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BLAZE 155lb TOURNAMENT-Round 2 PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Khabib Chimaev (ranked 4869 p4p, 6247 weight class) and Ben Hornby (ranked 494 p4p, 567 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Khabib Chimaev has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Khabib Chimaev seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Khabib Chimaev!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 1, fighting out of London, Ben Hornby!
The judges for this bout are Konstantin Menshow, Sergei Dronov and Ivan Kurochkin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice sprawl there from Chimaev as Hornby shoots in.
Chimaev swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Ben Hornby seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chimaev shoots in looking for a takedown but Hornby manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Chimaev's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Chimaev looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Chimaev throws a jab when Hornby was well out of range.
Hornby shoots in but no luck this time.
Chimaev fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Khabib Chimaev. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hornby scores with a shot to the body.
Chimaev fails with the takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hornby moves into the clinch successfully.
Chimaev wants to take the fight to the mat but Hornby manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Chimaev pulls guard effortlessly.
Hornby with a flurry of punches that miss.
Chimaev is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Chimaev pulls Hornby in close to his closed guard and prevents Hornby from doing any damage or advancing position.
Hornby advances to half guard.
Hornby is thwarting Chimaev's attempts to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hornby looking for a submission but Chimaev manages to get full guard, putting an end to that submission attempt.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chimaev keeping moving, preventing Hornby from controlling successfully.
Chimaev tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hornby trying to control the position from guard on top but Chimaev is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Chimaev pulls Hornby in close to his closed guard and prevents Hornby from doing any damage or advancing position.
Chimaev tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Chimaev wants to control but Hornby passes easily into half guard.
Hornby really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Chimaev. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Chimaev gets back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hornby stopping the sweep attempt from Chimaev.
Chimaev keeping moving, preventing Hornby from controlling successfully.
Hornby sitting in guard here, content to control.
Chimaev looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Chimaev has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Hornby trying to stand up but can't free himself from Chimaev's guard.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Hornby tries to clinch up.
As Hornby looks to move away, Chimaev throws a big counter combo but Hornby just gets out of the way.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Hornby tries to bum rush Chimaev with a series of wild strikes but Chimaev uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Hornby tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Chimaev has Hornby up against the cage in a clinch.
Chimaev prevents the takedown attempt.
Chimaev is looking to take this one to the mat.
Chimaev decides to pull guard.
Chimaev is working an open guard so Hornby takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Hornby shoots in but no luck this time.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Chimaev moves into the clinch successfully.
Chimaev is trying to drag Hornby to the mat but Hornby just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Chimaev is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Hornby is defending well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Khabib Chimaev will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Hornby tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hornby tries to keep at a distance but Chimaev has taken the fight into the clinch.
Hornby blocking some punches.
Chimaev is trying to drag Hornby to the mat but Hornby just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Chimaev gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Chimaev wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hornby keeps working.
Chimaev takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chimaev is trying to control. Hornby wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Chimaev content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Hornby has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Chimaev is working away from the top position though.
Chimaev looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Chimaev connects with a nice short shot to Hornby's temple.
Chimaev is trying to control. Hornby wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Khabib Chimaev overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Chimaev lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Chimaev lands with a punch from half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Chimaev lands a nice short elbow.
Chimaev is keen to just control but Hornby is a slippery customer.
Chimaev seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Chimaev is looking to take a break and control but Hornby is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Chimaev working Hornby over with strikes.
Hornby actively working from the bottom here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chimaev takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Chimaev winds up and cracks Hornby with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Hornby wants to get back to his feet.
Hornby is trying to get back to full guard.
Chimaev is trying to control the action in half guard but Hornby is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Chimaev is trying to work for a kimura but Hornby is defending well.
Hornby avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Chimaev.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Chimaev will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Hornby is staying active underneath Chimaev, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hornby is trying to stand.
Hornby is not content to let Chimaev control the position.
Chimaev looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Chimaev seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Chimaev trying to control the action but Hornby is working from the bottom.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Hornby throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Chimaev counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Chimaev dives in for a single leg takedown but Hornby sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Chimaev changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Hornby fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Khabib Chimaev. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hornby shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Chimaev half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Hornby is breathing heavily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hornby fails with a takedown attempt.
Chimaev leaves Hornby with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Chimaev clinches up with Hornby and pushes him back against the cage.
Chimaev wants a takedown.
Hornby jumps guard but Chimaev turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Chimaev tries to score a body lock takedown but Hornby shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Chimaev is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Hornby can't fight it off and eventually Chimaev manages to take the fight to the floor. Hornby looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Chimaev has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Chimaev controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Khabib Chimaev dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Hornby misses with a takedown attempt - Chimaev sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Hornby looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Hornby is looking to clinch.
Chimaev went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Hornby swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hornby tries to move into range but Chimaev moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hornby tries to close the distance and clinch but Chimaev swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Hornby.
Chimaev quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Khabib Chimaev has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ben Hornby.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hornby ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Chimaev moves away.
Hornby shoots in looking for a takedown. Chimaev tries to sprawl out of it but Hornby keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Chimaev manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Chimaev attempts a counter takedown but Hornby avoids it well and moves away.
Chimaev is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hornby can do to turn this around?
Hornby takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
No luck for Hornby with that takedown attempt.
Hornby fails with a takedown attempt.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Chimaev.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chimaev looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Hornby!
Chimaev works to advance to full mount. Hornby defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Chimaev takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Chimaev really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Chimaev tries to control but Hornby wriggling away.
Hornby keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Chimaev sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hornby is trying to escape the mount.
Chimaev cracks Hornby with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Chimaev looking to control and managing it successfully.
Chimaev has control of Hornby's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Hornby regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Chimaev can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Hornby is looking to escape.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Khabib Chimaev is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Chimaev content just to control the position here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Khabib Chimaev showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Chimaev 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 Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 30:28
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 30:28
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Khabib Chimaev!
Khabib Chimaev 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 lightweight MMA rules bout between Matt Hughes (ranked 4058 p4p, 5585 weight class) and Scotty DeGuardio (ranked 437 p4p, 527 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Matt Hughes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Scotty DeGuardio!
The judges for this bout are Aleksei Zolotukhin, Ivan Kurochkin and Fedor Mirinova.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hughes blocks a head kick by DeGuardio.
Hughes appears to be looking for a big counter.
Hughes dodges the punch combination from DeGuardio.
Hughes looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
DeGuardio is looking to stand back up but Hughes counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by DeGuardio.
DeGuardio is trying to stand up here but Hughes is controlling him well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hughes is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Hughes looking to control and managing it successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hughes raining down shots from the mount!
Hughes landing strikes from the mount.
DeGuardio is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Hughes takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Hughes lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
DeGuardio really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Hughes. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Hughes landing strikes from the mount.
DeGuardio is trying to stand.
Hughes controlling from mount.
DeGuardio prevents Hughes from taking his back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
DeGuardio really wants to buck Hughes off and get back to his feet.
Hughes raining down hammerfists from mount.
Hughes quickly switches position and commits to an armbar! It's a big risk for Hughes but it's paid off an DeGuardio is forced to tap! Nice work by Hughes.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Matt Hughes!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Demetrius Cadmo (ranked 4536 p4p, 4659 weight class) and Tut Kaman (ranked 474 p4p, 478 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Demetrius Cadmo !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Tut Kaman!
The judges for this bout are Ivan Kurochkin, Illya Tyunina and Aleksei Zolotukhin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cadmo drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Kaman keeping moving, preventing Cadmo from controlling successfully.
Cadmo stopping the sweep attempt from Kaman.
Kaman seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Kaman can do anything to dispel that myth.
Cadmo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kaman is keeping the position for now.
Cadmo slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cadmo thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cadmo controlling from the top position.
Kaman is pulling down on Cadmo 's head to control his posture.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Kaman gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Cadmo to score an easy takedown into full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cadmo drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Cadmo jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Kaman not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kaman keeping full guard, as Cadmo tries to pass.
Cadmo being controlled here momentarily.
Kaman is trying to keep Cadmo in close.
Cadmo wants to control from the top but Kaman keeps moving.
Cadmo controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Cadmo drops back looking for a leg! Kaman is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Kaman manages to kick Cadmo off! Cadmo jumps back into Kaman's guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Cadmo wants to control from the top but Kaman keeps moving.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cadmo closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Kaman's guard.
Cadmo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kaman has Cadmo pulled in close to control his posture.
Cadmo wants to control from the top but Kaman keeps moving.
Kaman really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Cadmo . If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Cadmo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kaman swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Kaman tries to land a sweep but no joy.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Cadmo not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Cadmo is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Kaman's half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cadmo stalling.
Kaman wants to get back to full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Demetrius Cadmo dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Cadmo drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Cadmo has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Kaman is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Cadmo yanks on the arm and Kaman is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Cadmo .
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Demetrius Cadmo !
A victorious Demetrius Cadmo thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Carcarah Catartes (ranked 4142 p4p, 4682 weight class) and Martins Voranovskis (ranked 443 p4p, 481 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 lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Carcarah Catartes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Martins Voranovskis!
The judges for this bout are Aleksei Zolotukhin, Sergei Dronov and Vladimir Khabensky.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Catartes throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Voranovskis.
Voranovskis attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Voranovskis throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Catartes's waist but Catartes gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Voranovskis off to one side.
Catartes scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Voranovskis closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Catartes did well to prevent Voranovskis getting side control.
Catartes is looking to regain full guard. He's left an arm up in the air though and Voranovskis has latched onto it... Big trouble! Voranovskis pivots for an armbar - it's in tight and it Catartes is tapping in no time flat! Great counter grappling there from Voranovskis!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Martins Voranovskis!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Elay Arson (ranked 3689 p4p, 4847 weight class) and Gaidar Nabiev (ranked 401 p4p, 493 weight class). Arson comes into the arena with ALIEN WEAPONRY - Kai Tangata blaring out of the sound system. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Elay Arson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Gaidar Nabiev!
The judges for this bout are Dmitry Maklakov, Vladimir Khabensky and Ivan Kurochkin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nabiev walks forward, straight into a front kick from Arson.
Nabiev walks forward, straight into a front kick from Arson.
Arson 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.
Nabiev looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
A low kick lands for Arson.
Arson looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Arson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Nabiev.
Nabiev takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Arson throws a series of punches but Nabiev avoids them all with ease.
Arson scoring well with a low kick there.
Arson clinches up with Nabiev and pushes him back against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Arson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Nabiev backwards.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Arson.
Nice elbow from Arson.
Arson pushes Nabiev back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Arson lands an elbow inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Arson comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Nabiev jumps guard but Arson stands there with Nabiev around his waist. Nabiev gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Elay Arson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gaidar Nabiev.
Arson lands an elbow that stopped Nabiev in his tracks for a moment.
Arson creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Nabiev's defenses.
 It looks like Gaidar Nabiev has been cut.
Nabiev goes for a takedown in the clinch but Arson prevents it.
Arson lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Arson lands a damaging elbow.
Arson lands a nice elbow.
 Nabiev is rocked!
Arson has Nabiev pressed against the cage. He pushes Nabiev back and as he springs towards him off the cage, Arson throws a beautiful elbow that sends Nabiev crashing to the floor! Arson piles on the pressure with more strikes! Nabiev is flailing away but he's not defending himself and the referee steps in to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Elay Arson!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Elay Arson waved his t-shirt featuring MKFC 's logo in front of the cameras.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ryan Williams (ranked 3648 p4p, 4666 weight class) and Vitor Donato (ranked 397 p4p, 480 weight class). Vitor Donato will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Ryan Williams!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Vitor Donato!
The judges for this bout are Aleksandr Martynov, Valeri Chadov and Aleksei Zolotukhin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Donato drives through and clinches with Williams against the cage.
Donato has had enough of the clinch but Williams keeps him there for the moment.
Donato looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Donato working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Donato can't break the clinch.
Williams gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Donato can do anything to dispel that myth.
Williams missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Williams is looking to work some ground and pound but Donato has wrist control.
Donato working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Williams.
We've been hearing that Williams has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Donato utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Donato is looking to stand up but Williams isn't so interested in that idea.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Williams accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Donato wants to stand and escape but Williams is having none of it.
Williams trying to control the position from guard on top but Donato is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Donato working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Williams.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Williams keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Donato's head.
Donato working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Williams.
Donato really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Williams. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Williams throws a big right hand that misses.
Williams is looking to work some ground and pound but Donato has wrist control.
Williams postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Williams postures up in Donato's guard and throws a big left but Donato blocks it.
Williams landing with the ground and pound.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Williams's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Williams stands and throws Donato's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Donato looks winded!
Donato takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Williams cracks Donato with a big right hand but Donato just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Williams tries for a kimura but Donato is defending well.
Donato avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Williams.
Williams works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Donato is rocked!
Donato taking punishment in the form of punches.
Donato is still in real trouble! Can Williams finish him?
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Donato parries the strikes from Williams easily there. Williams is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Donato to escape.
Williams has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Donato takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Donato takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Williams stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Vitor Donato seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Williams closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Williams thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Williams is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Donato is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Williams in side control here. He's dropped a big elbow there and Donato looks hurt! Oh, he is hurt! Williams turns on the heat and pounds him out for a TKO victory! Good killer instinct there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ryan Williams!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Dobs Breckin (ranked 3458 p4p, 5952 weight class) and Vladimir Zhanna (ranked 373 p4p, 547 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Dobs Breckin!
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, Vladimir Zhanna!
The judges for this bout are Igor Prikhodko, Fedor Mirinova and Dmitry Maklakov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zhanna clinches with his opponent.
Zhanna with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Zhanna is trying to break the clinch but Breckin has him pressed against the cage.
Zhanna is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Breckin breaks from the clinch.
Breckin sizes up Zhanna with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Breckin definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Zhanna is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A lazy left from Breckin finds it's target.
Zhanna shoots in looking for a takedown but Breckin manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Zhanna's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Breckin swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Zhanna.
Zhanna closes the distance but Breckin moves to the side
and Breckin counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Zhanna fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Breckin.
Zhanna shoots in but no luck this time.
Zhanna is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Breckin swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zhanna looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Dobs Breckin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vladimir Zhanna.
Breckin connects with a looping right hand.
Zhanna takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Dobs Breckin is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Zhanna tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Breckin manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Breckin throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Zhanna.
Zhanna takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Breckin scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Breckin connects with a crisp jab.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Breckin.
Breckin lands an overhand right.
Breckin ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Zhanna tries to clinch but Breckin moves away
and Breckin counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Zhanna throws a body kick that misses
enabling Breckin to counter with a crisp jab.
Breckin avoids the head kick by Zhanna.
Breckin is looking for a counter combo.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zhanna misses with a head kick.
Zhanna shoots for a double leg takedown but Breckin sprawls well. He's pushed Zhanna's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Breckin is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Zhanna throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Breckin works Zhanna's body with a nice hook.
Zhanna looks winded!
Breckin lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Zhanna at a distance.
Zhanna is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Breckin slips a jab and a cross from Zhanna.
Breckin was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Zhanna doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Breckin lands a nice shot to the body.
Zhanna is looking to clinch but Breckin is avoiding it.
Breckin lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Zhanna backs up against the cage.
It looks like Vladimir Zhanna has been cut.
Breckin digs a good body shot into Zhanna's ribs.
Breckin ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Breckin scores with a hook to the body. Zhanna takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Breckin lands a slapping body shot.
Nice shot lands for Breckin.
Breckin moves into range and connects with a jab.
Breckin jabs Zhanna to the body, keeping him at a distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Breckin connects with a crisp jab.
Breckin paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Zhanna is rocked!
Breckin scores with a jab. Zhanna acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Zhanna is still on wobbly legs! Can Breckin finish him?
Zhanna on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Breckin jabs at Zhanna's body.
Zhanna takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Zhanna wants to clinch but Breckin slips to the side
letting Breckin counter with a right hand.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Breckin.
Breckin lands with an uppercut that bounces Zhanna off the cage and back into range.
Zhanna on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Breckin pounces like a tiger and cracks Zhanna with a vicious hook! Zhanna is down but not out! Breckin follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Dobs Breckin!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Darrion McKee (ranked 3176 p4p, 5308 weight class) and Freddy Salamanca (ranked 346 p4p, 517 weight class). Salamanca has chosen Watch Me Rise as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Darrion McKee!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Freddy Salamanca!
The judges for this bout are Igor Prikhodko, Dmitry Maklakov and Aleksei Zolotukhin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Salamanca with a lazy takedown attempt
and McKee counters with a takedown into side control.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Salamanca tries to improve position but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McKee is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Salamanca's shoulder. That is not cool.
McKee advances nicely into full mount.
McKee sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Salamanca tries to get back to half guard but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McKee looking to control and managing it successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
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.
McKee avoids the attempt from Salamanca to control.
McKee looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
McKee content just to control the position here.
McKee moves to back control.
Salamanca tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Salamanca keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McKee controlling the position easily from mount.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
McKee pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Salamanca tries to hold on but McKee pushes him away.
McKee controlling from mount.
Salamanca is desperately trying to improve his position but McKee has a good base and remains in mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
McKee takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
McKee is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Salamanca is in real trouble.
McKee is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Salamanca knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Salamanca for a finish.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
McKee controlling the position well here. Salamanca rolled but McKee kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Darrion McKee dominated that round.
That's time! McKee's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Salamanca misses with a looping right.
Darrion McKee seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McKee closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Salamanca to the mat! Salamanca manages to get full guard.
McKee looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
McKee has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McKee's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McKee wants to pass the guard but Salamanca is keeping the position.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Salamanca is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
McKee scores with a takedown into Salamanca's guard.
Salamanca is looking to stand up but McKee isn't so interested in that idea.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McKee showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Salamanca can't keep his opponent in guard - McKee advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Salamanca trying to control but McKee postures up.
McKee is taking a breather. Salamanca 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.
McKee is trying to work for a kimura but Salamanca is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with McKee in particular looking to stall.
McKee wants to pass the guard but Salamanca is defending well.
Salamanca is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's four 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.
Salamanca wants to control but McKee is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Horrible takedown attempt by Salamanca or perhaps it was just good defense by McKee, which made it look bad.
McKee keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Salamanca misses with a takedown
so McKee counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Salamanca is looking to stand back up but McKee counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Salamanca.
Darrion McKee has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Freddy Salamanca.
Salamanca is breathing heavily.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with McKee in particular looking to stall.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
McKee works his foot free and advances to mount.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Darrion McKee dominated that second round.
That's time! McKee's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Salamanca will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Excellent takedown into side control there by McKee.
McKee taking a breather here.
Further stalling from McKee.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McKee looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McKee is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Salamanca's shoulder. That is not cool.
Darrion McKee overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Salamanca stops McKee from passing to mount.
McKee working away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
McKee controls the position.
Salamanca is looking to regain half guard here but McKee keeps moving and retains side control.
Salamanca can't do much from the bottom here.
McKee is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Salamanca knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Salamanca is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but McKee has just dragged him back down to the mat.
McKee tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Salamanca is trying to improve his position.
McKee working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
McKee controls the position.
That's four 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.
McKee tries to advance to mount but Salamanca denies him.
McKee remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Salamanca misses with a double jab
and McKee counters with a single leg into guard. Salamanca didn't expect that.
Salamanca is looking to stand up but McKee isn't so interested in that idea.
McKee sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Darrion McKee showed his dominance in that final round.
Well McKee has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 30:27
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Darrion McKee!
After winning the bout, Darrion McKee 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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