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PCL 62: Capture of Miletus PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Czesio Niemen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Artem Muhomorov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Czesio Niemen could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Artem Muhomorov's chin.
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Czesio Niemen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Artem Muhomorov!
The judges for this bout are Valeri Chadov, Dmitry Maklakov and Aleksei Zolotukhin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Muhomorov walks into a jab.
It looks like Artem Muhomorov has been cut.
Muhomorov blocks the body kick.
Niemen throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Muhomorov.
Muhomorov misses with a wild combination.
Niemen throws a low kick but it's checked well by Muhomorov.
Muhomorov lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Niemen circles away quickly and effectively.
Muhomorov's corner calls for a 1-2. Muhomorov obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Nice defenses there by Muhomorov.
Muhomorov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Niemen.
Niemen slips a jab and a cross from Muhomorov.
Niemen throws a good cross that connects.
Niemen thows a body shot but no joy.
Niemen scores with a jab to the jaw.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Muhomorov with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Muhomorov misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Niemen looks to score with a jab to the body but Muhomorov is just out of range.
Niemen lands a nice looking body kick.
Muhomorov on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Niemen slips under a jab.
Muhomorov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Niemen.
Niemen thows a left - swing and a miss!
Niemen connects with the punch.
Muhomorov avoids the body shot from Niemen.
Niemen thuds his right hand into Muhomorov's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Niemen throws a push kick but Muhomorov slaps the foot to one side.
Muhomorov moves out of range as Niemen strikes.
Muhomorov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Niemen.
Muhomorov tries to clinch up.
Muhomorov scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Niemen scores with a shot to the body.
Niemen cracks Muhomorov with a good jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Niemen dodges the punch combination from Muhomorov.
Niemen swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Muhomorov.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Muhomorov's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Niemen connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Muhomorov scrambles back to his feet.
Muhomorov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Niemen showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Muhomorov.
Niemen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Muhomorov.
Niemen thows a body shot but no joy.
Niemen lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
That has opened up Artem Muhomorov's cut even more.
Muhomorov scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Niemen lands a nice shot to the body.
Muhomorov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Niemen fails to land with a series of punches.
Muhomorov swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Muhomorov moves away from the strike by Niemen.
Niemen connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Muhomorov momentarily.
Muhomorov just misses with a punch to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Niemen showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Muhomorov.
Jab, jab by Muhomorov - just one landing.
Niemen throws a hook but Muhomorov avoids it easily.
Muhomorov misses with a hook to the body
and Niemen counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Muhomorov thinking.
Muhomorov drops his hands momentarily and Niemen takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Niemen lands a body shot.
Muhomorov looks gassed!
Niemen misses with an attempted mid kick.
Niemen throws a hook but Muhomorov blocks it.
Niemen jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Muhomorov needs to keep his hands up - Niemen had a free shot at his head there.
The cut above Artem Muhomorov's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Niemen thows a body kick. Muhomorov tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Muhomorov tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Niemen manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Niemen scores with a punch to the head.
Muhomorov is rocked!
and Niemen counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts Muhomorov! He's just covering up as Niemen starts to tee off till referee steps in and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:04 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Czesio Niemen!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Dave Collins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zartan Zatarain (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Collins's entrance music is Beginning of the End. A fine choice. Zatarain is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Linkin Park - The Catalyst. Dave Collins could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Zartan Zatarain's chin.
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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
11 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Dave Collins!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Zartan Zatarain!
The judges for this bout are Fedor Mirinova, Konstantin Menshow and Valeri Chadov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Collins moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Collins throws a lazy right hand but Zatarain sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nice sprawl there from Collins as Zatarain shoots in.
Zatarain bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nice defenses there by Zatarain.
Collins fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Zatarain moves into the clinch.
Collins wants to get back to striking at distance but Zatarain won't allow it.
Zatarain lands a right hand.
Zatarain effectively controlling the action here.
A short right from Zatarain.
Collins is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Collins wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Zatarain has him pressed against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zatarain scores a nice knee to the body.
Collins takes a knee right on the jaw!
Zatarain dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Collins throws a head punch that misses.
Zatarain with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Zatarain controlling the action here for a moment.
Zatarain lands a body shot in the clinch.
Zatarain displaying some good clinch control by pressing Collins up against the cage.
Zatarain lands a left hand that snaps the head of Collins backwards.
Zatarain blocks an uppercut.
Zatarain is pressed up against the cage. Collins has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Zatarain down to the mat. Zatarain avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Collins looks for a takedown but Zatarain sprawls well.
Collins defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Zatarain.
Collins misses with a left hand
and Zatarain counters by moving into the clinch.
Zatarain taking a breather.
A frustrated look appears on Collins's face as he tries to break the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zatarain is working Collins over against the cage.
Zatarain lands a left hand.
Collins changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Zatarain fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dave Collins. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Collins is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Zatarain.
Zatarain keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Collins moves out of range of the strikes.
Dave Collins seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Collins misses with an uppercut. Zatarain saw that one coming.
Zatarain takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Collins misses with a wild body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Collins tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Zatarain was well out of range. Poor timing from Collins.
Collins pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Zatarain lands a nice shot that snaps Collins's head back.
Collins throws a lazy uppercut
and Zatarain counters with a one-two to the body.
Zatarain swings widly with a right hand
and Collins counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Collins throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Zatarain sees it coming and avoids it easily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The fighters circling - Collins throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nice jab there from Collins.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zartan Zatarain dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Collins doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Collins misses with a shot to the body
and Zatarain counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Collins shoots for a double leg takedown but Zatarain sprawls well. He's pushed Collins's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Collins lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Collins throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Zartan Zatarain seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Zatarain takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Collins throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Collins throws a shot from downtown. Zatarain moves away and avoids it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zatarain scoring well with a low kick there.
Zatarain throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Collins throws a body punch but Zatarain moves out of range.
Collins fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Zatarain manages to avoid it.
Collins misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Zatarain.
Zatarain stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Zatarain wants it to stay on the feet.
Zatarain misses with an attempted mid kick.
Collins throws a hook but Zatarain blocks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Collins misses with a wild body shot.
Zatarain lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Collins throws a shot from downtown. Zatarain moves away and avoids it.
Collins lands with an overhand left.
Collins avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Nice defenses there by Zatarain.
Zatarain wants to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Collins comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Zatarain shoots in for a takedown but Collins shows good takedown defense.
Zatarain staying out of range there.
Zatarain takes one to the chin there.
Zatarain ducks under a wild hook from Collins.
Collins throws a jab but it's blocked by Zatarain.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zatarain misses with an uppercut
and Collins counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Collins scores with a nice head shot.
Collins throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Collins uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Zatarain.
Zatarain misses with a straight right.
Collins throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Zatarain counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Zatarain moves out of range of the strikes.
Collins thows a body shot but no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dave Collins dominated that second round.
That's time! Collins's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Zatarain stuffs the takedown attempt from Collins. Collins gets slowly back to his feet.
Zatarain throws a body punch but Collins moves out of range.
Zatarain blocks a jab.
Zatarain misses with a body shot.
A slow jab from Collins misses its intended target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big left from Collins misses.
Collins throws an off balance right hand
enabling Zatarain to counter with a crisp jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zatarain uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Collins.
Zartan Zatarain is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Zatarain takes a swing at Collins's ribcage but misses.
Collins digs a good hook to Zatarain's body.
Collins thows a body shot but no joy.
Zatarain misses with a looping right.
Zatarain swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Collins moves away from the strike by Zatarain.
Collins throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Collins throws the left hand but Zatarain avoids the punch easily.
Collins throws a big shot that misses.
Collins lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Zatarain at a distance.
Zatarain does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Collins shoots in and gets a takedown into Zatarain's guard.
Collins engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Zatarain looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Collins wants to control from the top but Zatarain keeps moving.
Collins is fighting to break Zatarain's control of his arms but Zatarain is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
We're going to have a standup here because Dave Collins wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Collins will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Zatarain tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Collins misses with a body shot.
Collins fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Zatarain manages to avoid it.
Collins throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Collins takes a swing at Zatarain's ribcage but misses.
Collins swings for the body but Zatarain moves out of range.
Collins defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Zatarain.
Collins fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Zatarain manages to avoid it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dave Collins showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Collins 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 Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 29:28
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 29:28
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dave Collins!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nikolai Kovalenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Golden Boy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kovalenko comes to the cage accompanied by Небо славян!. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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256 lbs
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264 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Nikolai Kovalenko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Golden Boy!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Ivan Kurochkin and Sergei Dronov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Boy with a poor takedown
and Kovalenko cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Boy tries for a takedown but Kovalenko circles away easily
and Boy takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Boy on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Left hook, right uppercut from Kovalenko.
Kovalenko checks the leg kick.
Boy ducks right into an uppercut from Kovalenko.
Kovalenko throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Boy with a poor takedown
and Kovalenko connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nikolai Kovalenko has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Golden Boy.
Boy walks into a jab.
Kovalenko cracks Boy with a good jab.
Kovalenko scores with a hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kovalenko throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Boy stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Kovalenko misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kovalenko connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Kovalenko is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Kovalenko fails to land with a series of punches.
Kovalenko ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Kovalenko scores with a hook.
Boy shoots and misses
letting Kovalenko counter with a right hand.
Boy tries to score with a low kick but Kovalenko moves his leg out of the way.
Boy throws a head kick but Kovalenko moves out of range.
Nikolai Kovalenko is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Boy with a lazy takedown attempt
letting Kovalenko counter with a right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kovalenko throws a series of punches but Boy moves out of range.
Boy slips a jab and a cross from Kovalenko.
Kovalenko connects with a single shot there.
Kovalenko throws a one two combo.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kovalenko lands a body shot.
Boy with a lazy takedown attempt
and Kovalenko counters with a three punch combo that has Boy backing up. Boy nods at Kovalenko to acknowledge the strikes.
Kovalenko lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Boy at a distance.
Kovalenko is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Kovalenko lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Kovalenko's jab looks to have found its range, popping Boy under the eye.
Kovalenko shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Boy eats them both and turns towards Kovalenko to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boy fails with the takedown
and Kovalenko counters with a nice uppercut.
Kovalenko lands with a shot to the body.
Boy doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Kovalenko counters with a nice uppercut.
Boy looks gassed!
Boy shoots and misses
and Kovalenko counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Boy is trying desperately to land a takedown but Kovalenko is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Boy.
Kovalenko lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Boy with a poor takedown
and Kovalenko counters with a lovely shot to the body.
A left and a right from Kovalenko both land. Nice combination.
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!
A nice combination there by Kovalenko.
Boy shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Kovalenko counters with a two punch combo.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boy doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Kovalenko counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Kovalenko throws a series of punches but Boy moves out of range.
Boy tries to move into range but Kovalenko moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Kovalenko moves into range and connects with a jab.
Kovalenko lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Boy with a lazy takedown attempt
and Kovalenko counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Boy throws a sloppy head kick and Kovalenko moves out of range easily.
Kovalenko's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Kovalenko duly obliges.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nikolai Kovalenko dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Kovalenko scores with a sloppy right hand. Boy should have avoided that one.
Kovalenko feints a jab promting Boy to slip. Kovalenko then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Boy slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Kovalenko closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Decent striking displayed by Kovalenko there.
Boy shoots and misses
and Kovalenko makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
A nice combination there by Kovalenko.
Boy moves forwards but Kovalenko connects with a nice, crisp jab.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Kovalenko.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Boy with a poor takedown
and Kovalenko counters with a one-two to the body.
Nikolai Kovalenko is winning the standup battle so far.
Boy showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kovalenko.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kovalenko lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Boy at a distance.
Boy is breathing heavily.
Kovalenko misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kovalenko is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Boy can do to turn this around?
Boy fails with the takedown
and Kovalenko counters with a stiff right hand.
Nikolai Kovalenko has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Golden Boy.
Boy doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Kovalenko counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A right-left combo lands from Kovalenko.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Kovalenko!
Boy doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Kovalenko cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boy has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Golden Boy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
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!
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Kovalenko, as that shot connected.
Kovalenko goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Boy doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Kovalenko counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Danga de danga de dang - Kovalenko scores with a four punch combination!
Kovalenko throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kovalenko throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kovalenko lands a head shot.
Kovalenko is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boy gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Kovalenko connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kovalenko misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Left hook, right uppercut from Kovalenko.
Boy tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nikolai Kovalenko is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Boy misses with a takedown attempt
and Kovalenko counters with a nice uppercut.
Nice jab there from Kovalenko.
Kovalenko is working the combinations to good effect here.
Boy scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Kovalenko manages to get to full guard.
That's four 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!
Kovalenko pulls Boy in close to prevent any damage.
Kovalenko scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Boy misses with a takedown
and Kovalenko connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Boy shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Kovalenko connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nikolai Kovalenko dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
A right-left combo lands from Kovalenko.
Boy throws a front kick aimed at Kovalenko's knee but Kovalenko avoids it well.
Boy has his takedown stuffed
and Kovalenko counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kovalenko throws a one two combo.
Kovalenko stalks Boy and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Boy's face. Boy staggers backwards, shaken.
Nice straight punches there by Kovalenko. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Kovalenko.
Boy doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Kovalenko counters with a left and a right that stings Boy.
Boy takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kovalenko blocks a low kick nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kovalenko throws a series of strikes that have Boy backpedaling.
Boy on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Kovalenko connects with a nice looking jab.
Boy doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Kovalenko counters with a nice uppercut.
Nikolai Kovalenko has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Golden Boy.
Kovalenko misses with a double jab.
Boy takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Kovalenko throws a right hand that Boy ducks under and follows up with a left that Boy also avoids with ease.
Boy gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Kovalenko counters with a two punch combo.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kovalenko scores with a nice head shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Boy has his takedown stuffed
and Kovalenko counters with a nice body shot.
Kovalenko stuns Boy with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Kovalenko scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Boy has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Kovalenko stalks Boy and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Boy's face. Boy staggers backwards, shaken.
Kovalenko connects with a jab.
Kovalenko lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Kovalenko fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kovalenko connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Boy's hands.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boy throws an off balance right hand
and Kovalenko cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kovalenko scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Boy throws a lazy body kick
and Kovalenko counters with a nice uppercut.
Kovalenko darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Boy with a poor takedown
and Kovalenko counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
A nice combination there by Kovalenko.
Kovalenko fails to land with a series of punches.
Kovalenko throws a nice looking combination but Boy bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Boy misses with a takedown attempt
letting Kovalenko counter with a right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boy shoots and misses
enabling Kovalenko to counter with a crisp jab.
Kovalenko is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Good standup being displayed there by Kovalenko as he connects with a hook.
Kovalenko scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Nikolai Kovalenko is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kovalenko feints a jab promting Boy to slip. Kovalenko then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Boy slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Kovalenko shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Boy eats them both and turns towards Kovalenko to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Kovalenko lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Boy circles away quickly and effectively.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kovalenko lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Golden Boy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Boy misses with a takedown attempt - Kovalenko sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nikolai Kovalenko showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Kovalenko 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 Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nikolai Kovalenko!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Igor Slobovic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tolya Kozakov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tolya Kozakov will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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24
275 lbs
11 - 7 - 0 |
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278 lbs
10 - 5 - 0 |
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Brawler
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Excellent MT
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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
11 - 7 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Igor Slobovic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Tolya Kozakov!
The judges for this bout are Dmitry Maklakov, Aleksei Zolotukhin and Ivan Kurochkin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kozakov ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Left hook, right uppercut from Kozakov.
Slobovic shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Kozakov defends it nicely.
Kozakov explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Slobovic is breathing heavily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kozakov closes the distance and pushes Slobovic back into the cage.
Kozakov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Slobovic shoots for a takedown but Kozakov saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Kozakov connects with a leg kick. Slobovic looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Slobovic.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Igor Slobovic. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kozakov gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Kozakov manages to break the clinch.
Kozakov darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Kozakov lands a big right hand that sends Slobovic crashing to the mat! Kozakov stays standing though and waves Slobovic back to his feet!
Slobovic is rocked!
Kozakov lands a monster head kick that reverborates around the arena! The crowd goes wild as Slobovic crumples to the floor! Kozakov milks the crowd's applause and if that isn't knockout of the night, I will be very surprised!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Tolya Kozakov!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ol Bastard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jake Roberts (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bastard's entrance music is Ol' Dirty Bastard - Brooklyn Zoo. A fine choice. Roberts has chosen Go to Sleep as his entrance music. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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26
168 lbs
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183 lbs
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
19 - 10 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ol Bastard!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 7 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jake Roberts!
The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Ivan Kurochkin and Aleksandr Martynov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Roberts misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Roberts lands a really nice looking cross but Bastard seems unphased.
Roberts moves away from the strike by Bastard.
Jab, jab by Bastard - just one landing.
Roberts wants to clinch up but Bastard keeps it at a distance.
Roberts has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Roberts there as he acknowledges the shot.
Bastard has taken the fight to the clinch.
Bastard tries to work over Roberts's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Roberts lands a right hand that snaps the head of Bastard backwards.
Good body shot from Roberts.
Roberts missing with knees to the body.
Roberts blocks a body shot from Bastard.
A short uppercut from Roberts.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Roberts.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Good body shot from Roberts.
Roberts tries to land knees in the clinch but Bastard avoids the damage to the body.
Roberts trying to land knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bastard misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bastard can't find room to land a body shot as Roberts controls the action.
Bastard goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Roberts lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A short left from Roberts.
Bastard trying to control the position but instead, Roberts has worked for underhooks and has pushed Bastard into the cage.
Bastard leaning against his opponent.
Roberts blocks an uppercut.
Roberts missing with knees to the body.
Roberts lands with a left to the head.
Bastard misses with a punch to the body.
Bastard tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Roberts's elbow.
Roberts tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Bastard avoids it.
A short uppercut from Roberts.
Roberts misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Roberts with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Bastard managing to block the knees to the body from Roberts.
Roberts tries to work over Bastard's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Roberts pushes Bastard back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bastard misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bastard avoiding damage as Roberts throws knees to the body.
Roberts creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Roberts misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Roberts scores with a nice hook to the head.
Roberts scores with a nice hook to the head.
Bastard is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Roberts lands a nice uppercut.
Oh Bastard is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Roberts lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Roberts scores with a shot to the side of Bastard's head.
Roberts tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Roberts unloads a knee to the mid-section. Bastard lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Roberts looks gassed!
Roberts working Bastard over with knees to the body.
Bastard presses Roberts against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Bastard misses with a short punch on the inside.
Roberts throws an elbow but it misses.
Bastard misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Roberts tries to land knees in the clinch but Bastard avoids the damage to the body.
Bastard misses with a hook from the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Roberts.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Bastard creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Roberts tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Roberts throws an elbow but it misses.
Roberts trying to land knees to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Bastard.
Bastard gets through Roberts's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Bastard seems to have got his legs back now.
Bastard misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bastard scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Roberts throws an elbow but it misses.
Roberts tries to throw a body punch but Bastard avoids it by throwing Roberts back against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Bastard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bastard lands an uppercut.
Bastard tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Roberts's elbow.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Bastard.
Roberts tries to land knees in the clinch but Bastard avoids the damage to the body.
Bastard misses with a body punch.
A short right from Bastard.
Bastard misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Roberts tries a body shot but Bastard blocks it.
Bastard misses with some punches.
Bastard takes an elbow to the forehead.
Bastard misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bastard cracks Roberts with a nice body shot.
A right hand to the body from Roberts.
Bastard blocks an elbow strike.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Bastard.
Bastard tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Roberts makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Bastard takes a shot to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Roberts.
Bastard lands an uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bastard lands a hook that snaps the head of Roberts backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bastard.
A head punch on the inside from Bastard fails to land.
Bastard avoiding damage as Roberts throws knees to the body.
Roberts throws a head punch that misses.
Bastard misses with a punch on the inside.
Bastard goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bastard tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Roberts's elbow.
A short left from Bastard.
Roberts using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Bastard has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
A nice left hand lands by Bastard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Bastard throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Bastard tries to stall but Roberts uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Bastard throws a punch but it's blocked by Roberts.
Bastard tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Roberts's elbow.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A left hand lands to the body for Roberts.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Roberts stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Roberts blocks a body shot from Bastard.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bastard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jake Roberts will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Bastard darts in and clinches Roberts up against the cage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Roberts throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Roberts misses with a punch to the body.
Bastard avoiding damage as Roberts throws knees to the body.
Bastard scores with a hook to the body.
Bastard tries to throw a body punch but Roberts avoids it by throwing Bastard back against the cage.
Roberts trying to land knees to the body.
Roberts has a couple of punches blocked by Bastard.
Roberts throws a knee to the head but misses.
Roberts misses with a knee strike.
Bastard misses with a body punch.
Bastard on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Bastard lands with a light punch inside.
Roberts scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Bastard lands a body punch in the clinch.
Roberts is breathing heavily.
Bastard misses with a short punch on the inside.
A right hand to the body from Bastard.
Ol Bastard has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bastard misses with a punch on the inside.
Bastard misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Roberts misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Bastard.
Roberts tries to work over Bastard's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bastard working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Bastard misses with a punch to the body.
Bastard tries a body shot but Roberts blocks it.
Bastard doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Roberts blocking some punches.
Bastard lands a shot to the body.
Bastard tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Roberts's elbow.
Bastard lands a nice shot to the body.
Bastard working some nice short punches in the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Bastard creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Bastard is trying to break the clinch but Roberts has him pressed against the cage.
Roberts tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Bastard avoids it.
Bastard throws a head punch that misses.
Bastard lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Roberts prevents a body shot from Bastard.
Bastard working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Roberts throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Bastard blocks it with crossed arms.
Bastard misses with a shot to the kidneys.
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!
Bastard lands with a short shot to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bastard.
Roberts swings wildly with an uppercut but Bastard uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bastard makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A frustrated look appears on Bastard's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Roberts blocks a body shot from Bastard.
Bastard tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Roberts misses with a body punch.
Bastard avoids a wild elbow strike from Roberts.
Roberts takes a shot to the head.
Roberts blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Roberts misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Bastard.
Roberts missing with knees to the body.
Bastard goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Roberts tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Bastard avoids it.
Bastard scores with a nice hook to the head.
Roberts prevents a body shot from Bastard.
Roberts tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bastard's elbow.
Bastard is trying to maintain a safe position but Roberts gets an underhook and turns Bastard into the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Roberts using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Bastard has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Bastard gets through Roberts's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Bastard misses with a punch to the body.
Bastard lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Bastard breaks from the clinch.
Roberts slips a jab and a cross from Bastard.
Roberts avoids the body shot from Bastard.
A jab from Bastard misses.
Roberts closes the distance looking to clinch
and Bastard counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Roberts fails in his attempt to clinch.
Bastard lands a really nice looking cross but Roberts seems unphased.
Bastard swings widly with a right hand
and Roberts counters with a head kick. That will keep Bastard thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
A lazy left from Bastard finds it's target.
The fighters circling - Bastard throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Roberts fails with an attempt to clinch.
Roberts uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bastard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Roberts uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bastard.
Bastard circles away from the clinch attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ol Bastard dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Bastard digs a good body shot into Roberts's ribs.
Bastard wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Roberts is looking to clinch.
Danga de danga de dang - Bastard scores with a four punch combination!
A big right from Bastard misses.
Bastard connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Bastard is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Bastard scores with a punch to the head.
Roberts takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Bastard looks to land a left hand but Roberts moved out of range nicely.
Bastard moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bastard pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bastard scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Roberts doesn't seem bothered though.
Roberts avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Roberts fails in his attempt to clinch.
Bastard thows a left - swing and a miss!
Roberts lands with a good body shot.
Bastard misses with a lunging right hand
and Roberts counters with a nice body kick.
Bastard waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Roberts.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bastard throws a big shot that misses.
Roberts is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Bastard looks to throw the jab but Roberts is out of range.
Bastard throws an overhand right that lands on Roberts's shoulder, as Roberts tries to avoid the shot.
Bastard's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Bastard duly obliges.
Ol Bastard is winning the standup battle so far.
Roberts is looking to clinch but Bastard is avoiding it.
Bastard misses with a looping right.
Roberts uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bastard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Bastard.
Bastard is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Roberts.
Bastard ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Roberts moves away.
Bastard throws a left and a right that both miss
and Roberts counters by moving into the clinch.
Roberts prevents a body shot from Bastard.
Roberts tries to land knees in the clinch but Bastard avoids the damage to the body.
Bastard blocks an elbow strike.
Bastard lands a right hand.
Roberts lands a nice knee to the body.
Roberts prevents a body shot from Bastard.
Bastard on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Bastard tries to work over Roberts's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Roberts connects with a knee to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Roberts tries a body shot but Bastard blocks it.
Nice elbow from Roberts.
Roberts misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Bastard.
Bastard digs a right hand into Roberts's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Roberts's gas tank.
Bastard stalling in the clinch but Roberts improves position.
Bastard on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Bastard blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A nice left hand lands by Bastard.
Bastard misses with a hook to the ribs.
Roberts misses with some punches.
Bastard tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bastard digs a right hand into Roberts's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Roberts's gas tank.
Bastard lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Bastard takes a knee to the side of the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Roberts throws a punch but it's blocked by Bastard.
A nice right hand lands inside from Bastard.
Bastard misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bastard misses with a short punch on the inside.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ol Bastard showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Bastard 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 30:28
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ol Bastard!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between German Shepard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Malvin Maldi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Maldi's choice of entrance music: Loituma TECHNO!. Malvin Maldi struggled to make weight for this fight. He only made it down to 147.1lbs at the first attempt and had to take the additional two hours to make the official bout weight. Let's see how much it's taken out of him. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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150 lbs
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161 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 3 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, German Shepard!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 9 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Malvin Maldi!
The judges for this bout are Valeri Chadov, Igor Prikhodko and Viktor Lagutenko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Maldi scores with a hook.
Shepard shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Maldi pinned against the cage. Maldi gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Maldi goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Shepard has a takedown stuffed.
Maldi plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Shepard slips a jab from Maldi.
Shepard fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for German Shepard. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Maldi misses with a straight right.
Shepard tries for a takedown but Maldi sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Maldi keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Shepard gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Maldi finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Maldi sizes up Shepard with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Shepard with a poor takedown
and Maldi counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shepard trying to control from the bottom.
Shepard looking for submissions off his back.
Maldi working Shepard over with strikes.
Shepard has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Maldi is working away from the top position though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Shepard is in trouble now - Maldi has advanced to mount!
Maldi lands a big elbow.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Shepard is in all sorts of trouble here.
Maldi landing strikes, looking to finish!
Maldi raining down hammerfists from mount.
Maldi scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Shepard?
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Maldi avoids the attempt from Shepard to control.
Maldi working for a submission but Shepard is keeping him at bay.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maldi with shots to the head and body - Shepard looks very uncomfortable down there.
Shepard wants to control but Maldi is having none of it.
Maldi looking to finish with strikes here!
Shepard manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Maldi is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Shepard defends it well.
Maldi is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Shepard controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Shepard is pressing down on Maldi's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shepard working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Maldi.
Shepard looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Shepard working for a triangle but Maldi defends it easily.
Shepard is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Shepard is breathing heavily.
Maldi passes Shepard's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Maldi 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.
Shepard on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Maldi is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Shepard doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Maldi.
Maldi wants to pass the guard but Shepard is defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shepard has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Maldi is working away from the top position though.
Shepard is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Shepard is refusing to be controlled, as Maldi sits in half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Maldi lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Shepard has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Maldi is working away from the top position though.
Shepard slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Maldi with a flurry of punches that miss.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Malvin Maldi dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Maldi misses with a hook.
Shepard avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Shepard fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Maldi avoids it really well and circles away.
Maldi gets the takedown into side control.
Shepard wants to control but Maldi postures up.
Shepard is looking to regain half guard here but Maldi keeps moving and retains side control.
Shepard wants to control but Maldi postures up.
Maldi in the domination position with Shepard hanging on.
Shepard can't do much from the bottom here.
Maldi has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Shepard!
Shepard slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Shepard gets full guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Shepard holds on and takes a little breather.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shepard is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Maldi is pressing down on Shepard's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Shepard trying to control but Maldi is working from the bottom.
Maldi working for a triangle but Shepard defends it easily.
Maldi is breathing heavily.
Shepard not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maldi keeping moving, preventing Shepard from controlling successfully.
We're going to have a standup here because German Shepard wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Maldi looks to land a right hand but Shepard moved out of range.
Shepard shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Maldi counters with a nice leg kick.
Maldi moves in looking to clinch but Shepard pushes him off.
Shepard closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Shepard is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Maldi actively working from the bottom here.
Malvin Maldi has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shepard is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Maldi doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Shepard.
Shepard is looking for a kimura but Maldi is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Shepard to get the leverage.
Shepard seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Maldi does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Shepard is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Shepard is trying to control the action in half guard but Maldi is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Shepard wants to work for an arm triangle but Maldi is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maldi wants to control but Shepard is keeping busy.
Maldi is not content to let Shepard control the position.
Shepard looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Maldi is pressing down on Shepard's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Maldi 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.
Shepard trying to control the position from guard on top but Maldi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
German Shepard dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Shepard fails with the takedown.
Shepard will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Shepard misses with a takedown
and Maldi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for German Shepard. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A decent looking cross lands there for Maldi.
Maldi scores with a jab to the head.
Shepard misses with a takedown attempt
and Maldi counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Maldi looks to throw the jab but Shepard is out of range.
Shepard tries for a takedown but Maldi circles away easily
and Maldi counters with a stiff right hand.
Maldi keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Shepard will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
German Shepard seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shepard looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Maldi!
Shepard shoots in and drives through. Maldi sprawls well.
Maldi scores with a sloppy right hand. Shepard should have avoided that one.
Maldi's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Maldi duly obliges.
Maldi lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Maldi clinches.
Shepard blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Maldi working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Maldi lands an uppercut.
Maldi is leaning against Shepard and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Shepard tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Shepard tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Maldi just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maldi lands a hook that snaps the head of Shepard backwards.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Maldi has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Shepard is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A head punch on the inside from Maldi fails to land.
Shepard tries for a takedown. No joy.
Maldi working aggressively here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Shepard.
Maldi can't find room to land a body shot as Shepard controls the action.
Shepard wants a takedown.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maldi gets underhooks to prevent Shepard's takedown attempt.
Maldi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Maldi lands a hook that snaps the head of Shepard backwards.
Maldi looking for a takedown.
Maldi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Shepard can't get the takedown.
Maldi lands a right hand.
Shepard tries to pull guard but Maldi holds him up against the cage and eventually Shepard drops back down to his feet.
Maldi lands a hook that snaps the head of Shepard backwards.
Maldi will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Shepard up against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Maldi fails to land.
Maldi lands a body punch in the clinch.
Maldi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Shepard is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Maldi escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Maldi lands with a straight right. Shepard didn't see that one coming.
Shepard thows a left - swing and a miss!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Shepard misses with a takedown
and Maldi counters with a one-two to the body.
Shepard looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Malvin Maldi really dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Shepard throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Maldi tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Shepard is in Maldi's guard.
Shepard wants to control from the top but Maldi keeps moving.
Shepard looking to sit in guard and control but Maldi gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Shepard looking to hit a scissor sweep but Maldi is one step ahead there.
Shepard is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Maldi avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Maldi looking to pass the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shepard trying to control the position.
Shepard looking to hit a scissor sweep but Maldi is one step ahead there.
Shepard looking for a guillotine here but Maldi defends easily.
Maldi trying to control the position from guard on top but Shepard is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Maldi trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Maldi has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Maldi trying to control the position from guard on top but Shepard is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Shepard throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shepard utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Maldi wants to control from the top but Shepard keeps moving.
Shepard not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Maldi landing with the ground and pound.
Shepard keeping full guard, as Maldi tries to pass.
Maldi trying to control the position from guard on top but Shepard is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Shepard has his hands on Maldi's head, controlling the position.
Shepard working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Maldi doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Maldi manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Shepard working for a triangle but Maldi defends it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maldi connects with a couple of short punches.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Maldi is looking to work some ground and pound but Shepard has wrist control.
Shepard is adopting a defensive guard.
Maldi trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Maldi is fighting to break Shepard's control of his arms but Shepard is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Maldi tries to free his leg and advance position but Shepard is retaining full guard.
Maldi trying to control but Shepard is working from the bottom.
Maldi avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maldi trying to control the position from guard on top but Shepard is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Shepard pulls Maldi in close to prevent any damage.
Shepard trying to control the position.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Shepard looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Maldi is fending him off so far but Shepard persists. Nope, Maldi circles away and we're back to standing.
Maldi throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Shepard fails with the takedown.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Maldi lands with a thumping leg kick.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Shepard is defended easily by Maldi.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
German Shepard had his way with Malvin Maldi in that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Maldi stuffs the takedown attempt from Shepard. Shepard gets slowly back to his feet.
Maldi jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Maldi connects with an inside leg kick.
Shepard closes this distance looking for a takedown but Maldi circles away.
Shepard fails with the takedown
and Maldi counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for German Shepard. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Maldi scores with a punch to the head.
Maldi is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Shepard misses with a takedown
and Maldi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Shepard fails with the takedown
and Maldi counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Shepard!
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shepard is bucking up trying to escape but Maldi cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Shepard keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Maldi lands a nice shot to the head.
Shepard keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Maldi lands a big elbow.
Shepard can't escape the position.
Shepard tries to hold on but Maldi postures up.
Maldi lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Maldi is landing with some decent strikes but Shepard is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Shepard is trying desperately to improve position.
The referee warns Shepard that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Shepard is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maldi lands with some strikes.
Shepard tries to hold on but Maldi postures up.
Maldi lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Shepard really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Maldi scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Shepard wants to control but Maldi is having none of it.
Shepard is desperately trying to improve his position but Maldi has a good base and remains in mount.
Maldi sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Maldi is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Shepard can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Shepard working to try and regain half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maldi lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Shepard hang on?
Maldi trying to control but Shepard is having none of it.
Shepard is trying to escape the mount.
Maldi with the ground and pound from mount.
Shepard tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Maldi lands a big shot there that rocks Shepard but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Maldi in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Maldi landing shots from mount.
Maldi landing strikes from the mount.
Shepard is trying to escape the mount.
Shepard wants to hold on but Maldi pushes him away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shepard is looking to get to half guard.
Shepard is working hard here to advance position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Maldi with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Maldi trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Shepard regains half guard.
Shepard wants to improve his position but Maldi is controlling well.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Maldi passes the guard and advances to mount!
Shepard is squirming around, avoiding Maldi's attempts to control the action.
And that's the end of the fight!
Malvin Maldi comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Maldi has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 47:48
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 47:48
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 47:48
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Malvin Maldi!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Avon Stringer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ninja Kid (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Stringer comes to the cage accompanied by The Loner. Kid comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Stratovarius - Hunting High and Low kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Ninja Kid has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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183 lbs
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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
25 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Avon Stringer!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 6 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ninja Kid!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Fedor Mirinova and Viktor Lagutenko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stringer misses with a body shot.
Stringer connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Kid's hands.
Kid avoids the head kick by Stringer.
Kid misses with a two punch combination.
Kid throws a hook but Stringer blocks it.
Stringer tries a head kick but it misses.
Kid misses with a double jab.
Kid misses with a series of wild punches.
Kid misses with a body shot.
Stringer looks to score with a jab to the body but Kid is just out of range.
Stringer throws a quick inside leg kick.
Kid fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Stringer manages to avoid it.
Kid looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Stringer takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stringer connects with a right hand. Kid shakes it off.
Stringer throws a right and a left that both miss.
Stringer scores with a nice head shot.
Stringer swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Kid.
Kid swings and misses with a shot to the body
enabling Stringer to counter with a crisp jab.
Kid takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Stringer lands a head kick. Kid smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Stringer is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Stringer slips under a jab.
A big right from Kid misses.
Kid is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Stringer.
Kid on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Stringer cracks Kid with a good jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice defenses there by Kid.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Kid.
Avon Stringer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ninja Kid.
Kid shoots in but Stringer avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Stringer ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kid moves away.
Stringer with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Avon Stringer is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kid swings widly with a right hand
and Stringer makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Stringer throws a leg kick but Kid checks it.
Stringer misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kid.
Stringer ducks under a wild hook from Kid.
Stringer keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kid.
Kid misses with a hook.
Kid takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Ninja Kid seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stringer throws a leg kick but Kid sees it coming and moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stringer lands with a nice combination. Kid backs away looking to recover.
It looks like Ninja Kid has been cut.
Good exchange - Stringer coming out on top.
No joy there for Kid, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A jab lands there for Stringer.
Kid avoids the body shot from Stringer.
Stringer avoids the body shot from Kid.
Stringer motions for Kid to come forward. Stringer throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Stringer lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Stringer falls off balance throwing a combination
and Kid counters with a right hand to the body.
Kid throws a hook but Stringer avoids it easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kid lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Kid is trying desperately to land a takedown but Stringer is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Kid.
Kid lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Stringer circles away quickly and effectively.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kid walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Kid takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Kid looks to score with a jab to the body but Stringer is just out of range.
Stringer closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Both fighters circling a little - Stringer finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Stringer moves out of range as Kid strikes.
Stringer scores with a sloppy right hand. Kid should have avoided that one.
Kid missing with a left hand there. Stringer was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Stringer closes the distance and clinches.
Kid drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Stringer swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Stringer lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Kid tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Avon Stringer dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ninja Kid's cut.
That's time! Stringer's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Stringer loads up on a big right hand but Kid slips the punch.
Stringer connects with a solid leg kick.
Stringer will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Stringer is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Stringer jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kid throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Stringer finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Kid shoots for a double leg takedown but Stringer sprawls well. He's pushed Kid's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Stringer, as that shot connected.
Stringer's jab looks to have found its range, popping Kid under the eye.
Stringer connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Kid's hands.
Kid closes this distance looking for a takedown but Stringer circles away.
Stringer feints and then cracks Kid's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Kid down.
Stringer throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kid tries to keep at a distance but Stringer has taken the fight into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stringer lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kid backwards.
Kid is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Stringer pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Avon Stringer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ninja Kid.
Stringer gets underhooks to prevent Kid's takedown attempt.
Kid is breathing heavily.
Stringer softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Kid's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Stringer working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Stringer working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Stringer digs a right hand underneath Kid's ribcage. Kid let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Kid tries to pull guard but Stringer holds him up against the cage and eventually Kid drops back down to his feet.
Stringer stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Stringer throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kids head.
Stringer pushes Kid back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
A right hand to the body from Stringer.
Stringer landing knees to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kid is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Stringer pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Kid fails to pull guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kid tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Kid's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Kid tightens his grip and picks Stringer up, before dumping him to the ground. Stringer manages to land in guard.
Stringer 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.
Stringer is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Stringer trying to control the position here.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Avon Stringer.
Stringer uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kid.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A good leg kick by Stringer.
Kid fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Stringer avoids it really well and circles away.
Kid throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Stringer counters with a nice uppercut.
Kid thows a body shot but no joy.
Kid walks into a straight right hand from Stringer.
Some wild striking there from Stringer.
Kid fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Stringer manages to avoid it.
A big right from Kid misses.
Kid is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Stringer uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kid.
Kid looks to land a left hand but Stringer moved out of range nicely.
Stringer uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kid.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stringer lunges at Kid with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Kid's hand.
Stringer throws a low kick but Kid avoids it.
Stringer scores with the left hand. Kid knows he should have avoided that one.
Stringer throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
A jab from Stringer does it's job there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stringer ducks under a wild hook from Kid.
Kid misses with a wild body shot.
Stringer keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kid has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Kid walks into a stiff left hand from Stringer.
Stringer moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Stringer lands a jab to the nose.
Stringer scores with a hook to the body. Kid takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Stringer ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kid moves away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Avon Stringer dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Ninja Kid's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Stringer scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Kid misses with a jab to the body
and Stringer counters with a nice uppercut.
Stringer drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Stringer blocks a jab.
Kid misses with an uppercut
enabling Stringer to counter with a crisp jab.
Kid throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Stringer misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kid throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Stringer connects with a leg kick. Kid looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Stringer ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kid moves away.
Kid throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Stringer cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kid is trying hard to land a takedown here. Stringer sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Jab from Stringer.
Kid takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A punch combination from Stringer misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big left from Kid misses.
Kid throws a series of punches but Stringer avoids them all with ease.
Kid takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Stringer uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kid.
Kid throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Stringer throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kid takes a swing at Stringer's ribcage but misses.
Kid throws a right and a left that both miss.
Stringer fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Kid has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Stringer moves out of range of the strikes.
Stringer pushes Kid up against the cage in a clinch.
Kid prevents a body shot from Stringer.
Stringer is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kid is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Stringer pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Stringer lands a nice uppercut.
A short uppercut from Stringer.
Kid being controlled against the cage.
Stringer lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Stringer stops a takedown attempt from Kid.
Avon Stringer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ninja Kid.
Kid blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short uppercut from Stringer.
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!
Stringer lands a right hand.
Stringer lands with a left to the head.
Stringer gets through Kid's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Stringer holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Stringer throws a punch but it's blocked by Kid.
Come on Stringer - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kid is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Stringer pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Stringer stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Stringer taking a breather.
Stringer softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Avon Stringer has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A short uppercut from Stringer.
Stringer misses with a punch to the body.
Kid gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Stringer regains guard.
Stringer looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kid being controlled here momentarily.
Stringer is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kid can do to turn this around?
Kid missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stringer wants to stand but Kid is controlling the position.
Kid wants to control from the top but Stringer keeps moving.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Stringer tries to keep at a distance but Kid has taken the fight into the clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kid drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stringer tries to land a knee to the head but Kid blocks with his arms.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Avon Stringer clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Ninja Kid's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Stringer tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Stringer misses with a wild body shot.
Kid looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Stringer!
Stringer is looking to improve his position but Kid isn't that keen on the idea.
Stringer tries to hold on but Kid pushes him away.
Kid working for a submission but Stringer is keeping him at bay.
Kid throws some wild stikes that Stringer manages to avoid easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stringer regains half guard.
Kid stalling away here and it's allowed Stringer to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Kid stopping the sweep attempt from Stringer.
Kid wants to control from the top but Stringer keeps moving.
Stringer controlling Kid's posture.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kid wants to control from the top but Stringer keeps moving.
Kid keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Stringer's head.
Kid stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Stringer swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Stringer bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Kid's guard.
Ninja Kid has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stringer preventing the sweep.
Kid wants to stand and escape but Stringer is having none of it.
Kid is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Kid not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Kid wants to get back to his feet but Stringer is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Kid looking for a sweep. Not yet Kid, not yet.
Stringer won't allow Kid to get back to his feet.
Kid working a defensive guard but Stringer manages to pass into side control anyway.
Stringer is looking to take a break and control but Kid is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
A lull in the action here as Stringer stalls from top position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kid is pushing Stringer's head away, looking to escape. Stringer manages to hold on to the position though.
Kid is trying to improve his position.
Kid seems a little lost for a moment, as Stringer dominates the positioning.
We're going to have a standup here because Avon Stringer wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Stringer with a nice cross.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A cross from Kid lands.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kid moves away from the strike by Stringer.
Kid clinches up with Stringer and pushes him back against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Ninja Kid will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Ninja Kid's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Stringer connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Nice takedown defense from Stringer. No joy for Kid on that attempt.
Kid throws a left and a right that both miss
and Stringer counters with a head kick.
Kid looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Kid closes the distance and pushes Stringer back into the cage.
Stringer scores with a nice hook to the head.
Stringer lands with a short shot to the head.
Kid is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Stringer gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Avon Stringer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ninja Kid.
Stringer lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Kid.
Stringer lands a hook that snaps the head of Kid backwards.
Stringer connects with a nasty looking knee right to Kid's face.
Stringer is working Kid over against the cage.
Kid is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stringer putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Kid in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Kid tries to pull guard but Stringer won't allow it.
Kid prevents a body shot from Stringer.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stringer using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Kid has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Stringer is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Stringer working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Stringer misses with a knee to the head.
Kid has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Stringer uses from the top position.
Stringer sitting in guard here, content to control.
Kid pushes Stringer off and gets back to his feet.
A right-left combo lands from Stringer.
A head kick misses from Stringer.
Ninja Kid has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kid connects with a body shot.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Stringer.
Stringer throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Stringer thows a body shot but no joy.
Kid misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Stringer jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
A slapping leg kick lands for Stringer.
Kid showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Stringer.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stringer lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Stringer misses with a double jab.
Kid fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Stringer manages to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Kid.
Avon Stringer is winning the standup battle so far.
Stringer throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Stringer looks for the body kick but Kid saw that one coming.
Kid throws a shot from downtown. Stringer moves away and avoids it.
Kid throws a lazy right hand but Stringer sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Stringer lands with an uppercut that bounces Kid off the cage and back into rage.
Stringer throws a quick inside leg kick.
The fighters circle momentarily. Stringer darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Kid throws a jab but it's blocked by Stringer.
Stringer closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Stringer blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kid tries to work over Stringer's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Stringer is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Kid is keeping busy.
Kid decides to pull guard.
Kid working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Stringer doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Stringer manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Kid throws his legs up looking for a submission but Stringer uses it to pass to side control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stringer advances to full mount.
Stringer knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Kid on the ground.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Stringer controlling from mount.
Stringer trying to control but he's not successful this time.
And that's the end of the fight!
Avon Stringer showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Stringer 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 Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 49:46
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 49:46
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Avon Stringer!
Avon Stringer retains his welterweight title!
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