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HFC 51:Abdurahimov vs Mahones PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kane Sisyaskez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frank Shewmaker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Frank Shewmaker was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Kane Sisyaskez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Frank Shewmaker!
The judges for this bout are Aleksandr Martynov, Ivan Kurochkin and Fedor Mirinova.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shewmaker misses with a jab, cross combination.
Sisyaskez seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Shewmaker clinches up with Sisyaskez and pushes him back against the cage.
Shewmaker can't find room to land a body shot as Sisyaskez controls the action.
Shewmaker misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Sisyaskez.
Shewmaker stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Shewmaker throws a knee to the head but misses.
Sisyaskez blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Shewmaker comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
It looks like Kane Sisyaskez has been cut.
Shewmaker trying to land knees to the body.
Shewmaker misses with a body punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shewmaker struggles to land a body shot inside as Sisyaskez controls his hands.
Shewmaker lands a knee to the body.
Sisyaskez is breathing heavily.
Shewmaker scores with a nice hook to the head.
A short right from Shewmaker.
Shewmaker misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shewmaker lands a body shot.
Shewmaker misses with a hook to the ribs.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Shewmaker just misses with a elbow thrown towards Sisyaskez's brow.
Shewmaker is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Sisyaskez takes an elbow to the forehead.
Sisyaskez takes a shot to the head.
Shewmaker trying to land knees to the body.
Shewmaker lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Shewmaker putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Sisyaskez in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Shewmaker landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Shewmaker throws an elbow that misses.
Shewmaker putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Sisyaskez in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Shewmaker misses with an elbow strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Shewmaker lands a body shot.
Shewmaker misses with an elbow strike.
A nice right hand lands inside from Shewmaker.
Shewmaker lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Sisyaskez managing to block the knees to the body from Shewmaker.
Shewmaker pushes Sisyaskez back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Shewmaker lands a body shot.
Shewmaker throws a knee to the head but misses.
A short body shot lands from Shewmaker as the two fighters clinch.
Shewmaker lands an elbow inside that Sisyaskez shrugs off.
Shewmaker scores with a shoulder strike.
Shewmaker lands an elbow just above Sisyaskez 's eye.
Kane Sisyaskez's cut is getting worse.
Shewmaker pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shewmaker drops Sisyaskez with a big knee straight up the middle! Sisyaskez is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet!
Sisyaskez is rocked!
Frank Shewmaker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ohhhhhhhhhh, brutal head kick from Shewmaker! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Frank Shewmaker!
Our winner, Frank Shewmaker, 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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Bobby McBarz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Taylor Powell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McBarz's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Die Antwoord - Ugly Boy. 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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180 lbs
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179 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Bobby McBarz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Taylor Powell!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Ivan Kurochkin and Igor Prikhodko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Powell moves into range and clinches up with McBarz.
Powell goes for a takedown in the clinch but McBarz prevents it.
Powell has clasped his hands together around McBarz's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
McBarz throws Powell to one side and escapes!
McBarz throws a body shot but no joy.
Bobby McBarz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Powell closes the distance and clinches.
McBarz is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Powell is defending well for now.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Powell has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. McBarz avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Powell drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Bobby McBarz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Taylor Powell.
McBarz tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Powell avoids it.
Powell tightens his grip and picks McBarz up, before dumping him to the ground. McBarz manages to land in guard.
McBarz avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Powell working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Powell missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Powell throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as McBarz works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
McBarz is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Powell is controlling him.
Powell stands up over McBarz, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Powell stopping the sweep attempt from McBarz.
McBarz is looking to stand back up but Powell counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by McBarz.
McBarz is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Powell scores with a couple of nice shots.
Powell controlling the action here.
Powell is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
McBarz is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at The Factory that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Powell controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Powell working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Powell throws a big elbow that misses.
Powell working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Powell's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Powell postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Powell postures up in McBarz's guard and throws a big left but McBarz blocks it.
Powell trying to control the position from guard on top but McBarz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
McBarz looking for a sweep. Not yet McBarz, not yet.
Powell is in close to McBarz's body, working some short punches and elbows.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Powell working his ground and pound in the gym.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Powell throws an elbow that misses. McBarz uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Powell's guard. Nice move by McBarz!
Powell wants to sweep here but McBarz controlling him for the moment.
McBarz trying to stand up but can't free himself from Powell's guard.
Powell looking for a sweep. Not yet Powell, not yet.
Powell has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Powell is on top in guard.
McBarz preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Powell postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McBarz wants to sweep here but Powell controlling him for the moment.
Powell scoring with punches to the head and body.
Powell with a nice head shot there.
Powell with a nice head shot there.
Powell's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Powell lands a couple of digs.
McBarz uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Powell scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Powell lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Powell lands a nice short elbow.
Powell lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Taylor Powell dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Powell scores with a kick to the midsection.
It looks like Bobby McBarz has been cut.
Powell moves away from the strike by McBarz.
Powell steps to the side to avoid the strikes from McBarz.
Powell takes one to the side of the head.
Powell dives in for a single leg takedown but McBarz sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Powell throws a push kick but McBarz slaps the foot to one side.
McBarz misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
McBarz throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Powell.
McBarz throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Some wild striking there from McBarz.
That kick from Powell tenderised McBarz's leg. McBarz is trying to keep his angry face on.
McBarz throws a right hand that Powell ducks under and follows up with a left that Powell also avoids with ease.
Powell moves into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McBarz is trying to break the clinch but Powell is controlling him.
Powell wants a takedown.
Still in the clinch, Powell scores with a nice short uppercut.
Powell managing to block the knees to the body from McBarz.
Powell scores with a hook to the body.
McBarz prevents a body shot from Powell.
Powell wants the takedown. McBarz is fighting it off but Powell persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in McBarz's guard against the cage.
Powell looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
McBarz throws a couple of heel strikes.
Powell works over McBarz with some ground and pound from guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Powell landing some decent shots from guard.
McBarz lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
McBarz wanted to stand there but Powell had control of the position.
Powell lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Powell lands a couple of decent looking shots.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Powell with a nice head shot there.
Powell content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Powell scoring with some ground and pound.
Powell trying to control but McBarz is working from the bottom.
Powell lands a couple of elbows.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Powell working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Powell has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Powell chips away with some ground and pound.
Taylor Powell has got the better of the ground game so far.
Powell cracks McBarz with a solid left hand.
McBarz is rocked!
Powell stops McBarz from standing up.
Oh McBarz is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Powell with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
McBarz seems to have got his legs back now.
Powell keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of McBarz's head.
Powell distracts McBarz with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Powell lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Powell makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Powell lands a couple of decent looking shots.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Powell scoring with punches to the head and body.
Powell trying to control but McBarz is working from the bottom.
Powell content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Powell postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! McBarz covers up, he's hurt! Powell keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from Powell and the ref steps in to end the fight! Powell can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:39 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Taylor Powell!
Taylor Powell bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Raul Lorenzo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mush Mouth (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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270 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 7 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Raul Lorenzo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Mush Mouth!
The judges for this bout are Ivan Kurochkin, Valeri Chadov and Aleksandr Martynov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lorenzo shoots in for a double leg but Mouth sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Lorenzo is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Mouth's half guard.
Lorenzo is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Mouth is just riding it out for now. Lorenzo eventually gives up the hold.
Lorenzo is looking for a kimura here.
Lorenzo is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Mouth is just riding it out for now. Lorenzo eventually gives up the hold.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mouth has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Lorenzo is on him like a limpet, forcing Mouth back against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mouth gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Lorenzo 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.
Lorenzo working for a triangle but Mouth defends it easily.
Lorenzo escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Mouth gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Mouth content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Mouth postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Mouth is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Mouth's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mouth scoring with some ground and pound.
Mouth works over Lorenzo with some ground and pound from guard.
Lorenzo is rocked!
Mouth gets to his feet and stands over Lorenzo, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Lorenzo felt that one! Mouth unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Lorenzo from any more punishment!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mush Mouth!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Augusto Azevedo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Luis Gonalez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Azevedo comes to the cage accompanied by Welcome To The Jungle. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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141 lbs
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155 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Augusto Azevedo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Luis Gonalez!
The judges for this bout are Igor Prikhodko, Sergei Dronov and Vladimir Khabensky.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gonalez displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Azevedo.
Gonalez throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Azevedo's head.
Gonalez pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Azevedo closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Azevedo advances nicely into full mount.
Azevedo controlling his opponent.
Azevedo goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Gonalez is on top in guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Azevedo looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Gonalez is defending well. Azevedo quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Gonalez has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Azevedo celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Augusto Azevedo!
Augusto Azevedo 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 featherweight MMA rules bout between Fenton Hilton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shelby Foote (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Shelby Foote has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Fenton Hilton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Shelby Foote!
The judges for this bout are Dmitry Maklakov, Illya Tyunina and Aleksandr Martynov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A looping hook to the body misses from Hilton. Foote does a little dance to reset his feet.
Foote shoots in for a takedown but Hilton shows good takedown defense.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
A left hand lands to the body for Hilton.
Foote blocks an uppercut.
A frustrated look appears on Foote's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Hilton throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Hilton as Foote tries to tie him up.
Foote tries to pull guard but Hilton holds him up against the cage and eventually Foote drops back down to his feet.
Hilton gets underhooks to prevent Foote's takedown attempt.
Fenton Hilton has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shelby Foote.
Hilton scores with a shot to the side of Foote's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hilton misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hilton works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Foote.
Foote tries for a takedown. No joy.
Hilton stops a takedown attempt from Foote.
Foote is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Foote jumps guard but Hilton stands there with Foote around his waist. Foote gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Hilton makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Hilton looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Hilton lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Foote backwards.
Hilton looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Hilton misses with the head strike.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Hilton as Foote tries to tie him up.
Foote tries to break the clinch but Hilton is controlling the position.
Foote avoids the elbow strike from Hilton, against the cage.
Hilton scores with a shoulder strike.
Foote avoids a wild elbow strike from Hilton.
We've been informed that Foote has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Hilton tries to work over Foote's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hilton lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Foote or not.
Hilton lands a shot to the body.
Hilton misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hilton is pressed up against the cage. Foote has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Hilton down to the mat. Hilton avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hilton closes the distance and clinches.
Foote wants a takedown.
Hilton lands a nice shot to the body.
Foote dodges an elbow strike from Hilton.
With the fighters up against the cage, Hilton throws an elbow but misses.
Foote is looking to control Hilton's arms but Hilton gets an underhook and turns him. Now Foote has his back to the cage.
Foote gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hilton wants to stand but Foote is controlling the position.
Foote drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Hilton dives on top into guard.
Hilton tries to stand but Foote is controlling from the bottom.
Hilton has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Foote looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Foote is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Hilton is aware though and is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Foote is looking for a triangle but Hilton pushes his legs off easily.
Hilton wants to get up but he can't break Foote's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Foote has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Hilton can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Foote working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Hilton has passed into half guard!
Hilton tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Foote looking for submissions off his back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Hilton prevents Foote from improving his position.
Hilton tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Hilton decides to stand and escape the position.
Hilton drives through and clinches with Foote against the cage.
Hilton misses with an elbow over the top.
Foote fails to pull guard.
Hilton can't find room to land a body shot as Foote controls the action.
Foote is trying to pull guard but Hilton turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Foote is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Hilton lands a right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fenton Hilton dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Foote moves into the clinch successfully.
Foote pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hilton on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Hilton has taken the fight to the clinch.
Hilton digs a right hand into Foote's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Foote's gas tank.
Foote just leaning against Hilton, taking a breather.
Hilton has Foote pressed against the cage, preventing Foote from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Hilton misses with a punch to the body.
Foote lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Foote wants to get back to striking at distance but Hilton won't allow it.
Hilton misses with a hook to the ribs.
A nice right hand lands inside from Hilton.
Hilton lands with a right to the head.
A hook to the body from Hilton.
Hilton looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Foote blocks an elbow strike.
A short left from Hilton.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hilton lands a damaging elbow.
A right hand to the body from Hilton.
Fenton Hilton has scored more points in the clinch so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hilton lands a shoulder strike.
Hilton throws an elbow that misses.
Hilton lands a right hand that snaps the head of Foote backwards.
Hilton struggles to land a body shot inside as Foote controls his hands.
Hilton lands with a short shot to the head.
Hilton throws an elbow that misses.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Hilton just misses with a elbow thrown towards Foote's brow.
Hilton lands a shoulder strike.
Hilton struggles to land a body shot inside as Foote controls his hands.
Hilton lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Foote breaks the clinch.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Foote.
Foote moves into the clinch successfully.
Foote avoids the elbow strike from Hilton, against the cage.
Foote tries to pull guard but Hilton forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Hilton throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Hilton lands a left hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hilton lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Hilton struggles to land a body shot inside as Foote controls his hands.
Hilton throws an elbow that misses.
Foote avoids a wild elbow strike from Hilton.
Foote is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Hilton tries to work over Foote's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hilton lands a nice elbow.
It looks like Shelby Foote has been cut.
Foote is looking to break free of the clinch but Hilton has double underhooks.
Hilton lands a body punch in the clinch.
Hilton lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Hilton goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Foote tries to break the clinch but Hilton is controlling the position.
Foote prevents a body shot from Hilton.
Hilton throws an elbow but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Hilton fails to land.
Hilton lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Foote manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Foote drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Fenton Hilton has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shelby Foote.
Hilton throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Footes head.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Foote.
Foote wants a takedown but no success here.
Hilton creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
A short left from Hilton.
Foote takes a shot to the head.
Hilton lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Foote tries to pull guard but Hilton won't allow it.
Hilton lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Hilton just misses with a elbow thrown towards Foote's brow.
Foote wants to stall.
Hilton lands a left hand that snaps the head of Foote backwards.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hilton lands an elbow that stopped Foote in his tracks for a moment.
Hilton pushes Foote back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hilton goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Foote is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Foote tries to score a body lock takedown but Hilton shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Foote is breathing heavily.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Hilton creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Foote fails to pull guard.
Hilton pushes Foote back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hilton scores with a shot to the side of Foote's head.
Foote tries to score a body lock takedown but Hilton shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Hilton is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Foote can do to turn this around?
Foote looking for a takedown.
Hilton looks to throw an elbow but misses.
A right hook to the body lands for Hilton.
Hilton scores with a shoulder strike.
Hilton tries to work over Foote's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hilton lands with a short shot to the head.
Foote takes a shot to the head.
Hilton lands an elbow that stopped Foote in his tracks for a moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fenton Hilton dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Shelby Foote'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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Foote throws a right and a left that Hilton avoids nicely.
Hilton gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Foote to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Hilton wants to stand but Foote is controlling the position.
Foote wants to control from the top but Hilton keeps moving.
Foote throwing strikes from guard but Hilton blocks nicely.
Foote won't allow Hilton to get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Foote stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hilton swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hilton is looking to stand up but Foote isn't so interested in that idea.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Hilton misses with an uppercut. Foote saw that one coming.
Foote fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Hilton, pushing him back against the cage.
A short left from Hilton.
Hilton scores with a hook to the body.
Hilton throws a head punch that misses.
Hilton lands with a right to the head.
A shot in the inside from Hilton.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Hilton lands with a right to the head.
Foote breaks from the clinch.
Fenton Hilton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Foote tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Hilton defends well and Foote ends up having to push Hilton into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Foote takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Hilton swinging wildly here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hilton looks to land a right hand but Foote moved out of range.
Foote throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A jab lands there for Hilton.
This has been an exciting period of action!
No luck for Foote with that takedown attempt.
Hilton drives through and clinches with Foote against the cage.
Hilton creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Hilton can't find room to land a body shot as Foote controls the action.
A short body shot lands from Hilton as the two fighters clinch.
Hilton lands an elbow just above Foote 's eye.
A right hand to the body from Hilton.
Hilton throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Foote avoids the elbow strike from Hilton, against the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Hilton throws an elbow but misses.
Hilton lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hilton softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Foote changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Hilton fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Fenton Hilton has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shelby Foote.
Hilton feints a jab promting Foote to slip. Hilton then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Foote slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Foote is rocked!
Hilton drops Foote with a huge uppercut! Foote drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Hilton is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:19 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Fenton Hilton!
Fenton Hilton decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Tyrone Spong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kostya Tszyu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Spong might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Can't be touched. Kostya Tszyu has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Tyrone Spong!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 1, fighting out of New York, Kostya Tszyu!
The judges for this bout are Illya Tyunina, Fedor Mirinova and Ivan Kurochkin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Spong throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Tszyu tries to land a leg kick but Spong saw it coming and moves away.
Spong was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Nice shot lands for Spong.
Spong throws a body punch but Tszyu moves out of range.
Spong steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tszyu.
Spong connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Tszyu lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Spong definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Tszyu takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Tszyu 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.
Nice straight punches there by Tszyu. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Tszyu.
Tyrone Spong seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tszyu changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Tszyu throws a body punch but Spong moves out of range.
Spong throws the left hand but Tszyu avoids the punch easily.
Spong throws a front kick aimed at Tszyu's knee but Tszyu avoids it well.
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!
Tszyu with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Spong to score with a decent uppercut.
Spong takes a swing at Tszyu's ribcage but misses.
Spong just misses with a punch to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spong waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tszyu.
Tszyu avoids the body shot from Spong.
Tszyu throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Spong lands a nice hook to Tszyu's body. Tszyu takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Spong connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Spong avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Spong misses with a series of wild punches.
Tszyu throws out a counter right but Spong avoids it with no problem.
Spong misses with a low kick.
Tszyu doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Spong throws an off balance right hand
letting Tszyu counter with a right hand.
A telegraphed right hand from Tszyu misses the target.
Tszyu lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Good exchange - Spong coming out on top.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Spong is looking to chop away at Tszyu's legs.
Tszyu appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Spong throws an off balance right hand
and Tszyu connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A solid leg kick lands there for Spong.
Spong fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Tszyu.
Tszyu takes a swing at Spong's ribcage but misses.
Tszyu takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Spong avoids a punch combination nicely.
Tszyu avoids the body shot from Spong.
Spong is looking to score with low kicks.
Tszyu looks to land a left hand but Spong moved out of range nicely.
Spong cracks Tszyu with a right hand to the side of the head.
Tszyu lands a glancing blow to the side of Spong's head.
Tszyu lands a head shot.
Spong is looking to chop away at Tszyu's legs.
It seemed like Tszyu was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Spong misses with a lunging right hand
and Tszyu makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spong throws a leg kick that is checked
and Tszyu counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Spong throws a lazy uppercut
and Tszyu counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Spong fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Tszyu, pushing him back against the cage.
Spong lands a body shot in the clinch.
Spong tries to throw a body punch but Tszyu avoids it by throwing Spong back against the cage.
Tszyu tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Spong digs a right hand into Tszyu's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Tszyu's gas tank.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Spong.
Tszyu lands a right hand that snaps the head of Spong backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Spong.
Spong tries to throw a body punch but Tszyu avoids it by throwing Spong back against the cage.
Spong's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Tszyu closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Tszyu misses with a body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Spong throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Tszyu gets cracked there but stands up to it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tszyu. Spong does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tszyu keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Spong.
Spong tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Tszyu doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Spong with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Spong avoids the body shot from Tszyu.
Tszyu missing with a left hand there. Spong was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Spong throws a lazy uppercut
and Tszyu counters with a straight right hand.
Tszyu slips a jab from Spong.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tszyu. Spong does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tszyu throws a body punch but Spong moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Spong. Tszyu does a little dance to reset his feet.
Spong takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Spong throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A slapping leg kick lands for Spong.
Spong thuds his right hand into Tszyu's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Kostya Tszyu will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Tszyu throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Spong keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Spong was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Spong bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Tszyu misses with a hook.
Spong misses with an uppercut.
Tszyu walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Spong moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
A bone on bone clash there as Tszyu blocks the leg kick.
Tszyu let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
An inside leg kick from Spong misses.
Spong finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good exchange - Spong coming out on top.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Tszyu in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Spong tests Tszyu's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Nice defenses there by Tszyu.
Spong misses with a wild body shot.
Spong throws a poor cross that misses
and Tszyu counters with a straight right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spong thows a left - swing and a miss!
Tszyu let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Spong throws a hook but Tszyu blocks it.
Spong scores with a nice head shot.
Tszyu thuds a left hand into Spong's body.
Tszyu misses with a hook to the body
and Tszyu takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Spong misses with a looping right.
Spong lands a glancing blow to the side of Tszyu's head.
Spong fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Tszyu.
Spong throws the left hand but Tszyu avoids the punch easily.
Spong lands a nice shot that snaps Tszyu's head back.
Tyrone Spong is winning the standup battle so far.
Spong throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Spong smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Spong tries to close the distance and clinch but Tszyu swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Spong throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Spong takes a swing at Tszyu's ribcage but misses.
Spong ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Some bone on bone action there as Tszyu checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Spong misses with an uppercut.
Tszyu slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Tszyu misses with a double jab.
Spong throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Spong slips under a jab.
Spong fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Tszyu, pushing him back against the cage.
Spong pushes Tszyu back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Spong misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tszyu tries to throw a body punch but Spong avoids it by throwing Tszyu back against the cage.
Tszyu struggles to land a body shot inside as Spong controls his hands.
Tszyu working aggressively here.
Spong blocking some punches.
Spong breaks the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spong moves into range and connects with a jab.
Spong walks into a straight right hand from Tszyu.
Tszyu uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Spong.
Spong buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Spong throws a nice outside leg kick.
A jab lands there for Spong.
Tszyu throws a series of punches but Spong moves out of range.
Spong tries to land a leg kick but Tszyu saw it coming and moves away.
Spong looks to score with a jab to the body but Tszyu is just out of range.
Tszyu throws out a loose jab but Spong uses good head movement to avoid it.
Spong scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Tszyu doesn't seem bothered though.
Tszyu takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Spong throws a series of punches but Tszyu moves out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Spong, right into the meat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Spong jabs at Tszyu's body.
Spong throws a low kick but it's checked well by Tszyu.
Spong moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromTszyu.
Spong throws a shot from downtown. Tszyu moves away and avoids it.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Spong scores with a nice right hand.
Spong thows a leg kick but Tszyu checks it
and Tszyu counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Spong thinking.
Tszyu misses with a hook. Spong ducked under it nicely.
Tszyu misses with a right hand
and Spong connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Spong fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Tszyu on the side of the head.
Tszyu misses with a hook
and Spong counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Spong uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Spong lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Tszyu backs up against the cage.
Spong misses with a hook to the body
letting Tszyu counter with a right hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Spong feints and then cracks Tszyu's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Tszyu down.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Spong.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tyrone Spong dominated that second round.
That's time! Spong's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Tszyu lands with an overhand left.
Spong misses with a straight right.
Tszyu throws out a counter right but Spong avoids it with no problem.
Spong waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tszyu.
Spong tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Tszyu is able to avoid easily.
Good work by Tszyu as he checks the leg kick.
Tszyu punishes Spong's body with a nice straight punch.
Tszyu displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Spong throws out the jab.
Spong cracks Tszyu with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Spong falls off balance throwing a combination
and Tszyu cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tszyu connects with the punch.
Spong takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Spong feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Tszyus jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Tszyu keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Spong.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spong blocks a jab.
Spong avoids the body shot from Tszyu.
A quick step to the side and Spong tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Spong misses with a body shot.
Spong closes the distance and pushes Tszyu back into the cage.
Spong lands a hook that snaps the head of Tszyu backwards.
Spong breaks from the clinch.
Spong cracks Tszyu with a good jab.
Tszyu lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Spong at a distance.
Spong lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Tszyu has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Spong cracks Tszyu with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Spong throws a poor cross that misses
and Tszyu counters with a right hand to the body.
Spong tries to work over Tszyu's front leg with a kick but Tszyu checks it.
Tszyu gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Spong looks to land a left hand but Tszyu moved out of range nicely.
Tszyu's corner calls for a 1-2. Tszyu obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tszyu misses the shot to the body.
Tszyu throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tszyu cracks Spong with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Tszyu just misses with a punch to the body.
Tszyu checks a low kick from Spong.
Tszyu misses the shot to the body.
Spong scores with a one two! Tszyu had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Spong slips a jab from Tszyu.
Tszyu needs to keep his hands up - Spong had a free shot at his head there.
Spong uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tszyu.
An attempted straight right counter from Spong misses the target.
A shot to the body from Spong misses
and Tszyu counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Tszyu blocks a low kick nicely.
Spong is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tszyu can do to turn this around?
Spong waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tszyu.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tszyu connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Tszyu throws an overhand right that lands on Spong's shoulder, as Spong tries to avoid the shot.
Spong throws a low kick but it's checked well by Tszyu.
Tszyu misses with a shot to the body
and Spong makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Spong looks to land a right hand but Tszyu moved out of range.
Spong defending well as Tszyu loads up on a big left hand.
It looked like Spong was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Tszyu.
Spong fails in his attempt to clinch.
Tszyu checks a leg kick.
Spong connects with a single shot there.
Tszyu's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Tszyu misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Spong.
Nice jab there from Spong.
Spong throws a lazy uppercut
and Tszyu counters with a nice uppercut.
Spong misses with a left hand
and Tszyu counters with a left to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Spong attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Tszyu is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Spong.
Spong feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Tszyu needs to keep his hands up - Spong had a free shot at his head there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Spong missing with a left hand there. Tszyu was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Tszyu is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Spong with a body shot.
Spong swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Tszyu tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Spong was well out of range. Poor timing from Tszyu.
Spong works the jab nicely.
Tszyu smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
A good leg kick by Spong.
Spong throws a lazy right hand but Tszyu sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Tszyu looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Nice uppercut lands for Tszyu. That snapped Spong's head back.
Spong cracks Tszyu with a good jab.
Tszyu throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tszyu misses with a hook.
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 Tyrone Spong.
Well Spong 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 Illya Tyunina scores the fight 30:28
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 29:29
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 28:29
The fight is ruled a draw!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Donald Trump (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Abioye Nazari (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nazari has chosen Do You Call My Name by Ra as his entrance music. This should be a great matchup!
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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
8 - 7 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Donald Trump!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Abioye Nazari !
The judges for this bout are Dmitry Maklakov, Aleksandr Martynov and Igor Prikhodko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nazari throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Trump stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Nazari !
It looks like Donald Trump has been cut.
Nazari changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Nazari comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Trump is breathing heavily.
Trump walks into a straight right hand from Nazari .
Nazari throws a left that rocks Trump and follows with a right that sends him tumbling to the canvas! Nazari dives into side control, looking to finish! Can Trump regain composure!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nazari lands a few punches from side control.
Trump is rocked!
Nazari scores with a couple of short elbows.
Oh Trump is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Nazari lands a huge shot from side control! Trump is out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Abioye Nazari !
Abioye Nazari seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
The defeated Donald Trump had this to say: 'I may have lost this fight, but I am not a loser, I am a winner!'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Brian Jensen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dobber Snodgrass (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Brian Jensen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Dobber Snodgrass!
The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Dmitry Maklakov and Sergei Dronov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jensen takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Jensen blocks a head kick by Snodgrass.
Jensen takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Snodgrass lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Jensen tries for a takedown but Snodgrass circles away easily
and Snodgrass counters by clinching up.
Snodgrass lands a right hand.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Snodgrass.
Jensen is looking for a takedown.
Jensen is looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brian Jensen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Snodgrass has Jensen pressed against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Snodgrass.
Snodgrass lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jensen is trying to drag Snodgrass to the mat but Snodgrass just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jensen drops down looking for an ankle pick but Snodgrass pulls his leg out and moves away.
Snodgrass stalks Jensen and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Jensen's face. Jensen staggers backwards, shaken.
Jensen takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Snodgrass thuds a left hand into Jensen's body.
Snodgrass thuds his right hand into Jensen's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Jensen shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Snodgrass counters with a straight right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jensen shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Snodgrass pinned against the cage. Snodgrass gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Jensen throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Snodgrass's waist but Snodgrass gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Jensen off to one side.
Jensen tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Snodgrass manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Snodgrass steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Jensen.
Snodgrass lands a glancing blow to the side of Jensen's head.
Snodgrass has taken the fight to the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Snodgrass pushes Jensen back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Snodgrass is stalling here.
Snodgrass looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Still in the clinch, Snodgrass scores with a nice short uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Snodgrass lands a left hand that snaps the head of Jensen backwards.
Jensen drops down looking for an ankle pick but Snodgrass pulls his leg out and moves away.
Jensen gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Snodgrass counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Snodgrass closes the distance and clinches.
Jensen tries for a takedown. No joy.
Snodgrass lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Jensen is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Snodgrass is defending well.
Jensen throws an elbow but it misses.
Snodgrass works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Jensen has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Snodgrass is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
A short right from Snodgrass on the inside.
Snodgrass pushes Jensen back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Snodgrass gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Jensen.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Snodgrass scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Jensen is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Snodgrass is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Oh Jensen is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Snodgrass.
Jensen is breathing heavily.
Snodgrass lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Jensen.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Snodgrass.
Snodgrass lands a body shot.
Snodgrass scores with a nice hook to the head.
Snodgrass creates a bit of distance and unloads a huge uppercut that knocks Jensen out cold! The ref dives in to break up the two fighters! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Dobber Snodgrass!
Dobber Snodgrass 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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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Rollo Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bruce Tripplet (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gracie's entrance music is Jiu Jitsu: Apaga Mas Năo Bate. A fine choice. Bruce Tripplet told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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154 lbs
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150 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 1 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Rollo Gracie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 4 - 1, fighting out of New York, Bruce Tripplet!
The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Konstantin Menshow and Illya Tyunina.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gracie moves out of range as Tripplet strikes.
Gracie clinches up with Tripplet and pushes him back against the cage.
Tripplet scores with a shoulder strike.
Gracie breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Gracie throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tripplet swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Tripplet throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Gracie counters by clinching up.
A bit of stalling here from Gracie.
Gracie stalling the fight.
We've been hearing reports that Gracie has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Tripplet stops a takedown attempt from Gracie.
Gracie drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Tripplet pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rollo Gracie. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tripplet looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Gracie is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Tripplet pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Gracie slows down the pace here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tripplet misses with some punches.
Tripplet can't find room to land a body shot as Gracie controls the action.
Tripplet lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Tripplet scores with a shot to the side of Gracie's head.
Gracie's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Gracie misses with a body punch.
Gracie stalling in the clinch.
Gracie lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Tripplet.
Gracie works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Gracie pushing down on Tripplet's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Tripplet has a hand on Gracie's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Gracie takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Gracie looking to control and managing it successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tripplet is looking to get to half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gracie controlling his opponent.
Tripplet tries to hold on but Gracie postures up.
Tripplet holds on for dear life, controlling Gracie's posture momentarily.
Gracie wants to take his opponent's back but Tripplet doesn't allow it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie controlling the pace for now.
Gracie trying to control but Tripplet is having none of it.
Tripplet has given up his back. Will we see Gracie going for some submissions?
Gracie avoiding Tripplet 's attempts to control his hands.
Gracie struggling to keep hold of the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Gracie has good solid back control here.
Gracie looking for the choke from the back.
Tripplet is keeping busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tripplet showing good submission defense here.
Gracie is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Tripplet knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Tripplet for a finish.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tripplet can't escape the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rollo Gracie dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Tripplet looks to land a combination but Gracie avoids it well.
As Tripplet tries to get set, Gracie tries to push him back and clinch up but Tripplet manages to avoid the attempt.
Gracie on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Tripplet waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Gracie.
Gracie showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Tripplet.
Gracie is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Tripplet.
Tripplet throws a shot from downtown. Gracie moves away and avoids it.
Gracie darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Gracie is working for a kimura but Tripplet is defending it quite comfortably.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie wants to pass the guard but Tripplet is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie controlling the action here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gracie is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Gracie is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Tripplet seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Gracie advances position into side control!
Gracie in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Gracie is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tripplet can do to turn this around?
Tripplet stops Gracie from passing to mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Tripplet tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Gracie wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Tripplet gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Gracie pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
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.
Gracie trying to control but Tripplet is having none of it.
Tripplet looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
Tripplet is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tripplet just trying to survive but Gracie is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rollo Gracie dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Gracie rushes Tripplet and presses him up against the cage.
Gracie misses with a punch to the body.
Tripplet lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Gracie backwards.
Gracie dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Tripplet is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Tripplet tries to stall but Gracie uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Gracie drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Tripplet digs a right hand underneath Gracie's ribcage. Gracie let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Gracie slows down the pace here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Gracie is looking to take a break and control but Tripplet is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Tripplet is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie trying to control from half guard but Tripplet is working away.
Gracie works his foot free and advances to mount.
Tripplet really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Gracie. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Tripplet tries to lock up and control but Gracie gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Gracie swings around for an armbar and he's got it! Wow, that came out of nowhere! What a finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Rollo Gracie!
Rollo Gracie decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
Bruce Tripplet was interviewed post fight and said 'I don't even know right now!'.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Shamil Abdurahimov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Stones Mahones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Abdurahimov comes to the cage accompanied by Michael Jackson - Thriller. Mahones comes into a darkened arena with his song building. This Is My BOOMSTICK kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Shamil Abdurahimov has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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243 lbs
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281 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Shamil Abdurahimov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Stones Mahones!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Valeri Chadov and Igor Prikhodko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Abdurahimov throws a nice head kick!
It looks like Stones Mahones has been cut.
Mahones closes the distance and clinches.
Mahones pushes Abdurahimov back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Mahones misses with the head strike.
Mahones tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Abdurahimov's elbow.
Abdurahimov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Abdurahimov scores with a sloppy right hand. Mahones should have avoided that one.
Mahones tries to close the distance and clinch but Abdurahimov swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Abdurahimov misses with a body shot.
Mahones cracks Abdurahimov with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Abdurahimov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mahones sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Abdurahimov looks to land a right hand but Mahones moved out of range.
Mahones clinches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Abdurahimov is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Mahones throws a punch but it's blocked by Abdurahimov.
Abdurahimov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Abdurahimov throws a body kick that misses
letting Mahones counter with a right hand.
Mahones moves out of range as Abdurahimov strikes.
We've been told by Abdurahimov's head coaches at McElias (Russian Bears TM) that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Abdurahimov has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
It looks like Shamil Abdurahimov has been cut.
Abdurahimov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Abdurahimov throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Mahones cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The fight stays on the outside here - Mahones looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Mahones avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Mahones lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Abdurahimov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Mahones has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Abdurahimov throws a big shot that misses.
Mahones gets tackled into the cage by Abdurahimov. Abdurahimov maintains the clinch.
Mahones lands a body shot in the clinch.
Abdurahimov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mahones fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Abdurahimov breaks from the clinch.
Abdurahimov thuds his right hand into Mahones's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Abdurahimov swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Mahones misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Abdurahimov counters with a two punch combo.
Jab from Mahones.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Abdurahimov throws a jab when Mahones was well out of range.
Mahones pushes Abdurahimov up against the cage in a clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mahones lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Mahones fails to land.
Mahones tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mahones misses with the head strike.
Mahones prevents Abdurahimov from breaking the clinch.
Abdurahimov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Mahones tries to close the distance and clinch but Abdurahimov swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Mahones tries to close the distance and clinch up but Abdurahimov swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Abdurahimov swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Abdurahimov fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Mahones is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Abdurahimov.
Mahones lands with a shot to the body.
Nice body kick from Abdurahimov.
Mahones scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Abdurahimov takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Sloppy strikes from Mahones. Those never looked like landing.
Abdurahimov avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mahones jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Mahones throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Mahones paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Abdurahimov throws a big shot that misses.
Mahones swings widly with a right hand
and Abdurahimov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Abdurahimov throws a shot from downtown. Mahones moves away and avoids it.
Mahones fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Abdurahimov on the side of the head.
Abdurahimov goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Mahones has Abdurahimov up against the cage in a clinch.
Abdurahimov is trying to force a seperation but Mahones has the dominant position.
Mahones lands with a left to the head.
Abdurahimov is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Mahones gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Abdurahimov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Abdurahimov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Abdurahimov looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Mahones with a hook.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Abdurahimov tries to clinch but Mahones is having none of it.
Shamil Abdurahimov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Abdurahimov fails to land with a series of punches.
It seemed like Mahones was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Abdurahimov walks into a stiff left hand from Mahones.
Abdurahimov is looking to clinch but Mahones is avoiding it.
Abdurahimov ducks under a wild hook from Mahones.
Abdurahimov was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Abdurahimov throws a chopping leg kick but Mahones manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Mahones tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Abdurahimov connects with a single shot there.
Mahones lands a jab.
Abdurahimov throws a head kick that misses.
Abdurahimov dodges the punch combination from Mahones.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Abdurahimov throws a left and a right that both miss
and Mahones counters with a straight right hand.
Abdurahimov doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Mahones closes the distance and clinches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Stones Mahones dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Abdurahimov misses with an uppercut. Mahones saw that one coming.
Abdurahimov clobbers Mahones with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Shamil Abdurahimov is winning the standup battle so far.
Mahones throws a body shot but no joy.
Mahones on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Mahones missing with a left hand there. Abdurahimov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Abdurahimov throws an off balance right hand
and Mahones counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Abdurahimov scores with a leg kick.
Mahones getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Mahones keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Abdurahimov throws a leg kick but Mahones moved away.
Abdurahimov blocks a jab.
Abdurahimov throws a half hearted mid kick.
Mahones has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mahones falls off balance throwing a combination
enabling Abdurahimov to counter with a crisp jab.
Abdurahimov swinging wildly here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Abdurahimov cracks Mahones with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Mahones uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Abdurahimov.
Mahones misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Abdurahimov.
A telegraphed right hand from Abdurahimov misses the target.
Mahones will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Abdurahimov misses with a low kick as Mahones jumps back.
Abdurahimov takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Mahones throws a jab when Abdurahimov was well out of range.
Mahones misses with a looping left.
Abdurahimov looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Mahones tries to clinch up.
Abdurahimov misses with a low kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mahones fails in his attempt to clinch.
Abdurahimov throws a head kick that misses.
Abdurahimov sizes up Mahones with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Mahones looks to throw the jab but Abdurahimov is out of range.
Abdurahimov looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Abdurahimov moves forwards but Mahones connects with a nice, crisp jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mahones tries to clinch
and Abdurahimov counters with a nice kick to the body.
Abdurahimov 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.
Mahones rushes Abdurahimov and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Abdurahimov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Abdurahimov throws a head kick but Mahones moves out of range.
Abdurahimov moves into range and clinches up with Mahones.
Mahones struggles to land a body shot inside as Abdurahimov controls his hands.
Abdurahimov wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Mahones lands with a right to the head.
Abdurahimov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Abdurahimov getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Abdurahimov throws a nice outside leg kick.
Abdurahimov throws a body punch but Mahones moves out of range.
Mahones swats away the attempt to clinch by Abdurahimov.
It seemed like Mahones was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Mahones throws a poor cross that misses
and Abdurahimov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Mahones moves out of range of the body kick.
A little jabbing left from Mahones on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Mahones keeps the fight on the outside.
Mahones misses with an uppercut.
Mahones throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Abdurahimov stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Mahones throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Abdurahimov.
Mahones clobbers Abdurahimov with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Mahones cracks a nice hook into Abdurahimov's ribs.
Mahones cracks Abdurahimov with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Abdurahimov throws a quick inside leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Abdurahimov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Mahones lands with a good body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mahones scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Abdurahimov misses with a straight right.
Abdurahimov lands with a thumping leg kick.
Abdurahimov pushes Mahones away with a front kick.
Mahones rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Abdurahimov counters with a left to the body.
Mahones digs a good hook to Abdurahimov's body.
Mahones misses the jab.
Nice defenses there by Abdurahimov.
Mahones swings for the body but Abdurahimov moves out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Abdurahimov on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Abdurahimov takes the fight into the clinch.
Mahones swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Abdurahimov blocks an elbow strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Shamil Abdurahimov will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Mahones takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Abdurahimov thuds his shin into the meat of Mahones's side.
Mahones misses with a hook. Abdurahimov ducked under it nicely.
Abdurahimov ducks under a wild hook from Mahones.
Mahones connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Abdurahimov's hands.
Abdurahimov throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Mahones clinches up with Abdurahimov and pushes him back against the cage.
Abdurahimov leaning his opponent against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Mahones.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Abdurahimov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Mahones cracks Abdurahimov with an open hand slap.
Shamil Abdurahimov's cut is getting worse.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mahones. Abdurahimov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nice shot by Abdurahimov.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mahones blocks a jab.
Mahones unleashes a big counter combination but Abdurahimov bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Abdurahimov explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Mahones slips a straight right by Abdurahimov.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Mahones! But no joy.
Mahones looks to land a left hand but Abdurahimov moved out of range nicely.
Mahones tests Abdurahimov's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Nice defenses there by Abdurahimov.
A slow jab from Mahones misses its intended target.
Abdurahimov looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Mahones looks to land a right hand but Abdurahimov moved out of range.
Abdurahimov connects with the punch.
Mahones drives through and clinches with Abdurahimov against the cage.
Abdurahimov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Abdurahimov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Mahones counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A head kick by Abdurahimov misses
and Mahones counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Abdurahimov throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Mahones stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Mahones avoids the head kick by Abdurahimov.
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!
Mahones chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Abdurahimov can pounce on him.
Mahones forces Abdurahimov back against the cage and clinches.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Mahones as Abdurahimov tries to tie him up.
Mahones doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Abdurahimov breaks the clinch.
Mahones displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Mahones displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Mahones's corner calls for a 1-2. Mahones obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Mahones jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Abdurahimov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A solid leg kick lands there for Abdurahimov.
Abdurahimov throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Mahones on the side of the head.
Abdurahimov has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Shamil Abdurahimov's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Abdurahimov throws a lazy right hand but Mahones sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mahones throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Abdurahimov gets tackled into the cage by Mahones. Mahones maintains the clinch.
Abdurahimov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Abdurahimov misses the shot to the body.
Abdurahimov connects with the punch.
Mahones lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Abdurahimov loads up on a big right hand but Mahones slips the punch.
Mahones lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Mahones scores with a jab to the head.
Abdurahimov thumps Mahones with a low kick.
Mahones cracks Abdurahimov with an open hand slap.
Mahones misses with an uppercut.
Mahones connects with a jab.
Mahones gets in close and instigates a clinch.
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!
Mahones tries to throw a body punch but Abdurahimov avoids it by throwing Mahones back against the cage.
Stones Mahones seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Abdurahimov breaks the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mahones tries to clinch there but Abdurahimov circles away.
A big right from Abdurahimov misses.
Abdurahimov throws a big shot that misses.
Abdurahimov sets himself, and Mahones steps forward looking for the clinch! Abdurahimov avoids it this time.
Mahones cracks Abdurahimov with an open hand slap.
Mahones has Abdurahimov up against the cage in a clinch.
Mahones misses with a punch to the body.
Mahones swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Abdurahimov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Abdurahimov tries to clinch but Mahones moves out of range.
Mahones closes the distance looking to clinch
and Abdurahimov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Abdurahimov lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Mahones uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Abdurahimov.
And that's the end of the fight!
Stones Mahones comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Mahones has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 28:29
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 28:29
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Stones Mahones!
A less than humble Stones Mahones misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
Shamil Abdurahimov was interviewed post fight and said 'I was robbed'.
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