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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Stres Fleshou Jr (ranked 1005 p4p, 1952 weight class) and Dick Cummings (ranked 47 p4p, 96 weight class). Cummings has chosen Dick Too Bomb by D2B as his entrance music. Dick Cummings is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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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 4 - 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 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Dick Cummings!
The judges for this bout are Sergei Dronov, Vladimir Khabensky and Illya Tyunina.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cummings misses with a series of wild punches.
Fleshou Jr moves out of range of the strikes.
Fleshou Jr throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Cummings counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Fleshou Jr thinking.
Cummings looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Cummings tries to bum rush Fleshou Jr with a series of wild strikes but Fleshou Jr uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Cummings misses with a two punch combination.
Fleshou Jr misses with a series of wild punches.
Cummings lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Cummings misses with a double jab.
Fleshou Jr throwing a counter right hand but Cummings manages to avoid it.
Fleshou Jr dives in for a single leg takedown but Cummings sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Fleshou Jr.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cummings has had enough of the clinch but Fleshou Jr keeps him there for the moment.
Fleshou Jr goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Fleshou Jr keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Cummings's efforts to push away.
Fleshou Jr manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Cummings has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Fleshou Jr is proving hard to escape from.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fleshou Jr has his foot on Cummings's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Cummings works his way back into a safe position though.
Cummings is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Fleshou Jr has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Cummings is looking to defend but Fleshou Jr has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Cummings! Fleshou Jr pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Cummings taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Stres Fleshou Jr!
Stres Fleshou Jr retains his super heavyweight title!
Dick Cummings was interviewed post fight and said 'My dick is just too big!'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Nazaire Chenevert (ranked 631 p4p, 2155 weight class) and Jo Monkee (ranked 83 p4p, 277 weight class). Both these fighters are unbeaten, so somebody's 0 has got to go!I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Jo Monkee was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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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 6 - 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 6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jo Monkee!
The judges for this bout are Sergei Dronov, Illya Tyunina and Konstantin Menshow.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Monkee misses with a hook. Chenevert ducked under it nicely.
A slow jab from Monkee misses its intended target.
Chenevert steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Monkee.
Monkee misses with a body shot.
We've been told by Chenevert's head coaches at FIST OF FURY that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Monkee throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Chenevert to counter with a crisp jab.
 It looks like Jo Monkee has been cut.
Chenevert lands with a hook. Monkee tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Monkee throws a poor cross that misses
and Monkee takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chenevert keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Monkee.
Chenevert ducks under a wild hook from Monkee.
The fighters circling - Monkee throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Monkee throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
It looked like Chenevert was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Monkee.
Chenevert moves out of range as Monkee strikes.
Nice uppercut there from Chenevert.
Monkee takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
That has opened up Jo Monkee's cut even more.
Chenevert slips under a jab from Monkee.
Chenevert is looking to counter with a body kick.
Jo Monkee seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Monkee misses with a hook.
Chenevert is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Monkee misses with an uppercut. Chenevert saw that one coming.
Monkee misses with a left hand
and Monkee takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Decent striking displayed by Chenevert there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Monkee throws an off balance right hand
and Chenevert counters with a straight right hand.
Monkee moves out of range of the leg kick from Chenevert.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Chenevert slips under a jab from Monkee.
Chenevert swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Monkee throws a sloppy body shot
and Chenevert counters with a stiff right hand.
The cut above Jo Monkee's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Chenevert uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Monkee.
Monkee swings widly with a right hand
and Chenevert counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Monkee lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Chenevert drops Monkee with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Monkee 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.
 Monkee is rocked!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chenevert lands a big uppercut and Monkee crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Monkee looks OK. Chenevert waves Monkee back to his feet!
Monkee is still on wobbly legs! Can Chenevert finish him?
Jo Monkee's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Chenevert drops Monkee with a huge uppercut! Monkee drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Chenevert is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nazaire Chenevert!
Nazaire Chenevert retains his middleweight title!
Nazaire Chenevert thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Finlay Standifer (ranked 1434 p4p, 1574 weight class) and Dusty Sleeth (ranked 205 p4p, 213 weight class). Dusty Sleeth is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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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 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Finlay Standifer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Dusty Sleeth!
The judges for this bout are Konstantin Menshow, Igor Prikhodko and Dmitry Maklakov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sleeth will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Standifer misses with a wild body shot.
Standifer missing with a left hand there. Sleeth was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sleeth darts in looking for a takedown but Standifer gets double underhooks and turns Sleeth into the cage.
Standifer bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Standifer misses with a body shot.
Sleeth listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Dusty Sleeth seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Standifer has managed to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Standifer breaks the clinch.
Sleeth shoots in for a double leg but Standifer sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Finlay Standifer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dusty Sleeth.
Sleeth looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
It looked like Standifer was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Sleeth.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sleeth misses with a takedown attempt - Standifer sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Standifer connects with a single shot there.
It looks like Dusty Sleeth has been cut.
Sleeth shoots in for a takedown but Standifer shows good takedown defense.
Standifer gets caught napping as Sleeth dives in and scores a takedown. Standifer manages to retain guard.
Sleeth throws a strike but Standifer rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Standifer slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Sleeth wants to sweep here but Standifer controlling him for the moment.
Sleeth has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Standifer sitting in guard here, content to control.
Sleeth tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Sleeth keeping moving, preventing Standifer from controlling successfully.
Standifer preventing the sweep.
Sleeth working a defensive guard here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sleeth working a defensive guard but Standifer passes into half guard.
Standifer is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Standifer takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Standifer not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Sleeth told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Sleeth trying to control here.
Standifer throws a strike but Sleeth avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Standifer got a little sloppy there for a moment and Sleeth has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Standifer has managed to get both his arms back between Sleeth's legs - danger averted.
Sleeth is trying to keep Standifer in close.
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.
Sleeth pulls Standifer in to control the position.
Standifer is stalling in the full guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Sleeth takes one to the chin there.
Standifer ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sleeth moves away.
Sleeth fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sleeth shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Standifer sprawls well. Standifer wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Sleeth gets slowly back to his feet.
It looked like Standifer was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Sleeth.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Finlay Standifer dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Dusty Sleeth's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Sleeth fails with a takedown attempt.
Standifer was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Standifer scores with a crisp jab that stopped Sleeth in his tracks.
Sleeth takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Sleeth takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Standifer jabs at Sleeth's body.
Finlay Standifer is winning the standup battle so far.
Sleeth is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Standifer was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sleeth changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Standifer tries to avoid it but Sleeth manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Standifer to the ground. Standifer escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Sleeth with a poor takedown
and Standifer counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Finlay Standifer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dusty Sleeth.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sleeth gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Standifer controlling from the top position.
Sleeth throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Sleeth is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Standifer looking to pass the guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Standifer 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.
Standifer has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Sleeth is looking for a triangle but Standifer pushes his legs off easily.
Standifer engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Standifer looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Standifer is looking to wear down Sleeth with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sleeth misses with a takedown attempt
letting Standifer counter with a right hand.
Standifer shoots in looking for a takedown. Sleeth tries to sprawl out of it but Standifer keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Sleeth manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Standifer swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sleeth scores with a takedown into Standifer's guard.
Standifer looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Sleeth postures up.
Standifer is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sleeth can do to turn this around?
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sleeth trying to control the position from guard on top but Standifer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Standifer seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Sleeth trying to control but Standifer is working from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sleeth postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Finlay Standifer dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Dusty Sleeth's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Standifer keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
A counter left hand to the body from Standifer misses its target.
A big right from Standifer misses.
Sleeth fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Standifer avoids it really well and circles away.
Standifer swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Sleeth shoots in but Standifer avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Finlay Standifer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dusty Sleeth.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sleeth misses with a takedown
letting Standifer counter with a right hand.
Sleeth misses with a takedown
and Standifer counters with a straight right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Standifer swings for the body but Sleeth moves out of range.
Sleeth takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Sleeth dives in for a single leg takedown but Standifer sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Sleeth takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A jab from Standifer finds it's way through Sleeth's defenses.
Standifer takes the fight into the clinch.
Standifer scores with a shot to the side of Sleeth's head.
A right handed body shot lands from Standifer.
A short body shot lands from Standifer as the two fighters clinch.
Standifer scores with a shot to the side of Sleeth's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Standifer lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Sleeth.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Standifer.
Sleeth jumps guard but Standifer turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Sleeth can't get the takedown.
Sleeth looking for a takedown.
Nice body punch from Standifer.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Standifer lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Sleeth or not.
Standifer has clasped his hands together around Sleeth's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Standifer just content to control the position.
Standifer tries for a kimura but Sleeth is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Standifer working away.
Sleeth tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Sleeth wants to control but Standifer postures up.
Sleeth tries to bench press Standifer off him but Standifer keeps the position.
Finlay Standifer overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Standifer scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Sleeth to see if he's OK.
Standifer is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Sleeth's shoulder. That is not cool.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Standifer's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Standifer trying to control the position but Sleeth is working away.
Sleeth sneaks back into half guard.
Finlay Standifer is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Standifer looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sleeth avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Standifer.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Dusty Sleeth has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Standifer wants to pass the guard but Sleeth is defending well.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Finlay Standifer showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Standifer has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 30:26
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 30:26
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Finlay Standifer!
In defeat, Dusty Sleeth stepped up to the mic, saying 'I’m coming back, better then ever! '.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Aslan Krabutov (ranked 1111 p4p, 1411 weight class) and Khuyag Khamag (ranked 172 p4p, 208 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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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 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Aslan Krabutov!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Khuyag Khamag!
The judges for this bout are Dmitry Maklakov, Sergei Dronov and Aleksandr Martynov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Krabutov changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Krabutov definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Krabutov looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Krabutov is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Khamag really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Krabutov. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Krabutov is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Khamag has managed to free his arm - good work.
Krabutov is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Khamag defends it well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Still in half guard, Krabutov seems content to control.
Krabutov uses his free foot to push down on Khamag's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Khamag.
Krabutov throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Krabutov looking to secure an arm triangle but Khamag defends it well.
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!
Krabutov is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Khamag has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Krabutov throws some shoulder strikes here and then postures up. Oh, he's gone for an armbar! Khamag has his hands clasped together but Krabutov breaks the hold and Khamag is forced to tap! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over! That was lightning fast by Krabutov!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Aslan Krabutov!
Aslan Krabutov retains his light heavyweight title!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Shi Woo Lee (ranked 1357 p4p, 2192 weight class) and Ernesto Romero (ranked 127 p4p, 205 weight class). Shi Woo Lee 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 featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Shi Woo Lee!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ernesto Romero!
The judges for this bout are Valeri Chadov, Sergei Dronov and Igor Prikhodko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Romero bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Ernesto Romero seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Romero takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Lee takes one on the button.
Lee throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Good exchange - Lee coming out on top.
Romero tries to close the distance and clinch up but Lee swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Lee is looking to counter the offense by Romero and move into the clinch.
Lee dips to his left and cracks Romero with an uppercut!
Romero scores with a punch to the head.
A jab from Romero finds it's way through Lee's defenses.
Lee misses with a straight left.
Romero slips under a jab from Lee.
Romero moves out of range of the strikes.
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!
Good standup being displayed there by Romero as he connects with a hook.
Lee with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Romero to score with a decent uppercut.
Romero looks to throw the jab but Lee is out of range.
A big left from Lee misses.
The fighters circling - Lee throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Romero jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Lee tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Romero manages to circle out of the way.
Lee slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lee gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Romero lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Jab, jab by Romero - just one landing.
Donk. Romero catches Lee right on the button with a cross.
Lee ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Romero moves away.
A lazy left from Lee finds it's target.
Lee scores with a jab to the jaw.
Romero is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Lee had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Romero bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Romero keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
A slow jab from Lee misses its intended target.
A telegraphed right hand from Lee misses the target.
Romero lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A punch lands to the side of Lee 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Nice cross by Romero.
Romero takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Romero has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
A slow jab from Lee misses its intended target.
Romero defending well as Lee loads up on a big left hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Romero steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lee.
Romero uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lee.
Romero throws a lazy right hand but Lee sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Lee looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Romero slips under a jab from Lee.
Romero lands with a cross.
Lee looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Lee jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Romero lands a jab to the nose.
Romero works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Lee takes one to the chin there.
Lee throws an overhand right that lands on Romero's shoulder, as Romero tries to avoid the shot.
Romero closes the distance and clinches.
A head punch on the inside from Lee fails to land.
Lee misses with the head strike.
Lee tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Romero lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Romero manages to break the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Romero slips a jab from Lee.
Romero moves out of range of the strikes.
Romero uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lee.
Romero connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Romero catches Lee with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
A looping hook to the body misses from Lee. Romero does a little dance to reset his feet.
Romero lands a glancing blow to the side of Lee's head.
A big left from Romero misses.
A swing and a miss from Lee.
A little jabbing left from Romero on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Lee misses with a jab to the body
and Romero counters with a nice uppercut.
Lee is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Lee throws a big shot that misses.
Lee waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Romero.
Romero scores with a decent looking hook.
Romero moves into range and connects with a jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lee stuns Romero with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Lee takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lee missing with a left hand there. Romero was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Lee throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Romero tries to clinch but Lee moves out of range.
Romero cracks Lee with a good jab.
Romero lands with a cross.
Romero tries to clinch up.
The fighters circle momentarily. Lee darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Romero paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Lee waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Romero.
Romero misses with a looping right.
Romero lands an overhand right.
Lee looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Lee looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lee misses with an uppercut. Romero saw that one coming.
Romero throws an overhand right that lands on Lee's shoulder, as Lee tries to avoid the shot.
A big left from Lee misses.
Lee lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ernesto Romero dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Lee takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
The fighters circle momentarily. Romero darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Romero uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lee.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Romero in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Romero uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lee.
Romero uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lee.
Lee is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Romero has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Romero bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Lee avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Lee wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Romero bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Romero throws out a counter right but Lee avoids it with no problem.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Romero.
Romero connects with a nice looking jab.
Romero clobbers Lee with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
A jab from Lee misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jab, jab by Romero - just one landing.
Romero keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Romero connects with a good right hand that stumbles Lee. Lee circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Lee blocks a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Romero connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Romero throws a lazy right hand but Lee sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Lee waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Romero.
Romero smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Lee misses with an uppercut. Romero saw that one coming.
Romero throws out a counter right but Lee avoids it with no problem.
The fighters circling - Romero throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A slow jab from Lee misses its intended target.
Lee is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Romero cracks Lee with an open hand slap.
Lee misses with a hook.
Nice straight punches there by Lee. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Lee.
Nice cross by Lee.
Lee walks into a stiff left hand from Romero.
Ernesto Romero seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Romero pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Lee tries to counter by clinching up but Romero breaks away and moves out of range.
Lee moves away from the strike by Romero.
The fight stays on the outside here - Romero looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Romero uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lee.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Romero! But no joy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lee is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Lee walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
A slow jab from Lee misses its intended target.
Lee displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Romero throws out the jab.
Romero throws an overhand right that lands on Lee's shoulder, as Lee tries to avoid the shot.
Lee misses with a two punch combination.
Lee misses the shot to the body.
Lee looks to land a left hand but Romero moved out of range nicely.
Lee misses with an uppercut.
Romero wants to clinch up but Lee keeps it at a distance.
Lee takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Lee swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lee staying out of range there.
Lee looks to land a right hand but Romero moved out of range.
It seemed like Romero was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Romero lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Romero tries to clinch but Lee moves out of range.
Lee seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Romero thows a left - swing and a miss!
Romero throws out a powerful jab.
Lee misses with a hook.
Romero lands with a right hand.
Lee throws a shot from downtown. Romero moves away and avoids it.
Romero slips a jab from Lee.
Romero lands a jab.
Romero bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Lee connects with a jab.
Lee is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Lee avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Lee seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Lee lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Lee takes a swing at Romero's ribcage but misses.
Romero lands with an overhand left.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lee takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lee. Romero does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Romero lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Lee gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Romero.
Romero lands a jab.
Romero throws an overhand right that lands on Lee's shoulder, as Lee tries to avoid the shot.
Romero misses the jab.
Lee is looking to counter the offense by Romero and move into the clinch.
Lee lunges at Romero with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Romero's hand.
Romero lands a head shot.
Lee on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Romero connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Lee lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Romero works the jab nicely.
Lee throws a lazy right hand but Romero sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Romero misses with an uppercut. Lee saw that one coming.
Lee misses the jab.
Jab from Romero.
Nice uppercut lands for Romero. That snapped Lee's head back.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ernesto Romero 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!
Romero tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Lee misses with a straight right.
Lee misses with a looping left.
Romero displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lee throws out the jab.
Lee connects with a nice looking jab.
Lee loads up on a big right hand but Romero slips the punch.
Romero moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
A telegraphed right hand from Romero misses the target.
Lee tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Romero manages to circle out of the way.
Lee misses with a hook. Romero ducked under it nicely.
Romero keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Romero fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Romero scores with a decent looking hook.
Jab from Romero.
Lee ducks under a wild hook from Romero.
Lee moves out of range as Romero strikes.
Lee tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Romero was well out of range. Poor timing from Lee.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lee takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lee misses with a hook. Romero ducked under it nicely.
Romero avoids a punch combination nicely.
Lee throws a hook but Romero avoids it easily.
Nice shot lands for Romero.
Romero works the jab nicely.
Good shot there by Romero.
Lee throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Romero tests Lee's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Romero fails with an attempt to clinch.
Lee looks to land a right hand but Romero moved out of range.
A little jabbing left from Romero on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Romero misses with a hook. Lee ducked under it nicely.
Romero slips under a jab from Lee.
Romero scores with a crisp jab that stopped Lee in his tracks.
Romero listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Romero misses with a hook.
Shi Woo Lee has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Romero bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Romero looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Lee misses with a hook. Romero ducked under it nicely.
Romero throws a jab when Lee was well out of range.
Romero misses with a looping right.
Lee moves out of range as Romero strikes.
Lee looks to land a left hand but Romero moved out of range nicely.
Romero lands with an uppercut that bounces Lee off the cage and back into range.
Romero stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Lee throws a jab when Romero was well out of range.
Lee takes a jab right on the kisser.
Romero throws a good cross that connects.
Romero scores with a jab. Lee acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Romero slips under a jab.
Lee throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Lee throws a hook but Romero blocks it.
Ernesto Romero is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Romero tests Lee's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Lee cracks Romero with a right hand to the side of the head.
Romero defending well as Lee loads up on a big left hand.
Romero jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Romero slips a straight right by Lee.
Romero looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Romero connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
The fighters circling - Lee throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Lee takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
A combination from Lee does no damage.
Romero slips under a jab from Lee.
Romero on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Romero swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Lee.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lee walks into a straight right hand from Romero.
Romero slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Lee takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Romero tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Lee manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Lee tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Romero manages to circle out of the way.
Romero ducks under a wild hook from Lee.
Romero takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Lee takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Lee moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Lee takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Romero has Lee up against the cage in a clinch.
Romero breaks from the clinch.
Romero connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Lee takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lee has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Romero finds it's way round the side to connect with Lee's head.
A left lands for Romero.
Lee pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Lee waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Romero.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ernesto Romero comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Romero has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Valeri Chadov scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 27:30
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ernesto Romero!
Ernesto Romero decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tony Tight (ranked 433 p4p, 1505 weight class) and The Maan (ranked 58 p4p, 186 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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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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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 9 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Tony Tight!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, The Maan!
The judges for this bout are Valeri Chadov, Aleksei Zolotukhin and Viktor Lagutenko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tight is looking to clinch.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Maan! But no joy.
Tight misses with an uppercut.
Tight lands the left hand.
Tight clinches up against the cage.
Maan working hard to break the clinch.
Maan misses with a hook from the clinch.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Maan.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maan swings wildly with an uppercut but Tight uses good head movement to avoid it.
Good body shot from Maan.
Tight goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Maan manages to break the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tight closes the distance but Maan moves to the side
and Maan counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Tony Tight seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tight tries to clinch up
and Maan counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Tight tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Maan manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Maan! But no joy.
Tight has Maan up against the cage in a clinch.
Tight definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Maan blocks a body shot from Tight.
Tight blocks a body shot from Maan.
Maan fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tight lands with a short shot to the head.
Tight taking a breather.
Maan throws a head punch that misses.
Tight is struggling to control the position.
Still in the clinch, Tight scores with a nice short uppercut.
Tight digs a right hand into Maan's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Maan's gas tank.
Maan misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tight will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Maan up against the cage.
The referee calls for Tight to work.
Tight stalling against the cage.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Tight gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Tony Tight.
Maan keeps the fight on the outside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tight tries to clinch up but Maan circles away and keeps his distance.
Maan connects with a jab.
Maan avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Maan! But no joy.
Tight tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Maan counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Tight rushes Maan and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Tight softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Tight lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Maan's coach down at BKC Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Maan's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Maan's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Tight tries to close the distance and clinch but Maan swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Tight fails with an attempt to clinch.
Maan swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maan keeps the fight on the outside.
Tight is looking to clinch but Maan is avoiding it.
Tight tries to clinch but Maan moves out of range.
Maan is looking for the big counter here.
Tight darts in and clinches Maan up against the cage.
Maan throws a punch but it's blocked by Tight.
Maan lands a left hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Maan has had enough of the clinch but Tight keeps him there for the moment.
Tight prevents a body shot from Maan.
Tight holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Tight looking to slow down the pace here.
Maan tries to throw a body punch but Tight avoids it by throwing Maan back against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but The Maan 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.
Tight fails in his attempt to clinch.
Maan keeps the fight on the outside.
Tight connects with a crisp jab.
Maan keeps the fight on the outside.
Tight tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Maan manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
As Tight backs off Maan throws a huge counter combo but Tight manages to avoid it all.
Tight tries to close the distance and clinch but Maan swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tight is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Maan looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Tight lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tight moves into the clinch.
Maan stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A right hook to the body lands for Maan.
Maan tries a body shot but Tight blocks it.
Maan tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tight scores with a shot to the side of Maan's head.
Maan lands a nice shot to the body.
Tony Tight has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Maan misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short right from Maan.
Tight swings wildly with an uppercut but Maan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Maan scores with a shot to the side of Tight's head.
Maan misses with a body punch.
Maan misses with some punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maan tries to throw a body punch but Tight avoids it by throwing Maan back against the cage.
Maan tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tight's elbow.
A nice right hand lands inside from Maan.
Tight prevents a body shot from Maan.
Tight misses with a punch on the inside.
Maan misses with a punch to the body.
Maan tries to work over Tight's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Tight looking to slow down the pace here.
Tight displaying some good clinch control by pressing Maan up against the cage.
Tight is working Maan over against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Maan on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Maan misses with a knee strike.
Maan lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Tight backwards.
Maan manages to break the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tight bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Tight darts in trying to clinch
enabling Maan to counter with a crisp jab.
Tight fails in his attempt to clinch.
Maan throws a big counter head kick but Tight avoids it with no problem.
Tight wants to clinch up but Maan keeps it at a distance.
Tight looks to clinch
and Maan counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A shot to the liver by Maan. Beautiful body shot.
Tight fails in his attempt to clinch.
Maan now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maan swats away the attempt to clinch by Tight.
As Tight backs off Maan throws a huge counter combo but Tight manages to avoid it all.
Tight tries to close the distance and clinch up but Maan swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Tight takes the fight into the clinch.
Maan scores with a shot to the side of Tight's head.
Maan tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tight displaying some good clinch control by pressing Maan up against the cage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tight scores with a nice hook to the head.
Maan lands an uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
The Maan showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.
Tight throws out a loose jab but Maan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tony Tight is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Tight tries to clinch but Maan is having none of it.
Tight is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Tight misses with a jab to the body
and Tight takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Maan ducks under a wild hook from Tight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tight tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Tight takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Tight tries to clinch up.
Tight throws a looping overhand right but Maan ducks down to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tight tries to clinch but Maan moves out of range.
A nice side step and Maan releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Tight fails in his attempt to clinch.
Maan throws a counter combo.
The fight stays on the outside here - Tight looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Maan keeps the fight on the outside.
Maan let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Tight wants to clinch up but Maan keeps it at a distance.
Tight wants to clinch.
Maan doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
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.
Maan scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Tight doesn't seem bothered though.
Tight tries to clinch but Maan moves out of range.
A little jabbing left from Maan on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Maan throws a right and a left that Tight avoids nicely.
Tight closes the distance but Maan moves to the side
and Maan counters with a three punch combo that has Tight backing up. Tight nods at Maan to acknowledge the strikes.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tight. Maan does a little dance to reset his feet.
Maan feints a counter leg kick.
Maan is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tight tries to clinch
and Maan counters with a three punch combo that has Tight backing up. Tight nods at Maan to acknowledge the strikes.
Tight wants to clinch
and Maan counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Tight looks to clinch
and Maan counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Tight is looking to clinch.
Maan swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Tight looks to land a combination. Maan sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Tight wants to clinch up but Maan keeps it at a distance.
Maan circles away from the clinch attempt.
Maan looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Tight missing with a left hand there. Maan was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maan tries to keep at a distance but Tight has taken the fight into the clinch.
Maan lands a right hand.
Maan misses with a hook from the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Maan is trying to force a seperation but Tight has the dominant position.
Tight blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Maan tries to throw a body punch but Tight avoids it by throwing Maan back against the cage.
Tight prevents a body shot from Maan.
Maan misses with a body punch.
Tight lands a left hand.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tight looking to stall.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Maan.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
The Maan really dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Tight tries to clinch up.
Maan circles away from the clinch attempt.
Tight tries to clinch up.
The Maan seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Tight tries to close the distance and clinch up but Maan swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Tight tries to clinch up
and Maan counters with a stiff right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tight tries to clinch up.
Maan thinks about the counter body kick.
Tight tries to clinch up.
Maan swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tight closes the distance looking to clinch
and Maan counters with a straight right hand.
Tight doesn't manage to clinch there - Maan circles away.
Maan swats away the attempt to clinch by Tight.
Maan swats away the attempt to clinch by Tight.
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.
Tight tries to clinch but Maan is having none of it.
Tight walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Tight tries to clinch
and Maan counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Tight tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
As Tight backs off Maan throws a huge counter combo but Tight manages to avoid it all.
Tight closes the distance but Maan moves to the side
and Maan cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Tight tries to clinch there but Maan circles away.
A little jabbing left from Maan on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Tight closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Tight tries to clinch but Maan moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tight moves into the clinch successfully.
Maan stalls.
Maan tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tight swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Maan lands a left hand.
Maan misses with some punches.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Tight.
Maan swings wildly with an uppercut but Tight uses good head movement to avoid it.
Maan misses with a punch to the body.
Maan misses with a hook to the ribs.
Maan tries to break free but Tight pushes him back against the cage.
Maan misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
A shot in the inside from Tight.
Tight misses with the head strike.
Tight lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Maan pushes Tight back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Maan breaks from the clinch.
Maan wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Tight doesn't manage to clinch there - Maan circles away.
Tight just misses with a punch to the body.
A nice side step and Maan releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The fight stays on the outside here - Tight looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
The Maan dominated that fourth round.
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. This is the final round!
Maan avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Maan doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Maan takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Tight tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Maan paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Tight darts in trying to clinch
and Maan makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tight closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Tight has Maan pressed against the cage.
Tight misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maan misses with a body punch.
A right hand to the body from Tight.
Maan misses with a punch to the body.
Tight content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Maan tries a body shot but Tight blocks it.
Maan scores with a nice hook to the head.
Maan misses with a hook to the ribs.
Maan throws a head punch that misses.
A short uppercut from Maan.
Maan throws a head punch that misses.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Tight.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Maan as Tight tries to tie him up.
Maan tries a body shot but Tight blocks it.
Maan lands a nice shot to the body.
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.
Tight blocking some punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maan misses with a hook to the ribs.
Maan lands with a light punch inside.
A short uppercut from Maan.
Maan misses with a hook from the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Maan.
Tight prevents a body shot from Maan.
Tight misses with the head strike.
Maan lands a right hand.
Maan misses with a hook to the ribs.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Maan misses with a body punch.
Maan is leaning against Tight and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Maan gets through Tight's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Maan lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Maan throws a head punch that misses.
Maan lands a body shot in the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maan digs a right hand into Tight's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Tight's gas tank.
Maan breaks from the clinch.
Tight tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Maan paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Maan looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Tight tries to clinch but Maan moves away
and Maan counters with a nice uppercut.
Tight falls off balance throwing a combination
and Maan counters with a nice uppercut.
The Maan is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Nice uppercut lands for Maan. That snapped Tight's head back.
Tight wants to clinch.
Maan now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tight tries to clinch but Maan moves out of range.
Maan looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Tight ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Tony Tight has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A right-left combo lands from Tight.
Maan has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Tight fails in his attempt to clinch.
Tight tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A combination from Tight does no damage.
Maan doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Tight lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Maan circles away quickly and effectively.
It seemed like Maan was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
And that's the end of the fight!
The Maan comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Maan has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 45:50
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 45:50
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 45:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... The Maan!
The Maan is the new heavyweight champion!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between William Wallace (ranked 551 p4p, 1363 weight class) and Chris John (ranked 85 p4p, 196 weight class). John has chosen Crawling as his entrance music. Both these fighters are unbeaten, so somebody's 0 has got to go!Chris John will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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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 6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, William Wallace!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Chris John!
The judges for this bout are Ivan Kurochkin, Valeri Chadov and Aleksandr Martynov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wallace walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
John tries to sprawl but Wallace drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Wallace is looking for a kimura but John is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Wallace to get the leverage.
Wallace definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if John can do anything to dispel that myth.
Wallace is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
John really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Wallace. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
John throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Wallace frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Wallace takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
John wants to control but Wallace is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wallace pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Wallace with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
John tries to hold on but Wallace postures up.
Wallace wants to finish this one by submission but John is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Wallace.
John defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Wallace.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wallace controlling the pace for now.
John wants to control but Wallace is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wallace jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but John manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Wallace wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by John, who protects the arm well.
Wallace looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
The strikes coming from Wallace are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Wallace is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but John is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
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!
John is not content to let Wallace control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wallace working away.
Wallace in side control lands a decent elbow.
Wallace wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by John, who protects the arm well.
Wallace trying to control the action but John is working from the bottom.
Wallace works to advance to full mount. John defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
John wants to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wallace raining down hammerfists from mount.
Wallace working for a submission here. He's tucked his head under his opponent's arm, looking for an arm triangle. He's hopped off into side control, looking to tighten the submission... is it going to work? He's given up a good position looking for it. John looks OK. Oh, I spoke too soon, he's out! That must have been tighter than I thought! Excellent work there by Wallace! Submission of the night perhaps?
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). William Wallace!
William Wallace retains his lightweight title!
An out of breath William Wallace 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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Velha Maldita (ranked 600 p4p, 956 weight class) and Marlon Raynard (ranked 82 p4p, 131 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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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 - 0 - 1, fighting out of London, Velha Maldita!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Marlon Raynard!
The judges for this bout are Valeri Chadov, Fedor Mirinova and Viktor Lagutenko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Maldita throws a hook but Raynard blocks it.
Raynard tries to counter by closing the distance.
Maldita misses with a wild body shot.
Raynard uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Maldita.
Raynard takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Maldita definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Maldita misses with a shot to the body
and Raynard moves into the clinch.
Raynard manages to pull guard.
Raynard looking for a guillotine here but Maldita defends easily.
Maldita has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Raynard to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Maldita is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Raynard pulls down on the head and he's put Maldita to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Marlon Raynard!
Marlon Raynard is the new welterweight champion!
Marlon Raynard made sure to mention his sponsor, Shadow Realm Apparel in his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Worf Mogh (ranked 636 p4p, 1250 weight class) and Dakota Maynard (ranked 39 p4p, 75 weight class). Mogh comes into the arena with Gimme The Loot blaring out of the sound system. 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 bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Worf Mogh!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Dakota Maynard!
The judges for this bout are Sergei Dronov, Konstantin Menshow and Aleksei Zolotukhin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Maynard fails with an attempt to clinch.
Maynard fails in his attempt to clinch.
Maynard misses the jab.
Mogh keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Maynard wants to clinch.
Maynard tries to close the distance and clinch but Mogh swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A slow jab from Maynard misses its intended target.
Maynard moves to clinch but Mogh breaks away
and Mogh counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Maynard tries to roll over but Mogh keeps him under control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mogh throwing shots but Maynard is blocking nicely.
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.
Maynard is refusing to be controlled, as Mogh sits in half guard.
Mogh landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maynard is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Mogh not doing much here.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Mogh connects with a nice short shot to Maynard's temple.
Maynard taking some punishment here, with Mogh in his half guard.
Maynard wants to get back to full guard.
Mogh seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Maynard gets full guard.
Maynard keeping moving, preventing Mogh from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maynard trying to keep a closed guard but Mogh is proving a slippery customer.
Mogh loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Mogh definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Mogh postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Mogh preventing the sweep.
Mogh keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Maynard's head.
Mogh content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Maynard is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Mogh engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mogh working some strikes from top position.
Mogh cracks Maynard with a solid left hand.
Mogh won't allow Maynard to sweep him here.
Mogh postures up and lands a big shot to Maynard's brow.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mogh is in close to Maynard's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Maynard looking to control.
Mogh has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Mogh wants to control from the top but Maynard keeps moving.
Mogh stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Maynard swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Mogh wants to control from the top but Maynard keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maynard working for a triangle but Mogh defends it easily.
Mogh trying to control the position from guard on top but Maynard is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mogh content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mogh lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Mogh wants to control from the top but Maynard keeps moving.
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.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Worf Mogh dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Maynard tries to clinch but Mogh is having none of it.
Maynard moves in looking to clinch but Mogh pushes him off.
Maynard is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Mogh is looking to counter punch.
Maynard takes the fight into the clinch.
Mogh's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Maynard looks to clinch
and Mogh counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Maynard tries to clinch but Mogh is having none of it.
Maynard closes the distance looking to clinch
and Mogh counters with a single leg into guard. Maynard didn't expect that.
Mogh is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Maynard can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maynard keeping moving, preventing Mogh from controlling successfully.
Maynard wants to control but Mogh passes easily into half guard.
Maynard is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Mogh scores with a couple of nice shots.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mogh is thwarting Maynard's attempts to control the position.
Mogh working the head and body with strikes.
Maynard is trying to control but can't.
Mogh is looking to take a break and control but Maynard is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Mogh scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Mogh is looking to stall here but Maynard recovers full guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Mogh accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mogh is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Maynard is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Maynard has escaped and now he's on top!
Mogh looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Mogh is working hard here to advance position.
Maynard trying to control but Mogh is working from the bottom.
Mogh strikes from his own guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maynard trying to control the position from guard on top but Mogh is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mogh wants to control the position but Maynard says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Mogh manages to get to full guard.
Mogh wants to sweep here but Maynard controlling him for the moment.
Mogh working a defensive guard but Maynard passes into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Mogh gets full guard.
Mogh controls Maynard momentarily but Maynard frees himself.
Mogh wants to improve his position but instead Maynard has moved into half guard.
Mogh tries to roll over but Maynard keeps him under control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Worf Mogh dominated that second round.
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.
Maynard tries to clinch there but Mogh circles away.
An attempted straight right counter from Mogh misses the target.
Mogh on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Maynard tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Mogh counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Maynard looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Maynard utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Maynard is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Maynard is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Mogh is aware though and is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maynard looking to control.
Mogh scoring with some ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maynard throws his legs up looking for a submission but Mogh uses it to pass to side control.
Mogh scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Maynard to see if he's OK.
Mogh wants to control but Maynard is keeping him busy.
Mogh controls the position.
Maynard is working to avoid the ground and pound but Mogh connects with a decent elbow.
Mogh tries to move to mount but Maynard blocks the move with his legs.
Mogh scores with a couple of short elbows.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mogh trying to control the position but Maynard is working away.
Maynard sneaks back into half guard.
Mogh scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Maynard is looking to improve his position.
Mogh wants to take a breather but Maynard is having none of it.
Mogh passes into side control, despite Maynard's attempt to control the position.
Mogh working away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mogh is working Maynard over with some ground and pound from side control.
Mogh is putting a hurting on Maynard here, landing some big shots from side control.
Maynard is rocked!
Mogh is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Maynard will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Maynard is still in real trouble! Can Mogh finish him?
Mogh in side control lands a decent elbow.
Mogh working away.
Mogh takes a little break here. Maynard wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Mogh lands some shots froms side control.
Mogh wants to control but Maynard is keeping him busy.
Mogh working away.
Worf Mogh overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mogh connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Maynard some visible discomfort.
Mogh cracks Maynard with a big elbow. Oh, he's hurt! Mogh immediately mounts and start dropping bombs! Maynard is done! The referee jumps in and saves him from any more punishment - a quick and decisive finish by Mogh!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:23 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Worf Mogh!
Worf Mogh retains his bantamweight title!
Worf Mogh seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Devon Sage (ranked 606 p4p, 1340 weight class) and Rickson Caceres (ranked 57 p4p, 126 weight class). Devon Sage 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 featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 13 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Devon Sage!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Rickson Caceres!
The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Igor Prikhodko and Fedor Mirinova.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sage lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Caceres darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Sage is pressing down on Caceres's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Sage working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Caceres doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Caceres manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Sage lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Caceres looking for subs off his back but Sage has passed one foot through into half guard.
Caceres looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Caceres has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Sage is working away from the top position though.
Caceres with the active half guard here but Sage passes nicely into side control.
Caceres wants to control but Sage postures up.
Caceres regains half guard.
Caceres trying to control from the bottom.
Caceres wants to get back to full guard.
Sage moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Caceres.
Sage trying to control the position but Caceres is working away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sage is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Caceres will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Sage's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Sage gets to mount! Caceres was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Caceres is looking to improve his position but Sage isn't that keen on the idea.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Caceres is trying to reverse the position but instead Sage has taken his back - oops!
Sage controlling well, preventing Caceres from escaping the position.
Sage keeps control of the position easily here as Caceres tries to buck him off.
Caceres just trying to survive but Sage is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Sage keeps control of the position as Caceres tries to break free.
Sage is trying to stick to Caceres's back but Caceres 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 Caceres.
Sage looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Caceres pushes down on Sage's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Caceres wants to take a breather but Sage is having none of it.
Sage trying to control from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sage tries to get to full guard but Caceres has control of the leg.
Caceres working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Sage's thigh. Sage counters though and makes it back to full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Devon Sage dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Caceres closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Sage is trying to control Caceres's posture but Caceres avoids it.
Sage looks to move to half guard but instead Caceres has passed into mount! Damn!
Sage is desperately trying to improve his position but Caceres has a good base and remains in mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Caceres content just to control the position here.
Caceres seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Sage is holding on tight.
Sage is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Caceres prevents Sage from getting the reversal.
Caceres controlling his opponent.
Caceres wants to control the pace but Sage is squirming around nicely.
Caceres controlling from the full mount.
Sage regains half guard.
Caceres not doing much here.
Caceres is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Sage is just riding it out for now. Caceres eventually gives up the hold.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sage is trying to get back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Caceres content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Sage is looking to improve his position.
Caceres content to control rather than advance.
Rickson Caceres has got the better of the ground game so far.
Sage wants to control but Caceres is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Caceres is keen to just control but Sage is a slippery customer.
Sage is looking to control Caceres's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Sage avoid being mounted?
Caceres has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Shinobi Martial Arts & Ninjutsu . Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Devon Sage is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sage scores with a jab to the jaw.
Caceres scores with a takedown into Sage's guard.
Caceres avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Sage wants to control but Caceres passes easily into half guard.
Caceres performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sage tries to get to full guard but Caceres has control of the leg.
Sage has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Caceres is working away from the top position though.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Caceres in particular looking to stall.
Sage moves into full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Caceres wants to pass the guard but Sage is keeping the position.
Caceres being controlled here momentarily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Rickson Caceres showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Caceres manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Sage on his heels. He'll look to pass Sage's guard now, I'm sure.
Sage tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Sage being controlled here, momentarily.
Sage is pulling down on Caceres's head. It's preventing any offense from Caceres, at least for the moment.
Caceres 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.
Sage is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Caceres looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Caceres's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Sage has his hands on Caceres's head, controlling the position.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Sage looks to land a left hand but Caceres moved out of range nicely.
Caceres shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Sage manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Caceres not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Sage is looking to sweep but instead, Caceres has passed into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Caceres seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Sage does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Caceres looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
More stalling from Caceres.
Sage moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Sage tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Sage escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Caceres gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Sage is trying to keep Caceres in close.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Caceres wants to pass the guard but Sage is keeping the position.
Sage keeping moving, preventing Caceres from controlling successfully.
Sage can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Caceres controls the pace.
Caceres trying to control the position from guard on top but Sage is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Sage closes the distance and clinches.
Sage jumps into guard, dragging Caceres to the mat.
Sage is looking for a triangle but Caceres pushes his legs off easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Caceres passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Sage is trying to get back to half guard.
Caceres is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Sage will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Sage is trying to improve his position.
Sage prevents Caceres from moving into mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Caceres is trying to get an arm triangle but Sage is defending well.
Sage is looking to reverse the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Rickson Caceres really dominated that round.
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.
Caceres looking to score a takedown here. Sage is defending well but Caceres drives through and ends up in Sage's guard.
Sage looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Sage is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Sage throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Caceres passes into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sage is looking to improve his position.
Caceres moves nicely into side control.
Caceres wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Sage, who protects the arm well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sage tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Caceres wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sage keeps working.
Caceres is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Caceres has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Sage is squirming around, avoiding Caceres's attempts to control the action.
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.
Caceres looking to control and managing it successfully.
Caceres is looking to work his way around to Sage's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Caceres trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Sage is wriggling around trying to escape.
Caceres looking to control but Sage is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Caceres tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sage regains half guard.
Sage trying to control from the bottom.
Sage looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Caceres is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Sage is trying to control but can't.
Caceres perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Sage controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Caceres thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Sage's head.
Sage is looking for a sweep. Caceres is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Caceres moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Sage.
Sage tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Caceres wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Caceres is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Sage's shoulder. That is not cool.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
You can see the frustration on Sage's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Rickson Caceres dominated that fourth round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Sage gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Caceres to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Caceres looking to pass the guard.
Sage managing to control the position.
Sage has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Caceres can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sage working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Caceres doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Caceres manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Caceres passes Sage's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Caceres passes to side control.
Sage looking for a sweep but Caceres has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Sage is looking to improve his position but Caceres isn't that keen on the idea.
Caceres tries to control but Sage wriggling away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sage is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Caceres takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Sage tries to hold on but Caceres pushes him away.
Caceres looking to control and managing it successfully.
Caceres avoids the attempt from Sage to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sage keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Sage is working hard here to advance position.
Caceres trying to control but Sage is having none of it.
Sage keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Sage is trying to escape the mount but Caceres keeps good control and instead manages to take Sage's back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Caceres really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Sage.
Sage can't escape the position.
Sage is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Caceres.
Caceres looking to break Sage's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Sage remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Caceres will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Caceres has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Caceres is persistently looking for the submission but Sage is defending it well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Caceres tries to get the hooks in deep but Sage pushed the leg off.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rickson Caceres comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Caceres 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 Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 46:49
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 46:49
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 46:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rickson Caceres!
Rickson Caceres is the new featherweight champion!
In his post fight interview, Rickson Caceres started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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