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Bear Brawl 2 PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Bruno Brunatny (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Josh Rondeau (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bruno Brunatny could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Josh Rondeau's chin.
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190 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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 Helsinki, Bruno Brunatny!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Josh Rondeau!
The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Sergei Dronov and Dmitry Maklakov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brunatny sets himself and throws a head kick that knocks Rondeau to the ground! Brunatny dives into full mount looking to finish!
Rondeau is rocked!
It looks like Josh Rondeau has been cut.
Brunatny punching from mount but Rondeau doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Rondeau is still in real trouble! Can Brunatny finish him?
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Brunatny swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Rondeau is now in Brunatny's guard. A big mistake from Brunatny there, giving up the dominant position!
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Brunatny is on top in guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Brunatny accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Rondeau being controlled here, momentarily.
Rondeau seems to have recovered his senses.
Rondeau keeping moving, preventing Brunatny from controlling successfully.
Brunatny throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Rondeau works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Brunatny is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Rondeau is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Rondeau has escaped and now he's on top!
Rondeau loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rondeau throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Brunatny has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Brunatny has his feet on Rondeau's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Brunatny looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Brunatny seems to be stalking Rondeau here. He circles momentarily and then unleashes a devastating head kick! Rondeau drops like a stone, out cold! WOW! Are you kidding me!? What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Bruno Brunatny!
Bruno Brunatny seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nate Baker Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Asko Asinen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Asko Asinen is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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200 lbs
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213 lbs
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BJJ Brown 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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Nate Baker Jr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Asko Asinen!
The judges for this bout are Sergei Dronov, Viktor Lagutenko and Fedor Mirinova.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Baker Jr misses with a takedown attempt
and Asinen counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Asinen has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Baker Jr is trying to keep an underhook but Asinen manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Asinen with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Asinen trying to pass the guard but Baker Jr defending well.
Baker Jr wants to get back to full guard.
Asinen wants to take a breather but Baker Jr is having none of it.
Baker Jr is looking to improve his position.
Baker Jr pushes Asinen off looking to stand but Asinen dives back in and keeps control.
Asinen blocks the strikes from Baker Jr.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Baker Jr wants to get back to full guard.
Asinen is keen to just control but Baker Jr is a slippery customer.
Asinen wants to work for an arm triangle but Baker Jr is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Asinen perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Baker Jr trying to hold on to Asinen's head to control him but Asinen postures up.
Asinen seems to be working for a kimura but Baker Jr defends the submission attempt.
Baker Jr trying to control here.
Asinen is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Baker Jr tries to get to full guard but Asinen has control of the leg.
Asinen stalling.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Asinen.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Asinen has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Baker Jr!
Baker Jr has worked his way to half guard, taking advantage of Asinen's lack of action.
Baker Jr looks like he's trying to stand up.
Asinen wants to work for an arm triangle but Baker Jr is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Baker Jr wants to control but Asinen is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Baker Jr taking some punishment here, with Asinen in his half guard.
Asinen stalling.
Baker Jr tries to get to full guard but Asinen has control of the leg.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Asinen trying to control from half guard but Baker Jr is working away.
Baker Jr tries to get to full guard but Asinen has control of the leg.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Asinen is working for a kimura but Baker Jr is defending it quite comfortably.
Asinen is looking for a kimura here.
Baker Jr is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Asinen's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Asinen's back!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Asinen defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Baker Jr's arms.
Baker Jr tightening his grip on Asinen, looking for the choke.
Asinen told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Baker Jr is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Asinen knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Asinen for a finish.
Asinen preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Baker Jr.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Baker Jr struggling to land strikes to the head as Asinen covers up.
Asinen really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Baker Jr. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Baker Jr looking to soften up his opponent with punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Asko Asinen will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Asinen feints and as Baker Jr raises his hands in defense, Asinen changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Asinen thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Asinen makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Baker Jr wants to sweep but no luck.
Asinen got a little sloppy there for a moment and Baker Jr has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Asinen has managed to get both his arms back between Baker Jr's legs - danger averted.
Baker Jr working a defensive guard here.
Asinen keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Baker Jr's head.
Baker Jr looking to hit a scissor sweep but Asinen is one step ahead there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Asinen drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Asinen jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Asinen must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Asinen slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Baker Jr is trying to control the position but Asinen postures up.
Asinen slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Baker Jr has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Asinen doesn't defend quickly enough and Baker Jr has managed to lock this one up! Can Asinen escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Baker Jr on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Nate Baker Jr!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Aaron Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Smackma Bitchup (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Smith might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Lonely Train by Black Stone Cherry. Smackma Bitchup has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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280 lbs
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241 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Decent elbows
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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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Aaron Smith!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Smackma Bitchup!
The judges for this bout are Sergei Dronov, Viktor Lagutenko and Illya Tyunina.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith has closed the distance and engaged Bitchup in a clinch.
Smith throws an elbow but it misses.
Bitchup tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Smith's elbow.
Smith comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
It looks like Smackma Bitchup has been cut.
Bitchup blocks an elbow strike from Smith.
Smith leaning his opponent against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Smith just misses with a elbow thrown towards Bitchup's brow.
Smith just leaning against Bitchup, taking a breather.
Bitchup takes an elbow to the forehead.
Bitchup letting Smith take a breather here.
Bitchup letting Smith take a breather here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bitchup misses with a body punch.
Bitchup's coach down at London MMA Club was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Bitchup's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Smith blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bitchup misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bitchup softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Bitchup misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bitchup blocks the elbow strike.
Smith's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Bitchup avoids the elbow strike from Smith, against the cage.
Bitchup blocks an elbow strike.
Bitchup scores with a shoulder strike.
Smith lands an elbow that stopped Bitchup in his tracks for a moment.
That has opened up Smackma Bitchup's cut even more.
Bitchup struggles to land a body shot inside as Smith controls his hands.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Smith.
Bitchup takes an elbow to the temple.
The cut above Smackma Bitchup's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Smith looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Smith throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Smith stalling the fight.
Smith pushes off an throws an elbow but Bitchup leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Bitchup working aggressively here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bitchup dodges an elbow strike from Smith.
Smith's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bitchup.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Smith just misses with a elbow thrown towards Bitchup's brow.
Bitchup has a couple of punches blocked by Smith.
Bitchup blocks an elbow strike from Smith.
This has been an exciting period of action!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bitchup.
Bitchup avoids the elbow strike from Smith, against the cage.
Bitchup throws a punch but it's blocked by Smith.
Smith lands an elbow inside that Bitchup shrugs off.
Smackma Bitchup's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Smackma Bitchup's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Aaron Smith!
Aaron Smith seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alexey Markov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Goku Judo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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205 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Counter fighter
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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
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Alexey Markov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Goku Judo!
The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Aleksandr Martynov and Aleksei Zolotukhin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Markov throws a leg kick but Judo sees it coming and moves out of range.
Judo tries for a takedown but Markov circles away easily
and Judo takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Judo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Markov thinks about countering with a body kick.
Judo slips a jab and a cross from Markov.
Judo takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Judo throws a lazy uppercut
and Markov counters with a nice uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Markov lands with a right hand.
Markov misses with a straight left.
Judo let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Markov slips under a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Markov cracks the inside of Judo's front leg.
Markov lands with a hook. Judo tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Judo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Markov cracks Judo with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Good exchange - Markov coming out on top.
Markov scores with a decent looking hook.
Nice defenses there by Markov.
Judo misses with a straight left.
An attempted straight right counter from Markov misses the target.
Judo moves into the clinch.
Judo throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Markovs head.
Judo holding his opponent close, against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Judo has a couple of punches blocked by Markov.
Markov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Judo misses with a short punch on the inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Judo is trying to push Markov away but Markov has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Judo throws a head punch that misses.
Markov throws a punch but it's blocked by Judo.
Good body shot from Judo.
Judo's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Markov tries to land knees in the clinch but Judo avoids the damage to the body.
Markov's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Judo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Markov scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Judo scores with a shoulder strike.
Judo softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Judo has a couple of punches blocked by Markov.
A bit of stalling here from Judo.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Judo misses with some punches.
Markov can't find room to land a body shot as Judo controls the action.
Markov stalling in the clinch.
Judo leaning his opponent against the cage.
Judo misses with a hook from the clinch.
Judo throws a head punch that misses.
Judo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Markov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Judo is struggling to control the position.
Judo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Markov misses with a punch to the body.
Markov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Markov being controlled against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Markov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Markov misses with a body punch.
Markov is trying to maintain a safe position but Judo gets an underhook and turns Markov into the cage.
Judo managing to block the knees to the body from Markov.
Judo is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Judo blocks a body shot from Markov.
Markov tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Judo avoids it.
Judo scores with a shoulder strike.
Markov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Judo makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Judo stalling in the clinch but Markov improves position.
A bit of stalling here from Judo.
Judo pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Alexey Markov will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Judo fails with an attempt to clinch.
Markov is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Alexey Markov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Markov changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Markov connects with a leg kick. Judo looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Judo misses with a shot to the body
and Markov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Markov is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Judo keeps the fight on the outside.
Judo looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Judo throws a lazy right hand but Markov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Markov appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Judo moves out of range as Markov strikes.
Judo throws out a counter right but Markov avoids it with no problem.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Markov drives through and clinches with Judo against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Judo fails to land.
Judo is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Judo.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Markov trying to land knees to the body.
Markov tries to work over Judo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Markov has a couple of punches blocked by Judo.
Markov is looking to control Judo's arms but Judo gets an underhook and turns him. Now Markov has his back to the cage.
Judo managing to block the knees to the body from Markov.
Markov blocks an uppercut.
Judo gets through Markov's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Markov.
Markov lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Judo is trying to stall.
Judo effectively controlling the action here.
Judo can't find room to land a body shot as Markov controls the action.
Markov tries to throw a body punch but Judo avoids it by throwing Markov back against the cage.
Judo is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Markov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Judo leaning against his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Markov working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Judo wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Markov has him pressed against the cage.
Markov is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Judo is defending well for now.
Markov wants to stall.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Markov.
Markov throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Judo blocks it with crossed arms.
Judo will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Markov up against the cage.
Judo is trying to maintain a safe position but Markov gets an underhook and turns Judo into the cage.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Markov missing with knees to the body.
Judo manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Judo is trying to push Markov away but Markov has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Markov throws a punch but it's blocked by Judo.
Markov looking to stall.
Markov lands a left hand that snaps the head of Judo backwards.
Markov tries a body shot but Judo blocks it.
Markov works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Judo looking to stall.
Markov missing with knees to the body.
Judo prevents a body shot from Markov.
Judo scores with a nice hook to the head.
Markov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Markov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Judo can do to turn this around?
A head punch blocked on the inside by Judo.
Goku Judo seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Markov misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Judo.
Judo lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Judo working aggressively here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Markov misses with a body punch.
Judo lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Markov backwards.
Markov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
A short right from Judo on the inside.
Judo lands a nice uppercut.
Markov missing with knees to the body.
Markov is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Markov misses with a body punch.
Judo has a couple of punches blocked by Markov.
Judo escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Judo looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Markov throws a nice inside leg kick.
Markov swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Judo.
Markov connects with a single shot there.
Judo staying out of range there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alexey Markov dominated that second round.
That's time! Markov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Judo loads up on a big right hand but Markov slips the punch.
Markov is looking for a counter combo.
Markov swinging wildly here.
Judo throws a lazy uppercut
and Markov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Markov takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Markov slips under a jab from Judo.
Judo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A left and a right from Judo both land. Nice combination.
Markov throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Judo looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Judo throws a right and a left that both miss.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Markov is looking to clinch.
Judo doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Markov bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Judo's head.
Alexey Markov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Judo takes one on the button.
Judo throws a right hand that misses
and Markov counters with a stiff right hand.
A good leg kick by Markov.
Judo thows a left - swing and a miss!
Markov lands a body shot.
Markov misses with a few strikes there.
Markov throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Judo throws a poor cross that misses
and Markov counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Markov lunges at Judo with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Judo's hand.
Markov is looking to clinch but Judo is avoiding it.
A little jabbing left from Judo on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Judo misses with a wild body shot.
Markov misses with a double jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Judo throws a right hand that misses
and Markov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Judo misses with a double jab.
Markov tries a low kick but Judo avoids it.
Judo throws a poor cross that misses
and Markov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Markov, right into the meat.
Markov blocks a jab.
Alexey Markov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Judo throws an off balance right hand
and Markov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Markov lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Judo throws a poor cross that misses
and Markov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The fight stays on the outside here - Judo looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Judo misses with a left hand
and Markov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Judo misses with a lunging right hand
and Markov counters with a thumping low kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Markov tries to score with a low kick but Judo moves his leg out of the way.
Judo misses with a right hand
and Markov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Judo throws a hook to the side of Markov's head but Markov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Judo misses with a right hand
and Markov counters with a big head kick but Judo shrugs it off.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Judo waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Markov.
Markov appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Judo takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Markov lunges at Judo with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Judo's hand.
Markov punishes Judo's body with a nice straight punch.
Goku Judo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Alexey Markov is winning the standup battle so far.
Decent striking displayed by Judo there.
And that's the end of the fight!
Alexey Markov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Markov, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 29:28
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 30:27
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alexey Markov!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jakub Trabowski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Butt Wipe (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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22
252 lbs
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245 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jakub Trabowski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Butt Wipe!
The judges for this bout are Dmitry Maklakov, Fedor Mirinova and Vladimir Khabensky.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Trabowski takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
It looks like Jakub Trabowski has been cut.
Wipe slaps away a takedown attempt from Trabowski, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Trabowski shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Trabowski showed some decent athleticism there.
Wipe tries to get to full guard but Trabowski has control of the leg.
Trabowski working over Wipe with some ground and pound. Wipe looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Wipe is pressing down on Trabowski's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Trabowski trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Trabowski working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Wipe's head.
Trabowski throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Wipe works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Trabowski distracts Wipe with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wipe keeping moving, preventing Trabowski from controlling successfully.
Trabowski is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Trabowski missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Wipe being controlled here, momentarily.
Trabowski trying to control but Wipe is working from the bottom.
Trabowski working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Trabowski throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Wipe works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Wipe managing to control the position.
Trabowski trying to control the position from guard on top but Wipe 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.
Trabowski shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Wipe counters with a nice uppercut.
Wipe is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Wipe scores with a jab. Trabowski acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Wipe sends Trabowski crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Wipe is motioning to the referee to let Trabowski up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Trabowski gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Wipe counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Trabowski is rocked!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jakub Trabowski. That's going to take a lot out of him.
and Wipe counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts Trabowski! He's just covering up as Wipe starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Butt Wipe!
Butt Wipe managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Aspire Clothing, into his post fight interview.
In defeat, Jakub Trabowski stepped up to the mic, saying 'i want re-match'.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Justin White (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jason Montgomery (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Montgomery's choice of entrance music: Right Said Fred - I'm Too Sexy. Jason Montgomery acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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190 lbs
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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 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Justin White!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jason Montgomery!
The judges for this bout are Valeri Chadov, Dmitry Maklakov and Konstantin Menshow.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
White has managed to clinch.
White is trying to pull guard but Montgomery has him pressed against the cage.
Montgomery breaks from the clinch.
Montgomery throws a series of punches but White moves out of range.
Montgomery circles away from the clinch attempt.
White shoots in for a double leg but Montgomery sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Montgomery unleashes a big counter combination but White bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
White shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Justin White. That's going to take a lot out of him.
White scores with a takedown into Montgomery's guard.
Montgomery 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
White trying to control but Montgomery is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Montgomery manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. White 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.
White working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Montgomery doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Montgomery manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
White is looking for a triangle here but Montgomery uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
White manages to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Montgomery throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
White looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
White wants to get back to his feet.
Montgomery is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Montgomery lands a nice short elbow.
White slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
White might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Montgomery controlling from the top position.
White looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Montgomery postures up.
White is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
White is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
White working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Montgomery doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Montgomery manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
White looking to control.
Montgomery stopping the sweep attempt from White.
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.
White working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Montgomery doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but White is tightening it up a little... Montgomery has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Montgomery reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Montgomery taps out! Nice BJJ there by White!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Justin White!
After winning the bout, Justin White thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
In defeat, Jason Montgomery stepped up to the mic, saying 'I'm still sexier than you!'.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Marcos Montgomery (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jose Lothario (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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280 lbs
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283 lbs
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Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Marcos Montgomery !
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jose Lothario!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Valeri Chadov and Konstantin Menshow.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Montgomery tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lothario was well out of range. Poor timing from Montgomery .
Montgomery stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Montgomery wants it to stay on the feet.
Montgomery tries to counter by clinching up but Lothario breaks away and moves out of range.
Lothario looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Montgomery clobbers Lothario with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Montgomery lands a really nice looking cross but Lothario seems unphased.
Montgomery 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.
It looks like Jose Lothario has been cut.
Montgomery throws a lazy uppercut
and Lothario counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Montgomery is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Lothario is controlling him.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Montgomery working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Lothario.
Lothario throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Montgomery works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Montgomery is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Montgomery trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Lothario is working Montgomery over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Lothario throws a big right hand that misses.
Lothario is in close to Montgomery 's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Montgomery avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Lothario trying to control but Montgomery is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lothario lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Lothario in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Lothario is pushing down on Montgomery 's leg trying to pass to half guard. Montgomery is fighting to maintain full guard but Lothario has managed to sneak the leg through.
Lothario slips a nice elbow through Montgomery 's hands, connecting with Montgomery 's forehead.
Lothario thows a huge punch but Montgomery dodges it nicely.
Montgomery is trying to stand up here but Lothario is controlling him well.
Lothario drops an elbow to the side of Montgomery 's head.
Lothario working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Lothario lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Lothario seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Montgomery avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Lothario.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Lothario connects with a nice short shot to Montgomery 's temple.
Lothario has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Nice strikes from Lothario there.
Montgomery is trying to stand.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Lothario connects with a nice short shot to Montgomery 's temple.
Ground and pound from Lothario.
Lothario throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Montgomery on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Lothario working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Lothario seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Lothario lands strikes from half guard.
Lothario scoring with strikes to the body and head.
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!
Lothario scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Montgomery wants to stand back up but Lothario manages to pass into side control.
Lothario lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Montgomery down.
Montgomery is rocked!
Montgomery is breathing heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lothario working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Lothario cracks Montgomery with a big right hand but Montgomery just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Lothario crunches a massive hammerfist down on Montgomery - he's out! Lothario Holds back on further strikes and jumps to his feet to celebrate with the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Jose Lothario!
Jose Lothario is the new heavyweight champion!
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