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PCL Rise of the Pegasi 81 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Rual Ferdinand (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mick Malone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ferdinand's entrance music is Fluorecent Adolecent. A fine choice. Malone has chosen up with the Cock as his entrance music. Mick Malone told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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199 lbs
15 - 8 - 0 |
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198 lbs
14 - 9 - 0 |
Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
KO power |
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BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent MT
Heavy handed |
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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
15 - 8 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Rual Ferdinand!
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, Mick Malone!
The judges for this bout are Sergei Dronov, Illya Tyunina and Igor Prikhodko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck for Malone with that takedown attempt.
Ferdinand will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Malone closes the distance and pushes Ferdinand back into the cage.
Malone is trying to stall.
Ferdinand looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Malone pressing his opponent against the cage.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Malone obliges.
Ferdinand missing with knees to the body.
Ferdinand throws a head punch that misses.
Malone missing with knees to the body.
Ferdinand lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Malone.
Malone lands a knee to the head.
Ferdinand avoiding damage as Malone throws knees to the body.
Ferdinand using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Malone has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Malone using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Ferdinand just misses with a elbow thrown towards Malone's brow.
Malone managing to block the knees to the body from Ferdinand.
Malone with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Ferdinand goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ferdinand tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Malone managing to block the knees to the body from Ferdinand.
Malone tightens his grip and picks Ferdinand up, before dumping him to the ground. Ferdinand manages to land in guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Ferdinand utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Malone wants to pass the guard but Ferdinand is keeping the position.
Malone trying to control the position from guard on top but Ferdinand is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Malone postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Malone is looking to work some ground and pound but Ferdinand has wrist control.
Malone stands up over Ferdinand, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Malone throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Malone stands up over Ferdinand, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Malone trying to control the position from guard on top but Ferdinand is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Malone in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Malone throwing strikes but missing.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ferdinand preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Malone with a flurry of punches that miss.
Malone is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Malone working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Ferdinand keeping moving, preventing Malone from controlling successfully.
Malone postures up in Ferdinand's guard and throws a big left but Ferdinand blocks it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Malone with a flurry of punches that miss.
Malone tries to free his leg and advance position but Ferdinand is retaining full guard.
Malone wants to control from the top but Ferdinand keeps moving.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Malone takes the fight into the clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ferdinand misses with an elbow over the top.
Malone managing to block the knees to the body from Ferdinand.
Malone managing to block the knees to the body from Ferdinand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mick Malone dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Malone throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Malone fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Ferdinand.
Malone misses with a head kick.
Malone closes the distance and clinches.
Malone tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Ferdinand avoids it.
Malone creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Ferdinand using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Malone has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Ferdinand tries to work over Malone's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Malone avoids the elbow strike from Ferdinand, against the cage.
Ferdinand with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Ferdinand tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Malone avoids it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ferdinand.
Malone prevents a body shot from Ferdinand.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Malone takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Ferdinand lands a nice elbow.
Malone tries to stall but Ferdinand uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
A short body shot lands from Ferdinand as the two fighters clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stalling in the clinch from Malone.
Ferdinand throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Malone blocks it with crossed arms.
Malone tries a knee to the head but Ferdinand blocks it.
Malone stalls.
Malone lands a good knee to the midsection. Ferdinand won't want to take too many of those.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Knees in the clinch landing for Malone.
Malone working Ferdinand over with knees to the body.
Malone lands a knee to the head.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Malone tries a knee to the head but Ferdinand blocks it.
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!
Ferdinand unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Malone using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Ferdinand has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Ferdinand tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Malone avoids it.
Malone misses with a knee to the head.
Malone tries to land a knee to the head but Ferdinand blocks with his arms.
A nice right hand lands inside from Ferdinand.
Malone stalling.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ferdinand blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Ferdinand misses with a punch to the body.
Ferdinand is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Malone is defending well for now.
Mick Malone seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Ferdinand gets underhooks to prevent Malone's takedown attempt.
Ferdinand misses with a body punch.
Ferdinand misses with some punches.
Malone is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Ferdinand is defending well.
Malone lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Ferdinand can't find room to land a body shot as Malone controls the action.
Ferdinand tries to land knees in the clinch but Malone avoids the damage to the body.
Ferdinand stops a takedown attempt from Malone.
Rual Ferdinand has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mick Malone.
Malone lands a nice elbow.
Ferdinand tries to work over Malone's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Malone lands an elbow just above Ferdinand 's eye.
A bit of stalling here from Malone.
Malone can't find room to land a body shot as Ferdinand controls the action.
Ferdinand takes an elbow to the temple.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ferdinand can't find room to land a body shot as Malone controls the action.
Malone unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Ferdinand misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Malone.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ferdinand.
Malone blocks a body shot from Ferdinand.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Malone.
Ferdinand being controlled against the cage.
Ferdinand tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Malone avoiding damage as Ferdinand throws knees to the body.
Malone unloads a knee to the mid-section. Ferdinand lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Malone unloads a knee to the mid-section. Ferdinand lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
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!
Malone wants a takedown but no success here.
Malone lands an elbow inside that Ferdinand shrugs off.
Ferdinand with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Malone takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Ferdinand misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Malone.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice elbow from Malone.
Knees in the clinch landing for Malone.
Malone lands a nice elbow.
Malone jumps into guard, dragging Ferdinand to the mat.
Malone is looking for a triangle but Ferdinand pushes his legs off easily.
Malone has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ferdinand stopping the sweep attempt from Malone.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mick Malone showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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!
Malone looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Ferdinand is fending him off so far but Malone persists. Nope, Ferdinand circles away and we're back to standing.
Malone tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Malone misses with a two punch combination.
Malone misses with a takedown attempt - Ferdinand sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Ferdinand has Malone up against the cage in a clinch.
Ferdinand goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Malone pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Malone tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Malone has Ferdinand pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Ferdinand manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Rual Ferdinand has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mick Malone.
Malone throws a knee to the head but misses.
Malone jumps guard but Ferdinand stands there with Malone around his waist. Malone gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Malone landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Ferdinand tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Malone avoids it.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Malone.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Malone blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Malone tries a knee to the head but Ferdinand blocks it.
Ferdinand blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Malone throws a knee to the head but misses.
Malone takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Malone using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Ferdinand has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Ferdinand lands a hook to the side of the head.
Malone with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Ferdinand tries to land knees in the clinch but Malone avoids the damage to the body.
Malone is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Ferdinand is defending well for now.
Malone blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Nice body punch from Malone.
Ferdinand is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Malone is defending well for now.
Ferdinand lands a damaging elbow.
Rual Ferdinand has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ferdinand blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ferdinand connects with a nasty looking knee right to Malone's face.
Ferdinand lands an elbow just above Malone 's eye.
Malone taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Malone lands an elbow that stopped Ferdinand in his tracks for a moment.
Malone has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Ferdinand is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Ferdinand tries a body shot but Malone blocks it.
Ferdinand is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Malone lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Malone tries to pull guard but Ferdinand holds him up against the cage and eventually Malone drops back down to his feet.
Malone misses with a knee strike.
Ferdinand tries to work over Malone's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ferdinand misses with a hook to the ribs.
Malone blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Ferdinand dodges an elbow strike from Malone.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Malone blocks an elbow strike.
Malone throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Ferdinand blocks it with crossed arms.
Malone avoiding damage as Ferdinand throws knees to the body.
Malone has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Malone slows down the pace here.
Ferdinand landing knees to the body.
Good body shot from Ferdinand.
Ferdinand works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Ferdinand misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ferdinand connects with a nasty looking knee right to Malone's face.
Malone decides to pull guard.
Malone wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Ferdinand has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Malone wants to sweep but no luck.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Malone is trying to keep Ferdinand in close.
Mick Malone is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Mick Malone hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Malone lands a nice looking body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ferdinand fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Ferdinand motions for Malone to come forward. Ferdinand throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Malone darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ferdinand decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Ferdinand stalling away here and it's allowed Malone to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Rual Ferdinand.
Well Malone 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 Sergei Dronov scores the fight 28:29
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 28:29
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mick Malone!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Semki Est (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rotterdam Minx (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Semki Est has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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300 lbs
10 - 12 - 0 |
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26
270 lbs
0 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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Brawler
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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
10 - 12 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Semki Est!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Rotterdam Minx!
The judges for this bout are Aleksandr Martynov, Konstantin Menshow and Illya Tyunina.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Est shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Est was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Minx is desperately trying to improve his position but Est has a good base and remains in mount.
Minx is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Est sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Minx tries to hold on but Est postures up.
Est throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Est controlling from the full mount.
Est works his way to his opponent's back.
Est has the hooks in. Minx is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Est doesn't have the hooks in and Minx manages to turn into his guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Minx has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Est is proving hard to escape from.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Minx won't allow Est to sweep him here.
Est looking to control but Minx passes into half guard.
Est works his way to full guard. Good work.
Minx wants to stand but Est has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Est is looking for a triangle but Minx pushes his legs off easily.
Minx stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Est swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Est controls Minx momentarily but Minx frees himself.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Minx advances position into side control!
Est trying to control but Minx flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back!
Est breaks Minx's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Est trying to control but Minx is working from the bottom.
Est forces his way into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Minx keeps control of the position for the meantime.
The fighters are battling for position here. Minx manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Est trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Est wants to control from the top but Minx keeps moving.
Minx wants to get back to his feet but Est passes into half guard.
Est looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Minx wants to get back to full guard.
Est wants to lay and pray for a moment but Minx keeps working.
Minx is trying to maintain the position but Est is very close to passing his half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Minx moves into full guard.
Est won't allow Minx to get back to his feet.
Minx avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Est wants to control from the top but Minx keeps moving.
Est's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Est trying to control but Minx is working from the bottom.
Minx looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Minx keeping moving, preventing Est from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Semki Est dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Est gets a takedown into half guard.
Est keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Est trying to control from half guard but Minx is working away.
Est sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Est is looking to advance position but Minx won't allow it.
Minx looking for a kimura from the bottom but Est passes into side control!
Minx is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Minx tries to get to full guard but Est has control of the leg.
Est wants to lay and pray for a moment but Minx keeps working.
Minx wants to improve his position but Est is controlling well.
Est is looking for a kimura but Minx is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Est to get the leverage.
Minx wants to get back to his feet.
Est performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Minx is not content to let Est control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Minx trying to control but Est postures up.
Minx is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Est pulls his head out easily.
Est looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Semki Est just wasn't active enough.
Est rushes Minx and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Est content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Minx prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Est gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Minx is trying to get back to full guard.
Minx wants to control but Est is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Minx is looking for a sweep. Est is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Minx is not content to let Est control the position.
Est thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Minx's head.
Est seems to be looking for submissions.
Minx wants to improve his position but Est is controlling well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Est is trying to control. Minx wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Est moves into full mount! Minx won't be happy about that!
Minx is looking to get to half guard.
Est tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Minx is trying desperately to improve position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Est looking to control but Minx is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Est working Minx over with strikes here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Semki Est dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Est scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Minx prevents Est from moving into mount.
Minx sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Est is looking to take a break and control but Minx is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Est is pressing down on Minx's thigh, looking to free his foot. Minx is holding on for now.
Minx is trying to stand back up but Est is controlling him
Est seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Minx does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Minx is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Semki Est.
Minx moves in looking to clinch but Est pushes him off.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Minx shoots in but no luck this time.
Est looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Minx defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Est.
Est pushes Minx up against the cage in a clinch.
Est fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Semki Est. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Minx gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Est.
Minx wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Est has picked Minx up - he's going for a ride! Est dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Est is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Minx has managed to free his arm - good work.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Minx moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Minx throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Minx trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Est stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Minx swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Minx managing to control the position.
Minx looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Minx working a defensive guard here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Est trying to control the position from guard on top but Minx is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Est clinches up against the cage.
Est tries to pull guard but Minx holds him up against the cage and eventually Est drops back down to his feet.
Est jumps guard.
Est is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Minx is aware though and is defending well.
Minx trying to stand up but can't free himself from Est's guard.
Minx wants to control from the top but Est keeps moving.
Est had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Minx defends it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Est had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Minx defends it easily.
Minx sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Semki Est overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Minx wants to control from the top but Est keeps moving.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Minx avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Rotterdam Minx has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Semki Est is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Minx has gone for a leg lock! Est slips out almost immediately though and dives into Minx's guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Semki Est showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Est has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 30:27
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 30:27
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Semki Est!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Stewie Griffin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Foti Vasa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Vasa has chosen Highway to Hell (AC/DC) as his entrance music. Foti Vasa is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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200 lbs
12 - 11 - 0 |
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199 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
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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
12 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Stewie Griffin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 17 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Foti Vasa!
The judges for this bout are Sergei Dronov, Konstantin Menshow and Dmitry Maklakov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Griffin moves in looking to clinch but Vasa pushes him off.
Vasa closes the distance and pushes Griffin back into the cage.
A knee to the head by Griffin.
It looks like Foti Vasa has been cut.
Griffin tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Griffin throws a knee to the head but misses.
Vasa breaks the clinch.
Griffin stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Griffin wants it to stay on the feet.
Griffin feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Vasa's calf.
Griffin fails to land with a series of punches.
Stewie Griffin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Griffin on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Vasa. Vasa obviously looking to wear him down.
Griffin doesn't manage to clinch there - Vasa circles away.
Griffin is looking to clinch.
Griffin fails to land with a series of punches.
Vasa shoots in but no luck this time.
Griffin scoring well with a low kick there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Griffin scores with a jab. Vasa acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Griffin dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Vasa. That did some damage!
Vasa tries a head kick but it misses.
Vasa closes the distance and clinches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vasa fails to pull guard.
Stewie Griffin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Foti Vasa.
Griffin with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Griffin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Griffin with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Vasa looks gassed!
Vasa looking for a takedown.
Vasa takes a knee right on the jaw!
Vasa is rocked!
Vasa jumps guard but Griffin stands there with Vasa around his waist. Vasa gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Vasa is still on wobbly legs! Can Griffin finish him?
Vasa blocks a body shot from Griffin.
Vasa seems to have recovered his senses.
Griffin lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Griffin lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Griffin with a knee to the head.
Griffin dips a shoulder and cracks Vasa with a mighty uppercut! Vasa falls back against the cage and Griffin unloads with a barrage of strikes! Vasa is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Griffin screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Stewie Griffin!
After the fight, Stewie Griffin 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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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mohammad Lowal (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Richard Tavarius (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lowal comes to the cage accompanied by KING KING KING. Tavarius has chosen Eminem - Almost Famous as his entrance music. This should be fireworks!
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217 lbs
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220 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
19 - 12 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Mohammad Lowal!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Richard Tavarius!
The judges for this bout are Sergei Dronov, Dmitry Maklakov and Valeri Chadov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tavarius misses the body punch
and Lowal counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Tavarius misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lowal.
Tavarius connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Lowal momentarily.
Tavarius slips a straight right by Lowal.
Lowal swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Tavarius tries to close the distance and clinch up but Lowal swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Tavarius cracks Lowal with an open hand slap.
Tavarius misses the jab.
Tavarius closes the distance and clinches.
A nice right hand lands inside from Tavarius.
Tavarius misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tavarius lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Lowal blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tavarius working aggressively here.
Tavarius misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tavarius misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tavarius prevents a body shot from Lowal.
Tavarius tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lowal's elbow.
Tavarius tries to throw a body punch but Lowal avoids it by throwing Tavarius back against the cage.
Lowal dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Tavarius struggles to land a body shot inside as Lowal controls his hands.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tavarius.
Lowal blocking some punches.
Lowal has Tavarius pressed against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Tavarius.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lowal.
Tavarius tries a body shot but Lowal blocks it.
Lowal misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Tavarius - that landed with a thud.
Lowal swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lowal.
Tavarius misses with a punch on the inside.
Tavarius misses with some punches.
Tavarius lands a shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tavarius throws a head punch that misses.
Tavarius can't find room to land a body shot as Lowal controls the action.
Lowal prevents a body shot from Tavarius.
Tavarius fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tavarius swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tavarius misses with the head strike.
Tavarius throws a head punch that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tavarius blocking some punches.
A short right from Tavarius on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lowal.
A short right from Tavarius.
Tavarius makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Tavarius scores with a nice hook to the head.
Lowal displaying some good clinch control by pressing Tavarius up against the cage.
Tavarius lands a right hand.
Tavarius scores with a hook to the body.
Tavarius gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Lowal.
Lowal blocking some punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Tavarius.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Still in the clinch, Tavarius scores with a nice short uppercut.
Tavarius lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Tavarius has a couple of punches blocked by Lowal.
Lowal is looking to control Tavarius's arms but Tavarius gets an underhook and turns him. Now Lowal has his back to the cage.
Tavarius scores with a hook to the body.
A short right from Tavarius on the inside.
Tavarius lands a shot to the body.
Lowal is breathing heavily.
Tavarius lands with a short punch from the clinch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Nice body punch from Tavarius - that landed with a thud.
Tavarius scores with a shoulder strike.
A short body shot lands from Tavarius as the two fighters clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Richard Tavarius dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Tavarius fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Lowal is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tavarius.
Tavarius lands a really nice looking cross but Lowal seems unphased.
Good shot there by Tavarius.
Tavarius scores with a decent looking hook.
Tavarius punishes Lowal's body with a nice straight punch.
A big left from Tavarius misses.
Tavarius tries to close the distance and clinch up but Lowal swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Tavarius lunges at Lowal with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Lowal's hand.
Mohammad Lowal is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Tavarius lands with a shot to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lowal takes a jab right on the kisser.
Lowal throws a predictable looking body shot
letting Tavarius counter with a right hand.
Lowal uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tavarius.
Tavarius lands a lovely overhand right.
Lowal is rocked!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tavarius closes the distance and clinches.
Oh Lowal is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Tavarius scores with a nice hook to the head.
Tavarius lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Lowal to his knees! Tavarius keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:14 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Richard Tavarius!
Post fight, Richard Tavarius stared into the camera and said 'Now get off my dick. Dick's too short a word for my dick... get off my antidisestablishmentarianism, you pricks. '.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Arthur Rexum (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gordon Freeman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Gordon Freeman enters the cage!
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210 lbs
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205 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Arthur Rexum!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 17 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Gordon Freeman!
The judges for this bout are Sergei Dronov, Illya Tyunina and Aleksei Zolotukhin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Freeman shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Rexum keeping moving, preventing Freeman from controlling successfully.
Rexum looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Freeman passes into side control.
Freeman is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Rexum knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Rexum is not content to let Freeman control the position.
Freeman tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Freeman has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rexum is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Rexum gets back to half guard.
Freeman prevents Rexum from improving his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rexum trying to control but Freeman postures up.
Freeman looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Rexum wants to get back to full guard.
Freeman is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Rexum still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Rexum has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
Freeman is trying to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rexum has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Rexum misses with a low kick.
Horrible takedown by Freeman or perhaps it was just good defense by Rexum which made him look bad.
Rexum throws a jab when Freeman was well out of range.
Freeman staying out of range there.
Freeman takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Freeman avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
No luck for Freeman with that takedown attempt.
Rexum throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Rexum ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Freeman moves away.
Freeman shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Rexum sprawls well. Rexum wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Freeman gets slowly back to his feet.
Arthur Rexum has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gordon Freeman.
Rexum will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rexum closes the distance and lands a one-two.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Arthur Rexum dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Freeman looks for a takedown but Rexum sprawls well.
It looks like Gordon Freeman has been cut.
A jab from Rexum does it's job there.
Freeman scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Rexum bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Freeman's head.
Rexum moves into range and connects with a jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Freeman avoids a punch combination nicely.
Freeman drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
That has opened up Gordon Freeman's cut even more.
Rexum will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Arthur Rexum seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rexum looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Freeman fails to land the takedown.
Rexum misses with a hook. Freeman ducked under it nicely.
Rexum ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Rexum gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Rexum keeping full guard, as Freeman tries to pass.
Rexum trying to control the position here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rexum looking for subs off his back but Freeman has passed one foot through into half guard.
Rexum is pressing down on Freeman's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Rexum manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Freeman manages to get himself to full guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rexum wants to stand but Freeman is controlling his posture from full guard.
Rexum won't allow Freeman to sweep him here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rexum decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Freeman, up you get!
Rexum tries to land a leg kick but Freeman saw it coming and moves away.
Freeman shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Rexum sprawls well. Rexum wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Freeman gets slowly back to his feet.
Arthur Rexum has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gordon Freeman.
Rexum swinging wildly here.
Freeman swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Arthur Rexum is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rexum throws a nice looking combination but Freeman bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rexum looks to land a left hand but Freeman moved out of range nicely.
Arthur Rexum is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rexum misses with a straight right.
Rexum's jab looks to have found its range, popping Freeman under the eye.
Rexum pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Rexum misses with a body shot.
Rexum throws a chopping leg kick but Freeman manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Freeman shoots for a takedown but Rexum saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
A nice combination there by Rexum.
Rexum stuffs the takedown attempt from Freeman. Freeman gets slowly back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Arthur Rexum dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Gordon Freeman's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Rexum misses with a hook.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Rexum enables Freeman to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Rexum manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Rexum keeping moving, preventing Freeman from controlling successfully.
Rexum has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Freeman is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Rexum.
Rexum tries to improve position but can't.
Gordon Freeman has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Freeman tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Rexum is not content to let Freeman control the position.
Rexum manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Rexum wants to stand but Freeman has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Freeman actively working from the bottom here.
Rexum performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Freeman is looking for a sweep. Rexum is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Rexum is looking to take a break and control but Freeman is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Rexum trying to mount his opponent but Freeman defends it.
Freeman looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Rexum throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Rexum trying to control the action but Freeman is working from the bottom.
Freeman looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Freeman is not content to let Rexum control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Freeman trying to control but Rexum postures up.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Rexum has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Freeman is trying desperately to improve position.
Rexum swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Freeman is now in Rexum's guard. A big mistake from Rexum there, giving up the dominant position!
Rexum has Freeman pulled in close to control his posture.
Rexum looking to control.
Gordon Freeman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Freeman trying to control the position from guard on top but Rexum is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rexum looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Freeman looking to pass the guard.
Rexum looking for a guillotine here but Freeman defends easily.
Rexum looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Gordon Freeman.
I think Rexum has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 30:28
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 29:28
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Arthur Rexum!
After the fight, Arthur Rexum 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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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Rodolfo Gusman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tyr Asgaard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gusman comes to the cage accompanied by La sonora santanera - El santo, el cavernario. The crowd seem to be enjoying Asgaard's choice of entrance music: The Dragonborn Comes. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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191 lbs
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199 lbs
10 - 3 - 0 |
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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
18 - 10 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Rodolfo Gusman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Tyr Asgaard!
The judges for this bout are Dmitry Maklakov, Vladimir Khabensky and Fedor Mirinova.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gusman shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Asgaard manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Asgaard working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Gusman doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Gusman manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Gusman lands a couple of elbows.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Asgaard looking for a guillotine here but Gusman defends easily.
Asgaard working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Gusman.
Asgaard wants to get back to his feet but Gusman is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Gusman trying to control the position from guard on top but Asgaard is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Asgaard controls Gusman momentarily but Gusman frees himself.
Gusman trying to control but Asgaard is working from the bottom.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Asgaard had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Gusman defends it easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gusman pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Asgaard is keeping the position for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gusman wants to control from the top but Asgaard keeps moving.
Asgaard 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.
Asgaard is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Gusman trying to control the position from guard on top but Asgaard is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gusman postures up in Asgaard's guard and throws a big left but Asgaard blocks it.
Gusman is pushing down on Asgaard's leg trying to pass to half guard. Asgaard is fighting to maintain full guard but Gusman has managed to sneak the leg through.
Gusman prevents Asgaard from improving his position.
Well, if Gusman is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Gusman is looking to take a break and control but Asgaard is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Gusman wants to free his trapped foot but Asgaard is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Asgaard is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Gusman scores with a couple of nice shots.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gusman tries to pass to full mount but Asgaard defends it.
Asgaard makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Asgaard.
Asgaard looking to control.
Gusman working some strikes from top position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gusman trying to control the position from guard on top but Asgaard is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gusman controlling from the top position.
Asgaard tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gusman trying to control but Asgaard is working from the bottom.
Gusman has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Asgaard looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gusman is one step ahead there.
Asgaard lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Gusman!
Gusman is bucking up trying to escape but Asgaard cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gusman is trying to stand.
Asgaard is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Asgaard cracks Gusman with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Asgaard won't let Gusman get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Gusman trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Asgaard cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Gusman's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Asgaard cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Asgaard raining down hammerfists from mount.
Gusman is rocked!
Gusman's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Oh Gusman is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Asgaard lands a big elbow.
Asgaard loads up on a couple of big shots to the head that have Gusman scrambling to escape. He can't get free though and several more unanswered shots from Asgaard land to the head. The referee has no choice but to stop the fight. Asgaard stands and salutes the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tyr Asgaard!
Tyr Asgaard looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'Train by day, Joe Rogan Podcast by night! All day!'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tyson Austin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Con Dumas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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 light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 10 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Tyson Austin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 10 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Con Dumas!
The judges for this bout are Ivan Kurochkin, Valeri Chadov and Aleksandr Martynov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Austin fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Dumas moves into range and clinches up with Austin.
Austin manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Austin avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Austin bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Dumas's guard.
Austin thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Dumas has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Dumas can't keep his opponent in guard - Austin advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Dumas gets back to full guard.
Austin chips away with some ground and pound.
Dumas throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Dumas is looking to sinch up a triangle. Austin throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Dumas's body to avoid the submission. Dumas has instead reached around Austin's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Dumas arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Con Dumas!
A very excited looking Con Dumas 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 lightweight MMA rules bout between Gektor Lombard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Arga Buarga (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gektor Lombard has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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164 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
8 - 0 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Gektor Lombard!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Arga Buarga!
The judges for this bout are Valeri Chadov, Ivan Kurochkin and Dmitry Maklakov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lombard throws out a loose jab but Buarga uses good head movement to avoid it.
Buarga tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Lombard manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Buarga swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lombard displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Buarga throws out the jab.
Buarga misses with a hook.
A looping hook to the body misses from Buarga. Lombard does a little dance to reset his feet.
Buarga dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Buarga uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lombard.
Lombard throws a combination. Buarga tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Buarga fails with an attempt to clinch.
Lombard looks to score with a jab to the body but Buarga is just out of range.
Lombard scores with a sloppy right hand. Buarga should have avoided that one.
Buarga tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lombard was well out of range. Poor timing from Buarga.
Lombard uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Buarga.
A jab from Lombard finds it's way through Buarga's defenses.
Lombard fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Buarga manages to avoid it.
Buarga lands a nice shot that snaps Lombard's head back.
Lombard tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Buarga was well out of range. Poor timing from Lombard.
Lombard really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Lombard's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Buarga connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Lombard scrambles back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lombard lands with a right hand.
Buarga throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Lombard uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Buarga.
Lombard uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Buarga.
Buarga clinches up against the cage.
Buarga misses with a punch to the body.
Lombard is trying to force a seperation but Buarga has the dominant position.
Buarga manages to pull guard.
Buarga not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Buarga wants to sweep here but Lombard controlling him for the moment.
Buarga is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Lombard trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Lombard wants to control from the top but Buarga keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lombard decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Lombard takes a jab right on the kisser.
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!
Lombard takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Buarga uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lombard.
Buarga misses with a hook. Lombard ducked under it nicely.
Buarga tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Lombard manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Buarga throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Arga Buarga seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lombard misses with a wild body shot.
Lombard slips a jab from Buarga.
Buarga misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lombard.
Buarga doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Buarga fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lombard manages to avoid it.
Lombard cracks Buarga with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lombard misses with a straight right.
Buarga takes a jab right on the kisser.
Lombard swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Lombard connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Buarga's hands.
Lombard is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Lombard throws out a loose jab but Buarga uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lombard misses with a wild combination.
Lombard takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Buarga connects with a body shot.
The fighters circle momentarily. Buarga darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Lombard swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Buarga misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lombard.
Buarga is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Lombard rather than just go for the knockout.
Buarga scores with a hook to the body. Lombard takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Lombard lands a body shot.
Lombard takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
A big left from Lombard misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lombard uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Buarga.
Buarga ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lombard moves away.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A jab from Lombard misses.
Buarga swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Lombard.
Buarga swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lombard misses the shot to the body.
Buarga on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Lombard moves out of range as Buarga strikes.
Buarga just misses with a punch to the body.
Lombard missing with a left hand there. Buarga was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Buarga misses with a wild body shot.
Lombard lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Buarga at a distance.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Buarga avoids a punch combination nicely.
Lombard lands a slapping body shot.
Buarga fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lombard manages to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Arga Buarga will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Lombard slips under a jab.
Lombard lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Lombard uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Buarga.
Jab by Buarga.
Buarga avoids a punch combination nicely.
Buarga tries to clinch but Lombard is having none of it.
Buarga has taken the fight to the clinch.
Buarga tries to pull guard but Lombard forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Buarga lands a left hand that snaps the head of Lombard backwards.
Buarga misses with a body punch.
Buarga is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Lombard to keep the fight standing.
Buarga goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Buarga tries to work over Lombard's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Buarga goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Buarga drags the fight down to the ground.
Buarga has his foot on Lombard's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Lombard works his way back into a safe position though.
Lombard engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Buarga looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Buarga looking for a sweep. Not yet Buarga, not yet.
Lombard stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Lombard misses with a looping left.
Lombard scores with a jab. Buarga acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Lombard moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Lombard jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lombard throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Buarga counters with a left to the body.
Lombard misses with a hook. Buarga ducked under it nicely.
Lombard connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Good shot there by Lombard.
Buarga swings widly with a right hand
letting Lombard counter with a right hand.
Buarga scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Lombard doesn't seem bothered though.
Lombard throws a series of punches but Buarga avoids them all with ease.
Lombard avoids the body shot from Buarga.
Buarga tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lombard was well out of range. Poor timing from Buarga.
Buarga takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Buarga fails in his attempt to clinch.
Buarga ducks under a wild hook from Lombard.
Buarga misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lombard.
Lombard throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Buarga has taken the fight to the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lombard tries to break the clinch but Buarga is controlling the position.
Buarga is leaning against Lombard and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Buarga pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Lombard tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Buarga was well out of range. Poor timing from Lombard.
Lombard just misses with a punch to the body.
Lombard works the jab nicely.
Buarga throws an off balance right hand
and Lombard counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Buarga takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Buarga fails with a takedown attempt.
Gektor Lombard has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Arga Buarga.
Buarga takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Buarga throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Lombard throws a lazy right hand but Buarga sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Lombard throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Buarga lands a nice looking body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Buarga tries to clinch there but Lombard circles away.
Buarga misses the shot to the body.
Buarga clinches with his opponent.
Buarga is trying to pull guard but Lombard has him pressed against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Buarga's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Lombard is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Buarga swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lombard scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Buarga scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Lombard doesn't seem bothered though.
Lombard thows a left - swing and a miss!
Lombard misses with a body shot.
Buarga just misses with a punch to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lombard lands a glancing blow to the side of Buarga's head.
Buarga waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lombard.
Lombard keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lombard walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Arga Buarga showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Lombard takes a shot to the body in his stride.
The fighters circling - Buarga throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Buarga tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lombard was well out of range. Poor timing from Buarga.
Buarga bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Lombard displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Buarga throws out the jab.
Lombard misses with a wild combination.
A jab from Buarga misses.
Buarga misses with an uppercut. Lombard saw that one coming.
Buarga swings and misses with a shot to the body
enabling Lombard to counter with a crisp jab.
Lombard throws a body punch but Buarga moves out of range.
Lombard takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Lombard tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Buarga was well out of range. Poor timing from Lombard.
Buarga lands a jab.
Buarga misses with a looping right.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Buarga blocks a jab.
Arga Buarga seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Buarga swings for the body but Lombard moves out of range.
Buarga just misses with a punch to the body.
Lombard misses with a looping left.
Buarga throws a body punch but Lombard moves out of range.
Lombard misses with a hook.
Lombard throws a jab but it's blocked by Buarga.
Lombard missing with a left hand there. Buarga was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Buarga gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Lombard.
Buarga is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Buarga misses the body punch
and Lombard counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Buarga lands a head shot.
Buarga steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lombard.
Buarga wants to clinch up but Lombard keeps it at a distance.
Buarga throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Lombard throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Buarga swings for the body but Lombard moves out of range.
Lombard thows a left - swing and a miss!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Lombard.
Lombard throws a lazy right hand but Buarga sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Lombard throws a big shot that misses.
Buarga takes a swing at Lombard's ribcage but misses.
Buarga tries to clinch up.
Buarga walks into a jab.
Lombard bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Buarga misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Lombard scores with a jab to the jaw.
Buarga throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lombard sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Gektor Lombard has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Buarga moves into range and connects with a jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Buarga tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lombard was well out of range. Poor timing from Buarga.
Buarga lands with a shot to the body.
Lombard throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Buarga uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lombard.
Lombard misses with a wild body shot.
Buarga defending well as Lombard loads up on a big left hand.
Buarga throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Lombard thows a body shot but no joy.
The fighters circling - Lombard throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Buarga throws a poor cross that misses
and Lombard counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Lombard with a nice cross.
Lombard circles away from the clinch attempt.
Buarga tries to clinch up but Lombard circles away and keeps his distance.
Lombard looks to land a right hand but Buarga moved out of range.
The fighters circling - Lombard throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Buarga lands with a good body shot.
Buarga lands a nice shot to the body.
Buarga ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lombard moves away.
Lombard avoids the body shot from Buarga.
Buarga tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Lombard paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Buarga fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lombard manages to avoid it.
Lombard on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Buarga wants to clinch.
Lombard waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Buarga.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Buarga takes a swing at Lombard's ribcage but misses.
Buarga avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Arga Buarga is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Lombard looks to score with a jab to the body but Buarga is just out of range.
Lombard misses the jab.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Arga Buarga.
Well Buarga 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 Valeri Chadov scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Arga Buarga!
Arga Buarga looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'ARGABUARGARGABUARGABUARGARGABUARGARGGH!'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nikolai Kovalenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Krazy Horse (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Horse is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Otis. 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 heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
21 - 8 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Nikolai Kovalenko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Krazy Horse!
The judges for this bout are Konstantin Menshow, Illya Tyunina and Vladimir Khabensky.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kovalenko lands with a nice body punch.
Horse shoots in looking for a takedown. Kovalenko tries to sprawl out of it but Horse keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Kovalenko manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Horse drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Kovalenko keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Kovalenko stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Kovalenko wants it to stay on the feet.
Nikolai Kovalenko has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Krazy Horse.
A leg kick checked by Horse.
Horse shoots in looking for a takedown. Kovalenko tries to sprawl out of it but Horse keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Kovalenko manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Horse tries to clinch
and Kovalenko counters with a stiff right hand.
Horse shoots in looking for a takedown but Kovalenko manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Horse's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Horse shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
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!
Horse misses with a takedown attempt - Kovalenko sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Horse misses with a takedown attempt - Kovalenko sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
A slow jab from Kovalenko misses its intended target.
Horse shoots in for a double leg but Kovalenko sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Horse looks for a takedown but Kovalenko sprawls well.
Horse looks gassed!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kovalenko lands a head shot.
Kovalenko lands a leg kick that knocks Horse off balance momentarily.
Horse looks for a takedown but Kovalenko sprawls well.
Kovalenko lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Kovalenko falls off balance throwing a combination
and Horse counters by clinching up.
Kovalenko wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Horse is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Kovalenko to keep the fight standing.
Kovalenko manages to break the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kovalenko thows a body shot but no joy.
Kovalenko throws a big shot that misses.
Kovalenko swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Horse.
Horse steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kovalenko.
Horse tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nikolai Kovalenko is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kovalenko swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Horse takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Horse closes this distance looking for a takedown but Kovalenko circles away.
Horse throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Horse walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Kovalenko lands with a thumping leg kick.
Kovalenko throws a series of punches but Horse moves out of range.
Horse is trying desperately to land a takedown but Kovalenko is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Horse.
Kovalenko connects with a good right hand that stumbles Horse. Horse circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Horse shoots in but Kovalenko avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Kovalenko throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kovalenko missing with a left hand there. Horse was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Krazy Horse seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kovalenko swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Horse.
Horse shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Horse throws a sloppy head kick and Kovalenko moves out of range easily.
Horse shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Kovalenko pinned against the cage. Kovalenko gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Kovalenko is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Kovalenko throws a head kick but Horse moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Horse shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Horse misses with a takedown attempt
and Kovalenko cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kovalenko cracks Horse with a right hand to the side of the head.
Kovalenko lands a jab to the nose.
Horse misses with a takedown
and Kovalenko finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Horse walks into a left hand.
Horse walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Horse takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Kovalenko lands with a nice body punch.
Kovalenko scores with a one two! Horse had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Kovalenko connects with a looping right hand.
Kovalenko sends Horse crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Kovalenko is motioning to the referee to let Horse up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Horse is rocked!
Kovalenko cracks Horse with a left hook right on the temple and Horse goes down! He's out! Referee! Stop the fight! Kovalenko lands a few more punches before the dopey ref steps in - hopefully Horse is OK!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Nikolai Kovalenko!
Nikolai Kovalenko managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Russian Top Team Nutrition, into his post fight interview.
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C
A |
G |
S |
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B |
G |
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C |
G |
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energy
A | B |
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hype
A | B |
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pop
A | B |
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
RATING
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