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Slavic FL 19 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mario Farina (ranked 20211 p4p, 24941 weight class) and Andy Shearer (ranked 705 p4p, 692 weight class). Farina comes to the ring accompanied by Combichrist - Today I Woke to the Rain of Blood. Shearer comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Coming Home Newcastle kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Mario Farina has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine |
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 18 - 8 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Mario Farina!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Andy Shearer!
The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Illya Tyunina and Valeri Chadov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shearer misses with an uppercut
and Farina counters with a left and a right that stings Shearer.
Shearer tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Farina counters with a series of strikes. Shearer will be more careful next time no doubt.
Shearer wants to clinch.
Farina circles away from the clinch attempt
and Farina counters with a three punch combo that has Shearer backing up. Shearer nods at Farina to acknowledge the strikes.
Some wild striking there from Shearer.
Farina appears to be looking for a big counter.
Shearer closes the distance but Farina moves to the side
and Farina counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
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!
Shearer misses with a right hand
and Farina counters with a three punch combo that has Shearer backing up. Shearer nods at Farina to acknowledge the strikes.
Shearer tries to clinch but Farina moves away
and Farina counters with a one-two to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shearer throws a sloppy body shot
and Farina counters with a two punch combo.
Shearer misses with an uppercut
and Farina counters with a one-two to the body.
A head kick by Shearer misses
and Farina counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Shearer tries to clinch but Farina moves away
and Farina counters with a one-two to the body.
Shearer swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Farina counters with a two punch combo.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shearer swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Farina counters with a two punch combo.
Shearer scores with a decent looking hook.
Shearer misses with a left hand
and Farina counters with a left and a right that stings Shearer.
Andy Shearer is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Shearer throws a poor cross that misses
and Farina counters with a two punch combo.
Shearer tries to clinch but Farina moves away
and Farina counters with a two punch combo.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Shearer on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Shearer looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Shearer on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shearer tries to break free but Farina pushes him back against the ropes.
Farina is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Shearer is defending well for now.
Shearer on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Farina is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Shearer is defending well for now.
Farina trying to land knees to the body.
Farina tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Shearer avoids it.
Shearer tries to break the clinch but Farina is controlling the position.
Farina missing with knees to the body.
Shearer avoiding damage as Farina throws knees to the body.
Farina is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Shearer is defending well for now.
Farina tries to land knees in the clinch but Shearer avoids the damage to the body.
Farina blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Farina working Shearer over with knees to the body.
Shearer looks winded!
Farina is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Shearer is defending well for now.
Shearer fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Shearer managing to block the knees to the body from Farina.
Farina trying to land knees to the body.
Shearer wants to get back to striking at distance but Farina won't allow it.
Farina tries to land knees in the clinch but Shearer avoids the damage to the body.
Shearer avoiding damage as Farina throws knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Farina missing with knees to the body.
Shearer on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Shearer fails to land.
Farina is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Shearer is defending well for now.
Shearer is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Farina is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Shearer is defending well for now.
Shearer on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Farina tries to land knees in the clinch but Shearer avoids the damage to the body.
Shearer is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Farina really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Shearer wants to break the clinch but can't.
Shearer lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Shearer misses with a short punch on the inside.
Farina trying to land knees to the body.
Farina blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Farina is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Shearer is defending well for now.
Farina putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Shearer in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Shearer tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Farina tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Shearer avoids it.
Farina is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Shearer is defending well for now.
Shearer misses with a knee to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shearer misses with a body punch.
Shearer can't break the clinch.
Shearer swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Farina tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Shearer avoids it.
Farina has Shearer pressed against the ropes, preventing Shearer from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Shearer managing to block the knees to the body from Farina.
Farina tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Shearer avoids it.
Shearer avoiding damage as Farina throws knees to the body.
Shearer tries to work over Farina's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Shearer misses with the head strike.
Shearer misses with a knee to the head.
Shearer on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Shearer misses with a short punch on the inside.
Farina tries to land knees in the clinch but Shearer avoids the damage to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Farina tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Shearer avoids it.
Farina is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Shearer is defending well for now.
Farina tries to land knees in the clinch but Shearer avoids the damage to the body.
Farina is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Shearer is defending well for now.
Shearer swings away with an uppercut that misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mario Farina dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Shearer tries to clinch
and Farina counters with a two punch combo.
Shearer throws an off balance right hand
and Farina counters with a one-two to the body.
Farina circles away from the clinch attempt
and Farina counters with a left and a right that stings Shearer.
Farina circles away from the clinch attempt
and Farina counters with a one-two to the body.
Shearer fails with an attempt to clinch.
Andy Shearer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shearer wants to clinch
and Farina counters with a two punch combo.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Shearer darts in trying to clinch
and Farina counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Farina is working the combinations to good effect here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shearer misses with an uppercut
and Farina counters with a series of strikes. Shearer will be more careful next time no doubt.
Shearer tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Farina counters with a three punch combo that has Shearer backing up. Shearer nods at Farina to acknowledge the strikes.
Shearer tries to clinch
and Farina counters with a series of strikes. Shearer will be more careful next time no doubt.
Shearer moves to clinch but Farina breaks away
and Farina counters with a one-two to the body.
Shearer closes the distance but Farina moves to the side
and Farina counters with a one-two to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shearer tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Farina counters with a two punch combo.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shearer tries to clinch
and Farina counters with a two punch combo.
Shearer misses with a right hand
and Farina counters with a left and a right that stings Shearer.
Shearer closes the distance and clinches.
Farina is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Shearer can do to turn this around?
Farina missing with knees to the body.
Shearer avoiding damage as Farina throws knees to the body.
Farina missing with knees to the body.
Shearer on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Shearer working aggressively here.
Farina tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Shearer avoids it.
Farina tries to land knees in the clinch but Shearer avoids the damage to the body.
Shearer managing to block the knees to the body from Farina.
Farina tries to land knees in the clinch but Shearer avoids the damage to the body.
Shearer blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Shearer throws a head punch that misses.
Farina tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Shearer avoids it.
Shearer tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Farina's elbow.
Mario Farina has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Shearer on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Shearer throws a head punch that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shearer misses with a hook to the ribs.
Shearer blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Farina blocking some punches.
Farina tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Shearer avoids it.
Farina missing with knees to the body.
Shearer blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Shearer tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Shearer has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Farina tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Shearer avoids it.
Farina tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Shearer avoids it.
Shearer has a couple of punches blocked by Farina.
Farina tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Shearer avoids it.
Shearer managing to block the knees to the body from Farina.
Farina blocks an uppercut.
Shearer throws a punch but it's blocked by Farina.
Farina prevents a body shot from Shearer.
Farina misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Shearer.
Farina is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Shearer is defending well for now.
Shearer misses with some punches.
Farina unloads a knee to the mid-section. Shearer lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Shearer is breathing heavily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shearer managing to block the knees to the body from Farina.
Shearer blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Farina tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Shearer avoids it.
Shearer blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Farina lands a knee to the body.
Shearer breaks from the clinch.
Shearer tries to clinch but Farina moves away
and Farina counters with a three punch combo that has Shearer backing up. Shearer nods at Farina to acknowledge the strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shearer tries to clinch
and Farina counters with a series of strikes. Shearer will be more careful next time no doubt.
Shearer closes the distance looking to clinch
and Farina counters with a two punch combo.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Shearer tries to clinch but Farina moves away
and Farina counters with a left and a right that stings Shearer.
Shearer closes the distance but Farina moves to the side
and Farina counters with a three punch combo that has Shearer backing up. Shearer nods at Farina to acknowledge the strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mario Farina dominated that second round.
That's time! Farina's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Shearer wants to clinch but Farina slips to the side
and Farina counters with a two punch combo.
Mario Farina is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Shearer misses with a left hand
and Farina counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Shearer misses with a body punch
and Farina counters with a left and a right that stings Shearer.
Shearer tries to clinch
and Farina counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Mario Farina is winning the standup battle so far.
Shearer closes the distance and clinches.
Shearer struggles to land a body shot inside as Farina controls his hands.
Shearer misses with a short punch on the inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Shearer on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Farina missing with knees to the body.
Shearer on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Farina missing with knees to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Shearer.
Knees in the clinch landing for Farina.
Farina is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Shearer is defending well for now.
Shearer takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Farina tries to land knees in the clinch but Shearer avoids the damage to the body.
Farina misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Shearer.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shearer avoiding damage as Farina throws knees to the body.
Farina tries to land knees in the clinch but Shearer avoids the damage to the body.
Shearer managing to block the knees to the body from Farina.
Shearer has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Farina tries to land knees in the clinch but Shearer avoids the damage to the body.
Shearer avoiding damage as Farina throws knees to the body.
Farina tries to land knees in the clinch but Shearer avoids the damage to the body.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Farina misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Shearer.
Shearer managing to block the knees to the body from Farina.
Farina trying to land knees to the body.
Shearer is trying to push Farina away but Farina has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Farina tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Shearer avoids it.
Farina trying to land knees to the body.
Farina landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Shearer avoiding damage as Farina throws knees to the body.
Farina working Shearer over with knees to the body.
Shearer on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shearer avoiding damage as Farina throws knees to the body.
Shearer misses with a short punch on the inside.
Shearer blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Farina tries to land knees in the clinch but Shearer avoids the damage to the body.
Shearer avoiding damage as Farina throws knees to the body.
Shearer is trying to break the clinch but Farina is controlling him.
Shearer on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Shearer avoiding damage as Farina throws knees to the body.
Shearer wants to get back to striking at distance but Farina won't allow it.
Farina trying to land knees to the body.
Shearer managing to block the knees to the body from Farina.
Shearer managing to block the knees to the body from Farina.
Farina tries to land knees in the clinch but Shearer avoids the damage to the body.
Shearer tries to pull guard but Farina holds him up against the ropes and eventually Shearer drops back down to his feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Shearer throws a head punch that misses.
Farina blocking some punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shearer avoiding damage as Farina throws knees to the body.
Shearer on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Farina missing with knees to the body.
Farina trying to land knees to the body.
Farina missing with knees to the body.
Farina tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Shearer avoids it.
Shearer misses with a body punch.
Shearer scores with a hook to the body.
A short uppercut from Shearer.
Shearer tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A right hook to the body lands for Shearer.
Farina prevents a body shot from Shearer.
Farina is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Shearer is defending well for now.
Shearer wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Farina has him pressed against the ropes.
Farina tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Shearer avoids it.
Shearer swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Shearer tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Farina's elbow.
Farina is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Shearer is defending well for now.
Andy Shearer has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Farina blocks a body shot from Shearer.
Farina tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Shearer avoids it.
Farina tries to land knees in the clinch but Shearer avoids the damage to the body.
Shearer misses with a hook to the ribs.
Shearer misses with a short punch on the inside.
Farina tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Shearer avoids it.
Farina trying to land knees to the body.
Shearer fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Shearer managing to block the knees to the body from Farina.
Shearer doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Farina has Shearer pressed against the ropes, preventing Shearer from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Shearer managing to block the knees to the body from Farina.
Shearer is trying to break the clinch but Farina has him pressed against the ropes.
Shearer managing to block the knees to the body from Farina.
Shearer wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Shearer swings wildly with an uppercut but Farina uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch on the inside from Shearer fails to land.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Shearer working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mario Farina showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Farina 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 30:26
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 30:26
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mario Farina!
Mario Farina gave a mention to Urban Fighter in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
Andy Shearer spoke after the fight, saying 'From the beginning I was in Slavic federation and I would like to thank you all for that time. I have hope that I will have possibility to back here someday.'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Senior Tres Santos (ranked 3855 p4p, 6113 weight class) and Ranston Branston (ranked 477 p4p, 653 weight class). Ranston Branston will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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BJJ White Belt
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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 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Senior Tres Santos!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ranston Branston!
The judges for this bout are Valeri Chadov, Konstantin Menshow and Aleksandr Martynov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Branston fails in his attempt to clinch.
A combination from Tres Santos does no damage.
Branston shoots in for a takedown but Tres Santos shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Branston tries for a takedown but Tres Santos circles away easily
and Tres Santos counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
No luck for Branston with that takedown attempt.
Senior Tres Santos has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ranston Branston.
Tres Santos lands a jab to Branston's midsection.
Tres Santos slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Branston shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Tres Santos as he avoids it easily.
Tres Santos digs a good hook to Branston's body.
Tres Santos cracks Branston with a good jab.
Branston dodges the punch combination from Tres Santos.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tres Santos cracks Branston on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Branston falls backwards against the ropes. Tres Santos follows up with more strikes that drop Branston to his knees. Tres Santos keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Branston! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Senior Tres Santos!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jacks Sole (ranked 4841 p4p, 3343 weight class) and Bjorn IronSide (ranked 570 p4p, 456 weight class). Jacks Sole could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Bjorn IronSide's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 15 - 7 - 1, fighting out of New York, Jacks Sole!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 15 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bjorn IronSide!
The judges for this bout are Sergei Dronov, Dmitry Maklakov and Illya Tyunina.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sole takes the fight into the clinch.
Sole stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Sole leaning against his opponent.
Sole lands with a short head shot on the inside.
IronSide has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Sole is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Sole's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Sole closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
IronSide's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Sole has taken the fight to the clinch.
Sole lands a left hand.
Sole struggles to land a body shot inside as IronSide controls his hands.
Sole pushes IronSide back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
IronSide working aggressively here.
Sole throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Sole escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Sole rushes IronSide and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
IronSide's coach down at Kalashnikov ELITE MMA Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on IronSide's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sole lands an elbow inside that IronSide shrugs off.
 It looks like Bjorn IronSide has been cut.
Sole lands an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
IronSide breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Sole connects with a leg kick.
Sole has closed the distance and engaged IronSide in a clinch.
Sole lands with a short shot to the head.
Sole trying to land knees to the body.
Sole throws a blind hook that connects with the side of IronSides head.
Sole lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Sole.
Sole lands a nice uppercut.
Sole scores with a shot to the side of IronSide's head.
 IronSide is rocked!
Sole breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sole gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Sole scores with a shot to the side of IronSide's head.
Sole lands an elbow just above IronSide 's eye.
IronSide is still on wobbly legs! Can Sole finish him?
Sole manages to break the clinch.
IronSide seems to have recovered his senses.
Sole instigates a clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A knee to the head by Sole.
Sole gets through IronSide's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Sole breaks the clinch.
IronSide tries to keep at a distance but Sole has taken the fight into the clinch.
A short uppercut from Sole.
IronSide is looking to take this one to the mat.
IronSide breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Sole moves into range and clinches up with IronSide.
IronSide has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Sole avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Jacks Sole has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bjorn IronSide.
Sole breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
IronSide is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Sole pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sole closes the distance and clinches.
IronSide breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Sole gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Sole creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through IronSide's defenses.
IronSide is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Sole is defending well.
IronSide takes an elbow to the temple.
A short left from Sole.
IronSide tries for a takedown. No joy.
Sole creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through IronSide's defenses.
Sole lands an elbow just above IronSide 's eye.
That has opened up Bjorn IronSide's cut even more.
Sole gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
The cut above Bjorn IronSide's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Sole dips a shoulder and cracks IronSide with a mighty uppercut! IronSide falls back against the ropes and Sole unloads with a barrage of strikes! IronSide is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the ropes! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Sole screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jacks Sole!
Jacks Sole seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Gaia Ky Jr (ranked 2997 p4p, 1968 weight class) and Gordon Plant (ranked 177 p4p, 109 weight class). Ky Jr comes to the ring accompanied by Come Out Ye Black And Tan. Gaia Ky Jr could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Gordon Plant's chin.
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45
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5 - 8 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 25 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Gaia Ky Jr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Gordon Plant!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Fedor Mirinova and Dmitry Maklakov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Plant will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Plant fails to land with a series of punches.
Plant misses with a jab to the body
and Ky Jr counters with a takedown into side control.
Plant holds on tight, trying to prevent any damage.
An elbow from Ky Jr crashes against the mat.
Plant on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Ky Jr landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Plant seems a little lost for a moment, as Ky Jr dominates the positioning.
Ky Jr working the ground and pound.
Ky Jr connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Plant some visible discomfort.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ky Jr is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Plant has escaped the position, nice work there.
Plant is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Plant trying to remain calm as Ky Jr controls from the top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Plant is trying to improve his position.
Plant is still trying to improve position.
Ky Jr throws a strike aimed at the side of Plant's head but Plant avoids it well.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
The referee asks Ky Jr politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Ky Jr prefers to stall for the moment though.
Plant is trying to control Ky Jr's posture but Ky Jr avoids it.
We've been hearing that Ky Jr has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Plant takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Plant manages to work his way to half guard, despite Ky Jr's best efforts.
Plant tries to roll over but Ky Jr keeps him under control.
Ky Jr takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Plant is looking for a sweep. Ky Jr is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
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. Ky Jr connects with a nice short shot to Plant's temple.
Plant is trying to get back to full guard.
Ky Jr throwing shots but Plant is blocking nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Plant manages to get to full guard.
Plant tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ky Jr really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Ky Jr sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Ky Jr trying to control the position from guard on top but Plant is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ky Jr thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Plant keeping moving, preventing Ky Jr from controlling successfully.
Ky Jr looking to sit in guard and control but Plant gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Plant with a nice head shot there.
Plant pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ky Jr is keeping the position for now.
Ky Jr working a defensive guard here.
Ky Jr is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Plant is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Plant wants to pass the guard but Ky Jr is keeping the position.
Ky Jr wants to sweep here but Plant controlling him for the moment.
Plant tries to free his leg and advance position but Ky Jr is retaining full guard.
Plant drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Plant jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
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.
Plant works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Ky Jr is concentrating on defense, preventing Plant from advancing position.
Ky Jr is refusing to be controlled, as Plant sits in half guard.
Plant scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Ky Jr wants to improve his position but Plant is controlling well.
Ky Jr is refusing to be controlled, as Plant sits in half guard.
Ky Jr is trying to control but can't.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Plant wants to take a breather but Ky Jr is having none of it.
Ky Jr is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Ky Jr trying to hold on to Plant's head to control him but Plant postures up.
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 Gaia Ky Jr will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Ky Jr is trying hard to land a takedown here. Plant sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Ky Jr tries a head kick but it misses.
Plant ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Plant scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A combination from Ky Jr does no damage.
Gordon Plant seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Plant scores with a nice right hand.
A combination from Ky Jr does no damage.
Plant scores with a nice body kick.
Plant turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A head kick misses from Ky Jr.
Plant is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Ky Jr's half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Plant trying to control the action but Ky Jr is working from the bottom.
Plant is taking a breather. Ky Jr 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.
Ky Jr controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Plant sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Ky Jr defending well though.
Plant is trying to control the action in half guard but Ky Jr is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Plant wants to free his trapped foot but Ky Jr is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Ky Jr wants to improve his position but Plant is controlling well.
Plant is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Plant prevents Ky Jr from improving his position.
Plant seems to be looking for submissions.
Ky Jr is not content to let Plant control the position.
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.
Plant is looking to advance position but Ky Jr won't allow it.
Ky Jr is looking to improve his position.
Plant wants to take a breather but Ky Jr is having none of it.
Gordon Plant has got the better of the ground game so far.
Ky Jr tries to roll over but Plant keeps him under control.
Ky Jr won't allow Plant to pass to mount.
Plant is looking to take a break and control but Ky Jr is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ky Jr moves into full guard.
Plant sitting in guard here, content to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Plant trying to control the position from guard on top but Ky Jr is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ky Jr 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.
Ky Jr avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Ky Jr keeping moving, preventing Plant from controlling successfully.
Plant might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Ky Jr haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Ky Jr throws a series of punches but Plant moves out of range.
Ky Jr sets himself, and Plant steps forward looking for the clinch! Ky Jr avoids it this time.
Gaia Ky Jr is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ky Jr throws a sloppy head kick and Plant moves out of range easily.
Plant drives through with a takedown into guard.
Ky Jr looking to hit a scissor sweep but Plant is one step ahead there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ky Jr controls Plant momentarily but Plant frees himself.
Plant won't allow Ky Jr to sweep him here.
Plant trying to control but Ky Jr is working from the bottom.
Ky Jr pulls Plant in close to prevent any damage.
Ky Jr preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Plant wants to control from the top but Ky Jr keeps moving.
Ky Jr working a defensive guard here.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Gordon Plant showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Ky Jr's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Nice sprawl there from Plant as Ky Jr shoots in.
Plant connects with a good right hand that stumbles Ky Jr. Ky Jr circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Plant takes a swing at Ky Jr's ribcage but misses.
Plant connects with a jab.
Ky Jr pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Plant rushes Ky Jr and presses him up against the ropes.
Plant misses with a body punch.
Ky Jr takes an elbow to the temple.
Plant lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Plant pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Plant shoots in looking for a takedown but Ky Jr manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Plant's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Ky Jr tried to counter with a leg kick but Plant avoided it.
Plant lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Plant tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ky Jr was well out of range. Poor timing from Plant.
Ky Jr is looking to counter with head kicks.
Ky Jr throws a leg kick but Plant sees it coming and moves out of range.
Plant feints the counter takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Plant lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Plant throws a leg kick but Ky Jr sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Ky Jr fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Ky Jr ducks under a wild hook from Plant.
Plant fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Plant swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ky Jr throws a low kick but Plant moves out of range easily.
Plant has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Plant tries to close the distance and clinch but Ky Jr swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Plant misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Plant moves into range and clinches up with Ky Jr.
Ky Jr letting Plant take a breather here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Plant throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Plant is stalling here.
Ky Jr pushes Plant back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Knees to the body from Plant.
Plant doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Plant is looking to take this one to the mat.
Gaia Ky Jr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gordon Plant.
Ky Jr blocks a body shot from Plant.
Plant is fighting off a takedown attempt but Ky Jr is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Plant to the mat. Plant regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ky Jr connects with a couple of short punches.
Ky Jr connects with a couple of short punches.
Plant not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ky Jr slips nicely into half guard.
Plant moves into full guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Plant utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Ky Jr trying to control the position from guard on top but Plant is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Plant trying to control the position.
Ky Jr postures up and lands a big shot to Plant's brow.
Plant tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ky Jr trying to control but Plant is working from the bottom.
Ky Jr is really struggling to control Plant but he's trying to hold on to the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Plant controls Ky Jr momentarily but Ky Jr frees himself.
Plant tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ky Jr wants to control from the top but Plant keeps moving.
Plant is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Ky Jr staying out of range there.
Ky Jr is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Plant scores with the left hand. Ky Jr knows he should have avoided that one.
Plant looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Plant trying to control the position from guard on top but Ky Jr is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ky Jr is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gordon Plant comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Plant 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 Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 28:29
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 28:29
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gordon Plant!
Gaia Ky Jr spoke after the fight, saying 'I Could Retire Sorry '.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Paul Joseph Watson (ranked 2211 p4p, 1446 weight class) and Monty Don (ranked 285 p4p, 189 weight class). Watson comes to the ring accompanied by Anarchy in the UK. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 18 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Paul Joseph Watson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Monty Don!
The judges for this bout are Igor Prikhodko, Aleksandr Martynov and Illya Tyunina.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Watson misses with a series of wild punches.
Watson lands with a shot to the body.
Watson misses with a combination
and Don cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Watson stuffs the takedown attempt from Don. Don gets slowly back to his feet.
Watson misses with a double jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Don shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Don was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Don tries to advance to mount but Watson instead regains half guard.
Don wants to advance to full mount but Watson doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Don working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Don accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Watson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Don stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Watson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Watson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Don sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Don trying to control but Watson is working from the bottom.
Don trying to move into half guard but instead Watson has managed to sweep!
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Don 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.
Watson throws a strike but Don rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Don with a flurry of punches that miss.
Don trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Don throws a strike but Watson rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Watson wants to control from the top but Don keeps moving.
Watson is looking to work some ground and pound but Don has wrist control.
Don tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Don is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Watson defends well.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Watson working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Don's head.
Don trying to keep a closed guard but Watson is proving a slippery customer.
Watson postures up in Don's guard and throws a big left but Don blocks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Don tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Watson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Don throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Watson postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Watson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Watson scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Watson chips away with some ground and pound.
Don wants to sweep here but Watson controlling him for the moment.
Don keeping moving, preventing Watson from controlling successfully.
Watson pushes down on Don's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Watson passes the guard and advances to mount!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Watson in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Watson lands with some strikes.
Don keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Watson dominating with strikes here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Watson cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Don tries to hold on but Watson pushes him away.
Watson lands with some strikes.
Don is rocked!
Watson is in full mount looking to finish with strikes. He lands a big shot, followed by another and Don goes limp! The ref jumps in to end the fight - a big win for Watson!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Paul Joseph Watson!
Paul Joseph Watson 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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Kazuki Takeda (ranked 473 p4p, 2221 weight class) and Derek Trucks (ranked 72 p4p, 316 weight class). Trucks is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Lost without you. Derek Trucks has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kazuki Takeda!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 29 - 22 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Derek Trucks!
The judges for this bout are Sergei Dronov, Ivan Kurochkin and Aleksandr Martynov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Trucks misses with a jab, cross combination.
Trucks takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
It looks like Derek Trucks has been cut.
Trucks has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Takeda connects with a right hand. Trucks shakes it off.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Takeda enables Trucks to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Takeda manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Trucks lands a couple of elbows.
Trucks postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Trucks is looking to work some ground and pound but Takeda has wrist control.
Trucks trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Takeda looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Trucks wants to control from the top but Takeda keeps moving.
Takeda looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Trucks trying to control the position from guard on top but Takeda is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Trucks in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Trucks trying to control but Takeda is working from the bottom.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Trucks pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Takeda is keeping the position for now.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Trucks rushes Takeda and presses him up against the ropes.
Trucks has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Takeda uses from the top position.
Trucks is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Trucks is looking for a kimura but Takeda is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Trucks to get the leverage.
Takeda looking for submissions off his back.
Trucks throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Trucks not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Takeda wants to improve his position but Trucks is controlling well.
Trucks is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Takeda doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Trucks.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Trucks with the ground and pound but Takeda uses the opportunity to regain guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Trucks in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Trucks pushing down on Takeda's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Takeda is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Trucks pulls his head out easily.
Trucks is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Takeda still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Takeda has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
Trucks gets back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Trucks trying to control here.
Takeda scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Trucks is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Takeda pulls his head out easily.
Trucks works his way to full guard. Good work.
Takeda distracts Trucks with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Takeda trying to control the position from guard on top but Trucks is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Trucks throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Takeda trying to control the position from guard on top but Trucks is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Derek Trucks dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Derek Trucks's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Trucks fails to land the takedown.
Trucks dives in and grabs Takeda's left leg, looking for a takedown. Takeda pushes down on Trucks's head and hops out.
Trucks tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Takeda swivels and escapes.
Takeda looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Kazuki Takeda has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Derek Trucks.
Trucks will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Takeda misses the shot to the body.
Trucks fails with a takedown attempt.
Takeda bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Trucks with a lazy takedown attempt
enabling Takeda to counter with a crisp jab.
Takeda cracks Trucks with an open hand slap.
That has opened up Derek Trucks's cut even more.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Takeda fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Trucks to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Trucks looks to clinch but Takeda throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Trucks taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Kazuki Takeda!
Kazuki Takeda retains his middleweight title!
After winning the bout, Kazuki Takeda thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
Derek Trucks spoke after the fight, saying 'This is not my first rodeo! See you on the matt again!'.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Juan Corona (ranked 257 p4p, 1372 weight class) and Kyle Kristian Galeos (ranked 38 p4p, 153 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Corona might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Lil Baby, Lil Durk - How It Feels. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.
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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 17 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Juan Corona!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 25 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kyle Kristian Galeos!
The judges for this bout are Dmitry Maklakov, Aleksandr Martynov and Aleksei Zolotukhin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Galeos throws a right hand that Corona ducks under and follows up with a left that Corona also avoids with ease.
Corona takes a swing at Galeos's ribcage but misses.
Galeos gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Galeos throws a right and a left that both miss.
Corona appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Galeos walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
It looks like Kyle Kristian Galeos has been cut.
Galeos scores with a jab. Corona acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Corona sizes up Galeos with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Galeos swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Corona counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Corona has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Heartless Team in the buildup to the fight.
Some wild striking there from Galeos.
Galeos slips a straight right by Corona.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Galeos swinging wildly here.
Corona throws the left hand but Galeos avoids the punch easily.
Corona is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Corona throws a body shot but no joy.
Corona just misses with a punch to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Corona throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Galeos.
Galeos's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Galeos duly obliges.
Corona closes the distance and clinches.
Corona pushes Galeos back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short body shot lands from Corona as the two fighters clinch.
Galeos looking to stall.
Galeos throws a punch but it's blocked by Corona.
Corona ties up his opponent against the ropes and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Corona no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Corona is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Galeos wants to get up but he can't break Corona's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Corona looking for subs off his back but Galeos has passed one foot through into half guard.
Nice strikes from Galeos there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Corona is not content to let Galeos control the position.
Corona looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Corona is staying active underneath Galeos, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Corona trying to hold on to Galeos's head to control him but Galeos postures up.
Galeos takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Corona looking for submissions off his back.
Corona is trying to control but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Corona is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Galeos is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Corona is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Galeos pulls his head out easily.
Galeos is trying to work for a kimura but Corona is defending well.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Corona is trying to get back to full guard.
Corona looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Corona moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
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.
Galeos wants to control from the top but Corona keeps moving.
Corona is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Galeos is aware though and is defending well.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Corona looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Galeos stops Corona from standing up.
Corona looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Corona working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Galeos doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Galeos manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Corona looking to hit a scissor sweep but Galeos is one step ahead there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Juan Corona dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kyle Kristian Galeos's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Corona fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Galeos manages to avoid it.
Galeos takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Corona really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
A nice leg kick lands there from Corona.
Corona fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Galeos manages to avoid it.
Galeos is looking for the big counter here.
Corona avoids a punch combination nicely.
Galeos throws a right hand that Corona ducks under and follows up with a left that Corona also avoids with ease.
Galeos throws a nice looking combination but Corona bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Galeos takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Galeos will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Galeos gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Corona.
Corona fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Galeos misses with the combination.
Corona fires out a quick counter leg kick but Galeos just manages to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Galeos rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Corona moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Corona throws a nice outside leg kick.
Galeos misses with a double jab
and Corona counters with a thumping low kick.
Kyle Kristian Galeos is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Corona ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Galeos moves away.
Corona throws a predictable looking body shot
and Galeos counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Corona getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Corona dodges the punch combination from Galeos.
Corona lands with an uppercut that bounces Galeos off the ropes and back into range.
Galeos will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Galeos scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Corona moves out of range of the strikes.
Galeos throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Corona sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Galeos fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A swing and a miss from Corona.
Corona takes a jab right on the kisser.
Corona lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Galeos takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
A lazy left from Corona finds it's target.
Kyle Kristian Galeos seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Galeos scores with a body shot.
Galeos misses with a jab, cross combination.
Galeos throws a left and a right that both miss
enabling Corona to counter with a crisp jab.
Galeos avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Corona showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Galeos.
Galeos avoids the body shot from Corona.
Corona scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Galeos misses with a series of wild punches.
A big right from Corona misses.
Corona takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Galeos misses with a left hand
and Corona counters with a three punch combo that has Galeos backing up. Galeos nods at Corona to acknowledge the strikes.
A left and a right from Corona both land. Nice combination.
Galeos is rocked!
Galeos lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Galeos is still on wobbly legs! Can Corona finish him?
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Corona cracks Galeos on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Galeos falls backwards against the ropes. Corona follows up with more strikes that drop Galeos to his knees. Corona keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Galeos! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Juan Corona!
After the fight, Juan Corona was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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