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FARTMMA 55 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Daniel Cormier (ranked 23247 p4p, 469 weight class) and Paul Bunyon (ranked 6198 p4p, 421 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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275 lbs
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Basic striking
Cardio machine |
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Excellent MT
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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 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Daniel Cormier!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Paul Bunyon!
The judges for this bout are Igor Prikhodko, Aleksandr Martynov and Aleksei Zolotukhin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cormier staying out of range there.
Cormier manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Bunyon on his heels. He'll look to pass Bunyon's guard now, I'm sure.
Cormier trying to control the position from guard on top but Bunyon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cormier could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Cormier scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cormier trying to control the position from guard on top but Bunyon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cormier pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bunyon is keeping the position for now.
Cormier advances to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bunyon won't allow Cormier to pass to mount.
Cormier thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cormier takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Cormier drops an elbow to the side of Bunyon's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bunyon avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Cormier.
Bunyon wants to get back to his feet.
Cormier working Bunyon over with strikes.
Cormier tries to pass to full mount but Bunyon defends it.
Cormier seems to be looking for submissions.
Bunyon looks like he's trying to stand up.
Cormier is pressing down on Bunyon's thigh, looking to free his foot. Bunyon is holding on for now.
Cormier performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Bunyon is defending against the submission attempts here by Cormier.
Cormier is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Bunyon is looking for a sweep. Cormier is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Cormier is looking to advance position but Bunyon won't allow it.
Cormier missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cormier looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Bunyon with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Bunyon tries to kick Cormier off but Cormier keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Bunyon has hold of Cormier's hands but Cormier slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Bunyon is trying to stand back up but Cormier is controlling him
Bunyon is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Cormier scores with a couple of nice shots.
Cormier thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Cormier looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Bunyon is trying to stand back up but Cormier is controlling him
Cormier is trying to work for a kimura but Bunyon is defending well.
Cormier lands with a punch from half guard.
Cormier seems to be working for a kimura but Bunyon defends the submission attempt.
Bunyon really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Cormier. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cormier works his foot free and advances to mount.
Cormier lands a big elbow.
Cormier pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Bunyon trying desperately to get to his feet.
The referee warns Bunyon that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the 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!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cormier has hold of Bunyon's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Bunyon manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Cormier throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Daniel Cormier dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Cormier misses the shot to the body.
Bunyon moves away from the strike by Cormier.
Cormier pulls out of a head kick attempt.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Cormier.
Cormier throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A little jabbing left from Bunyon on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Bunyon catches Cormier napping and connects with a big right hand that sends Cormier to the canvas!
It looks like Daniel Cormier has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cormier looking for a guillotine here but Bunyon defends easily.
Cormier might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Bunyon wants to stand but Cormier has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Cormier has his foot on Bunyon's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Bunyon works his way back into a safe position though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cormier looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Bunyon loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Bunyon wants to get up but he can't break Cormier's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Cormier is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Bunyon throws a big elbow that misses.
Cormier utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Bunyon wants to get up but he can't break Cormier's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Cormier is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Bunyon defends well.
Bunyon wants to stand and escape but instead Cormier has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Bunyon is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cormier postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Bunyon can do anything to dispel that myth.
Cormier trying to control the position from guard on top but Bunyon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cormier looking to sit in guard and control but Bunyon gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Bunyon must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Bunyon won't allow Cormier to sweep him here.
Daniel Cormier overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Bunyon would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Bunyon throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Cormier works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Bunyon working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bunyon working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Bunyon tries to stand but Cormier is controlling from the bottom.
Bunyon trying to control the position from guard on top but Cormier is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cormier utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Cormier looking for a guillotine here but Bunyon defends easily.
Cormier is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Bunyon tries to stand but Cormier is controlling from the bottom.
Bunyon is looking to work some ground and pound but Cormier has wrist control.
Cormier 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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cormier has his feet on Bunyon's thighs here. He's pushed Bunyon off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Bunyon screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:20 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Daniel Cormier!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Andrei Mirkovich (ranked 5991 p4p, 417 weight class) and Bearclaw Brennan (ranked 5395 p4p, 391 weight class). Bearclaw Brennan has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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269 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
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255 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Andrei Mirkovich!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bearclaw Brennan!
The judges for this bout are Igor Prikhodko, Fedor Mirinova and Aleksandr Martynov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mirkovich misses with a takedown attempt
and Mirkovich takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Mirkovich has managed to clinch.
Mirkovich is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Brennan is defending well.
Brennan wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Mirkovich has him pressed against the cage.
Mirkovich drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Brennan gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andrei Mirkovich. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mirkovich wants to take the fight to the mat but Brennan manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Brennan makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Mirkovich tries for a takedown. No joy.
Brennan creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Brennan wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Mirkovich has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Brennan after a bit of a struggle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A right hand to the body from Brennan.
Mirkovich is breathing heavily.
Brennan is working for takedown but Mirkovich is calmly controlling the position for now.
Brennan prevents the takedown attempt.
Brennan breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Brennan uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Mirkovich has time to react.
It looks like Andrei Mirkovich has been cut.
Mirkovich doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Brennan counters with a nice uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brennan fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Mirkovich to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Mirkovich looks to clinch but Brennan throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Mirkovich taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Bearclaw Brennan!
Bearclaw Brennan seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mamadu Camara (ranked 3818 p4p, 340 weight class) and Pauke Murhapuro (ranked 2839 p4p, 284 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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255 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
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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, Mamadu Camara!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Pauke Murhapuro!
The judges for this bout are Fedor Mirinova, Viktor Lagutenko and Dmitry Maklakov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Murhapuro throws a head kick but Camara moves out of range.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Camara, as that shot connected.
Camara throws a body shot but no joy.
Murhapuro throws a hook but Camara avoids it easily.
Camara digs a good hook to Murhapuro's body.
Murhapuro looks to score with a jab to the body but Camara is just out of range.
Murhapuro throws a solid leg kick but Camara takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Murhapuro.
Mamadu Camara seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Camara forces Murhapuro back against the cage and clinches.
Murhapuro tries a body shot but Camara blocks it.
Murhapuro lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Camara definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Murhapuro trying to stall but Camara improves his position.
Camara misses with a hook to the ribs.
Murhapuro blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Murhapuro lands a body shot in the clinch.
Murhapuro wants a takedown.
Murhapuro works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Camara throws a head punch that misses.
Camara goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Camara misses with a body punch.
Camara has a couple of punches blocked by Murhapuro.
Camara lands with a left to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Murhapuro gets through Camara's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Camara can't find room to land a body shot as Murhapuro controls the action.
Camara lands with a light punch inside.
Murhapuro throws a head punch that misses.
Murhapuro blocks a body shot from Camara.
Murhapuro has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Camara regains guard immediately.
Murhapuro drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Murhapuro jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Murhapuro seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Camara keeping moving, preventing Murhapuro from controlling successfully.
Murhapuro drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Murhapuro jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Camara is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Murhapuro is controlling him.
Murhapuro trying to control the position from guard on top but Camara is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Murhapuro stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Camara swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Murhapuro keeps trying to improve his position.
Murhapuro is still trying to improve position.
Murhapuro is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Camara has his feet on Murhapuro's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Camara takes a body punch but keeps moving.
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!
Murhapuro is looking to chop away at Camara's legs.
Camara misses with a jab to the body
and Murhapuro counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Murhapuro with a jab.
It looks like Mamadu Camara has been cut.
Camara connects with a crisp jab.
Murhapuro throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A telegraphed right hand from Camara misses the target.
Camara misses the jab.
Camara closes the distance and pushes Murhapuro back into the cage.
Murhapuro lands a shoulder strike.
Camara tries to work over Murhapuro's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Murhapuro lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Camara backwards.
Camara tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A nice left hand lands by Murhapuro.
Camara misses with a punch to the body.
Camara misses with a hook from the clinch.
Murhapuro swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short right from Murhapuro.
Murhapuro misses with the head strike.
Camara tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Murhapuro's elbow.
Murhapuro is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Murhapuro blocks an uppercut.
Murhapuro tries for a takedown. No joy.
Camara tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Murhapuro tries to stall but Camara uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Murhapuro working aggressively here.
Camara misses with a body punch.
Good body shot from Murhapuro.
Camara tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Murhapuro has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Camara avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Mamadu Camara has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pauke Murhapuro.
Murhapuro gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Murhapuro seems to be looking for submissions.
Murhapuro 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.
Murhapuro is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Camara is trying to stand up here but Murhapuro is controlling him well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Murhapuro wants to work for an arm triangle but Camara is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Camara pushes Murhapuro off looking to stand but Murhapuro dives back in and keeps control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Pauke Murhapuro will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Mamadu Camara's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Murhapuro lands with a straight right. Camara didn't see that one coming.
A jab lands there for Murhapuro.
Murhapuro connects with the punch.
Camara just misses with a punch to the body.
Camara loads up on a big right hand but Murhapuro slips the punch.
Camara moves out of range of the strikes.
Murhapuro misses with a straight left.
Camara tries to clinch up but Murhapuro circles away and keeps his distance.
Murhapuro scores with a decent looking hook.
Camara takes one on the button.
Camara moves away from the strike by Murhapuro.
Camara swings for the body but Murhapuro moves out of range.
Camara takes the fight into the clinch.
Camara scores with a nice hook to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Murhapuro prevents a body shot from Camara.
Murhapuro lands a left hand.
Murhapuro misses with a short punch on the inside.
Murhapuro blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mamadu Camara has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Camara blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Murhapuro misses with the head strike.
Murhapuro goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A nice right hand lands inside from Murhapuro.
Mamadu Camara's cut is getting worse.
A short right from Murhapuro on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Murhapuro.
Camara struggles to land a body shot inside as Murhapuro controls his hands.
Camara tries a body shot but Murhapuro blocks it.
Camara lands with a right to the head.
Murhapuro avoiding damage.
Camara tries a body shot but Murhapuro blocks it.
Camara can't find room to land a body shot as Murhapuro controls the action.
Camara tries to work over Murhapuro's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A right hook to the body lands for Murhapuro.
Camara misses with a punch to the body.
Camara lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Camara working aggressively here.
Camara goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Camara scores with a shot to the side of Murhapuro's head.
Murhapuro lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Camara or not.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A hook to the body from Camara.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Camara.
Camara goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Murhapuro blocks a body shot from Camara.
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!
Camara misses with a hook to the ribs.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Camara.
Camara takes a shot to the head.
Camara goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Murhapuro blocks a body shot from Camara.
Murhapuro tries to throw a body punch but Camara avoids it by throwing Murhapuro back against the cage.
Good body shot from Murhapuro.
Camara misses with a punch to the body.
Murhapuro lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Camara backwards.
Camara tries to work over Murhapuro's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Camara misses with some punches.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Camara goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Camara misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Camara misses with a body punch.
Camara stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Murhapuro lands with a light punch inside.
Murhapuro lands with a short shot to the head.
Murhapuro lands a hook that snaps the head of Camara backwards.
Murhapuro lands a right hand that snaps the head of Camara backwards.
Murhapuro makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Camara's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Murhapuro stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Camara misses with a punch on the inside.
Camara tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Murhapuro lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Murhapuro jumps guard but Camara turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Camara can't find room to land a body shot as Murhapuro controls the action.
Murhapuro misses with some punches.
Murhapuro lands a nice uppercut.
Murhapuro lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
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!
Murhapuro pushes Camara back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Murhapuro lands with a left to the head.
Murhapuro misses with some punches.
Camara swings wildly with an uppercut but Murhapuro uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Camara struggles to land a body shot inside as Murhapuro controls his hands.
Murhapuro has picked Camara up - he's going for a ride! Murhapuro dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Camara tries to kick Murhapuro off but Murhapuro keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Murhapuro is working for a kimura but Camara is defending it quite comfortably.
Camara tries to kick Murhapuro off but Murhapuro keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Murhapuro seems to be working for a kimura but Camara defends the submission attempt.
Murhapuro wants to pass to mount but Camara is defending the position.
Murhapuro is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Camara defends it well.
My spies in Gymi inform me that Murhapuro has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Camara is looking to escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pauke Murhapuro showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Mamadu Camara's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Camara is looking to clinch.
Murhapuro changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Murhapuro looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Murhapuro throws a body shot but no joy.
Camara avoids the body shot from Murhapuro.
Camara ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Camara jabs at Murhapuro's body.
Camara uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Murhapuro.
Camara waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Murhapuro.
A jab from Camara misses.
Camara tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Murhapuro paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Murhapuro throws out a counter right but Camara avoids it with no problem.
Camara keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Camara lands a jab to Murhapuro's midsection.
Camara ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Murhapuro moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Camara stuffs the takedown attempt from Murhapuro. Murhapuro gets slowly back to his feet.
Pauke Murhapuro seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Camara scores with a jab to the body.
Murhapuro takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Camara scores with a sloppy right hand. Murhapuro should have avoided that one.
It looks like Pauke Murhapuro has been cut.
Camara lands a nice hook to Murhapuro's body. Murhapuro takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Murhapuro takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Camara lands a body shot.
Camara scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Camara scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Camara thuds a left hand into Murhapuro's body.
Murhapuro circles away from the clinch attempt.
Murhapuro follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Camara moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Camara misses with a straight right.
Camara just misses with a punch to the body.
Murhapuro swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Camara tries to close the distance and clinch but Murhapuro swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A shot to the liver by Murhapuro. Beautiful body shot.
Camara throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Camara throws a sloppy body shot
and Murhapuro connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Murhapuro takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
A punch combination from Murhapuro misses.
Camara throws a body shot but no joy.
Murhapuro ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Mamadu Camara has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Murhapuro throws the left hand but Camara avoids the punch easily.
Murhapuro connects with a jab.
Murhapuro lands a nice hook to Camara's body. Camara takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Camara tries to close the distance and clinch up but Murhapuro swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Murhapuro fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Camara is looking to wear down Murhapuro with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Murhapuro lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Mamadu Camara is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Camara lands a nice shot to the body.
Camara scores with a nice strike.
Camara fails with an attempt to clinch.
Murhapuro steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Camara.
Camara takes a swing at Murhapuro's ribcage but misses.
Camara throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Murhapuro sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Camara stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Murhapuro.
Nice uppercut lands for Murhapuro. That snapped Camara's head back.
Camara throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Camara throws a shot from downtown. Murhapuro moves away and avoids it.
Camara throws an off balance right hand
and Camara takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Murhapuro throws a nice inside leg kick.
Camara throws out a loose jab but Murhapuro uses good head movement to avoid it.
Murhapuro throws out a counter right but Camara avoids it with no problem.
Camara swings for the body but Murhapuro moves out of range.
Camara throws a jab but it's blocked by Murhapuro.
Murhapuro uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Camara.
Murhapuro slips under a jab from Camara.
Murhapuro misses with a few strikes there.
Murhapuro fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Camara, pushing him back against the cage.
Murhapuro has a couple of punches blocked by Camara.
Murhapuro lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Camara backwards.
Murhapuro swings wildly with an uppercut but Camara uses good head movement to avoid it.
Murhapuro scores with a shot to the side of Camara's head.
A short right from Camara on the inside.
Murhapuro misses with the head strike.
Murhapuro misses with a body punch.
Camara scores with a hook to the body.
Camara lands a body punch in the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Camara creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Camara lands a nice uppercut.
Camara swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Camara tries a body shot but Murhapuro blocks it.
Murhapuro fails to pull guard.
Camara lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Camara lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Murhapuro lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Camara misses with a punch to the body.
Murhapuro lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Camara tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Murhapuro's elbow.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Camara.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Camara as Murhapuro tries to tie him up.
Murhapuro swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Camara swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Camara makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A right hand to the body from Camara.
Camara misses with a shot to the kidneys.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mamadu Camara showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Murhapuro has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 28:29
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 28:29
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pauke Murhapuro!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Cung Lingus (ranked 3696 p4p, 361 weight class) and John Malone (ranked 2841 p4p, 306 weight class). Lingus comes to the cage accompanied by Ängie - Smoke Weed Eat Pussy. Cung Lingus has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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193 lbs
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202 lbs
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Basic striking
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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 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Cung Lingus!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, John Malone!
The judges for this bout are Konstantin Menshow, Illya Tyunina and Igor Prikhodko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lingus goes for a double leg but Malone avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Malone continues to drive forward.
Malone looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Malone throws a looping overhand right but Lingus ducks down to avoid it.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Lingus drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Malone tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Lingus working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Malone is looking for a sweep.
Lingus is trying to get an arm triangle but Malone is defending well.
Lingus tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Malone manages to get back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lingus is looking for a kimura here.
Lingus is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Malone defends it well.
Lingus is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Malone defends it well.
Malone tries to get to full guard but Lingus has control of the leg.
Malone keeps trying to improve his position.
Lingus is trying to work for a kimura but Malone is defending well.
Lingus wants to work for an arm triangle but Malone is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Malone works his way to full guard. Good work.
Malone is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Lingus is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Malone is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Malone has escaped and now he's on top!
Malone missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Malone trying to control the position from guard on top but Lingus is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lingus pulls Malone in close to prevent any damage.
Malone throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Malone postures up.
Lingus has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Malone has passed into side control.
Malone scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Lingus to see if he's OK.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lingus defending against the ground and pound.
Lingus tries to improve position but can't.
Malone lands a nice forearm strike.
Lingus manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Lingus has hold of Malone's hands but Malone slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Malone scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Malone trying to control the action but Lingus is working from the bottom.
Lingus controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Malone slips a nice elbow through Lingus's hands, connecting with Lingus's forehead.
Lingus is looking to improve his position.
Lingus on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Lingus tries to get out of the position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Lingus manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lingus avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Lingus looking to control.
Malone won't allow Lingus to sweep him here.
Lingus trying to keep a closed guard but Malone is proving a slippery customer.
Lingus keeping full guard, as Malone tries to pass.
Lingus looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Malone throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Malone working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Lingus's head.
Lingus pulls Malone in to control the position.
Malone won't allow Lingus to sweep him here.
We've been hearing good reports from Lingus'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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Malone trying to control the position from guard on top but Lingus is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lingus controls Malone momentarily but Malone frees himself.
Malone sitting in guard, not really doing much.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but John Malone will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Lingus fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Malone throws a hook to the side of Lingus's head but Lingus sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Lingus shoots in for a double leg but Malone sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Lingus fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Malone to the ground. Lingus is now in Malone's guard.
Lingus drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Lingus jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Lingus drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Malone dives on top into guard.
Lingus looking for a sweep. Not yet Lingus, not yet.
Cung Lingus overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Malone content to stall in guard here.
Lingus not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Malone pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lingus is keeping the position for now.
Lingus 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Malone chips away with some ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Malone being controlled here momentarily.
Malone sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Lingus manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Malone manages to get himself to full guard.
Malone is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Lingus won't allow Malone to sweep him here.
Lingus is pushing down on Malone's leg trying to pass to half guard. Malone is fighting to maintain full guard but Lingus has managed to sneak the leg through.
Lingus tries to pass to full mount but Malone defends it.
Lingus seems to be working for a kimura but Malone defends the submission attempt.
Lingus is looking for a kimura here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Malone is trying is best to control the position here.
Lingus is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Lingus is trying to work for a kimura but Malone is defending well.
Malone gets full guard.
Lingus drops back, looking for a kneebar! Malone looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Malone looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Malone!
An elbow from Malone crashes against the mat.
Malone controlling the position from side mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Malone wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lingus keeps working.
Lingus tries to improve position but can't.
Lingus keeps Malone under control for a moment.
You can see the frustration on Lingus's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Lingus is not content to let Malone control the position.
Lingus tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Malone wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Lingus trying to control but Malone flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back!
Malone struggling to keep hold of the position.
Lingus is in bad spot here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Malone scores with strikes from the back.
Malone is trying to stick to Lingus's back but Lingus is turning into Malone. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Malone's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Lingus.
Malone 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.
Malone is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Malone prevents Lingus from improving his position.
Malone wants to control but Lingus is keeping him busy.
Malone is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Lingus tries to roll over but Malone keeps him under control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Malone missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but John Malone will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Lingus blocks a jab.
A jab from Malone misses.
Lingus looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Malone is fending him off so far but Lingus persists. Nope, Malone circles away and we're back to standing.
Malone keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Malone stuffs the takedown attempt from Lingus. Lingus gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cung Lingus. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Malone throws a hook but Lingus avoids it easily.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Lingus is defended easily by Malone.
Lingus fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Malone tries to bum rush Lingus with a series of wild strikes but Lingus uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lingus shoots for a takedown but Malone saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Lingus shoots in for a takedown but Malone shows good takedown defense.
Lingus shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Malone as he avoids it easily.
Malone swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lingus uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Malone.
Malone stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Malone wants it to stay on the feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lingus slips under a jab from Malone.
Lingus shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Malone as he jumps to the side.
John Malone is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Malone fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Lingus.
Lingus wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Malone, who protects the arm well.
Malone struggling a bit here.
Lingus is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Malone knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Malone is trying to improve his position.
Lingus looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lingus looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Lingus tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Lingus is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Malone is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Malone is looking to regain half guard here but Lingus keeps moving and retains side control.
Lingus tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Lingus has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lingus is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Malone knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Lingus wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Malone, who protects the arm well.
Lingus is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Malone is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Malone is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Malone sneaks back into half guard.
That's four 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.
The fighters are battling for position here. Malone manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Lingus drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Malone dives on top into guard.
Malone in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Lingus wants to sweep here but Malone controlling him for the moment.
Lingus is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Malone slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Malone controlling Lingus's posture.
Lingus drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Malone dives on top into guard.
Cung Lingus has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lingus looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to John Malone.
I've got Malone winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 27:30
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 28:30
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Malone!
John Malone decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Roger Andermatt (ranked 2769 p4p, 236 weight class) and New Breed One (ranked 3529 p4p, 271 weight class). Roger Andermatt has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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145 lbs
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Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Roger Andermatt!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, New Breed One!
The judges for this bout are Igor Prikhodko, Aleksandr Martynov and Sergei Dronov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Andermatt circles away from the clinch attempt
enabling Andermatt to counter with a crisp jab.
One connects with a looping right hand.
One throws a poor cross that misses
and Andermatt counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
One misses with a hook
and Andermatt counters with a crisp one two that drops One! Andermatt thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves One to his feet! One is in big trouble!
One is rocked!
One tries to clinch up
and Andermatt counters with a nice right hand that sends One toppling to the canvas! One scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Andermatt finish him?!
One is still on wobbly legs! Can Andermatt finish him?
That's one minute gone in the round.
One gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Andermatt counters with a crisp right that sends One to the canvas! Andermatt follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Roger Andermatt!
Roger Andermatt thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mark Sanchez (ranked 4201 p4p, 137 weight class) and Rodolfo Moraes (ranked 1779 p4p, 83 weight class). The key to victory for Mark Sanchez has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mark Sanchez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Rodolfo Moraes!
The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Illya Tyunina and Dmitry Maklakov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Moraes bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Moraes throws a hook but Sanchez avoids it easily.
Sanchez throws a big shot that misses.
Mark Sanchez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sanchez misses with a combination
so Moraes counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Moraes is standing up over Sanchez. Sanchez looks to escape but Moraes dives into side control.
Moraes tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Moraes has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Sanchez is looking for a sweep.
Moraes is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Sanchez is trying to escape and Moraes transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Sanchez is forced to tap! Nice work there by Moraes! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Rodolfo Moraes!
After winning the bout, Rodolfo Moraes 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 super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ispa Murhapuro (ranked 1139 p4p, 53 weight class) and Dodong Santiago (ranked 4898 p4p, 143 weight class). Santiago has chosen i just want it all as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ispa Murhapuro!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Dodong Santiago!
The judges for this bout are Aleksandr Martynov, Sergei Dronov and Konstantin Menshow.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice shot by Murhapuro.
Santiago lands a nice hook to Murhapuro's body. Murhapuro takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A jab from Santiago misses.
Santiago smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Murhapuro takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Murhapuro avoids the body shot from Santiago.
Murhapuro's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Murhapuro duly obliges.
Santiago connects with a body shot.
Murhapuro misses with a wild body shot.
Murhapuro looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Murhapuro forces Santiago back against the cage and clinches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Santiago wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Santiago blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Murhapuro throws a punch but it's blocked by Santiago.
Santiago wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A short uppercut from Murhapuro.
Murhapuro misses with some punches.
Murhapuro lands a hook to the side of the head.
Murhapuro tries a body shot but Santiago blocks it.
Murhapuro gets through Santiago's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Murhapuro lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Santiago backwards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Murhapuro tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Santiago just stands there and leans against the cage.
Santiago wants to break the clinch but can't.
Santiago tries to break free but Murhapuro pushes him back against the cage.
Murhapuro keeps control of Santiago as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A left hand lands to the body for Murhapuro.
Santiago looks winded!
A short right from Murhapuro on the inside.
A short uppercut from Murhapuro.
Murhapuro scores with a nice hook to the head.
Murhapuro gets through Santiago's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Murhapuro lands a hook that snaps the head of Santiago backwards.
Murhapuro lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Santiago backwards.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Murhapuro.
Murhapuro lands a shoulder strike.
A nice right hand lands inside from Murhapuro.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Murhapuro'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.
Murhapuro scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Murhapuro lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Santiago or not.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Murhapuro lands an uppercut.
Murhapuro lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Murhapuro pushes Santiago back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Murhapuro softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Murhapuro struggles to land a body shot inside as Santiago controls his hands.
Murhapuro will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Santiago up against the cage.
Murhapuro misses with a body punch.
Murhapuro controlling the action here for a moment.
Murhapuro throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Santiagos head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Murhapuro.
Still in the clinch, Murhapuro scores with a nice short uppercut.
Murhapuro lands a left hand.
Murhapuro lands with a light punch inside.
A short body shot lands from Murhapuro as the two fighters clinch.
Murhapuro lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Santiago backwards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Murhapuro lands with a left to the head.
Murhapuro working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A right hand to the body from Murhapuro.
Murhapuro lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Murhapuro digs a right hand into Santiago's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Santiago's gas tank.
Murhapuro connects with a big uppercut there that sends Santiago tumbling to the ground! Murhapuro follows him down into his guard.
Santiago is rocked!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Murhapuro is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Santiago is still in real trouble! Can Murhapuro finish him?
Murhapuro drops back looking for a leg! Santiago is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Santiago manages to kick Murhapuro off! Murhapuro jumps back into Santiago's guard.
Santiago seems to have recovered his senses.
Santiago can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Murhapuro controls the pace.
Murhapuro will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Murhapuro drops back for a leg here. A bit of a high risk move... He's looking for a kneebar by the looks of things. Now both of them are looking for submissions. Murhapuro seems to have locked his on tight now - Santiago screams in pain and taps out furiously! It certainly was a high risk move but it's paid off for Murhapuro, as he picks up the win!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Ispa Murhapuro!
In defeat, Dodong Santiago stepped up to the mic, saying 'I learned about this fight and im going to used what i learned here in my future fights. Thank you all and goodnight.'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Saimon Cassel (ranked 2148 p4p, 235 weight class) and Haise Sasaki (ranked 1090 p4p, 133 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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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
7 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Saimon Cassel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Haise Sasaki !
The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Vladimir Khabensky and Konstantin Menshow.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sasaki pushes Cassel up against the cage in a clinch.
Sasaki throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Sasaki .
Sasaki manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
A nice left hand lands by Sasaki .
A quick uppercut on the inside from Sasaki .
Cassel has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Cassel's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Sasaki stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
A left hand lands to the body for Sasaki .
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cassel.
Cassel can't break the clinch.
Sasaki lands a nice uppercut.
A hook to the body from Sasaki .
Cassel is breathing heavily.
A short right from Sasaki on the inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sasaki holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Sasaki scores with a nice short uppercut.
Sasaki lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Sasaki lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
It looks like Saimon Cassel has been cut.
Cassel working hard to break the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sasaki effectively controlling the action here.
Cassel wants to break free but Sasaki has control.
Still in the clinch, Sasaki scores with a nice short uppercut.
Sasaki works on Cassel's body with a couple of short punches.
Sasaki digs a right hand underneath Cassel's ribcage. Cassel let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Cassel takes a shot to the head.
Sasaki 's coach down at London MMA Club was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Sasaki 's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
The referee is keeping an eye on Sasaki - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Sasaki working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Cassel is rocked!
Sasaki scores with a shot to the side of Cassel's head.
Oh Cassel is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Sasaki lands a left hand.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Sasaki .
A left hand lands to the body for Sasaki .
Sasaki works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Nice body punch from Sasaki .
Cassel seems to have got his legs back now.
A nice left hand lands by Sasaki .
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sasaki creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Cassel with a big uppercut! Cassel tries to clinch up but Sasaki pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Cassel to the mat! Cassel covers up and Sasaki unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Haise Sasaki !
Haise Sasaki 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 super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jessy Dentler (ranked 1323 p4p, 62 weight class) and Black Caesar (ranked 600 p4p, 28 weight class). Dentler comes to the cage accompanied by Colter Wall - The Devil Wears a Suit and Tie. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jessy Dentler!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Black Caesar!
The judges for this bout are Illya Tyunina, Aleksandr Martynov and Vladimir Khabensky.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dentler bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Caesar closes the distance and pushes Dentler back into the cage.
Caesar tries to pull guard but Dentler holds him up against the cage and eventually Caesar drops back down to his feet.
Caesar tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Caesar drags the fight down to the ground.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dentler wants to get up but he can't break Caesar's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Caesar looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Dentler has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Dentler stands up and waves to Caesar to follow him.
Dentler swings for the body but Caesar moves out of range.
Caesar is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Caesar takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
It looks like Black Caesar has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dentler fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Caesar is rocked!
Dentler fakes the leg kick and throws a superman punch. It's knocked Caesar out cold! Brutal finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Jessy Dentler!
An intense looking Jessy Dentler took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'Thats 5 losses in a row for Dingdong, if the Org gives him another fight than its a joke '.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Furnum Pullum (ranked 767 p4p, 38 weight class) and Heitor Machado (ranked 1137 p4p, 52 weight class). Furnum Pullum has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Furnum Pullum!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Heitor Machado!
The judges for this bout are Igor Prikhodko, Aleksei Zolotukhin and Aleksandr Martynov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Excellent takedown into side control there by Pullum.
Machado is trying to get back to half guard.
Machado sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
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. Pullum connects with a nice short shot to Machado's temple.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Machado is trying to get back to full guard.
Machado is staying active underneath Pullum, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Machado is looking to control Pullum's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Machado avoid being mounted?
Machado actively working from the bottom here.
Pullum is looking to take a break and control but Machado is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Machado is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Pullum pulls his head out easily.
Machado actively working from the bottom here.
Pullum scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Pullum is trying to control the action in half guard but Machado is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pullum working the head and body with strikes.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Machado is in trouble now - Pullum has advanced to mount!
Pullum avoids the attempt from Machado to control.
Pullum jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Machado manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Pullum tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Pullum has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Machado tries to bench press Pullum off him but Pullum keeps the position.
You can see the frustration on Machado's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Machado is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Pullum is staying active.
Machado is looking to reverse the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pullum thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Pullum working away.
Pullum is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Machado is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Machado can't do much from the bottom here.
Machado takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
It looks like Heitor Machado has been cut.
Pullum working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Pullum is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Machado knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Pullum working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Machado struggling a bit here.
Machado is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Pullum's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Machado looking for submissions off his back.
Machado looking for submissions off his back.
Machado looking for submissions off his back.
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.
Machado tries to get to full guard but Pullum has control of the leg.
Pullum trying to pass the guard but Machado defending well.
Machado trying to control from the bottom.
Pullum not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Machado is trying to get back to full guard.
Pullum is looking to advance position but Machado won't allow it.
Pullum throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Machado is trying to maintain the position but Pullum is very close to passing his half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pullum is trying to control. Machado wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Pullum is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Machado looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Furnum Pullum dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Heitor Machado's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Machado scores with a hook to the body. Pullum takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Machado looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Machado tries for a takedown but Pullum circles away easily
and Pullum counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Machado!
Pullum working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Pullum thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Machado is looking for a sweep.
Machado sneaks back into half guard.
Machado looking for submissions off his back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Machado is trying to get back to full guard.
Pullum has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Machado defend it? Pullum steps over the head and cranks it - Machado is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Pullum!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Furnum Pullum!
Furnum Pullum took his opportunity to call for a title shot in his post fight interview.
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