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HFC 31:Jensen vs Hussain PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Khalil Omurzakov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jordan Mcbride (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jordan Mcbride has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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190 lbs
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193 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
KO power |
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Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Khalil Omurzakov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jordan Mcbride!
The judges for this bout are Ivan Kurochkin, Fedor Mirinova and Vladimir Khabensky.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Omurzakov ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Omurzakov steps into range and unloads a brutal right left combo! Mcbride is out on his feet! Omurzakov sets himself and nearly takes Mcbride's head off with a straight right, sending him crashing to the mat! Wow, that was nasty... but awesome! Wooo!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Khalil Omurzakov!
Khalil Omurzakov spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Paddy Kubiak (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dumaham Bijan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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155 lbs
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146 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Good chin |
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Solid Muay Thai
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Paddy Kubiak!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Dumaham Bijan!
The judges for this bout are Sergei Dronov, Illya Tyunina and Viktor Lagutenko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bijan pushes Kubiak up against the cage in a clinch.
Bijan decides to pull guard.
Kubiak passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Kubiak is looking to take a break and control but Bijan is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kubiak postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Kubiak tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Kubiak has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Kubiak will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Kubiak trying to control the position but Bijan is working away.
Bijan manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bijan wants to get back to his feet.
Kubiak is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Kubiak definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kubiak is looking for a kimura but Bijan is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Kubiak to get the leverage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bijan is looking to improve his position.
Kubiak thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Kubiak with the ground and pound but Bijan uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Bijan looking for a guillotine here but Kubiak defends easily.
Bijan working for a triangle but Kubiak defends it easily.
Kubiak trying to control the position from guard on top but Bijan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Bijan is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Kubiak passes Bijan's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Kubiak is looking for a kimura but Bijan is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Kubiak to get the leverage.
Kubiak is looking to advance position but Bijan won't allow it.
Bijan is looking to improve his position.
Kubiak is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Bijan is refusing to be controlled, as Kubiak sits in half guard.
Kubiak is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Bijan trying to control from the bottom.
Kubiak 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 three minutes gone in the round.
Kubiak is looking for a kimura here.
Bijan is refusing to be controlled, as Kubiak sits in half guard.
Bijan trying to hold on to Kubiak's head to control him but Kubiak postures up.
Bijan avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Kubiak.
Kubiak is looking to take a break and control but Bijan is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Bijan is looking for a sweep. Kubiak is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kubiak really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Kubiak is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Bijan is not content to let Kubiak control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Kubiak is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Bijan sees it coming and defends easily.
Kubiak wants to free his trapped foot but Bijan is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Kubiak is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Kubiak wants to work for an arm triangle but Bijan is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Kubiak is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kubiak goes for an armbar but Bijan turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Bijan.
Kubiak looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paddy Kubiak dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Kubiak shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Kubiak throwing shots but Bijan is blocking nicely.
Kubiak looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Bijan trying to hold on to Kubiak's head to control him but Kubiak postures up.
Kubiak works his way into side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kubiak tries to advance to mount but Bijan instead regains half guard.
Bijan regains full guard. Nicely done.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kubiak passes Bijan's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Kubiak takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Kubiak is working for a submission of some sort.
Bijan is defending against the submission attempts here by Kubiak.
Kubiak scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Bijan is trying to stand back up but Kubiak is controlling him
Bijan has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Kubiak is working away from the top position though.
Kubiak is trying to control the action in half guard but Bijan is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Kubiak prevents Bijan from improving his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bijan is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Bijan keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Bijan manages to get to full guard.
Bijan managing to control the position.
Bijan really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kubiak. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Kubiak thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Kubiak cracks Bijan with a solid left hand.
Kubiak tries to free his leg and advance position but Bijan is retaining full guard.
Kubiak is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bijan can do to turn this around?
Bijan is trying to control the position but Kubiak postures up.
Kubiak wants to control from the top but Bijan keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kubiak advances to half guard.
Bijan is defending against the submission attempts here by Kubiak.
Kubiak slips a nice elbow through Bijan's hands, connecting with Bijan's forehead.
Bijan is looking to improve his position.
Kubiak throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Kubiak trying to pass the guard but Bijan defending well.
Kubiak is looking for a kimura here.
Bijan wants to improve his position but Kubiak is controlling well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bijan desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Bijan wants to control but Kubiak is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Kubiak is keen to just control but Bijan is a slippery customer.
Bijan wants to control but Kubiak is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Kubiak is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Bijan is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kubiak pulls his head out easily.
Bijan is breathing heavily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kubiak is working for a submission of some sort.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paddy Kubiak dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Kubiak fails with a takedown attempt.
Paddy Kubiak seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bijan tries to close the distance and clinch but Kubiak swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kubiak closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Bijan did well to prevent Kubiak getting side control.
Bijan wants to get back to full guard.
Bijan blocking the ground and pound attempt from Kubiak.
Bijan tries to roll over but Kubiak keeps him under control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kubiak is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Bijan is just riding it out for now. Kubiak eventually gives up the hold.
Bijan is trying to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kubiak is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bijan pushes Kubiak off looking to stand but Kubiak dives back in and keeps control.
Kubiak throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Bijan is trying to get back to full guard.
Kubiak is looking for a kimura but Bijan is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Kubiak to get the leverage.
Kubiak missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Kubiak is working for a kimura but Bijan is defending it quite comfortably.
Bijan is trying to stand up here but Kubiak is controlling him well.
Bijan tries to roll over but Kubiak keeps him under control.
Kubiak seems to be working for a kimura but Bijan defends the submission attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bijan is trying to maintain the position but Kubiak is very close to passing his half guard.
Kubiak is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Bijan has managed to free his arm - good work.
Bijan is not content to let Kubiak control the position.
Bijan avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Kubiak.
Bijan pushes Kubiak off looking to stand but Kubiak dives back in and keeps control.
Kubiak is looking for a kimura here.
Kubiak prevents Bijan from improving his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kubiak is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Bijan sees it coming and defends easily.
Bijan wants to get back to his feet.
Kubiak wants to control but Bijan is keeping him busy.
Bijan wants to control but Kubiak is keeping busy.
Kubiak prevents Bijan from standing back up.
Bijan kicks Kubiak off and gets back to his feet.
Bijan takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kubiak shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Bijan as he avoids it easily.
Bijan is looking for the big counter here.
Bijan darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Bijan prevents Kubiak from improving his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kubiak is doing well to control the position and prevent Bijan from advancing to side control.
Kubiak tries to roll over but Bijan keeps him under control.
Kubiak desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Bijan is looking to take a break and control but Kubiak is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Dumaham Bijan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Paddy Kubiak is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kubiak works his way to full guard. Good work.
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 Paddy Kubiak.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Kubiak, 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 Sergei Dronov scores the fight 30:27
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 30:27
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Paddy Kubiak!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tommy Book (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tanuki Shinra (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tanuki Shinra told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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269 lbs
3 - 2 - 0 |
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220 lbs
5 - 6 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
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Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Tommy Book!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tanuki Shinra!
The judges for this bout are Ivan Kurochkin, Igor Prikhodko and Valeri Chadov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shinra feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Book's calf.
Book gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Shinra, right into the meat.
Shinra misses with a double jab.
Shinra throws a leg kick
and Book counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Shinra!
Book lands a few punches from side control.
Book working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Book cracks Shinra with an elbow. That is naaassty.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The referee asks Book politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Book prefers to stall for the moment though.
Book has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Shinra!
A nice elbow there by Book.
Book putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Shinra is rocked!
Book unloads with some vicious shots from mount and Shinra wants out - he looks towards the referee who steps in to save him! Book celebrates on the cage and the crowd goes wild!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tommy Book!
Tommy Book decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Solid Capybara (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Lowe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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157 lbs
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147 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Solid Capybara!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mike Lowe!
The judges for this bout are Igor Prikhodko, Sergei Dronov and Illya Tyunina.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Capybara misses with a takedown
and Lowe makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Capybara gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Lowe.
Donk. Lowe catches Capybara right on the button with a cross.
It looks like Solid Capybara has been cut.
Lowe sends Capybara crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Lowe is motioning to the referee to let Capybara up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Capybara is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Capybara is trying hard to land a takedown here. Lowe sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Oh Capybara is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Capybara shoots in for a takedown but Lowe shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Solid Capybara. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lowe misses with a low kick as Capybara jumps back.
Lowe turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Capybara seems to have got his legs back now.
Lowe drops Capybara with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Capybara looks back up at him and smiles so Lowe waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Lowe ducks down into range and throws a picture perfect right hook that connects with Capybara's jaw. Capybara's eyes stare off into space as he falls to the mat, out cold! Lowe does the decent thing and steps back, rather than landing any shots to his unconscious opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Mike Lowe!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Alk Manik (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rafal Zamana (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Zamana has chosen Modestep - Show Me A Sign as his entrance music. 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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170 lbs
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181 lbs
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Counter fighter
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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
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Alk Manik!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Rafal Zamana!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Ivan Kurochkin and Konstantin Menshow.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice takedown defense from Zamana. No joy for Manik on that attempt.
Manik moves into the clinch.
Zamana has clasped his hands together around Manik's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Zamana looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Manik tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Manik is working hard here to advance position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zamana is staying tight to Manik's torso, preventing him from escaping.
You can see the frustration on Manik's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Zamana happy to just control the position for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zamana is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Manik knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Manik throwing some weak shots from the bottom that do no damage.
Manik is trying to improve his position.
Manik regains half guard.
Manik flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Manik tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Manik punching from the bottom.
Manik looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Zamana not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Nice strikes from Zamana there.
Manik is looking to escape.
Zamana slows the pace down in half guard.
Manik keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Zamana is controlling the pace.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zamana looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Manik looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Manik lands one or two decent shots to the body here. Although from his own half guard, he's not going to be causing too much damage.
Zamana is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Manik defends it well.
Manik misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Zamana controlling the action here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Manik wants to control but Zamana is keeping busy.
Manik slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Manik trying to control the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Zamana is pushing down on Manik's leg trying to pass to half guard. Manik is fighting to maintain full guard but Zamana has managed to sneak the leg through.
Zamana blocks the strikes from Manik.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rafal Zamana dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Zamana throws a sloppy head kick and Manik moves out of range easily.
Manik has been working on his balance at Barbell Brigade, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Zamana.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Zamana.
Zamana cracks Manik with a big right hand but Manik just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Manik tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Zamana thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Manik throwing some weak shots from the bottom that do no damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zamana working away.
Zamana looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Zamana has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Manik defending against the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Manik tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Manik striking from the bottom but nothing landed.
Manik is pushing Zamana's head away, looking to escape. Zamana manages to hold on to the position though.
Manik can't do much from the bottom here.
Zamana thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Manik is looking to regain half guard here but Zamana keeps moving and retains side control.
Zamana wants to control but Manik is keeping him busy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Manik is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Zamana tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Zamana has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Manik tries to improve position but can't.
Manik struggling a bit here.
Zamana trying to control the position but Manik is working away.
You can see the frustration on Manik's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Zamana is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Manik's half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Manik is trying to stand.
Zamana is trying to control the action in half guard but Manik is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Zamana blocks the strikes from Manik.
Manik 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.
Zamana controlling the action here.
Manik is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Zamana's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Zamana's back!
Zamana tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Manik is stalling here but it's allowed Zamana to get half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zamana is trying to get back to full guard.
Zamana moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Manik postures up in Zamana's guard and throws a big left but Zamana blocks it.
Manik postures up.
Manik trying to control the position from guard on top but Zamana is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Manik would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Manik stopping the sweep attempt from Zamana.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rafal Zamana showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Manik throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Zamana's waist but Zamana gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Manik off to one side.
Alk Manik is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Zamana darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Zamana scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Manik is trying to get back to full guard.
Zamana in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Manik tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Zamana!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Rafal Zamana!
After the big win, Rafal Zamana made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Max Octane Fight Wear and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Frank Shewmaker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Done Carvalho (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Frank Shewmaker has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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26
289 lbs
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235 lbs
2 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Frank Shewmaker!
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, Done Carvalho!
The judges for this bout are Dmitry Maklakov, Konstantin Menshow and Viktor Lagutenko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shewmaker fails in his attempt to clinch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Carvalho. Shewmaker does a little dance to reset his feet.
Shewmaker pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Shewmaker takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
The fighters circle momentarily. Carvalho darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Shewmaker avoids a punch combination nicely.
Carvalho throws a right and a left that both miss.
Carvalho looks to land a combination but Shewmaker avoids it well.
Shewmaker fails with an attempt to clinch.
Carvalho avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Shewmaker slips a jab and a cross from Carvalho.
Shewmaker fails with an attempt to clinch.
Carvalho throws a counter combo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shewmaker slips a jab from Carvalho.
Carvalho avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A slapping body kick lands there for Shewmaker.
The crowd cheers as Carvalho lands an impressive looking overhand right. Shewmaker doesn't seem phased though.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shewmaker misses the shot to the body.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Carvalho!
A left and a right from Carvalho both land. Nice combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shewmaker throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Shewmaker doesn't manage to clinch there - Carvalho circles away.
Shewmaker tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Carvalho paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Carvalho ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Shewmaker tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Carvalho counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Shewmaker blocks a jab.
Carvalho dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Shewmaker misses with a lunging right hand
and Carvalho counters with a series of strikes. Shewmaker will be more careful next time no doubt.
Shewmaker fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Carvalho displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Carvalho scores with a shot to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Carvalho throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Carvalho scores with a shot to the body.
Shewmaker tries to clinch but Carvalho moves out of range.
Carvalho throws a right and a left that Shewmaker avoids nicely.
Shewmaker pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Shewmaker tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Carvalho manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Carvalho.
Carvalho bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Shewmaker's head.
Carvalho throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Shewmaker on the side of the head.
Carvalho scores with a hook.
It looks like Frank Shewmaker has been cut.
Carvalho tries to bum rush Shewmaker with a series of wild strikes but Shewmaker uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Shewmaker has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Carvalho lands a head shot.
Shewmaker takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Carvalho swinging wildly here.
It looked like Shewmaker was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Shewmaker takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Carvalho works the jab nicely.
Carvalho scores with a jab to the jaw.
Carvalho swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Shewmaker doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
The fight stays on the outside here - Shewmaker looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shewmaker takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Carvalho displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Carvalho is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Shewmaker had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Carvalho throws a shot to the body.
Carvalho's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Carvalho duly obliges.
Shewmaker fails in his attempt to clinch.
Carvalho fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Shewmaker looks to land a left hand but Carvalho moved out of range nicely.
Carvalho avoids a punch combination nicely.
Donk. Carvalho catches Shewmaker right on the button with a cross.
Shewmaker tries to close the distance and clinch up but Carvalho swats him away and circles back towards the center.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shewmaker misses with a wild combination.
Carvalho throws a counter combo.
Carvalho looks to land a combination but Shewmaker avoids it well.
Shewmaker misses with a wild combination.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Good exchange - Carvalho coming out on top.
Carvalho misses with the combination.
Carvalho punishes Shewmaker's body with a nice straight punch.
Carvalho scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Shewmaker moves in looking to clinch but Carvalho pushes him off.
Shewmaker tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Carvalho paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Carvalho throws a body shot but no joy.
Carvalho stuns Shewmaker with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Carvalho ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Shewmaker swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Carvalho counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Shewmaker tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Carvalho manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Carvalho will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Shewmaker tries to clinch but Carvalho is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Done Carvalho dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Frank Shewmaker's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Carvalho feints a jab promting Shewmaker to slip. Carvalho then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Shewmaker slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Carvalho lands a right hook to the body.
Carvalho scores with a hook to the body. Shewmaker takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Shewmaker fails with an attempt to clinch.
Carvalho fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Carvalho looks to throw the jab but Shewmaker is out of range.
Carvalho scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Shewmaker is looking to clinch.
Shewmaker wants to clinch up but Carvalho keeps it at a distance.
Shewmaker instigates a clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Carvalho.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shewmaker misses with a punch to the body.
Carvalho lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Carvalho avoids a wild elbow strike from Shewmaker.
Carvalho lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Carvalho has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Carvalho's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Carvalho connects with a body shot.
Shewmaker takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Carvalho fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Shewmaker walks into a jab.
Carvalho listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Carvalho throws a right hand that Shewmaker ducks under and follows up with a left that Shewmaker also avoids with ease.
Carvalho throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Jab, jab by Carvalho - just one landing.
Shewmaker seems to be squinting his left eye. Perhaps he got a poke in that previous exchange. Carvalho shows no mercy and swarms him with a barage of strikes! Shewmaker is backing up but Carvalho catches him with a final right hook that drops him! Shewmaker covers up and the referee steps in to end the fight! Carvalho Jumps to his feet and flashes his guns to the crowd. Oh yeah, baby! How'd you like them apples?!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Done Carvalho!
Done Carvalho was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Konstantin Golovin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shane Gooseman (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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25
149 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
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25
157 lbs
4 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Konstantin Golovin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Shane Gooseman!
The judges for this bout are Igor Prikhodko, Vladimir Khabensky and Viktor Lagutenko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Golovin fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Gooseman, pushing him back against the cage.
Golovin tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gooseman's elbow.
Gooseman misses with an elbow strike.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Gooseman just misses with a elbow thrown towards Golovin's brow.
Gooseman fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Gooseman landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Gooseman misses with an elbow over the top.
Gooseman throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Golovin definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Gooseman tries a knee to the head but Golovin blocks it.
Gooseman blocks a body shot from Golovin.
Gooseman landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Gooseman tries a knee to the head but Golovin blocks it.
Golovin swings wildly with an uppercut but Gooseman uses good head movement to avoid it.
Golovin tries to stall but Gooseman uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gooseman throws a knee to the head but misses.
Gooseman tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Golovin avoids it.
Gooseman missing with knees to the body.
Gooseman landing knees to the head.
Gooseman misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Golovin.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee calls for Golovin to work.
Gooseman doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Golovin scores with a nice hook to the head.
Gooseman landing knees to the head.
Gooseman landing knees to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gooseman.
Gooseman misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Golovin.
A knee to the head by Gooseman.
Golovin controlling the action here for a moment.
Gooseman misses with a knee to the head.
Gooseman blocks an uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Golovin.
Golovin is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Golovin tries a body shot but Gooseman blocks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Golovin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Golovin avoiding damage as Gooseman throws knees to the body.
Gooseman blocks an uppercut.
Golovin working aggressively here.
Golovin tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gooseman with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Gooseman tries to work over Golovin's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Gooseman lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Gooseman scores with a knee to the head.
Gooseman lands a nice knee to the body.
Gooseman lands a knee to the head.
Golovin is rocked!
Gooseman misses with an elbow strike.
Oh Golovin is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Gooseman tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Golovin lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Golovin seems to have got his legs back now.
Golovin misses with a short punch on the inside.
Gooseman is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Golovin is defending well for now.
Gooseman tries to land a knee to the head but Golovin blocks with his arms.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gooseman throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Golovin blocks it with crossed arms.
Golovin makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Gooseman is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Gooseman blocking some punches.
Gooseman landing knees to the body.
Golovin stalling in the clinch but Gooseman improves position.
Gooseman misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Golovin.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Golovin.
Golovin makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Golovin tries to throw a body punch but Gooseman avoids it by throwing Golovin back against the cage.
Gooseman missing with knees to the body.
Gooseman scores a nice knee to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Gooseman fails to land.
Still in the clinch, Golovin scores with a nice short uppercut.
Golovin tries a body shot but Gooseman blocks it.
Gooseman throws a knee to the head but misses.
Gooseman looking to throw knees to the head but Golovin is blocking nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Gooseman.
Gooseman tries to land a knee to the head but Golovin blocks with his arms.
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!
Golovin managing to block the knees to the body from Gooseman.
The referee is keeping an eye on Golovin - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Golovin slowing the pace effectively.
Gooseman throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Gooseman misses with a knee strike.
Gooseman looking to throw knees to the head but Golovin is blocking nicely.
Gooseman swings wildly with an uppercut but Golovin uses good head movement to avoid it.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Gooseman misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Golovin.
Gooseman landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Golovin avoiding damage as Gooseman throws knees to the body.
Golovin blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Golovin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short uppercut from Golovin.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shane Gooseman dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Golovin fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Gooseman, pushing him back against the cage.
Gooseman blocks an uppercut.
Gooseman blocking some punches.
Gooseman tries to land knees in the clinch but Golovin avoids the damage to the body.
Gooseman missing with knees to the body.
Golovin lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Gooseman swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Gooseman blocking some punches.
Golovin scores with a hook to the body.
Golovin scores with a nice hook to the head.
Golovin lands a right hand.
Golovin managing to block the knees to the body from Gooseman.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Golovin takes a knee right on the jaw!
Golovin working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Gooseman misses with a knee strike.
Golovin lands with a right to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Golovin has Gooseman pressed against the cage.
Golovin pushes Gooseman back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gooseman unloads a knee to the mid-section. Golovin lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Gooseman throws an elbow that misses.
Golovin blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Gooseman landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Golovin blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Gooseman throws an elbow but it misses.
Gooseman has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Golovin lands a right hand that snaps the head of Gooseman backwards.
Golovin blocks the elbow strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Golovin.
Golovin slowing the pace effectively.
Gooseman missing with knees to the body.
Golovin working aggressively here.
Golovin lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Gooseman tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Gooseman misses with a hook from the clinch.
Golovin misses with the head strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gooseman misses with a short punch on the inside.
Gooseman misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Gooseman misses with a knee strike.
Golovin lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Gooseman backwards.
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!
Gooseman working Golovin over with knees to the body.
Gooseman is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Golovin is defending well for now.
Gooseman is breathing heavily.
Gooseman with a knee to the head.
Gooseman blocks an uppercut.
Golovin working aggressively here.
Gooseman fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Gooseman with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Gooseman misses with the head strike.
Gooseman misses with a knee to the head.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Gooseman letting Golovin take a breather here.
Gooseman throws an elbow but it misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gooseman can't find room to land a body shot as Golovin controls the action.
Gooseman missing with knees to the body.
Golovin is struggling to control the position.
Golovin swings wildly with an uppercut but Gooseman uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gooseman tries to land a knee to the head but Golovin blocks with his arms.
Gooseman throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Golovin blocks it with crossed arms.
Gooseman is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Golovin is defending well for now.
Gooseman misses with a body punch.
Golovin misses with the head strike.
Golovin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Gooseman misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Gooseman misses with a knee strike.
Golovin misses with a short punch on the inside.
Gooseman missing with knees to the body.
Gooseman lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Golovin throws a punch but it's blocked by Gooseman.
Gooseman unloads a knee to the mid-section. Golovin lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Golovin takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Golovin lands with a light punch inside.
Gooseman looking to throw knees to the head but Golovin is blocking nicely.
Golovin lands a shoulder strike.
Gooseman throws a knee to the head but misses.
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!
Golovin misses with the head strike.
Gooseman throws an elbow that misses.
Gooseman using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Golovin has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Golovin blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Gooseman tries to land knees in the clinch but Golovin avoids the damage to the body.
Gooseman blocking some punches.
Gooseman blocks an uppercut.
Golovin lands a shoulder strike.
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 Konstantin Golovin will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Gooseman looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Golovin has managed to clinch.
Golovin misses with a hook from the clinch.
Gooseman utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Golovin blocks the elbow strike.
Golovin swings wildly with an uppercut but Gooseman uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gooseman blocks a body shot from Golovin.
Gooseman with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Golovin throws a head punch that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Golovin working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Gooseman missing with knees to the body.
Golovin will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Gooseman up against the cage.
Golovin working aggressively here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gooseman creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Gooseman tries a knee to the head but Golovin blocks it.
Golovin prevents a body shot from Gooseman.
Gooseman throws a knee to the head but misses.
Gooseman takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Gooseman trying to land knees to the body.
Golovin misses with a punch on the inside.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Golovin takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Knees to the body from Gooseman.
Golovin will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Gooseman up against the cage.
Shane Gooseman seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Golovin lands with a light punch inside.
Gooseman goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Gooseman utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Gooseman tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Golovin dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Knees in the clinch landing for Gooseman.
Gooseman blocks an uppercut.
Golovin blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Golovin on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Golovin lands with a left to the head.
Gooseman tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Golovin avoids it.
Gooseman misses with an elbow over the top.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gooseman blocks an uppercut.
Gooseman blocks an uppercut.
Gooseman with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Golovin blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Gooseman tries to land a knee to the head but Golovin blocks with his arms.
Golovin leaning his opponent against the cage.
Gooseman throws a knee to the head but misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Golovin displaying some good clinch control by pressing Gooseman up against the cage.
Gooseman trying to land knees to the body.
A short left from Golovin.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gooseman.
Golovin is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Golovin lands a hook that snaps the head of Gooseman backwards.
Golovin is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Gooseman lands a good knee to the midsection. Golovin won't want to take too many of those.
Golovin misses with some punches.
Golovin prevents a body shot from Gooseman.
A head punch on the inside from Golovin fails to land.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gooseman misses with a knee to the head.
Gooseman blocking some punches.
Golovin misses with a body punch.
Golovin working aggressively here.
Knees to the body from Gooseman.
Gooseman tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Gooseman using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Golovin managing to block the knees to the body from Gooseman.
Gooseman with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Golovin avoids the elbow strike from Gooseman, against the cage.
Golovin lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Golovin scores with a shot to the side of Gooseman's head.
Golovin lands with a left to the head.
Gooseman with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A knee to the head by Gooseman.
Gooseman tries a knee to the head but Golovin blocks it.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Shane Gooseman.
Well Gooseman 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 28:30
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 28:29
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Shane Gooseman!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Andrey Arlovski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Wick (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Arlovski's entrance music is Ed Sheeran - Thinking Out Loud . A fine choice. 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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255 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
10 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Andrey Arlovski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, John Wick!
The judges for this bout are Aleksandr Martynov, Valeri Chadov and Dmitry Maklakov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Arlovski takes a swing at Wick's ribcage but misses.
Wick slips a jab and a cross from Arlovski.
We've been told by Arlovski's head coaches at LOD: Contenders that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Wick closes the distance and clinches up with Arlovski, looking for a takedown. Wick pushes Arlovski against the cage but Arlovski circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Wick fails to land the takedown.
Wick throws a front kick aimed at Arlovski's knee but Arlovski avoids it well.
Arlovski lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Arlovski cracks Wick with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Arlovski gets a clinch.
Arlovski's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Arlovski has Wick up against the cage in a clinch.
Wick throws a head punch that misses.
Arlovski wants to break free but Wick has control.
Wick tries to throw a body punch but Arlovski avoids it by throwing Wick back against the cage.
Arlovski breaks the clinch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Arlovski. Wick does a little dance to reset his feet.
Arlovski scores with a hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Arlovski keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Wick misses the shot to the body.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Wick 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 Arlovski has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Arlovski and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Andrey Arlovski is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Arlovski wants to clinch.
Wick moves into the clinch successfully.
Wick breaks the clinch.
Wick takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Arlovski dances in with a quick combination. Wick is being worked over with jabs and crosses. Oooh, a right straight from Arlovski snaps Wick's head back. Wick stumbles backwards against the cage. Arlovski steps forward and delivers a right cross that connects with Wick's jaw, simultaneously knocking him out and sending his mouthpiece into the crowd! There's a worthy souvenir for the fans. This one is over folks. Wick just didn't come prepared.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Andrey Arlovski!
After the big win, Andrey Arlovski made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Mohito Fightwear and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ma A Nonu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Dempsey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nonu comes to the cage accompanied by The Haka. The crowd seem to be enjoying Dempsey's choice of entrance music: Ten Crack Commandments . Jack Dempsey is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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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
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Ma A Nonu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jack Dempsey!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Viktor Lagutenko and Valeri Chadov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nonu on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Dempsey just misses with a punch to the body.
A little feinted left hand from Nonu on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Nonu misses with a looping right.
Nonu pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nonu definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Nonu steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dempsey.
Dempsey lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Nonu circles away quickly and effectively.
It looked like Nonu wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Nonu walks into a stiff left hand from Dempsey.
Dempsey throws out a loose jab but Nonu uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nonu swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Dempsey misses the jab.
Nonu sizes up Dempsey with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Nonu throws out a loose jab but Dempsey uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dempsey throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Nonu on the side of the head.
Dempsey with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Dempsey has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Nonu has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Nonu there as he acknowledges the shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A jab from Dempsey finds it's way through Nonu's defenses.
Dempsey scores with a jab. Nonu acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Jack Dempsey seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dempsey punishes Nonu's body with a nice straight punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dempsey scores with a nice head shot.
Good standup being displayed there by Nonu as he connects with a hook.
Dempsey throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dempsey lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Dempsey misses with a wild body shot.
Nonu cracks Dempsey with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
A jab from Dempsey misses.
Dempsey stuns Nonu with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Dempsey looks to land a left hand but Nonu moved out of range nicely.
A little feinted left hand from Nonu on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A shot to the body from Dempsey misses
and Dempsey takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nonu on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Dempsey digs a good hook to Nonu's body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dempsey misses with a straight right.
Nonu avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice uppercut there from Nonu.
Dempsey jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nice straight punches there by Dempsey. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Dempsey.
Nonu scores with a punch to the head.
Dempsey throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Dempsey connects with a right hand. Nonu shakes it off.
Nonu slips a straight right by Dempsey.
Nonu swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Dempsey uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Nonu.
Nonu keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dempsey is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Nonu had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Nonu uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dempsey.
Nonu bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nonu was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Dempsey gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Nonu ducks under a wild hook from Dempsey.
Dempsey throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
It looked like Nonu wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dempsey gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Nonu.
Dempsey drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Nonu clobbers Dempsey with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Nonu slips under a jab from Dempsey.
Nonu throws a jab but it's blocked by Dempsey.
Dempsey changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Nonu cracks Dempsey with a good jab.
Dempsey tests Nonu's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A jab from Nonu misses.
Nonu ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nonu stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
A lazy left from Nonu finds it's target.
Dempsey lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Nonu circles away quickly and effectively.
Nonu was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A looping hook to the body misses from Dempsey. Nonu does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dempsey uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Nonu.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Dempsey misses.
Dempsey swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Nonu.
Dempsey works Nonu's body with a nice hook.
Dempsey looks to throw the jab but Nonu is out of range.
Dempsey cracks Nonu with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Dempsey looks winded!
Dempsey slips under a jab.
A punch lands to the side of Nonu 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Dempsey scores with a punch to the head.
Nonu steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dempsey.
Dempsey with a jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nonu loads up on a big right hand but Dempsey slips the punch.
Dempsey thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nonu misses with a looping left.
Dempsey ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Dempsey dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Nonu cracks Dempsey with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Nonu throws a hook but Dempsey avoids it easily.
Dempsey dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Dempsey changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Nonu throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Dempsey thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nonu moves out of range of the strikes.
Dempsey looks to score with a jab to the body but Nonu is just out of range.
Dempsey swinging wildly here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dempsey thows a left - swing and a miss!
It looked like Nonu wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Dempsey misses with a straight left.
Dempsey throws a right hand that Nonu ducks under and follows up with a left that Nonu also avoids with ease.
Nonu looks to land a right hand but Dempsey moved out of range.
Dempsey throws a shot from downtown. Nonu moves away and avoids it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dempsey takes a swing at Nonu's ribcage but misses.
Nonu throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dempsey sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nonu misses with a looping left.
Dempsey misses the shot to the body.
Nonu throwing a counter right hand but Dempsey manages to avoid it.
Dempsey misses with a looping right.
Dempsey steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Nonu.
Jack Dempsey seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nonu ducks under a wild hook from Dempsey.
Good exchange - Nonu coming out on top.
Nonu throws the left hand but Dempsey avoids the punch easily.
Nonu uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Dempsey lands with a straight right. Nonu didn't see that one coming.
Nonu avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nonu moves out of range as Dempsey strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dempsey throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Dempsey is breathing heavily.
Dempsey avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Dempsey misses with a hook.
Dempsey throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nonu is looking to counter punch.
Nonu throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Dempsey scores with a punch to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dempsey throws a looping overhand right but Nonu ducks down to avoid it.
Dempsey throws a right hand that misses
and Nonu counters with a nice uppercut.
Dempsey keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Nonu.
Nonu throws a hook to the side of Dempsey's head but Dempsey sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Dempsey lands a nice hook to Nonu's body. Nonu takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Dempsey uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Nonu.
Dempsey waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Nonu.
A big right from Dempsey misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nonu keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Dempsey jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Dempsey throws a big shot that misses.
Dempsey misses with a two punch combination.
A big right from Dempsey misses.
Nonu is looking to counter punch.
Nonu misses with a looping right.
Nonu looks to land a left hand but Dempsey moved out of range nicely.
Nonu keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dempsey throws a hook but Nonu avoids it easily.
Nonu displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dempsey throws out the jab.
Nonu is looking to counter punch.
Dempsey lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Nonu circles away quickly and effectively.
Nonu is looking to counter punch.
A jab from Nonu misses.
Dempsey looks to score with a jab to the body but Nonu is just out of range.
Nonu misses the jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nonu uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dempsey.
Dempsey takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Nonu looks to land a right hand but Dempsey moved out of range.
Nonu misses with a hook. Dempsey ducked under it nicely.
Nonu misses with a straight right.
Dempsey throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Nonu sees it coming and avoids it easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A jab from Dempsey misses.
A big left from Dempsey misses.
It looked like Nonu wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Dempsey takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Dempsey misses with a looping right.
Nonu throwing a counter right hand but Dempsey manages to avoid it.
Nonu uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dempsey.
Nonu connects with the punch.
Nonu throws a shot from downtown. Dempsey moves away and avoids it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Jack Dempsey will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Dempsey cracks Nonu with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
A combination from Dempsey does no damage.
Nice defenses there by Dempsey.
Nice defenses there by Nonu.
A jab from Nonu misses.
Dempsey looks to throw the jab but Nonu is out of range.
Nonu is looking to counter punch.
Nonu uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dempsey.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Dempsey's jab looks to have found its range, popping Nonu under the eye.
Nonu moves out of range as Dempsey strikes.
Nonu swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Nonu uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dempsey.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dempsey throws a body punch but Nonu moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dempsey. Nonu does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nonu swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Good exchange - Nonu coming out on top.
Dempsey has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nonu throws a hook but Dempsey avoids it easily.
Dempsey takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nonu throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Dempsey blocks a jab.
Dempsey throws an off balance right hand
and Nonu counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nonu uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dempsey.
Dempsey throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dempsey ducks under a wild hook from Nonu.
Nonu throws the left hand but Dempsey avoids the punch easily.
Nonu displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dempsey throws out the jab.
Dempsey looks to land a combination but Nonu avoids it well.
Nonu is looking to counter punch.
Dempsey moves out of range of the strikes.
Nonu takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Dempsey scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Nonu throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nonu misses the jab.
Dempsey has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A big left from Nonu misses.
Dempsey misses with an uppercut.
Nonu throws the left hand but Dempsey avoids the punch easily.
Nonu's corner calls for a 1-2. Nonu obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Dempsey blocks a jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dempsey staying out of range there.
Dempsey avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Dempsey with the counter takedown but Nonu avoids it easily.
Dempsey dips to his left and cracks Nonu with an uppercut!
Dempsey waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Nonu.
Nonu is looking to counter punch.
Nonu is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Nonu throws an overhand right that lands on Dempsey's shoulder, as Dempsey tries to avoid the shot.
Dempsey misses with a wild body shot.
Nonu avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nonu defending well as Dempsey loads up on a big left hand.
Jack Dempsey is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nonu throws a lazy right hand but Dempsey sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nonu throws a good cross that connects.
Nonu throws a shot from downtown. Dempsey moves away and avoids it.
Nonu slips a jab from Dempsey.
Nonu is looking to counter punch.
Nonu throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dempsey sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nonu on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Ma A Nonu has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dempsey throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The fighters circling - Dempsey throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nonu throws a looping overhand right but Dempsey ducks down to avoid it.
Dempsey defending well as Nonu loads up on a big left hand.
Nonu smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
A swing and a miss from Dempsey.
Dempsey moves away from the strike by Nonu.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dempsey takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Dempsey throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dempsey misses the shot to the body.
Dempsey misses with an uppercut
and Nonu counters with a stiff right hand.
Nonu throws the left hand but Dempsey avoids the punch easily.
Dempsey throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nonu throws an overhand right that lands on Dempsey's shoulder, as Dempsey tries to avoid the shot.
Nonu uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dempsey.
Dempsey throws a jab but it's blocked by Nonu.
It looked like Nonu wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Nonu lands a jab to the head.
Dempsey misses with a double jab
and Nonu counters with a stiff right hand.
Dempsey looks to land a combination but Nonu avoids it well.
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 Ma A Nonu.
Well Dempsey has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 28:29
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 28:29
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jack Dempsey!
Jack Dempsey took his opportunity to call for a title shot in his post fight interview.
In defeat, Ma A Nonu stepped up to the mic, saying 'Tēnei te tangata pūhuruhuru
Nāna i tiki mai whakawhiti te rā'.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Brian Jensen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Emre Hussain (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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175 lbs
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173 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Brian Jensen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Emre Hussain!
The judges for this bout are Valeri Chadov, Sergei Dronov and Aleksei Zolotukhin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A lazy body kick from Hussain
and Jensen counters with a shoot takedown. Hussain fights it but they end up in guard.
Jensen 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.
Hussain wants to stand but Jensen is controlling the position.
Hussain pushes Jensen off and scrambles back to his feet.
Jensen fails with a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hussain throws a head kick that half lands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hussain connects with a crisp jab.
Hussain lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Hussain lands with a kick to the temple. Jensen shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Hussain throws a lazy body kick
so Jensen counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Jensen won't allow Hussain to get back to his feet.
Jensen wants to control from the top but Hussain keeps moving.
Hussain wants to get back to his feet but Jensen is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Jensen thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Hussain keeping moving, preventing Jensen from controlling successfully.
Hussain told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Jensen is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Hussain is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hussain can't keep his opponent in guard - Jensen advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Jensen is working for a kimura but Hussain is defending it quite comfortably.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hussain pushes Jensen off looking to stand but Jensen dives back in and keeps control.
Hussain is defending against the submission attempts here by Jensen.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jensen is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Jensen is trying to control the action in half guard but Hussain is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Hussain kicks off Jensen and gets to his feet.
Hussain lets loose with a powerful body kick. Jensen will feel that in the morning.
Hussain keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hussain fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Jensen has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Jensen closes this distance looking for a takedown but Hussain circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brian Jensen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A head kick from Hussain lands but Jensen takes it in his stride.
Jensen walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Hussain throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Jensen is rocked!
Hussain connects with a solid leg kick.
Hussain lets loose with a powerful body kick. Jensen will feel that in the morning.
Hussain thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Jensen if he has to take too many more of those.
Hussain scores with a push kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hussain lands a nice looking body kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hussain lands a nice looking kick to the body. Jensen takes a step back to recover.
Emre Hussain is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hussain lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Jensen on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Hussain thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Jensen if he has to take too many more of those.
Hussain lands a nice leg kick that just misses Jensen's sensitive parts.
A head kick misses from Hussain.
Jensen takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
A solid body kick from Hussain.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Emre Hussain dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Hussain throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Hussain scoring well with a low kick there.
Jensen has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Hussain.
Jensen tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Hussain swivels and escapes.
Jensen misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Hussain lands a nice looking kick to the body. Jensen takes a step back to recover.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice cross by Hussain.
Jensen takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jensen shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Hussain counters with a nice body kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brian Jensen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice body kick there by Hussain.
Emre Hussain is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jensen closes this distance looking for a takedown but Hussain circles away.
Hussain shapes to counter with a head kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hussain lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Hussain lands with an overhand left.
Emre Hussain seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hussain changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Jensen shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Hussain counters with a stiff right hand.
Hussain throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Jensen feinted with a counter takedown.
Hussain pushes Jensen away with a front kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hussain stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Both fighters circling a little - Hussain finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Jensen crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Hussain - the referee stops the clock and Jensen gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Hussain. Jensen manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Jensen walks forward, straight into a front kick from Hussain.
Hussain scores with a push kick.
Jensen sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Hussain dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Jensen. That did some damage!
Hussain fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Jensen has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A thudding body kick lands there by Hussain!
Horrible takedown attempt by Jensen or perhaps it was just good defense by Hussain, which made it look bad.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hussain explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Hussain lands with a hook. Jensen tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Jensen takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Hussain looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Hussain!
Hussain lands with a thumping leg kick.
Jensen walks forward, straight into a front kick from Hussain.
Hussain keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jensen takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Jensen moves forwards but Hussain connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jensen changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Hussain tries to avoid it but Jensen manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Hussain to the ground. Hussain escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Hussain lands a jab to the nose.
A solid body kick from Hussain.
Jensen darts in looking for a takedown but Hussain gets double underhooks and turns Jensen into the cage.
Hussain has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Crunch! Hussain slams his shin into Jensen's torso.
Hussain plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Jensen stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Hussain.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Emre Hussain showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Hussain moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Hussain takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Hussain scores with a three punch combo!
Oh Jensen is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Jensen takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Jensen fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Hussain avoids it really well and circles away.
Jensen is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Crunch! Hussain slams his shin into Jensen's torso.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Jensen takes a shot right to the bread basket.
That kick from Hussain tenderised Jensen's leg. Jensen is trying to keep his angry face on.
Jensen seems to have got his legs back now.
Jensen avoids the head kick by Hussain.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jensen will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Good leg kick by Hussain there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Hussain lands with a thumping leg kick.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Hussain - that will leave a mark!
Jensen walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Hussain throws a head kick that misses.
A nice leg kick lands there from Hussain.
Jensen will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Hussain thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Jensen if he has to take too many more of those.
Hussain throws a leg kick which misses Jensen's front leg but catches the back leg as Jensen tries to avoid it.
Jensen is trying hard to land a takedown here. Hussain sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Hussain throws a counter combo.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brian Jensen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hussain connects with a leg kick. Jensen looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
A slapping leg kick lands for Hussain.
Hussain thumps Jensen with a low kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hussain is looking to slow Jensen down with leg kicks.
Hussain throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Jensen fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Jensen takes a kick to the side of the head.
Jensen shoots for a takedown but Hussain saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Hussain lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Hussain throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hussain connects with an inside leg kick.
Hussain throws a nice inside leg kick.
Jensen shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Hussain sprawls well. Hussain wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Jensen gets slowly back to his feet.
Hussain connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Jensen's hands.
Jensen steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Hussain. That one must have hurt.
Hussain throws a nice inside leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hussain throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Hussain lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Jensen jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hussain turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Hussain scores with a leg kick.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Hussain - that will leave a mark!
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!
Hussain delivers a nice body kick.
Hussain keeps the fight on the outside.
Jensen takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Brian Jensen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hussain throws a leg kick which misses Jensen's front leg but catches the back leg as Jensen tries to avoid it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Emre Hussain comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Hussain winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 25:30
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 25:30
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 25:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Emre Hussain!
An out of breath Emre Hussain 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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