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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Boris Kane (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sausage McGriddle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kane's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Seek N Strike. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Boris Kane!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Sausage McGriddle!
The judges for this bout are Illya Tyunina, Valeri Chadov and Ivan Kurochkin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kane ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
McGriddle shoots in and bounces Kane off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
McGriddle with a flurry of punches that miss.
Kane trying to control the position.
McGriddle with a flurry of punches that miss.
McGriddle with a flurry of punches that miss.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kane has McGriddle pulled in close to control his posture.
McGriddle in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Kane trying to control the position.
McGriddle with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Kane will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McGriddle stands up over Kane, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Kane tries to land a sweep but no joy.
My spies in Blackstar Striking Academy inform me that McGriddle has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Kane not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
McGriddle trying to control the position from guard on top but Kane is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kane is trying to control the position but McGriddle postures up.
McGriddle scoring with punches to the head and body.
Kane has momentary wrist control but McGriddle slips an elbow through the middle.
Kane seems keen to control McGriddle's posture.
Kane continues to stall.
We've been hearing good reports from Kane'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.
McGriddle has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Kane keeping moving, preventing McGriddle from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGriddle postures up and lands a big shot to Kane's brow.
Kane looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kane is adopting a defensive guard.
McGriddle pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kane is keeping the position for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McGriddle with a flurry of punches that miss.
McGriddle is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
McGriddle preventing the sweep.
McGriddle throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kane works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
McGriddle scoring with some ground and pound.
McGriddle distracts Kane with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGriddle working some strikes from top position.
McGriddle throws a strike but Kane rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Kane stopping the sweep attempt from McGriddle.
McGriddle pulls Kane in close to prevent any damage.
McGriddle looking for subs off his back but Kane has passed one foot through into half guard.
McGriddle is trying to get back to full guard.
Kane is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
McGriddle trying to control here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McGriddle looking for submissions off his back.
Kane stalling.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kane has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sausage McGriddle dominated that round.
That's time! Kane's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
McGriddle tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Kane defends well and McGriddle ends up having to push Kane into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
A punch combination from Kane misses.
McGriddle has his takedown stuffed
and Kane counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Good exchange - Kane coming out on top.
Kane scores with a nice head shot.
Kane is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Nice sprawl there from Kane as McGriddle shoots in.
Boris Kane has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sausage McGriddle.
McGriddle tries for a takedown but Kane sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Kane swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
McGriddle closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - McGriddle lands in his opponent's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McGriddle trying to move into half guard but instead Kane has managed to sweep!
Kane wants to control from the top but McGriddle keeps moving.
McGriddle has his foot on Kane's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kane works his way back into a safe position though.
Kane has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Kane not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kane trying to control but McGriddle is working from the bottom.
Kane got a little sloppy there for a moment and McGriddle has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kane has managed to get both his arms back between McGriddle's legs - danger averted.
McGriddle not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Kane wants to control from the top but McGriddle keeps moving.
McGriddle is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
McGriddle wants to sweep here but Kane controlling him for the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
McGriddle is trying to hold Kane in close to prevent damage but Kane has managed to pass into half guard.
Kane is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
McGriddle is trying to maintain the position but Kane is very close to passing his half guard.
Kane frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Kane controlling his opponent.
Kane looking to control but McGriddle is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGriddle tries to hold on but Kane postures up.
McGriddle is trying to escape the mount.
McGriddle is still trying to improve position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kane fails to advance to McGriddle's back.
McGriddle wants to control but Kane is having none of it.
Kane trying to control but he's not successful this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
McGriddle wants to hold on but Kane pushes him away.
Kane can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as McGriddle is looking to escape.
Kane controlling from the full mount.
McGriddle wants to control but Kane is having none of it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kane moves to take his opponent's back.
Kane trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Boris Kane dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
McGriddle darts in looking for a takedown but Kane gets double underhooks and turns McGriddle into the cage.
Kane seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
McGriddle looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
As McGriddle looks to move away, Kane throws a big counter combo but McGriddle just gets out of the way.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from McGriddle.
Kane throwing a counter right hand but McGriddle manages to avoid it.
Boris Kane has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sausage McGriddle.
Kane scores with a spinning back kick!
No luck with that takedown attempt from McGriddle.
Kane is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Kane fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Kane fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with McGriddle, pushing him back against the cage.
McGriddle is trying to drag Kane to the mat but Kane just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice body punch from Kane.
McGriddle takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kane digs a right hand into McGriddle's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on McGriddle's gas tank.
McGriddle looking for a takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McGriddle tries for a takedown but Kane manages to get underhooks.
Kane pulls McGriddle into guard.
Kane looking to hit a scissor sweep but McGriddle is one step ahead there.
McGriddle with a nice head shot there.
Kane is pulling down on McGriddle's head. It's preventing any offense from McGriddle, at least for the moment.
McGriddle postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Kane is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Kane working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from McGriddle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kane is trying to control the position but McGriddle postures up.
McGriddle trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
McGriddle postures up in Kane's guard and throws a big left but Kane blocks it.
Kane is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Kane tries to bum rush McGriddle with a series of wild strikes but McGriddle uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
McGriddle shoots in and drives through. Kane sprawls well.
McGriddle tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Kane lands with a nice combination. McGriddle backs away looking to recover.
McGriddle scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kane is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
McGriddle seems to be looking for submissions.
McGriddle wants to advance to full mount but Kane doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Kane is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that McGriddle can do to turn this around?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGriddle throwing strikes but missing.
Kane has control of McGriddle's left arm, preventing McGriddle from doing any damage.
Kane looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kane can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as McGriddle controls the pace.
Sausage McGriddle has got the better of the ground game so far.
McGriddle throws a big right hand that misses.
McGriddle drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Kane dives on top into guard.
Kane is stalling in the full guard.
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.
Kane won't allow McGriddle to sweep him here.
Kane trying to control but McGriddle is working from the bottom.
McGriddle throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Kane drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Kane jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kane sitting in guard here, content to control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Boris Kane showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Kane has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 29:28
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Boris Kane!
Boris Kane made sure to mention his sponsor, Amped Performance in his post fight interview.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Leonard Heath (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Scoobie Ge (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Scoobie Ge told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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Powerful takedowns
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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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Leonard Heath!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Scoobie Ge!
The judges for this bout are Aleksei Zolotukhin, Konstantin Menshow and Dmitry Maklakov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ge misses with a head kick.
Heath lands a jab to the nose.
No luck for Heath with that takedown attempt.
Heath sets himself, and Ge steps forward looking for the clinch! Heath avoids it this time.
Ge scores with a push kick.
Ge closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Ge tries to advance to mount but Heath denies him.
Heath is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Heath tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Ge presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Heath really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Ge controlling from mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Heath is trying desperately to improve position.
Ge controlling from the full mount.
Heath is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Heath is trying desperately to improve position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ge looking to finish Heath with some ground and pound. This is bad for Heath!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ge looking to finish Heath with some ground and pound. This is bad for Heath!
Heath wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
Ge keeps control of the position easily here as Heath tries to buck him off.
Heath tries to break free.
Heath turns into Ge and is now in his guard.
Heath pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ge is keeping the position for now.
Ge looking to hit a scissor sweep but Heath is one step ahead there.
Heath drops back, looking for a kneebar! Ge looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Ge looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Ge!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Heath tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Ge wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Heath sneaks back into half guard.
Ge lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Heath tries to get to full guard but Ge has control of the leg.
Heath actively working from the bottom here.
Heath looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Heath actively working from the bottom here.
Heath is pressing down on Ge's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Heath working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ge doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Ge manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ge wants to pass the guard but Heath is keeping the position.
Heath looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Ge passes into half guard.
Heath looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Heath is breathing heavily.
Ge is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Ge slows the pace down in half guard.
Ge is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Heath has managed to free his arm - good work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Scoobie Ge dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Heath tries to clinch up.
Ge shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Heath looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Ge content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Heath looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Ge prevents Heath from improving his position.
Ge has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ge is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Ge stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Heath wants to clinch but Ge slips to the side
and Ge cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Heath looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Heath tries to keep at a distance but Ge has taken the fight into the clinch.
Heath pulls guard effortlessly.
Heath looking for a guillotine here but Ge defends easily.
Heath throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Heath working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ge doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Heath is tightening it up a little... Ge has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Ge reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Ge taps out! Nice BJJ there by Heath!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Leonard Heath!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Fyodor Zegrab (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alexey Markov (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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218 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Fyodor Zegrab!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Alexey Markov!
The judges for this bout are Igor Prikhodko, Dmitry Maklakov and Fedor Mirinova.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Markov lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Markov tries to clinch there but Zegrab circles away.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Markov!
Zegrab looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Markov throws a nice head kick!
Zegrab fails with a takedown attempt.
Zegrab will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Markov looks like he wants to counter punch here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fyodor Zegrab. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Markov scores with a nice right hand.
It looks like Fyodor Zegrab has been cut.
Markov cracks a nice hook into Zegrab's ribs.
Zegrab takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Markov lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zegrab shoots in and drives through. Markov sprawls well.
Markov scores with the left hand. Zegrab knows he should have avoided that one.
Zegrab is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Markov.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Markov throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Zegrab on the side of the head.
Markov scores with a head kick.
Markov tries to bum rush Zegrab with a series of wild strikes but Zegrab uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A jab from Markov finds it's way through Zegrab's defenses.
Markov lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Alexey Markov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Zegrab shoots in for a double leg but Markov sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Zegrab is breathing heavily.
Markov will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Markov fails in his attempt to clinch.
Decent striking displayed by Markov there.
Markov connects with a high kick.
Zegrab is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Zegrab ducks right into an uppercut from Markov.
Oh Zegrab is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Zegrab takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Zegrab throws a leg kick
and Markov counters with a good low kick that Zegrab was not able to check.
Markov lands with a right that hurts Zegrab. Zegrab looks to clinch but Markov throws a short knee that drops Zegrab. This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch and Knee). Alexey Markov!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Skender Hakim (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ricky Arderos (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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200 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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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
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Skender Hakim!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Ricky Arderos!
The judges for this bout are Ivan Kurochkin, Sergei Dronov and Igor Prikhodko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hakim gets the takedown into side control.
Arderos wants to control but Hakim postures up.
Arderos manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Hakim is breathing heavily.
Hakim trying to hold on to Arderos's head to control him but Arderos postures up.
Arderos content to control rather than advance.
Arderos throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Hakim to regain full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Arderos throws a big elbow that misses.
Arderos won't allow Hakim to sweep him here.
Arderos must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Arderos lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Arderos thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Arderos postures up and lands a big shot to Hakim's brow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Arderos chips away with some ground and pound.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Arderos's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Arderos thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Arderos trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Arderos throws a big right hand that misses.
Arderos makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Arderos is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Arderos passes Hakim's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Arderos really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Hakim. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Hakim is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Arderos scores with a couple of nice shots.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Arderos missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Arderos wants to work for an arm triangle but Hakim is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Arderos trying to pass the guard but Hakim defending well.
Arderos is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Arderos working Hakim over with strikes.
Arderos controlling the action here.
Hakim on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Arderos content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Arderos is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Hakim has managed to free his arm - good work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Arderos lands strikes from half guard.
Arderos is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Hakim has managed to free his arm - good work.
Arderos seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Arderos with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Arderos is trying to work for a kimura but Hakim is defending well.
Arderos wants to pass the guard but Hakim is defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Arderos landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Arderos throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Arderos is working for a kimura but Hakim is defending it quite comfortably.
Arderos lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Hakim is rocked!
Arderos content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Arderos is looking for a kimura but Hakim is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Arderos to get the leverage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Arderos controlling the action here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ricky Arderos dominated that round.
That's time! Hakim's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Arderos closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Hakim to the mat! Hakim manages to get full guard.
Arderos looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Arderos passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Arderos works to advance to full mount. Hakim defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Arderos is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Hakim has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Arderos landing strikes, looking to finish!
Ricky Arderos has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Arderos scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Hakim?
Arderos takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Arderos lands a couple of good shots and Hakim has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Arderos misses with an elbow to the head.
Hakim is trying to defend against the choke here but Arderos has an arm under his chin. This one might not last much longer. Arderos Tightens the hold and Hakim taps out furiously! Arderos displays superior BJJ to win the fight.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Ricky Arderos!
After winning the bout, Ricky Arderos thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dio Genes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Baron Brady (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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275 lbs
1 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Dio Genes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Baron Brady!
The judges for this bout are Igor Prikhodko, Aleksei Zolotukhin and Valeri Chadov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Good shot there by Genes.
Brady drives through with a takedown into guard.
Brady tries to free his leg and advance position but Genes is retaining full guard.
Genes seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Brady got a little sloppy there for a moment and Genes has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Brady has managed to get both his arms back between Genes's legs - danger averted.
Genes looking to control.
Genes has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Brady passes Genes's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Genes wants to control but Brady is keeping busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Genes tries to get to full guard but Brady has control of the leg.
We've been hearing good reports from Genes'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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Genes has hold of Brady's hands but Brady slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Brady 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.
Genes is refusing to be controlled, as Brady sits in half guard.
Brady thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Genes's head.
Brady prevents Genes from improving his position.
Brady wants to work for an arm triangle but Genes is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Brady missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Genes is trying to get back to full guard.
Genes keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Brady is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Genes sees it coming and defends easily.
Brady 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.
Genes has hold of Brady's hands but Brady slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Genes trying to hold on to Brady's head to control him but Brady postures up.
Genes is looking to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brady works his way into full mount!
Genes is bucking up trying to escape but Brady cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Genes tries to lock up and control but Brady gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Genes taking shots to the head.
A nice elbow there by Brady.
Genes is breathing heavily.
Genes tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Brady working for a guillotine from mount but Genes is in no mood to give up.
Brady working Genes over with strikes here.
Brady wants to control the pace but Genes is squirming around nicely.
Brady raining down shots from the mount!
Genes is rocked!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Brady looking to finish here with some ground and pound. He lands one big shot that has Genes covering up... and two more big strikes land, forcing the referee to step in and put and end to proceedings! This fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Baron Brady!
Baron Brady really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Juggernaut And Gladiators logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Glados Crixus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yvan Noe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Noe is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Trick Daddy - Fuck the other side. 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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Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Glados Crixus!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Yvan Noe!
The judges for this bout are Valeri Chadov, Vladimir Khabensky and Viktor Lagutenko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Noe jabs Crixus to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Crixus throws a poor cross that misses
and Noe counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Noe looks to land a left hand but Crixus moved out of range nicely.
Crixus misses with an uppercut
and Noe connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
It looks like Glados Crixus has been cut.
Noe connects with a body shot.
Yvan Noe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Noe scores with a hook.
Crixus takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Noe paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Noe scores with a hook to the body. Crixus takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
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!
Crixus moves to clinch but Noe breaks away
and Crixus takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Noe thows a left - swing and a miss!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Crixus misses with a right hand
and Noe counters with a nice uppercut.
Noe lands with a nice body punch.
Noe's corner calls for a 1-2. Noe obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Crixus throws a right hand that misses
enabling Noe to counter with a crisp jab.
Noe throws a hook to the side of Crixus's head but Crixus sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Crixus displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Noe throws out the jab.
A punch lands to the side of Crixus 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Noe cracks Crixus with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Noe lands a slapping body shot.
Crixus is breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Noe walks into a jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Noe jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Noe throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Crixus stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Danga de danga de dang - Noe scores with a four punch combination!
Glados Crixus's cut is getting worse.
Noe lands a jab to Crixus's midsection.
A big left from Noe misses.
Noe connects with the punch.
Crixus looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Noe!
Crixus throws an elbow but Noe slips to the side and avoids it well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Noe taking punishment in the form of punches.
Crixus fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Noe can't do much from the bottom here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Noe trying to remain calm as Crixus controls from the top position.
Noe tries to bench press Crixus off him but Crixus keeps the position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Noe can do anything to dispel that myth.
Crixus is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Noe has escaped the position, nice work there.
Noe is looking to reverse the position.
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.
Crixus misses with the ground and pound.
Crixus tries to score with some ground and pound. Noe controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Crixus throws an elbow but Noe slips to the side and avoids it well.
Crixus tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Noe avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Crixus.
Crixus trying to control the action but Noe is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Crixus tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yvan Noe dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Glados Crixus's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Noe throws a shot to the body.
Noe thows a left - swing and a miss!
Crixus attempts a counter takedown but Noe avoids it well and moves away.
Noe connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Crixus misses with a right hand
and Noe counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Noe missing with a left hand there. Crixus was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Noe stalks Crixus and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Crixus's face. Crixus staggers backwards, shaken.
Crixus works the jab nicely.
Noe waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Crixus.
Noe throws a hook to the side of Crixus's head but Crixus sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Crixus half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Crixus walks into a stiff left hand from Noe.
Noe's coach down at CT + BJJ & Wrestling & Boxing & MT SPARRING GYM was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Noe's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Crixus moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Crixus throws an off balance right hand
and Noe counters with a nice uppercut.
Crixus throws a poor cross that misses
and Noe counters with a stiff right hand.
Crixus misses with an uppercut
and Noe counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Noe looks to land a combination but Crixus avoids it well.
Crixus tries to clinch up
and Noe counters with a stiff right hand.
Noe gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Crixus misses with a takedown attempt
and Noe cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Noe tries to clinch but Crixus moves out of range.
Crixus attempts a counter takedown but Noe avoids it well and moves away.
Noe throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Crixus feinted with a counter takedown.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Crixus throws an off balance right hand
and Noe counters with a stiff right hand.
Noe leaves Crixus with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Crixus doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Noe misses with a straight right.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Crixus ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Crixus appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Crixus is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Yvan Noe is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Noe lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Glados Crixus's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Noe missing with a left hand there. Crixus was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Crixus looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Noe throws a looping overhand right but Crixus ducks down to avoid it.
Crixus closes the distance but Noe moves to the side
and Noe counters with a straight right hand.
Yvan Noe seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Crixus with a poor takedown
and Noe connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Glados Crixus. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Noe pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Noe clobbers Crixus with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Noe looks to land a combination. Crixus sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Crixus is rocked!
Jeez, Glados Crixus's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Crixus misses with a straight left.
Crixus misses with a left hand
and Noe counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Crixus showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Noe.
Crixus tries for a takedown but Noe circles away easily
and Noe counters with a crisp one two that drops Crixus! Noe thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Crixus to his feet! Crixus is in big trouble!
Oh Crixus is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Glados Crixus's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Yvan Noe!
As Yvan Noe got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: Winning isn't everything--but wanting to win is'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Niels Miltoft (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Manfred Yuri (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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195 lbs
3 - 7 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin |
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Solid Muay Thai
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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
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Niels Miltoft!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 7 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Manfred Yuri!
The judges for this bout are Valeri Chadov, Aleksandr Martynov and Ivan Kurochkin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A decent looking cross lands there for Miltoft.
Miltoft misses with a straight left.
Miltoft backing away here, and Yuri unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Yuri with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Miltoft to score with a decent uppercut.
The crowd cheers as Miltoft lands an impressive looking overhand right. Yuri doesn't seem phased though.
Miltoft thows a left - swing and a miss!
Miltoft throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Miltoft motions for Yuri to come forward. Miltoft throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A telegraphed right hand from Miltoft misses the target.
It seemed like Yuri was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Miltoft misses with a combination
and Yuri counters with a right hand to the body.
Miltoft throws a hook but Yuri avoids it easily.
Yuri closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Miltoft quickly recovers to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yuri is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Miltoft doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Yuri.
Yuri prevents Miltoft from improving his position.
Yuri is looking for a kimura but Miltoft is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Yuri to get the leverage.
Miltoft punching from the bottom.
Yuri wants to take a breather but Miltoft is having none of it.
Yuri is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Miltoft has managed to free his arm - good work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
The fighters are battling for position here. Miltoft manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Miltoft trying to control the position.
Yuri wants to control from the top but Miltoft keeps moving.
Yuri looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Yuri won't allow Miltoft to sweep him here.
Miltoft looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Yuri puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Yuri looking for a submission but Miltoft manages to get full guard, putting an end to that submission attempt.
Miltoft is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Miltoft's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Miltoft utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Miltoft seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Yuri trying to control the position from guard on top but Miltoft is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Miltoft circles away from the clinch attempt.
Miltoft lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Yuri circles away quickly and effectively.
Niels Miltoft is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Miltoft fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Yuri lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Miltoft throws a hook but Yuri avoids it easily.
Miltoft throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Miltoft dips to his left and cracks Yuri with an uppercut!
Miltoft is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Niels Miltoft seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Miltoft misses with a body shot.
Yuri throws a counter combo.
Miltoft swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Yuri looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Yuri closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Yuri is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Miltoft wants to improve his position but Yuri is controlling well.
Yuri is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Miltoft works his way to full guard. Good work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Niels Miltoft dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Yuri doesn't manage to clinch there - Miltoft circles away.
Miltoft misses with a few strikes there.
Miltoft connects with the punch.
Yuri has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Miltoft finds it's way round the side to connect with Yuri's head.
Yuri closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Miltoft thows a leg kick but Yuri checks it
and Yuri counters with a nice body kick.
Miltoft is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Yuri can do to turn this around?
Miltoft throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Miltoft throws a lazy uppercut
and Yuri counters with a nice uppercut.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Miltoft lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Yuri has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Yuri and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Yuri defending well as Miltoft loads up on a big left hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Miltoft lands a two punch combo.
Niels Miltoft is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Miltoft connects with the punch.
Miltoft throws a looping overhand right but Yuri ducks down to avoid it.
Miltoft misses with a left hand
and Yuri counters with a nice kick to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Miltoft tries to work over Yuri's front leg with a kick but Yuri checks it.
Yuri is looking for the big counter here.
No joy there for Miltoft, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
It seemed like Yuri was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Niels Miltoft is winning the standup battle so far.
Miltoft is looking to score with low kicks.
Yuri tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Miltoft swivels and escapes.
Miltoft seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Miltoft throws a left and a right that both miss
and Yuri counters with a nice uppercut.
Yuri blocks a low kick nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Miltoft rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Yuri moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Yuri moves out of range of the strikes.
Miltoft throws a left and a right that both miss
and Yuri counters with a flying knee. Nice.
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!
Miltoft throws a left and a right that both miss
enabling Yuri to counter with a crisp jab.
Miltoft lands a really nice looking cross but Yuri seems unphased.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Yuri. Miltoft shrugs it off though.
Yuri tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Miltoft manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Miltoft throws a shot from downtown. Yuri moves away and avoids it.
Miltoft misses with an uppercut
and Yuri counters with a lovely shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yuri has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Yuri there as he acknowledges the shot.
Miltoft misses with a leg kick
and Yuri counters with a nice body kick.
Yuri knocks Miltoft to the floor with a head kick! Can he finish him!?
It looks like Niels Miltoft has been cut.
Yuri is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Miltoft knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Yuri is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Miltoft has escaped the position, nice work there.
Yuri wants to control but Miltoft is keeping him busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Miltoft tries to buck Yuri off but Yuri is having none of it.
Miltoft gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Miltoft tries to get to full guard but Yuri has control of the leg.
Miltoft keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Yuri is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Miltoft tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Yuri has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Manfred Yuri will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Niels Miltoft's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Miltoft moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
A big left from Miltoft misses.
Yuri now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Yuri uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Miltoft.
Yuri looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Miltoft cracks a nice hook into Yuri's ribs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Miltoft misses with an uppercut. Yuri saw that one coming.
Miltoft gets tackled into the cage by Yuri. Yuri maintains the clinch.
Yuri misses with a knee to the head.
Yuri connects with a knee to the head.
Yuri taking a breather.
Miltoft wants to break free but Yuri has control.
Yuri stalling in the clinch but Miltoft improves position.
Yuri tries a knee to the head but Miltoft blocks it.
Miltoft controlling the action here for a moment.
Yuri tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Miltoft works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Miltoft wants to break the clinch but can't.
Yuri tries a knee to the head but Miltoft blocks it.
Miltoft makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Miltoft blocks an uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Miltoft.
Miltoft lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Yuri backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Miltoft.
Yuri scores with a knee to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Yuri connects with a nasty looking knee right to Miltoft's face.
Yuri takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Miltoft softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Miltoft tries to circle away but Yuri has him pinned against the cage.
Miltoft blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Miltoft throws a head punch that misses.
Yuri is struggling to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yuri with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Miltoft as Yuri tries to tie him up.
Manfred Yuri seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Miltoft dodges an elbow strike from Yuri.
Miltoft breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Miltoft scoring well with a low kick there.
Miltoft jabs Yuri right on the nose. Yuri blinks but takes it well.
Miltoft throws a leg kick that is checked
and Yuri counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Yuri blocks a jab.
Miltoft tries to score with a low kick but Yuri moves his leg out of the way.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Miltoft misses with the combination.
Miltoft throws a right hand that Yuri ducks under and follows up with a left that Yuri also avoids with ease.
Miltoft 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.
Yuri takes one to the side of the head.
Miltoft scores with the left hand. Yuri knows he should have avoided that one.
Yuri pushes Miltoft up against the cage in a clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Yuri throws a head punch that misses.
Miltoft blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Miltoft misses with an elbow strike.
And that's the end of the fight!
Niels Miltoft showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Miltoft has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 29:28
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Niels Miltoft!
The defeated Manfred Yuri had this to say: 'Time to train harder'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Antero Jose Carneiro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ramazan Magomedov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Antero Jose Carneiro has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Antero Jose Carneiro!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ramazan Magomedov!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Igor Prikhodko and Aleksei Zolotukhin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Magomedov doesn't manage to clinch there - Carneiro circles away.
Carneiro drops down looking for a counter takedown but Magomedov sprawls and moves away.
Magomedov clinches.
Magomedov is looking for a takedown.
A frustrated look appears on Magomedov's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Magomedov looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Carneiro tightens his grip and picks Magomedov up, before dumping him to the ground. Magomedov manages to land in guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Carneiro'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.
Magomedov keeping moving, preventing Carneiro from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Carneiro looking to pass the guard.
Carneiro trying to control but Magomedov is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Magomedov keeping full guard, as Carneiro tries to pass.
Carneiro sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Magomedov's guard.
Carneiro throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Carneiro wants to pass to mount but Magomedov is defending the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Carneiro throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Magomedov is not content to let Carneiro control the position.
Carneiro is really struggling to control Magomedov but he's trying to hold on to the position.
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.
Carneiro takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Magomedov is looking to escape.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Magomedov has Carneiro up against the cage in a clinch.
Magomedov has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Carneiro tightens his grip and picks Magomedov up, before dumping him to the ground. Magomedov manages to land in guard.
Carneiro wants to pass the guard but Magomedov is keeping the position.
Magomedov pushes Carneiro off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Ramazan Magomedov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Magomedov wants to clinch but Carneiro slips to the side
and Carneiro counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Carneiro is looking for a kimura but Magomedov is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Carneiro to get the leverage.
Carneiro is trying to work for a kimura but Magomedov is defending well.
Carneiro will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Magomedov is not content to let Carneiro control the position.
Carneiro works his way into full mount!
Carneiro controlling his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Magomedov tries to buck Carneiro off so he can stand up but Carneiro has got his back now - this could be big trouble! He's slapped on a rear naked choke that looks really tight! Magomedov falls backwards, slamming Carneiro to the mat but Carneiro holds on tight! Magomedov is forced to tap and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Antero Jose Carneiro!
A relieved looking Antero Jose Carneiro 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 Joey Diaz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Seamus Hunter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hunter is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Veins- Huntr . These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Joey Diaz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Seamus Hunter!
The judges for this bout are Ivan Kurochkin, Aleksei Zolotukhin and Illya Tyunina.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hunter tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Diaz paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Diaz definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Hunter closes the distance and clinches.
Hunter misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hunter misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hunter misses with a short punch on the inside.
Diaz tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Hunter goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Diaz blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hunter throws a head punch that misses.
Hunter swings wildly with an uppercut but Diaz uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hunter tries a body shot but Diaz blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hunter tries to work over Diaz's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Diaz blocking some punches.
Hunter swings wildly with an uppercut but Diaz uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hunter lands on the inside with an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hunter.
Diaz blocks an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Diaz.
Hunter struggles to land a body shot inside as Diaz controls his hands.
Hunter blocking some punches.
Diaz blocks an uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Hunter creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Diaz wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Hunter has him pressed against the cage.
Diaz wants to break free but Hunter has control.
Hunter misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch on the inside from Hunter fails to land.
Hunter working aggressively here.
Hunter tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hunter tries to work over Diaz's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Diaz has had enough of the clinch but Hunter keeps him there for the moment.
Diaz missing with knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diaz prevents a body shot from Hunter.
Hunter swings wildly with an uppercut but Diaz uses good head movement to avoid it.
Good body shot from Hunter.
Hunter presses Diaz against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Diaz.
Hunter lands a shoulder strike.
Still in the clinch, Hunter scores with a nice short uppercut.
Hunter misses with a short punch on the inside.
Diaz can't break the clinch.
Hunter is working Diaz over against the cage.
Hunter cracks Diaz with a nice body shot.
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!
Hunter doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hunter swings wildly with an uppercut but Diaz uses good head movement to avoid it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hunter.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Hunter.
Diaz blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hunter tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hunter lands a left hand.
Hunter tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Diaz's elbow.
Hunter lands a right hand that snaps the head of Diaz backwards.
Diaz jumps guard but Hunter stands there with Diaz around his waist. Diaz gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Hunter misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hunter misses with some punches.
Hunter tries to throw a body punch but Diaz avoids it by throwing Hunter back against the cage.
Diaz wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Hunter has him pressed against the cage.
Hunter misses with a hook from the clinch.
Diaz prevents a body shot from Hunter.
A frustrated look appears on Diaz's face as he tries to break the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hunter misses with a hook to the ribs.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hunter.
Hunter can't find room to land a body shot as Diaz controls the action.
Diaz blocks a body shot from Hunter.
Diaz blocks an uppercut.
Hunter doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Diaz prevents a body shot from Hunter.
Hunter lands a body shot.
Hunter misses with the head strike.
Hunter lands a right hand.
A shot in the inside from Hunter.
Diaz takes a shot to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A short right from Hunter on the inside.
A short right from Hunter on the inside.
Hunter misses with some punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Seamus Hunter dominated that round.
That's time! Diaz's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Diaz moves into range and clinches up with Hunter.
Diaz is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Hunter fails to land.
Hunter lands a right hand.
Diaz is rocked!
A head punch on the inside from Hunter fails to land.
Oh Diaz is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Seamus Hunter seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Hunter misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Hunter fails to land.
A head punch on the inside from Hunter fails to land.
Hunter lands a body punch in the clinch.
Hunter misses with some punches.
Diaz blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hunter fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hunter misses with a punch on the inside.
Hunter misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nice body punch from Hunter.
Diaz blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Diaz blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Diaz blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hunter tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hunter.
A hook to the body from Hunter.
Hunter misses with a hook from the clinch.
Diaz blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hunter has a couple of punches blocked by Diaz.
Hunter throws a head punch that misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hunter misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hunter misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Hunter fails to land.
Hunter misses with a hook from the clinch.
Diaz blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Diaz blocks an uppercut.
Hunter has a couple of punches blocked by Diaz.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Diaz.
Diaz blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hunter throws a head punch that misses.
Hunter tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hunter misses with the head strike.
Diaz blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short body shot lands from Hunter as the two fighters clinch.
Hunter throws a head punch that misses.
Diaz blocking some punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hunter throws a punch but it's blocked by Diaz.
Hunter misses with some punches.
Diaz blocks an uppercut.
Hunter swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Diaz.
Diaz blocking some punches.
Hunter swings wildly with an uppercut but Diaz uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hunter working aggressively here.
Hunter misses with some punches.
Hunter working aggressively here.
Diaz blocks an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Hunter fails to land.
Hunter misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hunter tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hunter misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hunter has a couple of punches blocked by Diaz.
Hunter throws a head punch that misses.
Hunter has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A head punch on the inside from Hunter fails to land.
Hunter misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hunter misses with some punches.
Hunter swings wildly with an uppercut but Diaz uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hunter misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hunter is breathing heavily.
Hunter misses with a punch on the inside.
Diaz blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Diaz blocks an uppercut.
Hunter tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hunter swings wildly with an uppercut but Diaz uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hunter lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Diaz.
Hunter lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Diaz.
A short body shot lands from Hunter as the two fighters clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hunter tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hunter misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hunter misses with some punches.
Diaz blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hunter swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hunter misses with the head strike.
Hunter throws a punch but it's blocked by Diaz.
Hunter misses with a hook from the clinch.
Diaz blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Diaz blocking some punches.
Hunter misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hunter swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hunter throws a punch but it's blocked by Diaz.
Hunter fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hunter misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hunter throws a punch but it's blocked by Diaz.
Diaz blocks an uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Hunter fails to land.
Hunter misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hunter misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hunter working aggressively here.
A head punch on the inside from Hunter fails to land.
Hunter swings wildly with an uppercut but Diaz uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hunter swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hunter misses with a punch on the inside.
Hunter tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Diaz blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hunter tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hunter digs a right hand underneath Diaz's ribcage. Diaz let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A head punch on the inside from Hunter fails to land.
Diaz blocking some punches.
Hunter misses with some punches.
Diaz blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hunter.
Hunter swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hunter.
Hunter misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hunter fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Diaz blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hunter misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hunter working aggressively here.
Hunter misses with the head strike.
Hunter misses with the head strike.
Hunter misses with a hook from the clinch.
Diaz blocking some punches.
Diaz blocks an uppercut.
Hunter swings wildly with an uppercut but Diaz uses good head movement to avoid it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hunter.
A head punch on the inside from Hunter fails to land.
Diaz blocks an uppercut.
Hunter misses with a punch on the inside.
Hunter misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hunter tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hunter working aggressively here.
Hunter swings wildly with an uppercut but Diaz uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hunter tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hunter throws a punch but it's blocked by Diaz.
Hunter throws a punch but it's blocked by Diaz.
A head punch on the inside from Hunter fails to land.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Diaz.
Diaz blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hunter has a couple of punches blocked by Diaz.
Diaz is trying to break the clinch but Hunter has him pressed against the cage.
Hunter misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diaz blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Diaz misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Diaz.
Diaz blocks an uppercut.
Hunter keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Diaz's efforts to push away.
Hunter misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hunter lands a body shot in the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Hunter fails to land.
Hunter tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Diaz.
Hunter swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Diaz blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hunter.
Hunter misses with some punches.
Hunter tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hunter misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hunter misses with some punches.
Hunter fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hunter misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hunter tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hunter throws a punch but it's blocked by Diaz.
Hunter swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hunter has a couple of punches blocked by Diaz.
Hunter tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hunter swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Diaz.
Hunter working aggressively here.
Diaz blocking some punches.
Hunter digs a right hand into Diaz's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Diaz's gas tank.
Hunter tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hunter misses with the head strike.
Hunter throws a punch but it's blocked by Diaz.
Hunter tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Diaz's elbow.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Diaz blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hunter swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Diaz.
Hunter fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hunter throws a punch but it's blocked by Diaz.
Hunter misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Hunter fails to land.
Hunter tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Diaz looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Hunter misses with some punches.
Hunter misses with a punch on the inside.
Diaz blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Diaz wants to get back to striking at distance but Hunter won't allow it.
Diaz blocking some punches.
Hunter has a couple of punches blocked by Diaz.
Hunter throws a head punch that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Diaz blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hunter swings wildly with an uppercut but Diaz uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hunter throws a punch but it's blocked by Diaz.
Hunter misses with some punches.
Hunter misses with a short punch on the inside.
Diaz blocking some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Diaz.
Hunter working aggressively here.
Hunter fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hunter misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hunter has a couple of punches blocked by Diaz.
Hunter tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch on the inside from Hunter fails to land.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Diaz.
Hunter keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Diaz's efforts to push away.
Hunter tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Diaz blocking some punches.
Hunter swings wildly with an uppercut but Diaz uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hunter misses with a punch on the inside.
Diaz blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Diaz seems to have got his legs back now.
Diaz pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Diaz connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Diaz tries to clinch but Hunter moves out of range.
Hunter checks a leg kick nicely.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hunter tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Diaz counters with a two punch combo.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Seamus Hunter 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!
Diaz throws a right and a left that both miss.
Hunter fails with an attempt to clinch.
Hunter looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Hunter wants to clinch but Diaz slips to the side
and Diaz counters with a three punch combo that has Hunter backing up. Hunter nods at Diaz to acknowledge the strikes.
Diaz has Hunter up against the cage in a clinch.
Diaz blocking some punches.
Diaz looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Hunter throws a head punch that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hunter misses with a punch on the inside.
Diaz can't break the clinch.
Hunter misses with the head strike.
Hunter misses with a punch on the inside.
Hunter swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Hunter.
Diaz tries to pull guard but Hunter holds him up against the cage and eventually Diaz drops back down to his feet.
Hunter tries a body shot but Diaz blocks it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hunter.
Hunter can't find room to land a body shot as Diaz controls the action.
Diaz is trying to break the clinch but Hunter is controlling him.
Hunter tries a body shot but Diaz blocks it.
Diaz blocking some punches.
Diaz is trying to push Hunter away but Hunter has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Diaz is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Hunter swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Hunter fails to land.
Diaz escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Joey Diaz is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hunter looks to score with a jab to the body but Diaz is just out of range.
Hunter tries to clinch up
and Hunter takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Diaz stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Hunter takes the fight into the clinch.
Hunter tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hunter working aggressively here.
Hunter working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Hunter throws a big uppercut that drops Diaz! More strikes from Hunter and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Diaz lies dazed against the cage as Hunter celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Seamus Hunter!
After winning the bout, Seamus Hunter thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Justin White (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Darius Frank (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Justin White has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Justin White seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Justin White!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Darius Frank !
The judges for this bout are Aleksei Zolotukhin, Illya Tyunina and Fedor Mirinova.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Frank darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
White definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Frank gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Frank wants to get back to his feet but White passes into half guard.
White working the head and body with strikes.
White throwing shots but Frank is blocking nicely.
Frank really doesn't want to stay on the ground with White. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
White works his foot free and advances to mount.
White landing shots from mount.
Frank is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
White scoring with strikes but Frank is staying in there.
White putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Frank is flailing around, obviously not happy about being mounted. White locks hold of one of his arms and spins for an armbar. He's got it! Frank is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Justin White!
Justin White retains his middleweight title!
Justin White decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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