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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ricardo Pfeifer (ranked 4572 p4p, 6217 weight class) and Don Lemieux (ranked 518 p4p, 590 weight class). Ricardo Pfeifer has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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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 6 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ricardo Pfeifer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Don Lemieux!
The judges for this bout are Dmitry Maklakov, Ivan Kurochkin and Valeri Chadov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lemieux slips a straight right by Pfeifer.
Lemieux with the counter takedown but Pfeifer avoids it easily.
Pfeifer throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Lemieux feints the counter takedown.
Pfeifer with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Lemieux slips under a jab.
Lemieux changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Pfeifer swinging wildly here.
Lemieux feints the counter takedown.
Pfeifer throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Lemieux.
Pfeifer throws a head kick that misses.
Lemieux is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pfeifer loads up on a big right hand but Lemieux slips the punch.
Pfeifer lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
A chopping leg kick lands by Pfeifer.
Pfeifer tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Lemieux drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Pfeifer defends it well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pfeifer cracks a nice hook into Lemieux's ribs.
Pfeifer throws a right and a left that both miss.
Pfeifer misses the jab.
Pfeifer lands a lovely overhand right.
Pfeifer misses with a low kick.
Pfeifer misses the shot to the body.
Pfeifer misses with a head kick.
Lemieux drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Pfeifer defends it well.
Lemieux blocks a head kick by Pfeifer.
Lemieux changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Pfeifer tries a head kick but it misses.
Lemieux with the counter takedown but Pfeifer avoids it easily.
Pfeifer just misses with a punch to the body.
And Lemieux tries to counter it with a takedown but Pfeifer pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Pfeifer misses with a looping left.
A punch combination from Pfeifer misses.
Lemieux is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pfeifer misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A slow jab from Pfeifer misses its intended target.
Lemieux tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Pfeifer throws a left jab followed by a right to the body, Oh Lemieux colapses and takes a barrage of punches from Pfeifer as he moves to mount! the ref stops the fight and Lemieux is left battered and dazed whilst Pfeifer and his camp cheer!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ricardo Pfeifer!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Philo Beddo Ii (ranked 1797 p4p, 2147 weight class) and Mike McGuire (ranked 243 p4p, 283 weight class). McGuire comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Jekyll And Hyde kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Philo Beddo Ii has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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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 8 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Philo Beddo Ii!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mike McGuire!
The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Vladimir Khabensky and Aleksandr Martynov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Beddo Ii chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before McGuire can pounce on him.
McGuire misses with a body shot.
Beddo Ii misses the jab.
McGuire slips a jab from Beddo Ii.
Beddo Ii comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from McGuire. Beddo Ii does a little dance to reset his feet.
Beddo Ii looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
McGuire takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
 It looks like Mike McGuire has been cut.
Beddo Ii uses good head movement to avoid the hook from McGuire.
An attempted straight right counter from Beddo Ii misses the target.
Good shot there by McGuire.
McGuire fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
McGuire with the inside leg kick.
Beddo Ii throws a predictable looking body shot
and McGuire counters with a thumping low kick.
McGuire keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
McGuire wants to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McGuire tries to clinch there but Beddo Ii circles away.
Beddo Ii is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from McGuire.
McGuire closes the distance and clinches.
McGuire tries a body shot but Beddo Ii blocks it.
Beddo Ii swings wildly with an uppercut but McGuire uses good head movement to avoid it.
McGuire breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
McGuire misses with a body shot.
Beddo Ii tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McGuire was well out of range. Poor timing from Beddo Ii.
McGuire looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Beddo Ii takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
McGuire fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Beddo Ii, pushing him back against the cage.
McGuire misses with a shot to the kidneys.
McGuire breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Beddo Ii definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
McGuire lands with a nice body punch.
Beddo Ii throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
McGuire looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGuire tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Beddo Ii manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Beddo Ii misses with a lunging right hand
and McGuire counters with a stiff right hand.
McGuire misses with a double jab.
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!
McGuire swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McGuire lands with a thumping leg kick.
McGuire throws a head kick that misses.
Beddo Ii is looking to counter punch.
Beddo Ii lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
McGuire ducks under a wild hook from Beddo Ii.
Beddo Ii throws a hook but McGuire blocks it.
McGuire doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
McGuire will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
McGuire misses with a jab, cross combination.
Beddo Ii avoids the head kick by McGuire.
Beddo Ii seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
A good leg kick by McGuire.
McGuire takes a swing at Beddo Ii's ribcage but misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Beddo Ii tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
McGuire looks to score with a jab to the body but Beddo Ii is just out of range.
Beddo Ii lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Beddo Ii takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
McGuire checks the leg kick nicely there.
As Beddo Ii backs off McGuire throws a huge counter combo but Beddo Ii manages to avoid it all.
Beddo Ii takes one to the chin there.
Beddo Ii shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Mike McGuire seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A decent looking cross lands there for McGuire.
Good exchange - McGuire coming out on top.
 It looks like Philo Beddo Ii has been cut.
Beddo Ii uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before McGuire has time to react.
Beddo Ii chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before McGuire can pounce on him.
Beddo Ii slips under a jab.
Beddo Ii throwing a counter right hand but McGuire manages to avoid it.
McGuire clinches up against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Beddo Ii lands a damaging elbow.
Beddo Ii misses with a punch on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Beddo Ii tries to work over McGuire's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Good body shot from McGuire.
Beddo Ii scores with a shoulder strike.
Beddo Ii tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
McGuire misses with a punch on the inside.
McGuire tries to throw a body punch but Beddo Ii avoids it by throwing McGuire back against the cage.
A short left from McGuire.
McGuire lands with a short head shot on the inside.
McGuire lands with a left to the head.
Beddo Ii throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Beddo Ii lands with a light punch inside.
A short right from Beddo Ii.
Beddo Ii lands an elbow that stopped McGuire in his tracks for a moment.
That has opened up Mike McGuire's cut even more.
Beddo Ii tries a knee to the head but McGuire blocks it.
McGuire lands a right hand that snaps the head of Beddo Ii backwards.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Beddo Ii creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
McGuire tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Beddo Ii's elbow.
McGuire misses with a hook to the ribs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike McGuire dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
McGuire ducks right into an uppercut from Beddo Ii.
Mike McGuire seems to be getting the better of the standup.
McGuire moves into the clinch.
McGuire swings wildly with an uppercut but Beddo Ii uses good head movement to avoid it.
McGuire misses with a punch to the body.
McGuire avoids a wild elbow strike from Beddo Ii.
McGuire can't find room to land a body shot as Beddo Ii controls the action.
Beddo Ii takes a shot to the head.
A short right from Beddo Ii on the inside.
Beddo Ii lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Good body shot from McGuire.
Beddo Ii tries to throw a body punch but McGuire avoids it by throwing Beddo Ii back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short right from McGuire.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Beddo Ii.
McGuire lands a left hand that snaps the head of Beddo Ii backwards.
Beddo Ii throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Beddo Ii escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Beddo Ii's corner calls for a 1-2. Beddo Ii obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McGuire lands a jab to the nose.
McGuire closes the distance and clinches.
Beddo Ii blocks a body shot from McGuire.
Beddo Ii misses with a body punch.
McGuire has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Beddo Ii lands a right hand that snaps the head of McGuire backwards.
Beddo Ii misses with an elbow strike.
McGuire misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Beddo Ii lands a shot to the body.
Beddo Ii tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Beddo Ii utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Beddo Ii softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
McGuire lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A right hook to the body lands for McGuire.
Beddo Ii lands a shot to the body.
McGuire misses with a punch on the inside.
Beddo Ii using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Beddo Ii misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from McGuire.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by McGuire.
McGuire working aggressively here.
McGuire avoids the elbow strike from Beddo Ii, against the cage.
McGuire managing to block the knees to the body from Beddo Ii.
Beddo Ii working aggressively here.
McGuire misses with a body punch.
McGuire misses with a hook from the clinch.
Beddo Ii scores with a shoulder strike.
McGuire lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by McGuire.
McGuire's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
McGuire scores with a sloppy right hand. Beddo Ii should have avoided that one.
McGuire looks to land a combination but Beddo Ii avoids it well.
McGuire looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Beddo Ii misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McGuire.
McGuire buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Beddo Ii throws a nice looking combination but McGuire bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A jab from McGuire finds it's way through Beddo Ii's defenses.
Beddo Ii is looking to land body kicks.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from McGuire! But no joy.
McGuire uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Beddo Ii has time to react.
Beddo Ii takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
 Beddo Ii is rocked!
McGuire motions for Beddo Ii to come forward. McGuire throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
McGuire misses with an uppercut. Beddo Ii saw that one coming.
Beddo Ii blocks the body kick.
McGuire throws a leg kick but Beddo Ii sees it coming and checks it nicely.
McGuire misses with a straight right.
Jab, jab by McGuire - just one landing.
McGuire connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Oh Beddo Ii is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A cross from McGuire lands.
Beddo Ii thows a left - swing and a miss!
This has been an exciting period of action!
McGuire throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Beddo Ii stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
McGuire scores with a jab. Beddo Ii acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
McGuire throws a head kick that misses.
McGuire throws a half hearted mid kick.
Beddo Ii avoids a punch combination nicely.
Beddo Ii swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
An inside leg kick lands from McGuire.
Beddo Ii seems to have got his legs back now.
Beddo Ii takes one to the chin there.
McGuire is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Beddo Ii.
McGuire has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
McGuire slips under a jab from Beddo Ii.
McGuire is trying to counter with his kicks.
McGuire fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Beddo Ii.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike McGuire 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 fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Beddo Ii throws a wild body kick that McGuire sees coming a mile off.
McGuire works Beddo Ii's body with a nice hook.
Beddo Ii looks to score with a jab to the body but McGuire is just out of range.
McGuire swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Beddo Ii counters with a nice body shot.
McGuire rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Beddo Ii counter with a right hand.
McGuire lands a jab to Beddo Ii's midsection.
Beddo Ii connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
McGuire loads up on a big right hand but Beddo Ii slips the punch.
McGuire blocks a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGuire connects with a nice looking jab.
Beddo Ii takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
McGuire moves into range and connects with a jab.
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!
McGuire misses with a body kick.
Beddo Ii was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McGuire throws a body shot but no joy.
McGuire keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Beddo Ii.
McGuire connects with a solid leg kick.
McGuire is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A counter left hand to the body from Beddo Ii misses its target.
McGuire lunges at Beddo Ii with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Beddo Ii's hand.
McGuire and Beddo Ii are patiently standing in front of each other looking for an opening. McGuire throws a head kick. It's landed, knocking Beddo Ii into next week! Ooooh that was huge! McGuire knows it - he's on the cage flexing is biceps. That's a bit weird considering he won by kick but whatever.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:42 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Mike McGuire!
Mike McGuire thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Paulo Gentil (ranked 1745 p4p, 1776 weight class) and Chase Fuchs (ranked 219 p4p, 224 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Paulo Gentil has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Paulo Gentil seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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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 6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Paulo Gentil!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Chase Fuchs!
The judges for this bout are Dmitry Maklakov, Fedor Mirinova and Ivan Kurochkin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fuchs throws a right and a left that Gentil avoids nicely.
Fuchs lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Gentil circles away quickly and effectively.
Fuchs misses the shot to the body.
Fuchs misses with a jab to the body
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Gentil just misses with a punch to the body.
Fuchs misses with a body shot.
Gentil keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Fuchs needs to keep his hands up - Gentil had a free shot at his head there.
Fuchs shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Gentil is trying to control but can't.
Fuchs throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Fuchs prevents Gentil from improving his position.
Fuchs works his way into side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fuchs tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fuchs working the ground and pound but Gentil is defending the strikes.
Fuchs scoring with punches from side control.
Fuchs lands a decent elbow from side control.
Gentil's coaches at Underground Rio have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Fuchs postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Fuchs scores with punches from side control.
Fuchs working the ground and pound but Gentil is defending the strikes.
The strikes coming from Fuchs are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Fuchs lands a nice forearm strike.
Gentil is trying to get back to half guard.
Fuchs scores with a couple of short elbows.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fuchs tries to score with some ground and pound. Gentil controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Fuchs tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Fuchs has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Fuchs in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Fuchs scoring with punches from side control.
Gentil controls the position for a moment.
Gentil tries to buck Fuchs off but Fuchs is having none of it.
Gentil can't do much from the bottom here.
Fuchs tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fuchs lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Fuchs wants to control but Gentil is keeping him busy.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Fuchs working his ground and pound in the gym.
An elbow from Fuchs crashes against the mat.
Fuchs in side control lands a decent elbow.
Fuchs throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Fuchs working the ground and pound from side control.
Fuchs lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Fuchs wants to control but Gentil is keeping him busy.
Fuchs throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Fuchs in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fuchs trying to control the action but Gentil is working from the bottom.
Fuchs moves into full mount!
Fuchs is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Gentil holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Fuchs tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Fuchs throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Gentil is looking to get to half guard.
Fuchs looking to control but Gentil is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Fuchs is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chase Fuchs dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Fuchs fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Fuchs has his takedown stuffed
and Gentil connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Fuchs with a lazy takedown attempt
and Gentil connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Paulo Gentil has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chase Fuchs.
Fuchs looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Fuchs trying to control but Gentil is working from the bottom.
Gentil pulls Fuchs in close to his closed guard and prevents Fuchs from doing any damage or advancing position.
Gentil continues to stall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fuchs has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gentil 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.
Gentil working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Fuchs.
Gentil wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Fuchs is now in half guard.
Fuchs scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Gentil makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Gentil.
Gentil looking for a sweep. Not yet Gentil, not yet.
Gentil is adopting a defensive guard.
Fuchs wants to control from the top but Gentil keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gentil preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Fuchs works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Gentil is trying to get back to full guard.
Fuchs throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
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. Fuchs connects with a nice short shot to Gentil's temple.
Gentil is staying active underneath Fuchs, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Gentil holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Fuchs throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Gentil blocking the ground and pound attempt from Fuchs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fuchs looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Gentil with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Fuchs wants to take a breather but Gentil is having none of it.
Fuchs not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Gentil gets back to full guard.
Fuchs throws a big right hand that misses.
Gentil keeping full guard, as Fuchs tries to pass.
Fuchs has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Fuchs preventing the sweep.
Fuchs looking to pass the guard.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Fuchs throws a series of punches but Gentil moves out of range.
Gentil swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Fuchs misses with a hook.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fuchs gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
letting Gentil counter with a right hand.
Fuchs shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Gentil but Gentil pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Gentil scores with a kick to the midsection.
Fuchs shoots in but Gentil avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Gentil turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Gentil stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Gentil wants it to stay on the feet.
Chase Fuchs seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fuchs takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Fuchs doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Gentil counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Fuchs throws a right and a left that Gentil avoids nicely.
Fuchs moves out of range of the body kick.
Fuchs dives in for a single leg takedown but Gentil sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paulo Gentil dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Fuchs misses with a takedown attempt
and Gentil makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Gentil leaves Fuchs with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Fuchs shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Gentil but Gentil pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Paulo Gentil has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chase Fuchs.
Nice takedown defense from Gentil. No joy for Fuchs on that attempt.
Fuchs dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Gentil scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Gentil connects with a solid leg kick.
Gentil stuffs the takedown.
Fuchs throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Gentil's waist but Gentil gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Fuchs off to one side.
A slapping body kick lands there for Gentil.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gentil lands an overhand right.
Gentil avoids the body shot from Fuchs.
Gentil stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Gentil wants it to stay on the feet.
Fuchs takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Gentil is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gentil plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gentil looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Fuchs takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Crunch! Gentil slams his shin into Fuchs's torso.
Gentil throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Gentil with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Gentil misses with a wild body shot.
Fuchs takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Gentil lands a high kick!
Gentil feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Fuchss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Fuchs takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Fuchs dives in and grabs Gentil's left leg, looking for a takedown. Gentil pushes down on Fuchs's head and hops out.
Gentil lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gentil dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Fuchs takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Paulo Gentil is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Fuchs walks into a stiff left hand from Gentil.
A good leg kick by Gentil.
Gentil with the inside leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fuchs misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
A head kick from Gentil lands but Fuchs takes it in his stride.
 Fuchs is rocked!
Fuchs takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Fuchs walks into a straight right hand from Gentil.
Crunch! Gentil slams his shin into Fuchs's torso.
Fuchs takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Fuchs tries for a takedown but Gentil sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Gentil scoring well with a low kick there.
Chase Fuchs is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Fuchs takes a kick to the side of the head.
Fuchs is still on wobbly legs! Can Gentil finish him?
Fuchs shoots in and drives through. Gentil sprawls well.
Fuchs seems to have recovered his senses.
Gentil is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Gentil with the inside leg kick.
Fuchs shoots in looking for a takedown. Gentil tries to sprawl out of it but Fuchs keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Gentil manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fuchs misses with a takedown attempt
and Gentil counters with a stiff right hand.
Fuchs on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Gentil. Gentil obviously looking to wear him down.
Fuchs misses with a takedown attempt
letting Gentil counter with a right hand.
Fuchs shoots in looking for a takedown. Gentil tries to sprawl out of it but Fuchs keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Gentil manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Gentil throws a head kick that Fuchs semi-blocks.
Gentil ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Fuchs dives in for a single leg takedown but Gentil sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Gentil explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Gentil scores with a hook.
Fuchs gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
letting Gentil counter with a right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gentil lands with a right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gentil keeps Fuchs at a distance using the push kick.
Fuchs has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Gentil.
Gentil throws a nice inside leg kick.
Fuchs fails with a takedown attempt.
Gentil buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Gentil.
Gentil throws a quick inside leg kick.
Gentil defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Fuchs.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gentil misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Fuchs shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Gentil sprawls well. Gentil wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Fuchs gets slowly back to his feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Paulo Gentil showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Gentil has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 29:27
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 29:27
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 29:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Paulo Gentil!
Paulo Gentil thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lars Bullock (ranked 2819 p4p, 1990 weight class) and Shaka Zulu (ranked 107 p4p, 80 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 super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 9 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Lars Bullock!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Shaka Zulu!
The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Sergei Dronov and Igor Prikhodko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zulu clinches with his opponent.
Zulu swings wildly with an uppercut but Bullock uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bullock has Zulu pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Zulu manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Bullock tries for a takedown. No joy.
Bullock blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Zulu jumps guard.
Bullock trying to control but Zulu is working from the bottom.
Zulu looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Zulu working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Bullock doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Bullock manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zulu striking off his back but it's not causing Bullock any problems.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Zulu holds on and takes a little breather.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bullock in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Zulu manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Bullock manages to get himself to full guard.
Bullock wants to get back to his feet but Zulu is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Zulu distracts Bullock with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Bullock looking for a sweep. Not yet Bullock, not yet.
Zulu slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Zulu stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bullock swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zulu 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.
Let's hope that Zulu has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Zulu lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Zulu stands up over Bullock, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Zulu with a nice head shot there.
Bullock is trying to control the position but Zulu postures up.
Zulu wants to pass the guard but Bullock is keeping the position.
Zulu is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bullock looking to control.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Zulu accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Zulu engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Zulu closes the distance and clinches.
Zulu tightens his grip and picks Bullock up, before dumping him to the ground. Bullock manages to land in guard.
Bullock wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Zulu manages to pass to side control.
Bullock wants to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zulu thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Zulu trying to mount his opponent but Bullock defends it.
Zulu moves into full mount! Bullock won't be happy about that!
Bullock is squirming around, avoiding Zulu's attempts to control the action.
Zulu is landing with some decent strikes but Bullock is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
It looks like Lars Bullock has been cut.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Zulu won't let Bullock get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Zulu controlling his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shaka Zulu dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Lars Bullock's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Zulu slaps away a takedown attempt from Bullock, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Bullock closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Zulu quickly recovers to half guard.
Bullock knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Zulu on the ground.
Zulu gets full guard.
Zulu avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Zulu has his hands on Bullock's head, controlling the position.
Bullock preventing the sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zulu looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Bullock is defending well. Zulu quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Bullock has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Zulu celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Shaka Zulu!
After the fight, Shaka Zulu was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mamadu Camara (ranked 2155 p4p, 1955 weight class) and Sauli Kekkonen (ranked 30 p4p, 77 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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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 7 - 4 - 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 5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sauli Kekkonen!
The judges for this bout are Aleksei Zolotukhin, Igor Prikhodko and Fedor Mirinova.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Camara misses with a lunging right hand
and Kekkonen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Camara misses with a hook.
Camara misses with an uppercut.
A little jabbing left from Kekkonen on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Camara ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Kekkonen bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Camara's head backwards.
Camara throws the left hand but Kekkonen avoids the punch easily.
Kekkonen looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A left and a right from Camara both land. Nice combination.
We've been informed that Kekkonen 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.
Kekkonen staying out of range there.
Camara rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kekkonen moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Camara misses with a body shot
and Kekkonen counters with a right hand to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kekkonen misses with a series of wild punches.
Camara takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
It looks like Mamadu Camara has been cut.
Kekkonen circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kekkonen lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Camara uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kekkonen.
Camara misses with a jab to the body
and Camara takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Camara misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kekkonen.
Kekkonen catches Camara with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Mamadu Camara seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Camara throws a series of punches but Kekkonen avoids them all with ease.
Good standup being displayed there by Camara as he connects with a hook.
Camara rushes Kekkonen and presses him up against the cage.
Kekkonen tries to pull guard but Camara forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Camara misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kekkonen jumps guard but Camara stands there with Kekkonen around his waist. Kekkonen gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Kekkonen jumps guard but Camara stands there with Kekkonen around his waist. Kekkonen gives up and drops back to his feet. 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 Sauli Kekkonen.
Kekkonen has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Camara is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Kekkonen tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Camara smiles and moves away.
Camara throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A little jabbing left from Kekkonen on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A telegraphed right hand from Kekkonen misses the target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Camara looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kekkonen has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Kekkonen cracks Camara with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Camara misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kekkonen.
Kekkonen looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Camara is fending him off so far but Kekkonen persists. Nope, Camara circles away and we're back to standing.
Camara stuns Kekkonen with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kekkonen avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Camara scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Camara throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Camara looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Camara scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kekkonen doesn't seem bothered though.
Kekkonen looks winded!
Camara instigates a clinch.
Camara lands a body punch in the clinch.
Camara struggles to land a body shot inside as Kekkonen controls his hands.
Camara lands a right hand.
Camara cracks Kekkonen with a nice body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A hook to the body from Camara.
Camara goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Camara working aggressively here.
Camara tries to throw a body punch but Kekkonen avoids it by throwing Camara back against the cage.
Camara tries to work over Kekkonen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Camara tries to work over Kekkonen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A nice left hand lands by Camara.
Camara throws a head punch that misses.
A nice right hand lands inside from Camara.
Kekkonen tries to pull guard but Camara holds him up against the cage and eventually Kekkonen drops back down to his feet.
Camara tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Camara is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Kekkonen's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Camara misses with a punch to the body.
Camara tries to work over Kekkonen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Camara tries to throw a body punch but Kekkonen avoids it by throwing Camara back against the cage.
Kekkonen wants to take the fight to the mat but Camara manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Camara tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kekkonen's elbow.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Camara.
Camara scores with a shoulder strike.
Kekkonen tries to pull guard but Camara won't allow it.
Camara misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Camara.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Camara.
Camara goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kekkonen prevents a body shot from Camara.
Camara can't find room to land a body shot as Kekkonen controls the action.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Camara.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Camara misses with a shot to the kidneys.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mamadu Camara dominated that round.
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.
Kekkonen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Camara sends Kekkonen crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Camara is motioning to the referee to let Kekkonen up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
It looks like Sauli Kekkonen has been cut.
Camara looks to land a combination but Kekkonen avoids it well.
Camara tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Kekkonen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Camara is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kekkonen scores with a jab. Camara acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Camara swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Kekkonen counters with a stiff right hand.
Camara comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Camara throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Camara tries to clinch up.
Kekkonen swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Camara throws a body shot but no joy.
Camara pushes Kekkonen up against the cage in a clinch.
Kekkonen has clasped his hands together around Camara's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Camara is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Camara is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Camara is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kekkonen can do to turn this around?
Camara wants to get back to his feet.
Kekkonen cracks Camara with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Camara takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Camara is trying to get back to his feet.
Kekkonen in side control, throwing shots but Camara defends.
Camara is trying to buck Kekkonen off.
Kekkonen is putting a hurting on Camara here, landing some big shots from side control.
Sloppy strikes there by Kekkonen.
Camara pushes Kekkonen away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Kekkonen gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Kekkonen scoring with punches from side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Camara dodges the ground and pound from Kekkonen.
Camara pushes Kekkonen away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Kekkonen gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
The ground and pound from Kekkonen seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Kekkonen lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Camara down.
Mamadu Camara's cut is getting worse.
Camara is trying to buck Kekkonen off.
Camara might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Kekkonen tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Kekkonen has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Camara throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kekkonen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Camara.
Mamadu Camara is winning the standup battle so far.
Camara misses with a body shot
and Kekkonen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Mamadu Camara's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Camara tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kekkonen manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Camara misses with a left hand
and Camara takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Camara drives through and clinches with Kekkonen against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Camara doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Camara tries to throw a body punch but Kekkonen avoids it by throwing Camara back against the cage.
Camara fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Camara tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Camara tries a body shot but Kekkonen blocks it.
Camara misses with a hook to the ribs.
A nice right hand lands inside from Camara.
Camara misses with some punches.
Camara tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kekkonen's elbow.
Camara throws a punch but it's blocked by Kekkonen.
Camara swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kekkonen blocks an uppercut.
Camara misses with a punch to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Camara tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kekkonen is looking to take this one to the mat.
Mamadu Camara has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A right handed body shot lands from Camara.
Kekkonen is breathing heavily.
Camara misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Camara goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kekkonen prevents a body shot from Camara.
Kekkonen prevents a body shot from Camara.
Camara presses Kekkonen against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Kekkonen tries to pull guard but Camara forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Camara tries to throw a body punch but Kekkonen avoids it by throwing Camara back against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Camara.
Camara lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kekkonen backwards.
Camara tries to work over Kekkonen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Camara tries to work over Kekkonen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mamadu Camara dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Camara tries to clinch up.
Camara swings for the body but Kekkonen moves out of range.
Camara tries to clinch
and Kekkonen makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Camara throws a hook but Kekkonen blocks it.
Kekkonen throws out a counter right but Camara avoids it with no problem.
Camara misses with a body shot.
Kekkonen ducks under a wild hook from Camara.
Camara fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Kekkonen avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Mamadu Camara is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Camara scores with a sloppy right hand. Kekkonen should have avoided that one.
Kekkonen looks to land a right hand but Camara moved out of range.
Camara ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kekkonen moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Camara takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Camara is looking to clinch but Kekkonen is avoiding it.
Kekkonen throws out a powerful jab.
Camara misses with an uppercut. Kekkonen saw that one coming.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Camara throws a body punch but Kekkonen moves out of range.
Camara doesn't manage to clinch there - Kekkonen circles away.
Decent striking displayed by Kekkonen there.
Camara throws a big shot that misses.
Kekkonen circles away from the clinch attempt.
Camara rushes Kekkonen and presses him up against the cage.
Camara goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Camara lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Kekkonen takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Camara working aggressively here.
Camara tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Camara tries to throw a body punch but Kekkonen avoids it by throwing Camara back against the cage.
Camara misses with a body punch.
Camara digs a right hand underneath Kekkonen's ribcage. Kekkonen let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Kekkonen has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Camara avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Sauli Kekkonen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Camara misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kekkonen tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Camara just stands there and leans against the cage.
Camara lands a body shot in the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Camara scores with a nice short uppercut.
Camara working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Camara lands a hook to the side of the head.
Camara throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kekkonens head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Camara misses with the head strike.
Kekkonen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Camara misses with a hook from the clinch.
Camara has a couple of punches blocked by Kekkonen.
Camara swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kekkonen is trying to pull guard but Camara turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Mamadu Camara has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sauli Kekkonen.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A body shot lands from Camara.
A body shot lands from Camara.
Camara lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kekkonen backwards.
Camara tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A right hook to the body lands for Camara.
A short left from Camara.
Mamadu Camara is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Camara struggles to land a body shot inside as Kekkonen controls his hands.
Camara tries to work over Kekkonen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Camara misses with some punches.
Kekkonen has Camara pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Camara manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
A short uppercut from Camara.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kekkonen tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Camara smiles and moves away.
Camara tries to clinch up.
Camara fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Camara connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Kekkonen momentarily.
Camara tries to clinch up
and Kekkonen counters with a left to the body.
Kekkonen might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
The fight stays on the outside here - Camara looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kekkonen has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Camara wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A jab from Camara does it's job there.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mamadu Camara showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Camara, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 30:27
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mamadu Camara!
After the fight, Mamadu Camara was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Vasiliy Kulik (ranked 1918 p4p, 1423 weight class) and Chief Claw (ranked 238 p4p, 184 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Vasiliy Kulik!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Chief Claw!
The judges for this bout are Dmitry Maklakov, Aleksei Zolotukhin and Vladimir Khabensky.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kulik lands with a kick to the ribs.
Kulik lands with a hook. Claw tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Claw misses with a takedown attempt - Kulik sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Kulik lands a nice looking body shot.
Kulik throws a series of punches but Claw avoids them all with ease.
Kulik ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Claw moves away.
Claw tries to clinch there but Kulik circles away.
Kulik lands with an uppercut that bounces Claw off the cage and back into range.
Kulik misses with a wild combination.
Claw slips a jab and a cross from Kulik.
A solid leg kick lands there for Kulik.
Claw clinches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A frustrated look appears on Kulik's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Kulik breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Claw tries a head kick but it misses.
Kulik throws a right and a left that Claw avoids nicely.
Claw takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Kulik scores with a jab to the body.
Claw wants to clinch up but Kulik keeps it at a distance.
Claw moves into range and clinches up with Kulik.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kulik manages to break the clinch.
Claw moves into range and clinches up with Kulik.
Kulik breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kulik's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Kulik duly obliges.
Kulik uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Claw.
Claw walks into a jab.
Kulik throws a right and a left that both miss.
Claw moves into the clinch.
Claw has picked Kulik up - he's going for a ride! Claw dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Kulik has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Claw is on him like a limpet, forcing Kulik back against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Claw has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Claw keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Kulik's efforts to push away.
Claw is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Kulik prevents the takedown attempt.
Vasiliy Kulik has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chief Claw.
Claw tries to score a body lock takedown but Kulik shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Claw is looking for a takedown.
Kulik breaks from the clinch.
Kulik is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Claw takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Vasiliy Kulik is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Claw is looking to clinch.
Claw takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kulik pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Claw back to the cage. Kulik follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Claw tries to clinch up but Kulik circles away and keeps his distance.
Kulik throws a big counter combination but Claw scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
A left and a right from Kulik both land. Nice combination.
Claw clinches.
Kulik manages to break the clinch.
Kulik scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Claw tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kulik swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Chief Claw seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Claw gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Claw is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Kulik gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Kulik breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Claw gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Kulik dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Claw. That did some damage!
Claw takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Claw wants to clinch
and Kulik counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Kulik seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Kulik dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kulik lands a nice looking body shot.
Kulik throws a right hand that Claw ducks under and follows up with a left that Claw also avoids with ease.
Kulik lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Kulik looks to land a combination. Claw sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kulik ducks under a wild hook from Claw.
Claw forces Kulik back against the cage and clinches.
Kulik is trying to break the clinch but Claw has him pressed against the cage.
Kulik is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Kulik escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Claw doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Claw is looking to clinch but Kulik is avoiding it.
Kulik lands a right hook to the body.
Claw is looking to clinch but Kulik is avoiding it.
A quick step to the side and Kulik tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kulik lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Claw moves into the clinch successfully.
Claw tries for a takedown but Kulik manages to get underhooks.
Claw drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kulik breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Claw takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Claw changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Kulik tries to avoid it but Claw manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Kulik to the ground. Kulik escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Claw takes one to the chin there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kulik cracks Claw with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Kulik throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Kulik avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Claw misses with a jab, cross combination.
Claw looks winded!
Claw has Kulik up against the cage in a clinch.
Claw is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Kulik gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Kulik prevents the takedown attempt.
Kulik can't break the clinch.
Kulik wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Claw has him pressed against the cage.
Kulik wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Claw has him pressed against the cage.
Claw wants a takedown.
Kulik breaks the clinch.
Claw takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Kulik rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Claw moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Claw closes the distance and clinches up with Kulik, looking for a takedown. Claw pushes Kulik against the cage but Kulik circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kulik moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Kulik slips under a jab from Claw.
A little feinted left hand from Kulik on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Kulik throws a series of punches but Claw moves out of range.
Kulik is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Claw is looking to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vasiliy Kulik dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Claw misses with a combination
and Kulik counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Kulik lands a nice hook to Claw's body. Claw takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Kulik lands with a slapping head kick.
Claw is rocked!
Jab by Kulik.
Claw is still on wobbly legs! Can Kulik finish him?
Kulik cracks Claw with a brutal left hook that knocks him out cold! This one is over in a flash! Game over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:20 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Vasiliy Kulik!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jason Knight (ranked 2162 p4p, 4993 weight class) and Alex Alexandrov (ranked 285 p4p, 538 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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World class boxer
Granite chin |
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Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 10 - 0, fighting out of London, Jason Knight!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Alex Alexandrov!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Valeri Chadov and Aleksandr Martynov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Knight swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Alexandrov doesn't manage to clinch there - Knight circles away.
Knight throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Alexandrov tries to counter by closing the distance.
Knight keeps the fight on the outside.
Alexandrov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Alexandrov is looking to clinch but Knight is avoiding it.
Knight shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Alexandrov as he jumps to the side.
Knight throws a shot from downtown. Alexandrov moves away and avoids it.
Knight misses with a hook.
Alexandrov unleashes a big counter combination but Knight bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Knight scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Alexandrov doesn't seem bothered though.
Alexandrov tries to clinch but Knight is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alexandrov fails in his attempt to clinch.
Knight throws an overhand right that lands on Alexandrov's shoulder, as Alexandrov tries to avoid the shot.
Knight throws a poor cross that misses
and Alexandrov counters with a one-two to the body.
Alexandrov tries to clinch up but Knight circles away and keeps his distance.
Alexandrov tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Knight paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Knight tries to keep at a distance but Alexandrov has taken the fight into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alexandrov is trying to pull guard but Knight has him pressed against the cage.
Knight lands an elbow inside that Alexandrov shrugs off.
Knight breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Alexandrov ducks right into an uppercut from Knight.
Alexandrov takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Alexandrov lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Alexandrov!
Knight missing with a left hand there. Alexandrov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Alexandrov lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Knight thows a left - swing and a miss!
Alexandrov now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Alexandrov is looking to clinch but Knight is avoiding it.
Alexandrov avoids a punch combination nicely.
Knight circles away from the clinch attempt.
Knight looks to land a right hand but Alexandrov moved out of range.
Knight fails to land with a series of punches.
Alexandrov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Knight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Alexandrov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Knight scores with a jab. Alexandrov acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Knight throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Alexandrov tries to close the distance and clinch up but Knight swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Knight swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Alexandrov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Knight misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Alexandrov.
Alexandrov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Knight throws a body punch but Alexandrov moves out of range.
Knight jabs at Alexandrov's body.
Knight looks to score with a jab to the body but Alexandrov is just out of range.
Alexandrov throws a counter combo.
Knight definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
A decent looking cross lands there for Knight.
Alexandrov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Knight lands a two punch combo.
Knight scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Alexandrov tries to clinch up but Knight circles away and keeps his distance.
Knight sizes up Alexandrov with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Alexandrov has Knight up against the cage in a clinch.
Knight misses with an elbow strike.
Knight manages to break the clinch.
Alexandrov misses with a wild body shot.
Knight keeps the fight on the outside.
Alexandrov tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Knight paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Knight misses the shot to the body.
Alexandrov fails with an attempt to clinch.
Alexandrov closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Knight uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Alexandrov.
Knight lands with a right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Knight throws a jab when Alexandrov was well out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Knight circles away from the clinch attempt.
Knight just misses with a punch to the body.
Alexandrov slips a jab and a cross from Knight.
Alexandrov looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Knight misses with a body shot.
It seemed like Alexandrov was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Alexandrov tries to sprawl but Knight drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Knight content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Alexandrov looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Alexandrov holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Alexandrov pushes Knight off looking to stand but Knight dives back in and keeps control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jason Knight dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Alexandrov moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Knight lands a nice hook to Alexandrov's body. Alexandrov takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Alexandrov tries to close the distance and clinch up but Knight swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Knight closes the distance and clinches up with Alexandrov, looking for a takedown. Knight pushes Alexandrov against the cage but Alexandrov circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Alexandrov now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Alexandrov tries to clinch up.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Knight misses with a punch to the body.
Knight is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Knight lands with a left to the head.
Alexandrov works on Knight's body with a couple of short punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knight misses with some punches.
Alexandrov misses with a body punch.
Alexandrov tries to stall but Knight uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Alexandrov tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Knight pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Knight misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Knight throws a series of strikes that have Alexandrov backpedaling.
Alexandrov has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Knight finds it's way round the side to connect with Alexandrov's head.
A telegraphed right hand from Knight misses the target.
A big right from Knight misses.
Knight shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Alexandrov sprawls well. Alexandrov wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Knight gets slowly back to his feet.
A jab from Knight finds it's way through Alexandrov's defenses.
Jason Knight is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Knight misses with a combination
enabling Alexandrov to counter with a crisp jab.
Alex Alexandrov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Knight circles away from the clinch attempt.
Alexandrov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Knight loads up on a big right hand but Alexandrov slips the punch.
Knight throws a body shot but no joy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alexandrov tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Knight manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Alexandrov wants to clinch up but Knight keeps it at a distance.
Knight scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Knight scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Knight uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Alexandrov.
Knight throws a body punch but Alexandrov moves out of range.
No joy there for Alexandrov, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Jason Knight seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Knight lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Alexandrov rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Knight moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Alexandrov darts in and clinches Knight up against the cage.
Knight creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Knight looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Alexandrov lands a hook that snaps the head of Knight backwards.
Knight escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Knight missing with a left hand there. Alexandrov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Alexandrov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Knight was well out of range. Poor timing from Alexandrov.
Knight closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Knight lands in his opponent's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alexandrov can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Knight controls the pace.
Alexandrov is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Alexandrov 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.
Knight is stalling in the full guard.
Knight throwing strikes but missing.
Knight throws a big right hand that misses.
Knight stays in close to Alexandrov's body and controls the position.
That's four 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.
Knight won't allow Alexandrov to sweep him here.
Knight gets to his feet - Alexandrov follows without any prompting.
Knight looks to land a combination but Alexandrov avoids it well.
Alexandrov fails with an attempt to clinch.
Knight lands with an overhand left.
Knight connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Knight is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Alexandrov can do to turn this around?
Knight shoots in and bounces Alexandrov off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Knight postures up.
Alexandrov really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Knight. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Knight content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Knight content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Alexandrov can do anything to dispel that myth.
Knight postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Knight controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jason Knight dominated that second round.
That's time! Knight's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Knight throws a right and a left that both miss.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Knight is defended easily by Alexandrov.
Alexandrov tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Knight manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Knight doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Alexandrov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Knight swings for the body but Alexandrov moves out of range.
Alexandrov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A jab from Knight finds it's way through Alexandrov's defenses.
Alexandrov fails with an attempt to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knight shoots in and bounces Alexandrov off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Knight is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alexandrov is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Knight controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Knight pushing down on Alexandrov's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Knight controlling the pace.
Alexandrov trying to control from the bottom.
Alexandrov wants to improve his position but Knight is controlling well.
Knight looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Alexandrov with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Alex Alexandrov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jason Knight is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Alexandrov is trying to stand.
Knight tries to pass to full mount but Alexandrov defends it.
Jason Knight overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Knight thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Knight slows the pace down in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Alexandrov is looking to escape.
Alexandrov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Knight is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Knight with a couple of short strikes.
Alexandrov tries to reverse the position but Knight maintains control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Knight pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Knight controlling his opponent.
Alexandrov trying desperately to get to his feet.
Knight looking to control and managing it successfully.
Knight looking to finish Alexandrov with some ground and pound. This is bad for Alexandrov!
Alexandrov blocking the ground and pound.
Knight dominating with strikes here.
Knight looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Alexandrov is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Knight takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Knight connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Knight lands with some strikes.
Knight controlling the position easily from mount.
Knight lands a big shot there that rocks Alexandrov but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Knight controlling his opponent.
Alexandrov swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Knight cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Alexandrov throwing hammer fists to the chest of Knight. What's that going to do exactly?
And that's the end of the fight!
Jason Knight showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Knight, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 30:27
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 30:27
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jason Knight!
Jason Knight took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, MKFC for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Patrick Jeudy (ranked 2637 p4p, 1037 weight class) and Tomomisan Tsuruta (ranked 340 p4p, 139 weight class). Patrick Jeudy could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Tomomisan Tsuruta's chin.
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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 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Patrick Jeudy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 7 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Tomomisan Tsuruta!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Fedor Mirinova and Aleksandr Martynov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jeudy is looking to clinch.
Tsuruta uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Jeudy has time to react.
Jeudy definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Jeudy looks to land a left hand but Tsuruta moved out of range nicely.
Jeudy cracks Tsuruta with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Jeudy throws a sloppy body shot
enabling Tsuruta to counter with a crisp jab.
Patrick Jeudy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tsuruta fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jeudy manages to avoid it.
Tsuruta avoids the body shot from Jeudy.
A combination from Jeudy does no damage.
Tsuruta ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Jeudy lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Tsuruta has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Tsuruta and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Jeudy misses with a body shot.
Jeudy throws an off balance right hand
and Tsuruta counters with a nice double leg into guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jeudy is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Tsuruta is controlling him.
Tsuruta stays in close to Jeudy's body and controls the position.
Tsuruta won't allow Jeudy to get back to his feet.
Tsuruta chips away with some ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jeudy is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Tsuruta is controlling him.
Tsuruta has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tsuruta throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Jeudy has his feet on Tsuruta's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Tsuruta shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Jeudy as he avoids it easily.
A counter left hand to the body from Jeudy misses its target.
Tsuruta uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jeudy.
Jeudy fails in his attempt to clinch.
And Tsuruta tries to counter it with a takedown but Jeudy pushes his down on his head and steps out.
A thudding body kick lands there by Jeudy!
Jeudy swings for the body but Tsuruta moves out of range.
Tsuruta with the counter takedown but Jeudy avoids it easily.
Jeudy misses with a right hand
and Tsuruta counters with a shoot takedown. Jeudy fights it but they end up in guard.
Jeudy wriggles free and stands up.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A swing and a miss from Jeudy.
Jeudy tried to score with a low kick but Tsuruta checks it.
Jeudy darts in trying to clinch
and Tsuruta counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Jeudy!
Tsuruta is staying tight to Jeudy's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Jeudy is pushing Tsuruta's head away, looking to escape. Tsuruta manages to hold on to the position though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jeudy trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Jeudy prevents Tsuruta from improving position.
Jeudy wants to get back to his feet.
Jeudy on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Jeudy pushes Tsuruta away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Tsuruta gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Tsuruta wants to control but Jeudy is keeping him busy.
Tsuruta throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Jeudy is trying to buck Tsuruta off.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tsuruta working the ground and pound but Jeudy is defending the strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tsuruta lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Tsuruta wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jeudy keeps working.
Tsuruta works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Tsuruta is looking to take a break and control but Jeudy is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Jeudy defending against the ground and pound.
Tsuruta trying to control the position but Jeudy is working away.
Tsuruta throws a strike aimed at the side of Jeudy's head but Jeudy avoids it well.
Tsuruta landing a few strikes.
Jeudy takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Jeudy is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Tsuruta has just dragged him back down to the mat.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Tsuruta working his ground and pound in the gym.
Jeudy is not content to let Tsuruta control the position.
Jeudy is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tsuruta throws a strike aimed at the side of Jeudy's head but Jeudy avoids it well.
Jeudy takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Jeudy is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Tsuruta asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Jeudy bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Tsuruta goes for a double leg but Jeudy avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Jeudy continues to drive forward.
A slow jab from Jeudy misses its intended target.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jeudy swings widly with a right hand
and Tsuruta decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Jeudy's guard.
Tsuruta keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Jeudy's head.
Tsuruta won't allow Jeudy to get back to his feet.
Tsuruta scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Tsuruta chips away with some ground and pound.
Tsuruta stops Jeudy from standing up.
Jeudy manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Jeudy throws a punch but it's blocked by Tsuruta.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Tomomisan Tsuruta will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Jeudy throws a leg kick
and Tsuruta counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Jeudy is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Tsuruta presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Tsuruta drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Jeudy gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Tsuruta blocks a body shot from Jeudy.
Tsuruta blocking some punches.
Jeudy misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jeudy misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tsuruta wants the takedown. Jeudy is fighting it off but Tsuruta persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Jeudy's guard against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jeudy is looking to stand back up but Tsuruta counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Jeudy.
Jeudy looks like he's trying to stand up.
Jeudy is staying active underneath Tsuruta, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Tsuruta winds up and cracks Jeudy with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Jeudy is not content to let Tsuruta control the position.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Tsuruta looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Jeudy with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tsuruta thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Jeudy wants to get back to his feet.
Tsuruta not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Jeudy kicks off Tsuruta and gets to his feet.
Patrick Jeudy is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jeudy misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Tsuruta counters with a nice double leg into side control. Jeudy won't be happy with that.
Jeudy bucks up and tries to throw Tsuruta off but instead Tsuruta has got his back!
Tsuruta looking to soften up his opponent with punches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jeudy trying to get back to his feet but Tsuruta is in full control for now.
Tsuruta punches the canvas rather than the man.
Tsuruta landing with strikes.
Jeudy is trying to get back to his feet but Tsuruta has full control of the position and if anything, Jeudy has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Tsuruta scores with strikes from the back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Will Tsuruta go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Jeudy is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Jeudy is covering up but some of the strikes from Tsuruta are getting through and doing damage.
Jeudy wants to get back to his feet.
Tsuruta misses with an elbow to the head.
Jeudy covering up well and avoiding damage.
Tsuruta is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Jeudy trying to get back to his feet but Tsuruta is in full control for now.
Tsuruta trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Well, with Tsuruta on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Jeudy is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
Jeudy is trying to get back to his feet. He's worked up on to his knees and now he's on his feet with his head on the canvas, trying to shake Tsuruta off. It looks like it's working - Tsuruta slides off, much to his dismay, and we're back to standing! Jeudy displaying calm under pressure there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tsuruta uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Jeudy has time to react.
Tsuruta fails with the takedown.
Jeudy scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Tsuruta misses with a two punch combination.
Jeudy takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Tsuruta shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
An attempted straight right counter from Jeudy misses the target.
Patrick Jeudy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tomomisan Tsuruta.
Jeudy smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
That kick from Jeudy tenderised Tsuruta's leg. Tsuruta is trying to keep his angry face on.
Tsuruta misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Jeudy throws a body punch but Tsuruta moves out of range.
Tsuruta let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Jeudy throws a shot from downtown. Tsuruta moves away and avoids it.
Tsuruta lands a body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jeudy scores with a hook.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jeudy avoids a punch combination nicely.
Jeudy doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A punch combination from Jeudy misses.
Tsuruta misses with a jab, cross combination.
Tsuruta looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Jeudy is fending him off so far but Tsuruta persists. Nope, Jeudy circles away and we're back to standing.
Jeudy throws a wild body kick that Tsuruta sees coming a mile off.
Jeudy throws a shot from downtown. Tsuruta moves away and avoids it.
Jeudy will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Tsuruta on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Jeudy. Jeudy obviously looking to wear him down.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jeudy's jab looks to have found its range, popping Tsuruta under the eye.
Tsuruta slips under a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Tomomisan Tsuruta will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Tsuruta bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Jeudy is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Tsuruta asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Jeudy takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Tsuruta wants to control but Jeudy is keeping him busy.
Jeudy wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Tsuruta throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Check out the look on Tsuruta's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tsuruta throws an elbow but Jeudy slips to the side and avoids it well.
Jeudy tries to escape but Tsuruta is in control.
Tsuruta connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Jeudy some visible discomfort.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Jeudy bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tsuruta shoots in looking for a takedown but Jeudy manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Tsuruta's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Jeudy attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Tsuruta keeps the fight on the outside.
Tsuruta tries to bum rush Jeudy with a series of wild strikes but Jeudy uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Jeudy cracks Tsuruta with a right hand to the side of the head.
Jeudy scores with a jab. Tsuruta acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Patrick Jeudy is winning the standup battle so far.
A big right from Tsuruta misses.
Tsuruta lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Jeudy at a distance.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Jeudy lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Tsuruta has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Tsuruta and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Tsuruta with the counter takedown but Jeudy avoids it easily.
Jeudy throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Tsuruta's head.
Tsuruta slips a jab from Jeudy.
Jeudy keeps Tsuruta at a distance using the push kick.
Jeudy closes the distance but Tsuruta moves to the side
and Tsuruta counters with a takedown into side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jeudy is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Patrick Jeudy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tsuruta wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jeudy keeps working.
Jeudy throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Tsuruta catches Jeudy with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Jeudy looks to throw the jab but Tsuruta is out of range.
Good exchange - Jeudy coming out on top.
Jeudy misses with a hook to the body
letting Tsuruta counter with a right hand.
Jeudy lands a jab to the head.
Tsuruta is rocked!
Jeudy misses with a hook.
Tsuruta is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Jeudy rather than just go for the knockout.
Jeudy misses with a hook. Tsuruta ducked under it nicely.
Jeudy lands with a kick to the ribs.
Tsuruta ducks under a wild hook from Jeudy.
A jab lands there for Tsuruta.
Jeudy tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Tsuruta avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jeudy throws a leg kick
and Tsuruta counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Jeudy!
Tsuruta happy to just control the position for now.
Jeudy takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Tsuruta is looking to take a break and control but Jeudy is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The ground and pound from Tsuruta seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jeudy is not content to let Tsuruta control the position.
Tomomisan Tsuruta is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Jeudy is trying to buck Tsuruta off.
Tsuruta happy to just control the position for now.
Jeudy is trying to buck Tsuruta off.
Tsuruta is looking to take a break and control but Jeudy is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Tsuruta controlling from side mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Patrick Jeudy.
I think Tsuruta 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 Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 28:29
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 29:28
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Tomomisan Tsuruta!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Ian Laperierre (ranked 925 p4p, 1928 weight class) and Henry Wallace (ranked 119 p4p, 207 weight class). Laperierre kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Tha Shiznit. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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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 14 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ian Laperierre!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Henry Wallace!
The judges for this bout are Illya Tyunina, Aleksei Zolotukhin and Aleksandr Martynov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wallace scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Wallace swings for the body but Laperierre moves out of range.
Wallace throws a shot to the body.
Wallace looks to score with a jab to the body but Laperierre is just out of range.
It looked like Laperierre was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Wallace.
Wallace misses with a wild body shot.
Wallace throws a body kick that misses
and Laperierre counters with a shoot takedown. Wallace fights it but they end up in guard.
Wallace is trying to keep Laperierre in close.
Laperierre engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Laperierre wants to control from the top but Wallace keeps moving.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Wallace not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Laperierre slips under a jab.
Laperierre appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
A punch combination from Wallace misses.
Laperierre throwing a counter right hand but Wallace manages to avoid it.
Wallace fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Laperierre manages to avoid it.
A shot to the body from Wallace misses
and Laperierre counters with a takedown into side control.
Wallace struggling a bit here.
Laperierre trying to control the position but Wallace is working away.
Laperierre is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Wallace looks calm but he's in trouble here. Laperierre gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Wallace is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Laperierre lets go of the hold and Wallace can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Ian Laperierre!
Ian Laperierre 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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Dorde Dramicanin (ranked 727 p4p, 674 weight class) and Teuvo Turunen (ranked 117 p4p, 107 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Teuvo Turunen was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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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 11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Dorde Dramicanin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Teuvo Turunen!
The judges for this bout are Aleksandr Martynov, Sergei Dronov and Vladimir Khabensky.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Turunen connects with a solid leg kick.
Turunen looks to land a combination but Dramicanin avoids it well.
A jab from Turunen misses.
Dramicanin was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Turunen throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A swing and a miss from Dramicanin.
Turunen has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Dramicanin is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Turunen walks into a left hand.
Turunen connects with a looping right hand.
Dramicanin jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Dramicanin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Turunen moves away.
Turunen connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Dramicanin throws out a loose jab but Turunen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Turunen will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Turunen misses with a few strikes there.
Dramicanin half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Dramicanin has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Natty Vincere in the buildup to the fight.
Dramicanin thows a left - swing and a miss!
Dramicanin throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Turunen was covering up waiting for the punch and Dramicanin finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Turunen is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Dramicanin is controlling him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dramicanin 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.
Dramicanin drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Turunen dives on top into guard.
Dramicanin is looking for a triangle but Turunen pushes his legs off easily.
Turunen is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Dramicanin looking for a sweep. Not yet Dramicanin, not yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Dramicanin is working hard here to advance position.
Turunen stays in close to Dramicanin's body and controls the position.
Dramicanin pulls Turunen in close to his closed guard and prevents Turunen from doing any damage or advancing position.
Turunen content to stall in guard here.
Dramicanin trying to keep a closed guard but Turunen is proving a slippery customer.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dramicanin looking for a sweep. Not yet Dramicanin, not yet.
Turunen has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Dramicanin is proving hard to escape from.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Turunen lands with a slapping head kick.
Turunen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dramicanin.
Teuvo Turunen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dramicanin wants to clinch up but Turunen keeps it at a distance.
Turunen scores with a one two! Dramicanin had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Turunen throws a jab but it's blocked by Dramicanin.
Dramicanin appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Dramicanin crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Turunen - the referee stops the clock and Dramicanin gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Turunen. Dramicanin manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Turunen moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Turunen feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Dramicanins jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Turunen tries a head kick but it misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Turunen misses with a two punch combination.
Dramicanin avoids the body shot from Turunen.
Turunen throws the left hand but Dramicanin avoids the punch easily.
Turunen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Turunen misses with a shot to the body
and Dramicanin counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Turunen staying out of range there.
Dramicanin has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Turunen finds it's way round the side to connect with Dramicanin's head.
Turunen throws a body punch but Dramicanin moves out of range.
Turunen swinging wildly here.
Turunen lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Dramicanin circles away quickly and effectively.
Turunen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Turunen misses with a straight left.
Turunen defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Dramicanin.
Teuvo Turunen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A lazy left from Turunen finds it's target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Teuvo Turunen dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Dramicanin shoots in and gets a takedown into Turunen's guard.
Turunen has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Dramicanin off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Turunen misses with a shot to the body
and Dramicanin counters with a right hand to the body.
Dramicanin wants to clinch.
Turunen appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
The fighters circle momentarily. Turunen darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Turunen catches Dramicanin with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Dramicanin throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Turunen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dramicanin drops his hands momentarily and Turunen takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Turunen throws out a loose jab but Dramicanin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Turunen misses with a wild body shot.
Turunen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dramicanin manages to avoid it.
It looked like Dramicanin was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Turunen.
Teuvo Turunen seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes from Turunen. Those never looked like landing.
A looping hook to the body misses from Turunen. Dramicanin does a little dance to reset his feet.
Turunen attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Dramicanin is looking to counter punch.
Dramicanin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Turunen was well out of range. Poor timing from Dramicanin.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Turunen.
Turunen sizes up Dramicanin with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Turunen scores with a hook to the body. Dramicanin takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Dramicanin slips a jab and a cross from Turunen.
Dramicanin dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A jab from Dramicanin misses.
Turunen wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Turunen on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Turunen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dramicanin.
Dramicanin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Turunen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dramicanin.
Dramicanin swings widly with a right hand
and Turunen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Turunen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dramicanin.
Turunen connects with a body shot that sends Dramicanin's belly button to the back.
Dramicanin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Turunen.
Dramicanin throws a jab when Turunen was well out of range.
Turunen looks to score with a jab to the body but Dramicanin is just out of range.
Turunen with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Dramicanin misses the shot to the body.
Turunen connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Turunen throws a nice outside leg kick.
Turunen throws a nice looking combination but Dramicanin bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Turunen lands with a cross.
Turunen throws an off balance right hand
letting Dramicanin counter with a right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Turunen tries a head kick but it misses.
Turunen lands with an overhand left.
Turunen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dramicanin.
Turunen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Turunen. Dramicanin does a little dance to reset his feet.
Turunen misses with a straight right.
Dramicanin takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
A head kick misses from Turunen.
Turunen throws a poor cross that misses
and Dramicanin counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Turunen looks for the body kick but Dramicanin saw that one coming.
Turunen misses with a combination
and Dramicanin counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Dramicanin staying out of range there.
Dramicanin just misses with a punch to the body.
Turunen let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Turunen scores with a nice right hand.
Turunen connects with a leg kick.
Turunen throws a looping overhand right but Dramicanin ducks down to avoid it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dramicanin looking to score a takedown here. Turunen is defending well but Dramicanin drives through and ends up in Turunen's guard.
Dramicanin passes Turunen's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Dramicanin wants to work for an arm triangle but Turunen is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Dramicanin is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Dramicanin wants to finish this one by submission but Turunen is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Dramicanin.
Dramicanin with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Dramicanin is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Turunen has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Turunen!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Teuvo Turunen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!
Dramicanin dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Dramicanin dives in and grabs Turunen's left leg, looking for a takedown. Turunen pushes down on Dramicanin's head and hops out.
Dramicanin avoids the head kick by Turunen.
Turunen lunges at Dramicanin with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Dramicanin's hand.
Dramicanin takes one on the chin but seems OK.
A big right from Turunen misses.
Turunen just misses with a punch to the body.
Turunen fails with an attempt to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Turunen looks to score with a jab to the body but Dramicanin is just out of range.
Turunen gets caught flat footed, as Dramicanin shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Turunen looking to control.
Dramicanin sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Turunen's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Turunen wants to get back to his feet.
Dramicanin is working for a kimura but Turunen is defending it quite comfortably.
Dramicanin is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Turunen is staying active underneath Dramicanin, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dramicanin is trying to work for a kimura but Turunen is defending well.
Dramicanin wants to control but Turunen is keeping him busy.
Teuvo Turunen is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Dramicanin seems to be trying to get a kimura but instead Turunen has recovered full guard.
Dramicanin 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.
Turunen keeping moving, preventing Dramicanin from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dramicanin trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Turunen manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Dramicanin working for a triangle but Turunen defends it easily.
Dramicanin looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Turunen passes into half guard.
Dramicanin is trying to get back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dramicanin trying to control but Turunen postures up.
Dramicanin manages to get to full guard.
Dramicanin looking to hit a scissor sweep but Turunen is one step ahead there.
Dramicanin is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Turunen is aware though and is defending well.
Dorde Dramicanin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Turunen got a little sloppy there for a moment and Dramicanin has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Turunen has managed to get both his arms back between Dramicanin's legs - danger averted.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Teuvo Turunen.
I've got Turunen 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 Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 27:30
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Teuvo Turunen!
Teuvo Turunen decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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