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HFC 33:Zorrander vs Larson PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Chuck Henderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Henrik Stephens (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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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
8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Chuck Henderson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Henrik Stephens!
The judges for this bout are Aleksandr Martynov, Illya Tyunina and Dmitry Maklakov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stephens darts in and clinches Henderson up against the cage.
Henderson lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Stephens wants to get back to full guard.
Henderson performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stephens looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Henderson is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Stephens looking for submissions off his back.
Stephens actively working from the bottom here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stephens tries to roll over but Henderson keeps him under control.
Stephens looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Still in half guard, Henderson seems content to control.
Henderson moves into full mount! Stephens won't be happy about that!
Stephens has given up his back here.
Stephens is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Henderson controlling from the back.
Henderson is hanging on to Stephens's back as he tries to escape.
Stephens trying to get back to his feet but Henderson is in full control for now.
Stephens is trying escape back to his feet. He turns into his opponent's guard and eventually finds his way back to his feet.
Henderson shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Stephens's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stephens is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Stephens working for a triangle but Henderson defends it easily.
Stephens is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Stephens wants to sweep but no luck.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Henderson stays in close to Stephens's body and controls the position.
Henderson looking to pass the guard.
Stephens throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Henderson stays in close to Stephens's body and controls the position.
Stephens will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Stephens working for a triangle but Henderson defends it easily.
Stephens thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Henderson trying to control but Stephens is working from the bottom.
Stephens looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Stephens working for a triangle but Henderson defends it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Henderson seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Henderson pushing down on Stephens's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Stephens looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Henderson is looking to advance position but Stephens won't allow it.
Stephens makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Stephens.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Stephens looking for a triangle here. Henderson is fighting it but it looks tight! Stephens pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Henderson is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Henrik Stephens!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Pedro Carrasco (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vaino Siitaari (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Carrasco comes to the cage accompanied by Hemhenti. 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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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
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Pedro Carrasco!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Vaino Siitaari!
The judges for this bout are Valeri Chadov, Aleksei Zolotukhin and Dmitry Maklakov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Carrasco tries to close the distance and clinch up but Siitaari swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Siitaari throws a nice looking combination but Carrasco bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Carrasco misses with a takedown attempt
and Siitaari counters with a two punch combo.
Carrasco closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Siitaari's guard.
Siitaari wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
We've been hearing that Carrasco has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Carrasco wants to pass the guard but Siitaari is keeping the position.
Carrasco being controlled here momentarily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Carrasco trying to control the position from guard on top but Siitaari is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Carrasco stopping the sweep attempt from Siitaari.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Carrasco stands up over Siitaari, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Siitaari throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Siitaari tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Carrasco looking to pass the guard.
Siitaari is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Siitaari can do anything to dispel that myth.
Carrasco trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Siitaari manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Carrasco working for a triangle but Siitaari defends it easily.
Carrasco working for a triangle but Siitaari defends it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Siitaari postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Carrasco trying to control the position.
Siitaari trying to control the position from guard on top but Carrasco is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Siitaari might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Carrasco haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Siitaari landing with the ground and pound.
Siitaari not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Siitaari content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Siitaari must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Carrasco striking off his back but it's not causing Siitaari any problems.
Siitaari wants to control from the top but Carrasco keeps moving.
Siitaari is in close to Carrasco's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Carrasco looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Carrasco has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Siitaari has passed into side control.
Carrasco tries to bench press Siitaari off him but Siitaari keeps the position.
Siitaari cracks Carrasco with a big elbow.
Siitaari in side control lands a decent elbow.
Carrasco stops Siitaari from passing to mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Carrasco can't do much from the bottom here.
Carrasco is trying to improve his position.
Siitaari cracks Carrasco with a big right hand but Carrasco just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Carrasco regains half guard.
Siitaari working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Carrasco is trying to get back to full guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Carrasco manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Siitaari avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Carrasco is breathing heavily.
Carrasco tries to strike from the bottom.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Vaino Siitaari dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Carrasco closes the distance and clinches up with Siitaari, looking for a takedown. Carrasco pushes Siitaari against the cage but Siitaari circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Nice takedown defense from Siitaari. No joy for Carrasco on that attempt.
Carrasco with a poor takedown
and Siitaari counters with a left to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pedro Carrasco. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Siitaari stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Siitaari wants it to stay on the feet.
Siitaari lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Carrasco at a distance.
Pedro Carrasco seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Siitaari lands a right hook to the body.
Siitaari connects with a looping right hand.
Siitaari scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Vaino Siitaari has got the better of the ground game so far.
Siitaari is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Siitaari really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Carrasco. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Siitaari is nestled in close to Carrasco, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Siitaari working the head and body with strikes.
Siitaari working the head and body with strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Siitaari is keen to just control but Carrasco is a slippery customer.
Carrasco on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Siitaari is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Carrasco defends it well.
Siitaari is working for a kimura but Carrasco is defending it quite comfortably.
Siitaari drops an elbow to the side of Carrasco's head.
Siitaari is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Carrasco wants to improve his position but Siitaari is controlling well.
Siitaari looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Siitaari looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Carrasco with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Siitaari working Carrasco over with strikes.
Carrasco won't allow Siitaari to pass to mount.
Carrasco is trying to control but can't.
Siitaari is pressing down on Carrasco's thigh, looking to free his foot. Carrasco is holding on for now.
Siitaari is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Siitaari is controlling the pace.
Carrasco is looking to control Siitaari's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Carrasco avoid being mounted?
Siitaari looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Siitaari working the head and body with strikes.
Carrasco is looking to control Siitaari's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Carrasco avoid being mounted?
Siitaari is looking for a kimura here.
Siitaari winds up and cracks Carrasco with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Carrasco is defending against the submission attempts here by Siitaari.
Siitaari is nestled in close to Carrasco, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
That's four 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.
Ground and pound from Siitaari.
Carrasco moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Siitaari got a little sloppy there for a moment and Carrasco has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Siitaari has managed to get both his arms back between Carrasco's legs - danger averted.
Carrasco has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Siitaari can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Siitaari is stalling in the full guard.
Siitaari is in close to Carrasco's body, working some short punches and elbows.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Siitaari lands a couple of digs.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Vaino Siitaari showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Carrasco's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Siitaari takes a swing at Carrasco's ribcage but misses.
Siitaari cracks a nice hook into Carrasco's ribs.
Carrasco fails with the takedown
and Siitaari counters with a left to the body.
Carrasco gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Siitaari makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Carrasco takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Siitaari connects with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Carrasco doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Siitaari cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pedro Carrasco. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Siitaari lands a nice shot to the body.
Carrasco tries to clinch up
and Siitaari counters with a nice double leg into side control. Carrasco won't be happy with that.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Siitaari working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Siitaari in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Siitaari advances to mount.
Siitaari controlling his opponent.
Carrasco is trying to escape the mount.
Siitaari has hold of Carrasco's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Carrasco manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Carrasco regains half guard.
Siitaari is working for a submission of some sort.
Siitaari has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Carrasco makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Carrasco.
Siitaari works over Carrasco with some ground and pound from guard.
Pedro Carrasco has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Siitaari avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Carrasco keeping moving, preventing Siitaari from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Carrasco has momentary wrist control but Siitaari slips an elbow through the middle.
Siitaari scoring with some ground and pound.
Carrasco is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Siitaari drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Carrasco dives on top into guard.
Carrasco trying to control the position from guard on top but Siitaari is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Siitaari looking for a guillotine here but Carrasco defends easily.
Siitaari seems keen to control Carrasco's posture.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Siitaari working a defensive guard here.
Carrasco wants to control from the top but Siitaari keeps moving.
Vaino Siitaari is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Siitaari working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Carrasco.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Siitaari avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Siitaari manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Carrasco manages to get himself to full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Vaino Siitaari comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Siitaari 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 Valeri Chadov scores the fight 27:30
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 26:30
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vaino Siitaari!
In defeat, Pedro Carrasco stepped up to the mic, saying 'Pete is a tough dude, he was the better fighter today. Thanks to my boys in the gym, family and my Spanish crew: Os quiero, and Dobriy den St Petersburg Ya tebya lyublyu!!!!'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between El Guappo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Edric Baratheon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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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
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, El Guappo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Edric Baratheon!
The judges for this bout are Sergei Dronov, Illya Tyunina and Fedor Mirinova.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Guappo misses the shot to the body.
Baratheon shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Baratheon was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Baratheon scores with a couple of short elbows.
Guappo is letting Baratheon control him for a moment.
Guappo takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Guappo tries to improve position but can't.
Baratheon lands a few punches from side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Baratheon moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Guappo stops Baratheon from passing to mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Guappo struggling a bit here.
Guappo tries to bench press Baratheon off him but Baratheon keeps the position.
Baratheon takes a little break here. Guappo wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Guappo manages to work his way to half guard, despite Baratheon's best efforts.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Baratheon is pressing down on Guappo's thigh, looking to free his foot. Guappo is holding on for now.
Baratheon controlling the action here.
Baratheon seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Baratheon wants to pass the guard but Guappo is defending well.
Guappo looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Baratheon perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Guappo avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Baratheon.
Guappo wants to control but Baratheon is keeping busy.
Baratheon is figuring out what he wants to do next.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Baratheon working over Guappo with some ground and pound. Guappo looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Guappo looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Well, if Baratheon is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight� I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza� Yum. Can't wait.
Guappo looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Baratheon throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Baratheon is thwarting Guappo's attempts to control the position.
Baratheon performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Guappo wants to control but Baratheon is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Baratheon controlling the action here.
It looks like Baratheon might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Baratheon trying to control the action but Guappo is working from the bottom.
Baratheon lands strikes from half guard.
Guappo is rocked!
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Baratheon in particular looking to stall.
Oh Guappo is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Baratheon is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Baratheon is sitting in half guard. He's postured up and lands a nice elbow. Oh, Guappo is hurt! He's hurt bad - Baratheon fires away with more strikes and the referee jumps in to save Guappo from any more punishment! Congratulations to Baratheon! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Edric Baratheon!
Edric Baratheon seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Stannis Baratheon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eindria Chao (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Stannis Baratheon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 7 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Eindria Chao!
The judges for this bout are Aleksandr Martynov, Viktor Lagutenko and Igor Prikhodko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Baratheon cracks Chao with a good jab.
It looks like Eindria Chao has been cut.
Baratheon misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Chao.
Baratheon misses the jab.
Chao uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Baratheon.
Baratheon throws a body shot but no joy.
Baratheon looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Baratheon works Chao's body with a nice hook.
Chao connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Chao tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Baratheon counters with a nice uppercut.
Baratheon lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Chao slips a jab and a cross from Baratheon.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Chao! But no joy.
Chao tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Baratheon drops Chao with a nice combination! Baratheon dives into Chao's guard, looking to finish!
Baratheon tries to free his leg and advance position but Chao is retaining full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Baratheon drops back for a leg here. A bit of a high risk move... He's looking for a kneebar by the looks of things. Now both of them are looking for submissions. Baratheon seems to have locked his on tight now - Chao screams in pain and taps out furiously! It certainly was a high risk move but it's paid off for Baratheon, as he picks up the win!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Stannis Baratheon!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Abdi Ali Raouff (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vadim Markov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ali Raouff comes to the cage accompanied by Aishiq. 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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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, Abdi Ali Raouff!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Vadim Markov!
The judges for this bout are Sergei Dronov, Ivan Kurochkin and Igor Prikhodko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Markov walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
It looks like Vadim Markov has been cut.
We've been hearing reports that Ali Raouff has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Markov fails to land with a series of punches.
Markov scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
A punch combination from Ali Raouff misses.
Markov throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Ali Raouff stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Markov scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Ali Raouff clinches up against the cage.
Ali Raouff breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Vadim Markov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ali Raouff fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Markov has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Ali Raouff clinches.
Ali Raouff breaks from the clinch.
Ali Raouff looks to land a left hand but Markov moved out of range nicely.
Ali Raouff misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Markov throws a series of punches but Ali Raouff moves out of range.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Markov misses with a two punch combination.
Markov lands a two punch combo.
Ali Raouff throws a nice looking combination but Markov bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Ali Raouff throws a nice looking combination but Markov bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Ali Raouff scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Ali Raouff goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Markov scores with a three punch combo!
Ali Raouff misses with a series of wild punches.
Markov feints the counter takedown.
Ali Raouff lands a jab to the nose.
Ali Raouff pushes Markov up against the cage in a clinch.
Ali Raouff pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Markov!
Ali Raouff pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Markov changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Ali Raouff avoids a punch combination nicely.
Markov throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Ali Raouff looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ali Raouff throws a right and a left that both miss.
Markov throws a right and a left that both miss.
Ali Raouff connects with a crisp jab.
Ali Raouff throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Ali Raouff checks a leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Markov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Markov looks winded!
Ali Raouff throws a shot from downtown. Markov moves away and avoids it.
Markov tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Ali Raouff connects with a high kick.
Markov tries to work over Ali Raouff's front leg with a kick but Ali Raouff checks it.
Ali Raouff lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Ali Raouff cracks Markov with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
That has opened up Vadim Markov's cut even more.
Ali Raouff scores with a jab.
Ali Raouff throws a right and a left that both miss.
And Markov tries to counter it with a takedown but Ali Raouff pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Markov shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Ali Raouff as he jumps to the side.
Ali Raouff drives through and clinches with Markov against the cage.
Ali Raouff escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ali Raouff tries to bum rush Markov with a series of wild strikes but Markov uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A punch combination from Ali Raouff misses.
Ali Raouff throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Markov.
Markov displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Some wild striking there from Markov.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Markov misses with a wild combination.
Markov throws a nice looking combination but Ali Raouff bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Ali Raouff went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Ali Raouff throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Markov feints the counter takedown.
Ali Raouff misses with the combination.
Markov stuffs the takedown attempt from Ali Raouff. Ali Raouff gets slowly back to his feet.
Ali Raouff is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Ali Raouff misses with a double jab.
Markov stalks Ali Raouff and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Ali Raouff's face. Ali Raouff staggers backwards, shaken.
Ali Raouff takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Ali Raouff shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Ali Raouff was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Markov throws Ali Raouff to one side and escapes!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Markov misses with a takedown attempt - Ali Raouff sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Markov is working the combinations to good effect here.
Sloppy strikes from Markov. Those never looked like landing.
Ali Raouff loads up on a big right hand but Markov slips the punch.
Markov drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Ali Raouff defends it well.
Ali Raouff closes the distance and clinches.
Ali Raouff turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Markov regains half guard, as Ali Raouff was trying to land strikes.
Ali Raouff throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ali Raouff throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Markov slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Abdi Ali Raouff will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Vadim Markov's cut.
That's time! Ali Raouff's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Ali Raouff misses with a jab, cross combination.
Ali Raouff takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Ali Raouff throws an overhand right that lands on Markov's shoulder, as Markov tries to avoid the shot.
Ali Raouff lands a nice shot that snaps Markov's head back.
Sloppy strikes from Ali Raouff. Those never looked like landing.
Ali Raouff delivers a nice body kick.
Ali Raouff misses with a head kick.
Ali Raouff avoids a punch combination nicely.
A punch combination from Ali Raouff misses.
Ali Raouff misses with a jab, cross combination.
A head kick misses from Ali Raouff.
Ali Raouff looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A punch combination from Ali Raouff misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Markov shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Ali Raouff eats them both and turns towards Markov to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Ali Raouff shoots in looking for a takedown. Markov tries to sprawl out of it but Ali Raouff keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Markov manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ali Raouff on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Nice straight punches there by Markov. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Markov.
Ali Raouff shoots for a takedown but Markov saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Ali Raouff blocks a head kick by Markov.
Ali Raouff walks into a jab.
Danga de danga de dang - Markov scores with a four punch combination!
Markov listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Vadim Markov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ali Raouff throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Markov.
Nice shot by Markov.
Some wild striking there from Markov.
Markov throws a nice looking combination but Ali Raouff bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Abdi Ali Raouff is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Markov thuds a left hand into Ali Raouff's body.
Markov scores with a three punch combo!
Markov tries to score a power double leg takedown but Ali Raouff sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Markov somewhat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Markov dodges the punch combination from Ali Raouff.
Ali Raouff misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Ali Raouff takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Ali Raouff forces Markov back against the cage and clinches.
Ali Raouff breaks the clinch.
Ali Raouff goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Markov digs a good hook to Ali Raouff's body.
Markov dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Ali Raouff. That did some damage!
Ali Raouff pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Markov listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Danga de danga de dang - Markov scores with a four punch combination!
Ali Raouff throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Markov's head.
Markov shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Ali Raouff eats them both and turns towards Markov to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Ali Raouff throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Markov.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Markov buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Markov scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Markov pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Ali Raouff back to the cage. Markov follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Ali Raouff misses with a series of wild punches.
Ali Raouff doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Ali Raouff displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Sloppy strikes from Markov. Those never looked like landing.
Ali Raouff is looking to counter the offense by Markov and move into the clinch.
Ali Raouff scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Ali Raouff looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Markov rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ali Raouff moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Markov moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Ali Raouff throws a right and a left that both miss.
Ali Raouff throws a right and a left that Markov avoids nicely.
Markov fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Ali Raouff checks a leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Markov misses with a series of wild punches.
Markov swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Ali Raouff shoots for a double leg takedown but Markov sprawls well. He's pushed Ali Raouff's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Abdi Ali Raouff. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Ali Raouff.
Markov fails to land with a series of punches.
Ali Raouff pushes Markov up against the cage in a clinch.
Ali Raouff escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Markov throws a series of strikes that have Ali Raouff backpedaling.
Ali Raouff shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Markov eats them both and turns towards Ali Raouff to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
The cut above Vadim Markov's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Markov pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Ali Raouff back to the cage. Markov follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ali Raouff moves into the clinch.
Ali Raouff successfully pulls guard.
Markov tries to free his leg and advance position but Ali Raouff is retaining full guard.
Markov trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Vadim Markov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Vadim Markov'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. This is the final round!
Markov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Markov throws a series of punches but Ali Raouff avoids them all with ease.
Markov shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Ali Raouff eats them both and turns towards Markov to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Ali Raouff closes the distance and clinches.
Ali Raouff lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Ali Raouff decides to pull guard.
Ali Raouff has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Ali Raouff utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Markov won't allow Ali Raouff to get back to his feet.
Ali Raouff is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Ali Raouff tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ali Raouff has his foot on Markov's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Markov works his way back into a safe position though.
Ali Raouff utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Vadim Markov has got the better of the ground game so far.
Markov throwing strikes from guard but Ali Raouff blocks nicely.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Ali Raouff scores with a three punch combo!
Ali Raouff takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Markov scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Markov throws a one two combo.
Ali Raouff showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Markov.
Ali Raouff showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Markov.
Ali Raouff misses with the combination.
Ali Raouff fakes the leg kick and cracks Markov in the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Markov tries to keep at a distance but Ali Raouff has taken the fight into the clinch.
Ali Raouff drags the fight down to the ground.
Ali Raouff thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Ali Raouff preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ali Raouff working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Markov.
Markov throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Ali Raouff preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Markov throwing strikes from guard but Ali Raouff blocks nicely.
Markov throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Markov with a flurry of punches that miss.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Markov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ali Raouff shoots in looking for a takedown. Markov tries to sprawl out of it but Ali Raouff keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Markov manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Markov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ali Raouff tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Markov manages to circle out of the way.
Ali Raouff gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Markov misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Ali Raouff closes the distance and clinches.
Markov is fighting off a takedown attempt but Ali Raouff is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Markov to the mat. Markov regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Ali Raouff has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Markov looking to control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ali Raouff gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Markov throws a nice looking combination but Ali Raouff bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Ali Raouff clinches with his opponent.
Ali Raouff wants the takedown. Markov is fighting it off but Ali Raouff persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Markov's guard against the cage.
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!
Ali Raouff connects with a couple of short punches.
Markov keeping moving, preventing Ali Raouff from controlling successfully.
Markov wants to stand and escape but Ali Raouff is having none of it.
Ali Raouff slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ali Raouff throws a big elbow that misses.
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 Abdi Ali Raouff.
I think Ali Raouff has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 29:29
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 29:29
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 29:29
The fight is ruled a draw!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ivan Ogard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sendou Kitano (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kitano comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Yoshida Brothers - Ibuki kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! 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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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ivan Ogard!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Sendou Kitano!
The judges for this bout are Aleksandr Martynov, Konstantin Menshow and Ivan Kurochkin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kitano scores with a hook to the body. Ogard takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Ogard looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
A punch lands to the side of Ogard 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Ogard's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Kitano connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Ogard scrambles back to his feet.
Kitano lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Ogard at a distance.
Kitano plants his feet and throws a brutal three punch combo that sends Ogard swiftly into unconsciousness! Right, left, right! Boom, boom, boom! Ogard face plants, battered and bloodied! He might never be the same again after that finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Sendou Kitano!
Our winner, Sendou Kitano, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between John Blitz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kid Cudi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cudi is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by King Wizard. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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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
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, John Blitz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kid Cudi!
The judges for this bout are Fedor Mirinova, Viktor Lagutenko and Konstantin Menshow.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Blitz tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Cudi paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Cudi tries to bum rush Blitz with a series of wild strikes but Blitz uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Blitz clinches up with Cudi and pushes him back against the cage.
Our sources have told us that Blitz has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Blitz is looking to control Cudi's arms but Cudi gets an underhook and turns him. Now Blitz has his back to the cage.
Blitz manages to break the clinch.
Blitz shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Cudi's guard.
Blitz is posturing up here but Cudi has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Blitz tries to roll out but it's too tight and Blitz has to tap! Slick submission there by Cudi!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Kid Cudi!
Kid Cudi 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.
In defeat, John Blitz stepped up to the mic, saying 'Have to train my wrestling'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ramachandra Funske (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Piet Kriel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ramachandra Funske!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Piet Kriel!
The judges for this bout are Dmitry Maklakov, Ivan Kurochkin and Konstantin Menshow.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kriel tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Funske comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Kriel takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Funske swings for the body but Kriel moves out of range.
Funske scores with a hook to the body. Kriel takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Kriel shoots for a double leg takedown but Funske sprawls well. He's pushed Kriel's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Kriel dives in and grabs Funske's left leg, looking for a takedown. Funske pushes down on Kriel's head and hops out.
Kriel's coach down at Barbell Brigade was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Kriel's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Kriel avoids the body shot from Funske.
Funske is looking to wear down Kriel with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Funske swings for the body but Kriel moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kriel keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kriel will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Funske half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Ramachandra Funske has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Piet Kriel.
Funske swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Funske ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kriel keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Funske misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kriel.
Kriel shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Funske sprawls well. Funske wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Kriel gets slowly back to his feet.
Funske changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Funske fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kriel manages to avoid it.
Funske swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kriel steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Funske.
Kriel looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Funske is fending him off so far but Kriel persists. Nope, Funske circles away and we're back to standing.
Kriel keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Funske fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kriel manages to avoid it.
Kriel shoots in looking for a takedown. Funske tries to sprawl out of it but Kriel keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Funske manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Kriel looks winded!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kriel doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Funske stuns Kriel with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Funske throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Funske takes a swing at Kriel's ribcage but misses.
Funske swings for the body but Kriel moves out of range.
Kriel avoids the body shot from Funske.
Kriel throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Funske's waist but Funske gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Kriel off to one side.
Kriel dives in and grabs Funske's left leg, looking for a takedown. Funske pushes down on Kriel's head and hops out.
Funske tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kriel was well out of range. Poor timing from Funske.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Funske just misses with a punch to the body.
Funske misses the shot to the body.
Ramachandra Funske is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Funske tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kriel was well out of range. Poor timing from Funske.
Kriel tries to clinch up but Funske circles away and keeps his distance.
Funske changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Funske just misses with a punch to the body.
Kriel tries to counter with a clinch but Funske shakes him off and moves away.
Funske throws a body punch but Kriel moves out of range.
A countering left hand to the body from Kriel misses.
Kriel uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Funske.
Funske throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Funske ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kriel moves away.
Funske takes a swing at Kriel's ribcage but misses.
Kriel doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Funske looks to score with a jab to the body but Kriel is just out of range.
Funske moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromKriel.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Funske tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kriel was well out of range. Poor timing from Funske.
Kriel bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Kriel wants to control but Funske is keeping him busy.
Kriel looking to control but instead Funske has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Kriel is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Funske defends it well.
Kriel is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Funske has managed to free his arm - good work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Funske keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Ramachandra Funske dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Funske tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kriel was well out of range. Poor timing from Funske.
Kriel will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Funske ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kriel moves away.
Funske swings for the body but Kriel moves out of range.
Funske throws a body shot but no joy.
Kriel is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Kriel tries to clinch there but Funske circles away.
Funske lands with a shot to the body.
Kriel throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Funske's waist but Funske gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Kriel off to one side.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Funske looks to score with a jab to the body but Kriel is just out of range.
Funske misses the shot to the body.
Funske throws a body shot but no joy.
Kriel fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Funske feinted with a counter takedown.
Ramachandra Funske has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Piet Kriel.
Kriel is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice sprawl there from Funske as Kriel shoots in.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Kriel is defended easily by Funske.
A looping hook to the body misses from Funske. Kriel does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kriel takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Funske swats away the attempt to clinch by Kriel.
Funske ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kriel moves away.
Kriel has his takedown stuffed
and Funske counters with a nice double leg into guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kriel trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Funske would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Funske won't allow Kriel to get back to his feet.
Kriel wants to control but Funske passes easily into half guard.
Funske decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Funske fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kriel manages to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kriel dives in and grabs Funske's left leg, looking for a takedown. Funske pushes down on Kriel's head and hops out.
Funske changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Funske swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kriel keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kriel misses with a takedown
and Funske counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Kriel pulls Funske in close to prevent any damage.
Funske gets to his feet. Kriel looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Kriel takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Funske. Kriel does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Funske throws a body shot but no joy.
Kriel is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Funske with a body shot.
Kriel doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Funske throws a body punch but Kriel moves out of range.
Kriel avoids the body shot from Funske.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Funske cracks a nice hook into Kriel's ribs.
Funske ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kriel moves away.
Funske throws a body shot but no joy.
Funske misses the shot to the body.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kriel dives in and grabs Funske's left leg, looking for a takedown. Funske pushes down on Kriel's head and hops out.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kriel avoids the body shot from Funske.
Funske throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Despite the aggression on Kriel's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Ramachandra Funske dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Funske throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kriel moves to clinch but Funske breaks away
so Funske counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kriel looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Funske stopping the sweep attempt from Kriel.
Funske wanted to stand there but Kriel had control of the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kriel is trying to control the position but Funske postures up.
Kriel looking for subs off his back but Funske has passed one foot through into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kriel is trying to control but can't.
Kriel takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Funske tries to stand but can't do so whilst Kriel controls his leg.
Kriel trying to control from the bottom.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Funske misses with a body shot.
Ramachandra Funske is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
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.
Kriel tries to clinch up but Funske circles away and keeps his distance.
Kriel tries to clinch but Funske moves out of range.
Funske misses with a wild body shot.
Funske fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kriel manages to avoid it.
Piet Kriel is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kriel throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Funske's waist but Funske gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Kriel off to one side.
Kriel avoids the body shot from Funske.
Kriel shapes to counter with a head kick.
Funske throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Funske misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kriel.
Ramachandra Funske seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kriel tries to clinch there but Funske circles away.
Funske swings for the body but Kriel moves out of range.
Funske misses with a body shot.
Ramachandra Funske is winning the standup battle so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kriel misses the shot to the body.
Funske ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kriel moves away.
Kriel looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kriel with a poor takedown
and Funske counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Kriel!
Kriel bucks up and tries to throw Funske off but instead Funske has got his back!
Funske wants to stand back up.
Ramachandra Funske overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Kriel looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Funske seems like he's trying to stand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Funske really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Kriel.
Funske controlling well, preventing Kriel from escaping the position.
Piet Kriel has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Funske wants to stand back up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ramachandra Funske showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Funske has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 30:26
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 30:26
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ramachandra Funske!
A victorious Ramachandra Funske thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Kotetsu Yamamoto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Miues Rafki (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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20
149 lbs
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21
138 lbs
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Solid boxing
Big right hand |
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Kotetsu Yamamoto!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Miues Rafki!
The judges for this bout are Aleksei Zolotukhin, Vladimir Khabensky and Konstantin Menshow.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rafki looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Rafki shoots in for a takedown but Yamamoto shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Rafki throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Yamamoto's waist but Yamamoto gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Rafki off to one side.
Kotetsu Yamamoto has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Miues Rafki.
A jab from Yamamoto finds it's way through Rafki's defenses.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Rafki.
Yamamoto pushes Rafki away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Rafki gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Yamamoto's coaches at Rings Russia have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Yamamoto manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rafki seems to be looking for submissions.
Rafki stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Rafki fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Yamamoto avoids it really well and circles away.
Yamamoto leaves Rafki with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Horrible takedown attempt by Rafki or perhaps it was just good defense by Yamamoto, which made it look bad.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rafki tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Yamamoto swivels and escapes.
Rafki with a poor takedown
and Yamamoto counters with a stiff right hand.
Rafki steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Yamamoto.
Yamamoto with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Rafki misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Rafki misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Yamamoto looks to land a combination but Rafki avoids it well.
Rafki looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Yamamoto is fending him off so far but Rafki persists. Nope, Yamamoto circles away and we're back to standing.
It looked like Yamamoto wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Rafki tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Yamamoto defends well and Rafki ends up having to push Yamamoto into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Yamamoto comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Horrible takedown attempt by Rafki or perhaps it was just good defense by Yamamoto, which made it look bad.
Rafki looks winded!
Rafki shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Yamamoto pushes Rafki off and gets back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rafki misses with a takedown attempt
and Yamamoto moves into the clinch.
Yamamoto lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Rafki backwards.
Rafki blocks a body shot from Yamamoto.
Rafki blocks a body shot from Yamamoto.
Yamamoto lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Rafki backwards.
Yamamoto taking a breather.
Yamamoto misses with a punch on the inside.
The referee is keeping an eye on Yamamoto - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Rafki changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Yamamoto fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Rafki misses with a takedown attempt
and Yamamoto counters with a nice uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yamamoto misses with a wild body shot.
Rafki tries for a takedown but Yamamoto circles away easily
and Yamamoto counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Rafki walks into a left hand.
Yamamoto throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rafki sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Rafki shoots in for a takedown but Yamamoto shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
A left lands for Yamamoto.
Nice takedown defense from Yamamoto. No joy for Rafki on that attempt.
Rafki doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Yamamoto counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Yamamoto loads up on a big right hand but Rafki slips the punch.
Yamamoto throws a hook to the side of Rafki's head but Rafki sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Rafki looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Yamamoto ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rafki moves away.
Rafki fails with a takedown attempt.
Yamamoto throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Yamamoto throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Miues Rafki seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rafki is trying hard to land a takedown here. Yamamoto sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rafki shoots in and drives through. Yamamoto sprawls well.
Yamamoto works Rafki's body with a nice hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Yamamoto throws a combination. Rafki tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Yamamoto fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Rafki shoots for a double leg takedown but Yamamoto sprawls well. He's pushed Rafki's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Yamamoto swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Rafki fails with a takedown attempt.
Yamamoto lands a right hook to the body.
Yamamoto slaps away a takedown attempt from Rafki, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Rafki has his takedown stuffed
and Yamamoto counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Rafki thinking.
Yamamoto slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Yamamoto scores with a nice right hand.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Kotetsu Yamamoto dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Rafki has his takedown stuffed
and Yamamoto counters by moving into the clinch.
Yamamoto misses with a hook to the ribs.
Yamamoto misses with a body punch.
Rafki blocks a body shot from Yamamoto.
Yamamoto tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Yamamoto lands a right hand that snaps the head of Rafki backwards.
Yamamoto misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short left from Yamamoto.
Yamamoto lands a right hand that snaps the head of Rafki backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yamamoto throws a head punch that misses.
Yamamoto tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Yamamoto goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Yamamoto cracks Rafki with a nice body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yamamoto working aggressively here.
Rafki has Yamamoto pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Yamamoto manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Yamamoto has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Yamamoto goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Yamamoto scores with a hook to the body.
Yamamoto misses with a hook to the ribs.
Yamamoto prevents the takedown attempt.
Kotetsu Yamamoto has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Miues Rafki.
Yamamoto digs a right hand into Rafki's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Rafki's gas tank.
Yamamoto tries to throw a body punch but Rafki avoids it by throwing Yamamoto back against the cage.
Rafki blocking some punches.
Yamamoto lands with a left to the head.
Yamamoto stalling.
Yamamoto goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Rafki is working for takedown but Yamamoto is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yamamoto is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Yamamoto lands a hook that snaps the head of Rafki backwards.
Yamamoto swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Yamamoto lands a body punch.
A short body shot lands from Yamamoto as the two fighters clinch.
Yamamoto tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rafki tries for a takedown but Yamamoto manages to get underhooks.
Yamamoto tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Yamamoto leaning his opponent against the cage.
Yamamoto throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Rafki is breathing heavily.
Yamamoto tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Yamamoto fails to land.
Yamamoto has a couple of punches blocked by Rafki.
Yamamoto lands a left hand.
Rafki has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Yamamoto avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Yamamoto can't find room to land a body shot as Rafki controls the action.
Yamamoto is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Yamamoto is leaning against Rafki and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Yamamoto.
Yamamoto lands with a right to the head.
A right hand to the body from Yamamoto.
Yamamoto is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rafki can do to turn this around?
Rafki is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Yamamoto pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Yamamoto softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Kotetsu Yamamoto has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Rafki blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Yamamoto lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rafki blocks a body shot from Yamamoto.
Yamamoto pushes Rafki back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short body shot lands from Yamamoto as the two fighters clinch.
Yamamoto lands with a right to the head.
Rafki is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Yamamoto lands a body punch in the clinch.
Yamamoto lands a nice shot to the body.
Yamamoto is working Rafki over against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Yamamoto creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Rafki is still on wobbly legs! Can Yamamoto finish him?
Yamamoto lands with a short shot to the head.
Yamamoto lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Yamamoto lands a big right hand that drops Rafki! The killer instinct kicks in and Yamamoto finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Yamamoto!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:46 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kotetsu Yamamoto!
An intense looking Kotetsu Yamamoto took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'We are NJPW!!!'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Zeus Zorrander (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Butch Larson (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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264 lbs
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234 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Zeus Zorrander!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Butch Larson!
The judges for this bout are Illya Tyunina, Igor Prikhodko and Fedor Mirinova.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Larson closes this distance looking for a takedown but Zorrander circles away.
Zorrander's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Zorrander duly obliges.
It looks like Butch Larson has been cut.
Zorrander scores with a three punch combo!
Zorrander looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Larson is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Zorrander.
Zorrander tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Zorrander slaps away a takedown attempt from Larson, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Zorrander throws out a powerful jab.
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!
Zorrander misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Zorrander sends Larson crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Zorrander is motioning to the referee to let Larson up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Larson is rocked!
Larson fails with the takedown
and Zorrander counters with a beautiful right hand that knocks Larson out cold! What a finish! Zorrander is going crazy, running around the mat, summersaulting off the corner posts and screaming into the cameras. Something tells me he's pretty happy!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Zeus Zorrander!
Zeus Zorrander retains his heavyweight title!
Zeus Zorrander really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Conviction logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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