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HFC 7:Kislyak vs Peramaki PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Vect Nokru (ranked 5755 p4p, 3355 weight class) and Aleksandr Zuev (ranked 561 p4p, 405 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Vect Nokru!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Aleksandr Zuev!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zuev swings widly with a right hand
and Nokru counters with a straight right hand.
Zuev fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Nokru, pushing him back against the cage.
Zuev misses with some punches.
Zuev throws a knee to the head but misses.
Nokru is trying to break free.
Nokru manages to break the clinch.
Zuev pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Zuev showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Nokru.
Nokru moves out of range as Zuev strikes.
A counter left hand to the body from Nokru misses its target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zuev lands a head kick. Nokru smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
 It looks like Vect Nokru has been cut.
Zuev throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Zuev closes the distance looking to clinch
enabling Nokru to counter with a crisp jab.
 It looks like Aleksandr Zuev has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nokru scores with a decent looking hook.
Nokru throws a big overhand right that connects, sending Zuev tumbling to the canvas!
 Zuev is rocked!
Nokru slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Zuev is still in real trouble! Can Nokru finish him?
Zuev keeping moving, preventing Nokru from controlling successfully.
Zuev seems to have recovered his senses.
Zuev looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zuev controls Nokru momentarily but Nokru frees himself.
Nokru is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Zuev looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Nokru won't allow Zuev to get back to his feet.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zuev wants to clinch.
Nokru swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Zuev with a nice cross.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zuev closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Zuev with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Zuev with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Nokru breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Zuev looks to score with a jab to the body but Nokru is just out of range.
Nokru circles away from the clinch attempt
enabling Nokru to counter with a crisp jab.
Zuev lands a nice looking kick to the body. Nokru takes a step back to recover.
Nokru misses with a wild body shot.
Zuev throws a body shot but no joy.
Nokru slips a jab from Zuev.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A big left from Zuev misses.
Zuev has taken the fight to the clinch.
Nokru has Zuev pushed against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nokru.
Zuev looking to throw knees to the head but Nokru is blocking nicely.
Zuev looking to slow down the pace here.
Nokru pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Aleksandr Zuev is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Zuev wants to clinch up but Nokru keeps it at a distance.
Zuev slaps away a takedown attempt from Nokru, before circling back to the center of the mat.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zuev tries to clinch but Nokru is having none of it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Vect Nokru will probably get the nod.
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!
Nokru moves away from the strike by Zuev.
Zuev connects with a crisp jab.
Zuev connects with the punch.
Nokru scores with a jab. Zuev acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Nokru throws a series of punches but Zuev moves out of range.
It looks like Nokru has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Zuev connects with a right hand. Nokru shakes it off.
Nokru uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Zuev.
Zuev moves out of range as Nokru strikes.
Zuev uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Nokru has time to react.
Nokru takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Vect Nokru is winning the standup battle so far.
Zuev pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nokru is looking for a counter combo.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Zuev clinches with his opponent.
Zuev tries to land a knee to the head but Nokru blocks with his arms.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nokru drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Zuev gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Nokru managing to block the knees to the body from Zuev.
Nokru doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Zuev tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Zuev working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Nokru tries to score a body lock takedown but Zuev shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
A head punch on the inside from Zuev fails to land.
Zuev scores with a knee to the head.
Zuev lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
 Nokru is rocked!
Zuev lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Nokru backwards.
Oh Nokru is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Zuev misses with a knee to the head.
Zuev throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Nokru blocks it with crossed arms.
Zuev tries a knee to the head but Nokru blocks it.
Zuev lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Zuev jerks Nokru's head down, straight into the path of a devastating knee! Nokru drops to the floor in a crumpled heap! Zuev goes to throw a finishing haymaker but pulls out - good sportsmanship from Zuev because Nokru was completely out of it. That was a nice finish - just the right level of brutality to send everyone home happy.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knee). Aleksandr Zuev!
After winning the bout, Aleksandr Zuev thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jimmy Williams (ranked 3422 p4p, 5465 weight class) and Kamaru Snoozemen (ranked 330 p4p, 419 weight class). Kamaru Snoozemen will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jimmy Williams!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kamaru Snoozemen!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Percy O'Donnell and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Snoozemen changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Williams looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Williams sneaks out the side door and pushes Snoozemen away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Snoozemen closes the distance and pushes Williams back into the cage.
Snoozemen escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Williams tries to close the distance and clinch but Snoozemen swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Snoozemen feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Snoozemen looking to pass the guard.
Snoozemen trying to control but Williams is working from the bottom.
Williams trying to keep a closed guard but Snoozemen is proving a slippery customer.
Williams wants to stand but Snoozemen is controlling the position.
Snoozemen is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Snoozemen's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
It looks like Snoozemen might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Williams has a closed guard, preventing Snoozemen from standing up.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Williams misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Williams pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A good leg kick by Williams.
Williams tries to clinch but Snoozemen is having none of it.
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.
Snoozemen clinches with his opponent.
Come on Snoozemen - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Williams keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Snoozemen's efforts to push away.
A shot in the inside from Williams.
Come on Williams - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
I was talking to Williams's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Williams tries a body shot but Snoozemen blocks it.
Williams is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Snoozemen drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Williams tries to work over Snoozemen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Williams is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
A hook to the body from Williams.
Williams is working Snoozemen over against the cage.
Williams working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Snoozemen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Snoozemen blocks a body shot from Williams.
Snoozemen is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
A short uppercut from Williams.
Williams stalling against the cage.
Williams throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Snoozemens head.
Snoozemen breaks the clinch.
Snoozemen looks for a takedown but Williams sprawls well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Williams thuds his shin into the meat of Snoozemen's side.
Williams lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Snoozemen at a distance.
Williams with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Williams darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Williams cracks Snoozemen with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Williams throws a shot to the body.
Snoozemen looks winded!
Williams moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Snoozemen wants to clinch up but Williams keeps it at a distance.
Williams appears to be looking for a big counter.
Williams misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Snoozemen shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Williams but Williams pushes him off and we're back to square one.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jimmy Williams dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Snoozemen blocks a head kick by Williams.
Snoozemen takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Snoozemen blocks a head kick by Williams.
Snoozemen fails in his attempt to clinch.
Snoozemen closes the distance and clinches.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Williams tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Snoozemen's elbow.
Snoozemen is looking for a takedown.
Williams tries to work over Snoozemen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Snoozemen blocks a body shot from Williams.
Snoozemen taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Williams lands with a left to the head.
Williams misses with the head strike.
Snoozemen fails to pull guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Williams tries to throw a body punch but Snoozemen avoids it by throwing Williams back against the cage.
Snoozemen is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Jimmy Williams has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kamaru Snoozemen.
Snoozemen is trying to pull guard but Williams turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Snoozemen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Williams.
Jimmy Williams has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Williams tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Snoozemen's elbow.
Williams just leaning against Snoozemen, taking a breather.
Williams on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Come on Snoozemen - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
A short right from Williams on the inside.
Williams keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Snoozemen's efforts to push away.
Williams scores with a shoulder strike.
Snoozemen is rocked!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Williams lands a hook that snaps the head of Snoozemen backwards.
Snoozemen is still on wobbly legs! Can Williams finish him?
Williams is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Snoozemen can do to turn this around?
Williams unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Snoozemen! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Williams is unloading with more strikes now! Snoozemen drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:11 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jimmy Williams!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Broady Hallows (ranked 4037 p4p, 3986 weight class) and Hunter Weaver (ranked 365 p4p, 363 weight class). Weaver has chosen Cassius Clay - Avelino as his entrance music. 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 featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Broady Hallows!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Hunter Weaver!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Weaver lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Hallows at a distance.
Weaver keeps the fight on the outside.
Hallows fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Hallows on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Hallows gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Hallows takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hallows tries to move into range but Weaver moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Weaver ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hallows moves away.
A combination from Weaver does no damage.
Hallows has Weaver up against the cage in a clinch.
I was talking to Hallows's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Weaver misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Hallows.
A head punch on the inside from Weaver fails to land.
A right handed body shot lands from Hallows.
Weaver prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Broady Hallows. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hallows.
Weaver avoiding damage as Hallows throws knees to the body.
Hallows blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hallows tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Weaver's elbow.
Hallows trying to land knees to the body.
Weaver struggles to land a body shot inside as Hallows controls his hands.
Weaver has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Hallows is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
A head punch on the inside from Hallows fails to land.
Hallows managing to block the knees to the body from Weaver.
Hallows is trying to break free.
Hallows misses with an elbow over the top.
Weaver tries to land knees in the clinch but Hallows avoids the damage to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Weaver tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hallows's elbow.
Weaver dodges an elbow strike from Hallows.
Hallows manages to break the clinch.
Weaver connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Hallows momentarily.
Hallows clinches up against the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Hallows throws an elbow but misses.
Hallows tries to land a knee to the head but Weaver blocks with his arms.
Hallows lands with a short shot to the head.
Hallows can't get the takedown.
Weaver on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Weaver.
Hallows scores a nice knee to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hallows lands a body shot.
Hallows blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Weaver can't find room to land a body shot as Hallows controls the action.
Hallows pressing his opponent against the cage.
Hallows tries to land knees in the clinch but Weaver avoids the damage to the body.
Weaver tries to throw a body punch but Hallows avoids it by throwing Weaver back against the cage.
Weaver on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Hallows lands a shoulder strike.
Weaver tries to throw a body punch but Hallows avoids it by throwing Weaver back against the cage.
Hallows looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Weaver avoids the elbow strike from Hallows, against the cage.
Hallows tries to work over Weaver's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hallows blocks a body shot from Weaver.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Weaver is pressed up against the cage. Hallows has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Weaver down to the mat. Weaver avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Weaver has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Hallows is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Hallows closes the distance looking to clinch
and Weaver counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hallows uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Weaver.
Hallows tries to move into range but Weaver moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Weaver lands a slapping body shot.
Weaver misses with a series of wild punches.
Hunter Weaver is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hallows drops his hands momentarily and Weaver takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Hallows tries to clinch up.
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!
Hallows drives through and clinches with Weaver against the cage.
Hallows throws an elbow but it misses.
Hallows lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Weaver backwards.
Hallows scores with a hook to the body.
Weaver blocks the elbow strike.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Hunter Weaver will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Weaver lands a right hook to the body.
Hallows is trying hard to land a takedown here. Weaver sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Broady Hallows is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Weaver connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Hallows goes for a double leg but Weaver avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Weaver continues to drive forward.
Hallows with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Hallows digs a right hand into Weaver's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Weaver's gas tank.
Hallows has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Weaver is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Broady Hallows. That's going to take a lot out of him.
With the fighters up against the cage, Hallows throws an elbow but misses.
Weaver has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Hallows clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Weaver keeps control of the position easily here as Hallows tries to buck him off.
Weaver is not going to allow Hallows to sit and survive in this position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Weaver just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Weaver avoiding Hallows 's attempts to control his hands.
Hallows wants to escape the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Weaver slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Weaver is not going to allow Hallows to sit and survive in this position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Hallows is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Weaver landing with strikes.
Weaver biding his time, looking for the opening.
Hallows is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hallows covers up after that shot from Weaver.
Hallows takes a big shot to the side of the head.
I really don't envy Hallows right now.
Hallows is working hard here to advance position.
Weaver really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Hallows.
Hallows knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Weaver on the ground.
Hallows tries to escape the position.
Weaver has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Hallows's body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hallows can't escape the position.
Good control from Weaver.
Hallows tries to break free.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hallows trying to control the hands but Weaver breaks the grip.
I would not like to be Hallows right now.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Hunter Weaver showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Weaver with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Hallows moves into the clinch successfully.
Hallows avoiding damage as Weaver throws knees to the body.
Hallows trying to land knees to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Hallows.
Weaver tries a body shot but Hallows blocks it.
Weaver has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hallows misses with the head strike.
Hallows lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
It looks like Hunter Weaver has been cut.
Hallows throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hallows pushes Weaver back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hallows blocks a body shot from Weaver.
Hallows looks to throw an elbow but misses.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Hallows just misses with a elbow thrown towards Weaver's brow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hallows swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Weaver takes a knee to the side of the body.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Hallows landing knees to the head.
Hallows working aggressively here.
Hallows missing with knees to the body.
Hallows throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Weavers head.
Hallows takes a shot to the head.
Weaver takes a knee right on the jaw!
Hallows wants a takedown.
Hallows tries to land knees in the clinch but Weaver avoids the damage to the body.
Weaver is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hallows goes for a takedown attempt but Weaver pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Weaver circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hallows tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Weaver defends well and Hallows ends up having to push Weaver into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
A nice side step and Weaver releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Broady Hallows. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Weaver stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hallows.
Hallows using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hallows working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Hallows.
Hallows's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Weaver tries for a takedown but Hallows manages to get underhooks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Weaver stalling against the cage.
Hallows creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Weaver managing to block the knees to the body from Hallows.
Hallows wants to take the fight to the mat but Weaver manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Weaver working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Weaver is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Hallows is keeping busy.
Weaver goes for a takedown in the clinch but Hallows prevents it.
Hallows tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hallows tries to score a body lock takedown but Weaver shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Broady Hallows has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Weaver tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Hallows avoids it.
Weaver blocking some punches.
Hallows misses with an elbow strike.
Hallows trying to land knees to the body.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Hallows as Weaver tries to tie him up.
Hunter Weaver is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Hallows stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Weaver letting Hallows take a breather here.
Weaver is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Broady Hallows has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Weaver blocks an elbow strike.
And that's the end of the fight!
Broady Hallows showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Weaver 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Hunter Weaver!
Hunter Weaver took some time post fight to say the following; 'I would like to thank Shinobi Martial Arts & Ninjutsu for hosting my training camp while Ive been in Los Angeles. Sparring with the boys down there really made me feel like an American ninja warrior.'.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Sergey Sabanov (ranked 3599 p4p, 4339 weight class) and Milos Psycho (ranked 390 p4p, 440 weight class). Psycho has chosen P.I.M.P. as his entrance music. 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 lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Sergey Sabanov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Milos Psycho!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sabanov feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Sabanov trying to control but Psycho is working from the bottom.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Psycho can do anything to dispel that myth.
Sabanov sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Sabanov scoring with punches to the head and body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sabanov looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Sabanov with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Psycho looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Let's hope that Psycho 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.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Psycho stuffs the takedown.
Psycho drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Sabanov defends it well.
Psycho fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Sabanov with a lazy takedown attempt
and Psycho counters by clinching up.
Psycho is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Sabanov is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Psycho gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sergey Sabanov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sabanov changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Psycho fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Sabanov shoots in for a takedown but Psycho shows good takedown defense.
Psycho feints the counter takedown.
Psycho closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Sabanov's guard.
Psycho stopping the sweep attempt from Sabanov.
Psycho stands up over his opponent, looking to dive in with a big punch. Here he comes, superman style! Oh, the punch misses and Sabanov has got him in a triangle choke for good measure! Oh no! Psycho manages to get his head free but now Sabanov has transitioned to an armbar! Psycho grimaces and is forced to tap! Beautiful Jiu Jitsu from Sabanov! I'd be surprised if that didn't end up as submission of the night!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Sergey Sabanov!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Egor Kuznecov (ranked 3605 p4p, 3662 weight class) and Joe Barbano (ranked 390 p4p, 399 weight class). Barbano has chosen Tevvez - Glimmer of hope as his entrance music. Joe Barbano has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Egor Kuznecov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Joe Barbano!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Barbano looks to land a combination but Kuznecov avoids it well.
Good standup being displayed there by Kuznecov as he connects with a hook.
It looks like Joe Barbano has been cut.
A punch combination from Barbano misses.
Kuznecov half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Barbano has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Kuznecov scores with a hook.
Kuznecov listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Kuznecov connects with a body shot.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Barbano!
It looks like Egor Kuznecov has been cut.
Kuznecov clobbers Barbano with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Kuznecov is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Barbano walks into a left hand.
Kuznecov changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Barbano looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Kuznecov throwing strikes but Barbano manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Kuznecov tries to bench press Barbano off him but Barbano keeps the position.
Kuznecov holds on tight, trying to prevent any damage.
Kuznecov is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Barbano asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Barbano stands up and beckons Kuznecov to his feet.
Kuznecov scores with a sloppy right hand. Barbano should have avoided that one.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barbano misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kuznecov drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Barbano avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Kuznecov is looking to work some ground and pound but Barbano has wrist control.
Barbano looks winded!
Kuznecov scoring with some ground and pound.
Kuznecov throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Kuznecov working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Kuznecov throws a strike but Barbano rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Kuznecov bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Barbano's guard.
Kuznecov trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Kuznecov with a flurry of punches that miss.
Kuznecov trying to control but Barbano is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kuznecov throws a big elbow that misses.
Kuznecov loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Kuznecov trying to control but Barbano is working from the bottom.
Kuznecov postures up in Barbano's guard and throws a big left but Barbano blocks it.
Kuznecov passes easily into side control. Nice work.
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!
Kuznecov landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Kuznecov throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kuznecov working the head and body with strikes.
Kuznecov could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Kuznecov looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Barbano is avoiding damage well.
Check out the look on Kuznecov's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Kuznecov lands a few punches from side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kuznecov creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Kuznecov scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Barbano to see if he's OK.
Kuznecov working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Barbano dodges the ground and pound from Kuznecov.
Kuznecov fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Kuznecov in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Kuznecov lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Barbano down.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barbano avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Kuznecov.
Kuznecov tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Kuznecov grinds an elbow into Barbano's temple.
Kuznecov working the ground and pound.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kuznecov is working Barbano over with some ground and pound from side control.
Kuznecov working the body and head with strikes.
The crowd goes nuts as Kuznecov knocks Barbano out cold with a massive hammerfist! Kuznecov Jumps to his feet and climbs on top of the cage to celebrate with the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Egor Kuznecov!
During a confident post fight interview, Egor Kuznecov thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Eduradr Nemkov (ranked 3597 p4p, 3719 weight class) and Konstantin Abakumov (ranked 462 p4p, 477 weight class). Konstantin Abakumov is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Eduradr Nemkov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Konstantin Abakumov!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Abakumov has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Abakumov feints and as Nemkov raises his hands in defense, Abakumov changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Nemkov utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Nemkov keeping full guard, as Abakumov tries to pass.
Abakumov loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Abakumov pushing down on Nemkov's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Abakumov thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Nemkov's head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nemkov is trying to stand.
Abakumov throwing shots but Nemkov is blocking nicely.
Abakumov missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Nemkov wants to get back to his feet.
Abakumov is nestled in close to Nemkov, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Abakumov looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Nemkov with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Abakumov lands a nice short elbow.
Abakumov has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Nemkov makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Nemkov.
Abakumov won't allow Nemkov to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Abakumov is pushing down on Nemkov's leg trying to pass to half guard. Nemkov is fighting to maintain full guard but Abakumov has managed to sneak the leg through.
Abakumov moves into full mount! Nemkov won't be happy about that!
Nemkov is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Shark Tank Private Gym that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Abakumov with shots to the head and body - Nemkov looks very uncomfortable down there.
Nemkov taking shots to the head.
Abakumov putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Abakumov landing strikes, looking to finish!
Abakumov looking to finish Nemkov with some ground and pound. This is bad for Nemkov!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Poor strikes thrown by Abakumov there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Abakumov putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Abakumov loads up on a couple of big shots to the head that have Nemkov scrambling to escape. He can't get free though and several more unanswered shots from Abakumov land to the head. The referee has no choice but to stop the fight. Abakumov stands and salutes the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Konstantin Abakumov!
During a confident post fight interview, Konstantin Abakumov thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Nazaire Chenevert (ranked 2755 p4p, 2856 weight class) and Al Long (ranked 371 p4p, 382 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Al Long enters 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 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Nazaire Chenevert!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Al Long!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A left lands for Long.
It looks like Nazaire Chenevert has been cut.
Long is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Chenevert.
Chenevert looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Long lands with a right hand.
Long misses with a left hand
and Chenevert connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nice defenses there by Chenevert.
Chenevert looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Long missing with a left hand there. Chenevert was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Chenevert appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Long waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Chenevert.
Chenevert was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Long misses with an uppercut.
Long avoids the head kick by Chenevert.
Long misses with an uppercut
and Chenevert counters with a low kick, right behind Long 's knee.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Long throws an off balance right hand
and Chenevert counters with a good, hard body kick but Long shrugs it off.
Long throws a right hand that misses
and Chenevert counters with a low kick, right behind Long 's knee.
A big right from Long misses.
Long throws an off balance right hand
and Chenevert counters with an outside leg kick.
Long looks winded!
Long throws an off balance right hand
and Chenevert counters with an inside leg kick.
Chenevert lands a head kick!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Long throws the left hand but Chenevert avoids the punch easily.
Long throws an off balance right hand
and Chenevert counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Long thinking.
Chenevert lands a big uppercut and Long crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Long looks OK. Chenevert waves Long back to his feet!
Long is rocked!
Long takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Long is still on wobbly legs! Can Chenevert finish him?
A nice inside leg kick there by Chenevert. That's going to slow Long down.
Chenevert throws an overhand right that drops Long like a sack of potatoes! Chenevert dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nazaire Chenevert!
Nazaire Chenevert thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Islam Magomedsharipov (ranked 3503 p4p, 2053 weight class) and Jack Lawson (ranked 453 p4p, 290 weight class). Jack Lawson has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Islam Magomedsharipov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jack Lawson!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lawson shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Magomedsharipov but Magomedsharipov pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Magomedsharipov throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Lawson shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Magomedsharipov sprawls well. Magomedsharipov wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Lawson gets slowly back to his feet.
As Lawson looks to move away, Magomedsharipov throws a big counter combo but Lawson just gets out of the way.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Lawson.
Islam Magomedsharipov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jack Lawson.
Lawson tries to score a power double leg takedown but Magomedsharipov sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Lawson somewhat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lawson shoots for a double leg takedown but Magomedsharipov sprawls well. He's pushed Lawson's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Magomedsharipov appears to be looking for a big counter.
Lawson shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Magomedsharipov pinned against the cage. Magomedsharipov gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Lawson's coach down at Blacksmith MMA Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Lawson's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Magomedsharipov throws a series of punches but Lawson avoids them all with ease.
Lawson tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Magomedsharipov defends well and Lawson ends up having to push Magomedsharipov into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Lawson shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Magomedsharipov pinned against the cage. Magomedsharipov gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Magomedsharipov misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Magomedsharipov throws a leg kick but Lawson sees it coming and moves out of range.
Lawson darts in and clinches Magomedsharipov up against the cage.
Magomedsharipov tries to break the clinch but Lawson is controlling the position.
Lawson tightens his grip and picks Magomedsharipov up, before dumping him to the ground. Magomedsharipov manages to land in guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lawson 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.
Lawson lands a couple of digs.
Lawson stops Magomedsharipov from standing up.
Lawson has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Lawson is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Lawson advances position into side control!
Lawson grinds an elbow into Magomedsharipov's temple.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lawson trying to control the position but Magomedsharipov is working away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lawson is working to tighten his grip on Magomedsharipov's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Magomedsharipov has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Lawson is really squeezing tight and eventually Magomedsharipov passes out! Lawson breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Jack Lawson!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Aleksandar Dobrosavljevic (ranked 2607 p4p, 3362 weight class) and The Maan (ranked 305 p4p, 372 weight class). The Maan has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Aleksandar Dobrosavljevic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, The Maan!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dobrosavljevic looks to score with a jab to the body but Maan is just out of range.
Dobrosavljevic lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Maan moves out of range of the strikes.
Dobrosavljevic definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Maan avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Maan looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Maan throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Dobrosavljevic makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Dobrosavljevic misses with a lunging right hand
and Maan counters with a stiff right hand.
Maan dodges the punch combination from Dobrosavljevic.
Maan looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maan displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dobrosavljevic throws out the jab.
It seemed like Maan was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maan smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Dobrosavljevic throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A looping hook to the body misses from Maan. Dobrosavljevic does a little dance to reset his feet.
Maan takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Dobrosavljevic throws a leg kick that misses.
Maan ducks under a wild hook from Dobrosavljevic.
Maan swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Maan avoids a punch combination nicely.
Despite the aggression on Maan's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Dobrosavljevic defending well as Maan loads up on a big left hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maan listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Dobrosavljevic throws a nice looking combination but Maan bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Maan has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Dobrosavljevic swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Maan thuds a left hand into Dobrosavljevic's body.
Dobrosavljevic lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
It looks like The Maan has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dobrosavljevic sizes up Maan with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Dobrosavljevic throws a good cross that connects.
Dobrosavljevic throws a left and a right that both miss
and Dobrosavljevic takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Maan staying out of range there.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Maan! But no joy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dobrosavljevic sends Maan crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Dobrosavljevic is motioning to the referee to let Maan up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
A jab from Dobrosavljevic misses.
Dobrosavljevic blocks a jab.
Dobrosavljevic misses with a lunging right hand
and Maan cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Aleksandar Dobrosavljevic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dobrosavljevic throws a lazy uppercut
and Maan counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Dobrosavljevic throws a hook but Maan blocks it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Maan! But no joy.
Dobrosavljevic throws a lazy uppercut
and Maan connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Maan is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Dobrosavljevic had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Maan misses with a shot to the body
and Maan takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dobrosavljevic misses with a hook
and Maan counters with a straight right hand.
Maan throws a big shot that misses.
Dobrosavljevic connects with a body shot that sends Maan's belly button to the back.
Dobrosavljevic looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Dobrosavljevic stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Dobrosavljevic throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Maan counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Maan has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Maan swings for the body but Dobrosavljevic moves out of range.
Dobrosavljevic throws a lazy right hand but Maan sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Aleksandar Dobrosavljevic dominated that round.
The cut man is working on The Maan's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.
Dobrosavljevic misses the shot to the body.
Maan dodges the punch combination from Dobrosavljevic.
Maan looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Maan slips a jab from Dobrosavljevic.
Maan dips to his left and cracks Dobrosavljevic with an uppercut!
Dobrosavljevic misses with an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maan throws a lazy uppercut
and Dobrosavljevic counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Dobrosavljevic throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Maan is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Dobrosavljevic throws a big shot that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Maan.
A big right from Dobrosavljevic misses.
Dobrosavljevic throws a lazy uppercut
and Maan cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Maan punishes Dobrosavljevic's body with a nice straight punch.
Maan blocks a head kick by Dobrosavljevic.
A countering left hand to the body from Maan misses.
Maan dodges the punch combination from Dobrosavljevic.
Dobrosavljevic throws a lazy uppercut
and Maan counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A big right from Dobrosavljevic misses.
Dobrosavljevic takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Dobrosavljevic throws a predictable looking body shot
and Maan counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Dobrosavljevic looks to land a right hand but Maan moved out of range.
Aleksandar Dobrosavljevic is winning the standup battle so far.
Maan swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Dobrosavljevic.
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!
Dobrosavljevic misses with a low kick.
Dobrosavljevic swings away with a body shot that misses
and Maan cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Maan 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.
Dobrosavljevic misses with a double jab
and Dobrosavljevic takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Dobrosavljevic is rocked!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maan moves out of range as Dobrosavljevic strikes.
Maan cracks a nice hook into Dobrosavljevic's ribs.
Maan avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Maan cracks Dobrosavljevic with a hook to the temple - Dobrosavljevic is on wobbly legs here! Maan swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Dobrosavljevic falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Maan wins by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:28 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). The Maan!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Pasha Kislyak (ranked 3044 p4p, 1651 weight class) and Micco Peramaki (ranked 348 p4p, 216 weight class). Pasha Kislyak has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Pasha Kislyak!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Micco Peramaki!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Peramaki uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Kislyak has time to react.
Peramaki misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Kislyak counters with a nice double leg into side control. Peramaki won't be happy with that.
Kislyak is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Peramaki has escaped the position, nice work there.
Kislyak is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Peramaki knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Kislyak goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Peramaki has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Kislyak but great work by Peramaki.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Peramaki wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Kislyak, who protects the arm well.
Peramaki wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kislyak keeps working.
Peramaki tries for a kimura but Kislyak is defending well.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Peramaki advances nicely into full mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Peramaki has control of Kislyak's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Kislyak regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Peramaki with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Peramaki goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Kislyak is on top in guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Peramaki utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Kislyak is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Peramaki is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Peramaki has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kislyak can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Peramaki looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Kislyak has picked Peramaki up and slammed him! Peramaki can't keep hold of the triangle and Kislyak manages to pass to side control!
Kislyak tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Kislyak is trying to get an arm triangle but Peramaki is defending well.
Kislyak tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Kislyak looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Peramaki is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Kislyak off and has taken his back!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Peramaki is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Kislyak knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Kislyak for a finish.
I really don't envy Kislyak right now.
Peramaki has both hooks in and is working for a choke. Kislyak is in real trouble here. Peramaki gets an arm under the chin and tightens the submission attempt... is this the end? Yes, Kislyak is tapping out! Peramaki wins by rear naked choke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Micco Peramaki!
Micco Peramaki seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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