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ROV 69 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Johnny Ringo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yef Yew (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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194 lbs
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Solid Muay Thai
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Johnny Ringo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Yef Yew!
The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Konstantin Menshow and Valeri Chadov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ringo tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ringo throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Yew throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Ringo throwing a counter right hand but Yew manages to avoid it.
Ringo looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Yew takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
It looks like Yef Yew has been cut.
Yew scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Ringo doesn't seem bothered though.
Yew tries to score with a low kick but Ringo moves his leg out of the way.
Ringo was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Yew checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
And Yew tries to counter it with a takedown but Ringo pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Yew takes the fight into the clinch.
Ringo is trying to push Yew away but Yew has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yew pulls Ringo into guard.
Ringo is looking to stand up but Yew won't let him.
Ringo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Yew is keeping the position for now.
Ringo stopping the sweep attempt from Yew.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ringo throws a sloppy strike and Yew has hooked up an armbar on the loose arm! He's turned and extended fully! Ringo is forced to tap! Great BJJ from Yew!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Yef Yew!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Dalvon Bz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Martin Moss (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dalvon Bz has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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168 lbs
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160 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Dalvon Bz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Martin Moss!
The judges for this bout are Konstantin Menshow, Fedor Mirinova and Sergei Dronov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bz throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Moss is defended easily by Bz.
Bz turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Good standup being displayed there by Bz as he connects with a hook.
Bz lands a nice leg kick that just misses Moss's sensitive parts.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Moss shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Bz sprawls well. Bz wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Moss gets slowly back to his feet.
Nice shot by Bz.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bz is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Bz lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Bz with a jab.
Bz connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Moss walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Moss tries to score a power double leg takedown but Bz sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Moss somewhat.
Dalvon Bz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Martin Moss.
Bz bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Moss's head backwards.
It looks like Bz has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Moss shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Bz as he jumps to the side.
Moss shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Bz as he avoids it easily.
Bz is looking to counter the offense by Moss and move into the clinch.
Bz moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Dalvon Bz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Moss walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bz scores with a nice strike.
Bz is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Moss shoots in looking for a takedown but Bz manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Moss's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Bz lands a two punch combo.
Moss is rocked!
Moss walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Moss is still on wobbly legs! Can Bz finish him?
Bz drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Moss right on the button. Moss goes down! Bz follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Bz gets the win via TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dalvon Bz!
A very excited looking Dalvon Bz made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Chrys Kyle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frank Abbot (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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156 lbs
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156 lbs
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Decent wrestler
Solid boxing
Cardio machine |
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Decent boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Chrys Kyle!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Frank Abbot!
The judges for this bout are Konstantin Menshow, Igor Prikhodko and Dmitry Maklakov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Abbot clinches up with Kyle and pushes him back against the ropes.
Kyle 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.
Kyle is stalling here.
Kyle lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Kyle trying to stall but Abbot improves his position.
Abbot tries to pull guard but Kyle won't allow it.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Abbot takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Kyle holding his opponent close, against the ropes.
Kyle escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A bone on bone clash there as Abbot blocks the leg kick.
Abbot unleashes a big counter combination but Kyle bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Abbot tries to grapple but his opponent circles
enabling Kyle to counter with a crisp jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Abbot shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Abbot is looking to clinch.
Abbot fails to land the takedown.
Kyle is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Chrys Kyle has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Frank Abbot.
Abbot lands a nice looking kick to the body. Kyle takes a step back to recover.
Abbot moves into the clinch.
Abbot tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Kyle just stands there and leans against the ropes.
Kyle breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kyle throws a solid leg kick but Abbot takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Kyle.
Kyle stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Kyle wants it to stay on the feet.
Abbot thows a left - swing and a miss!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Abbot shoots and misses
and Kyle cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Abbot closes the distance and clinches.
Kyle misses with a body punch.
Abbot manages to break the clinch.
Abbot throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Kyle cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Good work by Abbot as he checks the leg kick.
Abbot looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A big left from Kyle misses.
Abbot drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Kyle defends it well.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Abbot moves in looking to clinch but Kyle pushes him off.
Kyle swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Abbot pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kyle misses with a double jab.
Abbot gets a takedown into half guard.
Kyle makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Abbot looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kyle was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Abbot with a poor takedown
and Kyle cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Abbot wants to clinch
and Kyle counters with a crisp one two that drops Abbot! Kyle thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Abbot to his feet! Abbot is in big trouble!
Abbot is rocked!
Chrys Kyle is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kyle scoring well with a low kick there.
Abbot fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Kyle keeps the fight on the outside.
Kyle is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Abbot closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kyle is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Abbot stands up.
Abbot moves in looking to clinch but Kyle pushes him off.
A quick step to the side and Kyle tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Abbot tries to close the distance and clinch but Kyle swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kyle leaves Abbot with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Abbot misses with a double jab.
Kyle tried to counter with a leg kick but Abbot avoided it.
Kyle getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Abbot tries to clinch up
and Kyle counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chrys Kyle dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Kyle is looking to score with low kicks.
Frank Abbot is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Abbot throws a leg kick but Kyle sees it coming and moves out of range.
It looked like Kyle wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Kyle is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Abbot can do to turn this around?
Abbot throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Kyle on the side of the head.
Kyle lands a nice leg kick that just misses Abbot's sensitive parts.
Kyle thows a left - swing and a miss!
Abbot tries to counter by closing the distance.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kyle. Abbot does a little dance to reset his feet.
Abbot checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
A nice leg kick lands there from Kyle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Abbot tries to clinch there but Kyle circles away.
Abbot fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Kyle avoids it really well and circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Abbot takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Kyle throws a front kick aimed at Abbot's knee but Abbot avoids it well.
Abbot changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
A clash of legs there as Kyle blocks the low kick.
Abbot looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Abbot shoots in but Kyle avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Abbot looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Chrys Kyle has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Frank Abbot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice cross by Kyle.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Abbot.
Kyle throws a big counter combination but Abbot scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Abbot tries for a takedown but Kyle sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
A nice leg kick lands there from Kyle.
Abbot on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Abbot is breathing heavily.
Decent striking displayed by Kyle there.
Kyle fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Abbot checks it well.
Abbot with the counter takedown but Kyle avoids it easily.
A jab from Kyle finds it's way through Abbot's defenses.
Abbot is still on wobbly legs! Can Kyle finish him?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kyle stuffs the takedown.
Abbot seems to have recovered his senses.
Kyle comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Kyle lands a big uppercut and Abbot crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Abbot looks OK. Kyle waves Abbot back to his feet!
Abbot gets clipped by a big right hand and goes down spinning to the canvas! Kyle gets the back mount and begins to drop bombs on his rocked foe! Abbot is too out of it to defend against the strikes and the referee jumps in to save him from the beatdown!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:24 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Chrys Kyle!
Chrys Kyle 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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Doug Funnie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Human Equation (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Funnie comes to the ring accompanied by Doug Theme Song. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.
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184 lbs
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187 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
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Excellent MT
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Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Doug Funnie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Human Equation!
The judges for this bout are Dmitry Maklakov, Sergei Dronov and Igor Prikhodko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Funnie misses with a low kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Equation! But no joy.
Equation looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Funnie swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Equation has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Funnie staying out of range there.
Funnie just misses with a punch to the body.
Equation moves away from the strike by Funnie.
Equation throws a one two combo.
Nice takedown defense from Funnie. No joy for Equation on that attempt.
Funnie has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Madz **21 Elite coaches** in the buildup to the fight.
Funnie lands with a hook. Equation tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Funnie wants to slow Equation down by chopping away at his legs.
Funnie jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Funnie jabs Equation to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Equation changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Funnie tries to avoid it but Equation manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Funnie to the ground. Funnie escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Equation gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Funnie tries to clinch but Equation moves out of range.
Equation now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Equation gets tackled into the ropes by Funnie. Funnie maintains the clinch.
Funnie misses with a short punch on the inside.
Funnie can't find room to land a body shot as Equation controls the action.
Equation misses with a punch on the inside.
A right hand to the body from Funnie.
Funnie lands a right hand that snaps the head of Equation backwards.
Equation tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Funnie smiles and moves away.
Doug Funnie has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Human Equation.
Funnie throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Equation ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Doug Funnie seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Funnie throws a low kick but Equation avoids it.
Funnie clinches with his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Funnie working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Funnie works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Equation is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Funnie works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Equation successfully pulls guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Equation has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Funnie can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Funnie showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Equation looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Funnie has picked Equation up and slammed him! Equation can't keep hold of the triangle and Funnie manages to pass to side control!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Funnie wants to stand but Equation has his arm trapped.
Equation tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Funnie presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Equation sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Equation tries to get to full guard but Funnie has control of the leg.
Equation looking for submissions off his back.
Equation makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Equation.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Equation is looking for a triangle here but Funnie uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Equation tries to bench press Funnie off him but Funnie keeps the position.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Funnie working away.
Equation is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Equation wants to improve his position but Funnie is controlling well.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Funnie sitting and controlling from the half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Doug Funnie dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Equation swings for the body but Funnie moves out of range.
Funnie is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Equation can do to turn this around?
Equation throws a jab when Funnie was well out of range.
Funnie looks to land a right hand but Equation moved out of range.
Equation shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Equation ducks under a wild hook from Funnie.
Funnie slips a jab and a cross from Equation.
Equation takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Equation misses with a combination
and Funnie counters with a right hand to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Funnie rushes Equation and presses him up against the ropes.
Funnie lands a right hand.
Equation swings wildly with an uppercut but Funnie uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Funnie working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Funnie lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Funnie lands a hook to the side of the head.
Equation is trying to maintain a safe position but Funnie gets an underhook and turns Equation into the ropes.
Funnie tries to work over Equation's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Funnie works on Equation's body with a couple of short punches.
A right hook to the body lands for Funnie.
Funnie pushes Equation back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Funnie lands a nice shot to the body.
Equation is breathing heavily.
A nice right hand lands inside from Funnie.
Funnie lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A short right from Funnie on the inside.
Funnie lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Equation backwards.
Equation is rocked!
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!
Equation is trying to pull guard but Funnie turns him against the ropes and we stay in the clinch.
Equation is still on wobbly legs! Can Funnie finish him?
Equation tries to work over Funnie's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Equation seems to have recovered his senses.
Funnie scores with a shot to the side of Equation's head.
Funnie digs a right hand into Equation's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Equation's gas tank.
Funnie lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Equation.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Funnie.
Funnie creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Equation with a big uppercut! Equation tries to clinch up but Funnie pushes him back against the ropes and lands another monster strike that crumples Equation to the mat! Equation covers up and Funnie unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:08 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Doug Funnie!
The defeated Human Equation had this to say: 'Clinch me once, shame on you. Clinch me twice, shame on you. Stop it. :('.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ryan Sims (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joshua Redding (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sims's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Linkin Park - Bleed it Out. Redding has chosen Alive as his entrance music. Ryan Sims had a look across the ring there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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191 lbs
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190 lbs
4 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Great elbows
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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
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Ryan Sims!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Joshua Redding!
The judges for this bout are Fedor Mirinova, Valeri Chadov and Vladimir Khabensky.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Sims takes the fight into the clinch.
Sims creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Sims misses with an elbow over the top.
Redding fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Redding drags the fight down to the ground.
Redding working a defensive guard here.
Redding tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Redding is trying to control the position but Sims postures up.
Redding manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Sims manages to get himself to full guard.
Sims tries to land a sweep but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Redding throwing strikes from guard but Sims blocks nicely.
Sims is trying to control the position but Redding postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Redding advances to half guard.
Sims is not content to let Redding control the position.
Redding is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Sims pushes Redding off looking to stand but Redding dives back in and keeps control.
Redding lands strikes from half guard.
Redding looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Redding not doing much here.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Redding trying to mount his opponent but Sims defends it.
Nice strikes from Redding there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Redding lands with a punch from half guard.
Sims on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Sims tries to get out of the position.
Sims is looking to improve his position.
Redding is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Redding working Sims over with strikes.
Redding looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Sims with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Redding thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Sims's head.
Ground and pound from Redding.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Redding lands a nice short elbow.
Sims has hold of Redding's hands but Redding slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Redding thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Sims's head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Redding tries to pass the half guard into mount. Sims knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sims blocking the ground and pound attempt from Redding.
Redding has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Redding sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Sims defending well though.
Sims avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Redding.
Redding wants to take a breather but Sims is having none of it.
We've been informed that Redding has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Sims tries to roll over but Redding keeps him under control.
Redding is trying to control. Sims wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Redding wants to free his trapped foot but Sims is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Redding lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Sims is staying active underneath Redding, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Sims knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Redding on the ground.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sims trying to control here.
Redding is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Sims is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Joshua Redding!
Joshua Redding thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rafael Cortez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Davor Langerholc (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cortez comes to the ring accompanied by Wake Me Up. Langerholc has chosen Hypocrisy - Fractured Millennium as his entrance music. Davor Langerholc struggled to make weight for this fight. He only made it down to 206.0lbs at the first attempt and had to take the additional two hours to make the official bout weight. Let's see how much it's taken out of him. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 11 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Rafael Cortez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
27 - 18 - 0, fighting out of London, Davor Langerholc!
The judges for this bout are Illya Tyunina, Aleksei Zolotukhin and Viktor Lagutenko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A big right from Cortez misses.
Cortez misses with a takedown attempt - Langerholc sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Rafael Cortez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Langerholc scores with the left hand. Cortez knows he should have avoided that one.
It looks like Rafael Cortez has been cut.
Langerholc doesn't manage to clinch there - Cortez circles away.
Cortez wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Langerholc tries to land a front kick but Cortez steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Danga de danga de dang - Cortez scores with a four punch combination!
Langerholc misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Langerholc darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Langerholc throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Cortez to regain full guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Langerholc got a little sloppy there for a moment and Cortez has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Langerholc has managed to get both his arms back between Cortez's legs - danger averted.
Langerholc landing with the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Langerholc lands a couple of digs.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Langerholc trying to control but Cortez is working from the bottom.
Cortez utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Langerholc's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Langerholc postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Cortez is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Langerholc, into his guard.
Cortez pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Langerholc is keeping the position for now.
Langerholc wants to sweep but no luck.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Langerholc not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Cortez missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Langerholc is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Langerholc thows a huge punch but Cortez dodges it nicely.
Nice strikes from Langerholc there.
Cortez is refusing to be controlled, as Langerholc sits in half guard.
Still in half guard, Langerholc seems content to control.
Langerholc is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Cortez is just riding it out for now. Langerholc eventually gives up the hold.
Langerholc thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice strikes from Langerholc there.
Langerholc is looking to take a break and control but Cortez is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Langerholc with the ground and pound but Cortez uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Langerholc is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Cortez working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Langerholc doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Langerholc manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Langerholc in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cortez trying to keep a closed guard but Langerholc is proving a slippery customer.
Langerholc works over Cortez with some ground and pound from guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Langerholc accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Langerholc with a nice head shot there.
Langerholc trying to control but Cortez is working from the bottom.
Langerholc postures up in Cortez's guard and throws a big left but Cortez blocks it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Langerholc looking to sit in guard and control but Cortez gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Cortez trying to control the position from guard on top but Langerholc is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Davor Langerholc dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Rafael Cortez's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Cortez moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Cortez tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Langerholc feints the counter takedown.
Langerholc ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cortez moves away.
Cortez moves into range and clinches up with Langerholc.
Langerholc has Cortez pressed against the ropes, preventing Cortez from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Langerholc is working for a takedown up against the ropes. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Langerholc missing with knees to the body.
Cortez drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Langerholc scores with a nice hook to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Langerholc blocks an uppercut.
Cortez has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Langerholc avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Cortez gets underhooks to prevent Langerholc's takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cortez misses with the head strike.
Cortez misses with a hook to the ribs.
Cortez has been working on his balance at Barbell Brigade, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Langerholc.
Cortez wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Langerholc has him pressed against the ropes.
Langerholc lands a shot to the body.
Langerholc has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Cortez is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Rafael Cortez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Davor Langerholc.
Langerholc wants a takedown.
Cortez gets underhooks to prevent Langerholc's takedown attempt.
Cortez lands with a light punch inside.
Cortez can't get the takedown.
Cortez lands an uppercut.
Langerholc tries to pull guard but Cortez holds him up against the ropes and eventually Langerholc drops back down to his feet.
Langerholc throws a head punch that misses.
Cortez avoids a wild elbow strike from Langerholc.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Langerholc can't get the takedown.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cortez.
Cortez lands a left hand.
A short left from Langerholc.
The fighters are pressed against the ropes, as the pace of the fight slows.
Langerholc looking to slow down the pace here.
Cortez throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Langerholc can't find room to land a body shot as Cortez controls the action.
Cortez swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Cortez taking a breather.
Langerholc lands an elbow just above Cortez 's eye.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Langerholc blocks an uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cortez goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Cortez dodges an elbow strike from Langerholc.
Langerholc wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Cortez blocks an elbow strike from Langerholc.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Cortez doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Langerholc looking for a takedown.
Cortez swings wildly with an uppercut but Langerholc uses good head movement to avoid it.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Cortez.
Cortez tries to work over Langerholc's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Cortez blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Langerholc turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cortez manages to get back to half guard.
Langerholc thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Cortez's head.
Cortez wants to control but Langerholc is keeping busy.
Langerholc seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Cortez makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Cortez.
Langerholc distracts Cortez with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Langerholc has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cortez keeping moving, preventing Langerholc from controlling successfully.
Cortez not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Davor Langerholc will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Rafael Cortez's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Langerholc feints a jab promting Cortez to slip. Langerholc then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Cortez slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Cortez leaves Langerholc with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Langerholc lands a nice shot to the body.
Langerholc blocks a low kick nicely.
Cortez misses with a low kick.
Rafael Cortez is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Langerholc scores with a sloppy right hand. Cortez should have avoided that one.
Rafael Cortez's cut is getting worse.
Cortez lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Langerholc misses with a wild body shot.
As Langerholc backs away, Cortez returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Davor Langerholc seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Cortez turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Langerholc.
Cortez wants to land a leg kick but Langerholc is out of range.
Langerholc wants to clinch up but Cortez keeps it at a distance.
Cortez fails to land the takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cortez will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Cortez misses with a head kick.
Langerholc darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Langerholc slips a nice elbow through Cortez's hands, connecting with Cortez's forehead.
Langerholc is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Cortez is looking for a sweep. Langerholc is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Langerholc thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Langerholc trying to control from half guard but Cortez is working away.
Langerholc is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Cortez is just riding it out for now. Langerholc eventually gives up the hold.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Langerholc is just content to waste time from the top position. Cortez takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Langerholc tries to free his leg and advance position but Cortez is retaining full guard.
Langerholc throwing strikes but missing.
Langerholc trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cortez looking to hit a scissor sweep but Langerholc is one step ahead there.
Langerholc with a flurry of punches that miss.
Cortez avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Langerholc loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Cortez looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Langerholc is trying hard to land a takedown here. Cortez sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Rafael Cortez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Davor Langerholc.
Cortez moves into the clinch.
Langerholc gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Langerholc wants to lay and pray for a moment but Cortez keeps working.
Cortez is pressing down on Langerholc's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cortez is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Langerholc is looking to work some ground and pound but Cortez has wrist control.
Langerholc throws a big elbow that misses.
Langerholc stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cortez swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Langerholc throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Langerholc throwing strikes from guard but Cortez blocks nicely.
Langerholc trying to control the position from guard on top but Cortez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Davor Langerholc really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Rafael Cortez's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Langerholc ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cortez moves away.
Cortez doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Langerholc doesn't manage to clinch there - Cortez circles away.
Langerholc tried to score with a low kick but Cortez checks it.
Cortez fails in his attempt to clinch.
Langerholc lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Cortez circles away quickly and effectively.
Langerholc lands a jab-cross combination.
A nice leg kick lands there from Cortez.
Cortez circles away from the clinch attempt.
Langerholc connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Langerholc swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Langerholc fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Langerholc lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Nice defenses there by Langerholc.
Langerholc only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Cortez lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cortez feints and then cracks Langerholc's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Langerholc down.
Cortez tried to score with a low kick but Langerholc checks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cortez misses with a straight left.
Langerholc is looking for the big counter here.
Langerholc misses with a leg kick.
Langerholc staying out of range there.
Langerholc gets a clinch.
Langerholc breaks from the clinch.
Langerholc misses with a body shot.
The fighters circling - Langerholc throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Langerholc fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Cortez connects with an inside leg kick.
Langerholc throws a shot from downtown. Cortez moves away and avoids it.
Nice defenses there by Langerholc.
Cortez with a lazy takedown attempt
and Langerholc counters with a single leg into guard. Cortez didn't expect that.
Davor Langerholc has got the better of the ground game so far.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Langerholc pushing down on Cortez's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Langerholc sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Cortez defending well though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Langerholc is looking for a kimura here.
Langerholc has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
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!
Cortez is trying to stand.
Langerholc 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.
Langerholc is looking for a kimura but Cortez is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Langerholc to get the leverage.
Langerholc sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Cortez defending well though.
Cortez works his way to full guard. Good work.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Langerholc's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Langerholc loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Cortez has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Langerholc is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Cortez.
Langerholc lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Langerholc tries to move to mount but Cortez blocks the move with his legs.
Langerholc misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Cortez takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Langerholc scoring with punches and elbows.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cortez avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Langerholc.
Langerholc tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Langerholc has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Langerholc trying to control the action but Cortez is working from the bottom.
Langerholc in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Cortez is trying to control Langerholc's posture but Langerholc avoids it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Davor Langerholc dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Rafael Cortez's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Cortez tries for a takedown but Langerholc sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Cortez throws a big shot that misses.
Langerholc replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Cortez blocks it well.
Horrible takedown attempt by Cortez or perhaps it was just good defense by Langerholc, which made it look bad.
Langerholc looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Langerholc shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Cortez sprawls well. Cortez wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Langerholc gets slowly back to his feet.
Cortez feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Langerholc's calf.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Langerholc throws a leg kick that misses.
Cortez avoids the body shot from Langerholc.
Cortez swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Langerholc counters with a stiff right hand.
Cortez throws a leg kick but Langerholc checks it.
Langerholc lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Langerholc.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Langerholc keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Cortez.
Sloppy strikes from Cortez. Those never looked like landing.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Langerholc wants to clinch up but Cortez keeps it at a distance.
Langerholc lands a head shot.
Langerholc just misses with a punch to the body.
Langerholc misses the jab.
Cortez on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Langerholc avoids the head kick by Cortez.
Langerholc slips a jab and a cross from Cortez.
Jab, jab by Langerholc - just one landing.
Rafael Cortez's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Langerholc throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Cortez slaps away a takedown attempt from Langerholc, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Langerholc tries to bum rush Cortez with a series of wild strikes but Cortez uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Cortez takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Langerholc jabbing away but nothing is landing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Langerholc fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Rafael Cortez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Davor Langerholc.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cortez lands a leg kick that knocks Langerholc off balance momentarily.
Good leg kick by Cortez there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Langerholc avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Langerholc's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Langerholc moves out of range of the body kick from Cortez.
Nice sprawl there from Langerholc as Cortez shoots in.
Cortez works over Langerholc's head and body with a nice combination.
Cortez displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Langerholc.
Cortez misses with a low kick.
Langerholc has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Langerholc moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Langerholc throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Cortez.
Langerholc connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Cortez throws a nice inside leg kick.
Langerholc throws a right hand that Cortez ducks under and follows up with a left that Cortez also avoids with ease.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Langerholc tries to score a power double leg takedown but Cortez sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Langerholc somewhat.
Langerholc throws a lazy right hand but Cortez sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Cortez tries a head kick but it misses.
Langerholc misses with a shot to the body
and Cortez counters with a low kick, right behind Langerholc 's knee.
Cortez bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Cortez dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Langerholc. That did some damage!
Rafael Cortez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Cortez throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Langerholc on the side of the head.
Cortez throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Langerholc throws a body kick that misses.
A left lands for Langerholc.
Cortez drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cortez tries to score with some ground and pound. Langerholc controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Davor Langerholc is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cortez looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Langerholc is trying to get back to half guard.
Langerholc is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Langerholc can't do much from the bottom here.
Langerholc tries to bench press Cortez off him but Cortez keeps the position.
Cortez goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Langerholc rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Cortez's guard! Nice work there by Langerholc!
Langerholc's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Langerholc advances position into side control!
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Davor Langerholc.
I've got Langerholc 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 45:50
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 45:50
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 45:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Davor Langerholc!
After winning the bout, Davor Langerholc thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hannibal Barca (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ellis Miller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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218 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
23 - 9 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Hannibal Barca!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Ellis Miller!
The judges for this bout are Valeri Chadov, Sergei Dronov and Viktor Lagutenko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Miller tries to work over Barca's front leg with a kick but Barca checks it.
Miller throws a leg kick
enabling Barca to counter with a crisp jab.
It looks like Ellis Miller has been cut.
Barca blocks a low kick nicely.
Miller scoring well with a low kick there.
Barca looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Barca lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Miller scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Barca swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Miller misses with a low kick as Barca jumps back.
Barca misses with an uppercut
and Miller counters with a shoot takedown. Barca fights it but they end up in guard.
Miller looking to sit in guard and control but Barca gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Miller managing to control the position.
Barca is standing up over Miller. Miller looks to escape but Barca dives into side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barca has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Barca tries to control but Miller wriggling away.
Barca misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Miller sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Miller keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Barca slows the pace down in half guard.
Miller is looking to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Miller trying to control from the bottom.
Barca is looking to advance position but Miller won't allow it.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Miller wants to improve his position but Barca is controlling well.
Well, if Barca 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.
Barca tries to stand and escape but Miller is controlling the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Miller is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
The fighters circling - Barca throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Miller is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Miller gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Miller slowing the pace effectively.
Miller misses with a hook from the clinch.
Barca tries to break the clinch but Miller is controlling the position.
Miller lands with a short shot to the head.
Miller tries a body shot but Barca blocks it.
A short right from Miller on the inside.
Miller goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Barca scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Miller misses with a body punch.
Miller working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Barca breaks from the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Miller looks to land a combination but Barca avoids it well.
Miller swings for the body but Barca moves out of range.
Miller lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Barca circles away quickly and effectively.
Barca connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Miller's hands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Ellis Miller will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Ellis Miller's cut.
That's time! Barca's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
The crowd cheers as Miller lands an impressive looking overhand right. Barca doesn't seem phased though.
Barca swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Miller counters with a single leg into guard. Barca didn't expect that.
Miller with a flurry of punches that miss.
Miller scoring with some ground and pound.
Miller trying to control the position from guard on top but Barca is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Miller missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Miller postures up in Barca's guard and throws a big left but Barca blocks it.
Barca is trying to control the position from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Miller wants to control from the top but Barca keeps moving.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Miller scores with a one two! Barca had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Barca avoids the head kick by Miller.
Miller throws a head kick that misses
and Barca counters with a one-two to the body.
Miller throws a head kick but Barca moves out of range.
Miller throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Barca sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Barca blocks a low kick nicely.
Miller tries to close the distance and clinch up but Barca swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Miller tries to land a front kick but Barca steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Barca is looking to counter punch.
A solid leg kick lands there for Miller.
Miller throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A good leg kick by Miller.
Miller swings for the body but Barca moves out of range.
Barca fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Barca avoids a kick to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barca is looking to chop away at Miller's legs.
Miller misses with a looping right.
Barca throws a low kick, looking for Miller's leg but Miller calmly moves out of range.
Ellis Miller seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Miller scores with a one two! Barca had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
It looks like Hannibal Barca has been cut.
A telegraphed right hand from Miller misses the target.
Barca takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Hannibal Barca is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Miller tries to clinch but Barca moves out of range.
Miller slips a jab from Barca.
Miller moves in looking to clinch but Barca pushes him off.
Miller on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Miller throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Barca 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.
Barca swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Miller counters with a nice uppercut.
Barca misses with a wild body shot.
Oooooh!!! Barca has knocked Miller down with a huge combo! Barca steps away and waves a wobbly Miller back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Miller is rocked!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Miller avoids the body shot from Barca.
A slapping leg kick lands for Miller.
Miller tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Barca uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Miller.
Barca throws a series of punches but Miller avoids them all with ease.
Barca swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Miller tries a quick counter leg kick but Barca is wise to it.
Miller throws a head kick that misses.
Miller tries to land a leg kick but Barca saw it coming and moves away.
Barca connects with a left and a right that sees a clearly hurt Miller covering up! Barca comes in with a big uppercut and Miller goes doooown! He's slumped up against the ropes, eyes staring blankly into space.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:39 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Hannibal Barca!
Our winner, Hannibal Barca, 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Freddie Mercury (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vaan Tseng (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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39
263 lbs
30 - 11 - 2 |
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33
255 lbs
13 - 8 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
30 - 11 - 2, fighting out of St Petersburg, Freddie Mercury!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Vaan Tseng!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Dmitry Maklakov and Aleksei Zolotukhin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A head kick misses from Tseng.
Tseng takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
The fighters circle momentarily. Mercury darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Tseng uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Mercury has time to react.
It looks like Freddie Mercury has been cut.
Tseng tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Tseng with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Tseng avoids the head kick by Mercury.
Mercury leaves Tseng with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Mercury connects with a solid leg kick.
Mercury with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Tseng looks to score with a jab to the body but Mercury is just out of range.
Tseng misses the jab.
Mercury tries to bum rush Tseng with a series of wild strikes but Tseng uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
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!
Tseng bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Mercury connects with a high kick.
It looks like Vaan Tseng has been cut.
Mercury uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tseng.
Mercury really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Tseng closes the distance and clinches up with Mercury, looking for a takedown. Tseng pushes Mercury against the ropes but Mercury circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tseng slips under a jab from Mercury.
Tseng changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Mercury takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Mercury throws out a powerful jab.
Mercury throws a hook but Tseng avoids it easily.
Tseng misses with a takedown attempt - Mercury sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Mercury misses the target.
Freddie Mercury has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vaan Tseng.
Tseng checks a leg kick.
Tseng looking to score a takedown here. Mercury is defending well but Tseng drives through and ends up in Mercury's guard.
Tseng throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Mercury works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Tseng missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Mercury utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Tseng with a nice head shot there.
Tseng has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Mercury utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Tseng postures up in Mercury's guard and throws a big left but Mercury blocks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mercury avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Mercury preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Tseng is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Tseng engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Tseng throwing strikes from guard but Mercury blocks nicely.
Mercury will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Tseng throwing strikes from guard but Mercury blocks nicely.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tseng trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tseng lands a couple of digs.
Tseng slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Tseng throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Mercury works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Mercury is trying to stand.
Tseng trying to control from Mercury's half guard. Mercury has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Tseng prevents Mercury from getting back to his feet.
Tseng postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tseng postures up in Mercury's guard and throws a big left but Mercury blocks it.
Tseng stops Mercury from standing up.
Tseng throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Mercury keeping full guard, as Tseng tries to pass.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Tseng sets himself and throws a head kick that knocks Mercury to the ground! Tseng dives into full mount looking to finish!
Mercury is rocked!
Freddie Mercury's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tseng connects with a bit shot that sees Mercury covering up! More strikes from Tseng and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Tseng is our winner by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vaan Tseng!
Vaan Tseng is the new super heavyweight champion!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Lao Shin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tully Blanchard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Shin's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Shaolin Chamber of Death. Lao Shin is staring across the ring at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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25
183 lbs
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179 lbs
8 - 5 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Lao Shin!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Tully Blanchard!
The judges for this bout are Sergei Dronov, Ivan Kurochkin and Aleksandr Martynov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Blanchard walks into a jab.
Blanchard looks to throw the jab but Shin is out of range.
Blanchard takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Blanchard throws a hook but Shin avoids it easily.
Jab, jab by Blanchard - just one landing.
Shin scores with a jab to the head.
Blanchard takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Blanchard throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Blanchard throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Shin was covering up waiting for the punch and Blanchard finishes the takedown easily into guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Shin has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Blanchard should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Shin has tightened it up now! Blanchard should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Lao Shin!
Lao Shin retains his welterweight title!
Our winner, Lao Shin, 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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Main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Vit Tu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zoey Malone Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tu comes to the ring accompanied by Blanket on the ground. Malone Jr has chosen Who Let the Dogs Out as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.
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29
223 lbs
12 - 6 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
43 - 23 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Vit Tu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Zoey Malone Jr!
The judges for this bout are Aleksei Zolotukhin, Viktor Lagutenko and Valeri Chadov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Malone Jr looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Tu darts in looking for a takedown but Malone Jr gets double underhooks and turns Tu into the ropes.
Tu ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Malone Jr drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Malone Jr fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Tu tries to move into range but Malone Jr moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Malone Jr uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tu.
We've been hearing reports that Tu has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Tu dodges the punch combination from Malone Jr.
Tu connects with a crisp jab.
It looks like Zoey Malone Jr has been cut.
Tu misses with a straight right.
Tu has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Malone Jr finds it's way round the side to connect with Tu's head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Malone Jr bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Tu dives in for a single leg takedown but Malone Jr sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the ropes.
Malone Jr appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Malone Jr misses with an uppercut
and Tu counters with a stiff right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tu swings for the body but Malone Jr moves out of range.
Malone Jr swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A decent looking cross lands there for Malone Jr.
Malone Jr scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Tu keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
It looked like Tu was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Malone Jr.
Jab by Malone Jr.
Tu fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Malone Jr manages to avoid it.
Malone Jr misses with a body shot.
Malone Jr lands a jab to the head.
Malone Jr takes a swing at Tu's ribcage but misses.
Malone Jr throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Tu.
Tu swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A swing and a miss from Tu.
Malone Jr misses with a body shot.
Malone Jr takes one on the button.
Malone Jr throws a body punch but Tu moves out of range.
Tu ducks under a wild hook from Malone Jr.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tu takes a body punch but keeps moving.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Malone Jr with a hook.
Malone Jr thuds a left hand into Tu's body.
Malone Jr looks to land a combination but Tu avoids it well.
Nice body punch from Malone Jr.
Malone Jr takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Tu drops his hands momentarily and Malone Jr takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Tu goes for a double leg but Malone Jr avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the ropes as Malone Jr continues to drive forward.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vit Tu. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Malone Jr lands a two punch combo.
A jab lands there for Malone Jr.
Malone Jr swings for the body but Tu moves out of range.
Malone Jr jabs Tu to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Malone Jr loads up on a big right hand but Tu slips the punch.
Tu connects with a nice looking jab.
Tu lands with a nice combination. Malone Jr backs away looking to recover.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A shot to the body from Tu misses
letting Malone Jr counter with a right hand.
Malone Jr scores with a shot to the body.
Malone Jr jabs at Tu's body.
Malone Jr has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Tu doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Malone Jr counters with a left to the body.
Malone Jr moves away from the strike by Tu.
Malone Jr connects with a body shot that sends Tu's belly button to the back.
A shot to the body from Malone Jr misses
and Tu connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That has opened up Zoey Malone Jr's cut even more.
Malone Jr works Tu's body with a nice hook.
Malone Jr wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Zoey Malone Jr is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Malone Jr lands a nice shot to the body.
Malone Jr connects with a looping right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Malone Jr tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Tu jabbing away but nothing is landing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Malone Jr misses with a body shot.
Tu throws a hook to the side of Malone Jr's head but Malone Jr sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Malone Jr has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Tu finds it's way round the side to connect with Malone Jr's head.
Malone Jr lands a nice hook to Tu's body. Tu takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Tu tries for a takedown but Malone Jr circles away easily
and Malone Jr counters with a one-two to the body.
Malone Jr stuns Tu with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Malone Jr lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Malone Jr connects with a body shot that sends Tu's belly button to the back.
Tu throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Malone Jr doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Malone Jr defending well as Tu loads up on a big left hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tu takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Malone Jr lands a body shot.
Tu is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Tu takes a swing at Malone Jr's ribcage but misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Malone Jr. Tu does a little dance to reset his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zoey Malone Jr dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Zoey Malone Jr's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.
Malone Jr looks to throw the jab but Tu is out of range.
Tu takes a swing at Malone Jr's ribcage but misses.
Malone Jr with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Tu misses with a left hand
and Malone Jr counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Malone Jr scores with a hook to the body. Tu takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A punch combination from Malone Jr misses.
Tu swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Tu takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Malone Jr throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Malone Jr connects with a jab.
Malone Jr connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Tu tries for a takedown but Malone Jr circles away easily
and Malone Jr counters with a nice body shot.
Malone Jr lands a glancing blow to the side of Tu's head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Malone Jr throws a series of punches but Tu moves out of range.
Malone Jr ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tu moves away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Malone Jr uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tu.
Tu takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Tu needs to keep his hands up - Malone Jr had a free shot at his head there.
Malone Jr misses with a body shot.
Zoey Malone Jr seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Tu avoids the body shot from Malone Jr.
Malone Jr fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Tu looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Tu drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Tu looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Malone Jr is avoiding damage well.
Tu working the ground and pound from side control.
Malone Jr is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the ropes but Tu has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Tu tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Malone Jr wants to get back to his feet but Tu drags him back down.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tu has knee on belly and moves into mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Malone Jr is trying to stand up.
Tu landing strikes from the mount.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Tu is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Malone Jr can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Zoey Malone Jr's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Zoey Malone Jr's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:36 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Vit Tu!
An out of breath and clearly excited Vit Tu thanked Milwaukee's Best 160 (80% laundry) for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
Zoey Malone Jr spoke after the fight, saying 'What a load of shit'.
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hype
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pop
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