's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Ofique's gas tank.
Mansikka leaning his opponent against the cage.
Ofique misses with a punch to the body.
Mansikka looking to stall.
Mansikka tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mansikka throws a head punch that misses.
Ofique looking to stall.
Ofique goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ofique misses with the head strike.
Ofique misses with a hook from the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Teppo Mansikka comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Mansikka has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Teppo Mansikka!
A relieved looking Teppo Mansikka thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Dexter Krampus (ranked 22767 p4p, 739 weight class) and Mihai Viteazul (ranked 4830 p4p, 501 weight class). Viteazul has chosen Capul lui Mihai Viteazul as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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195 lbs
6 - 4 - 1 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Dexter Krampus!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Mihai Viteazul!
The judges for this bout are Fedor Mirinova, Sergei Dronov and Aleksandr Martynov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Krampus misses with the body kick
and Krampus takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Krampus tries to grapple but his opponent circles
letting Viteazul counter with a right hand.
It looks like Dexter Krampus has been cut.
Krampus scores with a nice head shot.
Krampus throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Krampus throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Viteazul counters with a straight right hand.
Krampus connects with a solid leg kick.
Krampus pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Krampus tries a head kick but it misses.
Krampus walks into a left hand.
Dexter Krampus seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Krampus throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Viteazul counter with a right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Viteazul thuds a left hand into Krampus's body.
Krampus pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Krampus throws a lazy head kick
and Viteazul connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Viteazul connects with a body shot.
Nice combo by Viteazul! Oh, that's hurt him - Krampus falls to the canvas and Viteazul follows him into side control.
Krampus is rocked!
Viteazul tries to advance to mount but Krampus denies him.
Oh Krampus is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Krampus tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Krampus seems to have got his legs back now.
Krampus is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Viteazul's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Krampus is pressing down on Viteazul's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Viteazul trying to control the position from guard on top but Krampus is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Viteazul is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Viteazul trying to control the position from guard on top but Krampus is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Viteazul trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Viteazul wants to stand but Krampus is controlling his posture from full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Krampus keeping full guard, as Viteazul tries to pass.
Krampus throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Viteazul stands and throws Krampus's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Krampus is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Nemesis Gym, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Viteazul content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Viteazul thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Krampus is looking for a sweep.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Krampus gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Krampus is squirming around, avoiding Viteazul's attempts to control the action.
Krampus regains half guard.
Krampus actively working from the bottom here.
Krampus looking for submissions off his back.
Krampus looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Krampus actively working from the bottom here.
Krampus trying to control but Viteazul postures up.
Viteazul is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Krampus is just riding it out for now. Viteazul eventually gives up the hold.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Viteazul is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Krampus defends it well.
Krampus looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Viteazul tries to pass to full mount but Krampus defends it.
Krampus wants to control but Viteazul is keeping busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mihai Viteazul dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Dexter Krampus's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Viteazul blocks a head kick by Krampus.
Viteazul lands the left hand.
Viteazul stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Krampus throws the left hand but Viteazul avoids the punch easily.
Krampus rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Viteazul counters with a straight right hand.
Dexter Krampus's cut is getting worse.
Viteazul checks a leg kick.
Krampus takes one on the button.
Krampus 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.
Viteazul scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Krampus doesn't seem bothered though.
Krampus throws a right hand that misses
letting Viteazul counter with a right hand.
Krampus misses with an uppercut
and Viteazul counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
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!
Viteazul takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Viteazul throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Krampus digs a good hook to Viteazul's body.
Viteazul connects with a right hand. Krampus shakes it off.
Dexter Krampus's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Krampus on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Viteazul stuns Krampus with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A head kick misses from Krampus.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head kick by Krampus misses
enabling Viteazul to counter with a crisp jab.
Krampus misses with a lunging right hand
and Viteazul cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Viteazul uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Krampus misses with a body punch
enabling Viteazul to counter with a crisp jab.
Krampus rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Viteazul makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Krampus swings away with a body shot that misses
and Viteazul counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Krampus looks to throw the jab but Viteazul is out of range.
Viteazul appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Krampus thuds his right hand into Viteazul's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Viteazul lands with a good body shot.
Krampus takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Viteazul works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Krampus throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Viteazul's head.
Krampus throws a poor cross that misses
and Viteazul cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jeez, Dexter Krampus's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Krampus takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Krampus misses with an uppercut
and Viteazul counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Viteazul comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Viteazul scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Dexter Krampus's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:15 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Mihai Viteazul!
Our winner, Mihai Viteazul, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Javier Domonicko (ranked 1725 p4p, 217 weight class) and Asu Kuren (ranked 4100 p4p, 422 weight class). Asu Kuren is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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179 lbs
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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
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Javier Domonicko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Asu Kuren!
The judges for this bout are Aleksei Zolotukhin, Illya Tyunina and Dmitry Maklakov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Domonicko cracks Kuren with a right hand to the side of the head.
Kuren slips a jab from Domonicko.
Domonicko swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Domonicko ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Domonicko stuns Kuren with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Kuren moves into the clinch.
Domonicko misses with a shot to the kidneys.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Domonicko.
Kuren works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Domonicko is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Kuren dives into side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A lull in the action here as Kuren stalls from top position.
Domonicko can't do much from the bottom here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kuren throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Kuren happy to just control the position for now.
Domonicko on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Domonicko tries to get out of the position.
Domonicko tries to buck Kuren off but Kuren is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Kuren has control of an arm but Domonicko manages to advance to Kuren's back!
Domonicko has the hooks in. Kuren is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Domonicko avoiding Kuren 's attempts to control his hands.
Kuren is trying to break free.
Kuren breaks Domonicko's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kuren throwing strikes from guard but Domonicko blocks nicely.
Kuren throwing strikes from guard but Domonicko blocks nicely.
Domonicko trying to keep a closed guard but Kuren is proving a slippery customer.
Domonicko knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Kuren on the ground.
Kuren not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Kuren's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kuren trying to control the position from guard on top but Domonicko is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Kuren throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Domonicko works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Domonicko is trying to control the position but Kuren postures up.
Kuren's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Kuren tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Domonicko manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Kuren instigates a clinch.
Kuren being controlled against the cage.
Kuren goes for a takedown in the clinch but Domonicko prevents it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A left hand lands to the body for Domonicko.
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 Javier Domonicko will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Domonicko throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Domonicko loads up on a big right hand but Kuren slips the punch.
Kuren pushes Domonicko up against the cage in a clinch.
Domonicko throws a head punch that misses.
Domonicko lands with a right to the head.
Domonicko swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kuren has hold of one of Domonicko's legs. Domonicko is fighting the takedown attempt but Kuren gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
My spies in Heart Cave (8 elites, 4 double-elites, 1 triple) inform me that Kuren has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Domonicko looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kuren is fighting to break Domonicko's control of his arms but Domonicko is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Domonicko wants to control the position but Kuren says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Kuren seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kuren works his foot free and advances to mount.
Kuren takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Kuren trying to control but he's not successful this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Kuren lands a couple of good shots and Domonicko has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Kuren keeps control of the position easily here as Domonicko tries to buck him off.
Kuren softening up his opponent with strikes here.
Kuren gets his hands free as Domonicko looks to control.
Kuren trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Domonicko doesn't escape.
Kuren is throwing strikes from the back here. Oh that last one was to the back of the head. Kuren gets a warning from the referee. He throws another strike to the back of the head straight away though and the referee has seen enough. He breaks up the two fighters and stands them back up. Kuren gets a real talking to here and is lucky not to get a point deducted. Kuren apologises and we restart here on the feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A low kick from Domonicko misses
so Kuren counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Kuren is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Kuren tries to free his leg and advance position but Domonicko is retaining full guard.
Kuren is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Domonicko trying to control the position here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kuren postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Kuren passes Domonicko's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Kuren is taking a breather. Domonicko says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Domonicko holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Kuren takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Asu Kuren showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Domonicko scores with the left hand. Kuren knows he should have avoided that one.
Domonicko scores with a jab. Kuren acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Kuren tries to close the distance and clinch up but Domonicko swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Domonicko fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Kuren looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Domonicko uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
A jab from Domonicko misses.
Domonicko keeps the fight on the outside.
A jab from Domonicko misses.
Domonicko swings widly with a right hand
and Kuren counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Kuren controlling the action here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Domonicko is trying to control but can't.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kuren wants to lay and pray for a moment but Domonicko keeps working.
Domonicko wants to control but Kuren is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Still in half guard, Kuren seems content to control.
Domonicko pushes Kuren off but Kuren dives into side control.
Kuren controls the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Kuren fails to land a wild elbow strike.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Kuren slips a straight right by Domonicko.
Domonicko cracks Kuren with a good jab.
Domonicko throws a jab but it's blocked by Kuren.
Domonicko is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Kuren displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Domonicko throws out the jab.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Kuren.
A jab from Domonicko misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kuren has his takedown stuffed
and Domonicko counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Domonicko missing with a left hand there. Kuren was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kuren tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Kuren moves out of range as Domonicko strikes.
Kuren with the counter takedown but Domonicko avoids it easily.
Domonicko throws a hook to the side of Kuren's head but Kuren sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kuren with the counter takedown but Domonicko avoids it easily.
Domonicko just misses with a punch to the body.
Kuren with the counter takedown but Domonicko avoids it easily.
Javier Domonicko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kuren clinches up against the cage.
Domonicko misses with the head strike.
Domonicko misses with a punch on the inside.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Domonicko misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kuren has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Domonicko is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Javier Domonicko has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Asu Kuren.
Domonicko misses with a punch on the inside.
Domonicko scores with a shoulder strike.
A head punch on the inside from Domonicko fails to land.
A head punch on the inside from Domonicko fails to land.
Kuren blocks a punch to the side of the head.
I was talking to Domonicko's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Domonicko avoiding damage.
Kuren tries for a takedown but Domonicko manages to get underhooks.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Domonicko swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kuren blocks an uppercut.
And that's the end of the fight!
Javier Domonicko showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Domonicko has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 29:28
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 29:28
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Javier Domonicko!
Javier Domonicko was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Josh Cook (ranked 2660 p4p, 238 weight class) and Mike Sunday (ranked 2896 p4p, 254 weight class). Mike Sunday told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Josh Cook!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mike Sunday!
The judges for this bout are Aleksei Zolotukhin, Viktor Lagutenko and Ivan Kurochkin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A big left from Cook misses.
Sunday moves out of range of the leg kick from Cook.
Sunday throws out a counter right but Cook avoids it with no problem.
Sunday throws a hook to the side of Cook's head but Cook sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sunday jabs Cook right on the nose. Cook blinks but takes it well.
Sunday has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Cook is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Cook lands with a kick to the temple. Sunday shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
It looks like Mike Sunday has been cut.
Cook takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Sunday takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Cook doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Cook is looking to chop away at Sunday's legs.
Sunday swings for the body but Cook moves out of range.
Sunday throws a right and a left that both miss.
The fighters circle momentarily. Sunday darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sunday lands with an uppercut that bounces Cook off the cage and back into range.
Cook misses with an uppercut.
Cook takes a shot to the body in his stride.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sunday on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Cook throws a wild body kick that Sunday sees coming a mile off.
We've been hearing reports that Cook has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Sunday misses with a hook. Cook ducked under it nicely.
Cook ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Cook is looking to counter with a body kick.
Sunday catches Cook with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Sunday rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Cook counters with a stiff right hand.
Sunday tries to bum rush Cook with a series of wild strikes but Cook uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Sunday misses with a combination
and Cook counters with a straight right hand.
Cook scores with a jab.
Sunday is rocked!
Sunday swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sunday is still on wobbly legs! Can Cook finish him?
Cook bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A combination from Sunday does no damage.
Cook throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sunday seems to have recovered his senses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cook lands a jab to Sunday's midsection.
Cook swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A nice side step and Sunday releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Some wild striking there from Sunday.
Nice defenses there by Sunday.
Sunday throws out a counter right but Cook avoids it with no problem.
Sunday takes a swing at Cook's ribcage but misses.
Cook swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Cook misses with a hook.
Some wild striking there from Sunday.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Cook 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 Sunday has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Sunday and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Sunday misses with a looping right.
Cook throws a counter high kick but Sunday was just alert enough to avoid it.
Cook lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Mike Sunday seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sloppy strikes from Sunday. Those never looked like landing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sunday throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Cook does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Cook uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sunday.
Cook uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sunday.
Sunday throws a right hand that Cook ducks under and follows up with a left that Cook also avoids with ease.
Cook connects with a body shot.
Cook cracks Sunday with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Sunday misses with an uppercut
and Cook cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Sunday uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Cook has time to react.
Cook slips a straight right by Sunday.
Sunday uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cook.
Sunday misses with a double jab
and Cook makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Sunday digs a good hook to Cook's body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sunday looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cook tries a head kick but it misses.
Sunday throws a predictable looking body shot
and Cook counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Sunday lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Cook circles away quickly and effectively.
As Sunday backs away, Cook returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Sunday misses with an uppercut. Cook saw that one coming.
Sunday cracks Cook with an open hand slap.
Cook uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sunday.
A thudding body kick lands there by Cook!
Sunday scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Cook doesn't seem bothered though.
A jab from Sunday misses.
Cook scores with a decent looking hook.
Cook throws a body punch but Sunday moves out of range.
As Cook backs off Sunday throws a huge counter combo but Cook manages to avoid it all.
Cook gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Mike Sunday will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Mike Sunday's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Cook jabs at Sunday's body.
Cook lands a big right hand that sends Sunday crashing to the mat! Cook stays standing though and waves Sunday back to his feet!
Sunday ducks under a wild hook from Cook.
Cook pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Cook misses with a straight left.
Sunday comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Sunday misses with a wild combination.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sunday misses with a straight left.
Cook is looking to counter punch.
Sunday moves out of range of the body kick.
Cook dips to his left and cracks Sunday with an uppercut!
Sunday scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
A good leg kick by Cook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sunday tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cook was well out of range. Poor timing from Sunday.
Cook feinted there with a counter leg kick.
An inside leg kick from Cook misses.
Cook scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Sunday takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Cook lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Cook throws a sloppy head kick and Sunday moves out of range easily.
Sunday throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Cook makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Sunday walks forward, straight into a front kick from Cook.
Cook swings for the body but Sunday moves out of range.
Sunday misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cook.
Cook attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
A jab from Cook does it's job there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cook walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Sunday drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Cook swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Sunday's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:07 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Josh Cook!
Josh Cook thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Larry Miller (ranked 22302 p4p, 729 weight class) and Jeff Mma (ranked 1557 p4p, 203 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Larry Miller!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jeff Mma!
The judges for this bout are Fedor Mirinova, Aleksandr Martynov and Ivan Kurochkin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Miller throws out a loose jab but Mma uses good head movement to avoid it.
Miller scores with a jab to the jaw.
Mma wants to land a leg kick but Miller is out of range.
A swing and a miss from Miller.
Jeff Mma seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice cross by Miller.
Miller looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Miller throws a poor cross that misses
and Mma counters with a left to the body.
Miller throws a sloppy body shot
and Mma counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Miller darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Miller takes a kick to the side of the head.
Mma staying out of range there.
Mma just misses with a punch to the body.
Mma looks to score with a jab to the body but Miller is just 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!
An inside leg kick lands from Miller.
Miller keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Miller takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Miller moves out of range of the strikes.
Mma tests Miller's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Mma misses with a right hand
and Miller counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Mma takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Mma uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Miller.
Miller backing away here, and Mma unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Mma ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Miller moves away.
Mma connects with the punch.
Mma swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Miller throws a series of punches but Mma moves out of range.
Mma slips a jab from Miller.
A lazy body kick from Mma
and Miller makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Mma throws a series of punches but Miller avoids them all with ease.
Miller misses with a looping left.
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!
Miller misses the shot to the body.
Mma misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Miller.
Mma looks to land a right hand but Miller moved out of range.
A jab lands there for Miller.
Mma misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Miller swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Mma! But no joy.
Miller throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Mma steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Miller.
Mma appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Mma misses with an uppercut. Miller saw that one coming.
Mma is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Mma looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Miller avoids the body shot from Mma.
Mma throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Miller counters with a nice uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mma misses with an uppercut.
It looked like Miller wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Miller uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mma.
Mma throws a low kick but Miller avoids it.
Mma throws a combination that misses
and Miller counters with a nice body shot.
Miller will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Mma throws a low kick but it's checked well by Miller.
Miller throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Mma let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Miller throws the left hand but Mma avoids the punch easily.
Miller takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Miller moves out of range as Mma strikes.
Miller checks the leg kick nicely there.
Mma scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Mma scores with a nice head shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Miller misses with a combination
enabling Mma to counter with a crisp jab.
Miller keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mma.
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!
Miller scores with a jab to the jaw.
Miller misses the jab.
Despite the aggression on Mma's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
That kick from Mma tenderised Miller's leg. Miller is trying to keep his angry face on.
Miller throws a body kick that misses.
Miller showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Mma.
Mma misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Mma misses with a double jab.
Mma throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Miller was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Miller misses with an uppercut
and Mma counters with a nice uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jeff Mma dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Mma moves away from the strike by Miller.
Mma avoids a punch combination nicely.
Miller scores with a decent looking hook.
A low kick from Miller is predictable there
and Mma counters with a slapping leg kick.
Miller misses with a hook.
Mma misses with a right hand
and Miller counters with a stiff right hand.
Miller on the wrong end of a nice jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mma ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Miller scores with a three punch combo!
Mma jabs Miller to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Mma dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Mma throws a series of punches but Miller moves out of range.
Miller was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Miller thuds a left hand into Mma's body.
Mma misses with a hook.
Miller was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Mma misses with a right hand
and Miller counters with a nice uppercut.
Mma jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Mma takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Miller tries to land a front kick but Mma steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Miller throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Mma tests Miller's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Miller ducks under a wild hook from Mma.
Jab by Mma.
Mma misses with a series of wild punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mma misses with an attempted mid kick.
Mma misses with a few strikes there.
Mma misses with a kick to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Mma misses with the combination.
Mma takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Mma throws a jab when Miller was well out of range.
Mma closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Miller takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Miller throws a hook but Mma avoids it easily.
Miller digs a good hook to Mma's body.
Mma swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Miller half committed to a counter leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mma sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Mma swings widly with a right hand
and Miller counters with an outside leg kick.
Miller connects with a good right hand that stumbles Mma. Mma circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
A slapping leg kick lands for Mma.
Mma blocks a low kick nicely.
Mma ducks right into an uppercut from Miller.
Miller ducks right into an uppercut from Mma.
A big right from Mma misses.
Miller throwing a counter right hand but Mma manages to avoid it.
Miller displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mma throws out the jab.
Miller went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Miller uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mma.
Mma throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Miller bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Mma misses the shot to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mma throws an off balance right hand
and Mma takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Some wild striking there from Mma.
Miller throws a big counter combination but Mma scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
A slapping body kick lands there for Miller.
Mma throws a body punch but Miller moves out of range.
Mma takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
A combination from Miller does no damage.
Mma cracks a nice hook into Miller's ribs.
Miller ducks under a wild hook from Mma.
Mma misses with a body shot.
Miller throws a leg kick
and Mma counters with a straight right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Jeff Mma will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Mma ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Mma throws a lazy right hand but Miller sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Miller scores with a nice head shot.
Mma throws a jab but it's blocked by Miller.
Mma uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Miller.
Mma misses with an uppercut
and Miller counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A slapping leg kick lands for Miller.
Mma misses with a body kick.
Mma misses with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mma throws a series of punches but Miller moves out of range.
Mma connects with a looping right hand.
Miller just misses with a punch to the body.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Mma! But no joy.
Mma on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Miller. Miller obviously looking to wear him down.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Miller misses with an uppercut.
Mma with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Miller moves away from the strike by Mma.
Mma throws a big shot that misses.
Mma lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Mma throws a right and a left that both miss.
Mma on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Miller throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Mma.
Mma ducks under a wild hook from Miller.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Mma! But no joy.
Miller slips a jab from Mma.
Miller looks to land a left hand but Mma moved out of range nicely.
Miller pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Larry Miller has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mma throws a right hand that misses
and Miller counters with a stiff right hand.
A swing and a miss from Miller.
Miller throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Miller doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Miller bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Miller's jab looks to have found its range, popping Mma under the eye.
Miller slips under a jab.
Miller blocks a leg kick.
Mma avoids the body shot from Miller.
Mma tries a head kick but it misses.
Miller throws a right hand that Mma ducks under and follows up with a left that Mma also avoids with ease.
Miller misses with a low kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mma throws an overhand right that lands on Miller's shoulder, as Miller tries to avoid the shot.
Mma throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Miller misses with a wild body shot.
Mma scores with a jab to the head.
Miller misses with a two punch combination.
Mma scores with a body shot.
An inside leg kick from Miller misses.
Mma steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Miller. That one must have hurt.
A nice combination there by Mma.
Miller throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
It seemed like Mma was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Mma misses with an attempted mid kick.
Miller loads up on a big right hand but Mma slips the punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mma looks for the body kick but Miller saw that one coming.
Mma moves away from the strike by Miller.
Mma looks to land a right hand but Miller moved out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mma slips a straight right by Miller.
Miller loads up on a big right hand but Mma slips the punch.
Mma blocks a jab.
A jab from Miller misses.
Miller lands a right hook to the body.
Miller misses with a hook. Mma ducked under it nicely.
Miller rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Mma counters with a stiff right hand.
Miller looks for the body kick but Mma saw that one coming.
Jeff Mma is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Mma throws a jab when Miller was well out of range.
It looked like Miller wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Larry Miller.
Well Mma has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 28:29
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jeff Mma!
In his post fight interview, Jeff Mma started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Rafael Loureiro (ranked 3763 p4p, 424 weight class) and Ciro Terranova (ranked 2412 p4p, 296 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
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Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Rafael Loureiro!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ciro Terranova!
The judges for this bout are Illya Tyunina, Sergei Dronov and Aleksandr Martynov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Terranova misses with a left hand
and Loureiro decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Terranova's guard.
Loureiro has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Terranova wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Loureiro manages to pass to side control.
Loureiro controlling the action here.
Loureiro prevents Terranova from standing back up.
Loureiro passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Terranova!
Terranova somehow manages to escape the mount and get back to his feet!
Terranova ducks right into an uppercut from Loureiro.
Terranova has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Loureiro finds it's way round the side to connect with Terranova's head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Loureiro just misses with a punch to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Loureiro cracks a nice hook into Terranova's ribs.
Terranova connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Terranova gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Loureiro pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A nice side step and Terranova releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Loureiro ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Terranova misses with a straight right.
Terranova moves out of range of the strikes.
It seemed like Terranova was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Terranova misses with an uppercut.
Terranova tries to sprawl but Loureiro drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Terranova is trying to stand back up but Loureiro is controlling him
Loureiro looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Loureiro wants to take a breather but Terranova is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Loureiro has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
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!
Loureiro controlling from the full mount.
Loureiro tries to control but Terranova wriggling away.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Terranova tries to buck Loureiro off but he can't manage it.
Terranova felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Terranova wants to get back to his feet but in bucking up he's left an arm hanging out! Loureiro has locked onto it and has pulled off a slick armbar! Terranova taps furiously! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Rafael Loureiro!
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