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ENIGMA 234 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Sergeiy Lazendaevich (ranked 3074 p4p, 4708 weight class) and Jakobe Blankenship (ranked 192 p4p, 241 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Granite chin |
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Decent boxing
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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 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Sergeiy Lazendaevich!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jakobe Blankenship!
The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Sergei Dronov and Igor Prikhodko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Blankenship uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lazendaevich.
Lazendaevich backing away here, and Blankenship unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Blankenship looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Lazendaevich is fending him off so far but Blankenship persists. Nope, Lazendaevich circles away and we're back to standing.
Lazendaevich fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Blankenship slips a jab from Lazendaevich.
Lazendaevich misses with a hook. Blankenship ducked under it nicely.
Blankenship lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Lazendaevich throws an overhand right that lands on Blankenship's shoulder, as Blankenship tries to avoid the shot.
Blankenship staying out of range there.
Lazendaevich throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Blankenship sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Lazendaevich throws a looping overhand right but Blankenship ducks down to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lazendaevich throws a hook but Blankenship blocks it.
Blankenship throws out a counter right but Lazendaevich avoids it with no problem.
Blankenship keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lazendaevich.
Lazendaevich stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Lazendaevich wants it to stay on the feet.
We've been told by Lazendaevich's head coaches at BANZAI COMBAT ACADEMY ST PETERSBURG that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Blankenship fails with a takedown attempt.
Lazendaevich is looking to counter punch.
Sergeiy Lazendaevich has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jakobe Blankenship.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blankenship bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Blankenship is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
A swing and a miss from Lazendaevich.
Blankenship throws a fast counter high kick but Lazendaevich manages to duck under it in time.
Blankenship shoots and misses
and Lazendaevich counters by clinching up.
Lazendaevich lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Lazendaevich lands with a left to the head.
Lazendaevich misses with a punch on the inside.
Lazendaevich throws a head punch that misses.
Lazendaevich misses with a punch on the inside.
Lazendaevich throws a punch but it's blocked by Blankenship.
Lazendaevich throws a punch but it's blocked by Blankenship.
Lazendaevich misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lazendaevich misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Lazendaevich fails to land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lazendaevich is leaning against Blankenship and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Blankenship decides to pull guard.
Blankenship keeping full guard, as Lazendaevich tries to pass.
Lazendaevich is working hard here to advance position.
Lazendaevich advances position into side control!
Lazendaevich tries to advance to mount but Blankenship denies him.
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!
Lazendaevich looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Lazendaevich tries to move to mount but Blankenship blocks the move with his legs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Lazendaevich advances to full mount.
Blankenship is working to get back to half guard.
Lazendaevich controlling the position easily from mount.
Lazendaevich working for a guillotine from mount but Blankenship is in no mood to give up.
Blankenship tries to lock up and control but Lazendaevich gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Blankenship is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Lazendaevich wants to take his opponent's back but Blankenship doesn't allow it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lazendaevich controlling from mount.
Lazendaevich is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Blankenship to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Blankenship shrugs it off.
Lazendaevich trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Blankenship wants to hold on but Lazendaevich pushes him away.
Lazendaevich goes for an armbar but Blankenship turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Blankenship.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lazendaevich escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Blankenship gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Blankenship trying to control but Lazendaevich is working from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sergeiy Lazendaevich 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.
Lazendaevich throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Lazendaevich sets himself, and Blankenship steps forward looking for the clinch! Lazendaevich avoids it this time.
Lazendaevich misses with a body shot.
Blankenship moves away from the strike by Lazendaevich.
Lazendaevich misses with a right hand
and Blankenship connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A low kick from Blankenship misses
and Lazendaevich counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Lazendaevich scores with a nice head shot.
Lazendaevich throws a hook but Blankenship avoids it easily.
Blankenship closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Lazendaevich is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Blankenship can do to turn this around?
Blankenship prevents a body shot from Lazendaevich.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice right hand lands inside from Lazendaevich.
Blankenship blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lazendaevich swings wildly with an uppercut but Blankenship uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lazendaevich prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Lazendaevich fails to land.
Lazendaevich misses with a punch on the inside.
Blankenship is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
A nice left hand lands by Blankenship.
Lazendaevich swings wildly with an uppercut but Blankenship uses good head movement to avoid it.
Blankenship blocks an uppercut.
Blankenship blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Blankenship wants to get back to striking at distance but Lazendaevich won't allow it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lazendaevich.
Lazendaevich is pressed up against the cage. Blankenship has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Lazendaevich down to the mat. Lazendaevich avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Sergeiy Lazendaevich has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jakobe Blankenship.
Lazendaevich connects with a right hand. Blankenship shakes it off.
Lazendaevich rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Blankenship counters with a two punch combo.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blankenship uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lazendaevich.
Sergeiy Lazendaevich is winning the standup battle so far.
Blankenship bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Blankenship with a poor takedown
and Lazendaevich counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Lazendaevich throws out a loose jab but Blankenship uses good head movement to avoid it.
Blankenship changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Lazendaevich misses with a looping left.
Lazendaevich is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Blankenship shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Lazendaevich pinned against the cage. Lazendaevich gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Lazendaevich tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Blankenship manages to circle out of the way.
Lazendaevich throws an off balance right hand
and Blankenship counters with a one-two to the body.
Nice takedown defense from Lazendaevich. No joy for Blankenship on that attempt.
Lazendaevich swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Lazendaevich looks to score with a jab to the body but Blankenship is just out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blankenship steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lazendaevich.
A telegraphed right hand from Lazendaevich misses the target.
Blankenship ducks under a wild hook from Lazendaevich.
Lazendaevich throws the left hand but Blankenship avoids the punch easily.
Lazendaevich misses with a wild body shot.
Blankenship fails to land the takedown.
Blankenship bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Blankenship is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Sergeiy Lazendaevich is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Blankenship shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Lazendaevich but Lazendaevich pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Lazendaevich misses with a straight left.
Blankenship is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Lazendaevich takes a swing at Blankenship's ribcage but misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Blankenship is trying hard to land a takedown here. Lazendaevich sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Nice uppercut lands for Lazendaevich. That snapped Blankenship's head back.
Blankenship fails with a takedown attempt.
Blankenship defending well as Lazendaevich loads up on a big left hand.
Lazendaevich misses with a hook. Blankenship ducked under it nicely.
A little jabbing left from Blankenship on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Lazendaevich misses with a lunging right hand
and Blankenship counters with a three punch combo that has Lazendaevich backing up. Lazendaevich nods at Blankenship to acknowledge the strikes.
Blankenship shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Lazendaevich sprawls well. Lazendaevich wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Blankenship gets slowly back to his feet.
Jakobe Blankenship is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Blankenship misses with a low kick as Lazendaevich jumps back.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sergeiy Lazendaevich dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Blankenship ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Lazendaevich thows a left - swing and a miss!
Blankenship uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lazendaevich.
Lazendaevich looks to throw the jab but Blankenship is out of range.
Blankenship is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Blankenship uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lazendaevich.
Lazendaevich stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Lazendaevich wants it to stay on the feet.
Lazendaevich is looking to counter punch.
Blankenship shoots in but Lazendaevich avoids the takedown attempt easily.
As Blankenship tries to get set, Lazendaevich tries to push him back and clinch up but Blankenship manages to avoid the attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blankenship avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Blankenship wants to counter the offense by Lazendaevich and move into the clinch position.
Lazendaevich looks to land a left hand but Blankenship moved out of range nicely.
A slow jab from Lazendaevich misses its intended target.
Lazendaevich misses with a hook. Blankenship ducked under it nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lazendaevich. Blankenship does a little dance to reset his feet.
Blankenship wants to counter the offense by Lazendaevich and move into the clinch position.
Lazendaevich throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Blankenship counters with a one-two to the body.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Blankenship.
Sergeiy Lazendaevich has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jakobe Blankenship.
Lazendaevich scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Blankenship shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Lazendaevich counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Lazendaevich misses the jab.
Blankenship looks for a takedown but Lazendaevich sprawls well.
Sergeiy Lazendaevich seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lazendaevich tests Blankenship's chin there with a solid looking shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lazendaevich throws a looping overhand right but Blankenship ducks down to avoid it.
Blankenship wants to counter the offense by Lazendaevich and move into the clinch position.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lazendaevich. Blankenship does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lazendaevich tests Blankenship's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Blankenship tries to score a power double leg takedown but Lazendaevich sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Blankenship somewhat.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Blankenship with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Lazendaevich to score with a decent uppercut.
Lazendaevich scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
 Blankenship is rocked!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blankenship shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Lazendaevich sprawls well. Lazendaevich wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Blankenship gets slowly back to his feet.
Blankenship is still on wobbly legs! Can Lazendaevich finish him?
Lazendaevich scores with a punch to the head.
Sergeiy Lazendaevich is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Lazendaevich stuffs the takedown.
Lazendaevich swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Blankenship seems to have recovered his senses.
Lazendaevich misses with a wild body shot.
Lazendaevich sets himself, and Blankenship steps forward looking for the clinch! Lazendaevich avoids it this time.
Lazendaevich throws a body shot but no joy.
Blankenship fails to land the takedown.
Blankenship throws a right and a left that both miss.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Blankenship moves forwards but Lazendaevich connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Blankenship fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Lazendaevich, pushing him back against the cage.
Lazendaevich throws a punch but it's blocked by Blankenship.
Lazendaevich prevents the takedown attempt.
Lazendaevich throws a punch but it's blocked by Blankenship.
Blankenship can't get the takedown.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Blankenship is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Lazendaevich pulls him back up using the underhooks.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sergeiy Lazendaevich showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Lazendaevich has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 30:27
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sergeiy Lazendaevich!
A victorious Sergeiy Lazendaevich thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Demarcus Bryan (ranked 3466 p4p, 2985 weight class) and George Sagapolutele (ranked 132 p4p, 83 weight class). Sagapolutele has chosen Haka War Dance as his entrance music. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Demarcus Bryan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, George Sagapolutele!
The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Ivan Kurochkin and Aleksandr Martynov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bryan throws a series of punches but Sagapolutele moves out of range.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Bryan crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Sagapolutele - the referee stops the clock and Bryan gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Sagapolutele. Bryan manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Sagapolutele missing with a left hand there. Bryan was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sagapolutele throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bryan tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Sagapolutele is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Bryan on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Sagapolutele. Sagapolutele obviously looking to wear him down.
Bryan moves out of range of the strikes.
Bryan gets a takedown into half guard.
Bryan throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Sagapolutele really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Bryan. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Bryan not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Bryan looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Bryan 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.
Bryan not doing much here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bryan's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Bryan not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Bryan slips a nice elbow through Sagapolutele's hands, connecting with Sagapolutele's forehead.
We've been hearing that Bryan has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Bryan working Sagapolutele over with strikes.
Sagapolutele blocking the ground and pound attempt from Bryan.
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.
Bryan winds up and cracks Sagapolutele with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Bryan stalling.
Sagapolutele wants to get back to his feet.
Bryan will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Sagapolutele has hold of Bryan's hands but Bryan slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Bryan throws a strike but Sagapolutele avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Bryan content to stall in guard here.
Sagapolutele preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bryan sitting in guard here, content to control.
Bryan throwing strikes but missing.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Sagapolutele preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Bryan controls from within his opponent's guard.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Sagapolutele throws a nice outside leg kick.
Sagapolutele dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Bryan. That did some damage!
Bryan avoids the head kick by Sagapolutele.
Sagapolutele throws a leg kick which misses Bryan's front leg but catches the back leg as Bryan tries to avoid it.
Bryan throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Sagapolutele counters with a slapping leg kick.
Bryan misses with an uppercut. Sagapolutele saw that one coming.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sagapolutele on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
 It looks like George Sagapolutele has been cut.
Sagapolutele slips under a jab.
Bryan throws a sloppy body shot
and Sagapolutele counters with a nice body kick.
A good leg kick by Sagapolutele.
Sagapolutele throws a head kick that misses.
Nice shot by Sagapolutele.
 It looks like Demarcus Bryan has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sagapolutele throws a head kick but Bryan moves out of range.
A head kick misses from Sagapolutele.
Sagapolutele lands a head kick!
Sagapolutele tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bryan was well out of range. Poor timing from Sagapolutele.
Sagapolutele scores with a jab.
Sagapolutele circles away from the clinch attempt.
Sagapolutele throws a fast counter high kick but Bryan manages to duck under it in time.
Bryan blocks a head kick by Sagapolutele.
Sagapolutele misses with a body shot.
Sagapolutele with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A telegraphed right hand from Bryan misses the target.
Bryan misses with a hook. Sagapolutele ducked under it nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
George Sagapolutele dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Good leg kick by Sagapolutele.
An inside leg kick lands from Sagapolutele.
Bryan uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Sagapolutele is looking to slow Bryan down with leg kicks.
A big right from Bryan misses.
Sagapolutele uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bryan.
Bryan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sagapolutele manages to avoid it.
Bryan scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Sagapolutele slips a straight right by Bryan.
Sagapolutele ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Sagapolutele doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Bryan moves to clinch but Sagapolutele breaks away
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sagapolutele staying out of range there.
The crowd cheers as Sagapolutele lands an impressive looking overhand right. Bryan doesn't seem phased though.
Bryan tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Sagapolutele paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Bryan cracks a nice hook into Sagapolutele's ribs.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bryan avoids a kick to the body.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Bryan with a hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bryan throws a poor cross that misses
and Sagapolutele counters with a low kick, right behind Bryan 's knee.
Bryan slips under a jab from Sagapolutele.
Sagapolutele is looking to slow Bryan down with leg kicks.
Sagapolutele looks to land a body kick but Bryan moved away.
Bryan thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bryan avoids the head kick by Sagapolutele.
Bryan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bryan looks to score with a jab to the body but Sagapolutele is just out of range.
Sagapolutele pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Sagapolutele connects with a solid leg kick.
A jab from Bryan misses.
Sagapolutele cracks Bryan with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Bryan uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Sagapolutele throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Bryan on the side of the head.
Bryan missing with a left hand there. Sagapolutele was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A nice inside leg kick there by Sagapolutele. That's going to slow Bryan down.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sagapolutele misses with a body shot.
Bryan waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sagapolutele.
Bryan on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
The fighters circling - Bryan throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sagapolutele fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Bryan has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Sagapolutele with a nice cross.
George Sagapolutele seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sagapolutele fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bryan manages to avoid it.
Sagapolutele lands with a thumping leg kick.
Good exchange - Bryan coming out on top.
Sagapolutele throws a quick inside leg kick.
Sagapolutele lands a nice leg kick that just misses Bryan's sensitive parts.
Sagapolutele connects with an inside leg kick.
Bryan misses with a two punch combination.
Sagapolutele uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bryan.
Bryan tries to close the distance and clinch up but Sagapolutele swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Sagapolutele goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Bryan swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Bryan misses with a wild body shot.
Sagapolutele throws out a counter right but Bryan avoids it with no problem.
Sagapolutele has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bryan throws a right hand that misses
and Sagapolutele counters with a slapping leg kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Sagapolutele walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Bryan stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Sagapolutele.
Sagapolutele connects with a solid leg kick.
Sagapolutele jabs at Bryan's body.
Sagapolutele dips to his left and cracks Bryan with an uppercut!
A slow jab from Bryan misses its intended target.
Sagapolutele lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
A solid body kick from Sagapolutele.
Sagapolutele lands a big head kick that sends Bryan tumbling to the mat! Sagapolutele takes a step backwards and waves Bryan back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sagapolutele slips under a jab.
Nice defenses there by Sagapolutele.
Bryan sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Sagapolutele moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Sagapolutele with a nice calf kick.
Sagapolutele throws a quick inside leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sagapolutele lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Sagapolutele is looking to slow Bryan down with leg kicks.
Sagapolutele lands a big head kick that sends Bryan tumbling to the mat! Sagapolutele takes a step backwards and waves Bryan back to his feet - he wants the finish!
 Bryan is rocked!
Bryan stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Sagapolutele.
A nice leg kick from Sagapolutele, right into the meat of the thigh.
A chopping leg kick lands by Sagapolutele.
Sagapolutele tries a head kick but it misses.
Bryan jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bryan misses with a lunging right hand
and Sagapolutele counters with an inside leg kick.
Sagapolutele dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Bryan. That did some damage!
Sagapolutele misses with a head kick.
Sagapolutele lands a leg kick that knocks Bryan off balance momentarily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sagapolutele lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Bryan takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
We've been informed that Sagapolutele has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Bryan misses with a looping left.
Bryan fails with an attempt to clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
George Sagapolutele showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
A nice inside leg kick there by Sagapolutele. That's going to slow Bryan down.
A nice inside leg kick there by Sagapolutele. That's going to slow Bryan down.
Bryan lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Bryan throws a hook but Sagapolutele avoids it easily.
Sagapolutele showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bryan.
Sagapolutele lands a nice looking body shot.
Bryan has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Sagapolutele.
Bryan takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Sagapolutele lands a big head kick that sends Bryan tumbling to the mat! Sagapolutele takes a step backwards and waves Bryan back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Oh Bryan is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sagapolutele throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
As Sagapolutele tries to get set, Bryan tries to push him back and clinch up but Sagapolutele manages to avoid the attempt.
Sagapolutele connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Bryan looks to land a left hand but Sagapolutele moved out of range nicely.
Bryan seems to have got his legs back now.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bryan jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bryan's legs have taken a beating and he's really slowing down as a result.
Sagapolutele throws a head kick but Bryan moves out of range.
Bryan is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Bryan takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sagapolutele connects with a solid leg kick.
Sagapolutele throws a front kick that sends Bryan stumbling back into the cage.
Sagapolutele lands a nice leg kick that just misses Bryan's sensitive parts.
Bryan stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Sagapolutele.
A head kick misses from Sagapolutele.
Sagapolutele tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
It looked like Bryan wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Sagapolutele is looking to slow Bryan down with leg kicks.
Bryan is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Bryan misses with an uppercut. Sagapolutele saw that one coming.
Sagapolutele looks to throw the jab but Bryan is out of range.
Bryan half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Sagapolutele displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bryan throws out the jab.
Sagapolutele bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Sagapolutele misses with a body kick.
Bryan misses with a hook.
Sagapolutele is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Sagapolutele dodges the punch combination from Bryan.
Sagapolutele lands with a thumping leg kick.
Demarcus Bryan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bryan misses with an uppercut.
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!
Bryan throws a hook but Sagapolutele avoids it easily.
Bryan pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bryan throws a right hand that misses
and Sagapolutele counters with a nice low kick that buckles Bryan's knee momentarily.
Sagapolutele explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Bryan takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Demarcus Bryan's cut is getting worse.
Sagapolutele misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Sagapolutele keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sagapolutele lands a nice looking kick to the body. Bryan takes a step back to recover.
Bryan will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Good leg kick by Sagapolutele.
Sagapolutele keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sagapolutele lands a jab to the head.
Sagapolutele lands a monster head kick that reverborates around the arena! The crowd goes wild as Bryan crumples to the floor! Sagapolutele milks the crowd's applause and if that isn't knockout of the night, I will be very surprised!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). George Sagapolutele!
A relieved looking George Sagapolutele thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Teariki Ropata (ranked 2717 p4p, 3496 weight class) and Isai Malaki (ranked 281 p4p, 350 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 middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Teariki Ropata!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Isai Malaki!
The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Illya Tyunina and Konstantin Menshow.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A jab from Malaki misses.
Malaki lands with a right hand.
Malaki connects with a single shot there.
Malaki misses with a right hand
and Ropata counters with a crisp right hand that drops Malaki! Ropata lets Malaki back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
It looks like Isai Malaki has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A low kick from Malaki misses
and Ropata counters with a right hand from hell and Malaki is out cold! A vicious knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Teariki Ropata!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Juliusz Binkowski (ranked 2061 p4p, 3273 weight class) and Adrien De Rabat (ranked 141 p4p, 206 weight class). Binkowski comes to the cage accompanied by WalkÄ™ Mamy we Krwi. The crowd seem to be enjoying De Rabat's choice of entrance music: Requiem Pour Un Con. Juliusz Binkowski has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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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 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Juliusz Binkowski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Adrien De Rabat!
The judges for this bout are Konstantin Menshow, Fedor Mirinova and Aleksandr Martynov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Binkowski looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Binkowski misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Binkowski with a poor takedown
letting De Rabat counter with a right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Juliusz Binkowski. That's going to take a lot out of him.
De Rabat stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and De Rabat wants it to stay on the feet.
Binkowski shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts De Rabat as he jumps to the side.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Binkowski uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from De Rabat.
De Rabat dips to his left and cracks Binkowski with an uppercut!
Binkowski shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says De Rabat as he avoids it easily.
The fighters circling - De Rabat throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Binkowski tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but De Rabat defends well and Binkowski ends up having to push De Rabat into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
De Rabat struggles to land a body shot inside as Binkowski controls his hands.
Binkowski keeps control of De Rabat as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Binkowski has De Rabat pressed against the cage, preventing De Rabat from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A short body shot lands from De Rabat as the two fighters clinch.
De Rabat wants to get back to striking at distance but Binkowski won't allow it.
A body shot lands from De Rabat.
A right hand to the body from De Rabat.
Binkowski changes levels and goes for a takedown here. De Rabat fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Binkowski manages to get an easy takedown there - catching De Rabat on his heels. He'll look to pass De Rabat's guard now, I'm sure.
De Rabat working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Binkowski.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Binkowski accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Binkowski's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
De Rabat keeping full guard, as Binkowski tries to pass.
De Rabat is pulling down on Binkowski's head to control his posture.
Binkowski not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Binkowski wants to control from the top but De Rabat keeps moving.
Binkowski pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. De Rabat is keeping the position for now.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A momentary lapse in concentration from De Rabat enables Binkowski to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. De Rabat manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Binkowski trying to control the position from guard on top but De Rabat is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Binkowski passes De Rabat's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Binkowski missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Binkowski not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Binkowski wants to take a breather but De Rabat is having none of it.
Binkowski has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Binkowski 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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
De Rabat working to try and regain half guard.
Binkowski throwing strikes here but De Rabat is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
De Rabat is wriggling around trying to escape.
Binkowski punching from mount but De Rabat doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Binkowski controlling from the full mount.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
BOOM! Binkowski connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Binkowski throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Juliusz Binkowski dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Binkowski shoots in and gets a takedown into De Rabat's guard.
De Rabat looking to control.
Binkowski wants to pass the guard but De Rabat is keeping the position.
Binkowski is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that De Rabat can do to turn this around?
Binkowski engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Binkowski slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
De Rabat really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Binkowski. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Binkowski controls the position.
Binkowski tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Binkowski is staying tight to De Rabat's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Binkowski trying to control the action but De Rabat is working from the bottom.
Binkowski is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. De Rabat looks calm but he's in trouble here. Binkowski gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. De Rabat is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Binkowski lets go of the hold and De Rabat can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Juliusz Binkowski!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Kim Jung Bin (ranked 2728 p4p, 2816 weight class) and Donnie Jones (ranked 217 p4p, 223 weight class). Donnie Jones 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 featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kim Jung Bin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Donnie Jones!
The judges for this bout are Dmitry Maklakov, Valeri Chadov and Illya Tyunina.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jung Bin has closed the distance and engaged Jones in a clinch.
Jones is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Jung Bin gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Jung Bin wants the takedown. Jones is fighting it off but Jung Bin persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Jones's guard against the cage.
Jones looking to control.
Jung Bin stays in close to Jones's body and controls the position.
Jung Bin lands a couple of elbows.
Jung Bin looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Jung Bin lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jung Bin content to stall in guard here.
Jones had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Jung Bin defends it easily.
Jung Bin lands a couple of elbows.
Jung Bin 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Jones has his hands on Jung Bin's head, controlling the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jung Bin is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Jung Bin stands up over Jones, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Jung Bin with a nice head shot there.
Jung Bin stays in close to Jones's body and controls the position.
Jones is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Jung Bin lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Jung Bin content to stall in guard here.
Jones throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Jones had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Jung Bin defends it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jung Bin sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Jones pulls Jung Bin in to control the position.
Jung Bin controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Jung Bin's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Jones wants to sweep here but Jung Bin controlling him for the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jung Bin is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Jones wants to sweep but no luck.
Jones is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Jung Bin defends well.
Jung Bin looking to pass the guard.
Jung Bin is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Jung Bin is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Jones's half guard.
Jones has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Jung Bin is working away from the top position though.
Jung Bin is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Jones is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Jung Bin scores with a couple of nice shots.
Well, if Jung Bin is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones tries to get to full guard but Jung Bin has control of the leg.
Jones actively working from the bottom here.
Jones looking for submissions off his back.
Jones looking for submissions off his back.
Jung Bin perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jones trying to control here.
Jung Bin not doing much here.
Jung Bin is thwarting Jones's attempts to control the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kim Jung Bin dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Jung Bin dives in and grabs Jones's left leg, looking for a takedown. Jones pushes down on Jung Bin's head and hops out.
Jung Bin is looking to clinch but Jones is avoiding it.
Jung Bin has managed to clinch.
Jones has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Jung Bin avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Jones goes for a takedown in the clinch but Jung Bin prevents it.
Jung Bin decides to pull guard.
Jones postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Jones trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Jung Bin pulls Jones in close to prevent any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jung Bin looking for a sweep. Not yet Jung Bin, not yet.
Jung Bin is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jones can do to turn this around?
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Jung Bin is on top in guard.
Jones looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jung Bin sitting in guard, not really doing much.
We've been hearing that Jung Bin has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Jung Bin has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Jung Bin got a little sloppy there for a moment and Jones has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Jung Bin has managed to get both his arms back between Jones's legs - danger averted.
Jung Bin looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Jung Bin working some strikes from top position.
Jones is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Jung Bin is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Jung Bin landing with the ground and pound.
Jones being controlled here, momentarily.
Jones lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Jones trying to control the position from guard on top but Jung Bin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've been informed that Jones has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Jung Bin is pulling down on Jones's head. It's preventing any offense from Jones, at least for the moment.
Jung Bin continues to stall.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kim Jung Bin overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Jung Bin is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Jones makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Jung Bin pulls Jones in close to prevent any damage.
More hug and hope from Jung Bin.
Jones trying to control the position from guard on top but Jung Bin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jones being controlled here momentarily.
Jones throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Jung Bin works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Jones throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Jung Bin works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Jones is fighting to break Jung Bin's control of his arms but Jung Bin is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Further stalling from Jung Bin.
If it seems like I'm not saying a lot, it's just because Jung Bin is stinking the place up with his stalling.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Jones goes for a double leg but Jung Bin avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Jung Bin continues to drive forward.
Kim Jung Bin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Donnie Jones.
Jones misses with an uppercut. Jung Bin saw that one coming.
Nice sprawl there from Jung Bin as Jones shoots in.
Jung Bin takes the fight into the clinch.
Jones tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Jung Bin smiles and moves away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jung Bin is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Jones's half guard.
Jung Bin is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kim Jung Bin dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Jones throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jones stuffs the takedown.
Jung Bin forces Jones back against the cage and clinches.
Jones throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Jones is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Jung Bin is keeping busy.
Jung Bin manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Jung Bin has control of Jones's left arm, preventing Jones from doing any damage.
Jones postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jung Bin bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Jones's guard.
Jung Bin avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Jung Bin not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Jones is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jung Bin holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Jung Bin is looking to control Jones's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Jung Bin avoid being mounted?
Jung Bin moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Jung Bin managing to control the position.
Jones trying to control the position from guard on top but Jung Bin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jung Bin looking for a sweep. Not yet Jung Bin, not yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Jones is looking to work some ground and pound but Jung Bin has wrist control.
Jones wants to control from the top but Jung Bin keeps moving.
Jung Bin has control of Jones's left arm, preventing Jones from doing any damage.
Donnie Jones has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jones trying to control the position from guard on top but Jung Bin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jones must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Jung Bin controlling the position.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Jung Bin has managed to clinch.
With the fighters up against the cage, Jones throws an elbow but misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jung Bin dodges an elbow strike from Jones.
Jones looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Jones misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jones looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Jung Bin blocks an elbow strike.
Jones is fighting off a takedown attempt but Jung Bin is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Jones to the mat. Jones regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Jones manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Jung Bin manages to get himself to full guard.
Jung Bin is adopting a defensive guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Jones accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Jones is fighting to break Jung Bin's control of his arms but Jung Bin is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Jung Bin utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones wants to control from the top but Jung Bin keeps moving.
Jung Bin managing to control the position.
Jung Bin preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Jones looking to pass the guard.
Jones preventing the sweep.
Jones looking to pass the guard.
Jung Bin has control of Jones's left arm, preventing Jones from doing any damage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jones throws a big right hand that misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Donnie Jones.
I think Jung Bin 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 Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 30:27
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 30:27
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kim Jung Bin!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Mikuru Asakura (ranked 1849 p4p, 2437 weight class) and Joey Dibiassi (ranked 151 p4p, 194 weight class). Mikuru Asakura has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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Excellent boxer
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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 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Mikuru Asakura!
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, Joey Dibiassi!
The judges for this bout are Fedor Mirinova, Sergei Dronov and Viktor Lagutenko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dibiassi tries to clinch but Asakura moves out of range.
A head kick misses from Asakura.
Dibiassi tries a quick counter leg kick but Asakura is wise to it.
Dibiassi lands a front kick.
Asakura takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Asakura has his takedown stuffed
letting Dibiassi counter with a right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Asakura has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Asakura there as he acknowledges the shot.
Dibiassi gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Asakura tries to score a body lock takedown but Dibiassi shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dibiassi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Asakura goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Asakura wants a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mikuru Asakura. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dibiassi lands with a right to the head.
Asakura is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Dibiassi pulls him back up using the underhooks.
A right hand to the body from Dibiassi.
Dibiassi's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Dibiassi dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Asakura. That did some damage!
Dibiassi fails with an attempt to clinch.
It looked like Asakura was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Dibiassi.
Dibiassi closes the distance and clinches.
Asakura drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Dibiassi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dibiassi tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Dibiassi looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Asakura wants a takedown.
Dibiassi lands a right hand that snaps the head of Asakura backwards.
Asakura goes for a takedown in the clinch but Dibiassi prevents it.
Dibiassi holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Asakura has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Dibiassi is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Dibiassi lands with a right to the head.
Asakura is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Dibiassi pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Dibiassi throws a head punch that misses.
Dibiassi lands a left hand that snaps the head of Asakura backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dibiassi stalling.
Asakura looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Dibiassi breaks from the clinch.
Asakura dives in for a single leg takedown but Dibiassi sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Dibiassi pulls guard.
Asakura trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Asakura trying to control the position from guard on top but Dibiassi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dibiassi wants to get back to his feet but Asakura is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Dibiassi seems keen to control Asakura's posture.
Asakura passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Asakura trying to control the action but Dibiassi is working from the bottom.
Dibiassi is trying to get back to his feet.
Dibiassi can't do much from the bottom here.
Asakura tries to move to mount but Dibiassi blocks the move with his legs.
Asakura grinds an elbow into Dibiassi's temple.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Asakura tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Asakura looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Asakura working away.
Dibiassi is pushing Asakura's head away, looking to escape. Asakura manages to hold on to the position though.
The referee asks Asakura politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Asakura prefers to stall for the moment though.
Asakura working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Dibiassi struggling a bit here.
Dibiassi holds on tight, trying to prevent any damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Joey Dibiassi dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
A punch combination from Dibiassi misses.
Dibiassi moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Joey Dibiassi is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Dibiassi fails in his attempt to clinch.
Asakura lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Asakura misses with a combination
and Dibiassi counters with a slapping leg kick.
Dibiassi clinches up with Asakura and pushes him back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dibiassi stalling.
Dibiassi letting Asakura take a breather here.
Asakura tries to circle away but Dibiassi has him pinned against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Asakura looking to stall.
Dibiassi keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Asakura's efforts to push away.
A nice left hand lands by Dibiassi.
Dibiassi is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Dibiassi is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Dibiassi misses with a body punch.
Dibiassi makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Dibiassi fails to land.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Asakura drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Dibiassi gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Asakura drops down looking for an ankle pick but Dibiassi pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mikuru Asakura. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dibiassi clinches up against the cage.
Dibiassi lands a nice uppercut.
Dibiassi gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Asakura.
Dibiassi successfully pulls guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Dibiassi can do anything to dispel that myth.
Dibiassi is looking to stand up but Asakura isn't so interested in that idea.
Asakura wants to control from the top but Dibiassi keeps moving.
Asakura pushes down on Dibiassi's leg and manages to get into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dibiassi controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Asakura trying to pass the guard but Dibiassi defending well.
Dibiassi is trying to stand back up but Asakura is controlling him
Dibiassi is in trouble now - Asakura has advanced to mount!
Dibiassi defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Asakura.
Asakura wants to finish this one by submission but Dibiassi is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Asakura.
Dibiassi is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Asakura is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Dibiassi can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Dibiassi is desperately trying to improve his position but Asakura has a good base and remains in mount.
Asakura is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Dibiassi is surviving well by controlling Asakura's body position as best he can.
Dibiassi is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Asakura controlling his opponent.
Dibiassi is desperately trying to improve his position but Asakura has a good base and remains in mount.
Mikuru Asakura overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Asakura is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Dibiassi is surviving well by controlling Asakura's body position as best he can.
Asakura controlling the pace for now.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Joey Dibiassi will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Dibiassi scores with a jab to the body.
Asakura throws a hook but Dibiassi avoids it easily.
Dibiassi is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Asakura chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Dibiassi can pounce on him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Asakura takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dibiassi staying out of range there.
Dibiassi clinches up with Asakura and pushes him back against the cage.
Dibiassi lands a shoulder strike.
Asakura has hold of one of Dibiassi's legs. Dibiassi is fighting the takedown attempt but Asakura gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Dibiassi pushes Asakura off and scrambles back to his feet.
Dibiassi throws a one two combo.
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!
Dibiassi fails with the takedown.
Asakura tries to counter with a takedown but Dibiassi is quick to defend against it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Asakura swats away the attempt to clinch by Dibiassi.
Dibiassi closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Dibiassi scores with a nice short uppercut.
Asakura has Dibiassi pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Dibiassi manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Dibiassi has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Dibiassi works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Joey Dibiassi seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A short left from Dibiassi.
Dibiassi is pressed up against the cage. Asakura has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Dibiassi down to the mat. Dibiassi avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Asakura is defended easily by Dibiassi.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mikuru Asakura. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Asakura gets tackled into the cage by Dibiassi. Dibiassi maintains the clinch.
Asakura is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Dibiassi gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Dibiassi stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Asakura tries for a takedown. No joy.
Asakura tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dibiassi's elbow.
Dibiassi fails to pull the fight into his guard.
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.
Dibiassi is working Asakura over against the cage.
Asakura wants a takedown.
Dibiassi is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Asakura drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Dibiassi throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Dibiassi lands a body shot.
Mikuru Asakura has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A short uppercut from Dibiassi.
Dibiassi breaks from the clinch.
Dibiassi is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Joey Dibiassi is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Dibiassi tries to clinch up but Asakura circles away and keeps his distance.
Asakura is looking to counter punch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Joey Dibiassi comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Dibiassi 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 Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 27:30
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joey Dibiassi!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Cade Quinn (ranked 2047 p4p, 1714 weight class) and Sairanix Lokren (ranked 243 p4p, 210 weight class). The key to victory for Cade Quinn has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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243
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BJJ Purple Belt
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Cade Quinn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Sairanix Lokren!
The judges for this bout are Konstantin Menshow, Aleksandr Martynov and Sergei Dronov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Quinn throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Lokren throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Quinn tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Lokren is in Quinn's guard.
Lokren scoring with punches to the head and body.
Quinn working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Lokren doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Quinn is tightening it up a little... Lokren has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Lokren reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Lokren taps out! Nice BJJ there by Quinn!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Cade Quinn!
After the fight, Cade Quinn was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Furdas Turngemaxt (ranked 899 p4p, 1340 weight class) and Riziki Bara (ranked 120 p4p, 168 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Furdas Turngemaxt!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Riziki Bara!
The judges for this bout are Dmitry Maklakov, Konstantin Menshow and Igor Prikhodko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bara tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Turngemaxt lands with a nice combination. Bara backs away looking to recover.
Bara is looking to clinch.
Bara shoots for a takedown but Turngemaxt saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Turngemaxt was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Turngemaxt with a nice cross.
Bara shoots in for a takedown but Turngemaxt shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Turngemaxt swats away the attempt to clinch by Bara.
Turngemaxt jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Turngemaxt scores with a sloppy right hand. Bara should have avoided that one.
Bara takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
A telegraphed right hand from Turngemaxt misses the target.
Turngemaxt connects with a crisp jab.
Nice straight punches there by Turngemaxt. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Turngemaxt.
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!
Turngemaxt swats away the attempt to clinch by Bara.
Turngemaxt throws a big shot that misses.
Turngemaxt moves into range and connects with a jab.
Good shot there by Turngemaxt.
Furdas Turngemaxt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Turngemaxt misses with a few strikes there.
Bara slips a jab from Turngemaxt.
Turngemaxt pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bara drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Turngemaxt defends it well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bara is looking to clinch but Turngemaxt is avoiding it.
Turngemaxt cracks a nice hook into Bara's ribs.
Turngemaxt fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Bara avoids it really well and circles away.
Turngemaxt gets caught napping as Bara dives in and scores a takedown. Turngemaxt manages to retain guard.
Turngemaxt is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Bara is aware though and is defending well.
Turngemaxt looking for a guillotine here but Bara defends easily.
Bara pushes down on Turngemaxt's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Turngemaxt won't allow Bara to pass to mount.
Turngemaxt wants to control but Bara is keeping busy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bara moves nicely into side control.
Turngemaxt is trying to get back to half guard.
Bara trying to control the position but Turngemaxt is working away.
Turngemaxt gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Turngemaxt makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Turngemaxt.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Turngemaxt is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Turngemaxt is looking for a triangle but Bara pushes his legs off easily.
Turngemaxt working for a triangle but Bara defends it easily.
Turngemaxt is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Bara is aware though and is defending well.
Turngemaxt keeping full guard, as Bara tries to pass.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Turngemaxt looking for subs off his back but Bara has passed one foot through into half guard.
Turngemaxt won't allow Bara to pass to mount.
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.
Turngemaxt wants to improve his position but Bara is controlling well.
Turngemaxt gets back to full guard.
Bara sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Turngemaxt's guard.
Turngemaxt tries to roll over but Bara keeps him under control.
Turngemaxt is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bara pulls his head out easily.
Bara prevents Turngemaxt from improving his position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Furdas Turngemaxt dominated that round.
That's time! Turngemaxt's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Bara uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Turngemaxt.
Furdas Turngemaxt is winning the standup battle so far.
Bara closes the distance and clinches.
Bara is looking to control Turngemaxt's arms but Turngemaxt gets an underhook and turns him. Now Bara has his back to the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bara.
Turngemaxt has been working on his balance at Gym To Nica, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Bara.
Bara is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Turngemaxt to keep the fight standing.
Turngemaxt working aggressively here.
Turngemaxt lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Bara prevents a body shot from Turngemaxt.
Bara takes an elbow to the temple.
Turngemaxt misses with a punch on the inside.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Turngemaxt just misses with a elbow thrown towards Bara's brow.
Bara jumps into guard, dragging Turngemaxt to the mat.
Bara throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Turngemaxt slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Turngemaxt trying to control the action but Bara is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bara sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Turngemaxt is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Bara looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Bara looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Bara is staying active underneath Turngemaxt, who seems content to just control the action from this 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.
Turngemaxt trying to mount his opponent but Bara defends it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Turngemaxt is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Bara sees it coming and defends easily.
Turngemaxt is trying to control the action in half guard but Bara is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Bara actively working from the bottom here.
Bara looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Turngemaxt working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Bara's thigh. Bara counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Turngemaxt trying to control but Bara is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Turngemaxt works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Bara is defending against the submission attempts here by Turngemaxt.
Bara looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Turngemaxt throwing shots but Bara is blocking nicely.
Bara is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Turngemaxt pulls his head out easily.
Bara actively working from the bottom here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Bara won't allow Turngemaxt to pass to mount.
Bara actively working from the bottom here.
Turngemaxt lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Bara has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Turngemaxt trying to control from half guard but Bara is working away.
Bara is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Turngemaxt pulls his head out easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Turngemaxt sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Bara defending well though.
Turngemaxt is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bara can do to turn this around?
Turngemaxt is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Bara defends it well.
Turngemaxt trying to pass the guard but Bara defending well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Furdas Turngemaxt dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.
Turngemaxt looks to land a left hand but Bara moved out of range nicely.
Bara with the counter takedown but Turngemaxt avoids it easily.
Bara gets a clinch.
Bara blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Turngemaxt lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Turngemaxt swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bara blocks an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bara.
Bara pressing his opponent against the cage.
Turngemaxt comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Turngemaxt lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Turngemaxt is trying to maintain a safe position but Bara gets an underhook and turns Turngemaxt into the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Turngemaxt struggles to land a body shot inside as Bara controls his hands.
Bara tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Turngemaxt effectively controlling the action here.
Bara dodges an elbow strike from Turngemaxt.
Bara tries to pull guard but Turngemaxt won't allow it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Turngemaxt throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Baras head.
Turngemaxt throws a punch but it's blocked by Bara.
Turngemaxt lands a left hand.
Bara tries to pull guard but Turngemaxt holds him up against the cage and eventually Bara drops back down to his feet.
Furdas Turngemaxt has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Riziki Bara.
Turngemaxt misses with a punch on the inside.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Bara is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Turngemaxt is keeping busy.
Bara trying to control the position but instead, Turngemaxt has worked for underhooks and has pushed Bara into the cage.
Bara seems frustrated at his inability to get double underhooks.
Turngemaxt swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bara pulls Turngemaxt into guard.
Turngemaxt looking to pass the guard.
Turngemaxt trying to control but Bara is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bara preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Turngemaxt slips nicely into half guard.
Turngemaxt is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Bara doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Turngemaxt.
Bara actively working from the bottom here.
Turngemaxt wants to pass the guard but Bara is defending well.
Riziki Bara has got the better of the ground game so far.
Turngemaxt is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bara keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Turngemaxt is pressing down on Bara's thigh, looking to free his foot. Bara is holding on for now.
Bara looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Turngemaxt passes the guard and advances to mount!
Turngemaxt tries to control but Bara wriggling away.
Bara is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Turngemaxt goes for an armbar but Bara turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Bara.
Turngemaxt wants to sweep here but Bara controlling him for the moment.
Bara looking to pass the guard.
Turngemaxt had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Bara defends it easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Turngemaxt is looking for a triangle but Bara pushes his legs off easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Furdas Turngemaxt clearly takes that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Turngemaxt wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Bara is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Turngemaxt seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Bara is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Bara tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Bara slips under a jab from Turngemaxt.
Turngemaxt throws a looping overhand right but Bara ducks down to avoid it.
Bara tries to clinch up.
Turngemaxt with a nice cross.
Bara moves into the clinch.
Turngemaxt working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Turngemaxt misses with an elbow over the top.
Bara drags the fight down to the ground.
Turngemaxt advances to half guard.
Turngemaxt is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Turngemaxt throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Turngemaxt tries to pass to full mount but Bara defends it.
Turngemaxt is working for a kimura but Bara is defending it quite comfortably.
Turngemaxt moves nicely into side control.
Turngemaxt is trying to get an arm triangle but Bara is defending well.
Bara tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Turngemaxt wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Turngemaxt sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Bara is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Turngemaxt wants to control but Bara is keeping him busy.
Turngemaxt goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Bara rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Turngemaxt's guard! Nice work there by Bara!
Bara tries to free his leg and advance position but Turngemaxt is retaining full guard.
Bara is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Turngemaxt is trying to keep Bara in close.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bara works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Turngemaxt trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Turngemaxt is working to get back to half guard.
Turngemaxt wants to control but Bara is having none of it.
Turngemaxt is working to get back to half guard.
Turngemaxt is working hard here to advance position.
Turngemaxt is squirming around, avoiding Bara's attempts to control the action.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bara is looking to work his way around to Turngemaxt's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Turngemaxt is trying to escape the mount but Bara keeps good control and instead manages to take Turngemaxt's back.
Bara is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Turngemaxt has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Bara is hanging on to Turngemaxt's back as he tries to escape.
Bara is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Turngemaxt defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Turngemaxt is really stuck here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Riziki Bara will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Bara tries to clinch up but Turngemaxt circles away and keeps his distance.
The fight stays on the outside here - Bara looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Turngemaxt misses with an uppercut.
Bara keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Turngemaxt.
Bara tries to clinch up but Turngemaxt circles away and keeps his distance.
Turngemaxt seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Turngemaxt throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Bara will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Turngemaxt connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Turngemaxt is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Bara avoids a punch combination nicely.
Bara walks into a straight right hand from Turngemaxt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Turngemaxt decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Turngemaxt passes to full mount!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Turngemaxt manages to capitalize on a mistake by Bara to take his back!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Turngemaxt is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Bara knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Bara for a finish.
Turngemaxt doesn't have the hooks in and Bara manages to turn into his guard.
Turngemaxt is looking for a triangle here but Bara uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Bara tries to move into full mount but can't pass Turngemaxt's legs.
Turngemaxt tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Bara wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Turngemaxt is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Bara off and has taken his back!
Turngemaxt has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Bara has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Turngemaxt is trying to stick to Bara's back but Bara is turning into Turngemaxt. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Turngemaxt's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Bara.
Bara trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bara slips nicely into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Turngemaxt is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bara pulls his head out easily.
Bara is looking to advance position but Turngemaxt won't allow it.
Turngemaxt tries to get to full guard but Bara has control of the leg.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Turngemaxt works his way to full guard. Good work.
Turngemaxt looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Bara passes into side control.
Turngemaxt is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Turngemaxt is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bara pulls his head out easily.
Turngemaxt looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Turngemaxt tries to get to full guard but Bara has control of the leg.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bara trying to pass the guard but Turngemaxt defending well.
Bara is looking to take a break and control but Turngemaxt is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Furdas Turngemaxt is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Turngemaxt is trying to get back to full guard.
Turngemaxt trying to control from the bottom.
Bara is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Turngemaxt is just riding it out for now. Bara eventually gives up the hold.
Turngemaxt tries to roll over but Bara keeps him under control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Furdas Turngemaxt showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Turngemaxt 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 49:46
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 49:46
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Furdas Turngemaxt!
Furdas Turngemaxt retains his welterweight title!
Furdas Turngemaxt really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that BANZAI NUTRITION logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Cyprian Malinowski (ranked 775 p4p, 1103 weight class) and Hulk Smash (ranked 93 p4p, 134 weight class). Both these fighters are unbeaten, so somebody's 0 has got to go! Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Cyprian Malinowski!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 0 - 1, fighting out of London, Hulk Smash!
The judges for this bout are Igor Prikhodko, Illya Tyunina and Konstantin Menshow.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Malinowski tries to close the distance and clinch up but Smash swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Smash is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Malinowski looks to clinch
so Smash counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Smash looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Smash throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Malinowski wants to stand up but Smash is controlling him.
Malinowski looking for a sweep. Not yet Malinowski, not yet.
Malinowski keeping moving, preventing Smash from controlling successfully.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Smash accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Smash postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Malinowski on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Malinowski tries to get out of the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Malinowski is trying to hold Smash in close to prevent damage but Smash has managed to pass into half guard.
Malinowski is refusing to be controlled, as Smash sits in half guard.
Malinowski's coaches at 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.
Smash looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Malinowski tries to roll over but Smash keeps him under control.
Smash performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Malinowski is trying to control but can't.
Smash has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Smash wants to control but Malinowski is keeping him busy.
Smash is thwarting Malinowski's attempts to control the position.
Malinowski is trying to stand back up but Smash is controlling him
Malinowski wants to get back to full guard.
Malinowski wants to control but Smash is keeping busy.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
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.
Smash scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Malinowski is looking to improve his position.
Malinowski wants to stand back up but Smash manages to pass into side control.
Malinowski is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Smash is controlling him well.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Malinowski manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Smash slows the pace down in half guard.
Nice strikes from Smash there.
Malinowski is trying to stand up here but Smash is controlling him well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Malinowski trying to control but Smash postures up.
Malinowski is trying to control but Smash manages to pass to mount!
Malinowski is trying desperately to improve position.
Smash trying to control but Malinowski is having none of it.
Malinowski is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smash lands a big shot there that rocks Malinowski but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Malinowski tries to reverse the position but Smash maintains control.
Smash controlling the position easily from mount.
Malinowski takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Malinowski takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Malinowski really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Malinowski is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Smash looking to finish Malinowski with some ground and pound. This is bad for Malinowski!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Hulk Smash dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Donk. Smash catches Malinowski right on the button with a cross.
Malinowski tries to clinch up but Smash circles away and keeps his distance.
Malinowski wants to clinch but Smash slips to the side
and Smash counters with a left to the body.
Smash with a lazy takedown attempt
and Malinowski counters by moving into the clinch.
Malinowski misses with a short punch on the inside.
Malinowski misses with a punch to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Malinowski.
Smash tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Malinowski just stands there and leans against the cage.
Malinowski goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Smash blocking some punches.
Smash escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Smash tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Malinowski was well out of range. Poor timing from Smash.
Smash avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Cyprian Malinowski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smash scores with a body shot.
Malinowski moves into range and clinches up with Smash.
Smash tries to pull guard but Malinowski forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Cyprian Malinowski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hulk Smash.
Smash breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Smash lands a nice hook to Malinowski's body. Malinowski takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Malinowski tries to close the distance and clinch but Smash swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Smash digs a good body shot into Malinowski's ribs.
Smash takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Malinowski tries to close the distance and clinch up but Smash swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Malinowski wants to clinch but Smash slips to the side
and Smash counters with a shoot takedown. Malinowski fights it but they end up in guard.
Malinowski pushes Smash off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Cyprian Malinowski is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Malinowski moves in looking to clinch but Smash pushes him off.
Malinowski takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Malinowski fails in his attempt to clinch.
Smash scores with a jab to the head.
Smash ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Smash has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Smash keeps the fight on the outside.
Smash scores with a hook to the body. Malinowski takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Malinowski tries to clinch but Smash moves out of range.
Smash feints the counter takedown.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smash fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Malinowski manages to avoid it.
Malinowski takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Malinowski tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Malinowski tries to close the distance and clinch up but Smash swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Malinowski tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Smash manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Smash is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Smash tries to keep at a distance but Malinowski has taken the fight into the clinch.
Malinowski throws a head punch that misses.
Malinowski misses with a punch to the body.
Malinowski tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Malinowski misses with the head strike.
Smash manages to break the clinch.
Malinowski closes the distance but Smash moves to the side
and Smash counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Malinowski!
Malinowski tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Smash wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Malinowski is working hard here to advance position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Malinowski is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Smash's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Ground and pound from Smash.
Ground and pound from Smash.
Smash keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Smash's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Malinowski is trying to get back to full guard.
Malinowski tries to kick Smash off but Smash keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Malinowski slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Malinowski knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Smash on the ground.
Smash is in close to Malinowski's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Malinowski wants to sweep but no luck.
Smash working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Malinowski's head.
Malinowski wants to stand and escape but Smash is having none of it.
Smash wants to control from the top but Malinowski keeps moving.
Hulk Smash has got the better of the ground game so far.
Smash looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Smash wants to control from the top but Malinowski keeps moving.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Hulk Smash showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Malinowski tries to clinch but Smash moves out of range.
Smash is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Malinowski rather than just go for the knockout.
Smash fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Malinowski throws a hook to the side of Smash's head but Smash sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Smash feints the counter takedown.
Malinowski tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Smash counters with a shoot takedown. Malinowski fights it but they end up in guard.
Smash pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Malinowski is keeping the position for now.
Malinowski working a defensive guard here.
Smash sitting in guard, not really doing much.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Malinowski looking for a sweep. Not yet Malinowski, not yet.
Smash wants to control from the top but Malinowski keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Malinowski is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Smash slips nicely into half guard.
Ground and pound from Smash.
Smash scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Malinowski tries to kick Smash off in order to stand up. Smash Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
Smash trying to control the position but Malinowski is working away.
Smash working away.
Smash cracks Malinowski with a big right hand but Malinowski just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Malinowski tries to bench press Smash off him but Smash keeps the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smash landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Malinowski is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Smash happy to just control the position for now.
Smash cracks Malinowski with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Malinowski is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Malinowski looks like he's trying to stand up.
Smash slips a nice elbow through Malinowski's hands, connecting with Malinowski's forehead.
Smash is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Malinowski is trying to stand up here but Smash is controlling him well.
Smash is looking to take a break and control but Malinowski is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Malinowski is trying to stand up here but Smash is controlling him well.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Smash connects with a nice short shot to Malinowski's temple.
Smash controlling the action here.
Smash seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Malinowski looks like he's trying to stand up.
Smash working Malinowski over with strikes.
Smash is trying to control the action in half guard but Malinowski is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Malinowski pushes Smash off looking to stand but Smash dives back in and keeps control.
Smash seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Malinowski does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Smash working Malinowski over with strikes.
Malinowski trying to hold on to Smash's head to control him but Smash postures up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Smash is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Hulk Smash really dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Smash thuds a left hand into Malinowski's body.
Smash closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Malinowski's guard.
Smash lands a couple of digs.
Malinowski can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Smash controls the pace.
Malinowski wants to stand but Smash is controlling the position.
Smash wants to control from the top but Malinowski keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Malinowski has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Smash has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Malinowski working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Malinowski misses with the head strike.
Smash is trying to trip Malinowski. He has hold of a leg but Malinowski is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Smash persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Malinowski wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Smash manages to pass to side control.
Malinowski makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Smash keeps the fight on the outside.
Malinowski tries to close the distance and clinch but Smash swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Malinowski bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
As Smash tries to get set, Malinowski tries to push him back and clinch up but Smash manages to avoid the attempt.
Malinowski tries to clinch up but Smash circles away and keeps his distance.
Malinowski is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Smash throws a lazy right hand but Malinowski sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hulk Smash seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Smash shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Malinowski pinned against the cage. Malinowski gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smash lands a body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice uppercut lands for Smash. That snapped Malinowski's head back.
Smash avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Smash misses with a body shot.
Malinowski tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Smash manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Smash throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Smash fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Malinowski tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Smash manages to circle out of the way.
Smash circles away from the clinch attempt
and Smash counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Smash.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Malinowski wants to sweep here but Smash controlling him for the moment.
Smash wants to control from the top but Malinowski keeps moving.
Smash is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Malinowski keeping moving, preventing Smash from controlling successfully.
Malinowski wants to stand and escape but Smash is having none of it.
Smash passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Smash landing a few strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smash prevents Malinowski from escaping the position.
Malinowski is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Malinowski manages to work his way to half guard, despite Smash's best efforts.
Smash trying to control the action but Malinowski is working from the bottom.
Smash passes the guard and advances to mount!
Smash raining down shots from the mount!
Smash landing strikes from the mount and Malinowski is in trouble!
Smash is stalling here but it's allowed Malinowski to get half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Hulk Smash dominated that fourth round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Malinowski tries to clinch
and Smash counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Smash makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Smash looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Malinowski is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Smash chips away with some ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Malinowski is looking to sweep but instead, Smash has passed into half guard.
Smash blocks the strikes from Malinowski.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Malinowski manages to get to full guard.
Smash is in close to Malinowski's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Malinowski has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Smash has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Smash escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Malinowski wants to clinch
and Smash counters with a shoot takedown. Malinowski fights it but they end up in guard.
Smash with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Smash is in close to Malinowski's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Smash controlling from the top position.
Let's hope that Smash 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.
Cyprian Malinowski has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smash throws a big elbow that misses.
Smash is working Malinowski over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Malinowski keeping moving, preventing Smash from controlling successfully.
Malinowski looking for a sweep. Not yet Malinowski, not yet.
Malinowski looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Smash puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smash trying to control the action but Malinowski is working from the bottom.
Smash working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Hulk Smash is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Smash prevents Malinowski from improving his position.
Smash is trying to control the action in half guard but Malinowski is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Smash slows the pace down in half guard.
Malinowski trying to get back to full guard but Smash takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Malinowski really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smash can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Malinowski is looking to escape.
Smash controlling his opponent.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Malinowski throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hulk Smash comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Smash 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 45:50
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 45:50
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 45:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hulk Smash!
Hulk Smash is the new middleweight champion!
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