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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Clay Hawkins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and River Walken (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hawkins kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Diary of a Taxi Driver by Bernard Herrmann. Walken has chosen Flim Star by Suede as his entrance music. River Walken will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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BJJ Brown Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Clay Hawkins!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 16 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, River Walken!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Dmitry Maklakov and Igor Prikhodko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Walken looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Hawkins wants to stand up but Walken is controlling him.
Walken drops back looking for a leg! Hawkins is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Hawkins manages to kick Walken off! Walken jumps back into Hawkins's guard.
Walken drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Walken jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Walken prevents Hawkins from getting back to his feet.
Hawkins might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Walken is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Hawkins wriggles free and stands up.
Walken throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Hawkins was covering up waiting for the punch and Walken finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Walken is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Walken drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Walken jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hawkins is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Walken is controlling him.
Walken thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Hawkins wants to stand but Walken is controlling the position.
Walken drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Walken jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Walken thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Hawkins is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
A frustrated look appears on Hawkins's face as he tries to break the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Walken has picked Hawkins up - he's going for a ride! Walken dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Walken is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Walken has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Hawkins defend it? Walken steps over the head and cranks it - Hawkins is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Walken!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). River Walken!
A very excited looking River Walken made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Anderson Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Steve Charriot (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Silva might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Bodies. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
19 - 8 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Anderson Silva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Steve Charriot!
The judges for this bout are Igor Prikhodko, Valeri Chadov and Illya Tyunina.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Silva lands a jab to the head.
Silva cracks the inside of Charriot's front leg.
Charriot throws a left and a right that both miss
and Silva counters with a good low kick that Charriot was not able to check.
Silva throws a leg kick but Charriot sees it coming and moves out of range.
Charriot tries to clinch up.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Silva, right into the meat.
Anderson Silva seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Silva.
Charriot misses with a hook. Silva ducked under it nicely.
Charriot steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Silva. That one must have hurt.
Silva lands with a kick to the temple. Charriot shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Charriot slips under a jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Charriot slips a straight right by Silva.
Silva misses with a body shot.
Charriot moves into the clinch successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva tries to break free but Charriot pushes him back against the cage.
A knee to the head by Charriot.
Charriot scores a nice knee to the body.
Silva misses with a knee to the head.
Charriot blocks an elbow strike from Silva.
Charriot breaks the clinch.
Silva throws a leg kick that misses.
Silva fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Charriot checks a low kick from Silva.
Silva misses the shot to the body.
Silva misses with a low kick.
Charriot blocks a leg kick.
Charriot tries to clinch but Silva is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Charriot avoids the head kick by Silva.
Silva connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Silva misses with a head kick.
Charriot 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.
Charriot tries to score a power double leg takedown but Silva sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Charriot somewhat.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Donk. Charriot catches Silva right on the button with a cross.
Silva moves out of range of the strikes.
A nice leg kick lands there from Silva.
Silva throws a leg kick but Charriot sees it coming and checks it nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
No joy there for Charriot, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Silva keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Charriot swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jab from Silva.
Silva pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Silva misses with a low kick as Charriot jumps back.
Silva avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Charriot blocks a head kick by Silva.
Charriot blocks a low kick nicely.
Silva throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Charriot's head.
Silva throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Charriot ducks under a wild hook from Silva.
An inside leg kick lands from Silva.
Anderson Silva is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Charriot checks a leg kick.
Silva tries a head kick but it misses.
Charriot moves into range and clinches up with Silva.
Silva wants to break free but Charriot has control.
Silva can't break the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Charriot creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Silva's defenses.
Silva is trying to break the clinch but Charriot has him pressed against the cage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Charriot stalling the fight.
Charriot gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Charriot breaks from the clinch.
Silva defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Charriot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anderson Silva dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Silva throws a low kick but it's checked well by Charriot.
Charriot lands a nice looking body shot.
Silva is looking to slow Charriot down with leg kicks.
Silva swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Silva lands with a thumping leg kick.
Silva is looking to chop away at Charriot's legs.
Silva throws a leg kick that is checked
and Charriot counters by moving into the clinch.
Silva is trying to break the clinch but Charriot has him pressed against the cage.
Silva escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Silva throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
A good leg kick by Silva.
Silva misses the body punch
and Charriot counters by clinching up.
Silva is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Charriot manages to break the clinch.
Silva with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Charriot checks a low kick from Silva.
Silva throws a leg kick that is checked
and Charriot counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Silva throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Charriot.
Steve Charriot is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Charriot rushes Silva and presses him up against the cage.
Silva wants to break free but Charriot has control.
Charriot is struggling to control the position.
Silva swings wildly with an uppercut but Charriot uses good head movement to avoid it.
Charriot breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Silva is looking to wear down Charriot with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Charriot ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Silva moves away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva tries a low kick but Charriot avoids it.
Charriot shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Silva tries to close the distance and clinch up but Charriot swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Silva 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!
Silva lands a nice leg kick that just misses Charriot's sensitive parts.
Silva throws a leg kick
and Charriot counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Silva thinking.
Anderson Silva is winning the standup battle so far.
Charriot misses with a hook
and Silva counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Silva circles away from the clinch attempt.
Silva gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Charriot to score an easy takedown into full guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Silva wants to sweep but no luck.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Charriot throws an elbow that misses. Silva uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Charriot's guard. Nice move by Silva!
Silva tries to stand but Charriot is controlling from the bottom.
Silva being controlled here momentarily.
Charriot keeping moving, preventing Silva from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Silva takes a jab right on the kisser.
Charriot stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Silva.
Silva pivots, looking for a leg kick but Charriot is out of range and Silva settles back down.
Silva lands with a thumping leg kick.
Charriot moves out of range of the body kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Silva misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Silva misses with a wild body shot.
Silva cracks the inside of Charriot's front leg.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anderson Silva dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Nice defenses there by Charriot.
Charriot uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Silva.
Silva fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Silva.
Silva tried to score with a low kick but Charriot checks it.
Charriot checks the leg kick nicely there.
Charriot's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Charriot uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Silva has time to react.
Charriot takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Silva fails with an attempt to clinch.
Charriot connects with a looping right hand.
Silva is looking to land body kicks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva throws a head kick that misses.
Silva throws out a loose jab but Charriot uses good head movement to avoid it.
Silva keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Silva fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Charriot.
Silva gets tackled into the cage by Charriot. Charriot maintains the clinch.
Charriot throws an elbow but it misses.
Silva throws a punch but it's blocked by Charriot.
Silva wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Charriot keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Silva's efforts to push away.
Silva throws a knee to the head but misses.
Charriot lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Silva tries to break free but Charriot pushes him back against the cage.
Charriot breaks from the clinch.
Silva misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Charriot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva misses with a hook to the body
and Charriot counters with a stiff right hand.
Good work by Charriot as he checks the leg kick.
Silva throws a chopping leg kick but Charriot manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Charriot blocks a leg kick.
Charriot has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Silva throws a low kick but it's checked well by Charriot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Silva. Charriot does a little dance to reset his feet.
Silva tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Charriot is able to avoid easily.
Charriot closes the distance and clinches up with Silva, looking for a takedown. Charriot pushes Silva against the cage but Silva circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Silva looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Silva.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Charriot tries to score a power double leg takedown but Silva sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Charriot somewhat.
Charriot swats away the attempt to clinch by Silva.
Silva throws a head kick that misses
and Charriot connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Good exchange - Charriot coming out on top.
Charriot tries to clinch there but Silva circles away.
Charriot throws a lazy right hand but Silva sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Silva thumps Charriot with a low kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Silva. Charriot does a little dance to reset his feet.
Silva bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Charriot checks a low kick from Silva.
Steve Charriot has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Silva lands a head kick. Charriot smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Silva misses with a low kick.
Charriot chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Silva can pounce on him.
Charriot throws a right and a left that Silva avoids nicely.
Charriot checks a leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Silva throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Silva will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Silva's corner calls for a 1-2. Silva obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
And that's the end of the fight!
Anderson Silva showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Silva, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 30:27
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 30:27
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Anderson Silva!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between JAmes Bong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Quartz Henkeln (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Henkeln has chosen Smislovie Gallyucinacii - Vechno Molodoy as his entrance music. Quartz Henkeln is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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165 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, JAmes Bong!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Quartz Henkeln!
The judges for this bout are Dmitry Maklakov, Vladimir Khabensky and Igor Prikhodko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Henkeln scores with a one two! Bong had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Bong shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Henkeln counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Bong with a poor takedown
and Henkeln counters with a three punch combo that has Bong backing up. Bong nods at Henkeln to acknowledge the strikes.
Bong is rocked!
Bong switches off momentarily and Henkeln cracks him with a monster right hand! Bong topples backwards and makes a semi conscious attempt to cover up, as Henkeln dives in to land one more shot, before the referee has time to call the fight. What a finish by Henkeln!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Quartz Henkeln!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Kostya Zhuravlev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Arthur Green (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Zhuravlev might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Aria - Volja i Razum. This should be a great matchup!
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170 lbs
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180 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Kostya Zhuravlev!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 9 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Arthur Green!
The judges for this bout are Konstantin Menshow, Ivan Kurochkin and Valeri Chadov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Green looks to land a combination but Zhuravlev avoids it well.
Zhuravlev defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Green.
Zhuravlev looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Decent striking displayed by Green there.
Zhuravlev just misses with a punch to the body.
Zhuravlev looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Zhuravlev misses with a left hand
and Green counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Zhuravlev thinking.
Zhuravlev misses with a wild combination.
Zhuravlev misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Green.
Green tries to clinch up but Zhuravlev circles away and keeps his distance.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zhuravlev waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Green.
Green misses with a wild combination.
Zhuravlev is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Green.
Kostya Zhuravlev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The fight stays on the outside here - Zhuravlev looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
The crowd cheers as Zhuravlev lands an impressive looking overhand right. Green doesn't seem phased though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Green dives in and grabs Zhuravlev's left leg, looking for a takedown. Zhuravlev pushes down on Green's head and hops out.
Zhuravlev takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Zhuravlev falls off balance throwing a combination
and Green counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Zhuravlev throws a body punch but Green moves out of range.
A shot to the body from Zhuravlev misses
and Green counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Green manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Zhuravlev throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Green works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Zhuravlev prevents Green from getting back to his feet.
Green scrambles and gets back to his feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zhuravlev misses with a wild combination.
Zhuravlev digs a good hook to Green's body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Green tries to close the distance and clinch but Zhuravlev swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Zhuravlev throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
No joy there for Green, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Zhuravlev looks to score with a jab to the body but Green is just out of range.
Zhuravlev throws a right hand that Green ducks under and follows up with a left that Green also avoids with ease.
Zhuravlev misses with a hook
and Green moves into the clinch.
Green breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Green uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Zhuravlev.
Zhuravlev throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Green misses with the combination.
Zhuravlev shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Green as he jumps to the side.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Green ducks under a wild hook from Zhuravlev.
Zhuravlev swings widly with a right hand
and Green counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Green rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Zhuravlev moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Zhuravlev swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Green counters with a thumping low kick.
Zhuravlev lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Green circles away quickly and effectively.
Zhuravlev is breathing heavily.
Zhuravlev shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Green showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Zhuravlev.
Zhuravlev cracks Green with a good jab.
No joy there for Zhuravlev, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Zhuravlev throws a lazy right hand but Green sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Green lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Zhuravlev misses with a double jab
and Green counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Green looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Green throwing strikes but missing.
Green thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Zhuravlev looking for a guillotine here but Green defends easily.
Zhuravlev has momentary wrist control but Green slips an elbow through the middle.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Green stands up and waves to Zhuravlev to follow him.
Green shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Arthur Green dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Zhuravlev tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Green was well out of range. Poor timing from Zhuravlev.
Zhuravlev fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Green manages to avoid it.
Zhuravlev misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Zhuravlev.
Green slips a jab and a cross from Zhuravlev.
Green is trying hard to land a takedown here. Zhuravlev sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Zhuravlev gets caught flat footed, as Green shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Green trying to stand up but can't free himself from Zhuravlev's guard.
Green won't allow Zhuravlev to get back to his feet.
Zhuravlev is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Green passes Zhuravlev's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Green looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Green is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Zhuravlev is just riding it out for now. Green eventually gives up the hold.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zhuravlev tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Zhuravlev 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.
Zhuravlev actively working from the bottom here.
Zhuravlev is looking to improve his position.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Green is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Zhuravlev reverses the position - he's now on top in Green's guard.
Green is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Green kicks Zhuravlev off and gets to his feet.
Green misses with a double jab.
Arthur Green seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Zhuravlev takes a swing at Green's ribcage but misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zhuravlev throws a series of punches but Green moves out of range.
Green tries to clinch but Zhuravlev moves out of range.
Green misses with a two punch combination.
Zhuravlev has Green up against the cage in a clinch.
Green lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Zhuravlev or not.
Green breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zhuravlev looks to land a combination but Green avoids it well.
Zhuravlev misses with a body shot.
Green shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Zhuravlev as he avoids it easily.
Zhuravlev misses with a combination
and Green counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Green is working Zhuravlev over against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Green pulls Zhuravlev into guard.
Green is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Zhuravlev loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Zhuravlev throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Green works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Zhuravlev advances position into side control!
Green wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
An elbow from Zhuravlev crashes against the mat.
Green avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Zhuravlev.
Green tries to escape but Zhuravlev is in control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Green is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Zhuravlev working the body and head with strikes.
Zhuravlev in side control, throwing shots but Green defends.
Zhuravlev throws an elbow but Green slips to the side and avoids it well.
Green wants to get back to his feet but Zhuravlev drags him back down.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Zhuravlev working the ground and pound but Green is defending the strikes.
Green avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Zhuravlev.
Zhuravlev prevents Green from escaping the position.
Green parries the strikes from Zhuravlev easily there. Zhuravlev is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Green to escape.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Green throws Zhuravlev to one side and escapes!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Zhuravlev misses with a hook
and Green counters with a series of strikes. Zhuravlev will be more careful next time no doubt.
Green keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Zhuravlev ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Green moves away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Arthur Green showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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!
Zhuravlev's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Zhuravlev duly obliges.
A looping hook to the body misses from Zhuravlev. Green does a little dance to reset his feet.
Green tries to clinch but Zhuravlev is having none of it.
Green is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Green shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Zhuravlev eats them both and turns towards Green to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Zhuravlev misses with a series of wild punches.
Zhuravlev digs a good hook to Green's body.
Zhuravlev throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Green.
Zhuravlev throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Zhuravlev throws a poor cross that misses
and Green counters with a takedown into side control.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zhuravlev tries to buck Green off but Green is having none of it.
Green in side control, throwing shots but Zhuravlev defends.
Green decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Green looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zhuravlev lands with a good body shot.
Zhuravlev is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Green's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Zhuravlev tries to land a leg kick but Green saw it coming and moves away.
Green moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Zhuravlev is looking to wear down Green with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Zhuravlev throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Green counters by clinching up.
Zhuravlev tries to break the clinch but Green is controlling the position.
Nice body punch from Green - that landed with a thud.
Zhuravlev prevents a body shot from Green.
Zhuravlev is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Green breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Zhuravlev shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Green sprawls well. Green wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Zhuravlev gets slowly back to his feet.
Green doesn't manage to clinch there - Zhuravlev circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Green shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Zhuravlev but Zhuravlev pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Zhuravlev looks to score with a jab to the body but Green is just out of range.
Zhuravlev rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Green moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kostya Zhuravlev is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Zhuravlev swats away the attempt to clinch by Green.
A shot to the body from Zhuravlev misses
and Green counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zhuravlev misses with a body shot.
Zhuravlev throws a left and a right that both miss
and Green counters with a straight right hand.
Zhuravlev stuffs the takedown.
Zhuravlev throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Green throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Zhuravlev's waist but Zhuravlev gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Green off to one side.
Kostya Zhuravlev has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Arthur Green.
Zhuravlev throws a series of punches but Green moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zhuravlev tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Green was well out of range. Poor timing from Zhuravlev.
Green is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Zhuravlev throws a combination that misses
and Green counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Zhuravlev's guard now.
Zhuravlev throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Arthur Green is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Zhuravlev is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Green is aware though and is defending well.
Green stands up and waves to Zhuravlev to follow him.
Zhuravlev keeps the fight on the outside.
Green slips a jab and a cross from Zhuravlev.
Kostya Zhuravlev has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Green closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Zhuravlev might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Green avoids the strikes from the bottom by Zhuravlev.
Green controlling the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zhuravlev tries to buck Green off but Green is having none of it.
Green in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Zhuravlev is looking for a sweep.
Zhuravlev is letting Green control him for a moment.
Green decides to stand back up. Green steps back and let's Zhuravlev get back to his feet.
Green has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Green uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Zhuravlev.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Zhuravlev keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Zhuravlev takes a swing at Green's ribcage but misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Arthur Green comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Green 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 Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Arthur Green!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Vadim Leonov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Adam Wojatzek (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Leonov comes to the cage accompanied by Red october. The crowd seem to be enjoying Wojatzek's choice of entrance music: Somebody to Love. Vadim Leonov has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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248 lbs
19 - 21 - 0 |
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242 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Decent elbows
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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
19 - 21 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Vadim Leonov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Adam Wojatzek!
The judges for this bout are Illya Tyunina, Valeri Chadov and Dmitry Maklakov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wojatzek digs a good hook to Leonov's body.
Leonov throws a nice head kick!
Wojatzek misses with a shot to the body
and Leonov finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Wojatzek thows a body shot but no joy.
Wojatzek throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Leonov thuds a left hand into Wojatzek's body.
Leonov looks to score with a jab to the body but Wojatzek is just out of range.
Leonov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Wojatzek.
A left lands for Wojatzek.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Leonov moves into the clinch successfully.
Leonov has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Wojatzek is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Leonov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Wojatzek's elbow.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Leonov breaks the clinch.
Wojatzek misses with a jab to the body
letting Leonov counter with a right hand.
Vadim Leonov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Leonov misses with a wild body shot.
Wojatzek moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Leonov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Wojatzek ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Leonov moves away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wojatzek stuffs the takedown attempt from Leonov. Leonov gets slowly back to his feet.
Wojatzek throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Leonov shoots and misses
and Wojatzek counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vadim Leonov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Leonov misses with a hook.
Leonov misses with a low kick.
Leonov throws a right and a left that both miss.
Leonov fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Leonov gets caught flat footed, as Wojatzek shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Wojatzek is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Leonov keeping full guard, as Wojatzek tries to pass.
Wojatzek connects with a couple of short punches.
Leonov will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Wojatzek accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Wojatzek stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Leonov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Leonov keeping moving, preventing Wojatzek from controlling successfully.
Wojatzek must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wojatzek passes Leonov's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Leonov tries to roll over but Wojatzek keeps him under control.
Wojatzek wants to control but Leonov is keeping him busy.
Wojatzek winds up and cracks Leonov with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Wojatzek stalling.
Leonov is trying to stand up here but Wojatzek is controlling him well.
Wojatzek with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Leonov makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Leonov.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wojatzek throwing strikes but missing.
Wojatzek postures up and lands a big shot to Leonov's brow.
Leonov is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Leonov is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Wojatzek is aware though and is defending well.
Leonov looking for a sweep. Not yet Leonov, not yet.
Leonov throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Leonov keeping moving, preventing Wojatzek from controlling successfully.
Wojatzek really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Leonov. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Wojatzek stays in close to Leonov's body and controls the position.
Wojatzek loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Leonov wants to sweep but no luck.
Wojatzek controlling from the top position.
Wojatzek wants to control from the top but Leonov keeps moving.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Adam Wojatzek hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Leonov tries to clinch there but Wojatzek circles away.
A telegraphed right hand from Wojatzek misses the target.
Leonov has a takedown stuffed.
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!
Wojatzek fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Leonov manages to avoid it.
Wojatzek is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Leonov rather than just go for the knockout.
Wojatzek uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Leonov.
Wojatzek looks to land a left hand but Leonov moved out of range nicely.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Leonov throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Wojatzek.
Wojatzek fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Leonov manages to avoid it.
Wojatzek keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Leonov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Wojatzek moves away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Adam Wojatzek dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Wojatzek just misses with a punch to the body.
Wojatzek throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Leonov smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Leonov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Wojatzek swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Leonov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Wojatzek sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Wojatzek misses the shot to the body.
Leonov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Leonov slips a straight right by Wojatzek.
Leonov looks to throw the jab but Wojatzek is out of range.
Leonov tries to clinch but Wojatzek is having none of it.
Leonov lands with a cross.
Wojatzek looks to throw the jab but Leonov is out of range.
Wojatzek shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Leonov but Leonov pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Leonov with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Wojatzek just misses with a punch to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Leonov is looking to clinch.
Leonov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Leonov looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Wojatzek dodges the punch combination from Leonov.
Wojatzek looks to score with a jab to the body but Leonov is just out of range.
Leonov misses with a body shot.
Wojatzek fails with a takedown attempt.
Leonov connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Wojatzek's hands.
Leonov connects with a right hand. Wojatzek shakes it off.
A chopping leg kick lands by Leonov.
Wojatzek shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Leonov as he avoids it easily.
Vadim Leonov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Adam Wojatzek.
Wojatzek gets the takedown into side control.
Leonov sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!
Leonov is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Wojatzek's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Wojatzek's back!
Leonov doesn't have the hooks in and Wojatzek manages to turn into his guard.
Wojatzek in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wojatzek stopping the sweep attempt from Leonov.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Wojatzek accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Leonov thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Wojatzek trying to control but Leonov is working from the bottom.
Wojatzek cracks Leonov with a solid left hand.
Wojatzek throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Wojatzek is stalling in the full guard.
Wojatzek cracks Leonov with a solid left hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Leonov wants to sweep here but Wojatzek controlling him for the moment.
Leonov pushes Wojatzek off and gets back to his feet.
Wojatzek fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Leonov manages to avoid it.
Wojatzek misses with the combination.
Leonov connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Leonov looks for a takedown but Wojatzek sprawls well.
Wojatzek decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Wojatzek is keen to just control but Leonov is a slippery customer.
Adam Wojatzek has got the better of the ground game so far.
Leonov is trying is best to control the position here.
Leonov regains full guard. Nicely done.
Wojatzek trying to control but Leonov is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Leonov wants to stand but Wojatzek is controlling the position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Wojatzek accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Wojatzek distracts Leonov with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Wojatzek landing with the ground and pound.
Leonov is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Leonov looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Wojatzek passes easily into side control. Nice work.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Leonov is trying to escape the position but Wojatzek is controlling the position.
Leonov is trying to improve his position.
Wojatzek lands a decent elbow from side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Adam Wojatzek will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Wojatzek gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Leonov is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Leonov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wojatzek.
Leonov takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Wojatzek throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Wojatzek misses the shot to the body.
Leonov misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
A punch combination from Wojatzek misses.
Vadim Leonov is winning the standup battle so far.
Wojatzek circles away from the clinch attempt.
Leonov swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Wojatzek counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Wojatzek is looking to take a break and control but Leonov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Wojatzek wants to pass the guard but Leonov is defending well.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wojatzek is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Wojatzek performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wojatzek is looking to advance position but Leonov won't allow it.
Leonov is looking to escape.
Wojatzek thows a huge punch but Leonov dodges it nicely.
Leonov wants to get back to his feet.
Leonov won't allow Wojatzek to pass to mount.
Wojatzek thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The fighters are battling for position here. Leonov manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Leonov can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Wojatzek controls the pace.
Wojatzek throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Leonov works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Wojatzek looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Wojatzek preventing the sweep.
Vadim Leonov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wojatzek trying to control but Leonov is working from the bottom.
Leonov has his feet on Wojatzek's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Wojatzek throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Leonov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Wojatzek throws out the jab.
Leonov avoids the body shot from Wojatzek.
Wojatzek misses with a body shot.
Leonov moves out of range of the strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wojatzek throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Leonov misses the jab.
Wojatzek misses the shot to the body.
Wojatzek takes a swing at Leonov's ribcage but misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Leonov needs to keep his hands up - Wojatzek had a free shot at his head there.
Leonov moves in looking to clinch but Wojatzek pushes him off.
Leonov is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Leonov tries to clinch there but Wojatzek circles away.
Leonov throws a sloppy head kick and Wojatzek moves out of range easily.
Leonov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Wojatzek looks to score with a jab to the body but Leonov is just out of range.
Leonov takes a swing at Wojatzek's ribcage but misses.
Wojatzek just misses with a punch to the body.
Wojatzek misses with a looping left.
Leonov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Leonov tried to score with a low kick but Wojatzek checks it.
Leonov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Wojatzek moves away.
Leonov lands a leg kick that knocks Wojatzek off balance momentarily.
Wojatzek closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Leonov to the mat! Leonov manages to get full guard.
Leonov is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Wojatzek defends well.
Adam Wojatzek is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Leonov is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Leonov keeping full guard, as Wojatzek tries to pass.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Leonov bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Wojatzek's guard.
Leonov stopping the sweep attempt from Wojatzek.
Wojatzek is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Wojatzek keeping moving, preventing Leonov from controlling successfully.
And that's the end of the fight!
Adam Wojatzek comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Wojatzek 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 Illya Tyunina scores the fight 27:30
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Adam Wojatzek!
A victorious Adam Wojatzek thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lubomir Burqa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Spencer Fisher (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Lubomir Burqa has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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13 - 6 - 0 |
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254 lbs
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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
13 - 6 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Lubomir Burqa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 9 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Spencer Fisher!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Ivan Kurochkin and Illya Tyunina.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fisher on the wrong end of a nice jab.
It looks like Spencer Fisher has been cut.
Burqa lands a really nice looking cross but Fisher seems unphased.
Fisher showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Burqa.
Fisher slips a jab and a cross from Burqa.
Burqa rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Fisher moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Burqa throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Fisher wants to clinch up but Burqa keeps it at a distance.
Burqa throws a looping overhand right but Fisher ducks down to avoid it.
Burqa misses with the combination.
Fisher shoots in for a takedown but Burqa shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Good standup being displayed there by Burqa as he connects with a hook.
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!
Fisher is trying hard to land a takedown here. Burqa sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Burqa throws a right and a left that both miss.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fisher shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Lubomir Burqa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Spencer Fisher.
A combination from Burqa does no damage.
Fisher throws a right and a left that both miss.
A combination from Burqa does no damage.
Fisher fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Fisher throws a jab when Burqa was well out of range.
Fisher walks into a stiff left hand from Burqa.
Burqa uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Fisher.
Spencer Fisher seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fisher drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Burqa keeping full guard, as Fisher tries to pass.
Fisher postures up in Burqa's guard and throws a big left but Burqa blocks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fisher chips away with some ground and pound.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Burqa working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Fisher.
Fisher in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Fisher working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Burqa working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Fisher.
Fisher lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Burqa looking for a sweep. Not yet Burqa, not yet.
Fisher sitting in guard here, content to control.
Fisher has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fisher loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Burqa knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Fisher on the ground.
Fisher throwing strikes but missing.
Fisher controls from within his opponent's guard.
Burqa is trying to control the position from the bottom.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Fisher throws a shot from downtown. Burqa moves away and avoids it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Burqa works Fisher's body with a nice hook.
Lubomir Burqa is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Fisher drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Fisher misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Fisher cracks Burqa with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Fisher creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Burqa sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Fisher misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Fisher misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
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!
Fisher sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Burqa is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Sloppy strikes there by Fisher.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Spencer Fisher will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Spencer Fisher's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Fisher fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Burqa, pushing him back against the cage.
Fisher lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Burqa breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Fisher.
Burqa scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Fisher shoots in for a double leg but Burqa sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Fisher throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Burqa sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Burqa throws a nice looking combination but Fisher bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A punch combination from Burqa misses.
Burqa defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Fisher.
Lubomir Burqa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Spencer Fisher.
Fisher shoots in but Burqa avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Fisher with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Burqa to score with a decent uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Burqa fails to land with a series of punches.
Fisher moves into range and clinches up with Burqa.
Burqa drags the fight down to the ground.
Fisher wants to control from the top but Burqa keeps moving.
Fisher throwing strikes but missing.
Spencer Fisher has got the better of the ground game so far.
Fisher postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Fisher postures up in Burqa's guard and throws a big left but Burqa blocks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Burqa looking to hit a scissor sweep but Fisher is one step ahead there.
Fisher wants to pass the guard but Burqa is keeping the position.
Burqa will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Fisher missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Fisher wants to pass the guard but Burqa is keeping the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fisher is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Fisher throws a big right hand that misses.
Fisher lands a couple of digs.
Fisher throwing strikes but missing.
Fisher is fighting to break Burqa's control of his arms but Burqa is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Fisher accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fisher throwing strikes but missing.
Fisher is looking to work some ground and pound but Burqa has wrist control.
Fisher works over Burqa with some ground and pound from guard.
Fisher loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Fisher controlling from the top position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fisher advances to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Spencer Fisher showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Spencer Fisher'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. This is the final round!
Burqa throws a series of punches but Fisher avoids them all with ease.
Fisher gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Burqa working hard to break the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Burqa.
Fisher throws a head punch that misses.
Fisher drops down looking for an ankle pick but Burqa pulls his leg out and moves away.
Fisher closes this distance looking for a takedown but Burqa circles away.
Burqa scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Burqa shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Fisher eats them both and turns towards Burqa to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fisher shoots for a double leg takedown but Burqa sprawls well. He's pushed Fisher's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Lubomir Burqa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Spencer Fisher.
Fisher takes a jab right on the kisser.
Fisher wants to clinch up but Burqa keeps it at a distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Burqa.
Some wild striking there from Burqa.
Fisher shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Burqa as he avoids it easily.
Burqa looks to land a combination but Fisher avoids it well.
Burqa fails to land with a series of punches.
Burqa darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Fisher shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Burqa pinned against the cage. Burqa gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Burqa throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fisher connects with the punch.
Fisher looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Burqa is fending him off so far but Fisher persists. Nope, Burqa circles away and we're back to standing.
Fisher slips a jab and a cross from Burqa.
Fisher throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Burqa tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Fisher is in Burqa's guard.
Fisher in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Burqa working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Fisher.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fisher trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Fisher throwing strikes from guard but Burqa blocks nicely.
Fisher postures up in Burqa's guard and throws a big left but Burqa blocks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fisher working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Fisher throws a big right hand that misses.
Fisher throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Burqa works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Burqa keeping moving, preventing Fisher from controlling successfully.
Fisher postures up in Burqa's guard and throws a big left but Burqa blocks it.
Fisher lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fisher missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Fisher working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Fisher throws a big right hand that misses.
Burqa is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Fisher throwing strikes from guard but Burqa blocks nicely.
Fisher throws a big elbow that misses.
Lubomir Burqa has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Spencer Fisher is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Fisher working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Spencer Fisher.
I've got Fisher 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 Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Spencer Fisher!
A very excited looking Spencer Fisher made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Andy Kaufman Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kanrosch Timoshenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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28
197 lbs
5 - 1 - 0 |
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24
202 lbs
13 - 5 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Andy Kaufman Jr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kanrosch Timoshenko!
The judges for this bout are Valeri Chadov, Vladimir Khabensky and Viktor Lagutenko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kaufman Jr misses with a takedown attempt
and Timoshenko counters with a nice uppercut.
Kaufman Jr fails with the takedown
and Timoshenko counters with a straight right hand.
Timoshenko rushes Kaufman Jr and presses him up against the cage.
Timoshenko leaning his opponent against the cage.
Kaufman Jr is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Timoshenko to keep the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andy Kaufman Jr. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kaufman Jr has clasped his hands together around Timoshenko's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Timoshenko struggling a bit here.
Timoshenko regains half guard.
Kaufman Jr is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Timoshenko is pressing down on Kaufman Jr's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Timoshenko avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Kaufman Jr thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Kaufman Jr preventing the sweep.
Timoshenko keeping moving, preventing Kaufman Jr from controlling successfully.
Kaufman Jr throwing strikes but missing.
Timoshenko is looking to stand up but Kaufman Jr isn't so interested in that idea.
Kaufman Jr working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Timoshenko's head.
Kaufman Jr looking to pass the guard.
Kaufman Jr wants to control from the top but Timoshenko keeps moving.
Timoshenko seems keen to control Kaufman Jr's posture.
Kaufman Jr 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.
Timoshenko wants to stand but Kaufman Jr is controlling the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Timoshenko is looking to sweep but instead, Kaufman Jr has passed into half guard.
Kaufman Jr is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Timoshenko sees it coming and defends easily.
Timoshenko is trying to control but can't.
Timoshenko is defending against the submission attempts here by Kaufman Jr.
Kaufman Jr thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Timoshenko's head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Kaufman Jr seems to be working for a kimura but Timoshenko defends the submission attempt.
Timoshenko is trying is best to control the position here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Timoshenko gets back to full guard.
Kaufman Jr is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Kaufman Jr stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Timoshenko swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Timoshenko controlling the position.
Timoshenko really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kaufman Jr. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Kaufman Jr thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Timoshenko looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kaufman Jr drops back looking for a leg! Timoshenko is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Timoshenko manages to kick Kaufman Jr off! Kaufman Jr jumps back into Timoshenko's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Timoshenko wants to sweep but no luck.
Timoshenko bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Kaufman Jr's guard.
Kaufman Jr looking for subs off his back but Timoshenko has passed one foot through into half guard.
It looks like Timoshenko is going to stand back up.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kaufman Jr moves into full guard.
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 Andy Kaufman Jr will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Timoshenko thows a body shot but no joy.
Timoshenko throws a jab but it's blocked by Kaufman Jr.
Timoshenko throws a head kick that misses.
Timoshenko thows a body shot but no joy.
Timoshenko just misses with a punch to the body.
Kaufman Jr with a poor takedown
and Timoshenko counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Kaufman Jr thinking.
Kaufman Jr doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Timoshenko counters with a nice uppercut.
Timoshenko fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Kaufman Jr has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kaufman Jr moves away from the strike by Timoshenko.
Timoshenko stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andy Kaufman Jr. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kaufman Jr fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Timoshenko throws a quick inside leg kick.
Kaufman Jr shoots in and drives through. Timoshenko sprawls well.
A chopping leg kick lands by Timoshenko.
A shot to the liver by Timoshenko. Beautiful body shot.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kaufman Jr with a lazy takedown attempt
and Timoshenko counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Timoshenko scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Kanrosch Timoshenko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Timoshenko fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kaufman Jr manages to avoid it.
Timoshenko throws a predictable looking body shot
and Kaufman Jr counters with a stiff right hand.
Timoshenko leaves Kaufman Jr with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Timoshenko fails to land with a series of punches.
Timoshenko tries to clinch but Kaufman Jr is having none of it.
Timoshenko works Kaufman Jr's body with a nice hook.
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!
Kaufman Jr throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Timoshenko's waist but Timoshenko gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Kaufman Jr off to one side.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Kaufman Jr.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kaufman Jr has his takedown stuffed
and Kaufman Jr takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kanrosch Timoshenko is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kaufman Jr displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Timoshenko throws out the jab.
Timoshenko throws a leg kick
and Kaufman Jr counters with a lovely shot to the body.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Kaufman Jr.
Kaufman Jr fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Timoshenko takes the fight into the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Timoshenko misses with a hook to the ribs.
Timoshenko lands an uppercut.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Timoshenko.
Timoshenko makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Timoshenko tries a knee to the head but Kaufman Jr blocks it.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Timoshenko creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Kaufman Jr tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Timoshenko just stands there and leans against the cage.
Kaufman Jr jumps guard but Timoshenko turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
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!
Kaufman Jr managing to block the knees to the body from Timoshenko.
Kaufman Jr is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Timoshenko.
Timoshenko working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Timoshenko.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kaufman Jr wants a takedown but no success here.
Timoshenko pushes Kaufman Jr back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Timoshenko lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Kaufman Jr is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Timoshenko is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kanrosch Timoshenko showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Timoshenko lands a right hook to the body.
Kaufman Jr tries for a takedown but Timoshenko circles away easily
and Timoshenko counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Timoshenko throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Kaufman Jr fails to land the takedown.
Kaufman Jr checks a leg kick.
Kaufman Jr tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Timoshenko swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andy Kaufman Jr. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That kick from Timoshenko tenderised Kaufman Jr's leg. Kaufman Jr is trying to keep his angry face on.
Timoshenko throws out a loose jab but Kaufman Jr uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kaufman Jr slips a jab from Timoshenko.
Timoshenko just misses with a punch to the body.
Timoshenko scores with a decent looking hook.
Timoshenko tests Kaufman Jr's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Timoshenko lands a high kick!
Timoshenko will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Kaufman Jr ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Timoshenko lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A swing and a miss from Timoshenko.
Kaufman Jr fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Timoshenko scores with a jab. Kaufman Jr acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Kaufman Jr fails with the takedown
and Timoshenko counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kaufman Jr gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kaufman Jr fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Kaufman Jr tries for a takedown but Timoshenko circles away easily
and Timoshenko cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kaufman Jr fails with the takedown
and Timoshenko counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Timoshenko is looking to chop away at Kaufman Jr's legs.
Timoshenko throws out a loose jab but Kaufman Jr uses good head movement to avoid it.
Timoshenko lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Timoshenko swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Timoshenko throws a low kick, looking for Kaufman Jr's leg but Kaufman Jr calmly moves out of range.
Timoshenko stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Timoshenko wants it to stay on the feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Timoshenko clinches up with Kaufman Jr and pushes him back against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Timoshenko scores with a nice short uppercut.
Kaufman Jr manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Kaufman Jr is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Kaufman Jr looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kaufman Jr can't keep his opponent in guard - Timoshenko advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Timoshenko moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Kaufman Jr.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Timoshenko decides to stand back up. Timoshenko steps back and let's Kaufman Jr get back to his feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kanrosch Timoshenko comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Timoshenko 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 28:30
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 28:30
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kanrosch Timoshenko!
After the fight, Kanrosch Timoshenko was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ricky Ross (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Serg Ramirez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ross kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Let The Bodies Hit The Floor. 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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29
285 lbs
13 - 9 - 0 |
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28
300 lbs
14 - 8 - 0 |
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World class boxer
Cardio machine |
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Excellent boxer
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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
13 - 9 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ricky Ross!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 8 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Serg Ramirez!
The judges for this bout are Sergei Dronov, Dmitry Maklakov and Konstantin Menshow.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ross misses with a jab, cross combination.
A big right from Ramirez misses.
Ross jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ramirez slips a jab from Ross.
Ricky Ross seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ramirez blocks a leg kick.
A big right from Ramirez misses.
Ramirez fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Ross misses with an attempted mid kick.
Ross scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The fight stays on the outside here - Ross looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Ross wants to land a leg kick but Ramirez is out of range.
A big left from Ross misses.
Ross throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Ross slips under a jab from Ramirez.
Nice defenses there by Ramirez.
Ross throws a push kick but Ramirez slaps the foot to one side.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ramirez throws a hook to the side of Ross's head but Ross sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ross misses with a series of wild punches.
Ross ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ross loads up on a big right hand but Ramirez slips the punch.
Ross loads up on a big right hand but Ramirez slips the punch.
Ross thows a body shot but no joy.
Ramirez thows a body shot but no joy.
Ross throws an overhand right that lands on Ramirez's shoulder, as Ramirez tries to avoid the shot.
Ross tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Ramirez manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Ramirez takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Ross fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Ramirez looks gassed!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ross lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Ramirez circles away quickly and effectively.
Ramirez goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Ross tries to clinch there but Ramirez circles away.
Ross lands with a right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ross keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ross throws a hook but Ramirez blocks it.
Ramirez throws a head kick that misses.
Ross throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Ross rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ramirez moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Ross misses with a body shot.
Ross instigates a clinch.
Ross is trying to break the clinch but Ramirez is controlling him.
Ramirez wants to break free but Ross has control.
Ramirez's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ramirez walks into a jab.
Nice uppercut lands for Ross. That snapped Ramirez's head back.
Ross drops Ramirez with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Ramirez! Ross dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ricky Ross!
An out of breath Ricky Ross thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Janos Lieu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mario Bros (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lieu comes to the cage accompanied by "Iron Man" by Black Sabbath. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Mario Bros was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Janos Lieu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 7 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Mario Bros!
The judges for this bout are Illya Tyunina, Vladimir Khabensky and Valeri Chadov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bros throws out a powerful jab.
Bros misses with a double jab.
Bros cracks Lieu with a good jab.
Bros throws a sloppy head kick and Lieu moves out of range easily.
Bros misses with a double jab
enabling Lieu to counter with a crisp jab.
Bros keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lieu circles away from the clinch attempt.
Lieu lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Bros misses with a combination
and Lieu cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bros throws a right and a left that Lieu avoids nicely.
Lieu connects with a body shot that sends Bros's belly button to the back.
Bros swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Bros ducks under a wild hook from Lieu.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bros changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Lieu tries to avoid it but Bros manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Lieu to the ground. Lieu escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Lieu lands with a hook. Bros tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Nice shot by Lieu.
Bros is rocked!
Janos Lieu is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bros misses with an uppercut. Lieu saw that one coming.
Bros drops his hands momentarily and Lieu takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Bros is still on wobbly legs! Can Lieu finish him?
A big left from Lieu misses.
Mario Bros seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lieu drops Bros with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Bros looks back up at him and smiles so Lieu waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bros on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Bros gets clipped by a big right hand and goes down spinning to the canvas! Lieu gets the back mount and begins to drop bombs on his rocked foe! Bros is too out of it to defend against the strikes and the referee jumps in to save him from the beatdown!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Janos Lieu!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bas Rutten (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lorenzo Von Matterhorn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rutten comes to the cage accompanied by El Guapo Likes to Dance. Von Matterhorn has chosen Sharp Dressed Man as his entrance music. Lorenzo Von Matterhorn has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Bas Rutten!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Lorenzo Von Matterhorn!
The judges for this bout are Dmitry Maklakov, Sergei Dronov and Konstantin Menshow.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Von Matterhorn pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Von Matterhorn connects with a crisp jab.
Sloppy strikes from Von Matterhorn. Those never looked like landing.
Von Matterhorn looks to throw the jab but Rutten is out of range.
Von Matterhorn stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Rutten.
Von Matterhorn moves out of range as Rutten strikes.
Rutten is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Von Matterhorn avoids a kick to the body.
Rutten throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Rutten keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Von Matterhorn moves out of range of the body kick from Rutten.
Rutten throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Von Matterhorn lands a head kick. Rutten smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Von Matterhorn just misses with a punch to the body.
Von Matterhorn uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rutten.
Rutten moves out of range as Von Matterhorn strikes.
Von Matterhorn lands a right hook to the body.
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!
Rutten looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rutten throws a half hearted mid kick.
Von Matterhorn tries to work over Rutten's front leg with a kick but Rutten checks it.
Rutten clinches up with Von Matterhorn and pushes him back against the cage.
Rutten with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Rutten looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Von Matterhorn lands a left hand that snaps the head of Rutten backwards.
Rutten lands a hook that snaps the head of Von Matterhorn backwards.
Von Matterhorn doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Von Matterhorn is leaning against Rutten and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Von Matterhorn pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Von Matterhorn is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Von Matterhorn fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rutten manages to avoid it.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Rutten, right into the meat.
Rutten moves out of range of the strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Von Matterhorn connects with a body shot that sends Rutten's belly button to the back.
Rutten blocks a low kick nicely.
Von Matterhorn is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rutten feints and then cracks Von Matterhorn's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Von Matterhorn down.
Rutten avoids the body shot from Von Matterhorn.
Rutten tries to clinch up but Von Matterhorn circles away and keeps his distance.
Rutten avoids the head kick by Von Matterhorn.
Rutten checks a leg kick.
Von Matterhorn connects with a right hand. Rutten shakes it off.
Rutten darts in and clinches Von Matterhorn up against the cage.
Von Matterhorn taking a breather.
Von Matterhorn fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short uppercut from Von Matterhorn.
Nice elbow from Rutten.
Von Matterhorn blocking some punches.
A short right from Von Matterhorn on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Von Matterhorn fails to land.
Rutten lands a body shot in the clinch.
Von Matterhorn misses with a body punch.
Von Matterhorn misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Von Matterhorn wants to get back to striking at distance but Rutten won't allow it.
Von Matterhorn managing to block the knees to the body from Rutten.
Rutten blocks a body shot from Von Matterhorn.
Von Matterhorn taking a breather.
Von Matterhorn lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Rutten.
Rutten landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Von Matterhorn looks gassed!
Rutten throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Von Matterhorn on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Von Matterhorn.
Rutten pushes off an throws an elbow but Von Matterhorn leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Rutten tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Von Matterhorn blocks an elbow strike.
Von Matterhorn struggles to land a body shot inside as Rutten controls his hands.
Von Matterhorn goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Rutten throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Von Matterhorns head.
Rutten trying to control the position but instead, Von Matterhorn has worked for underhooks and has pushed Rutten into the cage.
A bit of stalling here from Rutten.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Von Matterhorn scores with a nice hook to the head.
Von Matterhorn scores with a shot to the side of Rutten's head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Von Matterhorn blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rutten prevents a body shot from Von Matterhorn.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Von Matterhorn blocks an elbow strike.
Nice body punch from Rutten - that landed with a thud.
Von Matterhorn blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Rutten lands an elbow inside that Von Matterhorn shrugs off.
Von Matterhorn takes a knee to the side of the body.
Rutten comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Rutten as Von Matterhorn tries to tie him up.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Von Matterhorn tries a body shot but Rutten blocks it.
A frustrated look appears on Von Matterhorn's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Rutten lands a damaging elbow.
Rutten tries to land a knee to the head but Von Matterhorn blocks with his arms.
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 Bas Rutten will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
A thudding body kick lands there by Rutten!
Rutten walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Von Matterhorn checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Rutten attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Von Matterhorn connects with a crisp jab.
Von Matterhorn has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Rutten finds it's way round the side to connect with Von Matterhorn's head.
Von Matterhorn misses the shot to the body.
Rutten gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Von Matterhorn swings for the body but Rutten moves out of range.
Von Matterhorn throws a leg kick
and Rutten counters with an outside leg kick.
Von Matterhorn misses with a body shot.
Rutten throws a chopping leg kick but Von Matterhorn manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Rutten throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Von Matterhorn.
Rutten misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Von Matterhorn misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rutten.
Rutten 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.
Rutten wants to clinch.
Von Matterhorn moves out of range of the body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Von Matterhorn throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A thudding body kick lands there by Von Matterhorn!
Rutten misses with an attempted mid kick.
Rutten misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Rutten lets loose with a powerful body kick. Von Matterhorn will feel that in the morning.
Rutten throws a nice inside leg kick.
Rutten doesn't manage to clinch there - Von Matterhorn circles away.
Rutten uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Von Matterhorn.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Rutten.
Rutten connects with a solid leg kick.
A slow jab from Von Matterhorn misses its intended target.
Rutten throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Rutten tries to keep at a distance but Von Matterhorn has taken the fight into the clinch.
Rutten doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Von Matterhorn tries to throw a body punch but Rutten avoids it by throwing Von Matterhorn back against the cage.
Von Matterhorn tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rutten's elbow.
Rutten tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Rutten landing knees to the body.
Von Matterhorn is breathing heavily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rutten has a couple of punches blocked by Von Matterhorn.
Rutten lands a nice elbow.
Rutten pushes off an throws an elbow but Von Matterhorn leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Rutten.
Von Matterhorn's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Von Matterhorn takes an elbow to the forehead.
Von Matterhorn can't find room to land a body shot as Rutten controls the action.
Rutten is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Rutten scores with a shot to the side of Von Matterhorn's head.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Rutten obliges.
Von Matterhorn misses with some punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Von Matterhorn tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rutten's elbow.
Von Matterhorn fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Von Matterhorn has a couple of punches blocked by Rutten.
Von Matterhorn tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A body shot lands from Rutten.
Rutten is leaning against Von Matterhorn and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Rutten lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Rutten lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Von Matterhorn backwards.
A short right from Rutten on the inside.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Rutten obliges.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rutten scores a nice knee to the body.
Rutten lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Rutten taking a breather.
Rutten lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Von Matterhorn backwards.
Von Matterhorn struggles to land a body shot inside as Rutten controls his hands.
Rutten blocks a body shot from Von Matterhorn.
Von Matterhorn taking a breather.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A bit of stalling here from Rutten.
Von Matterhorn managing to block the knees to the body from Rutten.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Rutten lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Von Matterhorn backwards.
Rutten lands a hook to the side of the head.
Von Matterhorn escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Rutten looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Rutten tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Von Matterhorn paws at him with a jab and circles away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Von Matterhorn looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Von Matterhorn takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Rutten throws the kick towards the body but Von Matterhorn avoids it.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Rutten avoids a punch combination nicely.
Rutten lands with a kick to the ribs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bas Rutten dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Von Matterhorn tries to land a front kick but Rutten steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Rutten gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Von Matterhorn doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Von Matterhorn throws a head punch that misses.
Rutten comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Rutten lands an elbow inside that Von Matterhorn shrugs off.
It looks like Lorenzo Von Matterhorn has been cut.
Rutten unloads a knee to the mid-section. Von Matterhorn lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Rutten unloads a knee to the mid-section.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rutten lands a nice knee to the body.
Rutten lands an elbow inside.
Von Matterhorn takes an elbow to the forehead.
Rutten lands an elbow inside that Von Matterhorn shrugs off.
Rutten scores a nice knee to the body.
Rutten landing knees to the body.
Rutten landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Rutten creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Von Matterhorn's defenses.
Von Matterhorn takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A short left from Rutten.
Von Matterhorn takes an elbow to the temple.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rutten tries to land a knee to the head but Von Matterhorn blocks with his arms.
Von Matterhorn can't find room to land a body shot as Rutten controls the action.
Rutten throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Rutten wants to stall.
Rutten is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Von Matterhorn can do to turn this around?
Rutten missing with knees to the body.
Von Matterhorn misses with a punch on the inside.
Von Matterhorn misses with a hook from the clinch.
Von Matterhorn swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Von Matterhorn managing to block the knees to the body from Rutten.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Von Matterhorn takes an elbow to the forehead.
Knees in the clinch landing for Rutten.
Rutten lands a good knee to the midsection. Von Matterhorn won't want to take too many of those.
Rutten utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee 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.
Rutten content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Rutten gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Rutten creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Von Matterhorn's defenses.
Von Matterhorn tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Rutten taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Rutten lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
A short right from Rutten.
Rutten stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Rutten tries to land knees in the clinch but Von Matterhorn avoids the damage to the body.
Rutten misses with a knee to the head.
Von Matterhorn avoiding damage as Rutten throws knees to the body.
Von Matterhorn leaning his opponent against the cage.
Rutten lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Rutten stalling in the clinch but Von Matterhorn improves position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rutten throws an elbow but it misses.
Rutten looking to throw knees to the head but Von Matterhorn is blocking nicely.
Von Matterhorn tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rutten's elbow.
Von Matterhorn tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Von Matterhorn is trying to break the clinch but Rutten is controlling him.
Rutten lands a shoulder strike.
Rutten lands a right hand.
Von Matterhorn lands a body shot in the clinch.
Von Matterhorn lands a left hand that snaps the head of Rutten backwards.
Rutten blocks a body shot from Von Matterhorn.
Von Matterhorn avoids a wild elbow strike from Rutten.
Von Matterhorn swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rutten looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Rutten connects with a nasty looking knee right to Von Matterhorn's face.
Von Matterhorn takes a shot to the head.
Rutten lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Von Matterhorn is rocked!
Rutten trying to control the position but instead, Von Matterhorn has worked for underhooks and has pushed Rutten into the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Von Matterhorn tries to throw a body punch but Rutten avoids it by throwing Von Matterhorn back against the cage.
Von Matterhorn throws a punch but it's blocked by Rutten.
Rutten gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Bas Rutten has scored more points in the clinch so far.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Von Matterhorn avoids the elbow strike from Rutten, against the cage.
Von Matterhorn is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Von Matterhorn stalling in the clinch but Rutten improves position.
Rutten pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Von Matterhorn stalling.
Rutten misses with an elbow over the top.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Rutten lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Von Matterhorn tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Von Matterhorn lands with a short head shot on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bas Rutten clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Lorenzo Von Matterhorn's cut.
That's time! Rutten's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Von Matterhorn ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rutten moves away.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Rutten.
Bas Rutten is winning the standup battle so far.
Rutten delivers a nice body kick.
Von Matterhorn tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Rutten wants to slow Von Matterhorn down by chopping away at his legs.
Rutten dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Von Matterhorn. That did some damage!
Rutten fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Von Matterhorn manages to avoid it.
Rutten lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Von Matterhorn moves out of range of the body kick from Rutten.
Von Matterhorn's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Von Matterhorn is looking to land body kicks.
Von Matterhorn walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
A head kick misses from Rutten.
Von Matterhorn is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Von Matterhorn punishes Rutten's body with a nice straight punch.
Von Matterhorn lands a jab to the head.
Rutten fails with an attempt to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Von Matterhorn throws an overhand right that lands on Rutten's shoulder, as Rutten tries to avoid the shot.
Von Matterhorn throws a sloppy head kick and Rutten moves out of range easily.
Von Matterhorn lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Rutten circles away quickly and effectively.
Von Matterhorn blocks the body kick.
Von Matterhorn is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Rutten rather than just go for the knockout.
Rutten lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Rutten looks for the body kick but Von Matterhorn saw that one coming.
Von Matterhorn takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Rutten fails with an attempt to clinch.
Rutten feints and then cracks Von Matterhorn's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Von Matterhorn down.
Bas Rutten seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rutten moves out of range of the leg kick from Von Matterhorn.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Rutten.
Von Matterhorn avoids the head kick by Rutten.
Rutten blocks a head kick by Von Matterhorn.
Rutten slips a jab and a cross from Von Matterhorn.
Rutten moves away from the strike by Von Matterhorn.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rutten throws the kick towards the body but Von Matterhorn avoids it.
Rutten clinches with his opponent.
Von Matterhorn is looking to control Rutten's arms but Rutten gets an underhook and turns him. Now Von Matterhorn has his back to the cage.
Von Matterhorn goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Von Matterhorn has a couple of punches blocked by Rutten.
Rutten is working Von Matterhorn over against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rutten lands a nice elbow.
Rutten using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Von Matterhorn has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Von Matterhorn doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Von Matterhorn avoids the elbow strike from Rutten, against the cage.
Rutten blocks a body shot from Von Matterhorn.
Von Matterhorn wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Rutten throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Von Matterhorn blocks it with crossed arms.
Rutten lands a nice knee to the body.
Rutten lands a shot to the body.
Von Matterhorn fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rutten crunches a lovely knee into Von Matterhorn's ribcage.
Come on Rutten - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Rutten lands a left hand.
Rutten lands a nice shot to the body.
Von Matterhorn blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Von Matterhorn stalling.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Rutten.
Rutten lands a right hand that snaps the head of Von Matterhorn backwards.
Von Matterhorn takes an elbow to the forehead.
Rutten blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Von Matterhorn pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Rutten lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Von Matterhorn swings for the body but Rutten moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Von Matterhorn scores with a jab.
Von Matterhorn fails with an attempt to clinch.
Von Matterhorn pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Von Matterhorn takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Rutten tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Von Matterhorn paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Rutten misses with a hook.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Rutten - that will leave a mark!
Rutten throws out a leg kick but Von Matterhorn moves out of range and Rutten only half commits.
Von Matterhorn on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Rutten thows a leg kick but Von Matterhorn checks it
and Von Matterhorn counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Von Matterhorn throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rutten sees it coming and avoids it easily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rutten blocks a head kick by Von Matterhorn.
Rutten throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Von Matterhorn on the side of the head.
Von Matterhorn lands a leg kick that knocks Rutten off balance momentarily.
Von Matterhorn misses with a double jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bas Rutten had his way with Lorenzo Von Matterhorn in that round.
The cut man is working on Lorenzo Von Matterhorn's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Rutten misses with an attempted mid kick.
Rutten throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Von Matterhorn on the side of the head.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Rutten. Von Matterhorn shrugs it off though.
Von Matterhorn misses with a few strikes there.
Rutten moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Rutten scores with a kick to the midsection.
Von Matterhorn tries a head kick but it misses.
Rutten throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Von Matterhorn has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Rutten.
Von Matterhorn looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Von Matterhorn on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Von Matterhorn is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Rutten moves into range and clinches up with Von Matterhorn.
Rutten misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Von Matterhorn.
Von Matterhorn fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rutten tries to work over Von Matterhorn's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rutten missing with knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rutten lands a damaging elbow.
Rutten unloads a knee to the mid-section. Von Matterhorn lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Rutten tries to land a knee to the head but Von Matterhorn blocks with his arms.
A hook to the body from Rutten.
Rutten landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Rutten lands an elbow inside that Von Matterhorn shrugs off.
Rutten lands a nice elbow.
Von Matterhorn can't find room to land a body shot as Rutten controls the action.
Rutten unloads a knee to the mid-section. Von Matterhorn lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Rutten.
With the fighters up against the cage, Rutten throws an elbow but misses.
Rutten lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Von Matterhorn swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rutten comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Rutten misses with a knee to the head.
Rutten putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Von Matterhorn in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Von Matterhorn is trying to break free.
Rutten takes a shot to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rutten.
Rutten missing with knees to the body.
Von Matterhorn stalling in the clinch but Rutten improves position.
Von Matterhorn wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Rutten has him pressed against the cage.
Von Matterhorn has had enough of the clinch but Rutten keeps him there for the moment.
Rutten lands an elbow just above Von Matterhorn 's eye.
Rutten prevents a body shot from Von Matterhorn.
Von Matterhorn tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rutten lands a knee to the head.
Von Matterhorn avoiding damage as Rutten throws knees to the body.
Rutten lands a damaging elbow.
Rutten crunches a lovely knee into Von Matterhorn's ribcage.
Rutten controlling the action here for a moment.
Von Matterhorn takes an elbow to the forehead.
Von Matterhorn has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Rutten.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Rutten.
Von Matterhorn misses with a punch to the body.
Von Matterhorn tries to break free but Rutten pushes him back against the cage.
Von Matterhorn blocks the elbow strike.
Von Matterhorn blocks the elbow strike.
Nice elbow from Rutten.
Rutten lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Von Matterhorn blocks an elbow strike.
Rutten misses with a punch on the inside.
Von Matterhorn working hard to break the clinch.
Rutten comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Rutten lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Von Matterhorn tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rutten's elbow.
Von Matterhorn can't break the clinch.
Von Matterhorn doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lorenzo Von Matterhorn has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Von Matterhorn tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Von Matterhorn misses with a punch on the inside.
Rutten lands an elbow inside that Von Matterhorn shrugs off.
Von Matterhorn is still on wobbly legs! Can Rutten finish him?
Von Matterhorn misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Von Matterhorn seems to have recovered his senses.
Von Matterhorn misses with a punch on the inside.
Von Matterhorn misses with a punch on the inside.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Von Matterhorn wants to break the clinch but can't.
Von Matterhorn misses with a punch to the body.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Von Matterhorn tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Von Matterhorn swings wildly with an uppercut but Rutten uses good head movement to avoid it.
Von Matterhorn throws a head punch that misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rutten prevents Von Matterhorn from breaking the clinch.
Rutten lands an elbow inside.
Rutten lands a body punch in the clinch.
Von Matterhorn takes an elbow to the temple.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bas Rutten showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Rutten has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 50:45
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 50:45
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bas Rutten!
Bas Rutten retains his light heavyweight title!
An out of breath Bas Rutten thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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