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RCD 96: Bullseye PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Anthony Pettis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Stevenson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pettis comes to the cage accompanied by UFC - Face the Pain. Stevenson comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Clubbed to Death kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Solid boxing
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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
11 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Anthony Pettis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, John Stevenson!
The judges for this bout are Igor Prikhodko, Dmitry Maklakov and Aleksandr Martynov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stevenson throws a jab when Pettis was well out of range.
Pettis shoots and misses
and Stevenson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Stevenson throws a right hand that misses
and Stevenson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Pettis ducks under a wild hook from Stevenson.
Stevenson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Stevenson misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Pettis counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Pettis.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Pettis sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Pettis throws an elbow that misses. Stevenson uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Pettis's guard. Nice move by Stevenson!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pettis has an active guard here but Stevenson has managed to pass into half guard.
Pettis trying to hold on to Stevenson's head to control him but Stevenson postures up.
Pettis 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stevenson seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Pettis looking for submissions off his back.
Stevenson looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Pettis trying to control from the bottom.
Pettis is trying to get back to full guard.
Pettis is working hard here to advance position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pettis trying to hold on to Stevenson's head to control him but Stevenson postures up.
Pettis is looking to improve his position.
Stevenson trying to control the pace.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. John Stevenson wasn't active enough on the ground.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Stevenson enables Pettis to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Stevenson manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Pettis drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Stevenson manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Pettis has Stevenson in his guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stevenson engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pettis keeping full guard, as Stevenson tries to pass.
Pettis looking for a sweep. Not yet Pettis, not yet.
Pettis working for a triangle but Stevenson defends it easily.
Stevenson sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Pettis tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Pettis working for a triangle but Stevenson defends it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stevenson controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pettis keeping moving, preventing Stevenson from controlling successfully.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. John Stevenson wasn't active enough on the ground.
Pettis takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Pettis shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Stevenson as he avoids it easily.
Pettis moves out of range of the strikes.
Stevenson throws a shot from downtown. Pettis moves away and avoids it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Anthony Pettis will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Stevenson throws an off balance right hand
and Pettis counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Stevenson misses with an uppercut.
Pettis fails with the takedown.
Stevenson misses with a straight left.
Pettis bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Pettis tries to score a power double leg takedown but Stevenson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Pettis somewhat.
Pettis ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stevenson misses with a left hand
and Pettis counters with a takedown into side control.
Pettis wants to control but Stevenson is keeping him busy.
Stevenson regains half guard there - taking advantage of Pettis's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stevenson is defending against the submission attempts here by Pettis.
Pettis seems to be working for a kimura but Stevenson defends the submission attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pettis is just content to waste time from the top position. Stevenson takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Pettis drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Stevenson manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Pettis has Stevenson in his guard.
Stevenson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Pettis swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pettis not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Stevenson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Pettis has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Stevenson has managed to get both his arms back between Pettis's legs - danger averted.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pettis is trying to hold Stevenson in close to prevent damage but Stevenson has managed to pass into half guard.
Stevenson is looking to take a break and control but Pettis is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Stevenson content to control rather than advance.
Pettis gets back to full guard.
Stevenson preventing the sweep.
Stevenson's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Pettis looking to hit a scissor sweep but Stevenson is one step ahead there.
OK we're going to have a standup here. John Stevenson hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Pettis takes one to the chin there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pettis slips a jab from Stevenson.
Stevenson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pettis.
Pettis throws a jab but it's blocked by Stevenson.
Pettis bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Stevenson slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Pettis uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Stevenson.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
No luck for Pettis with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Anthony Pettis. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Stevenson connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Anthony Pettis will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Stevenson thows a body shot but no joy.
Stevenson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Pettis moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Stevenson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Pettis counters with a nice double leg into side control. Stevenson won't be happy with that.
Pettis goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Stevenson rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Pettis's guard! Nice work there by Stevenson!
Stevenson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Pettis has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Stevenson has managed to get both his arms back between Pettis's legs - danger averted.
Pettis looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Stevenson passes into half guard.
Stevenson landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Stevenson wants to control but Pettis is keeping him busy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pettis makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Pettis.
Pettis is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Stevenson defends well.
Stevenson trying to control the position from guard on top but Pettis is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Stevenson is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Pettis tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Anthony Pettis overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Stevenson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Pettis has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Stevenson has managed to get both his arms back between Pettis's legs - danger averted.
Stevenson is stalling in the full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pettis keeping moving, preventing Stevenson from controlling successfully.
John Stevenson has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Stevenson looks to land a right hand but Pettis moved out of range.
Stevenson throws a right hand that misses
and Pettis counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Pettis.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stevenson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Pettis.
Pettis trying to control but Stevenson is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Pettis drops back, looking for a kneebar! Stevenson looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Stevenson looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Stevenson!
Pettis is looking to reverse the position.
Stevenson content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Pettis throws a couple of strikes even though he's not really in a good position to do so.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pettis is trying to control Stevenson's posture but Stevenson avoids it.
Pettis manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
John Stevenson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Pettis controlling the action here.
Pettis is looking to take a break and control but Stevenson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Anthony Pettis is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Pettis is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Pettis is looking to stall here but Stevenson recovers full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Anthony Pettis showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Pettis, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Anthony Pettis!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alla Pugacheva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jon Pall Sigmarsson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pugacheva comes to the cage accompanied by Alla Pugacheva - osenny pocelyi. Sigmarsson has chosen Du Hast, Rammstein as his entrance music. Jon Pall Sigmarsson has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Alla Pugacheva's chin.
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253 lbs
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272 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 8 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Alla Pugacheva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 12 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jon Pall Sigmarsson!
The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Igor Prikhodko and Dmitry Maklakov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sigmarsson throws a body punch but Pugacheva moves out of range.
Pugacheva closes this distance looking for a takedown but Sigmarsson circles away.
Sigmarsson looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Pugacheva is looking to chop away at Sigmarsson's legs.
Pugacheva throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Sigmarsson counters with a nice leg kick.
Pugacheva looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Pugacheva's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pugacheva throws a big right hand that misses.
Pugacheva is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Sigmarsson has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Pugacheva is looking to defend but Sigmarsson has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Pugacheva! Sigmarsson pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Pugacheva taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Jon Pall Sigmarsson!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Christian Soendergaard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ren Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gracie has chosen Wu-Tang Clan - Protect Ya Neck as his entrance music. 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 middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Christian Soendergaard!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 12 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ren Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Ivan Kurochkin, Sergei Dronov and Dmitry Maklakov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Soendergaard throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Gracie counters with a good low kick that Soendergaard was not able to check.
Gracie avoids a punch combination nicely.
Soendergaard tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Soendergaard checks the leg kick.
Gracie throws a series of punches but Soendergaard moves out of range.
Soendergaard scores a takedown into full mount!
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Soendergaard working the ground and pound effectively.
Soendergaard trying to control but he's not successful this time.
A nice elbow there by Soendergaard.
Soendergaard postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Gracie looks a forlorn figure.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A nice elbow there by Soendergaard.
Gracie is rocked!
It looks like Ren Gracie has been cut.
Gracie in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Gracie is still in real trouble! Can Soendergaard finish him?
Soendergaard landing shots from mount.
That has opened up Ren Gracie's cut even more.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie is looking to get to half guard.
Soendergaard working away from the top, dropping strikes.
The cut above Ren Gracie's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Gracie is trying to escape the mount.
Soendergaard is working for a guillotine from mount but Gracie frees his head quite easily.
Gracie is bucking up trying to escape but Soendergaard cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Ren Gracie's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Ren Gracie's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Christian Soendergaard!
An out of breath Christian Soendergaard thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Pavel Morozov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hercules Rockefeller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rockefeller comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Mars, the Bringer of War kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 11 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Pavel Morozov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Hercules Rockefeller!
The judges for this bout are Igor Prikhodko, Aleksei Zolotukhin and Illya Tyunina.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rockefeller misses with a head kick.
Rockefeller lands a right hook to the body.
Morozov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Morozov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Morozov misses the target.
Morozov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Rockefeller instigates a clinch.
Morozov is trying to pull guard but Rockefeller turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Rockefeller tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Morozov is trying to pull guard but Rockefeller has him pressed against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Rockefeller scores with a nice short uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Rockefeller fails to land.
Morozov jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Rockefeller walks away with a smile on his face. Morozov gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pavel Morozov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Morozov gets tackled into the cage by Rockefeller. Rockefeller maintains the clinch.
Rockefeller lands a shot to the body.
Morozov is breathing heavily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rockefeller scores with a shoulder strike.
Rockefeller makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Rockefeller makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Morozov tries to pull guard but Rockefeller won't allow it.
Morozov is trying to pull guard but Rockefeller turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Morozov manages to pull guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rockefeller is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Hercules Rockefeller wasn't active enough on the ground.
A big right from Morozov misses.
Rockefeller throws a head kick that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Good exchange - Morozov coming out on top.
It looks like Hercules Rockefeller has been cut.
Rockefeller wants to clinch up but Morozov keeps it at a distance.
Rockefeller scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Rockefeller turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A decent looking cross lands there for Rockefeller.
It looks like Pavel Morozov has been cut.
Rockefeller blocks a head kick by Morozov.
Nice shot by Rockefeller.
Morozov misses with an uppercut.
Rockefeller throws a series of punches but Morozov avoids them all with ease.
Rockefeller misses with a straight right.
Rockefeller scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Rockefeller is looking to land body kicks.
Rockefeller misses with a looping left.
Morozov takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Rockefeller misses with a head kick.
A shot to the liver by Morozov. Beautiful body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rockefeller ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Morozov moves away.
Rockefeller throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rockefeller fails in his attempt to clinch.
Rockefeller misses with a two punch combination.
A head kick misses from Morozov.
Morozov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Morozov throws a hook to the side of Rockefeller's head but Rockefeller sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Morozov throws a body kick that misses.
Morozov throws a series of punches but Rockefeller avoids them all with ease.
Morozov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Rockefeller misses with a lunging right hand
and Morozov counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Morozov misses with a head kick.
Morozov lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Morozov sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rockefeller missing with a left hand there. Morozov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rockefeller goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Morozov misses with a kick to the body.
Rockefeller misses with a hook.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Rockefeller.
Rockefeller uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Morozov.
Morozov takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Morozov plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Rockefeller swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rockefeller fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Morozov looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
A jab from Rockefeller misses.
Morozov swings widly with a right hand
and Rockefeller counters with a leg kick.
Rockefeller wants to clinch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Rockefeller takes a swing at Morozov's ribcage but misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hercules Rockefeller dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Rockefeller throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Morozov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
That kick from Rockefeller tenderised Morozov's leg. Morozov is trying to keep his angry face on.
Rockefeller lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Rockefeller.
Morozov takes a body punch but keeps moving.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rockefeller connects with a nice looking jab.
Morozov is rocked!
Morozov gets hit by the mother of all head kicks and drops to the canvas in a crumpled heap! Woooow, the Internet is going to be talking about this one for weeks!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Hercules Rockefeller!
During a confident post fight interview, Hercules Rockefeller thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Cowboy Henry (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Roman Kvasov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kvasov has chosen Diskoteka avaria-Nebo as his entrance music. Cowboy Henry has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Excellent boxer
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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
13 - 7 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Cowboy Henry!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 14 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Roman Kvasov!
The judges for this bout are Igor Prikhodko, Sergei Dronov and Fedor Mirinova.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Henry darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Kvasov gets caught napping as Henry dives in and scores a takedown. Kvasov manages to retain guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Henry postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Henry chips away with some ground and pound.
Kvasov preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Kvasov is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Henry is controlling him.
Henry throws a big elbow that misses.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Henry accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Kvasov can do anything to dispel that myth.
Henry with a flurry of punches that miss.
Henry trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Henry working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Henry landing with the ground and pound.
Henry landing with the ground and pound.
Kvasov is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Kvasov pushes Henry off and scrambles back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kvasov on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Henry looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Henry scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Kvasov is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Henry is controlling him.
Henry looking to pass the guard.
Kvasov working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Henry.
Henry throws an elbow that misses. Kvasov uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Henry's guard. Nice move by Kvasov!
Henry pulls Kvasov in to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kvasov has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Henry is proving hard to escape from.
Henry striking off his back but it's not causing Kvasov any problems.
Henry not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Henry wants to improve his position but instead Kvasov has moved into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Henry is looking for a sweep. Kvasov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kvasov wants to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kvasov postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Henry to stand up.
Kvasov has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Henry finds it's way round the side to connect with Kvasov's head.
Roman Kvasov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kvasov lands a high kick!
It looks like Cowboy Henry has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A left lands for Henry.
A head kick misses from Kvasov.
A cross from Kvasov lands.
Henry blocks a head kick by Kvasov.
Henry dips to his left and cracks Kvasov with an uppercut!
Kvasov scores with a nice right hand.
A big left from Kvasov misses.
Henry blocks a head kick by Kvasov.
Henry lands the left hand.
Kvasov wants to land a leg kick but Henry is out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Henry.
Kvasov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Henry shoots in but no luck this time.
Henry throws a jab but it's blocked by Kvasov.
Kvasov tries to score with a low kick but Henry moves his leg out of the way.
Henry is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kvasov.
Henry fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cowboy Henry. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kvasov tries a head kick but it misses.
Henry scores with a nice right hand.
Kvasov throws a sloppy head kick and Henry moves out of range easily.
Roman Kvasov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A telegraphed right hand from Henry misses the target.
Good exchange - Henry coming out on top.
Kvasov lands with a kick to the temple. Henry shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Kvasov misses with a leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Cowboy Henry will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Cowboy Henry's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Henry's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Henry duly obliges.
Henry throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kvasov misses with the combination.
Henry jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kvasov looks to throw the jab but Henry is out of range.
Henry cracks Kvasov with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Henry shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Kvasov as he jumps to the side.
Kvasov takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Kvasov chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Roman Kvasov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kvasov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Kvasov, as that shot connected.
Roman Kvasov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Henry throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Henry staying out of range there.
Henry fails with a takedown attempt.
Kvasov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Henry connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Kvasov momentarily.
Kvasov throws a hook but Henry blocks it.
Kvasov throws a head kick that misses.
Kvasov ducks under a wild hook from Henry.
Nice cross by Kvasov.
Henry scores with a jab to the body.
Kvasov scores with a nice right hand.
Henry shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Kvasov but Kvasov pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cowboy Henry. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A jab from Kvasov finds it's way through Henry's defenses.
Henry works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Nice body kick there by Kvasov.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Henry blocks a head kick by Kvasov.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Kvasov lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Henry has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Henry and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Henry throws an overhand right that lands on Kvasov's shoulder, as Kvasov tries to avoid the shot.
Henry works Kvasov's body with a nice hook.
Henry misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kvasov.
Henry moves out of range as Kvasov strikes.
Henry jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kvasov throws a chopping leg kick but Henry manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Kvasov misses with the combination.
Kvasov looks to land a body kick but Henry moved away.
Henry throws a right and a left that both miss.
Henry misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kvasov.
A head kick misses from Kvasov.
Henry dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Henry swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Kvasov.
Kvasov jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Henry scores with a nice strike.
Kvasov fails to land with a series of punches.
Kvasov pivots, looking for a leg kick but Henry is out of range and Kvasov settles back down.
A lazy left from Henry finds it's target.
Henry misses the shot to the body.
Henry misses with a hook. Kvasov ducked under it nicely.
Kvasov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Henry staying out of range there.
Henry shoots in looking for a takedown. Kvasov tries to sprawl out of it but Henry keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Kvasov manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Some wild striking there from Henry.
Some wild striking there from Kvasov.
Henry works Kvasov's body with a nice hook.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Henry lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
A head kick misses from Kvasov.
Kvasov misses with a low kick.
Henry avoids the body shot from Kvasov.
Henry scores with a jab to the head.
Henry fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Kvasov avoids it really well and circles away.
Henry connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Kvasov's hands.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Henry has a takedown stuffed.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kvasov ducks right into an uppercut from Henry.
Kvasov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jab by Henry.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Cowboy Henry will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Cowboy Henry's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Henry shoots in looking for a takedown. Kvasov tries to sprawl out of it but Henry keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Kvasov manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Kvasov misses with a hook. Henry ducked under it nicely.
Kvasov slips under a jab from Henry.
Kvasov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Henry fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Kvasov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Henry.
Kvasov throws a head kick but Henry moves out of range.
Henry takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Henry throws a one two combo.
Kvasov feints and then cracks Henry's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Henry down.
Henry is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kvasov.
A jab from Kvasov finds it's way through Henry's defenses.
Henry ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kvasov moves away.
Good shot there by Henry.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kvasov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Danga de danga de dang - Henry scores with a four punch combination!
Kvasov misses with a head kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Henry misses the target.
Henry looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Kvasov is fending him off so far but Henry persists. Nope, Kvasov circles away and we're back to standing.
Kvasov misses with a head kick.
Kvasov throws a head kick that misses.
Kvasov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Henry.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cowboy Henry. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A big right from Henry misses.
Henry uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kvasov.
Kvasov dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Henry. That did some damage!
Kvasov throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Kvasov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kvasov bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Henry's head.
Kvasov has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kvasov blocks a jab.
No joy there for Kvasov, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Henry keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Kvasov throws out a loose jab but Henry uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kvasov throws a head kick that misses.
Kvasov's jab looks to have found its range, popping Henry under the eye.
Kvasov throws a head kick but Henry moves out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Henry.
Henry jabs at Kvasov's body.
Kvasov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kvasov drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Henry keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A swing and a miss from Kvasov.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kvasov throws a hook but Henry blocks it.
Cowboy Henry is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Kvasov takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Henry is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Left hook, right uppercut from Henry.
Kvasov scoring well with a low kick there.
Kvasov will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Henry stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kvasov.
Kvasov moves forwards but Henry connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Henry misses with a wild body shot.
A slow jab from Henry misses its intended target.
Henry defending well as Kvasov loads up on a big left hand.
Kvasov goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Henry misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Good standup being displayed there by Henry as he connects with a hook.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kvasov gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Henry controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Henry'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.
Henry stands up over Kvasov, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Kvasov is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Kvasov manages to escape and get back to his feet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kvasov takes one on the button.
Henry sizes up Kvasov with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Roman Kvasov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Henry fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Kvasov sprawls well initially but Henry persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Cowboy Henry.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Henry, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Sergei Dronov scores the fight 30:27
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cowboy Henry!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Gichin Funakoshi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Keith Keystone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Funakoshi comes to the cage accompanied by Martial Art Drum Beat. Keith Keystone will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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169 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
19 - 7 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Gichin Funakoshi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Keith Keystone!
The judges for this bout are Igor Prikhodko, Valeri Chadov and Vladimir Khabensky.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A nice inside leg kick there by Funakoshi. That's going to slow Keystone down.
Keystone slips a jab and a cross from Funakoshi.
Keystone cracks Funakoshi with a right hand to the side of the head.
Keystone throws a jab but it's blocked by Funakoshi.
Keystone slips under a jab from Funakoshi.
Keystone tries to land a leg kick but Funakoshi saw it coming and moves away.
Keystone takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Keith Keystone seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Funakoshi takes one on the button.
Funakoshi looks to land a left hand but Keystone moved out of range nicely.
Keystone waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Funakoshi.
Keystone avoids the body shot from Funakoshi.
Danga de danga de dang - Funakoshi scores with a four punch combination!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Funakoshi blocks a jab.
Funakoshi thows a left - swing and a miss!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Keystone misses the jab.
Funakoshi misses with an uppercut. Keystone saw that one coming.
A swing and a miss from Keystone.
Gichin Funakoshi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A big left from Keystone misses.
Funakoshi scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Funakoshi takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Keystone misses with a double jab.
Keystone uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Funakoshi.
Funakoshi moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Keystone bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Funakoshi's head backwards.
Funakoshi throws a looping overhand right but Keystone ducks down to avoid it.
Keystone throws a series of punches but Funakoshi avoids them all with ease.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Funakoshi scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Funakoshi throws a leg kick but Keystone sees it coming and moves out of range.
Keystone is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Funakoshi throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Keystone counters with a nice uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Funakoshi throws a hook but Keystone avoids it easily.
Keystone gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Keystone swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Funakoshi gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Keystone to score an easy takedown into full guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Keystone looking to pass the guard.
Funakoshi working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Keystone.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Keystone wants to pass the guard but Funakoshi is keeping the position.
Keystone lands a couple of elbows.
Keystone pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Funakoshi is keeping the position for now.
Keystone has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Funakoshi not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Keystone pushing down on Funakoshi's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Keystone is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Funakoshi trying to control from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Keystone wants to free his trapped foot but Funakoshi is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Keystone wants to take a breather but Funakoshi is having none of it.
Keystone drops an elbow to the side of Funakoshi's head.
Funakoshi is trying to control but Keystone passes into side control!
Funakoshi is trying to escape the position but Keystone is controlling the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Keystone tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Keystone has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
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!
You can see the frustration on Funakoshi's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Keith Keystone dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Funakoshi misses with a hook
and Keystone counters with a stiff right hand.
Keystone slips under a jab.
Keystone tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Funakoshi was well out of range. Poor timing from Keystone.
Keystone tries to move into range but Funakoshi moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Keystone rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Keystone takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Keystone uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Funakoshi.
Keystone just misses with a punch to the body.
Funakoshi slips a straight right by Keystone.
Keystone might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Keystone misses with a straight right.
Funakoshi blocks a jab.
Keystone lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Funakoshi circles away quickly and effectively.
Keystone avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Keystone misses with a left hand
and Funakoshi counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Keystone thinking.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Keystone slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Funakoshi throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Keystone counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Funakoshi throws an off balance right hand
and Keystone counters with a one-two to the body.
Keystone throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Keystone swings widly with a right hand
and Keystone takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Keystone uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Funakoshi.
Keystone is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Funakoshi's half guard.
Funakoshi tries to roll over but Keystone keeps him under control.
Funakoshi taking some punishment here, with Keystone in his half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Funakoshi is looking to improve his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Funakoshi is working hard here to advance position.
Keystone winds up and cracks Funakoshi with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Funakoshi might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Keystone wants to take a breather but Funakoshi is having none of it.
Keystone performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Keystone thows a huge punch but Funakoshi dodges it nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Keystone throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Funakoshi gets full guard.
Funakoshi looking to control.
Keystone slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Keystone pushes down on Funakoshi's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Keystone missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Funakoshi won't allow Keystone to pass to mount.
Keystone is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Funakoshi regains full guard. Nicely done.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Keystone looking to pass the guard.
Funakoshi looking for a sweep. Not yet Funakoshi, not yet.
Funakoshi is trying to keep Keystone in close.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Keystone lands a couple of digs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Keith Keystone showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Keystone slips under a jab.
Funakoshi digs a good body shot into Keystone's ribs.
Funakoshi connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Keystone uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Funakoshi has time to react.
Funakoshi uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Keystone.
Keystone rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Funakoshi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Keystone cracks Funakoshi with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Funakoshi misses with a looping right.
Funakoshi doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Funakoshi misses with a looping right.
Keystone throws a right and a left that Funakoshi avoids nicely.
Keystone looks to score with a jab to the body but Funakoshi is just out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Funakoshi.
Funakoshi throws out a loose jab but Keystone uses good head movement to avoid it.
Keystone misses with a looping right.
Keystone scores with a leg kick.
Good standup being displayed there by Keystone as he connects with a hook.
Keystone looks to land a left hand but Funakoshi moved out of range nicely.
Keystone throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Funakoshi ducks under a wild hook from Keystone.
Keystone moves out of range of the strikes.
Funakoshi takes a swing at Keystone's ribcage but misses.
Keystone throws a jab when Funakoshi was well out of range.
Keystone misses the jab.
Gichin Funakoshi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Keith Keystone is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Funakoshi with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Keystone to score with a decent uppercut.
Funakoshi uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Keystone has time to react.
Keystone pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Keystone misses with a looping left.
Funakoshi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Keystone manages to avoid it.
Keystone shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Funakoshi napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Funakoshi is looking for a sweep.
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!
Keystone moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Keystone wants to control for a moment but Funakoshi uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Keystone seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Funakoshi does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The fighters are battling for position here. Funakoshi manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Keystone seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Keystone wants to control from the top but Funakoshi keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Keystone looking to sit in guard and control but Funakoshi gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Keystone trying to keep a closed guard but Funakoshi is proving a slippery customer.
Keystone keeping moving, preventing Funakoshi from controlling successfully.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Funakoshi working some strikes from top position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Keith Keystone comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Keystone 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 Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 27:30
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 27:30
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Keith Keystone!
Keith Keystone 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 lightweight MMA rules bout between Jason Hardy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and peter Tremain (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hardy comes to the cage accompanied by Coming home -Dirty money. Jason Hardy has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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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
9 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jason Hardy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, peter Tremain!
The judges for this bout are Igor Prikhodko, Ivan Kurochkin and Valeri Chadov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hardy connects with a good right hand that stumbles Tremain. Tremain circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Tremain drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Tremain has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Tremain takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Tremain wants to clinch.
Tremain fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Tremain looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Tremain shoots for a double leg takedown but Hardy sprawls well. He's pushed Tremain's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Jason Hardy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of peter Tremain.
Tremain takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
That's one minute gone in the round.
No joy there for Hardy, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Hardy feints and as Tremain raises his hands in defense, Hardy changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hardy tries to free his leg and advance position but Tremain is retaining full guard.
Tremain trying to control the position.
Tremain looking for a guillotine here but Hardy defends easily.
Hardy stopping the sweep attempt from Tremain.
Tremain utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Hardy postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tremain keeping moving, preventing Hardy from controlling successfully.
Tremain wants to stand but Hardy is controlling the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tremain trying to control the position.
Hardy postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Hardy's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hardy postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Hardy lands a couple of elbows.
Hardy working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Tremain is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Hardy is aware though and is defending well.
Tremain is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Hardy is aware though and is defending well.
Hardy is looking to work some ground and pound but Tremain has wrist control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hardy is working Tremain over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Hardy trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hardy is working hard here to advance position.
Tremain trying to keep a closed guard but Hardy is proving a slippery customer.
Hardy trying to control the position from guard on top but Tremain is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tremain trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Hardy content to stall in guard here.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Hardy lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Tremain tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hardy trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hardy throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Hardy cracks Tremain with a solid left hand.
Hardy working some strikes from top position.
Hardy working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tremain trying to keep a closed guard but Hardy is proving a slippery customer.
Hardy will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Hardy postures up and lands a big shot to Tremain's brow.
Hardy lands a couple of digs.
Hardy connects with a couple of short punches.
Hardy missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Tremain is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Hardy pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tremain is keeping the position for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jason Hardy dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
A shot to the liver by Hardy. Beautiful body shot.
Tremain fails to land the takedown.
Hardy tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tremain was well out of range. Poor timing from Hardy.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Tremain.
Hardy shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Hardy wants to pass the guard but Tremain is keeping the position.
Hardy trying to control the position from guard on top but Tremain is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hardy connects with a couple of short punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tremain preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Tremain wants to sweep here but Hardy controlling him for the moment.
Tremain is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Jason Hardy overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Hardy distracts Tremain with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Hardy working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Tremain wants to get back to his feet but Hardy is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Hardy scoring with some ground and pound.
Hardy stands up over Tremain, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Hardy sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Tremain keeping moving, preventing Hardy from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tremain is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Hardy with a flurry of punches that miss.
Hardy pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tremain is keeping the position for now.
Tremain isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Hardy stacks Tremain on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Hardy!
Hardy in side control lands a decent elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hardy working away.
Hardy scoring with punches and elbows.
Check out the look on Hardy's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Tremain tries to bench press Hardy off him but Hardy keeps the position.
Hardy 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 Tremain's shoulder. That is not cool.
Tremain takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Hardy landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Hardy wants to control but Tremain is keeping him busy.
Hardy scoring with punches from side control.
Tremain is looking for a sweep.
Hardy wants to control but Tremain is keeping him busy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hardy working away.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hardy in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Hardy scoring with punches and elbows.
Hardy tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Tremain can't do much from the bottom here.
Hardy working the body and head with strikes.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Tremain is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Hardy off and has taken his back!
Tremain looking to break Hardy's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Hardy remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Tremain will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jason Hardy dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Hardy scores with the left hand. Tremain knows he should have avoided that one.
Tremain tries for a takedown but Hardy circles away easily
and Hardy counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Tremain tries to move into range but Hardy moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Tremain shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Hardy counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Hardy.
Hardy is leaning against Tremain and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Tremain can't break the clinch.
Hardy lands a body shot in the clinch.
A short right from Hardy.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Hardy.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
A right handed body shot lands from Hardy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hardy tries to throw a body punch but Tremain avoids it by throwing Hardy back against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Hardy.
Still in the clinch, Hardy scores with a nice short uppercut.
Hardy effectively controlling the action here.
A frustrated look appears on Tremain's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Good body shot from Hardy.
Tremain takes a shot to the head.
Hardy tightens his grip and picks Tremain up, before dumping him to the ground. Tremain manages to land in guard.
Hardy pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tremain is keeping the position for now.
Hardy won't allow Tremain to sweep him here.
Tremain takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Tremain wants to get back to his feet but Hardy is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Hardy 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.
Hardy postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hardy works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Hardy is trying to control. Tremain wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hardy not doing much here.
Hardy is looking to take a break and control but Tremain is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hardy is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Tremain defends it well.
Hardy trying to control the action but Tremain is working from the bottom.
Tremain is trying to control but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hardy has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Tremain defend it? Hardy steps over the head and cranks it - Tremain is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Hardy!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:10 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jason Hardy!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Jason Hardy waved his t-shirt featuring Hopkins Athletics's logo in front of the cameras.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Zhao Zhuo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dupree Owens (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Zhuo comes to the cage accompanied by Kung Fu You. Dupree Owens has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Zhao Zhuo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Dupree Owens!
The judges for this bout are Igor Prikhodko, Dmitry Maklakov and Vladimir Khabensky.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Owens takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Owens moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Jab from Zhuo.
Owens misses with a body shot
and Zhuo counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Owens tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Owens gets caught flat footed, as Zhuo shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Zhuo throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Owens works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Owens working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Zhuo.
Zhuo loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Zhuo throwing strikes from guard but Owens blocks nicely.
Zhuo throws a big elbow that misses.
Zhuo throwing strikes but missing.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zhuo connects with a couple of short punches.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Zhuo accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Owens avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Zhuo throws an elbow that misses. Owens uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Zhuo's guard. Nice move by Owens!
Zhuo is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Owens must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Owens looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Zhuo trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Zhuo looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Zhuo throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Zhuo is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zhuo manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Zhuo throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Owens because Zhuo loaded up on that one.
Zhuo punishing his opponent with strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Owens is looking to get to half guard.
Zhuo throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Zhuo raining down shots from the mount!
Zhuo sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Owens is looking to improve his position but Zhuo isn't that keen on the idea.
Zhuo has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Owens's face.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zhuo throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Zhuo thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Zhuo postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Owens looks a forlorn figure.
Owens is looking to get to half guard.
Zhuo lands a big elbow.
Zhuo working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Owens is bucking up trying to escape but Zhuo cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
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!
Zhuo lands a big shot there that rocks Owens but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Owens taking shots to the head.
Zhuo is landing with some decent strikes but Owens is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Owens is rocked!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zhuo drops a big elbow. That's hurt Owens! More shots from Zhuo and the ref steps in! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Zhao Zhuo!
Zhao Zhuo made sure to mention his sponsor, Affaketion in his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Bubbles Ticklepants (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rusty Trombone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ticklepants comes into the arena with Rock You Like a Hurricane blaring out of the sound system. Trombone is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Back in Black by AC/DC. On his way into the cage it seems that Bubbles Ticklepants has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Bubbles Ticklepants seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Bubbles Ticklepants!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
24 - 18 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Rusty Trombone!
The judges for this bout are Fedor Mirinova, Viktor Lagutenko and Illya Tyunina.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Trombone shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Ticklepants sprawls well. Ticklepants wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Trombone gets slowly back to his feet.
Ticklepants fails in his attempt to clinch.
Ticklepants lands a head shot.
Ticklepants throws a body punch but Trombone moves out of range.
Ticklepants blocks a jab.
Ticklepants throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Ticklepants throws a head kick that half lands.
Trombone misses with an uppercut
and Ticklepants counters with a big head kick but Trombone shrugs it off.
It looks like Rusty Trombone has been cut.
Trombone throws a hook to the side of Ticklepants's head but Ticklepants sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Trombone fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Ticklepants is out of range.
A combination from Trombone does no damage.
Ticklepants clinches up with Trombone and pushes him back against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ticklepants misses with an elbow over the top.
Ticklepants is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Ticklepants landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Trombone stalling the fight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Trombone managing to block the knees to the body from Ticklepants.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Ticklepants.
Ticklepants unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Trombone tries to break free but Ticklepants pushes him back against the cage.
Ticklepants is fighting off a takedown attempt but Trombone is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Ticklepants to the mat. Ticklepants regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Trombone looking to sit in guard and control but Ticklepants gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Ticklepants sitting in guard here, content to control.
Trombone looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ticklepants is one step ahead there.
Ticklepants would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Trombone trying to keep a closed guard but Ticklepants is proving a slippery customer.
Ticklepants not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
We're going to have a standup here because Bubbles Ticklepants wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Ticklepants tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Trombone fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ticklepants manages to avoid it.
Ticklepants connects with an inside leg kick.
Ticklepants scores with a hook to the body. Trombone takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Ticklepants lands with a nice body punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A left lands for Ticklepants.
Trombone avoids the body shot from Ticklepants.
Sloppy strikes from Trombone. Those never looked like landing.
Ticklepants lands with a thumping leg kick.
Ticklepants looks to score with a jab to the body but Trombone is just out of range.
Ticklepants tries to clinch but Trombone is having none of it.
Trombone has closed the distance and engaged Ticklepants in a clinch.
Ticklepants tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Trombone avoids it.
Trombone manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Ticklepants showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Trombone trying to keep a closed guard but Ticklepants is proving a slippery customer.
Ticklepants sitting in guard here, content to control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Trombone not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ticklepants content to stall in guard here.
We're going to have a standup here because Bubbles Ticklepants wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Trombone misses with a combination
and Ticklepants makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Trombone swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Ticklepants lands a big head kick that sends Trombone tumbling to the mat! Ticklepants takes a step backwards and waves Trombone back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Trombone is rocked!
Trombone looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Trombone is still on wobbly legs! Can Ticklepants finish him?
Trombone throws a lazy uppercut
and Ticklepants counters with an outside leg kick.
Trombone seems to have recovered his senses.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ticklepants tries to clinch there but Trombone circles away.
Ticklepants scores with a nice right hand.
A shot to the liver by Ticklepants. Beautiful body shot.
Trombone looks gassed!
Trombone gets cracked there but stands up to it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bubbles Ticklepants dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Rusty Trombone's cut.
That's time! Ticklepants's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Ticklepants tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Trombone misses with a leg kick.
Ticklepants instigates a clinch.
Trombone avoids a wild elbow strike from Ticklepants.
Ticklepants landing knees to the body.
Ticklepants creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Trombone misses with the head strike.
Trombone stalling in the clinch but Ticklepants improves position.
Ticklepants stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Trombone lands a hook that snaps the head of Ticklepants backwards.
Trombone takes an elbow to the forehead.
Ticklepants misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Trombone.
Ticklepants unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Ticklepants obliges.
Ticklepants lands an elbow that stopped Trombone in his tracks for a moment.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Trombone looking to stall.
Ticklepants misses with a knee strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Trombone misses with the head strike.
Ticklepants with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Ticklepants is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Trombone can do to turn this around?
Ticklepants with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Ticklepants putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Trombone in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Trombone avoiding damage as Ticklepants throws knees to the body.
Trombone throws a punch but it's blocked by Ticklepants.
Trombone misses with a hook to the ribs.
Trombone blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Ticklepants lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
That has opened up Rusty Trombone's cut even more.
Ticklepants throws a knee to the head but misses.
Ticklepants pushes off an throws an elbow but Trombone leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Ticklepants connects with a nasty looking knee right to Trombone's face.
Ticklepants lands a right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Trombone pulls guard effortlessly.
Trombone wants to sweep but no luck.
Ticklepants seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Ticklepants has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Ticklepants stands and steps away. Trombone gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ticklepants bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ticklepants closes the distance and clinches.
Trombone's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ticklepants connects with a nasty looking knee right to Trombone's face.
Ticklepants tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Ticklepants with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Ticklepants obliges.
Trombone is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Ticklepants gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Trombone is breathing heavily.
Ticklepants blocks a body shot from Trombone.
Trombone wants to stall.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Ticklepants throws a knee to the head but misses.
Ticklepants with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Ticklepants throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Trombone blocks it with crossed arms.
Bubbles Ticklepants has scored more points in the clinch so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Trombone blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Ticklepants lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
The cut above Rusty Trombone's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Trombone working aggressively here.
Ticklepants is pressed up against the cage. Trombone has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Ticklepants down to the mat. Ticklepants avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Trombone falls off balance throwing a combination
and Ticklepants counters with a thumping low kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Trombone fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A slapping body kick lands there for Ticklepants.
Ticklepants fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Trombone has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Ticklepants keeps the fight on the outside.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Trombone walks forward, straight into a front kick from Ticklepants.
Trombone takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Rusty Trombone is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Trombone is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Ticklepants is looking to wear down Trombone with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Ticklepants lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bubbles Ticklepants dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Rusty Trombone's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Trombone will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Ticklepants rushes Trombone and presses him up against the cage.
Trombone is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Ticklepants is keeping busy.
Ticklepants is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Trombone tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Trombone doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Ticklepants obliges.
Trombone misses with the head strike.
Trombone tries to stall but Ticklepants uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Ticklepants creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Trombone's defenses.
Trombone takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Ticklepants tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Trombone avoids it.
Trombone with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Ticklepants lands a knee to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ticklepants scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Ticklepants scores a nice knee to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A short right from Ticklepants on the inside.
Rusty Trombone's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Ticklepants creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Ticklepants landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Trombone on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Ticklepants scores a nice knee to the body.
Nice body punch from Ticklepants - that landed with a thud.
Knees in the clinch landing for Ticklepants.
A short right from Ticklepants on the inside.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Rusty Trombone's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Bubbles Ticklepants!
Bubbles Ticklepants retains his lightweight title!
Our winner, Bubbles Ticklepants, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Poor Matt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lorenzo Von Matterhorn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Von Matterhorn has chosen Sharp Dressed Man as his entrance music. Lorenzo Von Matterhorn has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
19 - 10 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Poor Matt!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Lorenzo Von Matterhorn!
The judges for this bout are Aleksei Zolotukhin, Aleksandr Martynov and Illya Tyunina.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Matt throws a series of punches but Von Matterhorn moves out of range.
Von Matterhorn pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A looping hook to the body misses from Matt. Von Matterhorn does a little dance to reset his feet.
Von Matterhorn keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Matt bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Von Matterhorn is looking to reverse the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Von Matterhorn manages to work his way to half guard, despite Matt's best efforts.
Von Matterhorn is not content to let Matt control the position.
Von Matterhorn pushes Matt off looking to stand but Matt dives back in and keeps control.
Matt is looking to take a break and control but Von Matterhorn is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Matt thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Von Matterhorn's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Matt controlling the action here.
Von Matterhorn is pressing down on Matt's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Matt postures up.
Matt tries to free his leg and advance position but Von Matterhorn is retaining full guard.
Von Matterhorn looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Matt puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Matt not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Matt is taking a breather. Von Matterhorn 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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Von Matterhorn makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Von Matterhorn.
Von Matterhorn avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Matt is fighting to break Von Matterhorn's control of his arms but Von Matterhorn is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Von Matterhorn's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Von Matterhorn is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Von Matterhorn keeping moving, preventing Matt from controlling successfully.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Matt scores with a shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Von Matterhorn throws a body punch but Matt moves out of range.
Von Matterhorn pushes Matt up against the cage in a clinch.
Matt lands a knee to the head.
Matt misses with a body punch.
Von Matterhorn struggles to land a body shot inside as Matt controls his hands.
Matt tries to work over Von Matterhorn's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Von Matterhorn breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Matt scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Von Matterhorn tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Matt was well out of range. Poor timing from Von Matterhorn.
Von Matterhorn throws a leg kick that misses.
Von Matterhorn avoids the body shot from Matt.
Matt fails with a takedown attempt.
Matt tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Von Matterhorn.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice straight punches there by Von Matterhorn. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Von Matterhorn.
Matt stuns Von Matterhorn with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Von Matterhorn keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Von Matterhorn tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Matt takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Matt is looking to wear down Von Matterhorn with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Matt lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Von Matterhorn circles away quickly and effectively.
Matt drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Von Matterhorn works the jab nicely.
Lorenzo Von Matterhorn is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Von Matterhorn throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Matt slips under a jab from Von Matterhorn.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A looping hook to the body misses from Matt. Von Matterhorn does a little dance to reset his feet.
Matt closes this distance looking for a takedown but Von Matterhorn circles away.
A slapping leg kick lands for Von Matterhorn.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lorenzo Von Matterhorn dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Matt.
Matt misses with a straight left.
Matt looks to score with a jab to the body but Von Matterhorn is just out of range.
Matt swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A jab from Matt misses.
Von Matterhorn gets tackled into the cage by Matt. Matt maintains the clinch.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Von Matterhorn. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Matt blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Matt misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Von Matterhorn blocking some punches.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Matt lands an uppercut.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Von Matterhorn takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Matt struggles to land a body shot inside as Von Matterhorn controls his hands.
Von Matterhorn misses with a short punch on the inside.
Matt tries a body shot but Von Matterhorn blocks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Von Matterhorn lands with a left to the head.
Matt can't find room to land a body shot as Von Matterhorn controls the action.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
A hook to the body from Matt.
Von Matterhorn is breathing heavily.
Matt blocks a body shot from Von Matterhorn.
A body shot lands from Matt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
With the fighters up against the cage, Matt throws an elbow but misses.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Matt as Von Matterhorn tries to tie him up.
Matt crunches a lovely knee into Von Matterhorn's ribcage.
Matt misses with a punch to the body.
Matt softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Von Matterhorn lands a left hand.
Von Matterhorn is trying to maintain a safe position but Matt gets an underhook and turns Von Matterhorn into the cage.
Matt is working Von Matterhorn over against the cage.
Matt throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Von Matterhorns head.
Matt scores with a hook to the body.
Matt misses with a body punch.
Matt misses with a punch to the body.
Matt misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Von Matterhorn misses with the head strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Matt lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Matt lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Von Matterhorn.
A left hand lands to the body for Matt.
Matt tries to work over Von Matterhorn's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Matt lands an uppercut.
Matt lands an uppercut.
Matt lands a nice shot to the body.
Matt tries to work over Von Matterhorn's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Matt misses with an elbow over the top.
Matt blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Matt tries to work over Von Matterhorn's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Von Matterhorn doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Matt tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Von Matterhorn swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Matt lands a right hand.
Poor Matt has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Von Matterhorn tries to throw a body punch but Matt avoids it by throwing Von Matterhorn back against the cage.
Von Matterhorn trying to control the position but instead, Matt has worked for underhooks and has pushed Von Matterhorn into the cage.
Matt lands a hook that snaps the head of Von Matterhorn backwards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Matt lands a right hand that snaps the head of Von Matterhorn backwards.
Matt works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Matt pushes Von Matterhorn back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Matt pushes Von Matterhorn back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Matt presses Von Matterhorn against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Matt goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Matt misses with a body punch.
Matt struggles to land a body shot inside as Von Matterhorn controls his hands.
Matt misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Von Matterhorn tries to work over Matt's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Matt softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Von Matterhorn misses with a short punch on the inside.
Matt scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Von Matterhorn managing to block the knees to the body from Matt.
Matt tries to work over Von Matterhorn's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Von Matterhorn wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A short uppercut from Matt.
Matt misses with a short punch on the inside.
Matt misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short left from Matt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Von Matterhorn managing to block the knees to the body from Matt.
Matt is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Von Matterhorn can do to turn this around?
Von Matterhorn is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Von Matterhorn lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Von Matterhorn prevents a body shot from Matt.
Matt working aggressively here.
Matt stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Matt scores with a knee to the head.
Matt tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Matt lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Matt works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Matt creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Von Matterhorn is rocked!
Matt lands a right hand that snaps the head of Von Matterhorn backwards.
Von Matterhorn is still on wobbly legs! Can Matt finish him?
Matt lands a right hand that snaps the head of Von Matterhorn backwards.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Matt lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Von Matterhorn.
Von Matterhorn takes a shot to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Matt.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Matt.
Matt misses with a shot to the kidneys.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Poor Matt dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Matt drops Von Matterhorn with a straight right hand, right on the button! Matt follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Poor Matt!
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