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PCL 104: Advance on Oxus PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Damo Bodhidharma (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anal Bead Party (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Damo Bodhidharma has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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265 lbs
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276 lbs
8 - 1 - 0 |
Good wrestling
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
9 - 7 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Damo Bodhidharma!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Anal Bead Party!
The judges for this bout are Aleksandr Martynov, Fedor Mirinova and Sergei Dronov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bodhidharma moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
It looks like Anal Bead Party has been cut.
Bodhidharma falls off balance throwing a combination
and Party counters with a flying knee that drops Bodhidharma!
Bodhidharma is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Party wants to control from the top but Bodhidharma keeps moving.
Party pushes down on Bodhidharma's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Party prevents Bodhidharma from standing back up.
Party is looking to take a break and control but Bodhidharma is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Party uses his free foot to push down on Bodhidharma's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Bodhidharma.
Party is working close to his opponent, looking to work a submission by the looks of things. Oh, he's managed to get a guillotine from mount as his opponent reached up! That looks tiiiiight! Will he tap? YES, he's tapped! Impressive submission by Party!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Anal Bead Party!
Anal Bead Party took some time post fight to say the following; 'Anal Beads give me orgasm YAAAAAAAAAYYYYYYYY!!!!'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Syete Gabilog (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kalevi Kumijalka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Kumijalka's choice of entrance music: compella & the twister - put ur weed up. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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178 lbs
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180 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 9 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Syete Gabilog!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 22 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Kalevi Kumijalka!
The judges for this bout are Ivan Kurochkin, Vladimir Khabensky and Konstantin Menshow.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gabilog fails with a takedown attempt.
Kumijalka gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Gabilog tries for a takedown. No joy.
Kumijalka escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Gabilog shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Kumijalka is staying active underneath Gabilog, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Gabilog in particular looking to stall.
Kumijalka blocking the ground and pound attempt from Gabilog.
Kumijalka wants to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kumijalka has one foot on Gabilog's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Kumijalka jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kumijalka bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Gabilog throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Kumijalka's waist but Kumijalka gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Gabilog off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Syete Gabilog. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kumijalka scores with a jab to the jaw.
Kumijalka tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Gabilog paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Gabilog moves out of range of the leg kick from Kumijalka.
Kumijalka throws the kick towards the body but Gabilog avoids it.
Gabilog throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Kumijalka's waist but Kumijalka gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Gabilog off to one side.
Kalevi Kumijalka seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kumijalka throws a low kick but Gabilog moves out of range easily.
Gabilog changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Kumijalka tries to avoid it but Gabilog manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Kumijalka to the ground. Kumijalka escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Gabilog shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Gabilog throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Kumijalka wants to get back to his feet.
Gabilog throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Kumijalka to regain full guard.
Gabilog working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gabilog throws an elbow that misses. Kumijalka uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Gabilog's guard. Nice move by Kumijalka!
Kumijalka stands up and waves to Gabilog to follow him.
A nice leg kick lands there from Kumijalka.
Kumijalka is looking to chop away at Gabilog's legs.
Kumijalka stuffs the takedown.
Kumijalka moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kumijalka throws a leg kick but Gabilog sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Gabilog uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kumijalka.
Kumijalka looks to score with a jab to the body but Gabilog is just out of range.
Kumijalka fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Gabilog is out of range.
Kumijalka motions for Gabilog to come forward. Kumijalka throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kumijalka turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Gabilog shoots in for a double leg but Kumijalka sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Kumijalka tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Gabilog paws at him with a jab and circles away.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kumijalka misses with a double jab
and Gabilog cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Kalevi Kumijalka will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Gabilog misses with a jab, cross combination.
Gabilog walks into a left hand.
Kumijalka slips a jab and a cross from Gabilog.
Kumijalka gets caught flat footed, as Gabilog shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Gabilog won't allow Kumijalka to get back to his feet.
Gabilog trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Kumijalka wants to get back to his feet but Gabilog is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Gabilog pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kumijalka is keeping the position for now.
Kumijalka wants to stand up but Gabilog is controlling him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gabilog trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Gabilog accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gabilog wants to pass the guard but Kumijalka is keeping the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gabilog throws an elbow that misses. Kumijalka uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Gabilog's guard. Nice move by Kumijalka!
Gabilog has a closed guard, preventing Kumijalka from standing up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Syete Gabilog wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Kumijalka tries to work over Gabilog's front leg with a kick but Gabilog checks it.
Gabilog blocks a head kick by Kumijalka.
Gabilog tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Kumijalka swivels and escapes.
Gabilog fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Kumijalka avoids it really well and circles away.
Gabilog shoots in but Kumijalka avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Syete Gabilog. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kumijalka tries a head kick but it misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gabilog takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Gabilog misses with a takedown attempt - Kumijalka sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Kumijalka tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Gabilog blocks the body kick.
Kumijalka is looking to clinch.
Gabilog gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Kumijalka counters with a slapping leg kick.
Kumijalka moves into the clinch successfully.
Gabilog decides to pull guard.
Gabilog looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kumijalka trying to stand up but can't free himself from Gabilog's guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Kumijalka gets to his feet. Gabilog looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Kumijalka has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Gabilog slips under a jab from Kumijalka.
Gabilog fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Kumijalka sprawls well initially but Gabilog persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gabilog sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Kumijalka defending well though.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kumijalka is trying to stand up here but Gabilog is controlling him well.
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 Syete Gabilog will probably get the nod.
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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Gabilog checks a leg kick nicely.
Kumijalka looks to land a right hand but Gabilog moved out of range.
Gabilog avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Gabilog closes the distance and clinches up with Kumijalka, looking for a takedown. Gabilog pushes Kumijalka against the cage but Kumijalka circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Kumijalka closes the distance and pushes Gabilog back into the cage.
Kumijalka scores with a knee to the head.
It looks like Syete Gabilog has been cut.
Gabilog is looking to take this one to the mat.
Kumijalka lands a right hand that snaps the head of Gabilog backwards.
Kumijalka breaks from the clinch.
Kumijalka fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gabilog manages to avoid it.
Kumijalka connects with a high kick.
Gabilog on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Kumijalka tries to close the distance and clinch up but Gabilog swats him away and circles back towards the center.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gabilog keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kumijalka.
Kumijalka keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Syete Gabilog. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gabilog avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Gabilog with a lazy takedown attempt
and Kumijalka counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kalevi Kumijalka is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gabilog steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Kumijalka. That one must have hurt.
Gabilog feints and as Kumijalka raises his hands in defense, Gabilog changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Kumijalka utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Gabilog prevents Kumijalka from getting back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gabilog cracks Kumijalka with a solid left hand.
Gabilog with a flurry of punches that miss.
Gabilog loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Gabilog throwing strikes but missing.
Gabilog throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kumijalka works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Gabilog wants to control from the top but Kumijalka keeps moving.
Gabilog throws an elbow that misses. Kumijalka uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Gabilog's guard. Nice move by Kumijalka!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kumijalka gets to his feet. Gabilog looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Kumijalka.
A head kick misses from Kumijalka.
Gabilog checks a low kick from Kumijalka.
Gabilog shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Kumijalka pushes Gabilog off looking to stand but Gabilog dives back in and keeps control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gabilog missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Gabilog is keen to just control but Kumijalka is a slippery customer.
Gabilog missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Gabilog is trying to control the action in half guard but Kumijalka is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Gabilog not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kumijalka is trying to stand.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Gabilog connects with a nice short shot to Kumijalka's temple.
Syete Gabilog overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Gabilog is keen to just control but Kumijalka is a slippery customer.
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 Syete Gabilog.
I think Gabilog has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 28:30
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 29:29
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 29:28
The fight is ruled a draw!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Stanko Velilkov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ben Steele (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Steele is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Lil Wayne-Drop the World. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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249 lbs
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288 lbs
19 - 21 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
18 - 9 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Stanko Velilkov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 21 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ben Steele!
The judges for this bout are Aleksei Zolotukhin, Dmitry Maklakov and Valeri Chadov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Steele swinging wildly here.
Both fighters circling a little - Velilkov finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Steele bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Velilkov misses the body punch
and Steele counters with a nice uppercut.
Velilkov feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Velilkov slips nicely into half guard.
Velilkov moves into full mount! Steele won't be happy about that!
Velilkov controlling from the full mount.
Velilkov prevents Steele from getting the reversal.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Steele is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Velilkov controlling the pace for now.
Steele tries to hold on but Velilkov pushes him away.
Velilkov controlling from mount.
Steele can't escape the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Steele is hanging on here. He's in a desperate position.
Velilkov controlling the position easily from mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
We're going to have a standup here because Stanko Velilkov wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Steele scores with a shot to the body.
Velilkov throws a series of punches but Steele moves out of range.
A nice inside leg kick there by Velilkov. That's going to slow Steele down.
Velilkov lands with a good body shot.
Jab by Velilkov.
It looks like Ben Steele has been cut.
Velilkov stuns Steele with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A shot to the liver by Steele. Beautiful body shot.
Nice body punch from Velilkov.
Steele takes a jab right on the kisser.
Steele blocks the body kick.
Steele lands a nice looking body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Velilkov throws a jab when Steele was well out of range.
Stanko Velilkov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Velilkov swinging wildly here.
Velilkov looks to land a combination but Steele avoids it well.
Steele thows a left - swing and a miss!
Steele scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Steele throws a body punch but Velilkov moves out of range.
Steele connects with a looping right hand.
Velilkov misses with a two punch combination.
Velilkov stalks Steele and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Steele's face. Steele staggers backwards, shaken.
Steele connects with a single shot there.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Velilkov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Steele sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Velilkov throws an off balance right hand
and Steele counters with a left to the body.
Velilkov throws a hook to the side of Steele's head but Steele sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Velilkov misses with a hook. Steele ducked under it nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Stanko Velilkov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ben Steele's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Velilkov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Velilkov bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Velilkov throws a combination. Steele tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Steele scores with a jab to the jaw.
Stanko Velilkov is winning the standup battle so far.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Velilkov slips a jab and a cross from Steele.
Steele keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Steele is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Velilkov.
Steele misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Velilkov.
Steele throws the left hand but Velilkov avoids the punch easily.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Velilkov here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Steele paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Velilkov ducks under a wild hook from Steele.
Velilkov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Steele is really turning it up, unleashing another crisp combination which drops Velilkov like a ton of bricks! The referee dives in to stop the fight, saving Velilkov from another fist facial!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ben Steele!
Ben Steele decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ricky Lee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hari Rama (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Lee might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to I Am Perfection by Cage 9. Rama has chosen Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Rap Music as his entrance music. Ricky Lee has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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258 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ricky Lee!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Hari Rama!
The judges for this bout are Illya Tyunina, Ivan Kurochkin and Sergei Dronov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rama misses the shot to the body.
Rama throws a right and a left that both miss.
Lee misses with a wild body shot.
Rama blocks a jab.
Lee looks to score with a jab to the body but Rama is just out of range.
Lee misses with a looping right.
Rama takes one to the chin there.
Lee throws a body punch but Rama moves out of range.
Rama uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lee.
Lee lands with an overhand left.
Rama shoots for a double leg takedown but Lee sprawls well. He's pushed Rama's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Rama tries to bum rush Lee with a series of wild strikes but Lee uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Lee misses with the combination.
Nice shot lands for Lee.
Rama tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Lee manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Lee avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Lee throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Nice uppercut there from Lee.
Rama gets cracked there but stands up to it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rama misses with a few strikes there.
A punch combination from Lee misses.
Lee swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Rama throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Lee counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Lee avoids a punch combination nicely.
Some wild striking there from Rama.
Lee is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Rama takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Lee pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Lee is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Lee throws a big shot that misses.
Lee pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Rama fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Lee avoids it really well and circles away.
Ricky Lee is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lee feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Ramas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Lee lands a nice shot that snaps Rama's head back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lee lands with an uppercut that bounces Rama off the cage and back into range.
Lee cracks a nice hook into Rama's ribs.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lee misses with a looping left.
Rama closes the distance and clinches.
Rama fails to pull guard.
Ricky Lee has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hari Rama.
Rama wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Rama wants to break the clinch but can't.
Lee is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Rama is defending well.
Lee's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Lee lands with a hook. Rama tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Nice cross by Lee.
Rama moves forwards but Lee connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Sloppy strikes from Rama. Those never looked like landing.
A jab from Rama misses.
Rama misses with a low kick.
Lee connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Lee throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Lee.
Rama slips a jab from Lee.
Lee gets caught napping as Rama dives in and scores a takedown. Lee manages to retain guard.
Lee wants to stand but Rama is controlling the position.
Lee being controlled here, momentarily.
Lee wants to stand but Rama is controlling the position.
Rama stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Lee throws a jab but it's blocked by Rama.
Lee throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rama doesn't manage to clinch there - Lee circles away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lee misses with a body shot.
Rama takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Rama fails to land the takedown.
Rama connects with a single shot there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lee connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Rama momentarily.
Lee tests Rama's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Lee throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Rama.
Lee is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Lee fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Nice straight punches there by Lee. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Lee.
Rama ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Lee ducks under a wild hook from Rama.
Rama uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lee.
Rama throws a wild body kick that Lee sees coming a mile off.
Sloppy strikes from Rama. Those never looked like landing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ricky Lee dominated that round.
That's time! Lee's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Rama throws a wild body kick that Lee sees coming a mile off.
Lee fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rama manages to avoid it.
Nice uppercut there from Lee.
Rama misses with a body kick.
Lee connects with a looping right hand.
Lee throws a body punch but Rama moves out of range.
Lee scores with a jab to the head.
Rama with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Lee to score with a decent uppercut.
Lee throws a hook but Rama avoids it easily.
Left hook, right uppercut from Rama.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rama ducks under a wild hook from Lee.
Rama shoots in for a double leg but Lee sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
A jab from Lee does it's job there.
Rama throws a nice looking combination but Lee bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Rama fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Lee cracks Rama with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Rama drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rama fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Lee scores with a decent looking hook.
Lee misses with a hook.
Lee throws a series of punches but Rama avoids them all with ease.
Rama takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Lee fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Rama looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Lee scores with a sloppy right hand. Rama should have avoided that one.
Rama defending well as Lee loads up on a big left hand.
Lee throws a sloppy body shot
and Rama counters with a nice uppercut.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Lee misses with a wild body shot.
Rama feints and as Lee raises his hands in defense, Rama changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lee trying to keep a closed guard but Rama is proving a slippery customer.
Lee can't keep his opponent in guard - Rama advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Rama moves into full mount! Lee won't be happy about that!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lee is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Rama moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Lee has worked his arm free - good work by Lee!
Lee wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Lee is trying to control Rama's posture but Rama avoids it.
Rama connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Lee some visible discomfort.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rama misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Rama trying to control the action but Lee is working from the bottom.
Lee is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Rama has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Rama working the ground and pound.
Lee tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Rama wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Rama stands up and beckons Lee to his feet.
A swing and a miss from Lee.
Rama throws a right hand that Lee ducks under and follows up with a left that Lee also avoids with ease.
Lee is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Rama.
Rama wants to clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lee looks to land a right hand but Rama moved out of range.
Rama shoots in but no luck this time.
Rama has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Lee scores with a sloppy right hand. Rama should have avoided that one.
Lee misses with a double jab.
Rama shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Lee as he jumps to the side.
Ricky Lee has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hari Rama.
Lee throws a body punch but Rama moves out of range.
Hari Rama is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rama looks for a takedown but Lee sprawls well.
Rama throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Rama gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Lee keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Lee lands with a nice body punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Hari Rama will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Lee avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Lee misses with an uppercut
and Rama counters with a nice double leg into side control. Lee won't be happy with that.
Rama stands up.
Rama gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Lee.
Lee lands a jab-cross combination.
Lee misses the shot to the body.
Rama with a poor takedown
letting Lee counter with a right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rama shoots in looking for a takedown. Lee tries to sprawl out of it but Rama keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Lee manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Lee.
Lee lands a right hook to the body.
Rama looks to land a left hand but Lee moved out of range nicely.
Good shot there by Lee.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lee looks to score with a jab to the body but Rama is just out of range.
Ricky Lee is winning the standup battle so far.
Lee fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Rama on the side of the head.
Rama moves in looking to clinch but Lee pushes him off.
The fighters circling - Rama throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Rama uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lee.
Rama tries to clinch up.
Rama misses with a few strikes there.
Rama tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Lee paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Rama takes a jab right on the kisser.
Lee stalks Rama and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Rama's face. Rama staggers backwards, shaken.
Rama moves forwards but Lee connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Lee throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Rama fails to land with a series of punches.
Rama showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Lee.
Rama throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lee sees it coming and avoids it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lee throws a series of strikes that have Rama backpedaling.
Rama tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Lee paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Lee will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rama uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lee.
Lee cracks a nice hook into Rama's ribs.
Lee misses with a body shot.
Lee fails to land with a series of punches.
Lee wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Rama lands a really nice looking cross but Lee seems unphased.
Lee connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Lee scores with a jab to the head.
Rama uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lee.
Rama throws the left hand but Lee avoids the punch easily.
Rama slips a jab from Lee.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Lee finds it's way through Rama's defenses.
Lee scores with a sloppy right hand. Rama should have avoided that one.
Rama shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Rama was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Rama prevents Lee from getting the reversal.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Rama tries to control but Lee wriggling away.
Lee is working to get back to half guard.
Rama wants to control the pace but Lee is squirming around nicely.
Lee on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Lee tries to get out of the position.
Rama fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rama throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Lee because Rama loaded up on that one.
Rama is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Lee has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Lee!
Rama is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Lee slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Lee knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Rama on the ground.
Rama manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Rama prevents Lee from improving his position.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Lee is trying to control but can't.
Rama throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
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 Ricky Lee.
I think Lee has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 30:28
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 29:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Ricky Lee!
In his post fight interview, Ricky Lee gave a big smile as he said 'Finally!!!!! Losing streak over!!!!! I am happy to finally get that monkey off of my back. I was really starting to think that I may need a career change. Decision loss after decision loss really started to bother me. I come to fight and they apparently do not. I want guys who want to fight!!!'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dan Steele (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Emerson Montain (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dan Steele has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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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
11 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Dan Steele!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 13 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Emerson Montain!
The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Aleksandr Martynov and Dmitry Maklakov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A slapping leg kick lands for Steele.
Montain fails with an attempt to clinch.
Montain avoids the body shot from Steele.
Steele blocks a head kick by Montain.
Steele circles away from the clinch attempt
and Steele counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Steele gets caught napping as Montain dives in and scores a takedown. Steele manages to retain guard.
Montain won't allow Steele to get back to his feet.
Steele is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Steele lands a right hand that snaps the head of Montain backwards.
Steele can't find room to land a body shot as Montain controls the action.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Steele has a couple of punches blocked by Montain.
Montain stalling against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Steele.
Steele trying to stall but Montain improves his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Steele is leaning against Montain and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Steele misses with a body punch.
Montain misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Steele.
Montain is trying to pull guard but Steele has him pressed against the cage.
Steele lands an uppercut.
Steele has a couple of punches blocked by Montain.
Montain has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Steele uses from the top position.
Steele decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Montain, up you get!
Montain darts in trying to clinch
and Steele counters with a leg kick.
Steele throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Dan Steele is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Montain takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Montain fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Steele to the ground. Montain is now in Steele's guard.
Montain trying to stand up but can't free himself from Steele's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Steele holds on and takes a little breather.
Montain wants to stand and escape but instead Steele has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Steele wanted to stand there but Montain had control of the position.
Steele stands up from Montain's guard - Steele perhaps looking for a knockout.
Montain wants to clinch up but Steele keeps it at a distance.
Nice takedown defense from Steele. No joy for Montain on that attempt.
Montain misses with a takedown attempt - Steele sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Dan Steele has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Emerson Montain.
Montain shoots for a takedown but Steele saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Steele throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Montain takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Steele misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Steele scores with a sloppy right hand. Montain should have avoided that one.
Steele lands a nice leg kick that just misses Montain's sensitive parts.
Montain looks gassed!
Steele lands an overhand right.
Montain takes a kick to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Montain tries to close the distance and clinch but Steele swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Montain takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Montain on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Montain tries to clinch up but Steele circles away and keeps his distance.
Steele throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Steele - that will leave a mark!
Montain closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Montain throws a series of punches but Steele avoids them all with ease.
Steele lands a head shot.
Steele feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Montain's calf.
Emerson Montain seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Steele connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Montain is rocked!
Montain stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Steele.
A left lands for Steele.
Montain is still on wobbly legs! Can Steele finish him?
Montain walks into a straight right hand from Steele.
Steele looks to score with a jab to the body but Montain is just out of range.
Steele lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Montain seems to have recovered his senses.
Montain gets cracked there but stands up to it.
No luck for Montain with that takedown attempt.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Steele lands a big uppercut and Montain crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Montain looks OK. Steele waves Montain back to his feet!
Steele bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Montain's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dan Steele dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Montain throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Montain tries to clinch but Steele is having none of it.
Steele scores with a leg kick.
Montain tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Steele paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Emerson Montain is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Steele circles away from the clinch attempt
letting Steele counter with a right hand.
Montain shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Steele as he jumps to the side.
Montain tries to clinch
and Steele counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Montain tries to clinch
and Steele counters with a left to the body.
Steele avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Montain lands with a slapping head kick.
It looks like Dan Steele has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Montain fails with an attempt to clinch.
Montain tries to clinch but Steele moves out of range.
Montain is breathing heavily.
Steele throws out a powerful jab.
Steele circles away from the clinch attempt
and Steele counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ohhhhh! A huge head kick from Steele! Montain is out on his feet! Steele rushes in and throws more strikes. The ref is looking closely - Montain is covering up but the punishment is just too much and the ref steps in to stop the fight! Montain is staring into space, just thankful that the beatdown has ended. Brutal finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:16 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dan Steele!
In his post fight interview, Dan Steele started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Terry Bull (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Leon Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bull comes to the cage accompanied by The Last Shadow Puppets . Smith has chosen You've Seen the Butcher as his entrance music. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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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
28 - 22 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Terry Bull!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Leon Smith!
The judges for this bout are Igor Prikhodko, Dmitry Maklakov and Ivan Kurochkin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Bull tries to clinch but Smith moves away
enabling Smith to counter with a crisp jab.
Smith keeps the fight on the outside.
Smith swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Sloppy strikes from Bull. Those never looked like landing.
Smith thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bull needs to keep his hands up - Smith had a free shot at his head there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bull throws a front kick aimed at Smith's knee but Smith avoids it well.
Bull shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Smith scores with a body shot.
Bull is breathing heavily.
Bull gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Smith.
It looks like Terry Bull has been cut.
Smith throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bull sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Smith throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Smith checks a leg kick.
Smith misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Smith fakes the leg kick and cracks Bull in the body.
Smith shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Smith lands a couple of elbows.
Smith lands a couple of decent looking shots.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bull working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Smith.
Bull has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Smith can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Smith in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Smith trying to control but Bull is working from the bottom.
Smith keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Bull's head.
Smith 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.
Bull keeping moving, preventing Smith from controlling successfully.
Smith engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Bull is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith is in close to Bull's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Smith with a flurry of punches that miss.
Smith connects with a couple of short punches.
Smith is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bull keeping moving, preventing Smith from controlling successfully.
Smith postures up in Bull's guard and throws a big left but Bull blocks it.
Smith loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Smith working some strikes from top position.
Smith trying to control but Bull is working from the bottom.
Smith thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Bull looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bull looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Bull looking to control.
Smith passes into half guard.
Bull taking some punishment here, with Smith in his half guard.
Smith drops an elbow to the side of Bull's head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Smith lands a big elbow - Bull is out of it! He's waving his arms around but his eyes are closed and he's not intelligently defending himself - the ref has no choice but to jump in and stop the fight! This one is in the books! A TKO win for Smith!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Leon Smith!
During a confident post fight interview, Leon Smith thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Arga Buarga (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gerard Esqueda (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Esqueda is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Cant del Barça. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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164 lbs
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168 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
11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Arga Buarga!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Gerard Esqueda!
The judges for this bout are Illya Tyunina, Valeri Chadov and Vladimir Khabensky.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Buarga circles away from the clinch attempt.
Esqueda swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Esqueda connects with a single shot there.
Buarga misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Esqueda.
Esqueda slips a jab from Buarga.
Buarga darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
It looks like Gerard Esqueda has been cut.
Buarga throws out a loose jab but Esqueda uses good head movement to avoid it.
Esqueda closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Buarga's guard.
Buarga being controlled here, momentarily.
Esqueda stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Buarga swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Esqueda stopping the sweep attempt from Buarga.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Esqueda not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Gerard Esqueda wasn't active enough on the ground.
Buarga misses with an uppercut.
Buarga throws a big shot that misses.
Esqueda looks to throw the jab but Buarga is out of range.
Esqueda has a takedown stuffed.
Esqueda ducks under a wild hook from Buarga.
Esqueda has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Esqueda there as he acknowledges the shot.
Esqueda shoots for a double leg takedown but Buarga sprawls well. He's pushed Esqueda's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Arga Buarga seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Esqueda misses with an uppercut.
Buarga scores with a decent looking hook.
Esqueda tries to clinch but Buarga is having none of it.
Esqueda moves away from the strike by Buarga.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Esqueda throws a right and a left that Buarga avoids nicely.
Esqueda misses with a looping right.
Esqueda walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Esqueda gets caught flat footed, as Buarga shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Buarga accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Buarga throws a big right hand that misses.
Esqueda trying to control the position.
Buarga trying to control the position from guard on top but Esqueda is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Esqueda avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Esqueda wants to sweep but no luck.
Esqueda keeping full guard, as Buarga tries to pass.
Buarga wants to control from the top but Esqueda keeps moving.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Buarga with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Buarga postures up in Esqueda's guard and throws a big left but Esqueda blocks it.
Buarga lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Buarga looking to pass the guard.
Esqueda has control of Buarga's left arm, preventing Buarga from doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Buarga throws a big elbow that misses.
Buarga stopping the sweep attempt from Esqueda.
Buarga is fighting to break Esqueda's control of his arms but Esqueda is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gerard Esqueda has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Buarga scores with a jab to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Arga Buarga dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Gerard Esqueda's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Esqueda misses with a double jab.
Buarga throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Esqueda lands with a right hand.
Buarga misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Esqueda.
Esqueda lands the left hand.
Buarga moves away from the strike by Esqueda.
Esqueda fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Buarga, pushing him back against the cage.
Esqueda scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Esqueda lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Buarga backwards.
Buarga misses with a hook from the clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Buarga as Esqueda tries to tie him up.
Buarga keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Esqueda's efforts to push away.
Buarga swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Buarga misses with a hook from the clinch.
Esqueda blocks an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Buarga fails to land.
Esqueda blocks a body shot from Buarga.
Esqueda breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Buarga jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Buarga lands a jab-cross combination.
Arga Buarga is winning the standup battle so far.
Esqueda throws a combination. Buarga tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Esqueda swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Esqueda takes one to the side of the head.
Esqueda listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Buarga uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Esqueda.
Esqueda on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Buarga throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Esqueda stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Esqueda throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Buarga's waist but Buarga gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Esqueda off to one side.
Esqueda misses the shot to the body.
Esqueda rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Buarga moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Buarga throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Buarga looks to score with a jab to the body but Esqueda is just out of range.
Buarga circles away from the clinch attempt.
Esqueda takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Buarga scores with a body shot.
Buarga uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Esqueda.
Esqueda throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Esqueda is breathing heavily.
Buarga misses with a body shot.
Nice uppercut there from Buarga.
Esqueda ducks under a wild hook from Buarga.
Esqueda uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Buarga.
Esqueda lands a glancing blow to the side of Buarga's head.
Buarga fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Esqueda looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Buarga throws a body punch but Esqueda moves out of range.
Esqueda takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Buarga misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Esqueda.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Esqueda moves out of range of the strikes.
Esqueda fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Buarga throws a hook to the side of Esqueda's head but Esqueda sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Buarga scores with a sloppy right hand. Esqueda should have avoided that one.
Esqueda misses with a few strikes there.
Esqueda misses with a takedown attempt - Buarga sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Buarga bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Esqueda's head backwards.
Buarga dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Esqueda fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Arga Buarga has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gerard Esqueda.
Esqueda walks into a stiff left hand from Buarga.
Esqueda takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Buarga bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Esqueda's head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Esqueda with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Buarga to score with a decent uppercut.
Buarga throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Esqueda sees it coming and avoids it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Esqueda throws a big shot that misses.
Esqueda tries to move into range but Buarga moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Buarga swings for the body but Esqueda moves out of range.
Esqueda fails with an attempt to clinch.
Esqueda tries to close the distance and clinch but Buarga swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Esqueda tries to score a power double leg takedown but Buarga sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Esqueda somewhat.
Esqueda connects with a nice looking jab.
Esqueda ducks under a wild hook from Buarga.
Esqueda moves out of range of the strikes.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Esqueda throws a body punch but Buarga moves out of range.
Buarga connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Esqueda momentarily.
Buarga lands with a straight right. Esqueda didn't see that one coming.
Buarga connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Arga Buarga dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Gerard Esqueda's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Buarga misses with a body shot.
Buarga digs a good hook to Esqueda's body.
Buarga takes the fight into the clinch.
Buarga tries to throw a body punch but Esqueda avoids it by throwing Buarga back against the cage.
Buarga has Esqueda pressed against the cage, preventing Esqueda from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Buarga goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Esqueda breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A slow jab from Buarga misses its intended target.
Esqueda takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Esqueda shoots in looking for a takedown. Buarga tries to sprawl out of it but Esqueda keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Buarga manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Esqueda throws a hook to the side of Buarga's head but Buarga sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Esqueda slips a jab from Buarga.
Esqueda tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Buarga swivels and escapes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Buarga connects with a right hand. Esqueda shakes it off.
Esqueda misses with a looping right.
Buarga misses with a two punch combination.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Buarga.
Esqueda shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Esqueda showed some decent athleticism there.
Esqueda takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Buarga is looking to improve his position.
Esqueda wants to control but Buarga is keeping him busy.
Buarga is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Esqueda perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Buarga is trying to get back to full guard.
Buarga is working hard here to advance position.
Buarga gets back to full guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Buarga looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Esqueda content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Buarga looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Esqueda passes into half guard.
Esqueda not doing much here.
Gerard Esqueda has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Buarga tries to get to full guard but Esqueda has control of the leg.
Esqueda is trying to control the action in half guard but Buarga is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Esqueda performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Gerard Esqueda has got the better of the ground game so far.
Buarga has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Esqueda is working away from the top position though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Esqueda shoots for a double leg takedown but Buarga sprawls well. He's pushed Esqueda's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Arga Buarga has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gerard Esqueda.
Esqueda throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Esqueda throws a series of punches but Buarga moves out of range.
Buarga connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Buarga thows a body shot but no joy.
Buarga throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Esqueda's waist but Esqueda gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Buarga off to one side.
Arga Buarga is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Buarga tries to clinch there but Esqueda circles away.
Buarga swings for the body but Esqueda moves out of range.
Buarga misses the jab.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Buarga lands a head shot.
Esqueda tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Buarga was well out of range. Poor timing from Esqueda.
Buarga thows a body shot but no joy.
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 Arga Buarga.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Buarga, 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 Illya Tyunina scores the fight 30:27
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 30:27
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Arga Buarga!
Arga Buarga made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'ARGABUARGARGABUARGABUARGARGABUARGARGGH!'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Theo AtlaSon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Josh Matson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Matson has chosen Remember the name as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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215 lbs
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Theo AtlaSon!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Josh Matson!
The judges for this bout are Sergei Dronov, Dmitry Maklakov and Aleksei Zolotukhin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Matson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
AtlaSon throws a push kick but Matson slaps the foot to one side.
AtlaSon throws a hook but Matson avoids it easily.
Matson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but AtlaSon was well out of range. Poor timing from Matson.
Matson shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in AtlaSon's guard.
Matson sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Matson lands a couple of digs.
AtlaSon thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Matson stopping the sweep attempt from AtlaSon.
Matson wants to control from the top but AtlaSon keeps moving.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as AtlaSon holds on and takes a little breather.
Matson stops AtlaSon from standing up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Matson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. AtlaSon swivels though and keeps the full guard.
AtlaSon wants to sweep but no luck.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
AtlaSon fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Matson takes one to the side of the head.
Theo AtlaSon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Matson looks to land a right hand but AtlaSon moved out of range.
A solid leg kick lands there for AtlaSon.
Matson thows a leg kick but AtlaSon checks it
and AtlaSon counters with a lovely shot to the body.
AtlaSon misses with a leg kick.
AtlaSon throws a jab when Matson was well out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from AtlaSon. Matson does a little dance to reset his feet.
AtlaSon throws a body punch but Matson moves out of range.
Matson avoids the head kick by AtlaSon.
Matson walks forward, straight into a front kick from AtlaSon.
AtlaSon takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
It looks like Theo AtlaSon has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
AtlaSon jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
AtlaSon takes a swing at Matson's ribcage but misses.
Matson finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Matson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says AtlaSon as he avoids it easily.
AtlaSon thows a body shot but no joy.
AtlaSon swings away with a leg kick that misses.
AtlaSon walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Matson checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
AtlaSon motions for Matson to come forward. AtlaSon throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
AtlaSon ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Matson moves away.
Matson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from AtlaSon.
AtlaSon throws a head kick that misses.
AtlaSon tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Matson was well out of range. Poor timing from AtlaSon.
AtlaSon feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Matson's calf.
Matson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from AtlaSon.
AtlaSon feints and then cracks Matson's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Matson down.
AtlaSon looking to land some kicks to the body here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
AtlaSon looks to land a left hand but Matson moved out of range nicely.
Matson works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Matson connects with a good right hand that stumbles AtlaSon. AtlaSon circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Matson drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
AtlaSon wants to control but Matson postures up.
AtlaSon avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Matson.
Matson looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
AtlaSon gets back to half guard.
AtlaSon is trying to maintain the position but Matson is very close to passing his half guard.
AtlaSon is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Matson's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Matson's back!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Matson rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Matson trying to hold on to AtlaSon's head to control him but AtlaSon postures up.
Matson is trying to stand up here but AtlaSon is controlling him well.
Matson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Matson has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. AtlaSon is working away from the top position though.
AtlaSon is controlling the pace.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Matson is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of AtlaSon's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take AtlaSon's back!
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 Theo AtlaSon will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Theo AtlaSon's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
AtlaSon misses the jab.
Matson throws a right and a left that AtlaSon avoids nicely.
Matson has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from AtlaSon.
AtlaSon slips a jab from Matson.
AtlaSon lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Matson backs up against the cage.
AtlaSon lands a nice looking body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
AtlaSon scores with a shot to the body.
AtlaSon is looking to wear down Matson with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Sloppy strikes from Matson. Those never looked like landing.
AtlaSon lands a nice hook to Matson's body. Matson takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
AtlaSon misses with a leg kick
and Matson counters with a takedown into side control.
AtlaSon tries to get back to half guard but can't.
AtlaSon manages to get back to half guard.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting AtlaSon here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Matson prevents AtlaSon from improving his position.
AtlaSon is looking to control Matson's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can AtlaSon avoid being mounted?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Matson is trying to control. AtlaSon wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
AtlaSon makes his way to full guard. A much better position for AtlaSon.
AtlaSon looking to hit a scissor sweep but Matson is one step ahead there.
Matson wants to pass the guard but AtlaSon is keeping the position.
AtlaSon has his hands on Matson's head, controlling the position.
Josh Matson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Matson wants to control from the top but AtlaSon keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
AtlaSon tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
A jab from Matson does it's job there.
Matson scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Matson throws a hook to the side of AtlaSon's head but AtlaSon sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
AtlaSon feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Matsons jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Matson just misses with a punch to the body.
Theo AtlaSon is winning the standup battle so far.
AtlaSon fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Matson manages to avoid it.
Matson looking to score a takedown here. AtlaSon is defending well but Matson drives through and ends up in AtlaSon's guard.
Matson looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Matson trying to control but AtlaSon is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
AtlaSon manages to escape and get back to his feet.
AtlaSon takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Matson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Matson works the jab nicely.
Good leg kick by AtlaSon there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
AtlaSon is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Matson gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Donk. Matson catches AtlaSon right on the button with a cross.
Matson is on the wrong end of a nice combination from AtlaSon.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
AtlaSon lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Matson at a distance.
AtlaSon lands a jab to the nose.
AtlaSon misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Matson.
Matson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
AtlaSon thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Matson if he has to take too many more of those.
Matson is breathing heavily.
Matson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but AtlaSon was well out of range. Poor timing from Matson.
AtlaSon moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A punch combination from Matson misses.
AtlaSon lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Decent striking displayed by AtlaSon there.
Matson takes a swing at AtlaSon's ribcage but misses.
AtlaSon throws a nice inside leg kick.
AtlaSon throws a lazy head kick
and AtlaSon takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
AtlaSon scores with a punch to the head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
AtlaSon thuds his shin into the meat of Matson's side.
AtlaSon fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Matson.
AtlaSon throws a sloppy head kick and Matson moves out of range easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Theo AtlaSon dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Theo AtlaSon's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
AtlaSon has managed to clinch.
Matson avoiding damage.
AtlaSon unloads a knee to the mid-section.
A short uppercut from AtlaSon.
Matson misses with the head strike.
AtlaSon blocks a body shot from Matson.
Matson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, AtlaSon just misses with a elbow thrown towards Matson's brow.
Matson blocking some punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Matson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Matson works on AtlaSon's body with a couple of short punches.
Matson misses with a body punch.
Matson blocks a body shot from AtlaSon.
Matson is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
AtlaSon putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Matson in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Matson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
AtlaSon tries to land a knee to the head but Matson blocks with his arms.
AtlaSon pressing his opponent against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Matson fails to land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Matson misses with a punch to the body.
AtlaSon tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
AtlaSon looking to throw knees to the head but Matson is blocking nicely.
Matson swings wildly with an uppercut but AtlaSon uses good head movement to avoid it.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, AtlaSon creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Matson lands a left hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
AtlaSon misses with a hook to the ribs.
AtlaSon tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
AtlaSon just leaning against Matson, taking a breather.
AtlaSon looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Matson is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
AtlaSon lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Matson's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
AtlaSon unloads a knee to the mid-section. Matson lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
AtlaSon with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Matson misses with a body punch.
AtlaSon tries to land a knee to the head but Matson blocks with his arms.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Matson is working for takedown but AtlaSon is calmly controlling the position for now.
Matson takes a knee right on the jaw!
AtlaSon scores with a shoulder strike.
AtlaSon with a knee to the head.
Matson has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
AtlaSon tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Matson's elbow.
AtlaSon misses with a body punch.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
AtlaSon landing some nice looking knees to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
AtlaSon lands a left hand that snaps the head of Matson backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Theo AtlaSon clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Theo AtlaSon's cut.
That's time! AtlaSon's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Matson lands an overhand right.
Matson scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
AtlaSon is looking to chop away at Matson's legs.
AtlaSon throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
AtlaSon uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Matson.
AtlaSon thumps Matson with a low kick.
Matson slips a jab and a cross from AtlaSon.
AtlaSon connects with a leg kick. Matson looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Matson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says AtlaSon as he avoids it easily.
AtlaSon throws a body punch but Matson moves out of range.
AtlaSon throws a series of punches but Matson avoids them all with ease.
A looping hook to the body misses from AtlaSon. Matson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Matson is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
AtlaSon throws a hook to the side of Matson's head but Matson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
AtlaSon takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
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!
Matson misses the jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
AtlaSon comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Matson avoids the head kick by AtlaSon.
AtlaSon throws a nice outside leg kick.
AtlaSon bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Matson moves away from the strike by AtlaSon.
Matson takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
AtlaSon lands an overhand right.
AtlaSon lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
AtlaSon lands a jab to Matson's midsection.
AtlaSon is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
AtlaSon wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Matson throws a push kick but AtlaSon slaps the foot to one side.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
AtlaSon fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
AtlaSon feints and then cracks Matson's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Matson down.
AtlaSon throws a head kick that misses.
AtlaSon throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Matson stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
The fighters circling - Matson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Matson looks to score with a jab to the body but AtlaSon is just out of range.
AtlaSon throws a half hearted mid kick.
Matson tries for a takedown but AtlaSon sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
AtlaSon moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Matson tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts AtlaSon, as that shot connected.
AtlaSon throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Matson takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
AtlaSon is looking to slow Matson down with leg kicks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Matson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
AtlaSon keeps Matson at a distance using the push kick.
Nice body punch from AtlaSon.
AtlaSon lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
AtlaSon lands a nice hook to Matson's body. Matson takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A kick lands to the mid section there for AtlaSon.
Nice uppercut there from AtlaSon.
AtlaSon pushes Matson up against the cage in a clinch.
AtlaSon lands a body punch in the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
AtlaSon throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Matsons head.
AtlaSon struggles to land a body shot inside as Matson controls his hands.
AtlaSon misses with a body punch.
Theo AtlaSon has scored more points in the clinch so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
AtlaSon scores with a hook to the body.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Matson misses with some punches.
A body shot lands from AtlaSon.
Matson is trying to work for a single leg takedown but AtlaSon pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Theo AtlaSon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Josh Matson.
AtlaSon landing some nice looking knees to the body.
AtlaSon lands a body shot.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Knees to the body from AtlaSon.
AtlaSon lands a knee to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Theo AtlaSon had his way with Josh Matson in that round.
The cut man is working on Theo AtlaSon's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
AtlaSon takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
AtlaSon attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Matson attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Matson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
AtlaSon cracks Matson with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Matson doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
AtlaSon keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
AtlaSon misses the shot to the body.
Matson throws a leg kick that is checked
and AtlaSon counters with a body kick.
AtlaSon looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
AtlaSon cracks a nice hook into Matson's ribs.
Matson is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Matson closes the distance and clinches up with AtlaSon, looking for a takedown. Matson pushes AtlaSon against the cage but AtlaSon circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Matson has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by AtlaSon.
AtlaSon lands a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
AtlaSon throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
AtlaSon throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Matson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
AtlaSon pulls out of a head kick attempt.
AtlaSon dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Matson. That did some damage!
AtlaSon throws a nice head kick!
AtlaSon uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Matson.
Matson bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps AtlaSon's head backwards.
AtlaSon connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Matson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? AtlaSon is fending him off so far but Matson persists. Nope, AtlaSon circles away and we're back to standing.
AtlaSon slips a jab from Matson.
A looping hook to the body misses from AtlaSon. Matson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Matson throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Matson comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
AtlaSon lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Matson at a distance.
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!
Matson has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by AtlaSon.
Matson shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Matson has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from AtlaSon.
AtlaSon uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Matson.
AtlaSon ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A jab from Matson misses.
AtlaSon plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Matson takes one to the chin there.
AtlaSon ducks under a wild hook from Matson.
AtlaSon fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Matson has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
AtlaSon takes one to the side of the head.
AtlaSon fakes the leg kick and cracks Matson in the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Matson tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
AtlaSon looks for the body kick but Matson saw that one coming.
AtlaSon connects with a good right hand that stumbles Matson. Matson circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Matson closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. AtlaSon quickly recovers to half guard.
AtlaSon wants to control but Matson is keeping busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Matson is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Josh Matson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
AtlaSon wants to get back to his feet.
AtlaSon wants to control but Matson is keeping busy.
AtlaSon is defending against the submission attempts here by Matson.
AtlaSon is looking to control Matson's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can AtlaSon avoid being mounted?
AtlaSon is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Matson can do to turn this around?
That's four minutes gone in the round.
AtlaSon works his way to full guard. Good work.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Matson is fighting to break AtlaSon's control of his arms but AtlaSon is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Matson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. AtlaSon is keeping the position for now.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
AtlaSon pushes Matson off and scrambles back to his feet.
Theo AtlaSon is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
AtlaSon thows a left - swing and a miss!
And that's the end of the fight!
Theo AtlaSon showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for AtlaSon, 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 50:45
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 49:46
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 50:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Theo AtlaSon!
Theo AtlaSon retains his light heavyweight title!
A very excited looking Theo AtlaSon 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 Axel Drago (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nikolai Kovalenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Drago's entrance music is Megadeth - Crush 'Em. A fine choice. Axel Drago could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Nikolai Kovalenko's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Axel Drago!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
24 - 9 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Nikolai Kovalenko!
The judges for this bout are Fedor Mirinova, Dmitry Maklakov and Viktor Lagutenko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Drago lands a big right hand that sends Kovalenko crashing to the mat! Drago stays standing though and waves Kovalenko back to his feet!
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!
Drago throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kovalenko counters with a nice low kick that buckles Drago's knee momentarily.
Drago wants to clinch.
Kovalenko catches Drago with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Kovalenko lands the left hand.
Kovalenko bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Drago's head.
Kovalenko scores with a spinning back kick!
A big left from Kovalenko misses.
Nice shot by Drago.
Drago moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kovalenko avoids the body shot from Drago.
Drago fails with an attempt to clinch.
Drago throws a shot from downtown. Kovalenko moves away and avoids it.
Drago takes a swing at Kovalenko's ribcage but misses.
Drago looks to score with a jab to the body but Kovalenko is just out of range.
Kovalenko swats away the attempt to clinch by Drago.
Kovalenko jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Drago throws an overhand right that lands on Kovalenko's shoulder, as Kovalenko tries to avoid the shot.
Drago walks into a left hand.
Drago tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kovalenko swats him away and circles back towards the center.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Drago throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kovalenko throws a good cross that connects.
Drago has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Kovalenko.
Drago wants to clinch but Kovalenko slips to the side
and Kovalenko counters with a series of strikes. Drago will be more careful next time no doubt.
Kovalenko throws a hook to the side of Drago's head but Drago sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Drago moves in looking to clinch but Kovalenko pushes him off.
Kovalenko lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Kovalenko steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Drago.
Drago throws a lazy right hand but Kovalenko sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Drago tries to clinch but Kovalenko moves out of range.
Drago closes the distance and clinches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Drago wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Kovalenko is trying to break free.
Drago leaning against his opponent.
Drago is looking to break free of the clinch but Kovalenko has double underhooks.
Drago lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Kovalenko blocking some punches.
Drago is trying to break free.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Kovalenko is trying to break the clinch but Drago has him pressed against the cage.
Kovalenko wants to break free but Drago has control.
Kovalenko breaks the clinch.
Drago looks to land a left hand but Kovalenko moved out of range nicely.
Drago avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kovalenko scores with a sloppy right hand. Drago should have avoided that one.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kovalenko uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Drago.
Drago is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kovalenko.
Kovalenko misses with an uppercut
and Drago counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Axel Drago dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Danga de danga de dang - Kovalenko scores with a four punch combination!
Drago misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kovalenko.
Drago moves to clinch but Kovalenko breaks away
and Drago takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Drago throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kovalenko counters with a right hand to the body.
Kovalenko feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Dragos jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Drago moves forwards but Kovalenko connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Sloppy strikes from Kovalenko. Those never looked like landing.
Drago drives through and clinches with Kovalenko against the cage.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Drago takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Drago is trying to break the clinch but Kovalenko has him pressed against the cage.
Drago misses with a body punch.
Drago struggles to land a body shot inside as Kovalenko controls his hands.
Drago breaks from the clinch.
Kovalenko throws a series of punches but Drago avoids them all with ease.
Kovalenko connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Drago's hands.
Kovalenko with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Drago ducks under a wild hook from Kovalenko.
Jab by Kovalenko.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kovalenko throws a front kick aimed at Drago's knee but Drago avoids it well.
A swing and a miss from Drago.
Drago fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kovalenko manages to avoid it.
Drago darts in trying to clinch
enabling Kovalenko to counter with a crisp jab.
Kovalenko throws out a loose jab but Drago uses good head movement to avoid it.
A big left from Drago misses.
Drago throws a lazy right hand but Kovalenko sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Drago paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kovalenko throws a head kick but Drago moves out of range.
The fighters circling - Kovalenko throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kovalenko staying out of range there.
Drago throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Drago moves away from the strike by Kovalenko.
Kovalenko bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Drago's head backwards.
Drago drives through and clinches with Kovalenko against the cage.
Drago wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Kovalenko pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Drago tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Kovalenko manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Drago tries to clinch but Kovalenko moves out of range.
Drago looks to score with a jab to the body but Kovalenko is just out of range.
Drago dodges the punch combination from Kovalenko.
Kovalenko pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kovalenko scores with a leg kick.
Drago throws out a loose jab but Kovalenko uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kovalenko blocks a jab.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A punch combination from Drago misses.
A swing and a miss from Drago.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nikolai Kovalenko 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.
Drago misses with a straight left.
Drago wants to clinch.
Kovalenko connects with a body shot that sends Drago's belly button to the back.
Kovalenko listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Drago throws out a loose jab but Kovalenko uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nice uppercut lands for Drago. That snapped Kovalenko's head back.
Drago tries to clinch up but Kovalenko circles away and keeps his distance.
Drago misses with a straight left.
Drago looks to land a right hand but Kovalenko moved out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Drago on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Drago with a nice cross.
Drago thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kovalenko's jab looks to have found its range, popping Drago under the eye.
Drago throws a poor cross that misses
and Kovalenko counters with a thumping low kick.
Kovalenko lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Drago drops Kovalenko with a straight right hand, right on the button! Drago follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Axel Drago!
Axel Drago retains his heavyweight title!
A relieved looking Axel Drago 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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