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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Daisuke Marufuji (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shaky Cinderblocks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Marufuji comes into the arena with DJ Krush - Kemuri blaring out of the sound system. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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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
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Daisuke Marufuji!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Shaky Cinderblocks!
The judges for this bout are Aleksei Zolotukhin, Ivan Kurochkin and Illya Tyunina.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Marufuji lands a jab to the nose.
Marufuji throws a jab when Cinderblocks was well out of range.
Marufuji with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Cinderblocks throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Cinderblocks takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Cinderblocks swings widly with a right hand
enabling Marufuji to counter with a crisp jab.
Shaky Cinderblocks seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cinderblocks lands a nice shot that snaps Marufuji's head back.
Cinderblocks scores with a punch to the head.
Marufuji slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cinderblocks fails in his attempt to clinch.
Cinderblocks is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Cinderblocks.
Marufuji is rocked!
Cinderblocks misses with a hook. Marufuji ducked under it nicely.
Cinderblocks wants to clinch up but Marufuji keeps it at a distance.
Cinderblocks tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Marufuji counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Cinderblocks tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Marufuji counters with a straight right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Marufuji.
Marufuji takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Oh Marufuji is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Marufuji throws a front kick aimed at Cinderblocks's knee but Cinderblocks avoids it well.
Marufuji bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A slow jab from Cinderblocks misses its intended target.
Cinderblocks throws a hook to the side of Marufuji's head but Marufuji sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
No joy there for Cinderblocks, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
An inside leg kick from Marufuji misses.
Cinderblocks pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Marufuji ducks under a wild hook from Cinderblocks.
Cinderblocks misses the jab.
Marufuji is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Cinderblocks waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Marufuji.
Cinderblocks might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Sloppy strikes from Cinderblocks. Those never looked like landing.
Marufuji fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Cinderblocks is looking to land body kicks.
Cinderblocks throws an off balance right hand
and Marufuji counters with a stiff right hand.
Marufuji ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cinderblocks moves away.
Marufuji throws a body punch but Cinderblocks moves out of range.
Cinderblocks tries to clinch up but Marufuji circles away and keeps his distance.
Marufuji seems to have got his legs back now.
Cinderblocks getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Marufuji swats away the attempt to clinch by Cinderblocks.
Nice defenses there by Marufuji.
Ohhhhh! A huge head kick from Marufuji! Cinderblocks is out on his feet! Marufuji rushes in and throws more strikes. The ref is looking closely - Cinderblocks is covering up but the punishment is just too much and the ref steps in to stop the fight! Cinderblocks is staring into space, just thankful that the beatdown has ended. Brutal finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Daisuke Marufuji!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Zach Didion (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gonzo Bunga (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bunga has chosen Nova 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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169 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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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
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Zach Didion!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 16 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Gonzo Bunga!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Konstantin Menshow and Aleksei Zolotukhin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bunga looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Bunga moves into range and clinches up with Didion.
Bunga pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bunga fails with a takedown attempt.
Didion throws a head kick but Bunga moves out of range.
Didion misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Bunga looks to land a combination. Didion sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Bunga.
Zach Didion has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gonzo Bunga.
A big right from Didion misses.
Didion throws a right hand that Bunga ducks under and follows up with a left that Bunga also avoids with ease.
Didion scores with a hook to the body. Bunga takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Bunga.
Didion throws a poor cross that misses
and Bunga counters by moving into the clinch.
Bunga wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bunga breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Didion looks to throw the jab but Bunga is out of range.
Bunga looks for a takedown but Didion sprawls well.
Didion waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bunga.
Didion smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Good standup being displayed there by Didion as he connects with a hook.
Bunga shoots in and drives through. Didion sprawls well.
Didion avoids a punch combination nicely.
The fighters circle momentarily. Didion darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Didion throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Didion misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bunga.
Bunga steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Didion.
Didion throws an off balance right hand
and Bunga counters by clinching up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bunga breaks the clinch.
Bunga is looking to clinch but Didion is avoiding it.
Zach Didion is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Didion swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bunga takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Bunga.
Didion stuffs the takedown attempt from Bunga. Bunga gets slowly back to his feet.
Bunga keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Didion.
Bunga moves out of range of the body kick from Didion.
Didion with a jab.
Didion lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Bunga falls backwards - clearly groggy! Didion dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Zach Didion!
A victorious Zach Didion thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Bob Bailey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Freddy Hutchinson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Freddy Hutchinson struggled to make weight for this fight. He only made it down to 187.9lbs at the first attempt and had to take the additional two hours to make the official bout weight. Let's see how much it's taken out of him. Bob Bailey has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 17 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Bob Bailey!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Freddy Hutchinson!
The judges for this bout are Aleksei Zolotukhin, Viktor Lagutenko and Sergei Dronov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bailey tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bob Bailey seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hutchinson misses with a hook. Bailey ducked under it nicely.
Bailey fails to land the takedown.
Hutchinson misses with a looping left.
Bailey shoots in but Hutchinson avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Hutchinson stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Hutchinson wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bob Bailey. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hutchinson darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Hutchinson misses with a looping right.
Hutchinson throws a jab but it's blocked by Bailey.
Bailey shoots in looking for a takedown but Hutchinson manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Bailey's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Hutchinson closes the distance and clinches.
Hutchinson tries to land a knee to the head but Bailey blocks with his arms.
Hutchinson throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Bailey blocks it with crossed arms.
Hutchinson tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Hutchinson tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Bailey has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Hutchinson regains guard immediately.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hutchinson managing to control the position.
Hutchinson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Bailey trying to control the position from guard on top but Hutchinson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Freddy Hutchinson wasn't active enough on the ground.
Hutchinson misses with a looping right.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bailey tries for a takedown but Hutchinson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Bailey shoots and misses
and Hutchinson counters with a nice uppercut.
Hutchinson tries to clinch there but Bailey circles away.
Hutchinson doesn't manage to clinch there - Bailey circles away.
Bailey shoots for a double leg takedown but Hutchinson sprawls well. He's pushed Bailey's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Bailey shoots in but no luck this time.
Hutchinson throws out a loose jab but Bailey uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hutchinson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Bailey throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Hutchinson's waist but Hutchinson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Bailey off to one side.
Hutchinson tries to clinch but Bailey is having none of it.
Hutchinson throws a hook to the side of Bailey's head but Bailey sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hutchinson is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
No luck for Bailey with that takedown attempt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bailey misses with a takedown attempt - Hutchinson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Hutchinson scores with a sloppy right hand. Bailey should have avoided that one.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bailey tries to score a power double leg takedown but Hutchinson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Bailey somewhat.
Bailey shoots in looking for a takedown but Hutchinson manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Bailey's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Hutchinson tries to clinch up but Bailey circles away and keeps his distance.
Bailey fails with a takedown attempt.
Bailey misses with a takedown attempt - Hutchinson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Hutchinson lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Hutchinson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Bailey closes the distance and clinches up with Hutchinson, looking for a takedown. Bailey pushes Hutchinson against the cage but Hutchinson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Hutchinson tries to clinch but Bailey is having none of it.
Bailey throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Hutchinson's waist but Hutchinson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Bailey off to one side.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hutchinson gets a clinch.
Hutchinson tries to land a knee to the head but Bailey blocks with his arms.
Hutchinson with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Bailey fails to pull guard.
Hutchinson looking to throw knees to the head but Bailey is blocking nicely.
Hutchinson misses with a knee to the head.
Hutchinson tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Hutchinson gets underhooks to prevent Bailey's takedown attempt.
Hutchinson is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hutchinson using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Bailey has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bailey jumps guard but Hutchinson stands there with Bailey around his waist. Bailey gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Freddy Hutchinson dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Bailey shoots in but no luck this time.
Hutchinson connects with a looping right hand.
Bob Bailey is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bailey bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
No joy there for Bailey, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Hutchinson might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Bailey throws a series of punches but Hutchinson avoids them all with ease.
Hutchinson doesn't manage to clinch there - Bailey circles away.
Bailey shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Bailey scores with a takedown into Hutchinson's guard.
Bailey wants to control from the top but Hutchinson keeps moving.
Bailey preventing the sweep.
Bailey wants to control from the top but Hutchinson keeps moving.
Bailey content to stall in guard here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
We're going to have a standup here because Bob Bailey wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Hutchinson stuffs the takedown attempt from Bailey. Bailey gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bob Bailey. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bailey misses with a takedown attempt - Hutchinson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Hutchinson tries to sprawl but Bailey drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Hutchinson is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Bailey's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Bailey's back!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hutchinson controlling from the back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hutchinson trying to control momentarily.
Hutchinson wants to control but Bailey manages to buck him off and is now in Hutchinson's guard! Nice work there by Bailey!
Hutchinson pulls Bailey in close to his closed guard and prevents Bailey from doing any damage or advancing position.
Bailey trying to control but Hutchinson is working from the bottom.
Bailey has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Freddy Hutchinson was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Hutchinson throws a hook but Bailey avoids it easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hutchinson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Bailey gets the takedown into side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hutchinson is trying to get back to half guard.
Hutchinson regains half guard, as Bailey was trying to land strikes.
Bailey works his foot free and advances to mount.
Bailey wants to control the pace but Hutchinson is squirming around nicely.
Bailey sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hutchinson is squirming around, avoiding Bailey's attempts to control the action.
Bailey sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hutchinson tries to lock up and control but Bailey gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Bailey tries to control but Hutchinson wriggling away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bob Bailey dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Bailey tries to move into range but Hutchinson moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Hutchinson doesn't manage to clinch there - Bailey circles away.
Hutchinson looks to land a left hand but Bailey moved out of range nicely.
Bailey shoots in looking for a takedown. Hutchinson tries to sprawl out of it but Bailey keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Hutchinson manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Bailey changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Hutchinson tries to avoid it but Bailey manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Hutchinson to the ground. Hutchinson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Bailey closes this distance looking for a takedown but Hutchinson circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bob Bailey. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hutchinson forces Bailey back against the cage and clinches.
Hutchinson stalling against the cage.
Hutchinson scores with a knee to the head.
Hutchinson tries a knee to the head but Bailey blocks it.
Hutchinson looking to throw knees to the head but Bailey is blocking nicely.
Hutchinson stalling.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hutchinson misses with a knee strike.
Hutchinson connects with a knee to the head.
Hutchinson with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Hutchinson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Bailey goes for a takedown attempt but Hutchinson pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Bailey looks for a takedown but Hutchinson sprawls well.
Hutchinson lunges at Bailey with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Bailey's hand.
Bailey keeps the fight on the outside.
Bailey moves out of range of the strikes.
Bailey shoots in for a takedown but Hutchinson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Freddy Hutchinson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hutchinson tries to clinch but Bailey moves out of range.
Hutchinson looks to land a left hand but Bailey moved out of range nicely.
Bailey takes a jab right on the kisser.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bailey looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Bailey shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Hutchinson wants to clinch.
Bailey shoots in and bounces Hutchinson off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Hutchinson pulls Bailey in to control the position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bailey trying to control but Hutchinson is working from the bottom.
Bailey sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Hutchinson's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bailey trying to control the action but Hutchinson is working from the bottom.
Bailey controlling the action here.
Hutchinson is trying to maintain the position but Bailey is very close to passing his half guard.
Bailey wants to control but Hutchinson is keeping him busy.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Bob Bailey wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Bailey staying out of range there.
Bailey shoots for a double leg takedown but Hutchinson sprawls well. He's pushed Bailey's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
A swing and a miss from Hutchinson.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bailey looks for a takedown but Hutchinson sprawls well.
Nice defenses there by Bailey.
Bailey shoots in for a takedown but Hutchinson shows good takedown defense.
Bailey looks for a takedown but Hutchinson sprawls well.
Hutchinson instigates a clinch.
Bailey tries for a takedown but Hutchinson manages to get underhooks.
Hutchinson throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Bailey blocks it with crossed arms.
A knee to the head by Hutchinson.
It looks like Bob Bailey has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hutchinson tries a knee to the head but Bailey blocks it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hutchinson tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Bailey is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Hutchinson gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Hutchinson connects with a nasty looking knee right to Bailey's face.
And that's the end of the fight!
Freddy Hutchinson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Hutchinson has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 28:29
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 28:29
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Freddy Hutchinson!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alexander Nevsky (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Abel Koponen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 8 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Alexander Nevsky!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Abel Koponen!
The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Valeri Chadov and Igor Prikhodko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Koponen tries to clinch but Nevsky is having none of it.
Nevsky connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Koponen drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
It looks like Abel Koponen has been cut.
Koponen throws a series of punches but Nevsky avoids them all with ease.
Nevsky swats away the attempt to clinch by Koponen.
Nevsky throws a jab but it's blocked by Koponen.
Koponen fails with a takedown attempt.
Koponen throws a good cross that connects.
Nevsky looks to score with a jab to the body but Koponen is just out of range.
Nevsky throws a lazy uppercut
and Koponen counters with a stiff right hand.
Nevsky waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Koponen.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Koponen cracks Nevsky with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Koponen throws a right hand that Nevsky ducks under and follows up with a left that Nevsky also avoids with ease.
Koponen is looking to clinch but Nevsky is avoiding it.
Nevsky walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Koponen checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Nevsky shoots in looking for a takedown but Koponen manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Nevsky's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
No joy there for Nevsky, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Koponen scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Nevsky throws a series of punches but Koponen moves out of range.
Koponen shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Nevsky sprawls well. Nevsky wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Koponen gets slowly back to his feet.
Koponen fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Good standup being displayed there by Koponen as he connects with a hook.
Nevsky shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Koponen wants to control but Nevsky is having none of it.
Nevsky with shots to the head and body - Koponen looks very uncomfortable down there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nevsky tries to control but Koponen wriggling away.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Koponen is in all sorts of trouble here.
Koponen is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Oooooh, big shot lands for Nevsky! Koponen is hurt baaadly! Nevsky is firing away with more strikes - Koponen is covering up... the ref is warning him to do something. He's just covering up though still and the ref has to step in to end the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alexander Nevsky!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Terry Bull (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Felix Voskresensky (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bull comes into the arena with The Last Shadow Puppets blaring out of the sound system. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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35
255 lbs
28 - 24 - 0 |
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281 lbs
14 - 15 - 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
28 - 24 - 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
14 - 15 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Felix Voskresensky!
The judges for this bout are Aleksandr Martynov, Fedor Mirinova and Dmitry Maklakov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bull closes the distance and clinches.
Voskresensky struggles to land a body shot inside as Bull controls his hands.
Bull blocking some punches.
Voskresensky blocks a body shot from Bull.
Bull can't find room to land a body shot as Voskresensky controls the action.
Voskresensky lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bull can't find room to land a body shot as Voskresensky controls the action.
A short body shot lands from Voskresensky as the two fighters clinch.
Bull misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bull is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Voskresensky is defending well for now.
Voskresensky can't find room to land a body shot as Bull controls the action.
Voskresensky lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Bull backwards.
Voskresensky decides to pull guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Voskresensky manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Bull manages to get himself to full guard.
Voskresensky decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
A big left from Bull misses.
Voskresensky misses with a wild body shot.
Voskresensky fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Bull has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Bull works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
It looks like Felix Voskresensky has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Voskresensky connects with a high kick.
It looks like Terry Bull has been cut.
Voskresensky looks to land a combination. Bull sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Voskresensky throws the left hand but Bull avoids the punch easily.
Voskresensky walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Jab by Voskresensky.
Voskresensky moves into the clinch successfully.
Voskresensky misses with a punch on the inside.
Voskresensky decides to pull guard.
Bull loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Voskresensky working a defensive guard here.
Bull wants to pass the guard but Voskresensky is keeping the position.
Voskresensky working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Bull.
Bull trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bull passes into half guard.
Voskresensky wants to improve his position but Bull is controlling well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bull seems to be looking for submissions.
Voskresensky is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Voskresensky manages to get to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Voskresensky looking for a guillotine here but Bull defends easily.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Voskresensky is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Voskresensky has his foot on Bull's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Bull works his way back into a safe position though.
Bull trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Voskresensky keeping moving, preventing Bull from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bull got a little sloppy there for a moment and Voskresensky has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Bull has managed to get both his arms back between Voskresensky's legs - danger averted.
Bull wants to control from the top but Voskresensky keeps moving.
Bull stopping the sweep attempt from Voskresensky.
Bull forces his way into half guard.
Voskresensky works his way to full guard. Good work.
Voskresensky keeping moving, preventing Bull from controlling successfully.
Voskresensky is looking for a triangle but Bull pushes his legs off easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Voskresensky looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bull is one step ahead there.
Bull wants to control from the top but Voskresensky keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Voskresensky bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Bull's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bull looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Bull looking for a sweep. Not yet Bull, not yet.
Bull is working hard here to advance position.
Voskresensky drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Voskresensky jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Bull is working an open guard so Voskresensky takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Felix Voskresensky dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Bull's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Voskresensky has taken the fight to the clinch.
A short right from Voskresensky.
Voskresensky throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bulls head.
Bull working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Bull tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Voskresensky avoids it.
Bull works on Voskresensky's body with a couple of short punches.
Bull's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Voskresensky changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Bull fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Voskresensky scores with a spinning back kick!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Voskresensky swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Voskresensky is looking to clinch.
Bull ducks under a wild hook from Voskresensky.
Voskresensky throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Bull gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Bull blocks a body shot from Voskresensky.
Voskresensky tries a body shot but Bull blocks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Voskresensky misses with a hook from the clinch.
Voskresensky takes a shot to the head.
Voskresensky gets control of Bull's arms and successfully pulls guard. Voskresensky will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Voskresensky looking for a sweep. Not yet Voskresensky, not yet.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Bull tries to free his leg and advance position but Voskresensky is retaining full guard.
Voskresensky throws his legs up looking for a submission but Bull uses it to pass to side control.
Bull working away.
Voskresensky is breathing heavily.
Bull lands a few punches from side control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Voskresensky gets back to half guard.
Bull is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Voskresensky defends it well.
Bull wants to work for an arm triangle but Voskresensky is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Voskresensky looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bull wants to take a breather but Voskresensky is having none of it.
Bull is trying to work for a kimura but Voskresensky is defending well.
Bull is keen to just control but Voskresensky is a slippery customer.
Bull is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Voskresensky sees it coming and defends easily.
Voskresensky wants to get back to full guard.
Voskresensky manages to get to full guard.
Voskresensky looking for a guillotine here but Bull defends easily.
Bull slips nicely into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Voskresensky is staying active underneath Bull, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Bull with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Voskresensky moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Voskresensky wants to sweep but no luck.
Voskresensky is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Voskresensky is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Bull defends well.
Bull thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Bull looking to sit in guard and control but Voskresensky gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bull has a closed guard, preventing Voskresensky from standing up.
Voskresensky postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Voskresensky with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bull utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Bull wants to hit a switch here but Voskresensky passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Bull there!
Bull is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Bull wants to control but Voskresensky is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Felix Voskresensky showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Bull uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Voskresensky.
Voskresensky tried to score with a low kick but Bull checks it.
Voskresensky buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Voskresensky misses with a combination
and Bull counters with a left and a right that stings Voskresensky.
Voskresensky misses with a looping right.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bull blocks a head kick by Voskresensky.
Voskresensky shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Bull pinned against the cage. Bull gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Bull closes the distance and pushes Voskresensky back into the cage.
Bull lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Voskresensky on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Voskresensky misses with a body punch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Voskresensky takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Voskresensky tries a body shot but Bull blocks it.
Voskresensky tries to stall but Bull uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bull working Voskresensky over with knees to the body.
Bull is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Bull pushes Voskresensky back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Bull tries to work over Voskresensky's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bull looking to throw knees to the head but Voskresensky is blocking nicely.
Voskresensky avoiding damage as Bull throws knees to the body.
Bull crunches a lovely knee into Voskresensky's ribcage.
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!
Bull misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Voskresensky.
Voskresensky swings wildly with an uppercut but Bull uses good head movement to avoid it.
Voskresensky being controlled against the cage.
Bull lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Bull landing knees to the body.
Terry Bull has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bull has Voskresensky pushed against the cage.
Bull cracks Voskresensky with a nice body shot.
Bull works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Voskresensky takes an elbow to the temple.
Bull connects with a knee to the head.
Bull stalling in the clinch.
Bull breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Bull rushes Voskresensky and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Voskresensky.
Bull unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Bull avoiding damage.
Voskresensky misses with a body punch.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Bull here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Voskresensky avoiding damage as Bull throws knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Bull blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Voskresensky has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Bull after a bit of a struggle.
Bull lands with a light punch inside.
Voskresensky tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Terry Bull has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Felix Voskresensky.
Bull throws a knee to the head but misses.
A short left from Voskresensky.
Voskresensky tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Terry Bull has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Bull misses with a hook to the ribs.
Voskresensky blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Voskresensky goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Voskresensky on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Bull misses with a knee to the head.
Bull tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Voskresensky jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Bull walks away with a smile on his face. Voskresensky gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Voskresensky fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Voskresensky.
A jab from Bull does it's job there.
Felix Voskresensky is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Felix Voskresensky seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Voskresensky fails with a takedown attempt.
Felix Voskresensky is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bull takes the fight into the clinch.
Bull taking a breather.
Bull struggles to land a body shot inside as Voskresensky controls his hands.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Voskresensky throws a punch but it's blocked by Bull.
Voskresensky pulls guard effortlessly.
Voskresensky has momentary wrist control but Bull slips an elbow through the middle.
Bull content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
And that's the end of the fight!
Terry Bull showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Voskresensky has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 28:29
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 28:29
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Felix Voskresensky!
During a confident post fight interview, Felix Voskresensky thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Josh Matson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Suporn Red Gym (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Matson comes to the cage accompanied by Remember the name. Red Gym comes into a darkened arena with his song building. My time is now kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Suporn Red Gym is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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30
202 lbs
18 - 10 - 1 |
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189 lbs
15 - 10 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
18 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Josh Matson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 10 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Suporn Red Gym!
The judges for this bout are Dmitry Maklakov, Aleksei Zolotukhin and Illya Tyunina.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Red Gym misses with a takedown attempt - Matson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Red Gym slips a straight right by Matson.
Matson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Red Gym.
Red Gym shoots in but no luck this time.
Matson throws a front kick that sends Red Gym stumbling back into the cage.
Red Gym throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Matson's waist but Matson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Red Gym off to one side.
Josh Matson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Suporn Red Gym.
Matson thows a body shot but no joy.
Red Gym throws a body punch but Matson moves out of range.
Matson stuffs the takedown.
Red Gym shoots for a takedown but Matson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Red Gym checks a leg kick.
Red Gym looking to score a takedown here. Matson is defending well but Red Gym drives through and ends up in Matson's guard.
Matson is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Matson controlling the position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Matson is trying to control the position but Red Gym postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Red Gym avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Matson is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Red Gym defends well.
Matson will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Red Gym is looking to work some ground and pound but Matson has wrist control.
Red Gym is working Matson over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Red Gym must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Red Gym throwing strikes but missing.
Red Gym working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Red Gym is looking to work some ground and pound but Matson has wrist control.
Red Gym really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Matson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Matson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Red Gym throws a big elbow that misses.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Matson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Red Gym in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Matson had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Red Gym defends it easily.
Red Gym throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Matson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Matson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Red Gym is one step ahead there.
Red Gym is looking to work some ground and pound but Matson has wrist control.
Red Gym postures up in Matson's guard and throws a big left but Matson blocks it.
Matson looking for a guillotine here but Red Gym defends easily.
Red Gym trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Red Gym with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Red Gym in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Red Gym trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Matson looking for a guillotine here but Red Gym defends easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Matson controlling the position.
Red Gym postures up in Matson's guard and throws a big left but Matson blocks it.
Red Gym scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Red Gym works over Matson with some ground and pound from guard.
Matson is trying to keep Red Gym in close.
Matson is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Red Gym defends well.
Red Gym throws a big elbow that misses.
Matson is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Matson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Red Gym working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Red Gym's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Red Gym throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Matson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Matson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Red Gym stands up over Matson, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Red Gym got a little sloppy there for a moment and Matson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Red Gym has managed to get both his arms back between Matson's legs - danger averted.
Matson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Red Gym with a nice head shot there.
Red Gym throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Matson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Red Gym throws a big elbow that misses.
Matson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Red Gym lands a couple of digs.
Red Gym in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Red Gym won't allow Matson to sweep him here.
Matson looking for a guillotine here but Red Gym defends easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Suporn Red Gym will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Red Gym fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Matson misses with a body kick.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Red Gym.
Josh Matson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Red Gym fails to land the takedown.
Josh Matson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Suporn Red Gym.
Red Gym looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Matson manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Matson has his foot on Red Gym's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Red Gym works his way back into a safe position though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Matson trying to keep a closed guard but Red Gym is proving a slippery customer.
Red Gym throws a strike but Matson rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Matson throws a big right hand that misses.
Red Gym is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Matson is pushing down on Red Gym's leg trying to pass to half guard. Red Gym is fighting to maintain full guard but Matson has managed to sneak the leg through.
Red Gym has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Matson is working away from the top position though.
Red Gym blocking the ground and pound attempt from Matson.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Matson throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Matson scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Matson is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Red Gym is trying to control but can't.
Matson working the head and body with strikes.
Red Gym is refusing to be controlled, as Matson sits in half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Matson thows a huge punch but Red Gym dodges it nicely.
Red Gym tries to roll over but Matson keeps him under control.
Red Gym moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Matson trying to control the position from guard on top but Red Gym is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Red Gym lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Matson!
Matson wants to hold on but Red Gym pushes him away.
Matson takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Red Gym working away from the top, dropping strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Red Gym landing punches.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Red Gym raining down shots from the mount!
Matson wants to hold on but Red Gym pushes him away.
Red Gym landing shots from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Suporn Red Gym showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Red Gym darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Matson manages to get to full guard.
Matson controls Red Gym momentarily but Red Gym frees himself.
Red Gym connects with a couple of short punches.
Matson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Matson is really struggling to control Red Gym but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Matson is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Red Gym slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Red Gym working the ground and pound.
Matson tries to improve position but can't.
Matson manages to get back to half guard.
Matson is looking to control Red Gym's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Matson avoid being mounted?
Red Gym drops an elbow to the side of Matson's head.
Matson on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Matson trying to hold on to Red Gym's head to control him but Red Gym postures up.
Red Gym thows a huge punch but Matson dodges it nicely.
Matson wants to improve his position but Red Gym is controlling well.
Matson actively working from the bottom here.
Red Gym working over Matson with some ground and pound. Matson looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Matson slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Matson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Red Gym lands a couple of digs.
Matson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Red Gym postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Red Gym lands a couple of digs.
Matson manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Red Gym manages to get himself to full guard.
Matson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Red Gym keeping moving, preventing Matson from controlling successfully.
Red Gym wants to sweep but no luck.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Matson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Matson advances to half guard.
Josh Matson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Red Gym tries to get to full guard but Matson has control of the leg.
Matson landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Red Gym regains full guard. Nicely done.
Matson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Red Gym bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Matson's guard.
Matson working for a triangle but Red Gym defends it easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Red Gym with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Suporn Red Gym is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Matson keeping moving, preventing Red Gym from controlling successfully.
Matson is looking for a triangle but Red Gym pushes his legs off easily.
Red Gym distracts Matson with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Suporn Red Gym.
I've got Red Gym winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 27:30
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Suporn Red Gym!
Suporn Red Gym opened up his post fight interview with a scream to camera that he wants a title shot! Whether he deserves the shot will be up to the management of the organization, so I guess he'll have to wait and see.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jesus Smokeleaf (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mr Stigu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Stigu is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Sabrina-Boys. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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288 lbs
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250 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
12 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jesus Smokeleaf!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mr Stigu!
The judges for this bout are Aleksei Zolotukhin, Valeri Chadov and Sergei Dronov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smokeleaf doesn't manage to clinch there - Stigu circles away.
Smokeleaf really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Smokeleaf tries to clinch up.
Stigu avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Stigu scores with a body shot.
Smokeleaf uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Stigu.
Smokeleaf wants to clinch.
Smokeleaf takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Stigu tries to score a power double leg takedown but Smokeleaf sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Stigu somewhat.
Smokeleaf closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Stigu lands a left hand that snaps the head of Smokeleaf backwards.
Stigu tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Smokeleaf's elbow.
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!
Smokeleaf blocks the elbow strike.
Stigu misses with a punch on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stigu is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Stigu tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Stigu lands a shoulder strike.
Nice elbow from Smokeleaf.
It looks like Mr Stigu has been cut.
Stigu looking to throw knees to the head but Smokeleaf is blocking nicely.
Smokeleaf lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Stigu breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
The fighters circle momentarily. Stigu darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
It looks like Jesus Smokeleaf has been cut.
Stigu dips to his left and cracks Smokeleaf with an uppercut!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stigu keeps the fight on the outside.
Smokeleaf avoids a kick to the body.
Smokeleaf moves in looking to clinch but Stigu pushes him off.
Stigu drops Smokeleaf with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Smokeleaf looks back up at him and smiles so Stigu waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Smokeleaf is rocked!
Stigu lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Smokeleaf at a distance.
Oh Smokeleaf is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Smokeleaf switches off momentarily and Stigu cracks him with a monster right hand! Smokeleaf topples backwards and makes a semi conscious attempt to cover up, as Stigu dives in to land one more shot, before the referee has time to call the fight. What a finish by Stigu!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Mr Stigu!
A victorious Mr Stigu thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Fjalar Ollongren (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pvt. Mullen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mullen. Pvt. Mullen has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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202 lbs
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195 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Fjalar Ollongren!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Pvt. Mullen!
The judges for this bout are Aleksei Zolotukhin, Dmitry Maklakov and Vladimir Khabensky.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ollongren will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A slapping leg kick lands for Mullen.
Ollongren moves out of range of the strikes.
Mullen lands with a shot to the body.
Mullen misses with a lunging right hand
and Ollongren counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Mullen lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Ollongren swinging wildly here.
Mullen throws a hook but Ollongren avoids it easily.
Ollongren moves to clinch but Mullen breaks away
and Mullen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Mullen misses with a series of wild punches.
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!
Ollongren takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Ollongren slips a straight right by Mullen.
Mullen just misses with a punch to the body.
Ollongren misses with a body shot.
A big right from Mullen misses.
Mullen takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ollongren moves out of range of the leg kick from Mullen.
Mullen takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Mullen misses with a double jab.
Ollongren fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Mullen misses with a two punch combination.
Ollongren needs to keep his hands up - Mullen had a free shot at his head there.
Ollongren misses with a looping right.
Ollongren fails to land the takedown.
Ollongren is looking to chop away at Mullen's legs.
Ollongren lands a nice shot to the body.
Mullen clinches up with Ollongren and pushes him back against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Ollongren fails to land.
Mullen is trying to break the clinch but Ollongren has him pressed against the cage.
Ollongren struggles to land a body shot inside as Mullen controls his hands.
Ollongren throws a punch but it's blocked by Mullen.
Ollongren has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Mullen after a bit of a struggle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fjalar Ollongren. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mullen is trying to force a seperation but Ollongren has the dominant position.
Ollongren lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Mullen backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mullen lands with a right to the head.
Mullen breaks the clinch.
Mullen drives through and clinches with Ollongren against the cage.
Ollongren doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mullen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mullen blocks an uppercut.
Mullen manages to break the clinch.
Mullen misses with a hook. Ollongren ducked under it nicely.
Mullen pivots, looking for a leg kick but Ollongren is out of range and Mullen settles back down.
A telegraphed right hand from Ollongren misses the target.
Mullen looks for the body kick but Ollongren saw that one coming.
Ollongren with a jab.
A slow jab from Mullen misses its intended target.
Ollongren swinging wildly here.
Ollongren drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ollongren works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Ollongren tries to advance to mount but Mullen denies him.
Mullen is trying to control Ollongren's posture but Ollongren avoids it.
Ollongren has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Ollongren advances nicely into full mount.
Ollongren moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Mullen has worked his arm free - good work by Mullen!
Mullen dodges the ground and pound from Ollongren.
Ollongren tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Ollongren has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Mullen can't do much from the bottom here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Mullen gets back to half guard.
Mullen keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ollongren throws a strike but Mullen avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Ollongren in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Mullen keeping full guard, as Ollongren tries to pass.
Ollongren chips away with some ground and pound.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ollongren won't allow Mullen to sweep him here.
Mullen working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Ollongren.
Ollongren throws a big right hand that misses.
Ollongren throws a big right hand that misses.
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 Fjalar Ollongren will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Mullen misses with a double jab.
Mullen does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Ollongren uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mullen.
Ollongren chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Mullen can pounce on him.
Ollongren fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Ollongren fails with an attempt to clinch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ollongren. Mullen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ollongren takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Ollongren doesn't manage to clinch there - Mullen circles away.
Ollongren moves out of range as Mullen strikes.
Mullen leaves Ollongren with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Mullen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ollongren moves away.
Mullen clinches with his opponent.
Ollongren leaning his opponent against the cage.
Ollongren working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mullen blocking some punches.
Ollongren drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Mullen lands a nice uppercut.
Come on Mullen - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Mullen wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Mullen breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ollongren clinches with his opponent.
Ollongren working aggressively here.
Mullen is trying to push Ollongren away but Ollongren has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Mullen wants to break free but Ollongren has control.
Ollongren tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ollongren swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ollongren tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mullen's elbow.
Mullen lands with a light punch inside.
Mullen lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ollongren backwards.
A nice left hand lands by Ollongren.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ollongren lands with a left to the head.
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!
Mullen blocks an uppercut.
Mullen breaks from the clinch.
Ollongren misses with a two punch combination.
Ollongren lands a body shot.
Ollongren stuns Mullen with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Mullen lands with a right hand.
Ollongren steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mullen.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Ollongren.
Mullen is trying to control Ollongren's posture but Ollongren avoids it.
Mullen prevents Ollongren from moving into mount.
Ollongren working away.
Ollongren lands a nice forearm strike.
Ollongren looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Mullen is avoiding damage well.
Ollongren sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Mullen is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ollongren is trying to get an arm triangle but Mullen is defending well.
Ollongren throws an elbow but Mullen slips to the side and avoids it well.
Mullen is pushing Ollongren's head away, looking to escape. Ollongren manages to hold on to the position though.
Mullen can't do much from the bottom here.
Ollongren lands some shots froms side control.
Mullen regains half guard, as Ollongren was trying to land strikes.
Mullen is looking to improve his position.
Mullen keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Ollongren is looking to advance position but Mullen won't allow it.
Ollongren not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ollongren not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Nice strikes from Ollongren there.
Ollongren sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Mullen defending well though.
Mullen trying to control from the bottom.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ollongren throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Ollongren is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Ollongren tries to pass the half guard into mount. Mullen knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Ollongren not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Mullen trying to control but Ollongren postures up.
Mullen is trying to stand back up but Ollongren is controlling him
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ollongren missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Ollongren winds up and cracks Mullen with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Mullen keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fjalar Ollongren dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Mullen on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Mullen misses with an uppercut
and Ollongren counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Mullen thinking.
Ollongren clinches up against the cage.
Ollongren pulls guard.
Mullen slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Mullen must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Ollongren tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Mullen really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Ollongren. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Mullen seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Mullen tries to free his leg and advance position but Ollongren is retaining full guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Ollongren is looking for a triangle here but Mullen uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Ollongren tries to improve position but can't.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mullen tries to move into full mount but can't pass Ollongren's legs.
Mullen controlling from side mount.
Ollongren looks to move to half guard but instead Mullen has passed into mount! Damn!
Mullen trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Mullen wants to control but instead Ollongren manages to regain half guard.
Mullen prevents Ollongren from improving his position.
Ollongren looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Pvt. Mullen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mullen wants to stand but Ollongren has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Mullen is trying to control. Ollongren wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Mullen controlling the action here.
Mullen sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Ollongren defending well though.
Mullen is just content to waste time from the top position. Ollongren takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Mullen trying to control the position from guard on top but Ollongren is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Pvt. Mullen was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Mullen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ollongren throws a body punch but Mullen moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ollongren. Mullen does a little dance to reset his feet.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ollongren looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Ollongren shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Mullen pinned against the cage. Mullen gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Mullen staying out of range there.
Ollongren tries to close the distance and clinch but Mullen swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Pvt. Mullen seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ollongren tries to close the distance and clinch but Mullen swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Ollongren cracks Mullen with an open hand slap.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Ollongren is defended easily by Mullen.
A combination from Mullen does no damage.
Mullen lands a jab.
It looks like Fjalar Ollongren has been cut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ollongren ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mullen moves away.
Ollongren shoots in and drives through. Mullen sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fjalar Ollongren. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ollongren closes the distance looking to clinch
and Mullen counters with a straight right hand.
Ollongren is rocked!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ollongren fails with the takedown.
Ollongren tries to clinch but Mullen is having none of it.
Pvt. Mullen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mullen gets caught flat footed, as Ollongren shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mullen throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Fjalar Ollongren is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Mullen holds on and takes a little breather.
Mullen keeping moving, preventing Ollongren from controlling successfully.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ollongren trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Mullen is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Ollongren is aware though and is defending well.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Pvt. Mullen.
I think Ollongren has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 28:29
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 29:28
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 29:29
The fight is ruled a draw!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Joaquim Maria (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nikolai Kovalenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Maria's entrance music is Kronos - Bloodtower. A fine choice. Nikolai Kovalenko will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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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
20 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Joaquim Maria!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
25 - 10 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Nikolai Kovalenko!
The judges for this bout are Fedor Mirinova, Sergei Dronov and Viktor Lagutenko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kovalenko rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Maria moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Nikolai Kovalenko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A lazy body kick from Maria
and Kovalenko counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Maria misses with an attempted mid kick.
Maria takes one to the chin there.
Maria throws a head kick but Kovalenko moves out of range.
Some wild striking there from Kovalenko.
Kovalenko throws a body punch but Maria moves out of range.
Nice defenses there by Maria.
Kovalenko throws a jab but it's blocked by Maria.
Maria walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Kovalenko checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Kovalenko lands a head kick!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kovalenko will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
That kick from Maria tenderised Kovalenko's leg. Kovalenko is trying to keep his angry face on.
A swing and a miss from Kovalenko.
Maria checks a low kick from Kovalenko.
Kovalenko misses with a hook.
Kovalenko lands a nice shot that snaps Maria's head back.
Kovalenko jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Maria throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Maria bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kovalenko throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kovalenko lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Maria.
Kovalenko throws a chopping leg kick but Maria manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Kovalenko lands a jab to Maria's midsection.
Maria with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Maria throws a hook but Kovalenko avoids it easily.
Kovalenko throws an overhand right that lands on Maria's shoulder, as Maria tries to avoid the shot.
Kovalenko swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kovalenko swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maria throws a head kick but Kovalenko moves out of range.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Maria - that will leave a mark!
Maria scores with a nice head shot.
Kovalenko looks to land a left hand but Maria moved out of range nicely.
A jab lands there for Maria.
Maria displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kovalenko throws out the jab.
Kovalenko throws a leg kick
and Maria counters with a body kick that stops Kovalenko in his tracks momentarily.
Maria throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kovalenko sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kovalenko moves out of range of the body kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maria scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Kovalenko takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Maria lands with a thumping leg kick.
Kovalenko is looking to slow Maria down with leg kicks.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Kovalenko.
Maria throws a leg kick but Kovalenko sees it coming and moves out of range.
Kovalenko misses with a jab, cross combination.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kovalenko lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Kovalenko lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Maria circles away quickly and effectively.
Maria is looking to land body kicks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nikolai Kovalenko dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Kovalenko clobbers Maria with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Maria misses with a hook. Kovalenko ducked under it nicely.
Kovalenko is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Kovalenko will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Kovalenko lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Maria pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Maria throws a leg kick but Kovalenko sees it coming and moves out of range.
Kovalenko pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kovalenko looks to throw the jab but Maria is out of range.
Kovalenko on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Nikolai Kovalenko seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kovalenko ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kovalenko misses with a double jab.
Kovalenko avoids the head kick by Maria.
Kovalenko connects with a crisp jab.
Kovalenko misses with an uppercut.
Maria throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Maria wants to slow Kovalenko down by chopping away at his legs.
Maria takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Maria staying out of range there.
Maria showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kovalenko.
A bone on bone clash there as Kovalenko blocks the leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maria throws a hook but Kovalenko avoids it easily.
Kovalenko falls off balance throwing a combination
and Maria counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Kovalenko is lucky that one didn't land flush.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kovalenko blocks a jab.
Maria misses with a leg kick.
Kovalenko scores with a spinning back kick!
Kovalenko misses with a leg kick.
A combination from Kovalenko does no damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A jab lands there for Maria.
Maria walks into a jab.
Kovalenko looks to land a right hand but Maria moved out of range.
Maria misses with a low kick.
Kovalenko throws a solid leg kick but Maria takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Kovalenko.
Kovalenko misses the jab.
Kovalenko attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Maria uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kovalenko.
Maria uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kovalenko.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kovalenko looks to throw the jab but Maria is out of range.
Kovalenko misses with an uppercut.
Maria scores with a nice body kick.
Maria throws a low kick, looking for Kovalenko's leg but Kovalenko calmly moves out of range.
Kovalenko throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Maria counters with a low kick, right behind Kovalenko 's knee.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Maria.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Kovalenko lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Maria has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Maria and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kovalenko misses with a hook.
Maria rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kovalenko counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Kovalenko throws a right and a left that both miss.
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.
That's time! Maria's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Maria throws a jab when Kovalenko was well out of range.
Kovalenko swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Maria steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kovalenko.
Maria misses with a leg kick.
Kovalenko misses with a series of wild punches.
Maria throws a half hearted mid kick.
Maria fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Kovalenko checks it well.
A telegraphed right hand from Kovalenko misses the target.
Kovalenko misses with a lunging right hand
and Maria counters with a slapping leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kovalenko throws a lazy uppercut
and Maria counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Kovalenko is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Kovalenko misses with a looping left.
Kovalenko takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Kovalenko throws a nice head kick!
Maria slips under a jab from Kovalenko.
Maria pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Kovalenko misses the shot to the body.
Kovalenko misses with a lunging right hand
and Maria counters with a stiff right hand.
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!
Kovalenko throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Maria sees it coming and avoids it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maria blocks a jab.
Maria goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Kovalenko has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Maria.
Maria delivers a nice body kick.
Kovalenko misses with a hook
and Maria counters with a thumping low kick.
The fighters circling - Kovalenko throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A swing and a miss from Kovalenko.
Kovalenko fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Maria on the side of the head.
Kovalenko has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Maria.
Maria scoring well with a low kick there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kovalenko lands a right hook to the body.
Kovalenko is looking to land body kicks.
Maria slips a straight right by Kovalenko.
Kovalenko throws a hook to the side of Maria's head but Maria sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Maria lands a leg kick that knocks Kovalenko off balance momentarily.
Kovalenko throws a hook but Maria blocks it.
Kovalenko takes a swing at Maria's ribcage but misses.
Kovalenko avoids the head kick by Maria.
Maria throws a leg kick which misses Kovalenko's front leg but catches the back leg as Kovalenko tries to avoid it.
Joaquim Maria has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maria dodges the punch combination from Kovalenko.
Kovalenko's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Maria scores with a push kick.
Kovalenko takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kovalenko throws a hook but Maria avoids it easily.
Maria is looking to slow Kovalenko down with leg kicks.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Maria misses with a head kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Kovalenko.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A punch combination from Kovalenko misses.
Kovalenko throws a right hand that Maria ducks under and follows up with a left that Maria also avoids with ease.
And that's the end of the fight!
Joaquim Maria showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Kovalenko has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 28:29
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 28:29
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nikolai Kovalenko!
Nikolai Kovalenko very nearly forgot to thank Russian Top Team Nutrition amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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