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HFC 67: Fermi vs Hunt PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Irving Timms (ranked 24614 p4p, 5563 weight class) and Branson Burt (ranked 528 p4p, 475 weight class). Burt is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Got the Life. Branson Burt 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 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Irving Timms!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Branson Burt!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Robert Douchet and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Burt has taken the fight to the clinch.
Burt with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Burt connects with a knee to the head.
Burt using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Burt slowing the pace effectively.
Burt lands a knee to the head.
Burt connects with a nasty looking knee right to Timms's face.
 Timms is rocked!
Burt effectively controlling the action here.
Oh Timms is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Timms is trying to break the clinch but Burt has him pressed against the cage.
Timms seems to have got his legs back now.
Burt's coach down at Gold Samurai's Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Burt's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Burt lands a knee to the head.
A knee to the head by Burt.
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!
Burt has Timms tight in a Thai clinch... and there's a huge knee which drops Timms to the floor. He's out cold!! I hope he's still got all his teeth!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Knee). Branson Burt!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jerome Tucker (ranked 4090 p4p, 3503 weight class) and Kaven May Jr (ranked 425 p4p, 384 weight class). Tucker comes to the cage accompanied by Ave Maria. May Jr has chosen HonestKey- Self Discovery as his entrance music. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Jerome Tucker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Kaven May Jr!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Elvis Blanc and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sloppy strikes from May Jr. Those never looked like landing.
May Jr jabs Tucker right on the nose. Tucker blinks but takes it well.
Tucker changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. May Jr looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
May Jr tries to bench press Tucker off him but Tucker keeps the position.
May Jr is trying to control Tucker's posture but Tucker avoids it.
Tucker tries for a kimura but May Jr is defending well.
Tucker connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused May Jr some visible discomfort.
 It looks like Kaven May Jr has been cut.
An elbow from Tucker crashes against the mat.
Tucker tries to move into full mount but can't pass May Jr's legs.
May Jr takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Tucker is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, May Jr has escaped the position, nice work there.
Tucker landing a few strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
May Jr taking a bit of punishment here - Tucker scoring with strikes.
Tucker is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, May Jr has escaped the position, nice work there.
May Jr manages to work his way to half guard, despite Tucker's best efforts.
Tucker is looking for a kimura here.
May Jr is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
May Jr regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Tucker.
May Jr has momentary wrist control but Tucker slips an elbow through the middle.
Tucker throws a big elbow that misses.
May Jr wants to sweep but no luck.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
May Jr is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Tucker defends well.
Tucker is looking to work some ground and pound but May Jr has wrist control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tucker trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
May Jr looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
May Jr working for a triangle but Tucker defends it easily.
Tucker throws a big elbow that misses.
Tucker throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
May Jr looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Tucker throws an elbow that misses. May Jr uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Tucker's guard. Nice move by May Jr!
May Jr trying to control the position from guard on top but Tucker is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
May Jr looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tucker is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst May Jr is controlling him.
May Jr trying to control but Tucker is working from the bottom.
May Jr stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tucker swivels though and keeps the full guard.
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.
May Jr keeps trying to improve his position.
Tucker wants to get back to his feet but May Jr is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
May Jr wants to control from the top but Tucker keeps moving.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tucker feints and as May Jr raises his hands in defense, Tucker changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jerome Tucker dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kaven May Jr's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Tucker shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. May Jr defends it nicely.
May Jr throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
As May Jr tries to get set, Tucker tries to push him back and clinch up but May Jr manages to avoid the attempt.
May Jr throws a head kick that half lands.
May Jr throws a series of punches but Tucker moves out of range.
Tucker manages to get an easy takedown there - catching May Jr on his heels. He'll look to pass May Jr's guard now, I'm sure.
May Jr preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Tucker landing some decent shots from guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tucker postures up.
Tucker is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that May Jr can do to turn this around?
May Jr looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
May Jr is looking for a triangle but Tucker pushes his legs off easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tucker works over May Jr with some ground and pound from guard.
Tucker drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Tucker jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Tucker forces his way into half guard.
Tucker wants to free his trapped foot but May Jr is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Tucker missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
May Jr is looking for a sweep. Tucker is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Tucker frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
May Jr blocking the ground and pound.
May Jr keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Tucker lands a big shot there that rocks May Jr but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tucker thowing shots but they're missing.
Tucker dominating with strikes here.
May Jr is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Tucker working away from the top, dropping strikes.
May Jr is wriggling around trying to escape.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tucker is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but May Jr is surviving well by controlling Tucker's body position as best he can.
May Jr tries to lock up and control but Tucker gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
May Jr is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Tucker is staying active.
Tucker lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
May Jr tries to lock up and control but Tucker gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Tucker lands a heavy elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tucker putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
 May Jr is rocked!
That has opened up Kaven May Jr's cut even more.
Tucker postures up and connects with a big shot that has rocked May Jr badly. He's trying desperately to grab hold of Tucker around the waist but Tucker pushes him off and unloads with more strikes, forcing the referee to jump in and save him! Tucker is the winner by TKO! Tucker jumps onto the cage and shouts into the camera. "We did it momma!"
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:23 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jerome Tucker!
Jerome Tucker decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jack Cango (ranked 2877 p4p, 3115 weight class) and Marc Tong Panong (ranked 356 p4p, 378 weight class). Cango comes into the arena with Into Action by Tim Armstrong blaring out of the sound system. Tong Panong has chosen Tetris Song as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Marc Tong Panong 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 middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jack Cango!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Marc Tong Panong!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Trevor Gratis and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tong Panong bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Tong Panong has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Cango lands a nice looking kick to the body. Tong Panong takes a step back to recover.
Tong Panong shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Jack Cango seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cango moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Cango throws a nice inside leg kick.
Cango fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Tong Panong.
Cango pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Tong Panong moves forwards but Cango connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Cango looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Tong Panong uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Cango.
Tong Panong tries to counter by closing the distance.
Tong Panong avoids the body shot from Cango.
Tong Panong takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Tong Panong gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Cango.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cango pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Tong Panong steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Cango.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cango moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Tong Panong gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Cango.
Cango misses with a straight right.
Tong Panong tries to counter by closing the distance.
Cango throws a nice inside leg kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Cango.
Cango bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Tong Panong's head backwards.
Tong Panong takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Cango missing with a left hand there. Tong Panong was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Tong Panong tries to counter by closing the distance.
Cango lands with an overhand left.
Cango misses with a looping right.
And Tong Panong tries to counter it with a takedown but Cango pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Tong Panong takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Cango throws the left hand but Tong Panong avoids the punch easily.
A countering left hand to the body from Tong Panong misses.
Jack Cango is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
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!
Nice uppercut lands for Cango. That snapped Tong Panong's head back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cango throws a leg kick which misses Tong Panong's front leg but catches the back leg as Tong Panong tries to avoid it.
Cango lands a right hook to the body.
Tong Panong misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Cango cracks Tong Panong with a right hand to the side of the head.
Cango turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Tong Panong walks into a straight right hand from Cango.
Cango misses with an uppercut. Tong Panong saw that one coming.
Tong Panong is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Cango looks to throw the jab but Tong Panong is out of range.
Tong Panong appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Cango lands a leg kick that knocks Tong Panong off balance momentarily.
Tong Panong has a takedown stuffed.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cango scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Tong Panong doesn't seem bothered though.
Cango catches Tong Panong with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Tong Panong shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Cango is trying to defend but Tong Panong finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Tong Panong wants to lay and pray for a moment but Cango keeps working.
Tong Panong missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Tong Panong wants to control but Cango is keeping him busy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tong Panong is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Tong Panong with the ground and pound but Cango uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Tong Panong throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Cango works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Tong Panong stands and throws Cango's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Tong Panong thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
The ground and pound from Tong Panong seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Cango is pushing Tong Panong's head away, looking to escape. Tong Panong manages to hold on to the position though.
Tong Panong is trying to ground and pound but Cango uses the momentary lack of control by Tong Panong to regain half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Cango dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Tong Panong tries to move into range but Cango moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
That kick from Cango tenderised Tong Panong's leg. Tong Panong is trying to keep his angry face on.
Tong Panong takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
A solid leg kick lands there for Cango.
Cango throws a shot from downtown. Tong Panong moves away and avoids it.
Tong Panong moves out of range as Cango throws a body kick.
Tong Panong let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Tong Panong on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cango chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Nice shot lands for Cango.
Cango misses with an uppercut.
Tong Panong now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Cango looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cango waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tong Panong.
An inside leg kick lands from Cango.
Tong Panong takes one on the button.
Nice jab there from Cango.
Nice cross by Cango.
A solid leg kick lands there for Cango.
Jack Cango is winning the standup battle so far.
Cango scores with a nice head shot.
Good leg kick by Cango.
Tong Panong with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Cango to score with a decent uppercut.
Cango swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Good standup being displayed there by Cango as he connects with a hook.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cango lands with a thumping leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tong Panong scores with a shot to the body.
Tong Panong displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Cango throws out the jab.
Cango lands a nice leg kick that just misses Tong Panong's sensitive parts.
Tong Panong tries to move into range but Cango moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Cango with the inside leg kick.
Cango turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Tong Panong has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
A low kick from Cango is predictable there
and Tong Panong counters by clinching up.
Cango misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Tong Panong.
Cango taking a breather.
Cango lands a knee to the body.
Tong Panong's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Cango landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Cango blocking some punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tong Panong managing to block the knees to the body from Cango.
Cango swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tong Panong.
Cango with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Cango is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Tong Panong is defending well for now.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Cango working Tong Panong over with knees to the body.
Tong Panong is breathing heavily.
Cango lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Tong Panong has clasped his hands together around Cango's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Tong Panong trying to control the position but Cango is working away.
Tong Panong working the ground and pound but Cango is defending the strikes.
Tong Panong misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Tong Panong tries for a kimura but Cango is defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tong Panong trying to control the action but Cango is working from the bottom.
Tong Panong is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Cango being controlled for a moment.
Let's hope that Tong Panong has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Cango dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Cango thuds his right hand into Tong Panong's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Cango buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Cango lands a jab.
Cango scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Cango connects with a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cango throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Cango scoring well with a low kick there.
Tong Panong has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Tong Panong there as he acknowledges the shot.
Cango is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tong Panong can do to turn this around?
Cango scores with a jab to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cango scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Cango lands with a thumping leg kick.
Cango scores with a nice strike.
Jab, jab by Cango - just one landing.
Cango connects with a body shot.
Cango darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Tong Panong tries to close the distance and clinch up but Cango swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Cango getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Cango looks to land a left hand but Tong Panong moved out of range nicely.
Tong Panong feints the counter takedown.
Tong Panong walks into a left hand.
Cango pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Tong Panong changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Cango bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jab, jab by Cango - just one landing.
Tong Panong is the more experienced fighter here and he's going to need to draw on some of that experience if he's going to pull this one out the bag.
A nice leg kick lands there from Cango.
Cango with a nice calf kick.
Tong Panong stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Cango.
A slow jab from Cango misses its intended target.
Cango lands a jab to the head.
Cango lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Cango throws a jab but it's blocked by Tong Panong.
Tong Panong tries to counter with a clinch but Cango shakes him off and moves away.
Cango connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Cango walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Tong Panong checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Cango lands a head shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tong Panong takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Tong Panong is rocked!
Cango chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Cango thumps Tong Panong with a low kick.
Cango dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Cango lands with a hook. Tong Panong tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Cango tried to score with a low kick but Tong Panong checks it.
Tong Panong misses with a takedown
and Cango counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Tong Panong is still on wobbly legs! Can Cango finish him?
Tong Panong takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Cango fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Tong Panong to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Tong Panong looks to clinch but Cango throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Tong Panong taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:50 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Jack Cango!
During a confident post fight interview, Jack Cango thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
The defeated Marc Tong Panong had this to say: 'I need to Take some time off'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Mehmet Shakaromanov (ranked 2048 p4p, 2842 weight class) and Paddy Sly (ranked 255 p4p, 352 weight class). The key to victory for Mehmet Shakaromanov has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mehmet Shakaromanov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Paddy Sly!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Robert Douchet and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sly is looking to clinch.
Sly takes one on the button.
Shakaromanov bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Nice jab there from Sly.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Sly has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Sly looks to land a left hand but Shakaromanov moved out of range nicely.
Shakaromanov cracks Sly with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Sly is rocked!
Sly lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Sly is still on wobbly legs! Can Shakaromanov finish him?
Sly tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Shakaromanov manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Shakaromanov throws a jab but it's blocked by Sly.
Sly throws out a counter right but Shakaromanov avoids it with no problem.
Shakaromanov throws out a loose jab but Sly uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sly seems to have recovered his senses.
Sly defending well as Shakaromanov loads up on a big left hand.
Shakaromanov motions for Sly to come forward. Shakaromanov throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Sly steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Shakaromanov. That one must have hurt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shakaromanov cracks Sly with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Shakaromanov has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Sly to stand back up!
Shakaromanov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sly moves in looking to clinch but Shakaromanov pushes him off.
Shakaromanov throws a looping overhand right but Sly ducks down to avoid it.
Shakaromanov moves forwards but Sly connects with a nice, crisp jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shakaromanov misses with a straight right.
Shakaromanov takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Sly scores with a jab. Shakaromanov acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Shakaromanov looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Sly tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Shakaromanov misses with a hook. Sly ducked under it nicely.
Sly lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Shakaromanov drops Sly with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Sly looks back up at him and smiles so Shakaromanov waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
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!
Sly tries to clinch up.
Are you kidding me?! Shakaromanov ducked down and unloaded an uppercut from hell that sent Sly clean off his feet! Someone make me a GIF - that's knockout of the night for sure!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Mehmet Shakaromanov!
A less than humble Mehmet Shakaromanov misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Shahriyar Chai (ranked 2309 p4p, 1451 weight class) and Soren Hansen (ranked 275 p4p, 187 weight class). Hansen has chosen If I had a heart as his entrance music. Soren Hansen looks lathargic as he enters the arena. Wake up son, you're about to have a fight!
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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 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Shahriyar Chai!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Soren Hansen!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Alec Ball and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chai throws a big shot that misses.
Hansen is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Chai with a body shot.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Hansen has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
The fighters circle momentarily. Chai darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Hansen shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Chai pinned against the cage. Chai gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Chai seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Hansen shoots in for a takedown but Chai shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Chai looks to throw the jab but Hansen is out of range.
It seemed like Hansen was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A telegraphed right hand from Chai misses the target.
Hansen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Chai.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chai with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Chai misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hansen.
Chai loads up on a big right hand but Hansen slips the punch.
Chai defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Hansen.
Shahriyar Chai has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Soren Hansen.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chai misses with a wild body shot.
Hansen fails with a takedown attempt.
A jab from Chai finds it's way through Hansen's defenses.
It looks like Soren Hansen has been cut.
Chai fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Hansen to the ground. Chai is now in Hansen's guard.
Chai scoring with some ground and pound.
Chai postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Hansen is rocked!
Hansen has momentary wrist control but Chai slips an elbow through the middle.
Hansen is still in real trouble! Can Chai finish him?
Chai arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! Hansen's eyes roll back into his head, he's out cold! The ref dives in to stop the fight - wow, they were hard shots!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Shahriyar Chai!
An out of breath Shahriyar Chai 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 featherweight MMA rules bout between Kirill Berkut (ranked 1565 p4p, 1221 weight class) and Frank Hernandez (ranked 143 p4p, 114 weight class). Hernandez is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Journey - Only The Young. Both these fighters are unbeaten, so somebody's 0 has got to go!On his way into the cage it seems that Kirill Berkut has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Kirill Berkut seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Kirill Berkut!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Frank Hernandez!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, William Peck and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Berkut fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Berkut misses with a takedown attempt
so Hernandez counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Hernandez working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Berkut's head.
Berkut looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Hernandez 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.
Berkut working a defensive guard here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Berkut working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Hernandez has passed into half guard!
Berkut's coaches at Shark Tank Private Gym have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hernandez is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Berkut trying to control here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hernandez working Berkut over with strikes.
Hernandez wants to lay and pray for a moment but Berkut keeps working.
Berkut gets full guard.
Hernandez postures up in Berkut's guard and throws a big left but Berkut blocks it.
Berkut wants to sweep here but Hernandez controlling him for the moment.
Hernandez landing with the ground and pound.
Hernandez wants to control from the top but Berkut keeps moving.
Berkut escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Hernandez gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Hernandez trying to control but Berkut is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Berkut utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Hernandez works over Berkut with some ground and pound from guard.
Berkut working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hernandez doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Hernandez manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Hernandez trying to control but Berkut is working from the bottom.
Hernandez makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Hernandez is pushing down on Berkut's leg trying to pass to half guard. Berkut is fighting to maintain full guard but Hernandez has managed to sneak the leg through.
Berkut is pressing down on Hernandez's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Berkut tries to land a sweep but no joy.
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.
Berkut is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Hernandez sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Berkut keeping full guard, as Hernandez tries to pass.
Hernandez trying to control the position from guard on top but Berkut is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Berkut has momentary wrist control but Hernandez slips an elbow through the middle.
Berkut is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Hernandez stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Berkut swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Hernandez with a nice head shot there.
Hernandez postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Hernandez engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Hernandez postures up and lands a big shot to Berkut's brow.
Hernandez trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Berkut looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Berkut is on top in guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Berkut trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Berkut trying to control the position from guard on top but Hernandez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Frank Hernandez 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.
Berkut fails to land the takedown.
Kirill Berkut seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Berkut scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Berkut working away.
Berkut throws a strike aimed at the side of Hernandez's head but Hernandez avoids it well.
Berkut scoring with punches and elbows.
Hernandez tries to bench press Berkut off him but Berkut keeps the position.
Berkut scoring with punches from side control.
Hernandez defending against the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hernandez tries to buck Berkut off but Berkut is having none of it.
Berkut trying to control the position but Hernandez is working away.
Hernandez keeping his opponent close.
Berkut thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Berkut taking a break here but Hernandez is having none of it and regains half guard.
Hernandez trying to control from the bottom.
Hernandez is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Hernandez blocking the ground and pound attempt from Berkut.
Berkut thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Berkut seems to be working for a kimura but Hernandez defends the submission attempt.
Berkut slows the pace down in half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Hernandez tries to get to full guard but Berkut has control of the leg.
Berkut working the head and body with strikes.
Frank Hernandez has got the better of the ground game so far.
Hernandez tries to get to full guard but Berkut has control of the leg.
Berkut trying to control the action but Hernandez is working from the bottom.
The fighters are battling for position here. Hernandez manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Berkut connects with a couple of short punches.
Hernandez working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Berkut doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Berkut manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Hernandez throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hernandez working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Berkut.
Hernandez is trying to keep Berkut in close.
Hernandez has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Berkut can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Berkut in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Hernandez throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Berkut chips away with some ground and pound.
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.
Berkut postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Berkut loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Berkut wants to control from the top but Hernandez keeps moving.
Hernandez is looking for a triangle but Berkut pushes his legs off easily.
Hernandez manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Berkut manages to get himself to full guard.
Hernandez pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Berkut is keeping the position for now.
Berkut looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hernandez is one step ahead there.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hernandez throwing strikes from guard but Berkut blocks nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kirill Berkut dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Berkut shoots in looking for a takedown. Hernandez tries to sprawl out of it but Berkut keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Hernandez manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Berkut shoots in for a double leg but Hernandez sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Hernandez bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Hernandez landing strikes.
Hernandez scoring with punches and elbows.
Hernandez landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Hernandez lands an elbow.
Hernandez has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hernandez cracks Berkut with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Berkut tries to bench press Hernandez off him but Hernandez keeps the position.
Berkut taking punishment in the form of punches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hernandez lands a few punches from side control.
Berkut is trying to get back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hernandez working the ground and pound from side control.
Berkut tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Hernandez wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Berkut takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Berkut is rocked!
Berkut takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Oh Berkut is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Hernandez moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Hernandez tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Hernandez lands a nice forearm strike.
Berkut is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Hernandez is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Berkut has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Hernandez lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Berkut hang on?
Berkut can't escape the position.
Hernandez is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Berkut can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Berkut can't escape the position.
Hernandez controlling the position easily from mount.
Berkut is in a horrible position here. Hernandez smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Berkut is bucking up trying to escape but Hernandez cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Berkut is trying to escape the mount.
A big strike lands for Hernandez! That's really hurt Berkut and he's turned his back - Hernandez keeps firing away and the ref dives in to stop the fight! Hernandez jumps to his feet to celebrate the victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:25 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Frank Hernandez!
After winning the bout, Frank Hernandez thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Saurabh Pandeya (ranked 1086 p4p, 460 weight class) and Liber Lambart (ranked 147 p4p, 72 weight class). Pandeya kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Clan In Da Front. Liber Lambart has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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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 5 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Saurabh Pandeya!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Liber Lambart!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Dillan Fox and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lambart throws a shot from downtown. Pandeya moves away and avoids it.
Pandeya misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lambart.
Lambart misses with a straight right.
A swing and a miss from Pandeya.
Lambart misses with a right hand
and Lambart takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A telegraphed right hand from Lambart misses the target.
Pandeya moves out of range of the leg kick from Lambart.
Lambart misses with a body shot.
Lambart swings widly with a right hand
and Pandeya counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Lambart loads up on a big right hand but Pandeya slips the punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pandeya takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Lambart misses with a body shot.
Pandeya takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Lambart avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pandeya ducks under a wild hook from Lambart.
Lambart misses with an uppercut. Pandeya saw that one coming.
Lambart looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Lambart lands with a nice body punch.
Pandeya is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lambart.
Lambart displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Pandeya throws out the jab.
Lambart misses with a kick to the body
and Pandeya counters with a left to the body.
Lambart throws the left hand but Pandeya avoids the punch easily.
It looked like Pandeya was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Lambart.
Lambart throws a hook but Pandeya blocks it.
Pandeya tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lambart was well out of range. Poor timing from Pandeya.
Lambart lands a jab to the nose.
Lambart misses with a hook.
Lambart thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Pandeya if he has to take too many more of those.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lambart slips a straight right by Pandeya.
Liber Lambart seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pandeya misses with a straight left.
Pandeya looks to score with a jab to the body but Lambart is just out of range.
Pandeya takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lambart's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Pandeya connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Lambart scrambles back to his feet.
Lambart connects with a solid leg kick.
Pandeya moves out of range of the strikes.
A low kick lands for Lambart.
Pandeya tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lambart was well out of range. Poor timing from Pandeya.
A low kick from Lambart misses
and Pandeya counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Lambart misses with an uppercut.
Lambart ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pandeya moves away.
Lambart defending well as Pandeya loads up on a big left hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lambart throws a half hearted mid kick.
Pandeya swings for the body but Lambart moves out of range.
Lambart throws a leg kick but Pandeya moved away.
Lambart looks to land a combination but Pandeya avoids it well.
Lambart misses with a hook. Pandeya ducked under it nicely.
Lambart scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Lambart.
Nice jab there from Lambart.
Pandeya steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Lambart. That one must have hurt.
Pandeya throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lambart throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Pandeya stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Lambart misses with a right hand
enabling Pandeya to counter with a crisp jab.
Lambart throws a poor cross that misses
and Pandeya counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lambart explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Lambart misses with a body shot.
Pandeya is looking to counter punch.
Crunch! Lambart slams his shin into Pandeya's torso.
Lambart throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Pandeya stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Lambart misses with a hook.
Lambart lands a jab.
Lambart throws a leg kick that misses.
Pandeya avoids the body shot from Lambart.
Lambart lands a body shot.
A swing and a miss from Lambart.
Pandeya is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lambart.
Lambart stalks Pandeya and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Pandeya's face. Pandeya staggers backwards, shaken.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Liber Lambart dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Lambart connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Nice shot by Pandeya.
Pandeya takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Pandeya chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Lambart can pounce on him.
Lambart thuds his shin into the meat of Pandeya's side.
Nice straight punches there by Lambart. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Lambart.
Lambart throws a leg kick
and Pandeya cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Pandeya avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Pandeya blocks a jab.
Lambart misses with a right hand
so Pandeya counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
We've been informed that Lambart has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Lambart has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pandeya trying to control but Lambart is working from the bottom.
Pandeya trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pandeya is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Lambart is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Lambart has escaped and now he's on top!
Lambart trying to control but Pandeya is working from the bottom.
Lambart postures up.
Lambart stands up and waves to Pandeya to follow him.
Lambart throws a poor cross that misses
and Pandeya counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Lambart thinking.
Lambart misses with a lunging right hand
and Pandeya counters with a nice body shot.
Lambart attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Lambart lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Pandeya circles away quickly and effectively.
Lambart fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Pandeya looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lambart moves out of range of the strikes.
Pandeya bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Pandeya avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Lambart throws a series of punches but Pandeya avoids them all with ease.
Lambart throws a lazy uppercut
and Pandeya counters with a straight right hand.
Pandeya moves out of range of the body kick from Lambart.
A big left from Pandeya misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lambart swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Lambart throws a looping overhand right but Pandeya ducks down to avoid it.
Lambart throws an off balance right hand
and Pandeya counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Lambart swings widly with a right hand
and Pandeya counters with a right hand to the body.
Lambart slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Pandeya slips under a jab from Lambart.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pandeya keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lambart.
Lambart throws a right hand that misses
and Pandeya connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Lambart looks to land a body kick but Pandeya moved away.
Pandeya jabs at Lambart's body.
Lambart throws a body punch but Pandeya moves out of range.
Lambart fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Pandeya moves out of range of the body kick from Lambart.
Pandeya avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A counter left hand to the body from Pandeya misses its target.
Lambart throws a big shot that misses.
Pandeya moves out of range of the strikes.
Pandeya swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
The fighters circling - Lambart throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Pandeya changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Pandeya ducks right into an uppercut from Lambart.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lambart throws a leg kick
and Pandeya counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Lambart misses with an uppercut. Pandeya saw that one coming.
Pandeya moves out of range of the strikes.
It looked like Pandeya was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Lambart.
Lambart moves out of range of the strikes.
Pandeya lands a slapping body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lambart throws the left hand but Pandeya avoids the punch easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Pandeya misses the target.
A swing and a miss from Lambart.
Pandeya steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lambart.
Lambart moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Pandeya throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Pandeya slips under a jab from Lambart.
It looked like Pandeya wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Lambart ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Pandeya displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lambart throws out the jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Liber Lambart showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Pandeya takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Lambart will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Lambart misses with a kick to the body
and Pandeya counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Lambart!
Lambart is looking to reverse the position.
Lambart struggling a bit here.
Pandeya looking to control but instead Lambart has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Lambart is staying active underneath Pandeya, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pandeya trying to pass the guard but Lambart defending well.
Pandeya moves nicely into side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pandeya tries to move into full mount but can't pass Lambart's legs.
Pandeya is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Lambart is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
You can see the frustration on Lambart's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lambart is looking to reverse the position.
Lambart stops Pandeya from passing to mount.
Pandeya is working hard here to advance position.
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.
Pandeya is looking to take a break and control but Lambart is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Pandeya goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Lambart rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Pandeya's guard! Nice work there by Lambart!
Pandeya working a defensive guard here.
Lambart is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Lambart throws a big elbow that misses.
Pandeya trying to keep a closed guard but Lambart is proving a slippery customer.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lambart has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Pandeya is proving hard to escape from.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Pandeya throws a jab but it's blocked by Lambart.
Lambart with the inside leg kick.
Pandeya moves out of range as Lambart throws a body kick.
Lambart lands with a hook. Pandeya tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Lambart tries a low kick but Pandeya avoids it.
Lambart throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pandeya slips under a jab.
Pandeya throwing a counter right hand but Lambart manages to avoid it.
A jab from Pandeya misses.
Pandeya keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Lambart throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Pandeya counters with a straight right hand.
Pandeya checks a leg kick nicely.
Lambart pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Lambart throws out a loose jab but Pandeya uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lambart throws a body punch but Pandeya moves out of range.
Lambart misses with a right hand
and Pandeya counters with a nice uppercut.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pandeya slips a straight right by Lambart.
Lambart throws a push kick but Pandeya slaps the foot to one side.
Pandeya changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Sloppy strikes from Lambart. Those never looked like landing.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Liber Lambart really dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Pandeya throws a looping overhand right but Lambart ducks down to avoid it.
It seemed like Lambart was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Pandeya blocks a jab.
Pandeya uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lambart.
Lambart stuns Pandeya with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Pandeya getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Pandeya chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Lambart can pounce on him.
Lambart lands a nice shot that snaps Pandeya's head back.
Pandeya waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lambart.
Lambart throws a body shot but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lambart throws a right hand that misses
and Pandeya counters with a right hand to the body.
Pandeya throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Lambart counter with a right hand.
Lambart moves out of range of the strikes.
Pandeya throws an overhand right that lands on Lambart's shoulder, as Lambart tries to avoid the shot.
A countering left hand to the body from Lambart misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lambart uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Pandeya.
Lambart avoids the body shot from Pandeya.
Lambart throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Pandeya connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Lambart just misses with a punch to the body.
Lambart slips under a jab.
Lambart moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Pandeya pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Despite the aggression on Lambart's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Nice cross by Pandeya.
Pandeya uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lambart.
Lambart attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Pandeya was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Pandeya staying out of range there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lambart throws a lazy uppercut
and Pandeya counters with a nice uppercut.
Lambart ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pandeya moves away.
Pandeya moves out of range as Lambart strikes.
Lambart fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Pandeya looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Pandeya steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lambart.
Lambart stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lambart moves forwards but Pandeya connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Lambart tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pandeya was well out of range. Poor timing from Lambart.
Pandeya changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Pandeya misses with a hook.
Lambart tries a quick counter leg kick but Pandeya is wise to it.
Pandeya misses with a straight left.
Lambart rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Pandeya counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Pandeya trying to move into half guard but instead Lambart has managed to sweep!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lambart stands and steps away. Pandeya gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Lambart misses with a looping left.
It looked like Pandeya wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Pandeya throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Lambart stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Lambart looks to score with a jab to the body but Pandeya is just out of range.
Pandeya just misses with a punch to the body.
Lambart misses with a right hand
and Lambart takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Lambart throws a low kick but it's checked well by Pandeya.
Pandeya fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Lambart looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Pandeya looks to throw the jab but Lambart is out of range.
Lambart looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Pandeya misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lambart.
Pandeya throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Lambart stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Pandeya throws a body shot but no joy.
Lambart tries a quick counter leg kick but Pandeya is wise to it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pandeya swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lambart throws a predictable looking body shot
letting Pandeya counter with a right hand.
Pandeya moves into range and connects with a jab.
Pandeya misses the jab.
That kick from Lambart tenderised Pandeya's leg. Pandeya is trying to keep his angry face on.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pandeya keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lambart.
Pandeya misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lambart.
Lambart tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pandeya was well out of range. Poor timing from Lambart.
Pandeya swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Lambart scores with a crisp jab that stopped Pandeya in his tracks.
Lambart throws a lazy uppercut
and Pandeya counters with a left to the body.
Lambart throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Pandeya sees it coming and avoids it easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Saurabh Pandeya will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Lambart misses with a hook.
Pandeya looks to throw the jab but Lambart is out of range.
Lambart on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Pandeya has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Pandeya there as he acknowledges the shot.
Decent striking displayed by Lambart there.
Lambart misses the jab.
Pandeya changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Pandeya throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lambart pushes Pandeya away with a front kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A lazy left from Pandeya finds it's target.
Pandeya fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Pandeya is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Nice straight punches there by Lambart. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Lambart.
Lambart pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pandeya uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lambart.
Lambart throws out a loose jab but Pandeya uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lambart lands with a right hand.
Lambart cracks Pandeya with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Lambart misses with a looping right.
Pandeya swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Lambart fails to land with a series of punches.
Lambart throws a hook but Pandeya avoids it easily.
Lambart avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Pandeya bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Pandeya throwing a counter right hand but Lambart manages to avoid it.
Pandeya will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Lambart looks to land a right hand but Pandeya moved out of range.
Lambart has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Lambart throws a hook but Pandeya avoids it easily.
Lambart misses with a lunging right hand
and Pandeya counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lambart takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Pandeya cracks Lambart with a right hand to the side of the head.
Pandeya uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lambart misses with a hook
and Pandeya counters with a nice uppercut.
Pandeya throws a lazy uppercut
and Lambart counters with a right hand to the body.
Lambart fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pandeya manages to avoid it.
Pandeya throws a hook but Lambart blocks it.
Lambart digs a good hook to Pandeya's body.
Lambart misses with a right hand
letting Pandeya counter with a right hand.
Pandeya is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lambart.
Pandeya misses with a looping left.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pandeya misses the shot to the body.
Lambart is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Pandeya.
Pandeya throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Lambart cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Pandeya lands with a good body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lambart. Pandeya does a little dance to reset his feet.
A big left from Lambart misses.
Pandeya takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Lambart throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Pandeya sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Lambart is looking to land body kicks.
A right-left combo lands from Lambart.
Pandeya scores with a nice head shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pandeya moves out of range as Lambart throws a body kick.
Pandeya walks into a jab.
Pandeya misses with a lunging right hand
and Lambart counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice uppercut there from Lambart.
Lambart tries to move into range but Pandeya moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Pandeya chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Lambart can pounce on him.
Pandeya lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Lambart at a distance.
Pandeya getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Pandeya takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
The fighters circling - Pandeya throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Lambart throws a leg kick
so Pandeya counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Saurabh Pandeya has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Liber Lambart is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Pandeya throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Lambart works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Liber Lambart.
I think Lambart 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 Gregory Folan scores the fight for Liber Lambart!
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight for Liber Lambart!
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight for Liber Lambart!
Liber Lambart wins by unanimous decision! Liber Lambart retains his lightweight title!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Anton Ilmarinen (ranked 853 p4p, 1525 weight class) and Dionizy Kruczek (ranked 111 p4p, 197 weight class). Kruczek has chosen Born To Raise Hell as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Anton Ilmarinen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Dionizy Kruczek!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Ian Loll and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A looping hook to the body misses from Ilmarinen. Kruczek does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ilmarinen just misses with a punch to the body.
Kruczek gets a clinch.
Kruczek has a couple of punches blocked by Ilmarinen.
Kruczek working aggressively here.
Kruczek has a couple of punches blocked by Ilmarinen.
The referee calls for Ilmarinen to work.
Ilmarinen is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Kruczek pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Ilmarinen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Kruczek fails to land.
Ilmarinen blocking some punches.
Kruczek misses with a punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ilmarinen stalls.
Kruczek lands a body shot.
Kruczek prevents a takedown attempt there.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ilmarinen.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kruczek lands with a left to the head.
Ilmarinen is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Anton Ilmarinen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ilmarinen gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Ilmarinen seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Kruczek does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Ilmarinen looks to land a strike but Kruczek avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Kruczek wants to stand up but Ilmarinen is controlling him.
Ilmarinen throws a strike but Kruczek rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Kruczek is looking to stand up but Ilmarinen won't let him.
Ilmarinen tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ilmarinen lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ilmarinen in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Ilmarinen trying to control the position from guard on top but Kruczek is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ilmarinen working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Kruczek is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Ilmarinen is controlling him.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ilmarinen working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Ilmarinen trying to control the position from guard on top but Kruczek is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ilmarinen stands up over Kruczek, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kruczek can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Ilmarinen controls the pace.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Kruczek working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ilmarinen doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Ilmarinen manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Kruczek holds on and takes a little breather.
Ilmarinen prevents Kruczek from getting back to his feet.
Ilmarinen throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Ilmarinen prevents Kruczek from getting back to his feet.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Kruczek takes the fight into the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Kruczek trying to control the position but instead, Ilmarinen has worked for underhooks and has pushed Kruczek into the cage.
Kruczek wants a takedown.
Kruczek lands an uppercut.
Ilmarinen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kruczek letting Ilmarinen take a breather here.
Kruczek throws a punch but it's blocked by Ilmarinen.
Ilmarinen can't find room to land a body shot as Kruczek controls the action.
Kruczek swings wildly with an uppercut but Ilmarinen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kruczek blocking some punches.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ilmarinen blocks an uppercut.
Kruczek doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kruczek lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ilmarinen backwards.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dionizy Kruczek dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Kruczek looks to score with a jab to the body but Ilmarinen is just out of range.
Kruczek has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ilmarinen fails with a takedown attempt.
Kruczek tries to clinch up.
Kruczek moves to clinch but Ilmarinen breaks away
and Ilmarinen counters with a takedown into side control.
Ilmarinen scores with punches from side control.
Ilmarinen cracks Kruczek with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Ilmarinen scores with a couple of short elbows.
Ilmarinen definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Kruczek parries the strikes from Ilmarinen easily there. Ilmarinen is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Kruczek to escape.
Kruczek takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Ilmarinen trying to control the position but Kruczek is working away.
Ilmarinen working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kruczek is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Ilmarinen working the ground and pound.
Anton Ilmarinen overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Ilmarinen cracks Kruczek with a big right hand but Kruczek just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Ilmarinen lands a decent elbow from side control.
Ilmarinen throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Kruczek taking punishment in the form of punches.
Ilmarinen landing a few strikes.
Kruczek is pushing Ilmarinen's head away, looking to escape. Ilmarinen manages to hold on to the position though.
You can see the frustration on Kruczek's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Kruczek is trying to escape the position but Ilmarinen is controlling the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kruczek is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Ilmarinen in side control lands a decent elbow.
Kruczek is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ilmarinen cracks Kruczek with a big elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ilmarinen working the ground and pound.
Ilmarinen cracks Kruczek with a big elbow.
You can see the frustration on Kruczek's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Kruczek takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Ilmarinen moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Kruczek wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ilmarinen wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kruczek keeps working.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kruczek is working to avoid the ground and pound but Ilmarinen connects with a decent elbow.
Sloppy strikes there by Ilmarinen.
Ilmarinen slows the pace down.
Ilmarinen working the body and head with strikes.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ilmarinen cracks Kruczek with a big elbow.
A lull in the action here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Anton Ilmarinen dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Kruczek is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Ilmarinen throws a body shot but no joy.
Kruczek's coach down at Gold Samurai's Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Kruczek's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Ilmarinen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kruczek tries to clinch up
and Ilmarinen counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Ilmarinen.
Kruczek is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Ilmarinen is aware though and is defending well.
Ilmarinen chips away with some ground and pound.
Ilmarinen landing with the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kruczek is looking to stand up but Ilmarinen isn't so interested in that idea.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kruczek working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ilmarinen doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Ilmarinen manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Ilmarinen scoring with punches to the head and body.
Ilmarinen is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Ilmarinen stops Kruczek from standing up.
Ilmarinen with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Ilmarinen scoring with punches to the head and body.
Ilmarinen makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kruczek working for submissions but it's allowed Ilmarinen to get to half guard.
Ilmarinen is looking to take a break and control but Kruczek is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kruczek on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Ilmarinen slips a nice elbow through Kruczek's hands, connecting with Kruczek's forehead.
Ilmarinen has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Kruczek is trying to stand.
Ilmarinen sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Ilmarinen is nestled in close to Kruczek, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kruczek taking some punishment here, with Ilmarinen in his half guard.
Kruczek is trying to stand up here but Ilmarinen is controlling him well.
Ilmarinen not doing much here.
Ilmarinen is looking to take a break and control but Kruczek is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ilmarinen working over Kruczek with some ground and pound. Kruczek looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Ilmarinen content to control rather than advance.
Kruczek wants to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Ilmarinen wants to control but Kruczek is keeping him busy.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Kruczek manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Ilmarinen looks to score with a jab to the body but Kruczek is just out of range.
Ilmarinen gets tackled into the cage by Kruczek. Kruczek maintains the clinch.
Anton Ilmarinen is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Ilmarinen throws a head punch that misses.
Kruczek trying to stall but Ilmarinen improves his position.
Kruczek has Ilmarinen pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Ilmarinen manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kruczek misses with some punches.
Kruczek jumps guard and drags Ilmarinen to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Kruczek wants to stand up but Ilmarinen is controlling him.
Dionizy Kruczek has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ilmarinen sitting in guard, not really doing much.
And that's the end of the fight!
Anton Ilmarinen showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Ilmarinen has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight for Anton Ilmarinen!
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight for Anton Ilmarinen!
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight for Anton Ilmarinen!
Anton Ilmarinen wins by unanimous decision!
After winning the bout, Anton Ilmarinen thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Enrico Fermi (ranked 382 p4p, 821 weight class) and Mike Hunt (ranked 47 p4p, 102 weight class). Enrico Fermi could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Mike Hunt's chin.
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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 London, Enrico Fermi!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mike Hunt!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Steve Smith and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fermi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hunt.
Fermi moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Hunt takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Fermi misses with a wild body shot.
Hunt tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Fermi throws a body punch but Hunt moves out of range.
Fermi keeps the fight on the outside.
Fermi throws a body shot but no joy.
Fermi gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hunt content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hunt is pushing down on Fermi's leg trying to pass to half guard. Fermi is fighting to maintain full guard but Hunt has managed to sneak the leg through.
Hunt seems to be working for a kimura but Fermi defends the submission attempt.
Fermi on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Fermi tries to get out of the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hunt sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Fermi defending well though.
Hunt wants to take a breather but Fermi is having none of it.
Hunt prevents Fermi from improving his position.
Hunt seems to be looking for submissions.
Hunt is taking a breather. Fermi says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Hunt not landing any meaningful shots this time.
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.
Hunt wants to control but Fermi is keeping him busy.
Hunt is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Fermi definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Hunt throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Fermi is trying is best to control the position here.
Hunt wants to control but Fermi is keeping him busy.
Fermi tries to get to full guard but Hunt has control of the leg.
Hunt trying to control from half guard but Fermi is working away.
Hunt thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hunt content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Fermi punishes Hunt's body with a nice straight punch.
Nice sprawl there from Fermi as Hunt shoots in.
Hunt looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Hunt fails with the takedown
and Fermi counters with a lovely straight right hand!
It looks like Mike Hunt has been cut.
Fermi wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Hunt looks winded!
Fermi just misses with a punch to the body.
Enrico Fermi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Fermi lands with a hook. Hunt tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Hunt.
Enrico Fermi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mike Hunt.
A jab from Fermi finds it's way through Hunt's defenses.
Hunt is rocked!
Hunt moves in looking to clinch but Fermi pushes him off.
Hunt shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Fermi was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Hunt shoots in for a takedown but Fermi shows good takedown defense.
Fermi cracks Hunt with a brutal left hook that knocks him out cold! This one is over in a flash! Game over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Enrico Fermi!
Enrico Fermi retains his heavyweight title!
A victorious Enrico Fermi thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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