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HFC 72:Taranin vs Leonidas PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Mer Lo (ranked 2432 p4p, 3906 weight class) and Olu Banjo (ranked 165 p4p, 245 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Mer Lo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Olu Banjo!
The judges for this bout are Illya Tyunina, Vladimir Khabensky and Viktor Lagutenko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Banjo scores with a jab to the body.
Banjo tries to clinch but Lo moves out of range.
Banjo moves away from the strike by Lo.
Banjo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lo misses with a lunging right hand
and Banjo counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Lo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Banjo.
Olu Banjo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Banjo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Banjo is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Lo with a body shot.
Banjo moves into the clinch.
Lo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lo misses with a short punch on the inside.
Banjo manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Banjo is looking for a triangle but Lo pushes his legs off easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Banjo controlling Lo's posture.
Banjo looking for a guillotine here but Lo defends easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Banjo keeping full guard, as Lo tries to pass.
Banjo working for a triangle but Lo defends it easily.
Banjo managing to control the position.
Banjo is looking for a triangle but Lo pushes his legs off easily.
Banjo being controlled here, momentarily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Banjo keeping full guard, as Lo tries to pass.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Banjo holds on and takes a little breather.
Banjo not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Our spies down at at EMP WORLDCLASS inform us that Banjo has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Banjo throws his legs up looking for a submission but Lo uses it to pass to side control.
Banjo is looking for a sweep.
Lo controlling from side mount.
Banjo can't do much from the bottom here.
Banjo prevents Lo from moving into mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Banjo can't do much from the bottom here.
Lo tries to advance to mount but Banjo denies him.
Banjo struggling a bit here.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
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.
Banjo is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Lo is staying active.
Banjo tries to bench press Lo off him but Lo keeps the position.
Banjo is letting Lo control him for a moment.
You can see the frustration on Banjo's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Banjo is not content to let Lo control the position.
Banjo is trying to control Lo's posture but Lo avoids it.
Banjo keeps Lo under control for a moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lo is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Banjo is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Banjo tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Lo easily slips into full mount!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Mer Lo will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Banjo looks to score with a jab to the body but Lo is just out of range.
Lo is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Banjo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lo was well out of range. Poor timing from Banjo.
Lo takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Lo.
Lo misses with a body shot.
Banjo throws a shot to the body.
Banjo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lo.
Lo misses with a body shot.
Banjo is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Banjo moves into the clinch.
Banjo tries to pull guard but Lo forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Lo tries a body shot but Banjo blocks it.
Lo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lo tries to pull guard but Banjo won't allow it.
Banjo successfully pulls guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Banjo is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Lo defends well.
Banjo working a defensive guard here.
Lo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Banjo is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Lo trying to control but Banjo is working from the bottom.
Banjo is looking for a triangle but Lo pushes his legs off easily.
Banjo is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Banjo looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Mer Lo overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Banjo keeping full guard, as Lo tries to pass.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Lo trying to control but Banjo is working from the bottom.
Banjo trying to keep a closed guard but Lo is proving a slippery customer.
Banjo has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Lo can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Banjo keeping moving, preventing Lo from controlling successfully.
Banjo controls Lo momentarily but Lo frees himself.
Banjo is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Lo is aware though and is defending well.
Banjo has momentary wrist control but Lo slips an elbow through the middle.
Banjo looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Lo passes into half guard.
Banjo is staying active underneath Lo, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Banjo preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Banjo with the active half guard here but Lo passes nicely into side control.
Lo working away.
Banjo is not content to let Lo control the position.
Lo landing a few strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Banjo is looking for a sweep.
Lo staying calm.
Banjo is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Lo is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Lo cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Banjo is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Lo dominating with strikes here.
Banjo tries to hold on but Lo postures up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lo trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Banjo is looking to improve his position but Lo isn't that keen on the idea.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mer Lo dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Lo swats away the attempt to clinch by Banjo.
Lo connects with a body shot that sends Banjo's belly button to the back.
Banjo clinches.
Banjo tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Banjo is trying to pull guard but Lo turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Lo misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lo misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lo has a couple of punches blocked by Banjo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lo scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Banjo tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Lo just stands there and leans against the cage.
Mer Lo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Olu Banjo.
Banjo jumps guard but Lo stands there with Banjo around his waist. Banjo gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Lo working aggressively here.
Banjo is trying to pull guard but Lo has him pressed against the cage.
Lo misses with a body punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lo lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Banjo backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lo.
Banjo breaks from the clinch.
Banjo takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Banjo clinches.
Banjo is trying to pull guard but Lo has him pressed against the cage.
Banjo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Banjo is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Lo to keep the fight standing.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Lo creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Banjo jumps guard but Lo turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Lo lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Banjo tries to pull guard but Lo won't allow it.
Banjo takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lo.
Banjo fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Banjo jumps guard but Lo turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Banjo ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Banjo no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Banjo controls Lo momentarily but Lo frees himself.
Banjo being controlled here, momentarily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lo slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
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!
Lo wants to control but Banjo is keeping him busy.
Lo working away.
Lo wants to control but Banjo is keeping him busy.
Lo grinds an elbow into Banjo's temple.
Lo wants to control but Banjo is keeping him busy.
Banjo tries to bench press Lo off him but Lo keeps the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lo trying to control the position but Banjo is working away.
Banjo regains half guard.
Banjo is trying to maintain the position but Lo is very close to passing his half guard.
Banjo has hold of Lo's hands but Lo slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Banjo is looking to control Lo's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Banjo avoid being mounted?
Lo is keen to just control but Banjo is a slippery customer.
Lo performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Lo passes to full mount!
Lo avoids the attempt from Banjo to control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lo sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
A nice elbow there by Lo.
Mer Lo is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Banjo tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Lo avoids the attempt from Banjo to control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lo controlling from the full mount.
Banjo tries to hold on but Lo postures up.
Olu Banjo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lo content just to control the position here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mer Lo showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Lo, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 30:27
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 30:27
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mer Lo!
Mer Lo decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Fernand Legrand (ranked 3357 p4p, 1939 weight class) and InSaen Chai (ranked 432 p4p, 286 weight class). InSaen Chai has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Fernand Legrand's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Fernand Legrand!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, InSaen Chai!
The judges for this bout are Valeri Chadov, Konstantin Menshow and Vladimir Khabensky.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chai paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
 It looks like Fernand Legrand has been cut.
We've been hearing reports that Legrand has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Chai lands with an overhand left.
Chai misses with a straight right.
Legrand moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Nice straight punches there by Chai. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Chai.
Chai gets tackled into the cage by Legrand. Legrand maintains the clinch.
Legrand has a couple of punches blocked by Chai.
Legrand tries to score a body lock takedown but Chai shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Chai lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Legrand.
Legrand manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Legrand looking for a sweep. Not yet Legrand, not yet.
Legrand is looking for a triangle but Chai pushes his legs off easily.
Chai won't allow Legrand to get back to his feet.
Legrand is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Chai not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Chai stands up and waves to Legrand to follow him.
InSaen Chai seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Legrand takes a jab right on the kisser.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Legrand keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Chai.
Legrand takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Chai pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Legrand throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Chai tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Legrand is in Chai's guard.
Chai is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Legrand tries to stand but Chai is controlling from the bottom.
Chai is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Chai pulls Legrand in close to prevent any damage.
Legrand scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Legrand looking to pass the guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Chai is on top in guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Legrand has his foot on Chai's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Chai works his way back into a safe position though.
Chai tries to stand but Legrand is controlling from the bottom.
Chai gets to his feet - Legrand follows without any prompting.
Legrand walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Legrand.
Legrand shoots in looking for a takedown. Chai tries to sprawl out of it but Legrand keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Chai manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fernand Legrand. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Legrand's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Chai connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Legrand scrambles back to his feet.
An inside leg kick lands from Chai.
Chai throws an overhand right that lands on Legrand's shoulder, as Legrand tries to avoid the shot.
InSaen Chai is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Legrand drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Legrand trying to control but Chai is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chai controlling Legrand's posture.
Chai uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Chai throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Chai throws a right hand that misses
and Legrand counters with a left and a right that stings Chai.
Legrand shoots for a takedown but Chai saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Chai is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Legrand with a body shot.
Legrand tries to close the distance and clinch but Chai swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Legrand shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Chai is trying to defend but Legrand finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Chai pushes Legrand off and gets back to his feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Legrand takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Chai throws a shot to the body.
Chai cracks Legrand with a right hand to the side of the head.
Legrand takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chai paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
A shot to the liver by Chai. Beautiful body shot.
Legrand is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Chai throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Legrand.
Chai stuffs the takedown.
Chai swats away the attempt to clinch by Legrand.
Chai throws a leg kick
and Legrand counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Chai!
Chai can't do much from the bottom here.
Chai wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Chai manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Chai perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Legrand tries to roll over but Chai keeps him under control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
InSaen Chai dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Fernand Legrand's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Legrand is looking to clinch but Chai is avoiding it.
Legrand closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Chai misses with a hook.
Chai tries to close the distance and clinch but Legrand swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Legrand changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
InSaen Chai seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Chai scores with a jab to the body.
Legrand walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Chai tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Chai has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Legrand gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Legrand has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Chai avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Chai prevents the takedown attempt.
Legrand is looking to take this one to the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fernand Legrand. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Legrand has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Chai avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Legrand misses with a hook from the clinch.
Legrand tries to pull guard but Chai won't allow it.
Legrand goes for a takedown attempt but Chai pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Chai throws a sloppy head kick and Legrand moves out of range easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Legrand tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Chai paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Chai fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Chai darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Chai getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Chai uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Legrand has time to react.
Chai jabs Legrand right on the nose. Legrand blinks but takes it well.
Chai lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
 Legrand is rocked!
Chai steps in with a hook that catches Legrand right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Chai follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Legrand looks absolutely devastated.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). InSaen Chai!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, InSaen Chai made sure he mentioned Champion Apparel, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Autobot Two (ranked 2847 p4p, 1097 weight class) and Buddah Joe (ranked 138 p4p, 67 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Autobot Two!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Buddah Joe!
The judges for this bout are Konstantin Menshow, Aleksandr Martynov and Igor Prikhodko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Two throws a big shot that misses.
Joe tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Two throws out a loose jab but Joe uses good head movement to avoid it.
Two misses with a hook.
And Joe tries to counter it with a takedown but Two pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Two throws the left hand but Joe avoids the punch easily.
Joe moves away from the strike by Two.
Two throws a shot from downtown. Joe moves away and avoids it.
A swing and a miss from Two.
Joe with the counter takedown but Two avoids it easily.
Two rushes Joe and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Joe ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Joe no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Joe working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Two doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Joe is tightening it up a little... Two has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Two reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Two taps out! Nice BJJ there by Joe!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Buddah Joe!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Filip Yumashev (ranked 1667 p4p, 1782 weight class) and Allan John Villanil (ranked 123 p4p, 129 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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145
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Filip Yumashev!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Allan John Villanil!
The judges for this bout are Ivan Kurochkin, Vladimir Khabensky and Aleksei Zolotukhin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Villanil is defended easily by Yumashev.
Villanil shoots in but no luck this time.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Villanil.
Filip Yumashev has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Allan John Villanil.
Villanil with a poor takedown
and Yumashev counters with a straight right hand.
Villanil shoots in looking for a takedown but Yumashev manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Villanil's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Yumashev seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Villanil fails with the takedown
and Yumashev counters with a left to the body.
Villanil shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Yumashev counters with a nice uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A left lands for Yumashev.
Villanil shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Yumashev pinned against the cage. Yumashev gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Yumashev quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Villanil shoots in for a takedown but Yumashev shows good takedown defense.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yumashev slaps away a takedown attempt from Villanil, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Villanil shoots in for a takedown but Yumashev shows good takedown defense.
Villanil looks winded!
Yumashev jabs Villanil to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Yumashev throws a quick inside leg kick.
Villanil tries for a takedown but Yumashev circles away easily
and Yumashev counters with a nice right hand that sends Villanil toppling to the canvas! Villanil scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Yumashev finish him?!
 Villanil is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Villanil has his takedown stuffed
and Yumashev counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Villanil thinking.
Yumashev connects with a body shot.
Yumashev throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Villanil takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Yumashev connects with a right that clearly hurt Villanil. He's backed up against the cage with nowhere to go as Yumashev proceeds to tee off with vicious combinations till Villanil collapses and taps out under the pressure!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Filip Yumashev!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Billy Graham (ranked 1877 p4p, 689 weight class) and Viktor Kruglov (ranked 253 p4p, 97 weight class). Kruglov has chosen МИХÐИЛ КРУГ - ВладимирÑкий централ as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Viktor Kruglov will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Billy Graham !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Viktor Kruglov!
The judges for this bout are Sergei Dronov, Illya Tyunina and Aleksandr Martynov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Graham takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Kruglov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Graham moves away.
Graham is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Kruglov.
Kruglov scores with a punch to the head.
A slapping body kick lands there for Kruglov.
Kruglov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Graham .
We've been told by Graham 's head coaches at Dangerous Fight Academy that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Kruglov thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Graham if he has to take too many more of those.
Graham is trying hard to land a takedown here. Kruglov sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
A slapping body kick lands there for Kruglov.
Kruglov explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Kruglov tries to clinch up.
Graham takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Kruglov moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
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!
Graham is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kruglov.
Kruglov appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Kruglov cracks Graham with a right hand to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kruglov tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Graham manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Kruglov scores with a jab.
Viktor Kruglov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kruglov just misses with a punch to the body.
Graham is looking to counter the offense by Kruglov and move into the clinch.
Graham takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Kruglov lands with a kick to the ribs.
Kruglov tries to clinch up but Graham circles away and keeps his distance.
Graham throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Kruglov's waist but Kruglov gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Graham off to one side.
Kruglov lands with a kick to the temple. Graham shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Kruglov misses the shot to the body.
Kruglov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Graham moves out of range as Kruglov throws a body kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Graham missing with a left hand there. Kruglov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Viktor Kruglov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Graham darts in trying to clinch
and Graham takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kruglov misses with a body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kruglov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Graham .
Kruglov tests Graham 's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kruglov lands a slapping body shot.
Kruglov slips a jab from Graham .
Graham closes the distance and pushes Kruglov back into the cage.
Kruglov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kruglov tries a head kick but it misses.
Kruglov misses with a wild body shot.
Graham tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kruglov paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Graham on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Nice sprawl there from Kruglov as Graham shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Billy Graham . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Left hook, right uppercut from Kruglov.
Graham sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Graham shoots in and drives through. Kruglov sprawls well.
Kruglov bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Kruglov tries to clinch but Graham moves out of range.
Kruglov scores with a jab to the body.
Kruglov digs a good body shot into Graham 's ribs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kruglov lands a right hook to the body.
Kruglov comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Kruglov scores with a spinning back kick!
Graham will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Graham is breathing heavily.
Kruglov changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Kruglov has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Graham is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Graham tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Graham throws a shot from downtown. Kruglov moves away and avoids it.
Kruglov lands a nice shot to the body.
Kruglov fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Kruglov works the jab nicely.
Kruglov throws a series of punches but Graham avoids them all with ease.
Graham seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Kruglov is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Graham had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Kruglov lands an overhand right.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Viktor Kruglov 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.
Kruglov stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Graham tries to clinch
and Kruglov counters with a stiff right hand.
Graham closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Graham throws a hook but Kruglov blocks it.
Kruglov lands a slapping body shot.
Graham takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Kruglov fakes the leg kick and cracks Graham in the body.
Kruglov lands a leg kick that knocks Graham off balance momentarily.
Graham takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Kruglov ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A cross from Kruglov lands.
Kruglov scores with a spinning back kick!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Graham doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Graham takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kruglov scores with a jab. Graham acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Kruglov punishes Graham 's body with a nice straight punch.
Kruglov lands a jab to Graham 's midsection.
Kruglov fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Graham has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Nice body punch from Kruglov.
Kruglov throws a head kick that half lands.
Graham on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kruglov. Kruglov obviously looking to wear him down.
Kruglov swings for the body but Graham moves out of range.
Kruglov throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kruglov lands a right hook to the body.
Kruglov misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Graham counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Graham .
Kruglov breaks from the clinch.
Kruglov ducks under a wild hook from Graham .
Kruglov is looking to clinch.
Kruglov goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Graham tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Kruglov dips to his left and cracks Graham with an uppercut!
Kruglov thuds his right hand into Graham 's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Graham smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Kruglov - that will leave a mark!
Kruglov is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Graham rather than just go for the knockout.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kruglov fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Kruglov's jab looks to have found its range, popping Graham under the eye.
Graham uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kruglov.
A cross from Graham lands.
Kruglov cracks Graham with an open hand slap.
Kruglov connects with a body shot that sends Graham 's belly button to the back.
Graham on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Kruglov tries to land a front kick but Graham steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Graham wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Kruglov takes a swing at Graham 's ribcage but misses.
Graham looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Kruglov is fending him off so far but Graham persists. Nope, Kruglov circles away and we're back to standing.
Kruglov digs a good hook to Graham 's body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kruglov keeps Graham at a distance using the push kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A left lands for Kruglov.
Whack! Kruglov lands a heavy head kick that drops Graham . The ref tackles Kruglov to stop the fight - a great save by the referee because Graham was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:21 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Head Kick). Viktor Kruglov!
After the big win, Viktor Kruglov made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Champion Apparel and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kevin Taylor (ranked 2678 p4p, 1329 weight class) and Methodios McIntyre (ranked 308 p4p, 155 weight class). McIntyre has chosen Gallantry as his entrance music. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Methodios McIntyre enters the cage!
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280
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9 - 6 - 1 |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kevin Taylor!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Methodios McIntyre!
The judges for this bout are Sergei Dronov, Konstantin Menshow and Vladimir Khabensky.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McIntyre takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Taylor looks to land a combination but McIntyre avoids it well.
Taylor is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
McIntyre blocks a jab.
McIntyre walks into a straight right hand from Taylor.
Taylor steps to the side to avoid the strikes from McIntyre.
McIntyre tries to close the distance and clinch but Taylor swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kevin Taylor seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McIntyre missing with a left hand there. Taylor was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Taylor throws a hook but McIntyre blocks it.
McIntyre tries to clinch but Taylor is having none of it.
McIntyre throws a lazy right hand but Taylor sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
McIntyre throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
A combination from McIntyre does no damage.
McIntyre jabs Taylor to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Taylor misses with an uppercut.
McIntyre throws a body kick that misses.
Taylor throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McIntyre tries to counter with a clinch but Taylor shakes him off and moves away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Taylor looks to throw the jab but McIntyre is out of range.
Taylor keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Taylor moves out of range as McIntyre throws a body kick.
Taylor on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
McIntyre misses with a body shot
and Taylor cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
McIntyre displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
It looks like Kevin Taylor has been cut.
McIntyre takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
McIntyre lands with a kick to the ribs.
McIntyre lands a leg kick that knocks Taylor off balance momentarily.
Taylor throws a series of punches but McIntyre moves out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McIntyre misses with a hook. Taylor ducked under it nicely.
Taylor throws a body punch but McIntyre moves out of range.
McIntyre is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
McIntyre pounces like a tiger and cracks Taylor with a vicious hook! Taylor is down but not out! McIntyre follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Methodios McIntyre!
Methodios McIntyre 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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Cam Fleming (ranked 1712 p4p, 1617 weight class) and Jake Watson (ranked 250 p4p, 241 weight class). Fleming kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Killa Cam - Cam'Ron. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Cam Fleming!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jake Watson!
The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Aleksandr Martynov and Aleksei Zolotukhin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Watson throws the left hand but Fleming avoids the punch easily.
Fleming slips a straight right by Watson.
Fleming scores with a takedown into Watson's guard.
Fleming throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Watson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Watson wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Watson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Fleming trying to control the position from guard on top but Watson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Watson has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Fleming might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Fleming distracts Watson with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fleming missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Watson trying to control the position.
Watson is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Fleming is aware though and is defending well.
Watson is adopting a defensive guard.
Fleming content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Watson has his foot on Fleming's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Fleming works his way back into a safe position though.
Watson working for a triangle but Fleming defends it easily.
Watson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Fleming scoring with punches to the head and body.
Watson is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Fleming postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Fleming postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Our spies down at at BLK ELITE MASTERS inform us that Watson has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Fleming is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Fleming pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Watson is keeping the position for now.
Fleming trying to control but Watson is working from the bottom.
Fleming connects with a couple of short punches.
Fleming has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Watson keeping moving, preventing Fleming from controlling successfully.
Watson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Fleming doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Fleming manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Watson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Watson is trying to control the position but Fleming postures up.
Watson is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Watson pulls Fleming in close to prevent any damage.
Fleming chips away with some ground and pound.
Watson looking for a guillotine here but Fleming defends easily.
Fleming looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Watson is trying to control the position but Fleming postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Fleming's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Fleming working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Watson is trying to keep Fleming in close.
Fleming working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Watson's head.
Watson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Fleming is in close to Watson's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Fleming scoring with some ground and pound.
Fleming working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Fleming lands a couple of elbows.
Fleming has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Watson to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Fleming is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Watson pulls down on the head and he's put Fleming to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Jake Watson!
A very excited looking Jake Watson made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tomasz Bartosiński (ranked 671 p4p, 1433 weight class) and Big Boy (ranked 38 p4p, 85 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Bartosiński might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to H4J4 - Walka z cieniem. This should be fireworks!
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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 9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Tomasz Bartosiński!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Big Boy!
The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Sergei Dronov and Dmitry Maklakov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bartosiński avoids the body shot from Boy.
Boy misses with a left hand
and Bartosiński cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
 It looks like Big Boy has been cut.
Boy connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Bartosiński momentarily.
The fight stays on the outside here - Boy looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Bartosiński throws a lazy right hand but Boy sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Boy jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Bartosiński fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Boy is out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bartosiński throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Boy fails with the takedown
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Boy looks winded!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bartosiński throws a nice looking combination but Boy bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Boy throws out a counter right but Bartosiński avoids it with no problem.
Bartosiński throws the left hand but Boy avoids the punch easily.
Boy only half commits to the counter leg kick.
BartosiÅ„ski cracks Boy with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Boy looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can BartosiÅ„ski finish him?
Boy is rocked!
Boy walks straight into a right hand from Bartosiński - that's dropped him! Bartosiński jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Boy from any more punishment! Boy complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Tomasz Bartosiński!
Tomasz Bartosiński retains his super heavyweight title!
Tomasz Bartosiński decided to call for a title shot in his post fight interview, which was very strange given the fact this fight was for a title and he's already the champion. I guess that's what getting punched in the head does for you.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Worf Mogh (ranked 911 p4p, 1349 weight class) and Yaroslav Rurik (ranked 70 p4p, 97 weight class). Mogh comes to the cage accompanied by Gimme The Loot. Worf Mogh 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 bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Worf Mogh!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Yaroslav Rurik!
The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Igor Prikhodko and Aleksandr Martynov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mogh takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Rurik throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Mogh has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Rurik.
Rurik moves out of range as Mogh strikes.
Rurik throws out a counter right but Mogh avoids it with no problem.
Rurik scores with the left hand. Mogh knows he should have avoided that one.
It looks like Worf Mogh has been cut.
A big right from Mogh misses.
Mogh misses with a hook
and Rurik counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Mogh throws a lazy uppercut
and Rurik counters with a thumping low kick.
Rurik misses with a jab, cross combination.
A low kick from Rurik is predictable there
and Mogh counters with a shoot takedown. Rurik fights it but they end up in guard.
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!
Rurik working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Mogh.
Mogh wants to pass the guard but Rurik is keeping the position.
Mogh trying to control but Rurik is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mogh is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Mogh definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Mogh trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Rurik is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Mogh is trying to control but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mogh has his hands clasped together around Rurik's back. He's all about the action.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mogh tries to roll over but Rurik keeps him under control.
Rurik is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Mogh is trying to get back to full guard.
Mogh looking for a kimura from the bottom but Rurik passes into side control!
Mogh manages to work his way to half guard, despite Rurik's best efforts.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mogh wants to get back to full guard.
Mogh wants to control but Rurik is keeping busy.
Rurik content to control rather than advance.
Rurik is thwarting Mogh's attempts to control the position.
Mogh looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Rurik tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Rurik misses with a low kick as Mogh jumps back.
Mogh misses with a few strikes there.
Rurik connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Mogh misses with an uppercut.
Mogh backing away here, and Rurik unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Mogh ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rurik moves away.
Rurik throws a counter combo.
Rurik lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Rurik scores with a decent looking hook.
Mogh with a hook.
Rurik cracks Mogh with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Mogh ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Mogh fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Mogh takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Yaroslav Rurik dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Worf Mogh's cut.
That's time! Mogh's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Rurik lands a nice looking body kick.
Rurik pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nice jab there from Rurik.
Rurik throws a predictable looking body shot
and Mogh connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Rurik has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Rurik displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Mogh.
A nice leg kick from Rurik, right into the meat of the thigh.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rurik takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A solid leg kick lands there for Rurik.
Rurik misses with a straight right.
It looked like Mogh wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Mogh takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mogh scores with a body shot.
Rurik misses with an attempted mid kick.
Rurik has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Mogh misses with an uppercut
and Rurik counters with a nice uppercut.
Rurik throws a wild body kick that Mogh sees coming a mile off.
A shot to the body from Rurik misses
and Mogh counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Mogh missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Rurik is holding on to half guard well.
Mogh thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Mogh is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Rurik is just riding it out for now. Mogh eventually gives up the hold.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mogh working Rurik over with strikes.
Mogh thows a huge punch but Rurik dodges it nicely.
Ground and pound from Mogh.
Mogh misses with a head shot. Rurik uses the momentum to regain guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rurik is controlling Mogh's posture.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mogh throws an elbow that misses. Rurik uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Mogh's guard. Nice move by Rurik!
Rurik stopping the sweep attempt from Mogh.
Mogh is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Rurik is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Mogh wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Rurik is now in half guard.
Mogh is trying to get back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rurik slows the pace down in half guard.
Rurik is thwarting Mogh's attempts to control the position.
Mogh tries to get to full guard but Rurik has control of the leg.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mogh is working hard here to advance position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Yaroslav Rurik will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Worf Mogh's cut.
That's time! Mogh's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Rurik rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Mogh counters with a straight right hand.
The fighters circle momentarily. Mogh darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Rurik, as that shot connected.
Rurik avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A jab from Rurik does it's job there.
Mogh throws a body punch but Rurik moves out of range.
Mogh will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Rurik fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Mogh throws a lazy right hand but Rurik sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mogh thuds his right hand into Rurik's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Rurik throws out a loose jab but Mogh uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mogh throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A low kick lands for Rurik.
Mogh takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Mogh misses with a body shot.
Rurik misses with a leg kick
and Rurik takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Rurik is rocked!
Mogh swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Rurik counters with an inside leg kick.
Rurik is still on wobbly legs! Can Mogh finish him?
A big right from Mogh misses.
Mogh takes a swing at Rurik's ribcage but misses.
Rurik now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Rurik seems to have recovered his senses.
A solid leg kick lands there for Rurik.
Rurik lands with a nice body punch.
Mogh moves out of range of the body kick.
Mogh avoids a kick to the body.
Worf Mogh has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rurik uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mogh.
Yaroslav Rurik is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rurik lands a big head kick that sends Mogh tumbling to the mat! Rurik takes a step backwards and waves Mogh back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Mogh is rocked!
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!
Mogh blocks a leg kick.
Rurik throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Mogh avoids a kick to the body.
Mogh throws a jab when Rurik was well out of range.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Rurik. Mogh shrugs it off though.
Rurik misses with an uppercut. Mogh saw that one coming.
Mogh is looking to counter punch.
Mogh swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mogh is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Rurik.
Mogh slips a straight right by Rurik.
A little feinted left hand from Mogh on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rurik throws a right hand that misses
and Mogh counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Mogh looks to score with a jab to the body but Rurik is just out of range.
Mogh fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Yaroslav Rurik is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Good leg kick by Rurik.
Rurik misses with a body shot.
Rurik catches Mogh with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Rurik scores with a jab. Mogh acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Rurik throws the kick towards the body but Mogh avoids it.
Mogh swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Mogh swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Rurik connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Rurik buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Mogh is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rurik scoring well with a low kick there.
A slapping leg kick lands for Rurik.
Rurik scores with a kick to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rurik lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Mogh throws a body punch but Rurik moves out of range.
Rurik misses with a looping left.
Rurik throws a jab when Mogh was well out of range.
Mogh takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Mogh keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mogh throws a lazy uppercut
and Mogh takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Mogh thuds his right hand into Rurik's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
And that's the end of the fight!
Yaroslav Rurik comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Rurik winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 27:30
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 27:30
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yaroslav Rurik!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Maksim Taranin (ranked 829 p4p, 336 weight class) and Draco Leonidas (ranked 64 p4p, 30 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 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Maksim Taranin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Draco Leonidas!
The judges for this bout are Sergei Dronov, Viktor Lagutenko and Konstantin Menshow.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Leonidas sizes up Taranin with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
It looks like Maksim Taranin has been cut.
Taranin darts in trying to clinch
enabling Leonidas to counter with a crisp jab.
Taranin misses with a hook
enabling Leonidas to counter with a crisp jab.
Leonidas fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Taranin looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Taranin gets a takedown into half guard.
Leonidas is trying to control but can't.
Taranin seems to be working for a kimura but Leonidas defends the submission attempt.
Taranin slows the pace down in half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Taranin trying to control the action but Leonidas is working from the bottom.
Taranin is trying to work for a kimura but Leonidas is defending well.
Taranin moves nicely into side control.
Leonidas is trying to escape the position but Taranin is controlling the position.
Taranin has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Leonidas felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Taranin trying to control the position but Leonidas is working away.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Leonidas stuffs the takedown attempt from Taranin. Taranin gets slowly back to his feet.
Leonidas connects with an inside leg kick.
Taranin looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Taranin throws an off balance right hand
letting Leonidas counter with a right hand.
Leonidas lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Leonidas scores with a push kick.
A nice leg kick from Leonidas, right into the meat of the thigh.
Leonidas tries to score with a low kick but Taranin moves his leg out of the way.
Taranin throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Leonidas's waist but Leonidas gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Taranin off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Maksim Taranin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Leonidas just misses with a punch to the body.
Leonidas misses with the combination.
Taranin thows a left - swing and a miss!
It seemed like Leonidas was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Taranin moves into range and clinches up with Leonidas.
Leonidas tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
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!
Taranin tries for a takedown but Leonidas manages to get underhooks.
Leonidas working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Taranin goes for a takedown attempt but Leonidas pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Taranin tries to move into range but Leonidas moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Taranin is defended easily by Leonidas.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Draco Leonidas dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Maksim Taranin's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Taranin forces Leonidas back against the cage and clinches.
Leonidas scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Taranin wants a takedown but no success here.
Taranin wants to take the fight to the mat but Leonidas manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Leonidas lands a shot to the body.
Leonidas stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Leonidas works on Taranin's body with a couple of short punches.
Leonidas misses with a punch to the body.
Taranin is looking to take this one to the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Maksim Taranin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Taranin wants a takedown but no success here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice left hand lands by Leonidas.
Leonidas throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Taranins head.
Taranin is trying to pull guard but Leonidas has him pressed against the cage.
Leonidas lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Taranin has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Leonidas after a bit of a struggle.
Leonidas lands with a short head shot on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Taranin is looking for a takedown.
Leonidas throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Taranins head.
A hook to the body from Leonidas.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Leonidas lands with a light punch inside.
Taranin looking for a takedown.
Taranin prevents a body shot from Leonidas.
Leonidas lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Taranin backwards.
Leonidas pushes Taranin back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Taranin can't get the takedown.
A right hook to the body lands for Leonidas.
Taranin goes for a takedown in the clinch but Leonidas prevents it.
Leonidas stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Nice body punch from Leonidas - that landed with a thud.
Leonidas is pressed up against the cage. Taranin has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Leonidas down to the mat. Leonidas avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Taranin takes one on the button.
Leonidas smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Taranin is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Taranin shoots in but Leonidas avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Oh Taranin is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Leonidas scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Leonidas scores with a push kick.
Leonidas circles away before darting back in with a big straight right hand. It connects beautifully and sends Taranin tumbling to the canvas! He's out cold! Leonidas wins by KO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:17 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Draco Leonidas!
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