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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Greg Menace (ranked 3080 p4p, 3097 weight class) and Ace Johnson (ranked 167 p4p, 169 weight class). Menace's entrance music is Menace. A fine choice. Johnson has chosen Is This What You Wanted?" by Leonard Cohen as his entrance music. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Greg Menace!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ace Johnson!
The judges for this bout are Valeri Chadov, Sergei Dronov and Igor Prikhodko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Menace closes the distance and clinches up with Johnson, looking for a takedown. Menace pushes Johnson against the cage but Johnson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Menace needs to keep his hands up - Johnson had a free shot at his head there.
Johnson works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Menace doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Johnson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Menace misses with a takedown
and Johnson counters with a two punch combo.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Greg Menace. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Menace feints and as Johnson raises his hands in defense, Menace changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Johnson pulls Menace in close to prevent any damage.
Menace trying to control but Johnson is working from the bottom.
Menace advances position into side control!
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!
Johnson is looking to regain half guard here but Menace keeps moving and retains side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Menace in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Menace in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Johnson felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Menace lands a few punches from side control.
Menace is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Johnson is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Menace is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Johnson will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Menace throws a strike aimed at the side of Johnson's head but Johnson avoids it well.
Menace fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Menace has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Johnson is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Menace is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Menace cracks Johnson with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Menace landing shots from mount.
Johnson is bucking up trying to escape but Menace cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Johnson tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Menace working for a guillotine from mount but Johnson is in no mood to give up.
Johnson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Menace. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Menace lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Johnson wants to hold on but Menace pushes him away.
Johnson regains half guard.
Johnson is looking to improve his position.
Menace could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Menace working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Johnson is looking for a sweep. Menace is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Menace looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Menace looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Menace lands with a punch from half guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Johnson can do anything to dispel that myth.
Ground and pound from Menace.
Nice strikes from Menace there.
Ground and pound from Menace.
Menace landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Johnson keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Johnson taking some punishment here, with Menace in his half guard.
Menace thows a huge punch but Johnson dodges it nicely.
Menace thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Johnson keeping control of the position.
Johnson is not content to let Menace control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Menace sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Johnson defending well though.
Johnson wants to control but Menace is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Johnson is trying to get back to full guard.
Johnson on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Johnson wants to improve his position but Menace is controlling well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Menace scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Johnson is looking for a sweep. Menace is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Johnson keeping hold of Menace's head, controlling as best he can.
Menace wants to take a breather but Johnson is having none of it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Greg Menace dominated that round.
That's time! Menace's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Johnson connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Menace tries for a takedown but Johnson circles away easily
and Johnson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Donk. Johnson catches Menace right on the button with a cross.
Menace doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Johnson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Johnson lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Johnson lands a glancing blow to the side of Menace's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Menace shoots in for a takedown but Johnson shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Greg Menace. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Menace has his takedown stuffed
and Johnson counters with a nice uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Menace doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Johnson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Menace has his takedown stuffed
and Johnson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Menace is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Johnson.
A cross from Johnson lands.
Menace with a lazy takedown attempt
and Johnson counters with a straight right hand.
Menace has his takedown stuffed
and Menace takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Menace has his takedown stuffed
and Menace takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Menace with a lazy takedown attempt
letting Johnson counter with a right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Menace with a poor takedown
and Johnson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Johnson lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Menace backs up against the cage.
Greg Menace is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Menace shoots and misses
letting Johnson counter with a right hand.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Johnson connects with a good right hand that stumbles Menace. Menace circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Johnson scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Menace gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Johnson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Johnson has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Johnson lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Johnson.
Menace tries for a takedown but Johnson circles away easily
letting Johnson counter with a right hand.
Menace gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Johnson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson lands with an uppercut that bounces Menace off the cage and back into range.
Menace doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Johnson counters with a straight right hand.
Menace tries for a takedown but Johnson circles away easily
and Menace takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Menace misses with a takedown attempt
letting Johnson counter with a right hand.
Johnson thuds his right hand into Menace's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Ace Johnson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Danga de danga de dang - Johnson scores with a four punch combination!
Johnson displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Menace takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Menace misses with a takedown attempt
letting Johnson counter with a right hand.
 Menace is rocked!
Ace Johnson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Johnson's corner calls for a 1-2. Johnson obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Oh Menace is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Johnson fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Johnson steps in with a hook that catches Menace right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Johnson follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Menace looks absolutely devastated.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:17 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ace Johnson!
Ace Johnson is the new bantamweight champion!
Our winner, Ace Johnson, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Aleksandr Zuev (ranked 2817 p4p, 2884 weight class) and Emiel Dessauer (ranked 392 p4p, 400 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Aleksandr Zuev!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Emiel Dessauer!
The judges for this bout are Valeri Chadov, Fedor Mirinova and Sergei Dronov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dessauer rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Zuev moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Zuev gets tackled into the cage by Dessauer. Dessauer maintains the clinch.
Dessauer on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Zuev prevents a body shot from Dessauer.
Dessauer looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Zuev throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Dessauer blocks it with crossed arms.
A short left from Dessauer.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Zuev.
Zuev scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Dessauer misses with the head strike.
Zuev looking to throw knees to the head but Dessauer is blocking nicely.
Zuev throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Dessauer blocks it with crossed arms.
Dessauer tries a body shot but Zuev blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dessauer lands with a left to the head.
Zuev lands a knee to the body.
Zuev lands a left hand that snaps the head of Dessauer backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dessauer lands a nice uppercut.
Zuev lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Dessauer prevents a body shot from Zuev.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dessauer misses with a punch to the body.
Zuev tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Zuev gets underhooks to prevent Dessauer's takedown attempt.
Zuev tries a body shot but Dessauer blocks it.
Zuev is looking to break free of the clinch but Dessauer has double underhooks.
Zuev tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dessauer's elbow.
Dessauer working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Dessauer managing to block the knees to the body from Zuev.
Dessauer just leaning against Zuev, taking a breather.
Zuev blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dessauer gets through Zuev's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Dessauer tries a body shot but Zuev blocks it.
Dessauer lands a shot to the body.
Our sources have told us that Zuev has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Dessauer displaying some good clinch control by pressing Zuev up against the cage.
Dessauer will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Zuev up against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dessauer swings wildly with an uppercut but Zuev uses good head movement to avoid it.
Zuev misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dessauer'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.
A nice right hand lands inside from Dessauer.
Zuev is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Dessauer is defending well for now.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Dessauer dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Zuev struggles to land a body shot inside as Dessauer controls his hands.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zuev misses with the head strike.
Zuev tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Zuev stalls.
Dessauer slows down the pace here.
Dessauer tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Dessauer lands a nice uppercut.
Dessauer lands a body shot in the clinch.
Zuev is working Dessauer over against the cage.
Zuev misses with some punches.
Zuev can't break the clinch.
Dessauer blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Zuev tries a body shot but Dessauer blocks it.
Zuev with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Dessauer misses with some punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dessauer has Zuev pushed against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Dessauer.
Dessauer'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.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Dessauer.
Zuev fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dessauer is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Dessauer has Zuev pressed against the cage.
Dessauer blocks a body shot from Zuev.
Zuev tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Zuev tries a knee to the head but Dessauer blocks it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Zuev misses with a body punch.
A body shot lands from Dessauer.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Emiel Dessauer dominated that round.
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.
Zuev throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Dessauer to counter with a crisp jab.
Dessauer checks a low kick from Zuev.
Dessauer wants to counter with a clinch but Zuev pushes him away.
Zuev pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Zuev throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Dessauer drives through and clinches with Zuev against the cage.
Dessauer lands a hook that snaps the head of Zuev backwards.
Dessauer blocks a body shot from Zuev.
Dessauer lands an uppercut.
Dessauer pressing his opponent against the cage.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Dessauer stalling the fight.
The crowd are getting on Dessauer's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dessauer'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.
Zuev tries to break free but Dessauer pushes him back against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Dessauer fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Zuev is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Dessauer is defending well for now.
Zuev wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Zuev lands a hook to the side of the head.
Zuev tries to land knees in the clinch but Dessauer avoids the damage to the body.
Dessauer throws a punch but it's blocked by Zuev.
Zuev misses with a punch on the inside.
Zuev taking a breather.
Zuev tries to work over Dessauer's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Emiel Dessauer seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Zuev tries to land a knee to the head but Dessauer blocks with his arms.
Dessauer blocks an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Zuev.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zuev misses with a punch on the inside.
Zuev misses with a hook from the clinch.
Zuev gets underhooks to prevent Dessauer's takedown attempt.
Dessauer struggles to land a body shot inside as Zuev controls his hands.
Zuev is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Dessauer is defending well for now.
Zuev misses with a hook to the ribs.
Zuev tries to throw a body punch but Dessauer avoids it by throwing Zuev back against the cage.
Dessauer blocking some punches.
Zuev misses with a shot to the kidneys.
The referee calls for Dessauer to work.
Zuev missing with knees to the body.
Dessauer fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Aleksandr Zuev has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Emiel Dessauer.
Zuev fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dessauer blocking some punches.
A short body shot lands from Zuev as the two fighters clinch.
Dessauer slowing the pace effectively.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dessauer misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dessauer stalling against the cage.
A short left from Zuev.
Dessauer taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Zuev misses with a knee to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Zuev fails to land.
Dessauer misses with the head strike.
Come on Dessauer - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Zuev doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Zuev landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Zuev throws a head punch that misses.
Dessauer is stalling here.
Dessauer softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dessauer misses with some punches.
Dessauer lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Zuev breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Zuev clinches up against the cage.
Zuev looking to slow down the pace here.
Zuev is looking to control Dessauer's arms but Dessauer gets an underhook and turns him. Now Zuev has his back to the cage.
Dessauer lands a shoulder strike.
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!
Dessauer tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Zuev tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Dessauer tries to work over Zuev's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Zuev landing some nice looking knees to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dessauer.
Zuev tries to work over Dessauer's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A nice left hand lands by Dessauer.
Zuev with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Aleksandr Zuev will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Dessauer clinches with his opponent.
Zuev is trying to break the clinch but Dessauer has him pressed against the cage.
Dessauer is pushing Zuev up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Dessauer takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Dessauer continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
Dessauer has Zuev pressed against the cage.
Dessauer lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Zuev or not.
Zuev breaks the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dessauer pushes Zuev up against the cage in a clinch.
Zuev tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Zuev stalling.
Zuev blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dessauer throws a punch but it's blocked by Zuev.
Dessauer lands a shot to the body.
Zuev is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Dessauer lands a nice uppercut.
Dessauer working aggressively here.
Zuev avoids a wild elbow strike from Dessauer.
Dessauer dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Zuev pushes Dessauer back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Dessauer is struggling to control the position.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Zuev.
Zuev is pressed up against the cage. Dessauer has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Zuev down to the mat. Zuev avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Zuev misses with a body kick.
Dessauer staying out of range there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dessauer walks into a stiff left hand from Zuev.
Zuev swings for the body but Dessauer moves out of range.
Dessauer gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Dessauer controlling the action here for a moment.
Good body shot from Dessauer.
Zuev with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Zuev scores with a knee to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dessauer misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dessauer lands a left hand.
Zuev throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Dessauer blocks it with crossed arms.
Dessauer dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Dessauer swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zuev tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Dessauer cracks Zuev with a nice body shot.
Zuev with an attempt at a knee that misses.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Dessauer tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Dessauer misses with a short punch on the inside.
Zuev tries to land a knee to the head but Dessauer blocks with his arms.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Dessauer.
Dessauer displaying some good clinch control by pressing Zuev up against the cage.
Dessauer blocks an uppercut.
Zuev is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Zuev fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dessauer blocks an uppercut.
Zuev misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Dessauer.
Zuev misses with a knee strike.
Dessauer tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Zuev lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Zuev is looking to control Dessauer's arms but Dessauer gets an underhook and turns him. Now Zuev has his back to the cage.
Zuev lands a right hand that snaps the head of Dessauer backwards.
Zuev prevents a body shot from Dessauer.
Zuev misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dessauer prevents Zuev from breaking the clinch.
Zuev misses with a punch on the inside.
Zuev tries to break free but Dessauer pushes him back against the cage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Zuev misses with the head strike.
Zuev misses with a short punch on the inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Emiel Dessauer just about did enough to take it.
That's time! Back to the action!
Zuev misses with an uppercut. Dessauer saw that one coming.
Dessauer steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Zuev.
Zuev throws a sloppy head kick and Dessauer moves out of range easily.
Dessauer tries to counter with a clinch but Zuev shakes him off and moves away.
Dessauer has Zuev up against the cage in a clinch.
Dessauer scores with a shoulder strike.
Dessauer pressing his opponent against the cage.
Dessauer lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Dessauer tries a body shot but Zuev blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dessauer throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Zuevs head.
Dessauer lands a shot to the body.
Zuev tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
A left hand lands to the body for Zuev.
Dessauer lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Dessauer working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dessauer blocking some punches.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Zuev fails to land.
The referee calls for Dessauer to work.
The referee is keeping an eye on Dessauer - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Nice body punch from Dessauer - that landed with a thud.
Dessauer lands a hook that snaps the head of Zuev backwards.
Zuev takes a shot to the head.
Dessauer throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Zuevs head.
Dessauer managing to block the knees to the body from Zuev.
Dessauer lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Dessauer digs a right hand underneath Zuev's ribcage. Zuev let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Dessauer is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Zuev gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Dessauer lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee calls for Dessauer to work.
Dessauer doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dessauer controlling the action here for a moment.
Dessauer leaning against his opponent.
Zuev throws a head punch that misses.
Zuev lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Dessauer backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dessauer prevents Zuev from breaking the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Dessauer.
Dessauer effectively controlling the action here.
Zuev dodges an elbow strike from Dessauer.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Dessauer takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dessauer tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Zuev being controlled against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Emiel Dessauer.
Dessauer fails with an attempt to clinch.
Zuev throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Dessauer on the side of the head.
Zuev circles away from the clinch attempt.
Zuev misses with a double jab
and Dessauer counters by moving into the clinch.
Dessauer misses with some punches.
Zuev gets through Dessauer's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dessauer.
Dessauer doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dessauer leaning his opponent against the cage.
Zuev misses with some punches.
The referee calls for Dessauer to work.
Zuev tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Zuev tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Zuev tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Dessauer controlling the action here for a moment.
Zuev misses with a punch to the body.
Dessauer leaning against his opponent.
Zuev looking to throw knees to the head but Dessauer is blocking nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Emiel Dessauer dominated that fourth round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, 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.
Zuev goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Dessauer gets a clinch.
Zuev tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Dessauer stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Dessauer swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dessauer is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Dessauer tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Zuev avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zuev tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Zuev with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Zuev taking a breather.
A short body shot lands from Dessauer as the two fighters clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dessauer misses with a knee strike.
Zuev tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
The referee calls for Dessauer to work.
Dessauer slowing the pace effectively.
Dessauer misses with some punches.
Zuev scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Dessauer creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Zuev misses with a punch to the body.
Dessauer misses with some punches.
Dessauer blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dessauer blocking some punches.
Zuev misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nice body punch from Dessauer.
Zuev misses with the head strike.
A shot in the inside from Dessauer.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dessauer slows down the pace here.
Zuev being controlled against the cage.
Dessauer throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Dessauer wants a takedown but no success here.
Zuev misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dessauer has Zuev pressed against the cage.
Dessauer blocking some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Zuev fails to land.
Dessauer blocks a body shot from Zuev.
Aleksandr Zuev has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Zuev misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zuev lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Dessauer.
Dessauer lands a shot to the body.
Zuev swings wildly with an uppercut but Dessauer uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dessauer taking a breather.
Zuev fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Zuev is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Dessauer is keeping busy.
Dessauer dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
The referee is keeping an eye on Dessauer - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Dessauer avoiding damage.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Dessauer.
Emiel Dessauer is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Emiel Dessauer.
Zuev misses with a head kick.
Zuev uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Dessauer clinches up with Zuev and pushes him back against the cage.
Dessauer lands a right hand.
Dessauer works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Zuev misses with a punch to the body.
Zuev has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A short right from Dessauer.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Zuev misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Zuev misses with the head strike.
Zuev misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Dessauer.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Emiel Dessauer.
I think Dessauer 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 46:49
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 46:49
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 46:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Emiel Dessauer!
Emiel Dessauer is the new light heavyweight champion!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Stres Fleshou Jr (ranked 3323 p4p, 2871 weight class) and Viktor Dragan (ranked 132 p4p, 115 weight class). Viktor Dragan has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Stres Fleshou Jr!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Viktor Dragan!
The judges for this bout are Aleksei Zolotukhin, Valeri Chadov and Ivan Kurochkin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fleshou Jr slips under a jab from Dragan.
The fighters circling - Dragan throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Fleshou Jr scores with a jab to the head.
 It looks like Viktor Dragan has been cut.
Dragan misses with a hook. Fleshou Jr ducked under it nicely.
As Dragan looks to move away, Fleshou Jr throws a big counter combo but Dragan just gets out of the way.
Dragan throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A little feinted left hand from Fleshou Jr on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Dragan looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Fleshou Jr takes a swing at Dragan's ribcage but misses.
Dragan throws a nice looking combination but Fleshou Jr bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Fleshou Jr displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dragan throws out the jab.
Fleshou Jr appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Dragan misses with an uppercut. Fleshou Jr saw that one coming.
Dragan takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Dragan loads up on a big right hand but Fleshou Jr slips the punch.
An attempted straight right counter from Fleshou Jr misses the target.
Jab from Fleshou Jr.
Fleshou Jr is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Good exchange - Fleshou Jr coming out on top.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dragan has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Dragan there as he acknowledges the shot.
That has opened up Viktor Dragan's cut even more.
Nice combo by Fleshou Jr! Oh, that's hurt him - Dragan falls to the canvas and Fleshou Jr follows him into side control.
 Dragan is rocked!
Fleshou Jr is working to tighten his grip on Dragan's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Dragan has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Fleshou Jr is really squeezing tight and eventually Dragan passes out! Fleshou Jr breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Stres Fleshou Jr!
Stres Fleshou Jr is the new super heavyweight champion!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kalvin Krooks (ranked 2567 p4p, 3146 weight class) and Buddy Bonkerz (ranked 313 p4p, 361 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kalvin Krooks!
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, Buddy Bonkerz!
The judges for this bout are Konstantin Menshow, Vladimir Khabensky and Aleksandr Martynov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bonkerz avoids the body shot from Krooks.
Bonkerz takes a swing at Krooks's ribcage but misses.
Krooks goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
It looks like Buddy Bonkerz has been cut.
Bonkerz throws the kick towards the body but Krooks avoids it.
Krooks scores with a hook to the body. Bonkerz takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Krooks takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
 It looks like Kalvin Krooks has been cut.
Krooks closes the distance and pushes Bonkerz back into the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Krooks.
Krooks lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bonkerz backwards.
Bonkerz is looking to break free of the clinch but Krooks has double underhooks.
I was talking to Krooks's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Bonkerz missing with knees to the body.
Bonkerz is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Krooks avoids the elbow strike from Bonkerz, against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bonkerz breaks the clinch.
Bonkerz has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Bonkerz uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Krooks.
Bonkerz takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Bonkerz misses with a two punch combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bonkerz misses with a wild body shot.
Bonkerz swings for the body but Krooks moves out of range.
Krooks is looking to counter punch.
Bonkerz throws a body punch but Krooks moves out of range.
Krooks throws a hook to the side of Bonkerz's head but Bonkerz sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bonkerz gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Krooks.
Krooks slips a straight right by Bonkerz.
Krooks uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bonkerz.
Krooks is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Bonkerz.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Bonkerz.
Bonkerz ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Krooks looks to land a right hand but Bonkerz moved out of range.
Krooks tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bonkerz paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Krooks uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bonkerz.
Bonkerz has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Krooks finds it's way round the side to connect with Bonkerz's head.
Krooks blocks a head kick by Bonkerz.
Krooks drops Bonkerz with a straight right hand, right on the button! Krooks follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kalvin Krooks!
Post fight, Kalvin Krooks stared into the camera and said 'Yo yo! Feels good! Thank everyone for watching the fights tonight, and thanks to my coaches and sparring partners at Shinobi Martial Arts & Ninjutsu'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Nazaire Chenevert (ranked 2011 p4p, 1695 weight class) and Jack Lawson (ranked 296 p4p, 259 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 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Nazaire Chenevert!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jack Lawson!
The judges for this bout are Ivan Kurochkin, Valeri Chadov and Konstantin Menshow.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chenevert connects with a body shot.
Nice uppercut there from Chenevert.
Lawson tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Chenevert counters with a nice low kick that buckles Lawson's knee momentarily.
Chenevert scoring well with a low kick there.
Lawson shoots in and gets a takedown into Chenevert's guard.
Lawson not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Lawson throws a big right hand that misses.
Lawson trying to control the position from guard on top but Chenevert is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lawson has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Blacksmith MMA Gym. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Lawson drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Chenevert manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Lawson has Chenevert in his guard.
Chenevert has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Chenevert is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lawson had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Chenevert defends it easily.
Lawson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Lawson looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Chenevert passes into half guard.
Lawson desperately trying to maintain half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Chenevert is thwarting Lawson's attempts to control the position.
Chenevert takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Lawson is pressing down on Chenevert's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Lawson escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Chenevert gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Lawson wants to sweep but no luck.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chenevert avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Chenevert is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Lawson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Lawson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
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.
Chenevert avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Lawson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lawson has his foot on Chenevert's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Chenevert works his way back into a safe position though.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lawson keeping moving, preventing Chenevert from controlling successfully.
Lawson is adopting a defensive guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jack Lawson will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Lawson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Chenevert counters with a good low kick that Lawson was not able to check.
Lawson misses with a takedown
and Chenevert counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Jack Lawson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lawson tries to clinch up
and Chenevert counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Lawson shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Chenevert defends it nicely.
Lawson just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromChenevert.
Nazaire Chenevert has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jack Lawson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lawson moves forwards but Chenevert connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Chenevert stuffs the takedown attempt from Lawson. Lawson gets slowly back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chenevert drops Lawson with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Lawson looks back up at him and smiles so Chenevert waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Lawson is rocked!
It looks like Jack Lawson has been cut.
Lawson darts in looking for a takedown but Chenevert gets double underhooks and turns Lawson into the cage.
Lawson is still on wobbly legs! Can Chenevert finish him?
Lawson closes the distance looking to clinch
and Chenevert counters with a crisp right that sends Lawson to the canvas! Chenevert follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:17 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nazaire Chenevert!
Nazaire Chenevert is the new middleweight champion!
Nazaire Chenevert thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Curtis Johnson (ranked 2043 p4p, 2318 weight class) and Dusty Sleeth (ranked 266 p4p, 285 weight class). Curtis Johnson could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Dusty Sleeth's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Curtis Johnson!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Dusty Sleeth!
The judges for this bout are Fedor Mirinova, Valeri Chadov and Illya Tyunina.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnson throws a looping overhand right but Sleeth ducks down to avoid it.
Johnson looks to score with a jab to the body but Sleeth is just out of range.
Sleeth changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Johnson looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Sleeth lands a nice forearm strike.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Johnson takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Sleeth is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Johnson knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Johnson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Sleeth on the ground.
Sleeth is putting a hurting on Johnson here, landing some big shots from side control.
Johnson is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
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!
Johnson is not content to let Sleeth control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sleeth is chipping away with strikes.
Sleeth working the head and body with strikes.
A lull in the action here.
Johnson on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Johnson tries to get out of the position.
Sleeth landing strikes.
Sleeth working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Johnson is rocked!
Sleeth is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Johnson is trying to escape and Sleeth transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Johnson is forced to tap! Nice work there by Sleeth! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Dusty Sleeth!
Dusty Sleeth is the new lightweight champion!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Marlon Raynard (ranked 1696 p4p, 2831 weight class) and Jock McCann (ranked 225 p4p, 364 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Marlon Raynard!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Jock McCann!
The judges for this bout are Igor Prikhodko, Ivan Kurochkin and Illya Tyunina.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Raynard closes the distance and clinches.
Raynard tries a body shot but McCann blocks it.
A right hook to the body lands for Raynard.
Raynard lands a hook that snaps the head of McCann backwards.
McCann misses with a punch to the body.
Raynard misses with a punch to the body.
Raynard fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
McCann breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
McCann throws a head kick that misses
letting Raynard counter with a right hand.
Raynard closes the distance and clinches.
Raynard stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Raynard tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
McCann tries to throw a body punch but Raynard avoids it by throwing McCann back against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Raynard.
Raynard misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Raynard is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Raynard lands a body shot in the clinch.
Raynard lands with a short punch from the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Raynard lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of McCann backwards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McCann tries to pull guard but Raynard holds him up against the cage and eventually McCann drops back down to his feet.
McCann is looking to control Raynard's arms but Raynard gets an underhook and turns him. Now McCann has his back to the cage.
Raynard lands a nice uppercut.
McCann tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Raynard.
Raynard tries to throw a body punch but McCann avoids it by throwing Raynard back against the cage.
Raynard lands with a right to the head.
McCann is rocked!
McCann lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Raynard backwards.
A short body shot lands from Raynard as the two fighters clinch.
Raynard lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
McCann looks winded!
Raynard lands a right hand that snaps the head of McCann backwards.
McCann blocks a body shot from Raynard.
Raynard is working McCann over against the cage.
McCann blocks a body shot from Raynard.
A short right from Raynard on the inside.
Raynard lands a shot to the body.
Raynard lands a shoulder strike.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Good body shot from Raynard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Raynard.
McCann is still on wobbly legs! Can Raynard finish him?
Still in the clinch, Raynard scores with a nice short uppercut.
Raynard will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning McCann up against the cage.
Raynard scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Still in the clinch, Raynard scores with a nice short uppercut.
Raynard pushes McCann back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Good body shot from Raynard.
Raynard leaning his opponent against the cage.
Raynard lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down McCann.
McCann takes a shot to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Raynard creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
McCann tries to score a body lock takedown but Raynard shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Raynard lands with a left to the head.
Raynard pushes McCann back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Raynard stalling the fight.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Raynard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Raynard lands a nice uppercut.
Raynard lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of McCann backwards.
Raynard lands a right hand that snaps the head of McCann backwards.
Raynard lands a left hand that snaps the head of McCann backwards.
Raynard will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning McCann up against the cage.
Raynard lands a body shot.
Raynard presses McCann against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
McCann's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Raynard is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Raynard gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
Raynard lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of McCann backwards.
A short uppercut from Raynard.
McCann breaks the clinch.
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!
Raynard gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Raynard creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Raynard lands with a left to the head.
A body shot lands from Raynard.
Raynard unloads with a big right hand that wobbles McCann! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Raynard is unloading with more strikes now! McCann drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Marlon Raynard!
Marlon Raynard is the new welterweight champion!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Micco Peramaki (ranked 1374 p4p, 2262 weight class) and The Maan (ranked 188 p4p, 281 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Micco Peramaki!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, The Maan!
The judges for this bout are Konstantin Menshow, Dmitry Maklakov and Sergei Dronov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Peramaki misses with a right hand
and Maan counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
It looks like Micco Peramaki has been cut.
Micco Peramaki seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Peramaki staying out of range there.
Peramaki drops Maan with a big left hand and mounts him. Maan is in big trouble!
It looks like The Maan has been cut.
Maan felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Maan wants to hold on but Peramaki pushes him away.
Peramaki goes for an armbar but Maan turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Maan.
Peramaki looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Maan is defending well. Peramaki quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Maan has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Peramaki celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Micco Peramaki!
Micco Peramaki is the new heavyweight champion!
An out of breath Micco Peramaki thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Worf Mogh (ranked 2890 p4p, 1514 weight class) and Dakota Maynard (ranked 157 p4p, 84 weight class). Mogh comes to the cage accompanied by Gimme The Loot. Dakota Maynard acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Worf Mogh!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Dakota Maynard!
The judges for this bout are Valeri Chadov, Sergei Dronov and Vladimir Khabensky.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Maynard rushes Mogh and presses him up against the cage.
Maynard has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Mogh uses from the top position.
Mogh is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Maynard is on top in guard.
Maynard wants to pass the guard but Mogh is keeping the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Maynard wants to control from the top but Mogh keeps moving.
Maynard drops back looking for a leg! Mogh is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Mogh manages to kick Maynard off! Maynard jumps back into Mogh's guard.
Mogh not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mogh wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Maynard looking to sit in guard and control but Mogh gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Mogh has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mogh trying to control but Maynard is working from the bottom.
Mogh postures up.
Maynard has his foot on Mogh's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Mogh works his way back into a safe position though.
Mogh is in close to Maynard's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Mogh chips away with some ground and pound.
Mogh is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Maynard is trying to control the position but Mogh postures up.
Maynard is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Mogh working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Mogh knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Maynard on the ground.
Mogh cracks Maynard with a solid left hand.
Maynard is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Mogh is aware though and is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maynard looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mogh is one step ahead there.
Mogh is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Maynard working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Mogh doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Mogh manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Mogh lands a couple of digs.
Mogh advances to half guard.
Mogh is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Mogh wants to control but Maynard is keeping him busy.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mogh prevents Maynard from improving his position.
Maynard regains full guard. Nicely done.
Mogh lands a couple of elbows.
Mogh working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maynard manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Mogh manages to get himself to full guard.
Mogh tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Maynard wants to control from the top but Mogh keeps moving.
Mogh working for a triangle but Maynard defends it easily.
Maynard drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Maynard jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mogh 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.
Maynard works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Mogh controlling the position well.
Maynard wants to work for an arm triangle but Mogh is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maynard is looking for a kimura but Mogh is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Maynard to get the leverage.
Maynard is working for a kimura but Mogh is defending it quite comfortably.
Mogh is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at The House Of Pain, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Maynard trying to pass the guard but Mogh defending well.
Mogh tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Maynard has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Maynard goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Mogh is on top in guard.
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 Worf Mogh will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Maynard is looking to clinch.
Maynard tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Mogh paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Maynard tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Mogh paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Maynard tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Mogh feinted with a counter takedown.
Maynard closes the distance but Mogh moves to the side
and Mogh counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Mogh.
Mogh with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Maynard working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Mogh doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Mogh manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Mogh lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Mogh is in close to Maynard's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Mogh works over Maynard with some ground and pound from guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mogh distracts Maynard with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Mogh postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Maynard is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Mogh defends well.
Mogh postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maynard looking for a sweep. Not yet Maynard, not yet.
Mogh trying to control the position from guard on top but Maynard is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Maynard 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.
Mogh working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Maynard looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Mogh with a nice head shot there.
Maynard is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Mogh chips away with some ground and pound.
Maynard had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Mogh defends it easily.
Maynard is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Mogh is aware though and is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mogh is pushing down on Maynard's leg trying to pass to half guard. Maynard is fighting to maintain full guard but Mogh has managed to sneak the leg through.
Mogh wants to control but Maynard is keeping him busy.
Mogh is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Maynard is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Maynard trying to hold on to Mogh's head to control him but Mogh postures up.
Mogh drops an elbow to the side of Maynard's head.
Maynard has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Mogh working over Maynard with some ground and pound. Maynard looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Mogh prevents Maynard from improving his position.
Nice strikes from Mogh there.
Mogh lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Mogh scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Maynard is looking for a sweep. Mogh is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Mogh lands a nice short elbow.
Maynard is rocked!
Maynard taking some punishment here, with Mogh in his half guard.
Maynard is still in real trouble! Can Mogh finish him?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mogh lands a massive shot from half guard that has rocked Maynard! More strikes land and this one is all over! Mogh jumps to his feet and is applauded loudly by the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:19 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Worf Mogh!
During a confident post fight interview, Worf Mogh thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Devon Sage (ranked 1401 p4p, 2309 weight class) and Maksim Taranin (ranked 160 p4p, 248 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Devon Sage!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Maksim Taranin!
The judges for this bout are Ivan Kurochkin, Igor Prikhodko and Konstantin Menshow.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Taranin keeps the fight on the outside.
Taranin misses with an uppercut.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Taranin 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.
Sage rushes Taranin and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Sage manages to pull guard.
Sage has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Taranin has passed into side control.
Taranin is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Sage has escaped the position, nice work there.
Sage tries to buck Taranin off but Taranin is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Taranin is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Sage is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
You can see the frustration on Sage's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Taranin is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Sage is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Sage tries to buck Taranin off but Taranin is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Taranin tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Taranin has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Sage is trying to get back to half guard.
Sage is trying to control Taranin's posture but Taranin avoids it.
Taranin moves into full mount!
Sage working to try and regain half guard.
Sage defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Taranin.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Taranin moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Sage has worked his arm free - good work by Sage!
Sage is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Sage is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Taranin is trying to control the action in half guard but Sage is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Taranin seems to be working for a kimura but Sage defends the submission attempt.
Sage tries to roll over but Taranin keeps him under control.
Sage looking for submissions off his back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sage wants to control but Taranin is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Taranin is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Sage sees it coming and defends easily.
Sage is looking to improve his position.
Taranin is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Sage sees it coming and defends easily.
Sage wants to get back to full guard.
Taranin wants to work for an arm triangle but Sage is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Taranin prevents Sage from improving his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Taranin looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Sage trying to hold on to Taranin's head to control him but Taranin postures up.
Taranin is looking to take a break and control but Sage is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Sage slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Sage escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Taranin gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Taranin engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sage bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Taranin's guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Maksim Taranin will probably get the nod.
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.
Sage gets caught napping as Taranin dives in and scores a takedown. Sage manages to retain guard.
Taranin passes Sage's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Sage is looking to improve his position.
Sage makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Sage.
Taranin controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Sage is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Taranin controlling from the top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sage tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Taranin wants to control from the top but Sage keeps moving.
Sage working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Taranin doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Taranin manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Sage throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Taranin escapes and throws Sage's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Sage tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Taranin thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Taranin tries to advance to mount but Sage instead regains half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sage is looking to improve his position.
Taranin is looking to take a break and control but Sage is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Taranin controlling the action here.
Sage tries to get to full guard but Taranin has control of the leg.
Sage is working hard here to advance position.
Taranin is trying to work for a kimura but Sage is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sage is trying to maintain the position but Taranin is very close to passing his half guard.
Taranin looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Sage is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Taranin's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Taranin's back!
I really don't envy Taranin right now.
Sage looking to break Taranin's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Taranin remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Sage will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Taranin rolls, trying to escape but Sage keeps control of the position.
Taranin trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Taranin tries to escape but Sage has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Taranin wants to control his opponent's hands but Sage gets his hands free.
Sage working for a choke but Taranin is defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sage is trying to stick to Taranin's back but Taranin is turning into Sage. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Sage's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Taranin.
Taranin trying to control the position from guard on top but Sage is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sage is looking for a triangle but Taranin pushes his legs off easily.
Sage trying to keep a closed guard but Taranin is proving a slippery customer.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sage wants to sweep but no luck.
Taranin trying to control but Sage is working from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Maksim Taranin will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Taranin misses with an uppercut.
Sage forces Taranin back against the cage and clinches.
Taranin tightens his grip and picks Sage up, before dumping him to the ground. Sage manages to land in guard.
Taranin thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Sage wants to control but Taranin passes easily into half guard.
Sage is looking to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sage moves into full guard.
Taranin trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Taranin trying to control the position from guard on top but Sage is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sage trying to keep a closed guard but Taranin is proving a slippery customer.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Taranin avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Taranin trying to control the position from guard on top but Sage is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Taranin is pushing down on Sage's leg trying to pass to half guard. Sage is fighting to maintain full guard but Taranin has managed to sneak the leg through.
Taranin seems to be looking for submissions.
Sage is trying to maintain the position but Taranin is very close to passing his half guard.
Sage is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Taranin wants to control but Sage is keeping him busy.
Taranin seems to be working for a kimura but Sage defends the submission attempt.
Sage manages to get to full guard.
Sage keeping moving, preventing Taranin from controlling successfully.
Sage looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Sage looking to hit a scissor sweep but Taranin is one step ahead there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Taranin trying to control but Sage is working from the bottom.
Sage is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Taranin is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Sage is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Taranin missing with a left hand there. Sage was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sage moves in looking to clinch but Taranin pushes him off.
Sage fails with an attempt to clinch.
Taranin with the counter takedown but Sage avoids it easily.
Sage tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Taranin manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Taranin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sage was well out of range. Poor timing from Taranin.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Sage tries to clinch up.
Devon Sage seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sage tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Taranin decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Sage's guard.
Taranin trying to control but Sage is working from the bottom.
Maksim Taranin has got the better of the ground game so far.
Sage manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Taranin manages to get himself to full guard.
Taranin keeping moving, preventing Sage from controlling successfully.
Sage tries to free his leg and advance position but Taranin is retaining full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sage wants to control from the top but Taranin keeps moving.
Sage advances to half guard.
Sage is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Maksim Taranin really dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Taranin shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Taranin passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Sage!
Sage is desperately trying to improve his position but Taranin has a good base and remains in mount.
Sage wants to hold on but Taranin pushes him away.
Taranin trying to control but he's not successful this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sage bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Taranin looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sage trying to control the position from guard on top but Taranin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Taranin manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Sage manages to get himself to full guard.
Sage looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Taranin wants to control from the top but Sage keeps moving.
Taranin preventing the sweep.
Taranin trying to control but Sage is working from the bottom.
Taranin forces his way into half guard.
Taranin is working for a kimura but Sage is defending it quite comfortably.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Taranin wants to work for an arm triangle but Sage is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Sage is trying to get back to full guard.
Taranin wants to pass to mount but Sage is defending the position.
Taranin is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Sage is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Zombie MMA, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Taranin is trying to control the action in half guard but Sage is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Sage is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sage looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Sage gets back to full guard.
Sage is trying to keep Taranin in close.
Taranin works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Taranin works his way into side control.
Sage tries to bench press Taranin off him but Taranin keeps the position.
Sage struggling a bit here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sage is not content to let Taranin control the position.
Sage is looking to regain half guard here but Taranin keeps moving and retains side control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Taranin working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Maksim Taranin dominated that fourth round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Sage drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Taranin shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
The fighters are battling for position here. Sage manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Taranin stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sage swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Sage is looking for a triangle but Taranin pushes his legs off easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sage has his foot on Taranin's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Taranin works his way back into a safe position though.
Taranin thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Taranin trying to control but Sage is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sage has control of Taranin's left arm, preventing Taranin from doing any damage.
Taranin trying to control but Sage is working from the bottom.
Sage is trying to control the position but Taranin postures up.
Taranin advances to half guard.
Taranin is working for a kimura but Sage is defending it quite comfortably.
Taranin wants to pass to mount but Sage is defending the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Sage wants to get back to full guard.
Taranin wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sage keeps working.
Taranin is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Sage has managed to free his arm - good work.
Taranin looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Taranin is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sage is wriggling around trying to escape.
Taranin can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Sage is looking to escape.
Sage regains half guard.
Taranin wants to work for an arm triangle but Sage is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Taranin prevents Sage from improving his position.
Sage slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Taranin stopping the sweep attempt from Sage.
Sage keeping moving, preventing Taranin from controlling successfully.
Taranin pushing down on Sage's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Taranin wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sage keeps working.
Sage regains full guard. Nicely done.
Sage is looking to cinch up a triangle. Taranin throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Sage's body to avoid the submission. Sage has instead reached around Taranin's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Sage arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 5, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Devon Sage!
Devon Sage is the new featherweight champion!
A very excited looking Devon Sage made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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