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PCL 81: Phoenicia and Syria PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Semki Est (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cutty Winstone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Winstone has chosen Metallica- The Small Hours as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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300 lbs
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277 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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Good kicks
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 10 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Semki Est!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Cutty Winstone!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Viktor Lagutenko and Konstantin Menshow.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Est looks for a takedown but Winstone sprawls well.
Est closes the distance and clinches up with Winstone, looking for a takedown. Est pushes Winstone against the cage but Winstone circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Winstone misses with a hook. Est ducked under it nicely.
Cutty Winstone seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Est gets tackled into the cage by Winstone. Winstone maintains the clinch.
Est gets control of Winstone's arms and successfully pulls guard. Est will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Winstone won't allow Est to sweep him here.
Winstone wants to get up but he can't break Est's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Est is looking for a triangle here but Winstone uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Est is looking to regain half guard here but Winstone keeps moving and retains side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Winstone really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Est. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Est tries to bench press Winstone off him but Winstone keeps the position.
Winstone decides to stand back up.
Winstone misses with a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Est fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Winstone, pushing him back against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Winstone fails to land.
Est has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Winstone after a bit of a struggle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Semki Est. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Est looking for a takedown.
Winstone throws an elbow but it misses.
Est has had enough of the clinch but Winstone keeps him there for the moment.
Winstone misses with a short punch on the inside.
Winstone is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Est is looking for a takedown.
Winstone escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Est keeps the fight on the outside.
Winstone scores with a head kick.
Winstone gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Est avoids a wild elbow strike from Winstone.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Winstone throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Est blocks it with crossed arms.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Winstone throws a knee to the head but misses.
Winstone breaks the clinch.
Est shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Winstone sprawls well. Winstone wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Est gets slowly back to his feet.
Nice sprawl there from Winstone as Est shoots in.
A left lands for Winstone.
Winstone moves into the clinch successfully.
Winstone throws a knee to the head but misses.
Est fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Est dodges an elbow strike from Winstone.
Winstone misses with an elbow strike.
Est prevents a body shot from Winstone.
Winstone lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Est changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Winstone fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Est shoots and misses
and Winstone counters with a nice low kick that buckles Est's knee momentarily.
Est is breathing heavily.
Winstone throws a nice inside leg kick.
Winstone lands an overhand right.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Winstone.
Winstone has Est up against the cage in a clinch.
Winstone lands an elbow inside that Est shrugs off.
It looks like Semki Est has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Winstone has a couple of punches blocked by Est.
Winstone lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Est backwards.
Winstone tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Est avoids the elbow strike from Winstone, against the cage.
Est is working for takedown but Winstone is calmly controlling the position for now.
Winstone with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Est avoids the elbow strike from Winstone, against the cage.
Winstone breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Winstone misses with a hook. Est ducked under it nicely.
Winstone has taken the fight to the clinch.
Winstone pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Winstone gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Winstone is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Est is defending well for now.
Est blocks an elbow strike from Winstone.
Winstone lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Winstone using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Est has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Winstone misses with a knee to the head.
Winstone breaks the clinch.
Est uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Winstone.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Winstone throws a head kick that misses.
Winstone defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Est.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Est.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cutty Winstone dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Semki Est's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Winstone thumps Est with a low kick.
Winstone is looking to clinch but Est is avoiding it.
Winstone throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Est misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Est shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Winstone defends it nicely.
Winstone fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Est manages to avoid it.
Winstone has Est up against the cage in a clinch.
Winstone throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Winstone tries to land a knee to the head but Est blocks with his arms.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Winstone tries a knee to the head but Est blocks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Winstone with a knee to the head.
Est wants a takedown but no success here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Semki Est. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Winstone throws an elbow that misses.
Winstone pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Winstone with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Est tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Winstone smiles and moves away.
Winstone is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Cutty Winstone seems to be getting the better of the standup.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Est.
Winstone is looking to clinch but Est is avoiding it.
Est doesn't succeed with the takedown
letting Winstone counter with a right hand.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Winstone, right into the meat.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A jab from Winstone misses.
Winstone throws a hook but Est blocks it.
Winstone tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Est avoids the head kick by Winstone.
Est takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Winstone throws a head kick but Est moves out of range.
Winstone dips to his left and cracks Est with an uppercut!
Winstone fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Est has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Semki Est is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That kick from Winstone tenderised Est's leg. Est is trying to keep his angry face on.
Winstone has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A swing and a miss from Winstone.
Jab, jab by Winstone - just one landing.
Winstone gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Winstone tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Winstone throws an elbow that misses.
Est jumps guard but Winstone turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Est manages to pull guard.
Est tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Est looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Winstone has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Est is proving hard to escape from.
Winstone stands and throws Est's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Winstone decides to stand up, so the ref orders Est to his feet.
Winstone closes the distance and clinches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Est fails to pull guard.
Est avoids the elbow strike from Winstone, against the cage.
Winstone prevents Est from breaking the clinch.
Winstone looking to throw knees to the head but Est is blocking nicely.
Winstone tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Est goes for a takedown attempt but Winstone pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Winstone lands a nice hook to Est's body. Est takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
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!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Winstone swings for the body but Est moves out of range.
Winstone gets a clinch.
A shot in the inside from Winstone.
Est is trying to break free.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cutty Winstone showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Semki Est's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Est ducks under a wild hook from Winstone.
Est is trying hard to land a takedown here. Winstone sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Winstone is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Est.
Est gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Winstone misses with a knee strike.
Est pulls Winstone into guard.
Est is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Winstone controls from within his opponent's guard.
Winstone is looking to stand up but Est won't let him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Est will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Est is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Winstone stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Est keeps the fight on the outside.
Winstone is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Winstone clinches up with Est and pushes him back against the cage.
Winstone throws a knee to the head but misses.
Winstone breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Winstone looks to score with a jab to the body but Est is just out of range.
That kick from Winstone tenderised Est's leg. Est is trying to keep his angry face on.
Winstone misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Est.
Winstone throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Whack! Winstone lands a heavy head kick that drops Est. The ref tackles Winstone to stop the fight - a great save by the referee because Est was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Head Kick). Cutty Winstone!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Robert Crawford (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Che Man (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Man has chosen some techno crap! as his entrance music. Che Man told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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300 lbs
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300 lbs
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Dangerous GnP
Good kicks
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Robert Crawford!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Che Man!
The judges for this bout are Ivan Kurochkin, Konstantin Menshow and Dmitry Maklakov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Crawford misses with a wild combination.
Man moves into range and clinches up with Crawford.
Crawford tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Man drops Crawford with a big knee straight up the middle! Crawford is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet!
Crawford is rocked!
It looks like Robert Crawford has been cut.
Crawford is breathing heavily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Man finds Crawford's off switch, with a big overhand right that connects perfectly to the side of the head! Crawford flops back against the cage, eyes gazing into the distance. Man lands an unnecessary shot before the referee has time to step in and end the fight. Brutal stuff but I'm sure Crawford will be OK.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Che Man!
Che Man tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between John Lennon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Graf Orlak (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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216 lbs
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205 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Very quick |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, John Lennon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 10 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Graf Orlak!
The judges for this bout are Aleksandr Martynov, Illya Tyunina and Igor Prikhodko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Orlak misses with an uppercut.
Lennon on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Orlak lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Orlak throws a series of punches but Lennon avoids them all with ease.
Orlak ducks under a wild hook from Lennon.
Lennon throws a right and a left that Orlak avoids nicely.
Orlak takes a swing at Lennon's ribcage but misses.
Lennon fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Orlak connects with a good right hand that stumbles Lennon. Lennon circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Lennon throws a series of punches but Orlak moves out of range.
Orlak lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Lennon at a distance.
Orlak ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Orlak throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Lennon takes a swing at Orlak's ribcage but misses.
A cross from Orlak lands.
A lazy left from Lennon finds it's target.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Orlak takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
The fight stays on the outside here - Orlak looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Lennon fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Orlak keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lennon.
A punch lands to the side of Orlak 's head but he takes it in his stride.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A combination from Lennon does no damage.
Lennon takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Lennon jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Orlak throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Orlak scores with a decent looking hook.
No joy there for Lennon, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Orlak attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Orlak uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Lennon has time to react.
Orlak has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Lennon misses with a head kick.
A leg kick checked by Lennon.
Orlak feints a jab promting Lennon to slip. Orlak then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Lennon slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Lennon on the wrong end of a nice jab.
A jab lands there for Orlak.
Orlak is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Lennon had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Lennon takes one to the chin there.
Orlak throws a leg kick but Lennon sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Lennon blocks a leg kick.
Orlak connects with a single shot there.
A left lands for Orlak.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lennon misses with a straight left.
The fight stays on the outside here - Orlak looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Lennon cracks Orlak with a right hand to the side of the head.
Lennon lands with a cross.
Orlak throws out a loose jab but Lennon uses good head movement to avoid it.
Orlak lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Lennon is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Orlak.
Lennon is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Orlak.
Orlak misses with a straight right.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lennon. Orlak does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lennon throws a right hand that misses
and Orlak counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Orlak misses with a body shot.
Lennon walks into a jab.
Lennon is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Lennon misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Orlak.
Orlak lands a nice shot to the body.
Orlak clinches up against the cage.
Orlak is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Lennon is defending well for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lennon's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A bit of stalling here from Orlak.
Orlak fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Orlak tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Orlak swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lennon looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Orlak misses with a punch to the body.
Lennon can't break the clinch.
Lennon avoiding damage as Orlak throws knees to the body.
Orlak looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Orlak throws a punch but it's blocked by Lennon.
Orlak lands a left hand.
Lennon breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Orlak looks to score with a jab to the body but Lennon is just out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A big left from Lennon misses.
Orlak swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Lennon throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lennon slips under a jab from Orlak.
Nice defenses there by Orlak.
Orlak scores with a three punch combo!
Orlak thuds a left hand into Lennon's body.
Orlak connects with a right hand. Lennon shakes it off.
Lennon rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Orlak moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Lennon tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Orlak is able to avoid easily.
Orlak avoids a punch combination nicely.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A good leg kick by Orlak.
Graf Orlak seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Orlak lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Lennon thows a left - swing and a miss!
Lennon pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Orlak back to the cage. Lennon follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Lennon ducks under a wild hook from Orlak.
Orlak missing with a left hand there. Lennon was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Graf Orlak will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Lennon moves forwards but Orlak connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Lennon on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Lennon has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Orlak feints and then cracks Lennon's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Lennon down.
Orlak throws a low kick but Lennon avoids it.
A swing and a miss from Orlak.
John Lennon is winning the standup battle so far.
Orlak connects with a nice looking jab.
A chopping leg kick lands by Orlak.
Lennon missing with a left hand there. Orlak was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Orlak avoids the body shot from Lennon.
Orlak misses with a wild combination.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Orlak tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lennon's elbow.
Orlak gets through Lennon's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Orlak.
Orlak is pushing Lennon up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Lennon breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Lennon doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Orlak takes one on the button.
Orlak lands with an overhand left.
Orlak moves in looking to clinch but Lennon pushes him off.
Orlak showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Lennon.
Lennon looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Nice defenses there by Orlak.
Lennon throws a looping overhand right but Orlak ducks down to avoid it.
Orlak tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Lennon paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Orlak throws a right hand that Lennon ducks under and follows up with a left that Lennon also avoids with ease.
Orlak just misses with a punch to the body.
Orlak connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Orlak with a nice cross.
Orlak takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
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!
Lennon fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Orlak on the side of the head.
Orlak lands with a good body shot.
Orlak lands with an uppercut that bounces Lennon off the cage and back into range.
Orlak uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lennon.
Orlak lands a lovely overhand right.
Lennon misses the shot to the body.
Orlak throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
John Lennon is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Orlak lands a leg kick that knocks Lennon off balance momentarily.
Lennon connects with a nice looking jab.
Lennon moves forwards but Orlak connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Orlak moves out of range as Lennon strikes.
Orlak works the jab nicely.
Lennon gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Orlak throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lennon sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Lennon takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Orlak lands a glancing blow to the side of Lennon's head.
Orlak sizes up Lennon with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Lennon throws a good cross that connects.
Lennon throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The fighters circle momentarily. Lennon darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Lennon bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Orlak's head backwards.
A jab from Orlak does it's job there.
Lennon misses with the combination.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lennon loads up on a big right hand but Orlak slips the punch.
Orlak cracks Lennon with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Lennon ducks under a wild hook from Orlak.
A jab from Orlak misses.
Lennon takes a swing at Orlak's ribcage but misses.
Orlak just misses with a punch to the body.
Lennon is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Lennon takes one to the side of the head.
Lennon looks to score with a jab to the body but Orlak is just out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Orlak scoring well with a low kick there.
Lennon throws a hook but Orlak blocks it.
Lennon just misses with a punch to the body.
Orlak lands a nice shot to the body.
Orlak slips a jab from Lennon.
Lennon tries a head kick but it misses.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Orlak tries to clinch up but Lennon circles away and keeps his distance.
Orlak lands a jab to Lennon's midsection.
Orlak moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Orlak works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Orlak blocks a head kick by Lennon.
Lennon scores with a punch to the head.
Orlak gets a clinch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Orlak lands a shoulder strike.
Lennon breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Orlak works over Lennon's head and body with a nice combination.
Left hook, right uppercut from Orlak.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Graf Orlak will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Orlak throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Lennon on the side of the head.
Lennon takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Orlak connects with a single shot there.
Lennon misses with a right hand
and Orlak counters with a straight right hand.
Orlak takes one to the side of the head.
Lennon swinging wildly here.
Orlak dodges the punch combination from Lennon.
Lennon fails to land with a series of punches.
Lennon fails to land with a series of punches.
Orlak lands with an overhand left.
Orlak moves out of range of the strikes.
Lennon throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Orlak throws a quick inside leg kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Orlak fails to land with a series of punches.
The fighters circle momentarily. Orlak darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Orlak dodges the punch combination from Lennon.
Orlak scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lennon misses with a hook. Orlak ducked under it nicely.
An inside leg kick from Orlak misses.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Orlak.
Orlak scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Lennon loads up on a big right hand but Orlak slips the punch.
Orlak throws out a powerful jab.
Orlak bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Lennon throws a solid leg kick but Orlak takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Lennon.
A combination from Orlak does no damage.
Orlak uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lennon.
Good shot there by Lennon.
A swing and a miss from Lennon.
The fighters circling - Lennon throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Orlak lands with a good body shot.
Lennon shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Lennon has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Orlak.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Orlak darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Orlak throws a leg kick which misses Lennon's front leg but catches the back leg as Lennon tries to avoid it.
An inside leg kick lands from Orlak.
Orlak bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Lennon is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Orlak throws a right and a left that both miss.
Lennon throws a hook but Orlak blocks it.
Lennon throws out a loose jab but Orlak uses good head movement to avoid it.
Orlak looks to score with a jab to the body but Lennon is just out of range.
Orlak wants to land a leg kick but Lennon is out of range.
Orlak thows a left - swing and a miss!
A head kick misses from Lennon.
Lennon keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lennon throws a lazy uppercut
and Orlak counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Orlak ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Orlak uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lennon.
Orlak works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
No joy there for Orlak, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Graf Orlak is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lennon misses with a body shot.
Orlak connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Lennon swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A swing and a miss from Lennon.
Good leg kick by Orlak there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Orlak moves out of range of the strikes.
Orlak stalks Lennon and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Lennon's face. Lennon staggers backwards, shaken.
Orlak connects with a good right hand that stumbles Lennon. Lennon circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Orlak lands a nice shot to the body.
Orlak cracks Lennon with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
A swing and a miss from Lennon.
Orlak lands a nice hook to Lennon's body. Lennon takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Orlak lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Orlak digs a good body shot into Lennon's ribs.
Orlak lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Lennon throws a body punch but Orlak moves out of range.
Orlak avoids a punch combination nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Orlak uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lennon.
Lennon takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Orlak comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Lennon misses the jab.
Orlak lands with an overhand left.
Orlak throws a quick inside leg kick.
Orlak catches Lennon with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Lennon drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Nice uppercut lands for Orlak. That snapped Lennon's head back.
Lennon throws out a loose jab but Orlak uses good head movement to avoid it.
A lazy left from Orlak finds it's target.
Orlak lands a jab to the head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
That kick from Orlak tenderised Lennon's leg. Lennon is trying to keep his angry face on.
Lennon throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The fighters circle momentarily. Orlak darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
John Lennon has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lennon checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
And that's the end of the fight!
Graf Orlak comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Orlak has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 29:29
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 27:30
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Graf Orlak!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hines Parker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jesus Smokeleaf (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hines Parker has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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291 lbs
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Excellent boxer
Cardio machine |
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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 - 6 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Hines Parker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jesus Smokeleaf!
The judges for this bout are Igor Prikhodko, Aleksandr Martynov and Valeri Chadov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Parker shoots for a takedown but Smokeleaf saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Parker moves into the clinch.
Smokeleaf lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
It looks like Hines Parker has been cut.
Smokeleaf misses with a knee strike.
Parker is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Smokeleaf misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Parker lands an uppercut.
Smokeleaf tries to land knees in the clinch but Parker avoids the damage to the body.
Smokeleaf lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Smokeleaf lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Parker backwards.
Smokeleaf with a knee to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Parker slows down the pace here.
Smokeleaf misses with a punch to the body.
Smokeleaf tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Smokeleaf missing with knees to the body.
Parker managing to block the knees to the body from Smokeleaf.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Parker managing to block the knees to the body from Smokeleaf.
Parker has had enough of the clinch but Smokeleaf keeps him there for the moment.
Smokeleaf misses with an elbow strike.
Parker blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Smokeleaf tries to land knees in the clinch but Parker avoids the damage to the body.
Parker throws a knee to the head but misses.
Smokeleaf lands a damaging elbow.
Smokeleaf lands a left hand that snaps the head of Parker backwards.
Smokeleaf lands a nice knee to the body.
Smokeleaf lands a good knee to the midsection. Parker won't want to take too many of those.
Parker is breathing heavily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Smokeleaf pushes off an throws an elbow but Parker leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Smokeleaf creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Smokeleaf throws an elbow but it misses.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Smokeleaf just misses with a elbow thrown towards Parker's brow.
Smokeleaf tries to throw a body punch but Parker avoids it by throwing Smokeleaf back against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smokeleaf unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Parker takes a knee right on the jaw!
Smokeleaf lands a nice knee to the body.
Smokeleaf putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Parker in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Smokeleaf looking to throw knees to the head but Parker is blocking nicely.
Smokeleaf missing with knees to the body.
Smokeleaf lands a hook to the side of the head.
Smokeleaf with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Smokeleaf tries a knee to the head but Parker blocks it.
Smokeleaf lands a nice elbow.
Smokeleaf lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Parker takes a knee to the side of the body.
Smokeleaf throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Parker blocks it with crossed arms.
With the fighters up against the cage, Smokeleaf throws an elbow but misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smokeleaf lands with a left to the head.
Parker is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Smokeleaf is defending well for now.
Smokeleaf misses with a hook to the ribs.
Parker is trying to force a seperation but Smokeleaf has the dominant position.
Parker misses with the head strike.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Smokeleaf obliges.
Smokeleaf tries a body shot but Parker blocks it.
Parker blocks an elbow strike.
Parker stalling the fight.
Smokeleaf tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Smokeleaf trying to land knees to the body.
Smokeleaf tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Parker avoids it.
Smokeleaf with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Parker breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smokeleaf wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Smokeleaf stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Smokeleaf wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hines Parker. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Smokeleaf scores with a kick to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Parker has closed the distance and engaged Smokeleaf in a clinch.
Smokeleaf gets through Parker's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Smokeleaf misses with a body punch.
Smokeleaf throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Parker blocks it with crossed arms.
Smokeleaf can't find room to land a body shot as Parker controls the action.
Smokeleaf lands with a short shot to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Smokeleaf.
Smokeleaf connects with a knee to the head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Parker tries to stall but Smokeleaf uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Parker scores with a shot to the side of Smokeleaf's head.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Smokeleaf using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Parker has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jesus Smokeleaf dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Hines Parker's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Parker dodges the punch combination from Smokeleaf.
Smokeleaf fails with an attempt to clinch.
Parker tries to land a front kick but Smokeleaf steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Parker pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Smokeleaf back to the cage. Parker follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
It looks like Jesus Smokeleaf has been cut.
Parker ducks under a wild hook from Smokeleaf.
Smokeleaf wants to land a leg kick but Parker is out of range.
Smokeleaf tries to clinch up.
Parker pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Smokeleaf misses with a head kick.
Smokeleaf throws a sloppy head kick and Parker moves out of range easily.
Parker darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Parker misses with the combination.
Smokeleaf wants to clinch.
Smokeleaf turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Smokeleaf is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Parker misses with a takedown attempt - Smokeleaf sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Smokeleaf throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Parker avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Smokeleaf avoids a punch combination nicely.
Parker has managed to clinch.
Smokeleaf makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Parker is struggling to control the position.
Smokeleaf tries to land knees in the clinch but Parker avoids the damage to the body.
Smokeleaf prevents Parker from breaking the clinch.
Smokeleaf has Parker pressed against the cage, preventing Parker from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Parker avoids a wild elbow strike from Smokeleaf.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smokeleaf using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
A short left from Smokeleaf.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Smokeleaf with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Smokeleaf lands a knee to the body.
Smokeleaf lands an elbow inside that Parker shrugs off.
Parker avoids a wild elbow strike from Smokeleaf.
Smokeleaf lands an elbow that stopped Parker in his tracks for a moment.
Smokeleaf tries to land knees in the clinch but Parker avoids the damage to the body.
Parker looking to stall.
Smokeleaf lands an elbow inside that Parker shrugs off.
Smokeleaf with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Smokeleaf is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Parker is defending well for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Parker managing to block the knees to the body from Smokeleaf.
Smokeleaf tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Smokeleaf can't find room to land a body shot as Parker controls the action.
Parker's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nice sprawl there from Smokeleaf as Parker shoots in.
Parker misses with a double jab.
That kick from Smokeleaf tenderised Parker's leg. Parker is trying to keep his angry face on.
Parker tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Smokeleaf throws a push kick but Parker slaps the foot to one side.
Smokeleaf throws a head kick but Parker moves out of range.
Smokeleaf leaves Parker with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hines Parker. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Parker staying out of range there.
Parker checks a leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smokeleaf fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Parker is out of range.
Parker misses with a jab, cross combination.
Smokeleaf punishes Parker's body with a nice straight punch.
Parker checks a leg kick.
Smokeleaf misses with a low kick.
Parker checks a leg kick.
Parker looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Smokeleaf is fending him off so far but Parker persists. Nope, Smokeleaf circles away and we're back to standing.
Parker scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Parker throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Smokeleaf's waist but Smokeleaf gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Parker off to one side.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Parker, as that shot connected.
A good leg kick by Smokeleaf.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Smokeleaf doesn't manage to clinch there - Parker circles away.
Smokeleaf lands a head shot.
Smokeleaf fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jesus Smokeleaf showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Smokeleaf throws a leg kick but Parker checks it.
Parker shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Parker throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Smokeleaf.
Parker misses with the combination.
A combination from Parker does no damage.
Parker on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Smokeleaf thows a body kick. Parker tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Hines Parker is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Smokeleaf scores with a kick to the body.
Smokeleaf turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Parker has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Smokeleaf.
Parker takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Smokeleaf lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Parker takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Smokeleaf throws a head kick that misses
and Parker counters with a nice uppercut.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smokeleaf tries to clinch up.
Smokeleaf throws a head kick but Parker moves out of range.
Smokeleaf motions for Parker to come forward. Smokeleaf throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Parker fails to land the takedown.
Smokeleaf thows a leg kick but Parker checks it
and Parker connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Parker. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Parker fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Smokeleaf avoids it really well and circles away.
A bone on bone clash there as Parker blocks the leg kick.
Smokeleaf gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Parker to score an easy takedown into full guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Parker throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Smokeleaf works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Hines Parker has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Parker trying to control but Smokeleaf is working from the bottom.
Parker throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Smokeleaf works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Smokeleaf is trying to control the position but Parker postures up.
Smokeleaf has a closed guard, preventing Parker from standing up.
Parker might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Parker decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Smokeleaf, up you get!
Parker is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Smokeleaf wants to clinch.
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!
Parker swinging wildly here.
Parker misses with a double jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Good shot there by Smokeleaf.
Smokeleaf misses the jab.
Smokeleaf throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Smokeleaf closes the distance and clinches.
Smokeleaf throws an elbow but it misses.
Parker has had enough of the clinch but Smokeleaf keeps him there for the moment.
Smokeleaf creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Parker's defenses.
Smokeleaf has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Smokeleaf misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Parker.
Smokeleaf trying to land knees to the body.
Parker is pushing Smokeleaf up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Smokeleaf lands a hook that snaps the head of Parker backwards.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Parker can't get the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hines Parker. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Parker blocking some punches.
Smokeleaf misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Parker.
Parker on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Jesus Smokeleaf seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Smokeleaf throws a knee to the head but misses.
Parker just leaning against Smokeleaf, taking a breather.
Smokeleaf missing with knees to the body.
A short uppercut from Parker.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Smokeleaf tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Parker avoids it.
Smokeleaf looking to throw knees to the head but Parker is blocking nicely.
Smokeleaf has Parker pressed against the cage, preventing Parker from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Parker tightens his grip and picks Smokeleaf up, before dumping him to the ground. Smokeleaf manages to land in guard.
Parker throwing strikes but missing.
Smokeleaf preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jesus Smokeleaf comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Smokeleaf winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 27:30
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 27:30
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jesus Smokeleaf!
Jesus Smokeleaf seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Chaka Mababa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andreas Reinhardt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mababa kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Street Fighting Man. Chaka Mababa has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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225 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 12 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Chaka Mababa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Andreas Reinhardt!
The judges for this bout are Aleksei Zolotukhin, Illya Tyunina and Dmitry Maklakov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Reinhardt blocks the body kick.
A punch combination from Reinhardt misses.
Mababa throws a right and a left that Reinhardt avoids nicely.
Mababa takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Reinhardt uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mababa.
Nice takedown defense from Reinhardt. No joy for Mababa on that attempt.
A jab from Mababa misses.
Reinhardt ducks under a wild hook from Mababa.
Nice defenses there by Reinhardt.
Reinhardt scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Mababa moves out of range as Reinhardt strikes.
Reinhardt swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Reinhardt misses with a double jab
and Mababa counters with a nice uppercut.
Reinhardt paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
A cross from Mababa lands.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Reinhardt throws a jab when Mababa was well out of range.
Mababa really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
The fight stays on the outside here - Mababa looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Reinhardt throws out a loose jab but Mababa uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reinhardt connects with a nice looking jab.
Mababa gets caught napping as Reinhardt dives in and scores a takedown. Mababa manages to retain guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Reinhardt throws an elbow that misses. Mababa uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Reinhardt's guard. Nice move by Mababa!
Reinhardt managing to control the position.
Mababa throwing strikes but missing.
Mababa trying to control the position from guard on top but Reinhardt is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Reinhardt working a defensive guard here.
Reinhardt has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Andreas Reinhardt has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Reinhardt gets a takedown 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!
Reinhardt tries to pass the half guard into mount. Mababa knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Mababa is doing well to control the position and prevent Reinhardt from advancing to side control.
Mababa keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Reinhardt prevents Mababa from standing back up.
Mababa keeping hold of Reinhardt's head, controlling as best he can.
Reinhardt stalling away here and it's allowed Mababa to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Mababa wants to sweep but no luck.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reinhardt throws a big right hand that misses.
Reinhardt throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Mababa works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Mababa wants to get back to his feet but Reinhardt is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Reinhardt trying to control the position from guard on top but Mababa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mababa has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Reinhardt off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Reinhardt connects with a right hand. Mababa shakes it off.
Reinhardt misses with a looping left.
Mababa throws a hook to the side of Reinhardt's head but Reinhardt sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Mababa looks to throw the jab but Reinhardt is out of range.
Reinhardt scores with a one two! Mababa had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Mababa is rocked!
Mababa gets tagged by a hook that puts him to sleep! Reinhardt points and yells something to his unconcious foe before strutting off. Mababa wakes up just in time to hear Reinhardt thank his coaches in the post fight interview.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Andreas Reinhardt!
In his post fight interview, Andreas Reinhardt gave a big smile as he said 'It's really nice to get back on track with a win. My last two fights definitely didn't go the way I wanted, but I'm back now and more determined to get back into the title hunt.'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Theo AtlaSon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Matt Lipsky (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lipsky has chosen Comme Un Enfante as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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23
210 lbs
10 - 3 - 0 |
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29
215 lbs
18 - 9 - 0 |
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World class MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Theo AtlaSon!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 9 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Matt Lipsky!
The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Valeri Chadov and Dmitry Maklakov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lipsky thows a leg kick but AtlaSon checks it
and AtlaSon counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Lipsky scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Nice shot lands for Lipsky.
Matt Lipsky seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lipsky throws a sloppy head kick
letting AtlaSon counter with a right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A jab from Lipsky misses.
Lipsky looks to land a right hand but AtlaSon moved out of range.
AtlaSon takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Lipsky lands a jab.
Lipsky tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Lipsky moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
AtlaSon moves out of range of the leg kick from Lipsky.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by AtlaSon.
Nice shot lands for AtlaSon.
AtlaSon ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lipsky swings and misses with a hook to the body.
AtlaSon misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from AtlaSon.
AtlaSon misses with a jab, cross combination.
Lipsky moves into the clinch.
Lipsky utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Lipsky misses with an elbow strike.
AtlaSon looking to throw knees to the head but Lipsky is blocking nicely.
Nice elbow from Lipsky.
AtlaSon misses with a hook to the ribs.
AtlaSon makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
AtlaSon avoiding damage as Lipsky throws knees to the body.
AtlaSon gets through Lipsky's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Lipsky pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Lipsky.
AtlaSon with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Good body shot from AtlaSon.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
AtlaSon scores with a shot to the side of Lipsky's head.
Lipsky blocks a body shot from AtlaSon.
AtlaSon avoids a wild elbow strike from Lipsky.
AtlaSon tries to throw a body punch but Lipsky avoids it by throwing AtlaSon back against the cage.
AtlaSon avoids a wild elbow strike from Lipsky.
A short left from AtlaSon.
A short right from AtlaSon.
AtlaSon looking to throw knees to the head but Lipsky is blocking nicely.
Lipsky throws an elbow but it's blocked.
A short left from AtlaSon.
AtlaSon tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Lipsky avoids it.
AtlaSon avoids a wild elbow strike from Lipsky.
AtlaSon goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
AtlaSon misses with a body punch.
AtlaSon blocks an elbow strike from Lipsky.
AtlaSon throws a punch but it's blocked by Lipsky.
Lipsky fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
AtlaSon scores with a hook to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lipsky throws a punch but it's blocked by AtlaSon.
AtlaSon dodges an elbow strike from Lipsky.
A short uppercut from Lipsky.
AtlaSon lands with a short shot to the head.
Lipsky misses with an elbow strike.
Lipsky tries to land knees in the clinch but AtlaSon avoids the damage to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for AtlaSon.
Nice body punch from AtlaSon - that landed with a thud.
Lipsky looks gassed!
AtlaSon tries a body shot but Lipsky blocks it.
A body shot lands from AtlaSon.
Nice body punch from AtlaSon.
AtlaSon stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
AtlaSon working some nice short punches in the clinch.
AtlaSon with an attempt at a knee that misses.
AtlaSon throws a knee to the head but misses.
A knee to the head by AtlaSon.
It looks like Matt Lipsky has been cut.
AtlaSon using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
AtlaSon breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from AtlaSon, right into the meat.
AtlaSon fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Lipsky.
AtlaSon lands a body shot.
AtlaSon cracks a nice hook into Lipsky's ribs.
AtlaSon throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
AtlaSon feints a jab promting Lipsky to slip. AtlaSon then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Lipsky slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
AtlaSon ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
AtlaSon punishes Lipsky's body with a nice straight punch.
AtlaSon lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Lipsky on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts AtlaSon, as that shot connected.
AtlaSon cracks Lipsky with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Some wild striking there from AtlaSon.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Theo AtlaSon dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Matt Lipsky's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
A head kick misses from AtlaSon.
AtlaSon throws a head kick that misses.
AtlaSon is looking to slow Lipsky down with leg kicks.
AtlaSon misses with a low kick.
AtlaSon throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
AtlaSon lands with an overhand left.
AtlaSon slips a straight right by Lipsky.
Theo AtlaSon is winning the standup battle so far.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by AtlaSon!
Lipsky throws a head kick that misses
and AtlaSon counters with a left and a right... And another left! Lipsky is down! He's done! The ref dives in to save him and that's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Theo AtlaSon!
Theo AtlaSon is the new light heavyweight champion!
Theo AtlaSon thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Hank Cole (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Home End (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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25
157 lbs
14 - 5 - 1 |
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29
159 lbs
15 - 3 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Hank Cole!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Home End!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Viktor Lagutenko and Dmitry Maklakov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fighters circling - End throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Decent striking displayed by Cole there.
Cole lands a slapping body shot.
Cole cracks End with an open hand slap.
End connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Cole's hands.
It looks like Hank Cole has been cut.
End connects with a crisp jab.
Cole tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but End was well out of range. Poor timing from Cole.
Cole takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A jab from End misses.
Cole closes the distance and clinches.
Cole pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
End thows a body shot but no joy.
Cole changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
End throws a hook but Cole blocks it.
End misses with an uppercut. Cole saw that one coming.
End uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
End misses with a hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cole jabs End right on the nose. End blinks but takes it well.
Cole has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Cole there as he acknowledges the shot.
Cole getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Cole avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
End throws the kick towards the body but Cole avoids it.
End throws a head kick that misses.
Cole slips a jab from End.
Cole swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
End throws a jab but it's blocked by Cole.
End throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cole checks a leg kick nicely.
End misses the shot to the body.
End moves out of range of the strikes.
End takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Cole fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cole comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
End thows a body shot but no joy.
A big left from End misses.
Cole misses the jab.
Jab, jab by Cole - just one landing.
Cole thows a body shot but no joy.
End slips a straight right by Cole.
End doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
End looks gassed!
Cole lunges at End with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by End's hand.
Cole avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Cole misses the jab.
A jab lands there for Cole.
End looks to score with a jab to the body but Cole is just out of range.
Cole connects with the punch.
Cole keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cole blocks a head kick by End.
Cole lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Cole blocks a head kick by End.
Cole is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Cole cracks End with a right hand to the side of the head.
Cole wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
End takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Cole looks to throw the jab but End is out of range.
Cole scores with a shot to the body.
Home End seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
End throws a hook to the side of Cole's head but Cole sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Cole ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
End takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Cole cracks End with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
A decent looking cross lands there for Cole.
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!
Cole has managed to clinch.
Cole breaks from the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cole scores with a jab.
End takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Nice body punch from Cole.
End throws a body punch but Cole moves out of range.
End is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
End takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
The fighters circling - Cole throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Cole uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by End.
Cole fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. End looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Nice defenses there by Cole.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
End waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Cole.
Cole cracks End with a good jab.
Cole lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
End moves forwards but Cole connects with a nice, crisp jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hank Cole dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Hank Cole's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
End breaks the clinch.
A head kick misses from End.
Cole lands with an uppercut that bounces End off the cage and back into range.
End misses with a looping left.
A jab lands there for Cole.
Cole scores with a crisp jab that stopped End in his tracks.
End thows a body shot but no joy.
Cole ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
The fighters circling - End throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
End just misses with a punch to the body.
End takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
End is breathing heavily.
Cole rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and End counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hank Cole is winning the standup battle so far.
End scoring well with a low kick there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cole lands a body shot.
Cole misses with a few strikes there.
End is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Cole lands with a right hand.
End takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
End moves away from the strike by Cole.
A swing and a miss from Cole.
End throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Cole getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Cole connects with a right hand. End shakes it off.
End just misses with a punch to the body.
Cole moves into the clinch successfully.
Cole escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
End gets cracked there but stands up to it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cole swings for the body but End moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cole uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by End.
Cole scores with a hook to the body. End takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
End will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
End misses with a wild body shot.
End has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Cole throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent End stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Cole scores with a jab to the head.
Cole punishes End's body with a nice straight punch.
Cole jabbing away but nothing is landing.
End throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Cole tests End's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Cole cracks End with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
End misses the shot to the body.
End misses with a hook to the body
and Cole connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
End digs a good body shot into Cole's ribs.
End needs to keep his hands up - Cole had a free shot at his head there.
Cole ducks down and throws a hook to the body but End moves away.
End throws a leg kick but Cole sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Cole paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Cole scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Cole punishes End's body with a nice straight punch.
End throws a low kick but Cole avoids it.
Cole wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Donk. Cole catches End right on the button with a cross.
Cole lands a body shot.
Cole throws a shot to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cole tests End's chin there with a solid looking shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lazy left from Cole finds it's target.
Cole uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before End has time to react.
Cole dips to his left and cracks End with an uppercut!
End is rocked!
End uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Cole.
Cole misses the shot to the body.
Cole lands a jab to End's midsection.
End misses the shot to the body.
End throws a body punch but Cole moves out of range.
Cole ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Cole lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
End with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Cole to score with a decent uppercut.
Nice shot lands for Cole.
Cole connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hank Cole dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Hank Cole's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
A lazy left from Cole finds it's target.
End is still on wobbly legs! Can Cole finish him?
End tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cole was well out of range. Poor timing from End.
End seems to have recovered his senses.
End misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Cole counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
End throws a body punch but Cole moves out of range.
A swing and a miss from Cole.
Cole with a jab.
End throws a head kick that misses.
End thows a body shot but no joy.
Cole lands a jab to End's midsection.
Jab, jab by Cole - just one landing.
Cole lands with a right hand.
End gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Cole dips to his left and cracks End with an uppercut!
End throws a wild body kick that Cole sees coming a mile off.
That's one minute gone in the round.
End throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
End takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Cole lands a body shot.
Cole connects with the punch.
Decent striking displayed by Cole there.
Cole drops End with a naaaaasty hook - End is in real trouble here! Cole dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hank Cole!
Hank Cole gave a mention to PEGASUS FIGHT WEAR ( $ 7 and Laundering 90% ) in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Kenneth Williams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Stelios Xenos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Williams might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Vanilla Ice - Ice Ice Baby. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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28
195 lbs
17 - 7 - 0 |
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25
194 lbs
18 - 6 - 0 |
BJJ Red Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 7 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Kenneth Williams!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 6 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Stelios Xenos!
The judges for this bout are Igor Prikhodko, Fedor Mirinova and Vladimir Khabensky.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Williams throws a leg kick
and Xenos counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Williams is looking to chop away at Xenos's legs.
Williams misses with an attempted mid kick.
Xenos lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
It looks like Kenneth Williams has been cut.
Stelios Xenos seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Williams shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Williams throws a nice inside leg kick.
Xenos throws a leg kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Williams turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A big left from Xenos misses.
Xenos connects with a leg kick. Williams looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Williams looking to score a takedown here. Xenos is defending well but Williams drives through and ends up in Xenos's guard.
Xenos looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Williams avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Xenos trying to keep a closed guard but Williams is proving a slippery customer.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Xenos looking for a sweep. Not yet Xenos, not yet.
Williams wants to pass the guard but Xenos is keeping the position.
Williams wants to control from the top but Xenos keeps moving.
Xenos preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Xenos keeping full guard, as Williams tries to pass.
Xenos trying to keep a closed guard but Williams is proving a slippery customer.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Williams stopping the sweep attempt from Xenos.
Williams trying to control but Xenos is working from the bottom.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Xenos throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Xenos misses with a body kick.
Williams slips under a jab from Xenos.
Williams on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Xenos looks to throw the jab but Williams is out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Xenos uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Williams.
A bone on bone clash there as Xenos blocks the leg kick.
Williams shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Xenos's guard.
Williams pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Xenos is keeping the position for now.
Williams drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Xenos dives on top into guard.
Williams is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Xenos defends well.
Xenos trying to control but Williams is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Williams is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Xenos stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Williams swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Williams looking for a sweep. Not yet Williams, not yet.
Xenos engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Xenos trying to control but Williams is working from the bottom.
Xenos avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Xenos avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Kenneth Williams will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Kenneth Williams's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Xenos throws a nice head kick!
Xenos throws a chopping leg kick but Williams manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Xenos tries to clinch but Williams is having none of it.
Williams uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Xenos.
Xenos misses with a hook. Williams ducked under it nicely.
Williams avoids the head kick by Xenos.
Xenos misses with a low kick as Williams jumps back.
Williams connects with a solid leg kick.
Williams feints and as Xenos raises his hands in defense, Williams changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Xenos keeping full guard, as Williams tries to pass.
Williams passes easily into side control. Nice work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Williams trying to control the position but Xenos is working away.
Xenos managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Williams.
Xenos can't do much from the bottom here.
Xenos manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Xenos trying to control the action but Williams is working from the bottom.
Xenos is stalling here. Williams is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Xenos seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Williams has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Xenos tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Williams creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Xenos sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Williams is chipping away with strikes.
Williams is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Xenos knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Williams works to advance to full mount. Xenos defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Xenos is wriggling around trying to escape.
Xenos wants to hold on but Williams pushes him away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
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!
Williams lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Williams punching from mount but Xenos doing a good job of avoiding damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Williams scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Xenos?
Williams sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Williams trying to control but Xenos is having none of it.
Williams has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Williams swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Xenos is now in Williams's guard. A big mistake from Williams there, giving up the dominant position!
Xenos trying to control the position from guard on top but Williams is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Xenos trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Williams escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Xenos gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Williams has his foot on Xenos's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Xenos works his way back into a safe position though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Xenos postures up.
Xenos slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Xenos gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Xenos throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Xenos throws a leg kick but Williams checks it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Williams.
Williams takes a kick to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Stelios Xenos will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Kenneth Williams's cut.
That's time! Williams's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Xenos wants to slow Williams down by chopping away at his legs.
Stelios Xenos seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A slapping leg kick lands for Xenos.
Williams will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Xenos lands a nice leg kick that just misses Williams's sensitive parts.
Xenos swings widly with a right hand
and Williams counters with a left to the body.
Xenos throws a quick inside leg kick.
A bone on bone clash there as Williams blocks the leg kick.
Xenos throws a lazy uppercut
and Williams counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Xenos's guard now.
Kenneth Williams overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Xenos controlling the position.
Williams drops back, looking for a kneebar! Xenos looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Xenos looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Xenos!
Williams is not content to let Xenos control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Xenos tries to score with some ground and pound. Williams controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Williams is trying to get back to half guard.
Xenos wants to lay and pray for a moment but Williams keeps working.
Xenos takes a little break here. Williams wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Xenos is looking to take a break and control but Williams is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Williams is trying to improve his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Xenos wants to lay and pray for a moment but Williams keeps working.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
The ground and pound from Xenos seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Williams tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Xenos wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Xenos just content to control the position.
Xenos trying to control the action but Williams is working from the bottom.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Stelios Xenos hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Xenos pivots, looking for a leg kick but Williams is out of range and Xenos settles back down.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Xenos tries to work over Williams's front leg with a kick but Williams checks it.
Williams gets a takedown into half guard.
Xenos is looking to improve his position.
Xenos tries to kick Williams off but Williams keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Xenos is pressing down on Williams's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Xenos avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Williams postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Xenos is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Williams, into his guard.
Williams keeping moving, preventing Xenos from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Williams trying to keep a closed guard but Xenos is proving a slippery customer.
Xenos tries to free his leg and advance position but Williams is retaining full guard.
Williams looking to control.
Williams is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Xenos looking for submissions off his back.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The fighters are battling for position here. Xenos manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Stelios Xenos really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kenneth Williams's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Williams checks the leg kick nicely there.
Williams just misses with a punch to the body.
Xenos scoring well with a low kick there.
Williams fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Xenos connects with a solid leg kick.
Williams ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Xenos misses with a jab to the body
and Williams counters with a slapping leg kick.
Williams throws a chopping leg kick but Xenos manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Xenos 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.
That kick from Williams tenderised Xenos's leg. Xenos is trying to keep his angry face on.
Williams ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
No luck for Xenos with that takedown attempt.
Williams avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Williams throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Xenos throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Williams counters with a nice low kick that buckles Xenos's knee momentarily.
A big right from Xenos misses.
Xenos throws a leg kick but Williams sees it coming and moves out of range.
Williams will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Xenos throws a solid leg kick but Williams takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Xenos.
Xenos looks to clinch
and Williams counters with a slapping leg kick.
Williams dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Xenos. That did some damage!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Xenos misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Williams.
Xenos throws a jab when Williams was well out of range.
Williams shoots in and drives through. Xenos sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kenneth Williams. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A big left from Xenos misses.
Xenos throws a leg kick but Williams sees it coming and moves out of range.
Xenos scores with a sloppy right hand. Williams should have avoided that one.
Xenos lands a jab to the head.
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!
Williams checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
A leg kick checked by Williams.
Williams buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Williams checks the leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Williams moves out of range of the body kick from Xenos.
Nice sprawl there from Xenos as Williams shoots in.
Williams is looking to wear down Xenos with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
A leg kick checked by Williams.
Xenos ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Williams moves away.
A bone on bone clash there as Williams blocks the leg kick.
Xenos takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Williams fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Xenos checks it well.
Xenos checks a low kick from Williams.
Xenos thumps Williams with a low kick.
Williams walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Xenos checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Xenos fails with a takedown attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Williams throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Xenos was covering up waiting for the punch and Williams finishes the takedown easily into guard.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Xenos looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Xenos keeping moving, preventing Williams from controlling successfully.
Xenos is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Williams throwing strikes from guard but Xenos blocks nicely.
Williams pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Xenos is keeping the position for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Stelios Xenos will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Kenneth Williams's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Williams chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Xenos can pounce on him.
Williams shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Xenos sprawls well. Xenos wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Williams gets slowly back to his feet.
Williams ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Xenos pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Williams throws out a leg kick but Xenos moves out of range and Williams only half commits.
Williams ducks right into an uppercut from Xenos.
Williams tries to score with a low kick but Xenos moves his leg out of the way.
Xenos jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Williams thows a body shot but no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Xenos throws a leg kick but Williams checks it.
Williams takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Good work by Xenos as he checks the leg kick.
Williams throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Williams checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Xenos keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Williams will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Xenos thumps Williams with a low kick.
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.
Xenos with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Xenos throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A chopping leg kick lands by Williams.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Williams lands with a thumping leg kick.
Xenos scores with a kick to the midsection.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Xenos gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Williams counters with a nice leg kick.
Williams misses with a head kick.
Xenos throws a leg kick which misses Williams's front leg but catches the back leg as Williams tries to avoid it.
Xenos throws a low kick, looking for Williams's leg but Williams calmly moves out of range.
Xenos lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A head kick misses from Xenos.
Xenos lands a head kick. Williams smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Xenos uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Kenneth Williams's cut is getting worse.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Xenos thows a left - swing and a miss!
An inside leg kick lands from Xenos.
Williams shoots for a takedown but Xenos saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kenneth Williams. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Williams uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Xenos.
Xenos misses with a left hand
and Williams counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
A leg kick checked by Williams.
Good leg kick by Xenos there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Xenos thumps Williams with a low kick.
Williams takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Xenos misses with a low kick.
Williams avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Xenos fails with an attempt to clinch.
Xenos fails with an attempt to clinch.
Xenos throws a leg kick that misses.
Williams throws a body punch but Xenos moves out of range.
Williams lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Kenneth Williams has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Xenos throws a body punch but Williams moves out of range.
Stelios Xenos is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Williams bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Xenos throws a leg kick that misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Williams throws the kick towards the body but Xenos avoids it.
Xenos throws a leg kick
and Williams counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Xenos is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Xenos throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Stelios Xenos comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Xenos has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 46:49
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 47:48
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 46:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Stelios Xenos!
Stelios Xenos is the new middleweight champion!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Con Dumas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lazar Nimirov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be fireworks!
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211 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 8 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Con Dumas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Lazar Nimirov!
The judges for this bout are Aleksandr Martynov, Vladimir Khabensky and Dmitry Maklakov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nimirov lands with a shot to the body.
Dumas changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Nimirov tries to avoid it but Dumas manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Nimirov to the ground. Nimirov escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Dumas misses with a body shot.
Dumas shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Decent striking displayed by Nimirov there.
Nimirov cracks Dumas with an open hand slap.
It looks like Con Dumas has been cut.
Dumas throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dumas shoots in for a double leg but Nimirov sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Con Dumas. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dumas shoots in for a double leg but Nimirov sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Con Dumas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nimirov throws a leg kick which misses Dumas's front leg but catches the back leg as Dumas tries to avoid it.
Dumas is breathing heavily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nimirov thuds his shin into the meat of Dumas's side.
Dumas on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Nimirov gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
The referee is keeping an eye on Nimirov - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Nimirov scores with a shoulder strike.
The referee is keeping an eye on Nimirov - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nimirov lands a right hand.
Nimirov is stalling here.
Dumas blocks a body shot from Nimirov.
The referee is keeping an eye on Nimirov - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Nimirov continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
Nimirov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Lazar Nimirov.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Nimirov holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Dumas gets control of Nimirov's arms and successfully pulls guard. Dumas will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Nimirov passes Dumas's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Still in half guard, Nimirov seems content to control.
Dumas trying to hold on to Nimirov's head to control him but Nimirov postures up.
Nimirov is taking a breather. Dumas says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dumas is looking for a sweep. Nimirov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nimirov tries to stand but can't do so whilst Dumas controls his leg.
Dumas actively working from the bottom here.
Dumas tries to roll over but Nimirov keeps him under control.
Nimirov decides to stand and escape the position.
Dumas takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Dumas shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Nimirov but Nimirov pushes him off and we're back to square one.
The fighters circle momentarily. Nimirov darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Nimirov lands a right hook to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dumas misses with a takedown
and Nimirov counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nimirov scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Nimirov lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Nimirov jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Nimirov lands a nice hook to Dumas's body. Dumas takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Nimirov takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Nimirov scores with a kick to the midsection.
Dumas has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Nimirov finds it's way round the side to connect with Dumas's head.
Nimirov clinches with his opponent.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Nimirov tries a body shot but Dumas blocks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lazar Nimirov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Con Dumas's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Dumas tries to score a power double leg takedown but Nimirov sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Dumas somewhat.
Nimirov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Dumas fails with a takedown attempt.
Nimirov digs a good body shot into Dumas's ribs.
Nimirov feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Dumas's calf.
Nimirov has closed the distance and engaged Dumas in a clinch.
Nimirov makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Nimirov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nimirov is pushing Dumas up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nimirov landing knees to the body.
Nimirov softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Nimirov stalls.
Dumas prevents a body shot from Nimirov.
Dumas being controlled against the cage.
Dumas manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dumas has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Nimirov can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Dumas looking to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nimirov engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Nimirov wants to control from the top but Dumas keeps moving.
Dumas looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Nimirov throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Nimirov must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Nimirov trying to control the position from guard on top but Dumas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dumas looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Nimirov has picked Dumas up and slammed him! Dumas can't keep hold of the triangle and Nimirov manages to pass to side control!
Dumas tries to improve position but can't.
Nimirov working the head with strikes.
Nimirov connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Dumas some visible discomfort.
Nimirov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nimirov controlling from side mount.
Dumas sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Nimirov wants to control but Dumas is keeping him busy.
Nimirov looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dumas is looking to improve his position.
Nimirov is taking a breather. Dumas says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Lazar Nimirov has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Nimirov digs a good body shot into Dumas's ribs.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dumas takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Nimirov scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Nimirov wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Nimirov thuds a left hand into Dumas's body.
Nimirov lands a really nice looking cross but Dumas seems unphased.
Nimirov scores with a nice head shot.
Con Dumas's cut is getting worse.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Nimirov scores with a body shot.
Nimirov throws a shot to the body.
Nimirov connects with a right hand. Dumas shakes it off.
Nimirov jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lazar Nimirov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Con Dumas's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
A good leg kick by Nimirov.
Dumas fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Nimirov lands a nice hook to Dumas's body. Dumas takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Dumas takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Nimirov changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Nimirov lands a jab to Dumas's midsection.
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!
Nimirov connects with a leg kick. Dumas looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Dumas moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Nice uppercut lands for Nimirov. That snapped Dumas's head back.
Nimirov cracks Dumas with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Dumas tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Nimirov pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Dumas is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lazar Nimirov!
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