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RC 91 - Hussein vs. Rome PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mac Gyver (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ragnar Vedhult (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Vedhult has chosen Swedish army orchestra - Beneath our banner as his entrance music. Ragnar Vedhult has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Mac Gyver's chin.
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206 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
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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
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Mac Gyver!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ragnar Vedhult!
The judges for this bout are Fedor Mirinova, Valeri Chadov and Igor Prikhodko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vedhult on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Gyver. Gyver obviously looking to wear him down.
Vedhult lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
It looks like Mac Gyver has been cut.
Gyver stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Gyver wants it to stay on the feet.
Gyver with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Gyver lands with a thumping leg kick.
Vedhult fails with an attempt to clinch.
Vedhult shoots in for a takedown but Gyver shows good takedown defense.
Vedhult tries to clinch but Gyver is having none of it.
Vedhult takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Gyver fakes the leg kick and cracks Vedhult in the body.
Vedhult looks gassed!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vedhult takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Gyver lands a high kick!
It looks like Ragnar Vedhult has been cut.
A chopping leg kick lands by Gyver.
Gyver fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Vedhult.
Gyver clinches up with Vedhult and pushes him back against the cage.
Gyver lands a shot to the body.
Gyver working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Gyver avoiding damage.
Gyver unloads a knee to the mid-section. Vedhult lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Knees in the clinch landing for Gyver.
Gyver connects with a nasty looking knee right to Vedhult's face.
Gyver pressing his opponent against the cage.
Gyver connects with a knee to the head.
Vedhult fails to pull guard.
Mac Gyver has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ragnar Vedhult.
Gyver breaks from the clinch.
Gyver moves into the clinch.
Gyver content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Vedhult tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Vedhult tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Gyver scores with a nice hook to the head.
Gyver with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Gyver landing knees to the head.
Gyver cracks Vedhult with a nice body shot.
Gyver landing knees to the head.
Gyver breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Gyver plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
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!
Gyver throws a leg kick which misses Vedhult's front leg but catches the back leg as Vedhult tries to avoid it.
Gyver scores with a hook to the body. Vedhult takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A head kick from Gyver lands but Vedhult takes it in his stride.
Gyver with a jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gyver fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Vedhult, pushing him back against the cage.
Vedhult pulls guard successfully.
Gyver is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Gyver trying to control the position from guard on top but Vedhult is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Vedhult looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gyver is one step ahead there.
Vedhult is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vedhult sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Gyver defending well though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gyver is looking for a sweep. Vedhult is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Vedhult tries to pass the half guard into mount. Gyver knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Gyver is looking for a sweep. Vedhult is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Vedhult looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Gyver avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Vedhult.
Vedhult moves nicely into side control.
Vedhult advances to mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Gyver wants to control but Vedhult is having none of it.
Vedhult tries to control but Gyver wriggling away.
Gyver is looking to improve his position but Vedhult isn't that keen on the idea.
Vedhult with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Vedhult throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Gyver tries to get back to half guard but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mac Gyver dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Gyver moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Vedhult shoots in but no luck this time.
Gyver lands the left hand.
Mac Gyver is winning the standup battle so far.
Jab from Gyver.
Gyver throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Gyver with a hook.
Nice sprawl there from Gyver as Vedhult shoots in.
Gyver is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Vedhult looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Mac Gyver has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ragnar Vedhult.
Gyver is looking to slow Vedhult down with leg kicks.
Vedhult shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Gyver sprawls well. Gyver wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Vedhult gets slowly back to his feet.
The fight stays on the outside here - Gyver looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Vedhult is breathing heavily.
A nice inside leg kick there by Gyver. That's going to slow Vedhult down.
Mac Gyver is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Vedhult.
Gyver scoring well with a low kick there.
Vedhult takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Gyver clinches.
Gyver is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Vedhult can do to turn this around?
A knee to the head by Gyver.
Gyver is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Gyver scores with a knee to the head.
Gyver breaks the clinch.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Gyver scores with a shot to the side of Vedhult's head.
Gyver scores with a shot to the side of Vedhult's head.
Vedhult jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Gyver walks away with a smile on his face. Vedhult gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Nice jab there from Gyver.
Vedhult gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Gyver.
Gyver instigates a clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gyver pushes Vedhult back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Gyver throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Vedhults head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vedhult tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Gyver throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Vedhults head.
Vedhult tries to pull guard but Gyver holds him up against the cage and eventually Vedhult drops back down to his feet.
Gyver pushes Vedhult back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Vedhult tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Gyver breaks the clinch.
Vedhult wants to clinch
and Gyver counters with a stiff right hand.
Vedhult fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Gyver avoids it really well and circles away.
Gyver is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Gyver throws a one two combo.
Gyver lands with a thumping leg kick.
Vedhult shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Gyver napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Vedhult working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Gyver sneaks back into half guard.
Gyver on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Gyver tries to get out of the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vedhult is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Gyver sees it coming and defends easily.
Vedhult wants to control but Gyver is keeping him busy.
Vedhult thows a huge punch but Gyver dodges it nicely.
Vedhult sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Gyver defending well though.
Gyver kicks off Vedhult and gets to his feet.
Gyver lands with a slapping head kick.
Gyver with a hook.
Vedhult's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A good leg kick by Gyver.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gyver closes the distance and clinches.
Gyver makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Vedhult dodges an elbow strike from Gyver.
Gyver slowing the pace effectively.
Gyver cracks Vedhult with a nice body shot.
Vedhult takes a knee right on the jaw!
Vedhult jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Gyver walks away with a smile on his face. Vedhult gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Vedhult misses with a takedown attempt - Gyver sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Gyver throws a leg kick which misses Vedhult's front leg but catches the back leg as Vedhult tries to avoid it.
A decent looking cross lands there for Gyver.
Gyver scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Vedhult tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Gyver counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Vedhult is lucky that one didn't land flush.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gyver cracks the inside of Vedhult's front leg.
Gyver with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mac Gyver dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Gyver chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Gyver thows a body kick. Vedhult tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Gyver closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Vedhult fails to pull guard.
Gyver is leaning against Vedhult and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Gyver is stalling here.
Gyver connects with a nasty looking knee right to Vedhult's face.
Gyver scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Vedhult jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Gyver walks away with a smile on his face. Vedhult gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Ragnar Vedhult seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vedhult shoots in looking for a takedown. Gyver tries to sprawl out of it but Vedhult keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Gyver manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Mac Gyver has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ragnar Vedhult.
Vedhult gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Vedhult takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Gyver cracks Vedhult with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Gyver slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vedhult tries to move into range but Gyver moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Vedhult misses with a takedown
and Gyver counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Vedhult thinking.
Gyver lands with a thumping leg kick.
Gyver feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Vedhult's calf.
A nice inside leg kick there by Gyver. That's going to slow Vedhult down.
Gyver has closed the distance and engaged Vedhult in a clinch.
Gyver scores with a shoulder strike.
Gyver is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Gyver breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Vedhult on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Gyver. Gyver obviously looking to wear him down.
Gyver with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Vedhult on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Gyver. Gyver obviously looking to wear him down.
Gyver avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Vedhult moves into the clinch.
Ragnar Vedhult has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gyver connects with a knee to the head.
Gyver breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Vedhult on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Vedhult is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
A good leg kick by Gyver.
Gyver clinches up with Vedhult and pushes him back against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vedhult tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Gyver just stands there and leans against the cage.
Gyver is trying to maintain a safe position but Vedhult gets an underhook and turns Gyver into the cage.
Gyver landing knees to the head.
Gyver unloads a knee to the mid-section.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Gyver.
Gyver lands with a light punch inside.
Vedhult tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Gyver smiles and moves away.
Gyver connects with a high kick.
Vedhult with a lazy takedown attempt
and Gyver counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Gyver takes the fight into the clinch.
Gyver lands a knee to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gyver lands a nice shot to the body.
Gyver connects with a knee to the head.
Gyver taking a breather.
Gyver is working Vedhult over against the cage.
Vedhult gets control of Gyver's arms and successfully pulls guard. Vedhult will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Vedhult looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Gyver postures up.
Gyver knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Vedhult on the ground.
Vedhult looking for a sweep. Not yet Vedhult, not yet.
Vedhult looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Vedhult escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Gyver gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Vedhult looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gyver is one step ahead there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Gyver advances to half guard.
Vedhult wants to improve his position but Gyver is controlling well.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Vedhult fails with a takedown attempt.
Mac Gyver is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Vedhult moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Vedhult shoots in for a takedown but Gyver shows good takedown defense.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Vedhult walks into a stiff left hand from Gyver.
Gyver scores with a nice body kick.
Gyver turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Gyver lands a glancing blow to the side of Vedhult's head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mac Gyver showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Gyver, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 30:27
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 30:27
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mac Gyver!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Sam Nut (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sandy McSouthers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McSouthers has chosen VNV Nation - Anthem as his entrance music. The key to victory for Sam Nut has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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Excellent MT
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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
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Sam Nut!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Sandy McSouthers!
The judges for this bout are Fedor Mirinova, Ivan Kurochkin and Illya Tyunina.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nut tries to clinch but McSouthers is having none of it.
No joy there for McSouthers, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Nut gets a clinch.
McSouthers takes an elbow to the forehead.
It looks like Sandy McSouthers has been cut.
McSouthers takes an elbow to the temple.
McSouthers dodges an elbow strike from Nut.
McSouthers dodges an elbow strike from Nut.
Nut crunches a lovely knee into McSouthers's ribcage.
Nut scores with a knee to the head.
Nut creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
McSouthers blocks an elbow strike.
Nut throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Nut lands a damaging elbow.
Come on McSouthers - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
McSouthers takes a knee to the side of the body.
McSouthers looks gassed!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nut with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Nut throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
A head punch on the inside from Nut fails to land.
Nut creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through McSouthers's defenses.
Nut connects with a knee to the head.
McSouthers can't get the takedown.
McSouthers dodges an elbow strike from Nut.
Nut tries to land knees in the clinch but McSouthers avoids the damage to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nut lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Nut lands an elbow just above McSouthers 's eye.
McSouthers blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Nut tries a knee to the head but McSouthers blocks it.
Nut unloads a knee to the mid-section. McSouthers lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
McSouthers blocks the elbow strike.
Nut landing knees to the head.
Nut creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through McSouthers's defenses.
Nut lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Nut landing knees to the body.
McSouthers blocks an elbow strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nut.
Nut unloads a knee to the mid-section. McSouthers lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Nut pushes off an throws an elbow but McSouthers leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
McSouthers blocks the elbow strike.
Nut throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
With the fighters up against the cage, Nut throws an elbow but misses.
Nut looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Nut gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
McSouthers takes an elbow to the temple.
McSouthers takes an elbow to the forehead.
Nut creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nut pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Nut lands a nice knee to the body.
Nut creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
A frustrated look appears on McSouthers's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Nut working McSouthers over with knees to the body.
Nut throws an elbow that misses.
Nut utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Nut lands an elbow inside that McSouthers shrugs off.
Nut throws a blind hook that connects with the side of McSoutherss head.
Nut misses with an elbow strike.
Nut throws a knee to the head but misses.
A frustrated look appears on McSouthers's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Nut lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
McSouthers dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Nut lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Nut misses with an elbow over the top.
Nut misses with a knee to the head.
McSouthers avoids a wild elbow strike from Nut.
Nut with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Nut working some nice short punches in the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McSouthers is working for takedown but Nut is calmly controlling the position for now.
Nut throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Nut misses with an elbow over the top.
Nut tried to land a shot to the body but connects with McSouthers's elbow.
McSouthers'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.
Nut lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
McSouthers blocks the elbow strike.
Nut tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and McSouthers avoids it.
Nut misses with an elbow over the top.
McSouthers tries for a takedown. No joy.
Sam Nut has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sandy McSouthers.
Nut missing with knees to the body.
McSouthers gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Nut regains guard.
Nut looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McSouthers lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Nut looking to hit a scissor sweep but McSouthers is one step ahead there.
Nut working a defensive guard but McSouthers passes into half guard.
Nut keeping control of the position.
McSouthers prevents Nut from improving his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nut trying to control here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sam Nut dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Sandy McSouthers's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Nut scores with a shot to the body.
Sandy McSouthers seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nut moves into the clinch.
Nut looking to throw knees to the head but McSouthers is blocking nicely.
Nut lands a nice elbow.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Nut misses with an elbow strike.
Nut looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Knees to the body from Nut.
Nut throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Nut throws an elbow that misses.
McSouthers blocks an elbow strike.
Nut lands an elbow that stopped McSouthers in his tracks for a moment.
Nut lands an elbow just above McSouthers 's eye.
McSouthers is trying to break the clinch but Nut is controlling him.
McSouthers lands a hook that snaps the head of Nut backwards.
McSouthers slows down the pace here.
Nut can't find room to land a body shot as McSouthers controls the action.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nut misses with an elbow over the top.
McSouthers blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Nut tries a knee to the head but McSouthers blocks it.
Nut lands an elbow inside.
McSouthers can't find room to land a body shot as Nut controls the action.
Nut tries to land a knee to the head but McSouthers blocks with his arms.
McSouthers gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Nut is looking for a sweep. McSouthers is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
McSouthers sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Nut defending well though.
Nut on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Nut tries to get out of the position.
McSouthers not landing any meaningful shots this time.
McSouthers is working for a submission of some sort.
McSouthers is breathing heavily.
Nut wants to get back to full guard.
Nut is working hard here to advance position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nut is trying to control but can't.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
McSouthers misses with a double jab.
McSouthers misses with a body punch
and Nut counters with a head kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Nut looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Sam Nut is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nut ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
McSouthers throws a nice looking combination but Nut bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Nut slips a straight right by McSouthers.
Nut is looking to clinch but McSouthers is avoiding it.
McSouthers throws a nice looking combination but Nut bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A swing and a miss from McSouthers.
The fight stays on the outside here - Nut looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McSouthers shoots in looking for a takedown. Nut tries to sprawl out of it but McSouthers keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Nut manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
A shot to the body from McSouthers misses
and Nut counters with a flying knee. Nice.
McSouthers shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Nut pinned against the cage. Nut gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
McSouthers misses with a body shot
and Nut counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Nut tries to clinch but McSouthers is having none of it.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Nut tries to land knees in the clinch but McSouthers avoids the damage to the body.
Nut trying to land knees to the body.
Nut with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
McSouthers blocks the elbow strike.
Nut missing with knees to the body.
Nice elbow from Nut.
McSouthers blocking some punches.
Nut connects with a nasty looking knee right to McSouthers's face.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nut throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Nut lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Nut misses with the head strike.
Nut tries to land knees in the clinch but McSouthers avoids the damage to the body.
McSouthers avoids the elbow strike from Nut, against the cage.
McSouthers avoiding damage as Nut throws knees to the body.
Nut pushes off an throws an elbow but McSouthers leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Nut connects with a knee to the head.
Nut throws an elbow that misses.
Nut throws an elbow that misses.
Nut tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and McSouthers avoids it.
Nut looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Nut gets underhooks to prevent McSouthers's takedown attempt.
Sam Nut has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sandy McSouthers.
McSouthers escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
McSouthers misses with a hook to the body
and Nut counters with a big head kick but McSouthers shrugs it off.
Nut throws a head kick that misses.
Nut fails in his attempt to clinch.
A shot to the body from McSouthers misses
and Nut counters with a flying knee. Nice.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sam Nut dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Sandy McSouthers's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Nut throws a leg kick which misses McSouthers's front leg but catches the back leg as McSouthers tries to avoid it.
Nut ducks right into an uppercut from McSouthers.
Nut needs to keep his hands up - McSouthers had a free shot at his head there.
McSouthers misses with a few strikes there.
McSouthers doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Nut counters with a nice body kick.
Nut closes the distance and clinches.
McSouthers managing to block the knees to the body from Nut.
Nut lands an elbow inside.
Nut tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
McSouthers blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
McSouthers takes an elbow to the temple.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Nut tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Nut is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Nut swings wildly with an uppercut but McSouthers uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nut tries a knee to the head but McSouthers blocks it.
Nut tries to land knees in the clinch but McSouthers avoids the damage to the body.
Nut is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. McSouthers is defending well for now.
McSouthers blocks an elbow strike.
Nut lands a knee to the body.
Nut misses with an elbow over the top.
A hook to the body from McSouthers.
McSouthers avoids the elbow strike from Nut, against the cage.
McSouthers will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Nut up against the cage.
Nut lands an elbow just above McSouthers 's eye.
McSouthers dodges an elbow strike from Nut.
McSouthers blocks the elbow strike.
Nut misses with an elbow over the top.
Nut pushes off an throws an elbow but McSouthers leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Nut misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from McSouthers.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Nut.
Nut pushes off an throws an elbow but McSouthers leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Nut pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Sandy McSouthers has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
McSouthers blocks an elbow strike.
Nut tries to land a knee to the head but McSouthers blocks with his arms.
McSouthers wants a takedown but no success here.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Nut just misses with a elbow thrown towards McSouthers's brow.
Nut lands an elbow inside.
Nut misses with an elbow strike.
McSouthers working hard to break the clinch.
Nut misses with a knee strike.
Nut landing knees to the head.
McSouthers blocks an elbow strike from Nut.
McSouthers lands a body punch in the clinch.
Come on McSouthers - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Nut tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Nut misses with an elbow strike.
McSouthers throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Sam Nut has scored more points in the clinch so far.
McSouthers is trying to break free.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Nut misses with an elbow over the top.
Nut keeps the fight in the clinch, despite McSouthers's efforts to push away.
Nut is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. McSouthers is defending well for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McSouthers on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
McSouthers breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A nice combination there by McSouthers.
McSouthers darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Nut is trying to maintain the position but McSouthers is very close to passing his half guard.
McSouthers looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Nut with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Nut holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
McSouthers missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Nut is trying to maintain the position but McSouthers is very close to passing his half guard.
McSouthers throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McSouthers missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Nut wants to get back to full guard.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
McSouthers scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
McSouthers lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Sam Nut is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
McSouthers is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Nut tries to get to full guard but McSouthers has control of the leg.
Nut has hold of McSouthers's hands but McSouthers slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
McSouthers with the ground and pound but Nut uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Nut is trying to control the position from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sandy McSouthers comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Nut 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 Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 29:28
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sam Nut!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between SD Plissken (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Meodread Magas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Magas is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Europe - The Final Countdown. Meodread Magas told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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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
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, SD Plissken!
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, Meodread Magas!
The judges for this bout are Aleksandr Martynov, Valeri Chadov and Aleksei Zolotukhin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Plissken changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Magas tries to avoid it but Plissken manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Magas to the ground. Magas escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Magas loads up on a big right hand but Plissken slips the punch.
Plissken ducks under a wild hook from Magas.
Magas fails with an attempt to clinch.
Magas closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Plissken fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Plissken lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Plissken lands a body punch in the clinch.
Plissken has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Magas avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Magas prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for SD Plissken. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Plissken tries to score a body lock takedown but Magas shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Magas lands a body shot.
Plissken fails to pull guard.
Plissken is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Magas pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Magas is working Plissken over against the cage.
Plissken is breathing heavily.
Plissken has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Magas uses from the top position.
Magas wants to get up but he can't break Plissken's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Magas stands up and waves to Plissken to follow him.
Magas with a body punch. A glancing blow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Magas forces Plissken back against the cage and clinches.
Magas manages to break the clinch.
Plissken slips under a jab from Magas.
Magas is looking to clinch.
Plissken throws a series of punches but Magas moves out of range.
Magas throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Plissken shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Magas defends it nicely.
Magas uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Plissken has time to react.
It looks like SD Plissken has been cut.
Plissken gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Magas.
Magas dances in with a quick combination. Plissken is being worked over with jabs and crosses. Oooh, a right straight from Magas snaps Plissken's head back. Plissken stumbles backwards against the cage. Magas steps forward and delivers a right cross that connects with Plissken's jaw, simultaneously knocking him out and sending his mouthpiece into the crowd! There's a worthy souvenir for the fans. This one is over folks. Plissken just didn't come prepared.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Meodread Magas!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Armas Kuusisto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Stan Macnturf (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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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
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Armas Kuusisto!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Stan Macnturf!
The judges for this bout are Konstantin Menshow, Dmitry Maklakov and Aleksandr Martynov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kuusisto throws a solid leg kick but Macnturf takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Kuusisto.
Macnturf moves in looking to clinch but Kuusisto pushes him off.
Kuusisto has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Kuusisto there as he acknowledges the shot.
Kuusisto looks to score with a jab to the body but Macnturf is just out of range.
Kuusisto avoids a punch combination nicely.
Macnturf closes the distance and lands a one-two.
It looks like Armas Kuusisto has been cut.
Macnturf gets caught flat footed, as Kuusisto shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Macnturf had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kuusisto defends it easily.
Kuusisto slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Kuusisto looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Macnturf tries to buck Kuusisto off but Kuusisto is having none of it.
Kuusisto wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Macnturf, who protects the arm well.
Macnturf is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kuusisto misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Macnturf is looking to regain half guard here but Kuusisto keeps moving and retains side control.
Macnturf is trying to control Kuusisto's posture but Kuusisto avoids it.
Macnturf tries to bench press Kuusisto off him but Kuusisto keeps the position.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Macnturf throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Macnturf chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Kuusisto can pounce on him.
A head kick from Kuusisto lands but Macnturf takes it in his stride.
Kuusisto looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A left lands for Macnturf.
Kuusisto thumps Macnturf with a low kick.
Macnturf looks gassed!
Kuusisto misses with a hook.
Kuusisto looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Macnturf is fending him off so far but Kuusisto persists. Nope, Macnturf circles away and we're back to standing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kuusisto moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Macnturf throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Armas Kuusisto seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Macnturf throws a nice looking combination but Kuusisto bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kuusisto moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Stan Macnturf is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kuusisto throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Macnturf counters with a two punch combo.
Kuusisto pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kuusisto shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Macnturf napping and manages to drive through into side control!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kuusisto tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Kuusisto has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Macnturf dodges the ground and pound from Kuusisto.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Macnturf is looking for a sweep.
Kuusisto landing a few strikes.
Kuusisto trying to control the position but Macnturf is working away.
Macnturf tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Macnturf bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Kuusisto takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Macnturf is looking to clinch but Kuusisto is avoiding it.
Macnturf scores with a hook.
A looping hook to the body misses from Macnturf. Kuusisto does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kuusisto lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Kuusisto throws a push kick but Macnturf slaps the foot to one side.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Kuusisto.
Macnturf moves out of range of the body kick.
Kuusisto throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Macnturf.
Kuusisto shoots in but Macnturf avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Macnturf tries to clinch but Kuusisto is having none of it.
Macnturf avoids the body shot from Kuusisto.
Macnturf throws a jab but it's blocked by Kuusisto.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Macnturf throws a body punch but Kuusisto moves out of range.
Kuusisto throws a sloppy head kick
enabling Macnturf to counter with a crisp jab.
Kuusisto dodges the punch combination from Macnturf.
Macnturf moves out of range of the body kick.
Macnturf misses with a series of wild punches.
Kuusisto looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Kuusisto works his foot free and advances to mount.
Kuusisto goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Macnturf is on top in guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kuusisto utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Armas Kuusisto dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Armas Kuusisto's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Kuusisto listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Kuusisto throws a sloppy head kick and Macnturf moves out of range easily.
Macnturf avoids the head kick by Kuusisto.
Kuusisto walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Macnturf checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Kuusisto avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kuusisto thumps Macnturf with a low kick.
Kuusisto slips a jab and a cross from Macnturf.
Kuusisto looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Macnturf swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Kuusisto counters with a big head kick but Macnturf shrugs it off.
It looks like Stan Macnturf has been cut.
Kuusisto shoots in and drives through. Macnturf sprawls well.
Macnturf cracks a nice hook into Kuusisto's ribs.
A shot to de liver by Macnturf. Beautiful body shot.
An inside leg kick lands from Kuusisto.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kuusisto attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Macnturf takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Macnturf is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Macnturf scores with a punch to the head.
Macnturf checks a leg kick.
Macnturf lands a slapping body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Macnturf takes a swing at Kuusisto's ribcage but misses.
Kuusisto looks to land a right hand but Macnturf moved out of range.
Kuusisto misses the body punch
and Macnturf counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Macnturf steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Kuusisto. That one must have hurt.
Kuusisto buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Kuusisto has Macnturf up against the cage in a clinch.
Kuusisto taking a breather.
Kuusisto using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Macnturf has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Kuusisto blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kuusisto effectively controlling the action here.
Kuusisto swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kuusisto keeps control of Macnturf as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Macnturf lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Kuusisto manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Macnturf preventing the sweep.
Macnturf throws and elbow that misses. Kuusisto uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Macnturf's guard. Nice move by Kuusisto!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Macnturf had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kuusisto defends it easily.
Kuusisto advances position into side control!
Kuusisto is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Macnturf is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Macnturf is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Kuusisto is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Kuusisto trying to control but Macnturf is having none of it.
Macnturf is looking to improve his position but Kuusisto isn't that keen on the idea.
Macnturf is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kuusisto wants to control the pace but Macnturf is squirming around nicely.
Macnturf wants to control but Kuusisto is having none of it.
Kuusisto fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Kuusisto controlling from mount.
Macnturf regains half guard.
Kuusisto trying to control from half guard but Macnturf is working away.
Kuusisto stops Macnturf from getting back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kuusisto is thwarting Macnturf's attempts to control the position.
Macnturf is defending against the submission attempts here by Kuusisto.
Macnturf won't allow Kuusisto to pass to mount.
Macnturf wants to get back to his feet.
Macnturf is defending against the submission attempts here by Kuusisto.
Macnturf looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
A big right from Macnturf misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Armas Kuusisto dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Kuusisto's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Macnturf blocks the body kick.
Kuusisto closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Macnturf did well to prevent Kuusisto getting side control.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Macnturf is trying to maintain the position but Kuusisto is very close to passing his half guard.
Kuusisto is looking to stall here but Macnturf recovers full guard.
Macnturf has his feet on Kuusisto's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Kuusisto uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Macnturf.
Kuusisto slips a straight right by Macnturf.
Macnturf misses with a wild body shot.
Macnturf stuffs the takedown attempt from Kuusisto. Kuusisto gets slowly back to his feet.
Kuusisto circles away from the clinch attempt
enabling Kuusisto to counter with a crisp jab.
Kuusisto shoots in looking for a takedown. Macnturf tries to sprawl out of it but Kuusisto keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Macnturf manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Macnturf misses with a wild combination.
Macnturf ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Kuusisto drops his hands momentarily and Macnturf takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Macnturf scores with a nice strike.
Armas Kuusisto is winning the standup battle so far.
Macnturf is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kuusisto thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Macnturf if he has to take too many more of those.
Armas Kuusisto is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Macnturf misses with a series of wild punches.
Macnturf takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Kuusisto. Macnturf shrugs it off though.
Kuusisto tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Macnturf is looking to clinch.
A nice inside leg kick there by Kuusisto. That's going to slow Macnturf down.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kuusisto gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Macnturf counters with a one-two to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Armas Kuusisto. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kuusisto misses with the combination.
Macnturf misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kuusisto with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Kuusisto throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kuusisto throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Macnturf moves out of range as Kuusisto throws a body kick.
Macnturf fails to land with a series of punches.
Kuusisto tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Macnturf paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kuusisto takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Kuusisto looks for a takedown but Macnturf sprawls well.
Kuusisto misses with a double jab.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Macnturf tries to break the clinch but Kuusisto is controlling the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kuusisto escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kuusisto clinches.
Kuusisto's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Kuusisto goes for a takedown attempt but Macnturf pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Macnturf misses with a series of wild punches.
Macnturf scores with a hook to the body. Kuusisto takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Macnturf lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Kuusisto fails with the takedown.
Stan Macnturf has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Horrible takedown by Kuusisto or perhaps it was just good defense by Macnturf which made him look bad.
Some wild striking there from Macnturf.
Macnturf stuns Kuusisto with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Macnturf's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A left lands for Macnturf.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kuusisto circles away from the clinch attempt.
Macnturf lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Kuusisto at a distance.
Macnturf looks to land a combination. Kuusisto sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Macnturf connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Macnturf has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Kuusisto rushes Macnturf and presses him up against the cage.
Armas Kuusisto is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A left hand lands to the body for Macnturf.
Macnturf can't find room to land a body shot as Kuusisto controls the action.
A head punch on the inside from Macnturf fails to land.
Macnturf misses with the head strike.
Macnturf has Kuusisto pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Kuusisto manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Macnturf wants a takedown but no success here.
Kuusisto pulls Macnturf into guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kuusisto pulls Macnturf in close to his closed guard and prevents Macnturf from doing any damage or advancing position.
Macnturf throws and elbow that misses. Kuusisto uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Macnturf's guard. Nice move by Kuusisto!
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Armas Kuusisto.
Well Kuusisto 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 Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 30:27
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Armas Kuusisto!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sven Hammer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Taras Salo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Salo is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Tol-Odinochestvo. Sven Hammer had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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300 lbs
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19
307 lbs
4 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Sven Hammer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Taras Salo!
The judges for this bout are Dmitry Maklakov, Igor Prikhodko and Aleksei Zolotukhin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Salo throws out a loose jab but Hammer uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hammer fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Hammer gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hammer not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hammer trying to control the position here.
Salo trying to stand up but can't free himself from Hammer's guard.
Hammer escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Salo gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Hammer bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Salo's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hammer working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Hammer wants to control from the top but Salo keeps moving.
Hammer postures up in Salo's guard and throws a big left but Salo blocks it.
Hammer sitting in guard here, content to control.
Hammer drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Hammer jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Hammer distracts Salo with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Hammer in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Salo really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Hammer. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Salo utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Hammer makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Hammer chips away with some ground and pound.
Hammer working some strikes from top position.
Salo utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hammer accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Salo looks gassed!
Hammer with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Hammer trying to control the position from guard on top but Salo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hammer stays in close to Salo's body and controls the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hammer missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Hammer stands and throws Salo's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Hammer works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
It looks like Taras Salo has been cut.
Hammer has hold of Salo's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Salo tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Hammer cranks the arm and Salo screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Salo, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Sven Hammer!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Gaius Alexander (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ryan Martinsson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Alexander comes to the cage accompanied by Sweep the Leg. Martinsson has chosen Queen - Another One Bites The Dust as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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189 lbs
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202 lbs
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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
11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Gaius Alexander!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ryan Martinsson!
The judges for this bout are Igor Prikhodko, Fedor Mirinova and Valeri Chadov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Martinsson decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Martinsson is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Alexander wants to get back to his feet.
Alexander keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Alexander looks like he's trying to stand up.
Martinsson is pressing down on Alexander's thigh, looking to free his foot. Alexander is holding on for now.
Alexander tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Martinsson manages to move to mount!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Alexander is bucking up trying to escape but Martinsson cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Martinsson working Alexander over with strikes here.
Martinsson looking to finish with strikes here!
Martinsson trying to control but Alexander is having none of it.
Alexander is trying to stand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Martinsson looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Alexander might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Alexander is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Alexander tries to buck Martinsson off but he can't manage it.
Alexander is squirming around, avoiding Martinsson's attempts to control the action.
Martinsson controlling the pace for now.
You get the feeling that Alexander really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Alexander is breathing heavily.
Martinsson is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Alexander is squirming around, avoiding Martinsson's attempts to control the action.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Martinsson connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
That's two 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.
Martinsson with shots to the head and body - Alexander looks very uncomfortable down there.
Martinsson postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Alexander looks a forlorn figure.
Martinsson has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Martinsson putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Martinsson is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Martinsson working Alexander over with strikes here.
Martinsson dominating with strikes here.
Alexander trying desperately to get to his feet.
Martinsson looking to control and managing it successfully.
Martinsson unloads with some shots from mount but Alexander bucks and avoids them well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Martinsson landing shots from mount.
Alexander is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Martinsson lands a big shot there that rocks Alexander but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Martinsson won't let Alexander get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Martinsson is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Alexander can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Martinsson looking to secure an arm triangle but Alexander defends it well.
A nice elbow there by Martinsson.
Martinsson tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Martinsson landing punches.
Martinsson working away from the top, dropping strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alexander is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Martinsson working the ground and pound effectively.
Alexander in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Martinsson cracks Alexander with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Martinsson lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Alexander wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Martinsson.
Martinsson wants to control the pace but Alexander is squirming around nicely.
Alexander trying desperately to get to his feet.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Alexander in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Martinsson scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Martinsson lands with some strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ryan Martinsson dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Martinsson checks a leg kick.
Alexander throws a right and a left that Martinsson avoids nicely.
Martinsson tries to score a power double leg takedown but Alexander sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Martinsson somewhat.
Alexander has his takedown stuffed
and Martinsson counters with a single leg into guard. Alexander didn't expect that.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Martinsson throwing strikes but missing.
Martinsson advances to half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Alexander won't allow Martinsson to pass to mount.
Alexander pushes Martinsson off and gets back to his feet.
Martinsson fails with the takedown
and Alexander counters with a stiff right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Martinsson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Martinsson shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Martinsson sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Martinsson is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Martinsson thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Martinsson with a couple of short strikes.
Martinsson trying to control but Alexander is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Martinsson lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
You get the feeling that Alexander really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Alexander takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Martinsson raining down shots from the mount!
Alexander taking shots to the head.
Alexander is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Martinsson working Alexander over with strikes here.
Martinsson tries to control but Alexander wriggling away.
Martinsson with the ground and pound from mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Martinsson unloading with bombs!
Martinsson won't let Alexander get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Ryan Martinsson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Martinsson landing strikes, looking to finish!
Martinsson lands a big shot there that rocks Alexander but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Martinsson dominating with strikes here.
Alexander is rocked!
Martinsson landing strikes from the mount.
Oh Alexander is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Martinsson postures up and throws a couple of big shots that have Alexander in real trouble here! The ref calls for Alexander to improve his position which he doesn't do, so the referee has no choice but to end the fight due to the strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:45 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ryan Martinsson!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ilmari Laine (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Papa Foo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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25
300 lbs
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300 lbs
8 - 5 - 0 |
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ilmari Laine!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Papa Foo!
The judges for this bout are Illya Tyunina, Dmitry Maklakov and Ivan Kurochkin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Foo shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Laine pinned against the cage. Laine gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Laine shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Foo napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Laine wants to control but Foo is keeping him busy.
Laine working the ground and pound but Foo is defending the strikes.
Laine misses with the ground and pound.
Laine will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Foo is trying to improve his position.
Laine scores with punches from side control.
Laine wants to lay and pray for a moment but Foo keeps working.
Laine lands a few punches from side control.
It looks like Papa Foo has been cut.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Laine fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Laine throwing shots but missing, from side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Foo manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Laine is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Laine is not content to let Foo control the position.
Laine is trying to get back to full guard.
Foo trying to mount his opponent but Laine defends it.
Foo maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Laine could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Foo has cracked it and Laine is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Foo!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Papa Foo!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Allowin Baaf (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sasa Gusi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Baaf kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is 'Wild Boys' by Duran Duran. The crowd seem to be enjoying Gusi's choice of entrance music: Marsirala Kralja Petra Garda. The key to victory for Allowin Baaf has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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24
182 lbs
9 - 2 - 0 |
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22
185 lbs
10 - 5 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Very strong |
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Counter striker
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Allowin Baaf!
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, Sasa Gusi!
The judges for this bout are Sergei Dronov, Illya Tyunina and Aleksei Zolotukhin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Baaf connects with a solid leg kick.
Gusi moves in looking to clinch but Baaf pushes him off.
Baaf just misses with a punch to the body.
Gusi checks a leg kick.
Allowin Baaf seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gusi looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Baaf scores with a jab. Gusi acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
It looks like Sasa Gusi has been cut.
Baaf ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Baaf lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gusi bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Baaf tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Baaf throws a low kick, looking for Gusi's leg but Gusi calmly moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gusi tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Baaf is able to avoid easily.
Gusi checks a leg kick nicely.
Baaf throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Baaf changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Gusi takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Gusi looks gassed!
Baaf connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Baaf swings for the body but Gusi moves out of range.
Baaf throws an overhand right that lands on Gusi's shoulder, as Gusi tries to avoid the shot.
Baaf throws out a leg kick but Gusi moves out of range and Baaf only half commits.
Baaf swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Baaf is looking to wear down Gusi with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A jab lands there for Baaf.
Gusi fails with a takedown attempt.
Allowin Baaf is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Baaf feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Gusi's calf.
Jab by Baaf.
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!
Baaf digs a good hook to Gusi's body.
A slow jab from Baaf misses its intended target.
Baaf moves into range and connects with a jab.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Baaf.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Baaf tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Baaf throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gusi drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Baaf.
A head kick misses from Baaf.
Baaf tries to score with a low kick but Gusi moves his leg out of the way.
Gusi looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Allowin Baaf has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sasa Gusi.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Baaf.
A shot to de liver by Baaf. Beautiful body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Baaf misses with a head kick.
Gusi tries to clinch up but Baaf circles away and keeps his distance.
Baaf tests Gusi's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Baaf shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Baaf looks to score with a jab to the body but Gusi is just out of range.
Baaf lunges at Gusi with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Gusi's hand.
That has opened up Sasa Gusi's cut even more.
Baaf is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
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.
A slapping leg kick lands for Baaf.
Baaf fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Gusi on the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Allowin Baaf dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Sasa Gusi's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Baaf lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Baaf pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Baaf scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Gusi doesn't seem bothered though.
Gusi ducks right into an uppercut from Baaf.
Baaf with a jab.
Baaf drops Gusi with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Gusi looks back up at him and smiles so Baaf waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Gusi is rocked!
Allowin Baaf is winning the standup battle so far.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gusi walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Gusi is still on wobbly legs! Can Baaf finish him?
Baaf is looking to chop away at Gusi's legs.
Gusi seems to have recovered his senses.
Baaf drops Gusi with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Gusi! Baaf dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Allowin Baaf!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Marko Versace (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mohammed Hossain (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Versace's entrance music is Ave Maria. A fine choice. Hossain is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Theme. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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22
202 lbs
11 - 4 - 0 |
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189 cm
25
198 lbs
9 - 5 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Very quick |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Determined |
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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
11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Marko Versace!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Mohammed Hossain!
The judges for this bout are Igor Prikhodko, Aleksei Zolotukhin and Valeri Chadov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Versace lands with a right hand.
Hossain lands with a straight right. Versace didn't see that one coming.
Versace misses with a hook. Hossain ducked under it nicely.
Versace scores a takedown into full mount!
Versace with good strikes from the mount here!
Hossain is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Versace working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Versace lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Hossain hang on?
Hossain tries to reverse the position but Versace maintains control.
Versace is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Hossain is still in real trouble! Can Versace finish him?
Hossain wants to hold on but Versace pushes him away.
Hossain seems to have recovered his senses.
Versace with a couple of short strikes.
Versace trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Hossain is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Versace throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Versace moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Hossain has worked his arm free - good work by Hossain!
Versace working the strikes but Hossain uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Versace is looking to stall here but Hossain recovers full guard.
Versace thows a big elbow that misses.
Hossain is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Versace missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Versace missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Hossain is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Versace defends well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Hossain is looking to stand up but Versace isn't so interested in that idea.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Versace shoots in but Hossain avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Hossain throws a body kick that misses.
Versace throws a right and a left that Hossain avoids nicely.
Hossain throws a head kick but Versace moves out of range.
Versace lands a jab to Hossain's midsection.
Hossain looks gassed!
Versace checks a low kick from Hossain.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Hossain wants to clinch up but Versace keeps it at a distance.
A big left from Hossain misses.
Versace keeps the fight on the outside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Versace checks a leg kick.
Versace misses with a wild body shot.
Hossain fails in his attempt to clinch.
Versace avoids the head kick by Hossain.
Versace dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Hossain. That did some damage!
Versace lands with a hook. Hossain tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Mohammed Hossain seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A head kick misses from Versace.
Versace tries to score a power double leg takedown but Hossain sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Versace somewhat.
Left hook, right uppercut from Versace.
Versace shoots for a double leg takedown but Hossain sprawls well. He's pushed Versace's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marko Versace. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hossain tries to close the distance and clinch up but Versace swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Hossain gets a clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hossain taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Hossain throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Hossain throws a punch but it's blocked by Versace.
Hossain tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Versace avoids it.
Hossain tries to land a knee to the head but Versace blocks with his arms.
Versace looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Hossain connects with a nasty looking knee right to Versace's face.
Hossain looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Hossain works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Hossain tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Versace tries to break the clinch but Hossain is controlling the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hossain pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Versace tries to keep at a distance but Hossain has taken the fight into the clinch.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Hossain wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marko Versace dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Versace scores with a nice head shot.
Hossain throws a sloppy head kick
and Versace counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Hossain tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Versace counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Versace throws a nice inside leg kick.
Versace misses with a two punch combination.
Versace misses with a head kick.
Versace connects with a body shot.
Hossain takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Versace digs a good body shot into Hossain's ribs.
Versace scores with a jab to the jaw.
Versace fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Hossain.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Versace tries a head kick but it misses.
A head kick by Hossain misses
and Versace counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Hossain thinking.
Marko Versace is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hossain walks into a straight right hand from Versace.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hossain fails with an attempt to clinch.
Hossain fails in his attempt to clinch.
Hossain misses with a wild combination.
Versace with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Versace cracks Hossain with a good jab.
Versace misses with a series of wild punches.
Hossain throws a sloppy head kick
and Versace counters with a nice leg kick.
Hossain tries to close the distance and clinch but Versace swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Hossain throws a lazy head kick
and Versace counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Hossain lands with a kick to the temple. Versace shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Versace connects with a crisp jab.
Hossain goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Versace shoots in for a takedown but Hossain shows good takedown defense.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Versace closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Hossain to the mat! Hossain manages to get full guard.
Hossain working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Versace.
Hossain looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Versace is working Hossain over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Versace accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Hossain has control of Versace's left arm, preventing Versace from doing any damage.
Versace won't allow Hossain to get back to his feet.
Versace postures up in Hossain's guard and throws a big left but Hossain blocks it.
Hossain being controlled here, momentarily.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Hossain looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hossain misses with a telegraphed body shot
so Versace counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Versace trying to control the position from guard on top but Hossain is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Versace landing some decent shots from guard.
Hossain preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Versace pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hossain is keeping the position for now.
Hossain is looking to stand up but Versace isn't so interested in that idea.
Versace looking to sit in guard and control but Hossain gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Hossain content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Versace has a closed guard, preventing Hossain from standing up.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Hossain misses with a low kick as Versace jumps back.
Hossain fails with an attempt to clinch.
Versace connects with a high kick.
Hossain ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hossain has managed to clinch.
Hossain tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Versace works on Hossain's body with a couple of short punches.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Versace wants to break free but Hossain has control.
Versace looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Hossain is trying to break the clinch but Versace has him pressed against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marko Versace dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Versace throws a head kick but Hossain moves out of range.
Hossain pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A telegraphed right hand from Hossain misses the target.
Hossain throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Hossain throws a head kick that misses.
Jab, jab by Versace - just one landing.
Versace misses with a wild combination.
Versace keeps the fight on the outside.
Hossain dodges the punch combination from Versace.
Hossain throws a head kick but Versace moves out of range.
Versace is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hossain can do to turn this around?
Versace throws the left hand but Hossain avoids the punch easily.
Versace bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hossain wants to clinch
and Versace counters with a left and a right that stings Hossain.
Versace avoids the head kick by Hossain.
Versace dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Hossain. That did some damage!
A low kick from Hossain is predictable there
and Versace counters with a left and a right that stings Hossain.
Hossain drives through and clinches with Versace against the cage.
Hossain escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hossain tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Versace paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Versace looks for a takedown but Hossain sprawls well.
Hossain tries to clinch up
and Versace counters with a two punch combo.
Mohammed Hossain is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Versace ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hossain moves away.
Hossain throws a leg kick but Versace sees it coming and moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hossain misses with a shot to the body
and Versace counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Hossain throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Versace's head.
Versace avoids the head kick by Hossain.
Hossain misses the jab.
Hossain on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Versace shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Hossain pinned against the cage. Hossain gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Versace checks a leg kick.
Versace checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Marko Versace is winning the standup battle so far.
Hossain tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hossain takes a jab right on the kisser.
Versace shoots in for a takedown but Hossain shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Mohammed Hossain has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marko Versace. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Versace slips under a jab.
Nice takedown defense from Hossain. No joy for Versace on that attempt.
Hossain goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Versace misses with a hook. Hossain ducked under it nicely.
Hossain looks to score with a jab to the body but Versace is just out of range.
Versace misses with a hook. Hossain ducked under it nicely.
Versace takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Hossain tries a head kick but it misses.
Versace checks the leg kick.
Versace fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Hossain looks to score with a jab to the body but Versace is just out of range.
Versace scores with a takedown into Hossain's guard.
Marko Versace overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Versace passes Hossain's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hossain avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Versace.
Hossain is looking to escape.
Hossain wants to get back to full guard.
Versace passes the guard and advances to mount!
Hossain throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
The referee warns Hossain that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Hossain is trying desperately to improve position.
Marko Versace is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Versace is working for a guillotine from mount but Hossain frees his head quite easily.
Versace is trying to control here but Hossain has managed to regain half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Marko Versace showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Versace, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 30:27
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marko Versace!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ghazala Hussein (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Samoa Rome (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hussein kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is -[ Enae Volare Mezzo ]-. Rome has chosen Samoan Death as his entrance music. Samoa Rome has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Ghazala Hussein's chin.
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159 lbs
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164 lbs
11 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ghazala Hussein!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Samoa Rome!
The judges for this bout are Dmitry Maklakov, Illya Tyunina and Aleksandr Martynov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hussein scores with a three punch combo!
It looks like Samoa Rome has been cut.
Rome bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Hussein is looking for a sweep.
Rome is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Hussein knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Rome working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Rome thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Hussein sneaks back into half guard.
Rome is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rome controlling the action here.
Rome prevents Hussein from improving his position.
Hussein keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Rome looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Hussein controlling the position well.
Rome is working for a kimura but Hussein is defending it quite comfortably.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Hussein wants to get back to full guard but Rome has passed into side control.
Hussein really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Rome moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Hussein has worked his arm free - good work by Hussein!
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Hussein struggling a bit here.
Rome tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Rome has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Rome goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Hussein has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Rome but great work by Hussein.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hussein in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Hussein working the ground and pound.
Hussein laying and praying for a moment but Rome takes advantage and regains half guard.
Hussein is working for a submission of some sort.
Rome wants to control but Hussein is keeping busy.
Hussein is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Rome has managed to free his arm - good work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Rome trying to hold on to Hussein's head to control him but Hussein postures up.
Rome is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Rome looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Hussein takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
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 Ghazala Hussein will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Samoa Rome's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Rome cracks Hussein with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
A shot to de liver by Hussein. Beautiful body shot.
Rome tries to bum rush Hussein with a series of wild strikes but Hussein uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Hussein is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Rome.
A right-left combo lands from Hussein.
Hussein tries to clinch up but Rome circles away and keeps his distance.
Rome avoids the body shot from Hussein.
Rome throws a shot from downtown. Hussein moves away and avoids it.
Hussein keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rome.
Rome swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hussein jabs at Rome's body.
Rome throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hussein.
Hussein connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Hussein cracks a nice hook into Rome's ribs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hussein misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rome.
Hussein looks to score with a jab to the body but Rome is just out of range.
Rome takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Hussein scores with a nice head shot.
Hussein swings for the body but Rome moves out of range.
Hussein jabs Rome right on the nose. Rome blinks but takes it well.
Hussein throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Rome misses with a hook to the body
enabling Hussein to counter with a crisp jab.
A shot to de liver by Hussein. Beautiful body shot.
Hussein swings for the body but Rome moves out of range.
Hussein swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hussein swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A telegraphed right hand from Hussein misses the target.
Hussein misses with a series of wild punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hussein scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Rome doesn't seem bothered though.
Rome fails to land the takedown.
Hussein misses with a body shot.
Rome throws a left and a right that both miss
and Hussein counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Rome is breathing heavily.
Hussein scores with a jab to the body.
Samoa Rome is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hussein misses with the combination.
Hussein cracks a nice hook into Rome's ribs.
Rome misses with a combination
and Hussein counters with a nice uppercut.
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!
Hussein jabs Rome right on the nose. Rome blinks but takes it well.
Rome misses with a two punch combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hussein dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Rome slips a jab and a cross from Hussein.
Hussein misses with a wild body shot.
Hussein keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Rome takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Hussein connects with a nice looking jab.
Rome walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Hussein scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Rome takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Rome uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hussein.
Hussein punishes Rome's body with a nice straight punch.
Rome throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rome showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hussein.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rome takes a jab right on the kisser.
Hussein comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Hussein connects with a crisp jab.
Rome tries to keep at a distance but Hussein has taken the fight into the clinch.
Rome can't break the clinch.
Rome looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A short body shot lands from Hussein as the two fighters clinch.
Hussein escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Rome takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Rome cracks Hussein with a right hand to the side of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rome misses with a takedown attempt
and Hussein cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
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!
Hussein throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Hussein swings for the body but Rome moves out of range.
Rome rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hussein moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ghazala Hussein dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Samoa Rome's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Hussein throws a looping overhand right but Rome ducks down to avoid it.
Rome misses with a takedown attempt
and Hussein counters with a left to the body.
Hussein connects with a right hand. Rome shakes it off.
Hussein connects with a nice looking jab.
The fighters circling - Rome throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ghazala Hussein is winning the standup battle so far.
Hussein misses with a hook to the body
and Rome counters with a right hand to the body.
Rome connects with a right hand. Hussein shakes it off.
Hussein throws a right hand that Rome ducks under and follows up with a left that Rome also avoids with ease.
Rome fails with the takedown
and Hussein counters with a straight right hand.
Rome takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Hussein lands a jab to Rome's midsection.
Some wild striking there from Hussein.
Rome has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Hussein lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hussein scores with a punch to the head.
Hussein lands with a right hand.
Hussein lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Rome at a distance.
Hussein works Rome's body with a nice hook.
Hussein throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Rome takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Hussein looks to land a combination but Rome avoids it well.
Rome swings away with a body shot that misses
and Hussein counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Rome thinking.
Rome is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Hussein scores with a jab to the head.
Rome with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Hussein to score with a decent uppercut.
Hussein scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Hussein throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lazy left from Hussein finds it's target.
Hussein connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Rome throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hussein.
Hussein throws a good cross that connects.
Hussein fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Rome uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hussein.
Hussein avoids a punch combination nicely.
Hussein moves into range and connects with a jab.
A nice combination there by Hussein.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hussein lands a nice hook to Rome's body. Rome takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Rome looks to score with a jab to the body but Hussein is just out of range.
Rome ducks right into an uppercut from Hussein.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Good standup being displayed there by Hussein as he connects with a hook.
Rome misses with an uppercut. Hussein saw that one coming.
A swing and a miss from Rome.
Rome throws a combination that misses
and Hussein counters with a straight right hand.
Hussein looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Hussein trying to control the position from guard on top but Rome is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hussein slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Rome is not content to let Hussein control the position.
Hussein tries to move into full mount but can't pass Rome's legs.
Hussein lands an elbow.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rome is trying to control Hussein's posture but Hussein avoids it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ghazala Hussein clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Samoa Rome's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Hussein throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Rome looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Hussein not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Rome looking to pass the guard.
Hussein has control of Rome's left arm, preventing Rome from doing any damage.
Rome is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Hussein is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Hussein has escaped and now he's on top!
Rome is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rome is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Hussein advances position into side control!
Hussein decides to stand back up. Hussein steps back and let's Rome get back to his feet.
Hussein just misses with a punch to the body.
Hussein throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Rome misses with a few strikes there.
Hussein just misses with a punch to the body.
Rome misses with a few strikes there.
Hussein lands with an uppercut that bounces Rome off the cage and back into rage.
Hussein cracks Rome with a good jab.
Rome dodges the punch combination from Hussein.
Rome misses with a double jab
and Hussein counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Hussein misses with a takedown attempt - Rome sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Rome throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Hussein counters with a one-two to the body.
Hussein swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Rome.
Hussein ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rome moves away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rome throws a left and a right that both miss
and Hussein counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Hussein scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Hussein throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rome keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Hussein misses with a straight right.
Hussein is looking to wear down Rome with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Rome takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Rome gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Hussein to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Rome looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Hussein pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rome is keeping the position for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rome is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Hussein defends well.
Hussein has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Rome is proving hard to escape from.
Hussein missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Rome trying to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ghazala Hussein had his way with Samoa Rome in that round.
The cut man is working on Samoa Rome'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. This is the final round!
Rome looks to throw the jab but Hussein is out of range.
Hussein uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Rome has time to react.
Ghazala Hussein seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hussein misses with a straight left.
Hussein cracks Rome with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Rome throws a body punch but Hussein moves out of range.
Rome pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hussein throws a sloppy body shot
and Rome counters with a takedown into side control.
Rome looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Hussein wants to control but Rome postures up.
Rome is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Who's going to make the next move?
Samoa Rome has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hussein wants to control but Rome postures up.
Rome is trying to get an arm triangle but Hussein is defending well.
Rome looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Hussein manages to work his way to half guard, despite Rome's best efforts.
Rome is working for a kimura here but Hussein manages to reverse the position and he's now in Rome's guard.
Hussein drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Hussein jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Hussein controlling from the top position.
Hussein passes Rome's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Rome keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Hussein wants to take a breather but Rome is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hussein is working for a kimura but Rome is defending it quite comfortably.
Rome is trying to get back to full guard.
Rome is pressing down on Hussein's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Rome has his foot on Hussein's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Hussein works his way back into a safe position though.
Hussein is stalling in the full guard.
Hussein has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Hussein drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Hussein jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Rome keeping full guard, as Hussein tries to pass.
Hussein loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Rome pulls Hussein in close to his closed guard and prevents Hussein from doing any damage or advancing position.
Ghazala Hussein is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Rome looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Hussein has picked Rome up and slammed him! Rome can't keep hold of the triangle and Hussein manages to pass to side control!
Samoa Rome has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hussein thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
And that's the end of the fight!
Samoa Rome comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Hussein has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 48:47
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 49:46
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 48:47
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ghazala Hussein!
Ghazala Hussein retains his lightweight title!
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