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ENIGMA 256 Remington v Serrano PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Baron Welch (ranked 3905 p4p, 24926 weight class) and Jakobe Blankenship (ranked 244 p4p, 308 weight class). Welch comes to the cage accompanied by Red Light. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Baron Welch!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jakobe Blankenship!
The judges for this bout are Konstantin Menshow, Aleksandr Martynov and Valeri Chadov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Blankenship stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Blankenship wants it to stay on the feet.
Blankenship steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Welch.
Welch gets a takedown into half guard.
Welch missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Still in half guard, Welch seems content to control.
Welch slips a nice elbow through Blankenship's hands, connecting with Blankenship's forehead.
Welch scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Blankenship gets full guard.
Welch scoring with some ground and pound.
Welch is working Blankenship over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Welch is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Welch passes into half guard.
Blankenship taking some punishment here, with Welch in his half guard.
Blankenship wants to control but Welch is keeping busy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Welch trying to control the pace.
Welch trying to mount his opponent but Blankenship defends it.
Welch takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Welch is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Blankenship trying to hold on to Welch's head to control him but Welch postures up.
Blankenship on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Welch working over Blankenship with some ground and pound. Blankenship looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Blankenship is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Welch scores with a couple of nice shots.
Welch looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Blankenship has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Bigfoot BJJ. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blankenship wants to control but Welch is keeping busy.
Welch seems to be looking for submissions.
Blankenship is looking for a sweep. Welch is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Blankenship taking some punishment here, with Welch in his half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Welch in particular looking to stall.
Blankenship taking some punishment here, with Welch in his half guard.
Welch working the head and body with strikes.
Still in half guard, Welch seems content to control.
Welch trying to control from half guard but Blankenship is working away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Welch landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Welch drops an elbow to the side of Blankenship's head.
Welch prevents Blankenship from improving his position.
Welch working over Blankenship with some ground and pound. Blankenship looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Blankenship taking some punishment here, with Welch in his half guard.
Blankenship wants to get back to his feet.
Welch seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Welch lands with a punch from half guard.
Welch 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.
Welch scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Welch perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Welch drops an elbow to the side of Blankenship's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Welch seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Blankenship has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Welch is working away from the top position though.
Welch lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Welch looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Welch slows the pace down in half guard.
Blankenship moves into full guard.
Welch scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Blankenship escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Welch gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Baron Welch 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 momentary lapse in concentration from Blankenship enables Welch to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Blankenship manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Welch slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Welch is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Blankenship can do to turn this around?
Welch content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Welch wants to control from the top but Blankenship keeps moving.
Welch postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Welch is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Welch postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Welch postures up and lands a big shot to Blankenship's brow.
Welch working some strikes from top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blankenship looking to control.
Welch is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Welch's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Welch working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Welch working some strikes from top position.
Welch content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Welch postures up and lands a big shot to Blankenship's brow.
Welch is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Welch trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Blankenship is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Welch content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Blankenship is trying to control the position but Welch postures up.
Baron Welch overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Welch scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Blankenship has momentary wrist control but Welch slips an elbow through the middle.
Welch landing some decent shots from guard.
Welch is in close to Blankenship's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Blankenship looking for a sweep. Not yet Blankenship, not yet.
Welch showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Welch stands up over Blankenship, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Welch postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Welch not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Welch postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Blankenship is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Welch pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Blankenship is keeping the position for now.
Welch is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Blankenship has momentary wrist control but Welch slips an elbow through the middle.
Blankenship has momentary wrist control but Welch slips an elbow through the middle.
Welch lands a couple of elbows.
Welch connects with a couple of short punches.
Blankenship is trying to control the position but Welch postures up.
Welch keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Blankenship's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Welch chips away with some ground and pound.
Welch trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Welch controlling from the top position.
Welch with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Welch controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Welch preventing the sweep.
Welch slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Welch is working Blankenship over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Welch's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Welch is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Welch's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Baron Welch dominated that second 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. This is the final round!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Welch.
Blankenship ducks under a wild hook from Welch.
Blankenship lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Welch fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Blankenship to the ground. Welch is now in Blankenship's guard.
Welch slips nicely into half guard.
Blankenship wants to get back to full guard.
Welch scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Blankenship is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Welch scores with a couple of nice shots.
Welch takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Welch landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Welch lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Ground and pound from Welch.
Welch performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Welch is looking to advance position but Blankenship won't allow it.
Welch is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Welch is taking a breather. Blankenship says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Welch scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Welch looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Blankenship with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Welch slips a nice elbow through Blankenship's hands, connecting with Blankenship's forehead.
Blankenship won't allow Welch to pass to mount.
Welch scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Blankenship is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Welch is just content to waste time from the top position. Blankenship takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Blankenship is trying to keep Welch in close.
Welch is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Welch trying to control the position from guard on top but Blankenship is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Welch postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Welch is in close to Blankenship's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Welch distracts Blankenship with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Blankenship keeping moving, preventing Welch from controlling successfully.
Blankenship trying to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Welch trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Welch wants to control from the top but Blankenship keeps moving.
Blankenship tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Welch sitting in guard here, content to control.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Welch wants to control from the top but Blankenship keeps moving.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Welch tries for a takedown but Blankenship sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Blankenship looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Welch is fending him off so far but Blankenship persists. Nope, Welch circles away and we're back to standing.
Welch changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Welch fails to land the takedown.
Blankenship throws a counter combo.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Baron Welch. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Welch stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Welch wants it to stay on the feet.
Welch looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Blankenship is looking for the big counter here.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Welch shoots in and drives through. Blankenship sprawls well.
Blankenship tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Welch swivels and escapes.
Baron Welch seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Welch is trying hard to land a takedown here. Blankenship sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Welch sets himself, and Blankenship steps forward looking for the clinch! Welch avoids it this time.
Welch throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Blankenship's waist but Blankenship gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Welch off to one side.
Blankenship wants to counter with a clinch but Welch pushes him away.
Horrible takedown attempt by Welch or perhaps it was just good defense by Blankenship, which made it look bad.
Blankenship is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Baron Welch is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Blankenship fails to land the takedown.
Welch drops down looking for a counter takedown but Blankenship sprawls and moves away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Welch changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Blankenship tries to avoid it but Welch manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Blankenship to the ground. Blankenship escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Jakobe Blankenship has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Welch misses with a takedown
and Blankenship counters with a series of strikes. Welch will be more careful next time no doubt.
And that's the end of the fight!
Baron Welch showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Welch, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 30:26
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 30:26
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Baron Welch!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ryan Gordon (ranked 2631 p4p, 24810 weight class) and Giovani Doyle (ranked 277 p4p, 500 weight class). Ryan Gordon has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ryan Gordon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Giovani Doyle!
The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Illya Tyunina and Aleksei Zolotukhin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gordon gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Doyle counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Gordon misses with a takedown
and Doyle counters with a lovely straight right hand!
 It looks like Ryan Gordon has been cut.
Gordon fails with the takedown
enabling Doyle to counter with a crisp jab.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ryan Gordon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gordon gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
enabling Doyle to counter with a crisp jab.
Gordon tries to move into range but Doyle moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Gordon with a poor takedown
and Doyle scores with a counter punch that sends Gordon to the canvas! Doyle smells blood - he's punishing Gordon with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Gordon has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Giovani Doyle!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Giovani Doyle waved his t-shirt featuring BANZAI NUTRITION's logo in front of the cameras.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dechen Tsering (ranked 2849 p4p, 25173 weight class) and Vlad Lukashenko (ranked 105 p4p, 155 weight class). Tsering comes into the arena with Мен – тыва мен blaring out of the sound system. Dechen Tsering has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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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 12 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Dechen Tsering!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Vlad Lukashenko!
The judges for this bout are Aleksei Zolotukhin, Valeri Chadov and Fedor Mirinova.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lukashenko's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Tsering connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Lukashenko scrambles back to his feet.
The fighters circle momentarily. Tsering darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Tsering scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Sloppy strikes from Tsering. Those never looked like landing.
Lukashenko is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Tsering with a body shot.
Tsering cracks Lukashenko with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Tsering lands a big uppercut and Lukashenko crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Lukashenko looks OK. Tsering waves Lukashenko back to his feet!
 Lukashenko is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tsering cracks Lukashenko on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Lukashenko falls backwards against the cage. Tsering follows up with more strikes that drop Lukashenko to his knees. Tsering keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Lukashenko! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dechen Tsering!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Gabrijel Pavicic (ranked 581 p4p, 2187 weight class) and Jeff Jefferson (ranked 77 p4p, 241 weight class). Pavicic comes to the cage accompanied by Kocka Šećera. 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 welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Gabrijel Pavicic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jeff Jefferson!
The judges for this bout are Illya Tyunina, Aleksandr Martynov and Igor Prikhodko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jab from Jefferson.
Jeff Jefferson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pavicic throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Jefferson counters with a slapping leg kick.
Crunch! Jefferson slams his shin into Pavicic's torso.
Jefferson throws a quick inside leg kick.
Pavicic keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jefferson lands a nice looking kick to the body. Pavicic takes a step back to recover.
Pavicic takes one to the chin there.
Pavicic drops his hands momentarily and Jefferson takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Pavicic looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Jefferson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pavicic was well out of range. Poor timing from Jefferson.
Pavicic seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Jefferson fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Pavicic on the side of the head.
A low kick from Jefferson misses
and Pavicic counters with a stiff right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jefferson misses the shot to the body.
Pavicic was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Pavicic throws a body kick that misses
and Jefferson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jefferson scores with a body shot.
Pavicic throws a lazy head kick
and Jefferson counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jefferson misses with an uppercut. Pavicic saw that one coming.
Jefferson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jefferson throws a half hearted mid kick.
Pavicic on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
The crowd cheers as Jefferson lands an impressive looking overhand right. Pavicic doesn't seem phased though.
Jefferson on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Pavicic. Pavicic obviously looking to wear him down.
Jefferson misses with a right hand
and Jefferson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Pavicic displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jefferson throws out the jab.
A little feinted left hand from Pavicic on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Jefferson lands a nice leg kick that just misses Pavicic's sensitive parts.
Pavicic takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Jefferson connects with an inside leg kick.
Jefferson pushes Pavicic away with a front kick.
Jefferson fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Pavicic has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pavicic takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jefferson stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Pavicic.
Jefferson has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Jefferson throws an off balance right hand
and Pavicic connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Pavicic misses with an attempted mid kick.
Jefferson looks to land a left hand but Pavicic moved out of range nicely.
Jefferson thumps Pavicic with a low kick.
Pavicic is looking to chop away at Jefferson's legs.
Pavicic takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Pavicic has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Jefferson.
Pavicic slips a jab from Jefferson.
Jefferson is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Pavicic had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Jefferson lands a jab to Pavicic's midsection.
Pavicic checks a low kick from Jefferson.
Pavicic chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Jefferson can pounce on him.
Jefferson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jefferson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Pavicic.
Pavicic looks to score with a jab to the body but Jefferson is just out of range.
Jefferson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Pavicic.
Jefferson throws a body punch but Pavicic moves out of range.
Jefferson scores with a head kick.
Pavicic takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Pavicic misses with an attempted mid kick.
Pavicic avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Pavicic throws a body kick that misses.
Pavicic bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Jefferson's head.
Jefferson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Pavicic misses with a head kick.
Jefferson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pavicic was well out of range. Poor timing from Jefferson.
It appears Pavicic was looking to counter with a kick there.
Pavicic is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Jefferson will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A slapping body kick lands there for Jefferson.
Jefferson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A little feinted left hand from Pavicic on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Good exchange - Jefferson coming out on top.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pavicic stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Jefferson.
Jefferson cracks Pavicic with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Jefferson lands with a thumping leg kick.
The fighters circling - Jefferson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jefferson throws a poor cross that misses
and Pavicic cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Pavicic slips under a jab.
Pavicic takes one to the chin there.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jefferson. Pavicic does a little dance to reset his feet.
An attempted straight right counter from Pavicic misses the target.
Jefferson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jefferson attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Jefferson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jeff Jefferson 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.
Pavicic throws a leg kick which misses Jefferson's front leg but catches the back leg as Jefferson tries to avoid it.
Jefferson swings widly with a right hand
and Pavicic counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Jefferson swings widly with a right hand
and Pavicic counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Jefferson lands a body shot.
Pavicic lands a nice looking body kick.
Jefferson misses with a left hand
and Pavicic counters with a good, hard body kick but Jefferson shrugs it off.
Jefferson misses with a looping right.
An attempted straight right counter from Pavicic misses the target.
Pavicic throws a hook but Jefferson avoids it easily.
Jefferson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Jefferson tries to land a leg kick but Pavicic saw it coming and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jefferson's corner calls for a 1-2. Jefferson obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Jefferson stuns Pavicic with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Jefferson lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Pavicic at a distance.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A solid leg kick lands there for Jefferson.
Pavicic waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jefferson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pavicic throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Jefferson throws a jab when Pavicic was well out of range.
Pavicic throws a push kick but Jefferson slaps the foot to one side.
Jefferson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Jefferson misses with an uppercut
and Pavicic counters with a nice kick to the body.
Jefferson misses with a body kick.
Jefferson connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Pavicic momentarily.
Pavicic throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Pavicic looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Jefferson buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Pavicic thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Jefferson if he has to take too many more of those.
Good work by Pavicic as he checks the leg kick.
Pavicic tries to land a front kick but Jefferson steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Jefferson lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pavicic throws a low kick but it's checked well by Jefferson.
Pavicic defending well as Jefferson loads up on a big left hand.
Pavicic checks a leg kick.
Jefferson throws a hook but Pavicic blocks it.
Pavicic is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Nice uppercut there from Pavicic.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pavicic ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jefferson moves away.
A slow jab from Jefferson misses its intended target.
A little feinted left hand from Pavicic on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Jefferson throws the left hand but Pavicic avoids the punch easily.
A counter left hand to the body from Pavicic misses its target.
Jefferson scores with a shot to the body.
Pavicic lands a nice looking kick to the body. Jefferson takes a step back to recover.
A big left from Jefferson misses.
Pavicic shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Jefferson lands an overhand right.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pavicic blocks a head kick by Jefferson.
A slapping leg kick lands for Jefferson.
Pavicic on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Jefferson. Jefferson obviously looking to wear him down.
Nice uppercut lands for Jefferson. That snapped Pavicic's head back.
Jefferson throws a body punch but Pavicic moves out of range.
Jefferson wants to land a leg kick but Pavicic is out of range.
Pavicic feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Jefferson throws out a powerful jab.
Jefferson bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Pavicic's head backwards.
Pavicic blocks a jab.
Pavicic ducks under a wild hook from Jefferson.
Pavicic throws a quick counter kick to the body but Jefferson avoids it.
Jefferson connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Pavicic's hands.
Jefferson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Pavicic moves into range and connects with a jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pavicic ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jefferson moves away.
Jefferson throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Pavicic to counter with a crisp jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jab by Pavicic.
Jefferson throws the left hand but Pavicic avoids the punch easily.
Pavicic misses with a looping right.
Pavicic takes one on the button.
Jefferson thumps Pavicic with a low kick.
Jefferson misses with a kick to the body
and Jefferson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Jefferson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Pavicic.
It looked like Pavicic was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Jefferson.
Jefferson thows a leg kick but Pavicic checks it
enabling Pavicic to counter with a crisp jab.
Jefferson loads up on a big right hand but Pavicic slips the punch.
Pavicic looks to throw the jab but Jefferson is out of range.
Pavicic lands a slapping body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Jeff Jefferson will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Jefferson blocks the body kick.
Gabrijel Pavicic has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jeff Jefferson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Pavicic takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Jefferson fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Pavicic has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Jefferson takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A cross from Jefferson lands.
Pavicic throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Jefferson counters with a straight right hand.
Jefferson misses with a left hand
and Pavicic counters with a nice body shot.
Jefferson throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Pavicic on the side of the head.
Jefferson swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Pavicic counters with a nice kick to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jefferson cracks a nice hook into Pavicic's ribs.
Good standup being displayed there by Jefferson as he connects with a hook.
Jefferson has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Pavicic.
Jefferson with a jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A nice inside leg kick there by Jefferson. That's going to slow Pavicic down.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pavicic bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Pavicic ducks under a wild hook from Jefferson.
Pavicic checks a leg kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Pavicic misses the target.
Pavicic walks into a jab.
Jefferson lands a nice shot that snaps Pavicic's head back.
Pavicic ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Pavicic misses with a body kick.
Pavicic throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jefferson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Pavicic moves into range and connects with a jab.
Pavicic uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jefferson.
Pavicic tries to land a front kick but Jefferson steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Jefferson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Pavicic sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Pavicic slips a straight right by Jefferson.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pavicic throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Jefferson moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Pavicic throws a body punch but Jefferson moves out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jefferson misses with a hook. Pavicic ducked under it nicely.
Jefferson cracks a nice hook into Pavicic's ribs.
Jefferson lands the left hand.
Jefferson lands with an overhand left.
Jefferson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Pavicic.
Jefferson moves out of range as Pavicic throws a body kick.
Jefferson lands a head shot.
Pavicic connects with a body shot that sends Jefferson's belly button to the back.
Jefferson connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Donk. Jefferson catches Pavicic right on the button with a cross.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jefferson swings for the body but Pavicic moves out of range.
Pavicic misses with a looping right.
Good leg kick by Jefferson.
Jeff Jefferson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jefferson feints and then cracks Pavicic's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Pavicic down.
Pavicic blocks a jab.
Pavicic ducks under a wild hook from Jefferson.
Jefferson lands a lovely overhand right.
Pavicic misses the jab.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Jefferson! But no joy.
Pavicic ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jefferson moves away.
Jefferson moves into range and connects with a jab.
Pavicic checks a low kick from Jefferson.
Pavicic on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Jefferson. Jefferson obviously looking to wear him down.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A nice leg kick lands there from Jefferson.
Jefferson throws a push kick but Pavicic slaps the foot to one side.
Pavicic moves forwards but Jefferson connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Jefferson scores with a nice head shot.
Jefferson with the inside leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jefferson throws a sloppy body shot
and Pavicic cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Pavicic moves out of range of the strikes.
Jefferson misses with a combination
and Pavicic counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Pavicic swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Jefferson makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Jefferson lands a slapping body shot.
Pavicic defending well as Jefferson loads up on a big left hand.
Jefferson tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jeff Jefferson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Jefferson has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 27:30
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 27:30
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jeff Jefferson!
Our winner, Jeff Jefferson, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jahsem Onfoy (ranked 1755 p4p, 685 weight class) and Anakin Osborne (ranked 197 p4p, 83 weight class). Onfoy comes to the cage accompanied by Take A Step Back. Osborne has chosen Anakin's Dark Deeds - John Williams as his entrance music. Anakin Osborne is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jahsem Onfoy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Anakin Osborne!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Aleksei Zolotukhin and Sergei Dronov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Onfoy misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Onfoy ducks under a wild hook from Osborne.
Osborne ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Onfoy moves away.
Onfoy looking to score a takedown here. Osborne is defending well but Onfoy drives through and ends up in Osborne's guard.
Onfoy lands a couple of elbows.
Osborne manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Onfoy manages to get himself to full guard.
Osborne stays in close to Onfoy's body and controls the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Osborne is looking to pass into half guard but Onfoy pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Onfoy is in guard.
Osborne is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Osborne is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Osborne working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Onfoy doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Onfoy manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
We've been hearing that Onfoy has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Onfoy postures up.
Osborne has his foot on Onfoy's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Onfoy works his way back into a safe position though.
Onfoy is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Onfoy postures up and lands a big shot to Osborne's brow.
Osborne keeping moving, preventing Onfoy from controlling successfully.
Osborne pulls Onfoy in to control the position.
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.
Osborne wants to sweep here but Onfoy controlling him for the moment.
Onfoy got a little sloppy there for a moment and Osborne has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Onfoy has managed to get both his arms back between Osborne's legs - danger averted.
Osborne has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Onfoy is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Osborne.
Onfoy tries to move to mount but Osborne blocks the move with his legs.
Onfoy working the ground and pound.
Onfoy trying to control the action but Osborne is working from the bottom.
Osborne is looking for a sweep.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Onfoy trying to control the position but Osborne is working away.
Osborne is trying to get back to half guard.
Onfoy working the body and head with strikes.
Osborne is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Osborne on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Osborne is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Onfoy is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Osborne is in all sorts of trouble here.
Osborne slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Osborne looking for submissions off his back.
Osborne trying to control here.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Onfoy connects with a nice short shot to Osborne's temple.
Onfoy is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Onfoy looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Osborne wants to improve his position but Onfoy is controlling well.
Onfoy lands strikes from half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jahsem Onfoy dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Onfoy misses with a kick to the body.
Osborne appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Onfoy shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
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. Onfoy connects with a nice short shot to Osborne's temple.
Osborne wants to control but Onfoy passes into side.
Osborne tries to improve position but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Onfoy cracks Osborne with a big right hand but Osborne just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Osborne tries to improve position but can't.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Onfoy has control of an arm but Osborne manages to advance to Onfoy's back!
Osborne keeps control of the position as Onfoy tries to break free.
Onfoy is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Onfoy defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Osborne biding his time, controlling Onfoy.
Onfoy is in bad spot here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Onfoy rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Osborne seems to be working for a kimura but Onfoy defends the submission attempt.
Osborne is trying to work for a kimura but Onfoy is defending well.
The fighters are battling for position here. Onfoy manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Osborne trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Osborne looking to sit in guard and control but Onfoy gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Osborne is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Osborne has an active guard here but Onfoy has managed to pass into half guard.
Osborne wants to get back to full guard.
Onfoy is looking to take a break and control but Osborne is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Onfoy trying to control the pace.
Osborne is looking to improve his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Onfoy slips a nice elbow through Osborne's hands, connecting with Osborne's forehead.
Onfoy working the head and body with strikes.
Osborne looking for subs from the bottom but Onfoy mounts him!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Osborne manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Onfoy lands with a punch from half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jahsem Onfoy dominated that second round.
That's time! Onfoy's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. 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.
Onfoy blocks a jab.
Osborne pivots, looking for a leg kick but Onfoy is out of range and Osborne settles back down.
Onfoy blocks a jab.
Osborne tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Osborne throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Onfoy tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Osborne was well out of range. Poor timing from Onfoy.
Osborne moves out of range of the body kick from Onfoy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Onfoy misses with a hook.
Onfoy shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Osborne napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Onfoy lands a nice forearm strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Osborne manages to work his way to half guard, despite Onfoy's best efforts.
Onfoy seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Osborne does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Onfoy working Osborne over with strikes.
Osborne on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Onfoy works his way into full mount!
Anakin Osborne has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Osborne is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Osborne is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Onfoy putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Onfoy is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Osborne can do to turn this around?
Osborne wants to control but Onfoy is having none of it.
Osborne is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Onfoy is staying active.
Osborne regains half guard.
Onfoy is thwarting Osborne's attempts to control the position.
Onfoy is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Onfoy looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Osborne with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Onfoy wants to lay and pray for a moment but Osborne keeps working.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Osborne has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Onfoy escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Onfoy!
Onfoy looks up at the clock and then as Osborne takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Onfoy smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Onfoy in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Onfoy looks up at the clock and then as Osborne takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Onfoy smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Osborne is rocked!
Jahsem Onfoy overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Onfoy lands an elbow.
Osborne is still in real trouble! Can Onfoy finish him?
Onfoy is looking to take a break and control but Osborne is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Onfoy works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Onfoy 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.
Osborne taking a bit of punishment here - Onfoy scoring with strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
You can see the frustration on Osborne's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Osborne is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Onfoy is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Osborne is looking to improve his position but Onfoy isn't that keen on the idea.
A big strike lands for Onfoy! That's really hurt Osborne and he's turned his back - Onfoy keeps firing away and the ref dives in to stop the fight! Onfoy jumps to his feet to celebrate the victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:35 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jahsem Onfoy!
Jahsem Onfoy seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Block Obama (ranked 1385 p4p, 694 weight class) and Hrvoje Vinkovic (ranked 154 p4p, 73 weight class). Vinkovic is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Hrvatska Zastava. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Block Obama!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Hrvoje Vinkovic!
The judges for this bout are Fedor Mirinova, Aleksei Zolotukhin and Igor Prikhodko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vinkovic wants to clinch but Obama slips to the side
and Obama counters with a right hand to the body.
Decent striking displayed by Obama there.
Block Obama seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Obama on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Vinkovic fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Vinkovic closes the distance and pushes Obama back into the cage.
Obama lands a hook that snaps the head of Vinkovic backwards.
Obama goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Vinkovic prevents a body shot from Obama.
Obama struggles to land a body shot inside as Vinkovic controls his hands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Obama fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Vinkovic blocks an uppercut.
Vinkovic has a couple of punches blocked by Obama.
Obama tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Obama's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Vinkovic lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vinkovic keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Obama.
Vinkovic throws out a counter right but Obama avoids it with no problem.
Block Obama is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Obama slips a jab from Vinkovic.
Vinkovic throws a body shot but no joy.
A quick step to the side and Obama tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
A swing and a miss from Obama.
Obama has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Obama there as he acknowledges the shot.
Vinkovic's corner calls for a 1-2. Vinkovic obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Obama lands a jab to the head.
Obama throws a shot from downtown. Vinkovic moves away and avoids it.
Vinkovic changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Obama avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A big left from Obama misses.
Obama misses with a jab to the body
and Vinkovic counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Obama throws the left hand but Vinkovic avoids the punch easily.
Vinkovic moves away from the strike by Obama.
Vinkovic swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Obama misses with a right hand
and Vinkovic counters with a nice double leg into side control. Obama won't be happy with that.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vinkovic controlling the position from side mount.
Obama is trying to improve his position.
Vinkovic cracks Obama with a big elbow.
Vinkovic has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Obama is trying to get back to half guard.
Vinkovic wants to lay and pray for a moment but Obama keeps working.
Vinkovic remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Obama tries to bench press Vinkovic off him but Vinkovic keeps the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vinkovic looking to control but instead Obama has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Obama is looking to control Vinkovic's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Obama avoid being mounted?
Vinkovic slips a nice elbow through Obama's hands, connecting with Obama's forehead.
Nice strikes from Vinkovic there.
Vinkovic passes to side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Obama is trying to improve his position.
Obama is working to avoid the ground and pound but Vinkovic connects with a decent elbow.
Vinkovic trying to control the action but Obama is working from the bottom.
Obama tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Vinkovic easily slips into full mount!
Obama tries to hold on but Vinkovic pushes him away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vinkovic lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Vinkovic wants to finish this one by submission but Obama is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Vinkovic.
Vinkovic avoids the attempt from Obama to control.
Obama bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Obama wants to control from the top but Vinkovic keeps moving.
Obama wants to pass the guard but Vinkovic is keeping the position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Obama is looking to pass into half guard but Vinkovic pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Vinkovic is in guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Hrvoje Vinkovic 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.
Obama changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Obama scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Vinkovic has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Obama throws a body punch but Vinkovic moves out of range.
Vinkovic is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Obama.
Obama misses the body punch
and Vinkovic connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Vinkovic throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Vinkovic takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Obama swings for the body but Vinkovic moves out of range.
Vinkovic throws an off balance right hand
and Vinkovic takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vinkovic takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Vinkovic forces Obama back against the cage and clinches.
Vinkovic lands a right hand that snaps the head of Obama backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vinkovic is leaning against Obama and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A short uppercut from Obama.
Obama is trying to break the clinch but Vinkovic has him pressed against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A short left from Vinkovic.
Vinkovic gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Obama regains guard.
Vinkovic avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Vinkovic looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Obama being controlled here, momentarily.
Vinkovic content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Obama seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Vinkovic pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Obama is keeping the position for now.
Vinkovic forces his way into half guard.
Vinkovic trying to control from half guard but Obama is working away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ground and pound from Vinkovic.
Vinkovic works his foot free and advances to mount.
Vinkovic looking to control but Obama is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Vinkovic working the ground and pound effectively.
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!
Vinkovic raining down shots from the mount!
Vinkovic looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Vinkovic with shots to the head and body - Obama looks very uncomfortable down there.
 Obama is rocked!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vinkovic postures up and throws a couple of big shots that have Obama in real trouble here! The ref calls for Obama to improve his position which he doesn't do, so the referee has no choice but to end the fight due to the strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hrvoje Vinkovic!
An out of breath Hrvoje Vinkovic thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Emerald Dream (ranked 942 p4p, 804 weight class) and Aatami Korpi (ranked 116 p4p, 101 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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205
8 - 2 - 0 |
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207
7 - 2 - 2 |
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Emerald Dream!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 2 - 2, fighting out of St Petersburg, Aatami Korpi!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Fedor Mirinova and Aleksandr Martynov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Korpi throws a left and a right that both miss
and Dream counters with a straight right hand.
 It looks like Aatami Korpi has been cut.
Korpi scores with a jab to the jaw.
Korpi bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Dream's head backwards.
Dream has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Outlaw MMA in the buildup to the fight.
Aatami Korpi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Korpi throws a low kick but Dream moves out of range easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Dream misses the target.
Dream slips a straight right by Korpi.
Dream on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Korpi throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Dream connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Jab from Korpi.
Korpi misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Dream throwing a counter right hand but Korpi manages to avoid it.
Korpi misses with a lunging right hand
and Dream counters with a left to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Korpi throws a lazy uppercut
and Dream counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Korpi is looking to chop away at Dream's legs.
Dream was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Korpi. Dream does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dream swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Korpi misses with a right hand
and Dream counters with a nice uppercut.
Korpi misses the shot to the body.
Korpi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dream.
Dream throwing a counter right hand but Korpi manages to avoid it.
Korpi dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Korpi lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Korpi misses the jab.
Korpi thows a leg kick but Dream checks it
and Dream counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Korpi misses with a lunging right hand
and Dream counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Dream has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dream showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Korpi.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A low kick from Korpi misses
and Dream counters with a nice right hand that sends Korpi toppling to the canvas! Korpi scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Dream finish him?!
Korpi looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Korpi throws a sloppy head kick
and Korpi takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Korpi ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Korpi comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Nice shot lands for Korpi.
Korpi misses with a straight left.
Dream swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Korpi throws a leg kick
and Dream counters with a nice right hand that sends Korpi toppling to the canvas! Korpi scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Dream finish him?!
Korpi connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Korpi getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Korpi connects with the punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Korpi lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Dream is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Korpi throws a right hand that misses
and Dream counters with a crisp right hand that drops Korpi! Dream lets Korpi back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Korpi is rocked!
That has opened up Aatami Korpi's cut even more.
Dream blocks the body kick.
Korpi is still on wobbly legs! Can Dream finish him?
Korpi throws a poor cross that misses
and Dream counters with a big left hand that crumples Korpi! He was out before he hit the floor! Brutal knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Emerald Dream!
An out of breath Emerald Dream thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Oskar Gudmundsson (ranked 1177 p4p, 491 weight class) and Tobiasz Wawrzyniak (ranked 103 p4p, 46 weight class). Gudmundsson comes to the cage accompanied by All It Takes - Karnivool. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Oskar Gudmundsson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tobiasz Wawrzyniak!
The judges for this bout are Fedor Mirinova, Aleksandr Martynov and Vladimir Khabensky.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wawrzyniak throws a one two combo.
Wawrzyniak lands with a straight right. Gudmundsson didn't see that one coming.
Jab, jab by Wawrzyniak - just one landing.
Wawrzyniak throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Wawrzyniak throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Gudmundsson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Wawrzyniak.
Wawrzyniak takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Wawrzyniak misses with a double jab
enabling Gudmundsson to counter with a crisp jab.
Wawrzyniak ducks right into an uppercut from Gudmundsson.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gudmundsson moves away from the strike by Wawrzyniak.
Wawrzyniak misses with a straight left.
A little feinted left hand from Gudmundsson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Gudmundsson moves away from the strike by Wawrzyniak.
Wawrzyniak takes a swing at Gudmundsson's ribcage but misses.
Gudmundsson is looking to counter punch.
Wawrzyniak ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gudmundsson moves away.
Wawrzyniak throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Gudmundsson on the side of the head.
Gudmundsson has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Honu Arts in the buildup to the fight.
Wawrzyniak looks to score with a jab to the body but Gudmundsson is just out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wawrzyniak looks to land a combination. Gudmundsson sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Wawrzyniak scores with a jab.
Wawrzyniak cracks Gudmundsson with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
A big left from Gudmundsson misses.
Wawrzyniak scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Wawrzyniak throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Gudmundsson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Gudmundsson is looking to counter punch.
Gudmundsson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Wawrzyniak throws out the jab.
Gudmundsson fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Wawrzyniak on the side of the head.
Wawrzyniak throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Gudmundsson fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Wawrzyniak on the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gudmundsson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Wawrzyniak misses with a straight left.
Gudmundsson slips a straight right by Wawrzyniak.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wawrzyniak lands a right hook to the body.
Wawrzyniak throws a hook but Gudmundsson blocks it.
Wawrzyniak misses with an uppercut. Gudmundsson saw that one coming.
Wawrzyniak throws an off balance right hand
and Gudmundsson counters with a crisp right hand that drops Wawrzyniak! Gudmundsson lets Wawrzyniak back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Wawrzyniak is rocked!
Wawrzyniak loads up on a big right hand but Gudmundsson slips the punch.
It looked like Gudmundsson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Wawrzyniak is still on wobbly legs! Can Gudmundsson finish him?
Wawrzyniak ducks into an uppercut from Gudmundsson and that's knocked him out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Oskar Gudmundsson!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Deebo Drummond (ranked 464 p4p, 1211 weight class) and Omnipotent Que (ranked 63 p4p, 147 weight class). Drummond comes to the cage accompanied by 7 Words - Deftones. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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 12 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Deebo Drummond!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Omnipotent Que!
The judges for this bout are Dmitry Maklakov, Ivan Kurochkin and Viktor Lagutenko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Drummond takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
It looks like Deebo Drummond has been cut.
Drummond misses with a leg kick
and Que counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A punch lands to the side of Drummond 's head but he takes it in his stride.
A slow jab from Que misses its intended target.
Que throws a big overhand right that connects, sending Drummond tumbling to the canvas!
Drummond is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Que drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Que jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Oh Drummond is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Que trying to control the position from guard on top but Drummond is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Que looking to pass the guard.
Drummond seems to have got his legs back now.
Que is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Que wants to control from the top but Drummond keeps moving.
Que must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Drummond escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Que gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Que is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Que trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Drummond isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Que stacks Drummond on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Que!
Que tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Que in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Drummond is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Omnipotent Que!
Our winner, Omnipotent Que, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Reese Remington (ranked 176 p4p, 115 weight class) and Lawson Serrano (ranked 28 p4p, 13 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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196
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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 12 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Reese Remington!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 22 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Lawson Serrano!
The judges for this bout are Illya Tyunina, Valeri Chadov and Dmitry Maklakov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fighters circling - Remington throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Remington throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Serrano tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Remington is in Serrano's guard.
Serrano manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Remington manages to get himself to full guard.
Remington throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Serrano throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Serrano accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Serrano working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Serrano loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Serrano stands over his opponent and dives in with a flying punch! Remington throws up his legs and catches Serrano in a triangle! Oh this looks tight! Serrano tries to escape but he's forced to tap! Wow, fantastic work there by Remington! That came out of nowhere!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Reese Remington!
Reese Remington is the new middleweight champion!
After winning the bout, Reese Remington thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
In defeat, Lawson Serrano stepped up to the mic, saying 'Bullshit. let's run it again'.
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