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HFC 65:Hellmuth Jr vs Zorrande PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Andretii Kazadorez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Colin ODonnell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Andretii Kazadorez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Colin ODonnell!
The judges for this bout are Illya Tyunina, Viktor Lagutenko and Aleksei Zolotukhin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
ODonnell fails with the takedown.
Kazadorez is looking to counter punch.
Kazadorez looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Nice body kick from ODonnell.
ODonnell gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
ODonnell leaning against his opponent.
ODonnell's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nice uppercut lands for ODonnell. That snapped Kazadorez's head back.
It looks like Andretii Kazadorez has been cut.
ODonnell gets a clinch.
ODonnell has Kazadorez pressed against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
ODonnell breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
ODonnell 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.
ODonnell closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Kazadorez is pressed up against the cage. ODonnell has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Kazadorez down to the mat. Kazadorez avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
ODonnell shoots in but no luck this time.
Andretii Kazadorez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Colin ODonnell.
ODonnell shoots in for a double leg but Kazadorez sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Kazadorez misses with a lunging right hand
and ODonnell counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
ODonnell has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Kazadorez uses from the top position.
ODonnell looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kazadorez is one step ahead there.
Kazadorez is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Kazadorez being controlled here momentarily.
ODonnell looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
ODonnell tries to strike from the bottom.
ODonnell pulls Kazadorez in close to prevent any damage.
ODonnell is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kazadorez defends well.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
ODonnell looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kazadorez is one step ahead there.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
ODonnell shoots in for a double leg but Kazadorez sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
No luck for ODonnell with that takedown attempt.
Andretii Kazadorez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kazadorez thuds his right hand into ODonnell's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
ODonnell closes the distance and clinches.
A short right from Kazadorez.
ODonnell tries to pull guard but Kazadorez forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
ODonnell is looking to take this one to the mat.
ODonnell is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
ODonnell crunches a lovely knee into Kazadorez's ribcage.
ODonnell breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
ODonnell looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
ODonnell must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
ODonnell looking to pass the guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
ODonnell sitting in guard here, content to control.
ODonnell is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
ODonnell trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
ODonnell stands up from Kazadorez's guard - ODonnell perhaps looking for a knockout.
Kazadorez defends well against a solid takedown attempt from ODonnell.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kazadorez looks to land a right hand but ODonnell moved out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
ODonnell looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
The fighters circling - Kazadorez throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Colin ODonnell dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Andretii Kazadorez's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Kazadorez looks to land a left hand but ODonnell moved out of range nicely.
Kazadorez misses with an uppercut.
ODonnell was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
ODonnell clinches up against the cage.
Kazadorez prevents a takedown attempt there.
ODonnell has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Kazadorez seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if ODonnell can turn it around.
ODonnell breaks the clinch.
ODonnell shoots in looking for a takedown. Kazadorez tries to sprawl out of it but ODonnell keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Kazadorez manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
ODonnell forces Kazadorez back against the cage and clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
ODonnell's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
ODonnell pushes Kazadorez up against the cage in a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
ODonnell ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. ODonnell no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
ODonnell escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kazadorez gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
ODonnell throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
ODonnell looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
ODonnell looking for a sweep. Not yet ODonnell, not yet.
ODonnell manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kazadorez manages to get himself to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
ODonnell's corner is telling him to maintain position.
ODonnell stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Kazadorez defends well against a solid takedown attempt from ODonnell.
Andretii Kazadorez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Colin ODonnell.
ODonnell fails to land the takedown.
Kazadorez tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but ODonnell paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from ODonnell.
Kazadorez connects with a good right hand that stumbles ODonnell. ODonnell circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from ODonnell - that will leave a mark!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
ODonnell goes for a double leg but Kazadorez avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Kazadorez continues to drive forward.
ODonnell shoots in but no luck this time.
ODonnell tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Kazadorez swivels and escapes.
ODonnell plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Andretii Kazadorez is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kazadorez swings for the body but ODonnell moves out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from ODonnell! But no joy.
ODonnell looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Kazadorez is fending him off so far but ODonnell persists. Nope, Kazadorez circles away and we're back to standing.
ODonnell has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kazadorez tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but ODonnell paws at him with a jab and circles away.
ODonnell's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and ODonnell duly obliges.
Andretii Kazadorez's cut is getting worse.
ODonnell dives in for a single leg takedown but Kazadorez sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
ODonnell shoots in for a takedown but Kazadorez shows good takedown defense.
ODonnell uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kazadorez.
Kazadorez throws a nice looking combination but ODonnell bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
ODonnell fails with a takedown attempt.
A head kick misses from ODonnell.
ODonnell has closed the distance and engaged Kazadorez in a clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
ODonnell manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
ODonnell escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kazadorez gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Kazadorez preventing the sweep.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
ODonnell trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
ODonnell trying to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Colin ODonnell showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Andretii Kazadorez'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. This is the final round!
Kazadorez throws a looping overhand right but ODonnell ducks down to avoid it.
ODonnell misses with a takedown attempt
and ODonnell takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
ODonnell with a lazy takedown attempt
and Kazadorez counters with a straight right hand.
Kazadorez takes a kick to the side of the head.
ODonnell forces Kazadorez back against the cage and clinches.
ODonnell tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Kazadorez smiles and moves away.
Andretii Kazadorez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Colin ODonnell.
ODonnell takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
ODonnell misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
ODonnell shoots in for a double leg but Kazadorez sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
ODonnell moves away from the strike by Kazadorez.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
ODonnell lands a head kick!
That's one minute gone in the round.
ODonnell slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Kazadorez throws a lazy right hand but ODonnell sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
And ODonnell tries to counter it with a takedown but Kazadorez pushes his down on his head and steps out.
ODonnell ducks under a wild hook from Kazadorez.
ODonnell shoots for a takedown but Kazadorez saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Kazadorez misses with a looping right.
Kazadorez is looking to clinch but ODonnell is avoiding it.
ODonnell gets a clinch.
Kazadorez tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
ODonnell is working for takedown but Kazadorez is calmly controlling the position for now.
ODonnell blocking some punches.
ODonnell lands a good knee to the midsection. Kazadorez won't want to take too many of those.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kazadorez is pressed up against the cage. ODonnell has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Kazadorez down to the mat. Kazadorez avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
ODonnell shoots in looking for a takedown but Kazadorez manages to keep the fight standing, pushing ODonnell's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
ODonnell fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Kazadorez avoids it really well and circles away.
Andretii Kazadorez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kazadorez misses with a lunging right hand
and ODonnell counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by ODonnell.
ODonnell fails to pull the fight into his guard.
A head punch on the inside from Kazadorez fails to land.
ODonnell is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Kazadorez is defending well.
Kazadorez wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
ODonnell breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kazadorez tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but ODonnell paws at him with a jab and circles away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kazadorez fails with an attempt to clinch.
ODonnell shoots in for a double leg but Kazadorez sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Kazadorez with a body punch. A glancing blow.
ODonnell fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
ODonnell fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Kazadorez jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kazadorez will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
ODonnell drives through and clinches with Kazadorez against the cage.
ODonnell pulls Kazadorez into guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Kazadorez's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Kazadorez trying to control the position from guard on top but ODonnell is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
ODonnell is controlling Kazadorez's posture.
Kazadorez won't allow ODonnell to sweep him here.
Kazadorez trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
ODonnell is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
ODonnell looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Colin ODonnell.
I've got ODonnell winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 27:30
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 27:30
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Colin ODonnell!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Danny Charles (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ebyn Dall (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Charles comes to the cage accompanied by Have Heart - Armed With A Mind. Dall has chosen Under the Blood as his entrance music. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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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
13 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Danny Charles!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ebyn Dall!
The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Aleksei Zolotukhin and Ivan Kurochkin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Charles fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Dall.
Dall moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Charles cracks Dall with a good jab.
Charles takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Charles takes one on the button.
Dall on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Dall throws a shot to the body.
Dall scores with a nice body kick.
Dall cracks Charles with a good jab.
Charles rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Dall counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Charles keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dall lands a jab.
Dall cracks the inside of Charles's front leg.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Charles.
Charles tries to clinch but Dall moves out of range.
Charles lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Dall circles away quickly and effectively.
Dall replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Charles blocks it well.
Dall looks to throw the jab but Charles is out of range.
Charles is looking for a counter combo.
Dall fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Charles has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Dall smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Dall throws out a loose jab but Charles uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Charles jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A nice inside leg kick there by Dall. That's going to slow Charles down.
Dall connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Charles throws a sloppy head kick and Dall moves out of range easily.
Dall cracks a nice hook into Charles's ribs.
Dall tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Dall connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Dall misses with a low kick.
Dall connects with a looping right hand.
Dall throws a chopping leg kick but Charles manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Charles changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Dall throws a nice outside leg kick.
Dall with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Ebyn Dall seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dall dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Charles jabs at Dall's body.
Charles has been working on his boxing with his coaches at LOD-Guts & Glory Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Dall moves away from the strike by Charles.
Dall scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Charles throws a body shot but no joy.
Charles drops his hands momentarily and Dall takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dall fakes the leg kick and cracks Charles in the body.
Charles wants to clinch up but Dall keeps it at a distance.
Charles moves out of range of the body kick from Dall.
Charles tries to counter with a takedown but Dall is quick to defend against it.
Dall throws a head kick that Charles semi-blocks.
Charles is rocked!
Charles swings for the body but Dall moves out of range.
Oh Charles is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Charles seems to be squinting his left eye. Perhaps he got a poke in that previous exchange. Dall shows no mercy and swarms him with a barage of strikes! Charles is backing up but Dall catches him with a final right hook that drops him! Charles covers up and the referee steps in to end the fight! Dall Jumps to his feet and flashes his guns to the crowd. Oh yeah, baby! How'd you like them apples?!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ebyn Dall!
Ebyn Dall 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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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 Adam Townsend (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Adam Townsend will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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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 - 6 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Brian Jensen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Adam Townsend!
The judges for this bout are Illya Tyunina, Vladimir Khabensky and Sergei Dronov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Townsend tests Jensen's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Townsend throws a right and a left that both miss.
Townsend tries to clinch but Jensen moves out of range.
Jensen manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Townsend on his heels. He'll look to pass Townsend's guard now, I'm sure.
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.
Jensen wants to control from the top but Townsend keeps moving.
Townsend keeping full guard, as Jensen tries to pass.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Townsend is trying to control the position but Jensen postures up.
Jensen is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Jensen postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jensen being controlled here momentarily.
Jensen wants to control from the top but Townsend keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jensen thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Townsend is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Jensen trying to control the position from guard on top but Townsend is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Townsend is trying to keep Jensen in close.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Townsend lands with a shot to the body.
Townsend connects with a nice looking jab.
Townsend drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Jensen is looking to regain half guard here but Townsend keeps moving and retains side control.
Jensen is working hard here to advance position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jensen gets back to half guard.
Townsend lands with a punch from half guard.
Townsend is trying to control. Jensen wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
My spies in Liverpools Red Tri-Angle MMA & Fitness inform me that Townsend has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Townsend tries to stand but can't do so whilst Jensen controls his leg.
Townsend is trying to control the action in half guard but Jensen is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Jensen tries to roll over but Townsend keeps him under control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Townsend wants to stand up but Jensen has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Jensen has hold of Townsend's hands but Townsend slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Jensen looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Townsend winds up and cracks Jensen with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Jensen works his way to full guard. Good work.
Jensen wants to sweep but no luck.
Jensen had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Townsend defends it easily.
Townsend keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Jensen's head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jensen keeping moving, preventing Townsend from controlling successfully.
Townsend landing some decent shots from guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Adam Townsend dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Jensen has a takedown stuffed.
Townsend shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Jensen works his way to full guard. Good work.
Jensen looking for a guillotine here but Townsend defends easily.
Townsend is looking to stand up but Jensen won't let him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Townsend working some strikes from top position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Jensen is on top in guard.
Townsend is trying to keep Jensen in close.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jensen looking to pass the guard.
Townsend wants to get back to his feet but Jensen is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Townsend is trying to hold Jensen in close to prevent damage but Jensen has managed to pass into half guard.
Townsend wants to control but Jensen is keeping busy.
Townsend is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Jensen pulls his head out easily.
Jensen wants to lay and pray for a moment but Townsend keeps working.
Jensen is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Townsend sees it coming and defends easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Townsend punching from the bottom.
Townsend is trying to control but can't.
Jensen is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Townsend is just riding it out for now. Jensen eventually gives up the hold.
Townsend is pressing down on Jensen's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Jensen trying to control the position from guard on top but Townsend is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jensen drops back looking for a leg! Townsend is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Townsend manages to kick Jensen off! Jensen jumps back into Townsend's guard.
Townsend keeping moving, preventing Jensen from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jensen stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Townsend swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Townsend is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Jensen defends well.
Jensen trying to control but Townsend is working from the bottom.
Jensen is pushing down on Townsend's leg trying to pass to half guard. Townsend is fighting to maintain full guard but Jensen has managed to sneak the leg through.
Townsend is pressing down on Jensen's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Townsend seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Townsend lands some strikes from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jensen stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Townsend swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Jensen trying to control but Townsend is working from the bottom.
Jensen drops back looking for a leg! Townsend is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Townsend manages to kick Jensen off! Jensen jumps back into Townsend's guard.
Townsend not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jensen sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Townsend's guard.
Townsend is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
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 Brian Jensen will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Townsend misses with a jab, cross combination.
Jensen half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Townsend dives in and grabs Jensen's left leg, looking for a takedown. Jensen pushes down on Townsend's head and hops out.
Townsend scores with a jab. Jensen acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Townsend stuffs the takedown attempt from Jensen. Jensen gets slowly back to his feet.
Townsend lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Townsend scores with a sloppy right hand. Jensen should have avoided that one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Townsend keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Townsend throws a right and a left that Jensen avoids nicely.
Townsend lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Jensen circles away quickly and effectively.
Townsend misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Adam Townsend is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Townsend darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Townsend throws a series of punches but Jensen avoids them all with ease.
Townsend has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Townsend scores with a shot to the body.
Townsend throws a right hand that Jensen ducks under and follows up with a left that Jensen also avoids with ease.
Townsend misses with a wild combination.
Jensen on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Jensen closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Jensen works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Jensen preventing the sweep.
Townsend wants to stand and escape but Jensen is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jensen trying to control but Townsend is working from the bottom.
Jensen drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Townsend manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Jensen has Townsend in his guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Townsend landing some decent shots from guard.
Townsend is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Townsend postures up and lands a big shot to Jensen's brow.
Jensen wants to sweep here but Townsend controlling him for the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Townsend is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Jensen keeping moving, preventing Townsend from controlling successfully.
Townsend got a little sloppy there for a moment and Jensen has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Townsend has managed to get both his arms back between Jensen's legs - danger averted.
Townsend advances position into side control!
Jensen is trying to improve his position.
Townsend wants to control but Jensen is keeping him busy.
Jensen is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Townsend's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jensen actively working from the bottom here.
Townsend wants to stand up but Jensen has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Jensen tries to roll over but Townsend keeps him under control.
Townsend is trying to control. Jensen wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Jensen gets back to full guard.
Townsend postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
And that's the end of the fight!
Adam Townsend comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Townsend 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 Illya Tyunina scores the fight 27:30
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 28:29
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Adam Townsend!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Shawn Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Piet Kriel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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23
185 lbs
6 - 5 - 0 |
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29
195 lbs
10 - 9 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Shawn Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 9 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Piet Kriel!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Dmitry Maklakov and Sergei Dronov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones closes the distance and pushes Kriel back into the cage.
Jones blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kriel can't get the takedown.
Jones gets underhooks to prevent Kriel's takedown attempt.
Jones jumps into guard, dragging Kriel to the mat.
Jones keeping moving, preventing Kriel from controlling successfully.
Kriel controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Kriel trying to control the position from guard on top but Jones is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kriel tries to stand but Jones is controlling from the bottom.
Kriel trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones is controlling Kriel's posture.
Kriel is stalling in the full guard.
Kriel wants to control from the top but Jones keeps moving.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Jones shoots in for a double leg but Kriel sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Jones fails with the takedown.
Kriel steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Jones.
Kriel gets caught flat footed, as Jones shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Jones has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Kriel has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Jones can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Jones is stalling in the full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones trying to control the position from guard on top but Kriel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jones looking to sit in guard and control but Kriel gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Jones will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Jones can't keep his opponent in guard - Kriel advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Kriel is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Jones is just riding it out for now. Kriel eventually gives up the hold.
Kriel is looking to take a break and control but Jones is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Kriel.
Jones is looking to control Kriel's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Jones avoid being mounted?
Kriel is trying to control the action in half guard but Jones is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Jones wants to control but Kriel is keeping busy.
Kriel is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Kriel tries to pass the half guard into mount. Jones knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Jones wants to improve his position but Kriel is controlling well.
Kriel seems to be working for a kimura but Jones defends the submission attempt.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kriel looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Kriel is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Jones sees it coming and defends easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Piet Kriel dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Kriel shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Jones sprawls well. Jones wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Kriel gets slowly back to his feet.
Jones went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Jones stuffs the takedown.
Jones shoots in and drives through. Kriel sprawls well.
Jones shoots in looking for a takedown but Kriel manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Jones's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Kriel goes for a double leg but Jones avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Jones continues to drive forward.
Shawn Jones has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Piet Kriel.
Jones shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Kriel sprawls well. Kriel wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Jones gets slowly back to his feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones blocks a head kick by Kriel.
Jones is looking for a counter combo.
Kriel shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Kriel showed some decent athleticism there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kriel lands with a punch from half guard.
Kriel passes the guard and advances to mount!
Jones is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Kriel lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Jones hang on?
Kriel controlling the position easily from mount.
Kriel is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Jones can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jones wants to control but Kriel is having none of it.
Kriel has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kriel trying to control but Jones is having none of it.
Kriel scoring with strikes but Jones is staying in there.
Kriel trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Kriel takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Kriel with good strikes from the mount here!
Kriel looking to control but Jones is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Kriel has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Jones's face.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kriel tries to control but Jones wriggling away.
Kriel wants to get back to his feet but Jones is holding on tight.
Kriel wants to control the pace but Jones is squirming around nicely.
Jones tries to control the position but Kriel now has his back.
Kriel is looking to finish with some ground and pound!
Will Kriel go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Jones preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Kriel.
Jones defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Kriel's arms.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kriel is persistently looking for the submission but Jones is defending it well.
Jones defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Kriel's arms.
Jones fending off the submission attempt from Kriel.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kriel trying to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Piet Kriel showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Kriel circles away from the clinch attempt.
Jones looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Kriel is fending him off so far but Jones persists. Nope, Kriel circles away and we're back to standing.
Kriel forces Jones back against the cage and clinches.
Jones drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kriel is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Jones can't fight it off and eventually Kriel manages to take the fight to the floor. Jones looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Jones is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kriel controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Kriel is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones has an active guard here but Kriel has managed to pass into half guard.
Kriel not doing much here.
Jones is defending against the submission attempts here by Kriel.
Piet Kriel has got the better of the ground game so far.
Jones makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Jones.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Kriel engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Jones keeping moving, preventing Kriel from controlling successfully.
Jones trying to control the position here.
Kriel trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kriel won't allow Jones to sweep him here.
Kriel working some strikes from top position.
Jones keeping moving, preventing Kriel from controlling successfully.
Kriel working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Jones's head.
Kriel looking to pass the guard.
Kriel is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Kriel looking to pass the guard.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Kriel shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Jones but Jones pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Jones dives in and grabs Kriel's left leg, looking for a takedown. Kriel pushes down on Jones's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shawn Jones. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Jones working away.
Kriel sneaks back into half guard.
Kriel wants to control but Jones is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Shawn Jones has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kriel is trying to get back to full guard.
Kriel keeps trying to improve his position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kriel is looking to control Jones's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Kriel avoid being mounted?
And that's the end of the fight!
Piet Kriel comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Kriel has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Piet Kriel!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Emre Hussain (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Olaf Thorsson (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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158 lbs
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175 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
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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
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Emre Hussain!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Olaf Thorsson!
The judges for this bout are Sergei Dronov, Igor Prikhodko and Illya Tyunina.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thorsson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
It looked like Hussain wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Horrible takedown attempt by Thorsson or perhaps it was just good defense by Hussain, which made it look bad.
Thorsson fails with a takedown attempt.
As Thorsson backs away, Hussain returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Emre Hussain has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Olaf Thorsson.
Thorsson has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Hussain.
Hussain looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Thorsson misses with a takedown attempt - Hussain sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Thorsson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Thorsson tries for a takedown but Hussain circles away easily
and Hussain cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Olaf Thorsson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thorsson fails to land the takedown.
Thorsson has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Hussain.
Hussain tries a low kick but Thorsson avoids it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thorsson looks for a takedown but Hussain sprawls well.
Hussain half committed to a counter leg kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Hussain.
Hussain fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Thorsson on the side of the head.
Hussain lets loose with a powerful body kick. Thorsson will feel that in the morning.
Thorsson gets caught flat footed, as Hussain shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Hussain lands a couple of elbows.
Hussain has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Hussain is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Thorsson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Hussain looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Our spies down at at HFC Training Center inform us that Thorsson has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hussain is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Hussain is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Hussain postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hussain content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Hussain tries to free his leg and advance position but Thorsson is retaining full guard.
Hussain is looking to work some ground and pound but Thorsson has wrist control.
Hussain content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Hussain trying to control the position from guard on top but Thorsson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Thorsson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Hussain trying to control the position from guard on top but Thorsson 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.
Thorsson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Hussain can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Hussain is looking to work some ground and pound but Thorsson has wrist control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thorsson is adopting a defensive guard.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Hussain connects with a solid leg kick.
Hussain scores with a jab. Thorsson acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Thorsson enables Hussain to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Thorsson manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Hussain makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Hussain chips away with some ground and pound.
Thorsson seems keen to control Hussain's posture.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hussain showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Hussain landing some decent shots from guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Emre Hussain dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Hussain lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Hussain buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Thorsson closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Hussain to the mat! Hussain manages to get full guard.
Emre Hussain overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Thorsson wants to control from the top but Hussain keeps moving.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Hussain is on top in guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hussain is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Hussain wants to control from the top but Thorsson keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hussain with a nice head shot there.
Hussain looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Hussain stands up over Thorsson, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Thorsson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Hussain showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Thorsson pulls Hussain in close to prevent any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Hussain in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Hussain is stalling in the full guard.
Hussain working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Thorsson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Hussain here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Hussain distracts Thorsson with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Hussain is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hussain is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Thorsson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hussain doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Hussain manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Hussain slips nicely into half guard.
Thorsson is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Hussain scores with a couple of nice shots.
Hussain takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thorsson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Thorsson trying to control here.
Hussain drops an elbow to the side of Thorsson's head.
Hussain lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Thorsson actively working from the bottom here.
Thorsson preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Thorsson has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Hussain is working away from the top position though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Emre Hussain dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Hussain scores with a crisp jab that stopped Thorsson in his tracks.
Good exchange - Hussain coming out on top.
Thorsson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Hussain throwing a counter right hand but Thorsson manages to avoid it.
Thorsson is looking to clinch.
Hussain lands a jab to the head.
Thorsson shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Hussain pinned against the cage. Hussain gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Hussain throws a leg kick but Thorsson moved away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thorsson closes this distance looking for a takedown but Hussain circles away.
Emre Hussain has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Olaf Thorsson.
Hussain keeps Thorsson at a distance using the push kick.
Thorsson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Thorsson shoots in but no luck this time.
Hussain throws a leg kick which misses Thorsson's front leg but catches the back leg as Thorsson tries to avoid it.
A chopping leg kick lands by Hussain.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hussain connects with an inside leg kick.
Hussain throws a solid leg kick but Thorsson takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Hussain.
Hussain closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Thorsson did well to prevent Hussain getting side control.
Hussain lands with a punch from half guard.
Hussain is trying to control the action in half guard but Thorsson is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Hussain is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Thorsson tries to get to full guard but Hussain has control of the leg.
Hussain works his way into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hussain in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Thorsson regains half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hussain is looking to take a break and control but Thorsson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hussain controlling the action here.
Hussain winds up and cracks Thorsson with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Hussain is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hussain putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Thorsson taking shots to the head.
Thorsson is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thorsson in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Thorsson wants to control but Hussain is having none of it.
Hussain raining down shots from the mount!
Hussain lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Hussain scoring with strikes but Thorsson is staying in there.
Hussain is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Thorsson can do to turn this around?
Hussain landing punches.
Thorsson is rocked!
Hussain postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Thorsson looks a forlorn figure.
Thorsson is still in real trouble! Can Hussain finish him?
Hussain lands a big elbow - Thorsson is in trouble! More strikes from the mount and Thorsson is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Emre Hussain!
During a confident post fight interview, Emre Hussain thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between James Franklin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vallar Morghulis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Franklin's entrance music is Tron Cat- Tyler, The Creator. A fine choice. Vallar Morghulis has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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24
145 lbs
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155 lbs
6 - 5 - 1 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Counter fighter
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, James Franklin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Vallar Morghulis!
The judges for this bout are Aleksandr Martynov, Aleksei Zolotukhin and Dmitry Maklakov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Morghulis looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Franklin!
Franklin's coaches at Rabid Dog have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Franklin is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Morghulis is working for a kimura but Franklin is defending it quite comfortably.
Franklin is defending against the submission attempts here by Morghulis.
Morghulis is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Franklin has managed to free his arm - good work.
Franklin is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Morghulis is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Morghulis is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Franklin is just riding it out for now. Morghulis eventually gives up the hold.
Morghulis is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Franklin!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Franklin is desperately trying to improve his position but Morghulis has a good base and remains in mount.
Franklin manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Morghulis is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Franklin sees it coming and defends easily.
Franklin actively working from the bottom here.
Morghulis is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Franklin looking for submissions off his back.
Franklin looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Franklin looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Franklin actively working from the bottom here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Morghulis is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Franklin doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Morghulis.
Franklin gets full guard.
Morghulis drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Morghulis jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Franklin is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Morghulis is aware though and is defending well.
Morghulis is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Morghulis drops back looking for a leg! Franklin is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Franklin manages to kick Morghulis off! Morghulis jumps back into Franklin's guard.
Morghulis avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Morghulis passes into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Franklin is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Morghulis's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Morghulis's back!
Franklin is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Morghulis preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Franklin.
Franklin looking for the choke from the back.
The referee is taking a good look at Morghulis as he is on the wrong end of some big shots from Franklin!
Morghulis tries to break free.
Oooh a big shot gets through from Franklin. Many more shots like that and the referee will have to think about stepping in!
Morghulis defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Franklin's arms.
Franklin looking for the RNC.
Franklin throwing damaging strikes from the back! Morghulis could be in trouble here!
Morghulis fending off the submission attempt from Franklin.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
You can see the frustration on Morghulis's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Franklin patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Morghulis tries to escape the position.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Morghulis is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Franklin gets his way!
Morghulis rolls, trying to escape but Franklin keeps control of the position.
Franklin softening up his opponent with strikes here.
Franklin is working the ground and pound here and the referee is taking a close look at Morghulis. He must escape soon or this one will be stopped.
Franklin has the hooks in. Morghulis is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Franklin is landing with strikes. Morghulis can't take much more of this.
Morghulis turns into Franklin and is now in his guard.
Franklin is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Morghulis defends well.
Franklin throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James Franklin dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Franklin gets caught napping as Morghulis dives in and scores a takedown. Franklin manages to retain guard.
Franklin looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Franklin looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Franklin looking for a guillotine here but Morghulis defends easily.
Morghulis thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Morghulis thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Morghulis is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Franklin is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Morghulis defends well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Franklin is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Morghulis thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Franklin looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
James Franklin overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Franklin is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Morghulis has his hands clasped together but Franklin extends and breaks Morghulis's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Franklin.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:44 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). James Franklin!
Our winner, James Franklin, 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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Kostya Tszyu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frank Lopez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kostya Tszyu has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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20
195 lbs
7 - 1 - 2 |
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187 lbs
14 - 7 - 1 |
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Excellent boxer
Cardio machine |
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Excellent MT
Good gas tank |
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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
7 - 1 - 2, fighting out of New York, Kostya Tszyu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 7 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Frank Lopez!
The judges for this bout are Aleksei Zolotukhin, Sergei Dronov and Vladimir Khabensky.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lopez misses with a jab to the body
and Tszyu cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
It looks like Frank Lopez has been cut.
Lopez with a nice cross.
Tszyu throws a lazy uppercut
and Lopez counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Lopez lands the left hand.
Lopez avoids the body shot from Tszyu.
Lopez lands a jab to Tszyu's midsection.
Lopez misses with a shot to the body
and Tszyu counters with a nice body shot.
Lopez misses with a straight right.
Lopez looks for the body kick but Tszyu saw that one coming.
A little feinted left hand from Tszyu on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Lopez scores with a nice right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lopez scoring well with a low kick there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lopez is looking to slow Tszyu down with leg kicks.
A big right from Lopez misses.
Lopez misses with a straight right.
Lopez fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tszyu manages to avoid it.
Lopez lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Tszyu dips to his left and cracks Lopez with an uppercut!
Lopez lands with a shot to the body.
Tszyu connects with a crisp jab.
Tszyu throws a lazy uppercut
and Tszyu takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Lopez misses with a kick to the body
and Tszyu counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Lopez throws a leg kick that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tszyu misses with a shot to the body
and Lopez counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tszyu misses with a wild body shot.
Tszyu uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lopez.
Lopez throws a leg kick
and Tszyu counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Lopez thinking.
Tszyu swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Lopez misses with a wild combination.
Lopez misses with a jab to the body
and Tszyu counters with a right hand to the body.
Lopez throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
It looked like Tszyu was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Lopez.
Lopez misses with an uppercut. Tszyu saw that one coming.
Tszyu ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tszyu takes one to the chin there.
Lopez fails to land with a series of punches.
Lopez misses with a looping left.
Tszyu slips a straight right by Lopez.
Lopez throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Tszyu counters with a one-two to the body.
Tszyu ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lopez moves away.
Tszyu looks to land a right hand but Lopez moved out of range.
Tszyu listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Tszyu has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Lopez.
Lopez keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lopez swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Tszyu counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Lopez throws a sloppy body shot
and Tszyu counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lopez lands with a hook. Tszyu tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Tszyu is looking to wear down Lopez with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Tszyu throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lopez appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Tszyu ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lopez moves away.
Lopez looks to score with a jab to the body but Tszyu is just out of range.
Tszyu throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Lopez counters with a stiff right hand.
Lopez wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Tszyu keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lopez moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Tszyu keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Frank Lopez dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Frank Lopez's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Tszyu swings widly with a right hand
and Lopez counters with a low kick, right behind Tszyu 's knee.
Nice cross by Tszyu.
Tszyu swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A big right from Lopez misses.
Lopez cracks a nice hook into Tszyu's ribs.
Frank Lopez seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Tszyu misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Tszyu swings and misses with a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lopez throws a right and a left that both miss.
Tszyu seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Tszyu swings for the body but Lopez moves out of range.
Lopez misses with a hook.
It looked like Tszyu was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Lopez.
Lopez throws a body punch but Tszyu moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tszyu lands with a shot to the body.
Lopez misses with a low kick.
Lopez moves away from the strike by Tszyu.
Tszyu misses with a shot to the body
and Lopez cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Tszyu thows a left - swing and a miss!
Lopez throws out a counter right but Tszyu avoids it with no problem.
Tszyu gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Lopez.
Lopez throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Tszyu checks the leg kick.
Tszyu just misses with a punch to the body.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Tszyu might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lopez avoids the body shot from Tszyu.
Tszyu takes a swing at Lopez's ribcage but misses.
Lopez walks into a stiff left hand from Tszyu.
Lopez ducks right into an uppercut from Tszyu.
Lopez walks into a jab.
Lopez is rocked!
That has opened up Frank Lopez's cut even more.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tszyu misses with a left hand
and Lopez connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Lopez throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lopez throws a sloppy body shot
and Tszyu counters with a stiff right hand.
Lopez is still on wobbly legs! Can Tszyu finish him?
Lopez connects with an inside leg kick.
Tszyu throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tszyu misses with a body punch
and Lopez cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Lopez seems to have recovered his senses.
Lopez throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Lopez misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tszyu.
Lopez takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Lopez lands with a shot to the body.
Lopez misses with a series of wild punches.
Tszyu misses with a left hand
and Lopez counters with a head kick.
Lopez misses with a body shot.
Tszyu ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lopez moves away.
Lopez throws a jab when Tszyu was well out of range.
Tszyu is looking to counter punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tszyu scores with a decent looking hook.
Lopez takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Lopez scores with a leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lopez misses with the combination.
Lopez throws a predictable looking body shot
and Tszyu counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The cut above Frank Lopez's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Tszyu misses with a looping right.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Lopez.
Lopez throws a sloppy head kick
and Tszyu counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Tszyu swings widly with a right hand
and Lopez counters with a nice body shot.
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 Kostya Tszyu will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Frank Lopez's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Tszyu ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lopez moves away.
Tszyu looks to score with a jab to the body but Lopez is just out of range.
Lopez defending well as Tszyu loads up on a big left hand.
Lopez drops his hands momentarily and Tszyu takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Tszyu looks to throw the jab but Lopez is out of range.
Lopez lands a slapping body shot.
Lopez with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Tszyu to score with a decent uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lopez scores with a nice strike.
Lopez throws a right hand that Tszyu ducks under and follows up with a left that Tszyu also avoids with ease.
Lopez throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lopez throws a big shot that misses.
A cross from Tszyu lands.
Tszyu throws a right hand that misses
and Lopez counters with a thumping low kick.
Tszyu lands with a good body shot.
Tszyu cracks Lopez with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Tszyu has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Lopez to stand back up!
Lopez throws a sloppy head kick
and Tszyu counters with a crisp right that sends Lopez to the canvas! Tszyu follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:36 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kostya Tszyu!
A relieved looking Kostya Tszyu thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ivan Tarasov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shoei Braz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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23
215 lbs
10 - 4 - 0 |
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31
205 lbs
14 - 7 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Brawler
Cardio machine |
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Decent boxing
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ivan Tarasov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Shoei Braz!
The judges for this bout are Fedor Mirinova, Dmitry Maklakov and Ivan Kurochkin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tarasov throws a right hand that misses
and Braz counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Braz is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Tarasov sees it coming and defends easily.
Braz is looking for a kimura but Tarasov is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Braz to get the leverage.
Braz not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Braz is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Braz is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Tarasov is defending against the submission attempts here by Braz.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tarasov actively working from the bottom here.
Braz is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Tarasov is just riding it out for now. Braz eventually gives up the hold.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tarasov trying to control but Braz postures up.
Braz is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Tarasov sees it coming and defends easily.
Tarasov is looking for a sweep. Braz is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Braz is working for a kimura but Tarasov is defending it quite comfortably.
Tarasov blocking the ground and pound attempt from Braz.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Braz not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
That's two 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.
Braz is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Tarasov defends it well.
Tarasov keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Tarasov has hold of Braz's hands but Braz slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Braz thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Braz scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Braz is working for a submission of some sort.
Braz seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Braz seems to be working for a kimura but Tarasov defends the submission attempt.
Tarasov wants to control but Braz is keeping busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Braz seems to be trying to get a kimura but instead Tarasov has recovered full guard.
Tarasov keeping full guard, as Braz tries to pass.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Braz accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Braz is pushing down on Tarasov's leg trying to pass to half guard. Tarasov is fighting to maintain full guard but Braz has managed to sneak the leg through.
Braz looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Braz seems to be looking for submissions.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Tarasov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Braz pulls his head out easily.
Braz is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Tarasov sees it coming and defends easily.
Braz missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Braz is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Braz is working for a kimura here but Tarasov manages to reverse the position and he's now in Braz's guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Braz is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Tarasov defends well.
Tarasov looking to sit in guard and control but Braz gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shoei Braz dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Tarasov tests Braz's chin there with a solid looking shot.
It looks like Shoei Braz has been cut.
Tarasov shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Tarasov maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Braz could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Tarasov has cracked it and Braz is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Tarasov!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Ivan Tarasov!
A pretty intense looking Ivan Tarasov took the opportunity post-fight to ask for a shot at the title.
Shoei Braz was interviewed post fight and said 'I`ll be back'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alexander Shlemenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ulf Ek (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Shlemenko's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Omarion Ft. Chris Brown & Jhene Aiko - Post To Be. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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205 lbs
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24
209 lbs
5 - 3 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Alexander Shlemenko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ulf Ek!
The judges for this bout are Valeri Chadov, Vladimir Khabensky and Aleksandr Martynov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shlemenko closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Ek's guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Ek holds on and takes a little breather.
Shlemenko pushes down on Ek's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Shlemenko trying to pass the guard but Ek defending well.
Ek works his way to full guard. Good work.
Shlemenko is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at McElias (Russian Bears TM) that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Ek has Shlemenko pulled in close to control his posture.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shlemenko controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Ek looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Shlemenko passes into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shlemenko tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Shlemenko stands up.
A looping hook to the body misses from Shlemenko. Ek does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ek fails with a takedown attempt.
Shlemenko seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Shlemenko lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shlemenko misses with a jab, cross combination.
Ek bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Shlemenko's head backwards.
Ek avoids the head kick by Shlemenko.
Ek gets a double leg takedown into Shlemenko's guard.
Shlemenko seems keen to control Ek's posture.
Shlemenko utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Ek looking to sit in guard and control but Shlemenko gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ek controls Shlemenko momentarily but Shlemenko frees himself.
Ek throws his legs up looking for a submission but Shlemenko uses it to pass to side control.
Ek felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shlemenko is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Ek has escaped the position, nice work there.
Ek is trying to work for a sweep but Shlemenko has mounted him!
Shlemenko avoids the attempt from Ek to control.
Shlemenko prevents Ek from getting the reversal.
Shlemenko controlling from mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Ek is looking to get to half guard.
Shlemenko is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet!
Shlemenko walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Ek checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Shlemenko - that will leave a mark!
Ek gets a takedown into half guard.
Shlemenko is looking to escape.
Shlemenko is trying to maintain the position but Ek is very close to passing his half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alexander Shlemenko dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Shlemenko throws a hook to the side of Ek's head but Ek sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Ek checks a leg kick.
Ek gets a double leg takedown into Shlemenko's guard.
Shlemenko wants to get back to his feet but Ek passes into half guard.
Ek seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Shlemenko pushes Ek off and gets back to his feet.
Ek uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Shlemenko.
Ek drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ek throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Ek looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Shlemenko is avoiding damage well.
Ek is looking to take a break and control but Shlemenko is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ek lands a few punches from side control.
You can see the frustration on Shlemenko's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Ek is looking to take a break and control but Shlemenko is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Shlemenko trying to remain calm as Ek controls from the top position.
Shlemenko is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Shlemenko bucks up and tries to throw Ek off but instead Ek has got his back!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Ek missing with strikes from the back.
Ek trying to control momentarily.
Ek misses with an elbow to the head.
Shlemenko just trying to survive but Ek is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Shlemenko is trying to stand back up.
Ek struggling to keep hold of the position.
Shlemenko rolls, trying to escape but Ek keeps control of the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ek doesn't have the hooks in and Shlemenko manages to turn into his guard.
Ek wants to sweep but no luck.
Shlemenko controlling from the top position.
Shlemenko wants to stand but Ek has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Shlemenko stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Shlemenko throws a leg kick
and Ek counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Ek fails with a takedown attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ek dives in and grabs Shlemenko's left leg, looking for a takedown. Shlemenko pushes down on Ek's head and hops out.
Shlemenko keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Alexander Shlemenko has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ulf Ek.
Shlemenko misses with a few strikes there.
Ek looks for a takedown but Shlemenko sprawls well.
Ek shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Shlemenko sprawls well. Shlemenko wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Ek gets slowly back to his feet.
Ek darts in looking for a takedown but Shlemenko gets double underhooks and turns Ek into the cage.
Ek is breathing heavily.
Ek keeps the fight on the outside.
Shlemenko throws out a loose jab but Ek uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ek changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Shlemenko darts in and clinches Ek up against the cage.
Shlemenko lands a right hand.
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 Alexander Shlemenko will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Shlemenko smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Alexander Shlemenko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ek tries to score a power double leg takedown but Shlemenko sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Ek somewhat.
Shlemenko throws a series of strikes that have Ek backpedaling.
Ek closes the distance and clinches up with Shlemenko, looking for a takedown. Ek pushes Shlemenko against the cage but Shlemenko circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Shlemenko lands with a straight right. Ek didn't see that one coming.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Shlemenko - that will leave a mark!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shlemenko tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ek paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Shlemenko turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Shlemenko darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Ek takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Shlemenko scores with a jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ek's corner calls for a 1-2. Ek obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shlemenko pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A big right from Shlemenko misses.
Alexander Shlemenko is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Shlemenko throws a lazy right hand but Ek sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A solid leg kick lands there for Shlemenko.
Ek drives through with a takedown into Shlemenko's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Shlemenko kicks Ek off and gets to his feet.
Shlemenko finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Shlemenko throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Ek showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Shlemenko.
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!
Shlemenko lands a nice leg kick that just misses Ek's sensitive parts.
Some bone on bone action there as Ek checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Good exchange - Shlemenko coming out on top.
Ulf Ek has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shlemenko misses with a low kick as Ek jumps back.
Shlemenko throws a head kick but Ek moves out of range.
Shlemenko tries a low kick but Ek avoids it.
Ek goes for a double leg but Shlemenko avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Shlemenko continues to drive forward.
Alexander Shlemenko has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ulf Ek.
No joy there for Shlemenko, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Ek looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Shlemenko lands with a thumping leg kick.
Ek looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Shlemenko manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Shlemenko breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Shlemenko throws a leg kick
and Ek counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Shlemenko kicks Ek off and gets back to his feet.
Ek shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shlemenko's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Shlemenko duly obliges.
The fighters circle momentarily. Shlemenko darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Shlemenko displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
A jab-cross combination lands for Shlemenko and sends Ek crashing to the mat! Shlemenko follows him down to the mat - Ek regains half guard but he's not out of trouble yet!
Ek is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Shlemenko is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Ek is still in real trouble! Can Shlemenko finish him?
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ek wants to control the action here but instead Shlemenko manages to pass to full mount!
Shlemenko controlling the position easily from mount.
Ek seems to have recovered his senses.
Shlemenko stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.
Alexander Shlemenko is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Both fighters circle each other, looking for something big. Shlemenko moves in and throws an overhand right. That hurt Ek! Shlemenko continues to tee off on Ek, landing with a left and a right! Shlemenko connects with a right hand that leaves Ek sleeping against the cage! What a finish by Shlemenko!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:20 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Alexander Shlemenko!
A relieved looking Alexander Shlemenko thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Phil Hellmuth Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zeus Zorrander (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Zeus Zorrander has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
22 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Phil Hellmuth Jr!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Zeus Zorrander!
The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Fedor Mirinova and Aleksei Zolotukhin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zorrander ducks under a wild hook from Hellmuth Jr.
Zorrander clinches with his opponent.
Hellmuth Jr misses with a punch to the body.
Hellmuth Jr lands a left hand that snaps the head of Zorrander backwards.
Hellmuth Jr throws an elbow that misses.
A left hand lands to the body for Zorrander.
Zorrander fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Zorrander makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Zorrander avoids the elbow strike from Hellmuth Jr, against the cage.
Zorrander blocking some punches.
With the fighters up against the cage, Hellmuth Jr throws an elbow but misses.
Zorrander misses with a punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zorrander misses with some punches.
Hellmuth Jr breaks the clinch.
A slow jab from Zorrander misses its intended target.
The fighters circling - Zorrander throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hellmuth Jr throwing a counter right hand but Zorrander manages to avoid it.
Hellmuth Jr misses with a lunging right hand
and Zorrander counters with a stiff right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zorrander forces Hellmuth Jr back against the cage and clinches.
A head punch on the inside from Zorrander fails to land.
Hellmuth Jr throws an elbow that misses.
A short left from Hellmuth Jr.
Hellmuth Jr gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
It looks like Zeus Zorrander has been cut.
I was talking to Hellmuth Jr's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Hellmuth Jr throws an elbow that misses.
Zorrander misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hellmuth Jr throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Zorranders head.
Hellmuth Jr fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hellmuth Jr breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hellmuth Jr sizes up Zorrander with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
A low kick from Zorrander misses
and Hellmuth Jr counters with a nice uppercut.
Zorrander is rocked!
Zorrander get stunned by a cross and takes another one on the button. Zorrander stumbles backwards and tries to bounce back off the cage but Hellmuth Jr runs in and jumps on him with a leaping lead hook that puts him out! Wow, that was highlight reel stuff! Awesome finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Phil Hellmuth Jr!
Phil Hellmuth Jr retains his heavyweight title!
Phil Hellmuth Jr decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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