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RMF 24 - Khmelnytsky vs Lee PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Kent Clark (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jesus Wazher (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wazher has chosen Jesus is my Friend as his entrance music. 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
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Kent Clark!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jesus Wazher!
The judges for this bout are Sergei Dronov, Konstantin Menshow and Igor Prikhodko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wazher chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Wazher tests Clark's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Clark defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Wazher.
Wazher keeps the fight on the outside.
Wazher avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Clark doesn't manage to clinch there - Wazher circles away.
Clark tries to clinch but Wazher is having none of it.
Clark wants to clinch.
Clark fails with an attempt to clinch.
Wazher throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Wazher closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Clark to the mat! Clark manages to get full guard.
Clark is looking to stand up but Wazher isn't so interested in that idea.
Wazher pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Clark is keeping the position for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wazher prevents Clark from getting back to his feet.
Wazher is looking to work some ground and pound but Clark has wrist control.
Wazher stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Clark swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Clark is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Wazher is controlling him.
Wazher is pushing down on Clark's leg trying to pass to half guard. Clark is fighting to maintain full guard but Wazher has managed to sneak the leg through.
Clark wants to get back to his feet.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Clark has his takedown stuffed
and Wazher counters with a shoot takedown. Clark fights it but they end up in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Clark wants to stand and escape but Wazher is having none of it.
Clark keeping full guard, as Wazher tries to pass.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Clark keeping moving, preventing Wazher from controlling successfully.
Wazher slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
The ground and pound from Wazher seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Wazher tries to move to mount but Clark blocks the move with his legs.
Clark on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Clark tries to get out of the position.
Sloppy strikes there by Wazher.
Clark is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Clark gets the takedown into side control.
Clark wants to stand but Wazher is controlling his arm.
Clark is looking to take a break and control but Wazher is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Clark working the strikes but Wazher uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wazher landing a few short strikes.
Clark misses with a head shot. Wazher uses the momentum to regain guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Clark accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Clark postures up.
Wazher looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Clark trying to control the position from guard on top but Wazher is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wazher looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Wazher looking to hit a scissor sweep but Clark is one step ahead there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Clark lands a couple of digs.
Wazher looking for a guillotine here but Clark defends easily.
Clark is looking to work some ground and pound but Wazher has wrist control.
Wazher has his hands on Clark's head, controlling the position.
Clark would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Clark working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jesus Wazher dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Wazher shoots in for a takedown but Clark shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Clark tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Wazher counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Clark's guard now.
Clark is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Wazher is controlling him.
Clark working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Wazher.
Clark wants to stand and escape but Wazher is having none of it.
Wazher is standing up over Clark. Clark looks to escape but Wazher dives into side control.
Clark taking a bit of punishment here - Wazher scoring with strikes.
Wazher is trying to get an arm triangle but Clark is defending well.
Wazher trying to control the action but Clark is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wazher working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Clark is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Wazher has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Wazher tries to move to mount but Clark blocks the move with his legs.
Clark is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Wazher is controlling him well.
Jesus Wazher has got the better of the ground game so far.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Clark moves away from the strike by Wazher.
Clark dives in and grabs Wazher's left leg, looking for a takedown. Wazher pushes down on Clark's head and hops out.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Wazher gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
so Clark counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Wazher manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Wazher looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Clark is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Clark knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Wazher on the ground.
Wazher is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Clark is surviving well by controlling Wazher's body position as best he can.
Wazher goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Clark is on top in guard.
Wazher is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Clark keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Wazher's head.
Wazher controls Clark momentarily but Clark frees himself.
Wazher has a closed guard, preventing Clark from standing up.
Wazher wants to sweep here but Clark controlling him for the moment.
Clark throws a big right hand that misses.
Wazher managing to control the position.
Clark cracks Wazher with a solid left hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Clark got a little sloppy there for a moment and Wazher has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Clark has managed to get both his arms back between Wazher's legs - danger averted.
Clark being controlled here momentarily.
Clark with a flurry of punches that miss.
Clark is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Clark wants to stand but Wazher is controlling his posture from full guard.
Clark with a flurry of punches that miss.
Clark with a nice head shot there.
Wazher working a defensive guard here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Jesus Wazher will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Wazher circles away from the clinch attempt
and Wazher counters with a takedown into side control.
Clark is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Wazher misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Wazher content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Wazher is looking to take a break and control but Clark is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Clark is trying to buck Wazher off.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wazher tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Wazher prevents Clark from escaping the position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Clark stuffs the takedown attempt from Wazher. Wazher gets slowly back to his feet.
Wazher shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Clark counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Wazher!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Clark is landing with some decent strikes but Wazher is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Wazher is looking to improve his position but Clark isn't that keen on the idea.
Wazher is in a horrible position here. Clark smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wazher tries to hold on but Clark postures up.
Clark with good strikes from the mount here!
Wazher is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Wazher blocking the ground and pound.
Clark landing shots from mount.
Clark scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Wazher?
Wazher is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Clark with shots to the head and body - Wazher looks very uncomfortable down there.
Wazher is still in real trouble! Can Clark finish him?
Clark drops a big elbow. That's hurt Wazher! More shots from Clark and the ref steps in! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:05 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kent Clark!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kenneth Vedhult (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Peanut Jelly (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Vedhult comes to the cage accompanied by The skatt bros - Life at the outpost. Peanut Jelly is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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208 lbs
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205 lbs
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Brawler
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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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Kenneth Vedhult!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Peanut Jelly!
The judges for this bout are Igor Prikhodko, Dmitry Maklakov and Valeri Chadov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jelly misses with a low kick as Vedhult jumps back.
Vedhult tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Vedhult tries to clinch there but Jelly circles away.
Jelly decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Jelly drops an elbow to the side of Vedhult's head.
Vedhult regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Jelly.
Vedhult might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Vedhult utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Jelly trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Jelly postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Jelly stands up over Vedhult, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vedhult keeping full guard, as Jelly tries to pass.
Jelly throwing strikes but missing.
Vedhult working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Jelly.
Jelly postures up and lands a big shot to Vedhult's brow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jelly stands up over Vedhult, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Vedhult wants to sweep here but Jelly controlling him for the moment.
Jelly throws a strike but Vedhult rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Jelly looking for a sweep. Not yet Jelly, not yet.
Jelly escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Vedhult gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Jelly is looking to stand up but Vedhult isn't so interested in that idea.
Vedhult is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Vedhult won't allow Jelly to get back to his feet.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Jelly can do anything to dispel that myth.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jelly looking to hit a scissor sweep but Vedhult is one step ahead there.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Vedhult with a lazy takedown attempt
and Jelly counters with a shoot takedown. Vedhult fights it but they end up in guard.
Jelly scoring with some ground and pound.
Vedhult looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Vedhult wants to sweep here but Jelly controlling him for the moment.
Jelly throws and elbow that misses. Vedhult uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Jelly's guard. Nice move by Vedhult!
Jelly utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Jelly is looking to stand up but Vedhult isn't so interested in that idea.
Vedhult tries to free his leg and advance position but Jelly is retaining full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jelly bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Vedhult's guard.
Vedhult is trying to control the position but Jelly postures up.
Jelly wanted to stand there but Vedhult had control of the position.
Vedhult not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Jelly stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Vedhult swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Jelly won't allow Vedhult to sweep him here.
Jelly connects with a couple of short punches.
Vedhult working a defensive guard here.
Jelly chips away with some ground and pound.
Vedhult looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Vedhult avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Jelly is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vedhult managing to control the position.
Jelly throwing strikes from guard but Vedhult blocks nicely.
Vedhult trying to control the position.
Jelly advances position into side control!
Jelly scores with punches from side control.
An elbow from Jelly crashes against the mat.
Vedhult takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Vedhult manages to work his way to half guard, despite Jelly's best efforts.
Jelly lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Peanut Jelly dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
An inside leg kick from Jelly misses.
Vedhult throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Vedhult checks a low kick from Jelly.
Vedhult throws a jab but it's blocked by Jelly.
Vedhult tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Vedhult throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Vedhult fails with the takedown.
Vedhult misses the jab.
Peanut Jelly is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vedhult with a poor takedown
and Jelly counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Jelly rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Vedhult moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Jelly shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Vedhult manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jelly with a nice head shot there.
Jelly with a flurry of punches that miss.
Jelly throwing strikes but missing.
Vedhult has momentary wrist control but Jelly slips an elbow through the middle.
Jelly postures up in Vedhult's guard and throws a big left but Vedhult blocks it.
Jelly working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Vedhult's head.
Jelly thows a big elbow that misses.
Jelly throws a strike but Vedhult rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Vedhult stopping the sweep attempt from Jelly.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jelly is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Vedhult is controlling him.
Vedhult sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Jelly looking for a sweep. Not yet Jelly, not yet.
Jelly is looking to stand up but Vedhult isn't so interested in that idea.
Peanut Jelly has got the better of the ground game so far.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Vedhult checks a leg kick nicely.
A slow jab from Vedhult misses its intended target.
Vedhult throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Jelly counters with a thumping low kick.
Vedhult throws the left hand but Jelly avoids the punch easily.
Vedhult swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Jelly counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Jelly thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jelly thows a huge punch but Vedhult dodges it nicely.
Vedhult is trying to get back to full guard.
Jelly is looking to advance position but Vedhult won't allow it.
Vedhult trying to control here.
Jelly is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Vedhult!
The referee warns Vedhult that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Jelly working Vedhult over with strikes here.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Jelly cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Jelly lands a big shot there that rocks Vedhult but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Jelly connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jelly with shots to the head and body - Vedhult looks very uncomfortable down there.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vedhult is looking to get to half guard.
Jelly with the ground and pound from mount.
Jelly lands a big shot there that rocks Vedhult but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Vedhult is rocked!
Jelly unloading with bombs!
Oh Vedhult is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Oooooh, big shot lands for Jelly! Vedhult is hurt baaadly! Jelly is firing away with more strikes - Vedhult is covering up... the ref is warning him to do something. He's just covering up though still and the ref has to step in to end the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:46 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Peanut Jelly!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Neik Hammerlik (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Heikki Kuula (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kuula comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Heikki Kuula - Sun Nimi On Kuula kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Heikki Kuula has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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245 lbs
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278 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Neik Hammerlik!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Heikki Kuula!
The judges for this bout are Sergei Dronov, Valeri Chadov and Aleksei Zolotukhin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A left and a right from Kuula both land. Nice combination.
Kuula moves out of range of the body kick from Hammerlik.
Hammerlik tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Hammerlik tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Hammerlik is looking to clinch but Kuula is avoiding it.
Kuula tests Hammerlik's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kuula closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Hammerlik did well to prevent Kuula getting side control.
Kuula missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Hammerlik is trying to stand up here but Kuula is controlling him well.
Kuula has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Hammerlik wants to get back to full guard.
Kuula is looking for a kimura but Hammerlik is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Kuula to get the leverage.
Kuula is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Hammerlik is just riding it out for now. Kuula eventually gives up the hold.
Hammerlik wants to improve his position but Kuula is controlling well.
Hammerlik looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kuula is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Hammerlik!
Kuula is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Hammerlik can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Hammerlik is in a horrible position here. Kuula smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kuula lands a nice shot to the head.
Hammerlik is desperately trying to improve his position but Kuula has a good base and remains in mount.
Kuula connects with a bit shot that sees Hammerlik covering up! More strikes from Kuula and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Kuula is our winner by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Heikki Kuula!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Vitaly Norad (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Numero Nueve (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Vitaly Norad has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Vitaly Norad!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Numero Nueve!
The judges for this bout are Ivan Kurochkin, Valeri Chadov and Vladimir Khabensky.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Norad shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Nueve sprawls well. Nueve wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Norad gets slowly back to his feet.
Norad shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Norad shoots in for a double leg but Nueve sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vitaly Norad. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nueve drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Nueve tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Nueve has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Norad is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Nueve yanks on the arm and Norad is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Nueve.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Numero Nueve!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jack Black (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tony McCann (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
5 - 3 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jack Black!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Tony McCann!
The judges for this bout are Illya Tyunina, Ivan Kurochkin and Fedor Mirinova.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Black shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Black is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
McCann keeping control of the position.
McCann wants to get back to full guard.
McCann regains full guard. Nicely done.
McCann is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Black is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! McCann is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! McCann has escaped and now he's on top!
McCann thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Black is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Black wants to sweep but no luck.
Black keeping full guard, as McCann tries to pass.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
McCann wants to control from the top but Black keeps moving.
McCann thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
McCann preventing the sweep.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Black fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. McCann sprawls well initially but Black persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Black is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Black is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so McCann is just riding it out for now. Black eventually gives up the hold.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McCann is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Black's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Black's back!
McCann is hanging on to Black's back as he tries to escape.
Black trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
McCann working for the choke.
McCann patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
McCann looks gassed!
McCann working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
McCann doesn't have the hooks in and Black manages to turn into his guard.
Black stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. McCann swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Black drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but McCann manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Black has McCann in his guard.
McCann drops back looking for a leg! Black is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Black manages to kick McCann off! McCann jumps back into Black's guard.
Black is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Black working for a triangle but McCann defends it easily.
Black is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Black 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.
Black is working hard here to advance position.
McCann wants to control from the top but Black keeps moving.
McCann thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
McCann throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
McCann throws a nice looking combination but Black bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Black fails to land the takedown.
A left and a right from McCann both land. Nice combination.
Black shoots in for a double leg but McCann sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
McCann punishes Black's body with a nice straight punch.
McCann connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Tony McCann will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
McCann throws a nice looking combination but Black bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Black looks for a takedown but McCann sprawls well.
Jack Black is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Black slips a jab and a cross from McCann.
Black throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nice body punch from McCann.
Horrible takedown by Black or perhaps it was just good defense by McCann which made him look bad.
McCann throws out a powerful jab.
McCann thuds his right hand into Black's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Some wild striking there from McCann.
Black shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jack Black. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McCann rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Black moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
No joy there for McCann, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
McCann throws a nice looking combination but Black bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
McCann digs a good hook to Black's body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McCann works over Black's head and body with a nice combination.
McCann ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Black misses the body punch
and McCann counters with a left and a right that stings Black.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Black misses with a looping left.
Black misses the shot to the body.
Black shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. McCann manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Black postures up.
Black drops back, looking for a kneebar! McCann looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. McCann looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from McCann!
McCann tries for a kimura but Black is defending well.
McCann is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Black looks calm but he's in trouble here. McCann gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Black is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! McCann lets go of the hold and Black can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:02 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Tony McCann!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ivan Borga (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ivan Crushinski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ivan Borga could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Ivan Crushinski's chin.
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286 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ivan Borga!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ivan Crushinski!
The judges for this bout are Aleksei Zolotukhin, Sergei Dronov and Fedor Mirinova.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Crushinski fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Borga, pushing him back against the cage.
Crushinski lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Borga fails to land.
Crushinski has Borga pressed against the cage, preventing Borga from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Crushinski scores a nice knee to the body.
Borga is breathing heavily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Crushinski lands a good knee to the midsection. Borga won't want to take too many of those.
Borga takes a knee to the side of the body.
Crushinski unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Crushinski digs a right hand into Borga's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Borga's gas tank.
Crushinski displaying some good clinch control by pressing Borga up against the cage.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Crushinski obliges.
Crushinski stalling in the clinch.
Crushinski connects with a knee to the head.
Crushinski lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Borga.
Crushinski lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Crushinski scores a nice knee to the body.
Crushinski crunches a lovely knee into Borga's ribcage.
Crushinski lands a nice elbow.
It looks like Ivan Borga has been cut.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Crushinski takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Crushinski working Borga over with knees to the body.
Crushinski digs a right hand into Borga's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Borga's gas tank.
Crushinski scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Crushinski controlling the action here for a moment.
Crushinski lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Crushinski is struggling to control the position.
Crushinski scores a nice knee to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Crushinski slows down the pace here.
The crowd are getting on Crushinski's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Ivan Crushinski.
Borga loses concentration momentarily and Crushinski pounces with a three punch combo! Right, left, right! Borga crashes face first to the mat, out cold! Crushinski finishes this one with a fantastically precise combo! Great stuff.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:03 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Ivan Crushinski!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Abreham Killyousovizh (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alexander Svistoplyasov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Svistoplyasov comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Red Jumpsuit Apparatus - Face Down kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Abreham Killyousovizh!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Alexander Svistoplyasov!
The judges for this bout are Dmitry Maklakov, Illya Tyunina and Aleksei Zolotukhin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Killyousovizh scoring well with a low kick there.
Killyousovizh pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Killyousovizh scores with a punch to the head.
A punch combination from Killyousovizh misses.
Svistoplyasov misses with the combination.
Svistoplyasov tries to clinch but Killyousovizh is having none of it.
Good exchange - Killyousovizh coming out on top.
Killyousovizh clinches up against the cage.
Svistoplyasov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Killyousovizh missing with knees to the body.
Killyousovizh misses with some punches.
Svistoplyasov blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Killyousovizh misses with a short punch on the inside.
A bit of stalling here from Svistoplyasov.
Killyousovizh misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Svistoplyasov.
Killyousovizh lands with a left to the head.
Killyousovizh managing to block the knees to the body from Svistoplyasov.
Killyousovizh misses with a knee strike.
Svistoplyasov breaks from the clinch.
Svistoplyasov walks into a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Killyousovizh.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Killyousovizh, right into the meat.
Killyousovizh tries to close the distance and clinch up but Svistoplyasov swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Killyousovizh swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Killyousovizh stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Killyousovizh lands with an overhand left.
Svistoplyasov avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Killyousovizh misses with a low kick.
Svistoplyasov clinches but Killyousovizh breaks the clinch
and Killyousovizh counters with a stiff right hand.
Svistoplyasov misses with a shot to the body
and Killyousovizh counters with a nice low kick that buckles Svistoplyasov's knee momentarily.
Killyousovizh fails to land with a series of punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Killyousovizh lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Killyousovizh throws a nice head kick!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Killyousovizh avoids a punch combination nicely.
Killyousovizh tries to clinch but Svistoplyasov moves away
and Svistoplyasov counters by moving into the clinch.
Killyousovizh trying to land knees to the body.
Svistoplyasov managing to block the knees to the body from Killyousovizh.
Killyousovizh doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Killyousovizh has a couple of punches blocked by Svistoplyasov.
A short uppercut from Killyousovizh.
Svistoplyasov misses with a knee strike.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Killyousovizh tries to throw a body punch but Svistoplyasov avoids it by throwing Killyousovizh back against the cage.
Svistoplyasov landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Svistoplyasov misses with a knee to the head.
Svistoplyasov tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Nice body punch from Killyousovizh.
Killyousovizh throws a head punch that misses.
Killyousovizh has a couple of punches blocked by Svistoplyasov.
Svistoplyasov manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Killyousovizh throws a punch but it's blocked by Svistoplyasov.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Svistoplyasov pushes Killyousovizh back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Killyousovizh lands a body shot.
Killyousovizh is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Svistoplyasov working Killyousovizh over with knees to the body.
Killyousovizh with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Svistoplyasov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Killyousovizh's elbow.
Killyousovizh misses with a knee to the head.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Killyousovizh obliges.
Svistoplyasov looks gassed!
Svistoplyasov lands a shoulder strike.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Svistoplyasov.
Killyousovizh lands a body punch in the clinch.
A body shot lands from Killyousovizh.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Killyousovizh.
Killyousovizh with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Svistoplyasov misses with some punches.
Killyousovizh lands a shoulder strike.
Killyousovizh connects with a knee to the head.
Killyousovizh with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Killyousovizh unloads a knee to the mid-section. Svistoplyasov lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Svistoplyasov blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Killyousovizh throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Svistoplyasovs head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Svistoplyasov working Killyousovizh over with knees to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Killyousovizh with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Killyousovizh lands a nice knee to the body.
Killyousovizh digs a right hand into Svistoplyasov's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Svistoplyasov's gas tank.
Nice body punch from Killyousovizh - that landed with a thud.
Knees in the clinch landing for Killyousovizh.
Killyousovizh misses with some punches.
Svistoplyasov is trying to stall.
Killyousovizh lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A right hand to the body from Killyousovizh.
Killyousovizh tries a body shot but Svistoplyasov blocks it.
Killyousovizh misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Killyousovizh fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Killyousovizh missing with knees to the body.
Svistoplyasov has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A short body shot lands from Killyousovizh as the two fighters clinch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Svistoplyasov tries a knee to the head but Killyousovizh blocks it.
Killyousovizh struggles to land a body shot inside as Svistoplyasov controls his hands.
Killyousovizh lands a body shot in the clinch.
Killyousovizh working Svistoplyasov over with knees to the body.
Killyousovizh misses with some punches.
Killyousovizh lands an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Abreham Killyousovizh dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Killyousovizh takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Killyousovizh connects with a jab.
Killyousovizh throws a looping overhand right but Svistoplyasov ducks down to avoid it.
Svistoplyasov takes a swing at Killyousovizh's ribcage but misses.
Killyousovizh scores with a leg kick.
Killyousovizh throws a shot from downtown. Svistoplyasov moves away and avoids it.
Svistoplyasov moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Killyousovizh dips to his left and cracks Svistoplyasov with an uppercut!
Svistoplyasov misses with a body shot
and Killyousovizh counters with a stiff right hand.
Svistoplyasov avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Svistoplyasov tries to close the distance and clinch up but Killyousovizh swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Killyousovizh lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Killyousovizh throws a head kick that misses.
Svistoplyasov takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Killyousovizh throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Svistoplyasov.
Svistoplyasov lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Killyousovizh circles away quickly and effectively.
Killyousovizh throws a leg kick that is checked
and Svistoplyasov makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Killyousovizh throws a hook but Svistoplyasov avoids it easily.
Killyousovizh throws a sloppy head kick and Svistoplyasov moves out of range easily.
Killyousovizh misses with a low kick.
Svistoplyasov closes the distance but Killyousovizh moves to the side
and Killyousovizh counters with a nice body shot.
Killyousovizh wants to clinch.
A telegraphed right hand from Killyousovizh misses the target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Svistoplyasov throws a right hand that Killyousovizh ducks under and follows up with a left that Killyousovizh also avoids with ease.
Svistoplyasov on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Killyousovizh. Killyousovizh obviously looking to wear him down.
Killyousovizh misses with a hook. Svistoplyasov ducked under it nicely.
Svistoplyasov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Killyousovizh moves away.
Killyousovizh throws a looping overhand right but Svistoplyasov ducks down to avoid it.
Svistoplyasov wants to clinch
and Killyousovizh counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Svistoplyasov moves into range and connects with a jab.
Svistoplyasov looks to clinch
letting Killyousovizh counter with a right hand.
Svistoplyasov throws a left and a right that both miss
and Killyousovizh counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Killyousovizh avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A jab from Killyousovizh misses.
Killyousovizh avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Svistoplyasov throws a sloppy body shot
enabling Killyousovizh to counter with a crisp jab.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Killyousovizh works Svistoplyasov's body with a nice hook.
Abreham Killyousovizh is winning the standup battle so far.
Killyousovizh jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
The fight stays on the outside here - Svistoplyasov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Killyousovizh tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Svistoplyasov paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Svistoplyasov avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Killyousovizh cracks Svistoplyasov with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Killyousovizh throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Svistoplyasov on the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Killyousovizh lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Alexander Svistoplyasov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Svistoplyasov tries to clinch up
and Killyousovizh counters with a stiff right hand.
Killyousovizh misses with a looping left.
Svistoplyasov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Svistoplyasov looks to score with a jab to the body but Killyousovizh is just out of range.
Killyousovizh misses the shot to the body.
Killyousovizh looks to land a left hand but Svistoplyasov moved out of range nicely.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Killyousovizh swings for the body but Svistoplyasov moves out of range.
Svistoplyasov swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Killyousovizh waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Svistoplyasov.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Abreham Killyousovizh dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Killyousovizh keeps the fight on the outside.
Killyousovizh circles away from the clinch attempt
and Killyousovizh counters with a left to the body.
Killyousovizh uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Svistoplyasov.
Killyousovizh connects with the punch.
Svistoplyasov tries to clinch there but Killyousovizh circles away.
Killyousovizh lands a slapping body shot.
Svistoplyasov looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Killyousovizh moves in looking to clinch but Svistoplyasov pushes him off.
Killyousovizh thows a left - swing and a miss!
Svistoplyasov tries to clinch but Killyousovizh moves away
and Killyousovizh counters with a right hand to the body.
Killyousovizh lunges at Svistoplyasov with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Svistoplyasov's hand.
Svistoplyasov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Killyousovizh throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Killyousovizh connects with a solid leg kick.
Killyousovizh tries to clinch up but Svistoplyasov circles away and keeps his distance.
Killyousovizh looks to land a left hand but Svistoplyasov moved out of range nicely.
Killyousovizh throws the left hand but Svistoplyasov avoids the punch easily.
Killyousovizh misses with a looping left.
Killyousovizh lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Svistoplyasov has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Killyousovizh lands a head shot.
Svistoplyasov tries to clinch up
and Killyousovizh counters with a straight right hand.
Killyousovizh lands a nice leg kick that just misses Svistoplyasov's sensitive parts.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Killyousovizh wants to clinch up but Svistoplyasov keeps it at a distance.
Killyousovizh just misses with a punch to the body.
Svistoplyasov avoids the body shot from Killyousovizh.
Killyousovizh just misses with a punch to the body.
Svistoplyasov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Svistoplyasov tries to close the distance and clinch up but Killyousovizh swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Killyousovizh lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Killyousovizh.
Killyousovizh misses with a double jab
and Svistoplyasov counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Svistoplyasov.
Killyousovizh cracks Svistoplyasov with a nice body shot.
Abreham Killyousovizh has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Killyousovizh lands a shot to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Killyousovizh stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Killyousovizh tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Killyousovizh misses with a knee strike.
Alexander Svistoplyasov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Killyousovizh misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Svistoplyasov.
A short uppercut from Killyousovizh.
Svistoplyasov lands a body punch in the clinch.
Killyousovizh is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Svistoplyasov can do to turn this around?
Killyousovizh lands with a light punch inside.
Svistoplyasov blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Svistoplyasov blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Killyousovizh lands a shot to the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Killyousovizh.
Svistoplyasov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Killyousovizh tries a knee to the head but Svistoplyasov blocks it.
Killyousovizh throws a head punch that misses.
A left hand lands to the body for Killyousovizh.
Killyousovizh using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Svistoplyasov has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Killyousovizh lands a body punch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Killyousovizh lands a hook to the side of the head.
Killyousovizh lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Killyousovizh works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Svistoplyasov tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Killyousovizh avoids it.
Killyousovizh pushes Svistoplyasov back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Killyousovizh lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Killyousovizh presses Svistoplyasov against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Svistoplyasov is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Killyousovizh is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Svistoplyasov is defending well for now.
Killyousovizh lands with a light punch inside.
Killyousovizh tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Killyousovizh lands with a left to the head.
Svistoplyasov throws a knee to the head but misses.
Killyousovizh keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Svistoplyasov's efforts to push away.
Svistoplyasov misses with some punches.
Killyousovizh lands with a light punch inside.
Svistoplyasov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Svistoplyasov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Svistoplyasov tries a knee to the head but Killyousovizh blocks it.
Killyousovizh lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Killyousovizh trying to land knees to the body.
Svistoplyasov avoiding damage as Killyousovizh throws knees to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Svistoplyasov missing with knees to the body.
Svistoplyasov misses with a punch on the inside.
Killyousovizh on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Killyousovizh.
Abreham Killyousovizh is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Killyousovizh managing to block the knees to the body from Svistoplyasov.
Killyousovizh misses with a knee strike.
And that's the end of the fight!
Abreham Killyousovizh showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Killyousovizh 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 Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 30:26
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 30:26
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Abreham Killyousovizh!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jose Lopez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hella Alapaa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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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24
185 lbs
9 - 6 - 0 |
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25
195 lbs
10 - 5 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Experienced |
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Decent boxing
Powerful |
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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
9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jose Lopez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Hella Alapaa!
The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Valeri Chadov and Illya Tyunina.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A nice leg kick lands there from Lopez.
Alapaa tries to close the distance and clinch up but Lopez swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Alapaa attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Lopez misses with a takedown attempt - Alapaa sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Lopez darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Lopez is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Alapaa defends it well.
Lopez is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Alapaa slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Lopez drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Lopez jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Lopez drops back looking for a leg! Alapaa is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Alapaa manages to kick Lopez off! Lopez jumps back into Alapaa's guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Alapaa holds on and takes a little breather.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alapaa looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lopez is one step ahead there.
Alapaa wants to stand but Lopez is controlling the position.
Lopez passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Alapaa is looking for a sweep.
Lopez is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Alapaa knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Alapaa tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Lopez wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Lopez tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Alapaa sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
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.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Alapaa wants to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lopez is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Alapaa doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Lopez.
Lopez is looking for a kimura but Alapaa is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Lopez to get the leverage.
Lopez is breathing heavily.
Alapaa tries to get to full guard but Lopez has control of the leg.
Lopez is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Alapaa defends it well.
Lopez 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.
Alapaa wants to control but Lopez is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Lopez blocks a head kick by Alapaa.
Alapaa clinches up with Lopez and pushes him back against the cage.
Alapaa lands a good knee to the midsection. Lopez won't want to take too many of those.
Lopez takes a knee to the side of the body.
Alapaa pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Alapaa misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Lopez.
Alapaa is looking to break free of the clinch but Lopez has double underhooks.
Alapaa is trying to break the clinch but Lopez has him pressed against the cage.
Alapaa landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Alapaa just misses with a elbow thrown towards Lopez's brow.
Lopez takes an elbow to the temple.
Alapaa prevents the takedown attempt.
Alapaa misses with an elbow strike.
Lopez has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Alapaa avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jose Lopez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Alapaa tries to break free but Lopez pushes him back against the cage.
Alapaa throws an elbow but it's blocked.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alapaa is looking to break free of the clinch but Lopez has double underhooks.
Alapaa prevents a takedown attempt there.
Lopez prevents Alapaa from breaking the clinch.
Alapaa manages to break the clinch.
Lopez throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Alapaa was covering up waiting for the punch and Lopez finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Lopez looking to pass the guard.
Lopez being controlled here momentarily.
Lopez preventing the sweep.
Alapaa managing to control the position.
Lopez postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Alapaa is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Lopez, into his 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 Jose Lopez will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Alapaa tries to clinch but Lopez is having none of it.
Alapaa tries to clinch there but Lopez circles away.
Lopez is trying hard to land a takedown here. Alapaa sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Alapaa finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Alapaa scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
It looks like Jose Lopez has been cut.
Lopez blocks a head kick by Alapaa.
Alapaa tries to close the distance and clinch but Lopez swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Jab by Alapaa.
Alapaa tries to close the distance and clinch up but Lopez swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Jose Lopez is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Lopez shoots for a takedown but Alapaa saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Lopez chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Alapaa can pounce on him.
Alapaa throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Lopez.
Alapaa tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Lopez paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Alapaa is looking to clinch but Lopez is avoiding it.
Lopez swats away the attempt to clinch by Alapaa.
Lopez scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lopez is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Alapaa knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Alapaa is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Lopez is trying to get an arm triangle but Alapaa is defending well.
Lopez looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Alapaa can't do much from the bottom here.
Alapaa tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Alapaa gets back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Lopez is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Alapaa trying to control but Lopez postures up.
Alapaa is trying to stand up here but Lopez is controlling him well.
Alapaa gets back to full guard.
Alapaa managing to control the position.
Lopez drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Lopez jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Lopez postures up.
Alapaa wants to sweep here but Lopez controlling him for the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lopez drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Alapaa manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Lopez has Alapaa in his guard.
Lopez throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Alapaa escapes and throws Lopez's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Lopez tries to bench press Alapaa off him but Alapaa keeps the position.
Alapaa gets to mount! Lopez was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Alapaa trying to control but Lopez is having none of it.
Alapaa controlling from the full mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alapaa tries to control but Lopez wriggling away.
Alapaa prevents Lopez from getting the reversal.
Alapaa trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Lopez is trying to escape the mount.
Alapaa wants to control the pace but Lopez is squirming around nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hella Alapaa showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jose Lopez's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
A left lands for Lopez.
Alapaa tries to close the distance and clinch but Lopez swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Lopez shoots in and drives through. Alapaa sprawls well.
Alapaa misses with an attempted mid kick.
Alapaa tries to clinch there but Lopez circles away.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Lopez shoots in for a takedown but Alapaa shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Alapaa tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Alapaa tries to clinch up but Lopez circles away and keeps his distance.
Alapaa misses with a jab, cross combination.
Alapaa clinches up against the cage.
Alapaa misses with an elbow over the top.
Alapaa wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Lopez has him pressed against the cage.
Alapaa gets underhooks to prevent Lopez's takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jose Lopez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Alapaa tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Lopez avoids it.
Lopez avoids the elbow strike from Alapaa, against the cage.
Alapaa misses with an elbow strike.
Lopez dodges an elbow strike from Alapaa.
Alapaa tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Lopez avoids it.
Lopez ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Lopez no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lopez keeping moving, preventing Alapaa from controlling successfully.
Alapaa slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Lopez escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Alapaa gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Lopez wants to sweep here but Alapaa controlling him for the moment.
Lopez looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Alapaa avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Lopez looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Alapaa has picked Lopez up and slammed him! Lopez can't keep hold of the triangle and Alapaa manages to pass to side control!
Alapaa takes a little break here. Lopez wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Alapaa has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Alapaa moves in looking to clinch but Lopez pushes him off.
Hella Alapaa is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Alapaa tries to clinch up but Lopez circles away and keeps his distance.
Alapaa tries to clinch up.
Alapaa doesn't manage to clinch there - Lopez circles away.
Alapaa tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Lopez paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Alapaa doesn't manage to clinch there - Lopez circles away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alapaa tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Lopez paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Alapaa tries to close the distance and clinch but Lopez swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Alapaa misses with a low kick.
Lopez circles away from the clinch attempt.
Lopez circles away from the clinch attempt.
Alapaa misses with a hook.
Lopez drives through with a takedown into guard.
Alapaa trying to control the position.
Lopez preventing the sweep.
Jose Lopez overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Lopez has gone for a leg lock! Alapaa slips out almost immediately though and dives into Lopez's guard.
Alapaa avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lopez is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Lopez is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Alapaa has managed to free his arm - good work.
Alapaa regains full guard. Nicely done.
Lopez thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Alapaa is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Alapaa wants to stand but Lopez is controlling the position.
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 Jose Lopez.
I think Lopez 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 Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 29:28
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 29:28
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jose Lopez!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between snoork bananasplits (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shane Tanner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). bananasplits kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is On a boat -. Tanner has chosen Cleveland Rocks as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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180 lbs
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178 lbs
12 - 4 - 1 |
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Solid boxing
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Decent boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, snoork bananasplits!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 4 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Shane Tanner!
The judges for this bout are Illya Tyunina, Konstantin Menshow and Aleksandr Martynov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tanner thows a left - swing and a miss!
bananasplits connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Tanner moves out of range of the leg kick from bananasplits.
A slow jab from Tanner misses its intended target.
bananasplits thows a body shot but no joy.
Tanner throws the left hand but bananasplits avoids the punch easily.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from bananasplits is defended easily by Tanner.
Tanner keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
bananasplits misses with a wild body shot.
Tanner misses with a wild body shot.
Tanner slips under a jab from bananasplits.
bananasplits steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Tanner. That one must have hurt.
bananasplits just misses with a punch to the body.
Tanner smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tanner throws a big shot that misses.
Tanner lands a nice shot that snaps bananasplits's head back.
A telegraphed right hand from Tanner misses the target.
bananasplits throws and low kick but Tanner moves out of range easily.
bananasplits throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Tanner throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Tanner jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Tanner throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
bananasplits throws a jab but it's blocked by Tanner.
Tanner swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A big left from Tanner misses.
Tanner throws a body kick that misses.
bananasplits throws a hook but Tanner blocks it.
Tanner lands with a cross.
Shane Tanner is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
No luck with that takedown attempt from bananasplits.
Tanner attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
bananasplits loads up on a big right hand but Tanner slips the punch.
Tanner throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
bananasplits scores with a sloppy right hand. Tanner should have avoided that one.
Tanner throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Tanner throws a jab but it's blocked by bananasplits.
bananasplits throws a low kick but Tanner avoids it.
A decent looking cross lands there for Tanner.
Tanner lands a nice hook to bananasplits's body. bananasplits takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Tanner misses with a hook.
A left and a right from Tanner both land. Nice combination.
The fighters circling - bananasplits throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
bananasplits ducks under a wild hook from Tanner.
Tanner ducks under a wild hook from bananasplits.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tanner moves into range and clinches up with bananasplits.
Tanner prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for snoork bananasplits. That's going to take a lot out of him.
bananasplits managing to block the knees to the body from Tanner.
bananasplits can't get the takedown.
Tanner tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
bananasplits wants a takedown.
bananasplits is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Tanner pulls him back up using the underhooks.
bananasplits drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Tanner lands a right hand that snaps the head of bananasplits backwards.
Tanner gets underhooks to prevent bananasplits's takedown attempt.
Tanner is pressed up against the cage. bananasplits has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Tanner down to the mat. Tanner avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
bananasplits takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
bananasplits is breathing heavily.
Nice body punch from Tanner.
Tanner staying out of range there.
Tanner ducks right into an uppercut from bananasplits.
bananasplits dodges the punch combination from Tanner.
bananasplits misses with an uppercut. Tanner saw that one coming.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tanner looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
bananasplits sizes up Tanner with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
A bone on bone clash there as bananasplits blocks the leg kick.
Tanner turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Tanner pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Tanner pushes bananasplits away with a front kick.
Tanner bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps bananasplits's head backwards.
bananasplits takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Nice cross by Tanner.
Tanner misses with a leg kick
and bananasplits connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Tanner fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches bananasplits on the side of the head.
bananasplits fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
A good leg kick by Tanner.
Tanner misses with a head kick.
Tanner lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Tanner drives through and clinches with bananasplits against the cage.
Tanner's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Tanner throws a nice outside leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tanner scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A nice leg kick lands there from Tanner.
bananasplits takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
bananasplits avoids the body shot from Tanner.
Tanner with a hook.
Tanner just misses with a punch to the body.
Tanner throws a hook but bananasplits blocks it.
bananasplits throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Tanner dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on bananasplits. That did some damage!
bananasplits is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
bananasplits ducks right into an uppercut from Tanner.
Tanner keeps bananasplits at a distance using the push kick.
Tanner throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tanner closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Tanner gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from bananasplits.
Good body shot from Tanner.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A right handed body shot lands from Tanner.
A nice right hand lands inside from Tanner.
Tanner gets underhooks to prevent bananasplits's takedown attempt.
bananasplits drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Tanner gets the underhooks and prevents it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shane Tanner 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.
Tanner clinches up against the cage.
bananasplits is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
bananasplits tries for a takedown but Tanner manages to get underhooks.
Tanner lands an uppercut.
bananasplits is working for takedown but Tanner is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for snoork bananasplits. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tanner lands a knee to the head.
Tanner with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Tanner lands a body shot.
bananasplits has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Tanner is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Tanner misses with a knee to the head.
bananasplits has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Tanner avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Tanner stops a takedown attempt from bananasplits.
Tanner is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Tanner gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from bananasplits.
Tanner lands a nice shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
bananasplits tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Tanner smiles and moves away.
Tanner punishes bananasplits's body with a nice straight punch.
Tanner throws a hook but bananasplits blocks it.
bananasplits keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Good standup being displayed there by Tanner as he connects with a hook.
Tanner tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but bananasplits was well out of range. Poor timing from Tanner.
Tanner throws a combination but it was largely blocked by bananasplits.
Tanner just misses with a punch to the body.
bananasplits blocks the body kick.
bananasplits avoids the body shot from Tanner.
Tanner tries a low kick but bananasplits avoids it.
bananasplits takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Shane Tanner seems to be getting the better of the standup.
bananasplits looks for a takedown but Tanner sprawls well.
Tanner throws a hook but bananasplits avoids it easily.
bananasplits uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tanner.
A big right from bananasplits misses.
bananasplits catches Tanner with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Tanner fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but bananasplits is out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jab from Tanner.
bananasplits takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Tanner lands a slapping body shot.
Tanner misses with a wild body shot.
bananasplits shoots in but no luck this time.
Tanner throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck bananasplits on the side of the head.
Tanner looks to score with a jab to the body but bananasplits is just out of range.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
bananasplits takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
bananasplits shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Tanner sprawls well. Tanner wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. bananasplits gets slowly back to his feet.
bananasplits on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Tanner throws a quick inside leg kick.
Tanner throws a body punch but bananasplits moves out of range.
Tanner throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
An inside leg kick lands from Tanner.
bananasplits thows a left - swing and a miss!
Tanner throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck bananasplits on the side of the head.
Tanner misses with a straight left.
bananasplits throws a front kick aimed at Tanner's knee but Tanner avoids it well.
Tanner throws a shot to the body.
bananasplits is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tanner moves into range and clinches up with bananasplits.
A shot in the inside from Tanner.
bananasplits drops down looking for an ankle pick but Tanner pulls his leg out and moves away.
Tanner connects with a solid leg kick.
bananasplits takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Tanner has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Tanner loads up on a big right hand but bananasplits slips the punch.
bananasplits throws a lazy right hand but Tanner sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Tanner swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tanner keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tanner misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from bananasplits.
Tanner throws out a loose jab but bananasplits uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tanner looks to score with a jab to the body but bananasplits is just out of range.
Tanner scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Tanner thows a left - swing and a miss!
Tanner dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on bananasplits. That did some damage!
Tanner stuffs the takedown attempt from bananasplits. bananasplits gets slowly back to his feet.
Tanner throws an overhand right that lands on bananasplits's shoulder, as bananasplits tries to avoid the shot.
bananasplits waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tanner.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tanner connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between bananasplits's hands.
Tanner throws an overhand right that lands on bananasplits's shoulder, as bananasplits tries to avoid the shot.
The fighters circling - bananasplits throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A jab from Tanner does it's job there.
bananasplits misses with an uppercut.
Tanner misses with a low kick.
bananasplits takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Tanner keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Tanner tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but bananasplits was well out of range. Poor timing from Tanner.
bananasplits drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
A nice inside leg kick there by Tanner. That's going to slow bananasplits down.
Tanner connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
bananasplits tries for a takedown but Tanner sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
bananasplits slips a jab from Tanner.
bananasplits looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Tanner.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
bananasplits throws a leg kick that misses.
bananasplits misses with a straight left.
Tanner tries to clinch but bananasplits moves out of range.
Tanner scores with a nice head shot.
Tanner misses with a low kick as bananasplits jumps back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shane Tanner showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Tanner goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
bananasplits loads up on a big right hand but Tanner slips the punch.
bananasplits shoots in for a double leg but Tanner sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Tanner throws a hook but bananasplits avoids it easily.
Tanner just misses with a punch to the body.
Tanner rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but bananasplits moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
bananasplits works Tanner's body with a nice hook.
Tanner misses with a low kick.
Tanner is looking to clinch.
bananasplits fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Tanner steps to the side to avoid the strikes from bananasplits.
Tanner sizes up bananasplits with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Tanner throws a leg kick that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
bananasplits swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Tanner scores with a punch to the head.
bananasplits misses with a hook. Tanner ducked under it nicely.
Tanner clinches up with bananasplits and pushes him back against the cage.
bananasplits is trying to drag Tanner to the mat but Tanner just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for snoork bananasplits. That's going to take a lot out of him.
bananasplits tightens his grip and picks Tanner up, before dumping him to the ground. Tanner manages to land in guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
bananasplits avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Tanner managing to control the position.
Tanner is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
bananasplits looking for submissions off his back.
bananasplits wants to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Tanner wants to control but bananasplits is keeping him busy.
bananasplits looking for submissions off his back.
Tanner tries to stand but his hand is stuck under bananasplits.
Tanner is nestled in close to bananasplits, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Tanner is looking to advance position but bananasplits won't allow it.
Tanner scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
snoork bananasplits has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
bananasplits looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Tanner lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Tanner is trying to control. bananasplits wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Tanner scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
bananasplits actively working from the bottom here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tanner landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
bananasplits regains full guard. Nicely done.
Tanner scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Tanner cracks bananasplits with a solid left hand.
Tanner forces his way into half guard.
Tanner seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tanner is looking to advance position but bananasplits won't allow it.
Tanner is keen to just control but bananasplits is a slippery customer.
Tanner works his way into side control.
Tanner working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
bananasplits tries to buck Tanner off but Tanner is having none of it.
bananasplits manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
bananasplits moves into full guard.
bananasplits working for submissions but it's allowed Tanner to get to half guard.
Tanner landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Tanner working over bananasplits with some ground and pound. bananasplits looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
bananasplits is in trouble now - Tanner has advanced to mount!
Tanner is in the full mount, landing strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
bananasplits is wriggling around trying to escape.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
bananasplits is squirming around, avoiding Tanner's attempts to control the action.
Tanner landing strikes from the mount and bananasplits is in trouble!
Tanner wants to control the pace but bananasplits is squirming around nicely.
bananasplits is wriggling around trying to escape.
Tanner scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Tanner pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
bananasplits is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
bananasplits takes a big shot to the dome and his eyes have rolled back in his head! Tanner's killer instinct has kicked in as he finishes the fight with more strikes. Impressive finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:51 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Shane Tanner!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Bagdan Khmelnytsky (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Asher Lee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Bagdan Khmelnytsky !
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Asher Lee!
The judges for this bout are Aleksei Zolotukhin, Vladimir Khabensky and Konstantin Menshow.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Khmelnytsky throws a big shot that misses.
Lee moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Nice shot lands for Lee.
Khmelnytsky misses with a jab, cross combination.
Khmelnytsky waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lee.
Lee moves away from the strike by Khmelnytsky .
Lee throws a right and a left that both miss.
A jab from Lee misses.
Khmelnytsky swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Lee makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Lee throws a hook to the side of Khmelnytsky 's head but Khmelnytsky sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Lee misses with an uppercut.
Khmelnytsky looks to land a left hand but Lee moved out of range nicely.
Lee moves away from the strike by Khmelnytsky .
A telegraphed right hand from Khmelnytsky misses the target.
Khmelnytsky listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Good shot there by Khmelnytsky .
Khmelnytsky throws the left hand but Lee avoids the punch easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Khmelnytsky throws a body punch but Lee moves out of range.
Lee takes a jab right on the kisser.
A jab from Lee misses.
Khmelnytsky swinging wildly here.
Khmelnytsky takes a swing at Lee's ribcage but misses.
Khmelnytsky throws a jab when Lee was well out of range.
Khmelnytsky moves forwards but Lee connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Khmelnytsky takes a swing at Lee's ribcage but misses.
Lee slips a straight right by Khmelnytsky .
Khmelnytsky fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Khmelnytsky throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Lee connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Khmelnytsky paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Khmelnytsky swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Lee counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Khmelnytsky moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Khmelnytsky misses the shot to the body.
Bagdan Khmelnytsky seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Khmelnytsky throws a hook to the side of Lee's head but Lee sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Khmelnytsky takes a swing at Lee's ribcage but misses.
Khmelnytsky misses with a series of wild punches.
Lee avoids the body shot from Khmelnytsky .
Khmelnytsky throws a left and a right that both miss
and Lee connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Khmelnytsky swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Lee counters with a right hand to the body.
Lee has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Khmelnytsky jabs at Lee's body.
Khmelnytsky takes a swing at Lee's ribcage but misses.
A right-left combo lands from Lee.
Khmelnytsky cracks a nice hook into Lee's ribs.
Khmelnytsky misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lee.
Khmelnytsky misses with a double jab
and Lee counters with a left to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Khmelnytsky connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Khmelnytsky rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Lee moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Khmelnytsky throws out a loose jab but Lee uses good head movement to avoid it.
Khmelnytsky throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lee displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Khmelnytsky throws out the jab.
Lee keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Khmelnytsky .
Lee moves out of range as Khmelnytsky strikes.
Lee swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Khmelnytsky will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Khmelnytsky throws a predictable looking body shot
and Lee counters with a right hand to the body.
A punch combination from Lee misses.
Khmelnytsky misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lee.
Khmelnytsky misses with a wild combination.
Khmelnytsky throws a combination that misses
letting Lee counter with a right hand.
Lee throws a head kick that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Khmelnytsky misses with a double jab
and Lee counters with a left and a right that stings Khmelnytsky .
Lee on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Lee uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Khmelnytsky .
Khmelnytsky misses with a double jab.
Lee ducks right into an uppercut from Khmelnytsky .
Khmelnytsky throws a sloppy body shot
letting Lee counter with a right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Khmelnytsky throws a predictable looking body shot
and Lee counters with a one-two to the body.
Khmelnytsky connects with a good right hand that stumbles Lee. Lee circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
A big right from Khmelnytsky misses.
Lee keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Khmelnytsky .
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Khmelnytsky pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Khmelnytsky throws a hook but Lee blocks it.
Lee moves out of range of the strikes.
Khmelnytsky stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Asher Lee dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
A combination from Khmelnytsky does no damage.
Lee thows a left - swing and a miss!
Khmelnytsky throws out a loose jab but Lee uses good head movement to avoid it.
Khmelnytsky comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Lee moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Lee waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Khmelnytsky .
Khmelnytsky throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Khmelnytsky misses with a few strikes there.
A telegraphed right hand from Khmelnytsky misses the target.
Khmelnytsky connects with a nice looking jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lee moves out of range as Khmelnytsky strikes.
Khmelnytsky lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Khmelnytsky .
Khmelnytsky throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Lee on the side of the head.
Khmelnytsky fails to land with a series of punches.
Khmelnytsky throws a body punch but Lee moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lee throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Khmelnytsky .
Lee blocks a jab.
Lee misses with a body shot.
Asher Lee seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A big right from Khmelnytsky misses.
Lee fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Khmelnytsky scores with a three punch combo!
Khmelnytsky misses with a jab to the body
enabling Lee to counter with a crisp jab.
Khmelnytsky scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Khmelnytsky lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Khmelnytsky .
Lee looks to land a right hand but Khmelnytsky moved out of range.
Khmelnytsky misses with a hook. Lee ducked under it nicely.
Khmelnytsky jabs Lee right on the nose. Lee blinks but takes it well.
Khmelnytsky with a hook.
Lee uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Khmelnytsky .
Lee swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Khmelnytsky with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Lee tries to bum rush Khmelnytsky with a series of wild strikes but Khmelnytsky uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Khmelnytsky lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Khmelnytsky .
Khmelnytsky lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Lee at a distance.
Lee defending well as Khmelnytsky loads up on a big left hand.
Khmelnytsky looks to throw the jab but Lee is out of range.
Khmelnytsky throws a push kick but Lee slaps the foot to one side.
Khmelnytsky connects with a jab.
Lee takes a swing at Khmelnytsky 's ribcage but misses.
Khmelnytsky throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Lee slips a straight right by Khmelnytsky .
Khmelnytsky misses with the combination.
Khmelnytsky throws a body punch but Lee moves out of range.
Lee has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Khmelnytsky misses with a looping right.
Khmelnytsky scores with a decent looking hook.
Jab, jab by Khmelnytsky - just one landing.
Khmelnytsky misses with a hook. Lee ducked under it nicely.
Khmelnytsky throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Lee counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Lee throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Lee missing with a left hand there. Khmelnytsky was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Lee takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Khmelnytsky fails to land with a series of punches.
Khmelnytsky throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nice defenses there by Lee.
Lee throws an overhand right that lands on Khmelnytsky 's shoulder, as Khmelnytsky tries to avoid the shot.
Khmelnytsky falls off balance throwing a combination
and Lee counters with a nice uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Good exchange - Lee coming out on top.
Khmelnytsky throws a body punch but Lee moves out of range.
Khmelnytsky looks to land a left hand but Lee moved out of range nicely.
A swing and a miss from Khmelnytsky .
Lee takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Khmelnytsky works over Lee's head and body with a nice combination.
Khmelnytsky swinging wildly here.
Khmelnytsky fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Khmelnytsky ducks under a wild hook from Lee.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Khmelnytsky takes a jab right on the kisser.
Khmelnytsky rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Lee moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Khmelnytsky scores with a jab 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!
A swing and a miss from Khmelnytsky .
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bagdan Khmelnytsky dominated that second 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.
Lee has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Khmelnytsky finds it's way round the side to connect with Lee's head.
Khmelnytsky scores with a jab to the jaw.
Khmelnytsky misses with a double jab.
Lee looks to land a left hand but Khmelnytsky moved out of range nicely.
Khmelnytsky ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lee moves away.
Lee slips a straight right by Khmelnytsky .
Khmelnytsky keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lee.
Khmelnytsky misses the jab.
Khmelnytsky misses with a series of wild punches.
Khmelnytsky swinging wildly here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Khmelnytsky misses with a hook. Lee ducked under it nicely.
Lee stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Khmelnytsky fails to land with a series of punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Khmelnytsky falls off balance throwing a combination
and Lee counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Khmelnytsky falls off balance throwing a combination
and Lee connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Khmelnytsky throws a body punch but Lee moves out of range.
Khmelnytsky throws a looping overhand right but Lee ducks down to avoid it.
Khmelnytsky misses the shot to the body.
Good exchange - Khmelnytsky coming out on top.
Lee throws a shot to the body.
Lee digs a good body shot into Khmelnytsky 's ribs.
Khmelnytsky falls off balance throwing a combination
and Lee cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Khmelnytsky lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Lee circles away quickly and effectively.
Khmelnytsky misses with a body shot
and Lee counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Khmelnytsky uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lee.
Khmelnytsky throws a sloppy body shot
and Lee counters with a nice uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Khmelnytsky lands a two punch combo.
Lee throws a big shot that misses.
Lee looks to score with a jab to the body but Khmelnytsky is just out of range.
Khmelnytsky misses with an uppercut. Lee saw that one coming.
The fighters circling - Lee throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Lee ducks under a wild hook from Khmelnytsky .
Lee uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Khmelnytsky .
Khmelnytsky keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lee.
Khmelnytsky misses with a combination
letting Lee counter with a right hand.
Khmelnytsky misses with a double jab.
Khmelnytsky misses with a straight right.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Khmelnytsky ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lee moves away.
Khmelnytsky lands a slapping body shot.
Khmelnytsky scores with a crisp jab that stopped Lee in his tracks.
Lee is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Khmelnytsky .
Lee throws the left hand but Khmelnytsky avoids the punch easily.
Lee throws a hook but Khmelnytsky avoids it easily.
Khmelnytsky falls off balance throwing a combination
and Lee counters with a left to the body.
Khmelnytsky tries to bum rush Lee with a series of wild strikes but Lee uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Khmelnytsky scores with a push kick.
Lee takes one to the chin there.
Khmelnytsky jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Khmelnytsky throws out a loose jab but Lee uses good head movement to avoid it.
Khmelnytsky misses with a double jab
and Lee counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Khmelnytsky misses with a combination
and Lee counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Khmelnytsky scores with a jab.
A jab lands there for Khmelnytsky .
Khmelnytsky throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Lee uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Khmelnytsky .
Khmelnytsky misses with a wild body shot.
Khmelnytsky throws a right and a left that both miss.
Khmelnytsky ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Khmelnytsky throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Lee counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Khmelnytsky throws a left and a right that both miss
and Lee cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Khmelnytsky looks to score with a jab to the body but Lee is just out of range.
Khmelnytsky throws a hook but Lee avoids it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Asher Lee really dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Khmelnytsky ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Lee avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Khmelnytsky scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Khmelnytsky throws a jab when Lee was well out of range.
Khmelnytsky loads up on a big right hand but Lee slips the punch.
Khmelnytsky falls off balance throwing a combination
and Lee counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
A right-left combo lands from Khmelnytsky .
Lee keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Khmelnytsky misses with a double jab
and Lee counters with a three punch combo that has Khmelnytsky backing up. Khmelnytsky nods at Lee to acknowledge the strikes.
Khmelnytsky lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Lee throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lee dodges the punch combination from Khmelnytsky .
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lee ducks under a wild hook from Khmelnytsky .
Khmelnytsky throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Lee.
Khmelnytsky pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Khmelnytsky misses with a combination
and Lee counters with a series of strikes. Khmelnytsky will be more careful next time no doubt.
Khmelnytsky throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Khmelnytsky throws a looping overhand right but Lee ducks down to avoid it.
Khmelnytsky slips a jab and a cross from Lee.
Lee slips under a jab from Khmelnytsky .
Lee takes a swing at Khmelnytsky 's ribcage but misses.
Khmelnytsky misses with a looping left.
Khmelnytsky swings away with a body shot that misses
and Lee counters with a left to the body.
Lee slips a jab from Khmelnytsky .
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Khmelnytsky missing with a left hand there. Lee was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Khmelnytsky gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Lee.
Khmelnytsky avoids the head kick by Lee.
Lee ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Khmelnytsky throws a predictable looking body shot
and Lee counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Khmelnytsky throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lee uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Khmelnytsky .
Lee ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Lee tests Khmelnytsky 's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Khmelnytsky misses with a straight left.
Lee tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Khmelnytsky was well out of range. Poor timing from Lee.
Khmelnytsky scores with a three punch combo!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Khmelnytsky misses the shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Khmelnytsky blocks a head kick by Lee.
Khmelnytsky pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Khmelnytsky waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lee.
Khmelnytsky lunges at Lee with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Lee's hand.
Khmelnytsky misses with a few strikes there.
Khmelnytsky throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Lee counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Khmelnytsky throws a jab but it's blocked by Lee.
Khmelnytsky misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Khmelnytsky throws a series of punches but Lee avoids them all with ease.
Khmelnytsky looks to throw the jab but Lee is out of range.
Khmelnytsky swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Lee counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Lee connects with a crisp jab.
Lee works the jab nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Khmelnytsky swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Khmelnytsky throws a sloppy body shot
and Lee connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Khmelnytsky throws a sloppy body shot
letting Lee counter with a right hand.
Lee fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Lee throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Khmelnytsky is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Khmelnytsky fails to land with a series of punches.
Lee throws a hook but Khmelnytsky blocks it.
Nice straight punches there by Khmelnytsky . You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Khmelnytsky .
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Khmelnytsky might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Khmelnytsky misses with a jab to the body
enabling Lee to counter with a crisp jab.
Khmelnytsky avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lee ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Khmelnytsky moves away.
Khmelnytsky throws a sloppy body shot
and Lee counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Lee slips a jab and a cross from Khmelnytsky .
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Asher Lee dominated that fourth round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Khmelnytsky on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Khmelnytsky cracks Lee with a right hand to the side of the head.
Khmelnytsky swinging wildly here.
Lee is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Khmelnytsky misses with a jab, cross combination.
Lee works the jab nicely.
Khmelnytsky avoids the body shot from Lee.
No joy there for Khmelnytsky , who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Lee takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Khmelnytsky looks to land a left hand but Lee moved out of range nicely.
Khmelnytsky misses the jab.
Khmelnytsky throws a predictable looking body shot
and Khmelnytsky takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Khmelnytsky throws a series of strikes that have Lee backpedaling.
A jab from Khmelnytsky misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Khmelnytsky throws a nice looking combination but Lee bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Khmelnytsky throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Lee has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Lee scores with a shot to the body.
Khmelnytsky misses with a two punch combination.
Lee throws out a powerful jab.
Khmelnytsky misses the shot to the body.
Khmelnytsky lands with a hook. Lee tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Lee will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Khmelnytsky swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Lee counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A jab from Lee misses.
Lee moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Khmelnytsky shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Khmelnytsky lands a nice hook to Lee's body. Lee takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Khmelnytsky lands a jab to Lee's midsection.
Lee looks to land a combination but Khmelnytsky avoids it well.
Khmelnytsky looks to land a left hand but Lee moved out of range nicely.
Khmelnytsky tries to bum rush Lee with a series of wild strikes but Lee uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Lee moves away from the strike by Khmelnytsky .
Lee ducks under a wild hook from Khmelnytsky .
Khmelnytsky swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Khmelnytsky dips to his left and cracks Lee with an uppercut!
Khmelnytsky throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Lee counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Khmelnytsky swings away with a body shot that misses
and Lee counters with a lovely straight right hand!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Khmelnytsky moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Khmelnytsky misses with a looping left.
Lee misses the shot to the body.
Khmelnytsky swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Lee connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lee displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Khmelnytsky throws out the jab.
Khmelnytsky connects with a good right hand that stumbles Lee. Lee circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Lee avoids the body shot from Khmelnytsky .
Lee needs to keep his hands up - Khmelnytsky had a free shot at his head there.
A looping hook to the body misses from Khmelnytsky . Lee does a little dance to reset his feet.
Khmelnytsky fails to land with a series of punches.
Khmelnytsky fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Lee dodges the punch combination from Khmelnytsky .
Khmelnytsky scores with a body shot.
A head kick misses from Lee.
Lee on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Lee bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Lee misses with a series of wild punches.
Khmelnytsky lands a jab to the nose.
Khmelnytsky throws a jab when Lee was well out of range.
Good exchange - Khmelnytsky coming out on top.
Asher Lee is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Khmelnytsky misses with a body shot
and Lee counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Khmelnytsky throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Lee counters with a stiff right hand.
Bagdan Khmelnytsky has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lee waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Khmelnytsky .
Lee throws a looping overhand right but Khmelnytsky ducks down to avoid it.
Khmelnytsky throws a predictable looking body shot
and Lee counters with a nice uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Khmelnytsky closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Khmelnytsky smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Lee slips under a jab.
And that's the end of the fight!
Asher Lee comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Lee has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 46:49
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 46:49
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 46:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Asher Lee!
Asher Lee is the new middleweight champion!
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