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PCL Rise of the Pegasi 93 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jon Jonsson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pablo Escobar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jon Jonsson has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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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
14 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jon Jonsson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Pablo Escobar!
The judges for this bout are Igor Prikhodko, Illya Tyunina and Vladimir Khabensky.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jonsson catches Escobar with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Jonsson throws the left hand but Escobar avoids the punch easily.
Jonsson throws a hook to the side of Escobar's head but Escobar sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jonsson misses with a straight right.
Jonsson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Escobar sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jonsson. Escobar does a little dance to reset his feet.
A decent looking cross lands there for Jonsson.
Escobar shoots in looking for a takedown. Jonsson tries to sprawl out of it but Escobar keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Jonsson manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Escobar fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Jonsson, pushing him back against the cage.
Escobar wants to get back to striking at distance but Jonsson won't allow it.
Escobar tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Escobar slows down the pace here.
Jonsson wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Escobar lands a left hand.
Escobar trying to control the position but instead, Jonsson has worked for underhooks and has pushed Escobar into the cage.
Escobar lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Jonsson has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Escobar is working away from the top position though.
Jonsson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Jonsson is working hard here to advance position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Escobar is trying to control. Jonsson wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Escobar content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Pablo Escobar was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Escobar displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jonsson throws out the jab.
Escobar closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Jonsson is trying to get back to half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jonsson wants to control but Escobar postures up.
Jonsson is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Escobar off and has taken his back!
Escobar trying to control the hands but Jonsson won't let him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jonsson misses with punches from the back.
I would not like to be Escobar right now.
Jonsson missing with strikes from the back.
Escobar breaks Jonsson's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Escobar preventing the sweep.
Escobar wants to control from the top but Jonsson keeps moving.
Jonsson controlling the position.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Jon Jonsson just wasn't active enough.
Jonsson misses the jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Escobar fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Jonsson sprawls well initially but Escobar persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jonsson keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Jonsson is staying active underneath Escobar, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
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!
Jonsson gets full guard.
Jonsson pulls Escobar in to control the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Pablo Escobar has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Escobar moves away from the strike by Jonsson.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Pablo Escobar will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Jonsson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jonsson misses the jab.
Escobar misses with a takedown attempt - Jonsson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Jonsson slaps away a takedown attempt from Escobar, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Pablo Escobar is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Escobar has closed the distance and engaged Jonsson in a clinch.
Jonsson breaks the clinch.
Jonsson misses with a hook.
Escobar displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jonsson throws out the jab.
Jonsson is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
A left and a right from Jonsson both land. Nice combination.
A left and a right from Jonsson both land. Nice combination.
Jonsson stuffs the takedown.
Jon Jonsson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pablo Escobar.
Escobar slips a straight right by Jonsson.
Escobar tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jab from Jonsson.
Nice uppercut lands for Jonsson. That snapped Escobar's head back.
Escobar fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Jon Jonsson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jonsson lands a two punch combo.
Escobar throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Jonsson tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Escobar is in Jonsson's guard.
Jonsson is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Escobar throws a big right hand that misses.
Escobar trying to stand up but can't free himself from Jonsson's guard.
Escobar trying to move into half guard but instead Jonsson has managed to sweep!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jonsson stays in close to Escobar's body and controls the position.
Jonsson wants to get up but he can't break Escobar's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Escobar not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Jonsson is posturing up here but Escobar has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Jonsson tries to roll out but it's too tight and Jonsson has to tap! Slick submission there by Escobar!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:43 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Pablo Escobar!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Knox Lyndon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fernando Ramos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lyndon comes to the cage accompanied by Read Steady Go. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Fernando Ramos enters the cage!
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160 lbs
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170 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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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
0 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Knox Lyndon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Fernando Ramos!
The judges for this bout are Sergei Dronov, Illya Tyunina and Igor Prikhodko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ramos wants to clinch up but Lyndon keeps it at a distance.
Lyndon cracks a nice hook into Ramos's ribs.
Ramos tries to clinch there but Lyndon circles away.
Lyndon throws a right hand that Ramos ducks under and follows up with a left that Ramos also avoids with ease.
Lyndon tries a head kick but it misses.
Lyndon misses with the combination.
Ramos ducks right into an uppercut from Lyndon.
Lyndon swats away the attempt to clinch by Ramos.
Lyndon swats away the attempt to clinch by Ramos.
Ramos dodges the punch combination from Lyndon.
Lyndon looks to land a body kick but Ramos moved away.
Lyndon throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Ramos's head.
It looks like Fernando Ramos has been cut.
Ramos pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Lyndon tries a head kick but it misses.
Jab from Lyndon.
Ramos misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ramos looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Ramos connects with a vicious head kick that knocks Lyndon to the floor! Ramos dives in looking for the finish!
Lyndon is rocked!
It looks like Knox Lyndon has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ramos prevents Lyndon from improving his position.
Oh Lyndon is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Ramos stops Lyndon from getting back to his feet.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Lyndon seems to have got his legs back now.
Ramos thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Ramos is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ramos drops an elbow to the side of Lyndon's head.
Ramos throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ramos looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Ramos not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Ramos slows the pace down in half guard.
Ramos is working for a kimura but Lyndon is defending it quite comfortably.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lyndon is defending against the submission attempts here by Ramos.
Ramos keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Lyndon avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Ramos.
Lyndon avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Ramos.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Ramos works his way into side control.
Ramos thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ramos in side control, just content to control the action for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fernando Ramos dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action!
Ramos wants to clinch up but Lyndon keeps it at a distance.
Lyndon swinging wildly here.
Lyndon avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Lyndon throws a right and a left that both miss.
Lyndon throws a series of punches but Ramos moves out of range.
Lyndon tries to bum rush Ramos with a series of wild strikes but Ramos uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Ramos misses with a double jab.
Ramos shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Lyndon's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ramos sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Ramos drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Ramos jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ramos not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Fernando Ramos hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Lyndon thows a body kick. Ramos tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Lyndon waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ramos.
Knox Lyndon is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ramos tries a head kick but it misses.
Lyndon lands a nice looking body kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ramos gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Ramos breaks the clinch.
Lyndon swats away the attempt to clinch by Ramos.
Ramos is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Lyndon.
Lyndon misses with a few strikes there.
Danga de danga de dang - Lyndon scores with a four punch combination!
Fernando Ramos seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ramos gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lyndon swinging wildly here.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A solid body kick from Lyndon.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ramos looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Ramos is looking to clinch.
Ramos avoids a punch combination nicely.
A head kick from Lyndon lands but Ramos takes it in his stride.
Ramos showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Lyndon.
Ramos tries to clinch up but Lyndon circles away and keeps his distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ramos moves out of range of the body kick.
Knox Lyndon is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ramos tries to clinch up.
Ramos drives through with a takedown into guard.
Lyndon knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Ramos on the ground.
Ramos with a flurry of punches that miss.
Ramos 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.
Ramos loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Ramos throwing strikes but missing.
Ramos in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ramos is looking to work some ground and pound but Lyndon has wrist control.
Ramos with a flurry of punches that miss.
Ramos looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Ramos keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Lyndon's head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ramos's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Ramos's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fernando Ramos showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Ramos rushes Lyndon and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Ramos tries to pull guard but Lyndon won't allow it.
Ramos with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Lyndon has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Ramos tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Lyndon is trying to push Ramos away but Ramos has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Ramos keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Lyndon's efforts to push away.
A frustrated look appears on Lyndon's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Ramos tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Lyndon just stands there and leans against the cage.
Ramos tries to pull guard but Lyndon forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Knox Lyndon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fernando Ramos.
Ramos is trying to pull guard but Lyndon has him pressed against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Lyndon's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Ramos tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Ramos pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Lyndon throws a series of punches but Ramos avoids them all with ease.
Lyndon misses with a series of wild punches.
Ramos scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ramos in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Ramos controlling the position from side mount.
Ramos is trying to get an arm triangle but Lyndon is defending well.
Sloppy strikes there by Ramos.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ramos is working to tighten is grip on Lyndon's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Lyndon has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Ramos is really squeezing tight and eventually Lyndon passes out! Ramos breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:24 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Fernando Ramos!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Freddy Hutchinson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Severi Suhonen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Suhonen has chosen Lentävä Kalakukko as his entrance music. Freddy Hutchinson had real problems making weight for this fight. After initially coming in at 186.9lbs, he had two hours to make the official fight weight. He made it but it will have taken a lot out of him to cut those extra few pounds. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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204 lbs
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192 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Freddy Hutchinson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Severi Suhonen!
The judges for this bout are Dmitry Maklakov, Aleksei Zolotukhin and Aleksandr Martynov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Suhonen shoots in for a takedown but Hutchinson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Hutchinson gets a clinch.
Hutchinson tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Hutchinson tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Hutchinson throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Suhonen blocks it with crossed arms.
Suhonen wants a takedown.
Hutchinson's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Hutchinson with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Suhonen fails to pull guard.
Freddy Hutchinson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Severi Suhonen.
Hutchinson misses with a knee to the head.
Hutchinson tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Hutchinson using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Suhonen has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Hutchinson throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Suhonen blocks it with crossed arms.
Suhonen tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Hutchinson just stands there and leans against the cage.
Hutchinson using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Suhonen has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Suhonen letting Hutchinson take a breather here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hutchinson misses with a knee strike.
Hutchinson misses with a knee strike.
Suhonen fails to pull guard.
Hutchinson throws a knee to the head but misses.
Hutchinson tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Hutchinson throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Suhonen blocks it with crossed arms.
Hutchinson throws a knee to the head but misses.
Hutchinson is breathing heavily.
Hutchinson throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Suhonen blocks it with crossed arms.
Suhonen missing with knees to the body.
Suhonen pulls guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Suhonen has his foot on Hutchinson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Hutchinson works his way back into a safe position though.
Suhonen has his foot on Hutchinson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Hutchinson works his way back into a safe position though.
Suhonen looking for a guillotine here but Hutchinson defends easily.
Suhonen looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Hutchinson passes into side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Suhonen tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Hutchinson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Suhonen keeps working.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hutchinson is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Hutchinson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Suhonen keeps working.
Suhonen being controlled for a moment.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Suhonen is trying to control Hutchinson's posture but Hutchinson avoids it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Freddy Hutchinson has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Suhonen has taken the fight to the clinch.
Hutchinson tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Hutchinson prevents a takedown attempt there.
Hutchinson will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Suhonen up against the cage.
Hutchinson tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Hutchinson misses with a knee to the head.
Hutchinson tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Hutchinson trying to control the position but instead, Suhonen has worked for underhooks and has pushed Hutchinson into the cage.
Hutchinson throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Suhonen blocks it with crossed arms.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hutchinson misses with a knee strike.
Hutchinson tries a knee to the head but Suhonen blocks it.
Hutchinson tries a knee to the head but Suhonen blocks it.
Hutchinson throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Suhonen blocks it with crossed arms.
Hutchinson with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Hutchinson with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Suhonen tries to pull guard but Hutchinson won't allow it.
Hutchinson tries to stall but Suhonen uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Suhonen manages to pull guard.
Hutchinson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Suhonen has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Hutchinson has managed to get both his arms back between Suhonen's legs - danger averted.
Hutchinson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Suhonen has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Hutchinson has managed to get both his arms back between Suhonen's legs - danger averted.
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!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Suhonen trying to keep a closed guard but Hutchinson is proving a slippery customer.
Suhonen looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
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 Freddy Hutchinson will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Suhonen will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Severi Suhonen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hutchinson clobbers Suhonen with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Suhonen scores with a hook to the body. Hutchinson takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Suhonen forces Hutchinson back against the cage and clinches.
Hutchinson stalling the fight.
Suhonen tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Hutchinson tries a knee to the head but Suhonen blocks it.
Hutchinson misses with a knee strike.
Hutchinson looking to throw knees to the head but Suhonen is blocking nicely.
Hutchinson throws a knee to the head but misses.
Hutchinson lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Hutchinson lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
The referee is keeping an eye on Hutchinson - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hutchinson tries to land a knee to the head but Suhonen blocks with his arms.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Suhonen tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Hutchinson just stands there and leans against the cage.
Freddy Hutchinson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Severi Suhonen.
Hutchinson misses with a knee to the head.
Hutchinson with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Hutchinson with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Hutchinson with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Hutchinson with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Freddy Hutchinson has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Suhonen wants to break the clinch but can't.
Hutchinson tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Hutchinson is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Suhonen jumps guard and drags Hutchinson to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Suhonen working a defensive guard here.
Suhonen is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Hutchinson is aware though and is defending well.
Suhonen is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Hutchinson defends well.
Suhonen throws his legs up looking for a submission but Hutchinson uses it to pass to side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Suhonen can't do much from the bottom here.
The strikes coming from Hutchinson are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Suhonen is looking for a sweep.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hutchinson tries to advance to mount but Suhonen denies him.
Hutchinson advances to mount.
Hutchinson can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Suhonen is looking to escape.
Suhonen working to try and regain half guard.
Severi Suhonen has got the better of the ground game so far.
Hutchinson looking to control but Suhonen is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Suhonen is trying desperately to improve position.
Hutchinson controlling from mount.
Suhonen is looking to get to half guard.
Hutchinson wants to control the pace but Suhonen is squirming around nicely.
Suhonen working to try and regain half guard.
Hutchinson content just to control the position here.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Suhonen tries to reverse the position but Hutchinson maintains control.
Suhonen wants to control but Hutchinson is having none of it.
Hutchinson controlling from the full mount.
Suhonen tries to hold on but Hutchinson pushes him away.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Suhonen is looking to get to half guard.
Hutchinson avoids the attempt from Suhonen to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Freddy Hutchinson will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Suhonen takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Hutchinson moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Suhonen misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hutchinson closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Hutchinson looking to throw knees to the head but Suhonen is blocking nicely.
Hutchinson misses with a knee strike.
Suhonen has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Hutchinson uses from the top position.
Hutchinson looking to pass the guard.
Hutchinson wants to control from the top but Suhonen keeps moving.
Hutchinson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Suhonen wants to sweep here but Hutchinson controlling him for the moment.
Hutchinson might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Suhonen is looking to sinch up a triangle. Hutchinson throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Suhonen's body to avoid the submission. Suhonen has instead reached around Hutchinson's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Suhonen arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Severi Suhonen!
Severi Suhonen spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rashad Evans (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Karl Marks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Karl Marks was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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205 lbs
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31
209 lbs
9 - 8 - 0 |
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Solid boxing
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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
8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Rashad Evans!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 8 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Karl Marks!
The judges for this bout are Konstantin Menshow, Viktor Lagutenko and Aleksandr Martynov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Evans uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Marks closes this distance looking for a takedown but Evans circles away.
Evans jabs Marks to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Marks fails with the takedown
and Evans counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Marks looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Evans!
Marks is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Evans has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Evans!
Evans working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Marks had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Evans defends it easily.
Evans throwing strikes from guard but Marks blocks nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Evans throws a big elbow that misses.
Evans with a flurry of punches that miss.
Evans postures up in Marks's guard and throws a big left but Marks blocks it.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Evans accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Marks preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Marks had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Evans defends it easily.
Evans has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Evans postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Evans scoring with some ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Evans stands and throws Marks's legs to the side, diving into side control.
The ground and pound from Evans seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Evans working the head and body with strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Evans throws a strike aimed at the side of Marks's head but Marks avoids it well.
Evans scores with a couple of short elbows.
Marks avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Evans.
Marks really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Evans. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Marks dodges the ground and pound from Evans.
Evans in side control lands a decent elbow.
Evans cracks Marks with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Marks takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Evans cracks Marks with a big elbow.
Evans in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Marks takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Evans is trying to ground and pound but Marks uses the momentary lack of control by Evans to regain half guard.
Evans 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.
Rashad Evans dominated that round.
That's time! Evans's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Evans connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Marks momentarily.
Marks has his takedown stuffed
and Evans connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Marks tries to score a power double leg takedown but Evans sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Marks somewhat.
Marks takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Evans gets a double leg takedown into Marks's guard.
Marks had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Evans defends it easily.
Evans distracts Marks with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Evans postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Evans passes Marks's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Evans throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Evans not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Evans looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Marks with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Evans looks to land a strike but Marks avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Evans passes Marks's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Evans missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Marks can do anything to dispel that myth.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Evans missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Evans throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Evans sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Marks defending well though.
Evans throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Marks looking for submissions off his back.
Marks blocking the ground and pound attempt from Evans.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Evans landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Evans missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Evans landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Marks avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Evans.
Evans not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Marks taking some punishment here, with Evans in his half guard.
Evans throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Evans looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Marks with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Evans is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Evans is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Marks can do to turn this around?
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Marks looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Evans thows a huge punch but Marks dodges it nicely.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Evans lands a nice short elbow.
Evans passes to full mount!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Evans lands with some strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rashad Evans dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Marks ducks right into an uppercut from Evans.
Marks gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Evans counters with a nice uppercut.
Evans shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Evans throwing shots but Marks is blocking nicely.
Marks taking some punishment here, with Evans in his half guard.
Ground and pound from Evans.
Marks blocking the ground and pound attempt from Evans.
Evans lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Evans is nestled in close to Marks, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Evans lands a nice short elbow.
Ground and pound from Evans.
Evans scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Marks is rocked!
Evans passes to side control.
Marks is still in real trouble! Can Evans finish him?
This has been an exciting period of action!
Evans working the head and body with strikes.
Marks takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Evans scores with a big shot from side control... and another... and another! Oh Marks is done here - save him referee! More strikes land and eventually the ref does step in and Evans can finally stop beating on his defenseless opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rashad Evans!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Rashad Evans waved his t-shirt featuring Hopkins Athletics's logo in front of the cameras.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jay Pound (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vladimir Nikolaev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pound comes to the cage accompanied by When I'm Gone - Eminem. 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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20
162 lbs
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24
165 lbs
5 - 2 - 0 |
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Solid boxing
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Excellent boxer
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jay Pound!
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, Vladimir Nikolaev!
The judges for this bout are Dmitry Maklakov, Illya Tyunina and Valeri Chadov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pound throws a body punch but Nikolaev moves out of range.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Pound has his takedown stuffed
and Nikolaev counters with a straight right hand.
Pound digs a good hook to Nikolaev's body.
Pound uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nikolaev.
Vladimir Nikolaev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nikolaev displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Pound.
Nikolaev connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
It looks like Jay Pound has been cut.
Nikolaev throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nikolaev ducks under a wild hook from Pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pound takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Pound closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Nikolaev did well to prevent Pound getting side control.
Nikolaev wants to get back to his feet.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Pound takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Pound's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Jay Pound.
Pound thows a left - swing and a miss!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nikolaev on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Pound dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nikolaev slips a straight right by Pound.
Pound fails with the takedown
and Nikolaev counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jay Pound. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nikolaev throws a right and a left that both miss.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nikolaev lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Pound at a distance.
Pound tries for a takedown but Nikolaev circles away easily
and Nikolaev counters with a straight right hand.
Nikolaev connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Nikolaev moves in looking to clinch but Pound pushes him off.
Pound uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nikolaev.
Pound ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Pound misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nikolaev.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nikolaev steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Pound.
Danga de danga de dang - Pound scores with a four punch combination!
Pound uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nikolaev.
Nikolaev throws the left hand but Pound avoids the punch easily.
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!
Pound shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Nikolaev defends it nicely.
Pound fails with a takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vladimir Nikolaev dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jay Pound's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Nikolaev lands an overhand right.
Nikolaev keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Pound shoots for a double leg takedown but Nikolaev sprawls well. He's pushed Pound's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Pound drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Nikolaev slips under a jab.
Nikolaev closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Pound quickly recovers to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pound blocking the ground and pound attempt from Nikolaev.
Nikolaev seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Pound does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Nikolaev not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Nikolaev thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Nikolaev has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Pound is trying to control but can't.
Nikolaev throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Pound wants to get back to full guard.
Nikolaev seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Pound blocking the ground and pound attempt from Nikolaev.
Nikolaev looks to land a strike but Pound avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Nikolaev missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nikolaev working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Pound's head.
Nikolaev trying to control but Pound is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pound is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Nikolaev distracts Pound with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nikolaev in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Nikolaev trying to control but Pound is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nikolaev controls from within his opponent's guard.
Nikolaev looking to sit in guard and control but Pound gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nikolaev wants to get back to his feet but Pound is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Jay Pound wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Pound closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Nikolaev quickly recovers to half guard.
Nikolaev wants to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pound stalling away here and it's allowed Nikolaev to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Pound prevents Nikolaev from getting back to his feet.
Pound trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Pound stays in close to Nikolaev's body and controls the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Jay Pound just wasn't active enough.
Pound avoids the body shot from Nikolaev.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vladimir Nikolaev showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jay Pound's cut.
That's time! Pound's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Nikolaev has taken the fight to the clinch.
Nikolaev lands a nice uppercut.
Nikolaev misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short left from Nikolaev.
Nikolaev lands a left hand.
Nikolaev prevents the takedown attempt.
Pound is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Nikolaev gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Nikolaev creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Nikolaev swings wildly with an uppercut but Pound uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nikolaev lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nikolaev works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Nikolaev lands a body punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nikolaev lands a left hand that snaps the head of Pound backwards.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Nikolaev.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Nikolaev pushes Pound back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Nikolaev working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Pound has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Nikolaev avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jay Pound. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nikolaev lands a left hand that snaps the head of Pound backwards.
Nikolaev lands with a right to the head.
Nikolaev displaying some good clinch control by pressing Pound up against the cage.
Nikolaev stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nikolaev lands with a right to the head.
Nikolaev lands with a short shot to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nikolaev lands a shoulder strike.
Vladimir Nikolaev seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Nikolaev creates some distance for himselfand unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Pound's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Pound drops to his knees and Nikolaev pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:14 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vladimir Nikolaev!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Rick Rypien (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Avtandil Gamsakhurdia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Avtandil Gamsakhurdia has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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21
185 lbs
4 - 0 - 0 |
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25
175 lbs
10 - 5 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
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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
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Rick Rypien!
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, Avtandil Gamsakhurdia!
The judges for this bout are Aleksei Zolotukhin, Aleksandr Martynov and Vladimir Khabensky.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gamsakhurdia takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
It looks like Avtandil Gamsakhurdia has been cut.
Gamsakhurdia shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
enabling Rypien to counter with a crisp jab.
Rypien lands a right hook to the body.
Rypien displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Gamsakhurdia.
Rypien swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Gamsakhurdia.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rypien getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Rypien stuns Gamsakhurdia with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Rypien wants to clinch.
Rypien gets a clinch.
Gamsakhurdia gets a trip takedown into half guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Gamsakhurdia throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Gamsakhurdia has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Rypien wants to control but Gamsakhurdia is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Rypien keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rypien wants to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gamsakhurdia winds up and cracks Rypien with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Rypien is staying active underneath Gamsakhurdia, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Gamsakhurdia takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Gamsakhurdia throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Rypien is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Gamsakhurdia scores with a couple of nice shots.
Gamsakhurdia throws a strike but Rypien avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Gamsakhurdia tries to free his leg and advance position but Rypien is retaining full guard.
Gamsakhurdia wants to control from the top but Rypien keeps moving.
Gamsakhurdia passes easily into side control. Nice work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
An elbow from Gamsakhurdia crashes against the mat.
Rypien is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Gamsakhurdia tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Gamsakhurdia decides to stand back up. Gamsakhurdia steps back and let's Rypien get back to his feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gamsakhurdia shoots in for a double leg but Rypien sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Rick Rypien has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Avtandil Gamsakhurdia.
Gamsakhurdia looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Rypien is fending him off so far but Gamsakhurdia persists. Nope, Rypien circles away and we're back to standing.
Rypien displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Gamsakhurdia.
Rypien takes the fight into the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rypien displaying some good clinch control by pressing Gamsakhurdia up against the cage.
Rypien lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Gamsakhurdia or not.
Gamsakhurdia is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Rypien gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Rypien scores with a nice hook to the head.
Gamsakhurdia drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Rypien gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Rypien content to slow the pace in the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gamsakhurdia wants a takedown.
Gamsakhurdia has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Rypien avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
A hook to the body from Rypien.
Rypien stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Gamsakhurdia blocks a body shot from Rypien.
Rypien lands a nice uppercut.
Rypien leaning his opponent against the cage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rick Rypien dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Avtandil Gamsakhurdia's cut.
That's time! Rypien's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Rypien lands a lovely overhand right.
Gamsakhurdia fails with the takedown.
Gamsakhurdia is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Rypien.
Gamsakhurdia drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Rypien avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Gamsakhurdia.
Gamsakhurdia is chipping away with strikes.
Gamsakhurdia looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Rypien is avoiding damage well.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gamsakhurdia tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Gamsakhurdia in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gamsakhurdia is looking to take a break and control but Rypien is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Rypien defending against the ground and pound.
Rypien taking punishment in the form of punches.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
An elbow from Gamsakhurdia crashes against the mat.
Gamsakhurdia cracks Rypien with a big elbow.
Gamsakhurdia tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Rypien is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Gamsakhurdia tries to score with some ground and pound. Rypien controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rypien is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Gamsakhurdia is controlling him well.
The strikes coming from Gamsakhurdia are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
An elbow from Gamsakhurdia crashes against the mat.
Gamsakhurdia throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Rypien taking punishment in the form of punches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Check out the look on Gamsakhurdia's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Gamsakhurdia taking a breather here.
Gamsakhurdia is working Rypien over with some ground and pound from side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rypien dodges the ground and pound from Gamsakhurdia.
The strikes coming from Gamsakhurdia are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
The ground and pound from Gamsakhurdia seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Rypien managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Gamsakhurdia.
Gamsakhurdia throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Rypien works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Gamsakhurdia thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Rypien's head.
Rypien is staying active underneath Gamsakhurdia, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gamsakhurdia not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Rypien blocking the ground and pound attempt from Gamsakhurdia.
Gamsakhurdia is working for a kimura but Rypien is defending it quite comfortably.
Gamsakhurdia takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Gamsakhurdia sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Rypien defending well though.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gamsakhurdia thows a huge punch but Rypien dodges it nicely.
Rypien regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Gamsakhurdia.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Avtandil Gamsakhurdia showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Avtandil Gamsakhurdia's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Rypien misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Gamsakhurdia fails to land the takedown.
Gamsakhurdia shoots in looking for a takedown but Rypien manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Gamsakhurdia's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Rypien cracks a nice hook into Gamsakhurdia's ribs.
Gamsakhurdia shoots in looking for a takedown. Rypien tries to sprawl out of it but Gamsakhurdia keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Rypien manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Rick Rypien has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Avtandil Gamsakhurdia.
Rypien doesn't manage to clinch there - Gamsakhurdia circles away.
Gamsakhurdia checks a leg kick nicely.
Rypien punishes Gamsakhurdia's body with a nice straight punch.
Gamsakhurdia looks for a takedown but Rypien sprawls well.
Rypien scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Rypien lands a nice looking body shot.
Gamsakhurdia takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rypien takes the fight into the clinch.
Gamsakhurdia can't get the takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A short right from Rypien.
Still in the clinch, Rypien scores with a nice short uppercut.
Rypien controlling the action here for a moment.
Rypien stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A short right from Rypien.
Gamsakhurdia wants to break the clinch but can't.
Rypien is struggling to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gamsakhurdia drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Rypien gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Rypien is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Rypien prevents a takedown attempt there.
Rypien is stalling here.
Gamsakhurdia jumps guard but Rypien stands there with Gamsakhurdia around his waist. Gamsakhurdia gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short uppercut from Rypien.
Gamsakhurdia wants to take the fight to the mat but Rypien manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Rypien.
Gamsakhurdia being controlled against the cage.
Gamsakhurdia is working for takedown but Rypien is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rypien scores with a shoulder strike.
Rypien is pushing Gamsakhurdia up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Gamsakhurdia is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Rypien to keep the fight standing.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Rick Rypien.
Rypien bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Gamsakhurdia's head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rick Rypien showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Rypien 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 Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 29:28
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 29:28
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rick Rypien!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Hugh Honey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Peter Lindh (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Honey's entrance music is Cruising in Miami by Bass 305. A fine choice. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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180 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 10 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Hugh Honey!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Peter Lindh!
The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Aleksei Zolotukhin and Fedor Mirinova.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lindh missing with a left hand there. Honey was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Lindh throws a jab but it's blocked by Honey.
Lindh misses with a head kick.
Honey looks to land a right hand but Lindh moved out of range.
Lindh scores with a jab. Honey acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Honey is looking to clinch.
Lindh wants to clinch
and Honey counters with a lovely straight right hand!
It looks like Peter Lindh has been cut.
Lindh tries to clinch there but Honey circles away.
Lindh misses with an attempted mid kick.
Honey lands an overhand right.
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!
Jab by Lindh.
Lindh tries to clinch up.
Honey bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Honey is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Lindh is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Check out the look on Honey's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Honey taking a break here but Lindh is having none of it and regains half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Honey wants to pass to mount but Lindh is defending the position.
Lindh has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Honey is working away from the top position though.
Honey not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Lindh has his hands clasped together around Honey's back. He's all about the action.
Lindh looks like he's trying to stand up.
Honey trying to control the action but Lindh is working from the bottom.
Honey thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Lindh is trying to maintain the position but Honey is very close to passing his half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Honey works his way into full mount!
Honey pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Lindh is in all sorts of trouble here.
Honey breaks from Lindh's wrist control and lands an elbow.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lindh is trying to stand up.
Honey is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Lindh is surviving well by controlling Honey's body position as best he can.
Lindh tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Honey in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
That has opened up Peter Lindh's cut even more.
Honey has control of Lindh's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Lindh regains control of the situation pretty easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lindh is trying to escape the mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lindh really wants to buck Honey off and get back to his feet.
Lindh is squirming around, avoiding Honey's attempts to control the action.
Lindh taking shots to the head.
The cut above Peter Lindh's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Lindh sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Lindh tries to get to full guard but Honey has control of the leg.
Honey trying to control the pace.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lindh is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Honey controlling the action here.
Honey moves nicely into side control.
Lindh is pushing Honey's head away, looking to escape. Honey manages to hold on to the position though.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Honey trying to control the position but Lindh is working away.
Honey thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Honey trying to control the position but Lindh is working away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hugh Honey dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Peter Lindh's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Honey throws a combination. Lindh tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Honey.
Lindh throws a hook but Honey avoids it easily.
Lindh is looking to clinch.
Honey tries to score a power double leg takedown but Lindh sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Honey somewhat.
Hugh Honey is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Honey pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Lindh takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Lindh jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Honey takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Lindh is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A big left from Honey misses.
Lindh throws a lazy right hand but Honey sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nice defenses there by Honey.
Lindh misses with a hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lindh lands with a hook. Honey tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Lindh misses with a wild body shot.
Lindh throws a nice outside leg kick.
Peter Lindh seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lindh throws a jab but it's blocked by Honey.
Lindh closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Honey.
Honey scores with a shoulder strike.
Peter Lindh's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Lindh lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Lindh is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Honey is defending well for now.
Honey works on Lindh's body with a couple of short punches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lindh has a couple of punches blocked by Honey.
Honey scores with a shoulder strike.
Honey digs a right hand into Lindh's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Lindh's gas tank.
Honey blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lindh tries to land knees in the clinch but Honey avoids the damage to the body.
Lindh is breathing heavily.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lindh.
Honey lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Peter Lindh's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Hugh Honey!
Post fight, Hugh Honey took to the microphone: 'Meet my fists...Honey and Vinegar. Somebody roll me a victory blunt!'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ezra Ray (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dave Collins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Collins is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Beginning of the End. Dave Collins is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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181 lbs
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175 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
24 - 8 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ezra Ray!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 12 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Dave Collins!
The judges for this bout are Igor Prikhodko, Illya Tyunina and Konstantin Menshow.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Collins looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Nice takedown defense from Ray. No joy for Collins on that attempt.
Collins has a takedown stuffed.
Ezra Ray has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dave Collins.
Collins ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ray moves away.
Collins looks to score with a jab to the body but Ray is just out of range.
Collins thows a body shot but no joy.
Collins jabs Ray to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Collins shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Ray defends it nicely.
Collins looks to land a right hand but Ray moved out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Ray.
Collins thows a body shot but no joy.
Collins scores with a punch to the head.
Ray changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Ray misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ray avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Collins shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Collins lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ray swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Collins takes a swing at Ray's ribcage but misses.
Ray stuns Collins with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Dave Collins seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Collins scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Collins keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Collins slips under a jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ray throws a series of punches but Collins avoids them all with ease.
Collins feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Collins won't allow Ray to sweep him here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ray pulls Collins in close to prevent any damage.
Ray will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Ezra Ray just wasn't active enough.
Ray throws a sloppy head kick and Collins moves out of range easily.
Collins misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ray.
Ray walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Collins takes a swing at Ray's ribcage but misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ray takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Ray slips a straight right by Collins.
Collins shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Ray but Ray pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Ray avoids the body shot from Collins.
Collins ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ray moves away.
Collins on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Collins misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ray.
Ray throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dave Collins dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Ray misses with a hook. Collins ducked under it nicely.
Collins misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ray.
Ray avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nice body kick there by Ray.
Ray stuffs the takedown.
Collins takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Collins slips a straight right by Ray.
Ray keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Collins.
Jab, jab by Collins - just one landing.
Ray throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ray throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Collins.
Ray thows a body kick. Collins tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Collins throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Ray's waist but Ray gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Collins off to one side.
Ray throws a nice looking combination but Collins bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Collins scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Ray doesn't seem bothered though.
Collins thows a body shot but no joy.
Nice body punch from Ray.
Collins misses with a double jab
and Ray counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Collins misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ray.
Ray leaves Collins with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Ezra Ray has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dave Collins.
Collins gets the takedown into side control.
Ray is looking to regain half guard here but Collins keeps moving and retains side control.
Ray is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Collins off and has taken his back!
Ray keeps control of the position as Collins tries to break free.
Ray is working the ground and pound here and the referee is taking a close look at Collins. He must escape soon or this one will be stopped.
Ray missing with strikes from the back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ray has Collins flattened out and is raining down punches.
Ray has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Ray has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Collins's body.
Collins is really stuck here.
Good control from Ray.
Ray is throwing punches to the body, looking to soften Collins up.
Ray doesn't have the hooks in and Collins manages to turn into his guard.
Ray has his hands on Collins's head, controlling the position.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Collins won't allow Ray to sweep him here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ray has his hands on Collins's head, controlling the position.
We're going to have a standup here because Ezra Ray wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Collins misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Ray counters with a left to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ray lands a jab to the nose.
Collins moves forwards but Ray connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Collins is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Ray rather than just go for the knockout.
Collins misses with a hook.
Collins scores with a jab. Ray acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Ray, right into the meat.
Ray tries a head kick but it misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ezra Ray dominated that second round.
That's time! Ray's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Ray misses the shot to the body.
Collins throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Collins takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Collins thows a body shot but no joy.
Collins shoots in for a takedown but Ray shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Ray swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Collins misses the shot to the body.
Ray keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ray fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Collins looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Collins throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Ray tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Collins is in Ray's guard.
Ray looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Ray keeping moving, preventing Collins from controlling successfully.
Collins preventing the sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ray keeping moving, preventing Collins from controlling successfully.
Ray has Collins pulled in close to control his posture.
We're going to have a standup here because Ezra Ray wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Collins with a lazy takedown attempt
and Ray counters with a head kick. That will keep Collins thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Ray fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ray lands the left hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ray throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Collins lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Ray at a distance.
Collins misses with a body shot.
Collins throws a right hand that Ray ducks under and follows up with a left that Ray also avoids with ease.
Collins fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Ezra Ray has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dave Collins.
Collins throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Collins needs to keep his hands up - Ray had a free shot at his head there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ray throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Collins misses the shot to the body.
Collins thows a body shot but no joy.
Nice cross by Collins.
Collins tries to score a power double leg takedown but Ray sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Collins somewhat.
Ray loads up on a big right hand but Collins slips the punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ray throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Collins throws an overhand right that lands on Ray's shoulder, as Ray tries to avoid the shot.
Ray lands a nice leg kick that just misses Collins's sensitive parts.
A looping hook to the body misses from Collins. Ray does a little dance to reset his feet.
Collins misses with a shot to the body
and Ray counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Collins swings for the body but Ray moves out of range.
Collins throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ray ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Collins moves away.
Collins throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ezra Ray showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Ray 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 Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 29:28
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 29:28
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ezra Ray!
Ezra Ray tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ionakana Lanakila (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Czesio Niemen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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30
268 lbs
17 - 7 - 0 |
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270 lbs
13 - 11 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 7 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ionakana Lanakila!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 11 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Czesio Niemen!
The judges for this bout are Ivan Kurochkin, Valeri Chadov and Konstantin Menshow.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Some wild striking there from Lanakila.
Lanakila throws a body punch but Niemen moves out of range.
Niemen lands the left hand.
Lanakila throws a hook but Niemen avoids it easily.
Lanakila misses with a hook.
Lanakila shoots in and drives through. Niemen sprawls well.
Niemen misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Czesio Niemen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lanakila takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Lanakila throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Lanakila lands a nice shot that snaps Niemen's head back.
Niemen misses with a double jab
and Lanakila counters with a right hand to the body.
Lanakila tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Niemen was well out of range. Poor timing from Lanakila.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Niemen.
A punch combination from Niemen misses.
Lanakila misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Niemen.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Niemen fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Lanakila on the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Niemen connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Lanakila momentarily.
It looks like Ionakana Lanakila has been cut.
Lanakila has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Niemen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Lanakila avoids a kick to the body.
Lanakila dodges the punch combination from Niemen.
Lanakila shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Lanakila trying to control the position from guard on top but Niemen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lanakila prevents Niemen from getting back to his feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lanakila chips away with some ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Niemen is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Lanakila is controlling him.
Lanakila controlling from the top position.
Lanakila working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Niemen's head.
Lanakila trying to control the position from guard on top but Niemen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lanakila throws a big right hand that misses.
Niemen is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Lanakila is controlling him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Niemen avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Lanakila wants to control from the top but Niemen keeps moving.
Lanakila stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Niemen swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Niemen is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Lanakila is controlling him.
Lanakila distracts Niemen with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Niemen wants to get back to his feet but Lanakila is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lanakila seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Lanakila throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Lanakila controls from within his opponent's guard.
Lanakila stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Niemen swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Niemen can do anything to dispel that myth.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Lanakila cracks Niemen with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ionakana Lanakila dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ionakana Lanakila's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Niemen throws a hook to the side of Lanakila's head but Lanakila sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Niemen missing with a left hand there. Lanakila was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Niemen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lanakila sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Niemen throws a lazy right hand but Lanakila sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Lanakila swinging wildly here.
Niemen connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Lanakila momentarily.
Niemen avoids the body shot from Lanakila.
Niemen works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Niemen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lanakila.
Lanakila waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Niemen.
Niemen connects with a right hand. Lanakila shakes it off.
Lanakila uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Niemen.
A nice leg kick lands there from Lanakila.
Lanakila throws a body punch but Niemen moves out of range.
Lanakila thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Niemen if he has to take too many more of those.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Niemen throws a combination that misses
and Lanakila makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Niemen really felt that one!
Lanakila misses with a double jab.
Lanakila throws a sloppy head kick and Niemen moves out of range easily.
Czesio Niemen seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Lanakila fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Niemen manages to avoid it.
Lanakila with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Lanakila throws a head kick that Niemen semi-blocks.
Lanakila is looking to wear down Niemen with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Lanakila takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Niemen just misses with a punch to the body.
Lanakila fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Lanakila has a takedown stuffed.
A low kick from Lanakila misses
letting Niemen counter with a right hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Niemen. Lanakila does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lanakila moves out of range of the body kick from Niemen.
Niemen looks to land a body kick but Lanakila moved away.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lanakila shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Niemen as he avoids it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Niemen throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Lanakila looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Lanakila keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
No joy there for Niemen, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Czesio Niemen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Niemen avoids the body shot from Lanakila.
A decent looking cross lands there for Lanakila.
Lanakila ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Niemen lands with an overhand left.
Lanakila attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lanakila. Niemen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lanakila uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Niemen.
Niemen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lanakila defending well as Niemen loads up on a big left hand.
Lanakila throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lanakila throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheers as Lanakila lands an impressive looking overhand right. Niemen doesn't seem phased though.
Niemen throws a right hand that Lanakila ducks under and follows up with a left that Lanakila also avoids with ease.
Niemen thows a body shot but no joy.
Lanakila throws a right hand that misses
and Niemen counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A telegraphed right hand from Lanakila misses the target.
Niemen misses with a wild body shot.
Niemen lands an overhand right.
Niemen throws the kick towards the body but Lanakila avoids it.
Niemen dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Lanakila misses with a double jab
and Niemen counters with a straight right hand.
Niemen bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Lanakila's head.
Niemen throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lanakila throws a sloppy head kick and Niemen moves out of range easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lanakila avoids a kick to the body.
Niemen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lanakila.
Niemen looks to land a combination but Lanakila avoids it well.
Niemen throws a series of punches but Lanakila moves out of range.
Niemen throws a hook but Lanakila avoids it easily.
Lanakila misses with a hook. Niemen ducked under it nicely.
Lanakila misses with a wild combination.
Lanakila throws an overhand right that lands on Niemen's shoulder, as Niemen tries to avoid the shot.
Lanakila misses with a wild combination.
Lanakila looks to score with a jab to the body but Niemen is just out of range.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Lanakila lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
A chopping leg kick lands by Lanakila.
A swing and a miss from Lanakila.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Czesio Niemen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Ionakana Lanakila's cut.
That's time! Lanakila's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Niemen throws a lazy right hand but Lanakila sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Lanakila fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Lanakila blocks the body kick.
Niemen throws an overhand right that lands on Lanakila's shoulder, as Lanakila tries to avoid the shot.
Niemen avoids the body shot from Lanakila.
A shot to the liver by Niemen. Beautiful body shot.
Niemen misses the shot to the body.
Niemen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lanakila.
A slow jab from Lanakila misses its intended target.
Lanakila throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Niemen on the side of the head.
Niemen with a jab.
Niemen throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Lanakila's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Niemen connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Lanakila scrambles back to his feet.
Lanakila walks into a stiff left hand from Niemen.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lanakila throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lanakila walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Niemen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Lanakila avoids the body shot from Niemen.
Niemen scores with a nice head shot.
Niemen misses with a wild body shot.
Niemen on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Donk. Lanakila catches Niemen right on the button with a cross.
Niemen pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Lanakila.
A slow jab from Lanakila misses its intended target.
Lanakila shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Niemen pinned against the cage. Niemen gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Lanakila throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Niemen works Lanakila's body with a nice hook.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Niemen slips a straight right by Lanakila.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Niemen thows a body shot but no joy.
Lanakila doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Niemen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ionakana Lanakila's cut is getting worse.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Niemen.
Lanakila misses with a looping left.
Niemen misses with a straight right.
Niemen throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Lanakila on the side of the head.
Niemen scores with a body shot.
Niemen throws a shot from downtown. Lanakila moves away and avoids it.
Niemen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lanakila.
Niemen scores with a hook.
Lanakila tries to land a leg kick but Niemen saw it coming and moves away.
Niemen scores with a jab to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lanakila will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Lanakila scoring well with a low kick there.
Niemen pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Lanakila back to the cage. Niemen follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Lanakila waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Niemen.
Niemen showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Lanakila.
Niemen fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Lanakila looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Lanakila displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Niemen throws out the jab.
Lanakila moves out of range of the body kick from Niemen.
Lanakila drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Lanakila staying out of range there.
Niemen loads up on a big right hand but Lanakila slips the punch.
Lanakila throws a jab but it's blocked by Niemen.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Niemen lands a right hook to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lanakila scores with a jab to the body.
Niemen looks to land a body kick but Lanakila moved away.
Niemen leaves Lanakila with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ionakana Lanakila. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Niemen moves away from the strike by Lanakila.
Lanakila throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Niemen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Niemen lands a nice hook to Lanakila's body. Lanakila takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Niemen fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Niemen scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Lanakila moves out of range of the body kick.
Lanakila blocks a head kick by Niemen.
Lanakila swings for the body but Niemen moves out of range.
And that's the end of the fight!
Czesio Niemen comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Niemen has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 28:29
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 28:29
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Czesio Niemen!
A victorious Czesio Niemen thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Juho Pennanen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ami Dent (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dent has chosen DJ Madman - Meisje zo lelijk als de nacht as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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184 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Juho Pennanen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 13 - 0, fighting out of London, Ami Dent!
The judges for this bout are Aleksei Zolotukhin, Vladimir Khabensky and Ivan Kurochkin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dent uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Pennanen has time to react.
Dent throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Pennanen on the side of the head.
Dent takes one to the chin there.
Dent closes the distance but Pennanen moves to the side
letting Pennanen counter with a right hand.
Pennanen goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Dent gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Dent throws a nice inside leg kick.
Nice sprawl there from Pennanen as Dent shoots in.
Dent dives in and grabs Pennanen's left leg, looking for a takedown. Pennanen pushes down on Dent's head and hops out.
Dent throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dent tries to clinch up.
Dent ducks under a wild hook from Pennanen.
A nice inside leg kick there by Dent. That's going to slow Pennanen down.
Dent throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Dent drops his hands momentarily and Pennanen takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Pennanen takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pennanen feints and then cracks Dent's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Dent down.
Pennanen bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Dent's head.
Dent throws an overhand right that lands on Pennanen's shoulder, as Pennanen tries to avoid the shot.
Pennanen has Dent up against the cage in a clinch.
A short uppercut from Pennanen.
Dent tries for a takedown. No joy.
Juho Pennanen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ami Dent.
Pennanen lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Pennanen.
Dent throws a head punch that misses.
Dent working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Dent on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Dent's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Pennanen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dent goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dent misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pennanen working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Pennanen lands a body shot in the clinch.
Pennanen throws an elbow but it misses.
Pennanen can't find room to land a body shot as Dent controls the action.
Dent has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Pennanen after a bit of a struggle.
Pennanen lands a shot to the body.
Pennanen lands a right hand that snaps the head of Dent backwards.
Pennanen digs a right hand underneath Dent's ribcage. Dent let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Dent misses with a short punch on the inside.
Pennanen lands a hook to the side of the head.
Pennanen misses with a body punch.
Pennanen misses with the head strike.
Pennanen throws an elbow but it misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pennanen.
Pennanen lands with a left to the head.
Pennanen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dent's elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dent tries to work over Pennanen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Pennanen takes a shot to the head.
Pennanen's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Pennanen avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Dent throws a body punch but Pennanen moves out of range.
Pennanen throws a leg kick that misses.
Pennanen takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Pennanen throws a series of punches but Dent avoids them all with ease.
Dent misses the shot to the body.
Some wild striking there from Dent.
Dent tried to score with a low kick but Pennanen checks it.
Pennanen moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Dent throws a shot from downtown. Pennanen moves away and avoids it.
Dent shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Pennanen sprawls well. Pennanen wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Dent gets slowly back to his feet.
Juho Pennanen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pennanen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Pennanen lands a nice shot to the body.
Pennanen walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Dent checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Dent circles away from the clinch attempt.
Dent swings for the body but Pennanen moves out of range.
Dent doesn't manage to clinch there - Pennanen circles away.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dent showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Pennanen.
Pennanen throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Some wild striking there from Pennanen.
Dent swings for the body but Pennanen moves out of range.
Pennanen misses with an uppercut. Dent saw that one coming.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Juho Pennanen dominated that round.
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.
Pennanen takes a swing at Dent's ribcage but misses.
Dent throws a big shot that misses.
Juho Pennanen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dent misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Pennanen connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Dent tries to clinch up but Pennanen circles away and keeps his distance.
Dent avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Pennanen, right into the meat.
Dent tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Pennanen manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Pennanen scores with a nice right hand.
Pennanen throws a jab when Dent was well out of range.
A big right from Pennanen misses.
Dent fails in his attempt to clinch.
Dent fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pennanen manages to avoid it.
Dent ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dent tries to close the distance and clinch but Pennanen swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Pennanen avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Pennanen cracks the inside of Dent's front leg.
Dent throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Pennanen stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Pennanen connects with a leg kick. Dent looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Pennanen takes a swing at Dent's ribcage but misses.
Dent misses the shot to the body.
Dent is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Pennanen rather than just go for the knockout.
Dent misses the shot to the body.
Pennanen looks to land a body kick but Dent moved away.
Dent is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Dent wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Dent doesn't manage to clinch there - Pennanen circles away.
Pennanen throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Dent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pennanen walks into a straight right hand from Dent.
Pennanen has taken the fight to the clinch.
Dent letting Pennanen take a breather here.
Pennanen can't find room to land a body shot as Dent controls the action.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dent throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Dent can't find room to land a body shot as Pennanen controls the action.
Pennanen presses Dent against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Dent managing to block the knees to the body from Pennanen.
Dent misses with a punch to the body.
Dent tries to throw a body punch but Pennanen avoids it by throwing Dent back against the cage.
Pennanen avoids a wild elbow strike from Dent.
Pennanen misses with the head strike.
Pennanen escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Dent throws a body punch but Pennanen moves out of range.
Dent scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Dent landing a few strikes.
Dent has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Dent wants to control but Pennanen is keeping him busy.
Dent tries to advance to mount but can't.
Pennanen knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Dent on the ground.
Dent tries for a kimura but Pennanen is defending well.
Dent tries to score with some ground and pound. Pennanen controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dent trying to control the position but Pennanen is working away.
Dent throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Pennanen regains half guard there - taking advantage of Dent's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Dent wants to control but Pennanen is keeping him busy.
Dent thows a huge punch but Pennanen dodges it nicely.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Pennanen tries to roll over but Dent keeps him under control.
Pennanen blocking the ground and pound attempt from Dent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ami Dent 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. This is the final round!
The fighters circle momentarily. Pennanen darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Juho Pennanen is winning the standup battle so far.
Dent fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pennanen manages to avoid it.
Dent missing with a left hand there. Pennanen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Pennanen throws the left hand but Dent avoids the punch easily.
Pennanen throws a head kick that misses.
Dent shoots in looking for a takedown but Pennanen manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Dent's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Dent fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pennanen manages to avoid it.
Nice jab there from Pennanen.
Pennanen does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Pennanen tries to bum rush Dent with a series of wild strikes but Dent uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Pennanen moves into range and connects with a jab.
Pennanen finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Pennanen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dent moves away.
Pennanen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dent manages to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Pennanen lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Dent has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Dent and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Pennanen moves away from the strike by Dent.
Dent uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Pennanen.
Pennanen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dent.
Dent fails with an attempt to clinch.
Dent throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Pennanen lands a jab to the nose.
Dent moves into the clinch.
Pennanen manages to break the clinch.
Dent throws a big shot that misses.
Pennanen thuds his right hand into Dent's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Pennanen misses with a straight right.
Pennanen lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Pennanen cracks Dent with a good jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dent clinches with his opponent.
Dent lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pennanen can't find room to land a body shot as Dent controls the action.
Pennanen lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Dent tries for a takedown but Pennanen manages to get underhooks.
Dent tries to score a body lock takedown but Pennanen shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Juho Pennanen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ami Dent.
Pennanen is trying to break the clinch but Dent has him pressed against the cage.
Pennanen escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Dent is looking to score with low kicks.
Dent misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Dent takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Dent throws a good cross that connects.
Pennanen throws a hook but Dent blocks it.
Pennanen ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dent. Pennanen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dent moves out of range as Pennanen throws a body kick.
Pennanen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dent.
Pennanen lands a nice shot that snaps Dent's head back.
Pennanen avoids the body shot from Dent.
Dent just misses with a punch to the body.
Pennanen looks to score with a jab to the body but Dent is just out of range.
Pennanen connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Dent's hands.
Dent throws a shot from downtown. Pennanen moves away and avoids it.
Pennanen looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Dent scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Pennanen throws the kick towards the body but Dent avoids it.
Dent tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pennanen was well out of range. Poor timing from Dent.
Pennanen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dent throws out the jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pennanen stuffs the takedown.
Dent shoots for a double leg takedown but Pennanen sprawls well. He's pushed Dent's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Dent takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Dent gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Pennanen cracks Dent with a good jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pennanen fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Dent looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Pennanen throws a looping overhand right but Dent ducks down to avoid it.
Pennanen tries a head kick but it misses.
Dent sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Pennanen feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Dent's calf.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Pennanen scores with a jab.
A leg kick checked by Dent.
Pennanen lands a nice leg kick that just misses Dent's sensitive parts.
And that's the end of the fight!
Juho Pennanen showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Pennanen 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 Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 29:28
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Juho Pennanen!
Juho Pennanen decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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