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FARTMMA 93 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Detektyw Pikachu (ranked 6398 p4p, 514 weight class) and Ethan Wright (ranked 22406 p4p, 608 weight class). Ethan Wright 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 welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Detektyw Pikachu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 12 - 1, fighting out of London, Ethan Wright!
The judges for this bout are Ivan Kurochkin, Aleksei Zolotukhin and Sergei Dronov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wright leaves Pikachu with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Pikachu shoots in for a takedown but Wright shows good takedown defense.
Wright shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Wright scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Pikachu is pressing down on Wright's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Wright landing some decent shots from guard.
Pikachu not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pikachu is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Wright defends well.
Wright connects with a couple of short punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wright throwing strikes from guard but Pikachu blocks nicely.
Pikachu looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Wright's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Pikachu looking to control.
Pikachu working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Wright.
Wright lands a couple of elbows.
Wright wants to control from the top but Pikachu keeps moving.
Wright throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Pikachu trying to control the position.
Wright chips away with some ground and pound.
Pikachu pulls Wright in close to prevent any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Wright throwing strikes but missing.
Wright stands up over Pikachu, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Pikachu looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Wright throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Pikachu works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Pikachu just misses with a punch to the body.
Pikachu fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Detektyw Pikachu. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wright tries to sprawl but Pikachu drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Wright is trying to control but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pikachu is working for a kimura from half guard. He's really concentrating on the hold and it's allowed Wright to slip a leg under and get back to full guard.
Pikachu trying to control the position from guard on top but Wright is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pikachu looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Wright is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Pikachu sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Wright's guard.
Pikachu is trying to control. Wright wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wright trying to control here.
Wright manages to get to full guard.
Wright looking for a sweep. Not yet Wright, not yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Pikachu content to stall in guard here.
Wright lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ethan Wright 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.
Pikachu tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Wright manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Pikachu gets the takedown into side control.
Pikachu is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Wright is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Pikachu trying to control the action but Wright is working from the bottom.
Pikachu tries to move into full mount but can't pass Wright's legs.
Detektyw Pikachu overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pikachu is looking to take a break and control but Wright is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Wright tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Pikachu wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pikachu tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Pikachu wants to control but Wright is keeping him busy.
Pikachu goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Wright has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Pikachu but great work by Wright.
Wright misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wright working the ground and pound from side control.
Wright controlling the position.
Wright wants to lay and pray for a moment but Pikachu keeps working.
Wright lands a nice forearm strike.
Pikachu taking punishment in the form of punches.
Wright throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Pikachu tries to improve position but can't.
Wright tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Wright has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Pikachu gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Pikachu looking for submissions off his back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wright lands strikes from half guard.
Pikachu is holding on to half guard well.
Wright not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Ground and pound from Wright.
Pikachu is holding on to half guard well.
Pikachu is trying to maintain the position but Wright is very close to passing his half guard.
Pikachu is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Wright's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Wright's back!
Pikachu has the hooks in. Wright is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wright trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Pikachu is riding his opponent, not letting Wright buck him off.
Wright is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Pikachu off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Wright tries to break free.
Pikachu is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Wright defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Wright tries to roll but Pikachu sticks to his back.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Wright is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Wright has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Pikachu is trying to stick to Wright's back but Wright is turning into Pikachu. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Pikachu's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Wright.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Detektyw Pikachu will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Nice sprawl there from Wright as Pikachu shoots in.
Wright slaps away a takedown attempt from Pikachu, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Wright gets the takedown into side control.
Pikachu wants to control but Wright postures up.
Pikachu tries to buck Wright off but Wright is having none of it.
Wright scoring with punches and elbows.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pikachu takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Wright is trying to ground and pound but Pikachu uses the momentary lack of control by Wright to regain half guard.
Wright is trying to control the action in half guard but Pikachu is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wright wants to pass the guard but Pikachu is defending well.
Wright looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Pikachu with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Wright is nestled in close to Pikachu, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
The fighters are battling for position here. Pikachu manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Wright with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Wright lands a couple of digs.
Pikachu 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.
Pikachu pushes a forearm under Wright's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Wright is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Detektyw Pikachu!
During a confident post fight interview, Detektyw Pikachu thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Tony Vazzappo (ranked 2940 p4p, 339 weight class) and Tevin Felix (ranked 2751 p4p, 319 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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170 lbs
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183 lbs
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Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
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Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 13 - 0, fighting out of New York, Tony Vazzappo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Tevin Felix!
The judges for this bout are Valeri Chadov, Illya Tyunina and Fedor Mirinova.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Felix with a hook.
Felix throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Vazzappo paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Nice cross by Vazzappo.
It looks like Tevin Felix has been cut.
Some wild striking there from Vazzappo.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Felix.
Felix manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Vazzappo on his heels. He'll look to pass Vazzappo's guard now, I'm sure.
Vazzappo pushes Felix off and scrambles back to his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Left hook, right uppercut from Vazzappo.
Felix throws a good cross that connects.
Vazzappo fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Felix scores with a takedown into Vazzappo's guard.
Felix trying to control but Vazzappo is working from the bottom.
Vazzappo wants to get back to his feet but Felix is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Felix showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Felix postures up.
Felix stays in close to Vazzappo's body and controls the position.
Felix won't allow Vazzappo to get back to his feet.
Felix showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Felix scores with a nice head shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Vazzappo walks into a jab.
Felix changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Vazzappo tries to avoid it but Felix manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Vazzappo to the ground. Vazzappo escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Vazzappo throws a low kick but Felix moves out of range easily.
Vazzappo avoids the body shot from Felix.
Felix swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Felix misses with a takedown attempt - Vazzappo sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Tony Vazzappo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tevin Felix.
Felix bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Vazzappo is letting Felix control him for a moment.
Felix is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Vazzappo is trying to escape and Felix transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Vazzappo is forced to tap! Nice work there by Felix! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Tevin Felix!
A very excited looking Tevin Felix made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Johny Handicks (ranked 1857 p4p, 232 weight class) and Eric Draven (ranked 2612 p4p, 309 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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180 lbs
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Great wrestler
World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Johny Handicks!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Eric Draven!
The judges for this bout are Illya Tyunina, Aleksei Zolotukhin and Dmitry Maklakov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Handicks has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Handicks there as he acknowledges the shot.
Handicks connects with a right hand. Draven shakes it off.
Handicks lands a lovely overhand right.
Draven lands a big right hand that sends Handicks crashing to the mat! Draven stays standing though and waves Handicks back to his feet!
Handicks 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!
Handicks misses the jab.
Oh Handicks is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
We've been informed that Draven has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Handicks goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Handicks seems to have got his legs back now.
Jab, jab by Handicks - just one landing.
Draven lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Draven drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Handicks right on the button. Handicks goes down! Draven follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Draven gets the win via TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Eric Draven!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Corey Baird (ranked 3098 p4p, 293 weight class) and Renat Dadasov (ranked 1242 p4p, 143 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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150 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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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 Las Vegas, Corey Baird!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Renat Dadasov!
The judges for this bout are Illya Tyunina, Viktor Lagutenko and Vladimir Khabensky.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dadasov avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A little jabbing left from Dadasov on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Dadasov swats away the attempt to clinch by Baird.
Dadasov looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Baird misses with a looping right.
Dadasov swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Baird stuns Dadasov with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A head kick by Dadasov misses
and Baird makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Baird moves out of range as Dadasov strikes.
Baird pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Dadasov back to the cage. Baird follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Baird throws a big shot that misses.
Baird lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Nice shot by Dadasov.
It looks like Corey Baird has been cut.
A jab from Baird finds it's way through Dadasov's defenses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Baird fails to land the takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Baird forces Dadasov back against the cage and clinches.
Dadasov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dadasov misses with the head strike.
Baird wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A short right from Dadasov.
Baird manages to break the clinch.
Baird throws a looping overhand right but Dadasov ducks down to avoid it.
Dadasov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Dadasov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Baird tries to close the distance and clinch up but Dadasov swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Dadasov swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Baird looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Dadasov throws out a counter right but Baird avoids it with no problem.
A telegraphed right hand from Baird misses the target.
Dadasov looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Baird gets off balance looking for a body kick
enabling Dadasov to counter with a crisp jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Baird misses with a takedown
and Dadasov counters with a crisp right hand that drops Baird! Dadasov lets Baird back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Baird is rocked!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Corey Baird. That's going to take a lot out of him.
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!
Baird tries to clinch but Dadasov moves away
and Dadasov counters with a right hand from hell and Baird is out cold! A vicious knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Renat Dadasov!
An out of breath Renat Dadasov thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Caspar Milquetoast (ranked 1899 p4p, 238 weight class) and Pauli Johansson (ranked 1488 p4p, 195 weight class). Pauli Johansson told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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185 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Caspar Milquetoast!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Pauli Johansson!
The judges for this bout are Aleksandr Martynov, Dmitry Maklakov and Viktor Lagutenko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johansson throws a series of punches but Milquetoast moves out of range.
Johansson closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Johansson lands in his opponent's guard.
Milquetoast is controlling Johansson's posture.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Johansson's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Johansson wants to control from the top but Milquetoast keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Milquetoast is trying to control the position from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johansson is looking to work some ground and pound but Milquetoast has wrist control.
Johansson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Milquetoast is trying to control the position but Johansson postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johansson stays in close to Milquetoast's body and controls the position.
Johansson won't allow Milquetoast to sweep him here.
Johansson postures up.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Johansson missing with a left hand there. Milquetoast was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Milquetoast is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Milquetoast throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Caspar Milquetoast is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Johansson scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Milquetoast is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Johansson throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Johansson decides to stand up, so the ref orders Milquetoast to his feet.
A right-left combo lands from Milquetoast.
It looks like Pauli Johansson has been cut.
Milquetoast fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Johansson manages to avoid it.
Johansson stalks Milquetoast and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Milquetoast's face. Milquetoast staggers backwards, shaken.
It looks like Caspar Milquetoast has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Johansson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Milquetoast lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Johansson tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Milquetoast lands a nice hook to Johansson's body. Johansson takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Milquetoast wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Johansson looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Milquetoast uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Johansson.
Milquetoast takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Milquetoast misses with a looping left.
Johansson shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Milquetoast sprawls well. Milquetoast wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Johansson gets slowly back to his feet.
A decent looking cross lands there for Milquetoast.
Milquetoast cracks Johansson with an open hand slap.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Milquetoast uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Milquetoast dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Johansson. That did some damage!
Milquetoast lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Johansson lands with a hook. Milquetoast tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Milquetoast throws a hook to the side of Johansson's head but Johansson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Johansson misses with an uppercut.
Johansson drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Milquetoast throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
A head kick from Milquetoast lands but Johansson takes it in his stride.
Johansson takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
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!
Milquetoast tries a low kick but Johansson avoids it.
Johansson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Milquetoast as he avoids it easily.
Milquetoast throwing a counter right hand but Johansson manages to avoid it.
Caspar Milquetoast has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pauli Johansson.
Milquetoast cracks Johansson with a right hand to the side of the head.
Milquetoast lands a big head kick that sends Johansson tumbling to the mat! Milquetoast takes a step backwards and waves Johansson back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Johansson is rocked!
Johansson has his takedown stuffed
and Milquetoast counters with a huge overhand right that connects right on the temple, sending him crumpling, face first to the floor! This one is all over! What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Caspar Milquetoast!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Arnoldas Sireika (ranked 1932 p4p, 231 weight class) and Monte Zuma Jr. (ranked 2206 p4p, 264 weight class). Zuma Jr. comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Spider Man kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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204 lbs
6 - 1 - 0 |
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Excellent MT
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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
16 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Arnoldas Sireika!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Monte Zuma Jr.!
The judges for this bout are Aleksandr Martynov, Fedor Mirinova and Sergei Dronov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sireika scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Sireika defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Zuma Jr..
Sireika throws a head kick that Zuma Jr. semi-blocks.
Zuma Jr. on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Zuma Jr. shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Sireika rushes Zuma Jr. and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Sireika lands a hook to the side of the head.
Zuma Jr. gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Sireika regains guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Zuma Jr. is looking to work some ground and pound but Sireika has wrist control.
Zuma Jr. throws a big elbow that misses.
Zuma Jr. controls from within his opponent's guard.
Sireika on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Sireika tries to get out of the position.
Zuma Jr. wants to pass the guard but Sireika is keeping the position.
Zuma Jr. prevents Sireika from getting back to his feet.
Zuma Jr. pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sireika is keeping the position for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zuma Jr. drops back looking for a leg! Sireika is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Sireika manages to kick Zuma Jr. off! Zuma Jr. jumps back into Sireika's guard.
Zuma Jr. postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Zuma Jr. postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Zuma Jr. has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Sireika avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Zuma Jr.'s corner is telling him to maintain position.
Zuma Jr. postures up in Sireika's guard and throws a big left but Sireika blocks it.
Zuma Jr. drops back looking for a leg! Sireika is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Sireika manages to kick Zuma Jr. off! Zuma Jr. jumps back into Sireika's guard.
Zuma Jr. missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zuma Jr. cracks Sireika with a solid left hand.
Zuma Jr. working some strikes from top position.
Zuma Jr. missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Zuma Jr. drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Zuma Jr. jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Zuma Jr. postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Zuma Jr. wants to pass the guard but Sireika is keeping the position.
Zuma Jr. throws a big elbow that misses.
Zuma Jr. stands up over Sireika, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Zuma Jr.'s corner is telling him to maintain position.
Zuma Jr. works a leg free and moves into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zuma Jr. is trying for a kimura here. Sireika looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Zuma Jr. wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Monte Zuma Jr.!
After winning the bout, Monte Zuma Jr. 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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Didi Hamman (ranked 1348 p4p, 178 weight class) and Yuri Voronov (ranked 1240 p4p, 167 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 13 - 0, fighting out of New York, Didi Hamman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Yuri Voronov!
The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Illya Tyunina and Aleksei Zolotukhin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hamman fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Voronov manages to avoid it.
Hamman punishes Voronov's body with a nice straight punch.
Hamman wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Hamman tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Voronov manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Voronov misses with a hook.
Hamman misses with a telegraphed body shot
enabling Voronov to counter with a crisp jab.
Hamman thows a left - swing and a miss!
A little jabbing left from Voronov on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Voronov has Hamman up against the cage in a clinch.
Voronov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hamman tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Voronov can't find room to land a body shot as Hamman controls the action.
Hamman blocks an elbow strike.
A hook to the body from Voronov.
Voronov tries to throw a body punch but Hamman avoids it by throwing Voronov back against the cage.
Voronov working aggressively here.
Hamman tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Hamman landing knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hamman tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Voronov avoids a wild elbow strike from Hamman.
Voronov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hamman blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Hamman.
Hamman throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Voronov blocks it with crossed arms.
Our sources have told us that Hamman has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Hamman scores with a knee to the head.
Hamman misses with some punches.
Hamman misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Voronov.
Hamman is looking to break free of the clinch but Voronov has double underhooks.
Hamman is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Voronov is defending well for now.
Voronov misses with a punch to the body.
Voronov throws a punch but it's blocked by Hamman.
Voronov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hamman tries to break the clinch but Voronov is controlling the position.
Voronov lands an elbow that stopped Hamman in his tracks for a moment.
Hamman lands a knee to the body.
Voronov misses with a body punch.
Hamman landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hamman.
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!
Voronov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Voronov lands with a left to the head.
We've been informed that Voronov has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Hamman tries to land a knee to the head but Voronov blocks with his arms.
Hamman looking to throw knees to the head but Voronov is blocking nicely.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Hamman just misses with a elbow thrown towards Voronov's brow.
Hamman connects with a nasty looking knee right to Voronov's face.
Hamman tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
A nice right hand lands inside from Voronov.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Voronov creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Hamman throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Voronov blocks it with crossed arms.
Hamman misses with a knee strike.
Voronov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hamman lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
A quick uppercut on the inside from Voronov.
Hamman throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Voronov throws an elbow that misses.
Hamman misses with an elbow over the top.
Voronov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Voronov lands an elbow inside.
It looks like Didi Hamman has been cut.
Nice elbow from Voronov.
Hamman tries to land a knee to the head but Voronov blocks with his arms.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Voronov working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Hamman tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Voronov avoids it.
Hamman is trying to break the clinch but Voronov has him pressed against the cage.
Hamman wants the takedown. Voronov is fighting it off but Hamman persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Voronov's guard against the cage.
Voronov is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Voronov misses with the head strike.
Hamman using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Voronov has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Voronov softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Voronov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Voronov lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
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!
Voronov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hamman trying to land knees to the body.
Hamman tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Voronov lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hamman backwards.
Voronov gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Voronov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hamman blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Hamman.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Voronov lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Hamman.
Hamman is breathing heavily.
Voronov is working Hamman over against the cage.
A short uppercut from Voronov.
A nice left hand lands by Voronov.
Hamman is rocked!
Voronov creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Hamman with a big uppercut! Hamman tries to clinch up but Voronov pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Hamman to the mat! Hamman covers up and Voronov unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Yuri Voronov!
Yuri Voronov decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sasha Khadartsev (ranked 771 p4p, 21 weight class) and Ben Simmons (ranked 2123 p4p, 86 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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26
248 lbs
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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
11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Sasha Khadartsev!
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, Ben Simmons!
The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Sergei Dronov and Dmitry Maklakov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Khadartsev uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Simmons.
Khadartsev takes a jab right on the kisser.
Khadartsev takes one on the chin but seems OK.
It looks like Sasha Khadartsev has been cut.
Khadartsev shoots in looking for a takedown but Simmons manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Khadartsev's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Khadartsev throws a body punch but Simmons moves out of range.
Nice cross by Simmons.
Simmons throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Khadartsev counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Simmons scores with a jab to the jaw.
Simmons is looking to chop away at Khadartsev's legs.
Simmons misses with a right hand
and Khadartsev cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
It looks like Ben Simmons has been cut.
Khadartsev misses with an uppercut
and Simmons counters with a straight right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Simmons throws a leg kick but Khadartsev checks it.
Simmons misses with a straight left.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Khadartsev dives in and scores a takedown into Simmons's guard.
Khadartsev connects with a couple of short punches.
Khadartsev might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Simmons has his feet on Khadartsev's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Simmons scores with a body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Simmons. Khadartsev does a little dance to reset his feet.
Khadartsev moves out of range of the body kick from Simmons.
Simmons is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
A jab from Khadartsev misses.
Nice defenses there by Simmons.
Khadartsev misses with an uppercut.
A shot to the liver by Simmons. Beautiful body shot.
Simmons has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Khadartsev.
Khadartsev misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Simmons.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Simmons misses with a low kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Simmons.
Khadartsev walks into a stiff left hand from Simmons.
A slapping body kick lands there for Simmons.
We've been informed that Simmons has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Simmons fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Simmons throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nice uppercut lands for Simmons. That snapped Khadartsev's head back.
Simmons tests Khadartsev's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Khadartsev ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Khadartsev looks to land a left hand but Simmons moved out of range nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Khadartsev misses the shot to the body.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Simmons! But no joy.
Simmons uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Khadartsev.
Khadartsev scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Khadartsev throws a body punch but Simmons moves out of range.
A jab from Simmons does it's job there.
A nice leg kick lands there from Simmons.
Ben Simmons seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Khadartsev is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
A slow jab from Simmons misses its intended target.
Simmons gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Khadartsev scoring with punches to the head and body.
Simmons is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Khadartsev is looking for a takedown.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Simmons.
Khadartsev swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Khadartsev fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Simmons lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Khadartsev tries to pull guard but Simmons forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sasha Khadartsev. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Simmons working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Simmons fails to land.
Simmons manages to break the clinch.
Simmons lands a nice hook to Khadartsev's body. Khadartsev takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Simmons waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Khadartsev.
Khadartsev moves out of range as Simmons strikes.
Khadartsev drops down looking for a counter takedown but Simmons sprawls and moves away.
A big right from Simmons misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Simmons throws a right hand that misses
and Khadartsev counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Khadartsev looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Khadartsev takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ben Simmons dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Khadartsev changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Simmons avoids the body shot from Khadartsev.
Khadartsev uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Simmons.
Khadartsev is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
A big left from Simmons misses.
Simmons slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Khadartsev looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
An inside leg kick lands from Simmons.
Simmons tries to score with a low kick but Khadartsev moves his leg out of the way.
Simmons throws a leg kick
and Khadartsev counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Simmons is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Khadartsev.
Simmons feints and then cracks Khadartsev's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Khadartsev down.
Simmons throws a looping overhand right but Khadartsev ducks down to avoid it.
Simmons feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Khadartsevs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Simmons ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ben Simmons is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A big left from Khadartsev misses.
Khadartsev uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Simmons.
Simmons connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Khadartsev momentarily.
Simmons throws the left hand but Khadartsev avoids the punch easily.
Simmons lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Khadartsev at a distance.
Simmons tries to sprawl but Khadartsev drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Khadartsev prevents Simmons from standing back up.
Simmons taking some punishment here, with Khadartsev in his half guard.
Simmons avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Khadartsev.
Simmons is looking to escape.
Khadartsev trying to control the action but Simmons is working from the bottom.
Simmons pushes Khadartsev off looking to stand but Khadartsev dives back in and keeps control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Khadartsev lands with a punch from half guard.
Khadartsev prevents Simmons from standing back up.
Khadartsev thows a huge punch but Simmons dodges it nicely.
Khadartsev not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Simmons has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Simmons is looking to escape.
Khadartsev is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Khadartsev is trying to control. Simmons wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Simmons blocking the ground and pound attempt from Khadartsev.
Simmons is trying to stand back up but Khadartsev is controlling him
Khadartsev is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Simmons is trying to stand.
Simmons kicks off Khadartsev and gets to his feet.
Simmons throws a nice inside leg kick.
Simmons jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A slow jab from Simmons misses its intended target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Simmons misses.
Khadartsev appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Ben Simmons seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Khadartsev throws the left hand but Simmons avoids the punch easily.
Khadartsev misses with a wild body shot.
Khadartsev blocks a jab.
Khadartsev shoots in looking for a takedown but Simmons manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Khadartsev's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Simmons misses with a right hand
and Simmons takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Simmons lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Khadartsev throws a looping overhand right but Simmons ducks down to avoid it.
Simmons clobbers Khadartsev with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Khadartsev misses the shot to the body.
Simmons misses with a body kick.
Khadartsev tries to counter with a takedown but Simmons is quick to defend against it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Simmons throws a shot from downtown. Khadartsev moves away and avoids it.
The fighters circling - Simmons throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Khadartsev swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Simmons darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Simmons lands with an overhand left.
Simmons digs a good hook to Khadartsev's body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A nice inside leg kick there by Simmons. That's going to slow Khadartsev down.
Simmons walks forward, straight into a front kick from Khadartsev.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Simmons, right into the meat.
Simmons turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Simmons cracks Khadartsev with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Khadartsev decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ben Simmons showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Khadartsev looks to throw the jab but Simmons is out of range.
Khadartsev jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Simmons bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Simmons! But no joy.
Khadartsev doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Nice body kick from Simmons.
Khadartsev cracks Simmons with a right hand to the side of the head.
Khadartsev uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Simmons.
Horrible takedown attempt by Khadartsev or perhaps it was just good defense by Simmons, which made it look bad.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Simmons just misses with a punch to the body.
Khadartsev uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Simmons.
A little feinted left hand from Khadartsev on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Simmons lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Simmons looks to score with a jab to the body but Khadartsev is just out of range.
A big left from Khadartsev misses.
Simmons ducks under a wild hook from Khadartsev.
Khadartsev uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Simmons.
Simmons throws a right hand that misses
and Khadartsev counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Khadartsev prevents Simmons from standing back up.
Khadartsev looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Khadartsev moves nicely into side control.
Simmons is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Khadartsev has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Khadartsev is chipping away with strikes.
Simmons throws Khadartsev to one side and escapes!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Simmons wants to slow Khadartsev down by chopping away at his legs.
Khadartsev closes this distance looking for a takedown but Simmons circles away.
Simmons scores with a jab to the head.
Simmons cracks the inside of Khadartsev's front leg.
Simmons works the jab nicely.
Khadartsev takes a swing at Simmons's ribcage but misses.
Khadartsev takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Khadartsev checks a leg kick.
Khadartsev feinted with a counter takedown.
Sasha Khadartsev has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Simmons clobbers Khadartsev with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Simmons with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Khadartsev throws a right hand that misses
and Simmons cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Simmons throws a good cross that connects.
Simmons tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Khadartsev is able to avoid easily.
A counter left hand to the body from Khadartsev misses its target.
Simmons lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Khadartsev checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Khadartsev appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Simmons throws a hook but Khadartsev blocks it.
It looked like Khadartsev wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Simmons staying out of range there.
Simmons flicks out a counter leg kick but Khadartsev steps away.
Khadartsev on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Simmons. Simmons obviously looking to wear him down.
Simmons just misses with a punch to the body.
Khadartsev drives through with a takedown into Simmons's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Khadartsev passes into half guard.
Khadartsev not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Simmons is trying to stand back up but Khadartsev is controlling him
Khadartsev is nestled in close to Simmons, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Sasha Khadartsev overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Simmons wants to get back to his feet.
Simmons takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Khadartsev lands with a punch from half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Khadartsev is looking for a kimura but Simmons is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Khadartsev to get the leverage.
Simmons wants to get back to his feet.
Khadartsev not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Khadartsev is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Simmons doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Khadartsev.
Simmons avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Khadartsev.
Simmons is trying to stand.
Khadartsev 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.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ben Simmons comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Simmons 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 Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ben Simmons!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nig Nig (ranked 644 p4p, 91 weight class) and YB Sol Brotha (ranked 1311 p4p, 189 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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208 lbs
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Nig Nig!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 4 - 1, fighting out of New York, YB Sol Brotha!
The judges for this bout are Igor Prikhodko, Viktor Lagutenko and Illya Tyunina.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sol Brotha punishes Nig's body with a nice straight punch.
Nig fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Sol Brotha checks it well.
Sol Brotha only half commits to the counter leg kick.
We've been told by Nig's head coaches at Runts Academy that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
A big left from Sol Brotha misses.
Nig swings for the body but Sol Brotha moves out of range.
Sol Brotha swings away with a body shot that misses
and Nig counters with a straight right hand.
It looks like YB Sol Brotha has been cut.
A jab from Nig misses.
Sol Brotha decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Nig wants to control but Sol Brotha is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Sol Brotha trying to control the action but Nig is working from the bottom.
Sol Brotha missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Nig won't allow Sol Brotha to pass to mount.
Sol Brotha missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Sol Brotha not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Nig blocking the ground and pound attempt from Sol Brotha.
Sol Brotha is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nig is refusing to be controlled, as Sol Brotha sits in half guard.
Sol Brotha thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sol Brotha is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Nig is not content to let Sol Brotha control the position.
Nig is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Nig is not content to let Sol Brotha control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Sol Brotha lands a nice short elbow.
Nig wants to get back to full guard.
Sol Brotha trying to control from Nig's half guard. Nig has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Sol Brotha throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Sol Brotha throwing strikes from guard but Nig blocks nicely.
Sol Brotha looking to pass the guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Sol Brotha accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Sol Brotha postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Sol Brotha missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Sol Brotha pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Nig is keeping the position for now.
Sol Brotha throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Sol Brotha wants to pass the guard but Nig is keeping the position.
Sol Brotha trying to control the position from guard on top but Nig is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
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.
Sol Brotha slips a straight right by Nig.
Nig throws a hook but Sol Brotha blocks it.
Sol Brotha lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Sol Brotha darts in looking for a takedown but Nig gets double underhooks and turns Sol Brotha into the cage.
Nig is looking to counter punch.
Sol Brotha closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Nig to the mat! Nig manages to get full guard.
Sol Brotha trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Nig avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Sol Brotha postures up in Nig's guard and throws a big left but Nig blocks it.
Sol Brotha trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Nig trying to control the position here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sol Brotha stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Nig swivels though and keeps the full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
YB Sol Brotha dominated that round.
The cut man is working on YB Sol Brotha's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Sol Brotha shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Nig as he jumps to the side.
Nig appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Sol Brotha has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Sol Brotha there as he acknowledges the shot.
YB Sol Brotha seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sol Brotha lands a nice looking body shot.
Nig takes a swing at Sol Brotha's ribcage but misses.
Sol Brotha on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Sol Brotha misses with a body punch
and Nig counters with a stiff right hand.
Nig staying out of range there.
Sol Brotha attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Nig looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Nig throws a leg kick but Sol Brotha checks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sol Brotha shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Sol Brotha showed some decent athleticism there.
Sol Brotha content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nig keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Nig is not content to let Sol Brotha control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sol Brotha seems to be looking for submissions.
YB Sol Brotha has got the better of the ground game so far.
Sol Brotha is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Nig has managed to free his arm - good work.
Nig is pressing down on Sol Brotha's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Sol Brotha trying to control but Nig is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Sol Brotha with a flurry of punches that miss.
Sol Brotha postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Sol Brotha pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Nig is keeping the position for now.
Sol Brotha showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Sol Brotha trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
A swing and a miss from Nig.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sol Brotha sizes up Nig with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Sol Brotha swings for the body but Nig moves out of range.
Nig misses the shot to the body.
Nig Nig is winning the standup battle so far.
Sol Brotha with a nice cross.
Sol Brotha scores with a crisp jab that stopped Nig in his tracks.
Nig is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sol Brotha.
Nig throws a leg kick that misses.
Sol Brotha lunges at Nig with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Nig's hand.
Sol Brotha has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Sol Brotha moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Nig misses with a two punch combination.
Sol Brotha looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sol Brotha has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Sol Brotha swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Nig is now in Sol Brotha's guard. A big mistake from Sol Brotha there, giving up the dominant position!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sol Brotha is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Nig is aware though and is defending well.
Nig avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Sol Brotha not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Nig decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Sol Brotha, up you get!
Sol Brotha keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sol Brotha dives in and scores a takedown into Nig's guard.
Sol Brotha has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Sol Brotha pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Nig is keeping the position for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
YB Sol Brotha showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on YB Sol Brotha's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Sol Brotha throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Nig was covering up waiting for the punch and Sol Brotha finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Sol Brotha postures up in Nig's guard and throws a big left but Nig blocks it.
Sol Brotha postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Nig is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Sol Brotha, into his guard.
Sol Brotha looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Nig is defending well. Sol Brotha quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Nig has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Sol Brotha celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). YB Sol Brotha!
A very excited looking YB Sol Brotha made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between James Smith (ranked 556 p4p, 71 weight class) and Peter Zonta (ranked 1880 p4p, 215 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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165 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
18 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, James Smith!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Peter Zonta!
The judges for this bout are Sergei Dronov, Aleksandr Martynov and Igor Prikhodko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Zonta.
Zonta shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Smith swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Zonta connects with a crisp jab.
Zonta throws a poor cross that misses
and Smith counters with a straight right hand.
Zonta jabs at Smith's body.
Zonta misses with an uppercut. Smith saw that one coming.
Smith was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Zonta looks to score with a jab to the body but Smith is just out of range.
Zonta fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Smith on the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zonta swings widly with a right hand
and Smith counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Zonta throws a nice looking combination but Smith bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Smith slips a jab and a cross from Zonta.
Peter Zonta seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zonta tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Smith was well out of range. Poor timing from Zonta.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith lands a jab to the head.
Zonta takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Smith throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A decent looking cross lands there for Zonta.
Zonta connects with a good right hand that stumbles Smith. Smith circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
The fighters circling - Smith throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Zonta misses with a takedown attempt
and Smith cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
James Smith has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Peter Zonta.
Smith throws a good cross that connects.
Zonta tests Smith's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Smith throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Zonta throws a shot from downtown. Smith moves away and avoids it.
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!
Smith drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Zonta has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zonta cracks a nice hook into Smith's ribs.
Smith takes a body punch but keeps moving.
We've been told by Smith's head coaches at UnderGround BJJ & MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Smith slips under a jab from Zonta.
A jab from Zonta does it's job there.
Smith slips a jab from Zonta.
Smith takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Zonta lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Smith backs up against the cage.
Smith ducks under a wild hook from Zonta.
Zonta throws out a loose jab but Smith uses good head movement to avoid it.
Smith takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Zonta uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Smith.
Zonta throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Good exchange - Zonta coming out on top.
Smith uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Zonta.
Zonta throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Smith on the side of the head.
Smith takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Zonta rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Smith moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Zonta works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Zonta misses with a shot to the body
and Smith cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Zonta moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Smith throws a big shot that misses.
Zonta dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A lazy left from Zonta finds it's target.
Zonta tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Smith was well out of range. Poor timing from Zonta.
It looked like Smith wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zonta throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Smith tries to counter with a takedown but Zonta is quick to defend against it.
A slow jab from Zonta misses its intended target.
Smith moves out of range of the strikes.
Smith was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Zonta lands a nice shot that snaps Smith's head back.
Zonta throws a left and a right that both miss
and Smith counters with a lovely shot to the body.
A cross from Zonta lands.
Zonta takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Smith takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Smith misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Zonta.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Zonta tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Smith was well out of range. Poor timing from Zonta.
It looked like Smith was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Zonta.
Zonta swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Smith misses the shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Peter Zonta dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Zonta lands a nice shot that snaps Smith's head back.
Smith moves forwards but Zonta connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Zonta scores with a jab.
Zonta connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Smith's hands.
Zonta scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Zonta looks to land a right hand but Smith moved out of range.
Zonta tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Smith counters with a left to the body.
Smith scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Zonta doesn't seem bothered though.
Smith misses with a wild body shot.
Zonta has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Zonta lands with a nice body punch.
A slow jab from Smith misses its intended target.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zonta looks to throw the jab but Smith is out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A left lands for Zonta.
Zonta tests Smith's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Zonta waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Smith.
It looked like Smith wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Zonta has a takedown stuffed.
Smith is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Zonta.
Zonta bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Zonta moves forwards but Smith connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Smith moves out of range as Zonta strikes.
Smith misses with a hook. Zonta ducked under it nicely.
Smith walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Peter Zonta seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Zonta walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Smith checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
It looked like Smith wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zonta misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Smith counters with a straight right hand.
Zonta throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Smith connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zonta avoids the body shot from Smith.
Smith slips under a jab from Zonta.
Zonta loads up on a big right hand but Smith slips the punch.
Zonta defending well as Smith loads up on a big left hand.
Zonta throws out a loose jab but Smith uses good head movement to avoid it.
Zonta uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Smith.
Zonta swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Zonta throws a big shot that misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Smith misses the target.
Zonta fails to land the takedown.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zonta lands with a cross.
Zonta misses with a left hand
and Smith counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Zonta jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Zonta scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Zonta shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Smith but Smith pushes him off and we're back to square one.
James Smith has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Peter Zonta.
Smith takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Zonta scores with a shot to the body.
Smith drops his hands momentarily and Zonta takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zonta scores with a sloppy right hand. Smith should have avoided that one.
Smith swats away the attempt to clinch by Zonta.
Smith throwing a counter right hand but Zonta manages to avoid it.
Zonta punishes Smith's body with a nice straight punch.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Smith might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Zonta swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Smith ducks under a wild hook from Zonta.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Smith fails with the takedown.
Zonta lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Zonta looks to land a right hand but Smith moved out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Peter Zonta showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Zonta takes the fight into the clinch.
Zonta misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Zonta is pressed up against the cage. Smith has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Zonta down to the mat. Zonta avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Zonta scores with a jab.
Zonta bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Smith's head backwards.
Zonta swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Zonta misses with a body shot
and Smith counters with a straight right hand.
Zonta cracks a nice hook into Smith's ribs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zonta walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Smith throws a shot from downtown. Zonta moves away and avoids it.
Zonta throws out a counter right but Smith avoids it with no problem.
Zonta lands with an overhand left.
Zonta ducks under a wild hook from Smith.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zonta is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Smith fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Zonta to the ground. Smith is now in Zonta's guard.
Smith postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Zonta is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Smith is controlling him.
Smith throws a big right hand that misses.
Smith is working Zonta over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Smith in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Smith postures up in Zonta's guard and throws a big left but Zonta blocks it.
Smith prevents Zonta from getting back to his feet.
Smith works over Zonta with some ground and pound from guard.
Smith wants to pass the guard but Zonta is keeping the position.
Zonta is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Zonta is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Smith.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zonta scores with a shot to the side of Smith's head.
Smith goes for a takedown in the clinch but Zonta prevents it.
Zonta misses with a body punch.
A head punch on the inside from Zonta fails to land.
A left hand lands to the body for Smith.
Smith lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Smith lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Smith is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Zonta can't fight it off and eventually Smith manages to take the fight to the floor. Zonta looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Smith working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Smith throwing strikes from guard but Zonta blocks nicely.
Smith 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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith wants to control from the top but Zonta keeps moving.
Smith lands a couple of elbows.
Smith wants to pass the guard but Zonta is keeping the position.
Smith won't allow Zonta to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Smith postures up in Zonta's guard and throws a big left but Zonta blocks it.
Zonta wants to get back to his feet but Smith is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Smith postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Smith throwing strikes from guard but Zonta blocks nicely.
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.
Smith is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Smith working some strikes from top position.
Zonta preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Zonta is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Smith defends well.
Zonta wants to get back to his feet but Smith is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Peter Zonta is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Smith throwing strikes but missing.
Smith stopping the sweep attempt from Zonta.
Smith postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Zonta is trying to keep Smith in close.
James Smith has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Smith lands a couple of digs.
And that's the end of the fight!
James Smith showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Zonta 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 Sergei Dronov scores the fight 28:29
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 28:29
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Peter Zonta!
Peter Zonta was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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