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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Beck Bom (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and BJ Penn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Penn has chosen Awesome as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. BJ Penn will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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190 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Solid boxing
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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 Helsinki, Beck Bom!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, BJ Penn!
The judges for this bout are Aleksandr Martynov, Fedor Mirinova and Ivan Kurochkin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bom dodges the punch combination from Penn.
Bom tries for a takedown but Penn circles away easily
and Penn counters with a nice uppercut.
Bom tries for a takedown but Penn circles away easily
and Bom takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bom is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Bom misses with a takedown
and Penn counters with a one-two to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Beck Bom. That's going to take a lot out of him.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Bom.
Penn tries to clinch up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Horrible takedown by Bom or perhaps it was just good defense by Penn which made him look bad.
Penn instigates a clinch.
Penn wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Bom has him pressed against the cage.
Penn gets underhooks to prevent Bom's takedown attempt.
Bom stalling the fight.
Penn prevents a takedown attempt there.
Penn breaks the clinch.
Penn misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
BJ Penn is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bom shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Bom won't allow Penn to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Penn really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Bom. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bom loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Penn is looking to stand up but Bom isn't so interested in that idea.
Penn working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Bom.
Bom postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Penn utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bom scoring with punches to the head and body.
Penn wants to stand but Bom is controlling the position.
Bom postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Penn keeping full guard, as Bom tries to pass.
Bom stops Penn from standing up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bom trying to control but Penn is working from the bottom.
Bom scoring with punches to the head and body.
Penn keeping moving, preventing Bom from controlling successfully.
Bom missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Bom throws an elbow that misses. Penn uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Bom's guard. Nice move by Penn!
Bom throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bom trying to control the position.
Bom looking for a guillotine here but Penn defends easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Beck Bom dominated that round.
That's time! Bom's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Bom shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Penn counters with a two punch combo.
Beck Bom is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Penn scores with a jab to the body.
Bom doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Penn connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bom takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Bom keeps the fight on the outside.
Penn lands a right hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bom misses with a takedown attempt
and Penn counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Beck Bom. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bom shoots in looking for a takedown. Penn tries to sprawl out of it but Bom keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Penn manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
No luck for Bom with that takedown attempt.
Penn works over Bom's head and body with a nice combination.
Penn lands a nice hook to Bom's body. Bom takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Penn throws a right and a left that both miss.
Bom takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Penn dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Penn throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bom changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Penn tries to avoid it but Bom manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Penn to the ground. Penn escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Penn takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Penn moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Penn connects with a body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Penn cracks Bom with an open hand slap.
Penn thows a body shot but no joy.
Bom takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Bom takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Beck Bom seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bom takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Penn throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Penn wants to clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Penn misses with a wild combination.
A punch combination from Penn misses.
BJ Penn seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bom slips a jab and a cross from Penn.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Penn has taken the fight to the clinch.
Penn is working for takedown but Bom is calmly controlling the position for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
BJ Penn showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Bom takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Bom has his takedown stuffed
and Penn counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Bom shoots for a double leg takedown but Penn sprawls well. He's pushed Bom's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Bom tries for a takedown but Penn circles away easily
letting Penn counter with a right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Beck Bom. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bom takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Bom wants to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bom tries for a takedown but Penn circles away easily
and Penn counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bom looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Bom with a lazy takedown attempt
and Penn counters with a left and a right that stings Bom.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Penn scores with the left hand. Bom knows he should have avoided that one.
Penn lands with a straight right. Bom didn't see that one coming.
Penn scores with a one two! Bom had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Penn comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Penn lunges at Bom with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Bom's hand.
Penn wants to clinch.
Penn rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bom moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Penn is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Bom shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Penn counters with a nice uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bom takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
The fight stays on the outside here - Penn looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Penn scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Bom misses with a wild combination.
Bom tries for a takedown but Penn circles away easily
and Penn makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Bom looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Penn throws a shot to the body.
Bom takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Bom takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Penn looks to land a combination but Bom avoids it well.
Nice cross by Penn.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Penn is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Penn throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Bom counters with a nice uppercut.
And that's the end of the fight!
BJ Penn comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Penn has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 28:29
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... BJ Penn!
BJ Penn bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Oda Hattori (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sergio Morais (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Morais has chosen Apaga mas não bate as his entrance music. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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185 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Oda Hattori!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Sergio Morais!
The judges for this bout are Dmitry Maklakov, Konstantin Menshow and Valeri Chadov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Morais fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Morais takes a kick to the side of the head.
Hattori feints and then cracks Morais's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Morais down.
Morais fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Hattori scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Morais takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Morais looks for a takedown but Hattori sprawls well.
Oda Hattori has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sergio Morais.
Hattori lands a high kick!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hattori lands a slapping body shot.
Morais fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Morais looks gassed!
Hattori lands with a kick to the temple. Morais shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Hattori stuffs the takedown attempt from Morais. Morais gets slowly back to his feet.
Nice sprawl there from Hattori as Morais shoots in.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hattori scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Hattori lands a high kick!
Morais is rocked!
Oda Hattori seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Morais misses with a takedown
and Hattori counters with a head kick that crumples his opponent - he's in a world of trouble! Hattori looks at the referee who does nothing so Hattori lands a crushing right that sends Morais to the floor! This time the ref steps in to end the fight.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Oda Hattori!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Polish Experiment (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kwami Zuzu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Experiment comes to the cage accompanied by Bosski & Sokół - Jak Zaczynasz Dzień(prod.P.a.f.f) . Polish Experiment is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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250 lbs
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273 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Polish Experiment!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Kwami Zuzu!
The judges for this bout are Aleksei Zolotukhin, Viktor Lagutenko and Aleksandr Martynov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zuzu misses with a double jab
and Experiment counters with a nice uppercut.
Experiment throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Zuzu tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Experiment is in Zuzu's guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Zuzu is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Experiment is controlling him.
Experiment looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Zuzu wants to stand but Experiment is controlling the position.
Zuzu looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Experiment content to stall in guard here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Experiment scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Experiment looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Zuzu wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Experiment trying to control the position from guard on top but Zuzu is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Polish Experiment.
Experiment slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Experiment throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Zuzu stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Zuzu scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Zuzu looks gassed!
Experiment tries to improve position but can't.
This has been an exciting period of action!
You can see the frustration on Experiment's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zuzu in the domination position with Experiment hanging on.
Experiment is looking to regain half guard here but Zuzu keeps moving and retains side control.
Experiment is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Experiment moves into full guard.
Experiment wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Zuzu wants to stand up, so he's looking to wriggle free of Experiment's closed guard. He's half up but Experiment has locked on to an arm! Uh oh! Experiment pivots and extends the arm, Zuzu falls face first to the mat and taps??... does he?? YES! He's tapping! Excellent counter grappling there by Experiment! Well done that man!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Polish Experiment!
Polish Experiment took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Gilop® for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ivan Solodov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Grimaldi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Grimaldi has chosen DJ Quik - Catch 22 as his entrance music. Ivan Solodov has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ivan Solodov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jack Grimaldi !
The judges for this bout are Dmitry Maklakov, Vladimir Khabensky and Ivan Kurochkin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The crowd cheers as Grimaldi lands an impressive looking overhand right. Solodov doesn't seem phased though.
A slow jab from Solodov misses its intended target.
Solodov misses the jab.
Grimaldi throws a head kick but Solodov moves out of range.
Solodov just misses with a punch to the body.
Solodov scores with a sloppy right hand. Grimaldi should have avoided that one.
Solodov fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Solodov on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Grimaldi . Grimaldi obviously looking to wear him down.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Solodov looks to land a left hand but Grimaldi moved out of range nicely.
Solodov tries to bum rush Grimaldi with a series of wild strikes but Grimaldi uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Nice defenses there by Grimaldi .
Grimaldi lands with a straight right. Solodov didn't see that one coming.
Grimaldi avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Grimaldi lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Solodov circles away quickly and effectively.
Grimaldi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Solodov.
Grimaldi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Grimaldi throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Solodov to counter with a crisp jab.
Grimaldi swings for the body but Solodov moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grimaldi misses with a right hand
and Solodov counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Grimaldi throws a leg kick but Solodov checks it.
A telegraphed right hand from Grimaldi misses the target.
Solodov swings widly with a right hand
and Grimaldi counters with an inside leg kick.
A big left from Solodov misses.
Grimaldi throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Solodov looks to score with a jab to the body but Grimaldi is just out of range.
Grimaldi misses with an uppercut.
Grimaldi throws out a loose jab but Solodov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Solodov throws a nice looking combination but Grimaldi bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Grimaldi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Grimaldi punishes Solodov's body with a nice straight punch.
Grimaldi blocks a jab.
Grimaldi misses with a hook.
Grimaldi jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ivan Solodov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Grimaldi feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Solodov's calf.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Grimaldi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Solodov.
Solodov throws a hook to the side of Grimaldi 's head but Grimaldi sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Grimaldi missing with a left hand there. Solodov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Solodov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Grimaldi was well out of range. Poor timing from Solodov.
Grimaldi swings for the body but Solodov moves out of range.
Grimaldi avoids a punch combination nicely.
Grimaldi uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Solodov.
Solodov fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Grimaldi catches Solodov with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Grimaldi throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
A looping hook to the body misses from Solodov. Grimaldi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Grimaldi connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Grimaldi fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Solodov looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Solodov takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Solodov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Grimaldi throws out the jab.
Grimaldi lands a nice shot that snaps Solodov's head back.
Solodov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Grimaldi moves away.
Solodov takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Grimaldi lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Solodov at a distance.
Solodov throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Grimaldi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Grimaldi avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Solodov. Grimaldi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Solodov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Solodov throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Grimaldi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Solodov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Grimaldi .
Solodov with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Grimaldi to score with a decent uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A swing and a miss from Grimaldi .
Grimaldi closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Grimaldi misses with the combination.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grimaldi defending well as Solodov loads up on a big left hand.
Solodov lands a jab to Grimaldi 's midsection.
Solodov throws a predictable looking body shot
and Grimaldi counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Grimaldi walks into a left hand.
Grimaldi throws a shot to the body.
Grimaldi misses with a straight left.
Grimaldi punishes Solodov's body with a nice straight punch.
Solodov is breathing heavily.
Grimaldi just misses with a punch to the body.
Solodov misses with a two punch combination.
Grimaldi swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Solodov throws a right and a left that Grimaldi avoids nicely.
Solodov moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Solodov catches Grimaldi with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
A looping hook to the body misses from Grimaldi . Solodov does a little dance to reset his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Grimaldi dominated that round.
That's time! Solodov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Solodov connects with a jab.
Solodov sizes up Grimaldi with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Solodov takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Solodov throws out a loose jab but Grimaldi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Grimaldi lands a right hook to the body.
Grimaldi misses the jab.
Grimaldi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Solodov.
Jack Grimaldi seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Grimaldi ducks under a wild hook from Solodov.
Grimaldi throws an overhand right that lands on Solodov's shoulder, as Solodov tries to avoid the shot.
Solodov swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Grimaldi counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Solodov throws a series of punches but Grimaldi moves out of range.
Solodov takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Solodov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Oooooh!!! Grimaldi has knocked Solodov down with a huge combo! Grimaldi steps away and waves a wobbly Solodov back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Solodov is rocked!
Solodov lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Oh Solodov is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Grimaldi thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Solodov if he has to take too many more of those.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A combination from Solodov does no damage.
Solodov seems to have got his legs back now.
Grimaldi lands a big uppercut and Solodov crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Solodov looks OK. Grimaldi waves Solodov back to his feet!
Solodov misses with an uppercut. Grimaldi saw that one coming.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Solodov walks straight into a right hand from Grimaldi - that's dropped him! Grimaldi jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Solodov from any more punishment! Solodov complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Jack Grimaldi !
A very excited looking Jack Grimaldi made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tom Cat (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cameron Speed (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Speed has chosen Trivium / Shogun as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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25
265 lbs
12 - 10 - 0 |
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275 lbs
9 - 4 - 0 |
Powerful takedowns
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Lethal high kicks
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 10 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Tom Cat!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Cameron Speed!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Valeri Chadov and Viktor Lagutenko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cat fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Cat misses with a hook.
Speed goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Cat misses with a combination
and Speed counters with a slapping leg kick.
Cat fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Speed manages to avoid it.
Speed throws a sloppy head kick and Cat moves out of range easily.
A shot to the liver by Speed. Beautiful body shot.
Speed misses with a low kick.
Cat throws a wild body kick that Speed sees coming a mile off.
Cat moves out of range as Speed throws a body kick.
Speed chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Cameron Speed seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Speed shoots in and gets a takedown into Cat's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cat can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Speed controls the pace.
Speed looking to pass the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cat is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Speed is aware though and is defending well.
Speed trying to control the position from guard on top but Cat is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Speed looking to pass the guard.
Cat wants to sweep here but Speed controlling him for the moment.
Cat is trying to keep Speed in close.
Cat keeping moving, preventing Speed from controlling successfully.
Cat trying to control the position.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Cat will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Speed tries a low kick but Cat avoids it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cat avoids the body shot from Speed.
Tom Cat is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Speed shoots in for a double leg but Cat sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Cat misses with a series of wild punches.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Speed, right into the meat.
Cat chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Speed can pounce on him.
Cat showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Speed.
Speed dodges the punch combination from Cat.
Speed avoids a punch combination nicely.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cat misses with a double jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Speed throws a leg kick which misses Cat's front leg but catches the back leg as Cat tries to avoid it.
A head kick misses from Speed.
Cat lands a jab to the nose.
Speed motions for Cat to come forward. Speed throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A jab from Speed misses.
Cat keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Speed thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Cat if he has to take too many more of those.
Speed scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Cat is breathing heavily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Speed tries to land a leg kick but Cat saw it coming and moves away.
Cat misses with a hook. Speed ducked under it nicely.
Good work by Cat as he checks the leg kick.
Speed lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Speed swings for the body but Cat moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cat swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Cat thows a body shot but no joy.
Speed scores with a punch to the head.
Speed fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Speed throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cat uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Speed.
A combination from Cat does no damage.
Speed comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Speed turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Speed looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Speed passes into half guard.
Cat is refusing to be controlled, as Speed sits in half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cameron Speed dominated that round.
That's time! Cat's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Speed lands a nice leg kick that just misses Cat's sensitive parts.
Cat looks to score with a jab to the body but Speed is just out of range.
Speed is looking to land body kicks.
Cat misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Cat is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Cat tries to bum rush Speed with a series of wild strikes but Speed uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Speed scoring well with a low kick there.
Cat misses with a body shot.
Cat throws a shot from downtown. Speed moves away and avoids it.
Speed connects with a solid leg kick.
Cat throws a series of punches but Speed avoids them all with ease.
Both fighters circling a little - Speed finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Speed throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Speed misses with a hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A good leg kick by Speed.
Speed connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Speed misses with a wild body shot.
Speed swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Cat throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Cameron Speed seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Speed throws a hook but Cat avoids it easily.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Speed.
Speed throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Speed throws a head kick that half lands.
Speed connects with a solid leg kick.
Speed cracks the inside of Cat's front leg.
Speed connects with an inside leg kick.
Speed drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cat seems a little lost for a moment, as Speed dominates the positioning.
Speed passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Cat!
Cat is trying to escape the mount but Speed keeps good control and instead manages to take Cat's back.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Speed is riding his opponent, not letting Cat buck him off.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cat staying busy and making it hard for Speed to control.
Speed is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Cat looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Speed is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Speed lands with a hammerfist to the side of Cat's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cat tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Speed postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Cat looks a forlorn figure.
Speed with the ground and pound from mount.
Cat working to try and regain half guard.
Speed lands a nice shot to the head.
Cat is looking to get to half guard.
Speed has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Speed takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
Speed tries to get the hooks in deep but Cat pushed the leg off.
Cat preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Speed.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Speed misses with an elbow to the head.
Speed is trying to stick to Cat's back but Cat is turning into Speed. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Speed's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Cat.
Speed pulls Cat in close to prevent any damage.
Speed wants to sweep but no luck.
Speed escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Cat gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Cat scoring with some ground and pound.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Speed is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Speed has an active guard here but Cat has managed to pass into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cameron Speed showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Speed misses with an uppercut
and Speed takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Cat checks a low kick from Speed.
Speed's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Cat connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Speed scrambles back to his feet.
Cat misses the jab.
Cat throws a series of punches but Speed avoids them all with ease.
Speed throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Speed looks to land a body kick but Cat moved away.
Speed closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Cameron Speed has got the better of the ground game so far.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Speed trying to control the action but Cat is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cat is in trouble now - Speed has advanced to mount!
Speed can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Cat is looking to escape.
Cat tries to reverse the position but Speed maintains control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Speed sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Speed dominating with strikes here.
Cat is looking to improve his position but Speed isn't that keen on the idea.
Cat is squirming around, avoiding Speed's attempts to control the action.
Speed content just to control the position here.
Cat tries to control Speed's body but Speed pushes him off. Cat squirms to his side and now Speed has his back!
Speed tries to get the hooks in deep but Cat pushed the leg off.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Speed scores with some strikes to the side of the head there. Good, points scoring shots.
Speed wants to control but Cat is keeping busy.
Speed scores with a nice shot to the head of his opponent. Cat is looking for a way out.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Will Speed go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Cat tries to escape but Speed has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Cat rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Speed is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Speed scores with a couple of good head shots there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cat is looking to improve his position but Speed isn't that keen on the idea.
Cat is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Speed controlling from mount.
Cat is squirming around, avoiding Speed's attempts to control the action.
Cat gets back to half guard.
Cat wants to get back to full guard but Speed has mounted him!
Speed controlling from the full mount.
Cat tries to hold on but Speed postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Speed can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Cat is looking to escape.
Cat takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Speed looking to control but Cat is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Speed controlling from the full mount.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cat tries to hold on but Speed pushes him away.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Speed sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Tom Cat has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Cat throwing hammer fists to the chest of Speed. What's that going to do exactly?
And that's the end of the fight!
Cameron Speed comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Speed has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 27:30
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 27:30
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cameron Speed!
Cameron Speed took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Perkele! for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Sami Vasara (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Something Else (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Else has chosen TUF Theme song as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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26
163 lbs
16 - 6 - 0 |
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25
163 lbs
14 - 8 - 0 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Good low kicks
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 6 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Sami Vasara!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 8 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Something Else!
The judges for this bout are Ivan Kurochkin, Aleksei Zolotukhin and Valeri Chadov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice defenses there by Else.
Else is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Vasara.
Vasara connects with a right hand. Else shakes it off.
Vasara doesn't manage to clinch there - Else circles away.
Vasara ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Else moves away.
Sami Vasara seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vasara connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Vasara throws a nice outside leg kick.
Vasara throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Vasara fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Else looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Else misses with an uppercut. Vasara saw that one coming.
Else takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vasara is looking to clinch.
Else closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Vasara's guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Vasara controls Else momentarily but Else frees himself.
Vasara keeping moving, preventing Else from controlling successfully.
Vasara is adopting a defensive guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Sami Vasara wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Vasara lands with a slapping head kick.
Else tries a head kick but it misses.
Else throws a sloppy head kick and Vasara moves out of range easily.
Else lands a body shot.
Else clobbers Vasara with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Vasara gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Vasara looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Else misses with a head kick.
Else misses with an uppercut.
Else walks into a stiff left hand from Vasara.
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!
Vasara is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Vasara lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Else. Vasara does a little dance to reset his feet.
Vasara waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Else.
Else darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Else digs a good hook to Vasara's body.
Vasara scores with a jab to the jaw.
Else on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Vasara. Vasara obviously looking to wear him down.
Vasara throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Else throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Else throws a leg kick but Vasara sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Vasara is looking to clinch.
Else misses with a straight right.
Else circles away from the clinch attempt.
Else's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Vasara connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Else scrambles back to his feet.
Else misses with a jab, cross combination.
Vasara misses with a low kick.
Jab, jab by Vasara - just one landing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Vasara.
Vasara moves into range and clinches up with Else.
Vasara with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Else's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Vasara throws a sloppy head kick and Else moves out of range easily.
Else throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Vasara bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Else's head.
Sami Vasara is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Else misses with a looping right.
Vasara tries to clinch but Else moves out of range.
A slow jab from Else misses its intended target.
A jab from Else misses.
Vasara will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Else throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Else circles away from the clinch attempt.
Vasara is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Else moves away from the strike by Vasara.
Nice shot by Vasara.
Else throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Vasara stuffs the takedown.
Vasara clinches up against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Else wants to break the clinch but can't.
Vasara trying to stall but Else improves his position.
Else on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Else has Vasara pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Vasara manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Vasara works on Else's body with a couple of short punches.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Vasara lands a nice uppercut.
Else is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Vasara pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Sami Vasara has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Something Else.
Vasara trying to land knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sami Vasara dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Vasara cracks the inside of Else's front leg.
Vasara throws a quick inside leg kick.
Vasara tests Else's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Else takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Vasara scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Else throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Vasara moves in looking to clinch but Else pushes him off.
Else manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Vasara on his heels. He'll look to pass Vasara's guard now, I'm sure.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Else trying to control the position from guard on top but Vasara is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Else postures up.
Vasara manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Else manages to get himself to full guard.
Vasara slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Vasara won't allow Else to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vasara is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Else wants to stand but Vasara is controlling the position.
Else uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Vasara pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Vasara connects with an inside leg kick.
A left lands for Vasara.
Vasara misses with a wild combination.
Vasara gets caught flat footed, as Else shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Else loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vasara working a defensive guard here.
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!
Vasara looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Vasara is working hard here to advance position.
Else looking to pass the guard.
Vasara keeping moving, preventing Else from controlling successfully.
Else trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Else looking to pass the guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Else accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Vasara tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Vasara is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Else is controlling him.
Vasara looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Else is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Vasara cracks a nice hook into Else's ribs.
Else looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Vasara is fending him off so far but Else persists. Nope, Vasara circles away and we're back to standing.
Else circles away from the clinch attempt.
Vasara takes a swing at Else's ribcage but misses.
Else chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Vasara can pounce on him.
Else has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Else there as he acknowledges the shot.
A head kick by Else misses
and Vasara counters with an outside leg kick.
Else ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Vasara moves away.
Vasara tries to clinch there but Else circles away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Vasara looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Vasara takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A big left from Else misses.
Vasara closes the distance looking to clinch
and Else counters with a head kick.
Vasara avoids a kick to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
No joy there for Else, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Else throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Vasara moves into the clinch.
Vasara misses with a short punch on the inside.
Else wants to break free but Vasara has control.
Vasara misses with an elbow over the top.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Else has had enough of the clinch but Vasara keeps him there for the moment.
Vasara looking to throw knees to the head but Else is blocking nicely.
Vasara looking to throw knees to the head but Else is blocking nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sami Vasara dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Vasara tries to clinch up but Else circles away and keeps his distance.
Vasara tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Else was well out of range. Poor timing from Vasara.
Vasara closes the distance but Else moves to the side
and Else counters with a head kick.
Vasara ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Else moves away.
Else walks into a left hand.
Else's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Else blocks the body kick.
Vasara lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Else on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Nice takedown defense from Vasara. No joy for Else on that attempt.
Vasara ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Else moves away.
Else misses the body punch
and Vasara counters with a head kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A low kick from Vasara misses
and Else counters with an outside leg kick.
Vasara closes the distance looking to clinch
and Else counters with a straight right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vasara throws a quick inside leg kick.
Vasara paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Vasara lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Vasara wants to clinch up but Else keeps it at a distance.
Vasara looks to clinch
and Else makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Vasara's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Vasara duly obliges.
Vasara scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A big left from Vasara misses.
Vasara takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Vasara feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Else's calf.
Else misses with a kick to the body.
Crunch! Vasara slams his shin into Else's torso.
Else takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Vasara lands the left hand.
Something Else has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vasara moves into the clinch.
Vasara keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Else's efforts to push away.
Vasara landing knees to the head.
Else is looking to break free of the clinch but Vasara has double underhooks.
Else manages to break the clinch.
Vasara closes the distance and pushes Else back into the cage.
Vasara wants to stall.
Vasara misses with a knee to the head.
Else avoiding damage as Vasara throws knees to the body.
Vasara tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Vasara prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vasara is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Else is keeping busy.
Vasara tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Vasara pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Vasara throws a push kick but Else slaps the foot to one side.
Else takes one to the side of the head.
Else checks the leg kick nicely there.
Else chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Vasara can pounce on him.
Else tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That kick from Vasara tenderised Else's leg. Else is trying to keep his angry face on.
Vasara lands with a shot to the body.
Else rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Vasara moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Vasara lands a jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vasara moves in looking to clinch but Else pushes him off.
Else scores with a nice strike.
Vasara lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vasara is looking to slow Else down with leg kicks.
Sami Vasara is winning the standup battle so far.
Else drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Vasara scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Else shoots in but no luck this time.
Sami Vasara has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Something Else.
Vasara wants to clinch.
Else takes one to the side of the head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Vasara lands a body shot.
Vasara lands a leg kick that knocks Else off balance momentarily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sami Vasara showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Vasara, 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 Ivan Kurochkin 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... Sami Vasara!
A relieved looking Sami Vasara thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Mr Guy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Manfred von Richthofen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Guy's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Mother. von Richthofen has chosen Theme tune to islam as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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28
184 lbs
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26
184 lbs
15 - 8 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
18 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mr Guy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Manfred von Richthofen!
The judges for this bout are Ivan Kurochkin, Vladimir Khabensky and Viktor Lagutenko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
von Richthofen scores with a jab to the jaw.
von Richthofen goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
von Richthofen ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Guy misses the shot to the body.
von Richthofen scores with a jab. Guy acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
von Richthofen misses the shot to the body.
Guy feints and as von Richthofen raises his hands in defense, Guy changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Guy stops von Richthofen from standing up.
von Richthofen looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
von Richthofen is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Guy is controlling him.
Guy throwing strikes but missing.
von Richthofen not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Guy throws a big elbow that misses.
Guy throwing strikes from guard but von Richthofen blocks nicely.
von Richthofen manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
von Richthofen with a couple of short strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Guy tries to hold on but von Richthofen postures up.
von Richthofen is landing with some decent strikes but Guy is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Guy wants to hold on but von Richthofen pushes him away.
Guy is trying desperately to improve position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
von Richthofen landing strikes from the mount and Guy is in trouble!
von Richthofen landing strikes from the mount and Guy is in trouble!
von Richthofen raining down hammerfists from mount.
Guy is rocked!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
von Richthofen postures up and throws a massive shot that knocks Guy out cold! Two more strikes to his unconscious opponent for good luck and this one is all over! von Richthofen goes absolutely crazy with his corner! Wow, you can see how much that win means to him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Manfred von Richthofen!
Post fight, Manfred von Richthofen took to the microphone: 'At the moment the media paint us a haters and intolerant. But history will see us as the realists and the resistance against the rotten core ideology called islam'.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Derrick Rankinstein (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tycho Branco (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rankinstein comes to the cage accompanied by Going Back To Cali by LL Cool J. Branco has chosen Feel Happiness as his entrance music. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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147 lbs
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141 lbs
7 - 2 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Derrick Rankinstein!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Tycho Branco!
The judges for this bout are Konstantin Menshow, Aleksei Zolotukhin and Vladimir Khabensky.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rankinstein moves into the clinch.
Branco trying to land knees to the body.
Rankinstein is struggling to control the position.
Rankinstein using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Branco has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Branco misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Rankinstein.
Rankinstein tries to work over Branco's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Rankinstein stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Branco lands a right hand.
Rankinstein can't find room to land a body shot as Branco controls the action.
Rankinstein on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Rankinstein is trying to stall.
A right hook to the body lands for Branco.
Branco managing to block the knees to the body from Rankinstein.
Branco struggles to land a body shot inside as Rankinstein controls his hands.
Rankinstein tries to land knees in the clinch but Branco avoids the damage to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rankinstein escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Branco misses with a double jab.
Rankinstein shoots for a takedown but Branco saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Branco buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Branco wants to clinch.
Rankinstein pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A swing and a miss from Rankinstein.
Branco jabs Rankinstein to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Branco keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Branco tries to close the distance and clinch but Rankinstein swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Rankinstein lands a nice shot to the body.
Nice takedown defense from Branco. No joy for Rankinstein on that attempt.
Rankinstein chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Branco can pounce on him.
Branco tries to clinch there but Rankinstein circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Branco throws out a powerful jab.
Nice body kick there by Branco.
Branco moves away from the strike by Rankinstein.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Branco, as that shot connected.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rankinstein misses with the combination.
Branco is looking to land body kicks.
Good leg kick by Branco there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Branco moves out of range of the leg kick from Rankinstein.
Branco looks to land a left hand but Rankinstein moved out of range nicely.
Rankinstein steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Branco. That one must have hurt.
Branco misses with a two punch combination.
Branco slips under a jab from Rankinstein.
Rankinstein throws a jab when Branco was well out of range.
Branco misses with a low kick.
Branco walks into a jab.
Branco misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rankinstein.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Branco fails in his attempt to clinch.
Branco fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rankinstein manages to avoid it.
Rankinstein shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Rankinstein was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Rankinstein thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Branco is trying to escape the mount.
Poor strikes thrown by Rankinstein there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Branco tries to reverse the position but Rankinstein maintains control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Rankinstein cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Rankinstein can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Branco is looking to escape.
Rankinstein lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rankinstein landing strikes from the mount and Branco is in trouble!
Branco is looking to improve his position but Rankinstein isn't that keen on the idea.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Branco bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Rankinstein has control of Branco's left arm, preventing Branco from doing any damage.
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 Derrick Rankinstein will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Rankinstein blocks a head kick by Branco.
Rankinstein keeps the fight on the outside.
Branco ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rankinstein moves away.
Rankinstein scores with a shot to the body.
Branco throws a nice inside leg kick.
Rankinstein thows a body shot but no joy.
Branco throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Branco uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rankinstein.
Branco throws a leg kick that misses.
Rankinstein avoids the body shot from Branco.
Branco cracks the inside of Rankinstein's front leg.
Branco throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Rankinstein.
Rankinstein bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Branco moves in looking to clinch but Rankinstein pushes him off.
Rankinstein throws a hook but Branco blocks it.
Rankinstein throws a series of punches but Branco moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Branco throws a head kick but Rankinstein moves out of range.
Branco is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Rankinstein rather than just go for the knockout.
A jab lands there for Rankinstein.
Branco is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Rankinstein throws a hook but Branco avoids it easily.
Branco is looking to clinch.
Branco scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Rankinstein checks a low kick from Branco.
Branco throws a series of punches but Rankinstein moves out of range.
Branco throws a poor cross that misses
and Rankinstein counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Derrick Rankinstein is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rankinstein tries to land a body kick
and Branco counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Tycho Branco seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rankinstein misses with a wild body shot.
Rankinstein bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Branco's head.
Branco wants to slow Rankinstein down by chopping away at his legs.
Branco pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Branco.
Branco wants to slow Rankinstein down by chopping away at his legs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rankinstein scores with a hook to the body. Branco takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Branco avoids a punch combination nicely.
Rankinstein thows a body shot but no joy.
Branco looks to land a combination but Rankinstein avoids it well.
Rankinstein fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Branco manages to avoid it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Branco wants to clinch up but Rankinstein keeps it at a distance.
Branco looks to throw the jab but Rankinstein is out of range.
Branco dodges the punch combination from Rankinstein.
Branco throws a looping overhand right but Rankinstein ducks down to avoid it.
Rankinstein throws a body kick that misses.
A lazy left from Branco finds it's target.
Rankinstein changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Branco tries to avoid it but Rankinstein manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Branco to the ground. Branco escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Rankinstein takes a swing at Branco's ribcage but misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Branco looks to land a combination but Rankinstein avoids it well.
Branco throws a right hand that Rankinstein ducks under and follows up with a left that Rankinstein also avoids with ease.
Branco staying out of range there.
A decent looking cross lands there for Branco.
Branco throws a body punch but Rankinstein moves out of range.
Branco misses with a wild body shot.
Branco throws a series of punches but Rankinstein moves out of range.
Branco checks a low kick from Rankinstein.
Rankinstein misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A jab from Branco does it's job there.
Branco throws a right and a left that both miss.
Rankinstein gets a takedown into half guard.
Rankinstein prevents Branco from improving his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rankinstein tries to pass the half guard into mount. Branco knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Rankinstein sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Branco defending well though.
Branco is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Branco regains full guard. Nicely done.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rankinstein trying to control but Branco is working from the bottom.
Branco working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Rankinstein.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Tycho Branco will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Branco uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rankinstein.
Rankinstein lands a really nice looking cross but Branco seems unphased.
Branco throws a right and a left that Rankinstein avoids nicely.
Branco looks to score with a jab to the body but Rankinstein is just out of range.
Branco swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Branco lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Rankinstein tests Branco's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Rankinstein misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Branco.
Rankinstein on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Rankinstein dodges the punch combination from Branco.
Rankinstein lands with an uppercut that bounces Branco off the cage and back into range.
Branco clinches up against the cage.
Branco throws an elbow that misses.
Branco unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Rankinstein tries a body shot but Branco blocks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Branco is trying to stall.
Branco throws a punch but it's blocked by Rankinstein.
Branco tries a knee to the head but Rankinstein blocks it.
Branco blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Rankinstein looking to throw knees to the head but Branco is blocking nicely.
Rankinstein tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Branco tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Rankinstein avoiding damage as Branco throws knees to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Rankinstein fails to land.
Rankinstein is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rankinstein.
Rankinstein throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Branco blocks it with crossed arms.
Branco creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Rankinstein fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rankinstein lands a hook that snaps the head of Branco backwards.
Branco with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Rankinstein takes an elbow to the temple.
Branco is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Rankinstein is defending well for now.
Rankinstein avoiding damage as Branco throws knees to the body.
Branco prevents a takedown attempt there.
Branco tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Rankinstein avoids it.
Branco blocks an elbow strike.
Rankinstein breaks from the clinch.
Branco forces Rankinstein back against the cage and clinches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Branco tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Rankinstein avoids it.
Branco misses with an elbow over the top.
Branco misses with an elbow strike.
Branco misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Rankinstein.
Branco doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rankinstein utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Branco has Rankinstein pressed against the cage, preventing Rankinstein from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Branco tries to land a knee to the head but Rankinstein blocks with his arms.
Branco throws an elbow but it misses.
Rankinstein pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Branco is looking to score with low kicks.
A solid leg kick lands there for Branco.
Rankinstein misses with a body kick.
Decent striking displayed by Branco there.
No joy there for Rankinstein, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Branco.
Tycho Branco is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Branco ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Branco throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Rankinstein counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Rankinstein checks a low kick from Branco.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rankinstein misses with a right hand
and Branco cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Rankinstein throws a body kick that misses.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Branco!
Branco takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Branco slips a jab from Rankinstein.
Rankinstein blocks a leg kick.
Rankinstein connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Branco's hands.
Branco tries to close the distance and clinch but Rankinstein swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Branco fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Rankinstein checks it well.
Rankinstein misses with a straight right.
Branco pushes Rankinstein up against the cage in a clinch.
Rankinstein on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Rankinstein wants a takedown but no success here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Derrick Rankinstein. That's going to take a lot out of him.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rankinstein wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Rankinstein misses with a punch to the body.
Branco missing with knees to the body.
Rankinstein wants to get back to striking at distance but Branco won't allow it.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Tycho Branco.
I think Branco has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 28:29
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 28:29
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tycho Branco!
After winning the bout, Tycho Branco thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Kirill Petrov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jonah Roncesvalles (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Petrov's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Iron Man. Roncesvalles is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Walk. Kirill Petrov has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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159 lbs
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152 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 8 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Kirill Petrov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jonah Roncesvalles!
The judges for this bout are Valeri Chadov, Igor Prikhodko and Aleksei Zolotukhin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Roncesvalles wants to clinch.
Roncesvalles throws a good cross that connects.
A jab lands there for Petrov.
Roncesvalles misses the jab.
Roncesvalles connects with a body shot.
Petrov looks to land a combination but Roncesvalles avoids it well.
Roncesvalles connects with the punch.
Roncesvalles rushes Petrov and presses him up against the cage.
Petrov taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Petrov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Roncesvalles blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A frustrated look appears on Roncesvalles's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Roncesvalles.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Roncesvalles is trying to slow the pace down but that's a couple of times in a row that he's tried to get underhooks and Petrov has denied him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Roncesvalles tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Roncesvalles blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Roncesvalles taking a breather.
Roncesvalles misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Roncesvalles is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Petrov misses with a punch on the inside.
Petrov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Roncesvalles jumps guard but Petrov stands there with Roncesvalles around his waist. Roncesvalles gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Petrov works on Roncesvalles's body with a couple of short punches.
Petrov is stalling here.
Roncesvalles lands with a left to the head.
Petrov lands with a light punch inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Petrov.
Petrov is pressed up against the cage. Roncesvalles has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Petrov down to the mat. Petrov avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Petrov fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Roncesvalles waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Petrov.
Petrov looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Roncesvalles is fending him off so far but Petrov persists. Nope, Roncesvalles circles away and we're back to standing.
Petrov listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Roncesvalles keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Petrov scores with a three punch combo!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Roncesvalles lands with a straight right. Petrov didn't see that one coming.
Roncesvalles moves out of range as Petrov strikes.
Petrov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Roncesvalles looks to land a left hand but Petrov moved out of range nicely.
Roncesvalles blocks a low kick nicely.
Petrov misses the shot to the body.
Petrov misses with a body punch
and Roncesvalles counters with a stiff right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Petrov misses with a few strikes there.
Petrov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Roncesvalles darts in and clinches Petrov up against the cage.
Roncesvalles struggles to land a body shot inside as Petrov controls his hands.
Roncesvalles wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Petrov has him pressed against the cage.
Petrov looking to stall.
Petrov has a couple of punches blocked by Roncesvalles.
Roncesvalles wants to take the fight to the mat but Petrov manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Kirill Petrov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jonah Roncesvalles.
Roncesvalles blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Roncesvalles gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Petrov throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Petrov is on top in guard.
Roncesvalles wants to sweep but no luck.
Petrov loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Petrov distracts Roncesvalles with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Petrov won't allow Roncesvalles to get back to his feet.
Roncesvalles manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Kirill Petrov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Roncesvalles forces Petrov back against the cage and clinches.
Petrov avoiding damage.
Petrov misses with a punch on the inside.
Petrov lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Petrov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Petrov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Roncesvalles goes for a takedown in the clinch but Petrov prevents it.
Petrov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A head punch on the inside from Roncesvalles fails to land.
A head punch on the inside from Petrov fails to land.
Come on Petrov - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
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 Kirill Petrov will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Petrov swings for the body but Roncesvalles moves out of range.
Petrov on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Roncesvalles jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Petrov tries to score with a low kick but Roncesvalles moves his leg out of the way.
Petrov throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Roncesvalles throws a big shot that misses.
Petrov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Roncesvalles checks the leg kick nicely there.
Roncesvalles throws a body kick that misses.
Petrov connects with a nice looking jab.
Roncesvalles fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Petrov manages to avoid it.
Petrov pivots, looking for a leg kick but Roncesvalles is out of range and Petrov settles back down.
Roncesvalles takes a swing at Petrov's ribcage but misses.
Roncesvalles feints a jab promting Petrov to slip. Roncesvalles then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Petrov slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Roncesvalles on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Petrov bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Roncesvalles's head.
A nice inside leg kick there by Petrov. That's going to slow Roncesvalles down.
Petrov throws a right hand that Roncesvalles ducks under and follows up with a left that Roncesvalles also avoids with ease.
Petrov is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Roncesvalles shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Petrov as he jumps to the side.
A leg kick checked by Roncesvalles.
Roncesvalles tries to clinch there but Petrov circles away.
Petrov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Petrov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Roncesvalles.
Petrov misses with a low kick.
Roncesvalles fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Petrov manages to avoid it.
Petrov misses with a body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Roncesvalles's jab looks to have found its range, popping Petrov under the eye.
Petrov throws a chopping leg kick but Roncesvalles manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Petrov misses with a low kick.
Petrov takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Petrov wants to land a leg kick but Roncesvalles is out of range.
Roncesvalles checks a leg kick.
Roncesvalles closes the distance and clinches.
Petrov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Roncesvalles tries to work over Petrov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Roncesvalles doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Roncesvalles pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Petrov wants to slow Roncesvalles down by chopping away at his legs.
A leg kick checked by Roncesvalles.
Kirill Petrov is winning the standup battle so far.
A bone on bone clash there as Roncesvalles blocks the leg kick.
Petrov fails with the takedown.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Petrov shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Roncesvalles but Roncesvalles pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Petrov swats away the attempt to clinch by Roncesvalles.
Petrov gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Roncesvalles.
The fighters circle momentarily. Roncesvalles darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Roncesvalles fails with an attempt to clinch.
Roncesvalles wants to clinch.
Petrov takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Roncesvalles forces Petrov back against the cage and clinches.
Roncesvalles is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Petrov is keeping busy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Roncesvalles pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Roncesvalles closes the distance but Petrov moves to the side
and Roncesvalles takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Petrov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Roncesvalles takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Roncesvalles tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Petrov manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Petrov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Petrov keeps the fight on the outside.
Petrov thuds his right hand into Roncesvalles's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A shot to the body from Roncesvalles misses
and Petrov counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Petrov thuds his right hand into Roncesvalles's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Petrov missing with a left hand there. Roncesvalles was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Petrov throws a leg kick which misses Roncesvalles's front leg but catches the back leg as Roncesvalles tries to avoid it.
Roncesvalles shoots for a takedown but Petrov saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Kirill Petrov will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Roncesvalles fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Petrov slips a jab and a cross from Roncesvalles.
Roncesvalles moves in looking to clinch but Petrov pushes him off.
Roncesvalles misses with a looping left.
Roncesvalles misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Petrov.
Roncesvalles takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Petrov tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Petrov shoots in and gets a takedown into Roncesvalles's guard.
Petrov showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Petrov throws a big right hand that misses.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Petrov trying to control the position from guard on top but Roncesvalles is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Petrov trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Roncesvalles keeping moving, preventing Petrov from controlling successfully.
Roncesvalles not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Roncesvalles utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Petrov postures up.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Jonah Roncesvalles.
Roncesvalles moves out of range of the leg kick from Petrov.
Petrov keeps the fight on the outside.
Petrov has a takedown stuffed.
A clash of legs there as Roncesvalles blocks the low kick.
Petrov avoids a punch combination nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Roncesvalles lands a slapping body shot.
The fighters circling - Petrov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Petrov takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Petrov fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Petrov swinging wildly here.
Roncesvalles rushes Petrov and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Roncesvalles lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Petrov backwards.
Petrov throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Roncesvalless head.
Jonah Roncesvalles has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Roncesvalles works on Petrov's body with a couple of short punches.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Roncesvalles slowing the pace effectively.
Roncesvalles drags the fight down to the ground.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Petrov trying to control but Roncesvalles is working from the bottom.
Roncesvalles has his foot on Petrov's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Petrov works his way back into a safe position though.
Roncesvalles had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Petrov defends it easily.
Petrov got a little sloppy there for a moment and Roncesvalles has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Petrov has managed to get both his arms back between Roncesvalles's legs - danger averted.
Petrov trying to control but Roncesvalles is working from the bottom.
Kirill Petrov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Petrov passes easily into side control. Nice work.
You can see the frustration on Roncesvalles's face as Petrov controls the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Roncesvalles is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Petrov's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Roncesvalles is trying to control but can't.
Roncesvalles wants to improve his position but Petrov is controlling well.
Petrov lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Kirill Petrov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Roncesvalles moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Petrov passes Roncesvalles's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Kirill Petrov.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Petrov, 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 Valeri Chadov scores the fight 30:27
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 30:27
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kirill Petrov!
During a confident post fight interview, Kirill Petrov thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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