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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between James Toney (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Monroe Hutchens (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Monroe Hutchens looks lathargic as he enters the arena. Wake up son, you're about to have a fight!
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204 lbs
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210 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, James Toney!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 4 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Monroe Hutchens!
The judges for this bout are Ivan Kurochkin, Dmitry Maklakov and Fedor Mirinova.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Toney fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Hutchens to the ground. Toney is now in Hutchens's guard.
Hutchens looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Toney lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Toney looking to sit in guard and control but Hutchens gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Hutchens won't allow Toney to get back to his feet.
Hutchens postures up.
Toney throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Hutchens is standing up over Toney. Toney looks to escape but Hutchens dives into side control.
Toney is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Toney is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Hutchens off and has taken his back!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Toney scores with a nice shot to the head of his opponent. Hutchens is looking for a way out.
Toney is throwing strikes from the back here. Oh that last one was to the back of the head. Toney gets a warning from the referee. He throws another strike to the back of the head straight away though and the referee has seen enough. He breaks up the two fighters and stands them back up. Toney gets a real talking to here and is lucky not to get a point deducted. Toney apologises and we restart here on the feet.
Hutchens is rocked!
Toney closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Hutchens quickly recovers to half guard.
Hutchens is still in real trouble! Can Toney finish him?
Toney lands a big elbow from half guard. That looks like it's hurt Hutchens quite badly. Hutchens pulls Toney in close trying to recover. Toney postures up and lands two really hard shots that put Hutchens on queer street! The ref takes a look and decides to call an end to the fight! Possibly an early stoppage but Hutchens doesn't seem to be complaining too much.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). James Toney!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Brock Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bill Clinton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Silva kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Jaicko Lawrence - Caribbean Girl . Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 7 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Brock Silva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Bill Clinton!
The judges for this bout are Aleksei Zolotukhin, Aleksandr Martynov and Ivan Kurochkin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Clinton moves into the clinch.
Silva looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Clinton is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Clinton's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Silva tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Clinton swivels and escapes.
Silva gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Clinton counters with a single leg into guard. Silva didn't expect that.
Clinton trying to control but Silva is working from the bottom.
Clinton cracks Silva with a solid left hand.
Clinton makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Clinton working some strikes from top position.
Clinton really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Silva. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Clinton is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Clinton connects with a couple of short punches.
Clinton trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Clinton wants to control from the top but Silva keeps moving.
Clinton makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Clinton drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Clinton jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Clinton postures up and lands a big shot to Silva's brow.
Clinton makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Clinton postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Clinton working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Silva's head.
Silva trying to keep a closed guard but Clinton is proving a slippery customer.
Silva being controlled here, momentarily.
Clinton thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Clinton must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Clinton connects with a couple of short punches.
Clinton chips away with some ground and pound.
Clinton distracts Silva with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Clinton stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Silva swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Clinton distracts Silva with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Clinton is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Clinton scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Clinton pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Silva is keeping the position for now.
Clinton is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Clinton controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Clinton wants to control from the top but Silva keeps moving.
Clinton is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Clinton postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Clinton chips away with some ground and pound.
Clinton landing with the ground and pound.
Clinton with a nice head shot there.
Clinton avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Clinton lands a couple of digs.
Clinton trying to control but Silva is working from the bottom.
Clinton drops back looking for a leg! Silva is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Silva manages to kick Clinton off! Clinton jumps back into Silva's guard.
Clinton keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Silva's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Clinton trying to control the position from guard on top but Silva is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Clinton drops back looking for a leg! Silva is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Silva manages to kick Clinton off! Clinton jumps back into Silva's guard.
Clinton landing with the ground and pound.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Clinton connects with a couple of short punches.
Clinton lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Clinton distracts Silva with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Clinton is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Clinton with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Clinton wants to pass the guard but Silva is keeping the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bill Clinton dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Clinton tries to clinch there but Silva circles away.
Clinton throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Silva on the side of the head.
Clinton fails with an attempt to clinch.
Silva misses with a takedown attempt
and Clinton counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Silva's guard now.
Clinton wants to control from the top but Silva keeps moving.
Clinton landing with the ground and pound.
Clinton trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Clinton postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
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!
Clinton is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Clinton drops back looking for a leg! Silva is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Silva manages to kick Clinton off! Clinton jumps back into Silva's guard.
Clinton is in close to Silva's body, working some short punches and elbows.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Clinton trying to control but Silva is working from the bottom.
Clinton postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Clinton sitting in guard here, content to control.
Clinton cracks Silva with a solid left hand.
Clinton keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Silva's head.
Silva is rocked!
Clinton drops back looking for a leg! Silva is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Silva manages to kick Clinton off! Clinton jumps back into Silva's guard.
Oh Silva is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Clinton landing some decent shots from guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Clinton stands and throws Silva's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Silva seems to have got his legs back now.
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!
Clinton landing strikes.
Clinton landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Clinton is working to tighten his grip on Silva's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Silva has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Clinton is really squeezing tight and eventually Silva passes out! Clinton breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:44 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Bill Clinton!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Joe Komodo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pita Liva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Joe Komodo has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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280 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Joe Komodo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Pita Liva!
The judges for this bout are Dmitry Maklakov, Aleksei Zolotukhin and Vladimir Khabensky.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Liva with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Liva misses with an uppercut. Komodo saw that one coming.
Liva throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Liva moves into the clinch.
Liva dodges an elbow strike from Komodo.
Komodo creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Komodo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Liva is leaning against Komodo and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Komodo is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Liva scores with a shoulder strike.
Komodo creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Liva.
Liva pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Komodo takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Liva chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Komodo is breathing heavily.
Liva tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Liva has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Liva paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
It looks like Joe Komodo has been cut.
Komodo takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Liva fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Komodo, pushing him back against the cage.
Liva blocks the elbow strike.
A shot in the inside from Liva.
A nice left hand lands by Liva.
Liva lands a left hand that snaps the head of Komodo backwards.
Liva misses with a body punch.
Liva misses with a punch on the inside.
Nice body punch from Liva - that landed with a thud.
A nice right hand lands inside from Liva.
Liva lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Komodo backwards.
Liva scores with a nice hook to the head.
Liva lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Liva lands with a right to the head.
Liva scores with a shoulder strike.
Liva scores with a hook to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Liva makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Liva lands an uppercut.
Komodo is rocked!
Liva creates some distance for himselfand unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Komodo's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Komodo drops to his knees and Liva pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Pita Liva!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mahmud Magomedov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jordan Strike (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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204 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Mahmud Magomedov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jordan Strike!
The judges for this bout are Aleksandr Martynov, Valeri Chadov and Ivan Kurochkin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Strike feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Magomedovs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Strike bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Magomedov tries to clinch but Strike is having none of it.
Magomedov on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Horrible takedown by Magomedov or perhaps it was just good defense by Strike which made him look bad.
Magomedov fails with a takedown attempt.
Strike clobbers Magomedov with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Magomedov tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Strike manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Strike dips to his left and cracks Magomedov with an uppercut!
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!
Magomedov fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mahmud Magomedov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Magomedov fails to land with a series of punches.
The fighters circle momentarily. Strike darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Good standup being displayed there by Strike as he connects with a hook.
Strike works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Strike uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Magomedov has time to react.
Strike scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Strike showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Magomedov.
Jordan Strike is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Magomedov with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Strike to score with a decent uppercut.
Strike lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Magomedov is rocked!
Strike fakes the leg kick and throws a superman punch. It's knocked Magomedov out cold! Brutal finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Jordan Strike!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nick Lagk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alexander Gustaffson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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215 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Nick Lagk!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Alexander Gustaffson!
The judges for this bout are Valeri Chadov, Viktor Lagutenko and Aleksei Zolotukhin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gustaffson shoots in for a takedown but Lagk shows good takedown defense.
Gustaffson fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Gustaffson misses with a takedown attempt
and Lagk counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Gustaffson!
Nick Lagk has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alexander Gustaffson.
Gustaffson takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Gustaffson has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Gustaffson sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Gustaffson won't allow Lagk to pass to mount.
Lagk passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Gustaffson!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gustaffson is in a horrible position here. Lagk smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Gustaffson is wriggling around trying to escape.
Gustaffson wants to hold on but Lagk pushes him away.
Gustaffson is trying desperately to improve position.
Lagk pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gustaffson keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Gustaffson taking shots to the head.
Lagk is in the full mount, landing strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lagk is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Gustaffson has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Gustaffson is bucking up trying to escape but Lagk cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Gustaffson keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Gustaffson is in a horrible position here. Lagk smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gustaffson wants to control but Lagk is having none of it.
Lagk lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Gustaffson is rocked!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lagk lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Gustaffson is still in real trouble! Can Lagk finish him?
Lagk is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Gustaffson is surviving well by controlling Lagk's body position as best he can.
Lagk cracks Gustaffson with a big head shot that has him covering up instantly! He's rolled onto his side and the referee has seen enough - this one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nick Lagk!
Our winner, Nick Lagk, 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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Josh Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Major Lazer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Lazer's choice of entrance music: Major Lazer - Pon De Floor. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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200 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
18 - 14 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Josh Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Major Lazer!
The judges for this bout are Aleksei Zolotukhin, Sergei Dronov and Dmitry Maklakov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Lazer.
Jones slips a straight right by Lazer.
Jones drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Jones throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Lazer tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Jones wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Jones in side control, throwing shots but Lazer defends.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Lazer gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Lazer makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Lazer.
Jones preventing the sweep.
Jones throwing strikes but missing.
Lazer looking for a sweep. Not yet Lazer, not yet.
Jones has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Jones would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Lazer manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Jones manages to get himself to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lazer advances position into side control!
Jones is working to avoid the ground and pound but Lazer connects with a decent elbow.
Jones gets back to half guard.
Lazer wants to control but Jones is keeping him busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lazer working the head and body with strikes.
Lazer looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Lazer working the head and body with strikes.
Lazer tries to pass to full mount but Jones defends it.
Jones is not content to let Lazer control the position.
My spies in Max Poppers inform me that Lazer has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Lazer is pressing down on Jones's thigh, looking to free his foot. Jones is holding on for now.
Jones is trying to get back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lazer wants to control but Jones is keeping him busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Lazer lands with a punch from half guard.
Jones is staying active underneath Lazer, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Lazer seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Jones is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Lazer scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Jones is looking for a sweep. Lazer is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Lazer connects with a nice short shot to Jones's temple.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Lazer lands a nice short elbow.
Lazer has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Lazer is looking to advance position but Jones won't allow it.
Lazer lands strikes from half guard.
Jones wants to sweep but Lazer has passed to side control!
Lazer working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Lazer works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Jones taking a bit of punishment here - Lazer scoring with strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lazer is chipping away with strikes.
Lazer scoring with punches from side control.
Jones is looking for a sweep.
Jones taking punishment in the form of punches.
Check out the look on Lazer's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Jones is rocked!
Lazer in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Oh Jones is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jones is trying to improve his position.
Jones is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Lazer is controlling him well.
Lazer controlling from side mount.
Jones seems to have got his legs back now.
Jones is looking to reverse the position.
Lazer lands a few punches from side control.
Lazer has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Jones is desperately trying to improve his position but Lazer has a good base and remains in mount.
A nice elbow there by Lazer.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lazer softens up his opponent with a couple of shots there and then CRACK! One massive shot lands there and Jones is out cold! Lazer jumps to his feet and celebrates on the cage with the fans, who are, quite frankly, going absolutely mental!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Major Lazer!
A relieved looking Major Lazer thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Skinny Man (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and No Pain No Gain (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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482 lbs
7 - 5 - 0 |
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Great elbows
Cardio machine |
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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
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Skinny Man!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, No Pain No Gain!
The judges for this bout are Ivan Kurochkin, Aleksei Zolotukhin and Illya Tyunina.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No Gain rushes Man and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Man comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
It looks like No Pain No Gain has been cut.
No Gain throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
No Gain is pressed against the cage. Man pushes back and unleashes a big elbow that really hurts No Gain! Two more big strikes from Man and No Gain crumples to the mat and taps out furiously due to the strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Skinny Man!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ryu Chyn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and The Stig (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Chyn might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Seven Devils. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
33 - 19 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ryu Chyn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, The Stig!
The judges for this bout are Igor Prikhodko, Aleksei Zolotukhin and Konstantin Menshow.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stig swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Chyn counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
We've been informed that Stig has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Chyn dives in and scores a takedown into Stig's guard.
Chyn scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Stig is controlling Chyn's posture.
Chyn wants to control from the top but Stig keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chyn drops back looking for a leg! Stig is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Stig manages to kick Chyn off! Chyn jumps back into Stig's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stig looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
The Stig has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
A jab from Stig does it's job there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stig connects with a body shot that sends Chyn's belly button to the back.
Chyn seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Stig gets caught flat footed, as Chyn shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Chyn throwing strikes from guard but Stig blocks nicely.
Stig pulls Chyn in to control the position.
Stig keeping moving, preventing Chyn from controlling successfully.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by The Stig.
Chyn walks into a left hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A low kick from Stig is predictable there
and Chyn counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Stig throws a push kick but Chyn slaps the foot to one side.
Chyn jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Stig misses with a body kick.
Chyn defending well as Stig loads up on a big left hand.
Stig misses with a low kick.
Chyn misses with an uppercut. Stig saw that one coming.
The Stig is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Stig is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Chyn.
Chyn shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Chyn will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stig swings for the body but Chyn moves out of range.
Chyn shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Chyn was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chyn trying to control the position but Stig is working away.
Stig holds on tight, trying to prevent any damage.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Chyn swings around for an armbar but Stig sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Chyn's guard.
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 Ryu Chyn will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Stig leaves Chyn with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Chyn cracks Stig with a good jab.
Stig moves out of range as Chyn strikes.
Chyn throws a right and a left that Stig avoids nicely.
Chyn misses with a lunging right hand
and Stig counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Chyn thinking.
Chyn throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Stig was covering up waiting for the punch and Chyn finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Chyn trying to control but Stig is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chyn stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Stig swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Stig is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Ryu Chyn just wasn't active enough.
Stig walks into a jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stig looks to score with a jab to the body but Chyn is just out of range.
Stig misses with a body shot.
Chyn fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Stig catches Chyn with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Chyn bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Chyn shoots in for a double leg but Stig sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Stig misses with a looping left.
Chyn shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Chyn seems to be working for a kimura but Stig defends the submission attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Stig is doing well to control the position and prevent Chyn from advancing to side control.
Chyn seems to be looking for submissions.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stig keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Chyn is trying to control. Stig wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The Stig has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Stig throws an off balance right hand
and Chyn counters with a nice uppercut.
Stig walks into a left hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ryu Chyn dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Chyn takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Stig ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Chyn moves away.
Chyn checks a leg kick.
Stig throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Chyn stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Stig gets caught flat footed, as Chyn shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Ryu Chyn overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Chyn trying to control but Stig is working from the bottom.
Chyn distracts Stig with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chyn postures up in Stig's guard and throws a big left but Stig blocks it.
Stig is controlling Chyn's posture.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by The Stig.
Stig keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Chyn.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Chyn.
Chyn has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Stig!
Chyn scoring with strikes but Stig is staying in there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chyn wants to control the pace but Stig is squirming around nicely.
Chyn throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Stig because Chyn loaded up on that one.
Stig tries to lock up and control but Chyn gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
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!
Chyn looking to control but Stig is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Stig is looking to get to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chyn swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Stig is now in Chyn's guard. A big mistake from Chyn there, giving up the dominant position!
Chyn working for a triangle but Stig defends it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stig pushing down on Chyn's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Chyn tries to roll over but Stig keeps him under control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ryu Chyn clearly takes that round.
That's time! Chyn's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Stig just misses with a punch to the body.
Stig throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Stig throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Stig lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Chyn at a distance.
Chyn connects with a crisp jab.
Stig swings away with a body shot that misses
and Chyn counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Chyn changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Stig tries to avoid it but Chyn manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Stig to the ground. Stig escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Stig lands with a straight right. Chyn didn't see that one coming.
Chyn lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Stig circles away quickly and effectively.
Ryu Chyn is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stig misses the jab.
Stig swings widly with a right hand
and Chyn counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Chyn is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Chyn stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Stig swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Chyn wants to control from the top but Stig keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Ryu Chyn just wasn't active enough.
Chyn ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Stig throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Stig slaps away a takedown attempt from Chyn, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Chyn tries for a takedown but Stig circles away easily
and Stig counters with a nice leg kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ryu Chyn. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stig changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Stig throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Chyn scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Chyn is defended easily by Stig.
Chyn fails with a takedown attempt.
Chyn tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Stig swivels and escapes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chyn just misses with a punch to the body.
Chyn throws a nice looking combination but Stig bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Chyn throws a nice looking combination but Stig bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Stig scores with a three punch combo!
Chyn missing with a left hand there. Stig was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Chyn fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Chyn misses the shot to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Stig looks to throw the jab but Chyn is out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Ryu Chyn will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Stig swings for the body but Chyn moves out of range.
Chyn works over Stig's head and body with a nice combination.
A leg kick checked by Chyn.
Stig gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Chyn will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Chyn bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Stig looks to land a left hand but Chyn moved out of range nicely.
Chyn takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Chyn looks to land a combination but Stig avoids it well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chyn shoots for a takedown but Stig saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
A punch lands to the side of Chyn 's head but he takes it in his stride.
It looks like Ryu Chyn has been cut.
Chyn goes for a double leg but Stig avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Stig continues to drive forward.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ryu Chyn. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Chyn jumps guard but Stig stands there with Chyn around his waist. Chyn gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Chyn avoids a wild elbow strike from Stig.
Stig lands a right hand that snaps the head of Chyn backwards.
Chyn jumps guard but Stig stands there with Chyn around his waist. Chyn gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Stig.
Stig lands a nice uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stig swings wildly with an uppercut but Chyn uses good head movement to avoid it.
Stig lands a nice elbow.
Stig has a couple of punches blocked by Chyn.
Chyn wants a takedown but no success here.
Chyn blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Chyn has a couple of punches blocked by Stig.
Stig throws a punch but it's blocked by Chyn.
Stig scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Chyn tries to score a body lock takedown but Stig shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Chyn avoids the elbow strike from Stig, against the cage.
A short right from Stig on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chyn gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Chyn seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Stig does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Chyn throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Chyn stops Stig from getting back to his feet.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Stig misses with a wild body shot.
Chyn throws a hook but Stig avoids it easily.
Stig is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Chyn rather than just go for the knockout.
Chyn shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Chyn fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Stig avoids it really well and circles away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stig slips a straight right by Chyn.
Chyn misses with a straight right.
Chyn tries for a takedown but Stig sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Stig throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Stig takes a swing at Chyn's ribcage but misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Chyn fails with the takedown.
The Stig has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ryu Chyn is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Stig misses with a head kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to The Stig.
I think Chyn has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 50:47
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 50:46
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 50:47
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ryu Chyn!
Ryu Chyn decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Tolek Banan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dylan Hollinger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hollinger comes into a darkened arena with his song building. WILD BOYS kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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28
163 lbs
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30
167 lbs
18 - 4 - 0 |
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World class boxer
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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
17 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Tolek Banan!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Dylan Hollinger!
The judges for this bout are Igor Prikhodko, Vladimir Khabensky and Valeri Chadov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hollinger sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Hollinger moves out of range as Banan throws a body kick.
Hollinger walks into a left hand.
Banan scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
We've been told by Banan's head coaches at Elite MMA Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Banan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hollinger scores with a shot to the body.
Banan throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Banan rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Hollinger counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Banan keeping moving, preventing Hollinger from controlling successfully.
Banan pulls Hollinger in close to his closed guard and prevents Hollinger from doing any damage or advancing position.
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.
Hollinger trying to control the position from guard on top but Banan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hollinger pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Banan is keeping the position for now.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Hollinger is looking to land body kicks.
A jab from Banan misses.
Banan scores with a takedown into Hollinger's guard.
Banan working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Our spies down at at Team Finland inform us that Hollinger has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Banan trying to control the position from guard on top but Hollinger is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Banan throws an elbow that misses. Hollinger uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Banan's guard. Nice move by Hollinger!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Banan is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Hollinger looking to pass the guard.
Hollinger is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Banan has control of Hollinger's left arm, preventing Hollinger from doing any damage.
Hollinger slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hollinger looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Hollinger is looking to take a break and control but Banan is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Banan is looking for a sweep.
Hollinger wants to control but Banan is keeping him busy.
A lull in the action here as Hollinger stalls from top position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Banan manages to get back to half guard.
Banan gets back to full guard.
Banan controls Hollinger momentarily but Hollinger frees himself.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hollinger looking to pass the guard.
Banan is trying to control the position but Hollinger postures up.
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 Tolek Banan will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Banan. Hollinger shrugs it off though.
Banan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hollinger.
Hollinger takes a kick to the side of the head.
Hollinger connects with a crisp jab.
Banan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hollinger moves away.
Tolek Banan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Banan lands a nice shot that snaps Hollinger's head back.
Nice body kick there by Hollinger.
Banan pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Banan misses with a looping right.
A chopping leg kick lands by Banan.
Banan throws a jab when Hollinger was well out of range.
Banan lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Hollinger throws a body kick that misses.
Banan throws a sloppy head kick and Hollinger moves out of range easily.
A big left from Banan misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A combination from Banan does no damage.
Nice defenses there by Hollinger.
Hollinger misses the shot to the body.
Hollinger avoids a kick to the body.
Hollinger shoots in looking for a takedown but Banan manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Hollinger's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Good leg kick by Hollinger there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Hollinger misses with a body punch
and Banan counters with a stiff right hand.
A telegraphed right hand from Banan misses the target.
Banan throws a push kick but Hollinger slaps the foot to one side.
Hollinger misses with a low kick.
Hollinger misses with a low kick.
Banan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hollinger was well out of range. Poor timing from Banan.
Banan ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Hollinger misses with a wild body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Banan throws a hook to the side of Hollinger's head but Hollinger sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A head kick misses from Banan.
Hollinger wants to slow Banan down by chopping away at his legs.
Hollinger ducks under a wild hook from Banan.
Hollinger thows a body shot but no joy.
Hollinger cracks the inside of Banan's front leg.
Hollinger lands a nice leg kick that just misses Banan's sensitive parts.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A slapping body kick lands there for Banan.
Hollinger avoids the head kick by Banan.
Hollinger takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Banan throws a big shot that misses.
Banan throws a hook but Hollinger avoids it easily.
A slapping leg kick lands for Banan.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hollinger looks to throw the jab but Banan is out of range.
Good work by Banan as he checks the leg kick.
Banan scores with a nice right hand.
Banan stuns Hollinger with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Banan shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Banan was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Banan misses with the ground and pound.
Hollinger sneaks back into half guard.
Banan seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Hollinger avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Banan.
Hollinger is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Banan is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Hollinger still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Hollinger has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
Hollinger is looking to take a break and control but Banan is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hollinger throws an elbow but Banan slips to the side and avoids it well.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hollinger tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tolek Banan dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Hollinger ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hollinger moves out of range as Banan strikes.
Banan looks to score with a jab to the body but Hollinger is just out of range.
Hollinger defending well as Banan loads up on a big left hand.
Hollinger with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Banan to score with a decent uppercut.
Hollinger is looking to land body kicks.
Horrible takedown by Hollinger or perhaps it was just good defense by Banan which made him look bad.
Nice uppercut there from Banan.
Nice shot lands for Banan.
Banan throws a lazy right hand but Hollinger sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Banan throws a series of punches but Hollinger avoids them all with ease.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Banan throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Hollinger is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Banan.
Jab from Banan.
Banan jabs Hollinger to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Banan takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Banan throws a head kick but Hollinger moves out of range.
Banan tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hollinger misses with a looping left.
Hollinger tries to land a leg kick but Banan saw it coming and moves away.
Tolek Banan is winning the standup battle so far.
Banan looks to land a right hand but Hollinger moved out of range.
Banan throws a sloppy head kick and Hollinger moves out of range easily.
Hollinger misses with a head kick.
Hollinger gets a takedown into half guard.
Hollinger takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hollinger is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Banan sees it coming and defends easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hollinger is looking for a kimura but Banan is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Hollinger to get the leverage.
Hollinger thows a huge punch but Banan dodges it nicely.
Banan is staying active underneath Hollinger, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Banan is pressing down on Hollinger's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Banan keeping moving, preventing Hollinger from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hollinger pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Banan is keeping the position for now.
Hollinger slips nicely into half guard.
Banan wants to control but Hollinger is keeping busy.
Banan gets full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hollinger wants to control from the top but Banan keeps moving.
Banan pulls Hollinger in close to his closed guard and prevents Hollinger from doing any damage or advancing position.
Banan keeping moving, preventing Hollinger from controlling successfully.
Banan is trying to keep Hollinger in close.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Hollinger wants to pass the guard but Banan is keeping the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Dylan Hollinger just about did enough to take it.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Banan lands an overhand right.
Banan throws a head kick but Hollinger moves out of range.
Banan uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Hollinger has time to react.
Banan throws an overhand right that lands on Hollinger's shoulder, as Hollinger tries to avoid the shot.
Banan scores with a shot to the body.
A jab from Banan misses.
Hollinger ducks right into an uppercut from Banan.
Hollinger connects with a solid leg kick.
Banan connects with a nice looking jab.
Hollinger misses with a low kick.
Banan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hollinger was well out of range. Poor timing from Banan.
A slow jab from Banan misses its intended target.
Hollinger misses with a straight right.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hollinger uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Banan.
Hollinger bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hollinger throws a quick inside leg kick.
Hollinger moves forwards but Banan connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Banan looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Banan throws a body punch but Hollinger moves out of range.
Hollinger punishes Banan's body with a nice straight punch.
Banan misses with an uppercut
and Hollinger counters with a nice body kick.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Good exchange - Hollinger coming out on top.
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!
Hollinger jabs Banan right on the nose. Banan blinks but takes it well.
Banan throws a shot from downtown. Hollinger moves away and avoids it.
Hollinger throws a body kick that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hollinger throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hollinger fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Banan looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Banan throws a right hand that misses
and Hollinger finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Hollinger fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Banan manages to avoid it.
Hollinger moves out of range as Banan strikes.
Hollinger tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Banan avoids a kick to the body.
Banan misses with a looping left.
Hollinger lands a nice shot to the body.
Banan walks into a stiff left hand from Hollinger.
Hollinger throws a nice inside leg kick.
The fighters circle momentarily. Hollinger darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
A bone on bone clash there as Hollinger blocks the leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hollinger takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Banan wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Nice body kick there by Hollinger.
Banan closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Banan, as that shot connected.
Hollinger connects with a body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Banan. Hollinger does a little dance to reset his feet.
Banan lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hollinger circles away quickly and effectively.
Banan throws a right and a left that both miss.
Banan throws a shot from downtown. Hollinger moves away and avoids it.
Nice uppercut there from Hollinger.
Banan fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Hollinger.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hollinger thuds his right hand into Banan's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Banan checks a low kick from Hollinger.
Banan checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hollinger has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Banan.
Nice defenses there by Hollinger.
Hollinger ducks under a wild hook from Banan.
Banan waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hollinger.
Banan slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Hollinger keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Banan blocks the body kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hollinger tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Banan was well out of range. Poor timing from Hollinger.
Hollinger lands a nice hook to Banan's body. Banan takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A bone on bone clash there as Banan blocks the leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dylan Hollinger dominated that fourth round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Hollinger misses with a low kick.
Hollinger uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Banan.
Banan punishes Hollinger's body with a nice straight punch.
Banan connects with a single shot there.
Banan scores with a jab to the head.
Hollinger throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Hollinger sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Banan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The fighters circle momentarily. Banan darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Banan comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Banan scores with a jab.
Hollinger lands a glancing blow to the side of Banan's head.
Hollinger attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Banan dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Hollinger. That did some damage!
Banan is looking to slow Hollinger down with leg kicks.
Banan throws a nice inside leg kick.
Banan throws a nice head kick!
Hollinger throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Hollinger sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Banan throws an overhand right that lands on Hollinger's shoulder, as Hollinger tries to avoid the shot.
Banan cracks Hollinger with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Banan looks to land a combination but Hollinger avoids it well.
Banan throws out a loose jab but Hollinger uses good head movement to avoid it.
Banan connects with a nice looking jab.
Banan fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Hollinger shoots in and drives through. Banan sprawls well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Banan slips a straight right by Hollinger.
Good standup being displayed there by Banan as he connects with a hook.
Banan buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Hollinger swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Hollinger throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hollinger moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Banan throws a lazy uppercut
and Hollinger counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Banan throws the left hand but Hollinger avoids the punch easily.
Hollinger throws a leg kick
and Banan counters with a three punch combo that has Hollinger backing up. Hollinger nods at Banan to acknowledge the strikes.
Hollinger stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Banan.
Banan throws a big shot that misses.
Banan swings widly with a right hand
and Hollinger counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hollinger wants to take a breather but Banan is having none of it.
Hollinger thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Hollinger lands a nice short elbow.
Banan wants to control but Hollinger is keeping busy.
Hollinger is looking to take a break and control but Banan is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Dylan Hollinger has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are battling for position here. Banan manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Banan keeping moving, preventing Hollinger from controlling successfully.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Dylan Hollinger hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Banan lands an overhand right.
Good standup being displayed there by Banan as he connects with a hook.
That kick from Hollinger tenderised Banan's leg. Banan is trying to keep his angry face on.
Banan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Banan connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Hollinger's hands.
Hollinger throws the kick towards the body but Banan avoids it.
Hollinger throws a hook but Banan avoids it easily.
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 Tolek Banan.
I think Banan has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 48:47
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 48:47
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 48:47
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tolek Banan!
Tolek Banan is the new lightweight champion!
Tolek Banan 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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